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Big Throwers Meeting / European Championship in Knife Throwing and Axe Throwingpromoted by Knifethrowing.info andTo promote the exchange between axe- and knife throwers in Europe, in 2001 the European Throwing Club Flying Blades ( To understand why the Big Throwers Meeting / European Championship is really the most important event for knife throwers and axe throwers each year, just read the reports about the last years' events. In 2011, the event was held in Herrischried, Germany, in 2012 we met in Forni Avoltri, Italy. 13th European Championship, 13th to 15th of September 2013, Nivnice, Czech Republic
As usual, the most important goal is to get together knife and axe throwers from all over Europe for some days of throwing in a relaxed atmosphere. Meeting old friends and finding new ones, learning some new throwing tricks. And, of course, we'll have a competition. Touristic wise, Nivnice is perfect for hiking (ride by bike all the way to Prague, if you want), the surrounding South Moravian region has small medieval towns, I would be happy to see you there! If you encounter troubles in planning your trip, don't hesitate to contact me or the local organiser! Christian Thiel RegistrationIf you are interested in coming to the Championship (or know for sure), please register here. This will also make sure you always receive the most up-to-date information. Each participant is responsible for booking his own accommodation (see below). RulesThe rules employed will be the standard The W-club competitionA special competition proposed by the local organisers: axe throwing 4m, you stay seated behin a table. The detailed rules will be explained on site. Local OrganisersThe European Championship in Knife and Axe Throwing / Big European Throwers Meeting is locally organised and held by the President: Dušan Dvořák, phone +420 737 646 257, macgyver.haje@seznam.cz Communication contact: Majky, sedistuzkou@seznam.cz. She speaks Czech, English, German and Spanish. LocationThe competition will take place at:Na výsluní 68751 Nivnice Czech Republic GPS: 48°58'13.551"N, 17°39'5.302"E How to get thereAttention: Read about knife laws below.
The lawThere are no special laws in the Czech Republic concerning throwing knives. However, to help explain why you transport all those knives, it is always a good idea to carry a printout of the Championship invitation (that is, this page) with you, and your EuroThrowers membership-card (if available). It has never been a problem to transport throwing knives on the plane in a checked-in suitcase. A printout of the championship invitation on top of the knives helps customs officers quickly decide you have a harmless reason for transporting those throwing knives. In you travel, you might cross countries with special rules:
Schedule
The schedule is tentative and likely to change until the event. During the whole competition there will be a possibility of buying country, western and army handmade products: from leather (belts, sheath) to wood (country style decoration), to metal (knives). Most of the products are made by W-club members or their friends. Accommodation, FeesThe fees can only be paid in Czech Koruna (CZK), so be sure to get some cash from the ATM on your way there. The registration for the competition is 750 CZK (30 Euros), paid on site. There is an additional fee of 130 CZK (5 Euros) for participants who are not a member of the EuroThrowers club (or of a club that is a part of EuroThrowers). The fee for the W-Club Competition is 260 CZK (10 Euros). We would be pleased if everybody could wear the signs of a throwing club, so that we present ourselves as an organised group to the media people present. Members of the EuroThrowers should pin their membership badge to their shirt. And of course, everybody may You will we able to buy food and drinks directly on site. AccommodationEach participant is responsible for booking his own accommodation. Camping is possible directly at the competition site. Hotel listThe prices given usually include breakfast. The staff usually speaks English or German. Distances given to the competition area. The local organiser can be contacted if you are having trouble with your reservations. Hotel Savary, 0km Hoštáky 85, 68751 NivniceFor the weekend, this hotel is reserved just for us! When you book, do mention that you are here for the throwers meeting. dvoulůžkový pokoj (double room), 600 CZK/night (for two persons) chata (bungalow), 400 CZK/night (for two persons), also available for 4 persons Nivnická Riviéra, 0km Na Výsluní 400, 68751 NivniceHalf of this is reserved already for W Club members. lůžkový apartmán (4 rooms), 1300 CZK/night Several cheaper bungalow and apartment options are available, do ask for best choice for your travel group. Other options The image of the town of Nivnice is provided by author |
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