Cyprus celebrates selection as Team GB official training camp

The Cyprus Tourism Organisation (CTO) has teamed up with the British Olympic Association (BOS) to use Cyprus as a training and preparation camp for Team GB´s athletes, ahead of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games.

This partnership with the CTO will allow British athletes to enjoy a similar environment and climate to Athens during the athletes´ training, in addition to a close-knit, supportive Team GB atmosphere in the build-up to their Olympic competition.

Football

Due to island's mild winters, many football teams from Northern and central European countries use Cyprus for their winter training.

Football grounds with grass can be found in all towns and seaside resorts. Every town has its own athletic centre.
Most of the first division football teams possess their own centres as well.

a) Makarios Athletic Centre: Lefkosia - Makedonitissa 6km (4miles) South-East from the city centre.
b) G.S.P Sports Complex: Lefkosia - approximately 7 km from the city centre, off the Lefkosia - Lemesos motorway
c) Tsirion Athletic Centre: Lemesos - approximately 5km (3miles) north from the town centre.
d) Olympia Indoor Hall: Lemesos - approximately 5 km (3miles) north from the town centre (next to Tsirion Athletic Centre)
e) Zeno Athletic Centre: Larnaka - approximately 3 km (2miles West, from the city centre.
f) Pafos Athletic Centre: 3km (2miles) east from Pafos town centre.

The following football installations belong to Municipalities and to private companies and are offered for rent by any interested person.
Most of these installations offer all possible facilities for the training of football teams.

The Cyprus Sports Authority along with Cyprus Football Association may give more information on stadium installations:
Cyprus Football Association:
Tel: 357 22 35 23 41
Fax: 357 22 5905 44
email: cfa@logos.cy.net

For more specific information on football grounds (reservations, fees etc) please contact directly:

Ammochostos
1) Agia Napa Municipality Centre
P.O.Box 30026, 5340 Agia Napa
Tel: 357 23 72 19 44
Fax: 357 23 72 26 07
Football Fields: 16

2) Paralimni Municipality
P.O.Box 30033, 5310 Paralimni
Tel: 357 23 82 13 23
Fax: 357 23 82 50 23
Football Fields: 4

Larnaka

1) Pyla Communal Authority
7080 Pyla, Larnaka
Tel: 357 24 64 40 40
Fax: 357 24 64 56 88
Football Fields: 1

2) Oroklini Improvement Board Larnaka
Armonias 1, 7040 Oroklini
Tel: 357 24 64 47 44, 99 65 48 98
Fax: 357 24 64 51 80
Football Fields: 4

3) Alpha Sport Centre
Kalogreon Str., Elpa Leivadiotis Office 14-15
P.O.Box 41062, 6309 Larnaka
Tel: 357 24 65 23 64, 65 77 44, 357 99 43 49 92
Fax: 357 24 65 77 53
Football Fields: 4

Limassol

1) Episkopiana Hotel
Kremastis Str., 4620 Episkopi
P.O.Box 51412, 3505 Lemesos
Tel: 357 25 93 50 93
Fax: 357 25 93 50 94
Football Fields: 4

2) Germasogeia Municipality - Lemesos
Tel: 357 25 32 38 96
Fax: 357 25 31 11 40
Football Fields: 1

Paphos

1) Kinyras-Riu Cypria Maris
Sport Centre, Poseidon Ave. Geroskipou
P.O.Box 60456, 8127 Pafos
Tel: 357 26 96 41 11
Fax: 357 26 96 41 25
Football Fields: 3

2) Evagoras Palikarides Sports
Centre Pafos
P.O.Box 60102, 8100 Pafos
Tel: 357 26 93 25 50
Fax: 357 26 94 63 01
Football Fields: 4

Swimming

Cyprus offers excellent opportunities to Athletes who wish to combine swimming training with their holidays. For not only is Cyprus the ideal choice due to the fine climate conditions throughout the year but also due to the excellent services and conveniences/facilities that are offered.

It is worth mentioning that many hotels and tourist establishments are located at a close distance from the swimming pools. In addition, numerous shops, taverns and restaurants are to be found in the vicinity making the athletes' stay comfortable and enjoyable.

Nicosia

Olympic size heated swimming pool:

- 50 m length
- 21 m width
- 8 corridors
The swimming pool and diving swimming pool are next to each other and are within walking distance from the city centre.

Facilities:

- Changing rooms, showers, toilets
- Gymnastics and weight-lifting rooms.
- Kiosk for snacks & refreshments
- Conference room

Opening hours: 08.00-21.00 hrs
For better service, it is necessary to reserve in advance. For further information and reservations, please call 00 357 22 35 88 88

Limassol

Olympic size heated swimming pool:
- 50m length
- 21m width
- 8 corridors
- 27.5? - 29.5?C water temperature
- The swimming pool is located by the beach at Dasoudi Public Beach right in the centre of Lemesos tourist (hotels) area.

Facilities:

- Changing rooms, showers, toilets
- Gymnastics and weightlifting rooms
- Conference room
- Small kiosk for snacks & refreshments
- Lifeboys at the side of the pool
- First aid department
Opening hours:
08.00 - 21.00 hrs

For better service, it is advisable to reserve 3 to 4 months in advance. For further information and reservations, please call 00 357 25 32 06 66

Larnaka

(a) Heated swimming pool (Larnaka Nautical Club)
- 25m length
- 18m width
- 8 corridors
- 28? appr. water temperature
- The swimming pool is located by the beach 5 minutes drive from Larnaka centre and near the Larnaka hotels/tourist area.

Facilities:

- Changing rooms, showers, toilets
- Gymnastics and weight-lifting room
- Head lighters for night training
- Training area
- Restaurant

Opening hours: 09.00 - 21.00 hrs
For better service, it is advisable to reserve in advance. For further Information and reservations, please contact the Larnaka Nautical Club Tel. 00 357 24 66 31 00 (after 14.00 hrs)

(b) Heated swimming pool (Larnaka Community Centre)

- 25m length
- 12m width
- 5 corridors
- 28 degrees C water temperature

Facilities:

- Changing rooms
- Showers, toilets
- Gymnastics and weight-lifting room
- Kiosk for snacks & refreshments

Opening hours: 08 - 14.00 (for team training)
For better service, it is advisable to reserve at least 15 days in advance. For further information and reservations, please call 00 357 24 65 01 03

Paphos

Heated swimming pool:

- 25m length
- 6 corridors
- 27.5-29.5? water temperature
- Electronically cleaned
- The swimming pool is located northeast of Pafos town 10 minutes drive from the coastal hotel's area.

Facilities:

- Changing rooms, showers, toilets
- Gymnastics and weight-lifting room
- Small kiosk for snacks & refreshments
Opening hours: 07.30 - 14.30 hrs, 17.00 - 21.00 hrs
For better service, it is advisable to reserve in advance. For further information, please call 00 357 26 24 61 48, or 26 24 54 11,

Fax. 357 26 24 68 34.
Useful addresses:
(a) Cyprus Sport Organisation
P.O. Box 24804, CY2400Lefkosia
Tel. 357 22 35 88 88,
Fax 357 22 35 82 22

(b) Cyprus Amateurs Swimming Association
P.O. Box 23931, CY1687 Lefkosia
Tel. 357 22 66 44 20
Fax 357 22 66 10 24

Archery

Cyprus Archery Federation
1 Kimonos Str., 2406 Lefkosia
P.O Box 23931, 1687 Lefkosia (Nicosia)
Tel: 357 22 66 44 01

Aviation Sports

The excellent weather conditions prevailing in Cyprus, for more than 330 flyable days per annum, offer ideal conditions for air-sport activities.

Cyprus Air-sports Federation offers the opportunity for sightseeing, pleasure flying and flight training. The Cyprus Airsports Federation is a member of the FAI and its annual events include National Air Rallies, Parachuting, Hang-Gliding, Para-Gliding and Aeromodelling championships.

Cyprus Airsports Federation
P.O.Box 28940, CY 2084 Lefkosia,
Tel: 357 22 33 97 71, 22 33 97 68, 99 66 08 76
Fax: 357 22 33 97 72.
email: secret@caf.org.cy
website: www.caf.org.cy

Fly Cyprus
Website hanggliding: www.flycyprus.com
Website paragliding : www.paragliding-cyprus.com

Badminton

Badminton is practised on a National and international level in Cyprus.

Nicosia

Lefcotheon Sports Centre: Makedonitissa are 6km., (4miles) South-West from the city centre. Within the Makarion Athletic centre complex.

Keravnos Athletic Club: Strovolos area, at 15minutes drive South-West from Lefkosia centre.

Larnaca

Municipal Sports Centre: Phaneromeni Avenue in the centre of the town.

These sports centres are covered with synthetic material and provide the following amenities:

- canteens
- flood lighting
- changing rooms
- showers and bathroom facilities

Further information may be obtained from the
Cyprus Badminton Federation
Tel: 357 22 66 63 27
Fax: 357 22 66 14 61

Bowling

Nicosia

Kykko Bowling: Near the Forum Nicosia by
Intercontinental hotel, 5km south-west from Lefkosia centre.

Limassol

Limassol Bowling: In the hotels area, east of Lemesos centre.

Both centres are fully equipped with 12 and 8 lanes respectively and provide changing rooms facilities and cafeterias.

Further information may be obtained from the
Cyprus Bowling Federation
Tel: 357 22 37 04 14
Fax: 357 22 35 82 43

Car Rallies

Car Rallies in Cyprus are organised by the Cyprus Automobile Association. The Cyprus Automobile Association is the only organisation in Cyprus which is member of the two international Federations:
A.I.T. (Alliance Internationale de Tourisme) and
F.I.A (FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE L'AUTOMOBILE), to which belong all the recognised automobile associations of the world.

One of the top motor rallies in the world takes place in Cyprus during 14-16 May 2004. The Cyprus Rally is part of the World Rally Championship (WRC).

The world's top valley drivers participate as to gain valuable championship points and the event promises a wonderful sport among some of the island's most picturesque scenery.

website: www.cyprusrally.org.cy

Contact address:
CYPRUS AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION
Chr. Mylona 12, CY 2014 Lefkosia
P.O.Box 22279, CY 1519 Lefkosia
Tel : +357 22 31 32 33, +357 22 59 05 55

Cycling

Cyprus is a natural mountain-biking place. Its terrain offers many opportunities for exciting mountain-biking in different tracks, making the island a paradise for the sport's fans. Due to the excellent weather conditions prevailing on the island, cycling sports can be enjoyed almost throughout the year.

Facilities for renting bicycles are available in all towns and seaside resorts.

General traffic regulations correspond to those in Europe, but traffic in Cyprus moves on the left-hand-side, NOT ON THE RIGHT.

International road traffic signs are placed along roads and highways.

Cyclists are advised to avoid cycling along the main roads at weekends, especially in the summer when traffic is very heavy.

If possible, cyclists should also avoid riding due west in the late afternoon, as the glare of the setting sun can be unpleasant and potentially dangerous. Sunglasses and sunhat, at all hours of the day, during the summer months, are most advisable.

The CYCLE CLUB (PODILATOKINISIS) the Cycling Federation's own club, organises various non-racing cycling activities and events where everyone is welcome to participate. Similar activities are organized also by the Limassol Cycling Club.

The Cyprus Cycling Federation organizes contests in Spring, like the famous Afxentia mountain bike two stage International Race and in Autumn various other cycling events, in which everyone is welcome to participate (The C.C.F's annual activities programme is available from the Federation's Office at the end of January).

At late November, there is also an International Mountain bike Race at Agia Napa.
The Cyprus Cycling Federation (CCF) organizes local and international races for Road Racing and Mountain biking.

The Cyprus Cycling Federation:
P.O.Box 24572, CY 1301 Lefkosia
Tel: 357 22 66 33 44
Fax: 357 22 66 11 50

The Limassol Cycling Club: P.O.Box 56142, CY 3304, Lemesos
Tel: 357 25 58 59 80

Handball

All sports centres listed here below provide the following amenities:

- canteens
- flood lighting
- changing rooms
- showers and bathroom facilities

Nicosia
a) Lefcotheon sports centre: Makedonitissa area, 6km South-West from Lefkosia centre. Within the Makarion Athletic centre complex.
b) Keravnos Athletic Club: Strovolos area, at a 15minutes drive South-West, from the city centre.
c) Pallouriotissa Sports Hall: Pallouriotissa, at 10minutes drive East, from Lefkosia centre.

Limassol
Olympia Sports Hall: Tsirion Athletic Centre, 5km North- West, from Lemesos centre.

Larnaka
Larnaka Municipal Sports Centre: Phaneromeni Ave. in the centre of Larnaka.

Ammochostos
Denyneia Sports Hall: Deryneia at 5 minutes drive North from Paralimni.

Further information may be supplied from the
Cyprus Handball Federation
Tel 357 22 66 36 50
Fax: 357 22 66 70 50

Horse Racing

Racing takes place in the only racecourse to be found in Cyprus in Lefkosia where approximately 85 race meetings are held throughout the year. Betting operates every week, at the town betting offices and at the racecourse during the meeting, under the control of the Nicosia Race Club, on Win, Twin, Double Tote and Sweepstakes.

Nicosia Race Club
P.O.Box 21783, CY 1513 Lefkosia
Tel: 357 22 78 27 27
Fax: 357 22 77 56 90
website: www.nicosiaraceclub.com.cy
email: info@nicosiaraceclub.com.cy

Horse Riding

This popular sport can be enjoyed at Horse Riding Centres, all set up in beautiful surroundings. All centres have professional training facilities, instructors who provide lessons for beginners and advanced riders and have well designers Working Student Programmes.

For more information please contact:

The Cyprus Equestrian Federation
P.O.Box 14043, 2153 Lefkosia (Nicosia)
Tel: 357 99 67 33 33
Fax: 357 22 33 88 66
email: notorious.equ@cytanet.com.cy

Riding Clubs:

Nicosia

Nicosia Riding Club
Tel: 357 99 67 17 89
email: winifred@hotmail.com

Cavalier Riding Club
Lefkosia
Tel. 357 99 61 13 98

Limassol

Amathus Park Riding School
Parekklisia village, Lemesos (Limassol)
Tel: 357 99 60 41 09

Elias Country Club
Tel: 357 25 63 60 00

Paphos

Paddocks Equestrian Centre Pafos
Kissonerga village, Pafos
Tel: 357 99 60 32 88

George´s Ranch
Towards Agios Georgios, Pegeia, Pafos
Tel: 357 26 62 10 64, 357 99 64 77 90

Valeria Wolfs Trekking Ride
Polis (Pafos District)
Tel: 357 26 92 90 09

Larnaka

Drapia Farm
Kalavasos village
Tel: 357 24 33 29 98
email:agrotourismo@cytanet.com.cy

Ponyland
Oroklini village
Tel: 357 99 62 07 35
email: lovebirds@cytanet.com.cy

Famagusta

Moonshine Ranch Ltd
Kavo Ghreko
Tel: 357 99 60 50 42