Copenhagen – the place to be in 2009
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The right time
In October 2009, Copenhagen is hosting the IOC Session and Olympic Congress. In a pleasant autumn atmosphere, the entire world of sports will gather in the Danish Capital and discuss the future of the Olympic Movement. In the same week the Danish Karate Federation is hosting the Copenhagen Open Karate Championship. With the world of sport and the international sports media assembled in Copenhagen, it is a perfect opportunity to showcase the Sport of Karate and prove that Karate is ready for any future challenge.
Antonio Espinós
President of World Karate Federation and European Karate Federation |
The right place
Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark situated in the North of Europe. It is a metropolis that is easy to get to and easy to get around in.
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With state of the art sports facilities, state-of-the-art infrastructure and the beautiful modern City of Copenhagen as the background, the Danish Karate Federation will ensure that nothing will come in the way of running a smooth and spectacular competition. Copenhagen stands for innovation, excitement and social development and it is these values that will make Copenhagen a perfect partner for the Copenhagen Open. |
The right place at the right time
“With the IOC Session and Congress as the platform, the Danish sports community, in cooperation with the City of Copenhagen and the Government of Denmark, has created the perfect opportunity for the World Karate Federations to showcase your wonderful sport to my colleagues in the IOC and very importantly, to the sports media from around the globe that will gather in Copenhagen,” Kai Holm, IOC Member of Denmark.
The Year of Sports
The Danish Government has named 2009 “the Year of Sports”. Numerous sports events and meetings, the IOC Session and Congress among them, will take place in Denmark in 2009. The Danish Government has allocated extra funds to ensure that any sport event taking place in Copenhagen in 2009 will run smoothly and successfully.
The Venue
Purpose built facilities will set the frame for Copenhagen Open 2009. The venue can seat up to 3,000 spectators close to the competition ground to ensure an exciting atmosphere for both athletes and spectators. The venue will consist of 4 tatami and 2 warm up areas.
Accommodation
Copenhagen offers several possibilities to find the accommodation that suits you. To fulfil our aim of making Karate a truly global sport, we are going to provide competitive accommodation packages for all participants to ensure diverse participation.
Category
All categories are for male, female, kata and kumite:
- Cadet 14 - 15 years - Individual
- Junior 16 - 17 years - Individual
- Senior from 18 years - Individual and Team (only three competing in a round)
Price money
- 500 EURO Senior Category 1st place Individual
- 600 EURO Senior Category 1st place Team
Registration Fee for each event
- Individual: 25 EURO
- Team: 100 EURO
Schedule
- Saturday 3. October – All kata division, Team Kumite and Cadet Individual Kumite
- Sunday 4. October – Junior and Senior Individual Kumite
- Sunday 4. October - Supper 8 Grand Champion
Competition Rules
The competition will be held in accordance with the WKF rules and the new category for Cadet, Junior and Senior of January 2009. All protective equipment must be EKF or WKF approved.
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Chief Referee
To insure the highest quality of Refereeing we have the honour of having WKF A Referee Alex Miladi from USA as Head Referee. He will be in charge of a team of high quality WKF and EKF Referees. |
Information and registration
You will find all details and information about registration, hotels, venue, category, payment etc.: Here
The Wonderful Copenhagen
One thousand years of history awaits you on the medieval streets of Copenhagen. These are the same streets walked on by every generation of the world's oldest royal family, the same streets and canals which have inspired artists for centuries and been home and workplace to meticulous craftsmen and famous designers.
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From its humble origins as a fishing village to its heyday as the glittering capital of the Danish Empire, to its current position as one of the world's premier design capitals and Scandinavia's pre-eminent city, the stories and characters of Copenhagen's history can be discovered in its sumptuous palaces, copper-roofed town houses and atmospheric cobbled squares. |
Multilingual guide service in 22 languages is available in cities and the countryside, on foot or by bike, in coaches or cars, in castles and museums, throughout Denmark and Scandinavia for trade delegations and company outings. www.guides.dk
