1. Karate1 – Laško
Thermana, Slovenia
th th
16 – 17 March 2013
WKF Karate1 World Cup
“The WKF Karate1 WORLD CUP (WWC) is the second highest league event in the world of
Karate. Together with the WKF Karate1 Premier League (WPL) it is a series of world class
Karate competitions recognized and supported by the World Karate Federation.
Its aim is to bring together the best Karate competitors in the world in a series of open
championships of unprecedented scale and quality.”
Bulletin No. 1
February, 2013
2. WELCOME / INTRODUCTION
Dear athletes, officials and guests,
Karate Federation of Slovenia has the pleasure to invite you to the Karate1
World Cup Thermana Slovenia, which will be held on March 16th & 17th
2013 in Laško.
The International Karate Tournament Slovenia Open, with a long-standing tradition, has evolved
into WKF World Cup (WWC) tournament, one in “a series of world class Karate competitions,
which aim is to bring together the best Karate competitors in the world in a series of open
championships of unprecedented scale and quality.”
We are privileged to host WKF World Cup tournament and we will be pleased to welcome you
in Laško. Even if it is a small town it is well known for its health and wellness center and
brewery.
The date of the competition is ideal for the preparation and checkup of the sport form for
competitors who will participate at forthcoming European Senior Championships.
I hope that these are good enough reasons for you to participate at our tournament. At this point
I would like to welcome you all and to thank you for your participation
You can also take advantage of this visit and discover Slovenia’s beautiful resorts and learn
more about our country.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish all the best and good luck to all the competitors. I am
sure that high motivation, excellent standard of athletes and high number of entries will help
promote and further develop the sport that we all care about.
We are looking forward to meeting you all in Laško.
Igor Zelinka, Dr.Sc.
President of
Karate Federation of Slovenia
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3. ORGANIZER AND CONTACT
ORGANIZER CONTACT:
Karate Federation of Slovenia, Tržaška cesta 9, 1360 Vrhnika
Tel: +386 40 303 106
Fax: -386 1 300 70 66
Email: slo.open@karate-zveza.si
TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION
Web: http://www.sportdata.org/karate1/
Email: karate1@sportdata.org
HOTEL RESERVATIONS:
Hotel Booking is possible only through the Karate Federation of Slovenia:
E-mail: slo.open@karate-zveza.si
Fax: +386 1 300 70 66
Hotel booking must be made till 15th February 2013!
Deadline for Confirmation of booking and payment is 28th February 2013!
After that date the organizers reserve the right to change the price of
accommodation up to normal price.
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4. SITE AND DATE
www.karate-zveza.si
16th – 17th March 2013, Laško, Slovenija
Friday, 15th March
9.00 – 16.00 Arrival and Registration of Delegations – HQ Hotel, Wellness
Park Laško
Saturday, 16th March
9.00 – 11.00 Weighing, Tri Lilije Sports Hall
9.00 – 18.00 Competition, Tri Lilije Sports Hall
Sunday, 17th March
9.00 – 17.00 Competition, Tri Lilije Sports Hall
Monday, 18th March
DEPARTURE ALL DELEGATIONS
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5. COMPETITON VENUE
The competition will take place at the Tri Lilije Indoor Sports Hall, located in Laško. The hall
can take up to 3000 spectators.
REGISTRATION
All competitors, referees, coaches and officials must register online using the online
system on http://www.sportdata.org/karate1. In case of any questions concerning the
online registration please contact the Sportdata software team directly via the email
address office@sportdata.org.
Clubs / teams / federations are responsible for the quality of the entered registration
data. Changes of online registration data are possible until 3rd March 2013 (13 days
before the event).
The official registration session will take place on 15th of March 2013 from 9.00 a.m. to
4.00 p.m.
If changes are required during the official registration session because of incorrect,
missing or new registration data, a fee of € 15 is charged for each change.
At registration, accreditation cards will be issued with the participants main data, a
photograph and information about registered categories. The accreditation card must
be worn at all times during the event.
Participation is limited to holders of valid WKF ID cards. Validity of WKF ID cards will be
verified during the registration session.
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6. The WKF ID card can be purchased at the registration session or online at
http://www.karateworld.org/.
Attention: only members of national federations recognized by WKF are admitted
to participate.
Please also note:
- All teams have to register their participants at the official registration
session
- Only one responsible person per tam has to register the complete team
- All participant have to present their passports or ID at the registration
session
CATEGORIES
• Kata individual female and male (16 years and older)
• Kumite individual female (18 years and older):
-50 kg, -55kg, -61 kg, -68 kg, +68kg
• Kumite individual male (18 years and older):
-60 kg, -67 kg, -75 kg, -84 kg, +84 kg
ENTRY FEE
The entry fees are EUR 30 per individual category entry.
PAYMENT:
BANK: SKB BANKA D.D. LJUBLJANA
ACCOUNT: 03100-1012382504
HOLDER: KARATE ZVEZA SLOVENIJE
SWIFT: SKBASI2X
IBAN CODE: SI56 0310 0101 2382 504
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7. COMPETITON RULES
WKF Rules / Karate1 Rules
For all categories the official WKF rules / Karate1 rules are applied. Only WKF
Approved protective equipment is allowed. Athletes have to bring their equipment.
PRIZE MONEY
For individual categories (Kumite and Kata):
• Gold Medalist: 300 €
• Silver Medalist: 200 €
• Bronze Medalist: 100 €
RANKING
Competitors can earn ranking points in every Karate1 event according to the official
WKF ranking system.
Karate1 ranking starts new by the first event of a Karate1 season.
After each WKF Karate1 event new ranking lists are issued on WKF website
For each category, the competitor with the highest ranking score will be the grand
winner of this category.
Grand winners (Karate1 champions) have to participate in 80 % of all Karate1 Premier
League events.
Grand winners (Karate1 champions) at the end of the WKF Karate1 season receive
extra prize money.
The results of each Karate1 event will also influence the official continuous WKF World
Ranking List.
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8. TICKETS FOR SPECTATORS
Entrance tickets are free of charge.
HEADQUARTER HOTEL
Hotel Wellness Park Laško 4*Superior
Address: Zdraviliška cesta 6, 3270 Laško
http://www.thermana.si/en/hotels/hotel-wellness-park-lasko
GENERAL INFORMATION
Time: GMT + 1
Currency: Euro (€)
Climate: temperate continental
Calling code: +386
Emergency call:
Ambulance service: 112
Police: 113
Electricity: The power supply in Slovenia is 220 V
Helpdesk/Info corner: available at the HQ hotel
ACCESS TO THE COMPETITION VENUE:
Distances between Laško and closest airports:
Airport Ljubljana 90 km
Airport Zagreb 95 km
Airport Graz 120 km
Airport Ronchi dei Legionari, Trieste 213 km
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9. Notification:
There are highways from airports to the city Celje, which is 10 km north of Laško.
For individuals there are taxi services and public transportation available on the airport.
Competition venue is also accessible by train (Google maps).
Transfer from the airports to the official hotels can be prearranged.
VISA REQUIREMENTS
All information regarding visas is available on the website:
http://www.mzz.gov.si/en/travel_and_visa_information/visa_information/general_information/#c1
1417 and
http://www.mzz.gov.si/en/travel_and_visa_information/visa_information/for_visa_applicants/
Visa application form is available on the website:
http://www.mzz.gov.si/en/travel_and_visa_information/visa_information/application_forms/
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10. ACCOMMODATION:
HQ Hotel: Hotel Wellness Park 4* Superior
Address: Zdraviliška cesta 6, 3270 Laško
The hotel is located right beside the river Savinja, only a 15-minute walk from the center of
Laško. All guests can park in the garage, which is part of the building.
This is the closest hotel to Tri Lilije Sports hall - 5 minutes walk (500 m).
They offer 181 modern hotel rooms and 7 hotel apartments, all in the four-star category. Rooms
are equipped with mini bar, TV, phone, free wireless LAN, toilet, shower/bath and hairdryer.
In the hotel there are pools, saunas and a wellness center.
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11. Partner hotel: Zdravilišče Laško
Address: Zdraviliška cesta 4, 3270 Laško
The hotel lies in the middle of park, only a 15-minute walk to the center of Laško. It offers 208
hotel rooms with 365 beds. All rooms are in the four-star category.
Hotel prices & reservation
Hotel name Half Board Full Board Extra meal
Wellness Park Laško 69 € 75 € 12 €
****Superior
Zdravilišče Laško **** 59 € 65 € 10 €
Prices for person/day include:
• Accommodation in a double room
• Half Board or Full Board
• Free Access to Pools, Sauna and Fitness
• Free WiFi Access
Tourist tax 1,01 € for person/day is not included in the price!
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12. Extra fees:
Single room: Wellness Park Laško 15 €, Zdravilišče Laško 10 €
3rd person on extra bed: -6 €
Hotel booking must be made till 15th February 2013!
Deadline for Confirmation of booking and payment is 28th February 2013!
After that date the organizers reserve the right to change the price of
accommodation up to normal price.
Hotel Booking is only possible through the Karate Federation of Slovenia:
E-mail: slo.open@karate-zveza.si
Fax: +386 1 300 70 66
Mobile: +386 30 612 255
It is possible to hire a training hall in Hotel Wellness Park Laško.
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13. SCHEDULE / PROGRAMME
Friday, 16th March
9.00 – 16.00 Arrival and Registration of Delegation – HQ Hotel,
Wellness Park Laško
Saturday, 16th March
Weighing of the categories scheduled for Saturday, Tri
09.00 - 10.00 Lilije Sport Hall
Weighing of the categories scheduled for Sunday, Tri
10.00 - 11.00 Lilije Sport Hall
09.00 - Elimination & Repasage Male kata
Elimination & Repasage Female kata
Elimination & Repasage Female -61 kg
Elimination & Repasage Male -75 kg
Elimination & Repasage Female -68 kg
Elimination & Repasage Male -84 kg
Elimination & Repasage Female +68 kg
Elimination & Repasage Male +84 kg
Finals & Medals Award
Sunday, 17th March
10.00 - Elimination & Repasage Female -50 kg
Elimination & Repasage Male -67 kg
Elimination & Repasage Female -55 kg
Elimination & Repasage Male -60 kg
Finals & Medals Award
Note:
A more detailed schedule will be available after the registration session on
Friday, March 15th!
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14. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
TERM OF RESPONSIBILITY
To be filled, signed and sent back before by 15th March 2013.
The undersigned, as the chief of Delegation of my country, duly enrolled to participate
in the Karate1 World Cup Thermana which will be held in Laško, Slovenia from 16th to
17th March 2013, with full knowledge of the Statues, the Rules and the Norms of the
WORLD KARATE FEDERATION, pledge myself to faithfully accomplish the regulations
of this before mentioned entity, and I take any and all administrative, civil and criminal
responsibilities for whatever happens to our athletes, coaches and other members of
our delegation participating in this championship, before, during and after the
competition, such as physical injuries, personal expenses, or monetary debts and
material damages caused to the hotels, the venue, means of transportation, etc.
Furthermore, I exempt from any legal, civil or criminal responsibilities the organizers of
the Championships, the WKF and the Slovenian Karate Federation, its directors, as well
as any person, company, or entity related to the event (sponsors, public and private
entities). I authorize the organizers of the event to use images, photos and the names
of our competitors and other members of our delegation (since it is considered
necessary) for the sport activities and publications of karate, related to the event,
without any monetary compensations.
Country/Nation:
Surname, First name:
Position in the federation:
Address:
Phone number:
Fax / e-mail:
Fill in, stamp, sing and send to:
Karate Federation of Slovenia Signature & Stamp
Fax: +386 1 300 70 66 _____________________________
E-mail: info@karate-zveza.si
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15. HOTEL REGISTRATION FORM
NATIONAL FEDERATION DETAILS
NAME:
Address:
City: Country:
Postal code:
VAT number:
Tel:
Fax:
Mobile:
E-mail:
HOTEL PREFERENCE
HOTEL WELLNESS PARK SUPERIOR 4*
HOTEL ZDRAVILIŠČE LAŠKO 4*
NOTE: Please cross (x) the hotel you prefer. If your group reservation requires MORE
THAN ONE hotel please send separate forms for each hotel
Number and Room type Number
required:
Single
Double
Triple
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16. NAME LIST FOR SINGLE ROOMS [PLEASE NOTE MR(male) OR MRS (female)]
First and last name FB or HB Chek-in Chek-out Title
(coach,
athlete,
ect)
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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NAME LIST FOR DOUBLE ROOMS [PLEASE NOTE MR(male) OR MRS (female)]
First and last name FB or HB Chek-in Chek-out Title
(coach,
athlete, ect)
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
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17. 6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
NAME LIST FOR TRIPLE ROOMS [PLEASE NOTE MR(male) OR MRS (female)]
First and last name FB or HB Chek-in Chek-out Title
(coach,
athlete, ect)
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
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19. NOTE: Please leave empty if you wish to arrange your own transfer
TRANSFER ARRANGMENT Airport/Hotel Number of
persons
FROM AIRPORT TO HOTEL
FROM HOTEL TO AIRPORT
Arival:
Airport: __________________
Date and time:
Airline company and flight number:
Departure:
Airport: __________________
Date and time:
Airline company and flight number:
Transport prices on the route from Airport Ljubljana to Hotel or Hotel to Airport Ljubljana – ONE
WAY :
bus1 bus2 bus3 bus4
Up to 50 seatsUp to 20 seatsUp to 15 seatsUp to 8 seats
Airport Ljubljana ⇒Hotel 380 EUR 290 EUR 270 EUR 190 EUR
Hotel ⇒ Airport Ljubljana One way One way One way One way
Prices listed only for transportation Airport Ljubljana – Laško.
Transport from other airports can be arranged.
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