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Cyprus for the Olympians SPORT & CYPRUS A PERFECT COMBINATION Cyprus celebrates selection as Team GB official training camp The Cyprus Tourism Organisation (CTO) has teamed up with the British Olympic Association (BOS) to use Cyprus as a training and preparation camp for Team GB´s athletes, ahead of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games. This partnership with the CTO will allow British athletes to enjoy a similar environment and climate to Athens during the athletes´ training, in addition to a close-knit, supportive Team GB atmosphere in the build up to their Olympic competition. Football Due to island's mild winters many football teams from Northern and central European countries use Cyprus for their winter training. Football grounds with grass can be found in all towns and sea-side resorts. Every town has its own athletic centre. Most of the first division football teams possess their own centres as well. a) Makarios Athletic Centre: Lefkosia - Makedonitissa 6km (4miles) South-East from the city centre. b) G.S.P Sports Complex: Lefkosia - approximately 7 km from the city centre, off the Lefkosia - Lemesos motorway c) Tsirion Athletic Centre: Lemesos - approximately 5km (3miles) north from the town centre. d) Olympia Indoor Hall: Lemesos - approximately 5 km (3miles) north from the town centre (next to Tsirion Athletic Centre) e) Zeno Athletic Centre: Larnaka - approximately 3 km (2miles West, from the city centre. f) Pafos Athletic Centre: 3km (2miles) east from Pafos town centre. The following football installations belong to Municipalities and to private companies and are offered for rent by any interested person. Most of these installations offer all possible facilities for the training of football teams. The Cyprus Sports Authority along with Cyprus Football Association may give more information on stadium installations: Cyprus Football Association: Tel: 357 22 35 23 41 Fax: 357 22 5905 44 email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it For more specific information on football grounds (reservations, fees etc) please contact directly: Ammochostos 1) Agia Napa Municipality Centre P.O.Box 30026, 5340 Agia Napa Tel: 357 23 72 19 44 Fax: 357 23 72 26 07 Football Fields: 16 2) Paralimni Municipality P.O.Box 30033, 5310 Paralimni Tel: 357 23 82 13 23 Fax: 357 23 82 50 23 Football Fields: 4 Larnaka 1) Pyla Communal Authority 7080 Pyla, Larnaka Tel: 357 24 64 40 40 Fax: 357 24 64 56 88 Football Fields: 1 2) Oroklini Improvement Board Larnaka Armonias 1, 7040 Oroklini Tel: 357 24 64 47 44, 99 65 48 98 Fax: 357 24 64 51 80 Football Fields: 4 3) Alpha Sport Centre Kalogreon Str., Elpa Leivadiotis Office 14-15 P.O.Box 41062, 6309 Larnaka Tel: 357 24 65 23 64, 65 77 44, 357 99 43 49 92 Fax: 357 24 65 77 53 Football Fields: 4 Lemesos 1) Episkopiana Hotel Kremastis Str., 4620 Episkopi P.O.Box 51412, 3505 Lemesos Tel: 357 25 93 50 93 Fax: 357 25 93 50 94 Football Fields: 4 2) Germasogeia Municipality - Lemesos Tel: 357 25 32 38 96 Fax: 357 25 31 11 40 Football Fields: 1 Pafos 1) Kinyras-Riu Cypria Maris Sport Centre, Poseidon Ave. Geroskipou P.O.Box 60456, 8127 Pafos Tel: 357 26 96 41 11 Fax: 357 26 96 41 25 Football Fields: 3 2) Evagoras Palikarides Sports Centre Pafos P.O.Box 60102, 8100 Pafos Tel: 357 26 93 25 50 Fax: 357 26 94 63 01 Football Fields: 4 Swimming Cyprus offers excellent opportunities to Athletes who wish to combine swimming training with their holidays. For not only is Cyprus the ideal choice due to the fine climate conditions throughout the year, but also due to the excellent services and conveniences/facilities that are offered. It is worth mentioning that many hotels and tourist establishments are located at a close distance from the swimming pools. In addition, numerous shops, taverns and restaurants are to be found in the vicinity making the athletes' stay comfortable and enjoyable. Lefkosia (Nicosia) Olympic size heated swimming pool: - 50 m length - 21 m width - 8 corridors The swimming pool and diving swimming pool are next to each other and are within walking distance from the city-centre. Facilities: - Changing rooms, showers, toilets - Gymnastics and weight-lifting rooms. - Kiosk for snacks & refreshments - Conference room Opening hours: 08.00-21.00 hrs For better service it is necessary to reserve in advance. For further information and reservations, please call 00 357 22 35 88 88 Lemesos (Limassol ) Olympic size heated swimming pool: - 50m length - 21m width - 8 corridors - 27.5? - 29.5?C water temperature - The swimming pool is located by the beach at Dasoudi Public Beach right in the centre of Lemesos tourist (hotels) area. Facilities: - Changing rooms, showers, toilets - Gymnastics and weight lifting rooms - Conference room - Small kiosk for snacks & refreshments - Lifeboys at the side of the pool - First aid department Opening hours: 08.00 - 21.00 hrs For better service it is advisable to reserve 3 to 4 months in advance. For further information and reservations, please call 00 357 25 32 06 66 Larnaka (a) Heated swimming pool (Larnaka Nautical Club) - 25m length - 18m width - 8 corridors - 28? appr. water temperature - The swimming pool is located by the beach 5 minutes drive from Larnaka centre and near the Larnaka hotels/tourist area. Facilities: - Changing rooms, showers, toilets - Gymnastics and weight-lifting room - Head lighters for night training - Training area - Restaurant Opening hours: 09.00 - 21.00 hrs For better service it is advisable to reserve in advance. For further Information and reservations, please contact the Larnaka Nautical Club Tel. 00 357 24 66 31 00 (after 14.00 hrs) (b) Heated swimming pool (Larnaka Community Centre) - 25m length - 12m width - 5 corridors - 28? C water temperature Facilities: - Changing rooms - Showers, toilets - Gymnastics and weight-lifting room - Kiosk for snacks & refreshments Opening hours: 08 - 14.00 (for team training) For better service it is advisable to reserve at least 15 days in advance. For further information and reservations, please call 00 357 24 65 01 03 Pafos Heated swimming pool - 25m length - 6 corridors - 27.5-29.5? water temperature - Electronically cleaned - The swimming pool is located northeast of Pafos town 10 minutes drive from the coastal hotels area. Facilities: - Changing rooms, showers, toilets - Gymnastics and weight-lifting room - Small kiosk for snacks & refreshments Opening hours: 07.30 - 14.30 hrs, 17.00 - 21.00 hrs For better service it is advisable to reserve in advance. For further information, please call 00 357 26 24 61 48, or 26 24 54 11, Fax. 357 26 24 68 34. Useful addresses: (a) Cyprus Sport Organisation P.O. Box 24804, CY2400Lefkosia Tel. 357 22 35 88 88, Fax 357 22 35 82 22 (b) Cyprus Amateurs Swimming Association P.O. Box 23931, CY1687 Lefkosia Tel. 357 22 66 44 20 Fax 357 22 66 10 24 Archery Cyprus Archery Federation 1 Kimonos Str., 2406 Lefkosia P.O Box 23931, 1687 Lefkosia (Nicosia) Tel: 357 22 66 44 01 Aviation Sports The excellent weather conditions prevailing in Cyprus, for more than 330 flyable days per annum, offer ideal conditions for air-sport activities. Cyprus Air-sports Federation offers the opportunity for sightseeing, pleasure flying and flight training. The Cyprus Airsports Federation is a member of the FAI and its annual events include National Air Rallies, Parachuting, Hang-Gliding, Para-Gliding and Aeromodelling championships. Cyprus Airsports Federation P.O.Box 28940, CY 2084 Lefkosia, Tel: 357 22 33 97 71, 22 33 97 68, 99 66 08 76 Fax: 357 22 33 97 72. email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it website: www.caf.org.cy Fly Cyprus Website hanggliding: www.flycyprus.com Website paragliding : www.paragliding-cyprus.com Badminton Badminton is practised on a National and international level in Cyprus. Lefkosia Lefcotheon Sports Centre: Makedonitissa are 6km., (4miles) South-West from the city centre. Within the Makarion Athletic centre complex. Keravnos Athletic Club: Strovolos area, at 15minutes drive South-West from Lefkosia centre. Larnaka Municipal Sports Centre: Phaneromeni Avenue in the centre of the town. These sports centres are covered with synthetic material and provide the following amenities: - canteens - flood lighting - changing rooms - showers and bathroom facilities Further information may be obtained from the Cyprus Badminton Federation Tel: 357 22 66 63 27 Fax: 357 22 66 14 61 Bowling Lefkosia Kykko Bowling: Near the Forum Nicosia by Intercontinental hotel, 5km south-west from Lefkosia centre. Lemesos Limassol Bowling: In the hotels area, east of Lemesos centre. Both centres are fully equipped with 12 and 8 lanes respectively and provide changing rooms facilities and cafeterias. Further information may be obtained from the Cyprus Bowling Federation Tel: 357 22 37 04 14 Fax: 357 22 35 82 43 Car Rallies Car Rallies in Cyprus are organised by the Cyprus Automobile Association. The Cyprus Automobile Association is the only organisation in Cyprus which is member of the two international Federations: A.I.T. (Alliance Internationale de Tourisme) and F.I.A (FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE L'AUTOMOBILE), to which belong all the recognised automobile associations of the world. One of the top motor rallies in the world takes place in Cyprus during 14-16 May 2004. The Cyprus Rally is part of the World Rally Championship (WRC). The world's top valley drivers participate as to gain valuable championship points and the event promises a wonderful sport among some of the island's most picturesque scenery. website: www.cyprusrally.org.cy Contact address: CYPRUS AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION Chr. Mylona 12, CY 2014 Lefkosia P.O.Box 22279, CY 1519 Lefkosia Tel : +357 22 31 32 33, +357 22 59 05 55 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. Facilities for renting bicycles are available in all towns and seaside resorts. General traffic regulations correspond to those in Europe, but traffic in Cyprus moves on the left hand-side, NOT ON THE RIGHT. International road traffic signs are placed along roads and highways. Cyclists are advised to avoid cycling along the main roads at weekends, especially in the summer when traffic is very heavy. If possible, cyclists, should also avoid riding due west in the late afternoon, as the glare of the setting sun can be unpleasant and potentially dangerous. Sunglasses and sunhat, at all hours of the day, during the summer months, are most advisable. 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 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). At late November, there is also an International Mountain bike Race at Agia Napa. The Cyprus Cycling Federation (CCF) organizes local and international races for Road Racing and Mountain biking. The Cyprus Cycling Federation: P.O.Box 24572, CY 1301 Lefkosia Tel: 357 22 66 33 44 Fax: 357 22 66 11 50 The Limassol Cycling Club: P.O.Box 56142, CY 3304, Lemesos Tel: 357 25 58 59 80 Handball All sports centres listed here below provide the following amenities: - canteens - flood lighting - changing rooms - showers and bathroom facilites Lefkosia a) Lefcotheon sports centre: Makedonitissa area, 6km South-West from Lefkosia centre. Within the Makarion Athletic centre complex. b) Keravnos Athletic Club: Strovolos area, at a 15minutes drive South-West, from the city centre. c) Pallouriotissa Sports Hall: Pallouriotissa, at 10minutes drive East, from Lefkosia centre. Lemesos Olympia Sports Hall: Tsirion Athletic Centre, 5km North- West, from Lemesos centre. Larnaka Larnaka Municipal Sports Centre: Phaneromeni Ave. in the centre of Larnaka. Ammochostos Denyneia Sports Hall: Deryneia at 5 minutes drive North from Paralimni. Further information may be supplied from the Cyprus Handball Federation Tel 357 22 66 36 50 Fax: 357 22 66 70 50 Horse Racing Racing takes place in the only racecourse to be found in Cyprus in Lefkosia where approximately 85 race meetings are held throughout the year. Betting operates every week, at the town betting offices and at the racecourse during the meeting, under the control of the Nicosia Race Club, on Win, Twin, Double Tote and Sweepstakes. Nicosia Race Club P.O.Box 21783, CY 1513 Lefkosia Tel: 357 22 78 27 27 Fax: 357 22 77 56 90 website: www.nicosiaraceclub.com.cy email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it 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. For more information please contact: The Cyprus Equestrian Federation P.O.Box 14043, 2153 Lefkosia (Nicosia) Tel: 357 99 67 33 33 Fax: 357 22 33 88 66 email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Riding Clubs: LEFKOSIA (NICOSIA) Nicosia Riding Club Tel: 357 99 67 17 89 email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Cavalier Riding Club Lefkosia Tel. 357 99 61 13 98 LEMESOS (LIMASSOL) Amathus Park Riding School Parekklisia village, Lemesos (Limassol) Tel: 357 99 60 41 09 Elias Country Club Tel: 357 25 63 60 00 PAFOS Paddocks Equestrian Centre Pafos Kissonerga village, Pafos Tel: 357 99 60 32 88 George´s Ranch Towards Agios Georgios, Pegeia, Pafos Tel: 357 26 62 10 64, 357 99 64 77 90 Valeria Wolfs Trekking Ride Polis (Pafos District) Tel: 357 26 92 90 09 LARNAKA Drapia Farm Kalavasos village Tel: 357 24 33 29 98 email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Ponyland Oroklini village Tel: 357 99 62 07 35 email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it AMMOCHOSTOS (FAMAGUSTA) Moonshine Ranch Ltd Kavo Ghreko Tel: 357 99 60 50 42 |
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