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3^rd World Cup 2008 – 2^nd Information Bulletin

1. EVENTS:

· Individual Pattern

· Individual Sparring

· Individual Flying high front kick

· Individual Flying high side kick – attention not long but high over obstacle

· Team Pattern

· Team Sparring

· Pre Arranged Free sparring

2. DEMO ITEMS

optional pattern becomes designated pattern
individual flying high front kick
individual flying high side kick – attention not long but high!
competition ring size becomes 8x8 meters
pre free arranged sparring according to the pyramid system of elimination

3. INDIVIDUAL PATTERN COMPETITION

Male and Female groups
Divisions

(A) Blue/Red belts

(B) Black Belts 1^st degree

(D) Black Belts 3^rd degree

(E) Black Belts 4^th to 6^th degree

Age Divisions

(A) 12-14 years old

(B) 15-17 years old

(D) 36-45 years old

(E) 46 years and older

Individual Pattern procedure:

· blue/red belts will compete with blue/red belts with the DESIGNATED Pattern being any one from CHON-JI to CHOONG-MOO

· 1^st degree will compete with 1^st degree with the DESIGNATED Pattern being any one from CHON-JI to GE-BAEK.

· 2^nd degree will compete with 2^nd degree with the DESIGNATED Pattern being any one from CHON-JI to JUCHE.

· 3^rd degree will compete with 3^rd degree with the DESIGNATED Pattern being any one from CHON-JI to CHOI-YONG.

· 4^th to 6th degree will compete with 4^th to 6th degree with the DESIGNATED Pattern being any one from CHON-JI to MOON-MOO.

4. TEAM PATTERN COMPETITION

Male and Female groups
Divisions

(A) Blue/Red belts

(B) Black Belts 1^st to 6^th degree

Age Divisions

(A) 12-14 years old

(B) 15-17 years old

(D) 36-45 years old

(E) 46 years and older

DO NOT MIX COLOURED BELTS WITH BLACK BELTS

Each Pattern Team must consist of a minimum of 5 and + 1 reserve (optional).

Team Pattern procedure:

blue/red belts will compete with blue/red belts with the OPTIONAL Pattern being any one from CHON-JI to CHOONG-MOO
Black Belts 1^st to 6^th degree will compete with Black Belts 1^st to 6^th degree with the OPTIONAL Pattern being any one from CHON-JI to GE-BAEK.

5. INDIVIDUAL SPARRING COMPETITION

Male and Female groups
Divisions

(A) Blue/Red belts

(B) Black Belts1^st to 6^th degree

Age Divisions

(A) 12-14 years old

(B) 15-17 years old

(D) 36-45 years old

(E) 46 years and older

Individual Sparring categories must consist of at least 2 competitors. In case of only 1 competitor he/she shall be moved to another weight category.
Duration of Bouts

(A) Blue/Red Belts -1 round of 2 minutes

(B) Black Belts - 1 round of 3 minutes – Finals 2 rounds of 2 minutes with a 1 minute break between rounds.

Age Divisions – Weight Categories / Male - Female

12-14 years old

Male Female

Weights Weights

up to 45 kg up to 38 kg

over 45 to 52 kg over 38 to 45 kg

over 52 to 60 kg over 45 kg

over 60 kg

15-17 years old

Male Female

Weights Weights

up to 52 kg up to 45 kg

over 52 to 58 kg over 45 to 50 kg

over 58 to 63 kg over 50 to 55 kg

over 63 to 70 kg over 55 to 60 kg

over 70 kg over 60 kg

18-35 years old

Male Female

Weights Weights

up to 54 kg up to 52 kg

over 54 to 63 kg over 52 to 58 kg

over 63 to 71 kg over 58 to 63 kg

over 71 to 80 kg over 63 to 70 kg

over 80 kg over 70 kg

36-45 years old

Male Female

Weights Weights

up to 68 kg up to 55 kg

over 68 to 78 kg over 55 kg

over 78 kg

46 years and older

Male Female

Weights Weights

up to 68 kg up to 55 kg

over 68 to 78 kg over 55 kg

over 78 kg

6. TEAM SPARRING COMPETITION

Male and Female groups
Divisions

(A) Blue/Red belts

(B) Black Belts 1^st to 6^th degree

Age Divisions

(A) 12-14 years old

(B) 15-17 years old

(D) 36-45 years old

(E) 46 years and older

Duration of Bouts

(A) Blue/Red Belts -1 rounds of 2 minutes

(B) Black Belts - 1 rounds of 2 minutes

DO NOT MIX COLOURED BELTS WITH BLACK BELTS

Each Sparring Team (Male and/or Female of any degree and weight) must consist of a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 competitors and 1 reserve (optional).

7. HIGH JUMPING COMPETITION

Male and Female groups
Divisions

(A) Blue/Red belts

(B) Black Belts 1^st to 6^th degree

Age Divisions

(A) 12-14 years old

(B) 15-17 years old

(D) 36-45 years old

(E) 46 years and older

It is facultative for each competitor to attempt each item listed for his/her group
Heights are to be announced in the 3^rd information bulletin
Items

(A) Individual Flying high front kick

(B) Individual Flying high side kick – attention not long but high over obstacle

High jumping procedure

A machine designed for the specific test will be used.
After a red flag signal of the referee, each competitor and/or team member has sixty (60) seconds for each item in order to pre-judge the distance – compulsory and no touch allowed, followed by the attempt to move the board.

· An L-Stand forearm guarding block ready posture must be adopted before and after the attempt to move the board.

· Referees may disallow a break for failure to maintain the following:

o Correct balance and posture throughout technique.

o Correct attacking tool in the correct manner.

Referees must examine each board before each attempt.
Each fully moved board will count as two (2) points and each half moved board will count as one (1) point.
The four highest scores will set 1^st ,2^nd,and two (2) 3^rd place winners.

8. PRE ARRANGED FREE SPARRING - Black Belts ONLY

· Male, Female and/or Mixed Couples

· Age Divisions

(A) 15-17 years old

(B) 18-35 years old

· Pre free arranged sparring according to the pyramid system of elimination

9. ELECTRONIC SCORING SYSTEMS

7 Rings shall be used for the 3^rd World Cup and all shall have electronic scoring systems.

10. TRANSFERS

FROM: Airport		From 1 to 4	From 5 to 10	From 11 to 20	From 21 to 27	From 28 to 52
TO: Riva Del Garda	DISTANCE	PERSONS	PERSONS	PERSONS	PERSONS	PERSONS
Milano Linate	170 km	400 €	450 €	540 €	600 €	780 €
Milano Malpensa	210 km	430 €	480 €	570 €	625 €	800 €
Bergamo Orio al Serio	130 km	350 €	400 €	500 €	575 €	680 €
Verona Catullo	85 km	220 €	300 €	380 €	450 €	550 €
Venezia Marco Polo	210 km	400 €	450 €	540 €	600 €	780 €
Treviso S.Angelo	220 km	400 €	450 €	550 €	625 €	780 €
Brescia Montichiari	85 km	240 €	320 €	400 €	475 €	570 €

FROM: Train Station		From 1 to 4	From 5 to 10	From 11 to 20	From 21 to 27	From 28 to 52
TO: Riva Del Garda	DISTANCE	PERSONS	PERSONS	PERSONS	PERSONS	PERSONS
Rovereto train station	20 km	100 €	150 €	200 €	250 €	350 €

Or rent a car at one of the airports

If need transportation please contact

Mr. Gabriel Fiorentini

gabrielfiorentini@hotmail.com

11. ARRIVALS:

Arrivals on Wednesday October 15^th ,2008 (or before).

Attention !! ID Cards shall NOT be issued after Wednesday therefore make sure that your arrival is on Wednesday October 15^th , 2008 or before.

All participants, supporters, coaches, umpires and others must proceed to the meeting point:

Fierecongressi S.p.A. - Parco Lido -Riva Del Garda

At the meeting point payments of competition entrance fee and hotel accommodation shall take place and you shall receive the hotel voucher and the Championships ID Card.

After this procedure we shall take you to your designated hotel which will be known only at your arrival day.

12. HOTEL ACCOMMODATION (for Competitors, Coaches and Others):

Prices are per person per package sharing a double or triple room and include Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (no drinks included) - Single rooms ad Euro 15,00 per day.

Hotel accommodation starts with dinner at arrival day until lunch at departure day

All participants must book the hotel accommodation through the Organizing Committee (OC).

Those not booking the hotel accommodation through the OC shall pay an additional fee of Euro 150,00 p.p. in order to receive the Championships ID Card.

Package per person	3 star accommodation	4 star accommodation
4 days/3 nights	150,00 €	180,00€
5 days/4 nights	200,00 €	240,00€
6 days/5 nights	250,00 €	300,00€<