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World Masters Games

Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren,

nach dem Beschluss des Exekutivkomitees vom 29. September 2009 in (Brasilien), die Aufnahme von Futsal bei den ersten World Winter Masters Games vom 25. bis 31. Januar 2010 im slowenischen Bled zu unterstOtzen, geben wir Ihnen gerne folgende Informationen zu den bekannt.

Die International Masters Games Association wurde von internationalen Sportverbanden gegrOndet und wird vom Internationalen Olympischen Komitee anerkannt. Die Organisation ermuntert Senioren aus aller Welt, reqelmassiq Sport zu treiben, dies im Bewusstsein, dass Wettkampfsport lebenslang betrieben werden kann und die personlkhe Fitness fordert.

Die FIFA freut sich uber die Aufnahme von Futsal ins Programm der World Winter Masters Games und ladt ihre Mitglieder dazu ein, an den Spielen teilzunehmen. FOr eine Anmeldung fur die Spiele oder weitere Informationen verweisen wir auf die Website www.2010mastersgames.com oder auf die beiliegende Obersicht.

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Kopie an: - FIFA-Exekutivkomitee - Konfoderationen - International Masters Games Association

Federation Internationale de Football Association FIFA-Strasse 20 P. O. Box 8044 Zurich Tel.. +41-(0)43-222 7777 Fax: +41-(0)43-222 7878 www.FIFA.com b-~? WORLD WINTER MASTERS GAMES BLED 2010

VVitll its beauutul natural surrounrnnqs, BLED is a jewel among the Alpine resorts. The lake with its .slano, un­ spoilednatureJust few stepsaway, rus ­ toncal sights, many span and cultural activities are just few attract.ons that unoress the vrs.tors of Bled Th e Ci ty of Bled has hosted many Inter­ national and national sport events. The Vi cinity of the hotelsand restaurants as well as to the capital enable athletes the oest conditions .

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Ie and UI!IVersity town III f\orth West part 01 Siove­ rua. Tile restored aid houses and squ ares In the Ci ty cen­

ter are grea t to Visit 111 the winter and summer tune.

The town IS perfect starting point for many tourist at- " ~ tractionsand isonly 20 min- SinaI! but beautiful town KRANJSKA GORA ... -...... -'""1 - utes away from the cal)lt,,1 in is surrounded with sk i slopes and cross-COUP! "-' , 1.;;11 9 , .' j • . Lju oljana and 20 minutes , ' i o f,,,. tI ell,S. AmaZl1,g nature like

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International federations, among which alsobelongs the International Football Federation (FIFA), under the International Masters Games Association have decided to offer mastersportsmen around the world the opportunity to compete in their favourite winter sport and feel the excitement of big sport events . You can still register! These are the Games for you! World Winter Masters Games will be held for the first timebetween 25 and 31 January 2010In Bled, Slovenia and are unique possibility for you to get an »olympic style« experience and feel the D-~~ excitement of the biggest sports eventsintheworld . Games Include competition in Alpine Skiing (KranJska Goral, Cross Country Skiing and Biathlon (Pok huka), Ski Jumping (Kranj and Trzicl. Ice Hockey (Bled, and Kranjl and as presentation WORLD sport also Indoor Football or Futsal whi ch will be held In eightdifferent sportshall around Bled . WINTER World Winter Masters Games are run under the Internation al Masters Gam es Associati on IMGA MASTERS recog nized by Internation al Olympic Committee. Founders of IMGA and consequently the WinterMastersGames areInternational federa tions among othersalso FIS,UHF, IBU and FIFA whose SloveniaBLED 2010 sport disciplines areon the programof theGames.

M~re· th~11 2.000 people from .42 countries alreadyregister~ to be partofthis, Stlaso~tiiggest win~ terevent for reaeational athletes. By, nowmore then 500 alpine skiers;' ~ro~nd 400'crQs5;.country . skiers, 200 ski jumpers, 100 competitors inbiathlon andover30Ice hockey teams haveregistered t~ have IIQ!Y!!j (' style experience.·I"addition'fuual teamsfrom many cou~tries ,decid~ ' to :regrStetl ~ , E '. . ':". : '::-, - - ," - ':--, :,:.--," -.' _. ". ',~-~_-,(' -.. - ..,.~;--:' .. "- -·;;t:"; p'~ ,.r. t,,i. ci ,P, ,a. ..t...i.() .. ~.. ,...... ,.. " , ,. , "...... o World Winter Maste rs Games are for everyone regard less of the level of the sportsproficiency. Theonly criteria V are the age group, asyou have to be older than 25 years until 31 December 2009. • There are no national teams, you are representing only your self and you can enter individually to this event.

Sports&Venues '"OJ Futs a 'lin 'K ;~ njs k'a' Go ~a, ' Rado~l ji c~, K ;a' nj ' i3 ' 1~ ~ at i o~s),~en cur, Cerklie. E Th e distances between the ve nues are from 5 to 35 minutes. P .r .~ .9. .r. .a. ':Jl..... ta Tourna ment Tea ms are playing minimum 3 matches in a group, Quarter final and semi- final matchesare played according to C\ the number of teams. Final matches. Playing time IS: I- 25+, 30+ 2 x 30min '" 35+,40+ 2 x 25min OJ 45+,50+ 2 x 20min ..., 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+ 2 x 15min Halftime 10 minutes. ta Detai ledprog ram will be issued as soon as possible . '" ,l\.. 9.. ~ ~ .a. ..~ ..~..9..g.L .~ ..~ .. S...... 25+,30+,35+,40+,45+,50+,55+,60+,65+,70+, ... E Age category according to the age of theyoungest player, Minimu m 7 and maximum 12 athletes per team . o Age asoff December 31 ,2009. ~ R e..9 i.s.t .r. .~ t.. i.<:?,.~ , , . o There are three ways to register: 1 Reg ister online at www.2010mastersgames.com N 2. Se nd your complete reg istration form with the proof of payment to fax number +3864 279 1905. • Your registration could be paid by bank transfer or money order. 3. Mailyour complete registration form to: ~ SI SPORT ltd, Poslovna cona A37, 4208 Sencur. Slovenia, Europe. Your registration could be paidbybank transfer or money order. ~ For any corrections on your previousregistration please contact: [email protected]

~ e.9. i str. ~ t i..Cln fee : ~ Team entry fee 500 EUR D-t~ WORLD WINTER MASTERS GAMES SloveniaBLED 2010

P..?y....~..erl..t. . ... Bank: SKB Banka d.d. Ljubljana Account number: 03126-1061223446 E Swift code: SKBASI2X IBAN: 5156031261061223446 o Beneficiary: 51 SPORT d.o.o., Poslovna cona A37. 4208 Sencur. Slovenia, Europe u - All comm issions and charges for payment are payable by the client order (termsof commission: OU R). • Proof of paym ent should be attached to the entry form . en - Pl ease do not reg ister more than once!

OJ I~ .p .()..rt.a n t....d .a ! ~s . . . . 25 December 2009 Because so many athletes still wants to be part of one of the biggest event and have E "Olympic" style experience the deadlinefor registration have been extended . Soc i a I ta ...... World WinterMasters Gamesare all about meeting sportsmen from the whole world and havi ng fun also when D' not competing. The accompa nying progra m in Bled will be available for competitors as well as for the masters' en family and frien ds. J.. Opening ce remony will beheld on January 25 in Bled, closi ng ce remony will be held on Janua ry 30 in Kranjska Gora. Everyonewill be invited and will have thepossi bility to end successful Games with a great party...... ,OJ Duri ng the week also special gatheringswill beorganized In Kraru or Bled. Accommodation ...... •.•.. ..•...... ••.••••...•. . -- -.- . ... -.. en Organizing comm ittee offers special rates for participants and accompanying people. Wide variety of ho- ta telsfor every pocket are availableat thewww.2010mastersgames.com. Book your room directly at accommodations.2010mastersgames.com or sen d request to [email protected]. E Accommodationsto ski jumperswill be In Kranj, reservationsthru organiza tion. Special prices for groups: o 3% for 1- 9 people ~ 5% for 10 - 19 peop le o 10% for 20 people and more N All prices are per room • ~ ~ ~ ;s.~? HOSTEL KRANJ **

WORLD Hostel Kranj is a hostel near the centre of Kra nj, close to central bus station WINTER MASTERS (walking distance) and byone of the futsa l arenas in Kranj. GAMES "cvc'laBLED 20 10 Basically equipped rooms are clean and prepa redfor newsportsmen . Close by(around 5 minutes walk) isalso grocery store and a bar.

Price per person per night with brea kfast in double room 18 EUR Price per person per night with brea kfast In tripleroom 16 EUR

HOTEL MARINSEK*** Hotel Marinsek isa brand newhotel which islocated near main highway Jesenice - Ljubljana, 12km from Airport Joze Pucnik Ljubljana and just 5 km • away from city Kranj . Comfortably equipped rooms and additional offerslike Wellness and bowl­ ing make stay even more interesting. At the hotel isalso a well known res­ E taurant with Slovenian and international cuisine o u Price per person per nightwith breakfast In double room 31 EUR • Price per person per nightwith breakfast In single room 41 EUR CIJ '" HOTEL CREINA* ** Renovated hotel 10 ce nterof Kranj, 5 minutes dnve from ski jumping hills in E KranJand 15 min utes drive to Trzic. Hotel hasalso own restau ra nt and cate ta bar and IS in walkingdistance to all tounst attractionsin Kranj. Price per person pernightwith breakfast in double room 40 EUR C' Price per person pernightwith breakfast In single room 60 EUR '"J.. CIJ HOTEL KOKRA ** ** +.I Hotel Kokra issituated In Brdo - the Sloven ian protocol area and offers , I guests high standard roo ms . Hotel ISsu rrounded with nature and isthere­ 4lW fore amazing place for relaxationand pleasant stay. '"ta .~'~' 1 1,',1bJaII. ~_ . I """'t ._, • J ., I' I Price per person pernightwith breakfast in double room 70 EUR ~. . ! ~. 1 E 4 r.___ -Ii"":" • or." Price per perso n per night with breakfast in singleroom 90 EUR o T..r~ .~ .. ?p. ,~ . r t ~ ..t.i..() ..~ ...... ,.. . ~ Transportation from airport to hotels as well as to venues will beorganized for affordable prices.

o 0. r9...?.. n.i ..z..~.r.. . Organizing committeeof World Winter Masters Games, N 51 SPORT Ltd, Poslovna cona A37, 51·4208 Sencur, Slovenia. • Tel: +386 (0) 4 279 1900 Fax: +386 (0) 4 279 1905 Email : [email protected], ~ www.2010mastersgames.com

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