Dear IAF delegates, 50th opocno meeting

We have a pleasure to invite you to the IAF meeting of European delegates. This meeting will be held during the International Falconry Field Meet in Opočno, Czech Republic. This year the Czech Falconers Club celebrates the 50th anniversary of its foundation. You are very welcome to join us for the whole event.

Date

The IAF meeting is planned to be on Friday 13th October (from 9 am  to 5 pm). All registered IAF delegates are invited by the Czech Falconers Club to the Gala evening (start at 8 pm).

Accommodation

The IAF delegates (and accompanying persons) will stay in the dormitory accomodation (3 beds in one room with bathroom and WC). The price is 100 EUR (including breakfast) for the period from 11th – 14th October.

Return

Return bus from Opočno to Prague will be arranged based on departure flights of the IAF delegates (most likely Sunday morning). All other services could be arranged according to visitors’ needs. (If we know detailed information about the arrival and departure date and time, we will make plans for more convenient transport).

Place

Opočno is 150 km north-east from Prague (2 hours drive) (see the map)

Route from Airport to Opočno

 

Programme of the falconry meet:

WEDNESDAY October 11th 2017

  • 10.00 – Exhibition vernissage – 50th annual falconry meeting in Opočno (Kodymův národní dům)
  • 10.30 – Meeting with hunting area representatives, discussion about supporting the breeding and  management of small game
  • 12.00 –  Departure from town square The Czech Falconry Club Chairman’s challenge cup, by Nick Fox – Rowcrow
  • 12.00 – 22.00 – Registrations at the Kodymův národní dům on the main square in Opočno
  • 19.00 – Saint Hubert’s mass – French horns and horns at the Holy Trinity Church in Opočno

THURSDAY October 12th 2017

  • 08.00 – 09.30 – Registrations at the Kodymův národní dům on the main square in Opočno
  • 09.30 – Official opening ceremony of the falconry meeting at the Opočno chateau court
  • 10.30 – Departure of falconer groups to the hunting grounds
  • 19.00 – Closure of the day at the Opočno chateau court (All hunters must attend)
  • 20.00 – Concert – hunting music (French horn and horns). Marian Chapel

FRIDAY October 13th 2017

  • 10.00 – Opening ceremony at the Opočno chateau court. Departure to the hunting grounds.
  • 11.00 – IAF meeting – Opočno Chateau
  • 19.00 – Closure of the day at the Opočno chateau court (All hunters must attend)
  • 20.00 – Social evening at Kodymův národní dům

SATURDAY October 14th 2017

  • 09.00 – Opening ceremony at the Opočno chateau court
  • 10.00 – Falconry bird show for the public
  • 11.00 – Departure of falconer groups to the hunting grounds
  • 19.00 – Official closure of the Opočno falconry meeting at the Opočno chateau court (All hunters must attend)

SUNDAY October 15th 2017

  • Departure

 

Let us know

If you are planning to visit the IAF meeting, please send the following information to tkunca@gmail.com and hannah@bshawk.cz

  • Date, time and place of arrival
  • Way of transport (car/plane)
  • Date and time of departure
  • Bus from Prague to Opočno (Thursday evening)
  • Bus from Opočno to Prague (Sunday morning)

With your hawk/falcon?

If you are planning to come with your hawk/falcon, please follow the information for the international falconers.