OFFICIAL FACT SHEET OF THE 2005 ARAFURA GAMES 14 - 21 May
Event Details
The Arafura Games consists of many sports and is being held from 14 - 21 May. The Arafura Games `Taekwondo Championship' will be held in the morning/afternoon/evening and staged over three days (14 -16 May 2005). Weigh in will be the day before each competition day, starting Friday 13 May, the day of the Arafura Games opening ceremony.
Entry level to the competition is senor black belt (16 years and over) male and female.
Olympic weight division apply:
Men Women
Under 58kg Under 49kg
(Not exceeding 58kg) (Not exceeding 49kg)
Under 68 kg Under 57kg
(Over 58kg and not exceeding 68kg) (Over 49 kg and not exceeding 57kg)
Under 80kg Under 67kg
(Over 68kg & not exceeding 80kg) (Over 57kg & not exceeding 67kg)
Over 80kg Over 67kg
The event is sparring only; technical competition will be introduced in later years.
Each team competing is allowed a maximum of one entry for each weight division male and female. 85 men's places and 85 women's places will be allocated to participating nations/countries
The host nation shall be directly qualified for two entries to each weight division male and female. 8 men's places and 8 female places
The respective nations/countries shall conduct Regional Qualification Tournaments to allocate the number of qualification places identified.
Invitation places for men and women will be made available for eligible nations. 4 men's places and 4 women's places.
Competition uniform in white must be worn. Badging on these uniforms - nation/country is allowable.
It is preferred that each participating team nominate one travelling support member who is able to participate as an official. If available as a referee, you must be accredited to WTF International Referee qualifications, and your early advise is required stating these qualifications.
Officials / Referees
The competition rules, refereeing and arbitration is being officiated by Taekwondo Australia. WTF International qualified referees and those interested in participating on the arbitration board please contact:
Mr Kim Seng
Chariman, National Referees Board
Taekwondo Australia
Email:
kimseng@iprimus.com.au
For those officials attending the games wether as an official for your team, manager, dignitary, head of delegation etc please also complete the officials only section on page two (2) of the accreditation form.
Event Location
Darwin High School Gymnasium. Located approximately 5 minutes from Darwin City and ten minutes from the Marrara sporting complex. The gymnasium is air-conditioned, public viewing area, warm up area and private change rooms. There is an additional under cover area and ovals located next to the gymnasium for group training and warm-up.
Event Rules
WTF Olympic competition rules apply
Registration with WTF applies.
Process of confirmation of places by April 29, 2005.
If the host nation does not use the available places or is unable to allocate the invitation places, these places will be reallocated based on application and intention to participate in the championship from invitation nations/countries.
Contact
Steven Klose
Taekwondo Sport Co-ordinator
Phone: (+ 618) 0438 808 995
Fax: (+618) 89481381
Email:
sklose@bigpond.net.au
Expressions of Interest Information
For those considering participating in the Arafura Games the following teams, universities, countries, nations, have expressed an interest in competing at this tournament:
Singapore Police Force Singapore
Amithur TKD Association of Kasargod India
New Delhi Taekwondo Academy India
EDO State Sports Council Nigeria
Comite Territorial Taekwondo N/C New Caledonia
University of Malaya Malaysia
Aotearoa Taekwondo Inc New Zealand
Philippine Sports Commission Philippines
ThanHTaekwondo Vietnam
Taekwondo Australia Australia
Sarawak State Sports Council Malaysia
Sabah Ministry of Youth & Sports Malaysia
Bouganville Arafura Sports Bouganville
Pakistan Taekwondo Pakistan
University Malaysia Sabah Malaysia
General Information about the Arafura Games
Arafura Games Eligibility
To compete in the Arafura Games 2005, sporting teams must represent a city, provincial or state association. In addition, from the same region a university or combined universities team may compete, as well as a services team (eg. Police, Fire, Ambulance).
National teams are also eligible to compete and may represent the nation as a national team, junior team or development team. To ensure equitable competition and balance of numbers from countries, the organisers reserve the right to make arbitrary decisions as to whether to accept national teams. This will be done in consideration of the fundamental principle of the Games: "Developing the world's elite athletes".
This means that Taekwondo competitors who have world or national ranking will be entered as invitational positions and should they place they will only receive an invitational medal as opposed to an Arafura Games medal. The Arafura Games medal will therefore be issued on a count back system and, to the competitors who have no world or national ranking. Teams must have the endorsement of the supreme governing body at state or national level. This is on page eight (8) of the accreditation form.
Australia will be represented by the High Performance Development Team of Taekwondo Australia, consisting of eight (8) female positions and eight (8) male positions, two for each weight division. Further invitational positions, for competitors who have world or national rankings, are available for Australian competitors.
Each other country, nation, combined services or university teams can only enter four (4) females and four (4) males, one (1) for each weight division. Further female and male positions may be provided. In addition, further invitational positions, for competitors who have world or national rankings, are available for other country, nation, combined services or university teams.
For those competitors who have a world or national ranking, please write in your world or national ranking as a number in the team/state box of the competition entry form. For example:
Team / State: Australia N1 = National 1Ranking
Or
Team / State: Australia W3 = World 3 Ranking
Or
Team / State: Australia = No Ranking
No Games' entry fees will be charged for individuals or teams. However, special fees for protests and arbitration will apply. Details are available at the tournament.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
To enter the Arafura Games you must complete and return two official forms, an accreditation form and competition entry form. The accreditation form can be completed online at
www.arafuragames.nt.gov.au it is necessary for identifying teams, individuals and of course accreditation for credentialing into the games. The Arafura Games organisers make mention that this form will also assist you in your application for a passport, which is if you are an athlete traveling to Australia. A copy of this form can also be downloaded as a PDF from the same website and, can be emailed to you once you have expressed an interest in attending the games. THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED BY 8 APRIL 2005.
The competition form can only be received once you have expressed an interest in attending the games. The expression of interest form can be completed online at
www.arafuragames.nt.gov.au
The competition form is the official entry form for the tournament. The head instructor, team official and or the head coach must sign and validate the competition entry form. THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED BY 29 APRIL 2005.
YOU MUST PROVIDE PHOTO IDENTIFICATION AND PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP AND PASSPORT NUMBERS ETC. YOU MUST ALSO PROVIDE PROOF OF TAEKWONDO MEMBERSHIP AND INSURANCE DETAILS.
Accommodation
Darwin has a variety of accommodation to suit all budgets, tastes and special requirements, located close to the CBD and sporting venues.
These range from five-star hotels, motels and apartments to backpacker style accommodation, including our sponsored properties Saville Park Suites, Mirambeena Tourist Resort, SkyCity (formerly MGM Grand Casino) and Palms Resort.
The Arafura Games Bedbank is now operational and will coordinate suitable accommodation for all Games' participants. The Bedbank offers a comprehensive accommodation booking service, with special rates negotiated for Games participants.
A deposit is required to confirm your accommodation booking. Final payment is required at least one month before the Arafura Games begin.
Transport
Transfers to and from the airport are being offered by the Arufura Games. When you complete your accreditation form please note on the second page that there is a space for you to provide your flight and accommodation details.
Shuttle buses will also be provided between your accommodation and sporting venues. Detailed information about where pick up and drop off points are should be readily available on your arrival or located at accommodation and sporting venues etc.
Travel Visa
As an athlete traveling to Australia for the Arafura Games you can apply for a sub-class 4.21 Visa.
Contact
Steve Klose
Phone: + 61 8 89481346
Mobile: + 61 438808995
Fax: +61 8 89481381
Email:
sklose@bigpond.net.au
