5t h GOLDEN AGE GYM FESTIVAL
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5t h GOLDEN AGE GYM FESTIVAL
5th G O L D E N A G E G Y M F E S T I V A L SLOVENIA 2016 Piran P o r t o r o ž 2-7 OC . T O B E R 2 0 1 6 B U L L E T I N # 0 2 Golden Age Gym Festival 2016 Content 04 | welcome to portorož 06 | GAGF history 07 | General info 08 | Location 09 | host city info 10 | venues and program 16 | workshops 18 | staying in portorož “ Join us on an amazing adventure that you will remember for the rest of your life. ” 21 | transfers 23 | social program 24 | registration process 26 | excursions / turist program Contact us: Slovenian Gymnastic Federation Dalmatinova ulica 10 1000 Ljubljana, SLO tel: +386 (0) 1 256 66 22 mail : [email protected] web site : www.goldenage2016.com SLOVENIAN GYMNASTICS FEDERATION Dear friends united in gymnastics, Welcome to portorož EUROPEAN UNION OF GYMNASTICS Dear gymnastics friends, After a wonderful and remarkable Golden Age event in Toulouse 2014, I would like to welcome you to join us in the lovely city of Portorož and Piran in 2016. I think that we all were impressed by the Slovenian LOC presentation in Toulouse last year. In September 2015 when the Info meeting was held for HOD of the European countries, the Slovenian LOC manage to impress us even more. Great presentation, nice meals and a bike ride along the coast from Portorož to Piran to see the main venues. All Hotels look great and are located on the coast and really in walking distance from most of the venues. We also went on a sailing trip along the coast and some of us went swimming in the clear Adriatic Sea. It was just a wonderful experience in the Mediterranean climate and I’m sure we will all have a great time there in October 2016. I would like to express the sincere gratitude to the Slovenian Gymnastics Federation and in particular to the experienced and capable members of the Local Organizing Committee for the great work already accomplished. From our perspective the 5th edition of Golden Age Gym Festival is just around the corner and all the energy of Slovenian Gymnastics Federation as well as the LOC is focused into delivery of outstanding event that will match the outstanding scenery that Portorož possesses which makes it a perfect location of the GAGF. All of those attending the Info meeting in September had the opportunity to see it for themselves and all others will have the same opportunity in less than a year. As the LOC president I am proud and honored that I can extend my invitation to each and every one of you on behalf of my Federation and on behalf on my team that is already working around the clock with the intention to make the organizational part of the festival absolutely spotless and affordable. We really hope that you will join us in Portorož in the beginning of October 2016 and that we will be able to count the record number of participants. You are more than welcome. Last but not least I am also proud to announce that Slovenian Gymnastics Federation will also host another big UEG event – 2016 TEAMGYM Championship that will take place in Maribor not far away from Portorož immediately after the conclusion of GAGF. Should you have the desire to attend this event as well do not hesitate to contact us and we will make the arrangements. Jernej Salecl Director of GAGF 2016 HONORARY PATRONAGE The TC-GFA-UEG is certain that all our gymnasts friends, taking part in 2016 Golden Age Gym Festival, will live an unforgettable week of sports with lot of fun, sun, beach life, good food and will enjoy the hospitality of the Slovenian people. It is our great honor to a announce that Golden Age Gym Festival 2016 in Portorož will be carried out under the honorary patronage of: It’s your turn to make the first move now and register. We look forward to see you all. His Excellency Mr. Borut Pahor, the President of the Republic of Slovenia Hlíf Thorgeirsdóttir Vice President of the TC-GfA of UEG 4 www.goldenage2016.com 5 GENERAL INFO GAGF HISTORY After the test edition in 2005 and the 1st Golden Age Gym Festival 2008 in Maspalomas, Canaries (ESP), the 2nd GAGF was hosted by Portimao (POR) followed by 3rd GAGF in Montecatini (ITA) and 4th GAGF in Toulouse (FRA), 5th GAGF will take place in Portorož, Slovenia. We are looking forward to continue our friendship with those of you that we had a chance to meet at our presentation at GAGF 2014 in Toulouse and joined us at Info meeting for GAGF 2016 in Portorož. And we can’t wait to meet all of you that will join us in Portorož for the first time! From 2nd to 7th October 2016 Slovenia will host the most important UEG Over 50 Gymnastic Festival: Golden Age Gym Festival 2016! The UEG Golden Age Gym Festival is not only a week of recreation but offers also the possibility to all participants to improve their abilities and to discover new activities and sports. This “Gym Festival and joie de vivre” for the Over 50 generation has the purpose to inform the gymnasts from the 50 UEG National Federation about gymnastics benefits and let them experience the several gym related activities. The gymnasts shall have the pleasure to be involved in this unique Gym Festival where group presentations and leisure activities are planned together. Health, fitness and well-being, as well as specific measures to maintain or recover mobility of the “Over 50” generation, will be the watchword throughout the event. Of course, we will not forget about several social activities where you will be able to spend time with your group or meet other gymnasts from all over Europe. Special value of the event is also in the several touristic points available in the vicinity that can make this visit even more unforgettable. The importance of the 2016 UEG Golden Age Gym Festival is supported by the following facts: • • • • 6 We have more than 1900 participants registred for GAGF 2016, Portorož and Piran offer a unique setting on the sea side where everything is close by, Slovenian Gymnastics Federation has already organized several successful sport events (annual World Cups, European Championship 2004, various Congress events). Because this is the first “Gymnastic for All” event we will make sure to leave you with the best possible impressions. www.goldenage2016.com GAGF Geschichte |7 07 LoCATION The 5th Golden Age Gym Festival will take place in the warm setting of the Adriatic Sea in Portorož from 2nd to 7th October 2016. Slovenian Gymnastics Federation is honored to be able to welcome you to our beautiful country and you can rest assured that we will do everything to make your attendance of the event a memorable experience. SLOVENIA • • • • Area: 20 273 km Total population: 2 060 000 Population of Portorož and Piran: 8 000 Average temperatures in Portorož and Piran in October are around 20°C, with sea water having 18°C. The entire festival area is placed in a Mediterranean setting where almost everything is close together (within a walking distance). BY PLANE HOW TO GET HERE! HOST CITY INFO Small seaside town of Portorož, known for its tourism, beneficial Mediterranean climate and clear sea water, is a perfect location for hosting the UEG Golden Age Gymnastic Festival 2016. All the cultural and natural sights in Portorož will give you the best possible motivation and energy for planned activities. Located on the western coast of the Istrian peninsula, with its neighbor, ancient city of Piran, Portorož forms a cultural and natural heart of the Slovenian sea coast. Through the years Portorož developed a long tradition of tourism and offers numerous hotels and apartments; small airport and marina are just a short walk away from city center which is always lively and full of shops and restaurants, interesting cultural sights and beautiful natural attractions. In Portorož you can relax and renew your energy or stay active with many activities that town has to offer. You can swim in Mediterranean Sea, enjoy a boat trip with local fishermen or take a bicycle ride to several picturesque villages that are known for their premium olive oil and excellent vegetables and fruit. There are many airports in nearby that you can use to visit us. Transfers will be provided from all the airports in the vicinity: • Trieste (ITA) • Venice (ITA) • Ljubljana (SLO) • Pula (CRO) • Rijeka (CRO) Transfers to and from airports above will be provided by the agency Kompas for all participants attending GAGF 2016. For transfer prices and additional information go to page 21. BY BOAT There are several ferries coming to Koper dock, which is around 15 km away from Portorož. There is also a beautiful modern marina in Portorož with more than 1000 berths available. Portorož Marina provides a good haven for your boats in all winds. BY CAR / BUS Travelling by a car or a bus in Slovenia, you can come to Portorož using the A1 motorway to Koper. Please note that you have to buy a vignette to drive on Slovene motorways. Most of official hotels have their own parking. LOC will also provide a special parking space for buses. BY TRAIN Short walk by the sea from Portorož will take you to Piran, one of the most photogenic cities in the Mediterranean where you can enjoy local cuisine in many great restaurants in old city center. Or you can just relax in natural spa and wellness centers at the thermal springs that offer salt water and mud wraps health treatments. A vast array of sights and events will make your stay in Portorož anything but boring. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Capital city of Slovenia, Ljubljana, is a European Green Capital 2016. On Golden Age Gym Festival 2016 we will join Ljubljana in the commitment to raise environmental awareness and to promote environmental improvement and sustainable development. We will try to make Portorož a pleasant place to live and work in by using public transport, recycling waste, reducing paper waste, using reusable cups … Closest train station is around 15 km away from Portorož in Koper with international connections to all the neighbouring countries. 30 km from Portorož you can also find train station in Trieste. 8 www.goldenage2016.com 9 provisional Program venues AND PROGRAM VILLAGE monday sunday tuesday rd th 2 0ctober 2016. 3 0ctober 2016. 4 0ctober 2016. wednesday 5 0ctober 2016. thursday friday th 6 0ctober 2016. 7 0ctober 2016. meeting LOC + HOd meeting LOC + HOd 08:45 - 09:00 08:45 - 09:00 morning meeting LOC + HOd 08:45 - 09:00 meeting LOC + HOd meeting LOC + HOd 08:45 - 09:00 08:45 - 09:00 nd 08:45 08:30 On Golden Age Gym Festival 2016 we will have two main meeting points of the festival. First will be an outdoors gathering point of GAGF 2016 Village, located next to the beach in St. Bernardin Resort. It will be perfect place to have a cup of coffee on a sunny day in Portorož. Second meeting point will be located in a historic salt warehouse called Monfort, which is now transformed into a gallery. In case of bad weather village will be only in Monfort. There will also be a party every night in Monfort! VENUES morning gym 08:30 - 09:00 morning gym 08:30 - 09:00 morning gym 08:30 - 09:00 workshop 09:30 - 10:30 workshop 09:30 - 10:30 workshop 09:30 - 10:30 workshop 11:00 - 12:00 workshop 11:00 - 12:00 workshop 11:00 - 12:00 th morning gym 08:30 - 09:00 morning gym 08:30 - 09:00 09:00 09:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 In the Village you will be able to find: • Info point and Accreditation Centre, • Tourist agency, • The Golden Age boutique, • Stands showing gastronomical and crafts specialties, • Possibility to eat and drink, • Meeting point with various activities (games, sport, music, creative workshops,…) and • Party every night. th forum 09:30 - 12:00 workshop 09:30 - 10:30 workshop 11:00 - 12:00 closing rehearsal 09:30 - 12:00 12:00 meeting group leader gala + closing 12:30 - 13:30 afternoon and evening 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30 meeting groupleader + hod 14:00 - 15:00 gala rehearsal 14:00 - 16:30 15:00 15:30 parade ready - 15:30 16:00 parade start - 16:00 official reception 12:30 - 13:30 16:30 17:00 City performances 17:30 18:00 opening 17:00 - 18:30 city performance city performance 17:00 - 19:00 17:00 - 19:00 city performance 17:00 - 19:00 18:30 opening / gala / closing ceremony 20:00 20:30 21:00 metropol resort closing ceremony 17:30 - 19:00 party farewell party 19:00 gagf 2018 19:30 - 20:30 19:30 lifeclass hotels gala 17:30 - 19:00 21:30 opening party party party party 22:00 GAGF Flash Mob village st. bernardin restort City performances workshops area motorhome City performances workshop area LOC prepared a choreography for Flash Mob of GAGF 2016 and we will all dance it together on Golden Age Gym Festival 2016. Flash mob was choreographed by Mrs. Azra Selimanović from Libero Dance Center on a song named “Only Love” from 2002 Slovenian Eurovision contestants Sestre. Video with step by step choreography will be available on GAGF 2016 official web site. residence marina 10 www.goldenage2016.com Vorläufiges Programm |1111 PARADE GALA On sunday 2nd october On thusrsday 6th october Let’s make an amazing start of The Golden Age Gym Festival 2016 together – let’s all be part of The Golden Age Parade – let’s all take a short walk from the Village to Auditorium Portorož, where the opening ceremony will take place. It will be one kilometer of fun. You will enjoy glorious Gala event in the Auditorium Portorož on 6th of October, from 17.30 to 19.00 pm. The main theme for Gala will be Eurovision, since in 2016 Eurovision song contest will celebrate its 60th anniversary. All performances have to be prepared around the theme Eurovision. Each team leader should pick a Eurovision song from their country to perform on. All communication concerning the Gala will be done directly with the Gala choreographer, who will be in contact with the Gala responsible person from each delegation. The performances at Gala are reserved for Nations that participate at the event with at least 3 groups. Each performance is limited to 3 minutes, including marching in and out. It’s not allowed to divide the choreography in two parts. The UEG Technical Committee of “Gymnastics for All” can invite further groups from National Federations with exciting performance, like as a good example of how to work with senior gymnasts. For this possibility, the group selected must prepare a presentation shorter than 3 minutes and submit its candidature. There will be reserved seats for the participating gymnasts in Auditorium Portorož, so they will be able to enjoy the Gala Show. opening / gala / closing ceremony START CLOSING CEREMONY village On friday 7th october OPENING CEREMONY On sunday 2nd october The opening ceremony will occur in the Auditorium Portorož where the Parade ends. It will be about one hour long show, starting at 17:00. Throughout the performance, we will try to do our best to present your our beautiful country. The title for Opening ceremony will be From Slovenia to You with Love! Final event of the festival will take place in the Auditorium Portorož, on 7th October from 17.30 to 19.00 pm. To take part in the Closing Ceremony, participants can enroll during the week, directly with the workshops instructors or at the info point in the Village. They must choose one of the workshops in which they have participated during the week among those proposed. The main theme for Closing Ceremony will be Eurovision! VENUE: Auditorium Portorož Opening ceremony, Gala and Closing ceremony will be carried out in a great setting at the large Auditorium Portorož that can comfortably welcome more than 2.200 people. Auditorium is located in the center of Portorož and is very close to all other points of interest. Color of the carpet: Light blue Max stage size: 25m x 20m 12 www.goldenage2016.com 13 FORUM On wednesday 5th october The Forum will take place on 5th of October from 9:30 to12:00 at the St. Bernardin Resort. It will consist of educational matters (theoretical), exchange of ideas and experience between the participants at the Forum. On this Golden Age Gym Festival Forum will have the topic: “Innovative choreography”. The Focus will be on how to improve your Choreography, and we will try to give you the inspiration to continue with your good work. The Forum is in first hand organized for Choreographers, team leaders, coaches, assistant coaches and heads of delegations. As a Golden Age participant, you are also welcome, if you feel you gain knowledge from the topics. Everyone need to sign up before the event. The official language will be English. VENUE: Square in Bernardin Stage size: 10m x 14m Carpet color: Beige CITY PREFORMANCES On Monday 3rd, Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th october The maximum time for each performance is 6 minutes (including preparation of the venue and marching in and out). Performances shorter than 5 minutes are warmly recommended! We encourage coaches to prepare a performance based on a song from Eurovision contest. The organizing committee will check the music before and in accordance with UEG instructions files with too long music will be rejected. Groups should be composed of a minimum of 6 active performers; each group has the opportunity to perform twice during the week. The group should be ready to perform 15 minutes before their scheduled time. There will be changing rooms available at all sites. Performers should take care about props on their own. If you should require additional help from the LOC, please provide a written request as soon as possible. VENUE: Square in portorož Stage size: 14m x 14m Carpet color: Light blue VENUE: Tartini Square Stage size: 20m x 25m Carpet color: Light blue 14 www.goldenage2016.com Vorläufiges Programm - City performances |1515 Dancing activities WORKSHOPS Each team will choose 4 to 6 workshops in the proposed list. Each participant will get 4 workshops. Among those you will select, we guarantee at least 2 of them. Participants will have 30 minutes between each workshop. Gymnasts must arrive in suitable outfit for practice to the workshops, sport shoes for the indoor and outdoor activities and swimwear for water activities. At the workshops Venues there will be guides and signs telling you where to go and where you can find your workshop. All workshops will be concentrated in a St. Bernardin resort so you can easily walk to all workshop venues. Some workshops will have limited number of places available. In such cases “first-come, firstserved” principle will apply. To help participants in their choice, workshop video presentations will be available on our website before March 2016. Gymnastics activities FREE BODY GYMNASTICS GYMNASTICS WITH EQUIPMENT PILATES YOGA TAY CHI AEROBIC FIT BALL EASY ACROBATICS AQUA GYMNASTICS PREVENTION TRAINING AND MEASURMENT OF JOINTS STABILITY FUNCTIONAL EXERCISE FOR THE GOLDEN AGES SALSA ZUMBA TRADITIONAL DANCES NATIONAL DANCES Other activities TREKKING & NORDIC WALKING CYCLING FISHING TABLE TENNIS BEACH VOLLEY BADMINTON ARCHERY BOCCE Special Workshop for Choreography The main goal for this workshop is to work with your team, practice your team routine, get inspired and receive feedback- everything to improve your performance. This is an opportunity to work with another choreographer and get some ideas from him/her. This workshop is for the whole group and the coach must bring the routine music with them and props if any. 16 www.goldenage2016.com 17 Hotels per category 5***** 4**** 3*** STAYING IN PORTOROŽ Residence / Apartments ACcreditation pass GAGF 2016 • • • price 120 €, access to the official Golden Age Gym Festival and free transport in Portorož and Priran GAGF 2016 accreditation is mandatory for attending all events during GAGF 2016 in Portorož. All participants have to be accreditated by the LOC or they will not be able to take part in GAGF 2016. ACCOMMODATION PackagES hotels / room st. bernardin resort lifeclass hotels metropol resort marina portorož 18 category single grand hotel bernardin hotel historian hotel vile park apartments barka 5 ***** grand hotel portorož slovenija riviera apolo neptun mirna 5 ***** grand hotel metropol hotel lucija hotel roža hotel barbara 5 ***** residence marina motorhome 4 **** 4 **** 3 *** x x x double x x x 4 **** 4 **** 4 **** 4 **** 3 *** 3 *** 3 *** five six x x 3 *** 5 ***** four x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x bernardin resort x wi-fi option Half / full board x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x SUPERIOR APARTMENT 1 CLASSIC APARTMENT 2 APARTMENTS BARKA * * * 3 residence marina ***** CLASSIC APARTMENT APARTMENTS BARKA * * * 3 additional price for package additional night price for package additional night 780.00 € 630.00 € 450.00 € 120.00 € 100.00 € 70.00 € 660.00 € 450.00 € 360.00 € 110.00 € 70.00 € 55.00 € / 420.00 € 330.00 € / 68.00 € 50.00 € 2 number of persons in the room Double (2) triple (3) Package price additional night package price additional night package price additional night 950.00 € 900.00 € 750.00 € 150.00 € 140.00 € 110.00 € 550.00 € 500.00 € 450.00 € 90.00 € 80.00 € 75.00 € 400.00 € 370.00 € 320.00 € 65.00 € 60.00 € 50.00 € quadruple (4) SUPERIOR APARTMENT 1 triple (3) price for package single (1) Residence / Apartments bernardin resort apartments (beds) triple residence marina ***** marina portorož marina portorož We will be offering rooms with one, two or three beds in 3*, 4* and 5* hotels. All hotels are located on the coast and are in vicinity of GAGF Village and other venues (within walking distance). All hotels include the possibility to use their Pool and Spa Centers. 3* and 4* apartments will be available up to 140m2 in size that can comfortably accommodate from 4 to 6 people. Hotels and apartments single (1) number of persons in the room double (2) number of persons in the room quintuple (5) sextuple (6) package additional night package price additional night package price additioanl night 330.00 € 300.00 € 250.00 € 53.00 € 50.00 € 38.00 € 280.00 € 260.00 € / 45.00 € 40.00 € / 250.00 € / / 38.00 € / / 1 living room with a kitchen, bedroom with queen bed, single bed room and option of one extra bed, option of 2 extra beds in the living room, two bathrooms, balcony, air - conditioning, secure parking 2 living room with a kitchen, bedroom with queen bed and option of one extra bed, option of 2 extra beds in the living room, two bathrooms, terrace, air - conditioning, secure parking 3 living room with a kitchen, bedroom with queen bed, option of 2 extra beds in the living room, bathroom, balcony, parking All accommodation presented above is for 7 days (6 nights) for one person from 2nd to 8th of October 2016 and includes the special GAGF 2016 CARD. Please bear in mind that if you will subscribe for accommodation after 31st of May rates will be 10% higher. RV CAMP GAGF 2016 will be also RV friendly. There will be several spots available for RV parking in the Portorož Marina with all the amenities you require - electricity, toiletry, laundry and others. marina portorož motorhome 50 € per car per day Accommodation presented above is for one RV per day. Minimum 7 days (6 nights) have to be booked between 2nd and 8th of October in order for GAGF 2016 CARD to be included in this price. www.goldenage2016.com 19 MEALS Accommodation arrangements in hotels include breakfast with optional lunch and/or dinner for a surcharge. Meals will also be available in the GAGF Village. Guests staying in apartments and RVs can also register for having meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) included with their accommodation as shown below. meals (Price for one person per Meal) hotels 5 * * * * * hotels 4 * * * * hotels 3 * * * residence / Apartments motorhome transfers price breakfast included included included 10.00 € 10.00 € dinner / lunch 18.00 € 15.00 € 12.00 € 12.00 € 12.00 € GAGF 2016 CARD Travel agency Kompas has prepared flights and transfers for visitors and participants of Golden Age Gym Festival 2016 in Slovenia. The booking application for transfer and all information will be available on offical GAGF application. For all additional information and individual registration please contact [email protected]. There are several flight connections which are organized with special charter planes only for you, and flights on regular connections. We suggest to choose charter flights in benefit of direct flight and lower price of plane ticket and transfer from airport to the hotel and back. TRANSFERS GAGF 2016 CARD will allow you to have following special treatment: • • • • • • • Free entrance to pools and spa centers, Free entrance to parties and evening events of GAGF 2016, Discounts for food and drink purchases, Free entrance to Piran museum, Free entrance to Piran gallery, Cheaper transport, Other benefits. Please bear in mind that GAGF 2016 CARD is not the same as Accreditation pass 2016. Only participants registering for accommodation packages through LOC will receive GAGF 2016 CARD, but for Accreditation pass 2016 all participants of Golden Age Gym Festival 2016 have to pay. TRANSPORTATION DURING THE EVENT All venues will be concentrated around the two main hotel complexes – Bernardin and LifeClass – with 1, 3 km distance between them. You can choose to walk and enjoy the beautiful coastline or take a minibus that will be driving between the venues. There will also be bikes at your disposal. Distance in KM (One Way) 1 person (car) 2-3 persons (car) 4-7 persons (minivan) 8-12 persons (mini bus) 13-30 persons (35 seater coach) 31-40 persons (49 seater coach) 41-49 persons (51 seater coach) VENICE (ITA) – PORTOROŽ (SLO) 200 250 € 125 € 79 € 57 € 46 € 21 € 16 € TRIESTE (ITA) – PORTOROŽ (SLO) 35 88 € 44 € 27 € 25 € 18 € 8€ 6€ LJUBLJANA (SLO) – PORTOROŽ (SLO) 120 170 € 85 € 56 € 55 € 41 € 16 € 12 € RIJEKA (CRO) – PORTOROŽ (SLO) 100 131 € 66 € 40 € 35 € 27 € 13 € 10 € PULA (CRO) – PORTOROŽ (SLO) 95 138 € 69 € 45 € 41 € 28 € 13 € 10 € The rates are per person for one way, and are valid only for participants registering for accommodation packages through LOC. For all other participants, rates are 25% higher. VOLUNTEERS Golden Age Gym Festival 2016 is a big festival that cannot be done without a help from volunteers from all over the Europe. If you want to join GAGF 2016 as a volunteer please send us mail to [email protected] till 29th February 2016. 20 www.goldenage2016.com 21 PRIVATE CHARTER FLIGHT TO LJUBLJANA AIRPORT + COACH TRANSFER PACKAGE DESTINATION RATE PER PERSON (RETURN FLIGHT) COPENHAGEN – LJUBLJANA - COPENHAGEN 433 € HELSINKI – LJUBLJANA – HELSINKI 512 € OSLO – LJUBLJANA – OSLO 477 € LISBON – LJUBLJANA - LISBON 578 € The rates include passanger taxes. Deadline for flight confirmation is 31st March 2016. SOCIAL PROGRAM GOOD MORNING GAGF 2016! We will start every day with a morning exercise on a beautiful location in St. Bernardin resort. There is no better way to start a day than with a good exercise on a fresh air, next to the sea. For flights on all other worldwide destinations please send us the inquiry on [email protected] and we will be glad to send you the offer. MUSEUM PASS With GAGF 2016 Card you will be able to visit all museums in Piran and Portorož. SPA You can relax after a long day in many spas that Portorož has to offer. You can experience the primeval energy of the thermal Prehistoric Sea, relax in sauna or pamper yourself with thalassotherapy by means of natural healing elements: salt pan mud, brine, the sea, etc. GASTRONOMY VILLAGE At GAGF 2016 Village you will be able to try regional culinary specialties, from good wine, sea food to local prosciutto. DANCING PARTY Every night there will be a special theme party in Monfort. Bring your dancing shoes to Portorož! EXCURSIONS We offer you a great excursion program so you can discover beautiful Slovenia and its neighbor countries. Each delegation will have a full free day that you can use for excursions. Please see our tourist program on page 26. 22 www.goldenage2016.com 23 PAYMENT: REGISTRATION PROCESS PRELIMINARY REGISTRATION – BEFORE 15th DECEMBER 2015 • • • • • Information concerning the federation, Contact person for GAGF, The number of participants, The number of groups , Email addresses of group leaders. PAYMENT: 10 € payment per pre-inscription`s participant. In case of cancelations this payment is nonrefundable! NOMINATIVE REGISTRATION – BEFORE 1st MARCH 2016 • • • Registration with participants’ names, Accommodation subscription (accommodations listed on page 18), Meals options (meal options are listed on page 20). • • • Remaining payment (50€) for Accreditation pass GAGF 2016, Remaining payment for accommodation, Remaining payment for meals. CANCELATIONS: All cancelations from 1st of April till 31st May will receive 50% of the payment (except 10€ payment pre-inscription`s participant) returned to their account. FINAL DEADLINE – BEFORE 1st AUGUST 2016 • • • • Last chance for Accommodation subscription, Last chance for Meals option, Last chance for Touristic Program subscription, Arrival and Departure information with transfer preferences. PAYMENT: • • • • Remaining payment for accommodation, Reaming payment for meals, Payment for Touristic program, Payment for transfer from airport to hotel and back. CANCELATIONS: No refunds will be available after 1st of June. REGISTRATION APPLICATION WILL CLOSE ON 1st of AUGUST 2016. PAYMENT: • • • 50% of payments (60€) for Accreditation pass GAGF 2016, 50% of accommodation, 50% of meals. CANCELATIONS: All cancelations before 1st April will receive full refund (except 10€ payment pre-inscription`s participant) returned to their account. FINAL REGISTRATION – BEFORE 31st MAY 2016 • • • • • 24 Workshop, City Performances and Forum registration, Touristic Program subscription, Arrival and Departure information with transfer preferences, Accommodation subscription, Meals option. BOOKING All reservations for accommodation will be done solely through online application. Because the number of rooms is limited the Organizing Committee suggests you make your reservations as soon as possible. Your reservations is confirmed with the received payment. The principle of “first-come, first-served” applies. Before mentioned prices are guaranteed for participants that apply until the registration deadline and make reservation through LOC. Registrations after the deadline or directly to the hotels outside our offers have no price guarantee. Prices for accommodation after 31st May will be 10% higher and prices for transfer for participants who did not register for accommodation packages through LOC will be 25% higher. www.goldenage2016.com 25 EXCURSIONS / TURIST PROGRAM We prepared a full range of excursions that all participants can take part of during GAGF 2016. You can apply for excursions when registering for GAGF 2016 online or you can apply at a special touristic agency that will be present at GAGF Info point. We suggest that you apply for excursions in advance, on online application, since it will be easier to plan bigger excursions that maybe need transportation. Monday, 03.10.2016 Tuesday; 04.10.2016 Wednesday; 05.10.2016 13.00h 13.00h 13.00h Duration: app. 4, 5 hours Price per person: 41 EUR / min. 30 persons Prices includes: transport with bus, guide, entrance fee in Salt pans + professional guide, wine tasting in Izola Language: English / other languages on request Piran We will walk at the sea side to one of the most photogenic cities in the Mediterranean. Enter the picturesque Piran, get to know its rich history and culture, and listen to the stories of our people. In Piran, you will feel as though you have stepped right into a picture postcard. You will be charmed by the narrow streets within the old town wall. In the main square, you will be greeted by the statue of the most famous man in Piran, the well-known Giuseppe Tartini, composer and virtuoso violinist. Above the compact town center reigns St. George’s Cathedral, this gives the city its special character. There are many galleries, Maritime museum and Aquarium, which can be visited for extra charge. Tour ends in Piran. Monday, 03.10.2016 Tuesday; 04.10.2016 Wednesday; 05.10.2016 13.00h 13.00h 13.00h Duration: app. 3 hours Price per person: 4 EUR / min. 30 persons; 6 EUR / min. 20 persons; 8 EUR / min. 10 persons Prices includes: Language: English / other languages on request Portorož – Salt pans – Izola The panoramic tour will showcase the main highlights on the Slovenian coast. With entertaining guide you will enjoy the story and history of Istrian region. Panoramic ride passing tourist resort Portorož will take you to the salt pans of Sečovlje only 15 min drive from Portorož. In area, known as Sečovlje Salina Nature Park, the symbiosis between man and nature is marked with centuries-old tradition of salt-making; from the Middle Ages till today it has created a unique salina landscape. Visit will take app 1, 5 hours. After Salina you will continue to Izola, old fishermen’s town, with great and wine and olive oil tradition. Glass of wine will be served in one of the nicest Wine Shops. Wine tasting in Izola. On return to Portorož, you will have also Photo stop in scenery sport over the coast line. Return to Porotorž. 26 Postojna Cave Postojna cave is located in Karst region, only 50 minutes’ drive from Portorož. Enter the mysterious more than 20 km long Karst cave system where is lots of great underground galleries and halls. Magnificent cavernous halls with impressive sculptures like their colors will take your breath away. Part of visit is done by electric train and part of it as guided walking tour. Viewing time in the cave is app. 1, 5 hours. Walking shoes and jackets are recommended, due the temperature in the cave which is around 10 degree. Monday, 03.10.2016 Wednesday; 05.10.2016 12.30h 12.30h Duration: app. 5 hours Price per person: 54 EUR / min. 30 persons Prices includes: transport with bus, guide, entrance fee in Postojna cave + professional guide + train transport through the cave. Language: English / other languages on request www.goldenage2016.com 27 Lipica Stud farm Ljubljana – capital city + Lake Bled Your tour begins with a scenic, 90 minutes’ drive to Ljubljana, the capitol of Slovenia. Ljubljana is the cultural, educational, economic and administrative center of Slovenia. During the tour you will see the old city. There are located the most interesting buildings and monuments like Town Hall, Three Bridges, Franciscan cathedral, the fountain of Francesco Robba and more. You will visit a mighty medial fortress, with funicular, a symbol of the Slovenian capital. After tour you will enjoy some free time to explore further or browse in the shops. Continuing to Lake Bled - a glacial lake in the Julian Alps in northwestern Slovenia. Its charm has made it a symbol for centuries of a town to which guests from all over the world. First we will make panoramic drive around and short walk along the lake. For extra charge you can visit the medieval castle with magnificent view to the lake or take a boat - pletna – for a cruise to the lovely island in the middle of the lake. After that you may take some free time for enjoy yourself or browse the shops or try famous Bled cake. Return to Portorož. The Lipica Stud Farm is one of the most beautiful cultural – historical monuments in Slovenia, app 40 minutes’ drive from Portorož. A tradition of over 430 years can be found in the rich offer of various unforgettable experiences. Enjoy a guided walk beneath the crowns of mighty trees, enter the world of Lipica through museum of the Lipizzaner or take some rest in elegant style. After visiting the stud farm you can enjoy some free time. Tuesday; 04.10.2016 Wednesday; 04.10.2016 13.00h 13.00h Duration: app. 4 hours Price per person: 48 EUR / min. 30 persons Language: English / other languages on request Wednesday; 05.10.2016 09.00h Duration: app. 8 hours Price per person: 44 EUR / min. 30 persons Prices includes: transport with bus, guide. Optional: Medial fortress in Ljubljana, “Pletna” boat in Bled, Bled castle Language: English / other languages on request Škocjan Caves The Škocjan caves are unique natural phenomenon, created by the river Reka. It’s only 40 min drive from Portorož. There you will see the biggest underground canyon on the world. The Škocjan caves are on the UNESCO s list of natural and cultural world heritage sites. The tour will take you through the underground bridge where you will take you through the underground bridge where you will cross the river over 40 m. The cave temperature is 9 degree and the tour takes about 2 hours. Take a jacket and walking shoes. Some free time and return to Portorož. Tuesday; 04.10.2016 13.00h Duration: app. 4, 5 hours Language: English / other languages on request Price per person: 49 EUR / min. 30 persons Prices includes: transport with bus, professional guide, entrance fee to Škocjan cave 28 www.goldenage2016.com 29 Taste of countryside That s it, if you’d like to taste the day…The tour begins with a drive to Lopar village on Slovenian countryside. First you will visit the typical Istrian old house which was remodeled to Regional Ethnological collection. The tour continues, with a visit to a private wine cellar. There we will take a time to learn the importance of wine in Slovenian culture and to enjoy in tasting of local wines, olive oil, chess and homemade bread as well. Monday, 03.10.2016 Tuesday; 04.10.2016 Wednesday; 05.10.2016 13.00h 13.00h 13.00h Thursday; 06.10.2016 13.00h Hrastovlje You are welcome to the fairy tale village under the Karst edge, only 35 minutes from Portorož. Hrastovlje are a real tourist attraction, where stories from the past, art, tradition and people intertwine. Guided tour through the village, visiting of gallery Jože Pohlen – Slovenian academic sculptor, old objects from the farmer’s life, arm from the two world wars, soldier’s uniforms, can be seen in private Pohlen collection. And at the end of our walk you will visit the church of Holy Trinity from 12th century. This is only Slovenian church completely painted, where the famous motive of the Dance of Death is hidden. After all visits there are also two wine & food tasting, where you will taste local wine, and some Istrian homemade dishes. Monday, 03.10.2016 Tuesday; 04.10.2016 Wednesday; 05.10.2016 13.00h 13.00h 13.00h Duration: app. 4 hours Price per person: 44 EUR / min. 30 persons Prices includes: transport with bus, professional guide, entrance fee to Istrian house, 2 x wine & food tasting Language: English / other languages on request Tours are organized with tourist buses – for 50 persons. Excursions will be organized only if will be registering 30 persons and more. All tours are guided in English language, other languages (German, France, Italian, Balkan languages, Russian) are possible on requests. Booking: 14 days before departures – 19.09.2016. All other individual requests will be procced at the desk. Duration: app. 4 hours Language: English / other languages on request Price per person: 44 EUR / min. 30 persons Prices includes: transport with bus, professional guide, and entrance fees to: Gallery J. Pohlen, Gallery of army equipment, Church of Holy Trinity, guided tour in Hrastovlje, 2 x wine & food tasting 30 www.goldenage2016.com 31 Venice, Italy Walking tour in Venice Your tour begins with a 3 hour drive to Venice. If there is a fantastic, exciting and passionate history, it is definitely that of Venice! In one day walking tour in Venice you will see main attractions: Piazza San Marco - this square is the central point of the city, Basilica San Marco, Saint Mark’s Bell Tower - is part of the Basilica di San Marco, The Doges Palace, The Bridge of Sighs, waterfront promenade, The Rialto Bridge … All city is picturesque and at the same time it is so easy to get lost in this labyrinth of more than 100 islands united by more than 400 bridges. Some free time for shopping and nice photos. Return to Portorož at app. 17h. Tuesday; 04.10.2016 08.00h Duration: app. 10 hours Price per person: 59 EUR / min. 30 persons Prices includes: transport with bus, guide, taxes and fees in Venice, organization. Optional: Vaporetto drive (water bus) – app. 15 EUR, Gondola ride in Venice, Language: English / other languages on request Other services Info point – operating every day from 10-14h Bike rental Rent a car service 32 www.goldenage2016.com