Information Pack WTG 2017 for Transplant Team Ireland

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1 Information Pack WTG 2017 for Transplant Team Ireland

2 Pepe s dream To bring the Games to Malaga

3 Hola! On behalf of the World Transplant Games Federation and the City of Málaga, we invite you to take part in the Twenty-First World Transplant Games. These inspirational Games will be held in the beautiful Mediterranean port city of Málaga, from 27 June to 02 July Chris Thomas, President WTGF and Vicente Granados LOC Chairman 2017 WTG, Málaga

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5 The Host City Weather in June / July Average Daytime highs 27 C Average overnight minimum 17 C.

6 Getting there Many International flights directly into Malaga Direct trains from Madrid (2h20 travel time) with Renfe

7 Athletics Malaga Athletics Stadium The sport facilities Basketball & Badminton Martin Carpena Stadium Swimming Inacua Aquatics Centre Tennis & Padel Inacua Racquet Sports Centre All four stadiums are situated next to each other forming a sports complex

8 The sport facilities Golf Golf Club Guadalhorce Tenpin Bowling Malaga Nostrum & Plaza Mayor Volleyball & Squash - University Petanque Teatinos Petanque Club

9 The sport facilities Road Race & Cycling - Port Table Tennis Carranque Arena Darts - Qball

10 Schedule Note: Athletes can enter a maximum of 5 events (with singles and doubles being two events) excluding relays. Note: New sports are darts, 3on3 basketball and a team cycle ride over 20km. The individual 20k cycling has been increased to 30km. Malagaincluded sports are Paddle Tennis and Kayak

11 The Opening Ceremony To be held at the Malaga Arena and port

12 The Closing Ceremony & Gala Diner Closing Ceremony to be held at Malaga Athletics Stadium Gala Dinner to be held at the Congress Centre

13 Things to do in Malaga City of Museums Automobile & Fashion museum Alcazaba Picasso museum Crystal museum Contemporary art museum

14 Things to do in Malaga Beaches and Side Walks

15 Things to do in Malaga Nightlife

16 Things to do in Malaga Gourmet Cuisine

17 Come and join the Spanish team for a unique World Games

18 Transplant Team Ireland Ireland s participation in the World Transplant Games is managed by the Irish Kidney Association. If you are interested in being part of our team please contact: Team Manager: Colin White Tel.: colin@ika.ie Irish Kidney Association Donor House Block 43A Park West Dublin D12 P5V6

19 Transplant Team Ireland Games Registration Price: $US1,100 per person sharing (The price is the same for competitors and supporters and includes seven nights accommodation, all sports, all meals including breakfast, lunch, dinner and gala dinner and transfers from the airport and during the Games to all events). An early bird registration price and children's rates will be released shortly. Registration is due to open in early December The Irish Kidney Association manages the team s involvement in the Games and will put together an inclusive package that will include airfares, team kit, insurance. This price will be the same for athletes and supporters and will be released soon.

20 Transplant Team Ireland Fundraising: Athletes will be able to fundraise in the name of Transplant Team Ireland / Irish Kidney Association (supporters must self fund an exception is made for athletes under 18 years old where fundraising can cover one parent/guardian to travel). There are some protocols to follow in relation to fundraising and fundraising can only start after consulting with team manager Colin White. Details about fundraising will be made available to people who register their interest in being a part of our team travelling to Malaga.

21 Contact information Team Manager: Colin White Irish Kidney Association, Donor House, Block 43A, Park West, Dublin, D12 P5V Games Official Website Games Facebook alworldtransplantgames/ WTGF Twitter Team Blog: Facebook: Twitter: