Cost of Europeans tickets
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In 2003, the price for tickets to Europeans in Malmo was about $200 (USD) for the entire package. The exchange rate was very strong for USD at that time, though.
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Since I will not be able to swing the Olympics (huge costs), I am thinking about Euros next year(if it is before the Olys) so I can at least see some of Olympians in their preOly routines. Are the dates set 2006 Euros? And where?
I am particularly interested in seeing Carolina, Susanna, Brian, Evgeni, Stephane, Stefan, and my new one to watch: Jamal Othman; the French and Bulgarian Dance teams; the German Pair team.
I somehow think it will be a European Sweep of the Olys in almost all Divisions, so I want to see the Euros.
Joe
I am particularly interested in seeing Carolina, Susanna, Brian, Evgeni, Stephane, Stefan, and my new one to watch: Jamal Othman; the French and Bulgarian Dance teams; the German Pair team.
I somehow think it will be a European Sweep of the Olys in almost all Divisions, so I want to see the Euros.
Joe
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Here is the information from the ISU site:
Both Lyon and Ljubljana are very nice cities; they are not touristy, so this makes them very authentic. Lyon also has the advantage of many decent very cheap hotels (if you don't mind staying in 2-star hotels, you can find something in the center for $45 en suite, $30 without). Ljubljana, ironically, is different. Its only cheap hotel is absolutely awful, and others are, IMHO, overpriced.
Both Lyon and Ljubljana are very nice cities; they are not touristy, so this makes them very authentic. Lyon also has the advantage of many decent very cheap hotels (if you don't mind staying in 2-star hotels, you can find something in the center for $45 en suite, $30 without). Ljubljana, ironically, is different. Its only cheap hotel is absolutely awful, and others are, IMHO, overpriced.
World traveller
Joesitz - you are quite the world travellor. Moscow this year, France for Europeans next year... if I had my choice, I think I'd go for Calgory. It's after the Olys, I know, but if the Oly champion retires or sits out worlds, it could be a chance for someone else to shine.
Linny
Joesitz - you are quite the world travellor. Moscow this year, France for Europeans next year... if I had my choice, I think I'd go for Calgory. It's after the Olys, I know, but if the Oly champion retires or sits out worlds, it could be a chance for someone else to shine.
Linny
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Thanks Pitchka and pairsfan. Lyon will be it.
I'll ask in Lyon about TV coverage of the Olympics Figure Skating. Isn't that the city of Brian?
Joe
I'll ask in Lyon about TV coverage of the Olympics Figure Skating. Isn't that the city of Brian?
Joe
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Hi Mehdi - I would be delighted to see you too. I'll be checking to see if my mileage will get me there, I'll make a reservation. Meantime, what would you recommend for a hotel? and near to the arena as possible.Mehdi said:Indeed Lyon is a nice city, with reasonably priced hotels.
Please tell me when you have made up your mind about it. Would be delighted to see you !
Ahh Lyon! French wine, music, coquille saint jacques, and who will win the Euros? What more could an American ask for?
Joe
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Hi Joe
Lyon is the city of Anissina/Peizerat and Delobel/Shoenfelder. Brian is from Poitiers, a small city in the West.
The arena will probably be the Palais des Sports de Gerland, next to the soccer stadium. The 2000 GPF was hosted there.
About hotels I don't know. Pitchka are you sure about 30$ 2-star hotels ? From what I've just seen on the web it's much more than that. For 30$ (23€) you hardly get a 1-star one.
Just a suggestion :
It's a 3-star hotel (cheaper than most 2-star hotels I've seen) near the arena (2 subway stations away) available for January 16-22 at 60€/night (up to 2 people).
http://www.activehotels.com/servlet/xmlbrochure/index.do?hotelid=220835&trkref=WAN&language=en
By the way, for interested parties, Lyon is 2 hours away from Paris by TGV (TGV can even be taken at the airport) so it may be cheaper to land in Paris and there, take the train to Lyon. When purchased 2 months before, you can get a round trip from 70€.
Mehdi
Lyon is the city of Anissina/Peizerat and Delobel/Shoenfelder. Brian is from Poitiers, a small city in the West.
The arena will probably be the Palais des Sports de Gerland, next to the soccer stadium. The 2000 GPF was hosted there.
About hotels I don't know. Pitchka are you sure about 30$ 2-star hotels ? From what I've just seen on the web it's much more than that. For 30$ (23€) you hardly get a 1-star one.
Just a suggestion :
It's a 3-star hotel (cheaper than most 2-star hotels I've seen) near the arena (2 subway stations away) available for January 16-22 at 60€/night (up to 2 people).
http://www.activehotels.com/servlet/xmlbrochure/index.do?hotelid=220835&trkref=WAN&language=en
By the way, for interested parties, Lyon is 2 hours away from Paris by TGV (TGV can even be taken at the airport) so it may be cheaper to land in Paris and there, take the train to Lyon. When purchased 2 months before, you can get a round trip from 70€.
Mehdi
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Thanks again, Mehdi. I will start working on this over the weekend.
Joe
Joe
A cheap hotel (40€), 5 walking minutes from the arena :
http://www.etaphotel.com/etaphotel/fichehotel/gb/etp/3739/fiche_hotel.shtml#
(1 double and 1 bunk single bed in the room)
I've slept several times in hotels of the Accor Group. They are decent and cheap for a couple with their kid since 1 people or 3 people pay the same.
Mehdi
http://www.etaphotel.com/etaphotel/fichehotel/gb/etp/3739/fiche_hotel.shtml#
(1 double and 1 bunk single bed in the room)
I've slept several times in hotels of the Accor Group. They are decent and cheap for a couple with their kid since 1 people or 3 people pay the same.
Mehdi
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Mehdi
It's very difficult to book the etaphotel on line. Maybe they are already aware of the European Championships which would have many people booking.
I think I will give them a call.
Joe
It's very difficult to book the etaphotel on line. Maybe they are already aware of the European Championships which would have many people booking.
I think I will give them a call.
Joe
Hi
Joe, I've called the hotel : the online booking is not yet available for 2006 but phone booking for January is availaible already. If you call them, speak slowly and articulate. The woman told me she's not very fluent in English and barely understands American accent.
Mehdi
Joe, I've called the hotel : the online booking is not yet available for 2006 but phone booking for January is availaible already. If you call them, speak slowly and articulate. The woman told me she's not very fluent in English and barely understands American accent.
Mehdi
