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Introduction: KOI President

Location: Varna and the Sport Hall

Championship info

Hotel Accommodation

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It is hard to believe that KOI is fast approaching its sixteenth World Cup and that many who attended the fi rst one in Scotland in 1992 are still with us year after year. I am so fortunate to have built an organisation where all the members like and trust each other so much, because without all of you and your support we could not be as we are. I am looking forward so much to July in Varna and meeting you all again for what has truly become a unique event in the world of karate.

Already this year we have been joined by new members from Germany, Switzerland, South Africa and Saudi Arabia and the success of the KOI regional events goes from strength to strength; Italy, Norway, Russia, UK, and next year, in the Netherlands.

Joining our team of top international instructors this year will be Patrick Lim 7th Dan from Malaysia who will teach Shitoryu kata and Raphael Acktchourine from Russia who will assist our sport kumite instructors.

We expect shortly to conclude an agreement with a major martial arts supplier who will be able to supply all our members worldwide with the new KOI brand of karate equipment which will be available for inspection in Varna.

Also in Varna will be the fi rst offi cial KOI video fi lmed by a professional crew from X-Kombat. They will fi lm future KOI events and the videos will be available to all our members. All in all, Varna looks to be an exciting time for us.

I look forward to seeing you there.

Yours sincerely

Tommy Morris

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Dear FriendsDear Friends

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T he city of Varna is the third largest city in Bulgaria. It is widely called the seaside capital of Bulgaria as it is the biggest city at the Bulgarian coast. The city lies in the Bay of Varna, nestled in a deep valley between the Frengen Plareau and the Avren Plateau. The

city’s structure resembles an amphitheatre as it follows the curves of the Bay of Varna. It is surrounded by gardens, vineyards and groves.

Places of Interest: A restored Roman spa built in the 2nd century and a Roman Bath dating back to the 3rd century can be found in the downtown. The Holy Virgin Cathedral, considered to be the most impressive monument of the city, rises in the very centre of the city. Another church, the St. Nikola Church is located near the Sea Garden Park and dates back to 1866. The Clock Tower, built in 1880, rises just across the cathedral. The Theatre of Drama, where the fi rst-ever Bulgarian theatre performance was held, is also a must-see place in the city centre. Not far away from the Theatre of Drama is the Puppet Theatre, where the Golden Dolphin Festival of puppets takes place each year. The city also has a number of museums, including the Archaeological Museum, the Museum of National Renaissance, the Naval Museum etc.The Sea Garden is another favourite place of visitors of Varna. The garden, fi nally completed in 1908, shelters an amphitheatre, an astronomic site with an observatory, planetarium and a tower, children playgrounds, and a small chan-nel, where one can practice rowing, a pool with water wheels and a zoo. The beach, where one can fi nd mud and water therapy complexes, two quays, nu-merous restaurants and disco clubs, is also just beneath the Sea Garden Park. The Dolphinarium is one of the favourite attractions for children and guests of Varna for its regular performances of talented dolphin artists.

Food: In Varna you can fi nd a lot of luxurious restaurants. Middle-class re-staurants, private pubs and taverns can be found even in the distant residential quarters of the city. A lot of small pizza shops and snack-bars that offer typi-cally Bulgarian snacks are also scattered all over the city.

Transport: The city’s main bus station is 1.5km away from the city centre with buses to all larger cities in the country, nearby seaside resorts. Besides, Varna’s city transport has a network of over 60 bus lines (some of these also travelling to nearby resorts) and trolley buses.

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T he Palace of culture and sports PLC., Varna – a symbol of the sea capital of Bulgaria, is situated on the highway connecting the city of Varna with “Sts. Konstantin and Elena”, “Zlatni Pia-

saci” and “Albena” resort complexes. 350 meters from the seashore, the Palace impresses with its unique architecture and multi-functionality.

Visited daily by the citizens and guests of the city, The Palace of culture and sports is an attractive center for organizing national and international business, sports and cultural activities.More than 60 concerts, 50 festivals, 60 exhibitions, performances, ballet, folklore representations and musical concerts were held at the palace.

The Palace was a host of six international competitions, the Olympic Qua-lifi cation, the World League, 23 European championships, 8 Balkania-ds and 120 International tournaments in 20 different sports: volleyballs, basketball, gymnastics and eurythmics, wrestling, table tennis and sport bridge. Also records were broken here. During the International weight-lifting tournament Black Sea’84 took part 5 Olympic, 21 world champions and 23 European champions and 30 world record were broken.

The theater has more than 2340 seats on a surface of 240 m2, six cloakrooms, a room with mirrors and frames, an sounding system Eletrovoice with 16 channels, broadcasting equipment, stage lighting and cinema projecting possibility.

We have booked the best sports hall in Varna where the World Volleyball Championship was held. It is in the Palace of Sports in Varna. Tatamis and mats will be provided. A conference room is booked in the same building.

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Final RegistrationFinal Registration and issue of documentation will take place at the HQ Hotel “Grand Hotel Varna” on Sunday 22 July from 1500hrs until 2000hrs. Coaches must bring two passport style photographs for all their competitors as well as their KOI licences, passports, or other proof of competitor’s age. If you have paid by bank transfer please ensure that you have the bank transaction receipt with you.

Course Programme 23/24/25 July Please make sure that you arrive on time and that you bring your course card and KOI licence to all sessions. The Training Camp will take place at the PALACE OF CULTURE AND SPORTS each day from 0900-1330hr as follows; 0900 till 0950 Lesson 120 minutes Break1010 till 1100 Lesson 230 minutes Break 1130 till 1220 Lesson 320 minutes Break1240 till 1330 Lesson 4

On Wednesday after close of course, we will present the participation certifi cates and have a photo session.

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Course Type Instructors

Sport Kumite Training Richard Callaghan (AUS)Marco Mazzanti (AUS)Alister MacAlister (SCO)Raphael Acktchourine (RUS)

Shotokan Jaap Smaal (NED)Gina Ragazzo (ITA)

Shukokai/Shitoryu Steven Morris (SCO)Patrick Lim C J (MAL)

Gojuryu Richard Lim (PHI)

Wadoryu Loh Beng Hooi (MAL)

Other KOI Instructors will assist as required. Please note that separate training for Goju and Wado depends on numbers attending.

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Lesson Subject Main Instructor

Mon 1 Training in Main Course (Free Choice) Mon 2 Ju Jitsu Steve MorrisMon 3 Shitei Kata Shotokan Jaap SmaalMon 4 Shitei Kata Gojuryu Richard Lim

Tue 5 Shitei Kata Shitoryu Patrick Lim C JTue 6 Sport Kumite Richard CallaghanTue 7 Safe Stretching Methods PNF Steve MorrisTue 8 Kata for Kids Tommy Morris

Wed 9 Sport Kumite Marco MazzantiWed 10 Combative Games Steve MorrisWed 11 Shitoryu Kata Patrick Lim C Jwed 12 Military & Police Take Downs &

ImmobilisationsTommy Morris

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INSTRUCTOR’S COURSE

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The referee’s course will be led by TommyMorris WKF Referee Committee Chairmanand will include a briefi ng on the WKF Ruleschanges for 2009 and will be held as follows:Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 15.30 till17.30 at the offi cial hotel Grand Hotel Varnafor theory and written examination. Practicaltraining, assessment, and KOI examinationwill continue on Friday, Saturday, and Sundayduring the competition by WKF/KOI senior referees.

Referee’s Course

The Congress will be held at the HQ Hotel at 1630hrs on Thursday 26 July. Invitations to the delegates will be issued at registration

KOI Congress

on Sunday 22 July. The agenda will include details of KOI’s new sponsorship deal, which will mean that we will have our own branded equipment and we will have the fi rst samples to show you; bids for KOI 17 and 18 World Cups, and information about the new KOI Re-gional events. There will be a reception afterwards.

International DAN and KYU Grade Examinations

KOI examinations for dan and kyu grades will be held on Thursday 6 July from 0900 till 1200hrs at the Sta-dium or HQ Hotel depending on numbers. Any member wishing to take a KOI examination should complete the application form and return it not later than fi nal regi-stration on 22 July in Varna.

16th KOI World CupThe Championships will be held in the PALACE OF CULTURE AND SPORTS Stadium on 27/28/29 July. Please note that competitors must supply their own red and blue mitts and belts. Shin and foot protection is compulsory for kumite for all age groups. However we do not insist on WKF approved types so long as it is safe and within reasonable dimensions. Any colour may be worn (until 2008). If in doubt ask Tommy Mor-ris or any of our senior instructor’s during the training camp.

SayonaraParty

We will have a super Disco Beach Party on Sunday 29 July. See you there!

DepartureMonday 30 July onwards

Some shots from the last edition

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Hotel AccommodationSo far we have obtained accommodation for 392 participants in hotels in VarnazAllotment of rooms is as follows:

Grand Hotel Varna***** ( HQ Hotel)- 50 double rooms

Hotel Cherno More*** - 18 standard single rooms and 62 standard double rooms- 18 deluxe single rooms and 62 deluxe double rooms

Hotel Capitol**** - 5 double rooms

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Grand Hotel Varna eur 90 eur 70Cherno More - standard eur 45 eur 35 deluxe eur 55 eur 45Capitol eur 80 eur 55Prices per person per day including breakfast and dinner

Airport-hotel pickup by bus - 15 Euro per person one way. We will provide shuttle buses from the hotels to the sports hall al-though the Cherno More and the Capitol Hotels are located in the center of Varna and it takes 10-15 minutes by foot to reach the sports hall.

LOCATIONJust 200 metres from the beach the most luxurious and stylish hotel, the pearl of Bulgarian Black Sea Coast, welcomes guests all the year round to make them a part of its exciting life of holiday-making, entertainment, sports, spa treatment and business.

DESCRIPTION:A la Carte RestaurantBuffet Restaurant PliskaMelnik TavernGarden RestaurantBeer-house, bars, a night club. At guests` disposal are also a shopping centre, a pharmacy, a car park and

VGrand Hotel Varna

Resort & Spa

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a cosmetic centre. Grand Hotel Varna is the ideal choice for business meetings, congresses and con-ferences with its modern business centre and two fully equipped air-conditioned conference halls sea-ting between 20 and 250 people, modern technical facilities, professional service and Internet access.

ROOMGrand Hotel Varna offers 292 luxury air-conditio-ned rooms and 35 suites, all with terraces, facing the sea or the park, comfortable Queen size beds, a bath with a tub, satellite TV and video channel, direct dial phone and mini-bar.

SPORTS/ENTERTAINMENT:One indoor and outdoor swimming pools with sea water, four clay tennis courts, squash court, bowling alley, Olympic size fl oodlit football fi eld (for year-round use) and a multi purpose sports hall. The hotel offers also a night club with a fl oor show, and the luxurious Grand Varna Casino.

www.grandhotelvarna.com

HOTEL CHERNO MORE ***150 “standard type” rooms, and 46 luxury type rooms plus:Cocktail bar “ Panorama “ & Re-staurant “Panorama“, Casino, Bingo, Confectionery, Folk-style restaurants , Shops, Internet, Conference rooms,Sports centre.

www.chernomorebg.com

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We need to know not later than March 15th how many participants will avail themselves of our hotels. As I explained already this is the high season and the hotels require 50% advance payment by the end of March to guarantee the bookings. The bank account details of Eco Tour Ltd. are:

IBAN: BG15UBBS80021405425616 - EuroSWIFT Code: UBBSBGSFBANK: UNITED BULGARIAN BANK, Common Branch Sincerely yours,Daniela Petkova

Ecotour Ltd.4, Arsenalski Blvd.Sofi a 1421Phones: +359 2 8665377, 8661261www.hotels-harmony.com

www.capitol.bg

THE CAPITOL SPIRITExquisite luxury in Art Nuoveau Secession style attracts the guest of the “Capitol” Hotel. Breaking Up of the traditional conservative luxury replaced by easiness and symbolisms of the interior inte-rweaves with the wrought iron or-naments and the original wooden pillars of the hotel lobby. A luxury and comfort that are far from being oppressive create an atmosphere of peace, ease and coziness. Personal Attention and care for every detail, confi dence and professional man-ners welcome every guests, who have ever crossed the threshold of the hotel.

ROOMSEnjoy the luxury and feel the plea-sure that the rooms and apartments of “Capitol” Hotel offer. You stay in this modern European-spirit oasis will be taken care of by an attentive staff teamed up to make your stay perfect, providing excellent round-the-clock ser-vice.

RESTURANT AND BARLocated close to the lobby, exqui-sitely decorated and cozy, the re-staurant and lobby bar “Capitol” offer a unique experience, a har-

mony of European dishes, fi rst-rate drinks and perfect service.

LOCATIONSheltered in a quite and cozy place in the heart of Varna, near the fresh greenery of the Sea Garden and the azure of the sea shore, Capitol Hotel is a short distance away from major highways and institutions, places of sport and entertainments and monu-

ments of culture. Just around the corner from the main street within easy walking distance of all

important city-sites.

SERVICESInformation, Phone Service, Taxi, Rent a Car, Tickets, Currency change, Washing, Ironing, dry cleaning, Un-derground car – park provided with not connection to the hotel part, Business service

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