Dear guests,

the Welzheim Archery Club would like to welcome you to the European Archery Junior Championships, which will take place in Winnenden from 13th to 17th of July 2010. We are looking forward to an exciting competition during the five days of the tournament. The best European Junior Archers meet to contend for the title and top places in a sporting and fair way.

Archers from the Welzheim Archery Club have won a multitude of national and international titles over the last few decades. So we know the sport of archery very well and we are aware of the passion, dedication and the ambition needed to take part in the European Junior Championships. The hours of practise and the hard work were worth it for all of the junior archers. They have the opportunity to meet and to compete with other junior archers in Winnenden and maybe start friendships with juniors from other countries. We are happy for those archers and we congratulate them on their qualification.

We are delighted to accept the challenge to make the European Junior Championships 2010 a success and an unforgettable event for all the participants. We have gained experience and knowledge in the organisation and hosting of international tournaments in the past. The Welzheim Archery Club hosted the “Turnier der Nationen” in the years 1980, 84, 88, 92 and 2000. Archers from all continents met to compete, exchange ideas and celebrate a “celebration of nations".

Previously in the year 2006 the German Shooting Association appointed the Welzheim Archery Club to organise the German Championships. Over 700 archers took part in the 2006 National Archery competition. This year the European Junior Championships will take place at the same venue.

The sports grounds around the Herbert-Winter-Stadium provide the best conditions. With the support of the town of Winnenden and our sponsors we can offer a well organised event to all participants and guests. We hope that this event will be remembered in a good way and for a long time.

We are looking forward to your visit and wish all participants and guests a good trip, an exciting competition and a pleasant stay in Winnenden.

A warm welcome.