IMART 2017 Vitoria-Gasteiz

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• Introduction. The Club. Escor Gaztedi Mixed Ability Rugby Team

• Achievements in Social Inclusion through Rugby

• Objectives and work areas of IMART 2017

Participating teams

• Expected Delegations

• Regulation. World Rugby Laws

• Expected attendance

• Accommodation and transport for participants

• Schedule and timetables

• Matches table

• Exhibition matches

• Venues

• Organisational structure

• Tourist Information

• Airport. How to arrive

VITORIA- • The city.

• Where to sleep

• Transport

• Practical interest information

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ORGANISERS

SUPPORTING ORGANISATIONS

Organisers and supporting organisations

INTRODUCTION.

THE CLUB

INTRODUCTION. THE CLUB

GAZTEDI RUGBY TEAM

Since 1977

Current champion of the Basque Rugby League First Division

5 Federated teams

1 Mixed Ability team

2 Veteran teams

1 Rugby school

More than 500 people directly involved in the club.

Emakunde Prize for Equality between genders in 1998

Cascabel de Oro Prize for Inclusion in 2015

INTRODUCTION. THE CLUB

ESCOR GAZTEDI MIXED ABILITY RUGBY TEAM

The project started and developed in collaboration with Down

Araba Isabel Orbe Association

We encourage Social and Sporting Inclusion for people with

Disabilities.

The Mixed Ability Rugby team is composed of more than 45

people with and without disability.

The activities include:

Sport aspects (training and matches)

Social aspects. This one is essential for people´s Inclusion

ACHIEVEMENTS IN SOCIAL INCLUSION THROUGH RUGBY

Gaztedi Rugby Team has:

Been awarded with The Spirit of Mixed Ability Trophy in the first Mixed Ability Rugby World Tournament MARWT 2015. Award

that recognises Rugby and Inclusion values.

Highly Commended in the Álava´s Sport Ceremony in 2015

Been one of the promoters and member of the Mixed Ability Rugby Clubs Network

Hosted and taken part in the first and second State Mixed Ability Rugby Tournament

ACHIEVEMENTS IN SOCIAL INCLUSION THROUGH RUGBY

But above all what really makes us feel most proud, is that now every single person of the Gaztedi Rugby

Team believes in, feels and spreads the real spirit of Inclusion.

OBJECTIVES AND WORK AREAS FOR IMART 2017

Objectives

Raise awareness and the encourage the participation of different abilities through

social inclusion, equal opportunities and healthy lifestyle.

Create new synergies between sport clubs, educational providers, communities and

local organisations.

Promote and spread Rugby values: teamwork, respect, enjoyment, discipline and

sportmanship.

Contribute to a new sustainable model in which National and International Mixed

Ability Sport events will become a new reality.

Make this world a better place through Sport, Rugby and Education.

WORK AREAS OF IMART 2017

Work Areas

In order to achieve this objectives, there will be work in these three areas:

Sport area, in which we can find all the sport activities of IMART 2017

Educational area, workshops, conference and educational training within

IMART 2017

Social area, in which we will try to involve the whole society in IMART

2017

IMART 2017.

TECHNICAL AND SPORT

INFORMATION

PARTICIPATING TEAMS AND EXPECTED DELEGATIONS

Participating teams

To date, the following delegations have shown an interest in taking part:

- Hong Kong

- USA

- Colombia

- Serbia

- México

- Canadá

- Francia

- España

Expected Delegations

We expect to continue receiving requests untill the start date of IMART 2017.

EXPECTED ATTENDANCE. RULES, WORLD RUGBY LAWS

IMART 2017 Organisation provides ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD to the participant teams and delegations up to 30 players per team or 5

participants per delegation; we expect:

480 players

50 delegates

400 supporters

Media

Workshops participants

Spectators

During the course of IMART 2017 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, World Rugby Laws will be

the only ones to be followed with the exception of uncontested scums.

The tournament will be refereed by national and international match

officials with a wide experience in high level competitions.

ACCOMMODATION AND TRANSPORT FOR PARTICIPANTS

IMART 2017 Organisation provides ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD to participating

teams and delegations:

In order to ensure the best accommodation for participants, the Organisation has reached

agreements with:

Cathedral Hostel

Diputation of Araba: Barria Hostel and Espejo Hostel

Claretianos: Agurain Hostel

Menesianos: Nanclares de la Oca facilities

In order to provide transport to participants, the Organisation will provide the following

transfers:

Coaches from Airport to Accommodation

Coaches from accommodation to Sports Facilities

Inner City Buses

valoración económica

GAMES. SCHEDULE.

TIMETABLES. VENUES

SCHEDULE. TIMETABLES

Calendar

IMART 2017 will be held in Vitoria-Gasteiz between 21-25August 2017.

The official matches are expected to be played on Tuesday 22, Thursday

24 and Friday 25.

Wednesday 23 will be a day focused on the Educational area and the

promotion of other sports and tourism within the Region.

On Monday 21, Tuesday 22, Thursday 24 and Friday 25 there will be

arranged meetings and workshops for anyone who might be interested in.

*The Programme may be subject to change.

MONDAY 21st TUESDAY 22nd WEDNESDAY 23rd THURSDAY 24th FRIDAY 25th SATURDAY 26th SUNDAY 27th

IMART 2017

TEAM ARRIVAL OFFICIAL

MATCHES

CONFERENCE OFFICIAL MATCHES OFFICIAL MATCHES

ACCREDITATION OTHER SPORTS

PROMOTION

WORKSHOPS

OPENING CEREMONY WORKSHOPS WORKSHOPS CLOSING CEREMONY

GAMES

DAY 1

Nº DAY TIME PITCH TEAM TEAM REFEREE ASSIST REF 1 ASSIST REF 2

1 1 9.00 1 5 12 A1 L1 L2

2 1 9.00 2 1 15 A2 L3 L4

3 1 9.00 3 16 6 A3 L5 L6

4 1 10.30 1 13 14 A5 L1 L2

5 1 10.30 2 2 8 A4 L3 L4

6 1 10.30 3 4 10 A6 L7 L8

7 1 12.00 1 3 9 A2 L5 L6

8 1 12.00 2 7 11 A3 L3 L4

9 1 12.00 3 LOSER MATCH 1 LOSER MATCH 2 A1 L7 L8

10 1 13.30 1 LOSER MATCH 3 LOSER MATCH 4 A4 L5 L6

11 1 13.30 2 LOSER MATCH 5 LOSER MATCH 6 A6 L1 L2

Nº TEAMS Nº TEAMS COUNTRIES Nº

1 BUMBLES BEES RUFC (ENG) 9 SHROPSHIRE STAGS (ENG) ENGLAND 5

2CLAN ESPURNA CULLERA (ESP) 10 CRON SETTIMO RUGBY (IT) ITALY 1

3 PUMPAS XV B (ARG) 11 IMART XV SPAIN 2

4 HALIFAX MAGPIES (ENG) 12 PUMPAS XV A (ARG) IRELAND 1

5 SWANSEA GLADIATORS (WL) 13 WINNIES WARRIORS (ENG) WALES 1

6DEP SELECTION PAS DE CALAIS (FR) 14 GAZTEDI RUGBY TALDEA (ESP) ARGENTINA 2

7 THE SCOTTISH CLAN (SC) 15 CLARA AUVERGNE (FR) FRANCE 2

8LETCHWORTH BRAVEHERTS (ENG) 16 SUNDAY´S WELL REBELS (IRL) SCOTLAND 1

WORLD 1

GAMES

DAY 2

Nº DAY TIME PITCH TEAM TEAM REFEREE ASSIST REF 1 ASSIST REF 2

12 2 9.00 1 LOSER MATCH 7 LOSER MATCH 8 A4 L7 L8

13 2 9.00 2 WINNER MATCH 1 WINNER MATCH 2 A6 L5 L6

14 2 9.00 3 WINNER MATCH 3 WINNER MATCH 4 A5 L3 L4

15 2 10.30 1 WINNER MATCH 5 WINNER MATCH 6 A2 L7 L8

16 2 10.30 2 WINNER MATCH 7 WINNER MATCH 8 A1 L5 L6

17 2 10.30 3 WINNER MATCH 9 WINNER MATCH 10 A3 L1 L2

18 2 12.00 1 WINNER MATCH 9 WINNER MATCH 10 A6 L3 L4

19 2 12.00 2 LOSER MATCH 11 LOSER MATCH 12 A5 L5 L6

20 2 12.00 3 WINNER MATCH 11 WINNER MATCH 12 A4 L1 L2

21 2 13.30 1 LOSER MATCH 13 LOSER MATCH 14 A1 L3 L4

22 2 13.30 2 WINNER MATCH 13 WINNER MATCH 14 A3 L7 L8

DAY 3

Nº DAY TIME PITCH TEAM TEAM REFEREE ASSIST REF 1 ASSIST REF 2

23 3 9.00 1 LOSER MATCH 15 LOSER MATCH 16 A2 L1 L2

24 3 9.00 2 WINNER MATCH 15 WINNER MATCH 16 A5 L7 L8

25 3 9.00 3 LOSER MATCH 17 LOSER MATCH 19 L3 L4

26 3 10.30 1 LOSER MATCH 17 LOSER MATCH 18 L1 L2

27 3 10.30 2 LOSER MATCH 18 LOSER MATCH 20 L7 L8

28 3 10.30 3 WINNER MATCH 18 WINNER MATCH 20 L5 L6

29 3 12.00 1 LOSER MATCH 21 LOSER MATCH 23 L1 L2

30 3 12.00 2 WINNER MATCH 21 WINNER MATCH 23 L7 L8

31 3 12.00 3 LOSER MATCH 22 LOSER MATCH 24 L5 L6

32 3 13.30 1 WINNER MATCH 22 WINNER MATCH 24 L3 L4

EXHIBITION GAMES

With the aim of promoting gender equality in IMART 2017, the

Organisation will encourage Mixed Ability Female Rugby matches.

This will rely on the number of people interested in taking part on it.

Exhibition games

VENUES

Official matches

Conference venues

The IMART 2017 tournament, will be hosted in the following venues:

Playing fields::

In order to hold formative seminars and educational activities, IMART 2017 in

Vitoria-Gasteiz will have the following centres

Europa conference centre

Villa Suso conference centre

Gamarra facilities, with a natural grass pitch.

Betoño facilities, with 3 natural grass pitches.

Other natural grass pitches around the area for the exhibition

matches.

VENUES. MEETING AND INFO POINT

Meeting Point

With the aim of involving Vitoria-Gasteiz citizens and share with them the spirit of

IMART 2017, the Organization will place two Fan Zones in the following places:

Betoño facilities

Fueros Square

The Meeting Points will welcome all the participants and visitors of IMART 2017.

Also the City Centre of Vitoria-Gasteiz, with its wonderful and lively streets, will

welcome you on daily activities and on the opening and closing ceremonies.

ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

The IMART 2017´s Organisation is based on a project created by the Gaztedi Rugby Team.

With the purpose of creating and developing that project, it has been created the World Rugby Tournament 2017 Association.

Vitoria-Gasteiz, which will be responsible for the coordination and management of the whole project.

We will also have the close support of local and provincial authorities, of Rugby Federations and of the whole team of volunteers of

Gaztedi Rugby Team.

Organisation

Sports staff

The sports areas will be run by:

Pitch officer

Referees

Equipment officer

ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

Medical Staff

Volunteer Staff

Most of the volunteer staff to meet the requirements of the tournament, will be provided by the organising club

(Gaztedi Rugby Team). However, we will recruit also external volunteers. It is expected to be needed 115 people each

day.

All the medical needs arising within the event will be coordinated by Gaztedi Rugby Team´s medical staff, who will be

supported by:

External ambulances

Medical Staff Support

IMQ services (Private Hospital & Health Care Company)

EUSKADI BASQUE COUNTRY.

USEFUL INFORMATION

EUSKADI BASQUE COUNTRY

Vitoria-Gasteiz¸ which is the capital of the province of Álava and where the Basque Parliament and Government are based, will become

the headquarters of IMART 2017 during the month of August 2017.

Euskadi Basque Country with more than 2 million people, is located in the north of Spain. The territory is divided into three provinces,

each one with its own internationally known capital city: Bilbao, Donostia-San Sebastián and Vitoria-Gasteiz. The distance between these

cities can be travelled in just an hour, which allows supporters and families to visit them pleasantly and quickly.

www.turismo.euskadi.eus

EUSKADI BASQUE COUNTRY

Esukadi Basque Country is a region with a very unique and traditional culture that is expressed through music, traditional sports, an

own language and an amazing gastronomic tradition.

www.turismo.euskadi.eus

100% BASQUE COUNTRY SPORTS

Herri-kirolak which literally means village sports and nowadays they are still very popular

throughout the Basque society. Come -

competitions, love them!

www.turismo.euskadi.eus

EUSKADI BASQUE COUNTRY: HOW TO GET THERE

FLIGHT BILBAO-LOIU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

TRAIN

Donostia-San Sebastián is perfectly linked with the rest of Europe thanks to the TGV (High Speed

Train).

Vitoria-Gasteiz is well connected with many other regions due to its strategic position in the

North of Spain. The Train Station is located in the City Centre.

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COACH VITORIA-GASTEIZ BUS STATION

Connections with other airports: Amsterdam, Istanbul, Paris, Frankfurt, London, Roma,

Munich, Lisbon, Madrid and Barcelona. Berlin, Brussels, Geneva, Milan, Stuttgart, Dusseldorf,

Athens, Bucharest, Oslo, Prague, Venice, Manchester, Bristol, Dublin, Tel Aviv, Edinburgh,

Casablanca, Palma de Mallorca and Tenerife.

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Bus Station

Conference Centre

Old Town

City Centre

TRANSPORT FROM BILBAO-LOIU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO VITORIA-GASTEIZ

1.- Bilbao-Loiu International Airport

Price: 1,45 .

Schedules: 6.20a.m.-00.00a.m

Bus frecuency: 20 minutes

Duration of journey: 30 minutes

Price: 6,30 .

Schedules: From 6.00 to 22.15h

Duration of journey: 1 hour

2.- Station Vitoria-Gasteiz

www.autobuseslaunion.com

Only 65 kilometres is the distance between the Bilbao-Loiu International Airport and Vitoria-Gasteiz. If you are thinking about using the public

transport, you should follow these steps:

Take the A3247 bus line in the airport to go to Bilbao Coach Station.

Once ´s City Centre, find LA UNION bus company ticket office to get your ticket to Vitoria-Gasteiz.

There are lots of different schedules. The tickets can be checked and booked on their web site.

VITORIA-GASTEIZ.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

VITORIA-GASTEIZ

The Top 10 Things to Do in

Vitoria-Gasteiz

Vitoria-Gasteiz combine both technological and

industrial activity with large natural spaces and

pedestrian and sporting areas.

European Green Capital 2012

Gastronomic Capital of Spain 2014

www.vitoria-gasteiz.org

TRANSPORT. HOW TO GET AROUND VITORIA-GASTEIZ

TRAM

Radio Taxi.

945 27 35 00

BICYCLE

BUS

Before getting on the tram you must buy a ticket on the vending machines (the ticket expires after 50 minutes).

PRICE: One-way ticket 1,45/ Day ticket: 5

http://www.euskotren.eus/es/tranviavitoria

Riding a bike is the nicest way to discover this city. There are more than 91 kilometres conditioned exclusively

for this means of transport. If you don´t have one, you can rent it and get lost in the countless green spaces.

The inner-city buses run approximately every 10 minutes. PRICE: 1,40 per journey.

You can call and ask how to go by bus from one location to another on this toll free number: 010 (945 16 11 00 if

you are calling from outside Vitoria-Gasteiz, this second number may have an economic cost). There is also a

Gautxori

ACCOMODATION

ACCOMODATION

LOCATIONS OF ACCOMODATION

1. Gran Hotel Lakua

2. NH Canciller de Ayala

3. El Caserón

4. Silken Ciudad de Vitoria

5. ABBA Jazz

6. AC General Álava

8. Gobeo Park

9. Holiday Inn Express Vitoria

10. Palacio de Elorriaga

11. Centro Vitoria

12. Dato 28

13. Desiderio

26. Casa 400

27. Dato 2

28. La Casa de los Arquillos

14. Duque de Wellington

15. El Coto

16. Ruta de Europa

17. Achuri

18. Amarica

19. Barrachi

20. Gorbea

21. La Bilbaina

22. Boulevard Vitoria-Gasteiz

23. Jardines de Uleta

24. Jardines de Aristi

25. Araba 2

29. La Paz

30. La Zuyana

31. Portal de Bergara

H o t e l s

G u e s t h o u s e s

MAP

INFORMATION AND USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Official languages

Basque and Spanish

Passport

EU and some Western Europe countries citizens just need a National Identity Card or valid Passport. Other countries

citizens may need, depending on the case, a Valid Passport or Passport and Visa. In case of not being sure please,

contact your Embassy or Consulate to verify whether you will need to come to IMART 2017

Health information

It's not necessary any vaccine to enter to the country. Please bring along your European Health Insurance Card which might be needed.

Currency. Banks and Saving Banks

The Euro ( ) is the official currency.

The opening hours of banks are from 8.30 am to 14:00 pm. Some bank branches also open in the afternoons, from 16.00 pm to 17.30 pm.

VISA and MasterCard are accepted almost everywhere.

If this is your first visit to Vitoria-Gasteiz, here is some useful information about our culture, language, weather, and what to do in case

of emergencies.

INFORMATION AND USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS

The current time zone is GMT+1 (Central European Time)

Work hours: Monday to Friday from 9.00 am. to 14.00 pm. and from 16.00 pm. to 19.00 pm.

Public offices: Monday to Friday from 8.00 am. to 14.00 pm.

Shops: Monday to Friday from 10.00 am. to 13.30 pm. and from 17.00 pm. to 20.00 pm. Most of them are also opened on Saturdays.

Meals: Breakfast: From 8.00 am. to 10.00 am

Lunch: From 13.30 pm. to 15.30 pm

Dinner: From 21.00 pm. to 11.00 pm

Time Zone

Weather

The temperature is moderate throughout the year, with regular rains during spring and autumn, some snowfalls in winter and not

excessively hot summers. The average temperature in summer is 20 ºC and 8 ºC in winter.

Electric current

The most common electric current is 220 volts and 50 cycles. The electrical outlets are European styled, with two rounded

connectors. British teams might need adapters.

INFORMATION AND USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS

In case of losing or being stolen your credit card these are the cancellation services:

SERVICE TELEPHONO NUMBER

VISA 915 192 100

SERVIRED 915 192 100

AMERICAN EXPRESS 902 375 637

4B 902 114 400

SERVICE TELEPHONO NUMBER

SPAIN DIALLING CODE +34

CITY POLICE 092

EMERGENCIES 112

VITORIA-GASTEIZ INFORMATION 945 16 11 00

TOURISM OFFICE 945 16 15 98

BUS STATION 945 16 16 66

RADIO TAXI SERVICE 945 27 35 00

VITORIA-GASTEIZ

If you would like further information about Vitoria-Gasteiz, please visit the tourism web site www.vitoria-gasteiz.org

or the Regional Council of Álava web site www.araba.eus.

During your stay in Vitoria-Gasteiz you can also visit the Tourist Office located in: 1 Plaza España.

Institutional Support

Private Support

ORGANIZERS AND CONTRIBUTORS

All the local and national authorities have made a huge effort to host IMART 2017 in Vitoria-Gasteiz. Thanks to their

essential support, now we have the chance to organise this event and to be able to welcome each and every one of you

We are currently working to gain the support of many different national and international companies for IMART 2017.

We believe in the need to join forces in order for this social event to be successful and beat the forefront of social

inclusion and participation.

www.gaztedirugby.com

https://www.facebook.com/Gaztedi-Barneratze-Ability Rugby

IMART 2017 Vitoria-Gasteiz

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