Birmingham is set to welcome gymnasts from across the globe as the 37th edition of the FIG (International Gymnastics Federation) World Trampoline Championship, kicks off at the Utilita Arena.
See over 1,000 gymnasts from over 40 countries, including Birmingham's own Jaydon Paddock, compete in a mesmerising competition from November 9-19.
Dreams will come alive, records could be broken and medals won at this, the pinnacle event in the discipline of Trampoline Gymnastics which will see athletes compete in Individual and Synchronised Trampoline, Double Mini-Trampoline (DMT) and Tumbling.
With the championship kicking off in just a few days, there's still time to get your tickets. You can do so by clicking here. To ensure you have an incredible experience coming to this thrilling event read on for tips on how to make it memorable.
You can read more about what to expect at the championships here.
Getting to the event
The event is conveniently located in Birmingham City Centre, so you're not limited on how you can get to the event as the city has excellent transport links.
If you're local why not take public transport, walk or cycle? You don't have to spend hours mulling over how to get there as you can make use of the super helpful journey planner tool on the World Trampoline Gymnastics Championship website which will tell you the easiest way to travel and where you need to go. And if you're coming by car it will also show you where to park and take you straight there. You can access the journey planner by clicking here.
Birmingham is the UK’s second city and has a population of 1.2 million with a further 4.1 million people living in the wider area. It is more diverse than anywhere else in the UK with 90 different languages spoken so visitors from around the world are always assured of a warm and friendly welcome.
The city is easily accessible by rail and road, within 100 miles of other major UK population centres like Merseyside, Greater Manchester, South Yorkshire to the north and Greater London to the south. Birmingham Airport is also one of the most accessible in Europe with over 150 direct destinations worldwide.
Looking for somewhere to stay?
Watching the jaw-dropping performances of the best gymnasts in the world may take it out of you, you may be planning to stay over to take in the entire championships or be using it as an opportunity to make a weekend of it in the city centre.
If you need accommodation Birmingham city centre is filled with places to stay, from swanky to budget hotels and serviced apartments. Or for a homely feel try a B&B.
If you use the Championships accommodation page you can secure a room at a great rate through Visit Birmingham. Alternatively, call 0121 202 5100 or email bcb.accommodation@wmgrowth.com and secure the perfect place to rest your head.
Explore new parts of the city
Make a day of it and use coming to the Trampoline Championships as an opportunity to seek out new sights and visit the latest attractions during the weekend right next to the Utilita Arena.
But don't worry, you won't have to meticulously plan an itinerary because Visit Birmingham and the West Midlands has done all of the hard work for you with some great ideas for a fun family day out.
Check out the fantastic two-day itinerary of things to see from immersing yourself in the arts, culture and heritage, to fun for all the family with a trip to the National Sea Life Centre or LEGOLAND Discovery Centre to name but a few attractions, before tucking into to some fantastic food, where you'll be spoilt for choice with the vast amount of great bars and restaurants in Brindley Place and across the city.
One obvious option is the magical Frankfurt Christmas Market which is now open until December 24. The iconic Christmas Market comes with a whole host of other attractions such as the Big Wheel and Ice Skate Birmingham as well as Christmas in Cathedral Square.
Exclusive official merchandise shop
Make it super smooth to get your event memorabilia by pre-ordering via the Official FIG World Trampoline Championship 2023 merchandise online shop, then simply collect when you arrive.
Kit yourself out with fabulous t-shirts, cosy hoodies, lanyards and much more. All you have to do is click here to see what's on offer, place your order and collect your new gear when you arrive at the event. Just remember to have your confirmation number on hand.
Collect your orders from the dedicated arena merch stand in the Utilita Arena Birmingham on the upper concourse near entrances A & F.
Have you got your tickets?
Remember there's still time to get your tickets for this incredible event and plan some great family fun to last a lifetime. To book your tickets, from £20 for adults and £10 for children and concessions, click here.
