European Universities Sports Association (EUSA) held a special seminar on bidding for the European Universities Games 2020.

Representatives of the EUSA member organisations and their partners who expressed interest in bidding for the European Universities Games 2020 – from Finland, Serbia and Slovenia – met in Ljubljana on October 15 and 16, 2015. They were welcomed by EUSA President Mr Adam Roczek and Secretary General Mr Matjaz Pecovnik, as well as other members of the staff.



The Seminar was divided into four parts, starting with the introduction of EUSA as the governing body of university sport in Europe and licence holder of the European Universities Championships and Games. Special attention was given to the past editions of the European Universities Games, the largest student sport event in Europe.



The preparations for the bidding dossier and related rules and regulations, as well as expectations and some tips was the next point on the agenda, drawing a lot of attention and interest from the participants.



Other elements of the bidding and organisation of EUSA events, including the importance and relevance of marketing and promotion, legacy, sustainability and innovation were also presented and discussed in more details.



After clarification about the financial and legal matters, the overall bidding procedure and time schedule was explained, and the Seminar concluded with the presentation of the upcoming European Universities Games Zagreb-Rijeka 2016, and the process of their bidding.



Interested parties have to pay the bidding fee until December 1 and officially submit the bid by February 1, 2016. The bidding candidates will present their bid during the EUSA General Assembly on April 8, when the European Universities Games 2020 will also be attributed.