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Are you ready for the world biggest swimming event?
The Swedish Swimming Federation and the Organising Committee invites you to XIII FINA World Masters Championships July 27 РAugust 7, 2010, in G̦teborg, Bor̴s and M̦lndal, Sweden. The friendly championships! The on-line registration is now open.
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Current Highlights
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Schedule of Events
Contact information
Venues of the Championships
Registration and participation fees
Accompanying person’s fee
Win prizes worth SEK 35 000:-
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Win prizes worth SEK 35 000:-
Be among the first 2000 to register and you have a chance to win prizes in a lottery. You can win Swedish Goggles and a 50 % discount of a classical evening cruise in the southern archipelago of Göteborg with sea food buffet.
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Swimming Standards
Will be published shortly on our website www.2010finamasters.org

9 000 beds reserved for you!
The Organising Committee has reserved approximately 9 000 beds for the participants of the XIII FINA World Masters Championships July 27 – August 7, 2010, in Göteborg and Borås, Sweden. You can find accommodation in all categories and you will always get the best prices. The hotel booking is now open!
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Scandic Hotels sponsor of the World Masters
The Scandic Hotel chain is one of the sponsors of the XIII FINA World Masters Championships 2010. When staying at a Scandic Hotel you will at the Scandic Hotel receive the Start lists and Result lists of the Championships.
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Svenska Resebolaget Official Travel, Accommodation and Touring Manager
Svenska Resebolaget has been appointed to manage all, accommodation, touring and travel requirements for the XIII FINA World Masters Championship 2010.
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Articles:

Welcome to the Championships
Sven von Holst, President of the Swedish Swimming Federation, extends a hearty welcome to the XIII FINA World Masters Championship 2010. ”Our goal is to have the best organization ever and be remembered as the friendly World Masters Championships in 2010″
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Göteborg – Sweden’s top family destination
Göteborg is a wonderful summer city. Almost everything are within easy walking distance, otherwise they are just a pleasant tram-ride away. If you are registered at the Championships that is a ride that will cost you nothing extra.
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Bor̴s РA Changing Town
It is in the city of Bor̴s where the Water Polo Tournament will be held at the Bor̴s Swimming Arena. Design centre, sculpture centre, sports centre, business centre, events centre Рthere is always something happening in multifaceted Bor̴s.
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Welcome to Mölndal!
Mölndal is situated 10 minutes from Göteborg and is the venue of the synchronised swimming. A visit to Kvarnbyn and its exciting environment of cultural and historic importance. You can also visit the Åby Trotting Track and hopefully strengthen your travelling funds.
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Glen Christiansen – Ambassador of the Championships
He is the best well known Swedish Master Swimmer. Read an in-depth interview with a man that always says: ”Yes, of course. Let’s do it. Let’s do it now.”
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The world’s biggest open-water race event
Vansbrosimningen is ever expanding. 8 500 competitors in seven swimming races in 2008 speak volumes. The town Vansbro in the county of Dalarna with approx. 7 000 inhabitants boasts the world’s biggest open-water race event. You are invited.
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Some favourite spots in Göteborg
During your stay at the Championships you can for example enjoy beautiful parks, plenty of places with a lovely view of the city or Vinga nature reserve.
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Send in your photographs
Please email your club photo to info@2010finamasters.org and you can win Swedish Goggles to your whole team.
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Mikasa Official Water Polo Balls of the Championships

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The History of Sweden
Fourteen thousand years ago the whole of the present country
of Sweden was covered by a thick ice cap. The first known human
dwelling place in Sweden dates from around 12000 BC.
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