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Portugal 2016 World Rimfire Championship Introduction Dear Madam/Sir, In representation of the Portuguese Shooting Federation (FPT) I am proud to announce that we are applying to organize the 2 nd World Rimfire Championship in Lisbon next year (2016). It is our commitment to make this a well organized sport event, hopping to welcome athletes around the world. My name is António Churro, I am the FPT Director for this sport, with the responsibility of organizing this event. Looking forward to meet, António Churro

Portugal 2016 World Rimfire Championship THE PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE: Monday, 18 th of July 2016 – Official Practice Day Tuesday, 19 th of July 2016 – Official Practice Day Wednesday, 20 th of July 2016 – Teams Event (3 targets) Thursday, 21 th of July 2016 – Teams Event (3 targets) Friday, 22 th of July 2016 – Individuals Event (3 targets) Saturday, 23 th of July 2016 – Individuals Event (3 targets) ENTRY FEES: Registration Fee Per Shooter For Team Event : 100 euros Registration Fee Per Shooter For Individual Event : 100 euros P.S.- These are tentative dates, which could be changed at the demand of WBSF.

Portugal 2016 World Rimfire Championship Main Facilities Available Competition near the Lisbon International Airport; Several accommodation options from luxury hotels to more modest like camping; Inside the Jamor National Sports Center; Available Infra-structures to help the Organization: Bathrooms, Shooting Range, High Security Rooms, etc… Strong Points of the Organization Experience in the Sport; Good team to help organize the event; Warm weather; Support from the Portuguese institutions (IPDJ, Portuguese Shooting Federation (FPT), Police, local administrations,…)

Portugal 2016 World Rimfire Championship Lisbon´s International Airport Jamor National Sports Center Shooting Range The Shooting Range is located only 10kms from Lisbon's city center and right in the heart of the beautiful Jamor Valley, home of the Portuguese High Performance Center. It is also located only 20kms from Lisbon's international airport.

Portugal 2016 World Rimfire Championship The shooting range has 30x50m shooting lanes. The benches available have a steel structure and heavy wood tops.

Portugal 2016 World Rimfire Championship During your stay, the arms and ammunitions will be kept at the shooting range in high security conditions, with 24h surveillance. The shooting range has also spaces available for gun cleaning.

Portugal 2016 World Rimfire Championship Before and After Match Sightseeing GEOGRAPHICAL SITUATION Lisbon is the capital of Portugal and lies on the north bank of the Tagus Estuary, on the European Atlantic coast. It is the westernmost city in continental Europe. Greater Lisbon has an area of approximately 1,000 km2. The city lies more or less in the center of the country, approximately 300 km from the Algarve in the south and 400 km from the northern border with Spain. Approximately 600,000 people live in Lisbon. However, if one includes the various satellite towns, the population of Greater Lisbon rises to approximately 1.9 million people.

Portugal 2016 World Rimfire Championship Before and After Match Sightseeing Lisbon offers a wide variety of options to the visitor, including beaches, countryside, mountains and areas of historical interest only a few kilometers away from the city center.

Portugal 2016 World Rimfire Championship Before and After Match Sightseeing CLIMATE Due to the influence of the Atlantic Ocean, Lisbon has a pleasant climate throughout the year, sunshine is almost always a constant feature. The agreeable temperatures in the summer months are an open invitation for a walk by the river, or to spend an afternoon in one of the many street cafés to be found all over the city.

Portugal 2016 World Rimfire Championship Hope to welcome you in Lisbon next July 2016

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