Euro-cup (R4) and The Amazing Raft Race.
Voss, Norway. Tues 29th – Wed 30th of June 2009
Voss in Norway is a centre for action sports and outdoor events. It’s a small town located on the West coast, 100 km east of Bergen. Ekstremsportveko is the largest extreme sports event in the entire world. This summer will be the lucky 13th event in a row. Ekstremsportveko hosts competitors and spectators from all over the world, and is therefore a great mix of happy people gathered to enjoy the sweet atmosphere of this unique event.
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Why come? Norway is world famous for its rivers, and Voss hosts some of the best of them. This alone is reason enough for you to find your way here this summer. But It is also a perfect opportunity to put some final preparation in before the WRC and to have some fun in the second year of the very successful amazing raft race. On top of this you get to experience a week loaded with music, fun and frolics. Young people from all over the world gather to do what they love the most, perform their activity in epic surroundings of intense nature and pumping rivers. Come and join us! |
How do you get here?
The closest airport is Bergen, Flesland. From Flesland it’s a 1,5 hour drive by car. You can go by bus and train to Voss. From Oslo airport, Gardemoen it’s a 6 hour train ride, listed as one of the most scenic in Europe! We pick you up at the Voss train station.
Where do you sleep?
We offer free camping. There are also possibilities for more comfortable accommodation. Tell us soon, so we can book for you.
Cost (subject to change as not yet fully confirmed):
1. Only rafting competition = 450,- Kr per person: Entry to festival tent Tuesday + Wednesday
2. Participant Pass 1000 Kr = Competitors and access to festival tent all week.
3. Ekstreme Pass 1250 Kr = All access all concerts in VEKO all week.
Registration and information:
Last date of registration is 18th of June but book a.s.a.p.
Please contact us early though as we may have to limit entries.
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Activity |
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End |
Details |
Place |
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Monday 28. June |
Information |
18:00 |
19:00 |
Captains meeting: Euro Cup |
Voss Rafting Senter |
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Rafting |
19:00 |
21:00 |
Training |
Strandaelva/Raundalselva |
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Tuesday 29. June |
Information |
09:00 |
09:30 |
Team captain's meeting |
Voss Rafting Senter |
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Transport |
09:30 |
10:00 |
Transport from Voss Rafting Center |
Voss Rafting Senter |
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Rafting |
10:30 |
13:30 |
Euro Cup - Slalom |
Strandaelva/Raundalselva |
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Rafting |
14:30 |
18:00 |
Euro Cup – Sprint and H2H |
Strandaelva/Raundalselva |
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Rafting |
19:00 |
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Announcement of today's results |
Voss Rafting Senter |
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Rafting |
19:00 |
19:30 |
Team Captains: The Amazing Raft Race Information |
Voss Rafting Senter |
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Fun |
20:00 |
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Today’s Video - prize giving |
Big tent |
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Wednesday 30. June |
Transport |
09:00 |
09:30 |
Team Captain’s Meeting |
Voss Rafting Senter |
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Rafting |
09:30 |
10:00 |
Transport from Voss Rafting Senter |
Voss Rafting Senter |
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Rafting |
10:30 |
13:30 |
The Amazing Raft Race |
Strandaelva/Raundalselva |
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Riverboard |
14:00 |
14:30 |
Open championship |
Strandaelva/Raundalselva |
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Info |
15:00 |
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Announcement of results |
Voss Rafting Senter |
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Fun |
15:00 |
19:30 |
Rafting Olympics competition & BBQ |
Voss Rafting Senter |
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Fun |
20.00 |
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Today’s video - prize giving |
Big tent |
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Schedule may change in small details subject to logistics!
For more information about the Extreme Sports Week, all events, parties, prices etc check out: www.ekstremsportveko.com
Send us information about:
1) Team name, name of competitors, reserve and others.
2) When, how and where you arrive – do you need transport?
3) Do you want us to organise accommodation, and in what form, standard?
4) We may require rafts for the competition. There are allowances for travel, payment for transport and use of rafts. Contact for more details.
Please contact:
Head of rafting
Matthew Clarkson
Email: rafting@ekstremsportveko.com
Tel: 0047 90369150
See you in Voss in June!