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XVIII Adult & Senior and XIII Junior ITF Taekwon-Do World Championships

26th – 31st July 2016

The Brighton Centre Brighton England

United Kingdom

INFORMATION PACKAGE

Hosted by:

International Taekwon-Do Federation &

Trenic

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CONTENTS Page Invitation 4 Committees and Secretariat 5 Championships Information Venue Passports and Visas Language Official Website Liability and Insurance

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Championships Schedule 8 Registration 10 ITF Tournament Rules 10 Costs (inc Accommodation) 11 General Information 13 Access Maps Brighton Climate Smoking Currency Shopping Electricity Telephone Internet Access

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INVITATION Dear Fellow ITF Members The International Taekwon-Do Federation and their host partners, Trenic, have great pleasure in formally inviting your Organisation to participate in the 18th Adult & Senior and 13th Junior ITF World Championships being hosted in Brighton, England, from 26th to 31st July 2016. All teams/individuals participating in the 18th Adult & Senior and 13th Junior ITF World Championships are required to arrive in Brighton no later than Tuesday 26th July 2016. Please ensure that travel arrangements are made accordingly. Please be aware of deadlines for registration and payment. In order that we can accommodate your bespoke requirements, you are kindly requested to comply with the dates advised. Please ensure that visa applications, where required, are submitted in good time. Please check with the British Home Office to check the requirements and complete the application form, where necessary. The Organising Committee is also pleased to announce an ITF International Open Championships (8th Kup – Degree, 7yrs+) to be held on Saturday 30th July 2016. Please visit the website for further information, www.itfworldchampionships.com, or email us at [email protected]. We very much look forward to welcoming you to England in July 2016. Trevor Nicholls & Nestor Galarraga For and on behalf of the Organising Committee ITF World Championships 2016

https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration

http://www.itfworldchampionships.com/

mailto:[email protected]

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COMMITTEES & SECRETARIAT ITF Staff: Grand Master Choi Jung Hwa

President, ITF

Grand Master Volmir Ligay Vice President, ITF

Grand Master Trevor Nicholls Vice President & Secretary General, ITF

Master Parm Rai Special Assistant, ITF Ashley Nicholls ITF Administration

Committees: ITF Tournaments & Umpires Committee:

Grand Master Nestor Galarraga

ITF World Championships 2016 Organising Committee:

Trevor Nicholls - Chair Nestor Galarraga - ITF Representative

Ashley Nicholls - Event Manager Kerry Burridge - Tournament Support

Host Secretariat:

Trenic Ltd, 1st Floor, 192 High Street, Yiewsley, Middlesex, UB7 7BE

Phone: +44 1895 459944 Fax: +44 1895 430257 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.itfworldchampionships.com

mailto:[email protected]


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CHAMPIONSHIPS INFORMATION VENUE: THE BRIGHTON CENTRE

King's Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 2GR, England, UK Brighton Centre is the largest conference and exhibition centre in southern England, and is regularly used for conferences of the British political parties and other bodies of national importance.

Parking

http://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/parking-and-travel/journeyon/car-park-map

PASSPORTS AND VISAS

A valid passport is required for all persons entering the United Kingdom. Visitors of some nationalities must obtain a visa prior to arrival. For further information visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration

LANGUAGE

English will be the official language of the ITF World Championships 2016. OFFICIAL WEBSITE

The official website of the 18th Adult & Senior and 13th Junior ITF Taekwon-Do World Championships 2016 is http://www.itfworldchampionships.com/.

LIABILITY AND INSURANCE

Participants should hold insurance in the event of medical expenses, accidents and loss of personal belongings. Please be aware that ITF Fully complies with UK anti-doping regulations. Any competitor 18+ may be subject to an anti-doping test.



https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration


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DEADLINES

Friday 29th April 2016 - Accommodation Friday 24th June 2016 - Entries – ITF World Championships

and ITF Open Invitational Championships

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CHAMPIONSHIPS SCHEDULE

Day/Date Time Detail

Mon 25th July

Team arrivals

Tue 26th July

Team arrivals

09:00-14:00 Official Weigh-in: The Brighton Centre

ITF-appointed Officials will conduct the weigh-in. Notification of room will be announced on arrival to The Brighton Centre.

NB: Change of division due to incorrect entry or failure to make the weight will require new competitor entry (entry fees, etc)

11:00 Coach's Meeting: The Brighton Centre Up to two official coaches from each country should be in attendance

11:00 Umpire Meeting: The Brighton Centre All officials are requested to attend. Events passes will be distributed upon registration

15:00 Competition Draw: Review Up to two official coaches from each country should be in attendance

17:00-19:00 Opening Ceremony: The Brighton Centre All Teams, Officials and Coaches are required at the venue in their country tracksuits

Wed 27th July

08:30 Umpires Meeting

09:00 Individual Competition commences

Thu 28th July



Fri 29th July



Sat 30th July

09:00 ITF International Open Championships – Kup and Degree

10:00-11:30 ITF International Meeting

Sun 31st July


09:00 Team Events

17:00 Closing Ceremony

19:30 Banquet & Party

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REGISTRATION Authorised NAO’s/ INO’s/MO’s may register entries through the on-line facility available at the official website, www.itf-administration.com.

ITF TOURNAMENT RULES

A full copy of the ITF Tournament rules for the World Championships competition, including updates, is available via the official website, www.itfworldchampionships.com.

COSTS

Entry to the Championships:

Competitors / Officials Spectators outside of Package

ITF Worlds Competitor US$150 1 Day ITF Pass US$50

ITF International Open Competitor

US$80 6 Day ITF Pass US$150

Coach 5 Day Pass US$150 1 Day ITF International Open

Pass US$30

Umpire 5 Day Pass – FREE Each country is requested to bring a minimum of 1 Umpire, to a maximum of 3 who will receive 7 nights free accommodation. Umpiring duties include ITF World Championships and the ITF

International Open Championships

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ACCOMMODATION This ITF event is being held in one of the most attractive UK resorts at the height of the UK summer and tourist season in order to provide the best experience to everyone attending and pricing is commensurate with the best possible offer the hosts can secure with all the venues. Package also includes transfers to and from airports. Package 1: 5* Hotel

Check in time: 15:00 Mon 25th July 2016

Check out time: 11:00 Mon 1st August 2016

Distance from venue: 1 min walk (next door to venue)

Breakfast: Served from 07:00

Package Prices:

Twin/Double Room: £880.00pp

Twin/Double Sea View Room: £1060.00pp

Single Rooms available (with a supplement) upon request

Package 2: 4* Hotel



Distance from venue: 5 min walk


Package Prices:


Family Room: £650.00pp


Package 3: 4* Hotel





Package Prices:




Package 4: 4* Hotel





Package Prices:




Package 5: Budget Hotel





Package Prices:


Triple Room/Family Room: £350.00pp

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Package 6: Budget Hotel



Distance from venue: 2 Min Walk


Rooms: 130 rooms – 110 allocated

Package Prices:



Accommodation and transfers are not compulsory, however countries opting out of the packages offered will be charged US$300 for competitor and coach entry ($150 surcharge) and spectators and Kup competitors will be charged as per spectator fees detailed earlier. Umpires of countries opting to stay outside the packages offered will not be accommodated free of charge. Countries not providing umpires will receive a fine in line with rules and regulations. VIPs on package are free of charge. VIPs outside of package will be charged as a spectator and will not receive VIP access.

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GENERAL INFORMATION ACCESS

Rail

Brighton & Hove has excellent rail connections to and from all over the country and Europe. You can find out about national and European rail services by visiting these websites:

National Rail Eurostar Rail Europe

Brighton Train Station is centrally located within a 10 minute walk of the Brighton Centre.

Directions from Brighton Train Station to the Brighton Centre: Walk out of the station and head south down Queens Road, when you get to the Clock Tower cross over and follow West Street directly south until you get to the seafront. The Brighton Centre is to the right and less than a minute walk and is situated on Kings Road.

There is a taxi rank situated immediately outside the front of Brighton Station.

Coach

National Express coach travels to over 900 destinations throughout the UK including Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton & Stansted Airport. There is a National Express direct coach service from Brighton to Gatwick and Heathrow Airport.

Ferries

Transmanche Ferries operate a daily, year round classic ferry service between Newhaven and Dieppe. Brighton is only 25 minutes by road or rail from Newhaven.

The Channel Tunnel and other major ports - Dover, Folkestone, Portsmouth and Southampton - are between one and two hours away by motorway and can also be reached by train.

Airports

London Gatwick international airport is 26 minutes by frequent train services and 35 minutes by road from Brighton.

London Heathrow airport is 70 minutes by road, entirely on dual carriageway trunk roads and motorways.

There is also the National Express direct coach service from Brighton to Gatwick and Heathrow Airport.

By road

From London and the North the easiest way to get to Brighton is to connect via the M25 London orbital motorway.

http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

http://www.eurostar.com/dynamic/index.jsp

http://www.raileurope.co.uk/

http://www.nationalexpress.com/home.aspx

http://www.aferry.com/visitbrighton

http://www.gatwickairport.com/

http://www.heathrowairport.com/

http://www.nationalexpress.com/coach/

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The Brighton Centre is about 45 minutes once you leave the M25; leave the M25 at junction 7 southbound onto the M23, which later becomes A23 directly into Brighton. The road will continue through the City straight to Brighton Seafront where the Brighton Centre is located.

Brighton and its closest neighbours to the East and West are linked via the A27. This is the easiest route to Brighton from both directions. Leave the A27 via the A23 ramp (signposted Brighton), take the 3rd exit on the first roundabout and 1st exit on the second roundabout, this will join you onto the A23 / London Road directly into Brighton. The road will continue through the City straight to Brighton Seafront where the Brighton Centre is located.

As with most cities, parking in Brighton is at a premium so if you wish to drive to the Brighton Centre please be aware that they do not have their own car parking facilities. There are lots of options for car parking surrounding the venue and you can find information on them here.

MAPS

http://www.visitbrighton.com/plan-your-visit/getting-around/car-parking

http://www.visitbrighton.com/plan-your-visit/getting-around/car-parking

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BRIGHTON Brighton is one of the “coolest” cities and in the top five destinations for tourists in the UK, nicknamed “London On The Sea” - famous for its Beach, the Pier, Royal Pavilion, the world’s oldest aquarium, the Marina and Lanes for shopping, and a wide range of national and international cuisine offered by the many restaurants, attractions, pubs and clubs that are concentrated right on the beachfront. CLIMATE The World Championships take place in the summer. July is one of the warmest months of the year and we hope to experience fine weather however, be prepared as rain is always a possibility. Thunderstorms can be a feature at this time of year. SMOKING As from 1st July 2007, smoking in public places will be prohibited in England. Designated smoking areas are usually signposted. CURRENCY The currency in the UK is Pounds Sterling. Currency exchange is available at banks, foreign exchange offices and hotels. Major credit cards are accepted in most shops, hotels and restaurants. SHOPPING Normal trading hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Saturday, and 11am to 5pm on Sundays. ELECTRICITY

The power supply is 220-240V/50Hz.

TELEPHONE Pay phones are available at the hotels and throughout the city for local and long distance calls. INTERNET ACCESS Internet access is available at the hotels and internet cafés throughout the city.

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