Portimão 2006 Rhythmic FIG Series

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I Portimão FIG World CUP Series

Rhythmic Gymnastics Brand New Hall 8 | 10 September 2006 FIG World CUP Series Portimão 2006 XX Edition will be held in a Dear gymnastics friends, brand new hall in Portimão

I'm honoured to have the opportunity to The first edition of the RG Portimão FIG World Cup Series, welcome you to the “Portimão 2006 will be held in a Band New Hall located in the west part of the Rhythmic Gymnastics FIG World Cup city of Portimão. Series” in the name of the Gymnastics Federation of Portugal . The RG competition will have the honour to be the first event to take place in this modern sports complex and exposition We're delighted to host for the first time a FIG World Cup center, with a capacity to 4.000 seated persons. Series Event and we would like to inform you that the city of Portimão already has underway all the works necessary to This complex with a height of 18 meters and 100 meters long receive the world's best gymnasts for this prestigious will be for sure a reference in the world circuit of the FIG WC competition. series.

The brand new “Portimão multipurpose pavilion” will be the The pictures will guide you into the New Hall of Portimão. perfect setting for rhythmic gymnasts from the entire globe to demonstrate their skills, and the city is a great place to discover the warmth of the Algarve climate, the delicious flavours of our national cuisine and the unforgetable friendness of Portuguese people.

This new event is for the gymnasts and about the gymnasts. We're sure that this edition will leave some great memories especially because of the fact that it will be held alongside the 20th Edition of the Portimão RG Junior International Outside view Tournament! What a great way to celebrate this memorable occasion what a greater gift for the youngest gymnasts that visit us every year, than to give them the chance to be near the world best rhythmic gymnasts.

I'll be looking forward to seeing you soon for the Portimão 2006 Rhythmic Gymnastics FIG World Cup Series!

Manuel Boa de Jesus President of the Gymnastics Federation of Portugal Inside view - competition layout

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FIG awarded Portimão with a World Cup

This year will be a mark in the organization, receiving for the first time an edition of the FIG WC Series. Among all the countries that normally take part in our International Tournament, the expectation for this year’s event is enormous as we can confirm through the large number of contacts asking if there will be Portimão in 2006.

And the answer is YES…

XX International Tournament Portimão 2006 FIG World of Portimão Cup Series

Wednesday, 6th September Wednesday, 6th September Arrival of the Delegations Arrival of the Delegations Trainings Trainings

Thursday, 7th September Thursday, 7th September

Trainings Rhythmic Gymnastics Trainings FIG World Friday, 8th September CUP Series Friday, 8th September Team Competition Portimão 2006 Qualifications for individual Opening Ceremony Opening Ceremony

Saturday, 9th September Saturday, 9th September Trainings Qualifications for Individual and Groups

Sunday, 10th September Sunday, 10th September Finales Finales for Individual and Groups Closing Ceremony and Winner's Gala Closing Ceremony and Winner's Gala Farewell Party Farewell Party

Monday, 11th September Monday, 11th September Departure of delegations Departure of delegations

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21 Federations already registered in Accomodation

Portimão Delegations will be accomodated in a 3 stars Aparthotel. The apartments has the capacity for 3 pax. Portimão 2006 FIG XX International WORLD CUP Series Tournment of Portimão Only extra elements or extra days are incumbency of each Country Individual Groups Individual participating countries.

ARG 2 0 0 Prices ARG 1 0 2 per night per person AUS 1 0 3 Accomodation in Aparthotel AUT 1 5 3 BB HB FB T1 - 3 pax AZE 2 5 0 3 € 17,00 € 30,00 € 37,00 BEL 0 0 3 BLR 2 6 3 Costs per person per night for accommodation in 4 stars BRA 0 0 3 Hotels for additional days and/or persons are: BUL 2 6 3 CAN 2 6 2 Prices per night per person CZE 1 0 0 Accomodation in Hotel EST 0 0 2 4 BB HB FB HUN 1 6 3 ISR 1 0 0 Single room € 98,00 € 118,00 € 138,00

JPN 2 0 3 Double room € 59,00 € 79,00 € 99,00 MAS 2 0 2 NED 1 6 2 POR 3 0 4 RUS 3 6 3 TUR 0 0 3 To Remember UKR 2 6 2 21th July 2006: Definitive entry 11th August 2006: Last Year in Review Nominative entry + flight plans + photo + gala registration

Svetlana Putintseva Inês Gomes (POR) (RUS) Aliya Yussupova (KAZ) Almudena Cid (ESP) Mariana Romão (POR) Portimão 2006 Rhythmic Gymnastics FIG World CUP Series

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Last year's edition of the tournament as been truly amazing with the participation of some of the best gymnasts in the RG circuit.

Aliya Yussupova the great winner of the competition took the all around title and the four apparatus gold medals.

Svetlana Putintseva was a great revelation from the Russian team taking the silver medal in the all around competition.

In third place the elegant and the Queen of the Spanish team, Almudena Cid who delighted the audience with originality and sympathy at all times. Beach

In the Juniors Groups competition the great winner was the team, with great combinations and speed, later on the EC in Moscow, the winner of the European Title.

Marina of Portimão Svetlana Putintseva, Aliya Yussupova and Almudena Cid

ALGARVE The sunniest spot in Europe

Wherever you look, the colours of the mountains and sea are always with you, creating the impression of a water-colour dotted with highlights of gold, green and blue. Team Belarus The region is an extensive and pleasant one, with a Mediterranean climate, marked by the smell of the sea, the Results Board flavours of his typical foods and by the excitement of the region's most popular night-spots. Senior Individual In a land of fishermen residing on the fringes of the Atlantic, Aliya Yussupova (KAZ) - 67.300 discovering the extent of the Algarve's range is a pleasure for anyone visiting the region. Junior Group Junior Individual

Belarus - 45.350 Maryia Yushrevich (BLR) - 89.450