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7th European TOUCH Championships 2008
from 10th to 13th July 2008
Massy (Essonne) FRANCE
In July 2008, TOUCH France will assemble national representatives of fifteen European countries. TOUCH is a sport that fosters the desire to share the same values of respect,
equality and friendship hence portraying the qualities of true “European citizenship”.
The Project Contents
• Introduction
• TOUCH, universal sport
• Objectives
• Venue and dates
• Program
• Partners involved in organizing the event
Erick ACKER
European TOUCH Championships 2008 Director President of TOUCH France
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1. Introduction: The European TOUCH Championships take place every two years in different countries (previous tournaments were held in Jersey, England, Wales and Scotland). National teams of countries affiliated to the Federation of International gather to develop their skills and promote this unique sport. These European Championships are also an ideal platform for the promotion of “the European citizen”.
2. The TOUCH, universal sport TOUCH (or TOUCH Rugby or TOUCH Football) is an amateur sport which supports fraternal exchanges. TOUCH started 40 years ago in Australia. It is a sport derived from Rugby codes but excludes any form of contact except the "TOUCH" which is made with minimum force necessary. It can be played for fun or as a competitive sport, on grass, sand, a park or even indoors. The simplicity of play allows beginners to participate with ease. All a player needs is a T-shirt, trainers and an oval ball… A TOUCH team can consist of a group of friends, work colleagues and even members of the same family. Thus women and men can participate together on the same field – it is a truly mixed and inclusive sport. The TOUCH Spirit is based on enjoyment, friendship and an equal playing field for women and men. Through its rules, TOUCH is the sport best aligned to the concept and ideals of European citizenship: based on co-education, it contributes completely to integration, to the exercise of solidarity and to team spirit. It encourages collective engagement, fair play, and respect of and for others.
3. Objectives of the European TOUCH Championships 2008: In 2008, the tournament’s objectives are:
• To give a true European dimension to this sporting event in order to encourage as many European countries to take part in future tournaments.
• To reinforce the concept of European membership by developing the social utility of sport though the sport of TOUCH.
• To give honour to Europe.
• To promote European citizenship to the public.
• To prepare European nations for the next TOUCH World Cup which will be held in Edinburgh (Scotland) in 2011.
4. Venue and dates: The Tournament will be held from 10th to 13th July, 2008 in a suburb of Paris, at the Parc des Sports of Massy (Essonne).
See map below for the general location of the grounds.
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TOUCH grounds are situated in close proximity to the Hospital Jacques Cartier and the Olympic Indoor Swimming pool.
Grounds can be reached from the RER rail station MASSY or by bus numbers 119 & 319 which stop very close to the club at Place de France.
At Place de France, you will find a Laundromat and shops.
The sports complex includes two main rugby grounds with grandstands (Stade Jules Ladoumègue and Stade Maurice Lamarre), 6 grass pitches and a reception area. It is close to the Olympic swimming pool of Massy, and the shopping mall at Place de France. Hotels are near by (see chapter 8) with around 500 rooms for 1,000 people available.
Place de France
TGV – RER stations
Swimming Pool
RER Les Baconnets 1,2 km to the grounds
Grounds
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5. Participating Countries To date, participating countries are as follows: Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, England, Jersey, Guernsey, France, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Italy, Czech Republic. The European Championships of TOUCH is an important event for all the countries affiliated to FIT and part of the European TOUCH community. The event brings together over 500 players and more than 50 referees from 16 different countries as well as spectators, and indirectly the European Touch community which numbers more than 15.000 members. The project will encourage everyone to reflect on their rights, duties and responsibilities as well on the sporting aspect.
6. Program:
Thursday, 10th July 15h00 : Referees, Officials meetings 16h00 : Team Managers meeting 18h00 : Opening Ceremony (with march) 20h00 : Opening Games
Friday, 11th July
10h00 – 18h00 : Matches
Saturday, 12th July 09h00 – 17h00 : Matches
Sunday, 13th July
09h00 – 15h00 : Matches 15h00 – 17h00 : Finals 19h00 Prize giving function Closing ceremony, to end at 24:00 but party to continue….
Monday, 14th July BASTILLE DAY!! Public Holiday in FRANCE There is a big military march along the Champs Elysées and fireworks in the evening - not to be missed!
The competition itself will include European players in the following categories: Men’s Open, Women’s Open, Women’s 30+, Mixed Open, Mixed 30+; Men 30+, Men 35+, Men 40+. The European anthem will be played at the beginning of the opening ceremony, followed by short renditions of the national anthems of each of the countries represented.
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In parallel with the sporting event, an exhibition titled "Europe" will be open to the public and will be posted on panels laid out under a stand installed close to the grounds. The exhibition will trace the evolution of Europe from its birth to today. The support of the EC will make it possible to develop this event and increase the likelihood of media coverage throughout Europe. Officials from the international governing body of Touch, the Federation of International Touch (“FIT”) will be in attendance to oversee the competition, thus ensuring that the highest international standards are met.
7. Partners involved in organising the event: TOUCH associations
The participation of European and international associations ensures that the European Touch Championships will meet the highest international standards. TOUCH France as the host nation and TOUCH Essonne (TR91) in particular are organising the tournament with help from the European TOUCH committee. TOUCH in France: The French Federation of TOUCH was born in 2001. Its purpose is to encourage and develop the practice of TOUCH in accordance with the rules and regulations set down by the Federation of International TOUCH (F.I.T.) TOUCH France is a member of the F.I.T. and actively involved in the programs of the FIT European Regional Development Committee. It is also an affiliated member of the French Federation of Sport in Companies (FFSE). TOUCH France has already participated in the previous three European Touch Championships and in the TOUCH World Cup 2007 in South Africa.
Europe en Sport: "Europe in Sport" promotes European citizenship through sport by sponsoring European teams invited to international sports events. This association promotes TOUCH all year round for its values and is willing to participate in the Euros 2008 project by helping the Host nation through an exhibition of Europe as well as by sponsoring a team “EUROPE”.
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Born the 27th of May 1952, the “Amicale des Clubs Corporatifs » became « Union Nationale des Clubs Corporatifs » in 1968, and then « Union Fédérale du Sport d’Entreprise » in 1996, and then « Fédération Française du Sport d'Entreprise » in 2003.
It has the benefit of an agreement signed with the French Ministry of Sports, it is affiliated to the National French Olympic and Sporting Committee and it is a member of the European Federation of Corporate Sports (EFCS).
FFSE and Touch France have signed a national agreement in September 2007 in order to help the growth of Touch in France and amongst its corporate members. Touch France is recognized by the French Ministry of Sports. Mairie de Massy: Situated 15 kms south of Paris and with a population of nearly 40,000, Massy is the he 3rd largest city in the region of Essonne, and ranks highest in terms of its economic activity. Thanks to many assets, in particular since the creation of the TGV rail station added to the road and motorway network from which the city benefits, Massy is one of the most privileged locations near Paris. Around Massy, tourists can discover prestigious castles (Versailles, Fontainebleau…) and other famous places of interest ( www.officetourisme-massy.asso.fr ) Rugby Club de Massy Essonne The Rugby club Massy Essonne is the largest important rugby club in France (650 members). In 2007-2008, the Seniors team play in the French Championship 1st division (just below Professional groups). The club is well known for its rugby training school, and has won numerous French titles in the junior’s boys sections.
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================================================================== Euros 2008 contacts : Chair Euro Touch Ctee: Rob Mac Gregor [email protected] Tournament Director: Erick Acker [email protected] Referees Director: Lucas Von Hoff [email protected] Tournament Assistance: Peter Faassen de Herr [email protected]
Tournament Assistance: Chris Wheeler [email protected] Tournament Administration: Aurélia Azevedo [email protected]
