EUROPEAN KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR REGIONS Kocaeli 2016 / 4-5 June

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2 These 14th European Karate Championships for the Regions in Kocaeli, Turkey, are surrounded by great expectation after the very successful experiences of the previous editions of these Championships, hat have been continuously increasing in size and in quality since its first edition in The unique opportunity for all European Regions to compete under their own name, flag and personality in an official sport event makes these Karate Regions Championships a rather singular and attractive activity, bringing to the reality an historic aspiration that has proved to meet so many expectations. Also, the fact that the organisation of the event will be run by the Turkish Karate Federation is a guarantee of quality and well doing. All European karate will travel to Kocaeli and will also have the opportunity to close ties with the Turkish karate. This 2016 edition continues counting with the incentive of a new format, with a rather imaginative and successful proposal implemented in 2010 that includes the youth categories from 14 to 17 years. In the name of the big European Karate family, I want to thank you for your inestimable contribution. Be sure we all will enjoy unforgettable experiences around karate in Kocaeli Turkey. Yours sincerely, Antonio Espinos EKF President 2

3 Dear All, Welcome to the hometown of the 14th European Karate Championships for regions between 4-5th June 2016, Kocaeli Turkey. Located in Marmara region, Kocaeli is one of the pioneer cities of Turkey both in industry and karate. Kocaeli is a city that blended with production culture and hospitality and ready to host its first major karate event. As Turkish Karate Federation, we are proud to host European karate athletes and hope they take along unforgettable memories of friendship, love and peace to their hometowns all over Europe. Our organizing committee will do its utmost to provide the best facilities, in order to make this event successful and memorable for all of us. I am looking forward to meeting you all soon in Kocaeli Sincerely yours, Esat DELİHASAN President of Turkish Karate Federation 3

4 Mr.Esat DELIHASAN President of Turkish Karate Federation Mr. Gökmen TEYRAN General Secretary of TKF ADDRESS: Ulus İş Hanı, Kat 5 Ulus / ANKARA TEL : FAX : MOBILE : karate@karate.gov.tr General Issues : Mr.Yakup ÇOLAKOĞLU regions2016@karate.gov.tr Mobile : Logistics, hotel, transfers and catering Mr. Yakup ÇOLAKOĞLU regions2016@karate.gov.tr Mobile : WEBSITE: ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE AND PAID UNTIL 20 OF MAY

5 KOCAELİ Kocaeli is mostly known by its district center, Izmit. The ancient name of the city is Nikomedia. Remains from Roman and Byzantine times may be seen here, among which are the citadel, the Temple of Augustus and the agora. The city of Izmit is mainly an industrial center in Marmara region of Turkey with numerous industrial establishments surrounding the Gulf of Izmit. However, there are also many tourist sites in this bustling province. Kartepe is a winter sports resort that reaches a height of 1600 m, Kerpe and Kefken on the Black Sea coast have fine beaches, while Golcuk and Karamursel in the Gulf of Izmit are other beautiful sea resorts. At Arpalik near the Eskihisar village in the Gulf of Izmit, there is a yacht berth place with a capacity of yachts. Lake Sapanca in nearby Sakarya province is another natural beauty and a scenic place ideal for picnics. One of the towns of Kocaeli is Hereke, where the very best Turkish carpets are produced. The artistic carpets of Ottoman palaces were woven here only for the sultans. These carpets are priceless and well-known all over the world. Kocaeli is the city that takes place on the highway and railroad connecting Istanbul to Anatolia. The name of the city was Nicomedeia in the times of Roman Empire. Today it is a very industrial center for Turkey., 5

6 Kocaeli is the city that takes place on the highway and railroad connecting Istanbul to Anatolia. The name of the city was Nicomedeia in the times of Roman Empire. Today it is a very industrial center for Turkey. The Saatçi Ali Efendi Mansion in the city, which is a very interesting example of 18th century Ottoman Civil Architecture, had been restorated and now being used as Ethnography Museum. "Pişmaniye" which is the local dessert of kocaeli is made by giving the sugar the shape of fibre. Hereke, which is a district at the east side of Kocaeli is a very important carpet production center. The carpets of Hereke are very famous all around the world for their beauty and high quality. These carpets are the most expensive carpets of the Istanbul Carpet Markets. Kerpe, Kefken and Kovanağzı, at the north of Kocaeli near Black Sea, are places that ecstatic places with their sores and small and comfortable hotels. Districts : İzmit, Derince, Gebze, Gölcük, Karamürsel, Kandıra and Körfez Eskihisar Castle It had been constructed during the Byzantine times near the sea side, at a steep hill at the northeast of Eskihisar Village. It had been constructed in order to protect the harbour. Watch Tower The watch tower takes place between the Hunting Lodge and Atatürk Sculpture in Kemalpaşa District of İzmit. ıt had been founded by Musa Kazım Bey, as a gift for Abdulhamit the 2nd. 6

7 VENUE: Şehit Polis Recep Topaloğlu Arena CAPACITY :

8 Şehit Polis Recep Topaloğlu Arena 8

9 EVENT S PROGRAMME - Friday 3th of june :00-18:00 Registration of Delegations There will be a fast lane for the NFs having made online registration, with no changes and having paid by bank transfer. For any issues with the online registration, please contact HQ Hotel Room? 19:30-20:30 18:30 Referees and Judges Briefing Coaches and Delegates meeting and draw HQ Hotel Room name?? HQ Hotel Room name?? Competition Schedule Senior / Cadet / Junior Schedule Saturday 4th of June 2016 Arena 09:00-11:00 Kata Male / Female (cad / jun) & (senior) Eliminations / Repechages / Bronze 11:00-13:30 Kumite Male (senior) Eliminations / Repechages / Bronze 13:30-16:00 Kumite Male (cad/jun) Eliminations / Repechages / Bronze 16:00-17:30 Kumite Female (senior) Eliminations / Repechages / Bronze 17:30-20:15 Kumite Female (cad/jun) Sunday Eliminations / Repechages / Bronze 5th of June Arena 10:00 10:30 Presentation of Finalists 10:30 10:55 Final Kata Female & Male Cad/Jun 10:55 11:20 Final Kata Female & Male Senior 11:20 11:40 Medal Ceremonies 11:40 12:20 Finals Kumite Female and Male Cad/Jun 12:20 12:35 Medal Ceremonies 12:35 13:30 Finals Kumite Female and Male Senior 13:30 13:45 Medal Ceremonies 13:45 Closing Ceremony 9

10 ACCOMMODATION LUXOR GARDEN HOTEL (HQ HOTEL) Yahya Kaptan Mah. Kandıra Yolu No:6 İzmit Kocaeli Türkiye HAMPTON BY HILTON Ovacık Mah. D-100 Karayolu Üzeri No:34 Symbol AVM yanı Başiskele İzmit Kocaeli RAMADA PLAZA İZMİT Yahya Kaptan Mh. Şehit Ergün Köncü Sk No:10,41050 Izmit Kocaeli Türkiye 10

11 ACCOMMODATION Official Hotels, bed and breakfast with optional lunch and dinner. Prices in Euro ( ) per person and night including local taxes SGL DBL TRIP LUNCH DINNER LUXOR GARDEN HOTEL**** HAMPTON BY HILTON**** RAMADA PLAZA İZMİT***** Restaurant in Stadium: In the venue during the Championships a SET MENU will be served at 15 Euro ( ) per person including a bottle of water. -Extra charges (telephone, minibar, meals ) will be paid directly to the Hotel. -All above mentioned prices are NET and include all taxes as known at date of proposal. -In the event of any change on official taxes, we reserve the right to review prices. -The payment and his confirmation shall be sent to be informed upon confirmation. ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE AND PAID UNTIL 20 OF MAY

12 TRANSFERS ISTANBUL ATATURK AIRPORT Airport - Hotel - Airport Transfers: Transportation from İstanbul Atatürk Airport (ADB) to hotels for group for persons is, 23 euros per person(2 ways). Transportation from İstanbul Atatürk Airport (ADB) to hotels for group for persons is, 25 euros per person(2 ways). Transportation from İstanbul Atatürk Airport (ADB) to hotels for group for 6-13 persons is, 33 euros per person(2 ways). Transportation from İstanbul Atatürk Airport (ADB) to hotels for group for 6 persons is, 42 euros per person(2 ways). Transportation from İstanbul Atatürk Airport (ADB) to hotels for 3 persons is 44 euros (2 ways). per person Transportation from İstanbul Atatürk Airport (ADB) to hotels for 2 persons is 65, euros (2 ways). per person Transportation from İstanbul Atatürk Airport (ADB) to hotels for 1 persons is 130 euros (2 ways). TRANSFERS ISTANBUL SABIHA GOKCEN AIRPORT Airport - Hotel - Airport Transfers: Transportation from İstanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (ADB) to hotels for group for persons is, 18 euros per person(2 ways). Transportation from İstanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (ADB) to hotels for group for persons is,20 euros per person(2 ways). Transportation from İstanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (ADB) to hotels for group for 6-13 persons is, 26 euros per person(2 ways). Transportation from İstanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (ADB) to hotels for group for 6 persons is, 30 euros per person(2 ways). Transportation from İstanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (ADB) to hotels for 3 persons is 35 euros (2 ways). per person Transportation from İstanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (ADB) to hotels for 2 persons is 50, euros (2 ways). per person Transportation from İstanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (ADB) to hotels for 1 persons is 100 euros (2 ways). 12

13 CANCELLATION CONDITIONS FOR ACCOMMODATION AND TRANSFERS: At least 60 days prior to arrival, free of charge; ( until 10 of April 2016 ) 40 days prior to arrival, 40% fee of the total price for the booking will be charged for cancellations.; ( until 30 of April 2016 ) 20 days prior to arrival: 75% fee of the total price for the booking, will be charged for cancellations.; ( until 15 of May 2016) After 15 May 100% fee, of the total price for the booking will be charged for cellations; Please also note, when making changes to your reservations, in the last 10 days, the charge is 50,00 change to cover office fees. ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE AND PAID UNTIL 20 OF MAY

14 VISA INFORMATION FOR FOREIGNERS Countries thad required a Visa: ARMENIA-AUSTRIA-BELARUS-BELGIUM-CROATIA-CYPRUS-ENGLAND HUNGARY-MALTA-NORWAY-POLAND-PORTUGAL-IRELAND-SCOTLAND SPAIN-WALES. For any kind of change kindly visit; Visas via the website PUBLIC ENTRANCE TICKETS: Entrance to the stadium is free of charge. IMPORTANT NOTES Important: The use of the WKF Body Protector is compulsory for all age categories, this is, Kumite Cadet, Junior and Senior Categories (male & female). It can be purchased from the distributors of the WKF approved companies, whose details can be found at WKF web site clicking on the banner of the Body Protector that appears on the right sideof the home page at WKF web site. GENERAL INFORMATION COMPETITION CATEGORIES PARTICIPATION FEES/TEAM MALE KUMITE TEAM 250 FEMALE KUMITE TEAM 190 MALE KATA TEAM 150 FEMALE KATA TEAM

15 AGE CLAUSE In accordance with EKF rules, on the first day of competition competitors must be: 1. KUMITE SENIOR: +18 years old 2. KATA SENIOR: +16 years old 3. KUMITE CADET AND JUNIOR: from 14 to 17 years old 4. KATA CADET AND JUNIOR: from 14 to 17 years old Note! Senior Kata competitors CANNOT participate in Cadet and Junior Team Kata competition. Insurance: It is compulsory that all participants and members of delegations to have their own medical and personal trip insurance. Turkish Karate Federation and European Karate Federation assume no liability or responsibility for the lack of insurance from participants and members of delegations. PRESS ACCREDITATION: Press accreditations can only be given to professional journalists working for a media and having proof of their credentials. Any requests for press accreditations have to be addressed to the EKF HQ office (ekf@ekf.com.es). MEDIA TV: The EKF has all the rights related with the European Karate Championships. Only EKF accredited media can broadcast photos and videos NUMBER OF TEAMS PER COUNTRY AND CATEGORY The teams registered shall be from the list of regions approved by EKF Executive Committee for each EKF country member. Participation of more than one team per region and category will not be allow 15

16 NUMBER OF PARTICIPATING REGIONS PER COUNTRY ALBANIA 1 ITALY 4 ANDORRA 1 LATVIA 1 ARMENIA 1 LITHUANIA 1 AUSTRIA 2 LUXEMBOURG 1 AZERBAIJAN 1 MALTA 1 BELARUS 1 MONACO 1 BELGIUM 2 NETHERLANDS 3 BOSNIA&HERCEG. 2 NORWAY 2 BULGARIA 1 POLAND 2 CROATIA 2 PORTUGAL 1 CYPRUS 1 ROMANIA 1 CZECH REP. 2 RUSSIA 4 DENMARK 2 SAN MARINO 1 ENGLAND 3 SCOTLAND 1 ESTONIA 1 SLOVAKIA 2 FINLAND 2 SLOVENIA 1 FRANCE 4 SPAIN 4 F.Y.R.O.M. 1 SWEDEN 2 GEORGIA 1 SWITZERLAND 2 GERMANY 4 TURKEY 3 GREECE 2 UKRAINE 1 HUNGARY 2 WALES 1 ICELAND 1 SERBIA 3 IRELAND 1 MONTENEGRO 2 ISRAEL 1 KOSOVA 1 16

17 Explanation of the number of teams allowed which corresponds to the number of regions assigned: Example with 3 regions signed: The participation alternatives are: Helvetica 3 different regions, each bringing 4 teams 12 different regions, each bringing 1 team Between these two limits, all other participation combinations are possible with the only condition that one region cannot participate with more than 1 team per category. Example with 1 region assigned: The possible participation alternatives are the following: 1 region bringing 4 teams 2 regions, each bringing 2 teams 3 regions, each bringing 1 team 1 bringing 2 teams, 4 regions, each bringing 1 team There is always the limitation of no more than 1 team per region and category, except for the Host National Federation, which will agree with the EKF on its par icipation figures. REGISTRATION All Regions must register online through their National Federation. The National Federations will receive communication from the EKF HQ with the details for online registration in due course. The Registration will take place in the HQ Hotel from 12:00 to 18:00 hrs. Each delegation must present, during the registration, a signed insurance form. IMPORTANT: For all the countries, all the athletes who take part for a Region, will have to show an official document at the time of registering, in order to prove they are residents in that Region. They will also have to inform the EKF in case they have participated for a different Region before and they will also have to show an of- ficial document stating they are residents in that Region. 17

18 TEAM KUMITE CADET AND JUNIOR EUROPEAN 1a Male Team kumite cadet and junior 1a1 7 competitors are registered (4 junior and 3 cadet) 1a2 5 are competing (3 junior and 2 cadet) 1a3 Order followed: Junior-Cadet-Junior-Cadet-Junior 1a4 only registrations that include at least 3 junior and 2 cadet athletes will be accepted 1a5 In the first bout all teams have to present full teams 1a6 Lower limit to continue in the competition will be 2 junior and 1 cadet athletes 1a7 Ages to be are the official ones in WKF 1b Female Team kumite cadet and junior 1b1 5 competitors are registered (3 junior and 2 cadet) + 2 substitutes must be registered (1 for junior and 1 for cadet) 1b2 3 are competing (2 junior and 1 cadet) 1b3 Order followed: Junior-Cadet-Junior 1b4 Only registrations that include at least 2 junior and 1 cadet athletes will be accepted 11/19 1b5 In the first bout all teams have to present full teams 1b6 Lower limit to continue in the competition will be 1 junior and 1 cadet athletes 1b7 Ages to be are the official ones in WKF TEAM KATA CADET AND JUNIOR (MALE AND FEMALE) 2a Same general rules and conditions as in the EKF cadet and juniors Cham- pionships 2b from 14 to 17 years old. 2c Bunkai in bouts for medals The number of teams assigned to each national federation will be the same as in the senior categories. SENIORS 18 YEARS & OVER KUMITE TEAM MALE AND FEMALE Each Male Kumite Team must consist of 5 athletes and plus 2 substitutes if possible Each Female Kumite Team must consist of 3 athletes and plus 1 substitute if possible Official WKF Rules will be applie 18

19 EKF Referee Course European Karate Championships For Regions Day 1 - Thursday 2th of June 2016 (Hotel HQ) 13:00-15:00 Registration And Payment For Candidates 15:00-17:00 Registration for Kata & Kumite 18:00-19:30 Kumite Theory course 19:30-20:00 Kata Theory course (Only kata candidates) Day 2 - Friday 3th of June 2016 ( Hotel HQ ) 09:00-10:00 Kata & Kumite theory examination 10:30-12:00 Kata practical training with competitors on 2 Tatami (only kata candidates) 13:30-16:30 Kata practical examination with Karate-Gi on 2 Tatami (The candidates have to show two Kata, technical questions) 17:00-19:00 Kumite practical training with competitors on 2 Tatami 19:30-20:30 Referees and Judges Briefing and Tatami deployments Day 3 - Saturday 4th of June :00-11:00 Kata examination on 2 Tatami ( the same examination kata group) 11:00-18:00 Kumite examination on 3 or 4 Tatami Referees De-briefing after the Championships Day 4 - Sunday 5th of June :00-14:00 Results and presentation of diplomas - Hotel (HQ) 19

20 EKF APPROVED ITEMS Important: EUROPEAN The use of the WKF Body Protector is compulsory for Kumite Cadet,Junior and senior Categories male &female). It can be purchased from the distributors of the five WKF approved companies, those details can be ound at WKF web site TRADEMARK MAIN OFFICE 20

21 GENERAL INFORMATION Currency: The Turkey currency is Turkish Lira ( ). Foreign currencies can be exchanged at the airport, in banks, as well as in many foreign currency exchange offices which can be found all over the city. Banks are usually open from am to pm, from Monday to Friday. Shopping malls are open from 10 am to 10 pm everyday. Electricity: 220 Volts / 50 Hz Visitors from the Great Britain need an adapter for electrical devices. Visitors from the USA need a transformer in order to use their 110 Volts Volts devices. Communication: To call Turkey from abroad, dial the international code 00( +) followed by 90 for Turkey. Example for Kocaeli number: 00 ( +) There are 3 mobile operators in Turkey. You can gather SIM Cards from the airport and also from the shops in the city center Services: Emergency Ambulance service: 112 Emergency Police : 155 Emergency Fire : 110 Vaccination: No need. Majority religion: Islam Time zone: GMT +2 21

22 Weather / Climate: GENERAL INFORMATION KOCAELİ May June Average Temprature ( C) 24,0 25,0 Average aximum Temprature ( C) 26,0 27,0 Average Minimum Temprature ( C) 15,0 16,0 Average Sunshine Duration (hours) 8,5 9,5 Average Rainy Days 4,0,41,2 Airports Kocaeli neighbours one of the world s largest metropolitan centres, Istanbul. Its vicinity to Istanbul's two international airports Sabiha Gökçen International Airport and Atatürk International Airport ) which are 45 and 80 km away, respectively, from İzmit's city centre, provides national and international connections. (We recommend your trip by Sabiha Gokcen airport) For railway options BANK DETAILS Bank Name :HALK BANKASI Name Account :TÜRKİYE KARATE FEDERASYONU Address :ULUS İŞ HANI KAT 5 ULUS ANKARA TÜRKİYE Branch :ANIT Account :EURO IBAN :TR SWIFT :TRHBTR2A 22

23 BOOKING FORM 1 IDENTIFICATION FEDERATION : CONTACT Name Mobile Phone Fax NUMBER OF PEOPLE People Nr. Officials Nr. Athletes Nr. Coaches Nr. Referees Others (specify) CATERING SPORTS HALL Day 1 Day 2 Nr.pax Total X 00 = PAYMENT Bank Name :HALK BANKASI Name Account :TÜRKİYE KARATE FEDERASYONU Address :ULUS İŞ HANI KAT 5 ULUS ANKARA TÜRKİYE Branch :ANIT Account :EURO IBAN :TR SWIFT :TRHBTR2A All fees derived by the bank transfer will be supported by the sender Send the booking form and bank transfer to : regions2016@karate.gov.tr 23

24 BOOKING FORM 2 ACCOMMODATION FEDERATION : Hotel 1 st choice: Hotel 2 nd choice: Groupe 1 Nr. Check-in Check-out Groupe 2 Nr. Check-in Check-out Singles Singles Twins Twins Triples Triples Dinners Dinners Total amount Groupe 1: Total amount Groupe2: TRAVEL DETAILS Arrival Date 1 Arrival Time Flight Nr. Nr. of People Arrival Date 2 Arrival Time Flight Nr. Nr. of People Departure Date 1 Departure Time Flight Nr. Nr. of People Departure Date 2 Departure Time Flight Nr. Nr. of People PAYMENT Bank Name :HALK BANKASI Name Account :TÜRKİYE KARATE FEDERASYONU Address :ULUS İŞ HANI KAT 5 ULUS ANKARA TÜRKİYE Branch :ANIT Account :EURO IBAN :TR SWIFT :TRHBTR2A All fees derived by the bank transfer will be supported by the sender Send the booking form and bank transfer to : regions2016@karate.gov.tr 24

25 . BOOKING FORM 3 FEDERATION : 1th - ROOMING LIST Hotel name Room Name Surname Position Check In Date Check out Date Male - M Female - F Position President P / Administrator AD / Athletes A / Coach C Referees R / Others - O All fees derived by the bank transfer will be supported by the sender Send the booking form and bank transfer to : regions2016@karate.gov.tr 25

26 BOOKING FORM 4 FEDERATION : 2th - ROOMING LIST Hotel name Room Name Surname Position Check In Date Check out Date Male - M Female - F Position President P / Administrator AD / Athletes A / Coach C Referees R / Others - O All fees derived by the bank transfer will be supported by the sender Send the booking form and bank transfer to : regions2016@karate.gov.tr 26

27 APPLICATION FOR TRAINING AREAS 1. COUNTRY : 2. HOTEL : 3. DAYS : 4. SCHEDULE : Morning Afternoon The organisation will try to comply with all applications received, depending on the number of countries and schedule available 5. NUMBER OF COMPETITORS : 5.1 Male Kumite 5.2 Female Kumite 5.3 Male Kata 5.4 Female Kata 5.5 Other TOTAL Send to: Organising Committee 14th European Karate Championships Turkish Karate Federation Fax: regions2016@karate.gov.tr All fees derived by the bank transfer will be supported by the sender Send the booking form and bank transfer to : regions2016@karate.gov.tr 27

28 TERMS OF RESPONSIBILITY To be filled, signed sent back before by 30 of May 2016 I, the undersigned, as the Chief of Delegation of my country, duly enrolled to participate in the 14th European Karate Championships for Regions, which will be held in Kocaeli, Turkey, from the 4th to the 5h of June 2016, with fully knowledge of the Statutes, the Rules and the Norms of The EUROPEAN KARATE FEDERATION, pledge myself to faithfully accomplish the regulations of this before mentioned entity, and I take any and all administrative, civil and criminal responsibilities of whatever happens to our athletes, coaches and other members of our delegation participating in this championship, before, during and after the competition, such as physical injuries, personal expenses, or monetary debts and casual material damages to the hotels, the venue, means of transportation etc. Furthermore, I exempt from any legal, civil or criminal responsibilities the organizers of the Championships, the EKF and the Turkish Karate Federation, its directors, as well as any person, company, or entity related to the event (sponsors, public and private entities). I authorize the organizers of the event to use images, photos and the names of our competitors and other members of our delegation (since it is considered necessary) for the sport activities and publications of karate, related to the event, without any monetary compensation. Country/Nation: First name/ Surname: Passport number: Credit Card details: & expiry date: & expiry date: Position in the federation: Address: Tel: & Fill in, stamp, sign and send to: regions2016@karate.gov.tr Signature The chiefs of the delegations have to sign the enclosed term of responsibility and return it back by 30 of May