Why to stage the 17th. World Congress?

• To insert new Brazilian and South American races in the directory of AIMS Members

• Practice the main objective of the Association, promoting Distance Running worldwide

• Exchange information between full members and new associates

Corpore?SÃO PAULO ROAD RUNNERS

• CORPORE CONSTITUTION, main objective: “integration of individuals through health and

distance running”

• MAKING THE DIFERENCE: COMPETENCE AND NUMBERS accumulated in 25 years

• “AIMS BOARD MEETING” of 2004

• HOST RACE: “X SÃO PAULO CITY HALF MARATHON” OFFICIAL RACE OF SÃO PAULO CITY GOVERNMENT

PROMOTING HEALTH, EDUCATION AND CITIZENSHIP, THROUGH DISTANCE RUNNING

25 YEARS OF COMPETENCE AND

NUMBERS, MAKING DIFERENCE

MASS RACE

“INTEGRATION OF INDIVIDUALS AND

PERCEPTION OF ENVIRONMENT”

ACHILLES, GUIDES AND VOLUNTEERS

NUMBERS

9.430 14.472 17.72128.413

36.99847.790

58.956

80.939

103.260

118.657

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

1158%

516.636 athletes in 10 years

www.corpore.org.br

Site Visits - Millions

1,52,3

3,1

6,9

2004 2005 2006 Total

2007 FEB - 100 INSERTION/DAY CP DATA BASE

dec/06

jan/03 45.000 150.000ºdec/06 150.000 30.000 inEvolution 105.000 1 yearEvol. % 233% 2500/month

aug/0475.000º

mar/0465.000º

jan/03

45.000ºAtleta

100.000ºsep/05

120.000ºdec/05

25.000 in 13 month =

1923/month

20.000 in 3 month = 6.667/mo

nth

NUMBERS

“VIII SÃO PAULO CITY HALF MARATHON” 2007 RACE DATE: APR 15th – 11.000 RUNNERS

A t h l e t e s

4 6 3 15 2 1 0

6 0 5 3

7 9 0 4 8 3 3 3 8 7 3 89 5 9 0

1 1 0 0 0

1 3 0 0 0

1 5 0 0 0

I- 2 0 0 0 II- 2 0 0 1 III- 2 0 0 2 IV - 2 0 0 3 V - 2 0 0 4 V I- 2 0 0 5 V II- 2 0 0 6 V III- 2 0 0 7 IX - 2 0 0 8 X - 2 0 0 9

“SÃO PAULO CITY HALF MARATHON” OFFICIAL RACE OF SÃO PAULO CITY

GOVERNMENT

Bidding for the

17th AIMS World Congress

São Paulo 2009

COSTA DOS ALCATRAZES

ILHABELA

São Paulo

São Paulo

São Bernardo Sto AndreSão Caetano

Guarulhos

BarueriAlphaville

Maresias

São Paulo, a perfect place for AIMS

City Map

Tourist

Attractions

Venues

Main roads

Supporting Letters

Gilberto Kassab – São Paulo Mayor Walter Feldman – São Paulo Sports Secretary

Supporting Letters

São Paulo Convention & Visitors Bureau Embratur – Brazilian Tourism Board

Supporting Letters

ABEOC – SP – Organizers Association

ABIH-SP – Hotels Association

Supporting Letters

ABLA – Car rentals associationSP Turs – São Paulo Tourism Board

Why São Paulo?

Space for every culture

Cousine for every flavour

Art for every taste

A modern city of knowledge, of advance and an exporter of tendencies

Leisure for every style

São Paulo, the city that never stops

São Paulo has the largest and best structure in venues and services of South America. It

hosts daily an infinity of events, overall more than 90 thousand every year in every

possible segments.

We invite you to get to know this fascinating City ...

• 10,2 million inhabitants;

• 70 different cultures;

• 380 thousand square meters available for events;

• Exhibitions receiving 40 to 500,000 people;

• 34 thousand industry plants;

• 17 of the country´s major bank chains;

• 8 of the 10 major technology companies in the country;

• 22 centers of technological education;

• 26 universities and 146 colleges;

• 147 hospitals;

Great cultural diversity;

Capital of Gastronomy;

Best city for international-quality shows in Latin America;

38 cultural centers;

4 theme parks;

34 parks;

15.000 bars, 12.500 restaurants, with over 52 types of cuisine;

...and all the great things it has to offer

240 thousand stores; 42 streets with specialized stores of over 40 different segments; 72 shopping malls;

120 theaters;

280 movie theaters;

71 museums;

184 night clubs.

Easy Access

São Paulo is the destination for 491 flights daily, which connect the city to 25

countries and 75 domestic and international cities.

There are 3 airports: São Paulo International Airport of Guarulhos,

Congonhas Airport and Campo de Marte Airport for smaller aircrafts.

2nd largest helicopter fleet in the world

• 20.000 taxis

• Over 10.000 urban buses

• 54 subway stations

• 19 modern bus stations

Congonhas Airport

Hotels

• The largest selection of hotels in the country.

• 50.000 apartments in 543 hotels and flats, including national and international chains, welcoming more than 10 million people throughout the year.

• Many of these hotels have their own meeting rooms, and convention centers with modular rooms, excellent cuisine, technology resources and specialized staff cater for the needs of your event.

Suggested Venue

17th AIMS World Congress

São Paulo 2009

Next to the Shopping Center Ibirapuera; Close to Congonhas City Airport; 656 rooms with central air-conditioning; There are 79 suites available; Indoor swimming pool, sauna and complete fitness center. Convention center with 11 rooms for up to 1,000 people, A 3,000-m² area for exhibitions. International Bar and restaurant

Blue Tree Convention Ibirapuera

Hotel Blue Tree is close to Ibirapuera, the main one in São Paulo

Leisure and Culture

• Come to explore the collection of MASP – The Museum of Art of São Paulo, visit Sala São Paulo, get to know the “bienais” in Parque do Ibirapuera, and don’t miss the Mostra Internacional de Cinema and tens of exhibitions.

• Find other leisure options, such as parks, squares, major domestic productions and also international Broadway shows, popular fairs and outdoor shows. São Paulo ensures you entertainment during day and night times, changing every week.

Gastronomy

São Paulo is considered one of the world’s

gastronomic capitals, with pubs and restaurants

offering a broad range of national and international

dishes.

From the traditional Brazilian "feijoada" served on

Saturdays, duly accompanied by a delicious "caipirinha", to more sophisticated French dishes, Italian, Japanese and Spanish, São Paulo has it all. 15,000 pubs,

12,500 restaurants, 52 different cuisines, 6,000 pizza

restaurants.

Technology and services

São Paulo is the home of the country’s major technology and research centers, with hospitals and universities acknowledged as reference centers for the international scientific community.

Its privileged location enables it to provide visitors with a wide offering of products and services, suitable to specific needs, counting on state-of the art technology and expert professionals 24 hours a day.

São Paulo:

The city that never stops.

Hospitality

City Tour Regular

Hospitality is one of the talents of the people of São Paulo, who provide visitors with a warm welcome.

The people of São Paulo frequently go to parks, movie theaters, museums, theaters, bars and restaurants and enjoy gathering together and meeting friends.

The diversity of a wide range of culture and customs brought by other people makes it easy for anyone to feel at home in São Paulo.

São Paulo is special, unique, hospitable. Elected the kindest city in

Latin America*.

* Source: The Times, June 2006.

Pre and Post Event Tour Options

• Ilhabela city is an archipelago formed by six islands. The Ilha Bela State Park preserve part of the native Atlantic Rainforest in São Paulo State, the richest type of forest in biodiversity of the world.

• Over 85% of the islands are covered by the forest!

• Enjoy the experience of bonding with its unique nature.

Ilhabela

• Costa dos Alcatrazes is part of the “Serra do Mar State Park” and stands out for the Atlantic Rainforest.

• Over 25 kilometers length of wonderful beaches, untouched areas and preserved mountains are some of the attractions of its overwhelming nature.

• Costa dos Alcatrazes is one of the newest and most surprising Brazilian touristic destinations.

Costa dos Alcatrazes

Pre and Post Event Tour Options

Ilhabela 107K RELAY

FOR 150 TEAMS OF 7 RUNNERS

VERY IMPORTANT

ESCAPING TO SURROUNDINGS

ADVENTURE

POZNAN MARATHON

WORLD’S BEST 10K – PUERTO RICO

CORPOREMr. David CytrynowiczPresidentMr. Octavio AronisVice-President

PROPONENT

São Paulo Convention & Visitors Bureau

Elisabete SorrentinoInternational Events Manager elisabete@spcvb.com.br

São Paulo Turismo

Carolina NegriMICE Coordinatorcarolnegri@spturis.com

SUPPORTING AGENCIES

YOU HAVE MANY REASONS TO CHOSE THE CITY OF SÃO PAULO

We are waiting for you at the

17th AIMS World Congress

São Paulo 2009

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