Dear Presidents of National Organizations, Country Representatives, WKO Branch Chiefs, Club Leaders and friends. It is with great honor and pride that Danish Karate Union, on behalf of the European Karate Organization, invites you to: THE EUROPEAN KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP 2017 Kyokushin/Shinkyokushin, Adults and Juniors. th th 8 9 of April Not only will we host a great European Championship, we will also be celebrating the 50th anniversary of Danish Karate Union Kyokushin/Shinkyokushin. We look forward to seeing all of you in the City of Roskilde. WELCOME TO Roskilde, WELCOME TO Denmark! OSU! Shihan Jan Bülow
Venue The European Championship 2017 will take place at Roskilde Congress Center Bauhaus Arena. Here we have all the required facilities: lighting, sound, cameras, wide screens, spectator capacity, lounges, restaurants, parking and sports facilities for men and women. The Sayonara Party on Sunday the 9th will also be located at Roskilde Congress Center Bauhaus Arena, thanks to the high quality food and party capacity. For the party people, an After Party will be organized at a local night club. Have a look at roskildekongrescenter.dk/en, where you will find all information about the venue of EC2017.
Kumite Adults Weight Categories European Championship for adults (born in 1998 and older). Weight categories and number of participants from each country: Kumite Men Lightweight -65 kg, Middleweight 65-75 kg, Heavyweight 75-85 kg, Super Heavyweight +85 kg Protection Men Groin protection, Mouth protection (optional) Kumite Women Lightweight -50 kg, Middleweight 50-55 kg, Heavyweight 55-60 kg, Super Heavyweight +60 kg Protection Women Groin protection, Breast protection (only the cup type is allowed), Shin protection, Mouth protection (optional)
Kumite Junior Weight Categories European Championship for juniors (born in 1999-2000). Weight categories and number of participants from each country: Kumite Junior Boys -60 kg, 60-65 kg, 65-70 kg, 70-75 kg, 75-80 kg, +80 kg Protection Juniors men Groin protector, Helmet (will be provided by organizer), White Shin protector, Mouth protector (optional) Kumite Junior Girls -50 kg, 50-55 kg, 55-60 kg, +60 kg Protection Juniors women Groin protector, Breast protector (only the cup type is allowed, under a white T-shirt), Helmet (will be provided by organizer), White Shin protector and Mouth protector (optional) Kata Adults Men & Women Junior Boys & Girls NOTE. All participants must bring: A written medical certificate (English or Dutch) no older than 3 months on the day of the tournament. A written certificate of non-pregnancy for all female participants. A written approval from legal guardian for all minors (below 18 years of age on the day of the tournament). A signed waiver for all participants. An official EKO passport.
Preliminary schedule Thursday 6th of April Arrival of EKO board- and committee members. Friday 7th of April TBD! 10:00 12:00 13.00 16:00 20:00 22:00 Departure Airport - Hotels EKO Referee-, Doping-, Medical-, Technical- & Grading Committee meeting* Start of registration, weight and medical control according to schedule EKO Board meeting* Referee registration, theory and practice* Welcome Dinner Branch Chiefs Draw (Comwell Hotel)* Saturday 8th of April 07:30 08:00 08:30 11:30 18:00 20:30 Departure Comwell Hotel & Danhostel Sports Hall Referees and participants gather at Sports Hall Kata: Adults and Juniors, Male & Female Kumite Departure Sports Hall Comwell Hotel & Danhostel AGM Comwell Hotel Sunday 9th of April 07:30 08:00 08:30 18:00 19:30 21:00 00:30 01:00 Departure Comwell Hotel & Danhostel Sports Hall Referees and participants gather at Sports Hall Kumite Departure Sports Hall Comwell Hotel & Danhostel Departure Comwell Hotel & Danhostel Sports Hall, Sayonara Party Sayonara Party at Sports Hall Departure Sports Hall Comwell Hotel & Danhostel After Party (No transport will be provided!) Monday 10th of April 10:00 Check-out, Departure for Airport All meetings will take place at Comwell Hotel Conference Center, Vestre Kirkevej 12, 4000 Roskilde. Changes in time schedule can occur before arrival
Accommodation Official Hotel is: Comwell Hotel Roskilde: www.comwellroskilde.dk Alternative Hotel is: 1. Zleep Hotels: www.zleephotels.com/da/hotel/roskilde/ 2. Scandic Hotel Roskilde: www.scandichotels.dk/hoteller/danmark/roskilde 3. Danhostel: www.danhostelroskilde.dk Booking procedure Hotel Registration starts on 15th of December 2016. Please send your hotel requests on hotel@ec2017.dk. Your contact: Ghita Hansen. As all national organizations have qualification tournaments, we understand that you cannot register your team members before February 1st. We would like to make your stay as comfortable as possible, so please send us the expected number of your team participants and the hotel you prefer. This way we can make reservations for your team, as there is a limited number of rooms at the hotels. Payment & booking terms All payments must be made by bank transfer before arrival. Hotel bookings not paid before 1st of February will be cancelled due to normal international booking rules of hotels! The organizer is not responsible for canceled rooms due to these booking rules. Name of Bank: Arbejdernes Landsbank Reg. nr.: 5396 Account 53960384572 IBAN: DK3753960000384572 SWIFT adr. : ALBADKKK
Price Comwell Hotel: Two person rooms: Three person rooms: Three person Suite: 72 Euro/person/night 47 Euro/person/night (Sold out!) 60 Euro/person/night (Sold out!) Zleep Hotel: Single person rooms: Two person rooms: Three person Suite: Four person room 100 Euro/person/night 67 Euro/person/night 56 Euro/person/night (Limited number of rooms) 52 Euro/person/night (Limited number of rooms) Scandic Hotel: Two person rooms: Three person rooms: 66 Euro/person/night 55 Euro/person/night Danhostel: 4 person rooms: 6 person rooms: 42 Euro/person/night 36 Euro/person/night Airport transport: 10 Euro/person Participation fee: 25 Euro/person
Participant registration Registration for the European Championship 2017 is available online from 15th of DECEMBER 2016 at www.ec2017.dk Contact details: e-mail: registration@ec2017.dk Various National Organizations, Dojos or participants themselves shall cover accommodation, flight tickets, transportation and meals for all participants Airport pick-up will be available if you stay at recommended hotels Transport to Hall from Zleep Hotels and Scandic Hotel will be by foot Transport to Hall from Comwell and Danhostel will be by bus Information for participants and guests staying in other hotels or not booked through the organizers: - Sayonara Party ticket price: 45 Euro - Transportation not available Two participants per country in each category KUMITE and KATA Organizing Nation has three participants per country in each category KUMITE and KATA Try our web shop: ec2017.budoxperten.dk here you will find great looking EC2017 uniforms, bags and clothing. Before participation, all National Organizations are requested to present a payment to the EKO of all outstanding debts. No registration of fighters is possible unless all debts to EKO are in balance All participants and coaches are required to wear National Team uniforms Ice bags will not be provided by the tournament doctor Time of bouts adults up to Quarterfinals 3 2 scale 2 min. (Article 6.7 EKO rules) There will be no Tameshiwari Referees and judges who haven t made registration on forehand must do so at the weight control office. We wish you all the best during your preparation for the European Championships 2017 OSU! EC 2017 Tournament organizing Committee