Dear Friends,
It is my great pleasure as President of the Organizing Committee to invite
you to the 2010 World Veterans Individual Fencing Championships
in Poreč. We will do our best to be an excellent organizer and host. For
further information and assistance, please do not hesitate to contact
the Croatian Fencing Federation. We hope to see you in Poreč from 28
September to 03 October 2010.
Željko Kvesić
FCE President
Organizer
The 2010 World Veterans Individual Fencing Championships will be organized by the Croatian
Fencing Federation with the support of the Plava Laguna Company and the Town of
Poreč, under the auspices and authority of the Fédération Internationale d’Escrime (FIE).
Place and Date
The Championships will be held in the Intersport Centre of the PLAVA LAGUNA company
in Poreč from 28 September to 3 October 2010.
Venue
The Intersport Centre is a complex consisting of 2 sports halls in the Zelena Laguna resort
in Poreč, ideal for hosting international sporting events. It is especially convenient that it has
two connected halls with easy communication among them. The capacity of the large hall
is 500 spectators, 12 - 14 fencing pistes.
The capacity of the second hall is 200 spectators and 10 fencing pistes. Sports surgery
clinic, fitness and sauna are also situated in the Zelena Laguna resort, as well as a lot of
sports facilities.
Visa Requirements and Diplomatic Missions and Consular Offices
of the Republic of Croatia
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Croatia promised to support the 2010
World Veterans Individual Fencing Championships. Whenever participants, guest and visitors
need a visa to enter Croatia, our agencies abroad will issue visas swiftly and in a service-
oriented manner in accordance with the General Provisions of the Aliens Act. You can
find basic information about the visa regime between the Republic of Croatia and all other
countries at: http://www.mfa.hr/
A list of Croatian embassies and consulates: http://www.mfa.hr/
Climate
Poreč has a mild Mediterranean climate. Summers are delightfully warm, with low humidity
and more than 10 hours of sun daily. Sea temperatures in summer peak at 28°C, which is
higher than in South Adriatic. Winds in the region of Poreč are moderate; mostly the light
mistral in summer. Winters are temperate and snow is very rare.
Accreditation
Participants will have to present the following documents at the time of accreditation: Passport,
FIE license 2009/2010, medical certificate (attesting the aptitude of the participants to
practice fencing in competition) and discharge of responsibility (signed letter on the day of
the accreditation)
Events
The following Championship events will take place: Foil, Epee and Sabre
Entries
The number of entries per federation is limited to 4 participants per country, weapon and
age group. Entries must be sent to the Organizing Committee by the national federation of
each participant by 1 August 2010.
Entries must be submitted on the registration form, which will be available at the following
web address after 1 January 2010: http://www.hmsveterans.hr/ and sent per e-mail to:
crofencing@hi.t-com.hr
According to the FIE, the entry fee is 55 Euros per participant and per one kind of weapon.
The entry fee is to be paid on the day of the accreditation.
Hotel Delfin**
In Delfin Hotel, you will find a refuge from a busy daily life. It is close to Poreč, a small cosmopolitan
town, and has recently refurbished beaches. The size and inviting facilities of this
hotel are complemented by the surrounding green environment. You want to have a good
time? Relax to dance music and have fun in the evening hours! You feel romantic? Take a
walk under the stars on the well-tended waterfront paths.
Hotel Parentium***
Treat yourself to well deserved fitness, massage, relaxation by the pool or in the jacuzzi, as
well as sporting activities on the land, in the sea and in the air. Don’t miss out on an exceptional
gastronomic adventure, accompanied with the specialities of local cuisine and fine
wine. Hotel Parentium is situated on the green peninsula in fairy tale surroundings, which
are ideal for walks by the sea and lounging on the beach. To top it all off, at the end of the
day you can spice up your evenings with a visit to the casino and night club.
Hotel Plavi ***
Are you looking for an ideal combination of good quality service and accessible prices?
Take advantage of an accommodation right at the beach, and in the centre of events in this
extremely well equipped tourist resort. There are attractive entertainment and leisure programs
in the hotel itself, as well as a sports centre and a variety of catering establishments.
Gourmets will particularly enjoy the bountiful buffet table, where we offer free drinks.
If you happen to find yourself near the huge glass windows that look out onto the sea or on
the terrace in the early evenings, you will be spellbound by the fiery colours of the sunset.
Hotel Laguna Gran Vista***
As its name suggests, this hotel offers a breathtaking view of the Green Laguna bay and the
turquoise open sea. Apart from this wonderful view, what else is there waiting for you?
Enjoying the clean sea and the safe, well looked after beaches, a possibility to engage in
countless sports that are available in the nearby sports centre – from football and handball
to tennis and diving, walks in the well cared for countryside and fun accompanied with live
music.
Every day you will be able to taste delicacies from the ample buffet table accompanied by
free drinks or snacks that we will offer to you if you are not in the restaurant at lunchtime.
And to finish it all off, you will experience magical sunsets in the Laguna Gran Vista Hotel,
romantic moments which you will want to keep in your photo album forever.
Hotel Laguna Molindrio ****
Hotel Laguna Molindrio has been totally renovated and has now got a modern interior, but
its tradition and hospitality remains unchanged! In front of the new pool, within easy reach
are the beaches, the lawns that are shaded by pine trees and the sports centre. You will
enjoy an attractive view of the lagoon. The night is still young and so are you – join in the
party in the Byblos Club!
Language
The official language is Croatian. Many people speak English and German.
Time Zone
GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) +1. From March through October, during DST, it is GMT +2
Mains Power
The voltage in Croatia is 230 V, 50 Hz, like in the rest of Europe.
Currency Exchange
1 € = 7,340 HRK
The basic Croatian currency unit is KUNA. There are 1 and 2 kuna coins, 5 kuna coins
and notes, and 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500,1000 kuna notes. 1 KUNA has 100 LIPAs, with
coins ranging from 1,2,5,10,20 to 50 lipas. Foreign currencies can be exchanged in banks,
exchange offices, post offices, etc.
Bank Work Hours
Banks and exchange offices are open 8 - 19 Monday through Friday and 8 – 12 Saturdays.
Most banks have ATMs, which operate 24 hours a day. Banks at the Zagreb Airport are
open 7 – 21 daily (including Sundays and holidays).
Post Offices
Post boxes in Croatia are yellow and post collection times are indicated on the post boxes.
The main post office in Poreč is in Vukovarska Street. Work hours: 7 – 21 Monday through
Friday, 7 – 19 Saturdays.
Work Hours
Work hours of governmental offices are 8:30 – 16:30 Monday through Friday. Most shops
and department stores are open non-stop 8 – 20 Monday through Friday, 8 – 15 Saturdays
and 8 – 13 Sundays.
Tipping
A service charge is already included in restaurant bills, but it is customary to “round up”
the amount of a restaurant bill. Hotel personnel usually expect tips of 10-30 kunas for their
services.
Tax Free Shopping
Tourists whose purchases exceed 500 Kunas may claim a VAT refund for all goods except
for petroleum products with TAX-FREE Cheques stamped by the Croatian customs authorities
when leaving the country. The time limit for tax refunds is one year.
Credit Cards
All major credit cards, such as American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard/Master Card,
Visa, JCB and Eurocheques, are usually accepted in Croatia and their logos displayed in
points of sale.
Alcohol Law
The legal drinking age in Croatia is 18 years.
Telephone
Public phones take only phone cards, which can be purchased in post offices and department
stores. To call Poreč from abroad, dial the international code for Croatia 385, the
Poreč area code 52 and then the desired telephone number. GSM mobile networks are
available. Please check compatibility with your operator.
Medical Services – General Information
No vaccination or other medical certificates are required to enter Croatia. Health insurance
is not mandatory. Pharmacies are open 7 – 20.
In case of illness or injury dial 94 free of charge to call an ambulance.
Police
Dial 92 free of charge
Transportation
The Republic of Croatia is situated in Southeast Europe. It borders with Italy, Slovenia,
Hungary, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro.
Croatia Airlines and foreign airline companies such as Lufthansa, Aeroflot, Alitalia, Austrian
Airlines, BH Airlines, CSA, German Wings, LOT, SAS, TAP Portugal, Turkish Airlines, WIZZ
Air, Air France, Malev etc. operate direct flights connecting Zagreb with 20 cities (Brussels,
Munich, Frankfurt, Vienna, Budapest, Copenhagen, Cologne, Sarajevo, Moscow, Skopje,
London, Rome, Zurich, Paris, Amsterdam, Lyon, Stuttgart, etc.).
Zagreb Airport: Pleso bb, 10150 Zagreb, Croatia
Information ++385 1 4562 170; www.zagreb-airport.hr
The Zagreb International Airport is about 3 hours bus ride away from Poreč. The organizer
will provide transportation to Poreč by luxury buses.
Buses will be scheduled according to the participants arrival list.
Pula Airport
Information ++385 52 530 105; http://www.airport-pula.hr/
The Pula International Airport is about 40 minutes bus ride away from Poreč. The organizer
will provide transportation to Poreč by luxury buses. Buses will be scheduled according to
the participants arrival list.
Croatia Airlines: flight Zagreb – Pula
Daily – via Zadar
OU 632 - De Havilland DHC-8 400 Series
Departure from Zagreb: 21:00
Arrival in Pula: 22:50
Transfer will be provided from and to the Zagreb and Pula International Airports. Participants
need to indicate in advance from and to which airport they need transportation. For
further details, please contact the official travel agency FA tours – Arlen. It will not be possible
to organize transportation without prior notice. The price of transportation per person
will be indicated in the Bulletin on 10 January 2010.
Official Travel Agency: FA tours – Arlen / Poreč
Arlen d.o.o.
Vukovarska, 26, 52440 Poreč, HRVATSKA
00385 (0)52 453 145
00385 (0)52 434 819
http://www.arlen.hr
Transportation between Hotels and Sports Hall
will not be necessary if you book accommodation through the Official Travel Agency FA
tours – Arlen. Otherwise, it is to be organized and paid by oneself.
Hotel Delfin
Hotel Laguna Gran Vista
Hotel Laguna Molindrio
Hotel Parentium
Hotel Plavi