5th EUROPEAN UNIVERSITIES KARATE

CHAMPIONSHIP

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Greeting speech of the

President of the

European University Sports Association

Mr. Alberto Gualtieri

Dear athletes, officials and guests,

I am honoured to welcome you to the V European Universities Karate Championship.

On behalf of EUSA, I would like to thank the Organising Committee for what has been done for the

organisation of this important event. I am glad to state once again that our Championships have

aroused large interest in the European University Movement. This success of our events, in terms of

participation and overall organisation is due to the devotion of the Organising Committees and local

Authorities which has been giving their valuable time to coordinate the running of this

Championship.

To all the persons involved in this event, I wish all the best.

EUSA activities are only possible due to the immense level of support and encouragement we

constantly receive from our National University Sport Associations, from the huge work carried out

by our Secretariat and our staff. I am sure that our new IT system has strongly simplified the

enrolment procedures both for the participating teams and Organising Committees.

Last, but surely not least, I would like to acknowledge all the athletes taking part in our events. I

hope you will enjoy this Championship and that you will compete for the best placing bringing with

you the Olympics spirit.

I hope you will always take with you this spirit which I consider fundamental for the wellness of the

University Sport.

Welcome to EUC Karate 2011!

European University Sports Association

Mr. Alberto Gualtieri

President

Greeting speech of the President

Organization Board of

the Fifth European Universities

Karate Championship

Sarajevo - Bosnia and Herzegovina

Dear Sir,

With a great pleasure I accepted to be a President of Organization Board of the Fifth European

Karate Championship, in a name of University Karate League, which will be organized in Bosnia

and Herzegovina, or more precisely in its capital – Sarajevo in a period between 22nd

and 25th

of July

in 2011.

Organization of the Fifth European University Championship is a tribute to all who are in a

development and progress of sport in our country and especially us from the karate sport.

In its long and rich history, Bosnia and Herzegovina always knew to recognize true values and

values are not just material but its maturity and its skill to build its way to European integrations on

lasting and universal principle of frankness and co-existence, as old European country. Therefore we

always greeted guests with a joy and open heart especially sportsmen from all meridians. We were

and we will be a good host worthy of glorious Bosnian tradition to all.

I wish successful realization of championship to Organization Board of European Championship, a

lot of good results to competitors and pleasant staying in Sarajevo and Bosnia and Herzegovina to

the guests.

Welcome to 5th

EUC Karate 2011!

Organization Board of

The Fifth European Universities

Karate Championship

Mr. Hase Tirić

President

SARAJEVO Sarajevo is the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina and its

biggest urban, cultural, economical and traffic centre, the

capital of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and it

has about 429,672 inhabitants. The Miljacka river flows

through the town and there is the source of the Bosnia

river nearby which is a very popular picnic ground for the

people of Sarajevo. Olympic Mountains Jahorina,

Bjelašnica, Igman, Treskavica and Trebević surround the

town. During winter a lot of people from Sarajevo and

tourists from all over the world visit these mountains.

City The biggest university in the country is Sarajevo

University and there are other higher education institutions

which make Sarajevo one of the biggest university centers

in the area of Southeastern Europe.

Many sacral objects, mosques from the

Ottoman period, orthodox, catholic and evangelist

churches, synagogue and other historical

monuments make urban picture of the town.

Sarajevo is relatively small town comparing to the

world's biggest cities, but its name is more famous

than the names of some of the big cities. In 1914 as

the spark of World War I. Seventy years later, in

1984 Sarajevo was the host of the 14th Olympic

Winter Games.

Sarajevo is situated almost in the very

centre of the country with the area of 142 square

kilometers. Central parts of the town are placed in

the Sarajevo Valley spreading in the east-west

direction and ends in the Sarajevo field.

The oldest parts of the town (Vratnik, Bistrik, Hrid, Kovači, Alifakovac) are placed on the slopes of the hills.

With a few national and city theatres, museums and cultural institutions, Sarajevo has its important

place on a cultural map of this part of Europe. Every year Sarajevo is the host of many international festivals

such as Sarajevo Film Festival, Sarajevo jazz festival, summer festival „Baščaršijske noći“, theatre festival

MESS, Sarajevo winter and the World's TV festival of oriental music.

The centre of Sarajevo is on 511 meters above

the sea level. Ilidţa settlement is at the lowest point in

the town at 498 meters above the sea level and higher

parts of the town such as Grdonj and Hum in the

north, Borja in the east and Trebević in the south are at

about 900 meters above the sea level. The town is

surrounded by wooded hills of the Olympic mountains

of unique beauty which are about 2000 meters high:

Bjelašnica (2067 m), Jahorina (1916 m), Igman,

Treskavica and Trebević (about 1629 m). The most

popular sports are football, basketball, volleyball,

chess and karate. Two sports associations’ Ţeljezničar

and Bosna represent the centre of sports life. Both of

them have a lot of different sport sections. The town

was the host of the Olympic Winter Games in 1984.

In Sarajevo there are two important football

clubs Ţeljezničar and Sarajevo, volleyball clubs

Ţeljezničar and Bosna, basketball club Bosna which

was the European champion in 1979, tennis club

Ţeljezničar, University Karate Club Bosna, Karate

Club Ilidţa and Karate Club Bushido.

In the last period, representatives of the BiH

Universities in Karate won European’s and World’s

University medals.

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA – Short History

Most Bosnian historians think the Bosnia has been an

independent state since the ninth century. At the beginning the rulers

of Bosnia were bans. The first known ban was Ban Borić and then

more famous Ban Kulin. After the coronation of Ban Tvrtko I

Kotromanić in 1377. the rulers of Bosnia became kings. Bosnia kept

its independence until the Turks came in 1463 when it becomes part of

the Otoman Empire.

Although a small country, Bosnia and Herzegovina has a very

rich culture that influenced the neighboring countries of the Balkans

(music, literature, film, art and applied art, design and modern media).

Bosnia and Herzegovina, along with Hungary, is the only country in

the area with more than one Nobel Prize winners: Vladimir Prelog

(chemistry) and Ivo Andrić (literature). Sarajevo was the host of the 14

Olympic Winter Games which were the games of peace and

friendship.

Music in Bosnia and Herzegovina has long and famous

history. Traditional Bosnian music is a mixture of different influences.

The most famous is SEVDALINKA, a very specific love song with a

very long tradition and its characteristics are poetic and romantic song

lyrics with a bit of melancholy which is not surprising because the

word „sevdah“ in Arabic language means „love“.

Bosnia has a lot of important and famous

writers. The most important writer in our country and

the Nobel Prize winner for literature is Ivo Andrić. He

won the Nobel Prize in 1961 for his novel „Na Drini

ćuprija“. During the Ottoman period many writers from

Bosnia were well-known in the oriental world and in

Bosnia there was a new branch of literature called

Alhamiado literature.

It is important to mention the three religions

present in Bosnia which have a great influence on

cultural development of the country. Sarajevo is the

only town, along with Jerusalem, which has Orthodox

Church, mosque, Catholic Church and a synagogue in

the area of 100 square meters. The most important exhibit of the Zemaljski museum in Sarajevo is the

Sarajevo Haggadah, a traditional Jewish prayer book which was brought here in the 16 century by the

Sephards who were expelled from Spain. Oriental heritage of Bosnia and Herzegovina can be seen in many

examples of oriental, sacral and secular architecture.

I N F O R M A T I O N

General Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) is a country in the southeast part

of Europe, situated in the west part of the Balkans. Croatia is its

neighbor from the north, west and south-west, Montenegro is on

the south-east and Serbia on the east. Sarajevo is the capital. It

gained its independence on 1 March 1992. Population is about

4.498.976.

Surface Area: 51.129 km2

Population: 4.498.976

Border length: 1.479 km

Capital: Sarajevo (429.672 inhabitants) the administrative and economic center.

Time zone: GMT+1

Electrical force system: 220V/50Hz

Visas

Citizens of the following countries can enter and stay for tourist reasons in Bosnia and Harzegovina

individually or in organized groups with a valid passport, previously obtaining a tourist pass on the border

crossing for a 30 day tourist stay with one entrance and exit: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia,

Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Ireland, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Cyprus,

Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland,

Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Swiss Confederation, Turkey, United

Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Irelandi

Currency Money in use in Bosnia and Herzegovina is Konvertibilna Marka (BAM)

1 KM = 100 Kf

1 Euro = 1,965 KM - (BAM)

Coin: 10, 20, 50 Kf and 1,2,5 KM - (BAM)

Paper currency: 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 KM - (BAM)

Banks Working hours: from 8a.m- 6 p.m. every working day, from 8 a.m. 2 p.m. on Saturday, on Sundays closed.

Traveler’s cheques can be exchanged at the any Bank in Sarajevo, or you can obtain cash from your VISA

credit card.

Foreign currency regulations The minimum amount required for the maintenance of a foreign during the intended stay in Bosnia and

Herzegovina and the means to leave the country, including the funds needed for health protection of aliens,

in 2009. was 150.00 KM or the equivalent in foreign convertible currency (about 75 Euro per day) for each

day of intended stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Shoping The working hours of shops are from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., and working hours of supermarkets and food shops

are from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.. In tourist centers during the summer season all the shops are open until midnight.

You can pay with a credit card (Diners Club International, VISA, etc) in many shops and other service

facilities throughout Sarajevo.

Important phone numbers Post Office Information: 1182 Fire Station: 123 Weather forecast: 033/442-435

Emergency squad: 124 Exact time: 125

Police: 122 Sarajevo Taxi: 1515

City codes Sarajevo (0)33 Banja Luka (0)51

Zenica (0)32 Doboj (0)53

Tuzla (0)35

Mostar (0)36

Bihać (0)37

International Country Codes Austria +43 Macedonia +389

Montenegro +382 Norway +47

Croatia +385 Poland +48

Czech Republic +420 Russian Federation +7

France +33 Slovak Republic +421

Germany +49 Slovenia +386

Hungary +36 Switzerland +41

Irish Republic +353 United Kingdom +44

Israel +972 U.S.A. +1

Italy +390 Serbia +381

When calling from Bosnia and Herzegovina country code + city code

Tourists are recommended to use BH Telecom telephone booth services and its cards which can be bought

at Post Offices and kiosks.

Cellular telephony There are three operators in Bosnia and Herzegovina: BH Mobile Info: 1444

HT- Eronet: 1188

M-tel: 1185

Their roaming services are available in almost all European countries and in bigger countries throughout

the world. Tourists are recommended to use prepaid cards which can be bought at Post Offices, operators

selling services and kiosks.

Border Crossing With Croatia: Bosanska Gradiška (BIH-CRO) - Stara Gradiška (CRO-BIH), Bosanski Brod (BIH- CRO) -

Slavonski Brod (CRO -BIH), Bosanska Gradiška (BIH- CRO) - Stara Gradiška (CRO -BIH), Bosanski

Brod (BIH- CRO) - Slavonski Brod (CRO -BIH), Bosanski Šamac (BIH- CRO) - Slavonski Šamac (CRO -

BIH), Doljani (BIH- CRO) - Metković (CRO -BIH), Gorica (BIH- CRO) - Donji Vinjani (CRO -BIH),

Izačić (BIH- CRO) - Ličko Petrovo Selo (CRO -BIH), Neum 1 (BIH- CRO) - Klek (CRO -BIH), Neum 2

(BIH- CRO) - Zaton Doli (CRO -BIH), Novi Grad (BIH- CRO) - Matijevići (CRO -BIH), Orašje (BIH-

CRO) - Ţupanja (CRO -BIH), Bosanski Šamac (BIH- CRO) - Slavonski Šamac (CRO -BIH), Doljani

(BIH- CRO) - Metković (CRO -BIH), Gorica (BIH- CRO) - Donji Vinjani (CRO -BIH), Izačić (BIH-

CRO) - Ličko Petrovo Selo (CRO -BIH), Neum 1 (BIH- CRO) - Klek (CRO -BIH), Neum 2 (BIH- CRO) -

Zaton Doli (CRO -BIH), Novi Grad (BIH- CRO) - Matijevići (CRO -BIH), Orašje (BIH- CRO) - Ţupanja

(CRO -BIH)

With Serbia: Rača (BIH-SRB) - Sremska Rača (SRB-BIH), Šepak (BIH-SRB) - Trbušnica (SRB-BIH),

Vardište (BIH-SRB) - Kotroman (SRB-BIH)

With Montenegro: Sitnica, Vilusi, Vraćenovići, Šćepan Polje and Mataljka

Vehicle Insurance The International Motor Insurance Card ("green card") is valid for foreign drivers from the following

countries: Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cypress, Czech Republic, Denmark,

Estonia, Finland, France, Hungary, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Republic of Ireland, Italy, Latvia,

Luxembourg, FRY of Macedonia, Moldavia, Norway, Republic of Slovakia, Slovenia, Portugal, Spain,

Sweeden, Switzerland, Netherlands, The United Kingdom, Turkey, Romania, Poland, Ukraine, Malta, and

Israel.

Petrol The following types of petrol are available at all petrol stations in Bosnia and Herzegovina:

- Premium Super Gas 98 2.08 KM / 1 liter

- Unleaded Petrol 95 2.07 KM / 1 liter

- Diesel 2.05 KM / 1 liter

Air Transportation You can travel by air to Bosnia and Herzegovina, arriving at one of the two international airports: Sarajevo

and Banja Luka. The national airline company "BH Airlines" operates scheduled flights to Amsterdam,

Belgrade, Budapest, Vienna, Zurich, Munich, Frankfurt, Koeln, Dusseldorf, Stockholm, Goteborg,

Copenhagen, Ljubljana, Rome, Ancona, Istanbul, Zagreb, Skoplje, etc. Scheduled flights from Bosnia and

Herzegovina are also operated by Lufthansa, Malev, Turkish Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Austrian Airlines,

JAT Airways, Adria Airways

International Airport Sarajevo - Information: +387 33 289 100

Transportation from International Airport Sarajevo (one way) Taxi (4 persons) 20€

Mini bus (30 persons) 60€

Bus (50 persons) 90€

For reservation please contact us 00387 (0) 62 619-985 or E-mail: info@5-eukc.com.ba

Sports Hall Ramiz Salčin, Sarajevo

Student’s dormitories Nedţarići - Sarajevo

G E N E R A L R E G U L A T I O N S

Participation Participants are nominated by the national federation of the competitor's country. Only these participants

qualify for a EUSA championship:

- Students who are officially registered for and pursuing a course of study at a university or similar

institute whose status as a university is recognized by the appropriate national academic authority of

their country;

- Former students of the institutions mentioned in previous paragraph who have obtained their

academic degree or diploma in the academic year preceding the event.

Entry Procedure Complete the entry forms and return them.

Entry Fee Each competing country is to pay the following fee to EUSA:

- Active EUSA members: 20 EUR per person

Accommodation

Accommodation and meals are 60 EUR per person per day for all participants of the Championship.

Student’s dormitories Nedžarići - Sarajevo

Student’s dormitories Nedžarići, Ul. Aleja Bosne srebrne bb, Sarajevo

Capacity 960 Beds (192- Two Bed and 192 – Triple Beds, All rooms incl. bathroom)

Balcony, Bath in every room, Boardwalk, Breakfast, Business Centre, Clubbing, Conference, Family

Friendly, Fax/Photocopying, Football, Heating, Information, Meeting Rooms, Parking, Picnic area, Play

area, Rafting excursion, Restaurant, Safety Deposit Box, Showers, Smoking, Volleyball, Waiter Service,

Wireless internet, Work/Writing Desk…

Area activities/surroundings: City center 14 km, Old town 16 km, Waterfall Skakavac 20 km

Airports: Airport Sarajevo 2 km

Reception & Check-in/out times: Reception manned at work days 00-24

Reception manned at weekends 00-24

The price includes accommodation and meals (with 3 meals daily). Along with the quantitative form

participants have to pay a 50% participation fee deposit to the following account:

Banka: UNICREDIT BANK D.D. Adresa banke: KARDINALA STEPINCA BB 88000 MOSTAR

SWIFT kod: UNCRBA22

IBAN: BA 393386904813566333

ACC.: 25011937111 KARATE KLUB ILIDŽA

Responsibility Each competing country is to bring national flag.

There is no restriction concerning the number of team and individual entries by NUSA or by Universities.

Each member of delegation has to have passport, student index and two pictures (for competitors only).

Each country may, at their own cost, include a referee with the highest national license.

Deadlines for entries General entry form: 22.05.2011

Quantitative entry form: 22.06.2011

Individual entry form: 08.07.2011

Contacts Tel: 00387 (0) 62 619-985

Fax: 00387 (0) 33 524-604

E-mail: info@5-eukc.com.ba

Website: www.5-eukc.com.ba

Please feel free to contact us for additional information!

P R O G R A M O F C O M P E T I T I O N

Thursday (21st July)

12,00 – 18,00

17,00 – 18,00

18,00 – 20,30

Registration Student’s dormitories Nedžarići – Sarajevo

Referees course – Coach Seminar Student’s dormitories Nedžarići – Sarajevo

Draw Student’s dormitories Nedžarići – Sarajevo

Friday (22nd

July)

09,00 – 09,30

09,30 – 10,00

09,00 – 10,00

10,00 – 11,30

11,30 – 14,00

14,00 – 15,00

15,00 – 15,30

16,00 – 19,00

Weighing for female

Weighing for male

Eliminations and repechages, Kata Teams female and male

Eliminations and repechages, Kumite Teams female

Eliminations and repechages, Kumite Teams male

Lunch time

Opening Ceremony

Finals, Kata Teams female

Finals, Kata Teams male

Finals, Kumite Team female

Finals, Kumite Team male

Saturday (23th

July)

09,00 – 10,15

10,15 – 12,00

12,00 – 14,00

14,00 – 15,00

15,00 – 19,00

Eliminations and repechages, individual Kata female and male

Eliminations and repechages, female Kumite -50kg, -55kg,

Eliminations and repechages, male Kumite -60kg, -67kg,

Lunch time

Finals, individual Kata female and male

Finals, female Kumite -50kg, -55kg,

Finals, male Kumite -60kg, -67kg,

Sunday (24th

July)

09,00 – 11,30

11,30 – 14,00

14,00 – 15,00

15,00 – 19,00

19,00 – 19,30

21,00 - ……..

Eliminations and repechages, individual male Kumite, -75kg, -84kg, +84kg

Eliminations and repechages, individual female Kumite -61kg,-68kg,+68kg

Lunch time

Finals, individual female Kumite, -61kg, -68kg, +68kg

Finals, individual male Kumite, -75kg, -84kg, +84kg

Closing ceremony,

Farewell Party

Monday (25th

July)

Leaving the competitors and the delegation