KOLDING - visit & discover

HOST OF THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2017

Kolding is great fun for everyone, and it has that very cozy small-town feel. Kolding has a nice view from the seaside and the sea is within walking dis- tance of the city center.

You have KOLDINGHUS, Jutland’s last royal castle, Danish design at TRAPHOLT art and design museum as well as lots of activities for children. LEGOLAND is only about half an hour away!

The beautiful natural environment around Kolding is perfect for outdoor activities such as mountain biking, canoeing and angling. Stay a few days and enjoy our treats. We look forward to seeing you.

In Kolding you will find different kinds of historical attractions. You can visit an old castle in Kolding. It has been a central part of Denmark´s history for 800 years. Enjoy the many museums in Kolding and take a walk in Kolding´s Latin Quarter where you will find one of Denmark´s largest historical school buildings. It has become a modern an exciting cultur- al center for the entire family.

After a day with many new impressions and experiences - the restaurants and cafés are waiting for you. They are ready to treat you with food and beverages, varying in both prices and origin. In the countryside the inns tempt you with a more relaxed pace and gastronomic experiences.

Kolding´s vision is focused on design and has proud traditions in design, art and architec- ture. Along the stream passing through Kolding lies the new Design City Kolding near University of Southern Denmark, which will be an entire new part of town dedicated to design. Kolding has a numerous small design enterprises and galleries, all of which give the impression of Kolding being a source of design, art, and architecture.

Read more about the city and the championships on the following pages.

ENJOY THE HOST CITY

KOLDING FOR YOU Kolding is surrounded by woods, the fiord and beaches. Don’t miss a walk down the Love Path along the lake, by the castle. You can play golf at two golf clubs close to town. You can go shop- ping in town or at the largest mall in Jutland, Kolding Mall. The restaurants and cafés are ready to serve you food and beverages of a wide variety in both price and origin. So, whether you prefer nature, history, design, culture, shop- ping, gastronomy or wellness, Kolding offers it all, so you will not be bored, during your stay. Kolding has it all, so you would not be bored.

SHOPPING IN KOLDING If you are fond of shopping you can really enjoy yourselves in Kolding. Downtown Kolding with nine pedestrian streets has specialized shops of every kind, as well as cafés and restaurants. Kolding Mall is Jutlad´s largest shop- ping-center with 120 specialized shops, a supermarket, and a cinema.

NICE TO KNOW ….. AT THIS TIME

WELCOME TO The European Championships 2017 will be played in Kolding, Denmark, in Sydbank Arena. Sydbank Arena (Main Hall) is situated in Kolding, only 5 km from the City centre. The complex is a top modern facility.

Badminton Denmark is pleased to welcome players and officials from all over Europe to these prestigious championships.

YOUR HOST Denmark looks forward to be your hosts again. 1996, 2008 and now 2017. Badminton Denmark is confident that we will have every detail under close control and we will provide fantastic entertainment and surprises for all guests. The overall organisation consists of many experienced people and newcomers will provide inspiration. The person in charge of all matters is an experienced organiser, Director of Event in Badminton Denmark, Brian Bach Moesgaard. So everything is in safe hands. We look forward to see you in Kolding, Denmark.

DATE April 25 - April 30 2017.

VENUE Sydbank Arena, Ambolten 2 6000 Kolding, Denmark

CONTACT [email protected]

PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE Tuesday April 25 / 13.00 -22.00 (4 courts) Wednesday April 26/ 10.00 - 22-00 (4 courts) Thursday April 27/ 13.00 - 22.00 (4 courts) Friday April 28 / 17.00 - 22.00 Quarter Finals (4 courts) Saturday April 29 / 12.00 - 17.30 Semi Finals (2 courts) Sunday April 30 / 12.00-17.30 Finals (1 court)

TRANSPORTATION Pick up will be provided as a courtesy from Billund Airport to the Championships hotels.

A courtesy shuttle service is available between the hotels and the Venue for participants and officials staying in the Championships hotels.

Transport Schedules available for your courtesy  in the Players Guide, at the hotel lobby,  at the Main Hall Championships Office and  at the Practice Hall.

For transport upon arrival go to team.denmark2017.dk from December 1 2016. WINNERS OF THE 2016 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS  MS: , Denmark  WS: Carolina Marin, Spain  MD: Mads Pieler Kolding / Mads Conrad-Petersen, Denmark  WD: / , Denmark  XD: Christinna Pedersen / Denmark

PRESS National and international press will be asked at a later date to go to press.denmark2017.dk

PRACTISE Main Hall  Practise will be available on 4 courts from 0900hrs to 2200hrs on Monday before start of the cham- pionships. Practise Hall  5 practise courts will be available from Sunday before the start of the championships from 0900hrs to 2200hrs open booking and upon availability. We will be asking you to book specifically when we ap- proach the championships. Warm Up  A warm up hall will be available at the Venue during the championships for players about to go to court. For practice booking go to team.denmark2017.dk from December 1 2016.

ARRIVAL The earliest possible travel details provided to Badminton Denmark the better chance of good planning of your practise during your stay in Denmark.

YOUR PERSONAL GUIDE We will be providing a personal guide for all nations participating in the championships. The guide will be able to help you with requests for dining, practice, sightseeing, shopping etc. We will be providing each guide with a mobile number you can use to get in touch with your guide. You are also very welcome to direct any questions you may have to the Championship Office.

ACCREDITATIONS In accordance with agreement with the BE, the number of accompanying officials for whom there will be accreditation depends on the size of your playing team. No of players from Association / No of accompanying Officials For 1-7 1 For 8-15 2 For 16 or more 3

Note: If more officials accompany your team you must purchase additional accreditations. Accreditation for all days EUR 100, -.

FITNESS The Fitness Centre is open during venue hours and is free of charge for all players and officials during the tournament. TICKETS

PRESALE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2017 IN KOLDING, DENMARK Exclusive presale at the Yonex Denmark Open 2016 presented by Danisa box office from October 21. to October 23. 2016 (only at the venue).

All presale prices are exclusive ticket fee/tax and in DKK.

Cat. A (Best) Adults Under 15 Tuesday 130 100 Wednesday 130 100 Thursday 130 100 Friday 180 150 Saturday 180 150 Sunday 180 150 All Day Pass 500 375 Fri-Sun Pass 375 225

There is no further discount on All Day Pass, Fri-Sun Pass and presale tickets

Ticket Sale European Championships 2017 in Kolding, Denmark Prices on TicketMaster from November 1. 2016

All prices are exclusive ticket fee/tax and in DKK

Adults Under 15 Day/cat. A B Day/cat. A B Tuesday 150 130 Tuesday 130 100 Wednesday 150 130 Wednesday 130 100 Thursday 150 130 Thursday 130 100 Friday se. 2 200 180 Friday 180 150 Saturday se. 2 200 180 Saturday 180 150 Sunday 200 180 Sunday 180 150 All Day Pass 600 450 All Day Pass 450 350 Fri-Sun Pass 450 300 Fri-Sun Pass 300 250

Group discount - ONLY thru TicketMaster from December 1 2016 15 persons and above 20% pr. ticket ex. fee/tax

OFFICIAL HOTELS HOTEL SCANDIC KOLDING is a comfortable hotel with a light and spacious lobby with cosy corners and computers that are free to use. Keep fit in our gym or relax in the sauna. Enjoy a pleasant the evening in our bar and get a good night's sleep in our comfortable rooms designed in a Scandinavian style.

HOTEL SCANDIC VEJLE: See wild animals right up close in Givskud Zoo, have fun in Legoland – one of Denmark’s most famous and popular amusement parks – or admire the archaeological artefacts at Jelling Mounds. Enjoy your stay at Scandic hotel in Vejle, Scandic Jacob Gade, with its central location.

HOTEL SAXILDHUS KOLDING is located in Kolding city centre, near the railway station and within walk- ing distance of cultural attractions, parks and shopping. The charming building has functioned as a hotel since 1905. Today the hotel is beautifully renovated and has 87 cozy rooms.

HOTEL ZLEEP KOLDING: With a unique location within walking distance of Kolding’s city center, this hotel is the ideal place no matter the purpose of your stay. Nearby, you will be able to go shopping and experience the cultural sights of the city. The hotel is located only 550 meters from Kolding train station.

BOOKINGS Bookings must reach Badminton Denmark no later than March 15 2017 or rooms or room prizes cannot be guaranteed. For booking go to team.denmark2017.dk from December 1 2016.  Please be aware that we only accept Visa or Masters cards.  Please be aware that a 2.5 % credit card transaction fee of the total amount will be added.  Upon booking you need to secure your booking with a credit card to validate your booking and pay- ment is made for the full booking incl. tax etc. No extra charges will apply at the hotel regarding your room booking. Please book the relevant number of rooms and days. There will be no refunds for ear- lier departure. > 30 days before = 50% of the total booking can be adjusted. < 14 days before = 10 % of the total booking can be adjusted.

The prices (DKK) for players, officials etc. are: Single: 1.095,00 Twin: 1.095,00 Triple: 1.245,00 (not at Saxildhus)

The rate includes: Breakfast buffet, free wireless internet etc.