Welcome to Seville.

As Mayor of Seville, I should like to thank the Royal Spanish German Shepherd Club and the Organising Committee of the 2010 Championships for choosing the city. The work done by the City Delegate for Innovation and the support we have received from Deporte Andaluz, the public sports promotion body, have also been outstanding.

We know that many other Spanish cities in the different regions applied for the organisation of this event, but Seville was chosen for several objective reasons: its organisational capacity, the infrastructure, the hotel beds available in the city, its communications and accessibility, as well as the number of members.

We are proud that Seville has been entrusted with this great event, the type of event that generates high expectations among visitors who are used to travel the world and who demand, therefore, the highest possible quality in the services of the host city.

I am sure that all true enthusiasts of the German shepherd will enjoy the facilities at the Olympic Stadium, where the competition is to be held, in October 2010. And we, the people of Seville, are delighted to welcome you.

Take advantage of this opportunity to enjoy all that the city has to offer, its culture, traditions, cuisine and the pleasure of strolling through our streets.

Alfredo Sánchez Monteseirín
Mayor of Seville

World German Shepherd Training Championships
Greetings from the Regional Minister

One of the priorities of the Andalusian Government during this legislature has been to consolidate Andalusia as a venue for international events of all types.

Our know-how, experience and teamwork has put us on the international calendar for everyone who seeks the best possible organisation, the warmest welcome, the best infrastructure and, of course, the best climate.

The Cartuja Olympic Stadium in Seville is a UEFA 5-star facility and is an example of the design and foresight that allow us to offer the highest quality and satisfaction in any event.

Sporting competitions, concerts, festivals and all manner of social events find an ideal venue in this emblematic building, a meeting point for people from all over the world who visit us and share their enthusiasm with us.

The 24th World German Shepherd Training Championships confirm this bond between the Cartuja Stadium and the city of Seville as a venue for international events.

I hope, then, that the participants, of 40 different nationalities, and all of the visitors and spectators enjoy both their stay in Andalusia and Seville, as well as this opportunity to see the world’s best trainers that this occasion brings us.