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TRAINING INFORMATION
FOR SPORT & ATHLETIC TRAININGS in CYPRUS
FOR WINTER 2009-2010 and SUMMER 2010
Cyprus over the last few years, has established itself as one of the most preferred sports training destinations. Due to its beneficial geographical position, Cyprus can provide services for over 40 airlines in both international airports of Larnaka and Pafos, with short distance flights.
A combination of ideal weather and landscape makes Cyprus a great place for diverse athletics activities all year round. The high level infrastructure and wide range of up to date sports facilities, the consistent quality of services and the short distances between city, sea and mountains are factors that attract hundreds of high performance athletes, from a variety of sports.
A wide choice of hotel accommodation of high standard is also offered at affordable prices. Fully equipped fitness centres, in a large number of hotels are available in all areas, as well as special menus according to the team’s preferences.
It is true that very few countries in the world are blessed by such favourable climate conditions such as Cyprus. Conditions for training are ideal as temperatures range between 10 and 25 degrees Celsius during the months of November and April with low rainfall and sunny days.
For a variety of sports and activities, Cyprus is the ideal place for elite training. It also offers trainings, tournaments and competitions for club level athletes who belong to leisure clubs, schools or student teams and corporate groups. Competitions at various levels and tournaments can be easily organised.
Tecoma Travel & Tours Ltd with long experience and professionalism guarantee that sport teams who chose Cyprus for their training, together with the company’s services, can expect the best outcomes. The company’s knowledgeable personnel available 24 hours, our transportation department with a range of luxury air conditioned busses and mini-buses and the personal assistance from first to last day of your stay, can fulfil any teams requirements for a successful training in Cyprus.
It is our pleasure to provide our new sports and athletic packages for Winter Trainings in Cyprus, for the period November 2009 – April 2010 and summer 2010. As you may already know, our company with its many years of experience in sports sector has managed to attract in Cyprus many teams from different countries, for their training preparation.
Our company is involved with:
1. Football Trainings (men, women, youth)
2. Veterans
3. Mini football
4. Basketball, volleyball, handball
5. Tennis
6. Golf
7. Eastern Youth Soccer Festival (Tournament) - March 2010
Other sports can be also offered upon request, such as cycling, waters ports, gymnastics, etc.
All our offers consist of our company’s professionalism, excellent services, quality hotels and excellent training facilities.
Currently, our company together with our co-operators organises the annual Ayia Napa Easter Youth Soccer Festival which will be held in Cyprus from 26th - 30th of March 2010.
Cyprus Tourism Organization wishes to empower winter arrivals in Cyprus and therefore supports financially all sport clubs which will decide to have their training in Cyprus. The financial support is deducted from the package prices attached. In order have the valid prices and financial support you have to send your application by 31st December 2009.
For further information and application requests contact us.
Other sports
A combination of ideal weather and terrain, make Cyprus a great place for diverse athletic activities all year round. Various sea sports such as sailing, diving, fishing, canoe, windsurfing, water skiing, jet skiing, and other water activities are available at the crystal Mediterranean waters. Perfect facilities can also be found for marshal art funs like karate, boxing, kick boxing, Thai Boxing and Tai Kwon Do. Other sports such as the ones listed below are offered in Cyprus.
Bowling
Bowling centres can be found almost in all areas and they are equipped with the latest technology. Able to cater for hours of endless fun and entertainment, within a comfortable climate controlled areas. All bowling centres include 16, 12 or 8 bowling lanes and they are all equipped with changing room facilities and cafeterias. One of the most popular sports in the world can offer the sense of excitement and achievement to all children playing for fun or organised competitions and tournaments.
Cycling
Cyprus is a natural mountain-biking place. Its terrain offers many opportunities for exciting mountain-biking in different tracks, making the island a paradise for the sport’s fans. Due to the excellent weather conditions prevailing on the island, cycling sports can be enjoyed almost throughout the year. The short distances and diversity of routes mean that there are rapid changes of terrain with a variety of different road surfaces from rocky to clay and steep to flat, and different landscapes combining attractive beaches, modern cities, vineyards and old tranquil villages. The Cycle Club (Podilatokinisis) the Cycling Federation’s own club, organises various non racing cycling activities and events where everyone is welcome to participate. Similar activities are organized also by the Limassol Cycling Club. The Cyprus Cycling Federation, a member of the International Cycling Union, organizes contests in Spring, like the famous Afxentia mountain bike two stage International Race and in Autumn various other cycling events, in which everyone is welcome to participate (The C.C.F’s annual activities programme is available from the Federation’s Office at the end of January). The Cyprus Cycling Federation (CCF) organizes local and international races for Road Racing and Mountain biking.
Gymnastics
A perfect fusion of athletics and aesthetics, gymnastics ranks among the defining sports of the Olympic Games. Mixing strength and agility with style and grace, the high-flying acrobats have provided many of the most breathtaking Olympic spectacles of the past quarter-century. In Cyprus, most sporting clubs include grounds and facilities for gymnastics.
Horse Riding
This popular sport can be enjoyed at Horse Riding Centres, all set up in beautiful surroundings. All centres have professional training facilities, instructors who provide lessons for beginners and advanced riders, and have well designers Working Student Programmes. Horse riding centres can be found in Lefkosia, Lemesos, Pafos, Polis (Pafos District), Larnaka and Ammochostos.
Sailing & Yachting
The climatic conditions, the unpolluted sea and the interesting coastline, make Cyprus an interesting and up-coming destination for yachting. Two marinas, 5 ports and numerous bays provide shelter from the prevailing moderate westerlies. Even during the winter months, the European Yachtsmen will be surprised by the temperate sailing conditions - with air and sea temperatures around 17C - competing with early summer back home. Larnaka Marina, an official Port of Entry, has berthing facilities for 450 yachts of all sizes. The marina is situated in the bay of Larnaka and lies 110 nautical miles from Beirut, 182 n.m. from Tel Aviv, 230 n.m. from Port Said and 300 n.m. from Rhodes. St. Raphael Marina in Lemesos is ideal for motor and sailing yacht enthusiasts. It has 227 berths which can accommodate a variety of vessels.
Shooting
The Cyprus Shooting Sport Federation is the official national governing body for all Olympic and non Olympic clay pigeon and target shooting in Cyprus. It is affiliated to the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF), to the European Shooting Confederation (ESC), to the Federation Internationale de Tir Aux Armes Sportives de Chasse (FITASC) and to the Commonwealth Shooting Federation (CSF). It is subsidized by the Cyprus Sports Organization, which is the governing body for all sports in Cyprus and is a member of the Cyprus Olympic Committee. In Cyprus one may train:
Cyprus Olympic Shooting Range (Lefkosia Shooting Club): The Range is located in the Lakkia (Latsia) area, 8km (5 miles) south-west from the City centre, near the Lefkosia-Lemesos Highway.
Lemesos Shooting Club: The Club is located near Pareklissia village, near Elias Hotel country Club, 10km east from the city centre on the way to Lefkosia (Nicosia).
Swimming & Waterpolo
Cyprus offers excellent opportunities to athletes who wish to combine swimming or waterpolo training with their holidays. Sporting centres include changing rooms, showers, toilets, gymnastics facilities and weight lifting rooms, kiosks for snacks and refreshments. Excellent services are offered at:
Lefkosia: Olympic size heated swimming pool- 50 m length, 21m width, 8 corridors. Swimming pool and diving swimming pool are next to each other, within walking distance from the city centre.
Lemesos: Olympic size heated swimming pool- 50 m length, 21m width, 8 corridors. Swimming pool is located by the beach in the centre of Lemesos tourist (hotels) area.
Larnaka: Heated swimming pool 1 (Larnaca Nautical Club) - 25 m length, 18 m width, 8 corridors. Swimming pool is located 5 minutes drive from Larnaka city centre.
Larnaka: Heated swimming pool 2 (Larnaka community centre) - 25 m length, 12 m width, 5 corridors. Swimming pool is located in the city centre.
Paphos: Heated swimming pool - 25 m length, 6 corridors, electronically cleaned. Swimming pool is located northeast Pafos town 10 minutes drive from the costal hotels area.
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