KARATE FEDERATION OF BALKAN

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1 KARATE FEDERATION OF BALKAN BULLETIN No. 1 9 th 11 th December 2016 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina Page 1

2 Mr. Esat Delihasan, President of Karate federation of Balkan Dear athletes, coaches, distinguished guests and friends of karate, It is a great honor for me to invite all competitors from the Balkan countries to participate in the 17th Balkan Karate Championships for Cadets, Juniors & U21 which will take place in, Sarajevo - Vogošća, Bosnia and Herzegovina, from the 9th until the 11th of December, Organizing such an event is prestigious and a great responsibility. We hope that all participants will feel the Bosnian hospitality. Karate Federation of the Balkans is actively working towards the endorsement of the philosophy and spirit of Karate, promotes and develops Karate as an elite sport, as well as a mass sport for everyone. The Balkan Karate Championship in Sarajevo is more than just a competition, it is a place where friendship, respect and tolerance meet. The Karate sport is a challenge to the human spirit, the will and strength of the human body, daring and respect towards the opponent and a century old wisdom from the path. I wish all participants good health and strength, boldness respect and dignity, and many sports victories. Please accept my most sincere greetings and best wishes for success Welcome Page 2

3 Mr. Edin Smajić Dear athletes, coaches, referees, and all participants, I wish you a warm welcome on behalf of the Vogošća municipality. It makes us very happy to host sports events specially when younger people are brought together. We are looking forward to the 17th Balkan Karate Championship for cadets, juniors and U21 which will bring together a great number of athletes, coaches, referees and participants from various neighboring countries. Thus, young people from Bosnia will have an opportunity to have fun together, exchange experience and compete with other young people from Slovenia, Serbia, Bosnia and Hercegovina, Montenegro, F.Y.R. of Macedonia, Albania, Turkey, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania and Kosovo. We are really happy for their experience will be gained and shared in Sarajevo and Vogošća. Dear guests, I bid you welcome once again. We wish you a very good luck in sporting competition! Page 3

4 Mr Zdenko Klepić, President of Karate Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Dear athletes, coaches, distinguished guests and friends of karate, It is my honor as President of the Karate Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina to welcome you on this occasion and wish you a pleasant stay during the Balkan Championship in Sarajevo, whose organization is our great honor to receive. Our karate association has spawned many competitors that showed the size of the territory of a small country which is fighting for transit times managed its best sons and daughters sent to the tatamies around the world and climb them to the highest place on the winner's throne. On this occasion we want to welcome you to our country, our capital city. I want Karate Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina with all its specifics to be a good host and I want you to feel comfortable and, naturally, that the best national teams and countries take the medals home. Welcome Page 4

5 Mrs Merita Tirić Čampara, President of KSKS Dear athletes, coaches, referees, dear guests, On behalf of Karate Federation of Sarajevo Canton, the technical organizer of the 17 th Balkan Karate Championship for cadets, juniors & U21, I wish you a pleasant stay in our city. Karate Federation of Sarajevo Canton has 20+ member clubs, all of which regularly have their representatives in our national teams for all age categories. That being said, we are all together very proud owners of many medals and cups from different World, European, Mediterranean and Balkan championships. Sarajevo has a rich sport history, one of the most famous events being the Winter Olympic Games that took place here in the winter of We are looking forward to hosting all of the championship delegations from Albania, Bulgaria, Cyprus, F.Y.R. of Macedonia, Greece, Kosovo, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Turkey, as well as delegations from all around Bosnia and Herzegovina. I wish you a safe trip to Sarajevo, pleasant stay, fair fight, and let the best ones go home with shining medals. Good luck and see you soon! Page 5

6 1. INFORMATION ABOUT BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA Capital and largest city: Sarajevo (43 52 N E) Official language: Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian Demonym: Bosnian and Herzegovinian Government: Federal parliamentary republic Area 51,197 km2 (127th) Population 2013 census 3,531,159 Density 68.97/km /sq mi Currency Convertible mark (BAM) Time zone Summer (DST) CET (UTC+1) CEST (UTC+2) Date format dd. mm. yyyy. (CE) Drives on the right Calling code 387 ISO 3166 code BA Internet TLD.ba Highest peak Bjelašnica is a mountain in central Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is found directly to the southwest of Sarajevo, bordering Mt. Igman. Bjelašnicas tallest peak, by which the whole mountain group got its name, rises to an elevation of 2067 meters. Other notable peaks are Krvavac, Mali Vlahinja, and Hranisava. The Bjelašnica range is bordered by the Rakitnica in the south, the Neretva in the west, Mt Igman in the north-east and Mt Ivan in the north-west. Only at 20 minutes distance of Sarajevo, it is a popular tourist attraction for hiking and skiing. Climate The climate is warm and temperate in Sarajevo - Vogošća. There is significant rainfall throughout the year in Sarajevo - Vogošća. Even the driest month still has a lot of rainfall. The climate here is classified as Cfb by the Köppen-Geiger system. The average annual temperature in Sarajevo - Vogošća is 10.2 C. About 979 mm of precipitation falls annually. Currency Coins come in denominations of 5, 10, 20 and 50 Fennigs and 1, 2 and 5 Mark, while banknotes are available in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 Mark. Most shops will accept payment in Euro bills. There are plenty of ATM machines in the major towns and cities. US dollars, British pounds and other major currency can be exchanged at the banks and exchange offices located in most major towns. They also exchange your leftover KMs back into any of major currency. Although credit cards are accepted in major towns, you should not rely on them. Bosnia uses the same fixed rate as the German Mark BAM = 1 Euro. Bosnia-Herzegovina s currency is the Convertible Mark (BAM), with one Mark being made up of 100 fennig. Page 6

7 Credit cards (Eurocard / Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Diners) are accepted in almost all hotels, marinas, restaurants, shops and cash machines. Power supply Power supply: 230 V, 50 Hz Voltage: 230 V; Frequency: 50 Hz; Power sockets: type F In Bosnia and Herzegovina the standard voltage is 230 V. The standard frequency is 50 Hz. Water Tap water is potable in all parts of Bosnia. Time zone Vogošća is in the CET zone - Central European Time (GMT+1 hour). Summer time is from the end of March to the end of October (GMT+2 hours). The telephone code for Bosnia is Travel documents + VISA A valid passport or some other identification document recognised by international agreement; for certain countries a personal identity card is sufficient (i.e. a document which testifies to the identity and citizenship of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Bosnia and HercegovinaMusala 2, Sarajevo tel.: fax: web: info_mvpbih@mvp.gov.ba Custom regulations Pets Ministry of Agriculture, Water Management and Forestry of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Marka Marulica str Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina Tel: Fax: info@fmpvs.gov.ba; kabinet@fmpvs.gov.baweb : Inquiries in English at: Page 7

8 Important numbers CALL 112 Emergency medical assistance 124 The assistance of fire fighters 123 The assistance of the police 122 Country code 387 Sarajevo Area code (0)33 Sarajevo Zip code Airport Bus Station /010 Railway Station General Hospital 285 Road Assistance 1282 Tourist Information Center /721 Sarajevo info Taxi and public transport numbers: Sarajevo Taxi Crveni Taxi (Red Cab) /601/602 Zuti Taxi (Yellowcab) Samir and Emir Taxi Kale Taxi Public Transport Co. (GRAS) Health services There are hospitals and clinics located in all the larger towns and cities, while smaller centreshave dispensaries and pharmacies. Foreign visitors who are covered by health insurance in their own country are not obliged to pay for emergency medical services during a private stay in Bosnia and Hercegovina if a convention on Social Security has been signed between Bosnia and Hercegovina and the visitors' country of origin, i.e. if they have in their possession a certificate stipulated by such a convention confirming their right to health care. Health care (including transport) is used for emergency cases in the manner and according to regulations valid for Bosnian citizens covered by Social Security, with identical participation in health care costs (participation and administrative charges). Page 8

9 Persons coming from countries with which no such conventionhas been signed personally bear the costs of health services rendered. For further information, please contact the Federal Ministry of health. (Tel: , web: Shops and public services working hours During the tourist season, most shops are open from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. on weekdays, and many of them are also open during the weekend. Public services and business offices generally work from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. Post and telecommunications Duty post offices are open on Saturdays and Sundays. Phone cards are used in all public telephones and maybe purchased from post offices and from newspaper and tobacco kiosks. International calls may be made directly from any public telephone. In the event of an accident, phone 112 for help! This number can be reached any time, day or night, regardless of where you are in the Bosnia and Hercegovina or in the European Union. Calls to this number are free of charge. Post offices are open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays. Page 9

10 2. HOST CITY: SARAJEVO Sarajevo as capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of most impotant historical and economical capitals in souther Europe region. Each visit begins with big expectations. Every step you are about to cross, every photo you are about to take, every memory and note you are about to save are something special. The place you visit, will make your expectations grow, or maybe change your perception about it. You never know until you are able to reach the soul of the city you are visiting. The soul is hard to be found, accept if you are visiting a city that has it, and only few in the world do. Then, why not to come in heart of Europe, where civilizations, nations and religions meet each other with beautiful coexisting. With all of it's historical content and stories waiting to be told, from middle ages tombs, fortresses and temples, through ottoman bridges, mosques and hammams. Move yourself towards Austro-Hungarian period of might and glory to the beginning of world war I and the biggest siege that one city has ever experienced in modern warfare during 90's and ended as victorious. Make a stop and try delicious national foods that you can't eat nowhere else, visit all the locations of the Olympics '84 then end your day at the top of the hill watching beautiful sunset with scenery of one of most important historical cities of Europe. Do not be afraid of loosing big amount of money, Sarajevo will offer you all it has for a cheap price even during the days of Sarajevo Film Festival attended by worlds biggest celebrities. Relax yourself at one of near natural resorts, which there are many. Drink a water from the spring of river Bosna, or from main streets nearby fountains which there are many. Let the sun cross you smiling at your face and offering you the best affability and warm approach from Bosnian people. Take some time and see world's oldest Haggadah, Tunnel of hope and Sarajevo city hall, old orthodox church and arrange your trip by taking a look at one of the oldest clock towers in the world. Experience warmest approach that Sarajevo inhabitants give to anyone visiting their city. Open your eyes and offer your attention to Sarajevo, while enjoying all that it has to show you. History to show and soul it has to offer... Page 10

11 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina Page 11

12 3. TRANSPORT / TRANSFERS To reach Sarajevo - Vogošća you can either go by car/ bus or plane. 3.1 BY PLANE Sarajevo International Airport, also known as Butmir Airport, is the main international airport in Bosnia and Herzegovina, serving Sarajevo, capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina BY CAR/BUS Distance from Sarajevo - Vogošća: Zagreb km Belgrade km Bucharest km Sofia km Istanbul km Ljubljana km Podgorica km Sarajevo 9,49km Skopje km Tirana km PARKING The organizer will provide parking space for buses and cars at the sports hall and official hotels Page 12

13 4. OFFICIAL ACCOMMODATION Due to the limited number of places available the rule first come first serve will be applied, and organization reserves the right not to accept any more applicants once the limit is reached. NOTE: all athletes and delegations must be accommodated in hotels in the organization of the Technical Organizer (KBF Statute, Article 57.) - the reservation in official hotels appointed by the Technical Organizer must be done trough official agency: Pro Optimus Tours Office: Muse Ćazima Ćatića, Sarajevo, BIH Official person : Mr. Emir Kapić Position: CEO Official person: Mr. Adis Ajanović Position: Executive Manager Tourism Sector Worldwide market Tel: / Mob: / info@pro-optimus.com / emir.kapic@pro-optimus.com adis.ajanovic@pro-optimus.com LIST OF OFFICIAL HOTELS HQ HOTEL HOLLYWOOD **** HOTEL ALEM *** HOTEL BM INTERNATIONAL**** HOTEL EXCLUSIVE **** CHECK IN: from 15:00 (3 p.m.) CHECK OUT: until 12:00 (12 p.m.) All official hotels are located centrally and easy reachable by walking or transport (organized and public) and very close to all public attractions and hotspots. There will be organized transportations of participants from all hotels to exhibition venue. Page 13

14 HQ Hotel Hollywood**** Location Located in the heart of Ilidža, this spa hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Vrelo Bosne and within 6 mi (10 km) of National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Ali Pasha's Mosque. Eternal Flame and Serb Orthodox Cathedral are also within 6 mi (10 km). Hotel Features Along with a full-service spa, this hotel has a restaurant and an indoor pool. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a sauna, and a conference center are onsite. Room Amenities All 418 rooms offer free WiFi, washers/dryers, and balconies. Other amenities available to guests include TVs, minibars, and room service. Page 14

15 Hotel Alem*** Location Situated in Sarajevo, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Grbavica Stadium and National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Ali Pasha's Mosque and Eternal Flame are also within 2 mi (3 km). Hotel Features This hotel features a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a coffee shop/café, a sauna, and a rooftop terrace are onsite. Room Amenities All 47 rooms boast jetted tubs and offer free WiFi and balconies. Guests will also find sitting areas, 24-hour room service, and satellite TV. Page 15

16 Hotel BM International**** Location Situated in Ilidža, this hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Sarajevo Tunnel Museum and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Bosmal City Center. National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Ali Pasha's Mosque are also within 6 mi (10 km). Hotel Features This hotel features a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a coffee shop/café, a sauna, and a conference center are onsite. Room Amenities All 44 rooms offer free WiFi, cable TV, and phones. Page 16

17 Hotel Exclusive**** Location Situated in a shopping district, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Bosmal City Center, National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Grbavica Stadium. University of Sarajevo and Sarajevo Tunnel Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km). The hotel is very close to contest venue in Vogošća and is easy reachable. Hotel Features This hotel features a restaurant, a health club, and a coffee shop/café. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a sauna, and a conference center are onsite. Room Amenities All 40s feature free WiFi and sofa beds. For entertainment, flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can also appreciate comforts like pillow menus and down comforters to make Your stay perfect. Page 17

18 4.1 HOTEL PRICES The following prices are in EUROS per person/ per package and include accommodation and buffet breakfast. All taxes are included in price. The prices are shown in EURO currency per person per night. All official hotels are located centrally and easy reachable by walking or transport (organized and public) and very close to all public attractions and hotspots. There will be organized transportations of participants from all hotels to exhibition venue. CATERING Lunch packages from hotel are available upon request for the 9 th, 10 th and 11 th of December at a price of 5,00 EUR. Please, note this in the Rooming list form and Accommodation form. 17 th Balkan Karate Championships for Cadets, Juniors & U Page 18

19 Please note the following important information!!!!! BOOKING AND PAYMENT FOR THE ACCOMMODATION AND TRANSFERS The reservation of official accommodation has to be done by filling up the registration form (excel document: Registration form for accommodation.xls) and sending it to following address: PRELIMINARY RESERVATION: November 20th, Preliminary reservation should be done up to November 20th, In order to make the preliminary reservation please fill out the booking and accommodation forms (excel document: Registration form for accommodation: Table 1 and 2) and send it via . It is not necessary to send the complete rooming list at this stage. FINAL BOOKING AND PAYMENT: The final booking should be done by November 26 th, 2016; this date will be considered final. In order to make the final booking it is necessary to fill out and send via the final rooming list together with booking and accommodation forms by November 26 th (excel document: Registration form for accommodation.xls: Table 1, 2 and 3). At this stage, 30% non-refundable deposit should be paid within 24 hours (not including Saturdays, Sundays or holidays) to make the reservation valid. The booking will only be confirmed upon receipt of a non- refundable deposit corresponding to 30% of the total service fee. The closing date for payments of 30% deposit is November 29 th. PLEASE NOTE: All reservations that were not made by November 26 th as well as all existing reservations which were not paid within this deadline and all changes made after this date will be charged with 30% regular price increase. The balance of your stay (other 70% of the amount) will have to be paid up to December 02nd, Booking and payment should be made to the official travel agency Pro Optimus Tours d.o.o. CANCELLATION POLICY If a cancellation is made within 7 days before the service ordered is due, the participants will be charged 100% of the service ordered fee. PAYMENT METHODS / BANK TRANSFER All payments should be done via bank transfer. You need to pay the required amount within 24 hours from the time of reservation, or time you receive confirmation of availability from our operators. At the same time, the guest is obligated to send Pro Optimus Tours d.o.o. a confirmation of the payment. In contrary, Pro Optimus Tours d.o.o. is not obligated to carry out the service of the reservation. Pro Optimus Tours d.o.o. is not responsible for outstanding reservations of services caused by not receiving the confirmation within 24 hours (except for Saturdays, Sundays and holidays). All bank costs are to be paid by the client (when making the bank transfer payment client must put OUR on "Detail of charge"). All reservations not paid in full will not be considered valid. 17 th Balkan Karate Championships for Cadets, Juniors & U Page 19

20 Remitter: First Name and Name of the holder of the reservation with home address Receiver: Pro Optimus Tours e d.o.o. Muse Ćazima Ćatića 12, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina Bank: Raiffeisen bank Austria d.d. Sarajevo IBAN: BA SWIFT CODE: RZBABA2S Subject: reservation number given to the guest at time of booking TRANSFERS Transfers are available on request. Please keep in mind to make a request at least 7 days before arrival. For all additional information feel free to contact us. INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS Pro Optimus Tours d.o.o. Office : Muse Ćazima Ćatića 12 BIH 71000, Sarajevo, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA Official person: Mr. Emir Kapić Position: CEO Official Person: Mr. Adis Ajanović Position: Executive Manager Tourism Sector Worldwide market Tel: / Mob: / info@pro-otpimus.com / emir.kapic@pro-optimus.com adis.ajanovic@pro-optimus.com Head office : Muse Ćazima Ćatića 12, BIH Sarajevo, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA 5. INFORMATION AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE CHAMPIONSHIPS Pursuant to Article 57 of the Statute of the KFB in competitions organized by Karate Federation of Balkan - Judges delegated by KFB - Athletes who are duly registered and in time according to the schedule and have made a payment of registration fee before the event - Officials (referees, coaches, representatives of the national karate federation) and athletes who are placed in the OFFICIAL HOTELS published in the Bulletin All competitors must bring with them their own gloves and belts (red and blue) and all other protective equipment approved by the WKF. 5.1 COMPETITION CATEGORIES PARTICIPATION FEES / INDIVIDUAL - TEAM KATA / KUMITE INDIVIDUAL KATA TEAM (3) KUMITE TEAM MALE (5+2) KUMITE TEAM FEMALE (3+1) 20 EUR per competitor 15 EUR per team 20 EUR per team 20 EUR per team 17 th Balkan Karate Championships for Cadets, Juniors & U Page 20

21 5.2 NUMBER OF COMPETITORS / TEAMS PER COUNTRY AND CATEGORY Each country / national federation can register up to 4 competitors for INDIVIDUAL KATA/KUMITE event Each country / national federation can register up to: 1 Kata Team Male / 1 Kata Team Female 1 Team Kumite Male Cadets (5+2) / 1 Team Kumite Female Cadets (3+1) 1 Team Kumite Male Juniors (5+2) / 1 Team Kumite Female Juniors (3+1) 1 Team Kumite Male U21 (5+2) / 1 Team Kumite Female U21 (3+1) 5.3 INSURANCE It is compulsory for all participants and delegation members to effectuate their own medical insurance and personal trip insurance. Karate Federation of Balkan and Organizing Committee are taking no liability for these concepts. 5.4 REGISTRATION DETAILS Registration for the 17th Balkan Karate Championships for Cadets, Juniors and U21, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina must be done via ON LINE Registration through SPORT DATA / link Deadline of On-Line registration: 7 days before the Championships. After that deadline (02nd December 2016). On-Line Registration will close and a penalty for any changes and subsequent registration is 5 Euros per person/team. 5.5 AGE CATEGORIES Cadet ( ), (2002.), ( ) Junior ( ), (2000.), ( ) U21 ( ), (1998.), (1997.), ( ) KATA AGE INDIVIDUAL TEAM Cadets All belts Juniors All belts All belts U21 All belts All belts 5.6 WEIGHT CATEGORIES Cadet Junior U21 male female male female male female -52 kg -47 kg -55 kg -48 kg -60 kg -50 kg -57 kg -54 kg -61 kg -53 kg -67 kg -55 kg -63 kg +54 kg -68 kg -59 kg -75 kg -61 kg -70 kg kg +59 kg -84 kg -68 kg +70 kg kg kg +68 kg 17 th Balkan Karate Championships for Cadets, Juniors & U Page 21

22 6. COMPETITION SCHEDULE ACTIVITIES OF REFEREE COMMISSION OF KFB REFEREE COURSE Thursday, 08th December 2016 / HQ HOTEL HOLLYWOD Thursday, 08th December 2016 Friday, 9th December 2016 Time Category M/F Tatami Cadet Kata Individual Female 1 Eliminatories&Repechages Cadet Kata Individual Male 2 Eliminatories&Repechages Junior Kata Individual Female 3 Eliminatories&Repechages Junior Kata Individual Male 4 Eliminatories&Repechages U21 Kata Individual Female 5 Eliminatories&Repechages U21 Kata Individual Male 6 Eliminatories&Repechages Cadet Kumite -47kg Female 1 Eliminatories&Repechages Cadet Kumite -54kg Female 2 Eliminatories&Repechages Cadet Kumite +54kg Female 3 Eliminatories&Repechages Junior Kumite -48kg Female 4 Eliminatories&Repechages Junior Kumite -53kg Female 5 Eliminatories&Repechages Junior Kumite -59kg Female 6 Eliminatories&Repechages Lunch break Junior Kumite +59kg Female 1 Eliminatories&Repechages U21 Kumite -50kg Female 2 Eliminatories&Repechages U21 Kumite -55kg Female 3 Eliminatories&Repechages 17 th Balkan Karate Championships for Cadets, Juniors & U Page 22

23 U21 Kumite -61kg Female 4 Eliminatories&Repechages U21 Kumite -68kg Female 5 Eliminatories&Repechages U21 Kumite +68kg Female 6 Eliminatories&Repechages All Finals Medals Ceremony Saturday, 10th December 2016 Time Category M/F Tatami Cadet Kumite Team Female 3-4 Eliminatories&Repechages Cadet Kumite -52kg Male 1 Eliminatories&Repechages Cadet Kumite -57kg Male 2 Eliminatories&Repechages Cadet Kumite -63kg Male 5 Eliminatories&Repechages Cadet Kumite -70kg Male 6 Eliminatories&Repechages Cadet Kumite +70kg Male 1 Eliminatories&Repechages Junior Kumite -55kg Male 2 Eliminatories&Repechages Junior Kumite -61kg Male 3 Eliminatories&Repechages Junior Kumite -68kg Male 4 Eliminatories&Repechages Junior Kumite -76kg Male 5 Eliminatories&Repechages Junior Kumite +76kg Male 6 Eliminatories&Repechages Lunch break U21 Kumite -60kg Male 1 Eliminatories&Repechages U21 Kumite -67kg Male 2 Eliminatories&Repechages U21 Kumite -75kg Male 3 Eliminatories&Repechages U21 Kumite -84kg Male 4 Eliminatories&Repechages U21 Kumite +84kg Male 5 Eliminatories&Repechages Opening Ceremony All Finals Medals Ceremony Sunday, 11th December 2016 Time Category M/F Tatami Cadet and Junior Kata Team Female 1 Eliminatories&Repechages&Final Cadet and Junior Kata Team Male 2 Eliminatories&Repechages&Final U21 Kata Team Female 3 Eliminatories&Repechages& Final U21 Kata Team Male 4 Eliminatories&Repechages& Final Cadet Kumite Team Male 5 Eliminatories&Repechages& Final Junior Kumite Team Male 6 Eliminatories&Repechages& Final Junior Kumite Team Female 1 Eliminatories&Repechages& Final U21 Kumite Team Female 2 Eliminatories&Repechages& Final U21 Kumite Team Male 3-4 Eliminatories&Repechages& Final Medals Ceremony 17 th Balkan Karate Championships for Cadets, Juniors & U Page 23

24 7. COMPETITION VENUE Sports Hall KSC Vogošća is multi-purpose hall in Vogošća. It was built in Address: Jošanička 33, SARAJEVO. A hall has bleachers that hold about 1000 spectators. Hall is being used for sports manifestations and basketball and handball official league matches. The organizer will provide parking space for buses and cars nearby the sport venue. For national delegations that are coming to Sarajevo by airplane, the organizer will provide the official bus transfer on the days of the Championships from the Official hotels to the sport venue. All official hotels are located 15 min /7km/ by car to the sport hall. Page 24

25 7.1 HOST CITY: VOGOŠĆA Day of Vogošća is 24 June. It was first mentioned under the name "GOGO-ŠTA", 1455, at the time of the Turkish penetration into the Balkans. Today's form of the name was given in the beginning of the second half of the sixteenth century. The municipality is autonomous in deciding to self-government, in accordance with the Federation Constitution, the Constitution of the Canton, the federal and cantonal laws on local self-government. The right to local self-government includes the right of citizens that through their directly elected representatives take part in the conduct of public affairs, providing conditions for living, working, improving and protecting their common interests. Vogosca Municipality covers 72 km2. The area has developed infrastructure and sufficiently preserved spatial units, suitable for the development of industrial capacity and performance of all types of economic activities, including tourism. At the gates of the capital of the State of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the center of all economic, cultural, sporting, political and other developments. Population is optimal, with strong representation of all the qualifying structure. In the opinion of the Economic Institute in Sarajevo, Vogosca is ranked first industrial zone in BiH and the second-ranked municipality (in the region) to support small and medium enterprises. When discussing correlated with the environment, in terms of the information, the Municipality of Vogosca has a website (www. vogosca.ba), where one can find information about Vogosca and local media company RTV Vogosca. OPĆINA VOGOŠĆA VOGOŠĆA MUNICIPALITY Page 25

26 8. CONTACTS FOR ALL QUESTIONS AND INFORMATIONS TECHNICAL ORGANIZERS: KARATE SAVEZ KANTONA SARAJEVO Secretary office: Čekaluša 55, Sarajevo; BiH Mr. Kenan Alikadić, Board Committee Member Gsm / alikadick@hotmail.com OFFICIAL AGENCY FOR ACCOMMODATION AND TRANSFERS Pro Optimus Tours d.o.o. Office : Muse Ćazima Ćatića 12, SARAJEVO BIH Sarajevo, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA Official person : Mr.Emir Kapić CEO; Mr. Adis Ajanović EXECUTIVE MANAGER Tourism Sector Worldwide Market Tel: / Mob: / info@pro-optimus.com / emir.kapic@pro-optimus.com adis.ajanovic@pro-optimus.com Office : Muse Ćazima Ćatića 12, Sarajevo, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA 17 th Balkan Karate Championships for Cadets, Juniors & U Page 26

27 9 TERMS OF RESPONSIBILITY To be filled in, signed and sent back by 1 st December 2016 latest via alikadick@hotmail.com or fax: XXX XXX I, the undersigned, as the Head of Delegation of my country, duly enrolled to participate in the 17 th Balkan Karate Championships for Cadets, Juniors & U21, which will be held in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, from 9th till 11th December 2016, with acknowledge of the Statues, the Organizing Rules and the Norms of the Karate Federation of Balkan, pledge myself to faithfully accomplish the regulations of this before mentioned entity and I take any and all administrative, civil and criminal responsibilities of whatever happens to our athletes, coaches and other members of our delegation participating in this Championship, before, during and after the competition, such as physical injuries, personal expenses, or monetary debts and casual material damages to the hotels, venue, means of transportation etc. Furthermore, I exempt from any legal, civil or criminal responsibilities the organizers of this Championships, Karate Federation of Balkan, Karate Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, official agency Pro Oprimus Tours, its directors, as well as any person, company, or entity related to the event (sponsors, public and private entities). I authorize the organizers of the event to use images, photos and the names of our competitors and other members of our delegation, since it is considered necessary, for the sport activities and publications of karate, related to the event, without any monetary or other compensation. Country / Nation Last name, first name Passport number Date of expiry Credit card number Valid thru Federation position Adress Phone number Date: Place : Signature & Stamp Address: Tel. Fax: Gsm: 17 th Balkan Karate Championships for Cadets, Juniors & U Page 27