From: Pieter Stouten SHOGI NET> Date: 2 mar 2003 Subject: Mind Sports Olympiad Moves to a Permanent Home! [Forwarded on behalf of MSO World] We are delighted to announce that the annual Mind Sports Olympiad is moving to a new permanent home. We expect the host city and the exact venue to be announced at a press conference in the near future. The 7th Mind Sports Olympiad will take place from Saturday August 16th to Monday August 25th inclusive. By reverting to the 10-day format we will be able once again to offer more than 100 tournaments encompassing more than 40 Mind Sports. The permanent move has been made possible through generous sponsorship provided by our hosts. Dates have already been agreed for the following four years, with the event starting each year on the corresponding Saturday and ending on the bank holiday Monday (the last Monday in August). Key points about the 7th Mind Sports Olympiad: * Excellent playing site within 2 minutes walk of more than 500 student and hotel bedrooms. * Accommodation at very competitive rates for the different qualities of bedroom (all prices include VAT): Standard Single GBP 23.50 B&B Standard Twin GBP 20.00 per person B&B En Suite Single GBP 28.50 B&B Hotel Single GBP 45.00 room and GBP 6.00 breakfast Hotel Twin GBP 22.50 per person and GBP 6.00 breakfast Hotel Double GBP 22.50 per person and GBP 6.00 breakfast * A one-stop booking service for accommodation, both for the above-mentioned rooms and for a large number of additional hotels of various standards and with price-ranges to suit all budgets. * Self-service lunches at very low prices. * Snacks, sandwiches, confectionery and beverages on a cash basis adjacent to the largest playing hall. * Social events will include at least one party and one barbecue. * Bar area for socialising and playing games in the evenings. * Cash and other prizes to be announced shortly. For further information visit us from time to time at www.msoworld.com or e-mail us at: mso tcs-chess demon co uk Telephone enquiries: +44 1707 659080.