The Czech society CRC organized the 2013 European Youth ARDF Championship in a small but very attractive touristic village Tri Studne (Three Cold Springs). Everything was arranged perfectly and 93 young boys and girls (up to 16) enjoyed three days of competitions, new friends and fantastic final disco night. Traditionally, once again Czech Republic, Ukraine and Russia won almost all the medals, leaving just a few to Slovakia, Germany and Romania, and none to Poland, Croatia and Slovenia.

The results are published here http://www.eyac2013.com/dokumenty/EYAC_2013_(Tri_STudne_CZ)_Official_Results.pdf: 

The photo above shows the final sprint of Luchana Naumenko (Ukraine) – five meters to the finish line and to victory.

On 7 May 2013, an agreement was signed between the Minister of Administration and Digitisation (MAC), Michał Boni, and the Chairman of The Polish Amateur Radio Union (PZK), Jerzy Jakubowski. The agreement promised cooperation between the Amateur Radio service and the Polish government to provide support for measures that provide information on natural disasters and other events that threaten public safety. The agreement encourages cooperation between the MAC and PZK in the support of administrative actions relating to the organisation of back-up radio communication in the Republic of Poland in emergency situations or when normal communications methods such as telephones and the internet are overloaded. The agreement was first drafted in 2011 by PZK with the cooperation of the former Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration. This draft agreement was scrutinised by governors, who commended the merits of the agreement and commented on its practical implementation. The Minister of Administration and Digitization recommends provincial and local governments make agreements with the local branches of the PZK. Participation in the agreements is voluntary and financial investment is not obligatory unless the parties agree at a local level on support either financial or in kind. This support could include renting or purchasing equipment; or providing staff during training exercises as well as in the event of an emergency. Cooperation and coordination between The Ministry of Administration and The Polish Amateur Radio Union will be the responsibility of The Planning Department of Civil Emergency Management and Emergency Notification System. Representatives from PZK will be Piotr Skrzypczak SP2JMR (Vice President of the PZK), Rafał Wolanowski SQ6IYR (Emergency Communications Coordinator of the PZK) and Hubert Anysz SP5RE (Deputy Coordinator of Emergency Communications of the PZK).

Special thanks for consultation to Greg Mossop G0DUB - IARU Region 1 Emergency Communications Coordinator

Date: Saturday 29^th of June, 2013
Time: 2:00 PM
Place: Room Berlin, Conference Center East.
With lectures from:
Tommy Degrande ON2TD, Belgian Youth Coordinator of UBA: Youth activities in Belgium
Remko Welling PE1MEW, JOTA-JOTI Coordinator The Netherlands: Jamboree on the air and scout activities, successful JOTA-JOTI in The Netherlands with over 200 scoutings participating every year.
Mari Nikkilä OH2FPK, Finnish Youth Coordinator of SRAL: Youth activities in Finland

On June 7 the Mongolian Radio Sport Federation (MRSF) organized the Ulaanbaatar city 2013 HST Championship  at the Technical Sports Center in Ulaanbaatar. 

There were five referees from the MRSF and 32 contestants who competed in receive and transmit, RUFZ and Morse Runner. Eight new telegraphers joined the Event which was featured on two TV stations.

The IARUMS Region 1 Newsletter May 2013 is now available. Click here!

Every year, MRSF organizes three ARDF Events: Mongolia Championship, Ulaanbaatar city Championship and Spring Leader. Last weekend, MRSF organized first ARDF event of 2013. In this event 32 male and female contestants and 9 referees participated.

We invite new and young ARDFers into "Spring Leader" ARDF Event".

Prof. Arnie Coro, CO2KK, reported  heavy rains in the province of Pinar del Rio and  the activation by FRC (Federacion de Radioaficionados de Cuba)  of their Emergency National Net (CO9DCN) on the frequencies 3720, 3740, 7110 and 7120.
They will appreciate your collaboration in keeping the frequencies above clear.

73, Cesar Pio Santos, HR2P EMCOR R2