The Words of the Christensen Family

Invitation to 6th and 7th EuroPhoenix Football Workshops

Daniel Christensen, Rafael Guignard
May 10, 2007

We would like to invite you to our 6th and 7th EuroPhoenix Football Workshop taking place from the 17th to the 20th of May 2007 in Schmitten, Germany and from the 14th to the 17th of June 2007 in Kloten, Sweden. It will be an opportunity to develop our hearts and skills through Football practice, lectures and discussions. We are sorry to announce that the Workshop in Seebenstein, Austria has to be cancelled. It is unfortunately not possible at these dates.

After a successful first Football WS last summer in Schmitten, Germany we were determined to continue our activities throughout the year in order to prepare well for IPSF 2007 (Inter-religious Peace Sports Festival). For those who don’t know it is a Sports Festival created to build peace among all races, nationalities, cultures and religions in the World.

So far this year we had another WS in November 2006 in France and a meeting in January 2007 in Schmitten. We recently had a WS in Seebenstein, Austria. It was an important preparation for the IPSF this summer as we could play 2 Friendship Games that we both won. The players coming from all over Europe could really play well together even it was the first time. There is really a lot of potential.

Our goal is to give to young players the opportunity not only to develop their Football skills but also their inner character, values and ethics. We also want to give them a vision of hope for the future of this World and give them the confidence and tools that they can have a positive impact in their families, schools, workplaces, communities and societies. During our seminars we usually train twice a day, have conferences, discussions, movies helping in character development. Our Coach Dieter Schuler has an International career as a Football Coach and makes every training session very intense and exciting. We also film our trainings so that the players can see themselves, analyze themselves and make better progress.

The main education points are:

Vertical Alignment
Living for the Greater Good
Ownership (Initiative, Responsibility)
Teamwork
Dream Big

Our main goal this year is to build a strong team going to participate at an International Tournament in Korea this summer. It is the Inter-religious Peace Sports Festival. It is a Sports Festival that brings people from over 50 nations, 10 different religions together confronting each other in a spirit of Sportsmanship, Fair-Play and Friendship in 7 different Sports. By creating a model of Inter-religious cooperation through Sports, overcoming barriers and building friendships the participants become Young Ambassadors for Peace contributing to create a foundation for lasting peace within our Human Family.

We hope that many of you will be interested to participate at this WS and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. As for the precedent WS in England, these WS will only take place with a minimum of 15 applicants by Thursday May 10th for Germany and by May 31st for Sweden. Here you will find more information:

Overview of the Workshop:

Introduction of Program:

Football Training with Professional Coach
Lectures (Core Values)
IPSF presentation and testimonies
Discussion about the theme "Peace through Sports" / "Core Values, Principled lifestyle"
Movies
Service Project*
Friendship Game*

* Possible activities Place: Schmitten, Germany Participants: 2nd generation and friends

Content: How to develop character through Sports. How to build peace through Sports.
Dates: 17th to 20th of May 2007
Arrival: on Thursday 17th before 12h, (you can arrive on Wednesday 16th evening, 10€ extra)
Departure: on Sunday 20th in the afternoon (after Lunch)
Cost: Euro 80,
Place: Kloten, Sweden
Participants: 2nd generation and friends

Content: How to develop character through Sports. How to build peace through Sports.
Dates: 14th to 17th of June 2007
Arrival: on Thursday 14th before 12h, (you can arrive on Wednesday 13th evening)
Departure: on Sunday 17th in the afternoon (after Lunch)
Cost: to be announced

Contact: Rafael Guignard
europhoenixp.eu.funpic.de/index.php

We are looking forward to see you at the Workshop

Sincerely,

Daniel Christensen
Rafael Guignard

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