WJKA KARATE ALLIANCE and JKA the Netherlands

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1 WJKA KARATE ALLIANCE and JKA the Netherlands are honored to present, the: 2. WJKA EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2. WJKA Kohai International European Cup Int. Course with Sensei K. Yokota Sensei J. Knobel FOR JUNIORS, SENIORS and VETERANS -Open to all traditional Shotokan karate-ka- 02 nd - 04 th July 2010 Sportshal de Bhoele, Handelstraat 45, Eerbeek, Netherlands wjka@msn.com

2 World JKA Karate Alliance H.Q. JKA the Netherlands To all member federations and friends of the World JKA Karate Alliance. WJKA H.Q. and JKA the Netherlands have the pleasure in inviting you on behalf of Jan Knobel sensei, to the 2. WJKA European Open Championship to be held at Sports Hall de Bhoele, Handelstraat 45, Eerbeek, the Netherlands. Each nation is requested to bring two national flags and their national anthem on CD, to the tournament. We urge you to study this invitation thoroughly and to continually visit our web-site for further updates. This web page will contain important information concerning your registration as well as all other information that might be useful for you. Please ensure the timely and precise forwarding of all necessary forms. The deadline is 30 th April In case you are in need of more explicit information, do not hesitate to us through: / We look forward to seeing you in Eerbeek, the Netherlands and wish you all the best when taking part in the 2. WJKA EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS. Best wishes in Shotokan, Jan G. Knobel Jan Knobel jr. (WJKA H.Q. President) (JKA the Netherlands ) 2

3 WJKA KARATE ALLIANCE 2. WJKA European Championships 2. WJKA Kohai Invitation European Championships GENERAL INFORMATION 02 nd - 04 th July 2010 Responsible Organization: World JKA Karate Alliance H.Q. / JKA the Netherlands Bredaseweg KV Roosendaal, Netherlands Phone office : Website: WJKA H.Q. - Website: JKA the Netherlands WJKA H.Q. - wjka@msn.com JKA the Netherlands info@jkanl.com Airports: The main and the closest airport is Amsterdam Schiphol. Venue: Sport Hal de Bhoele, Handelstraat 45, Eerbeek, the Netherlands Letter of intent Please fill in and return the letter of intent to WJKA H.Q. no later than 20 th January This is not an entry form and does not replace the official entry form found elsewhere in this document! IT IS HOWEVER VITALLY IMPORTANT THAT THE LETTER OF INTENT IS RETURNED ON OR BEFORE THE DEADLINE! Please do not confuse the Letter of intent and the date of its return, 30 th December 2009 with the Official Registration form and monies payable which must be submitted by 30th April Registration: Deadline for registration is 30th April

4 Visa: For the countries that need a visa please check the following website: If you need an invitation letter, please contact us not later than 20 th January Transport: Air: From Airport Schiphol - Amsterdam: Transport from airport can made by car / train / bus / taxi View link : Train / bus : View link : Taxi: From airport Schiphol Car: By Car view : Car rentals at Schiphol airport: Tourist information center Apeldoorn: Phone : (+31) Fax : (+31) info@vvvapeldoorn.nl Website : Note: For accommodation addresses view attached list of accommodations Open Course: Int. WJKA course with Sensei K. Yokota Sensei J. Knobel. Costs 30,00 per person Referees: Sensei Knobel will be the Technical Director for this Championship. Serge Trappeniers Sensei will be the Head Referee Jan Knobel jr. sensei will be the Assistant Technical Director Each organization can send a maximum 10 Referees / Judges. Dress code Referee s The Head Judges, the Judges and the Arbitrators must wear a pair of long grey trousers, a shortsleeve white shirt and a tie. Closing Party We would like to invite all of you to take part in the closing party that will be held on 4 th July. More information will follow. Competition fees: Individual Kata: 20,-- per person Individual Kumite: 20,-- per person Team: 40,-- per team The required amount must be transferred to the account before 30 th April Competition Rules WJKA rules.- view website 4

5 Payment information The fees for participation, transportation, accommodation (where appropriate) and closing party must be paid in advance and proof of payment sent to the WJKA-H.Q., the deadline is 30th April 2010 otherwise your registration will not be considered. Please transfer the money to the account indicated below: Account Name: Address: Account Number: Bank name IBAN: BIC/SWIFT: St. JAPAN KARATE ASSOCIATION NEDERLAND BREDASEWEG 42, 4702 KV ROOSENDAAL, NETHERLANDS ING NL51INGB INGBNL2A Note: All costs of money transfer is to the account of the participant organization. Important: Deadline for registration is 30 th April Each country must cover their expenses for the travel as well as for their accommodation. The contestants themselves must ensure that they have adequate insurance. The Organizer or the Alliance (WJKA H.Q./ WJKA the Netherlands) is not responsible if the money has not been transferred nor for any injury that may occur during the tournament. Preparation of protection gear Each contestant should bring one's own protection gear: gloves, teeth protection, chest protectors (for girls) are optional but recommended. Groin protections are recommended for boys. Gloves / Mitts should be approved by WJKA (only white). Any contestant who wears contact lenses should bring one's own spare lenses and required to reattach the spare lenses within 2 minutes in case the lenses come off during the match. Other matters Officially appointed tournament doctors and staff will be present and administer first aid. The doctors hold the decision-making authority to decide if any injured contestant can continue the event or should withdraw from it. Each contestant must carry their own health insurance and is responsible for his/her own health care and will have no claims on the tournament, officials, organizers or medical staff. Each country must prepare its national flag for the opening ceremony. Please note: there will be only ONE COACH and ONE MANAGER per COUNTRY (This is not a club or association competition) allowed on the area at any time to support competitors, each country should also make One English speaking interpreter available to talk to the Chief Referee. Important Dates: Tournament registration forms to be received by : 30 th April 2010 Tournament /Course / Party fees payable by : 30 th April

6 World JKA Karate Alliance H.Q. 2. WJKA European Championships 2. WJKA Kohai Invitation European Cup (lower belts) 02 nd 04 th July 2010 PROGRAM The program is as follows: Friday 02 nd July: hrs. : Championship Registration (proof of payment required) - last modification and fee for all competitors in individual and team competition hrs : Referees, judges, coach, officials course. Saturday 03 rd July: hrs. Int. Course with sensei K. Yokota hrs. Opening ceremony: 2.WJKA Kohai Invitation European Championships (lower belts) hrs. Tournament starts: - Eliminations and Finals - Award Ceremony Sunday 04 th July: hrs. Opening ceremony: 2.WJKA European Championships hrs. Tournament starts: - Eliminations competitions - Finals - Awards Ceremony hrs. Closing party The program schedule depends on the availability of certificated judges from the participating countries. 6

7 World JKA Karate Alliance H.Q. 2. WJKA Kohai Invitation European Cup (lower belts) Age category as on the day of the tournament KATA KUMITE TEAMS Kata Kumite 7-4.kyu M F M F M F M F 7 up to 9 yrs. X X X X X X X X X yrs. X X X X X X X X X yrs. X X X X X X X X X yrs. X X X X X X X X X Seniors yrs X X X X X X X X X Seniors +19 yrs X X X X X X X X X Veterans +40 yrs X X X X X X X X X Competitor can only start in the Juniors, Seniors or Veterans category!!! A copy of the certificate may be asked to confirm the grade. Kata Eliminations Finals Pre eliminations Finals - Flag system - Point system - Heians - free choice Team Kata Junior - 3 Male / - 3 Female / - Mixed Senior - 3 Male / - 3 Female Pre eliminations and Finals Kumite Ippon Shobu - WJKA Rules - Free choice Team Kumite Junior - 3 Male (+ 1 Reserve) / - 3 Female (+ 1 Reserve) / - Mixed (2 Male + 1 Female) Senior - 3 Male (+ 1 Reserve) / - 3 Female (+ 1 Reserve) / - Mixed (2 Male + 1 Female) 7

8 World JKA Karate Alliance H.Q. 2. WJKA European Championships Age category as on the day of the tournament KATA KUMITE TEAMS Kata Kumite + 3.kyu M F M F M F M F yrs. X X X X X X X X X yrs. X X X X X X X X X yrs. X X X X X X X X X Seniors yrs X X X X X X X X X Seniors +19 yrs X X X X X X X X X Veterans +40 yrs X X X X X X X X X Competitor can only start in the Juniors, Seniors or Veterans category!!! A copy of the certificate may be asked to confirm the grade. Kata: Eliminations Finals 1 st Round 2 nd Round + Finals - Flag system - Point system - Heians - Basai Dai / Kanku Dai / Jion / Empi - Free choice Team Kata: Junior - 3 Male / - 3 Female / - Mixed Senior - 3 Male / - 3 Female Eliminations and Finals Kumite Ippon Shobu - WJKA Rules - different kata Team Kumite Junior - 3 Male (+ 1 Reserve) / - 3 Female (+ 1 Reserve) / - Mixed (2 Male + 1 Female) Senior - 3 Male (+ 1 Reserve) / - 3 Female (+ 1 Reserve) / - Mixed (2 Male + 1 Female) 8