For Blind and Visually Impaired
INTERNATIONAL JUDO TOURNAMENT
FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED
June 1 – 3, 2012
Vilnius, Lithuania
Dear Friends,
Lithuanian Blind Sports Federation has a pleasure to invite your visually impaired judo athletes to take part in the International Judo Tournament for Blind & Visually Impaired, which will take place in Vilnius,Lithuania, on June 1 - 3, 2012.
INITIAL PROGRAMME:
June 1 (Friday)
After lunchArrival of delegations (to Vilnius airport/train station)
19.00Dinner
20.00Weigh-in (at the hotel)
20.30Team leaders and coaches’ meeting
June 2 (Saturday) - Competition day:
8.00 Breakfast at the hotel
9.00Departure to the competition venue from the hotel
10.00 – 11.00Warming-up
11.00Start of the competition (individual and team competition)
12.00 - 14.00Lunch
15.00End of the competition, awarding ceremony
16.00Departure for the hotel
19.00Dinner
June 3 (Sunday)
After breakfastDeparture of delegations
Invited countries: All IBSA countries.
Competition regulations: The Tournament will follow IBSA Judo and IJF rules.
Weight categories:
Men:Women:
Up to 60 kg;Up to 48 kg;
Up to 66 kg;Up to 52 kg;
Up to 73 kg;Up to 57 kg;
Up to 81 kg;Up to 63 kg;
Up to 90 kg;Up to 70 kg;
Up to 100 kg;Over 70 kg.
Over 100 kg.
Awards.The awarding ceremony will take place right after the team competition in the sports hall.
The winners of the first three places in the individual events (in each weight category) will be awarded medals of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd degree respectively to the ranking.
Three teams taking the first three places in the team competition will be awarded cups of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd degree - accordingly to the ranking.
Referees. We welcome Judo referees (1 referee per country coming along with their teams) to referee some games during the tournament. We commit to cover their accommodation and meals during the invitational period.
Accommodation and meals. Teams will be accommodated in twin bedrooms of the “Park Inn” Hotel in Vilnius, Ukmerges str. 363, LT – 06327. Mealswill be served at the restaurant of the Hotel(lunch on Saturdaycan be served at the competition venue).
Participation fee: The fee is 180 Euro per person per the invitational period including entry fee, meals, accommodation from dinner on Friday (June 1) till breakfast on Sunday (June 3) and transport to/from the competition venue.
Transportation fee. On request, teams arriving to the Vilnius airport / train or bus station will be provided with the ground transportation to the hotel, and from the hotel to the airport / train or bus station after the competition for the price of 20 Euro per team.
Additional stay. If you wish to come earlier or depart later than indicated in the invitational period, you will have to pay additionally: Extra bed breakfast per person - 50 Euro, extra lunch – 15 Euro and extra dinner – 10 Euro.
Payment: 30% of the entry fee should be paid by bank transfer before April1, 2012 to the following Lithuanian Blind Sports Federation’s account:
Organization:Lithuanian Blind Sports Federation
Account No.:LT177044060000303887
SWIFT:CBVI LT 2X
Bank code:70440
Name of the bank: AB SEB Bankas
Address of the bank:Jogailos str. 9a, LT-01116 Vilnius, Lithuania
The other part of your payment can be made through a bank transfer to the above-indicated Federation’s account before or in cash upon your team’s arrival.
Deadline.Please confirm your intention to participate in our tournament by sending the completed First entry formto the Lithuanian Blind Sports Federation as soon as possible but no later than March1, 2012.
We are looking forward to your participation!