WAKO European Cadets & Juniors Championships fyroMacedonia, Skopje 02-10 September 2017 OFFICIAL INVITATIONTO ALL WAKO EUROPE MEMBERS NATIONAL FEDERATION/ASSOCIATION Dear Friends, I am Delighted to be able to invite you, your officials and your athletes to the 2017 WAKO Junior and Cadet European Kickboxing Championships in Point Fighting, Light Contact, Kick Light, Low Kick, K1 Rules, Full Contact and Musical Forms. From 2nd to 10th September 2017, being held in Skopje, FYRO Macedonia. I am personally engaged in the organising and securing of the event along with a strong and experienced WAKO Europe organising committee to ensure your experience at these championships will be an enjoyable one. I can assure you I and my team have closely monitored the situation in FYROM and we are fully confident all is fine in the region and it will be successful championships. In the following pages we have inserted all information you need in order to make your reservations, book your flights, and enter your competitors in the Championships. To participate in the championships all officials, coaches, support staff, parents and fighters must register their accommodation directly with the local organising committed as part of the official package. Please take particular note that ALL Coaches must be registered in Sportdata to attend and function as a coach, further information will be sent out by WAKO IF in the coming days, but this will be STRICTLEY managed, not registered on Sportdata you will be unable to coach during the week. The General Assembly of WAKO Europe will also take place during the championships, further information will be sent to you in the coming weeks. I look forward to meeting you all at the ultimate bi annual WAKO Europe event and I personally promise you and your members an enjoyable and memorable experience in FYRO Macedonia, one which we can all be proud of and have fond memories to reflect on. The contact details are below for each event officer, if you have a query on any particular area, or alternatively you can contact me directly. Hoping in your understanding and support, and looking forward to seeing you soon again in Ireland, best regards. Acting President WAKO Europe Vice President WAKO Kickboxing federation of Macedonia President: Dejan Mitrovski Urko mobitel +389 70 222 322 [email protected] Page2 WAKO European Cadets & Juniors Championships fyroMacedonia, Skopje 02-10 September 2017 Dear WAKO friends, On behalf of the WAKO IF, it is my pleasure and great honor to invite you and your team to take part in WAKO Cadet and Junior European championships, which will be held in Skopje, Macedonia, from 2nd to 10th September, 2017. Kickboxing federation of Macedonia, leaded by Mr Dejan Mitrovski Urko, has done all necessary preparations and they are ready to promote another great WAKO Event. Despite the political difficulties that Macedonia is facing with in last few months, I can assure you that Skopje is beautiful and peaceful city well know by its hospitality and warm welcoming to all visitors. I am sure that all of us will experience memorable moments during our stay in Skopje. At this moment our focus must be on our youth, our youngest athletes, our future Champions. We have to give them the best conditions to participate and compete in WAKO events. I know that WAKO Europe together with Kickboxing federation of Macedonia will do the best for our athletes. I look forward to seeing all of you very soon in Skopje. Respectfully Yours, Prof. Borislav Pelević Ph.D. WAKO IF President Kickboxing federation of Macedonia President: Dejan Mitrovski Urko mobitel +389 70 222 322 [email protected] Page3 WAKO European Cadets & Juniors Championships fyroMacedonia, Skopje 02-10 September 2017 Mr. Dejan Mitrovski Urko OFFICIAL INVITATION TO ALL WAKO MEMBERS NATIONAL FEDERATION/ASSOCIATION THEIR ADDRESSES Dear friends in WAKO, In accordance to the decision of WAKO Europe, it is our pride and joy to be able to officially invite you to participate in the to the WAKO Junior and Cadet European Kickboxing Championships in Point Fighting, Full Contact, Kick Light, Musical Forms, Low Kick, and K1 Rules, which will take place from the 02nd to 10th of September in Skopje, fyroMacedonia. I hope all of you will attend in as large number as possible! We have hosted a Senior World Championship in 2011 and a Senior European Championship in 2006. I hope, once again, you will enjoy in our hospitality. I am personally engaged in the organizing and promotion of the event along with a strong and experienced organizing committee to ensure your experience at these championships will be an enjoyable one. The National Organizational Committee wishes for all participants, coaches, officials, parents and friends of the noble sport, to feel well in our City and most of all, we wish to everyone involved in the competition, lots of luck and unforgettable moments. We will make sure that the competition unfolds in the spirit of sports and fair play. We look forward hosting you all in beautiful Skopje. Welcome! Dejan Mitrovski Urko President Kickboxing federation of Macedonia Kickboxing federation of Macedonia President: Dejan Mitrovski Urko mobitel +389 70 222 322 [email protected] Page4 WAKO European Cadets & Juniors Championships fyroMacedonia, Skopje 02-10 September 2017 Local Organizing Committee of 2017 WAKO EUROPEAN CADETS AND JUNIORS CHAMPIONSHIPS Name Role E mail Phone Dejan Mitrovski Event Coordinator [email protected] +38970222322 Irena Mitrovska Assistant Event Coordinator [email protected] +38970203020 Saso Dimic Accommodation Officer [email protected] +38976261232 Biljana Miovska Visa officer [email protected] +38978755875 Saso Dimic Transportation Officer [email protected] +38976261232 Andrej Georgiev Security Officer [email protected] +38978394420 Irena Mitrovska Financial Officer [email protected] +38970203020 Lidija Milosheva Volunteer Officer [email protected] +38970300664 Rozana Mateva Sayonara party [email protected] +38977886872 Dejan Mitrovski Opening Ceremony [email protected] +38970222322 Dragan Atanasovski Weight Control Officer [email protected] +38971325512 Dragan Atanasovski Referee Officer [email protected] +38971325512 Filip Nakovski Safety Officer [email protected] +38978225622 Kickboxing federation of Macedonia President: Dejan Mitrovski Urko mobitel +389 70 222 322 [email protected] Page5 WAKO European Cadets & Juniors Championships fyroMacedonia, Skopje 02-10 September 2017 ARRIVAL DATE AND MEETING POINT All participating countries should arrive to Skopje no later than on September 2nd 2017 no letter than 4:00pm.Of course all teams are welcome to arrive before this date. The meeting point for accreditation and all payments will be in Hotel Continental. Hotel Continental is the largest Hotel in the Republic of fyroMacedonia and well known for its long tradition of excellence in room accommodation, good food as well as organization of cocktails, seminars, conferences, meetings, graduations and weddings. With a sophisticated blend of contemporary style and modern flair, Continental Hotel set a new standard for luxury and elegance. High level of personalized service is provided to each of the customers with style and heart. Blvd. Aleksandar Makedonski bb GPS – coordinates 41.998757 - 21.453176 Kickboxing federation of Macedonia President: Dejan Mitrovski Urko mobitel +389 70 222 322 [email protected] Page6 WAKO European Cadets & Juniors Championships fyroMacedonia, Skopje 02-10 September 2017 OFFICIAL PROGRAMME Date Time Activity Arrival of delegations 2-Sep Saturday 14:00-22:00 Weigh in/medical control Organizing Committee Team meeting Arrival of delegations 3-Sep Sunday 10:00-22:00 Weigh in/medical control International referee seminar Coach meeting Drawing 10:00-18:00 Coaching/Athletes Education Seminars 4-Sep Monday Medical Seminar (Staff – Doctors – Medics) Banquet for all WAKO CONTINENTAL DIVISION Presidents Opening Ceremony 5-Sep Tuesday 10:00-19:00 Qualifications start Weight control for ring sports competitors 6-Sep Wednesday 10:00-19:00 Forms Qualifications Start (If Applicable) Qualifications continue Weight control for ring sports competitors 7-Sep Thursday 10:00-19:00 Forms Qualifications Start (If Applicable) Qualifications continue Weight control for ring sports competitors 8-Sep Friday 10:00-19:00 Forms Qualifications Start (If Applicable) First part of finals and award ceremony Weight control for ring sports competitors Second part of finals and award ceremony 9-Sep Saturday 10:00-20:00 Show Gala (Live streaming + TV) Sayonara party 10-Sep Sunday all day long Departure of all delegations Please Note that Weigh in and registration will close on Sunday, September 3rd at 22:00 p.m. NO REGISTRATION AFTER 22:00 P.M. Kickboxing federation of Macedonia President: Dejan Mitrovski Urko mobitel +389 70 222 322 [email protected] Page7 WAKO European Cadets & Juniors Championships fyroMacedonia, Skopje 02-10 September 2017 Welcome to Skopje and enjoy your stay! Skopje, the capital of fyroMacedonia, is situated in central Balkans, on the crossroads of the horizontal and vertical road transversal on this peninsula. With all of its perfections and flaws, Skopje is a city like no other. We are proud of the city with inexhaustible energy. The city that almost never sleeps. The wonderful squares, the biggest monument on the Balkan Peninsula, the City Park, Vodno and Matka, the Vrelo caves, the way Vardar cuts it in half, the Millennium cross, the Old town bazaar, the Kale fortress …, all of these represent a certain period and tell a different story of the capital city of the land of the sun. What gives the unique charm of Skopje, the capital of the Republic of fyroMacedonia, is the mixture of old and new. Its modern architecture makes an interesting contrast to the old spirit, felt in the old part of the town. Skopje is a place where many roads and civilizations have met and mingled.