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1st BTCB British Open 2008
1st BTCB British Open
British Taekwondo Control Board
Manchester Tennis Centre
Sportcity Way
Gate 2 - Alan Turing Way
Sportcity
Manchester
M11 3FF
1st March 2008
RE: Invitation Letter to the 1st BTCB British Open, International Taekwondo Championships
Dear National Federation / Head of Team,
I have the pleasure of inviting you and your team to take part in the British Taekwondo Control Boards 1st
British Open.
This years Championships will take place on November 1st and 2nd at The National Squash Centre,
Sportcity, Manchester. Sportcity was the location of the 2002 Commonwealth Games and will be an
excellent venue for the inaugural championships.
The BTCB have introduced this tournament to provide all International Teams and interested UK clubs with
significant competition experience in the UK prior to the London 2012 Olympic Games. This event will not
only provide athletes with good competition experiance but for teams travelling from overseas it will also
help you become accustomed to the culture of our country before you return for the Olympic Games in four
years time.
Good luck with your training and preparation and we look forward to seeing you in Manchester in
November.
Yours sincerely,
Adrian Tranter
Chair
British Taekwondo Control Board
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1. ORGANISATION
1.1 Host
:
British Taekwondo Control Board (UK WTF NGB)
1.2 BTCB President
:
Dr. Park Soo Nam
1.3 BTCB Chair
:
Mr. Adrian Tranter
1.4 Organising Committee &
Contact Details
:
Sport Taekwondo UK Ltd
Manchester Tennis Centre
Sportcity Way
Gate 2 - Alan Turing Way
Sportcity
Manchester
M11 3FF
Tel: 0161 2203845
Fax: 0161 2203847
Email: andrew.link@btcb.org
Webpage: www.btcb.org
2. LOCATION & DATE
2.1 Location
:
The National Squash Centre
Rowsley Street City Stadium
Rowsley Street, Eastlands
Manchester, England, M11 3FF
2.2 Date
:
Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd November 2008
:
All participants must be members of a National Taekwondo Federation,
affiliated to the WTF. This membership must be proved by means of a
valid federal certificate of membership at the time of registration.
3. CONTESTANTS
3.1 Membership
3.2 Weight Classes/Categories: The event will be held to WTF age/weight classes these are as follows:
Senior Male (born in 1992 or before)
-54kg, -58kg, -62kg, -67kg, -72kg, -78kg, -84kg, +84kg
Senior Female (born in 1992 or before)
-47kg, -51kg, -55kg, -59kg, -63kg, -67kg, -72kg, +72kg
Junior Male (born in 1991, 1992, 1993 or 1994)
-45kg, - 48kg, -51kg, -55kg, -59kg, -63 kg, -68kg, -73kg, -78kg +78kg.
Junior Female (born in 1991, 1992, 1993 or 1994)
-42kg, -44kg, -46kg, -49kg, -52kg, -55kg, -59kg, -63kg, -68kg, +68kg
Juniors born in 1991 or 1992 may compete as a Junior or Senior.
Competing in both categories is not allowed.
3.3 Graduation
:
All Senior competitors must hold at least 2nd Kup. All Junior competitors
must hold at least 4th Kup
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4. RULES
4.1 Competition Rules
:
WTF Competition Rules.
4.2 Mode
:
Single elimination tournament system
Elimination rounds and finals: 3 x 2 minutes (30 second break)
4.3 Doping Control
: Doping Control at the British Open will be conducted according to the
World Anti-Doping Code and the list of Prohibited Substances and
Methods in force at the time of the event.
The OC will carry out medical doping tests among the participating athletes at random, any athlete who refuses to undergo testing or who proves
to have committed a breach of this regulation shall be removed from the
final standings and shall be subject to a disciplinary action.
4.4 Awards
:
Awards will be presented to all tournament champions and 2nd and 3rd
places.
Team trophies will also be presented for the top three teams in each catgory, male, female and in total according the medal standing (Olympic
System).
4.5 Hall Rules
:
Only the competitors and their coaches have admittance to the Field of
Play. Admittance will be by valid Accreditation.
One (1) coach will be accredited for every five (5) competitors entered and
granted free admission. There can be a maximum of four (4) coaches per
team. The minimum age for a coach must be 18 years. Coaches will only
be permitted at ringside in sportswear.
4.6 Equipment
:
All players must wear the required protective equipment (WTF recognised
head guard, WTF recognised body protector, groin guard, shin guards,
a r m guards, hand gloves and clear or white gum shields). A list of
companies which supply WTF-recognized doboks and protective
equipment can be found on the WTF website: www.wtf.org.
All contestants will be required to proceed to the inspection desk before
entering the competition area. Any contestant wearing unofficial
equipment will not be permitted to compete.
4.7 Protests
:
Only the Head of Team is allowed to protest to the LSC, immediately
after the end of the contest. An amount of £50.00 will have to be paid
for each protest lodged.
4.8 Liability
:
All competitors are considered to participate at their own risk.
The British Taekwondo Control Board and the organiser assume no
responsibility for any damages, injuries or losses. All contestants must
bring their own documents and medical insurance forms for any medical
treatment they may need whilst in the United Kingdom.
:
Under UK Law all competitors and visitors to the UK are required to carry
a valid means of Identification e.g. passport at all times.
4.9 Identification
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5. ENTRY
5.1 Applications
:
Completed application forms and payment are to be sent to
Sport Taekwondo UK Ltd at the address in section 1.
Online player registration can also be completed at
www.ma-regonline.com.
5.2 Closing Date
:
The closing date for applications is Friday, October 17th 2008.
Applications received after this date will not be accepted.
5.3 Procedure
:
All received applications will be confirmed by the OC. Should you not
receive your confirmation please contact Sport Taekwondo UK.
Applications can also be submitted online at www.ma-regonline.com
(Martial Arts Registration Online).
5.4 Modifications
:
After the deadline competitors will have 5 days to modify their
applications for free online at www.ma-regonline.com or at the
registration for an amount of £10.00 for each modification. After the
official weigh-in no further modifications can be made. This means no
changes will be made in weight classes.
5.5 Refunds
:
No refunds will be provided by the OC for no completing athletes who
have already applied.
5.6 Entry & Payment
:
The entry fee for each contestant is £35.00 (GBP) or €45,00 (Euro).
Entry fees must be paid by bank in advance to
Name
: Sport Taekwondo UK Ltd
Bank
: Natwest, Markey Place, Loughborough, LE11 3NZ, UK
Sort code
: 601410
Account no : 5269610
IBAN
: GB30NWBK60141052696103
SWIFT
: NWBKGB2L
5.7 Application Questions
: If you have any questions relating to the application process
please contact Brian Tilley at brian.tilley@btcb.org or by phone on
+44 (0)7900 605905
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6. HOTELS & TRANSFERS
6.1 Charges
:
The RedAlligator Group (the Organising Committee’s official event
partner) is holding an allocation of rooms in Manchester. Teams are
encouraged to book their required number of rooms early to guarantee
these prices. Please note that names will not be required at this stage,
just room numbers. Manchester is a major World attraction for culture,
sport & business, as such hotels can be in short supply especially when
booking late.
Britannia Hotel
The 3 star Britannia Hotel is a famous landmark dating back to 1858,
one of Manchester's premier architectural buildings. This lively hotel offers
good value accommodation & boasts a fantastic location in the City
Centre yet less than 2 miles from the competition venue.
The 3 star Sachas Hotel is part of the Britannia Group offering good
value accommodation in the city centre, less than 2 miles from the
competition venue. The Hotel has Carvery & Pizzeria restaurants, a well
equipped Spindles Health Club with pool, Jacuzzi, sauna room & gym
(chargeable).
Britannia & Sachas Hotel Rates:
Bed & English breakfast: Single £72, Twin £87, Triple £97 per room
per night
Dinner, Bed & English breakfast: Single £87, Twin £107, Triple £117
per room per night
Sachas Hotel
Alternative Hotels
Good quality budget accommodation is available, located 3 miles outside
the City Centre and 2.5 miles from the competition venue.
Bed & Continental breakfast: Single £59, Twin £59, Triple £72 per
room per night
Dinner, Bed & Continental breakfast: Single £74, Twin £89, Triple
£117 per room per night
All quoted Hotel rooms have en-suite facilities. Please note, a Single room
sleeps 1 person, Twin sleeps 2 people and Triple sleeps 3.
All prices quoted are per room per night in Great British Pounds. If you
prefer to stay in the same accommodation you stayed in at the Olympic
Qualification event RedAlligator will quote and secure this for you and
offer advice on alternative accommodation throughout Manchester.
6.2 Transfers
:
Coach or mini bus transfers specifically for your team can be arranged to
and from the airport along with transfers to and from the competition
venue.
To book your Official accommodation and transfer requirements please
email RedAlligator Group; info@redalligatorgroup.com
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7. INTERNATIONAL REFEREES
7.1. Invitations
:
Invitations to participating International Referees will be made by
the Organising Committee of the BTCB British Open. The
invitation will be final only when confirmation is received by the IR from
the Organising Committee.
Accommodation and full board from Friday 31st October (check-in 16.00
hrs) until Monday 3rd November 2008 (check out 10.30 hrs) will be borne
by the Organizing Committee.
International Referees will receive an allowance of €50 for each Tournament day (€100 total). Roundtrip airfare shall be borne by each referee.
If you wish to be considered as an International Referee at this event
please forward your interest to the Referee Coordinator of the Organising
Committee, Mr. Christopher Codling at: chris.codling@btcb.org
8. VISA
8.1 General VISA Info
:
All visa entries into the UK are dealt with on a case-by-case basis and the
outcome is dependant upon the information supplied by the applicant.
Participating teams should ensure that they visit www.ukvisas.gov.uk
where contact details of all British visa issuing offices overseas and further information can be found.
The following information will be critical to the success of the applicant
and should be included on entry forms where shown
• Individual’s full name and position in team
• Date of birth
• Passport number (if VISA support is required from the OC)
8.2 VISA Support
:
The Organizing Committee can facilitate visa applications if full entry
forms and payment are submitted with this information to the OC. Information should be sent by fax to 0161 2203847 or by email Andrew.link@btcb.org
9 PRESS ACCREDITATION/PHOTOGRAPHY
9.1 How to apply
9.2 Video recording
:
:
To apply for press accreditation for the event please contact Daniel
Krendel at Capitalize (dkrendel@capitalize.co.uk 020 7940 1700) providing the following information:
• Full Name
• Company
• Position
• Email
• Phone / Mobile
• Country of Origin
• Reason for Application
Recording within the competition area is not allowed. Recording from the
public stands is only allowed if the BTCB photographic and filming policy is
adhered to, this can be found at the BTCB website www.btcb.org.
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10 EVENT PARTNERS
10.1 UK Sport
10.2 Manchester CC
:
: The BTCB British Open has been part funded by UK Sport’s National Lotteryfunded World Class Events Programme, which aims to secure events of strategic importance that deliver a range of lasting benefits. These include economic, social and cultural benefits as well as improving sporting performance
by home athletes, encouraging participation and leaving a legacy of facilities
and development initiatives. Over 120 sporting events have been staged in the
UK through the programme since 1997.
Manchester has become synonymous with successful hosting of major
international sports event. Events allow the city to build on its community
sports programmes and develop a platform for Manchester to produce future
competitors for future events. Its major events also put Manchester on the
global stage and bring long-term social and economic benefits to the city and
its residents. In 2008 Manchester will host five World Championships including the UEFA Cup Final and the World UCI Track Championships.
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11. TIME TABLE
Friday October 31st
10.00 - 20.00 hrs : Registration and weigh-in at the event venue
for all competitors for Saturday and Sunday.
21.30 - 22.00 hrs : Handout of draw sheets for Saturday
Saturday November 1st
Sunday November 2nd
08.30 - 09.00 hrs
09.30 - 18.00 hrs
12.00 - 13.00 hrs
16.00 - 18.00 hrs
:
:
:
:
Handout of draw sheets for Saturday
Contests
Lunch
Registration and weigh-in at the event venue
for competitors who compete on Sunday 2nd
November 2008.
18.00 - 19.00 hrs : Semi-Finals & Finals followed by Award ceremony.
19.00 – 20.00 hrs : Handout of draw sheets for Sunday
Weight classes:
Senior Male
Senior Female
Junior Male
Junior Female
:
:
:
:
-58 kg, -67 kg, -84 kg, +84 kg.
-51 kg, -59 kg, -67 kg, +72 kg.
-51 kg, -55 kg, -59 kg, -63 kg, -68 kg.
-46 kg, -49 kg, -52 kg, -55 kg, -59 kg.
08.30 - 09.00 hrs
09.30 - 18.00 hrs
12.30 - 13.30 hrs
18.00 - 19.00 hrs
:
:
:
:
Handout of draw sheets
Contests
Lunch
Semi Finals, Finals and Award ceremony
Weight classes:
Senior Male
Senior Female
Junior Male
Junior Female
:
:
:
:
-54 kg, -62-kg, -72 kg, -78 kg.
-47 kg, -55 kg, -63 kg, -72 kg.
-45 kg, -48 kg, -73 kg, -78 kg, +78 kg.
-42 kg, -44 kg, -63 kg, -68 kg, +68 kg.
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