7th International Martial Arts Games ===== ===== INFORMATION PACKAGE 29.11-04.12. 2017 Minsk, Republic of Belarus
ORGANIZERS 1. International Committee of martial arts 2. The Ministry of Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Belarus 3. The Minsk City Executive Committee 4. Public Assosiation "Belarussian Taekwon-Do League"
INVITATION Dear Grandmasters, Masters, NGB Presidents and Coaches, On behalf of the Organizing Committee, I take great pleasure to invite You to the 7th International Martial Arts Games (7th IMG) to be held in Minsk, Belarus from 29 th November to 4 th December 2017. The 7 th International Martial Arts Games will be supported by the Minstry of Sport and Tourism of the Republic of Belarus. We assure you that the 7 th International Martial Arts Games will provide an important opportunity to all martial arts members to exchange their experiences and new ideas. We will do our best to provide you the 7 th International Martial Arts Games on a high level and pleasant stay in Minsk, Belarus. Yours in Martial Arts,... Chairman/President Organizing Committee of the 7th IMG Minsk, Belarus
1 MINSK, BELARUS Minsk is the capital and largest city of Belarus, situated on the Svislach and Nyamiha rivers. It is the administrative centre of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). In 2013, it had a population near 2 millions people. Geography Geography Minsk is located on the southeastern slope of the Minsk Hills, a region of rolling hills running from the southwest (upper reaches of the river Nioman) to the northeast that is, to Lukomskaye Lake in northwestern Belarus. The average altitude above sea level is 220 metres (720 ft). The geography of Minsk was formed during the two most recent ice ages. The Svislach River, which flows across the city from the northwest to the southeast, is located in the urstromtal, an ancient river valley formed by water flowing from melting ice sheets at the end of the last Ice Age. Also within the city limits are six smaller rivers, all part of the Black Sea basin. Minsk is located in the area of mixed forests typical of most of Belarus. Pinewood and mixed forests border the edge of the city, especially in the north and east. Some of the forests were preserved as parks (for instance, the Chelyuskinites Park) as the city grew. Climate Minsk has a warm summer hemiboreal humid continental climate, owing to its location between the strong influence of the moist air of the Atlantic Ocean and the dry air of the Eurasian landmass. Its weather is unstable and tends to change often. The average January temperature is 4.5 C, while the average July temperature is 18.5 C
Transport in Minsk Various types of land transport provide transportation around the city: trolley, bus, tram, taxi, interurban, metro.all types of transport except for taxis services start their working day at 5.30 am and ends at 1.00 am. You can buy tickets for land transport at kiosks in the streets, in the shops box offices, as well as from the conductor and from the driver (more expensive). The cost of the ticket for public land transport and metro is 0,2 EUR. Tickets must be validated as soon as you get into the transport. Taxi in Minsk can be found outside hotels, the airport, railway stations, on the street taxi rank. You can book it by phone or online. Payments are made only in cash, credit cards are not accepted. The average cost of a threekilometer taxi ride in Minsk is 0.5 EUR Emergency call: 101 Fire department 102 Police 103 - Ambulance
The Venue for the Games Introduction: Photo(es)
CONDITIONS 7 th IMG GAMES DISCIPLINES Taekwon-Do, Karate, Muay Thai, pankration, Tai Chi Chuan, Judo, Jiu-jitsu, Jendo Arnis, Toa, Kalaripayyatu, Kudo, Kurash, Aikido, Sambo, Sochań, Sqay, Kung Fu, Jeet Kune Do, Tang -Ta, Kiaido, Hapkido and martial arts Conditions for participation in the 7th IMG Games:All martial artists are welcome to participate who belong to either an International Martial Art Federation or National Martial Art Federation or Individual Martial Art organization of above mentioned disciplines. Location: Republic of Belarus, Minsk, Pobediteley Avenue., 111 MKSK "Minsk-Arena". Rules of the competition: The competition will be conducted in accordance with the rules of the International Federations of the respective martial disciplines approved by IMGC HQ for these Games. Participants must follow the dress code and rules of the competitions. Demonstrations Any team of any Martial arts is encouraged to conduct demonstrations and particularly the traditional demonstrations inherent to any regional and country are welcome. The duration of demonstration should not exceed 7 minutes. Each competitor must have medical insurance. The organizer will not be responsible for any injury or loss for the participants, before, during and after the 7 th IMG Games. Winners will be awarded with medals and diplomas. Demonstration teams will be awarded with diplomas. Every country should bring their National Anthem on CD and National flag and deliver them to the organizer during the registration. The size of the flag should be approximately 100cm x 200cm.
Team representatives must follow the schedule of the competition and provide the attendance of athletes at the time. Exhibition: the representatives of each type of martial arts can participate in the exhibition, which tells about the history and characteristics of their sport. Important information The entry fee for individual competitors is 30euro The fee includes: 1. IMG Games ID Card 2. Free entrance to the stadium and for the opening ceremony 3. Medical assistance to athletes during competitions ACCOMMODATION ПРОЖИВАНИЕ Terms Package «А» Package «В» 5 days/ 4 nights 400 euro 320 еuro 6 days/ 5 nights 500 euro 400 еuro 7 days/ 6 nights 600 еuro 480 еuro 8 days/ 7 nights 700 еuro 560 еuro Additional day 100 еuro 80 еuro All prices are for the double room for one person. For the single accommodation one should pay 40 euro extra. Attention please! If the deposit in amount 100 euro for each participant is not sent before the 01.09. 2017 the price will increase for 20 per cents.
Terms Package «С» Package «Д» 5 days/ 4 nights 240 еuro 160 еuro 6 days/ 5 nights 300 еuro 200 еuro 7 days/ 6 nights 360 еuro 240 еuro 8 days/ 7 nights 420 еuro 280 еuro Additional day 60 еuro 40 еuro All prices are for the double or triple room for one person. For the single accommodation one should pay 20 euro extra. Attention please! If the deposit in amount 100 euro for each participant is not sent before the 01.08.2017 the price will increase for 20 per cents. The number of packages D is limited. They will be available for those, who send applications and deposits before 01.08.2017.The Organizing Committee does not guarantee packages D for those who send applications and deposits after 01.08.2017 This package includes: 1.Transfer from / to the airport. 2.Transfer to / from the venue of the competition. 3.Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Visa support: Visas for all participants will be free of charge To obtain a visa one should contact the Organizing Committee not later than the 1 st of September 2017. Each participant must have medical insurance policy valid on the territory of the Republic of Belarus. CONTACT ADDRESS Organizing Committee: iamg2017@mail.ru Tel/ +375 29 3328170
The tournament schedule 2911.2017 Arrival and accommodation. Registration Weigh-in. 3011.2017 Arrival and accommodation. Registration Weigh-in Umpires and coaches meeting. Awarding ceremony 0112.2017 Competitions 02.12.2017 Competitions Opening ceremony Awarding ceremony 03.12.2017 Competitions Awarding ceremony 04.12.2017 Departure