FIRA-AER - President JC Baqué in Turkey

17/02/2012 - 28/03/2012

 In the second half of February, the President Jean-Claude Baqué has scheduled visits in Italy, Turkey then France. In Istanbul, Jean-Claude Baqué has met M Sakin Komurcu, Turkey Rugby Union Chairman and M Salim Kosar, Deputy Chairman. The day after, he was in stadium to see the final game of Turkish League.

 From 15 to 16 February, Jean-Claude Baqué has visited the premises and grounds in Rovereto in Italy, closed to lake of Garde, where will be played from 11 to 20 May the European Cup of Women XV Rugby, Group A. The participants are England, Spain, France and Italy.

From 18 to 19 February, Jean-Claude Baqué was in Istanbul (Turkey) to meet the Turk Rugby Union Chairman to prepare the admission document of Turkey to FIRA-AER. On 19 February, Jean-Claude Baqué has shown the final game of  Turk League in Istanbul. Frank Maciello (FR-Top 14) was the referee of this final game. This was a tight game, 8 to 5 with an acceptable level of rugby.

Then on 21 February, with Michel Arpaillange, Jean-Claude Baqué has visited the premises in Grenoble (grounds, hotels ...) in view of the organisation in 2013 of "Justin Bridou" U18 Tournament