What is EUROGYM?

EUROGYM brings together young gymnasts from different European countries. The event is organized by
European Gymnastics (EG) and is held every two years. 

EUROGYM is a non-competitive gymnastics festival with a focus on promoting the sport of gymnastics and fostering friendship and cultural exchange between young athletes from different countries. The event includes gymnastics performances, workshops, cultural activities, and social events. 
The event is hosted by a different European city each time.

Overall, EUROGYM is a great opportunity for young gymnasts to develop their skills, make new friends, and
experience different cultures while promoting the sport of gymnastics at an international level.

Who can attend EUROGYM?

All gymnasts between the ages of 12 and 18 who are members of EG-affiliated national gymnastics federations can attend EUROGYM.

A group with 10 participants (or more) can include younger participants (10 and/or 11 years old) and older
participants (19 and/or 20 years old) according to the table below. 

Coaches may not take part in a performance as gymnasts. Guests that don’t have an accreditation are not
allowed in the schools.

Participants per group from…	Participants per group to…	# participants allowed that are younger and/or older
6	9	0
10	15	1
16	25	2
26	35	3
36	45	4
46	55	5
56	>56	6

Inclusion – Facilitation for special needs athletes

We would like to prioritize the inclusion of all gymnasts, regardless of ability or level of function. We are actively working to facilitate special needs athletes, and will be designing venues with sufficient space for accessibility, elevators, highly visible signage, etc. Quiet rooms will be available in various arenas where there is expected to be many people present and long waits. We are open to adapting the schedule to better facilitate special needs, for example reducing the number of shows or workshops. We can also help you to find alternative accommodation and/or find volunteers to assist with logistics throughout the event.

Please contact us with any questions regarding inclusion and facilitation: inclusion@eurogym2024.com

Provisional program

Here is the provisional program for the whole EUROGYM week

July 13th Saturday	July 14th Sunday	July 15th Monday	July 16th Tuesday	July 17th Wednesday	July 18th Thursday	July 19th Friday

Morning 7 – 12 am

Arrival	Arrival	Breakfast at schools	Breakfast at schools	Breakfast at schools	Breakfast at schools	Breakfast at schools
		HOD-meeting	HOD-meeting	HOD-meeting	HOD-meeting	Departure
		Workshops	Workshops	Workshops	Workshops
	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch

Afternoon 12 am – 6 pm

Arrival	Orientation meeting for HOD, Group Leaders and Gala coaches	City Performances	City Performances	City Performances	EG Gala Rehearsal
	Dinner	Dinner	Dinner	Dinner	Dinner

Evening 6 – 10 pm

Arrival	Parade and Opening ceremony		Educational forum		European Gymnastics Gala and Closing Ceremony
	FunZone	FunZone	FunZone	FunZone	Farewell Party

Midnight 10 pm – 2 am

*Midnightsun adventure

Stages for City Performances

Each group will present their performance twice during the EUROGYM week. The city performances will take place at two different stages, and give the groups an opportunity to show what they have prepared at home. All performance levels are acceptable and everybody can participate. A group has to consist of minimum 6 gymnasts, and each performance can last a maximum of 6 minutes, including preparation of the venue and marching in and out. Participants can visit the stages in the morning, but there will be no opportunity for rehearsals at the stages before the city performances.

Stage 1: Stormen Concert Hall

Floor size: 14 x 14 meters

Stormen Concert Hall is situated in the heart of Bodø City Centre and has received numerous awards for its exceptional acoustics and architecture. The main hall, accommodating up to 900 people for performances, offers some of the finest classical music acoustics globally. This stage is ideal for groups with minimal equipment, featuring a 14 x 14-meter roller mat floor. Many famous personalities have graced this stage, and the EUROGYM settings will match its greatness. Bodø’s residents take pride in this building, frequently attending various concerts and performances hosted here.

Stage 2: Bodøhallen

Floor size: 14 x 20 meters

Bodøhallen, located right next to Nordlandshallen, is a handball arena that can also be transformed into a lively concert venue. It’s part of a complex that includes a water park, offering various activities. This venue will also host the prestigious EUROGYM Gala and the European Gym for Life Challenge. The stage is designed for groups with more and larger equipment. The roller mat floor size will be 14×20-meter mat floor, and the stage will feature large equipment like several trampettes and a tumbling track, perfect for TeamGym performances. Professional lighting will set the stage aglow.

Apparatus available for City Performances

Stage 1 (Stormen Concert hall) is set up for groups with little or no equipment. Stage 2 (Bodøhallen) and 3 (Nordlandshallen)
is designed for groups with more and larger equipment. For groups with a need for a significant amount of equipment or other special requirements, it is possible that both performances will take place in the same venue, allowing us to tailor the setup as best as possible for the performance. It is important that the groups are thorough in registering equipment in the definitive registration if you have any specific wishes.

If you have any questions or special needs regarding apparatus, please do not hesitate to contact us at
info@eurogym2024.com. We will do our best to meet your wishes but cannot guarantee that we can provide the equipment not mentioned here.

Gala

EUROGYM Gala will take place in Bodøhallen July 18th. The performance area will be 20 x 30 m, and the roller mats will be 14 m x 20m in blue color.

Due to limited seating available, we will put on two Gala shows. Group 1 will start with the Gala and then go for dinner. Group 2 will start with dinner and then go for the Gala. When Gala show number 2 is finished Group 1 will join Group 2 in Nordlandshallen for the Closing ceremony. 

The theme for the Gala show is Midsummer Madness.

Price Gala

For now, it is still uncertain whether we will sell tickets to the Gala or not. If so, this will be announced in Event Guide as it depends on the number of participants. The most important thing is that participants will have a spot. If there is space available, we will, of course, open it up to the public, and the price will not exceed 20 euros.

Application to perform at the EUROGYM Gala 2024

The EUROGYM GALA is a great colorful show that gives expression to the variety existing in Gymnastics for All (GfA) with the focus on creativity, entertainment and originality! We are looking forward to celebrating an enthusiastic EUROGYM GALA with all of you! For this edition, the theme is Midsummer Madness. 

Our goal for the EUROGYM GALA 2024 in Bodo is to have many groups from different federations involved! 

Each European Gymnastics National Federation that wishes to participate in the EUROGYM GALA can apply with the online form. There’s no limit of how many applications each federation can send. However, one important criteria for all EUROGYM GALA performances is the maximum duration of 3 minutes. 

All applications have to be sent with a video that shows or gives impressions of the planned performance. 

All videos that will be sent will be evaluated by members of the Technical Committee Gymnastics for All to the following criteria (Please note: these are the same criteria as for the European Gym for Life Challenge): 

Entertainment value and overall impression 
Innovation, originality 
Technique, quality and safety 
Variety, diversity 

Please send your application using THIS LINK by Sunday December 31st, 23:59 CET (Norwegian time) 2023. Any application received past this deadline or not using the official form, will not be accepted. 

The Technical Committee GfA will decide which groups will take part in the Gala. The information will be sent within January 31st 2024.

Parade and Opening Ceremony

The first day of EUROGYM, all participants will take part of a big parade. The parade starts at Bankgata (on a big football court outside the catering venue) and will end inside Nordlandshallen, where the Opening ceremony will take place. Nordlandshallen is a sizable indoor football arena, and is located adjacent to Bodøhallen. The Openinc ceremony will kick off the EUROGYM week with great performances and goood vibes!

As night falls, Nordlandshallen transforms into the FunZone, offering additional entertainment and activities each night.

FunZone by Young Leaders of EUROGYM 2024

Get ready for an exhilarating array of zones, all planned and organized by EUROGYM 2024s own group of
Young Leaders (a group of young gymnasts from all over Norway). All these exciting activities will take place in Nordlandshallen each evening throughout the entire week of EUROGYM, and our Young Leaders will be there to organize the fun with you. Here’s a sneak peek into what awaits you:

PartyZone

Every evening, a different theme will take over this zone, ensuring non-stop fun. Get your groove on, unleash your inner party animal, dive into the theme of the night, and dance along!

ChillZone

Need a breather? Seek solace in the ChillZone, a relaxing and cozy place where you can hang out with friends, chill out and indulge in card or board games. It’s your go-to place for recharging, both yourself and your devices. There will be two ChillZones durning EUROGYM, one in Nordlanshallen and another one at Mørkved, where we invite you to different activities like movie nights and singalongs.

PlayZone

Adventure beckons! Engage in a variety of thrilling activities and mega games such as Bubble Football, Sumo Action, and the adrenaline-pumping Bungee Run.

Norwegian Corner

Experience Norway’s rich traditions and culture in this corner inspired by the celebration and activities that happens in Norway on our Constitution Day. On our Constitution Day we dress up in our national costume which is called “bunad”. In the Norwegian corner you will find people who are wearing the ”bunad” and some of our favorite, traditional activities and Norwegian food. We challenge you to try and find your favourite!

Whether you’re seeking pulsating fun, a cozy hangout, thrilling adventures, or a taste of Norwegian culture, FunZone has it all. Join us for unforgettable moments, new friendships, and an experience you’ll treasure.

Midnightsun Adventure

Experiencing the midnight sun is a MUST when visiting Northern Norway during summer. Therefore, we will do our best to create a unique midnight experience for the EUROGYM participants. 

More information about this event, registration and additional costs will come later.

Farewell Party

As the final day of EUROGYM 2024 approaches, we invite all participants to join us for a memorable farewell party. This event will be a joyful celebration filled with shared experiences and newfound friendships. Together, let’s cherish the moments, share stories, and say goodbye to an amazing event that brought us together from different parts of Europe. The farewell party promises to be an evening of laughter, music, and shared joy,
creating lasting memories as we bid farewell.

SwapZone

We can’t wait to share one of the coolest EUROGYM traditions with you – the T-shirt and pin exchange on the last day! We will set up a special spot just for this on the last day of EUORGYM 2024, and we want you to be a part of it. Bring your national T-shirts, pins and other merch you would like to exchange with participants from different countries. Also, bring along a plain white T-shirt so you can create a personalized souvenir filled with signatures from all your new EUROGYM buddies. It’s a fantastic way to capture the spirit of the event and the awesome connections you’ve made. Get ready to swap, share, and make your EUROGYM memories last a lifetime.

Educational Forum

The educational forum will take place in Bod.hallen Tuesday evening at the same time as FunZone. While the participants are attending the FunZone, the coaches and leaders

Speaker Gry Nygård Fredriksen

Gry is a passionate choreographer in show gymnastics with a heart for gymnastics for all. She is a part of the Norwegian national coaching pool in choreography, and has experience as evaluator at different FIG, EG and national events. Her background comes from teamgym as a gymnast and coach with experience from National, Nordic and European Championships. Also, Gry was the artistic director and choreographer for Nordic Evening 2019 (World Gymnaestrada) and World Gym for Life Challenge 2017.

CoachZone

As well as a zone for the youth, we will have a zone where coaches/leaders can meet and get to know each other.

Workshops

We will provide lots of different workshops during the week, and all groups will be provided with four different workshops. The workshops will take place in and around Bodø and will be both gymnastics related and other sports and activities. There will also be workshops showcasing Norwegian culture. /Changes might be made to the complete list before the registration for workshops begins.

Hotels and schools

The participants will be accommodated in schools near the city center. Even though Bodø is a very safe city, all the schools will have 24-hour security. The schools will be cleaned every day. It will be possible to buy mattresses – for more information and prices see additional costs at page 29.

Each HoD is responsible for the conditions of the school where their groups stay. It is forbidden to consume alcohol and drugs in schools’ grounds. Breaking the rules will have consequences. The accreditation card can be withdrawn, and the Head of Delegation is then responsible for finding accommodation for the participants/coaches/leaders, until they return home.

Each group leader will be asked to register their group when they arrive at the school. The group leader will be asked for their contact information and must make themselves available to the HoD if needed.

There will be good information at the schools regarding safety and routines, and there will be an information meeting with the group leaders from each group as soon as everyone has arrived.

Official Hotel for EUROGYM 2024: Thon Hotel Nordlys.
It will be possible to book accommodation at the hotel through the LOC in Gymnaplana.

Hotel prices at Thon Hotel Nordlys
Single room: 140 EURO 
Double room: 155 EURO
Triple room: 225 EURO

Transport

Bodø is a compact city and most of the venues are in walking distance from the city center. Transportation to the venues, workshops and schools during the event is included in the participant card.

Shuttle from/to the airport will be possible to order in Gymnaplana for an additional charge.

Food

The breakfast will be served in the schools, and lunch and dinner will be served in Bankgata Flerbrukshall and Bodø VGS (High-School). We will serve nutritious and tasty food and of course, there will be a vegetarian option upon request. 

Please remember to check the boxes for allergies in the registration form. There will be four alternatives: Lactose free, Gluten free, Vegetarian food, No seafood. All meals will be free of nuts and pork meat. All meat served is halal.

If you have other allergies, it will be possible to add them in the final registration.