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12. Eestimaa talimängud
XII Estonian Winter Games
Võru, March 1 – 3, 2013
 
- The XII Estonian Winter Games will take place in Võru from the 1-3 of March 2013
- The XII Estonian Winter Games will be held under the auspices of the Estonian Olympic Committee
- The XII Estonian Winter Games will be organized by the Estonian Sports Association Jõud in cooperation with Võru Town Government, Võru County Sports Association and Võru Sports Centre
- The Estonian Winter Games are held every four years
- The Winter Games are expected to have more than 3000 participants
- The Winter Games are international and open to all
PROGRAMME
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Organizers: |
Estonian Sports Association Jõud
Võru Town Government
Võru County Sports Association |
| Expected participants: |
3000 |
| Place: |
Võru, Estonia |
| International airport: |
Tallinn, distance from Tallinn is 250 km
Tartu, distance from Tartu is 70 km |
| Arrival: |
February 28 |
| Technical meeting: |
February 28 - March 1 |
| Opening Ceremony and parade: |
March 1 20:00 at Võru Sports Centre stadium |
| Competitions: |
March 1 - 3 |
| Closing ceremony: |
March 3 16:00 |
| Departure from: |
March 3 - 4 |
| Registration until: |
January 15 |
| Participation fee: |
7 EUR per person |
Meals and accommodation according to agreements.
The Games will be hosted by the town of VÕRU.
The most important event for Võru sports life was the opening of a new sports hall which excels in the quality of its building and sporting opportunities. The major sports events of southern Estonia and also competitions of state and international importance will be held here.
One of the best known events is Võru Roller which is held every summer and is attended by top sportsmen both from Estonia and abroad.
The young people who are interested in sports can practice it in Võru Sports School and various sports clubs that specialize in judo, football, riding, basketball, karate, gymnastics and aerobics.
Exercising in one’s leisure time is made possible by several facilities: tennis courts, the fields where beach volleyball can be played, a basketball court, a skatepark near Lake Tamula and a minifootball field covered with artificial lawn in Olevi Street.
Welcome to Võru!
Events
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| Cross Country Skiing |
open |
W14, W16, W18, W, W35, W45, W55
M14, M16, M18, M, M40, M50, M60
relay:
3 x 2 km W14
3 x 3 km W16, W18, W, W35
3 x 3 km M14, M16, M18
3 x 5 km M, M40 |
| Alpine Skiing, slalom |
open |
W16,W M16,M |
| Ski-Orienteering |
open |
W-14,16,18,21,35,45,55 M-14,16,18,21,35,45,55 |
| Biathlon |
open |
W15*, W, W35 M15*, M, M40 |
| Ice Hockey |
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men 18 players + 1 coach |
| Ski Jumping K30 |
open |
W, M16, M17, M32 |
| Swimming |
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W16, W, W35 M16, M, M40 |
| Greco-Roman Wrestling |
open |
1) for men-juniors (1996-1999) -42, -46, -50 kg
2) for men seniors (15 and older): -55, -60, -66, -74, -84, -96, -120 kg |
| Freestyle Wrestling |
open |
1) for men-juniors (1996-1999) -42, -46, -50 kg
2) for men seniors (15 and older): -55, -60, -66, -74, -84, -96, -120 kg |
| Female Wrestling |
open |
-40, -48, -55, -63, -72 kg |
| Motocross |
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85cc, MX2, OPEN, MX Hobby |
| Basketball |
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women and men 10 players + 1 coach |
| Table Tennis |
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team (2M + W + M16 + W16) |
| Chess |
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team (2M + W + M16 + W16) |
| Draughts |
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team (2M + W + M16 + W16) |
| Sport for all |
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| Ski tracks open |
for all |
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| Indoor Rock Climbing |
for all |
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Competitions and regulations in estonian language: 12. Eestimaa talimängude juhend (pdf)
Opening ceremonyThe opening ceremony of the 12. Estonian Winter Games will be held on Friday, march 1 at 20.00 in the Võru Sports Centre stadium. Gathering for the procession will be in front of the Sports Centre at 19.45.
Contact and information:
EstoniaEstonia is a state in the Baltic Region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea, to the south by Latvia and to the east by the Russian Federation. The territory of Estonia covers 45,227 km2 and is influenced by a temperate seasonal climate. Estonia is a democratic parliamentary republic and is divided into fifteen counties. The capital and largest city is Tallinn. With a population of only 1.34 million, Estonia is one of the least-populous members of the European Union.
Official gateway to Estonia http://estonia.eu/
Read more about Estonia in Wikipedia
 
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