1. WKF karate1 - Youth Cup
Corfu, Greece 2012
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 2
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2. WKF karate1 - Youth Cup
Corfu, Greece 2012
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
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3. WKF karate1 - Youth Cup
Corfu, Greece 2012
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
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Corfu, Greece 2012
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.
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5. WKF karate1 - Youth Cup
Corfu, Greece 2012
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.
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Corfu, Greece 2012
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 31st 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.
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7. WKF karate1 - Youth Cup
Corfu, Greece 2012
The Camp
Participating ages: 10,11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 years old.
(Participants to the seminar must be born between 2nd July 1994 and 3rd July 2001)
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 2nd 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
15th 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.
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Corfu, Greece 2012
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
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Corfu, Greece 2012
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
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Corfu, Greece 2012
Accommodation packages for participants, coaches and veterans
Single room Double room Triple or Quad room
Hotel FB per day FB per day FB per day
Ariti 4* 98 € 63 € 55 €
Corfu Holiday 120 € 78 € 68 €
Palace (HQ) 5*
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 6th ,7th 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 For individuals there are 10 € per person per way
or taxi services and public (20 Persons minimum)
Hotel/Corfu Airport transportation available in
the airport
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
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Corfu, Greece 2012
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 15th.
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
30th.
Finally, the “Accredited Coach” diplomas will be handed out in Corfu, each individual 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.
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