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Bulletin # 1

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1. TABLE OF CONTENTS

a. Preface by the President of the German Karate Federation (DKV) Page 3 b. Preface by the President of the World Karate Federation (WKF) Page 4

2. Germany & Bremen a. General Information Page 5 b. Insurance / Passports / Visa Requirements Page 6 – 7

3. Headquarter & Hotels a. HQ Hotel: Maritim Hotel, Bremen (directly at the venue) Page 9 b. Official Hotels (all within walking distance) Page 9 – 12 c. Hotel prices & conditions Page 13 – 14 d. Booking form Page 15 e. Transportation & Registration form Page 16 – 17

4. The Venue a. Championships Venue Page 18 – 19 b. Tickets: categories and the hall plan eliminations Page 20 c. Tickets: categories and the hall plan finals Page 21 d. Map of connectivity Page 22

5. The Event a. Registration of the delegations Page 23 b. WKF homologated items supplier Page 24

6. Programme a. Referee examination program Page 25 b. Pre-competition program (Monday & Tuesday) Page 26 c. Eliminations timetable (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday) Page 27 d. Finals timetable (Saturday) Page 28 e. Finals timetable (Sunday) Page 29

7. Registration Forms a. Booking training facilities Page 31 b. Declaration of Obligation Page 32

8. Touristic Information a. Champions Night Page 34 b. Bremen Tourism Page 35 - 36

9. Contact Details Page 37

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Preface by the President of the German Karate Federation (DKV)

Wolfgang Weigert President of the German Karate Federation Dear friends of karate from all over the world, for the German Karate Federation, it is both an honour and a duty to hold the 22nd Karate World Championships in Bremen. We would like to use them to globally present our sport as innovative and geared towards the media. For the first time in the history of our sport, we will link popular sport with competitive sport: For three days, over 1000 of our spectators will practice with 86 top-trainers and pass exams up to the 8th Dan before they will be cheering for the athletes for five days during the World Championships. The integration of the first World Championships for people with disabilities constitutes a further novelty. Karate can be practiced by every person independent of age or physical abilities - we impressively provide proof of this with the mutual World Championships. „A   time   to  make   friends“,   this   is   the  slogan  of   the  World  Championships   in  Bremen. A warmly welcome to all of you and let us enjoy together five unforgettable days of top-level karate sport. Kind regards

Wolfgang Weigert President of the German Karate Federation

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Preface by the President of the World Karate Federation (WKF)

Antonio ESPINOS President of the WKF The entire WKF waits since long time, with great expectation and excitement, the arrival of big days for karate in Bremen. These wishes are also and without any doubt shared not only by the German Karate Federation but also by all those that in one way or another take part in the organisation of these twenty second World Senior Championships, that come back to Germany after the great ones celebrated in the year 2000 in Munich, and that on the other side were my first World Senior Championships as WKF President. In the coordination visit that the WKF made to Bremen before the event, we have seen the strong support that the German Federation has been able to agglutinate, as well as the superb facilities that will be offered to the many delegations of the 5 continents. Between them, we want to highlight the ÖVB Arena, a splendid venue that will make possible the celebration of a high standard Championships and also by the vicinity and the outstanding conditions of the selected hotels. Finally, I want to thank the President of the German Karate Federation and the whole organising team for their leadership, their hard work and their commitment to overcome all difficulties and be in condition to make this huge contribution to the World of Sport, and I also want to congratulate them for their success in having chosen a working team fully capable to face the successful organisation of this great world event.

Antonio Espinós

WKF President

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Information about Bremen 53 degrees, 4 minutes, 48 seconds north and 8 degrees, 48 minutes, 19 seconds east – that is Bremen's exact geographical position. Bremen and the town of Bremerhaven 60 km down river towards the North Sea make up the federal state of Bremen with 690,000 inhabitants. Bremen and in particular the ÖVB Arena have plenty of experience in organising international sports events. In 2003, the 38th European Championships were held in the venue which was the best frequented European Championships ever. The event is still remembered well in the whole Karate community.

x Currency: The German currency is Euro. Foreign currencies can be exchanged at the airport, in banks, as well as in many foreign currency exchange offices which can be found all over the city. Banks are usually open from 9am to 5pm or 6pm, from Monday to Friday. x Electricity: 220 Volts / 50 Hz x Communication: To call Germany from abroad, dial the international code 00 followed by 49 for Germany, then the number without the first 0. Example for Bremen number: 00 49 421 2208215. Calling overseas from Germany: for direct dialling, 00 + country code + area code + telephone number. x Services: Police: 110 Fire brigade: 112 Nearest hospital: St. Joseph Stift Schwachhauser Heerstraße 54, 28209 Bremen Tel.: +49 (0)421- 3470

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Insurance No insurance is concluded for the participants (athletes, coaches, umpires, assistants, members of the delegations etc.) at the 22nd World Karate Championships 2014. We draw explicit attention to the fact that all participants and members of the individual delegations have to take out their own personal insurance (liability insurance, health insurance, etc.). The German Karate Federation, the Bremen Karate Federation and the Organising Committee will not assume any corresponding costs and reject any form of liability. The corresponding delegation leaders must sign the enclosed declaration of obligation for the athletes and all members of the delegations and return it by July 31st, 2014. Passports/Visa All participants at the 22nd World Karate Championships must hold a valid passport and organise the necessary immigration papers (visa) in plenty of time, in full compliance with Germany's immigration regulations.

VISA REQUIREMENTS The following countries, whatever the reason for their stay is need a visa: Visa requirements: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus (see also White Russia), Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, China (People's Republic)(6), Colombia, Comoros, Congo (Democratic Republic of the Congo), Congo (Republic of the Congo), Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Cuba, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea (Democratic People's Republic), Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar (Burma), Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, São Tomé and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste (East Timor), Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Viet Nam, White Russia (see also Belarus), Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe (6) The visa waiver applies to holders of SAR passports (Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Region passports). Last updated 17.06.2013 In case of questions please verify on the following URL http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/sid_EA15A78BF7D352E7D2F41428475CE3BD/EN/EinreiseUndAufenthalt/StaatenlisteVisumpflicht_node.html

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In the event of visa problems occurring for any team, please contact: German Karate Federation Am Wiesenbusch 15 45966 Gladbeck Tel: +49 (0)2043 / 2988-0 Fax: +49 (0)2043 / 2988-91 Email: info@karate.de Web: http://www.karate.de THE ORGANISATION

x The bulletin On the following pages you will find all the necessary information needed to organise for the participation of your delegation to the 22nd World Senior Karate Championships: Transfer from airports and train stations to your hotel

x Venue (location and layout)

x Program: includes registration of delegations, referees examination, meetings and congress, weigh in and competition program.

x Meals vouchers form for the stadium (information will follow)

x Booking for training facilities

x The official website: www.karate2014.de A website dedicated to this competition has been launched recently in order to help you find any pertinent information regarding the championships. On this website, the miscellaneous booking forms mentioned in this bulletin will be available for download, once downloaded and filled in you can email them back to the Organising Committee under office@karate2014.de

x Questions and requests:

Do not hesitate to contact us by email or phone: Karate WM 2014 Fahrenheitstrasse 1 28359 Bremen / Germany Phone: +49(0)421-2208215 Email: office@karate2014.de

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Headquarters & Hotels

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HQ Hotel (directly connected to the venue) HQ Hotel Maritim Hotel & Congress Centrum Bremen Cat. **** Hollerallee 99 28215 Bremen

Official Hotels (all within walking distance)

Courtyard by Marriot Bremen Cat. ****+ Theodor-Heuss-Allee 2 28215 Bremen

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InterCityHotel Bremen Cat. ***+ Bahnhofsplatz 17-18 28195 Bremen

Star Inn Hotel Bremen Columbus Cat. *** Bahnhofsplatz 5-7 28195 Bremen

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BEST WESTERN Hotel zur Post Cat. **** Bahnhofsplatz 11 28195 Bremen

IBIS Altstadt Hotel Cat. *** Faulenstrasse 45 28195 Bremen

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IBIS City Hotel Cat. *** Faulenstrasse 45 28195 Bremen

B&B Hotel Cat. ** Findorffstraße 28 28215 Bremen

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HOTELS: LOCATION AND RATES (per person and night)

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MARITIM HEADQUARTER HOLLERALLEE 99 28215 Bremen

**** 149,-- € 89,-- € 29,50  € 55,-- €

COURTYARD MARRIOT THEODOR-HEUSS-ALLEE 2 28215 BREMEN

**** PLUS

155,-- € 89,-- € 29,50  € 55,-- €

HOTEL ZUR POST BAHNHOFSPLATZ 11 28195 BREMEN

**** 145,-- € 82,50  € 65,-- € 29,50  € 55,-- €

INTERCITY BAHNHOFSPLATZ 17-18 28195 BREMEN

*** PLUS

135,-- € 79,-- € 29,50  € 55,-- €

STAR INN BAHNHOFSPLATZ 5-7 28195 BREMEN

*** 99,-- € 69,-- € 55,-- € 55,-- €

IBIS CITY REMBERTIRING 51 28203 BREMEN

*** 89,-- € 59,-- € 29,50  € 55,-- €

IBIS ALTSTADT FAULENSTRASSE 45 28195 BREMEN

*** 89,-- € 59,-- € 29,50 € 55,-- €

B & B FINNDORFFSTRASSE 28-32 28215 BREMEN

** 69,-- € 49,-- €

According to law all prices are subject to City-Tax:  Cat.**  2,14  €,  Cat.  ***  2,14 €,   Cat. **** 3,21 €  - per person and night, maximum for 7 following nights, payable directly at the Hotel.

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ALL HOTELS ARE WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE (Between 200 m – 900 m to ÖVB-Arena) Booking deadline: Monday June 30th 2014 – for all bookings after the deadline a 20 % surcharge will apply. After the booking a down payment of 30 % is to be made 14 days after the invoice date. The remaining 70 % must be paid latest on the 31.08.2014 – once the balance has not been remitted the booking will be considered as void, i.e. the deposit expire.

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Hotel-Bookings

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TRANSPORTATION

Upon request transportation from the Airport to the Official Hotels will be arranged by the Organising Committee, priced as follows: Round Trip (Arrival and Departure): 20  €  per  person  (over 8 persons) 30  €  per  person  (up to 8 persons) If you come by train, please contact the Organising Committee to obtain more information. Please note that the central station is in walking distance to all Official Hotels. For your information From Bremen Airport to Venue / Official Hotels By car: approx. 25 minutes By public transportation (Tram No. 6): 20 minutes In case you arrive at Hamburg or Hannover Airport costs are as follows Round Trip (Arrival and Departure): 85  €  per  person  (over 8 persons) 95  €  per  person  (up to 8 persons) From Hamburg or Hannover Airport to Venue / Official Hotels By car: approximately 1 h 15 minutes Distance approximately 110 km Reservation deadline: August 31st 2014.

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Deadline: 31st August 2014 Kindly fill this form and return before August 31st, 2014 to

Organising committee Phone: +49-421-2208-215 Karate WM 2014 email: office@karate2014.de Fahrenheitstr. 1 28359 Bremen

Registration Form (Please type or print)

Contact Person

Federation: Name:

Surname: Country:

Full Postal Address: Phone:

Fax:

Email:

Travel Information

Our Team travel to Bremen by � plane � train � bus � car If your team travel in several groups by plane please mark in the following boxes:

Group 1 Group 2 Group 3

Number of persons: Number of persons: Number of persons:

Airport: Airport: Airport:

Arrival-date: Arrival-date: Arrival-date:

Flight-No. Hour: Flight-No. Hour: Flight-No. Hour:

Departure-date: Departure-date: Departure-date:

Flight-No. Hour: Flight-No. Hour: Flight-No. Hour:

Transfer � yes � no Transfer � yes � no Transfer � yes � no

Total Number of persons, who need a transfer: ...................

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The Venue

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The Venue – connectivity plan

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REGISTRATION OF THE DELEGATIONS

Registration of all athletes and officials will take place in the CCB Congress Center Bremen (CCB Focke-Wulf hall)

x on Monday 4th November 2014 from 12am to 7pm and x on Tuesday 5th November 2014 from 9am to 12am.

“There  will  be  a  fast  lane  for  the  NFs  having  made  online  registration,  with  no  changes  and  having paid by bank transfer. For any issues with the online registration, please contact office@sportdata.org” CCB Congress Center Bremen / directly beside the venue Bürgerweide 28215 Bremen The secretariat will be located in the CCB Congress Center Bremen. Each participating nation is requested to provide 2 national flags and a CD with their national anthem. During the registration there is the possibility to accredit the representatives of official press/media.

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1 CCB Salon Franzius 2 CCB Lloyd hall 3 – 12 CCB Hanse hall

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PRE-COMPETITION PROGRAMME (Monday & Tuesday) CCB Congress Center Bremen (beside the venue)

Monday 03rd November 2014 12:00 – 19:00 Registration for Delegations CCB Focke-Wulf Saal

There will be a fast lane for the NFs having made online registration, with no changes and having paid

by bank transfer. For any issues with the online registration, please contact office@sportdata.org

11:00 – 12:00 Women´s Sport commission Meeting CCB Salon Franzius

12:30 – 14:00 Medical commission meeting CCB Salon Sharoun

13:00 – 15:00 Technical commission meeting CCB Salon Oslo

17:00 – 19:00 Sports commission meeting CCB Salon Franzius

19:00 – 21:00 Referee commission meeting CCB Salon Sharoun

Tuesday 04th November 2014 09:00 – 12:00 Registration for Delegations CCB Focke-Wulf hall

09:00 – 12:00 1st WKF Executive committee meeting CCB Lloyd hall 12:00 – 13:00 Athletes Commission CCB Salon Sharoun

13:00 – 14:00 Medical Congress CCB Salon Franzius

15:00 – 18:00 WKF Congress CCB Borgward hall 18:30 – 20:00 Referee and Coach Briefing CCB Hanse hall

19:00 – 23:00 Welcome Reception for the Presidents of NF CCB Kaisen hall 20:00 – 22:00 Coaches meeting and draw CCB Hanse hall

Friday 07th November 2014 09:00 – 12:00 2nd WKF Executive committee meeting CCB Lloyd hall

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COMPETITION SCHEDULE (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)

Wednesday 5th November 2014 Weighing Venue Hall 2 Male all Categories Female all Categories 09:00 – 10:00 10:30 – 11:30 ELIMINATIONS and REPECHAGES 09:00 – 12:00 Kata Individual Male, Female Kumite Eliminations 12:00h Male +84 kg 13:15h Male -84 kg 14:30h Female +68kg 15:45h Female -68 kg 17:00h Male -75kg 18:30 – 19:00h Kata, Female & Male, People with Learning Disabilities 19:00h Repechages Kumite Male & Female

Thursday 6th November 2014 09:00h Female -61 kg 10:15h Female -55 kg 11:30h Male -67 kg 12:45h Male -60 kg 14:00h Female -50 kg 15:15 – 15:45h Kata, Female & Male, Wheelchair, Blind and Visually Impaired 15:45 Repechages Kumite Male & Female 16:30 Kata Team Male & Female, Eliminations and Repechages

Friday, 7th November 2014

09:00h Team Male 13:30h Team Female 16:00h Repechages Kumite Team, Male & Female 18:00 – 18:30h Finals, and medal ceremony of Wheelchair, Blind and Visually Impaired

(male and female) 19:00h Opening Ceremony

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Finals schedule

Saturday 8th November 2014 (Bronze medals) 10.00 h Female kumite -50 Kg 10.10 h Male kumite -60 Kg 10.25 h Female kumite -55 Kg 10.35 h Male kumite -67 Kg 10.50 h Female kumite -61 Kg Finals 12.00 h Female kumite -50 Kg 12.05 h Male kumite -60 Kg 12.12 h Medals award 12.22 h Female kumite -55 Kg 12.27 h Male kumite -67 Kg 12.34 h Medals award 12.44 h Female kumite -61 Kg 12.49 h Medals award 13:00 h Finals, and medal ceremony of People with Learning Disabilities (male and female) (Bronze medals) 15.00 h Male kumite -75 Kg 15.15 h Female kumite -68 Kg 15.25 h Male kumite -84 Kg 15.40 h Female kumite +68 Kg 15.50 h Male kumite +84 Kg Finals 17.00 h Male kumite -75 Kg 17.07 h Female kumite -68 Kg 17.12 h Medals award 17.22 h Male kumite -84 Kg 17.29 h Female kumite +68 Kg 17.34 h Medals award 17.44 h Male kumite +84 Kg 17.51 h Medals award

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Sunday 9th November 2014 (Bronze medals) 10.00 h Female individual kata 10.15 h Kata Team male 10.45 h Female Team Kumite Finals 12.00 h Female individual kata 12.07 h Kata Team male 12.22 h Medals award 12.34 h Female Team Kumite 12.49 h Medals award (Bronze medals) 14.30 h Male individual kata 14.45 h Kata Team Female 15.15 h Male Team Kumite Finals 17.00 h Male individual kata 17.07 h Kata Team Female 17.22 h Medals award 17.34 h Male Team Kumite 18.09 h Medals award 18.19 h CLOSING CEREMONY “In  the  bouts  for  bronze  medals  and  finals,  all  the  coaches  must  be  dressed  with  suit  and  tie  (male  and  female).” 20.00 h CHAMPIONS NIGHT – CCB HANSE SAAL & FOYER

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REGISTRATION FORMS

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BOOKING FOR TRAINING AREA- Hall 4.1 CCB

Country: ___________________Federation: ________________________

Contact (name): ________________ Telephone: ____________________

Mobile: ________________Email:_________________________________

DAY OF TRAININGS:

Saturday 1st November Hour: from_________ to __________

Sunday 2nd November Hour: from_________ to __________

Monday 3rd November Hour: from_________ to __________

Tuesday 4th November Hour: from_________ to __________

NUMBER OF PERSONS: Coaches: _________ Athletes: __________

The stadium will open from 9:00am to 7:00pm

The deadline to finalize the booking will be September 10th, 2014.

In order to book a training room, please go to the website www.karate2014.de, fill out the form before September 10th 2014, and send it back to us.

CONTACT DETAILS TO SEND BACK THE REGISTERING FORM

Karate WM 2014

Fahrenheitstraße 1, 28359 Bremen Tel: +49 (0)421 2208-215 E-Mail: office@karate2014.de www.karate2014.de

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CONTACT DETAILS TO SEND BACK THE REGISTRATION FORM

Karate WM 2014 Fahrenheitstr. 1 28359 Bremen Declaration of obligation This declaration is to be returned to the organising committee for the 22nd World Karate Championships 2014 by 31.08.2014 email: office@karate2014.de I............................................................................am the leader of the delegation of my (NAME IN CAPITALS) country at the 22nd World Karate Championships from November 05 – 09, 2014 in Bremen/Germany. My country has been included officially in the list of participants at the 22nd World Karate Championships. I accept the statutes and ordinances of the World Karate Federation and undertake to fulfil these requirements. I assume full responsibility in all legal matters (civil, public and administrative law) for all members of our delegation before, during and after the 22nd World Karate Championships. This includes among others all violations of the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany and the state of Bremen, such as causing physical injury, personal expenditure, monetary debt and damage in the hotel, in the ÖVB Arena Bremen etc. for our athletes, coaches, assistants, umpires and other members of our delegation. I herewith also exempt the organisers of this 22nd World Karate Championships (World Karate Federation) the German Karate Federation, the Bremen Karate Federation, Organising Committee, WFB Wirtschaftsförderung Bremen GmbH Geschäftsbereich Messe Bremen & ÖVB-Arena and all persons or companies and firms (public and private companies, sponsors, exhibitors etc.) involved in any way in the 22nd World Karate Championships from any criminal, civil or insurance law obligations. I herewith permit the organisers of the 22nd World Karate Championships to use pictures, photographs or names without any financial compensation for the members of our delegation, for sporting activities or publications in the context of the 22nd World Karate Championships. Name Surname Passport number Date of expiry / Authority Credit Card Company Credit card number Valid thru Federation Position Address Tel. number email

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Touristic information

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CHAMPIONS NIGHT

CCB HANSE SAAL & FOYER SUNDAY, November 9th, 2014 The Top-Highlight of the World Championships 2014 Celebrate a party with the new Karate World Champions together with all athletes of the participating nations, referees, coaches, members of the delegations, spectators and member of the organisation team. At the Congress-Centre-Bremen (directly connected to the ÖVB Arena Bremen)

Following can be expected:

x Cold/warm buffet  presented  by  HQ  Hotel  “Maritim”   “ALL  YOU  CAN  EAT”

x Disco  till  “open  end” x Fun x Good atmosphere x Good mood x Party x Dancing x Nice people x etc., etc.

All together and more for the reasonable price of approximately  € 39,-- per person. Directly after the World Championships Entrance: 07:30 pm Beginning: 08:00 pm Just book the Champions-Night on Sunday instead of Dinner at your Hotel and enjoy the advantage of participating in the Champions-Night.

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CONTACT DETAILS Karate WM 2014

Fahrenheitstraße 1, 28359 Bremen Tel: +49 (0)421 2208-215

E-Mail: office@karate2014.de www.karate2014.de

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