BULLETIN N. 1 2018 DIBF EUROCUP 2 1-2 4 N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 8 / / V E R O N A, I T A L Y
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE P r e s i d e n t e C o l : D a v y M a r i o t t i P r e s i d e n t e A c c a d e m i a A l l e n a t o r i A S D : R e c e n t i C a t e r i n a
GENERAL INFORMATION The Accademia Allenatori ASD in Verona will organize 2018 Eurocup Men and Women from 21st November 2018 to 24th November 2018. MAP OF DESTINATION
VERONA CITY In a stretch of land designed in accord with the bends and twists of the River Adige, we find Verona, a visually-stunning city of excellence and one of the 53 Italian sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List. 2,000 years of history encased in an expanse of 77 sq mi: this is Verona, site of a completely harmonious integration of the finest of artistic elements from several diverse historical epochs. VeronaThanks to its geographic location, it was an important urban center founded by the Romans in the First Century B.C. Significant traces still remain today of its prodigious past, including the Arena of the Roman Theatre, the Gavi Arch at Porta Borsari, and the archaeological site at Porta Leoni. Invaded and occupied for a significant length of time by the Barbarians, the city lived its maximum splendor under the Scaliger Dynasty (13th-14th Centuries). There is also the Verona that continued to make its mark in other periods, from that of the Communes during the Swabian reign, to the French and Austrian dominations and then, the Italian Risorgimento. It is really a city of many faces whose history can also summarize Italy's own history think of the works left by the Romans, the Medieval streets and the palazzi of the Renaissance. The city s commercial hub is Piazza delle Erbe, where the original Roman Forum was located. This piazza represents the synthesis of several different historic moments; such is affirmed by the 13th-Century buildings among which Casa dei Mercanti (House of Merchants) stands out - the painted facades of the Mazzanti Houses, and the Madonna Verona Fountain, with its central statue from the Roman Epoch. Also dating back to Roman times is the monument that is most symbolic of Verona, its Arena (First Century B.C.). Originally constructed to host gladiator combats, it saw a long period of abandonment before it returned to the limelight with a new form of entertainment, in 1913: after having hosted the premiere of Aida in that year, it has been known around the world for the sounds of opera that emanate from its stage, in addition to hosting concerts and theatre performances. The ancient Roman Theatre, rather, is across the River Adige, erected onto the sloping side of a high and gorgeous hill. Meanwhile, the Porta dei Borsari, the city s ancient entrance, is also Roman. Then, Romanesque Verona lies in its imposing Duomo, as well as in the Cathedral of St. Zeno, and in Castelvecchio, which looks out from the banks of the Adige; it symbolizes the Medieval power of the Scaliger Family, to whom the realization of the crenellated Scaliger Bridge is attributed. Castelvecchio, edified in the mid- 1300s, was the abode of the Cangrande della Scala; today it is the City Museum of Art. The palazzi of Verona narrate its long history of wealth and power. In Piazza dei Signori - which sits under the dominating Lamberti Towers - the portico of the Loggia del Consiglio catches the eye; it is here where 16th-Century political life took place, while the Palazzo di Cansignorio and Palazzo del Comune (or della Ragione) were the seats of military, judicial and administrative power. Nearby lie the Scaliger Arches, in the same-named piazza, and some of the most suggestive views of the city, including glimpses of the monumental tombs of the Lords of Verona. The entire city of Verona is truly spectacular, and the same goes for the churches. Some of the most important are the Gothic Church of St. Anastasia, the Church of San Fermo Maggiore (formed by two buildings stacked one on top of the other), and the Renaissance Church of San Giorgio in Braida. Finally, the Verona of Shakespeare and the star-crossed lovers is legend all over the world, and lives indefinitely through the places made famous in the play, Romeo and Juliet. Yet the original literary work was created by Luigi da Porto, a writer from Vicenza, in the 1500s; it eventually circulated around Europe, reaching England. Thus it was the Bard who rendered it the immortal story that it is today, allowing Verona to rest as one of the most admired and visited places in the world.
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VENUE 1 Palasport Villafranca di Verona
VENUE 2 Palasport Valeggio sul Mincio
VENUE 3 Palasport Sommacampagna
TRANSPORT TO Villafranca di Verona Airport Verona-Villafranca 'Valerio Catullo'
ACCOMMODATION TO Villafranca di Verona Hotel Antares **** PRICE OFFER Rooms A day per person in single room A day per person in double room A day per person in triple room Quantity of beds in room 1 person 1 person 1 person Price Euro 80,00 Euro 70,00 Euro 58,00 FEE INCLUDES Hotel accommodation with half board Trasportation to/from the Verona airport Hotel with shuttle bus service/event rental / Hotel DIBF 2018 DIBF 2018 gadgets Accreditation pass Water for each game Medals (16 medals men x3 + 16 x3 women) + certificate (1st - 2nd -3rd Men + Women) Plaques for each club - Cups for the best in the field + MVP Cup + Cup Maker 2 (Men and Women) For 6 deaf referees (Accomodation and boarding O.C.) Flight for them DIBF thinks about it
OFFICIAL PROGRAMME The Opening Ceremony will be held in Sports Hall on 21 November 2018 at 07:00 p.m. The Closing Ceremony will be held in Sports Hall on 24 November 2018 at 07:00 p.m. TECHNICAL MEETING The first Technical Meeting will be held on 20 November 2018 at 18:00 at the conference room in Antares Hotel. Each team can have two representatives. The second Technical Meeting will be held 23 November 2018 at 20:00/21:00 VISA The following countries require visas Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bielorussia, Georgia, Kazakistan, Kosovo, Moldova, Russia, Turchia, ecc. it is in order to send you the invitation we need to have your name, surname, date of birth, passport number and a copy of hotel reservation. We can send you necessary forms by e-mail. Despite visa you will need a medial insurance for each participant. It is also available at the Polish Embassy in your country. ACCREDITATION Each participant of the 2018 EUROCUP will take photo accreditation. This accreditation allows for free entry to all competitions. We ask everyone to upload photos for accreditation to keep time. MEDIA The Hotel Antares **** offers free Wi-fi. INTERNET Facebook: 2018 DIBF Eurocup Web site: www.2018dibfeurocup.com CONTACT If there are any questions please don't hesitate to contact the Accademia Allenatori - e-mail: info@2018dibfeurocup.com