2. The Finnish Karate Federation welcomes you
to the 38th Finnish Open Cup 2012 in Tampere!
The Finnish Open Cup 2012 is the major international karate com-
petition in Northern Europe, with competitors and referees from
over ten countries. Tampere is also the location of the karate Euro-
pean Championships in 2014.
REGISTRATION:
All registrations must be submitted by FRIDAY 24TH AUGUST to Finnish Karate Federation
by e-mail info@karateliitto.fi, the registration form can be downloaded from
www.karateliitto.fi as of 30 April 2012
REFEREES:
All qualified Judges and Referees are welcome.
Please send the referee registration by 17 August 2012 at the latest
THE FINNISH KARATE FEDERATION PAYS THE ACCOMODATION COSTS FOR
THREE (3) REFEREES / PARTICIPATING COUNTRY
REGISTRATION FEE:
Registration deadline 24.8.2012
30€ per competitor / category
50€ per team
Registration later than deadline: 50€ per competitor.
The participation fee is to be paid in cash at the registration.
ACCOMMODATION:
HQ HOTEL ILVES *****, TAMPERE
Special room rates:
Single room 110 €/person/night
Double room 55 €/person/night
Breakfast included.
ALL RESERVATIONS ARE TO BE MADE
DIRECTLY TO THE HOTEL:
REF.CODE: FOC-2012
tel. +358 20 1234 631
Fax. +358 3 5698 6263
E-mail. ilves.tampere@sokoshotels.fi
RESERVATION DEADLINE : 15 AUGUST 2012
3. Airport transport:
Airport Tampere – HQ Hotel – airport Tampere is free of charge. Please fill in the appropri-
ate form in advance for transportation schedule.
VISA:
Teams arriving from countries requiring a visa to / Schengen area/EU Finland, please sub-
mit your data in time in order to complete the invitation and other visa formalities. For more
info please check from website www.formin.fi
DISCIPLINES:
KATA
Female and male: Seniors, juniors and cadets
KUMITE
Team: Female and male
Female: -50kg, -55kg, -61kg, -68kg, +68kg
Male: -60kg, -67kg, -75kg, -84kg, +84kg,
Junior female: -48kg, -53kg, -59kg, +59kg
Junior male: -55kg, -61kg, -68kg, -76kg, +76kg
Cadet female: -47kg, -54kg, +54kg
Cadet male: -52kg, -57kg, - 63kg, -70kg, +70kg
The competition organizer reserves the right to change the categories!
RULES, PROTECTION AND INSURANCE:
Rules: WKF rules (with one third place)
Protection: WKF & EKF rules
Insurance: All competitors must have a valid personal insurance licence.
AGE AND GRADE LIMITS:
Cadets 14 - 15 years and 3 kyu (green belt)
Juniors 16 - 17 years and 3 kyu (green belt).
Seniors 18 years and over (kata 16 years) and 2 kyu (blue belt).
For more information, please visit
www.karateliitto.fi
www.tampere.fi
www.visitfinland.com
FINNISH KARATE FEDERATION
Radiokatu 20
FIN-00240 HELSINKI
Tel +358-0104208500
Email info@karateliitto.fi
4. COMPETITION SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY 7th SEPTEMBER
19:00-22:00 Registration and weigh-in at HQ-hotel Ilves
SATURDAY 8th SEPTEMBER
08:00- 08:30Registration and weigh-in (venue)
09:00 Eliminations and repechages:
Kata female and male
Kumite team female and male
Kumite female -50kg, -55kg, -61kg, -68kg, +68kg
Kumite male -60kg, -67kg, -75kg, -84kg, +84kg,
16:00 Opening ceremony and finals
Victory ceremony
SUNDAY 9th SEPTEMBER
08:00- 08:30Registration and weigh-in (venue)
09:00 Eliminations and repechages:
Kata junior and cadet, female and male
Kumite junior female -48kg, -53kg, -59kg, +59kg
Kumite cadet female -47kg, -54kg, +54kg
Kumite junior male -55kg, -61kg, -68kg, -76kg, +76kg
Kumite cadet male -52kg, -57kg, -63kg, -70kg, +70kg
Finals and victory ceremony
VENUE:
PYYNIKIN PALLOILUHALLI
Ammattikoulunkatu 20, FI-33230 Tampere
