Participate
Location: Restelo Stadium
Date: Sunday 11th July
Duration: 2h00Location: Meo Arena
Date: Friday 16th July and Saturday 17th July
Duration: 1h30
Capacity: 7.700 persons per show
Performance area: 40m x 20m
Note: Spectators sitting on three sides of the arena, curtain on backside
The World Gymnastics Gala is an event organised by the World Gymnstics, which shows the variety of Gymnastics for All and this is shown by their interpretation.
Location: Meo Arena
Date: Monday 12th July to Thursday 15th July
Time: 18h00 to 22h00
Duration: 1h30m
Performance area: 40m x 20m
Capacity:Option A: 7.700 persons per show
Option B: 3.150 persons per show
Note: Spectators sitting on three sides of the arena, curtain on backside.Gymnastics for All’ activities, combined with music and personality that fits their national culture. It is allowed for member federations to join another country, to present a joint National Performance.
Location: FIL - Lisbon Exhibition and Congress Centre
Date: Monday 12th July to Friday 16th July
Time: Daily from 9h00 to 18h00
Duration: 10 or 15 minutes per show
Performance area: 30m x 20m and 20m x 20m
Group Performances are designed to show the diversity of ‘Gymnastics for All’. Groups include a minimum of the active performers with no maximum number being set.
Performances will be presented three times in an indoor performance area at FIL - Lisbon Exhibition and Congress Centre. Each performance will take a maximum of either 10 or 15 minutes.Location: Lisbon University Stadium
Date: One of the following days: 13th, 14th, 16th and 17th of July
Time: 14h00 to 18h00
Duration: Maximum 15 minutes per show
Performance area: 111m x 64m
The World Team is an international Large Group Performance in which gymnasts from all over the world can take part.
What is special, is that it is not connected with any group, but all of those who participate in the World Gymnaestrada can take part, even individuals.
The performances will be integrated into the programme of the Large Group Performances and the Closing Ceremony. The World Team will be presented two times.Previously to the event, the World Team is completely digitally coordinated with the participants. This will involve choreography, training, communication, props and clothing.
During the event’s week, there will be an on-site rehearsal on the day of the first performance.
The schedule for information about the World Team specifically is as follows:
> October’ 26 – Theme, Concept, First instructions + costs for the National Federations
> December’ 26 – Online meeting participants World Team x choreographer including clothes & props
> February’ 27 – Online meeting participants World Team x choreographer
> May’ 27 – Final meeting participant and National Federations
Additional meetings can be arranged, if necessary.Location: Lisbon University Stadium
Date: Tuesday 13th July, Wednesday 14th July and Friday 16th July
Time: 14h00 to 18h00
Duration: Maximum 15 minutes per show
Performance area: 111m x 64m
Large Groups will include a minimum of 200 active performers. Performances will be presented three times in the University Stadium in the centre of Lisbon. Two or more participating member federations may join to form one Large Group.Location:
> Praça do Comércio
> Parque Eduardo VII
> Pala do Pavilhão de Portugal
> Alameda D. Afonso Henriques
Date: Monday 12th July to Saturday 17th July
Duration: Maximum of 7 minutes per show
Lisbon is a fantastic city to discover where the modern mixes with the traditional, in many ways.
Bringing Gymnastics to the people, by organising City Performances is a must in every World Gymnaestrada! We are going to place outdoor stages in beautiful squares and gardens around the city, where performances will take place from Monday to Friday.
Groups can apply to participate at the World Gymnaestrada only with City Performances. If that is the case, the group presentation of maximum 7 minutes, will be scheduled three times during the week.If a group already participates in the Group or Large Group or National Performances, it can register additionally for one (1) City Performance of maximum 7 minutes
Location: Restelo Stadium
Date: Saturday 17th July
Duration: 1h00
Programme
Check out the details of each activity.
Venues
Restelo Stadium
The Restelo stadium, located in the Belém area, is one of the most well known football stadiums in Portugal. Inaugurated in 1956, has a capacity of around 30.000 seats. It is known for its distinct architecture and by its picturesque location by the river Tagus.
In addition to its main function as a place for playing football, the Restelo stadium is often commended for its facilities and for an environment which provides for a unique experience. Throughout the years, it has undergone several renovations to improve its infrastructure and cater to contemporary demands.
The Restelo stadium is more than just a sports space, it is a meeting point for the local community and a symbol of the Portuguese sports tradition. With its charm and history, it continues to hold a special place in the heart of sports lovers.
This is the ideal space to host the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.
MEO Arena
The biggest event room in the country will once again welcome World Gymnaestrada!
In the heart of the Parque das Nações (Lisbon) and 10 minutes from the international airport of Lisbon, we find this multipurpose space with a series of rooms prepared to accommodate the most diverse and important events.
Made up of three integrated areas, all the spaces are easily adapted to the needs and characteristics of each specific event. The Meo Arena room, with an arena of 5 200 m2 and a seating capacity for 12.500 hosts all types of events with a unique versatility and an absolute success.
This arena will be the ideal scenario to host the organization of the National performances and the World Gymnastics FIG Gala.
FIL
FIL is the main exhibition centre in Portugal, comprising a total area of 100.000 sqm, which includes 4 pavilions with enclosed meeting rooms and 1 multi-purpose pavilion with a modern architecture and fully equipped spaces for any type of event. Prepared for both fairs and congresses, FIL occupies a distinguished place among other European Venues.
FIL also includes the FIL Meeting Centre, with 3 auditoria, 5 meeting rooms and 2 foyers, offering excellent conditions for any event.
Located in Parque das Nações, near the riverside. Just 10 minutes from Lisbon airport, 200 meters from Gare do Oriente a Multi-modal transit hub, where we can find all public transportation for the city center, FIL and FIL Meeting Centre are synonymous of quality and innovation.
FIL will be the heart of the event for the Group Performances, catering and exhibition stands.
University Stadium of Lisbon
The University Stadium of Lisbon (USL) is an iconic space in the Portuguese capital made for sports and the promotion of leisure activities.
Inaugurated in 1947, the stadium is located in a green area in the heart of Lisbon and is an integral part of the University of Lisbon.
The USL is known for hosting a series of sports events, from university competitions to national and international events. The stadium has a football field and athletics track as well as several other infrastructures and fields that can support different sports such as football, rugby, golf, padel, volleyball, basketball, swimming and many other sports.
This will be the space reserved for the “Large Group Performances”.
Participant Card
Everyone who wishes to take part in this event, regardless of its role, must have a participant card.
The different roles are:
> NF President & Head of Delegation
> Delegation Manager & staff
> Head Coach & Coach
> Gymnast
> Group & Medical staff
> Exhibitors
> Supporter
It includes, in addition to the right of participating in the event with all the safety and logistic conditions, and the necessary sports materials, entry to the Opening and Closing ceremonies, the Large Group exhibitions, the indoor exhibitions and the stand zones.
It also includes an event guide in digital format and free public transport in Lisbon from accommodations provided by the LOC to the event venues and bettween event venues.
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