Dear Karateka, We Hereby Invite You to Participate in the XIX FSKA
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FUNAKOSHI SHOTOKAN KARATE FEDERATION Email: [email protected] Dear Karateka, We hereby invite you to participate in the XIX FSKA WORLD KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS that will be held from 26 to 29 October 2017 at the K2 Sports Centre, Pease Pottage Hill, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 9BQ. By hosting this World Karate Championship, we hope to contribute to the further development of Funakoshi Shotokan Karate Association and we welcome and encourage the attendance of many countries from all continents. We thank you in advance for your dedication and responses to [email protected] Please take a look at the tournament website for further information and documents included in this pack. All information about the Championship, grading, rules, schedule and competition forms can be found on the WEBSITE: xixfskaworldkaratechampionship.com Should you have any questions or may need further assistance please don’t hesitate to contact us. With our deepest respect and friendship, we look forward to seeing you in the United Kingdom. Yours in karate, Sensei Debi Steven Chief Instructor FSKA SW London 5th Dan Email: [email protected] Registered Company: Funakoshi Limited Approved by: Grand Master Shihan Kenneth Funakoshi th (10 Dan WFSKA) Chief judge: Kyoshi José Chagas KPS Technical Director (7th Dan FSKA) Hosted by: Sensei Debra Steven Founder Director of Funakoshi Limited (5th Dan FSKA) XIX FSKA World Karate Shotokan Championship – Crawley 2017 XIX FSKA World Karate Shotokan Championship – Crawley 2017 About Crawley Situated halfway between London and Brighton, Crawley is at the heart of one of the most dynamic regions in the country. It offers all the energy and excitement of a thriving town set alongside the beautiful countryside of West Sussex. It’s a great place to live, work and visit with some of the best facilities in the south east. The town has some of the best leisure facilities in the south east with a state of the art leisure centre at K2 complete with 50m swimming pool, 12m high climbing wall and athletics track. In addition there is an excellent public golf course at Tilgate Forest and a wide range of sports pitches. Crawley has some great open spaces, including Tilgate Park, a wonderful public park set in 400 acres and home to a golf course and nature centre. Tilgate Park, winner of the national Green Flag Award, attracts more than a million visitors each year and stages a wide range of events all year round from Dragon Boat racing on the lake to a green fayre. All the town's parks and open spaces are linked by the Crawley Millennium Greenway, a circular route around the town for walkers, runners and cyclists. Crawley is the ideal place to shop, dine, or enjoy the wealth of leisure facilities. From the charming historic High Street, to the modern shopping centre at County Mall - there is something for everyone. Popular High Street stores are well represented, coupled with good access and excellent parking facilities.County Mall is now established as the region’s major shopping destination with a host of high street names attracting an ever increasing number of shoppers. A vibrant night life attracts tens of thousands of people to the town each week – young and old alike. Crawley has excellent road and rail links and is home to Gatwick Airport, the largest single runway airport in the world. Over 32 million passengers pass through each year travelling to more than 200 destinations worldwide. Accommodation There are hotels and guest houses in and around Crawley and Gatwick to suit all tastes and budgets. We have negotiated rates at the following two hotels: 1. Arora Hotel (1 mile away from K2 Crawley) Southgate Avenue, Crawley RH10 6LW, England www.arorahotels.com The Arora Hotel is the closest hotel to the K2 Centre and can be reached by taking the public bus or walking (estimated 2km). The main train line at Crawley Station is directly linked to the Hotel with access onto the platform. This is a direct train from Gatwick and continues into London. Bus Number 2 and 10 run every 15minutes. However most busses stop at the K2 and Crawley Town Centre. Booking: If you would like to take advantage of the special rates at the Arora Hotel please call or email them quoting FSKA/OCT17 Guests will need to provide a debit/credit card on making the booking to guarantee and secure the room. Ways to book: [email protected] [email protected] +44 (0)1293 555 021 or +44 (0)1293 53 0000 Rates (negotiated special rates): £57.00 room only (singles/doubles/twins), £10.00 extra bed for a double room £107.00 room only (family room – 2 doubles and a sofa bed – 15 available) £13.00 breakfast per person and must be pre booked Group Menus start from £16 per person and the hotel would be happy to organise private dinning dependent on numbers 2. Holiday Inn Express London Gatwick Crawley (2 miles away from K2 Crawley) The Squareabout,Haslett Avenue,Crawley,RH10 1UA www.hiexpresscrawley.co.uk The Holiday Inn Express Hotel is 2.1 miles from the K2 Centre and is accessible by public bus. From Gatwick Airport, the easiest way to reach the hotel is by Taxi. This will cost approximately £13 per car. Alternatively the nearest train station is Three Bridges and this is only 1 stop away from Gatwick airport and a 10 minute walk from the hotel itself. Booking: If you would like to take advantage of the special rates at the Holiday Inn Express London Gatwick Crawley, please call or email them quoting FSKA Guests will need to provide a debit/credit card on making the booking to guarantee and secure the room. Ways to book: +44 (0)1293 525 523 or 08719 429 032 and selecting option 2 [email protected] Rates (negotiated special rates): £57.00 room only (doubles/twins) £57.00 room only (family room – 2 adults and 2 children under 16 years) Rates are per room per night, inclusive of Express Start breakfast, Wifi, and VAT Further hotels in the area can be booked over the internet or by calling the hotels directly: 1. Sandman Signature Hotel 18-23 Tinsley Ln S, Crawley, RH10 8XH, England 2. Premier Inn( Goff’s Park) (0.9 miles away from K2 Crawley) 45 Goffs Park Road, Crawley RH11 8AX, England 3. Crowne Plaza London-Gatwick Airport(1.9 miles away from K2 Crawley) Langley Drive, Crawley RH11 7SX, England Use the links below to find out more. www.gatwick-guesthouses.co.uk - Accommodation in Guest Houses around Crawley www.ukhotelnet.com/crawley - Hotels and Guest Houses near Crawley THE VENUE Address: Pease Pottage Hill, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 9BQ Getting to K2 Crawley By car The entrance to K2 is off the A23 Pease Pottage Hill near the Broadfield Stadium. There is free car parking on site for leisure centre users. Fastway Buses 10 and 20 stop near the K2 centre on Southgate Avenue and at Broadfield Stadium. Amongst the facilities featured in the new leisure centre are: The main hall is the size of 12 badminton courts and can accommodate sport, entertainment events and exhibitions, Its seating capacity in excess of 1400. There are two indoor bowls rinks. The 12 metre high climbing rock is one of the largest in a council owned facility Children can be accommodated in a purpose-built creche area taking up to 20 young children. Kinetika health and fitness suite has 150 exercise stations and 2 aerobics/dance studios. There is a Martial Arts room. A sports Injury centre has 5 treatment rooms. Sauna and steam rooms. Cafeteria, Bar and Sports Shop XIX FSKA World Karate Shotokan Championship – Crawley 2017 PROGRAM 25.10.2017 Thursday 14.00 - 19.00 Hours Registration and verification of documents and teams, at the venue (K2 LEISURE CENTRE,CRAWLEY) 15.30 - 17.00 Hours Seminar with Shihan Funakoshi (K2 LEISURE CENTRE,CRAWLEY) 17.00 -17.45 Hours Referee Meeting (K2 LEISURE CENTRE,CRAWLEY) 18.00 - 19.30 Hours Black belt grading – please co-ordinate this directly with Shihan Funakoshi (K2 LEISURE CENTRE,CRAWLEY) 26.10.2017 Friday 9.00- 18.00 Hours Qualification round and finals for all events for Seniors 18+ 27.10.2017 Saturday 9.00 - 10.00 Hours Championship OPENING CEREMONY 10.00 - 20.00 Hours Qualifications and finals for 11-17 years old 14.30 - 15.00 Hours Open KATA Disability 28.09.2014 Sunday 10.00 - 18.00 Hours Qualifications and finals for 5-10 year old Seminar Fee £35 Individual Events £30 each Spectators Fee £10 adult, £5 children Team Events £75 per team of 3 £125 per team of 5 DAN GRADINGS FEES: Shodan - $150 * Should your students wish to grade, please contact Nidan - $200 Shihan directly on [email protected] Sandan - $250 Yondan - $300 Godan - $400 (from Godan and above add $100 each time) Verification will take place on Thursday, October 26th (2pm-7pm). Mandatory list for coaches to present: · Original application (entry) form · Original payment receipt · Current medical forms/tests · Document verifying current grade (e.g. diploma or budo-pas booklet) · Valid insurance · Parents’/legal guardian consent ( minors under law) Competitors not meeting the requirements will be not permitted to participate in the competition! OFFICIAL CATEGORIES OF THE XIX WORLD KARATE SHOTOKAN CHAMPIONSHIP INDIVIDUAL KATA AGE GROUP GRADE KATA 001 GIRLS 6 YRS AND UNDER OPEN TAIKYOKU SHODAN ONLY 002 BOYS 6 YRS AND UNDER OPEN TAIKYOKU SHODAN ONLY 003 BOYS 7-8 YRS OLD 8 KYU AND BELOW TAIKYOKU SHODAN, HEIAN SHODAN, S HEIAN NIDAN, HEIAN SANDAN U 004 BOYS 7-8 YEARS OLD 7 KYU AND ABOVE TAIKYOKU SHODAN, HEIAN SHODAN, N HEIAN NIDAN, HEIAN SANDAN D 005 GIRLS 7-8 YEARS OLD 8 KYU AND BELOW TAIKYOKU SHODAN,