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Visitors
Directions
By Car
From Köln (Cologne)/Düsseldorf/Lüttich:
A4 motorway; Take the exit at Aachen Zentrum (Centre); Turn right towards the Zentrum (Centre).
From the Netherlands:
A4 motorway; Take the exit at Aachen Zentrum (Centre); Turn right towards the Zentrum (Centre).
Soerser Weg: Please note that the Soerser Weg will be a one-way-street for the time of the tournament and can only be taken in the direction Merowingerstraße to Eulersweg. On the Cross Country Day (Saturday, July 16th, 2011), it will be blocked completely.
By Bus
Aachen main bus station "Bushof", Peterstraße
ASEAG bus line No. 51 (during the CHIO Aachen, also the "Shuttle C" departs from there) from
"Bushof" to the stop "Eissporthalle" / CHIO show grounds.Your ticket is valid for your trip to and from the equestrian stadium on all buses and trains of the Aachen traffic network AVV (2nd class) on the day for which your ticket is valid. Excluded from this are the shuttle lines from and towards the park areas at the "Grüner Weg" (APAG-Shuttle).
By Train
Arrival at Aachen Central Station, Lagerhausstraße: Take an ASEAG bus, either No. 1, 11, 14, 21 or 44 to Aachen main bus station "Bushof", go on from there with the ASEAG bus line No. 51 (during the CHIO Aachen, also the "Shuttle C" departs from there) from "Bushof" to the stop "Eissporthalle" / CHIO show grounds.
Parking
General Information
There are numerous Park&Ride park areas available near the show grounds. Shuttle buses take you to the main entrance fast and easily - and of course back to your car after the event.
The public APAG parking at the P&R Grüner Weg is available in the tournament week from Tuesday to Sunday. The "APAG-Shuttle" goes directly to the tournament grounds, entrance Albert-Servais-Allee. If you park on one of the APAG parking areas, the use of the shuttle buses from and to the parking areas "Grüner Weg" (APAG-Shuttle) is free of charge. The meadows at the Soerser Weg as well as the P&R Strüver Weg are not available any more.
Only on the Cross Country/Marathon Day, we will have the extra parking lot "Geländestrecke" (= "cross country course") at the Strüver Weg. Please follow the signs "P Geländestrecke".
During the Vaulting competitions there is public parking at the Eissporthalle/Ice Pavillion Hubert-Wienen-Straße.
Car parks for wheelchair users (with valid pass) are available only after registration (please contact us under Tel. +49-241-9171116 to register for wheelchair user-parking) on a parking space nearby the show grounds.
Bicycle parking is possible on the main forecourt and alongside the Soerser Weg.
Book parking ticket in advance
You can already book your CHIO parking ticket online previous to the tournament. For more information concerning prices, directions and park ticket order please click here.
Download parking map
Download Parking MapCatering
Catering
Numerous restaurants invite the CHIO visitors to stop for a bite to eat between the contests. You can find a short overview here:Nationentreff
The "Nationentreff" lies right in the center of the CHIO-Village. Enjoy the mediterranean ambiance of the restaurant "Aioli" or the genuine Viennese atmosphere of the "Foodmarket".
Aioli
Come and visit the "Aioli". The restaurant spoils you with delicious pasta, fresh fish and a variety of Mediterranean delicacies. The unique garlic-mayonnaise, to which the restaurant owes its name, has been an insiders' tip a long time ago and is today very famous. To book a table, please call the reservation hotline: +49-(0)241-4131320 or send a reservation request by E-Mail reservierung.aioliaachen@doco.com.Wiener Kaffeehaus
In the genuine "Wiener Kaffeehaus" DO & CO from Vienna offers a vast variety of culinary delicacies, starting off with "Kaiserschmarrn" and oven-warm cakes right up to wok-specialities, prepared by Thai cooks in the CHIO-Foodmarket. Enjoy the special atmosphere of the World Equestrian Festival, CHIO Aachen and an excellent view at the warm-up area of the show juming riders, while sitting at one of the tables on the large terrace.Soerser Zelt
In this tent you find a comfortable self-serve restaurant. The local catering company DPB Event Management offers a large variety of dishes which are freshly prepared each day and are available at reasonable prices. In the mornings, breakfast and coffee can be obtained. Afterwards, the buffet is rebuilt offering a daily changing menu including cold and warm, larger ands smaller dishes. Also delicious cakes and fresh-brewed coffee are available.
Venue Map
Download Venue Map CHIO Aachen (PDF)Accomodation
You can find information on where to stay during your visit at the CHIO in Aachen here.
Off. Hotel Reservation Partner
aachen tourist service
P.O. Box 102251
D-52022 Aachen
Tel: +49-241-1802950
Fax: +49-241-1802930
E-Mail: incoming@aachen-tourist.de
Web: www.aachen-tourist.deTourist Offices
Verkehrsverein Eupen
Marktplatz 7
4700 Eupen
Belgien
Telefon: +32-87 553450
Telefax: +32-87 556639
Web: www.eupen.beVerkehrsverein Kerkrade
Kapellaan 13a
NL-6461 EH Kerkrade
Phone: +31-45-5354845
Fax: +31-45-5355191
E-Mail: info@vvvzuidlimburg.nl
Web: www.vvvzuidlimburg.nlVerkehrsverein Maastricht
Het Dinghuis
Kleine Straat 1
NL-6211 ED Maastricht
Phone: +31-43-3515300
Web: www.vvvmaastricht.nlVerkehrsverein Landgraaf
Rossinipassage 21
NL-6371 LK Landgraf
Fax: +31-45-5695997
E-Mail: info@vvvzuidlimburg.nl
Web: www.vvvzuidlimburg.nlVerkehrsverein Vaals
Maastrichterlaan 73a
NL-6291 EL Vaals
Fax: +31-43-3064400
E-Mail: info@vvvzuidlimburg.nl
Web: www.vvvzuidlimburg.nlVerkehrsverein Valkenburg
Th. Dorrenplein 5
NL-6301 DV Valkenburg a/d Geul
Fax: +31-43-6098608
E-Mail: info@vvvzuidlimburg.nl
Web: www.vvvzuidlimburg.nlCamping
We would like to inform you that neither the Tourist Office Bad Aachen e.V. nor the Aachen-Laurensberger Rennverein e.V. are responsible for the listed camping grounds and they assume no liability.
Germany
Youth Camping Ground Aachen
Hergenrather Weg 60
52074 Aachen
Tel.: ++49-(0) 241/ 72604
Fax: ++49-(0) 241/ 1899 452
E-Mail: zeltplatz@aachener-jugendring.de
Web: www.jugendzelten-aachen.de
ca. 7,5 kilometres to the show groundsCamping Ground Aachen
Branderhofer Weg 11, 52066 Aachen
Tel.: ++49-(0) 241-60880-57
Fax: ++49-(0) 241-60880-58
E-Mail: mail@aachen-camping.de
Web: www.aachen-camping.de
ca. 4 kilometres to the show groundsPrivate Camping Ground Schleibacher Hof
Schleibacher Hof 71, 52477 Alsdorf
Telefon: ++49 (0)2404-4825
Fax: ++49-(0) 2404-678050
E-Mail: Emily.taylor@gmx.de
Direct bus connection to the show grounds
ca. 10 kilometresCamping Perlenau
52156 Monschau
Tel.: ++49 (0)24 72/41 36
Fax: ++49 (0)24 72/44 93"
ca. 30 kilometresCampingplatz Hetzingen****
Tel.: ++49 (0) 24 27/508
Fax: ++ 49 (0)24 27/12 94
Web: info@campingplatz-hetzingen.de
ca. 50 kilometresCamping Grounds of the community Simmerath/Rursee and Woffelsbach
Tel.: ++49-(0) 24 73/27 04 or 29 45Rurberg
Tel.: ++49-(0) 24 73/23 65
Web: www.weidenbachtal.de
ca. 50 kilometresHeimbacher Camping Ground
Gut Habersauel, 52396 Heimbach
Tel.: ++49-(0) 24 46/437 & 1033
Fax: ++49-(0) 24 46/559
E-Mail: info@heimbacher-campingplatz.de
Web: www.Heimbacher-campingplatz.de
ca. 60 kilometresYouth Camping Ground Nettersheim
Rosentalstraße, 53947 Nettersheim
Bookings via Naturzentrum, Eifel
Tel.: ++49 (0) 2486/1246
Fax:++49 (0) 2486/203048
E-Mail: naturzentrum@nettersheim.de
Web: www.jugendzeltplatz-eifel.de
ca. 60 kilometresNature-Camping Schafbachmühle
53937 Schleiden
Tel.: ++49-(0) 24 85/268
Fax: ++49-(0) 24 85/91 28 31
E-Mail: jw-schafbachmuehle@t-online.de
ca. 60 kilometresMotor home harbour Nettersheim
Urftstraße, 53947 Nettersheim
Bookings via Naturzentrum, Eifel
Tel.: ++49-(0) 2486/1246
Fax: ++49-(0) 2486/203048
E-Mail: naturzentrum@nettersheim.de
Web: www.wohnmobilstellplatz.de
ca. 60 kilometres--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Belgium
Camping l´Etoile
Rue du Bois 31
4720 Neu-Moresnet
ca. 10 kilometres to the show groundsCamping Hammerbrücke
Fossei 100, 4730 Hauset
Tel.: +32-87/65 70 78
Fax: +32-87/65 70 78"
ca. 15 kilometresCamping Kon Tiki***
Rue de Terstraeten 141, 4851 Gemmenich
Tel.: +32-87/78 59 73
ca. 15 kilometresCamping Waldesruh
Roetgener Straße, 4730 Raeren
ca. 18 kilometresCamping An der Hill
Hütte 46, 4700 Eupen
Tel.: +32-87/74 46 17 - 55 72 32
Fax: +32-87/55 72 32
ca. 30 kilometresCamping Hertogenwald
Oestraße 78, 4700 Eupen
Tel.: +32-87/74 32 22
Fax: +32-87/55 69 14
ca. 30 kilometresCamping Wesertal
Rue de l´Invasion 66-68, 4837 Baelen-Membach
Tel.: +32-87/55 59 61-55 50 76
Fax: +32-87/55 65 55
ca. 30 kilometresCamping Grotte des Nains
Village 10A, 4960 Beverce
Tel.: +32-80/33 81 97
ca. 54 kilometresCamping Du Moulin
Village 26, 4960 Beverce
Tel.: +32-80/79 90 20
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Netherlands
Camping Oriëntal ****
Rijksweg 6 6325 PE Valkenburg a/d Geul
Tel: +31-43-6040075
Fax.: +31-43-6042912
E-Mail: info@campingoriental.nl
Web: www.campingoriental.nl
ca. 26 kilometres to the show groundsHoeve de Gastmolen
Lemierserberg 23, 6291 NM Vaals
Tel.: +31(0)43/306 57 55
Fax: +31(0)43/306 60 15
Web: www.gastmolen.nl
ca. 10 kilometres´t Bovenste Bos
Terzieterweg 48, 6285 NE Epen
Tel.: +31(0)43/455 13 42
Fax: +31(0)43/455 16 96
E-Mail: info@tergracht.nl
Fax: www.tergracht.nl
ca. 20 kilometresBoerderijcamping Hoeve Dörenberg
Groenstrergracht 10, 6374 KA Landgraaf
Tel.: +31(0)45/531 25 79
Fax: +31(0)45/5322396
ca. 20 kilometresCamping de Watertoren****
Kerkveldweg 1, 6374LE Landgraaf
Tel.: +31(0)45/532 17 47
Fax: +31(0)45/533 01 93
E-Mail: info@campingdewatertoren.nl
ca. 20 kilometresCamping en Bungalowpark de Bousberg****
Boomweg 10, 6371 CZ Landgraaf
Tel.: +31(0)45/531 12 13
Fax: +31(0)45/532 31 43
E-Mail: info@debousberg.nl
Web: www.debousberg.nl
ca. 20 kilometresCamping Gulperberg Panorama****
Berhem 1, 6271 NP Gulpen
Tel.: +31(0)43/450 23 30
Fax: +31(0)43/450 46 09
E-Mail: info@gulperberg.nl
Web: www.gulperberg.nl
ca. 20 kilometresCamping In den Hof
Musschenbroek 27, 6414 AB Heerlen
Tel.: +31(0)45/570 82 34
Fax: +31(0)45/572 99 72
E-Mail: hofcamp@hetnet.nl
Web: www.indenhof.nl
ca. 20 kilometresK.b.d.b. Alleleijn
Terzieterweg 17, 6285 ND Epen
Tel.: +31(0)45/455 15 53
Fax: +31(0)45/455 34 75
ca. 20 kilometresK.b.d.b. Fam. Gulikers
Kuttingerweg 2, 6285 NL Epen
Tel.: +31(0)43/455 13 85
Fax: +31(0)43/455 32 00
ca. 20 kilometresKlein Kullen
Terzieterweg 15, 6285 ND Epen
Tel.: +31(0)43/455 12 71
Fax: +31(0)43/455 12 71
E-Mail: fam.vanderheyden@comveeweb.nl
ca. 20 kilometresRozenhof
Camerig 12, 6294 NB Vijlen
Tel.: +31(0)43/455 16 11
Fax: +31(0)43/455 27 25
Web: www.campingrozenhof.nl
ca. 22 kilometresCamping Cottesserhoeve
Cottessen 6, 6294 NE Vijlen
Te.: +31 (0)43/ 455 13 52
ca. 22 kilometresCamping ´t Geet Good
Haanweg 12, 6374 XX Landgraaf
Tel.: +31(0)45/531 76 98
Fax: +31(0)45/533 15 15
c a. 23 kilometresCamping Oosterberg
Oosterberg 2, 6285 AD Epen
Tel.: +31(0)43/455 13 77
Fax: +31(0)43/455 13 77
E-Mail: info@camping-oosterberg.nl
ca. 23 kilometresCamping Osebos****
Osebos 1, 6271 PP Gulpen
Tel.: +31(0)43/450 16 11
Fax: +31(0)43/450 60 20
E-Mail: info@osebos.nl
Web: www.osebos.nl
ca. 23 kilometresRecreatieboerderij Tergracht
Plaatweg 6, 6285 NK Epen
Tel.: +31(0)43/455 27 62
Fax: +31(0)43/455 34 28
E-Mail: info@tergracht.nl
Web: www.tergracht.nl
ca. 23 kilometresHoeve Helberg
Helberg 4, 6285 ND Epen
Tel.: +31(0)43/455 13 78
Fax: +31(0)43/455 13 78
ca. 23,5 kilometresCamping Hitjesvijver***
W. Barentszweg 101, 6413 TC Heerlen
Tel.: +31(0)45/521 13 53
Fax: +31(0)45/522 35 53
E-Mail: info@hitjesvijver.nl
ca. 24 kilometresBoerderij Camping Berghem
Berghem 9, 6271 NP Gulpen
Tel.: +31(0)43/450 13 66
Fax: +31(0)43/450 13 66
ca. 25 kilometresBoerderijcamping Ransdalerveld
Sint Gillisstraat 30, 6312 Ransdaal
Tel.: +31(0)43/459 14 74
Fax: +31(0)43/459 22 27
ca. 25 kilometresCamping De Bron****
Stoepertweg 5, 6301 WP Valkenburg
Tel.: +31(0)45/405 92 92
Fax: +31(0)45/405 42 81
E-Mail: rob@camping-debron.nl
ca. 26 kilometresCamping Den Dries
Heunsbergerweg 1, 6301 BN Valkenburg
Tel.: + 31(0)43/601 61 39
E-Mail: info@campingdendriesch.nl
Web: www.campingdendriesch.nl
ca. 26 kilometresChildren's Care in the ROBY CLUB
In cooperation with ROBINSON, the World Equestrian Festival, CHIO Aachen 2011 once again offers an attractive child care service. During the event, the CHIO “ROBY CLUB” behind the AachenMünchener Grand Stand is open on the event days Tuesday to Sunday. On Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, it opens from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Thursday from 12 noon to 8 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
Here children aged between four and twelve are supervised free of charge and provided with beverages. A team of about 20 persons will be standing-by in the CHIO “ROBY CLUB”, all of whom have pedagogic training. The comprehensive service offers game shows that the children can participate in a creative children’s studio, face painting as well as other exciting activities. Furthermore, the children can test their knowledge in a quiz on the subject of riding. For the very young children from 4-6 years of age, there will be a special play area. For them, the „ROBY CLUB”-staff will offer a pirate treasure hunt, adventure games and an Indian festival. Special highlights for the children: Every day, backstage guided tours and autograph sessions with famous riders.
A special highlight this year will be the ROBINSON Fun Olympics for the whole family, which is organised daily in the CHIO ROBY Club. The grown-up winners receive a travel voucher for a three-day stay at the ROBINSON Club Ampflwang (Austria) and the children who win receive pocket money (winner 200 Euros, second 150 Euros, third 100 Euros).
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Marketing
Partners of the CHIO Aachen
Top Level Sponsors
Mercedes-Benz Rolex S.A. Warsteiner Main Sponsors
Deutsche Bank AG AachenMünchener DHL Sparkasse Sponsors
Media Partners
WDR Fernsehen WDR Hörfunk Hospitality
Please contact:
Aachener Reitturnier GmbH
Conny Mütze
Albert-Servais-Allee 50
52070 Aachen
conny.muetze@chioaachen.de
+49 (0) 241 88927-151 BackExhibitors
Contact:
Aachener Reitturnier GmbH
Ulrich Fischer
Albert-Servais-Allee 50
52070 Aachen
Germany
ulrich.fischer@chioaachen.de
+49.241.88927.152 BackYour event on the CHIO show grounds
The perfect venue for your event: Aachen's Soers
World class sport, enthusiastic spectators and an unforgettable flair - this is what most people connect with Aachen's Soers. You too can use the show grounds of the FEI World Equestrian Games Aachen 2006 and the annual CHIO for your own event.
The grounds of the Aachen-Laurensberger Rennverein (ALRV) provide everything that you might need for a successful event. Open air or indoor events, concerts and business meetings, parties, company events, trade fairs, (equestrian) sport events, training sessions - we are looking forward to work with you on any ideas that you might have concerning a possible event.
On our grounds, for example the Deutsche Bank Stadium or the Albert-Vahle-Arena are available for your events. But also our stable buildings may provide an extraordinary location for your event.
Have we aroused your interest?
Then please do not hesitate to contact. We would be glad to counsel you regarding the organisation of your event:Aachen-Laurensberger Rennverein e.V.
Albert-Servais-Allee 50
52070 Aachen
++49 (0)241-9171116
events@chioaachen.de BackDownload "Your event on the CHIO show grounds" (PDF)Event Calendar 2012
January 2012
Date Event Organiser/Contact 3. to 11. 3rd World Jumping Forum Aachen School of Equestrian Art and Design
www.arno-gego.de20. Late Entry Jumping Tournament Club Rheinischer Springreiter
www.crhs.de21. Aachen Stallion Show Rheinisches Pferdestammbuch e.V.
www.pferdezucht-rheinland.deFebruary 2012
Date Event Organiser/Contact 3. Carnevale Aachener Karnevalsverein
www.akv.de23. – 25. Dressurreiterclub NRW Bernhard Offermanns
www.bo-meldestellenservice.deMarch 2012
There will be no event in March
April 2012
There will be no event in April
May 2012
Date Event Organiser/Contact 11. to 13. ABIT Baumesse www.abit-aachen.de 27. Tivoli Run Leichtathletikabteilung Alemannia Aachen
www.leichtathletik-alemannia.deJune 2012
Date Event Organiser/Contact 29. June to 8. July World Equestrian Festival
CHIO Aachen 2012
Entire show groundsAachen-Laurensberger Rennverein e.V.
Albert-Servais-Allee 50
52070 Aachen, Germany
+49-241-9171-030. Concert "Horse & Symphony" Deutsche Bank Stadium
ALRVJuly 2012
August 2012
Date Event Organiser/Contact 22. -26. WUEC – World University Equestrian Championship RWTH
www.wuec2012.deSeptember 2012
Datem Event Organiser/Contact 1. Aachen Olé Ltd Pro Event
www.aachen-ole.de15. – 16. Riding in the side saddle www.damensattel-deutschland.de 28. - 30. All Nations Cup Verband der Züchter und Freunde des Arabischen Pferdes
www.vzap.orgOctober 2012
Date Event Organiser/Contact Date is not finalized yet Q12 Int. DQHA Championship & Futurity Aachen Deutsche Quarter Horse Association
www.dqha.deTickethotline:
06021-584590November 2012
Date Event Organiser/Contact 6. - 14. 8th Intensive Course Aachen School of Equestrian Art and Design
www.arno-gego.de10. - 11. KuH (Kunst- und Handwerkermarkt) www.kuh-im-stall.de 29.11. to 2.12. Salut-Festival Aachen 2012 ALRV
www.salut-festival.deDecember 2012
Date Event Organiser/Contact 29.11. to 2.12. Salut-Festival Aachen 2012
Albert-Vahle-ArenaALRV
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Media
Contact
Aachen-Laurensberger Rennverein e.V.
Office for Press & Public Relations
Albert-Servais-Allee 50
52070 Aachen
Germany
Tel.: +49 (0)241 - 9171- 182
Fax: +49 (0)241 - 9171- 181
E-mail: press@chioaachen.deApply for Accreditation
You can apply for accreditation only online. Please fill in our online accreditation form. Please note that the deadline for accreditation is May 25th, 2012. Accreditation inquiries after this date cannot be accepted.
FAQ
Where can I apply for accreditation?
You can apply for accreditation only online. Please fill in our online accreditation form here. Please note that the deadline for accreditation is May 25th, 2012. Accreditation inquiries after this date cannot be accepted.
What do I need to apply for accreditation?
Please fill in the online form completely. It will facilitate the accreditation process for you and for us if you can also upload a portrait photograph of yourself (ideally in 120px X 150px).
Freelancers and photographers should fax, besides a copy of their Press ID, also a confirmation of the editorial office of the magazine / newspaper they will be working for in Aachen. Accreditation without work order cannot be accepted. Each medium can accredit one journalist for the CHIO.
Will I be informed if my accreditation request has been accepted?
We will contact you after having received your request. Please desist from any enquiries until then. You will receive an E-Mail confirmation after your request has been approved or refused. Unfortunately, the steadily growing number of accreditation inquiries forces us to limit the number of media representatives allowed at the CHIO. If delays in the accreditation procedure may occur thereby, we will kindly ask you for your understanding.
Where do I receive my show pass?
You will receive your show pass in the accreditation centre at the main entrance Albert-Servais-Allee/Krefelder Straße.
When is the Press Centre open?
The opening hours are not defined yet. Though, the accreditation centre will be open daily from Thursday, July 7th until Sunday, July 17th, 2011.
Is there a possibility to park the car while picking up the show pass at the accreditation centre?
There is a limited number of short-time parking spaces near the accreditation centre (enter the roundabout from Krefelder Straße and take the first exit). Please follow the orders of the security personnel.
Are there parking spaces for journalists near the tournament grounds?
There are parking spaces for journalists which are connected to the tournament grounds with shuttles.
When is the Press Centre open?
The opening hours are not defined yet. Though, the press centre will be open daily from Friday, July 29th until Sunday, July 8th, 2012.
Which technical equipment do I find in the press centre?
The press working room is equipped with 300 ISDN/Modem lines, Wireless LAN and a 100Mbit Internet connection. Internet working computers are available. The use of all lines/W-LAN in the press working room is free of charge.
For the press tribunes you can reserve -on your own expense- ISDN, an analog line or W-LAN.
Are there lockers?
Lockers are available in limited numbers in the Press Center, further information at the counter. Unfortunately, pre-reservations are not possible.
Is there a guarantee for seating places on the press tribunes?
There is no guarantee for seating places on the press tribunes, especially in the Main Stadium. We reserve ourselves the right to save seating places for specific media.
When and where will press conferences be held?
Press conferences will be held after all important competitions in the press conference room. They start right after the prize giving ceremonies. Please also note the posted information in the press centre for any additional press conferences.
Is there a "dress code"?
TV-Teams, photographers and other media representatives that enter the stadiums' infield areas are requested to follow the dress code. Forbidden are sponsor brandings on clothing.
I am a photographer. How will I be able to get permission to enter the stadiums' infield areas?
You can apply for stadium bibs at the press centre's counter. To obtain the bib, you have to submit a security deposit. The bibs for the Main Stadium are allocated on the basis of a rotation principle. The counter personnel decides over the allocation of bibs. Please follow the instructions of our employees, otherwise we reserve ourselves the right to confiscate the accreditation.
Are there Mixed Zones for interviews with the athletes?
It is possible to hold short interviews at the side of the warm-up areas. The GPA Bar in the Press Centre is available for more lengthy discussions. If you want to interview a specific athlete, our staff at the press counter will be glad to assist you getting into contact with him/her.
Silver Camera
Invitation to the international photographer award "Silver Camera" 2011 / 2012
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,
we would like to invite you to participate in the photo contest "Silver Camera", the award for the best international equestrian photograph of the year 2011/2012. The award will be bestowed in the course of the World Equestrian Festival, CHIO Aachen (June 29th - July 8th, 2012). The renowned and prestigious "Silver Camera" is presented jointly by the Sparkasse Aachen and the Rheinischer Sparkassen- und Giroverband in co-operation with the CHIO-organiser Aachen-Laurensberger Rennverein e.V.
Surely in the past year you made numerous outstanding photographs that you might want to put on your personal list of entries for the photo contest. All pictures showing the rich diversity of equestrian sport that have been taken between May 1st, 2011 and April 22nd, 2012 can be handed in. Below you can find the official announcement that contains all details regarding the participation. Please do also remind your colleagues of the contest. We are looking forward to receiving your photographs!
All of the submitted entries of the contest 2011 can be viewed immediately here.
Here is the schedule for 2012:
Download Announcement Silver Camera 2012 (PDF)Download Announcement "Silver Horse" 2012 (PDF, German only)Media Awards Ceremonies 2011
The famous “Silver Horse” media prize was awarded during the official Opening Ceremony of the World Equestrian Festival, CHIO Aachen. Excellent journalistic equestrian sport contributions were honoured in the categories “Print”, “TV” and “Radio”.
This year two special celebrities presented the prizes: The four-time World Boxing Champion, Wladimir Klitschko, travelled to Aachen in his capacity as Warsteiner’s brand messenger. Warsteiner has been one of the General Sponsors of the CHIO Aachen for many years. “It was the first time I have ridden in a carriage today, it was brilliant. And I am delighted to be here in Aachen, you are a wonderful crowd,” was Klitschko’s greeting to the 37,500 spectators in the main stadium in Aachen. Klitschko was brought into the stadium together with the Federal Labour Minister, Ursula von der Leyen, in a magnificent Warsteiner carriage pulled by a team of draught horses.
Barbara Luzi (NDR) asserted herself in the category “TV” with her report on “The mounted police – Hamburg’s new mounted squadron”, Maik Großekathöfer (SPIEGEL) won the “Print” category with the article “The dancing King“ and the winner in the category “Radio” was Silke Frenzel (WDR) with her radio series “CHIO – a future for aspiring talents”.
Hannelore Brenner, a successful para-equestrian athlete, was honoured in the rubric “Personalities” on behalf of the German Equestrian Sports for the Disabled. Ursula von der Leyen summed up in a nutshell why Hannelore Brenner had earned this prize: “Your creed is: Every person is special, every person is exceptionally good at something. You stand for the opportunities that every person has in life. You simply don’t let yourself be hindered.”
German Julia Rau won the the "Silver Camera", the award for the best international equestrian photograph of the year, which is bestowed by the Sparkasse Aachen, the Rheinische Sparkassen- und Giroverband and the Aachen-Laurensberger Rennverein e.V. Second-placed was Caren Firouz from Iran, third was Dutch Arnd Bronkhorst. Here you can find all entries for the "Silver Camera" 2011.
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