1. Bulletin # 1
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2. 1. TABLE OF CONTENTS
a. Preface by the President of the German Karate Federation (DKV)
b. Preface by the President of the World Karate Federation (WKF)
2. Germany & Bremen
a. General Information
b. Insurance / Passports / Visa Requirements
3. Headquarter & Hotels
a. HQ Hotel: Maritim Hotel, Bremen (directly at the venue)
b. Official Hotels (all within walking distance)
c. Hotel prices & conditions
d. Booking form
e. Transportation & Registration form
4. The Venue
a. Championships Venue
b. Tickets: categories and the hall plan
eliminations
c. Tickets: categories and the hall plan
finals
d. Map of connectivity
5. The Event
a. Registration of the delegations
b. WKF homologated items supplier
6. Programme
a. Referee examination program
b. Pre-competition program (Monday & Tuesday)
c. Eliminations timetable (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
d. Finals timetable (Saturday)
e. Finals timetable (Sunday)
7. Registration Forms
a. Booking training facilities
b. Declaration of Obligation
8. Touristic Information
a. Champions Night
b. Bremen Tourism
9. Contact Details
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Page 6 – 7
Page 9
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Page 16 – 17
Page 18 – 19
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Page 31
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3. 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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4. 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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5. 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.
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.
Electricity:
220 Volts / 50 Hz
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.
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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6. 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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7. 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
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
Venue
(location and layout)
Program:
includes registration of delegations, referees examination, meetings and congress,
weigh in and competition program.
Meals
vouchers form for the stadium (information will follow)
Booking for training facilities
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
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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8. Headquarters &
Hotels
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9. 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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10. InterCityHotel Bremen
Cat. ***+
Bahnhofsplatz 17-18
28195 Bremen
Star Inn Hotel Bremen Columbus
Cat. ***
Bahnhofsplatz 5-7
28195 Bremen
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11. BEST WESTERN Hotel zur Post
Cat. ****
Bahnhofsplatz 11
28195 Bremen
IBIS Altstadt Hotel
Cat. ***
Faulenstrasse 45
28195 Bremen
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12. IBIS City Hotel
Cat. ***
Faulenstrasse 45
28195 Bremen
B&B Hotel
Cat. **
Findorffstraße 28
28215 Bremen
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13. HOTELS: LOCATION AND RATES (per person and night)
HOTEL
RANK
SINGLE
DOUBLE
TRIPLE
FOUR
HALF
BOARD
FULL
BOARD
MARITIM
HEADQUARTER
****
149,-- €
89,-- €
29,50 €
55,-- €
COURTYARD
MARRIOT
****
155,-- €
89,-- €
29,50 €
55,-- €
****
145,-- €
82,50 €
29,50 €
55,-- €
INTERCITY
***
28195 BREMEN
PLUS
135,-- €
79,-- €
29,50 €
55,-- €
***
99,-- €
69,-- €
***
89,-- €
59,-- €
29,50 €
55,-- €
***
89,-- €
59,-- €
29,50 €
55,-- €
**
69,-- €
49,-- €
HOLLERALLEE 99
28215 Bremen
THEODOR-HEUSSALLEE 2
28215 BREMEN
HOTEL ZUR POST
BAHNHOFSPLATZ 11
28195 BREMEN
BAHNHOFSPLATZ 17-18
STAR INN
BAHNHOFSPLATZ 5-7
28195 BREMEN
IBIS CITY
REMBERTIRING 51
28203 BREMEN
IBIS ALTSTADT
FAULENSTRASSE 45
28195 BREMEN
B&B
FINNDORFFSTRASSE 28-32
PLUS
65,-- €
55,-- €
55,-- €
28215 BREMEN
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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14. 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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[1]-C-=-Competitors,-Co-=Coaches,-W-=-WKF-Comitees-member,-P-=-President--of-National-Federations,R = Referees/Judges, D = Doctors, V = VIPs, M = Managers, A = Administration, Pr = Press, O = Others
[2]-SR-=-single-room,-DR-=-double-room
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I BI S City
I BI S Altstadt
B&B
I ntercity
Star I nn
Hotel Zur Post
Courtyard Marriott
Maritim HQ
Champions Night
Dinner
Date of
departure
Lunch
Date of
arrival
SR/ DR[ 2]
Surname
Nights
Name
Function[ 1]
Hotel- Bookings

16. 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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17. Deadline: 31st August 2014
Kindly fill this form and return before August 31st, 2014 to
Organising committee
Karate WM 2014
Fahrenheitstr. 1
28359 Bremen
Phone: +49-421-2208-215
email: office@karate2014.de
Registration Form
(Please type or print)
Contact Person
Federation:
Name:
Country:
Surname:
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:
Departure-date:
Flight-No.
Transfer
Hour:
Departure-date:
Hour:
yes
Flight-No.
no
Flight-No.
Transfer
Hour:
Departure-date:
Hour:
yes
Flight-No.
no
Flight-No.
Transfer
Hour:
yes
no
Total Number of persons, who need a transfer: ...................
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18. The Venue
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22. The Venue – connectivity plan
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23. REGISTRATION OF THE DELEGATIONS
Registration of all athletes and officials will take place in the CCB Congress Center Bremen
(CCB Focke-Wulf hall)
on Monday 4th November 2014 from 12am to 7pm and
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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25. 1 CCB Salon Franzius
2 CCB Lloyd hall
3 – 12 CCB Hanse hall
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26. 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
12:00 – 13:00 Athletes Commission
CCB Lloyd hall
CCB Salon Sharoun
13:00 – 14:00 Medical Congress
CCB Salon Franzius
15:00 – 18:00 WKF Congress
18:30 – 20:00 Referee and Coach Briefing
CCB Borgward hall
CCB Hanse hall
19:00 – 23:00 Welcome Reception for the Presidents of NF
20:00 – 22:00 Coaches meeting and draw
CCB Kaisen hall
CCB Hanse hall
Friday 07th November 2014
09:00 – 12:00 2nd WKF Executive committee meeting
CCB Lloyd hall
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27. 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
10:15h Female
11:30h Male
12:45h Male
14:00h Female
15:15 – 15:45h
15:45
16:30
-61 kg
-55 kg
-67 kg
-60 kg
-50 kg
Kata, Female & Male, Wheelchair, Blind and Visually Impaired
Repechages Kumite Male & Female
Kata Team Male & Female, Eliminations and Repechages
Friday, 7th November 2014
09:00h
13:30h
16:00h
18:00 – 18:30h
19:00h
Team Male
Team Female
Repechages Kumite Team, Male & Female
Finals, and medal ceremony of Wheelchair, Blind and Visually Impaired
(male and female)
Opening Ceremony
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28. Finals schedule
Saturday 8th November 2014
(Bronze medals)
10.00 h
10.10 h
10.25 h
10.35 h
10.50 h
Female kumite
Male kumite
Female kumite
Male kumite
Female kumite
-50 Kg
-60 Kg
-55 Kg
-67 Kg
-61 Kg
Finals
12.00 h
12.05 h
12.12 h
12.22 h
12.27 h
12.34 h
12.44 h
12.49 h
13:00 h
Female kumite
-50 Kg
Male kumite
-60 Kg
Medals award
Female kumite
-55 Kg
Male kumite
-67 Kg
Medals award
Female kumite
-61 Kg
Medals award
Finals, and medal ceremony of People with Learning Disabilities (male and female)
(Bronze medals)
15.00 h
15.15 h
15.25 h
15.40 h
15.50 h
Male kumite
Female kumite
Male kumite
Female kumite
Male kumite
-75 Kg
-68 Kg
-84 Kg
+68 Kg
+84 Kg
Male kumite
Female kumite
Medals award
Male kumite
Female kumite
Medals award
Male kumite
Medals award
-75 Kg
-68 Kg
Finals
17.00 h
17.07 h
17.12 h
17.22 h
17.29 h
17.34 h
17.44 h
17.51 h
-84 Kg
+68 Kg
+84 Kg
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29. Sunday 9th November 2014
(Bronze medals)
10.00 h
10.15 h
10.45 h
Female individual kata
Kata Team male
Female Team Kumite
Finals
12.00 h
12.07 h
12.22 h
12.34 h
12.49 h
Female individual kata
Kata Team male
Medals award
Female Team Kumite
Medals award
(Bronze medals)
14.30 h
14.45 h
15.15 h
Male individual kata
Kata Team Female
Male Team Kumite
Finals
17.00 h
17.07 h
17.22 h
17.34 h
18.09 h
Male individual kata
Kata Team Female
Medals award
Male Team Kumite
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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30. REGISTRATION FORMS
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31. 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 __________
rd
Monday 3 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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32. 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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33. Touristic information
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34. 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:
Cold/warm buffet presented by HQ Hotel “Maritim”
“ALL YOU CAN EAT”
Disco till “open end”
Fun
Good atmosphere
Good mood
Party
Dancing
Nice people
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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37. 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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