2. BUSAN, 18-19 AUGUST 2012
Karate1 - BUSAN, KOREA
“The WKF Karate1 WORLD CUP (WWC) is the second highest league event in the world of
WKF Karate1 World Cup
Karate. Together with the WKF Karate1 Premier League (WPL) it is a series of world class
Karate competitions recognized and supported by the World Karate Federation.
Its aim is to bring together the best Karate competitors in the world in a series of open
championships of unprecedented scale and quality.”
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CONTENTS
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 WELCOME/INTRODUCTION ················································· 4
 ORGANIZER AND CONTACT ················································· 5
 DATE AND VENUE OF COMPETITION ········································ 5
 ROUTE MAP ·································································· 6
 SCALE AND VIEW FACILITIES ················································· 7
 REGISTRATION ·································································· 8
 CATEGORIES ·································································· 8
 ENTRY FEE ·································································· 9
 COMPETITION RULE ························································· 9
 PRIZE AND MONEY ························································· 9
 RANKING ·································································· 9
 TICKETS FOR SPECTATORS ················································· 10
 SCHEDULE/PROGRAMME FOR THE COMPETITION ······················· 10
 HEADQUARTER HOTEL ························································· 11
 BOOKING CONDITION AND PAYMENT ········································ 12
 GENERAL INFORMATION ················································· 13
 ABOUT BUSAN ·································································· 14
 VISA REQUIRMENTS ························································· 15
 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ················································· 16
 ACCOMMODATION & TRANSFER APPLICAYION FORM ···················· 17
 TRAVEL DETAILS ······························································ 18
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WELCOME / INTRODUCTION
Dear teams, clubs and national federations,
May I take this opportunity to welcome you to WKF KARATE 1 WORLD CUP and to
the host City of Busan.
The event, which has been sanctioned by the WKF, put focuses on estimating the
international flow and level of Karatedo by inviting the internationals, and contributing to
the raising athletes and base expansion of internal Karatedo by vitalization of cultural
exchange between countries
This year, we welcome “Sports Data” as a sponsor of our event. This will allow ease of
registration with a simple online process which is now being used at major championships
throughout the world.
I look forward to seeing you all in Busan, in the meantime I would encourage you all to
visit www.karatedo.or.kr .
If you require any further information or assistance, then please contact.
Thank you
Do Mo, Jeang
President of Korea Karate Federation
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ORG ANIZER AND CONTACT
ORGANIZER CONTACT:
KOREA KARATE FEDERATION
The Organizing Committee of The WKF KARATE 1 WORLD CUP BUSAN
Address: Olympic Park Velodrome B-08, #424 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Korea
Tel. +82 2-413-0154 / Fax. +82 2-413-0169
E-mail : karate-korea@hanmail.net , Homepage: www.karatedo.or.kr
TECHNICAL SUPPORT FO R ONLINE REGISTRATION
Web: http://www.sportdata.org/karate1/
Email: karate1@sportdata.org
SITE AND DATE
18th – 19th of August
Sajik Indoor Gym
Address: 930, Sajik-dong, Dongrae-gu
City: Busan
Country: Korea
COMPETITON VENUE
Name: Sajik Indoor Gym
Address: 930, Sajik-dong, Dongrae-gu
City: Busan
Country: Korea
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Road Route
• Bus : No. 10-1, 12, 19, 44, 50, 57, 80-1 111-2, 131, 189-1, 1002.
• Subway : Exit No.9 at Sports Complex subway station (Line3) Or Exit No.1 at Sajik subway
station (Line3)
• Gyeongbu Expressway : Guseo IC ⇒ Songwol Towel Intersection ⇒ three streets(Turn to the
right) ⇒ Busan Sports Complex
• Namhae Exspressway : ⇒ Bukbusan(North Busan) entry ⇒ No.2 Nakdong Bridge ⇒ Mandeok
Tunnel ⇒ Minam Intersection(Turn to the rignt) ⇒ Busan Sports Complex (Sajik)
• Airport : Gupo Bridge ⇒ Mandeok Tunnel ⇒ Minam Intersection(Turn to the rignt) ⇒ Busan
Sports Complex (Sajik)
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Scale
Architecture Architecture
area & structure area & structure
seating
Plottage sport events notes
capacity
Main Auxiliary
Area Structure
Stadium Stadium
4 floors
above ground,
26.213 31.041 Steel- 1.568 ㎡ 14,009 baseball, volley Physical
2.184 ㎡
㎡ ㎡ framed concrete 2room seats ball, handball etc fitness
structure, steel frame
trass
Convenient & Attached Facilities
• Precinct stall(6), telephone booth(10)
• Precinct Equipment: Electric scoreboard, physical fitness room, control room(72), central
supply room
View of Facilities
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REGISTRATION
All competitors, referees, coaches and officials must register online using the online
system on http://www.sportdata.org/karate1. In case of any questions concerning the
online registration please directly contact the sportdata software team via the email
address office@sportdata.org.
Clubs / teams / federations are responsible for the quality of the entered registration
data. Changes of online registration data are possible until 4th of August, 2012Date
The official registration session will take place on 17th of August 2012 from 10.00 a.m.
to 8.00 p.m.
If changes are required during the official registration session because of incorrect,
missing or new registration data, a fee of € 15 is charged for each change.
At registration, accreditation cards will be issued with the participants main data, a
photograph and information about registered categories. The accreditation card must
be worn at all times during the event.
Participation is limited to holders of valid WKF ID cards. Validity of WKF ID cards will be
verified during the registration session.
The WKF ID card can be purchased at the registration session or online at
http://www.karateworld.org/.
Attention: only members of national federations recognized by WKF are admitted
to participate.
Any athlete not registered by their national federation who wishes to participate
in the Premier League event will have to present a relevant letter granting him the
authorization by his/her national federation to take part in such event or he/she
shall be granted the WKF permission to do so.
CATEGORIES
 Kata individual female and male (16 years and older)
 Kumite individual female (18 years and older):
-50 kg, -55kg, -61 kg, -68 kg, +68kg
 Kumite individual male (18 years and older):
-60 kg, -67 kg, -75 kg, -84 kg, +84 kg
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ENTRY FEE
The entry fees are EUR 30 per individual category entry.
PAYMENT:
The entry fee can be paid cash at the official registration session on Friday 17th of August
2012.
COMPETITON RULES
WKF Rules / Karate1 Rules
For all categories the official WKF rules / Karate1 rules are applied. Only WKF
Approved protective equipment is allowed to use. Athletes have to bring their
equipment.
PRIZE MONEY
For individual categories (Kumite and Kata) :
 Gold Medalist: 300 €
 Silver Medalist: 200 €
 Bronze Medalist: 100 €
RANKING
Competitors can earn ranking points in every Karate1 event according to the official
WKF ranking system.
Karate1 ranking starts new by the first event of a Karate1 season.
After each WKF Karate1 event new ranking lists are issued on this website
For each category, the competitor with the highest ranking score will be the grand
winner of this category.
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Grand winners (Karate1 champions) have to participate in 80 % of all Karate1 Premier
League events.
Grand winners (Karate1 champions) at the end of the WKF Karate1 season receive
extra price money.
The results of each Karate1 event will also influence the official continuous WKF World
Ranking List.
TICKETS FOR SPECTATO RS
Tickets can be purchased via the online ticketing shop on
http://www.sportdata.org/karate1 and on the day of event.
SCHEDULE / PROGRAMME
17th August (Friday) --------------The official registration session.
08:00~ 21:00 The official registration
17:00~ 18:00 Team Manager, Referees Meeting & Drawing
12:00~ 19:00 Official Weigh In
18th August (Saturday)
09:00~17:30 WWC Competition
17:30~19:00 WWC Final Competition / Awards
19th August (Sunday)
09:00~15:00 WWC Competition
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15:00~17:00 WWC Final Competition / Awards
19:00~ Farewell party
20th August (Monday)
09:00~12:00 Departure
HEADQUARTER HOTEL
Name of Hotel : Busan Tourist Hotel.
Address : 12 Dongkwangdong 2-ga, Jung-gu, Busan
telephone : +82-51-555-5301 Fax : +82-51-555-5302
e-mail: karate-korea@hanmail.net WEB: www.pusanhotel.co.kr
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PATH TO Busan Tourist Hotel
BOOKING CONDITION AN D PAYMENT
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The cost for each participant is departed into double room and single room. In case of
double room, the cost is 80.00 USD per person / per day, which includes 3 meals (breakfast,
lunch and dinner) and transportation. In other hands, it is 110 USD per person / per day for
a single room including 3 meals and transportation.
For participants' convenience, we'll run Shuttle buses from the Gimhae International Airport
to the hotel and from hotel to venue. There are no extra charges.
□ The confirmation will be confirmed officially only after the reception of a deposit
corresponding to 50% of the global amount. You will receive an order form in order to
pay the deposit (to confirm your booking). The balance has to be paid maximum 31th July.
After this date, a late penalty of 10% of the total amount of the booking will be asked.
□ In case of a late booking, after 20th July and before 31st, the reservation will be only
confirmed after the payment of the global amount ordered.
□ Cancellation : You have the possibility to modify the number of participants or the
duration of your stay until 19th July without any penalties.
- From the July 20th to the July 31st , 50% of the cancellation will be due.
- From July 31st until the beginning of the event, 100% of the cancellation will be due.
Bank transfer on the following account references:
All Registration payment must be paid in advance TT payable to Korea Karatedo
Federation by July 31th, 2012.
Korea Exchange Bank Account Number : 650-005986-517
(Swift Code: KOEXKRSE) THE SAJIKDONG BRANCH
GENERAL INFORM ATION
Summer starts at the end of June, ending in early September. The highest temperature of
around 32°C takes place at the end of July through mid-August
Time: Korea is in the Time Zone – GMT + 9 hour
Currency: The Korea currency is won
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Communication: To call Korea from abroad, dial the international code 82 followed by 2
for Korea, then the number without the first 0.
To call from Korea to another country, dial the international code 00, the code of the
country, then the number without the first 0.
Medical Services:
Police: 112
Emergency ambulance service: 119
Nearest hospital: BUSAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Adress: 179 Gudeok-Ro, Seo-Gu, Busan, 602-739 Korea Phone number : 82-51-240-7970~1
Fax : 82-51-248-2669
ABOUT BUSAN
Busan, a bustling city of approximately 3.6 million residents, is located on the southeastern tip
of the Korean peninsula. The size of Busan is 767.35km² which is 0.8% of the whole land of the
Korean Peninsula. The natural environment of Busan is a perfect example of harmony between
mountains, rivers and sea. Its geography includes a coastline with superb beaches and scenic
cliffs, mountains which provide excellent hiking and extraordinary views, and hot springs
scattered throughout the city. Busan enjoys four distinct seasons and a temperate climate that
never gets too hot or too cold.
Busan is the second largest city in Korea. Its deep harbor and gentle tides have allowed it to
grow into the largest container handling port in the country and the fifth largest in the world. The
city's natural endowments and rich history have resulted in Busan's increasing reputation as a
world class city of tourism and culture, and it is also becoming renowned as an international
convention destination.
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VISA REQUIREMENTS
VISA REQUIREMENTS (Nationals of countries or regions allowed for visa-free entry)
Continents Countries
Asia Brunei (30 days), Hong Kong (90 days), Indonesia (diplomatic and official, 14 days),
(6 countries) Japan (90 days), Macau (90 days), Taiwan (30 days)
America Argentina (30 days), Canada (6 months), Ecuador (30days), Guyana (30 days),
(8 countries) Honduras (30days), Paraguay (30 days), United States (90 days), Uruguay (30 days)
Albania (30 days), Andora (30 days), Bosnia-Herzegovina (30 days), Croatia (30 days),
Europe
Cyprus (30 days), Monaco (30 days), Montenegro (30 days), San Marino (30 days),
(11countries)
Serbia (30 days), Slovenia (90 days), Vatican (30 days)
Australia (90 days), Fiji (30 days), Guam (30 days), Kiribati (30 days),
Oceania
Marshall Islands (30 days), Micronesia (30 days), Nauru (30 days), New Caledonia (30 days), Palau
(13
(30 days), Samoa (30 days), Solomon Islands (30 days), Tonga (30 days),
countries)
Tuvalu (30 days)
Middle East
Bahrain (30 days), Egypt (30 days), Kuwait (30 days),
and
Lebanon (diplomatic and official 30 days), Mauritius (30 days), Oman (30 days),
Africa
Qatar (30 days), Saudi Arabia (30 days), Seychelles (30 days), South Africa (30 days), Swaziland
(13
(30 days), United Arab Emirates (30 days), Yemen (30 days)
countries)
Nationals of the above countries or regions are allowed up to 30 days of visa-free sojourn for
tourism or visit.
Exceptions: Nationals of Canada are allowed up to 6 months, and nationals of Australia, Hong
Kong,Japan, Macau, Slovenia, and the United States are allowed up to 90 days
Visa application should be made at Korean embassies or consulates abroad
Visa applicants are required to submit passport, application forms, a recent passport-size color photograph, and
other relevant documents as determined by their status of stay.
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For those countries, entry visas can be obtained from any Korea consular authority:
http://www.mofat.go.kr/ENG/visa/application/index.jsp?menu=m_40_10
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
All participants should have their Medical Insurance Policy covered for this Championships
prior to participate this championships. The Organizing Committee will not be responsible
for this matter.
Please be informed that you should give us the flight schedule―both In & Out details―prior
to your departure to get the required arrangement at your convenience.
Bring your national flag and audio tape or CD copy of your national anthem
CONT ACT
KOREA KARATE FEDERATION
The Organizing Committee of The WKF KARATE 1 WORLD CUP BUSAN
Address: Olympic Park Velodrome B-08 #424 Olympic-ro Songpa-gu Seoul Korea
Tel. +82-2-413-0154 / Fax. +82-2-413-0169
E-mail : karate-korea@hanmail.net Homepage: www.karatedo.or.kr
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The Karate 1 World Cup Busan
(18th August ~ 19st August 2012)
(by 31st July 2012)
Accommodations & Transfer Application Form
Strictly to filled in capital letters
NATIONAL FEDERATION INFORMATION
Name of Federation : Country :
Address :
Phone : E-mail 1 :
Fax. : E-mail 2 :
Name / Surname of Contact person :
Position in National Federation Delegation :
INVOICE DETAILS
Name : Country :
Address :
Phone : E-mail 1 :
Fax. : E-mail 2 :
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The Karate 1 World Cup Busan
(18th August ~ 19st August 2012)
(by 31st July 2012)
TRAVEL DETAILS
Strictly to filled in capital letters
Arrival Departure
Date : Date :
Estimated Time of Estimated Time of
: :
Arrival Departure
Group 1
Flight No. : Flight No. :
Number of Persons : Number of Persons :
Date : Date :
Estimated Time of Estimated Time of
: :
Arrival Departure
Group 2
Flight No. : Flight No. :
Number of Persons : Number of Persons :
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The Karate 1 World Cup Busan
(18th August ~ 19st August 2012)
(by 31st July 2012)
Name List
Strictly to filled in capital letters
Country/Region: ________________________ Federation: _________________________
Person in charge: ________________ _ Mobile: ____________________________
Tel: ___________ __Fax: _________ ___ E-mail: ___________________________
Room
Gender Check in Check out Number
No Full Name Position * Type**
(M/F) Date Date of Nights
S/D
* Positions: A=Athlete, CO=Coach, VIP= President & Delegation Head, NF=Leaders of National
Federation, R=Referees/Judges, M/P=Media/Press, O=Others
** Room type: S = Single; D = Double/Twin
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