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Bidding dossier - WUC’12 Chess and Bridge, Guimarães (POR)

XII World University Chess Championship &

VI World University Bridge Championship

BIDDING DOSSIER FADU and University of Minho August 2012 - GUIMARÃES (POR)

Bidding dossier - WUC’12 Chess and Bridge, Guimarães (POR) 2

Guimarães, Birth city of the Portuguese Nation


INDEX

FADU President message

Introduction

Presentation

Candidature Questionnaire

I. General Concept

II. Political Aspects

III. Legal Aspects

IV. Immigration and customs procedures

V. Finances

VI. Sports organization and experience

VII. Sports facilities

VIII. Accommodation and catering

IX. Transportation

X. Medical services and doping control

XI. Security

XII. Promotion of the FISU World University Championship

XIII. Media: Press, Radio and Television.

XIV. Information technology & communication

XV. Cultural programmes

XVI. Public opinion and legacy

XVII. Vision of the FISU World University Championships

ANNEX: Letters of support


FADU President Message

The Portuguese University Sports Federation (FADU), was founded by the Portuguese Students Unions on 2nd March,

1990. FADU is an active FISU member association and we sincerely believe that through the organization of Interna-

tional University Sport events, FADU and FISU are giving new impetus and opportunities to the continuous develop-

ment of University Sports in our country.

The success of hosting five FISU events since 1996 was recognized by the hosts: Universities of Algarve, Minho, Beira

Interior and Lisbon, have had an important moment to enlarge the promotion of the Academic and Sport values mes-

sage. By hosting such International events, Portuguese Universities sport services and student unions are ―forced‖ to

develop specific plans, strategies and programs in order to accomplish pre-defined goals.

University of Minho and its Student Union (AAUM), are an excellent example of positive cooperation and team work in

what concerns university student sport. Since the mid nineties, University of Minho and the Student Union, became

one of the most active institutions in the FADU plan of activities, by participation and organization of sporting and edu-

cational events.

After the big success of the Futsal World University Championship Braga’98 and the World University Badminton

Championship’2008, and the tremendous pos-event impact in the region and country, I am totally convinced that

2012 World University Chess and Bridge Championships will be a fantastic opportunity for the overall development of

Portuguese Chess and Bridge.

André Couto


Introduction

In a recent survey done by the World Economic Forum, Portugal was placed as the 17 th most competitive touristic destination

and the 18th most sought location. This study focused its hospitality, number of world heritage sites, its international fairs and

also sports events as being invaluable attraction factors to foreigners.

At another level, Portugal will have the distinct honour to bid its sixth and seventh World University Championship after 1996

Cross country (Açoteias), 1998 Futsal (Braga), 2000 Handball (Covilhã/Guarda), 2008 Badminton (Braga) and 2010 Rugby

Sevens (Porto).

In October 2006, During its presidency of the European Union, the Portuguese government submitted under transitional ar-

rangements, the appointment of Guimaraes European Capital of Culture 2012; In December 2007, Portugal submitted the

application of Guimarães to the European Panel Selection of European Capitals of Culture; In December 5th 2009, The Euro-

pean Council of Ministers of Culture appoint Guimarães as a European capital of culture 2012.

The strategic objectives of Guimarães 2012 European Capital of Culture are the following:

Social Regeneration

Economic Regeneration

Urban Regeneration

It will be the first time Chess and Bridge could be hosted in Portugal under the auspices of the International University Sports

Federation (FISU), at the same period and place, it will constitute a landmark as it will be the third World University Champi-

onships hosted by the University of Minho – widely recognised by its pairs and all athletes and officials present at previous

sporting events for its high quality event hosting skills.

The city of Guimarães and the region of Minho are of strong sports roots. Throughout all levels of school and federation com-

petitions, athletes from this region – and from the city of Guimarães in particular – have excelled, year after year, at the high-

est levels.

University of Minho will implement with FADU, Portuguese Chess Federation and Portuguese Bridge Federation, a long term

development programme, transversal to the education and sports sector, in order to boost the interest in Chess and Bridge

across the country. This programme involves the above mentioned institutions and the Ministry of Education, cabinet of the

Secretary of State for Youth and Sports.

It is therefore with great honour that we present our bid for FISU XII World University Chess Championship and FISU VI World

University Bridge Championship 2012 – Guimarães, Portugal.


Portugal

―Portugal is among the top ten most peaceful countries in the world‖

Portugal is a country on the Iberian Peninsula, located in south-western Europe. It is the westernmost country of mainland

Europe and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south and by Spain to the north and east. The Atlantic archi-

pelagos of the Azores and Madeira are also part of Portugal.

The land within the borders of today's Portuguese Republic has been continuously settled since prehistoric times. Some of the

earliest civilizations include Lusitanians and Celtic societies. Incorporation into the Roman Republic dominions took place in

the 2nd century BC. The region was ruled and colonized by Germanic peoples from the 5th to the 8th century. The Muslim

Moors arrived in the early 8th century and conquered the Christian Germanic kingdoms, eventually occupying most of the

Iberian Peninsula. In the early 1100s, during the Christian Reconquer, Portugal appeared as a kingdom independent of its

neighbour, the Kingdom of León and Galicia. In a little over a century, in 1249, Portugal would establish almost its entire mod-

ern-day borders by conquering territory from the Moors.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, with a global empire that included possessions in Africa, Asia and South America, Portu-

gal was one of the world's major economic, political, and cultural powers. After the Portuguese Colonial War and the Carna-

tion Revolution coup d'état in 1974, the ruling regime was deposed in Lisbon and the country handed over its last overseas

provinces in Africa.

Portugal is a developed country, has a high Human Development Index and is among the world's 20 highest rated countries in

terms of quality of life, although having the lowest GDP per capita of Western European countries. It is a member of the Euro-

pean Union (since 1986) and the United Nations (since 1955); as well as a founding member of the Organisation for Eco-

nomic Co-operation and Development (OECD), North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Community of Portuguese Language Coun-

tries (CPLP), and the European Union's Eurozone. Portugal is also a Schengen state. According to the Global Peace Index,

Portugal is among the top ten most peaceful countries in the world.

Total area - 92,152 km²

Population - 10,617 million

Population Density 114/km²

GDP (2007, IMF estimate) Total $230.6 billion, per capita $23,464

Capital – Lisbon

Currency – Euro


Minho

―Historical province of northern Portugal‖ Minho is a historical province of northern Portugal officially established as in 1936. It is consisted of 23 municipalities, with its

capital in the city of Braga. Today, the area includes the districts of Braga and Viana do Castelo. Although without any admin-

istrative power, the region is very common in vocabulary referring to the region and specific area.

The region is limited to the north and northwest by Galiza, Spain (provinces of Pontevedra and Ourense, respectively), east by

Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, south with Douro Litoral and west by the Atlantic Ocean.


Guimarães

―Birth city of the Portuguese nation‖

Guimarães is the second biggest city in the District of Braga, with a population of approximately 52.000 inhabitants, in an

area of 23.5km². The surrounding area of 240 km² has little over 160.000 inhabitants. In the context of development and

mobility political sub-regions, the city belongs to the Greater Minho Metropolitan Area, made up of 13 municipalities.

Guimarães’ image is strongly made by its historic city centre that was recently restored and qualified as World Heritage by

UNESCO in 2001. In more recent times, many voices have risen defending the classification of one of the city’s cultural fes-

tivities known as Festas Nicolinas as Oral and Immaterial Humanity Patrimony.

The city is historically associated to the foundation of the Portuguese nationality and identity. Guimarães (amongst other

towns) preceded and prepared the foundation of Portugal, being therefore known as the ―birth city of the Portuguese nation‖.

In 1128 various political and military events occurred here, eventually leading to the origin of a new country. For this reason,

it is written on one of the ancient city’s walls ―Here Portugal was born‖. This site is a historic and cultural reference for its

inhabitants and visitors.

Concerning sports, the city has been very active in the construction and requalification of sports and leisure spaces seeking to

improve the quality of living level of its inhabitants as well as diversify the city’s image.

The city’s Sports Park, that includes the municipal swimming pools, athletics track, cycling path and also the Multiusos Sports

Hall, all within a natural and relaxed environment, are managed by the municipal company Tempo Livre.

Guimarães will be the European Capital of Culture in 2012, and the XII WUC Chess and VI WUC Bridge can contribute to en-

rich the official program of the festivities.


FADU

―One of the largest Portuguese national sport federations‖

The Portuguese National University Sport Federation – FADU – was founded in 1990. It is a sport federation with Public Use

status since 1995 and is a member of FISU, the international university sport governing body.

FADU began its international participations at the 1991 Sheffield Universiade (Great Britain) and one year later it participated

in the World University Futsal Championships in Malaga (Spain). 1993 was a year of particular importance for FADU since it

was officially recognized as a FISU member and took part in the Buffalo Universiade (USA). Since then, it has participated in

every Summer Universiade.

FADU has developed and grown into one of the largest national sport federations. At present, it is also responsible for national

competitions in more than 20 sports involving over 5000 athletes. It also supervises the National Finals stage and has organ-

ized a number of international sporting events such as 1996 WUC Cross Country (Açoteias), the 1998 WUC Futsal (Braga),

the 2000 WUC Chess (Covilhã/Guarda), the 2004 EUC Volleyball (Braga) and FISU Forum (Lisbon), the 2006 EUC Badmin-

ton (Lisbon), the 2006 EUC Basketball (Guimarães), the 2008 WUC Badminton (Braga), the 1st EUC Golf in 2009 (Lagoa) and

the EUC Taekwondo 2009 (Braga). In 2010 it will supervise the WUC Rugby 7 (Porto) and the EUC Tennis (Coimbra).

FADU has Public Interest status that confers to it public rights and responsibilities at the University sports level. FADU is mem-

ber of Portuguese National Olympic Committee and Portuguese Confederation of Sports. In 1999, when the European Univer-

sity Sport Association (EUSA) was created, FADU was one of the founding members. FADU annual plan of activities involves

more than 10.000 students in 86 events.


University of Minho

―Acquiring knowledge and experience‖

University of Minho, founded in 1973, is one of the then named "New Universities" that, at that time, deeply changed the

landscape of higher education in Portugal. Located in the region of Minho, known for its significant economic activity and by

the youth of its population, University of Minho has played the role of development agent in the region.

The level of the scientific, technological and cultural activity of the University has granted its international recognition. Its stu-

dents finish their degrees and diplomas with a universal perspective, acquiring a rich knowledge and experience that qualifies

them over a broad range of competences for their professional activity, and assimilate this reality.

The reputation of University of Minho is reinforced by demonstrative projects, namely: formats the introduction of teaching

methodologies, the offer of teaching typologies that address new audiences, the configuration of innovative interfaces, consis-

tent with the scientific structure, and subject to entrepreneurial management.

Sport Service and sport program in University of Minho is recognised by Sports and Academic Authorities, at national and

international level, by the excellence of the facilities, skilled and experienced staff, quality of service. Sport program is planned

for the Academic community and is fully orientated to the needs and expectations of the Academic community: Students, Staff

and Professors. In the Academic Year of 2008/2009, 9422 sports cards have been issued, representing 42% of the Academic

community with a regular practise of sport in University of Minho sport facilities.

Minho University sports Service has been created in 1995, and since that, a large experience in organising national and inter-

national sport events has been developed: 1998 World University Futsal Championship, 2004 European University Volleyball

Championship, 1997 and 2002 final stage of Portuguese University Championships, Qualifying Tournament for the World

FIFA Futsal Championship’04, 2006 European University Basketball Championship, 2008 World University Badminton Cham-

pionship and the 2009 European University Taekwondo Championship.

The Portuguese national federations of Basketball, Futsal, Taekwondo, Badminton, Volleyball, Taekwondo, and Karate use on

a regular base the University of Minho Sport facilities to host national and international events, as well as to prepare national

teams for important events.


University of Minho Students Union

―National university sports leader‖

The University of Minho Student Union (AAUM) was founded in 1977, following University of Minho students’ demands and

needs. It is known as being managed by students for students.

AAUM was the second Portuguese association to receive the government title of Institution of Public Utility. Nowadays, it is

one of the biggest student unions in the country, with two headquarters, one in each University of Minho campi: Azurém

(Braga) and Azurém (Guimarães).

The students union is composed by several departments such as Cultural, Administrative, Informatics and Sport amongst

others, with the intention of assisting students in many different ways.

Sport is an important department, considering the fact that in Portugal, national University sport competition is based on stu-

dent union representations.

AAUM has led the Portuguese University Sport national ranking many years with several national titles and with University of

Minho students having taken part in FISU, EUSA and other international events.

As an organisation partner, the University of Minho Student Union has assisted the University of Minho and the National Uni-

versity Sports Federation (FADU) with the EUSA 2004 Volleyball, 2006 Basketball, 2009 Taekwondo European Universities

Championships and FISU 1998 Futsal and 2008 Badminton World University Championships.


Previous International Organisations

The University of Minho and the Students Union, in collaboration with the National University Sports Federation (FADU) and

under the patronage of the International University Sport Federation (FISU) and the European University Sports Association

(EUSA) have organised no less than 4 international university sports events.

The first was the 6th FISU World University Championship in Futsal in 1998, where the city of Braga received 14 participating

countries.

Following this event, the second international competition was the 5th EUSA European Universities Championships in Volleyball

in 2004 also in Braga. A total of 8 male and 9 female teams presented themselves for this event.

The year of 2006 saw the organisation of the 6th EUSA European Universities Championship in Basketball, held in Guimarães

from July 11-16. The event, held in Portugal’s birthplace, established a record participation in teams and participants – a total

of 28 teams from 13 countries where present, geographically representing the whole of Europe from north to south, east to

west. This event was arguably branded as the best ever EUC organised in EUSA history.

This would also be yet another boost for the University of Minho. Preparations were already being made for the 10 th FISU

World University Championship in Badminton. The event, held in Braga, hosted a total of 163 athletes (89 male and 74 fe-

male) and 74 officials. The event had a further 178 staff elements, 45 attachés, 2 referees, 33 umpires, 69 line judges, 6

FISU family and the 10 Organizing Committee members. Another 5 persons from YONEX were present as well as one Bad-

minton Europe (BEC) representative. In total, 586 official accreditation cards were registered.

The World University Badminton Championship in 2008 had been declared as of national Public Interest by the Sports and

Youth Secretary of State in recognition to the importance of the event for Portugal’s image abroad and it received many com-

pliments from athletes and officials, as well as from the international entities present. The high level of professionalism of the

Organizing Committee as well as the effort and dedication of all volunteers and staff were mentioned as being invaluable.

In December 2009, the University of Minho hosted the 1st EUSA European Universities Championships in Taekwondo in Braga.


CANDIDATURE QUESTIONNAIRE


I. GENERAL CONCEPT

1. For which sport would you like to organize a world university championship? Which

dates do you propose to host the FISU World University Chess and Bridge Champion-

ships?

The bidding committee wishes to host the X II World University Chess Championship (WUCC´12)

and the VI World University Bridge Championship (WUBC´12).

We propose to hold the XII World University Chess Championship (WUCC´12) and the VI World

University Bridge Championship (WUBC´12) in the month of August 2012.

2. Can you give some general information about the candidate city?

Guimarães, is the second largest city in Minho region, on the northwest part of Portugal. With a

population of almost 170 thousand inhabitants.

University of Minho has 16.800 students enrolled in 2 campus (Guimarães and Braga).

Thanks to a sunny summer climate, days are pleasant, with mild temperatures. Winds are rare;

during the dates proposed for the event (August).

The climate of Guimarães is characterized by cool winters and moderate to hot summers, the ave-

rage minimum temperature of coldest month varies between 2º and 5º C, verifying during 10/15

to 30 days per year. The maximum temperature of warmest month varies between 23º and 32° C,

checking out for 20 to 120 days per year maximum temperatures exceeding 25 º C.

Average Annual Temperature

- 14° C

Average temperature of the

coldest month - 8° C

(January)

Average temperature of the

hottest month - 20.2 degrees

C (Jul.)

Average Minimum Temperature - 4.5 ° C (January)

Average Maximum Temperature - 27.2 º C (July)


II. POLITICAL ASPECTS

3. Can you give a general description of the political structure in your country at a na-

tional, regional and local level?

Official Name - Republic of Portugal

Foundation of the State - 1143

Political system - Democracy

Constitutional system:

- President (elected by universal suffrage every five years),

- Assembly of the Republic (elected by universal suffrage every four years),

- Government (appointed by the President taking into account the election results for the Assembly of

the Republic),

Territorial division - two autonomous regions (Azores and Madeira) and 18 districts in mainland.

Capital - Lisbon

Area - 92 152 km2

Population - 10 617 thousand (2007)

Working population - 5 595 thousand (2009)

GDP - Gross Domestic Product per capita: 15 647 Eur (2008)

4. Are there any elections planned to be held in your country prior to or in the year dur-

ing which you intend to organize the FISU World University Championships?

No elections to municipalities and government are foreseen until 2013.


5. Which public and sports authorities in your country support your National University

Sports Federation in the bid project to organize a FISU World University Championship?

The X II World University Chess Championship (WUCC´12) and the VI World University Bridge

Championship (WUBC´12) are supported by:

- Central government:

Ministry of Technology, Science and Higher Education,

Youth and Sports Secretary of State,

- Sport Authorities:

Portuguese Olympic Committee.

Portuguese Chess Federation.

Portuguese Bridge Federation.

- Local government:

Guimarães Municipality

- Academic Authorities:

University of Minho

- Other Institutions:

University of Minho Students Union

Note: Letters supporting the bids are attached to this document (anex)


III. LEGAL ASPECTS

6. Do any laws, customs or regulations exist in the candidate city or country which

would limit, restrict or interfere with the organization of the FISU World University

Championships in any way?

No. Portugal has no Laws or regulations that would interfere with or restrict the organization of the

event

7. Are there any current laws in your country specifically related to doping control? Have

the appropriate authorities signed any agreement with WADA (World Anti-Doping

Agency)?

Yes, Portuguese sport legislation related with anti doping was changed in order to meet WADA

rules. Portugal has one accredited WADA laboratory in Lisbon, and signed the WADA agreement.

8. What legal structure will the Organising Committee have?

The Organizing Committee will be constituted as one entity integrated in FADU. FADU is recognized by

the Portuguese Government according the conditions defined in the Portuguese Law governing the

sport federations.

As in previous organizations, the Organising Committee will be composed by representatives of the

University of Minho (UM), the Students Union (AAUM) and the National University Sports Federation

(FADU). A representative of the Portuguese Chess Federation and Portuguese Bridge Federation will

also sit on this committee. Close relations will be maintained with local and national authorities.

The Organising Committee will be formed up by:

President (General supervision and institutional relations)

Secretary-general (General management and coordination)

Treasurer (Finances and Budget)

12 Executive committee members


The Executive Committee will be formed up by the following members:

Vice-president (Technical Area)

Vice- president (International Relations and Secretariat)

Vice-president (Accommodation, Accreditation, Transportation and Catering)

Vice-president (Technologies and Information Systems)

Vice-president (Medical Services and anti-doping control)

Vice-president (Security and Volunteers)

Vice-president (Media Center)

Vice-president (Marketing and Social Activities)

FADU (National University Federation Liaison person)

FISU (International University Federation Liaison)

FPB (National Bridge Federation Liaison person)

FPX (National Chess Federation Liaison person)

Organising Committee Address:

Universidade do Minho — Serviços de Acção Social

Complexo Desportivo Universitário

Campus de Azurém

4710-057 Guimarães

Portugal

Organising Committee Contacts:

WUC Chess Secretary-general

Fernando Parente

Telf: +351.253.602480/604123

Fax: +351.253.601451

Mobile: +351.91.7626747

E-mail:[email protected]

Webpage: tba

mailto:[email protected]


IV. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS PROCEDURES

9. What are the immigration procedures currently in place in your country to obtain an

entry VISA?

As in previous events, Portuguese authorities will recognise the importance of this competition and

will cooperate very closely with the Organising Committee in order to facilitate customs formalities.

The countries with Visa formalities will be assisted by the OC in contacting Portuguese diplomatic

representatives in the respective country in order to obtain detailed information and necessary vi-

sas. Athletes and other delegation members should then apply for an entry visa in order to allow

entry into Portuguese territory.

As for entry formalities, citizens of the European Union (EU), Andorra (AND), Iceland (ISL), Liechten-

stein (LIE), Norway (NOR) and Switzerland (SUI) need only an identity card to enter Portugal. In ad-

dition to their identity card, minors must also present authorisation from their parents to travel.

Citizens from countries that need a visa to enter Portugal, which may be requested at the Portu-

guese Embassy or Consulate at their country for stays of up to 90 days. Under the terms of the

Convention Implementing the Schengen Agreement, flights between Schengen states are consid-

ered to be internal flights and passengers do not need to obtain another visa.

10. Can you ensure that the entry visa will be free of charge for the competitors, officials

as well as for all the accredited participants who will be on duty during the FISU World

University Championships?

No, entry visa must be paid.

11. Are any vaccination measures required to enter the country? Please submit a list of

the countries concerned by these specific health and vaccination rules.

No.

12. Can you guarantee that custom formalities will be facilitated for the event (sports

equipment, medical instruments and related products, etc.)?

Yes. The transportation of material that requires custom authorization and formalities, must be

informed formally (official letter addressed to LOC) by each participating country, with a minimum

of 60 days before the date of entrance in Portugal.


V. FINANCES

13. Can you briefly explain how the FISU World University Championships will be fi-

nanced?

The budget for the XII World University Chess and VI WU Bridge Championships will be provided by:

the local authorities, Guimarães Municipality, University of Minho and University of Minho Students

Union, the central Government of Portugal (Sports Institute). Further funding will be provided by

agreements with private sector, namely though sponsoring contracts.

14. What will be the overall and operational budget foreseen for the organization of the

FISU World University Championships?

The operational budget estimated (expenses) for the organization of the XII World University Chess

and VI WU Bridge Championships is approximately: 150.640 €.

15. What will be the non-operational budget for financing the construction of the venues

and other infrastructure needed for the World University Championships, which will be

a long-term legacy?

There is no need to construct any venue for the XII World University Chess and VI WU Bridge Cham-

pionships.

16. What will be the proposed coast of stay for the athletes the officials per day per per-

son?

The proposed cost of stay for the delegation members (athletes and officials) is the daily fee per

day per person approved by the FISU executive Committee for the 2012 World University Champi-

onships.

For the delegation extra officials, we propose the amount of 100€ per person per day.


VI. SPORTS ORGANISATION AND EXPERIENCE

17. What important international events in the proposed sports have been organized in

your candidate city, region and country?

Some chess and bridge international events organised in Portugal:

Date Sport Tournament name Level Location Players

April 2010 Chess XII Torneio Internacional International Barreiro 124

February 2010 Chess I Open Internacional International Bragança 112

December 2009 Chess I Open Internacional " Cidade de Mirandela International Mirandela 58

December 2009 Chess Torneio Internacional da Figueira Foz International Figueira da Foz 46

October 2009 Chess VI AEJ CHESS FIDE OPEN International Associação Estamos Juntos 73

November 2008 Chess Torneio Internacional da Figueira da Foz International Figueira da Foz 51

October 2008 Chess X Torneio Internacional Cela International Coimbra 87

May 2008 Chess II Open Internacional D.Luís/AAC International Coimbra 87

April 2008 Chess III Open Internacional Cidade de Espinho International Espinho 86

April 2008 Chess 10º Torneio Internacional de Xadrez International Barreiro 212

Chess IV Festival Internacional da Figueira Foz International Figueira da Foz 53 October 2007

Sport Tournament name Level Location Players Date

October/May 2005 Bridge World Bridge Championship International Estoril 320

June 1993 Bridge European University tournament International Lisbon 85

http://chess-results.com/tnr32650.aspx?lan=1












18. Does your country have a sufficient number of experienced officials, international

referees and judges to conduct the FISU World university Championships in accor-

dance with the FSI technical rules? If not, how will you provide these officials?

Yes, Portugal has sufficient officials to run the Chess and Bridge WUC.

Portuguese Chess and Bridge Federations will support the event and coordinate the technical or-

ganization, according the FSI technical rules.

19. Can you guarantee that you will provide top quality sports equipment, sports floorings,

timekeeping, scoring system and services in accordance with the minimum require-

ments of FISU and International Sports Federations, as well as with respect to all offi-

cial FISU partners?

We can guarantee the top quality sports equipment for the Chess and Bridge competitions in accor-

dance with FISU minimum requirements. Concerning the FISU official partners in Chess and

Bridge, we have no official information regarding any agreement that implies FISU and LOC.


VII. SPORT FACILITIES

20. What are the existing and/or foreseen sport facilities in your candidate city?

The Chess and Bridge competitions will be organized at the University of Minho campus in Azurém

–Guimarães.

Competitions will be organized at the newly Scholl of Engineering main building and Scholl of

Arquitecture main building.


VIII. ACCOMMODATION AND CATERING

21. What kind of accommodation will be provided for athletes and officials? What will be

the capacity of the accommodation based on the double-room occupancy?

All Delegations (athletes and officials) will be accommodated in the Halls of Residence at University

of Minho (HRUM) in Azurém, Guimarães, in double rooms with bathroom facilities, TV and free

wireless internet access.

The capacity of the accommodation based on the double-room occupancy is 238 rooms, divided in

3 buildings, with a maximum capacity of 476 persons.

22. Can you indicate the distance from the accommodation areas to the International air-

port and to the sport facilities?

The distance between Porto international airport and the city of Guimarães is about 45km.

The distance between the accommodation facilities HRUM and the competition and catering facili-

ties is about 370m (5 minutes walking).

23. What facilities will be available? Where will they be located?

The Organizing Committee will provide other services to all delegations and participants of the WUC

Bridge and Chess. It will be available, free of charge, to all participants, the access to the Golf Driv-

ing Range (3 minutes from HRUM) and the Fitness and Body Building Room, at the University of

Minho Sports Hall in Guimarães (1 minute from HRUM).


23. What facilities will be available? Where will they be located?

The Organizing Committee will provide other services to all delegations and participants of the WUC

Bridge and Chess. It will be available, free of charge, to all participants, the access to the Golf Driv-

ing Range (3 minutes from HRUM) and the Fitness and Body Building Room, at the University of

Minho Sports Hall in Guimarães (1 minute from HRUM).


24. Which hotels will you dedicate to the technical delegates, judges, referees and FISU

representatives?

FISU representatives, judges, referees and other guest delegates and VIP’s, will be accommodated

at Hotel Guimarães (****).

http://www.hotel-guimaraes.com

Guimarães has over 840 Hotel beds ( 276 *** and 568 ****).

Hotel name Location Stars Rooms Beds

Pousada de Santa Marinha City centre 4 53 106

Pousada da Oliveira City centre 4 22 44

Guimarães City centre 4 124 248

Toural City centre 4 35 70

Villa City centre 4 50 100

Fundador City centre 3 71 142

Íbis City centre 3 67 134

422 844


25. Can you briefly explain what kind of structure you foresee for catering? Where will

this take place?

The catering service is located 2mins on foot from the main facility for chess and bridge competi-

tion in the Campus, and in a 5minutes walking distance from HRUM.

Regarding the Menus, all meals will be served in buffet style with a mixed variety of meat and fish,

accompanied with rice, potato or pasta and various vegetables and salad. The OC will seek that the

menus are changed on a daily basis and are in accordance with general healthy food. The neces-

sary efforts will be made to attend the needs of vegetarian and other special types of meals. Teams

are requested to inform us of these specifics so as to provide proper catering.

A reserved area will be available only to event participating members, therefore avoiding peak de-

mand situations. The catering service proposed working period is: from 11h00 until 14h00 for

lunch and 19h00 until 21h00 for dinner. Breakfast will be served at the HRUM snack bar.

26. What venues will be available for delegates, judges, referees and FISU representa-

tives?

FISU representatives, judges, referees and other guest delegates and VIP’s, will be accommodated

at Hotel Guimarães (****).

It will be available, free of charge to FISU representatives, judges, referees and other guest dele-

gates and VIP’s, , the access to the Golf Driving Range (10 minutes from hotel) and the Fitness and

Body Building Room, at the University of Minho Sports Hall in Guimarães (10 minute from Hotel).

Free internet wireless access wil be assured at the competition venue (University Campus).


IX. TRANSPORTATION

27. Can you give a description of the existing transportation infrastructure in our candi-

date city and include maps to illustrate?

The city of Guimarães offer a very good choice of public transportation by bus and train. LOC inten-

tion is to concentrate all activities at University of Minho Campus, in order to avoid the use of any

transportation.

28. Does your candidate city have an international airport and train station? Attach a de-

scription of the International airway connections. If you intend to use other interna-

tional airports, please give specific information?

Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport is the largest International airport in the Northeast of the Iberian

Peninsula. It is located 11km from Oporto and provides links to over 54 international destinations.

The main road accesses are the Porto/Lisbon highway (A1) and the Porto – Guimarães highway

(A7) within a 45 km distance.

Train Station, Guimarães railway station has excellent connections with Porto and Lisbon. Gui-

marães railway station is located in the center of the city.

29. Can you guarantee that the local transportation for the athletes and officials 8the pro-

vision of cars and buses) will follow the FISU minimum requirements?

Yes, local transportation of athletes and officials will be reduced, while accommodation, catering

and competitions venues will be concentrated inside the University of Minho Campus.

30. What arrangements can you already foresee in order to reduce the international travel

expenses of the delegations as much as possible?

Actually, many of the largest low cost companies operates to and from Porto international airport. It

is possible to find very cheap flight tickets to Porto, if the flights are booked with some months in

advance.

AIRCRAFT MOVEMENTS

PASSENGERS CARGO (tons)

Absolute Values Absolute Values Absolute Values

47.852 5.475.864

37.550,3 Movements/Day Passengers/Day

131 15002


X. MEDICAL SERVICES AND DOPING CONTROL

31. Can you guarantee that you will provide medical care and doping control testing ac-

cording to the FISU medical regulations and FISU minimum requirements?

Yes, if necessary. Normally Chess and Bridge WUC did not require doping control testing. If FISU

decide to have doping control testing in the WUC Chess and Bridge , LOC is ready to activate the

testing services at the Portuguese accredited WADA laboratory in Lisbon.

32. Can you assure sufficient medical assistance for the entire organisation?

Yes, University of Minho School of Medicine will play an important role in the event at medical level.

Technical staff will be designated to guarantee the medical and first aid assistance at the event.

First Aid treatment will be assured at the sports venue and transportation to hospital will be assured

by the Red Cross ambulance whenever necessary.

Guimarães Hospital will have an open line to assist World University Chess and Bridge Champion-

ship participants. University of Minho sports hall has a well equipped medical office, integrated in

the University sport complex.

33. What services will you provide (first aid, EMT, on-site physicians, hospitals, ambu-

lances, helicopters, etc.) Which recognized organization will guarantee this assis-

tance?

LOC will guarantee the first aid assistance at the event. The two sports considered, Chess and

Bridge, did not present risk of injuries, but, LOC will assure the presence of one physiotherapist in a

permanent base, during all the duration of the championship.

34. Will you be able to manage the doping control in accordance with FISU regulations

and WADA code Which WADA certified laboratory do you pan on using during the FISU

WUC’s? What is the daily test capacity of the laboratory and which minimum test ca-

pacity can you guarantee during the period of the championship?

Yes. Chess and Bridge WUC, normally, don’t require doping control testing. If FISU decide to have

doping control testing in the WUC Chess and Bridge , LOC is ready to activate the testing services at

the Portuguese accredited WADA laboratory in Lisbon.


XI. SECURITY

35. What security system will you install to ensure the safety of the participants at the

competition and accommodation sites? How will you control the different entrances?

Security will be handled by National Guard (GNR) and National Police (PSP). Security will be coordi-

nated by a professional security officer from the Organizing Committee. Inside the university cam-

pus, security is provided by the University of Minho security department, in cooperation with GNR

and PSP. Security at Hotels will also be guaranteed by the national authorities PSP and GNR .

36. What collaboration will you undertake with the city police services and the country

police?

Guimarães has a negligible overall crime rate. It ranks among the safest cities in Portugal.

Security plans for the event will be designed with the contribution of national police authorities PSP,

GNR and the University of Minho security department.

XII. PROMOTION OF THE FISU WORLD UNIVERSITY CHAMPIONSHIP

37. What kind of promotional strategies and programmes will you initiate for the inhabi-

tants of your city and region in order to ensure the visibility of the FISU WUC in the

venues and within the city?

Chess and Bridge WUC’s will be promoted using the communication office of University of Minho.

Bimonthly newspaper, web site, University Radio and University TV, are the main vehicles for the

event promotion. Other printed material will be used to promote on-site the event.

38. What kind of communication strategies and programmes will you initiate in order to

promote the WUC and FISU to the students before and during the WUC?

National plan to promote and develop Chess and Bridge is part of this Bid. University of Minho, the

City Hall, the National Federations and the school sport from the Ministry of Education, will launch

some activities


XIII. MEDIA, PRESS, RADIO AND TELEVISION

39. What arrangements do you plan for guaranteeing the best television and radio broad-

casting and for the written, electronic and photographic coverage of the FISU WUC?

Portuguese Radio and Television (RTP), the state-owned national broadcasting company, is inter-

ested in the coverage of the event.

University of Minho communication department will provide the coordination of services. For print-

ing, photographic, interactive media, radio and written press, University of Minho will provide cover-

age and resources. Press members will be able to take advantage of the extensive computer and

internet facilities at the University of Minho. The University service communication department will

act as a news centre and internet content aggregator and provider, serving the press, athletes and

officials and FISU family. This service will be on-line and continuously updated.

Press centre (PC) will be installed in a room with 60 square meters with capacity for 20 persons.

PC’s will be located 15 meters from the playing area and will be fully equipped.

40. What television company is interested in guaranteeing the broadcasting and the pro-

duction of the international signal as stipulated in the FISU regulations and in the attri-

bution citrct coverage of the FISU WUC?

Portuguese Radio and Television (RTP), the state-owned national broadcasting company, is inter-

ested in the coverage of the event.

XIV. INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATION

41. Can you guarantee to the local and foreign journalists as well as to the television com-

panies that facilities and available services will be according with the FISU IT mini-

mum requirements?

Yes we can.

42. Can you guarantee that you will use the certified accreditation system in accordance

with the FISU minimum requirements?

Yes we can.


XV. CULTURAL PROGRAMMES

43. What kind of cultural programme do you foresee during the FISU?

In conjunction with the cultural groups of University of Minho, there will be a very active cultural

program from the opening until the closing day. University of Minho has 25 cultural groups and

some will be invited to perform at the ceremonies (opening, closing, official dinner and official re-

ception) and a daily cultural program will be established at the University Restaurant (lunch and

dinner). It is the Organizing Committees intention to involve cultural groups of University of Minho in

different moments and at different levels. Similar programs were developed in EUC Volleyball in

2004 with great success.

XVI. PUBLIC OPINION AND LEGACY

44. Can you describe the general opinion of the candidate city regarding the project of

hosting the FISU WUC? Are students informed and involved in the project?

General opinion of the city is very positive, and is confirmed with the support letter of the city

Mayor. This project took in consideration the development opportunities of Chess and Bridge in the

regions, particularly, at the education level (Scholl and University). Chess and Bridge were chosen,

because they are strongly associated to mind and culture, and Guimarães will be the European

Capital of Culture in the year of 2012. Some articles were already published at University of Minho

newspaper and website.

45. What would be the impact and legacy for your candidate city during the post FISU

WUC phase?

This event will leave a great legacy in the region. A national program to teach Chess and Bridge will

be launched in Scholl's and University, in order to attract as much as possible the attention of the

kids for those two sports.


XVII. VISION OF THE FISU WORLD UNIVERSITY CHAMPIONSHIP

46. Can you describe the concept and vision of the FISU WUC and reasons to support this

candidature?

The organization of this event intends to contribute for the development of Chess and Bridge

in Portugal.

The strong cooperation between Educational and Sport institutions is the base for sustain-

able development of Sports, and the concept adopted for the organization of this event is

aligned with the above mentioned principles.

FADU, Chess and Bridge Federations are committed to launch a 4 years national program to

develop Chess and Bridge at educational level.

Bridge will be introduced at Scholl and University plan of activities.


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