The 38th edition of the European Traffic Education Contest (ETEC) will take place from 27 to 30 September in Belgrade, Serbia at the kind invitation of Auto-Moto Savez Srbije (AMSS).
——————————————-
The European Traffic Education Contest (ETEC) aims to intensify traffic education in every country and thereby contribute to reducing the risk of children becoming involved in accidents on their bicycles. The Contest should encourage motoring and touring clubs to enhance or develop their own traffic education activities in their respective countries. Through this event the media and authorities should be made aware of the importance of this task.
The Contest was created in 1986. It is held annually and takes place in September in the country of the host Club. At local, regional or national qualifying events, every participating Club selects a team of two girls and two boys aged between 10 to 12 years. Hence, this event has the status of a European finale in which a regular 22 countries take part.
The Contest takes up one full day, during which the children have to accomplish various theoretical and practical exercises. The best team wins a challenge cup. The contestants are not ranked individually.
For general information on the contest and previous editions, please visit the European Traffic Education Contest webpage.
ETEC receives financial support from the FIA Foundation and the FIA Safe & Sustainable Mobility grants programme
DRAFT PROGRAMME
Saturday 27th of September 2025
Arrival of teams. Transfer by buses with a translator to Hotel Srbija and check-in
13:00 Lunch
18:30 Dinner
20:00 Welcome/Briefing
Sunday, 28th of September 2025
07:30 Breakfast
09:30 Meeting at Sports Center Šumice
09:45 Lining up of teams
10:00 First part of the contest
12:30 Lunch
13:30 Second part of the contest
16:00 Closing ceremony at the Sports Center Šumice (Announcement of the results, distribution of prizes and medals, photos and closing speech)
18:30 Dinner
Monday, 29th of September 2025
07:30 Breakfast
09:00 Visiting Kalemegdan Fortress and Museums
12:30 Lunch
13:00 free time in Belgrade
19:00 Dinner
20:00 Entertainment for children (including gift exchange), feedback sessions for coaches
Tuesday, 30th of September 2025
07:30 Breakfast
Departure
Serbia, located in Southeastern Europe at the crossroads of the Balkan Peninsula and Central Europe, is a country with a rich history and diverse landscapes. This strategic location makes it a place where East and West meet and merge, creating a unique cultural and geographical diversity. The capital city, Belgrade, is known for its rich historical heritage and vibrant modern life. Serbia has approximately 6.7 million inhabitants and covers an area of 88,499 km². The official currency is the Serbian dinar (RSD), and the official language is Serbian, written in Cyrillic script, but Latin script is also used.
The climate in Serbia is moderately continental, with warm summers and cold winters, enabling a wide range of activities and enjoyment of natural beauty throughout the year. Its natural attractions include magnificent mountains, vast plains, crystal-clear rivers, and lakes. National parks and thermal springs provide numerous opportunities for relaxation and adventure. Serbia is particularly renowned for its gastronomy, offering authentic specialties, as well as premium wines and rakija, making it a true paradise for gourmets.
History and culture enthusiasts can explore medieval monasteries, fortresses, and archaeological sites, while a dynamic festival scene attracts visitors from all over the world every year.
Built at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, Belgrade is rightly known as “the Gate of the Balkans” and “the Doors to Central Europe”.The city is steeped in a rich cultural and historic heritage which is reflected in its many museums, including National Museum, Military Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art, Nikola Tesla Museum.
Its numerous monuments, which have become the city’s symbols in their own right – the Victor, the Prince Mihailo Monument or the White Palace, the former royal residence of the Karađorđević dynasty – bear witness to the turbulent history of Serbia and the Serbian capital.
Present-day Belgrade is teeming with new urban hangouts for young people on the lookout for fun and for culture and art events.
Participants travelling by plane should land at Nikola Tesla airport. Upon arrival, they will be greeted by their guide/interpreter. Transfer to the hotel should take around 30 minutes to 1 hour depending on the traffic.
Participants arriving by car, van or bus can go directly to Hotel Srbija main reception where they will be met by AMSS staff. Drivers will be told where to park.
To enter Serbia, travelers will need a valid passport. Citizens of many countries, including the EU, UK, USA, and several others, can enter Serbia visa-free for short stays; please consult the visa requirements overview.
Teams requiring a letter of invitation to obtain a visa, should contact the Federation by e-mail: jovana.lukic@amss.org.rs.
The currency in Serbia is dinar (RSD). Should you need to change money, you will be able to do that in any of the currency exchange offices. Credit cards are accepted almost everywhere.
September is generally a fairly mild month, with little rain. But make sure you bring a jumper (for the evenings) and a jacket with an umbrella just in case!
Minimum temperatures are between 14 and 19 degrees and maximums between 18 and 24 degrees.
Accommodation will be allocated on a first come first served basis. The four children and their two coaches will be staying at Hotel Srbija (Ustanička 127c, Voždovac, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia).
The hotel is located 21,2 km from Nikola Tesla Airport. The Sports Hall where the contest will take place is 500 meters, ie 7 minutes walking distance from the hotel.
Rooms for guests are available in Hotel Srbija on first come-first serve basis, and reservations are available until 1st of July .
Clubs that would like to attend with persons other than the members of the team (four children and two coaches) will be required to pay a fee.
The following package price includes:
Full board at Hotel Srbija:
The listed prices do not include city tax, which is 160 RSD per day for one person.
Optional extras:Visit of the Kalemegdan Fortress where Belgrade Zoo is located: Price TBC
Information regarding the other hotel options will be made available in due course. Please take note that rooms are available in limited numbers. The fees must be paid in advance by bank transfer.
Participation is limited to 25 teams and registration is done of first come-first served basis. Click here to register Your club.
The organiser will cover the cost of accommodation, meals and transfer for 4 children and 2 coaches (accompanying adults) for 25 participating Clubs from 27-30th of September 2005.
To ensure good communication between the organising committee and the teams, it is imperative that one of the team leaders speaks English. The host club will provide and accompanying host/hostess and interpreter for each team. There is no guarantee that this person will speak the team’s mother language.
