WKF KARATE1 Youth Cup Individual Kata & Kumite & Training Camp Corfu- GREECE WKF Youth Camp [2-5 July 2012] Karate1 Youth CUP [6-8 July 2012] Bulletin 3 1
Welcome Dear participant, After the four first successful editions, we face in 2012 the 5 th edition of the WKF Youth Camp and World Cup but in a karate1 format. This year it includes the addition of the children categories and the WKF karate1 Cup will take place in parallel with the youth camp. Again in Greece, in the very beautiful island of Corfu, where the participants are going to find the ideal conditions to fulfil the objective of the Camp ; what it is like to train with top world champions in a friendly and cosmopolitan atmosphere whilst getting in touch for a whole week with the state of the art sport of Karate. Corfu has experienced the organization of the 3 rd Youth Camp & Cup that assures this WKF karate1 - Youth Cup will be a complete success. Finally, I would like to thank the Hellenic Karate Federation and the local authorities for their help and support and I am looking forward to welcoming you all personally. Antonio Espinós WKF President 2
Corfu Corfu was not given the name of the Emerald Island for no reason. The greenest of all the Greek islands, Corfu's natural beauty is hidden under a cloak of emerald green, with a mountainous skyline plunging into the bluest of blue waters. Elegant architecture, sun blessed beaches, enchanting nightlife and fine cuisine all play their part in attracting visitors from all over the world. With a welcome as warm as the sun, the renowned reputation the Greeks possess for their unique and instinctive hospitality makes any visitor feel more than at home. The island has something to offer everyone. Corfu Town itself is a contrasting combination of old and new existing side by side in perfect harmony. There is an abundance of sand, shingle and pebble beaches lining the 200 km coastline, leading to clear waters ideal for swimming and water sports. Take a little time to explore the island and you will be rewarded with some of the most spectacular scenery on offer by any destination. A trip into the heart of the island will give you an insight into Corfiot village life. Time, in some places, seems to have stood still and everyday life carries on pretty much as it must have done for hundreds of years. Even though the island is constantly developing to cater to the demands of today's tourist, Corfu has still managed to retain its beauty and charm throughout time. The majority of the island remains untouched and as captivating as it has been for centuries. Whether you are looking for the hustle and bustle of nightlife or peace and tranquillity, everything you could need is here, just waiting to be discovered. More information on Corfu island: www.corfu.gr 3
The Sport Hall The competition will take place at the National Indoor Corfu Sport Hall. It has a capacity of 800 spectators, while there is an additional training room beside the main stadium for the training of athletes before competitions. There is a roomy parking place, which has a capacity of 100 cars. Accommodation The camp will take place in two Hotels: Corfu Holiday Palace - 5 stars (photo) and Ariti Hotel - 4 stars (they are one beside the other). You can find more information about the hotels at: www.corfuholidaypalace.gr and www.aritihotel-corfu.gr Reservations The reservations in the hotel designated by the organisation must be done through the official travel agency: ELPIDA STAR TOURS ltd 148 Michalakopoulou Str., 115 27Athens, GREECE Tel.: +30-210-7483380, mobile: +30-6974990413 Fax: +30-210-7483387 E-mail: youthcup@wkf.net ******All reservations should be made through the official e-mail and paid to the official travel agency. Especially for the participation in the karate1 Youth Cup and coaches seminar, in case of not making the reservations through the official agency, the entry fee as concerns the karate1- Youth Cup and the Coaches seminar will be double in order to cover the organizational expenses. 4
Registration Registration to the Cup and/or Camp must be done ONLY through the WKF Member National Karate Federation. The National Federations will only use the WKF On-Line Registration for this purpose. (www.wkf-registration.net). Registration must be done at least 10 days before the camp and the karate1 Youth Cup, after that deadline the registration will close and a penalty to all further registrations may apply according to WKF rules. Making a hotel room reservation, even through the official travel agent, does not mean that the person is accepted to participate in the Camp and/or Cup. Schedule of the Camp and Cup Monday 2July Arrival & Camp Registration 15:00-20:00Corfu Pallas Hotel Tuesday 3 July Kata & Kumite Training 09:00-12:00Corfu Pallas Hotel Wednesday 4 July Kata & Kumite Training 09:00-12:00Corfu Pallas Hotel Thursday 5 July Kata & Kumite Training 09:00-12:00Corfu Pallas Hotel Registration - K1 World Cup 12:00-18:00Corfu Pallas Hotel Friday 6 July Kata & Kumite Competitions 09:00 Sport Hall Saturday 7 July Kata & Kumite Competitions 09:00 Sport Hall Sunday 8 July Kata & Kumite Competitions 09:00 Sport Hall Monday Departure Schedule of the WKF Coach Activities Tuesday 3 July Arrival Wednesday 4 July Registration 09.00 14.00Corfu Pallas Hotel Coaches Seminar 17.00 19.00Corfu Pallas Hotel Thursday 5 July Coaches Briefing 10.00 13.00Corfu Pallas Hotel Kata and/or Kumite Exams 14.00 15.00Corfu Pallas Hotel Coaches Accreditation Ceremony 19.00Corfu Pallas Hotel Please refer to Annex I for further information about the WKF Coach Activities. 5
Reservations The reservations in the facilities designated by the organisation must be done through the official e-mail: youthcup@wkf.net and paid to the official travel agency: ELPIDA STAR TOURS ltd 148 Michalakopoulou Str., 115 27Athens, GREECE Tel.: +30-210-7483380, mobile: +30-6974990413 Fax: +30-210-7483387 An advance payment of 15% is requested for booking until the 31 st May 2012 and it must be transferred to the following account: Company Name: ELPIDA STAR TOURS ltd Bank Name: National Bank of Greece Bank Address: Athens, Greece IBAN Code: GR14 0110 6580 0000 6584 7010 033 Swift No: ETHNGRAA The remaining amount must be paid upon arrival to the representative of the ELPIDA STAR TOURS ltd who will have a reception desk in Corfu Pallas Hotel during the day of arrival. 6
The Camp Participating ages: 10,11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 years old. (Participants to the seminar must be born between 2 nd July 1994 and 3 rd July 2002) Younger and older participants will not be allowed. It is obligatory for all of the participants, their accompanying persons and trainers to stay at the official hotels. The participants to the seminar will pay 60, during the official registration (Corfu Pallas 15:00-20:00, Monday 2 nd July) as participation fee for the youth seminar and 30 CHF for the WKF ID card, if they do not have already a valid one. Participation to the Karate1 Youth Cup (Juniors & Cadets) will be free of charge for the participants of the camp and only for them. Participation Fee for the Karate 1 Youth Cup (Juniors & Cadets) will be 30 per entry The deadline for registration in the seminar and the karate1- Youth Cup is 15 th June 2012 In principle there will be a maximum number of forty (40) participants per National Federation for the camp. Due to the limited number of places available the rule of first come first serve will be applied; and the organization reserves the right not to accept any more applicants once the limit is reached. All participants must bring with them the appropriate protective items (as per WKF rules), karate-gi and running shoes. 7
The Training Camp Instructors Davide Benetello World and European champion, member of the WKF athletes commission Dimitris Triantafyllis World and European champion Ioannis Kanelllis WKF Kumite Referee A and Kata Judge A, HKF National Coach since 1990 until today. The Camp Director and Assistant Director of the Training Camp: Esteban PEREZ (WKF OC Chairman) estekar56@hotmail.com Assistant: Manos NANOS (WKF OC member) manos@wkf.net 8
The Cup Every athlete will have to register and attend the seminar in order to be eligible to participate without extra charge in the subsequent Karate 1 - Youth Cup. In the 1st Karate 1 - Youth Cup there will be Kata & Kumite competitions with the competition categories that are shown below: Friday 6 July 2012 To participate in these categories you must attend the WKF Camp and be present to all the training sessions Programme for competition kids ( 10/11 years ) 09,00 h Kata Male Kata Female Kata Male Kata Female ( 12/13 years ) Programme for competition kids ( 12/13years ) 10,00 h Kumite Male, only 12/13 years; -40 kg, -45 kg, -50 kg, -55 kg, +55 kg. Kumite Female, only 12/13 years; -42 kg, -47 kg, +47 kg. Saturday & Sunday 7/8 of July of 2012 (Juniors & Cadets) Participation in these categories is open to all (Normal WKF online registration procedure) MALE JUNIOR INDIVIDUAL KUMITE (age 16 & 17) -55, -61, -68, -76, +76 kg. FEMALE JUNIOR INDIVIDUAL KUMITE (age 16 & 17) -48, -53, -59, +59 kg. MALE CADET INDIVIDUAL KUMITE (age 14 & 15) -52, -57, -63, -70, +70 kg. FEMALE CADET INDIVIDUAL KUMITE (age 14 & 15) -47, -54, +54 kg. MALE JUNIOR INDIVIDUAL KATA (age 16 & 17 ) FEMALE JUNIOR INDIVIDUAL KATA (age 16 & 17) MALE CADET INDIVIDUAL KATA (age 14 & 15) FEMALE CADET INDIVIDUAL KATA(age14&15) *Every competitor in Kata categories will present a maximum of five (5) different kata (2 shitei and 3 tokui). * The competition Programme will be available one day before the tournament according to the number of participants 9
Accommodation packages for participants, coaches and veterans Hotel Single room FB per day Double room FB per day Triple or Quad room FB per day Ariti 4* 98 63 55 Corfu Holiday Palace (HQ) 5* 120 78 68 FB= Full Board The above prices are given on a per person per night accommodation basis in Euros ( ) Official hotel s full board accommodation includes breakfast, lunch and dinner in a buffet. Sport activities (tennis, volley, basketball, table tennis) and use of sunshades and deck chairs at the sea and the pools will be free of charge. Transportation from the Hotels to the the Sport Hall and back for the Karate 1 Youth Cup on July 6 th, 7 th and 8 th will be free of charge for the delegations and individuals which made the hotel reservation through the official travel agency. Transportation Bus Corfu Airport/Hotel or Hotel/Corfu Airport For individuals there are taxi services and public transportation available in the airport 10 per person per way (20 Persons minimum) Accommodation Deposit Company Name: ELPIDA STAR TOURS ltd Bank name: National Bank of Greece Bank Address: Athens, Greece IBAN Code: GR14 0110 6580 0000 6584 7010 033 Swift No: ETHNGRAA (Please also send us the deposit with fax at: +30-210-7483387) Useful links Greek National Tourism Organization: www.gnto.gr Athens International Airport: www.aia.gr 10
ANNEX I WKF Coach Activities Corfu 2012 Welcome to the WKF coach license program for Corfu 2012! The coaches program is proving to be a great success, after the first year of its implementation we already have over 400 registered coaches. This program is proving its capacity to standardize the coaches function and thereby make our competitions safer, further enforcing the anti doping rules as well as enhancing disciplined and courteous behaviour overall. This year there is a new addition to the Youth Camp since coaches will be able to access both coach levels, the WKF Accredited Coach as well as the WKF Certified Kata and/or Kumite Coach. Those coaches who wish to attend the Accredited Coach Briefing in Corfu must fill out the registration form and agreement enclosed in the bulletin as well as register online for the event (www.wkf-registration.net). The documentation must be sent to the following email addresses: wkf.assistant@wkf.com.es and aaust186@bigpond.net.au no later than May 15 th. Those Accredited Coaches who wish to take the Certified Kumite or Kata Coach Exam in Corfu do not have to sign the agreement again, they need to send the registration form included in the bulletin and register online by May 15 th. Please note that only coaches in possession of the WKF Accredited Coach level have access to the Certified Kumite or Kata Coach Exam. The WKF must receive the corresponding payments by bank transfer to the account indicated in the registration form (including all bank transfer charges). In order to ease the process all the payments must come from National Federations, not individual coaches. All bank transfers must be received at the WKF bank account no later than May 30 th. Finally, the Accredited Coach diplomas will be handed out in Corfu, each individu al is responsible for picking up their diploma and those coaches who do not do so will be charged with the shipping costs incurred by sending their diploma to their National Federations. The Certified Kata and Kumite Coach diplomas will be sent by regular mail via the National Federations to those coaches who pass the exam. Please remember that all participants accredited in a WKF event need to be in possession of an annual WKF ID card. If they do not have one or their card is expires they must apply during the registration for the event, the cost of the annual ID card is 30 CHF. Also, do note that all coaches must use the official agency for their accommodation arrangements during the event. Thank you and do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions. Remember that no coaches can perform such function in WKF Championships if not in possession of the WKF Accredited Coach level. 11
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WKF KARATE1 Youth Cup Individual Kata & Kumite & Training Camp Please type in CAPITALS using letters from the LATIN alphabet only. No participant will be accepted to the event if this form is not duly filled up and signed. All of the fields are necessary. PARENT CONSENT FORM The undersigned, parent and legal guardian of the athlete: Athlete s Name : Athlete s Surname : Sex (Male or Female) : Date of Birth : (dd/mm/yyyy) Country : Address : Grade in karate : Karate Style : Tel.: Fax : give my consent to my son s/daughter s participation in the WKF KARATE1 Youth Cup Individual Kata & Kumite and the preceding kata and kumite seminar that will take place in Corfu island, Greece from 2 to 8 of July 2012. Name : Surname : The Parent & Legal Guardian Signature : NF s President s Name : NATIONAL FEDERATION s APPROVAL NF s President s Surname : NF s stamp Signature : 15