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WESTIN HARBOUR CASTLE HOTEL • TORONTOwww.karatecanada.org
18-21 MARCH 2015(FEBRUARY 17, 2015)
INFORMATION BULLETIN NO. 4
(FEBRUARY 17, 2015)INFORMATION BULLETIN NO. 4 p.2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LETTER OF INVITATION FROM KARATE CANADA’S PRESIDENT, MR. DRAGAN KLJENAK p.3
DATE AND LOCATION p.4
PARTICIPANTS / ELIGIBILITY p.4
REGISTRATION p.4
REGISTRATION FEES p.4
COMPETITION RULES p.5
DIVISIONS p.5
AWARDS p.5
OFFICIAL HOTEL AND VENUE p.6 • SPECIAL RATE • FOR RESERVATIONS • CUT-OFF DATE
PLEASE NOTE (Important information about some logistics) p.7
GROUND TRANSPORTATION p.7
REFEREE AND COACH COURSES p.7
OFFICIALS COURSE p.7
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES p.8
VISAS p.9
LAST WORD p.10
APPENDIX A – ORIGINAL INVITATION BY PFK (BULLETIN NO.1) p.11
(FEBRUARY 17, 2015)INFORMATION BULLETIN NO. 4 p.3
XXIXTH PAN AMERICAN KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPSTORONTO 2015
Dear Friends in Karate,
It is with great and sincere pleasure that I hereby invite all of you to Toronto, Canada, to take part in the XXIXth Pan American Karate Championships, on March 19-21, 2015.
This historic Championship will not only be preceded by a Pan American Qualification Event for karate competition at the 2015 Pan Am Games (on March 18th), but it will also serve as the official test event for this prestigious multisport event. The entire City of Toronto looks forward to greeting all of our continental federation’s very best athletes, coaches and referees for this event, and Karate Canada has been working dedicatedly, with the support of the Canadian and Ontario governments and of its provincial partner karate Ontario, to ensure that we are fully ready and prepared to greet you in Toronto for a top-quality competition, meeting the highest standards in international event hosting.
As these 2015 Senior Pan American Karate Championships will represent the last important chapter in the preparation of the continent’s top teams and athletes before the TO 2015 Pan Am Games, we can all expect the very finest level of karate to be showcased in this unforgettable event.
We therefore warmly welcome you to Toronto, the host city for the TO2015 Pan Am Games, and we look forward to further cementing our friendships in the spirit of international competition, fair play and sportsmanship.
Best regards,
Dragan KljenakPresidentKarate Canada
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Karate Canada is very proud, with the support of the Pan American Karate Federation (PKF) and of the governments of Canada and of Ontario, to invite all National Federations affiliated to the Pan American Karate Federation (PKF) to take part in the XXIXth Senior Pan American Karate Championships in Toronto, Canada, in March 2015.
This important event will also be preceded by a Continental Qualification Event for Karate at the 2015 Pan American Games.
DATE AND LOCATIONThe Championships will be held on March 19-21, 2015, at the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel, located in Toronto (Ontario), Canada.
The Continental Qualification Event for Karate at the 2015 Pan American Games will take place at the same location, on March 18th, 2015.
PARTICIPANTS / ELIGIBILITYAll countries duly affiliated to the Pan American Karate Federation (PKF) are eligible to participate.
REGISTRATIONRegistration is now open for the XXIXth Pan American Karate Championships.
To register for the 2015 Pan American Games Qualifier, visit: https://www.sportdata.org/wkf/set-online/veranstaltung_info_main.php?active_menu=calendar&vernr=22#a_eventhead
Entry Deadline: 2015.03.04
To register for the XXIX Pan American Adult Karate Championship, visit: https://www.sportdata.org/wkf/set-online/veranstaltung_info_main.php?active_menu=calendar&vernr=21#a_eventhead
Entry Deadline: 2015.03.04
REGISTRATION FEESThe registration fees will be USD $80.00 per athlete (for both the Pan American Championships AND the Continental Qualification Event for the 2015 Pan Am Games, if applicable). All registration fees must be paid to the Treasurer of he Pan American Karate Federation (PKF) at the time of on-site registration / accreditation (or ID pick-up), at the Headquarters Hotel and Venue (see Schedule on page 8 for times and dates).
For registrations after the closing of the on line registration a penalty of USD $10 will be applied for the registration of each competitor.
(FEBRUARY 17, 2015)INFORMATION BULLETIN NO. 4 p.5
COMPETITION RULESThe current (at the time of the event) official competition rules and regulations of the World Karate Federation (WKF) will be applicable.
DIVISIONS
FOR THE CONTINENTAL QUALIFICATION EVENT FOR THE 2015 PAN AM GAMES (on March 18th):
• INDIVIDUAL KUMITE
A maximum of one (1) athlete per country and per WKF weight division may participate (with the exception of Canada, whose athletes may not take part in this Qualification Event). Countries may not, however, register athletes in divisions where they have already qualified (earned a spot, at Regional Qualifiers) for participation in the 2015 Pan Am Games.
FOR THE 2015 SENIOR PAN AMERICAN KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS (on March 19-21):
• INDIVIDUAL KUMITE
A maximum of two (2) athletes per country and per weight division may participate.
• TEAM KUMITE
A maximum of one (1) team per country and per division may participate.
• INDIVIDUAL KATA
A maximum of two (2) athletes per country and per division may participate.
• TEAM KATA
A maximum of one (1) team per country and per division may participate.
AWARDS
Medals will be awarded for the first place, second place and two third place winners in each division.
(Please note that no medals will be awarded for results at the Continental Qualification Event for Karate at the 2015 Pan American Games.)
(FEBRUARY 17, 2015)INFORMATION BULLETIN NO. 4 p.6
OFFICIAL HOTEL AND VENUE
OFFICIAL HEADQUARTERS HOTEL & VENUE:It is with great excitement and enthusiasm that we prepare for the upcoming XXIXth Pan American Karate Championships to be held March 18-21 in Toronto.
We wanted to take this time to remind you that the deadline for booking at the preferred rate the host hotel, the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel, is Friday, March 6th, 2015.
The WESTIN HARBOUR CASTLE HOTEL 1 Harbour SquareToronto, Ontario, Canada M5J 1A6www.westinharbourcastletoronto.com
SPECIAL RATE:Karate Canada preferred rate: $145 + tax/night (single to quad occupancy)
FOR RESERVATIONS:To book your stay at the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel, please use the following link or QR Code: https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/KCC12C
You may also make your reservations by calling:• 1-416-869-1600 (Toronto area)• 1-888-627-8559 (Canada-wide)• Want to book several rooms at once? Contact: Ms. Kaori Takase Groups Reservation Coordinator - Starwood Hotels and Resorts [email protected] T.: 416-814-1343 F.: 416-947-4801
CUT-OFF DATE: Be sure to indicate that you are with the Karate Canada – Pan Am Qualifiers to qualify for the special group rate of $145 + tax. Rate and availability are not guaranteed after March 6th. Standard guest room rates during this period range from $207-$327 + tax.
Deadline for booking at the preferred rate the host hotel, the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel, is FRIDAY, MARCH 6th.
(FEBRUARY 17, 2015)INFORMATION BULLETIN NO. 4 p.7
PLEASE NOTE:As the City of Toronto prepares for the 2015 Pan American Games, the city is experiencing high levels of construction activity, and as a result there is substantial road closures and detours in effect.
As such, it is highly recommended that all attendees of the XXIXth Pan American Karate Championships stay at the host hotel/competition venue to avoid this congestion and increased ground transportation expenses.
Ground transportation to/from airport will only be provided to delegates staying at the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel. Please ensure that the hotel has the names of all members of your delegation when reserving your rooms. Please provide your delegates travel itineraries to Cheryl at [email protected]
Delegates who choose not to stay at the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel, will use ground transportation at their own expense.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION:Karate Canada is pleased to provide ground transportation from and to Toronto Pearson International Airport to delegates confirmed to be staying at the official host hotel, the Westin Harbour Castle.
Delegates wishing to take advantage of this service must provide their official travel itinerary to [email protected] no later than Friday, March 6th, 2015.
REFEREE AND COACH COURSESAll Referee and Coach Courses will be held at the Headquarters Hotel on the dates established in the schedule (p.8 ). More information coming soon…
OFFICIALS COURSESensei Javier Mantilla has specified that all officials (including fully licensed WKF and PKF officials who are not testing) must take the kata and kumite course if attending the 2015 Senior Pan-American Championships. Please plan to be at the host (Westin Harbour Castle) no later than 1:30 pm. by Monday, March 16th.
(FEBRUARY 17, 2015)INFORMATION BULLETIN NO. 4 p.8
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES (Venue: Westin Harbour Castle Hotel, Toronto)DATES TIME EVENTS
MONDAY, MARCH 16 9:00 ARRIVAL OF DELEGATIONS REGISTRATION OF DELEGATIONS (HQ HOTEL) ARBITRATION (REFEREE) KATA AND KUMITE COURSE REGISTRATION, UNTIL 12:00 PM (NOON)
(HQ)
14:00 - 20:00 EXPLANATION KATA PRACTICE, PRACTICE AND REVIEW, THEORETICAL REVIEW OF KATA (HQ)
TUESDAY, MARCH 17 8:00-10:00 OFFICIAL WEIGH -IN FOR PAN AM QUALIFIER (HQ)
9:00-17:00 REGISTRATION OF DELEGATIONS (HQ)
9:00 – 12:00 PRACTICE EXPLANATION KUMITE (HQ)
9:00 – 12:00 COACHES’ COURSE (HQ)
13:00-14:00 TECHNICAL CONFERENCE AND DRAW FOR PAN AM QUALIFIER (HQ)
14:00-20:00 THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL EXAM REVIEW KUMITE (HQ)
18:00 PKF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING (HQ)
19:00 PKF CONGRESS (HQ)
21:00 WELCOME DINNER FOR THE PAN AMERICAN AUTHORITIES AND GUESTS
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 8:00 – 10:00 OFFICIAL WEIGH -IN PAN AM CHAMPIONSHIPS (HQ)
8:00-9:00 DELIVERY OF RESULTS FROM REFREE TESTING (HQ)
9:30 -17:00 PAN AMERICAN GAMES QUALIFIER FEMALE KUMITE -50 kg, -55 kg, -61 kg, -68 kg and +68 kg MALE KUMITE -60 kg, -67 kg, -75 kg, -84 kg and +84 kg
14:00 –15:00 MEDICAL CONGRESS (HQ)
19:00-20:00 TECHNICAL CONFERENCE AND DRAW FOR PAN AM CHAMPIONSHIPS (HQ)
THURSDAY, MARCH 19 9:00 XXIXth SENIOR PAN AMERICAN KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP MALE AND FEMALE TEAM KATA, ELIMNATIONS & REPECHAGES; FEMALE KUMITE -61 kg and -68 kg ELIMINATION & REPECHAGES; MALE KUMITE -75 kg, -84 kg, +84 kg, ELIMINATION & REPECHAGES
13:00 BREAK
15:00 OPENING CEREMONIES
16:00 FINALS AND AWARDS - TEAMS KATA. AND FEMALE KUMITE -61Kg, -68 kg MALE KUMITE -75 kg, -84Kg, +84 Kg.
FRIDAY, MARCH 20 9:00 INDIVIDUAL FEMALE AND MALE KATA, ELIMINATION & REPECHAGES; FEMALE KUMITE -50 Kg, -55Kg, +68 Kg, ELIMINATION & REPECHAGES; MALE KUMITE -60 Kg, -67 Kg, ELIMINATION & REPECHAGES
13:00 BREAK
15:00 FINALS AND AWARDS - MALE AND FEMALE INDIVIDUAL KATA; FEMALE KUMITE -50 Kg, -55 kg, +68 kg; MALE KUMITE -60 Kg, -67 Kg
SATURDAY, MARCH 21 9:00 MALE AND FEMALE TEAM KUMITE, TO FINALS
13:00 BREAK
15:00 FEMALE AND MALE OPEN KUMITE, TO FINALS AWARDS AND CLOSURE
SUNDAY, MARCH 22 ALL DAY RETURN OF DELEGATIONS
(HQ: HEADQUARTERS HOTEL)SCHEDULE REMAINS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
(FEBRUARY 17, 2015)INFORMATION BULLETIN NO. 4 p.9
VISASCitizens of certain countries and territories require a visa to visit Canada. To find out if you require one, please visit http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp.
VISA APPLICATIONS PROCESSING TIMES:Processing time for visa applications vary depending on the office and the time of the year. Participants should be encouraged to apply early for their visas, and to submit complete applications including all supporting documents.
Please visit the CIC website for information on the time it takes to process visa applications at the various visa offices. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/temp/visitors.asp
SUBMISSION OF VISA APPLICATIONS:Canada does not have a visa office in every country so it is important that delegates visit the website of the visa office responsible for processing their visa applications. http://www.cic.gc.ca/ENGLISH/information/offices/apply-where.aspInformation is available on the website on how to submit a visa application and the documentation required.
Delegates are encouraged to submit their visa applications well in advance of the date of the event at a Visa Application Centre ( http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/offices/vac.asp ) or on-line E-applications (e-Apps) at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/business.asp.
E-APPS: This system allows clients to submit applications online.
Delegates that need a visa but require their passport for other travel purposes are strongly encouraged to submit their visa applications on-line (e-Apps at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/business.asp ). Delegates that choose to apply on-line will not have to submit their passport until a decision has been taken on their applications. If required, the visa office will send the applicant instructions on how and where to send their passports to finalize the visa process.
VISA APPLICATION CENTRES (VACS): VACs are commercial service providers authorized by Canada to provide specific services to applicants.
VACs provide a number of services including help applicants fill out forms, answer questions and ensure that applications are complete, thereby reducing unnecessary delays or refusals due to incomplete applications.
Applicants that are required to provide biometrics information ( http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/biometrics2.asp )as part of the visa application process can do so at a VAC ( http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/biometrics2.asp ). Additional information on the biometrics requirements is available at the CIC website athttp://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/multimedia/video/biometrics/biometrics.asp.
VACs send applications to Visa Offices and transmit decisions to applicants in a secure and confidential manner. VACs do not process visa applications and play no role in the decision-making process.
(FEBRUARY 17, 2015)INFORMATION BULLETIN NO. 4 p.10
More information and details will be provided shortly with regards to competition and training schedules, additional hotel, local transport, medical insurance requirements, registration process and timelines, etc.
In the mean time, follow us online via our event’s Facebook page, at:https://www.facebook.com/pages/Karate-Canada/459465044133223
We thank you sincerely for your patience, and look forward to greeting you soon in
Toronto for these two great events!
(FEBRUARY 17, 2015)INFORMATION BULLETIN NO. 4 p.11
Official Invitation **************************** From: Directing Committee PKF To: All PKF Members
Dear Mr. President,
On behalf of the Pan American Karate Federation (PKF), it is with great pleasure that we invite your National Karate Federation to participate in the forthcoming XXIX Senior Pan American Karate Championship to be held from March 19th to March 21st,2015 in Toronto, Canada, as well as in the 2015 Pan Am Games Continental Qualification Event, to be held in Toronto as well, on March 18th.
You will soon be receiving more specific information about the Championship and Qualification Event from the Organizing Committee.
Organizing Committee:
Karate Canada Tel: 514-252-3209 Email: [email protected]
PKF Presidents Office: Ernesto Bavio 3026 (1428)
Buenos Aires - Argentina
Tel/fax: 54 (11) 47 82 91 35 - Cel: + 54 9 (11) 44 24 99 65
E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]
We look forward to the participation of your
athletes in this Championship.
Additional Information: Membership Fee USD $ 300 Registration fees are as follows:
Referee Course kumite USD $ 200Referee Course kata USD $ 200Referee Course kata/kumite USD $ 300 Coach/trainer course USD $ 100
Registration Fee: USD $ 80 per athlete.For registrations after the closing of the on
line registration a penalty of USD $10 will be applied for the registration of
each competitor.
www.karatepkf.com
XXIX SENIOR PAN AMERICAN KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS and PAN AM GAMES CONTINENTAL
QUALIFICATION EVENT – TORONTO 2015 CANADA -
Bulletin No. 1 December 2014
Official Invitation **************************** From: Directing Committee PKF To: All PKF Members
Dear Mr. President,
On behalf of the Pan American Karate Federation (PKF), it is with great pleasure that we invite your National Karate Federation to participate in the forthcoming XXIX Senior Pan American Karate Championship to be held from March 19th to March 21st,2015 in Toronto, Canada, as well as in the 2015 Pan Am Games Continental Qualification Event, to be held in Toronto as well, on March 18th.
You will soon be receiving more specific information about the Championship and Qualification Event from the Organizing Committee.
Organizing Committee:
Karate Canada Tel: 514-252-3209 Email: [email protected]
PKF Presidents Office: Ernesto Bavio 3026 (1428)
Buenos Aires - Argentina
Tel/fax: 54 (11) 47 82 91 35 - Cel: + 54 9 (11) 44 24 99 65
E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]
We look forward to the participation of your
athletes in this Championship.
Additional Information: Membership Fee USD $ 300 Registration fees are as follows:
Referee Course kumite USD $ 200Referee Course kata USD $ 200Referee Course kata/kumite USD $ 300 Coach/trainer course USD $ 100
Registration Fee: USD $ 80 per athlete.For registrations after the closing of the on
line registration a penalty of USD $10 will be applied for the registration of
each competitor.
www.karatepkf.com
XXIX SENIOR PAN AMERICAN KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS and PAN AM GAMES CONTINENTAL
QUALIFICATION EVENT – TORONTO 2015 CANADA -
Bulletin No. 1 December 2014
Appendix A
