Korea karatedo federation

Edition 3

2016 10^th

Korea Open

International Karatedo

Championships

KOREA KARATEDO FEDERATION Address: Olympic Park Velodrome B-08,#424 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Korea Tel. [phone]/Fax.[phone] E-mail : [e-mail] Working Hour : 9:00 – 18:00 (GMT +9)

TOM N TOMS TRAVEL AGENCY Address: 4F Samil B/D, 205 Mullae-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea Tel. [phone]/Fax.[phone] E-mail : [e-mail] Working Hour : 9:00 – 18:00 (GMT +9)

INVITATION
29^th Feb. 2016

Dear Sir/Madam

The Korea Karatedo Federation (KKF) would like to invite you courteously to attend the 10^th Korea Open International Karatedo Championships, which is going to be held on 8th July ~ 10th July, 2016 in Seoul. I’m sure that it will offer the chance of competing and building a healthy relationship all Karate competitors of differing age from children to senior.

Since your consistent interest and cooperation, Korea Karatedo Federation could have abundant experiences in successfully hosting of international events. I’m sure that the organizing committee of the Korea Open Championships 2016 definitely does its utmost to offer the best facilities in order to make this event a most successful and a beautiful memory of pleasurable experiences, which you will cherish for a long time.

We cordially pardon you to get a great honor by participating in this event. It would be appreciated so much if you send us the Entry Form A by 5^th May 2016 and the Entry Form B by 5^th June 2016. You can send them to the address as stated below via airmail and/or e-mail or either fax also.
Korea Karatedo Federation

The Organizing Committee of the 10th Korea Open International Karatedo Championships

Address: Olympic Park Velodrome B-08, #424 Olympic-Ro, Songpa-Gu,Seoul, Korea

Tel. [phone] / Fax. [phone]

E-mail : [e-mail]

1. 
   Title : The 10^th Korea Open International Karatedo Championships
   

2. 
   Date : 8^th July ~ 10^th July , 2016
   

3. 
   Venue : Gimpolifegym, Gimpo, Gyeonggi Do Korea
   

Address: 198-3, Gimpohangang 8-ro, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi Do, Korea

□ Public Transportation

From Gimpo Airport to the Venue : Approximately 21km

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  Take a Bus Num. 22
  

From Incheon Airport to the Venue : Approximately 60km

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  Using an Airport Railroad/Transfer at Gyeyang station/Take a Bus Num.81
  
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  Using an Airport Railroad/Transfer at Gimpo-airport station/Take a Bus Num.60-3
  

4. 
   Organizers : Korea Karatedo Federation
   Address: Olympic Park Velodrome B-08, #424 Olympic-Ro,
   Songpa-Gu, Seoul, Korea
   

Tel. [phone] / Fax. [phone]

E-mail : [e-mail]

Working Hour : 9:00 – 18:00 (GMT +9)
TOM N TOMS TRAVEL AGENCY

Address: 4F Samil B/D, 205 Mullae-ro, Yeongdeungpo -gu,

Seoul, Korea

Tel. [phone] / Fax. [phone]

E-mail : [e-mail]

Working Hour : 9:00 – 18:00 (GMT +9)

5. 
   Supervision: The Championship will be supervised by the Organizing Committee (OC) of the Korea Open Championships 2016, created by the Korea Karatedo Federation.
   

6. 
   Categories
   

□ Senior : (Kumite :before 07/07/1998, Kata: before 07/07/2000)

Kata Individual, Team (Male & Female)

Kumite Individual (Male : -60kg, -67kg, -75kg, -84kg, +84Kg, OPEN-Free Weight)

Kumite Individual (Female : -50Kg, -55kg, -61kg, -68kg, +68kg, OPEN-Free Weight)

Kumite Team (Male & Female)
□ Junior : (08/07/1998 ~ 07/07/2000)

Kata Individual (Male & Female)

Kata Team (Male & Female / combine with Senior)

Kumite Individual (Male : -55kg, -61kg, -68kg, -76kg, +76Kg)

Kumite Individual (Female : -48kg, -53kg, -59kg, +59kg)

Kumite Team (Male & Female / combine with Senior)

□ Cadet :( 08/07/2000 ~ 07/07/2002)

Kata Individual (Male & Female)

Kumite Individual (Male : -52kg, -57kg, -63kg, -70kg, +70kg)

Kumite Individual (Female : -47kg, -54kg, +54kg)

□ Under Age 13(After 07/07/2002): will be classified by age as below

Kata, Kumite Individual: 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13years old

(Categories may be combined by the Organizing Committee (OC))
Kata , Kumite Team : 6-7 , 8-9, 10-11, 12-13 years old
[In case of Team Kata, it is possible male, female or combined team (one girl & two boys or two girls & one boy) ]
□ Each competitor can participate in more than 2 categories if he/she wants and as long as his/her age or weight fits in the categories. In other words, the number of participants is not limited.

□ Every competitor attending this event should fill in the Entry Form to submit by registration deadline to OC.

Entry Form A –May 5^th, 2016

Entry Form B – June 5^th, 2016

7. 
   Entry Fee: The entry fee is USD 20 per each category and a fee of USD 10 is charged for each extra category. However, participants of the Kumite Individual Open (senior male & female) and the Team Kata (senior male & female) are charged 100 USD per category entry, because winners in those categories will receive the prize money.
   

□ The confirmation will be confirmed officially only after the reception of a deposit corresponding to 50% of the total amount. You will receive an invoice in order to pay the deposit (to confirm your Entry Fee). The balance has to be paid maximum June 5^th.

8. 
   Prize
   

	Kumite Individual Open (Senior male & female)	Team Kata (Senior male & female)
1^st place winner	500 USD	500 USD
2^nd place winner	300 USD	300 USD
3^rd place winner (two teams)	100 USD	100 USD

□ Each of 1st, 2nd, 3rd winners will be awarded medals & diplomas of honors.

□ You will be received this prize after taxes.

9. 
   Accomodation
   

□ HQ Hotel : Hotel Sunshine (★★★)

□ Address: 19-1, Seogot-Ro, 301 Beongil, Seo-Gu, Incheon, Korea 22726
□ Tel: [phone]
□ Distance

- From Incheon Airport (29km) 50 minutes

- From Gimpo Airport (19km) 45 minutes

- From Competition Venue (16km) 40 minute

□ Webpage : Further Information

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  The completion of hotel will be finished in the middle of April.
  

Therefore, all facilities will be a brand-new and we will provide the best customer service.

Twin bed room (Including Bed & Breakfast)	Single bed room (Including Bed & Breakfast)
USD 80 per person / per day	USD 110 per person / per day

* Please be informed the agency when you need any extra beds.

□ Cancellation Conditions & Change for accommodation

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  At least 30 days prior to arrival, free of charge
  
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  20 days prior to arrival, 25% fee of the total price for the booking will be charged for cancellations
  
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  10 days prior to arrival, 50% fee of the total price for the booking, will be charged for cancellations
  
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  After 18^th July , 100% fee, of the total price for the booking will be charged for cancellations;
  

□ Please also note, when making changes to your reservations, in the last
10days, the charge is USD 20 change to cover office fees.

10. 
    Meals
    

□ Lunch & Dinner is optional.

□ The applicants who would like to have Lunch or Dinner in the hotel ask

to the OC directly.
□ The applicant who applies for a voucher by 5th June, 2016 will have a lunchbox during the competition.

□ There is no restaurants or stores near the competition venue.

11. 
    Voucher
    

□ 1 Voucher is USD 10

□ The OC will offer a lunchbox to the person who applies for a voucher by 5th June, 2016

□ For purchase on-site is NOT available.

12. 
    Transportation
    

□ For participants’ convenience, all transportation (Airport ⇔ HQ Hotel / Competition
Venue ⇔ HQ Hotel ) will be provided free of charge only to the reserved for people who have booked in the HQ Hotel.

□ Participants who will use the public transportation, Check a Shuttle Bus timetable as below.

13. 
    Training
    

□ For participants’ convenience, Training place will offer for free and located in the Competition venue.

14. 
    Referees
    

□ Each delegation should participate in the game with at least Two referees.

That’s because it cannot be taken by only Korean referees.

□ Accommodation will be free for 2 international referees approved by WKF or AKF per country who sent entry. For individual those should submit documentary evidence to organizing committee on entry application and should have to be proved by 5th June, 2016

15. 
    Advantage
    

□ The winners of the following championships will be free (only apply to individual category winner, not team)

-The champion of Asian game or continental championships/continental junior and

cadet championships hosting by continental Federation.

- The medalists of WKF world championship and World Junior and Cadet

Championships
* Notice For individual who is applicable to above conditions should submit verification of the award to organizing committee for approval by 5^th June 2016..

16. 
    Registration Deadline
    

□ Terms of Responsibility, Entry Form A –on or before May 5^th, 2016

□ Entry Form B, Invitation Application Form, Voucher List, Name List – on or before by 5th June, 2016

(With 2 Color photos 3x4 cm in white background. If it is difficult to send the photo with entry form, you should notice us and take two photos for final registration)
□ Accommodations & Transfer Application Form, Voucher List, Travel details, Hotel Reservations – on or before by 5th June, 2016

17. 
    Rules
    

□ WKF Rules


18. Equipment

□ All contestants must prepare their own WKF-approved protective gear. (Due to hygiene problem, the OC is not in charge of providing these items to all athletes.)

19. Contact

Organizing Committee of

The 10^th Korea Open International Karatedo Championships

Address: Olympic Park Velodrome B-08, #424 Olympic-Ro,

Songpa-Gu,Seoul, Korea

Tel. [phone] / Fax. [phone]

E-mail : [e-mail]

Homepage: www.karatedo.or.kr

Working Hour : 9:00 – 18:00

Travel agency of

The 10^th Korea Open International Karatedo Championships

Address: 4F Samil B/D, 205 Mullae-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu,

Seoul, Korea

Tel. [phone] / Fax. [phone]

E-mail : [e-mail]

Working Hour : 9:00 – 18:00

20. Others

□ All participants should have their Medical Insurance Policy covered for this Championships prior to participate this championships. The Organizing Committee will not be responsible for this matter.

□ Please be informed that you should give us the flight schedule―both In & Out details―prior to your departure to get the required arrangement at your convenience.

□ Bring your national flag and audio CD copy of your national anthem.

21. Visa Requirements

Considering international convention, mutuality doctrine, national profit and other such factors, certain countries are granted visa-free entry permissions.

Nationals of the following countries are allowed up to 30 days of visa-free sojourn for tourism or visitation

Exceptions: Canada is allowed up to 6 months, and United States, Australia, Hong Kong, Slovenia, and Japan are allowed up to 90 days.

* You can get further information of Visa:

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  Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade : www.mofat.go.kr
  
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  Immigration Bureau : www.immigration.go.kr
  

22. Payment Method
□ Registration payment(Accommodation Fee/ Voucher Fee) must be paid in advance TT payable to as below by – by 5th June, 2016

□ Entry Fee must be paid on- site (Registration) USD only.

Schedule

Date	Time	Schedule
5th July (Tuesday)	13:00 ~ 19:00	Registration
6th July (Wednesday)	09:00 ~18:00	Registration
7th July (Thursday)	09:00 ~17:00	Training for Participants
	15:00 ~16:00	Referees Meeting
	16:00 ~17:00	Team Manager Meeting & Drawing
	19:00 ~20:00	Welcome Dinner(for Chief of Delegation)
8th July (Friday)	08:00~09:00	Official Weigh In
	09:00~10:00	Organizing Committee Member Meeting
	10:00~13:00	Competition
	13:00~14:00	Lunch
	14:00~14:30	Opening Ceremony
	14:30~19:00	Competition / Awards
9th July (Saturday)	08:00~09:00	Official Weigh In
	09:00~13:00	Competition
	13:00~14:00	Lunch
	14:00~18:00	Competition / Awards
10th July (Sunday)	08:00~09:00	Official Weigh In
	09:00~13:00	Competition / Awards
	13:00~14:00	Lunch
	14:00~15:00	Competition / Awards/ Photo
	15:00~	Rest or Tour
	19:00~	Farewell Dinner (Officials & Athletes)
11th July (Monday)		Team Departing

This schedule is subject to be changed by OC
Entry Form A

(by 5^th May, 2016)
Country: ______________________________________________________
Tel: ___________________________Fax:____________________________
Federation Email: _______________________________________________
Participants (Please indicate the number of persons only)
Chief of Delegation: _______________________________
Team Manager: __________________________________
Officials: ________________________________________
Coaches: ________________________________________
Others: __________________________________________
Athletes (Senior Male) : _________________________
(Senior Female) :_________________________
(Junior Male) : _________________________

(Junior Female) : _________________________

(Cadet Male) :_________________________
(Cadet Female) : ________________________
(Under 13yrs Male) : ________________________
(Under 13yrs Female): ________________________
Total: ___________________________________


Date:____________________________________

Signature : _________________________

President or General Secretary


This registration form should be written by any participant, official, team manager and others, who takes part in this event. (Please competitors fill out the form for athlete)
Registration Form


Entry Form B (by 5^th June, 2016)

Country :________________________________________


Name :________________________________________

Sex : Male Female Date of Birth :___________
Tel :________________________ Fax :____________________________

Passport number:_________________________________________

Position in your federation:______________________________________________

Position in this event:___________________________________________________

Signature : _________________ _________________________