Information about 10th World University Equestrian Championship 2012 in /Germany A world festival for horses and student horsemen The passion for riding and horses has connected people worldwide since ancient times. This passion was and is expressed in various ways in the diverse cultures and different eras. Thus, the horse is an ideal medium for building bridges between people and cultures.

Contents Welcome Address Introduction Aachen – A University City Organization Team – A Committed Host for the International Equestrian Family Detailed Information

2 WUEC Aachen 2012 Welcome Address

Welcome Adress adh Welcome Address RWTH Aachen University Ladies and Gentlemen, Ladies and Gentlemen,

The German University Sports Federation (adh) is proud The RWTH Aachen University Board and the Universi- to submit the third bid for a World University Champion- ty Sport Department are extremly pleased to offer you a ship in the new millennium. After 2000 (Cross) and 2008 unique location for the realisation of the WUEC 2012. (Beachvolleyball) Germany is once more ready to host a major student sport event - the World University Equestri- Together with our partner Club, the Aachen-Laurens- an Championship 2012. berger Rennverein, we are convinced that we can provi- de outstanding sport venues. The Aachen-Laurensberger Therefore the German University Sports Federation and Rennverein is offering their recently renovated stadium the Technical University of Aachen are presenting this which is home to the annual editions of the world famous bidding document for the event in three years. With the CHIO and was host of the World Equestrian Champion- backing of the German government, the Ministry of Inner ship in 2006. Affaires of the State of Northrhine-Westfalia and our Nati- onal Equestrian Federation we are presenting this bid to The horses will be acquired in the region which is well the Executive Committee of FISU. known for its outstanding success in breeding world famous competition horses in and . Aachen is probably one of the three best locations for State of the art equipment is guaranteed. international Equestrian sports in the world and aims at being the host city for the championship in three years. RWTH Aachen University is characterised by its strength in science and engineering education. It also Last year at the WUC Beachvolleyball the organizers provides a wide range of subjects in Economics, Arts and in Hamburg have proven their ability to satisfy both the Humanities and Medicine with an emphasis on intensive demands of FISU and the international federation to ensu- interaction between all disciplines. The focus on interdis- re the smooth running of the competition on the one hand ciplinarity in research and teaching is a direct response and the expectations of our athletic guests from all over to the demands placed on future young professionals. the world on the other hand. It is our ambition to confirm Our University has co-operations with many universities the impression Hamburg left with the championship in and research centres throughout the world. Every year, a 2008. Aachen provides all necessary prerequisites to deli- great number of international students and scientists visit ver what is expected from a German host in international RWTH Aachen University to study and research at a high sports - excellent conditions, authentic atmosphere, enthu- standard recognised on an international level. siastic volunteers and experienced professional staff. The local university sport at Aachen is an indispensable The German University Sports Federation would be social cross-sectional task of the university and places a honoured to take over the flag from next year’s host in platform for communication, emotion, motivation, identi- South Korea and prepare the following World Universi- fication and international understanding by movement and ty Equestrian Championship in the Olympic summer of sport. It is an important cultural and integrative element at 2012. our university.

Yours sincerely, Our local student riding team with more than 20 members together with other teams from the universities of Dusseldorf, Bonn and Cologne is ready to provide best conditions for their colleagues from all over the globe. Jetta Leena Ramcke adh Board Member Competitive Sports Yours sincerely,

Ernst Schmachtenberg, Rector of RWTH Aachen University

Nico Sperle, Director of RWTH Aachen University Sport Department

WUEC Aachen 2012 3 Introduction

Seven Good Reasons for the World University Equestrian Championship 2012 in Aachen/Germany:

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European City Flavor … because Aachen is a city with an international flavor situated in the border triangle of Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands, in the very heart of Europe.

Unique Horse Culture … because Aachen has an equestri- an tradition of more than 1000 years and a unique horse culture with insti- tutions and foundations.

Perfect Venue … because it has at its disposal a venue with perfect characteristics.

Exceptional Spectators … because the numerous spectators are exceptionally enthusiastic, know- ledgeable and fair.

Horses are Family … because the citizens of Aachen and its region have a particularly close relation with horses and the annu- al Concours Hippique International Officiel (CHIO). In 2006 they enjoyed the annual CHIO and the WEG.

Global Games Concept … because the World University Equestrian Championship 2012 in Aachen will be truly global games including attractive presentation opportunities for equestrian sports and equestrian culture.

Close Proximities … because in the Aachen Soers, the well known place of the CHIO, all disciplines can be organized in close proximity to one another.

WUEC Aachen 2012 5 Aachen – A University City

Background Germany Aachen – Equestrain Tradition

Riding is one of the most popular sports in Germany with Aachen, the most western point of Germany and the heart national and international competitions in all levels of dif- of Europe has many faces: City of Emperors, health spa, ficulty and for every age. Horseback riding enjoys a large pilgrimage for pious Christians, research centre for stu- popularity in Germany. In the year 2008 3.692 tournament dents from around the world, art centre and location of high meetings with 68.721 examinations and 1.487.719 starts tech industry. But most of all Aachen is a “City of Horses were delivered. and Riders”, a city that has embraced these four-legged friends and taken them into their families. Germany can review large successes in equestrian tournaments. At the Olympic Games (1912 to 2008) the Those who come to Aachen for the horses can enjoy their German dressage, show jumping and riders stay in the old Emperor’s City to the fullest. What awaits achieved 79 medals, including 37 gold, 19 silver and 23 them is a city full of charm, a beautiful old town with the bronze medals. At all world championships within seven Aachen Cathedral that was the first German building to be official horse disciplines the German equestrian athletes listed in the World Cultural heritage of the UNESCO, with won altogether 172 medals, including 70 gold, 49 silver hot springs in which one can rest and recuperate from the and 53 bronze medals. At all European championships stress of competition, with an international gaming casino the number of the medals won by German riders, drivers and with many opportunities to stroll through the streets, and vaulters amounts altogether 810, including 349 gold, go into the shops and last but not least dine in one of the 256 silver and 205 bronze medals. Germany is thereby the vast variety of international restaurants. most successful equestrian sport nation of the world and the equestrian sport might be the most successful kind of The tradition of Aachen‘s horse races dates back to sport in Germany. the fifteenth century, first events in the “Brander Heide” and new equestrian activities at the other end of the city, in “”, now well known as the “Soers”. The culmination of this development was the founding of the “Aachen-Laurensberger Rennverein” in 1898 and the resulting annual tournament Concours Hippique Inter- national Officiel (CHIO), which has been elected to the world’s best outdoor equestrian event almost every year. In addition to that Aachen was venue of the “World Eques- trian Games 2006” what increased the fame of Aachen for excellent equestrian events all over the world. The Albert- Vahle-Halle as part of the CHIO area is every year venue of the “Salut Festival”, Germany’s most important compe- tition for young talents.

■ Nadine Capellmann ■ Meridith Michael-Beerbaum

6 WUEC Aachen 2012 Aachen – A University City

The European City of Aachen Studying in Aachen

Since the time of Charlemagne horses have been the Study and scientific research are in a close relation to means of building bridges, crossing borders, and giving Aachen. From its rich tradition of colleges and other seats wings to the idea of unification in Aachen. Charlemagne left of learning a network of institutes for research and develop- a “European” spirit behind that continues to flourish in the ment has grown which maintain close links with industry city that lies in the border triangle of Germany-Netherlands- and commerce. The centre for technology and natural sci- Belgium. Europe is everyday life in Aachen. The Europe- ences – the RWTH Aachen University – covers numerous an Idea is expressed in various ways such as the annual academic activities and has a medical faculty. award of the “International Charlemagne Prize of the City of Aachen.”

■ Main Building of the RWTH Aachen University

■ Cathedral of Aachen The University of applied sciences educates engineers, More European signs are those international signals scientists and designers. The Catholic University of geminating from Aachen by the Peter and Irene Ludwig applied sciences concentrates on the social sciences and endowments. Many unique collections and museums social pedagogy. At the Aachen Music College musicians throughout the world can thank their existence on the study and start out on the road to success. A lot of them collector passion of the Aachen industrialist pair and their begin their careers at Aachen‘s theatre. belief in the World’s modern art. RWTH Aachen University Other international signals are sent by the three large religious charities in Aachen, Misereor, Missio, and the Aachen enjoys an international reputation with its many Pope’s Mission, which provide the children and youth of schools for advanced studies drawing 46.000 students the world chances for a better life. (RWTH Aachen University, University of applied sciences, Catholic university of applied sciences, Music College). The average maximum temperature of the day in August in Aachen is in between 21°C and 27°C, the average at RWTH Aachen University is the largest university night is 13°C up to 17°C. There is precipitation on ten days of technology in Germany and one of the most renow- in August with six sunshine-hours per day on average. ned technical universities in Europe. The university is The average of wind strength is 3 Bft. characterized by its strength in science and engineering education, but it also provides a wide range of subjects in Demographic Data of Aachen Economics, Arts and Humanities and Medicine with an emphasis on intensive interaction between all disciplines. • Most westward city of Germany The proximity of Aachen to the Netherlands, Belgium • Total area: 16.083 ha and Luxembourg and its variety of cultural heritages has • Population: 254.386 placed the University in a unique position for international • Labor force: 129.600 people of which 50.000 are collaboration with other educational and research insti- women tutions as well as with business and industry. Aachen‘s • Indoor riding arenas: 22 unique location in the „Euregio“ border region is apt to • Equestrian companies: 134 enhance and accelerate research activities and technology • Riding tracks: 40 kilometers transfer between Germany and the neighboring states of • Horse clubs: 16 with 2.500 members Belgium, the Netherlands and Europe at large.

WUEC Aachen 2012 7 Organization Team

A Committed Host for the International Equestrian Family

The organization of the WUEC 2012 would be split on 5 organization teams. The German University Sport Federa- tion (adh) and the RWTH Aachen University Sport Depart- ment will be supported by the National Student Equestrian Federation (DAR), the National Equestrian Federation (FN) and the student riding team in Aachen in collaboration with student riding teams in the Rhineland from Cologne, Bonn and Dusseldorf. A well formed and smoothly running team making everyone feel at home.

Aachen and the surrounding areas are home for a lot of professional sport horse stables and private persons owning sport horses. The close contact of the organization team to these persons, stables and the cooperation with the DAR and the student riding groups located in the Rhine- land offers the opportunity to provide excellent sport horses for this competition.

German University Sports Federation (adh) ■ Sport Show at the RWTH Aachen University Sport The German University Sports Federation is the umbrella Department organisation of the German University Sport Institutions. Students and professionals are equally represented in the RWTH Aachen University Sport Department most important adh committees. More than 165 univer- sities and universities of applied sciences with some 1.6 University Sport is a well respected and largely deman- Mio. students and 400.000 employees currently represen- ded cross-sectional task at the location Aachen. The ted by adh. The federation concentrates on national and University Sport is a service and educational offering for international competition sports and education. all students, employees and trainees of the RWTH Aachen University, University of Applied Sciences of Aachen adh organises more than 100 competition sport events in and all other colleges in Aachen. The University Sport more than 30 disciplines every year. The German National Department, a central institution of the RWTH Aachen, University Championships offer the suitable and challen- organizes a demand-oriented and qualified sport and exer- ging competition for everybody. cise program for all colleges in Aachen for about 50.000 members, with over 12.000 attendances per week. On the international level adh cooperates with the Euro- pean University Sports Federation (EUSA) and the Inter- The differentiated programme reflects the variable national University Sports Association (FISU). The most interests and wishes of the target group. The huge offe- important highlight in the competition calendar is the ring of the University Sport Department enables anyone biennial Summer Universiade, which is the second largest to select one or more favorites from over 600 courses in 70 multi-sports event beside the Summer Olympics. sports. More than 200 coaches – pre-dominantly students – work with a great commitment and attend the courses The Winter Universiades, the World University Cham- professionally. pionships and the European University Championships complete the international academic competition calen- The sports facilities of the university are located centrally dar. and they are well accessible. Beside a stadium and diverse sports halls the University Sports Department possess six In addition to that that the German University Sports tennis courts, six beach courts, the RWTH-GYM fitness Federation supports excellence on the field of academic centre, an outdoor basketball court, a special running track and sportive performance. The success of elite student called “Finnbahn”, three cage-soccer courts, a biker-cross athletes can be seen e.g. through a portion of 37.0% student complex and the water sports facility. members in the German Olympic Team of Beijing 2008 Additionally the University Sport Department realizes It is not surprising that the German University Sports 12 special events every year, with more than 5200 partici- Federation has the reputation of being the cradle for next pants, about 6000 spectators and more than 550 volunteers, generation’s offspring in German sports as voiced by the which cover a range of facets of the University Sports in IOC member Prof. Walther Tröger. Aachen.

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National Student Equestrian Association (DAR)

The DAR is the umbrella organization of the Student protection, nature protection and landscape conservati- Equestrian Association in Germany and closely connected on as well as finally the idealistic care and retaining of to the National Equestrian Federation (FN). As umbrella the cultural property „horse“ in the consciousness of organization it represents the interests of the equestrian humans. students and supports idealistically and materially the execution of national and international university tourna- The National Equestrian Federation is responsible for ments up to the German university championships. The all questions, which have to deal with horses directly or National Student Equestrian Association has at present indirectly, its breeding, attitude and equipment, its trai- about 1.200 members, thereof approx. 60% alumni and ning and use by humans. It develops and coordinates the 40% active athletes. measures of the riders, drivers and breeders, owners of horse and organizers, associations and federations, which are concerned with these questions.

Riding Group Aachen The special quality of the organizing team in Aachen is that we are able to combine professional competences through the Eventmanagement Department with students engagement and teamwork.

■ Jumping, German Student Championship 2004

The student cavalry captivates by its unique mode. The students come together in a fair handling to compete. They don’t compete on their own horses but with the horses of other horse owners which procure them. This unique constellation contains a relaxed atmosphere apart from large respect for the horse by itself, because the ambition of normal riding tournaments remains mostly outside. ■ Price giving ceremonie German University Cham- pionship Equestrian

National Equestrian Federation (FN) The student riding group Aachen has got a strong team The Fédération Equestre National (FN) is the umbrella of 20 active members with experience in all fields of work organization of all breeders, riders, drivers and vaulters surrounding a riding competition. Supported by the groups in Germany. With its approximately 7.500 associations of Bonn, Dusseldorf and Cologne with similar experience and over 760.000 members the FN is the seventh-largest in national and international riding and student riding German sport federation. competitions, it is an excellent and strong team of around 40 people to organize this championship. This will be the Besides the tournaments in dressage, show jumping, “inner circle” of organizers and will support all the other eventing, driving, distance riding and vaulting the FN 4 teams involved in the organization during the cham- promotes the health and joy of life of all persons - above all pionship with a sufficient number of student riders from the youth - by practice. The federation cares for the trai- all over Germany. ning and support of riders, drivers, vaulters and horses. The riding-enthusiastic students of the university alrea- Beyond the professional sport the popular sport is very dy organized qualifications for German University Cham- important for the organization as well. The federation pionships Equestrian and the final of the German Univer- promotes the ranges horse breeding, horse attitude, animal sity Championship Equestrian 2003.

WUEC Aachen 2012 9 Detailed Information

Application – For the World University Equestrian Championship 2012

Equestrian and Sport Facilities The riding area Soers in Aachen is one of the most German referees and judges rule national and interna- famous in the world. It offers a great range for opportu- tional competitions all over the globe. In Germany we can nities for all aspects with its fascinating jumping stadium, provide the expertise to conduct this championship. a huge dressage stadium, another stadium for dressage and driving, ground for Cross-Country and marathon and All equipment as judges’ seats, fences for show jumping, plenty of good training grounds. boundary of the dressage ring and other will be the same or similar to the equipment used in the 2006 World Eques- The World University Equestrian Championship 2012 trian Games or the CHIO Aachen. would be for men and women in mixed teams. The disci- plines will be dressage and show jumping in which every The championship will take place in the „Deutsche participant has to compete. Bank Dressage Stadium“ at the CHIO area of the ALRV (Aachen Laurensberger Rennverein). This Stadium accommodates roofed seats for 4.500 people. The arena that was constructed in 1999 provides excellent acoustics and can be illuminated impressively.

In addition to the Stadium there will be stables, two additional riding halls, and a restaurant. The home of the “World Equestrian Games Aachen 2006” offers an impres- sive background for this event. The sport facilities and all accommodation sites are located within the city borders. Transport from the accommodation to the sport facilities and back will be provided.

Participants 200 Participants (120 athletes, 80 officials) from 30 nations

■ The dressage stadium in the Aachen Soers 10 Officials and judges

20 VIP

800 Spectators

Temporarily Timetable 07.08.2012 Arrival of the participants

08.08.2012 First rounds

09.08.2012 First rounds

10.08.2012 Cultural programme for officials and participants

11.08.2012 Quarter and half finals

12.08.2012 Finals

■ Show jumping in the Aachen Soers

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Accommodation and Catering Aachen offers a wide range of hotels, hostels and guest- Airports houses in every price category near the sport facilities and all over the city. The accommodation for all participants will be provided according to the FISU rules. We are in Airports are situated close by: negotiation with the reconstructed and modern „Youth Hostel Aachen“ (http://www.jugendherberge.de/jh/rhein- Airport Maastricht / Aachen 35 km land/aachen/index.shtml.en?m) for the athletes and the four stars hotel „Holiday Inn“ (http://www.aachen-hi-ho- Airport Cologne / Bonn 85 km tel.de/20_00_00_00_de.php) for the FISU and VIP in the direct neighbourhood of the competition venues. Airport Dusseldorf 90 km

Airport Brussels 143 km

Airport Liege 50 km

Airport Eindhoven 85 km

■ Overview of the airports close to Aachen

■ The Elisen-Fountain in Aachen downtown Railways All meals will be delivered by one of the professional catering services in Aachen. Breakfast (as far as its not Aachen is the first German city connected to the French included in the accommodation), lunch and dinner (if its highspeed net, thus the travel time to Paris by train is less not part of one of the evening events) will be served in than 3 hours. The German national railway brings its pas- the restaurant situated at the venue. Opening and closing sengers from international central stations within a short times will depend on the daily program, but meals will be time. A seamless connection is ensured. available all day. Vegetarian and pork less meals in respect of culture, religion and vegetarianism will be also provi- Motorways ded. It will be possible to make a special arrangement for delegates, judges and FISU representatives. Collaboration with the public transport company to Transportation provide sufficient buses for competitors and officials for the local transport between accommodation, sport facili- Aachen is located at the intersection of four major motor- ties and evening events is intended. Cooperation with nati- way routes. Brussels, Dusseldorf, Eindhoven and Cologne onal automobile companies and local dealers will provide can all be reached within an hour. cars and small buses for the transport of delegates, judges, referees and representatives. Within a 70km radius there are the international airports of Dusseldorf, Cologne/Bonn and Maastricht/Aachen with All local transport during the championship will be a direct speed train connection to Aachen from the central provided for free and follow the FISU Minimum Require- train stations. In addition to that, there is a direct speed ments. A free Airport pick-up-service will also be provi- train connection from Paris and Brussels to Aachen. ded.

WUEC Aachen 2012 11 Detail Information

Medical Services and Doping Control Press, Radio and Television Aachen comes with a tight medical network of ambu- Collaboration with the public broadcasting company for lances and hospitals including First Aid services and West Germany, the WDR (Westdeutscher Rundfunk), and helicopter rescue. At the sport facilities will always be an a national and international communication will be cove- ambulance team with direct connection to hospitals close- red. The WDR Aachen can broadcast the championship in by and the option to request more help if necessary. Prior radio and television locally. In addition to that, there are consultation of the organizing committee with the medical private radio stations who can broadcast the championship services will ensure a sufficient medical assistance of the in the local radio. championship. Local press and national specialized press will be infor- med and invited to the championship. The university and university related press as well as the university radios of the collaborating universities (Cologne, Bonn and Dussel- dorf) will inform the collegiate target group within the Rhineland.

■ Deutsche Bank Stadium

adh will be in charge of doping control. All necessary measures will be taken according to current standards of the German Anti-Dpoing Agency (NADA) executed by certified personnel. The testing laboratory will be chosen by NADA officials prior to the event. Full size anti-doping measures for international championships are prerequi- sites for public funding.

A close collaboration with the local Equestrian Sport Federation Rhineland, who is liable for doping controls of riding competitions within the Rhineland, will ensure correct doping controls in accordance to the regulations.

Security The security system will be adequate to international standards. Competitors and officials will receive persona- lized ID-cards. The access will be controlled by a profes- sional security service.

The Organization team will have a tight collaboration with the responsible authorities of the city. They know all security relevant questions in and around the areas and they are used to mass events like the “CHIO Aachen” or the “World Equestrian Games”. ■ Isabell Werth

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Promotion Cultural Programme All German University Sport Departments will be invi- Part of the programme will be a cultural day without ted to maintain the tradition of the Aachener Soers with competitions to provide the participants an insight into its connection between sport and culture. Students from Aachen and other places of interest in guided tours. There all over Germany and the neighboring countries will expe- will be evening events every day including a ball with a rience this event with the participants. gala diner and show program. Between the competitions we will have an accompanying programme for visitors and participants. The organizing team intends to win some well known characters of Germany’s riding world for this accompanying programme.

■ City hall of Aachen

Information Technology and Communica- tion The IT and communication standards of the event will be according to FISU regulations. ■ Emperor Karl with the European flag

WUEC Aachen 2012 13 Competition Area

■ Competition Area

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WUEC Aachen 2012 15 MQuellennachweis Fotos Aachen-Laurensberger Rennverein e. V. : Bilder Seite 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 14,15

Aachen Tourist Service e. V.: Bilder Seite 5, 7, 11, 13

Hochschulsportzentrum der RWTH Aachen: Bilder Seite 8, 9