European Roller Championship 2023
Disciplines
The 3 disciplines of the European Championship :
Track
• Junior B category
• Junior A
• Senior
Road
• Junior B category
• Junior A
• Senior
Marathon
• Junior B category
• Junior A
• Senior
Program of the week
Sunday, July 16 to Sunday, July 23 :
Where does the championship take place?
Communauté de Commune des 2 rives and Valence d'Agen
Located in the heart of the South-West, on the borders of the departments of Tarn-et-Garonne, Lot-et-Garonne and Gers, our territory, a major Occitanie site, crossed by the Garonne and the Canal des Deux Mers, is a real link between the Occitanie and Nouvelle-Aquitaine regions.
Let yourself be surprised by this generous and authentic land, let yourself be charmed by our beautiful villages with their remarkable heritage, let yourself be seduced by our destination.
In the land of ovalie, we love sport! Swimming, fishing, hiking, golfing, kayaking… you name it, we’ve got it.
And if that’s not enough… horse-riding, tennis or squash will also delight you. And if you’re a gliding fan, don’t forget your rollerblades: a practice area is open to you!
Valence d'Agen, land of roller skating
History
In 1965, schoolteacher Jacques Fronton founded the 1st roller skating club in Valence d’Agen. He trained the first generation of skaters who, in turn, went on to become the champions of future years.
In the mid-80s, the commune built a roller rink and, a few years later, a road ring. These two facilities form a top-quality complex that can host top-level events.
These include
– The 3 tracks
– Numerous French Track and Road Championships (2021, 2017, 2016, 2011, …)
– European Championships (1993, 2002)
– World Championships in 2001
Thanks to the human and financial investment made by the local authorities and the many volunteers, Valence d’Agen is today a stronghold of top-level roller skating.
Organizing team
Presentation
The organizing team is made up of all the skills required to stage an international event.
In order to coordinate all the players involved, we are organized in project mode, with a contact person from each entity responsible for steering the committees in charge of the various tasks.
Club volunteers, but also all the Roller forces of Occitanie and Nouvelle Aquitaine.
The clubs of Occitanie and Nouvelle Aquitaine are rich in competent and motivated volunteers who will be the linchpin of this organization.
Elected officials and technicians of the Communauté de Communes: beyond roller skating, the Communauté de Communes des 2 Rives participates in the organization of major sporting and cultural events throughout the year.
The World Equestrian Championship, the French Indoor PĂ©tanque Championship, sound and light shows, the Cirque d’Hiver and concerts of all kinds are all part of the day-to-day activities of the community’s teams.
Fédération Française de Roller Sports: a key player in major roller sports events in France, it will provide technical and sporting support.
Infrastructure
Presentation
The Valence d’Agen sports complex will be fully available for the event.
The complex includes :
A 200m GRANITO track with curved turns.
A 400m asphalt ring road.
The layout :
Stadium: showers and toilets for athletes, press room, doping control room.
Club House (air-conditioned): seated catering by a professional caterer for officials, delegations and the public (200 seats) + office for the organizing team.
Temporary structures: first-aid post, snack bar, bar, shops. Catering and shops will be organized in village mode.
Changing rooms will be located in front of the stadium, with access restricted to delegations and officials. Parking will be available close to the complex.
