25 May 2012 / For the first time, a sports village at the TIP Paris International Tournament

For the first time, the TIP Paris International Tournament will include a sports village in the heart of Paris, at the Espace des Blancs-Manteaux, 48 rue Vieille du Temple, 75004 PARIS, Métro Saint-Paul or Hôtel de ville (lign 1).

All three days

• Snack Bar: drinks, food, background music.
• Sports-themed photo exhibit featuring several photographers’ work.
• Booths providing information about the Paris International Tournament, related events and participating clubs, along with official tournament merchandise.
• Booths providing information about LGBT health issues.
• Booths from our sponsors.
• Health-themed Photo Wall Station.

Friday, May 25th, 2012

Registration party (Espace des Blancs-Manteaux)
From 3:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. the Paris International Tournament hosts await you.

Come in and register, enjoy the entertainment and meet your friends from the Paris sports clubs hosting all of the competitions and workshops, and more.

Central area

• 3:00-10:30 pm Village open to public.Registration day for participants
• 6:30-7:00 pm Presentation to foundations and sponsors
• 7:00 pm Official opening speeches
• 8:15-8.45 pm Flashmob class

Room 1 (upstairs and left)

• 7:00-10:30 pm Rehearsals for closing party floorshow (open to participating clubs)

Room 2 (upstairs and right)

• 5:00-9:00 pm Relaxation room (free admission for all, but space is limited)

Saturday, May 26th, 2012

Sports Village open from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Central area

• 2:00-10:00 pm Village open to public
• 2:30-4:00 pm Yoga class open to all, “fighting discrimination”
• 4:30-5:30 pm Swedish gymnastics class open to all
• 5:30-7:00 pm Sports demonstrations
• 7:00-9:00 pm Apéri'tip: cash bar, open to all, with entertainment
• 7:30 pm Speeches by the clubs

 Room 1 (upstairs and left)

1. 5:00-7:00 pm Debate and projection of 5 short films: “sports, bodies and homosexuality”
2. 8:00-10:00 pm Rehearsals for closing party floorshow (open to participating clubs)

 Room 2 (upstairs and right)

• 2:00-6:00 pm Rehearsals for closing party floorshow (open to participating clubs)
• 6:00-9:00 pm Relaxation room (free admission for all, but space is limited)

Sunday, May 27th, 2012

Sports Village opens from 2:00 p.m. to 08:30 p.m.

Central area

• 2:00-8:30 pm Village open to public
• 2:30 pm Couples dancing class open to all
• 3:00-8:30 pm Ball hosted by Les Gais Musette
• 6:00 pm Line dancing
• 6:30 pm Closing speeche

Room 1 (upstairs and left)

• 2:00-6:00 pm Rehearsals for closing party floorshow (open to participating clubs)

Room 2 (upstairs and right)

• 2:00-3:30 pm Projection of “Ballroom Rules” (a film by Eleanor Sharpe)
• 3:30-5:00 pm Yoga class (free admission for all, but space is limited)
• 5:00-8:00 pm Relaxation room (free admission for all, but space is limited)