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January 01, 2023

Happy New Year !

The ATLETICAGENEVE organizing committee wishes you a happy new year 2023! May it bring you the all-important health, the pleasure of happiness and, as long as you do, prosperity!

We look forward to seeing you on June 10 of this year, at the Stade du Bout-du-Monde for a new exceptional meeting!

Happy New Year to you and all your loved ones

 Pablo Cassina, Michèle Garlinski, Pascal Thurnherr, Grégory Morel, Michel Patry, Chantal Freund, Jean-Daniel Oberson, Sébastien Baud, Sophia Koulen, Jean-Noël Pasini, Yvonne Triviño, Alain Hugentobler, and all the 160+ volunteers !

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May 14, 2022

The 34^th edition will be held on June 11, in exactly 4 weeks!

We are in the middle of discussions with many athletes and managers who ask us questions. If you haven't heard from us yet, be indulgent, you will all be contacted with a response. We have fallen a little behind the announced response time, thank you for your patience.

The many relay teams will be honored and will ignite the entry meeting!

It is always an exciting exercise to build a meeting of this level, the main objective of which is to offer athletes the best possible conditions to achieve the performance for which they have worked, suffered and had to question themselves so many once to finally give the best of themselves, once behind the starting line. Here in Geneva.

The other day I read an article which reminded us that only the 15 best athletes in the world, by discipline, can live from their sports activity. Do you realize what level of excellence is required to hope to earn a living?
And how fragile is this over time. How long does a career last, when all is well?

We are preparing this meeting as well as possible, to pay tribute to these athletes who, we feel, have a lot of expectations. Even if we cannot accept all the current requests, it is this energy that motivates us again and again, year after year, to welcome 500 athletes from 70 countries so that everyone can have his share of dreams, his own fireworks, a unique moment, a memory for life.

Pablo Cassina
President and founder

Even if in some disciplines we are currently almost complete, you're still in time to request your participation but, not later than May 30^th 2022: Registrations

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May 11, 2022

ONE MONTH TO GO

Dear friend,

It's only been two weeks since we opened registrations and it had the effect of releasing bulls in the arena..! But we are not in Pampelone, we are in Geneva and are still trying to catch our breath.
Incredible, in less than ten hours we had already received 120 requests to participate. An unprecedented enthusiasm that put us in difficulty and even now we are processing the some 500 registration requests.

The announced response time of 3-4 days, this time we couldn't hold it, but we almost caught up. We apologize. A little more patience, everyone will have an answer.

In the 4x100m relays, we have 16 teams announced, for both women and men!
This has the effect of monopolizing the available lanes in the men's and women's 100m and the men's 200m. It's a promise we made to the national teams.
In other words, sprinters who are not part of a national relay team will have very little chance of being accepted.

This is also one of the reasons why certain answers have not yet been given because we are waiting for the compositions of the teams of the countries announced before being able to decide.

We work with a tailor-made, very complete, collaborative and efficient meeting management program (code name: wondermeeting-PS22). We would like to thank the developer Mr Paolo Sioli for this little wonder tool (if you are interested, please write to wondermeeting@atleticageneve.ch).

Registrations remain open until May 30, there are still spots and lanes here and there. Please pre-register via our registration form.

The provisional program wil be updted in the next days, Some changes will be done and finally the meeting will start with the 4x100m relays as in previous years.

For those who do not participate in the competitions but wish to obtain accreditation (media, coach, manager, delegate, VIP, Sponsors, anti-doping, etc.) please open the athlete's registration form and click at the very beginning on " (...) Then please register here to receive your accreditation!". You will also find more information on our Media Corner page: or by writing to us at accreditation@atleticageneve.ch.

A big meeting is getting ready, join the party and support too because we particularly need it: the events that have affected the world for two years have direct consequences on our budget by jeopardizing the existence of this beautiful meeting.

Become a supporting member, why not you, dear friend, or discover the various and attractive ways to sponsor us!

We thank HAGER Switzerland (solutions for electrical installation) as new Javelin Throw sponsor !

Volunteers ? registrations to officiate as volunteers are available on our management platform, by clicking here. We are always looking to complement our staff on and off the field.

Thank you all!

Pablo Cassina
President and founder

It's not yet too late, request your participation and not later than May 30th 2022: Registrations

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April 25, 2022

You can pre-register !

Dear friend,

It's Monday and we're back on task !

We've been updating our meeting management system and are now on "Ready-Set-Go mode", on time to answer your requests.

Request your participation from now on and not later than May 30^th 2022: Registrations

Pre-register to ATLETICAGENEVE
Privisional timetable (subject to changes) is now available : Competition

This year our program is proposed in two sections. For this we only have the "A races" and the finals in the main part and as far as possible the others are grouped in the pre-program. The timetable will presumably be updated in the coming days.

Dear friend, if you have previously contacted us directly by email, we suggest you to fill the form. It'll be easier for everybody to follow up your request.

ATLETICAGENEVE 2022 waiting for you !

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April 16, 2022

♥ HAPPY EASTER ♥

Dear friend,

We just have time to look for the Easter eggs,... to swallow and digest them (...), and then we attack with the 34^th edition of ATLETICAGENEVE!

Are you ready ?

We receive a lot of requests every day but as of April 25, as announced, online registrations will be officially open.

Until then,  let's take advantage of this holiday season to wish you a Happy Easter!

Due to the pandemic and the war, some sponsors have preferred not to support us this year. I allow myself to launch a new appeal for sponsorship or for support or a donation as a supporting member. The fragility of our budget endangers our event.

Thank you very much !

We are not all lucky enough to live in a country at peace. My thoughts go out at this time to those who are going through difficult, dramatic and sometimes tragic times. The hope is that we will find dialogue between peoples.

Pablo Cassina

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April 11, 2022

TWO MONTHS TO GO to 11 JUNE 2022

Dear friend,

We're back on track !

The 34^th edition of ATLETICAGENEVE is preparing another great edition. Dont miss the online registrations, opening in 2 weeks, next 25 April. 

PROGRAM:

• Men: 100m, 200m, 400m, 1500m, 110m Hurdles, 400m Hurdles, High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump, Javelin Throw, 4x100m
• Women: 100m, 400m, 100m Hurdles, 400m Hurdles, 800m, High Jump, Long Jump, Pole Vault, Discus Throw, 4x100m
• Youth local events (only for EAP members + local athletes):
  • M U18: 100m, 800m
  • W U18: 100m, 800m

⇒ More

• Invited athletes will be lodged at the NASH Airport hotel or eventually the IBIS Airport hotel. Other athletes and accompanying persons can book at their own expense but benefit from preferential rates. ⇒ More 

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March o8, 2022

MARCH 8, 2022

Dear friend,

On this particular day, but remembering that every moment of life must be exemplary through our behavior, our respect and our search for a better world, we would like to pay tribute to all the women who, through their courage, strength, self-sacrifice and sensitivity make this world a better place.

But it is also a day when humanity suffers.

All over the world we see injustices and, tragically, atrocities. Many women today do not have enough to eat, nothing to protect themselves... . Many women today suffer from humiliation and violence and at this very moment many women have to flee their country, in some cases leaving their husband or partner, trying to protect their child(ren). In the world, there is still so much to do.

This seems unthinkable and we must ask ourselves.

We have a very strong thought for all women.

TRIBUTE TO WOMEN!

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February o7, 2022Dear friend ,

we would be happy to welcome you at our support dinner

Save the date MAY 12, 2022

Note the influence of the Olympic years, proof that the meeting has always attracted athletes seeking qualifications. Note that in 2019, the meeting was destined for a very big performance given the quality of the athletes involved... except that it had to be interrupted an hour and a half from the end due to a violent storm. , preventing various races and contests from taking place or completing. Taking this into account, the meeting ranks 68th (ranking which has nearly 1300 meetings). In 2020, the meeting could not be organized due to the restrictions imposed relating to the pandemic. In 2021, despite travel restrictions (e.g. 60 UK athletes banned from travelling), ATLETICAGENEVE performed miracles by achieving an important points record and, again, achieving 40th place in the world! Better ! If we only consider the results (Results Score), ATLETICAGENEVE is de facto the 29th best meeting in the world!

Book your place!

Come to the evening of support, May 12, register on the website of the Starlette association where you will find all the detailed information.

PRICES :

Individual place: CHF 70.- / Table for 6 people: CHF 420.-

Teas and coffees offered for all.

Your reservation will be confirmed once your payment has been made.

PROGRAM :

• 6:00 p.m. Doors open
• 7:45 p.m. Welcome messages & presentation
• 8:00 p.m. Meal
• 9:45 p.m. Dessert
• 10:15 p.m. Raffle

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Support member?

If on the evening of May 12 you are not available for dinner, but you wish to support the organization of the meeting, you can become a supporting member with sums of CHF 50.-, 100.-, 200.- or free amount. To become a supporting member: click here

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Thank you very much dear friend for your interest and your attachment to ATLETICAGENEVE. This is very important to us. The committee is at your disposal for any question relating to the support evening, to become a supporting member, to discuss sponsorship or for any other question relating to the organization or the meeting.

See you soon !

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January 1st, 2022
ATLETICAGENEVE
Happy New Year!

Dear friend,

Here we are :
01.01.2022 !

December 24, 2021
ATLETICAGENEVE
wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year !

Dear friend,

You participated in ATLETICAGENEVE and on behalf of the organizing committee we wanted to THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts ❤️ for making this meeting one of the best meetings in the world!

December  24, 2021
ATLETICAGENEVE
wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

SUPPORTERS MEMBERS

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Dear friend,

During this holiday season, we would like to thank you for everything ❤️ for your support or your interest in the Geneva International meeting.

This year, which ends in a few days, has been exceptional. ATLETICAGENEVE, is ranked 40th in the world (!) With a new points record (84'271) and a completely acquired international recognition. Our meeting contributes to the renown of Swiss meetings: 6 Swiss meetings among the 100 best in the world, sorry, among the 41 best in the world! It's unique!

So let's celebrate this year's success together and look to the future!

Here are some indiscretions that we would like to associate you with and which will be part of a future communication from us:

1. Support dinner (probably in February 2022), with a co-speaker and sports personalities of excellence
2. The probability that the meeting (June 11, 2022) will be broadcast live (90 ') by Swiss television

ATLETICAGENEVE 2021 was 69 countries, 62 personal bests (PB), 10 national records, 1 best global performance of the year, and much more. More details here.

Some of you have supported us directly by responding to our call.

Without a doubt, ATLETICAGENEVE is the meeting, which at this level has the budget, and by far the most modest. With the new openings and new perspectives, we need to confirm our fan group and expand it further. Thank you for joining (or confirming) the ATLETICAGENEVE fan group for 2022.

You can support the meeting in this year 2022, with a donation of 50.-, 100.-, 200.- CHF or an amount of your choice, we would be very grateful to you!
The donation can be made in a few seconds, online, directly here: by credit card or, if you prefer, by bank transfer (IBAN CH78 0900 0000 1404 4882 5 - ATLETICAGENEVE. PO Box 306 - CH - 1211 Genève 12)

Obviously, you can also become a sponsor or donor if you wish to associate your name (or even by remaining anonymous) or that of your company with that of the meeting. A page dedicated to sponsors with a detailed dossier of the sponsorship concept is available here.

Our friendship is important to us!

But first and foremost and on behalf of the entire committee:
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !

The donation can be made in seconds, online, directly here: 

Supporter Member 2023 / 500' Club member 2023
Bronze 50.-CHFSilver 100.- CHFGold 200.- CHFClub des 500.-500+

PS: If the idea of supporting member should not suit you, unless you advise otherwise, we allow ourselves to keep your contact details in order to simply keep you informed - to continue our bonds of friendship - through of this newsletter and hoping to meet you at the meeting.

May 9, 2021ATLETICAGENEVE in 5 weeks
SUPPORTERS MEMBERS

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Dear friend,

We cannot begin without mentioning the uncertainties and difficulties which, like all of you, have characterized, and still affect, everyday life. We hope you and your loved ones are in good health.

Here we are: in 5 weeks the athletes will hit the track!

A year behind the scenes: preparatory work in committee (by videoconference), contacts to renew or establish with numerous service providers, discussions with the Sports Department of the City of Geneva, the Sports Fund (Fonds du Sport) of the Canton of Genève, the search for sponsors, the development of the volunteer platform, the new meeting management platform (SELTEC), the development of a new comprehensive meeting management tool, relations with Swiss-Athletics, European Athletics and World Athletics, as well as with the European Athletics Promotion circuit and adherence to its Code of Conduct and to the "I Run Clean" program of which we are certified, not to mention the implementation of TV Streaming, the deployment of the new identity through all our communication (web, social networks, and all media) as well as ... all the Covid procedures and the protection plan that we had to establish, confirms that the organization is a constant work and complex over a whole year. Exciting too.

ATLETICAGENEVE 2021
33e edition !

And things are moving!
Almost all the Swiss elite will meet with the best athletes in Europe (and more). Our date is perfectly inserted in the period of qualification for the Games.
No doubt it will be a very high level edition: the best?
This Tuesday, May 11, at noon, ATLETICAGENEVE with Walter Zecca, president is the guest of Léman Bleu TV. Follow the show live or delayed.Following our first communication, we received some support (THANKS !!) and this allowed us to start the creation of this group of supporters.
We want to expand this group: the call for support is still valid.

Attend ATLETICAGENEVE on June 12?

To date, the number of authorized spectators (mainly coaches, federation and press) is limited to 100. We hope that by the date of the meeting it can be increased, but in any case, the supporting members are among the privileged guests.
Thank you for announcing you so that we can do what is necessary.

If you are not yet a member, do not hesitate to visit the page of our site dedicated to supporting members. You can support the meeting in this year 2021, with a donation of 50.-, 100.-, 200.- CHF or an amount of your choice, we would be very grateful to you!
The donation can be made in seconds, online, directly here: by credit card or, if you prefer, by bank transfer.

Obviously, you can also become a sponsor or donor if you wish to associate your name (or even by remaining anonymous) or that of your company with that of the meeting. A page dedicated to sponsors with a detailed dossier of the sponsorship concept is available here.
Dear friend, our friendship is important to us.
Looking forward to hearing from you!

The donation can be made in seconds, online, directly here: 

Supporter Member 2023 / 500' Club member 2023
Bronze 50.-CHFSilver 100.- CHFGold 200.- CHFClub des 500.-500+

THANK YOU !

PS: If the idea of supporting member should not suit you, unless you advise otherwise, we allow ourselves to keep your contact details in order to simply keep you informed - to continue our bonds of friendship - through of this newsletter and hoping to meet you at the meeting.

January 3, 2021ATLETICAGENEVE launch the
SUPPORTERS MEMBERS campaign

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Dear friend,

Here we go with the 33rd edition of ATLETICAGENEVE.

We hope this message finds you in good health and we take this opportunity to wish you a happy New Year!

If you receive this message it is because you are part of the history of this extraordinary meeting.

Maybe you were one of those people who were there from the start of this adventure, or even before. Or you have participated several times as an athlete. Some have achieved exceptional performances, sometimes recorded forever in their absolute PBs. Others were able to qualify for European, World championships or Olympic Games . National and even continental records were established on the Bout-du-Monde track. Some athletes have shown their loyalty by participating 5, 6, 7 and even 10 or 11 times! Long and successful careers have been followed through ATLETICAGENEVE.

Each of these 33 editions tells great stories.

Today, ATLETICAGENEVE is an association which organises the international meeting:ATLETICAGENEVE has a new modernized logo and a new website that we invite you to discover.

The history of the meeting links it intimately with that of the European Athletics Promotion (EAP) circuit (of which we are co-founder) and with which it shares the values ​​and the code of conduct.
The performance of the meeting, and its international reputation, first earned it the status of "Classic Permit" within the European Association and then also integration into the series of the World Continental Tour, Bronze Permit, from World Athletics (formerly IAAF).

For half a dozen years, ATLETICAGENEVE has been regularly in the top 50 of the best meetings in the world (including a 32nd place as the best ranking).

This fair recognition, de facto, also implies certain requirements which result in a larger budget. The association that we are wishes to perpetuate this meeting by creating a group of supporting members of which you would be part, thanks to your special attachment to ATLETICAGENEVE.

A page of our site is dedicated to supporter members. Thank you for visiting it and, if you think that you can support the meeting in this year 2021, with a donation of 50.-, 100.-, 200.- CHF or an amount of your choice, we would be very grateful to you !

The donation can be made in seconds, online, directly here: by credit card or, if you prefer, by bank transfer.

Supporter Member 2023 / 500' Club member 2023
Bronze 50.-CHFSilver 100.- CHFGold 200.- CHFClub des 500.-500+

Supporting member status is valid for one year and entitles you to an invitation to the meeting, to the reception at the VIP lounge, an autograph card with the best athletes of the meeting, as well as other things that we will communicate to you later.

Of course, you can also become a sponsor or donor if you wish to associate your name (or even by remaining anonymous) or that of your company with that of the meeting. A page dedicated to sponsors with a detailed dossier of the sponsorship concept is available here.

If the idea of ​​a supporter member should not suit you, we will keep your contact details in order to simply keep you informed - and to maintain our bonds of friendship - through this newsletter and in the hope of meet you at the meeting.

Friendship with you is important to us.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

THANK YOU !