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Welcome speech Gen. Ahmed Fouly, WT Vice President and WTAF President

Dear Athletes, dear Officials,

Let me first congratulate all our African Taekwondo family, WTAF Executive

Council Members, WTAF MNAs, our athletes, coaches and referees, on the outstanding

performance they have demonstrated in 2017. This great collaboration of everybody has

clearly borne fruits: Africa was chosen by World Taekwondo as " BEST TAEKWONDO

CONTINENTAL UNION for 2017".

Our great achievement of 5 Olympic medals in Rio de Janeiro OG 2016 has

motivated our athletes to exert even more effort to continue bringing in medals for the

honor of Africa.

On this occasion, I would like to express my deep appreciation for all the efforts

exerted by the Royal Moroccan Taekwondo Federation in promoting African

Taekwondo. It is the dedicated leadership and excellent team and a lot of dedication,

which will lead to the success of the 2018 African Senior Championship, 2018 African

Poomsae Championship, 2018 Para Taekwondo Championship- Africa and the 2nd WT

President's Cup, which all will be held here in Agadir , Morocco 28 March -1 April,

2018 . Morocco is bearing a heavy burden of hosting the top event of World Taekwondo

Africa, but they will face this challenge and succeed with unprecedented success.

Wishing all the best of success, and hoping to see you in Agadir, Morocco

World Taekwondo Vice President

World Taekwondo Africa President

Official Invitation

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Dear Taekwondo Family;

On behalf of The Moroccan Royal Federation for Taekwondo, I would like to

extent my sincere appreciation, pride and delight to invite you and your athletes to

participate in

2018 AFRICAN SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP (G4)

2018 African Poomsae Championships- World Taekwondo - G-4

2018 African Para Taekwondo Championships- World Taekwondo - G-4

2018 the 2nd WT Presidents Cup- Open to All Countries in the World

These International Sport Competitions will be organized in Agadir – Morocco

during the 28th of March and 1

st of April 2018.

One more time Morocco and the FRMTKD are for the organization of this high

level 2017 Africa Poomsae and Kyorugi competition.

Rest assured that African Taekwondo union WTAF and the Organizing

Committee will do its utmost effort to ensure the success of the championships.

Agadir City is the perfect place for hosting such Tournament especially for its

Touristic Aspects which surely will orient your attraction.

The Moroccan Royal federation for Taekwondo, will be honored to welcome you

and your athletes, we strongly hope that you will enjoy the Championships as well as the

Great Stay awaiting you in Agadir, Morocco.

Sincerely yours

Driss EL HILALI

FRMTKD President

WT Council Member

MTU President

ARTF President

Official

Invitation

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OUTLINE

2018 AFRICAN SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP (G4) AGADIR, MOROCCO

MARCH 29th – 1st of april , 2018

President: Gen. Ahmed Fouly Address: 64 Ramsis Extension 2, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt

Telephone: +202 22631737

Fax: +202 22617576

E-mail: [email protected]

President: Mr. Driss Elhilali Address: Av, Ibn Sina Siage des Federations, Rabat, Agdal, Maroc

Telephone: +212 5 53 67 01 39 / +212 6 61 19 46 38

Fax: +212 5 53 67 02 06

E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected]

Date: March 29-30, 2018

In accordance with Article 4: Qualification of Contestant of the WT Competition Rules, the

contestant must meet all the following requirements:

1. DAN CERTIFICATE:

Holder of Taekwondo Dan certificate issued by the Kukkiwon or the WT. Kukkiwon Poom / Dan

grade and number should be written in the entry application form. A copy of the Dan certificate

should be enclosed when registering for accreditation. In case a contestant has applied for a

Kukkiwon Dan certificate but has not received it yet, a copy of the Dan application form and the

remittance certificate sent to the Kukkiwon must be enclosed when registering for accreditation.

Please refer to the Kukkiwon Website (www.kukkiwon.or.kr) for more information.

2. WT ATHLETE LICENSE:

An approved 2018 WT Global License and WT Event Pass (WT Global Athlete License OR

Global Official License is required by all athletes and officials who wish to register. WT Global

License a n d W T E v e n t P a s s registrations & renewals can only be made through the WT

recognized Member National Associations. There will be NO WT Global License registration

onsite. Please contact your designated GMS Managers.

3. AGE OF CONTESTANTS:

Seniors - Athletes born in 2001 or before, are eligible to participate.

(A) PROMOTER: WORLD TAEKWONDO AFRICA (WTAF)

(B) ORGANIZER: MOROCCAN ROYAL TAEKWONDO FEDERATION

(C) VENUES: Inbiaat Sports Hall, Agadir City, Morocco

(D) QUALIFICATIONS:

mailto:[email protected]



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1. METHOD OF COMPETITION:

Single elimination system will be applied throughout the tournament without repechage.

2. CONTEST TIME:

2 minutes x 3 rounds with 1 minute break.

3. WEIGH DIVISIONS:

MEN DIVISIONS WOMEN DIVISIONS

Under 54kg Not exceeding 54kg

SENIORS

Under 46kg Not exceeding 46 kg

Under 58kg Over 54 kg & Not

exceeding 58 kg Under 49kg

Over 46 kg & Not

exceeding 49 kg



Over 49 kg & Not

exceeding 53 kg



Over 53 kg & Not

exceeding 57 kg



Over 57 kg & Not

exceeding 62 kg



Over 62 kg & Not

exceeding 67 kg



Over 67 kg & Not

exceeding 73 kg

Over 87kg Over 87 kg Over 73kg Over 73 kg

4. TEAM ENTRIES:

POSITION MAX. NO. OF MEMBERS

MALE

MAX. NO. OF MEMBERS

FEMALE

HEAD OF TEAM: 2

MANAGER: 1 1

COACH: 2 2

TRAINER: 1 1

TEAM DOCTOR: 1 1

MNA OFFICIALS 2 2

CONTESTANTS: 8 8

(E) COMPETITION DETAILS: WT Competition Rules in force as of the start of the competition

SENIORS

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5. EQUIPMENT (DAEDO):

a) Protector and Scoring System (PSS; formerly called Electronic Body Protector) will be used at this

tournament.

b) Participating contestants are required to wear Taekwondo uniform and protective equipment as

described by the WT regulations.

c) Body protector (Protector and Scoring System) will be provided by the OC.

d) Participating contestants are required to bring their own sensing socks, groin guards, mouthpieces,

gloves, and shin and forearm guards for their personal use.

e) Before entering the field of play, all contestants will proceed to the inspection desk for

inspection of their uniforms and protective equipment. Any contestant who wears unofficial

uniform or protective equipment will not be permitted to compete.

6. WEIGH‐IN:

a) Weighin of all contestants shall be completed one day before their scheduled competition

b) During the weigh-in, male contestants shall wear underpants and female contestants shall wear

underpants and brassieres. However, contestants may weighin in the nude if they want to do so.

7. ANTI‐DOPING:

a) Use of drugs or any other doping offences by chemical substances is strictly prohibited.

b) The OC would carry out random medical doping tests among the participating athletes.

c) Any athletes who refuse to undergo the tests or who is proven to have committed a breach of the

regulation, shall be removed from the final standing, and shall be subject to disciplinary actions.

d) The Anti-Doping Rules of the World Taekwondo Federation and/or the World Anti-Doping Code

shall apply.

8. AWARDS:

a. INDIVIDUAL AWARDS BY RANK: Medals will be awarded to the top four athletes in the

respective weight divisions.

i. 1ST PLACE: GOLD MEDAL & CERTIFICATE

ii. 2ND PLACE: SILVER MEDAL & CERTIFICATE

iii. 3RD PLACE: 2 BRONZE MEDALS & CERTIFICATE

b. TEAM AWARDS BY RANK: Based on the point system below, the top three (3) teams of each of

Men’s division and Women’s division will receive trophies.

RATIONALE POINTS

For every contestant who passed the official weigh-in: 1

For every win (including byes): 1

For every Gold Medal: 7

For every Silver Medal: 3

For every Bronze Medal: 1

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1. TECHNICAL OFFICIALS:

The W T A F will appoint the Technical Officials such, Competition Supervisory Board (while the

Technical Delegate will be appointed by the WT), and International Referees in coordination with the

WT Referees Division.

a) TECHNICAL DELEGATE:

One (1) Technical Delegate will be appointed to oversee the tournament and make

decisions on technical matters.

The Organizing Committee shall pay for the expenses of room and board for the

Technical Delegate for (5) nights’ stay; Check-in on March 27 and Checkout on April 2nd.

b) SUPERVISORY BOARD:

Five (5) Competition Supervisory Board members (including Technical Delegate) will be

appointed.

The Organizing Committee shall pay for the expenses of room and board for

Competition Supervisory Board members for (5) nights’ stay; Check-in on March 26 and

Checkout on April 2nd.

c) INTERNATIONAL REFEREES:

Thirty two (32) International Referees, including Review Jury, will be appointed to

officiate at the tournament.

The Organizing Committee shall pay for the expenses of room and board for

International Referees for (5 nights’ stay; Checkin on March 27 and Checkout on April

2nd 2018 The Organizing Committee shall pay a per diem of US$100 to the selected

Technical Officials during competition period (for actual competition days).

2. HEAD OF TEAM MEETING & DRAWING OF LOTS SESSION:

a) The head of team meeting and the drawing of lots session shall be conducted one (1) day

prior to the start of the championships, in the presence of the WT and OC officials and the

representatives of the participating nations.

b) The Technical Delegate shall decide the method of draw.

c) Depending on the decision of the Technical Delegate, WTAF officials or Organizing Committee

volunteers could be designated to draw lots on behalf of the officials of the participating nations

who are not present at the time of the lot drawing session.

d) Seeding (for the Seniors event):

According to Bylaw of WT World Ranking, at least twenty five (25) percent of the

registered athletes per weight division will be seeded based on the WT World Ranking as

of March 1, 2018.

In the event that the registered athlete from the host nation has not been included in the

25%, he/she will be seeded at the last place of the seed 25%.

25% of the seeded athletes will be finally determined after completion of team Weigh in.

(F) TECHNICAL DETAILS:

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3. INDEMNITIES:

The All competitors are considered to participate at their own risk. The WTAF and Moroccan taekwondo

federation assume no responsibility for any damages, injuries or losses. Contestant and their respective

MNA has to ensure that the athletes are physically fit to compete in such event, by registering at the

competition you are attesting that you are medically fit to participate. All contestants must bring their

own documents and forms for any medical treatment in Morocco.

4. NATIONAL FLAG AND ANTHEM:

Every participating national taekwondo association is required to bring the following items for use at

the Opening, Closing and Awarding ceremonies, and submit them to the Organizing Committee during

registration.

o Two (2) IOC recognized national flags with the size of 90cm x 130cm

o CD or DVD of the pertinent IOC recognized national anthem

5. OTHER:

The Organizing Committee will send out details of other relevant information including visa,

transportation and accommodation to all invited national associations separately

1. AIRLINES & ACCOMMODATION:

a. Accommodation details (see accommodation form)

b. Airfares and air tickets are the responsibility of each participating nation.

2. ENTRY FEES:

a. The OC shall collect the entry fees from the participating national teams. The national team

shall pay USD 100 per Athlete, entry fee will be paid to the OC at the time of registration at

the accreditation center(s) prior to the start of the Championships. Athletes shall not

be allowed to compete without successful payment of entry fee.

b. Entry fee shall be various according to the timing and situation of the submission of

entry. Please read carefully the following guidelines:

i. 100 USD per Athlete. ii. Entry deadline is February 28, 2018.

(G) ACCOMMODATION AND LOGISTICS:

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Date Time Event

Mar 28 1000-1200 Weigh in for Senior Males (-58, -68, -80, +87 Kg), Females (-49,-57,-67,+73 Kg)

1500-1600 Head of Team Meeting and Drawing of Lots

Mar 29

0900-1200 Competitions Senior Males (-58, -68, -80, +87 Kg), Females (-49,-57,-67,+73 Kg)

1000-1200 Weigh-in Senior Males (-54, -63, -74, -87 Kg), Females (-46,-53,-62,-73 Kg)

1200-1300 Lunch break

1300-1700 Competitions Senior Males and Females

1700-2000 Semi-finals and finals and Ceremony

Mar 30

0900-1200 Competitions Senior Males (-54, -63, -74, -87 Kg), Females (-46,-53,-62,-73 Kg)

1200-1300

1300-1700

Lunch break

Competitions Senior Males and Females

1700-2000 Semi-finals and finals and Ceremony

April 01 All Day Departure of Teams

Event Registration :

Event Registration Registration is only accepted through the WTEvent Registration system https://worldtkd.simplycompete.com and registration is only possible with a valid 2018 WT Global License. The following documents are required for all participants to be uploaded and Approved by the National Federation and WT before you are able to register your team through the WT Event Registration System. For ALL participants (athletes and officials) 1. Valid National ID or Passport of the National Federations you are registering for a WT Global License. 2. WT Signed Event Liability Waiver (page 3 only) – valid for 5 years 3. Color Portrait ID picture. Additional documents required for: 4. To register a Doctor – Proof of Medical Doctor/Physio therapist certificate in English

(H) PROVISIONAL EVENT SCHEDULE -‐‐ (Subject to change):

(I) ONLINE REGISTERATION (THROUGH WT GMS SYSTEM) & ENTRY FEES:

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OUTLINE

2018 AFRICAN POOMSAE CHAMPIONSHIP

AGADIR – MOROCCO

28 March 2018

1. PROMOTER: World Taekwondo Africa (WTAF)

President: Gen. Ahmed Fouly Address: 64 Ramsis Extension 2, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt Telephone: +202 22631737 Fax: +202 22617576 E-mail: [email protected]

2. ORGANIZER: Moroccan Royal Taekwondo Federation

President: Mr. Driss Elhilali

Address: Av, Ibn Sina Siage des Federations, Rabat, Agdal, Maroc

Telephone: +212 5 53 67 01 39 / +212 6 61 19 46 38 Fax: +212 5 53 67 02 06


3. VENUE:

4. DATE:

Inbiaat Sports Hall, Agadir City, Morocco

28 March, 2018

5. QUALIFICATIONS : In accordance with Article 4: Qualification of Contestant of the WT Competition Rules, the contestant must meet all following requirements:

Holder of the nationality of the participating team One recommended by the pertinent national taekwondo association that is

recognized by the African Taekwondo Union

Holder of Taekwondo Dan certificate issued by the Kukkiwon or the WT** ** Kukkiwon Poom / Dan grade and number should be written in the entry application form. A

copy of the Dan certificate should be enclosed when registering for accreditation. In case a

contestant has applied for a Kukkiwon Dan certificate but has not received it yet, a copy of

the Dan application form and the remittance certificate sent to the Kukkiwon must be

enclosed when registering for accreditation. Please refer to the Kukkiwon Website

(www.kukkiwon.or.kr) for more information.

Holder of the WT Athlete License***

*** WT Athlete License: WT Council approved at its meeting in Tashkent on Oct.6, 2010 Athlete License

Program, under which all athletes to participate in all WT-promoted championships except WT World Para-

Taekwondo Championships should hold WT Athlete License, Please take note that entry submission without

complete application for Athlete License will not be accepted. For any matters on GAL, including application,

please contact the following person in charge.Mr. Justin Tenbeth, GAL Project Manager, Tel: +41 21 601 50

13, Fax +41 21 601 59 83, Email: [email protected]


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6. TECHNICAL OFFICIALS The WTAF will appoint the Technical Officials such, Competition Supervisory Board ( while the Technical

Delegate will be appointed by the WT ) , and International Referees by the coordination with the WT Referees Division.

A. Technical Delegate: - One (1) Technical Delegate will be appointed to oversee the tournament and make decisions

on technical matters

B. Competition Supervisory Board:

- Five (5) Competition Supervisory Board members (including Technical Delegate) will be appointed by the WTAF and TD by WT.

C. International Referee : International Referees, including Review Jury, will be appointed to officiate at the tournament.

The Organizing Committee shall pay for the expenses of room and board for International Referees. The Organizing Committee shall pay a per diem of US$100 to the selected Technical Officials during competition period (for actual competition days).

Anti Doping:

A. Use of drugs or any other doping offences by chemical substances is strictly prohibited.

B. The WTAF would carry out random medical doping tests among the participating athletes. Any athletes who refuse to undergo the tests or who is proven to have committed a breach of the regulation, shall be removed from the final standing, and shall be subject to disciplinary actions

C. The Anti-Doping Rules of the World Taekwondo and/or the World Anti- Doping Code shall apply.

7. CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION:

A. Round-trip airfare and Accommodation:

Round trip airfare and accommodation charges of room and board shall be borne by the participating National Association.

Registration Fees: US $100 per athlete per ONLY ONE event.

ENTRY FEES

A. Entry fees: The OC shall collect the entry fees from the participating national teams. The national team

shall pay an entry fee to the Organizing Committee in cash US$100 only at the accreditation center in

Agadir prior to the start of the Championships. Athletes shall not be allowed to compete without

successful payment of entry fee to the Organizing Committee

1) Registration Fees: 100 US $ per athlete per ONLY ONE event.

REGISTRATION AND WTF GLOBAL LICENCE

Event Registration

Registration is only accepted through the WTF Event Registration system

https://worldtkd.simplycompete.com and registration is only possible with a valid 2018 WTF

Global License. The following documents are required for all participants to be uploaded and

Approved by the National Federation and WTF before you are able to register your team

through the WTF Event Registration System. For ALL participants (athletes and officials)

https://worldtkd.simplycompete.com/

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1. Valid National ID or Passport of the National Federations you are registering for a WT Global License.

2. WT Signed Event Liability Waiver (page 3 only) – valid for 5 years 3. Color Portrait ID picture. Additional documents required for: 4. To register a Doctor – Proof of Medical Doctor/Physio therapist certificate in English

Ground transportation: will be provided for national teams on arrival and departure, so long as the Organizing Committee has been informed of the date, time, number of team members and flight schedule of the national team at the latest by February 15, 2018. The Organizing Committee will also provide ground transportation to and from all official hotels and the venue provided that the national teams stay at the Official hotels. Pick-up arrangements at the airport may be delayed for the teams that have not submitted arrival schedule with clear information of the number of passengers to the Organizing Committee within the notice deadline.

On arrival at the official hotel, national teams are requested to submit to the Organizing Committee Departure Form that includes info such as number of team members, departure flight schedule and desired date and time for departure from the hotel to the airport.

10. HEAD OF TEAM MEETING

A. The head of team meeting shall be conducted prior to the start of the championships, in the presence of

the WTAF officials and the representatives of the participating nations.

11. INDEMNITIES

A. The respective national taekwondo associations shall be responsible for ensuring that their participants

have validly completed and signed the official participation forms, thus Indemnifying the organizers, its officials and other contestants from any claims of injuries , losses, fatalities or otherwise arising in the course of participation in this championships or any activities thereto.

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Every participating national taekwondo association is required to bring the following items for use at the Opening,

Closing and Awarding ceremonies, and submit them to the Organizing Committee during registration.

Two (2) IOC-recognized national flags with the size of 90cm x 130cm CD or DVD of the pertinent IOC-recognized national anthem

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12.1 The Organizing Committee will send out details of other relevant information including visa, transportation and accommodation to all invited national associations as soon as such information is available. (see accommodation form )

13 WTF-RECOGNIZED TAEKWONDO UNIFORM

13.1 Participating contestants are required to wear WT-recognized uniform and WT-recognized protective

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equipment. The latest version of WT-recognized manufacturers’ list is a vailable at the website of WT ( http://www.worldtaekwondofederation.net/about-wtf/rec ognized/ ).

13.2 Before entering the field of play, all contestants will proceed to the inspection desk for inspection of their uniforms. Any contestant who wears unofficial uniform will not be permit ted to compete under any circumstances.

1 Competition Rules:

WT Poomsae Competition Rules with slight modifications in method of competitions below.

2 Method of competitions:

All international-level competitions recognized by the WT shall be formed with the participation of at

least four (4) countries with no fewer than four (4) contestants or four

(4) teams in each division.

Two (2) Poomsae from the designated Compulsory Poomsae decided by Technical Delegate for each

division must be performed for all the preliminary, semi final and final rounds for all competitions.

3 Team Entry:

Team Members Remarks Officials

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Male & Female

Head of Team Manager 1 Coach 2 Trainer 2 Male & Female Team Doctor 1 Total 7 Contestants

Individual 16 Team 24 Pair 8

The system of competition is the Combination System: Cut off system + Elimination

tournaments system

http://www.worldtaekwondofederation.net/about-wtf/rec

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* Note: Contestants may compete in more than one category of competitions unless limited by gender or age. Age definition shall be in conformity with the WT Poomsae Competition Rules currently in force.

4 List of Poomsae to be performed:

* will be announced at the Head of Team Meeting.

5 Award presentation: > 1

st place: Gold medal(s) and certificate(s)

> 2nd

place: Silver medal(s) and certificate(s)

> 3rd

place and 4th

place: Bronze medal(s) and certificate(s)

> 5th – 8th

place: Certificates

PROVISIONAL EVENT SCHEDULE (subject to change)

4th African Poomsae Championships 2018

Day Activity Place

26 March Teams Arrival Official Hotel

27 March Team Registrations Official Hotel

27 March Meeting and training of Referees Official Hotel

27 March Technical Meeting Official Hotel

28 March Competitions Inbiaate Venue

29 March Departure of delegations

(H) PROVISIONAL EVENT SCHEDULE - (Subject to change):

Detailed number of participants in each division is as follows:

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OUTLINE

3rd AFRICAN PARA CHAMPIONSHIP

AGADIR - MOROCCO, 28 March 2018

8. PROMOTER: World Taekwondo Africa (WTAF)

President: Gen. Ahmed Fouly Address: 64 Ramsis Extension 2, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt Telephone: +202 22631737 Fax: +202 22617576 E-mail: [email protected]

9. ORGANIZER: Moroccan Royal Taekwondo Federation

President: Mr. Driss Elhilali

Address: Av, Ibn Sina Siage des Federations, Rabat, Agdal, Maroc

Telephone: +212 5 53 67 01 39 / +212 6 61 19 46 38 Fax: +212 5 53 67 02 06


10. VENUE:

11. DATE:

Inbiaat Sports Hall, Agadir City, Morocco

28 March, 2018

4. QUALIFICATIONS In accordance with Article 4: Qualification of Contestant and Article 22: Para-Taekwondo of the WT

Competition Rules, the contestant must be:

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CRITERION #5: An athlete must be at the age of at least 16 years old of the 3rd African Para Taekwondo

Championships. athlete must be born before December 31st , 2002.)

CRITERION #6: Athlete must go through classification and be assigned Sport Class and Sport Class Status

before the competition. (Classification of Kyorugi new “N” athletes will take place on March

27, 2018.

5. COMPETITION RULES 1) WT Competition Rules & Interpretation

2) WT Para-Taekwondo and Deaf-Taekwondo Classification Rules and Regulations, in force as of

January 16, 2015

3) Seeding will be done in accordance with the WT World Ranking Bylaw and the latest version of the

WT Para-Taekwondo World Ranking list.

7. EVENT A. Kyorugi

Classes

CLASSES K41

K42

K43

K44

Events

MEN’S EVENTS (3) WOMEN’S EVENTS (3)

UNDER 61 KG UNDER 49 KG

UNDER 75 KG UNDER 58 KG

OVER 75 KG OVER 58 KG

* Athletes that have been classified previously can only enter the class where they have been

classified.

8. TEAM ENTRIES

Athletes In accordance with the Standing Procedures for the WT World Para-Taekwondo Championships

Article 6 each MNA are allowed to enter as many athletes as they wish in each weight division and

sport class of the 3rd African Para-Taekwondo Championships

Athletes that have been classified previously can only enter the class where they have been

classified. Entries should be made in accordance with the WT Para-Taekwondo Classification

Master list that can be found here: http://www.worldtaekwondofederation.net/wtf-para- taekwondo-classification-master-list-k40-as-of-february-18-2016/

Athletes entered into other classes will be corrected automatically.

http://www.worldtaekwondofederation.net/wtf-

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Team Officials The number of Team Officials are limited as follows

Position Max number of Max number of

Male Team Female Team

HEAD OF TEAM 1

MANAGER: 1 1

COACH: 2 2

TRAINER: 1 1

TEAM DOCTOR: 1 1

ATHLETE ASSISTANT*: 1/5 Athletes Kyorugi 1/5 Athletes Kyorugi

*All officials are required to hold a valid Global Official License (including athlete assistants)

9. REGISTRATION AND WTF GLOBAL LICENCE:

Registration is only accepted through the WT Event Registration system

https://worldtkd.simplycompete.com a and registration is only possible with a valid 2018 WT Global

License. The following documents are required for all participants to be uploaded and Approved by the National Federation and WT before you are able to register your team through the WT Event Registration System. For ALL participants (athletes and officials)

1. Valid National ID or Passport of the National Federations you are registering for a WT Global License. 2. WT Signed Event Liability Waiver (page 3 only) – valid for 5 years 3. Color Portrait ID picture. Additional documents required for: 4. To register a Doctor – Proof of Medical Doctor/Physio therapist certificate in English

1) All Athletes and Team officials must FIRST be registered with a WT Global Athlete Licence (GAL)

or Global Official License (GOL). https://worldtkd.simplycompete.com

2) Entry Registration: Entry will only be accepted through the WT online registration system -WT GMS.

Notice: There will be “NO” WT Global License registration onsite. Please be sure you

have valid GAL before you register.

10. ENTRY FEES

Entry fees: The OC shall collect the entry fees from the participating national teams. The national team shall

pay an entry fee to the Organizing Committee in cash US$50 only at the accreditation center in prior to

the start of the Championships. Athletes shall not be allowed to compete without successful payment of

entry fee to the Organizing Committee 1) Registration Fees: US $50 per athlete. 2) Entry deadline is February 28, 2018.



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11. ENTRY DEADLINES & IMPORTANT DATES 1) Entry deadline is February 28, 2018. Entry submission after this date will be not accepted

under any circumstances. Late replacement due to injury shall be handled case by case.

Athletes:

Member National Association can submit entry for an unlimited number of athletes. No entry

will be accepted or modified during on-spot registration.

Team officials:

Member National Association can submit entry for maximum one (1) Head of team per country, one

(1) manager per team, two (2) coaches per team, one (1) team doctor per team, one (1) trainer

per team, one

(1) athlete assistant per 5 athletes on a team. US$100 will be charged per team official in case of

onsite registration without prior entry submission until February 28, 2018.

Notice: There will be no WT Global License registration onsite. Please be sure you have

valid GAL before you register.

12. CLASSIFICATION

Kyorugi

Only athletes that has not previously been classified, i.e. athletes with a New "N" Sport Class Status that

have not previously gone through classification will be classified. Classification will be held on March 27,

2018. A schedule for teams and athletes will be set up by the WTAF/OC in consultation with the WT and

communicated to all teams in due course.

Limb Deficiency (LD), Impaired Passive Range of Movement (PROM) (K40)

This group includes athletes with limb deficiency and impaired muscle strength, or loss of passive range of

motion (PROM). The limb deficiency group includes individuals with traumatic amputations or dysmelia.

The impaired muscle strength group includes loss of strength secondary to peripheral nervous system

(PNS) damage or a brachial plexus lesion. The impaired strength group can also include ambulatory

neurological impairments such as monoplegia, or mild hemiplegia. The loss of PROM can be due to joint

contractures, joint abnormalities, or soft tissue restrictions. Finally this group could also include loss of

great toe, or all of toes in one foot.

Minimal Disability Criteria (MDC) Amputation/Dysmelia :

-Unilateral amputation, through or above wrist (i.e., no carpal bones present in affected limb).

Arthrodesed wrist joints are not eligible.

-Unilateral dysmelia in which the length of the affected arm measured from acromion to finger tip is

equal in length or shorter than the combined length of the humerus and the radius of the

unaffected arm.

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Athlete must meet one of the MDC as per below :

1. Must lose three muscle grades – e.g Daniels and Worthington grade 2 cannot complete one heel rise

to 25 degrees. In lying may complete full range of motion with resistance. (See Muscle testing Daniels

Worthinghams 8th edition pp 229, 231)

2. Brachial plexus – loss shoulder abduction loss of three (3) muscle grade points of muscle strength and

same for shoulder flexion

3. Loss of two (2) grade points of muscle strength in elbow flexion and extension

4. Meets one criteria for PROM restriction in either the lower extremity or upper extremity.

Weigh in of Kyorugi athletes will be held the day before competition.

*Athletes that has gone through classification and been given the sport class status Not

Eligible (NE) cannot compete in WT para-taekwondo world ranking events.

13. COMBINATION OF CLASSES:

In the case of insufficient number of athletes participating in a sport class consolidation of classes shall be

made as follows:

K41 K42 K42 K43 K43 K44

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14. CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION 1) Round trip airfare and accommodation: Round trip airfare and accommodation charges of room

and board shall be borne by the participating Member National Association.

Event Registration

Registration is only accepted through the WT Event Registration system

https://worldtkd.simplycompete.com a and registration is only possible with a valid 2018 WT Global

License. The following documents are required for all participants to be uploaded and Approved by the National Federation and WT before you are able to register your team through the WT Event Registration System. For ALL participants (athletes and officials)

1. Valid National ID or Passport of the National Federations you are registering for a WT Global Licence. 2. WT Signed Event Liability Waiver (page 3 only) – valid for 5 years 3. Color Portrait ID picture. Additional documents required for: 4. To register a Doctor – Proof of Medical Doctor/Physio therapist certificate in English

2) Entry fees: The OC shall collect the entry fees from the participating national teams. The

national team shall pay an entry fee to the Organizing Committee in cash US$50 only at the

accreditation center in Agadir prior to the start of the Championships. Athletes shall not be

allowed to compete without successful payment of entry fee to the Organizing Committee

3) Ground Transportation: Ground transportation will be provided for national teams on arrival

and departure, provided that the Organizing Committee has been informed of the date, time,

and flight schedule of the national team at the latest by the designated deadline February 15,

2018. The Organizing Committee will also provide ground transportation to and from all

Official hotels, training venue and the venue provided that the national teams stay at the

Official hotels.

15. RESULTS

1st PLACE: GOLD MEDAL & CERTIFICATE

2nd PLACE: SILVER MEDAL & CERTIFICATE

3rd PLACE: BRONZE MEDAL & CERTIFICATE

3rd PLACE: BRONZE MEDAL & CERTIFICATE

5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th PLACES: CERTIFICATE

16. WT-RECOGNIZED TAEKWONDO UNIFORM (DOBOK) AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 1) Participating contestants are required to wear WT-recognized doboks* and WT-recognized

protective equipment. The latest version of WT-recognized manufacturers’ list is available at

the website of WT

2) ( http://www.worldtaekwondofederation.net/recognized ).

3) The Organizing Committee will provide head protector and Protector and Scoring System (PSS) to

the participating contestants. Participating contestants are required to bring their own groin

guards, mouthpieces, gloves, sensing socks and shin and forearm guards for their personal use.

4) Before entering the field of play, all contestants will proceed to the inspection desk for inspection

of their doboks and protective equipment. Any contestant who wears unofficial doboks or

protective equipment will not be permitted to compete.


http://www.worldtaekwondofederation.net/recognized

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*Note that Article 22.2 of the WTF Competition Rules shall apply

17. ANTI-DOPING

a) Use of drugs or any other doping offences by chemical substances is strictly prohibited. b) The OC would carry out random medical doping tests among the participating athletes. c) Any athletes who refuse to undergo the tests or who is proven to have committed a breach of the regulation, shall be removed from the final standing, and shall be subject to disciplinary actions. d) The Anti---Doping Rules of the World Taekwondo Federation and/or the World Anti---Doping Code shall apply.

PROVISIONAL EVENT SCHEDULE (subject to change)

2nd African Para Championships 2018

Day Activity Place

26 March Teams Arrival Agadir

27 March Team Registrations and clasifications Hotel

27 March Meeting and training of Referees Hotel

27 March Technical Meeting Hotel

28 March Competitions Inbiaate Venue

29 March Departure of delegations

(H) PROVISIONAL EVENT SCHEDULE - (Subject to change):

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STATEMENT OF PLEDGE

CC: World Taekwondo Africa (WTAF) E-mail:

[email protected]

To :Moroccan Royal Taekwondo Federation

Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Name of association:

Name of Head of team:

I, as the head of team to participate in the 2018 African Taekwondo Championships, herewith swear that our team shall respect and abide by the Rules and Regulations of the World Taekwondo and the World Taekwondo Africa, being free from any political, religious, racial or any other forms of prejudices in the true spirit of sportsmanship at the Championships.

If there is any disturbance created by our team at this Championship, I accept any sanctions to be taken by the

World Taekwondo Africa.

Signature of the Head of the

Team

Date

Please send the forms to us before February 28, 2018.


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PRELIMINARY INFORMATION FORM


[email protected]



National Taekwondo Association:

Name of President:

Address:

Tel: Fax:

E-mail:

POOMSAE TEAM

Officials: Persons Contestants: Persons

OTHERS

Persons

TOTAL Persons

Signature:

For and on behalf of the National Association



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Entry Form for Officials


[email protected]



Position Head of Team Manager Coach Trainer Team Doctor Others

Name of Association

Division Male Female

Family Name Given Name

(as in Passport)

Photo

Passport No. Nationality

Date of Birth

Dan Certificate

No. (If any)

Day Month year

Height cm Weight kg

Residential Mailing Address

(Postal Code )

Home Tel No.

Mobile Phone No.

Fax No. E-mail Address

Name of Contact Person in MNA

Tel No. Mobile Phone

No.


Note : Please make enough copies to fill out the information of all participating officials and send copies of the completed forms to the Organizing Committee and WTAF Secretariat (mailto: [email protected] )


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Entry Form for Contestants


[email protected]



Family Name Given Name

(as in Passport)

Photo

Passport No. Nationality

Date of Birth

Kukkiwon Dan Certificate

No.

Day Month Year

Height cm Weight kg

Residential Mailing Address

(Postal Code )

Home Tel No. Mobile Phone No.


Primary Training Facility Name:

Primary Training Facility Address:

(Postal Code )

Tel No. Mobile Phone No.


Note : Please make enough copies to fill out the information of all participating officials and send copies of the completed forms to the Organizing Committee and WTAF Secretariat ( [email protected] ).



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PERSONAL INSURANCE CREDENTIAL MALE / FEMALE TEAM


[email protected]



No player or officials will be accredited for the 2018 Para African Taekwondo Championships without full completion of this form.

＊Do you have any medical problem? Yes ( ) No ( ) (if yes, please explain on the bottom of this form)

＊Do you require any special medication? Yes ( ) No ( )

The undersigned, in consideration of his or her participation at the 2018 Para African Taekwondo Championships, agrees to his or her own indemnity and shall not hold the World Taekwondo Africa, the Organizing Committee, the Moroccan RoyalTaekwondo Federation and the host country, responsible for any and/or all injuries and/or illnesses, which may be suffered by the individual registered during the 2018 Para African Taekwondo Championships , arising out of, or in any connected to, his or her participation at the 2018 Para African Taekwondo Championships

I have read the above application and agreement, and fully understand that I assume all responsibilities for any risks undertaken or injuries received.

Name in full

Home Address

Date of Birth

Date

I hereby declare, as confirmed by my signature, that liability insurance has been effected for all the officials and participants from (insert name of your country) participation at the 2018 Para African Taekwondo Championships

This insurance covers all damages to persons and belongings, and indemnifies the Organizing Committee and the WTAF from all damages, claims and demands whatsoever in respect thereof.

Explanations of Medical Problems:

Officials/Participants Signature

Date

Representative’s

Signature

(with Association

stamp)

Date



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TRAVEL SCHEDULE OF TEAM


Email: [email protected]

NATION:

TOTAL NUMBER OF

PERSONS:

NUMBER OF OFFICIALS:

NUMBER OF

PARTICIPANTS:

DATE OF ARRIVAL:

TIME OF ARRIVAL:

FLIGHT NUMBER:

DATE OF DEPARTURE:

TIME OF DEPARTURE:

FLIGHT NUMBER:

This form must be returned to the Organizing Committee NO LATER THAN February 28, 2018

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OUTLINE 2018 WT PRESIDENT CUP G2

OPENED To World Wide Countries AGADIR, MOROCCO

MARCH 31st – April 1st, 2018

(A) PROMOTER: WORLD TAEKWONDO AFRICA (WTAF)

President: Gen. Ahmed Fouly Address: 64 Ramsis Extension 2, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt Telephone: +202 22631737 Fax: +202 22617576 E-mail: [email protected] (B) ORGANIZER: MOROCCAN ROYAL TAEKWONDO FEDERATION President: Mr. Driss Elhilali Address: Av, Ibn Sina Siage des Federations, Rabat, Agdal, Maroc Telephone: +212 5 53 67 01 39 / +212 6 61 19 46 38 Fax: +212 5 53 67 02 06 E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected] (C) VENUES: Inbiaat Sports Hall, Agadir City, Morocco Date: March 31- April 1, 2018 (D) QUALIFICATIONS: In accordance with Article 4: Qualification of Contestant of the WT Competition Rules, the contestant must meet all the following requirements: 1. DAN CERTIFICATE:

Holder of Taekwondo Dan certificate issued by the Kukkiwon or the WT. Kukkiwon Poom / Dan grade and number should be written in the entry application form. A copy of the Dan certificate should be enclosed when registering for accreditation. In case a contestant has applied for a Kukkiwon Dan certificate but has not received it yet, a copy of the Dan application form and the remittance certificate sent to the Kukkiwon must be enclosed when registering for accreditation. Please refer to the Kukkiwon Website (www.kukkiwon.or.kr) for more information. 2. WT ATHLETE LICENSE:

An approved 2018 WT Global License and WT Event Pass (WT Global Athlete License OR Global Official License is required by all athletes and officials who wish to register. WT Global License and WT Event Pass registrations & renewals can only be made through the WT recognized Member National Associations. There will be NO WT Global License registration onsite. Please contact your designated GMS Managers.

3. AGE OF CONTESTANTS: Seniors --- Athletes born in 2001 or before are eligible to participate.



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(E) COMPETITION DETAILS: WT Competition Rules in force as of the start of the competition

1. METHOD OF COMPETITION:

Single elimination system will be applied throughout the tournament without repechage. 2. CONTEST TIME:

2 minutes x 3 rounds with 1 minute break. 3. WEIGH DIVISIONS:

4. TEAM ENTRIES:

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5. EQUIPMENT (DAEDO):

a) Protector and Scoring System (PSS; formerly called Electronic Body Protector) will be used at this tournament. b) Participating contestants are required to wear Taekwondo uniform and protective equipment as described by the WT regulations. c) Body protector (Protector and Scoring System) will be provided by the OC. d) Participating contestants are required to bring their own sensing socks, groin guards, mouthpieces, gloves, and shin and forearm guards for their personal use. e) Before entering the field of play, all contestants will proceed to the inspection desk for inspection of their uniforms and protective equipment. Any contestant who wears unofficial uniform or protective equipment will not be permitted to compete. 6. WEIGH-IN: a) Weigh-in of all contestants shall be completed one day before their scheduled competition b) During the weigh---in, male contestants shall wear underpants and female contestants shall wear underpants and brassieres. However, contestants may weigh-in in the nude if they want to do so.

7. ANTI-DOPING: a) Use of drugs or any other doping offences by chemical substances is strictly prohibited. b) The OC would carry out random medical doping tests among the participating athletes. c) Any athletes who refuse to undergo the tests or who is proven to have committed a breach of the regulation, shall be removed from the final standing, and shall be subject to disciplinary actions. d) The Anti---Doping Rules of the World Taekwondo Federation and/or the World Anti---Doping Code shall apply. 8. AWARDS:

a. INDIVIDUAL AWARDS BY RANK: Medals will be awarded to the top four athletes in the respective weight divisions. i. 1ST PLACE: GOLD MEDAL & CERTIFICATE ii. 2ND PLACE: SILVER MEDAL & CERTIFICATE iii. 3RD PLACE: 2 BRONZE MEDALS & CERTIFICATE

b. TEAM AWARDS BY RANK: Based on the point system below, the top three (3) teams of each of Men’s division and Women’s division will receive trophies.

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(F) TECHNICAL DETAILS: 1. TECHNICAL OFFICIALS:

The WTA F will appoint the Technical Officials such, Competition Supervisory Board (while the Technical Delegate will be appointed by the WT), and International Referees in coordination with the WT Referees Division.

a) TECHNICAL DELEGATE:

One (1) Technical Delegate will be appointed to oversee the tournament and make decisions on technical matters.

The Organizing Committee shall pay for the expenses of room and board for the Technical Delegate for (5) nights’ stay; Check-in on March 27 and Checkout on April 2.

b) SUPERVISORY BOARD:

Five (5) Competition Supervisory Board members (including Technical Delegate) will be appointed.

The Organizing Committee shall pay for the expenses of room and board for Competition Supervisory Board members for (4) nights’ stay; Check-in on March 29 and Checkout on April 2.

c) INTERNATIONAL REFEREES:

Thirty two (32) International Referees, including Review Jury, will be appointed to officiate at the tournament.

The Organizing Committee shall pay for the expenses of room and board for International Referees for (5) nights’ stay; Check-in on March 27 and Checkout on April 2. The Organizing Committee shall pay a per diem of US$100 to the selected Technical Officials during competition period (for actual competition days).

2. HEAD OF TEAM MEETING & DRAWING OF LOTS SESSION: a) The head of team meeting and the drawing of lots session shall be conducted one (1) day prior to the start of the championships that is March 30th, 2018, in the presence of the WT and OC officials and the representatives of the participating nations. b) The Technical Delegate shall decide the method of draw. c) Depending on the decision of the Technical Delegate, WTAF officials or Organizing Committee volunteers could be designated to draw lots on behalf of the officials of the participating nations who are not present at the time of the lot drawing session. d) Seeding (for the Seniors event):

According to Bylaw of WT World Ranking, at least twenty five (25) percent of the registered athletes per weight division will be seeded based on the WT World Ranking as of March 1, 2018.

In the event that the registered athlete from the host nation has not been included in the 25%, he/she will be seeded at the last place of the seed 25%.

25% of the seeded athletes will be finally determined after completion of team Weigh in.

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3. INDEMNITIES:

The All competitors are considered to participate at their own risk. The WTAF and Moroccan taekwondo federation assume no responsibility for any damages, injuries or losses. Contestant and their respective MNA has to ensure that the athletes are physically fit to compete in such event, by registering at the competition you are attesting that you are medically fit to participate. All contestants must bring their own documents and forms for any medical treatment in Morocco.

4. NATIONAL FLAG AND ANTHEM: Every participating national taekwondo association is required to bring the following items for use at the Opening, Closing and Awarding ceremonies, and submit them to the Organizing Committee during registration.

o Two (2) IOC recognized national flags with the size of 90cm x 130cm

o CD or DVD of the pertinent IOC recognized national anthem 5. OTHER:

The Organizing Committee will send out details of other relevant information including visa, transportation and accommodation to all invited national associations separately

(G) ACCOMMODATION AND LOGISTICS: 1. AIRLINES & ACCOMMODATION:

a. Accommodation details will be sent separately by the OC. b. Airfares and air tickets are the responsibility of each participating nation.

2. ENTRY FEES: a. The OC shall collect the entry fees from the participating national teams. The national

team shall pay USD 100 per Athlete, entry fee will be paid to the OC at the time of registration at the accreditation center(s) prior to the start of the Championships. Athletes shall not be allowed to compete without successful payment of entry fee.

b. Entry fee shall be various according to the timing and situation of the submission of entry. Please read carefully the following guidelines:

i. USD 100 per Athlete. ii. Entry deadline is February 28, 2018.

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(H) PROVISIONAL EVENT SCHEDULE (Subject to change):

(I) ONLINE REGISTERATION (THROUGH WT GMS SYSTEM) & ENTRY FEES: Event Registration Registration is only accepted through the WT Online Event Registration system https://worldtkd.simplycompete.com and registration is only possible with a valid 2018 WT Global License and WT Event Pass.

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Transportation

Agadir International Airport

Agadir Airport (AGA) Al Massira–Maroc is located approximately 20 km (30 minute -

drive) from Inbiaat Sport HALL and the officials Hotels.

In addition to domestic flights to all major Morocco cities, this airport serves international

direct flights from most of European Capitals ( Paris, Brussels, Oslo……..)

The (OC) will take charge of Transportation only for Teams who booked in official

hotel (Agadir City).

Casablanca International Airport

Mohamed V Casablanca International Airport (CMN ) is an international airport in

Morocco, it is the first business airport in the country, It is located approximately 466 km

(5 hour - drive) from Casablanca to Agadir.

The Organizing Committee Can Provide Pick up and Drop from Casablanca Airport to

Agadir City and Back for your team subject the reservation and booking one week in

advance.

The (OC) will provide the Price according to the number of persons in the participating

delegation.

Morocco Visa Information The Organizing Committee can provide invitation letters for visa applications.MNA’s are required to check the Moroccan visa application waiting times in their own countries and submit requests for recommendation letters to the Organizing Committee. Citizens from countries not listed above do need a visa. For more information about the neatest Moroccan Embassy in your Country, Please refer to these two hypertext links to have a clear image on how to obtain Visa entries:

http://www.learn4good.com/travel/morocco_embassies.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Morocco#Visa_policy_map

https://www.diplomatie.ma/en/Accueil/tabid/2789/language/en-US/Default.aspx

http://www.learn4good.com/travel/morocco_embassies.htm

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Morocco#Visa_policy_map

https://www.diplomatie.ma/en/Accueil/tabid/2789/language/en-US/Default.aspx

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Arrival and Departure Form

Please fill enclosed form for your arrival and departure so we can handle your team at the

Airport Massira-Agadir straight to the hotel.

-Transportation provided only for teams who booked hotel reservations with organizing committee.

Travel dates of team:

Country/Team…………………………………………………………………………………………

Representative name…………………………………………………………………………………

Tel.:………………………………………….……Mobile:…….…………….………………………..…

Fax……..………… Email :……………………………………………………………………………

* In this case, you are requested to complete the Form below and send it to the (OC)

ARRIVAL

Airport DATE ARRIVAL

TIME

FLIGHT NO. & AIRLINE

COMP. TERMINAL

NUMBER

OFPERSONS

DEPARTURE

Airport DATE ARRIVAL

TIME

FLIGHT NO. & AIRLINE

COMP. TERMINAL

NUMBER

OFPERSONS

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Hotel Reservation Form

MNA TAEKWONDO:……………………………………………………………………………

CATEGORY HOTEL ****:(THE OFFICIAL HOTEL)

Room Type

Arrival Date

Departure Date

No. of NIGHTS

Number Rooms

Number Person

Per Night Per Person

Total Amount

Single 85 Euro

Double 60 Euro

TOTAL

Note: All price are in EURO currency and are per person and per night including full Board

CATEGORY HOTEL ***:

Room Type

Arrival Date

Departure Date

No. of NIGHTS

Number Rooms

Number Person

per room


Total Amount

Single 70 euro

Double 50 euro

TOTAL


CATEGORY HOTEL *****:

Room Type

Arrival Date

Departure Date

No. of NIGHTS

Number Rooms

Number Person


Total Amount

Single 150 Euro

Double 90 Euro

TOTAL


Note: This Hotel Reservation Form must reach the organization committee before 28 February 2018 to the following Email: [email protected]


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