30rd July 2007

To better assist the Press, the Media and the internet users, we have translated certain important and interesting sections of our website, namely, general information about the Roller Hockey World Championship Montreux 2007, a little history, Switzerland and Montreux, ticket sales and technical information specific for the media.
You can also read our FAQ here.

Roller Hockey World Championship Montreux 2007
From 16 - 23 june 2007, in the Pierrier hall at Montreux-Clarens (Switzerland)
Over 300 players and delegates from 16 countries.
8 days and 48 matches.
15'000 spectators are expected.
2'000 spectators can be accomodated in the Pierrier hall.
Excellent train and bus connections to the venue – preferable to parking in the streets
250 volunteers – Download forms for Self-registration. 

Ticket prices range from (Swiss Francs) CHF 20 – CHF 40 for each day or evening event of 4 matches, and from CHF 25 – CHF 50 for each evening finals event of 4 matches. 

3 season tickets are available:
1) General Season Ticket: CHF 135 – CHF 300 for all 48 matches of the World Championship
2) Finals Season Ticket: CHF 100 – CHF 220 for 24 matches
3) “Follow-my-Team” Season Ticket: CHF 100 – CHF 160 to attend 6 matches played by your team as well as the other three matches in each event where you follow your team.

Numerous stalls offering culinary delights to tempt the taste buds.
Souvenirs are on sale during the World Championship.
Conferences, seminars and organised activities for the young - our goal is to promote roller hockey as a sport for young people!

Hotels are listed in the attachment Link -> Hôtels.

The public Opening Ceremony will take place on the Place du Marche, central Montreux – everyone is welcome.

Season Tickets and tickets for single events go to Tickets on the menu.


The origin of Roller Hockey
The first records of roller hockey date from between 1850 – 1875. The sport originated in the Duchy of Kent, England. The first rules of the game were written in 1875 by The Men’s Hockey Association of London.  

Switzerland and Montreux
7 million inhabitants
41,000 square kilometers
Capital: Berne
4 languages are spoken: German, French, Italian and Romanish
Currency: Swiss Franc
You can change your money on the spot

Montreux: 23,000 inhabitants
Situated on the Lake of Geneva
3'340 hectares in extent – approximately 8,350 acres
Altitude: 400 meters
Language: French
English and German are spoken in all the shops, hotels, and facilities  


Press services
We will provide results, press releases, interviews, feature articles, News, FAQ,.. etc.
To assist with pre-event-publicity for the Roller Hockey World Championship Montreux 2007 we have posted an interview with the President of the Organising Committee, Mr Jean-Baptiste Piemontesi http://www.montreux2007.ch/media/interview_jbp-fr.php.  
Journalists who wish to participate in the ROLLER HOCKEY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MONTREUX 2007 may request accreditation HERE.

Photographers
Gordon Morrison will cover the matches and official parts of the program.
A second photographer «people» will cover informal events and general interest  

Victor Carchedi
Communication and Media officer
Press officer
21.03.07