OFFICIAL INVITATION
Invitation Dear Grand Masters, Masters, Instructors, Competitors and Supporters, On behalf of International Taekwon-Do Federation ITF HQ Korea and ITF HQ Netherlands we have the great pleasure in inviting you to the; 2017 Open Taekwon-Do World Championships / World Cup that will be held in Barneveld, Netherlands 28th of September to 1st of October 2017. The event shall be held in the Barneveld Veluwehal The Netherlands. This Championships is OPEN to all our brothers and sisters in Taekwon-Do regardless of Taekwon-Do style, affiliation, association or political background. Taekwon-Do is ONE and during this tournament we will share the passion we all have for the art, sport and martial art that is Taekwon-Do and demonstrate our great courtesy for each other. We sincerely hope that the Open World Championships will be a success for all competitors, coaches, umpires, VIPs and supporters. We look forward to welcoming all of you to the Netherlands in September 2017. Yours in Taekwon-Do Mr. Harry van Schaik Active and Involved Head of Organizing Committee vanschaikharry@gmail.com www.itfopenworlds.com Master Peter Sanders Head of Ambassadors Committee taekwondo2@hotmail.com www.itfofficial.nu
Country The Netherlands, provence: Gelderland, town: Barneveld. Organizers ITF HQ Korea in cooperation with ITF HQ Netherlands Dutch National Martial Arts Academy and the city of Barneveld. Mr. Harry van Schaik Active and Involved Head of Organizing Committee +31 647332320 vanschaikharry@gmail.com Master Peter Sanders Head of Ambassadors Team taekwondo2@hotmail.com Contact Address 2017 Open Worlds Nieuwe Markt 6, 3771 CB, Veluwehal Barneveld, Gelderland - The Netherlands W: www.openworlds.com Internet FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/926815954061107/ Instagram: @itfopenworlds2017
Ambassadors Committee
Place and time of event 2017 Open Taekwon-Do World Championships The Open World Championships Taekwon Do will take place from the 28th of September 1st of October 2017, in Barneveld Veluwehal the Netherlands. Barneveld is located in the center of the Netherlands and very close to the different airports and train stations in the country. Arrival dates and meeting point Delegations with black belts have to arrive in Barneveld before or on Wednesday 27th of September 2017 before and must be available at latest 12.00 hours in the Veluwehal for accreditation and final payments according to timetable of registration and weigh-in. Delegations with color belts have to arrive in Barneveld before or on Friday 29th of September 2017 before and must be available at latest 15.00 hours in the Veluwehal for accreditation and final payments according to timetable of registration and weigh-in. Note: -All delegations will have to pay all fees in advance via bank transfer. -Delegations arriving before Wednesday 27th of September 2017 may directly proceed to the hotel. -Each country will be responsible for their own expenses whilst attending the Championship.
Arrivals and Programme The schedule for the Open World Championships 2017 is as follows. Monday 25th of September 2017 12.30 15.30 ITF HQ Korea Exclusive Seminar BMAA Plantagelaan 6 15.30 17.30 Promotion Test Black Belts 1st-8th degree *see requirements list* 19.00 21.30 Taekwon-Do Friendship Banquet Tuesday 26th of September 2017 13.00 15.00 Lunch time Training facilities are open BMAA or Veluwehal 09.00 17.00 Registration accommodation and competition in BMAA or Veluwehal 19.30 21.30 Dinner time During the day we have for the local schools the OPEN WC SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS Wednesday 27th of September 2017 Arrivals of teams (at the latest 12.00 hours and must let the organizers know time of arrival) 09.00 21.00 Registration and Weigh-in at the Veluwehal *a time-schedule for weigh-in will be provided. Teams must provide information about their arrival. Should you not attend at the reguired time will put your team at the END of the list.* Training facilities are open in the sport hall Veluwehal Barneveld 13.00 15.00 Lunch time 15.00 17.30 Umpire meeting 1 Competition hall Veluwehal Barneveld 17.30 19.00 Coach meeting 1 Competition hall Veluwehal Barneveld 19.30 21.30 Dinner time During the day we have the TIGER FESTIVAL for the local schools.
Competition day 1 (individual Black Belts) Thursday 28th of September 2017 06.30 Breakfast time 09.00 10.00 Opening Ceremony 10.00 13.00 Competition 13.00 14.00 Lunch in competition hall (competition will continue) 14.30 19.00 Competition 19.30 21.30 Dinner time Competition day 2 (individual Black Belts) Friday 29th of September 2017 06.30 Breakfast time 09.00 13.00 Competition 13.00 14.00 Lunch in competition hall (competition will continue) 14.30 18.30 Competition 15.00 21.00 Registration Weigh In Color Belts Special Needs at the Veluwehal *a time-schedule for weigh-in will be provided. Teams must provide information about their arrival. Should you not attend at the reguired time will put your team at the END of the list.* 15.00 17.30 Umpire meeting 2 Competition hall Veluwehal Barneveld 17.30 19.00 Coach meeting 2 Competition hall Veluwehal Barneveld 19.00 22.00 Congress ITF HQ Korea 19.00 23.00 Dinner time Weigh-In Color Belts will be held in the Veluwehal Barneveld starting at 15.00 o clock. (no weigh-in at will be possible on the day of the competition)
Saturday 30th of September 2017 Competition day 3 (Color Belts and Special Needs NO WEIGH IN DURING THE DAY!) 06.30 Breakfast time 09.00 13.00 Competition 13.00 14.00 Lunch in competition hall (competition will continue) 15.00 20.00 Competition time 20.00 22.00 Dinner time Sunday 1st of October 2017 Competition day 4 (Individual Color Belts and Teams Color and Black Belts) 06.30 Breakfast time 08.30-13.00 Competition 13.00 14.00 Lunch in competition hall (competition will continue) 14.00 18.30 Competition 18.30 19.30 Competition & Closing Ceremony 20.00 21.30 Dinner time 14.00 00.00 Worlds 2017 Parties! Departure or stay for a holiday Monday 2th of October 2017
Registration Registration for this event needs to be completed on-line with the process being made available as soon as possible. All participants will have to register through this system to ensure they have access through the organization to the necessary accommodations and participation. Participants have to completed the correct registration procedure in orde to participate, anyone without correct registration will not be permitted to participate. Registration is necessary for: - Managers - Coaches - Competitors - Doctors - Press - VIP s - Supporters (accommodation) ID Card All registrated with be provided with an ID card which will give provide access to the tournament, training facillities, VIP rooms, phsiotherapy and after party. Information to register will be provided through our social media (Face Book, Instagram) and website www.itfopenworlds.com as soon as possible. All participants (competitors, coaches, umpires, VIP) during this 2017 Open Taekwon-Do World Championships have to provide a photo for the ID-card. Also supporters using the accommodation of the organizer have to provide a photo for ID-card. We wish to assure you this will be done as quickly as possible in order to provide plenty of time for you to prepare for this unique event. For more information please visit www.itfopenworlds.com
Important dates July 2015 Application Open WC The Netherlands September 2015 Acceptance Council of Masters ITF HQ Korea September 2015 Website www.itfopenworlds.com on-line 18h January 2016 Installation Open WC Ambassadors team 1st September 2016 Invitation package Open WC 2017 on-line 10th January 2017 1st June 2017 8th June 2017 Applications will be opened for on-line registration for participation and accommodation Closing date for accommodation and assistance (only paid applications will be processed!) Deadline payment accommodations 1st August 2017 Early registration discount ends including umpires 1st August 2017 End of assistance of VISA applications 2nd August 2017 1st September 2017 Additional fees apply for late entry from this date from this date Final closing date for entries to Open WC 5th September 2017 Final date for any minor adjustments to entries 6th September 2017 Closing date for all payments (after this date if payment is not complete then participation will not be permitted) *If payment has not been fullfilled and applications and payments have not been confirmed by the organisations there will be no enterance in the tournament. No exceptions!
Divisions 2017 Open Taekwon-Do World Championships / World Cup - The championship will be performed separately for Seniors, Adults, Juniors, Children and Kids. -Kids are defined as at the youngest 5 years old on the first day of the competition (divisions will be made from a 2 year age group for example 5-6, 7-8. (Note: The organizer reserves the right to combine divisions if necessary) - Children are defined as at the youngest 9 years old on the first day of the competition (divisions will be made from a 2 year age group for example 9-10, 11-12.. (Note: The organizer reserves the right to combine divisions if necessary) -Juniors are defined as at the youngest 13 years old on the first day of the competition -Adults are defined as at the youngest 18 years old on the first day of the competition -Seniors are defined as at the youngest 36 years old on the first day of the competition Equipment regulations We welcome all brothers and sisters in Taekwon-Do and ALL Doboks types will be allowed. Protection equipment has to be safe, in good condition and approved. (see additional information on the website), All competitors in sparring competition have to use head, gloves and foot protection gear in red or blue color, groin protector and mouthguards (last two both of any color) depending on the draw. They has be safe, in good condition and approved by the Umpire Committee of the ITF HQ Korea. Entry fees (see list of entry fees depend on date of entry) Competitors entry fee (individuals with a club) Individual competitors entry fee (not attached to a club) Coach attached to an individual competitor (not attached to a club) Team entry fee (per team per category) (either sparring, tul, specials or power) The competitor s entry fees can be transferred electronically and has to be cleared by 6th September 2017 to the bank account of the organizing committee.
Events for competitors Age Categories Kids 5 up to 8 years old (if possible 5-6 and 7-8 years) Children 9 up to 12 years old (if possible category 9-10 and 11-12 years) Juniors 13 up to 17 years old (if possible category 13-14 and 15-16-17 years) Adults 18 up to 35 years old Seniors 36 up to 100 years (if possible category 36-49 and 50 years and up) Color And Black Belts 9th up to 1st gup can enter the World Cup competition Special Needs can enter from 10th gup and up Black Belts 1st up to 8 degree are welcome to participate Individual Black Belts (M/F) Patterns pyramid system (belt categories) Sparring pyramid system (weight categories) Special Techniques qualification system (1 qualifier from required techniques) Power Techniques qualification system (1 qualifier from required techniques) Pair Black Belts (M-M / F-F / M-F) Pre-Arranged Sparring pyramid system Team Black Belts Patterns pyramid system Sparring pyramid system (3 allowed first 1 or 2 matches lost) Special Techniques qualification system (1 qualifier from required techniques) Power Techniques qualification system (1 qualifier from required techniques)
Events for competitors Special Needs Special Needs can enter the competitons without any age restriction Special Needs can enter the competition from 10th gup and up Patterns Sparring Specials Team round-robin system round-robin system (non controlled technique optional) special items such as Breaking, Special or otherwise optional pattern or pre-arranged optional Color Belts World Cup Individual Color Belts (M/F) KIDS 5 years up to 8 years old Non-contact sparring pyramid system (height categories) Special Techniques Jumping high front kick (height categories) CHILDREN JUNIOR ADULTS - SENIOR- Individual Color Belts (M/F) Patterns pyramid system (belt categories) Sparring pyramid system (controlled technique)
Events for competitors Team Color Belts Patterns pyramid system (M-F combined allowed) Kids/Children 5 up to 12 years old 9th gup 1st gup minimum of 3 - maximum of 5 participants the pattern of the lowest belt in the team may be performed (see competition rules) COLOR BELTS KIDS/CHILDREN MAY ONLY PARTICIPATE IN TEAM PATTERNS pyramid system (separate M/F teams all belts) Sparring Juniors 13 up to 17 years old 9th gup 1st gup minimum of 3 - maximum of 5 participants (missing 4 or 5 in the team 1 or 2 matches lost) controlled techniques pointfighting COLOR BELTS JUNIORS CAN ONLY PARTICIPATE IN TEAM SPARRING CONTROLLED TECHNIQUE Adults and Seniors 18 up to 100 years old pyramid system (separate M/F teams all belts) 9th gup 1st gup minimum of 3 - maximum of 5 participants (missing 4 or 5 in the team ½ match lost) continuious sparring COLOR BELTS ADULTS/SENIORS MAY ONLY PARTICIPATE IN TEAM CONTROLLED TECHNIQUE SPARRING
Entry fees Please remember that all transfer fees has to be paid by the participant, should particpants fail to cover transfer fees this will be charged on arrival at the event. Bank Transfer Details Incumbent Incumbent address Bank Bank address Account BIC/SWIFT Stichting Ki van Renesselaan 64, 3771 JX Barneveld, Gelderland, The Netherlands ING Bank NV Foreign Operations PO Box 1800, 1000 BV Amsterdam NL55INGB0009395614 INGBNL2A NO CASH PAYMENTS POSSIBLE or only with the written approval of the organizer Harry van Schaik Active and Involved. Pay Pal At request we can send a Pay Pal request for payment from abroad. Please contact the organizer about this. Registration of the ALL participants Registration of competitors, Coaches, VIPs, Supporters and others will be coordinated by Accommodations : vanschaikharry@gmail.com phone 0031647332320 Registration : vanschaikharry@gmail.com phone 0031647332320 In case of any problem, countries may contact the Online Register Team via e-mail address: info@kisport.nl Other important information might be found at the following websites: www.itfopenworlds.com Competition rules Competition rules will be the official International Taekwon-Do Federation HQ Korea Tournament and Competition rules. These will be published and sent to registered coaches and available on our social media sites as soon as possible
Entry Fees School / Club / National Inscription fee participants school/club/national team (normal procedure) Before 1st August 2017 After 1st August 2017 Participant 80.- euro p.p. 90.- euro p.p. Coach (more then 5) 0.- euro p.p. 15.- euro p.p. The host will permit a maximum of 8 coaches per organisation with the first five coaches incurring no fee, the fee for any additional coach will be 25 euros per person up to the maximum of eight coaches. No referee (each) 100.- 125.- euro Any organisation that does not provide a referee will be charged a penalty. Individuals Inscription fee for participants individuals who are not part of an entered (only according to the rules of the Open Worlds 2017) Before 1st August 2017 After 1st August 2017 Participant 80.- euro p.p. 90.- euro p.p. Coach 0.- euro p.p. 15.- euro p.p. (may not more coach then 2 competitors 3 entering with the same coach is considered a club registration) No referee (each) 0.- 0.- euro Team events Inscription fee teams Before 1st August 2017 After 1st August 2017 Black Belts 75.- euro per team 85.- euro per team (participation in 4 teamevents are possible) Black Belts Pre-Arranged 15.- euro per team 25.- euro per team (participation in 1 teamevent is possible) Color Belts 40.- euro per team 50.- euro per team (participation a single teamevent is possible) No referee (each) 100.- 125.- euro Note: Registration AND payments of accommodation and regstration has to be full filled at the latest 1st August 2017 at 00.00 hours CET to obtain the discount!
Accommodation 2017 Open Taekwon-Do World Championships Competitors, Umpires, Coaches, VIPS, Supporters and/or Others Booking of accommodation should be made through the Accommodation Committee by the person in charge of each country, club or individual. The official Accommodation form must be provided by the Team Manager and send to vanschaikharry@gmail.com. No other forms are accepted. We offer two different levels of accommodation during the championships. You can choose between LODGINGS (bed) and LODGIINGS WITH BREAKFAST (bed & breakfast), at each level there are rooms for 1 up to 3 persons. Dinner can be arranged at the hotel but participants are also free to use the facillities of the restaurants in Barneveld (whoich are very close by). The price also includes free training facilities on Tuesday and Wednesday, medical assistance during the competition and free admission to the 2017 Open Worlds party. Below are the prices for the different types of accommodation for competitors, umpires, coaches, VIPs and supporters. The prices are per night. **** star hotels in an area of 10 kilometers of Barneveld Type of room LODGINGS LODGINGS & BREAKFAST Single Room 84.- 99.- Double/twin room 84.- 99.- Triple room 129.- Prices do not include 1.50 of local taxes per person per day, and unexpected raises. Dinner can be arranged at the hotel but participants are also free to use the facillities of the restaurants in Barneveld (very closeby). The use of any facilities other than provided by us is at your own expenses. Transportation to the competition hall can be arranged through the reception of the hotel (bus or taxi). There will also be a member of the Service Committee available for assistance. Please note that the number of different types of rooms is limited! We will handle applications in the order they are received (first come first served). This means that those who send their applications first will have priority. If you wish to stay for a holiday after the competition, it is possible to book extra nights please contact the organizer at vanschaikharry@gmail.com
Accommodation Step 1 Fill out and send the form Hotel Booking Application Form on or before the 1st of June 2017. After this date we cannot guarantee places in the hotel or the aforementioned prices. Send the form via email to: vanschaikharry@gmail.com The organizers will check your booking and send you an invoice for payment of 100% of the total amount for each person listed on the form. Please note that the booking will not be confirmed until the requested amount has been registered in the organizer s account. Please remember to pay the transfer costs from your side, if the Organizing Committee has to pay for the transfer costs then you will need to pay this back on arrival. Step 2 Step 3 Note! Step 4 INFO After the amount has been confirmed, your booking will be officially accepted. The representative from each delegation will then be formally notified of the booking confirmation. The accommodation balance must be paid on or before the 8th of June 2017 at 00.00 hours. It is possible to pay the whole accommodation amount in advance if you wish to do so. All hotel payments must be transferred electronically to the organizer's account by the due dates. No cash payments will be accepted. It may be possible to make small changes to the hotel accommodation reservation until the 5th of September 2017. After this date it is not possible to change the reservations and the accommodation form will be used as the baseline for calculating the accommodation costs for each country s delegation. W: www.itfopenworlds.com E: vanschaikharry@gmail.com T: 0031647332320
ENTRY FEES Spectators (limited seats) 1 day ticket 10.- euro 2 day ticket 20.- euro 3 or 4 day ticket 30.- euro Spectators (balcony) 1 day ticket 8.- euro 2 day ticket 16.- euro 3 or 4 day ticket 24.- euro PRESS (maximum of 8 PRESS on the floor a day!) 1 day ticket 32,50 euro 2 day ticket 65.- euro 3 day ticket 85.- euro 4 day ticket 100.- euro
Competition rules According to the competition and tournament rules of ITF HQ Korea the following rules will be set. Competition rules will be ready asap and published at the website www.itfopenworlds.com for: Pattern - Individual Patterns Black Belt - Individual Patterns Color Belts Children/Adults/Seniors/ Special Needs - Team Patterns Black Belts - Team Patterns Color Belts Children Sparring - Individual Non-Contact Sparring Color Belts Kids / Special Needs - Individual Controlled Technique Sparring Color Belts Children/Adults/Seniors/Special Needs - Individual Controlled Technique Sparring Black Belts - Team Controlled Technique Sparring Color Belts Juniors - Team Controlled Technique Sparring Color Belts Adults and Seniors - Team Controlled Technique Sparring Black Belts Special Techniques - Individual Special Techniques Color Belts Kids/Special Needs - Individual Special Techniques Black Belts - Team Special Techniques Black Belts Power Breaking - Individual Power Breaking Techniques Black Belts - Team Power Breaking Techniques Black Belts - Team Pre-Arranged Black Belts Pre-Arranged
Competitors This international event is OPEN to ALL our brothers and sisters in the world, to compete in a friendly, safe and fair environment. We want all involved to feel as an warmly welcomed guests at this Open World Championships 2017 in Barneveld the Netherlands 2017. Since competitors from ALL organizations, school, clubs, instructors, Masters and or Grand Masters are welcome to participate, we are also opening this competition to INDIVIDUAL COMPETITORS. This means - Competitors can register without a club, school or organization as an individual participant; - Competitors can be coached by a coach who is not attached to a, club, school or organization; - The coach is only allowed to coach up to 2 individual competitors and no more. If the coach has 3 competitors or more they has register as a club, school or organization. - Competitors who register as an individual can only enter if they can register with their own club/master or do not have any. - All competitors and coaches have to follow the tenets of Taekwon-Do and the rules of the competition. Color Belts Special Needs Black Belts This rule has been made to provide the opportunity for any individual competitor to participate in this OPEN event regardless of Taekwon-Do political struggles. We hope to meet as many brothers and sisters from all over the world at this competition. Teams Before the competition start the teams have be registered. Registration of a team on the day of competition is not possible. However, combined teams of different clubs. countries are permitted but have be registered prior to the event. See more information in the section competition rules at the official website www.itfopenworlds.com
Visa Step 1: The national federation of any country needing a visa has to send the Organizing Committee by e-mail vanschaikharry@gmail.com the following details: Step 2: The list must provide names of the competitors/coaches/umpires/vip s/supporters/etc. attending the Championship. Step 3: The list has also include their passport number and date of birth, place of birth address, zip code, city, telephone number and country name. Step 4. The information will be handed over to the official 2017 Open Taekwon-Do World Championships VISA-buro. All necessary procedures will be handled by the approved 2017 Open Worlds Visa bureau It is recommended to apply well in advance. All visa applications will be dealt with up to 1st August 2017 after this date no further assistance will be possible. All participants have to book and pay their participation on the dates according to the rules of this Open WC 2017. No exceptions!
Umpires 2017 Open World Championships - Umpires have to arrive before Wednesday 27th of September and Friday 29th of September 2017 depending on their duties. - We expect an Umpire to work at least two and half or three days during the championships. - Umpires will be selected for the appropriate tasks depending on their experience and knowledge. - The Tournament and Umpire Committee will be in charge of directing the Umpires. - Umpires have to attend the Umpire meeting on Wednesday 27th of September, 2017 from 15.00 17.30 hours in the Veluwehal Barneveld (Black Belts Umpire session) or/and - Umpires have to attend the Umpire Meeting on Friday 29th of September 2017 from 19.00-21.00 hours in the Veluwehal Barneveld (Color Belts/Special Needs and Team Competition session) - If a country school does not provide the minimum of Umpires they will be charged for every missing umpire. Umpires required 0 participants Umpires welcome 1 or 2 participants Free 3 up to 7 participants 1 Umpire 8 up to 15 participants 2 Umpires 16 or more participants 3 Umpires (1 Center Referee included) *Working referees will have daily free lunch in the VIP area and will be warmly welcomed Countries have to send the 2017 OPEN WC UMPIRE application form to the OPEN WC 2017 Tournament and Umpire Committee on or before 1st August 2017 at vanschaikharry@gmail.com
Coaches Please note that coaches are invited to the coach meeting held at the Veluwehal on: Wednesday 27th of September at 17.30 19.30 hours (Black Belts) and Friday 29th of September at 19.30-21.00 hours (Color Belts and Special Needs) Countries may participate in the coaches meeting with a maximum of 2 coaches (with ID). It is the Coach s responsibility to make sure that competitors who are not competing remain in the stands. Competitors found in the competition area when not called in the competition categories will have their ID card withdrawn by the ITF HQ Korea Tournament and Competition Committee! It will be returned to the Coach after payment of a fine of 35. No exceptions! Coach has to wear a T/polo shirt or tracksuit jacket with their country name written at the back. Sneakers, towels are mandatory but a hat or cameras are forbidden while coaching. Coaches who have bridged the rules and been removed from their position may not participate during the remining part of the entire event. If necessary disciplinary actions will take place according to the country and Taekwon-Do competition rules by the Tournament and Umpire Committee. 1 or 2 participants 1 coach 3 up to 10 participants 2 coaches allowed 11 up to 18 participants 3 coaches allowed 19 up to 24 participants 4 coaches allowed 25 and more participants 5 coaches allowed 25 and more participants 6 up to 8 coaches allowed paying the fee for the ID inscription
Weigh-In The Weigh-In shall take place on Wednesday 27 September 2017 from 09.00 till 21.00 hours (Color Belts Special Needs - Black Belts and Team members) and Friday 29 September 2017 from 15.00 till 21.00 hours (Color Belts and Special Needs also Team members) All competitors have to find their own way to be present at the Weigh-In according to the Weigh-In timetable for each country presented in the Veluwehal. For Color Belts and Special Needs there will be a Weigh-In in the Veluwehal on Wednesday 27 September 2017 15.00 and 21.00 hours and Friday 29 September 19.00-22.00 hours. There will be NO Weigh-In during the competition days on Saturday or Sunday with the Color/Special Needs Belts competitions because of the timetable. Competitors not making their weight at the 1st attempt will have 2 hours to present themselves for the 2nd and last attempt. If he/she doesn t make the weight then he/she shall be removed from the individual sparring competition category and shall not be allowed to enter any other weight category. Color belts/special Needs competitors not making the weigh on Wednesday have the opportunity to weigh extra on Friday. If the Weigh-In is still not correct at the Friday then they will automatically be disqualified. Also, not making the Weigh-In on Wednesday and not showing up on Friday leads to disqualification. All competitors must be present at the Weigh-In regardless of the event they compete in. They must also be in possession of a valid identification document (passport, national ID), OPEN WORLDS official ID cards. Mistakes in belt or height categories will be handled after paying an administration fee of 25.- euros per mistake. All competitors have to be weighted in their Dobok trousers and T- or polo-shirt. A maximum of a 500 grams margin over the indicated weight division is permitted. Teams have to be organized before the Weigh-In to save time.
Supporters 2017 Open World Championships Supporters accommodated in the organizer's hotel will receive a competition ID card free of charge. The ID card includes free entry to the competition and the after party. Tickets to the Championship for other spectators are sold at the door. Press The organization has its own Press staff. Those who wish to apply for a Press Badge can do so by sending application to vanschaikharry@gmail.com. A maximum of 8 press passes every day will be allocated.
Other matters - The Organizing Committee of the championship will NOT arrange transportation to the sport hall in the morning and back to the hotels after the competition day. - However, there will be assistance by the hotel to provide information about transportation connections from hotel to the competition hall - Please note that Anti-Doping Commission is expected during the Championship. - The official Open World Championships after party will be arranged in the same venue for seniors and juniors but in different parts of the venue. In the part for juniors NO alcoholic beverages will be available for sale. All participants with ID have free admission to the official OPEN WC 2017 party. Extraordinary circumstances The Organizing Committee of the Open World Championships 2017 is NOT responsible for ANY consequences caused by possible delays or cancellations of flights or other transportation used by the participating teams travelling to the Netherlands. Therefore the prepayment for hotel accommodation made before the Championship will not be refunded. After Party The after party will be located in the Veluwehal in the part called Villa 29 and other to be appointed places in Barneveld and will be different! We will have a spectacular program for ALL. Insurance The Organizing Committee of the Open World Championships and World Cup 2017 will NOT be financially responsible for any possible injuries caused during the competition. All competitors have full insurance coverage by their own organization, club or individual.