WORLD LITHUANIAN GAMES

Aušra Sports Club is excited to be a part of the organizing committee for the World Lithuanian Games in Palanga this summer from July 2nd to 7th, 2025, and we have been asked to help share and also gather some information to help our athletes prepare.

The Games aim to promote sporting activities within the Lithuanian diaspora and support Lithuanian heritage.

Form to be Completed:
We are looking to collect important information to help us plan via the following form: https://forms.gle/EQVxu5juGPQJWeZ49

As well, please see the crucial information below.

Key Information:

• Dates & Location: July 2nd - 7th, 2025 in Palanga, Lithuania.
• Registration:
  • Registration with Aušra Sports Club is required and includes practice time for basketball, volleyball, tennis, and table tennis. There is a fee associated with this registration. Please contact info@ausra.net for details.
  • Registration with the Lithuanian Games itself is also required and is free. The official website is https://www.sportozaidynes.lt/. You may need to use a translation tool for the Lithuanian content.
• Flights:
  • It is recommended you arrive on or before July 2nd, and depart on July 7th or later.
  • Flight costs are estimated to range from $1,200 to $2,000 per person and are managed/booked independently - you are responsible for booking your own flights
  • Palanga (PLQ) is the most convenient airport. Alternatively, you can fly into Kaunas (KUN) or Vilnius (VNO)
  • Free transportation from Vilnius or Kaunas airports to Palanga will be arranged by the Games on July 2nd, with return transportation on July 7th. You will receive a separate email to register your flight details if you require transportation.
• Accommodation:
  • If you are interested in being included in a potential group booking at All Seasons Palanga, please email info@ausra.net by the end of April
    • While not mandatory, booking Canadian participants in one location is preferred
• Subsidization:
  • The Games will subsidize 30 euros per athlete per day from July 2nd to July 7th. This subsidy will be distributed after the Games.
  • Lunch and dinner for athletes will be provided by the Lithuanian Ministry for Education, Culture, and Science from July 2nd to 7th.
• Practices: Practices for basketball, volleyball, and table tennis are being held at Resurrection Parish in Etobicoke on various dates (please refer to the original information for specific dates and times)
• FAQ Highlights:
  • The Lithuanian Games registration fee is free.
  • Transportation to event venues will be arranged by the Games, with walking or personal transportation also being options depending on location.
  • Renting a car is not necessary but is an individual choice.
  • Non-Lithuanian individuals can participate, with team sports requiring at least two-thirds of athletes to have Lithuanian heritage.

As a reminder from above, please FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING FORM

• https://forms.gle/EQVxu5juGPQJWeZ49

If you have any questions, please contact us at info@ausra.net.

Ačiū,

Aušra SC