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1. National Flag Each participating country must provide one (1) National Flag for use at the Championship. 2. Head of Delegates/Coaches A list of the Head Delegate and Coach of each country must be provided. A profile of the Head of Delegate and two (2) passport photographs is to be provided by the Head of Delegate of each country. 3. Referees At least two (2) Referees are needed per country for the days of the Championships. 4. Competition Completed competitor forms and 50% deposit is required no later than January 31, 2004. Full payment due on arrival. 5. Tournament Rules All S.K.I.F. rules apply. Kumite - no Contact.
6. Seminar & Black Belt Exam Information from Japan Headquarters is still being finalized
7. Team One (1) Female and one (1) Male Kata Team per country and one (1) Femal and one (1) Male Kumite Team per country
8. Insurance S.K.I.F.T.T. is negotiating for a special policy, which will cover all competitors for the days of competition.
9. Drug Testing Random drug testing will be conducted on any competitor participating in the two (2) days of Karate Championships.
General Information
1. Official Airline
BWIA West Indian Airways. Discounts will be arranged if each country utilizes the Championships official airline. 2. Official Hotels Information on the various hotels is still being finalized. However, 50% deposit is required no later than January, 2004. Full payment due on arrival.
3. Climatic Conditions The climate in Trinidad is tropical sunny/rainy weather conditions. 4. Visa Requirements Citizens of the USA, Canada and most European Commonwealth countries do not require visas. Visas are required by citizens of some countries, including Australia, New Zealand, India an Sri Lanka. In most countries, visas are obtained through the British Embassy.
5. Time GM/UTC minus 4 hours 6. Banking Hours Friday 9th April, 2004 (Good Friday), Saturday 10th April, 2004 (Glorious Saturday), Sunday 11th April, 2004 (Easter Sunday and Monday 12th April, 2004 (Easter Monday) are public holidays in Trinidad and banks will not be open to do any monetary transactions. Credit card transactions will be accepted in banks and in many business places .
7. Electricity 110V and 220V, 60 Hz 8. Currency $1US = $6.15 TT $1 Euro = $7.30TT $1 Can = $4.69 TT £1 = $10.43 TT $1EC = $2.30TT
These rates are indicative and are subject to change
9. Health risks
Dengue fever; a vaccination certificate for yellow fever is required for travelers who have been in any country in the past six months where yellow fever is endemic (e.g. South America countries). It is also advised that competitors make an effort to be vaccinated for Hepatitis B. However, it is not mandatory. 10. Lunch Lunch will be provided on the days of Tournament at a cost of US$3. per lunch. Please indicate when submitting your documents if lunch will be required. 11. Sightseeing Tours Please indicate when submitting your documents if anyone will be interested in the sightseeing tours.
12. Currency US$ currency will be the international currency accepted.
13. Departure Tax Departure Tax is charged by the Government when leaving Trinidad & Tobago. The cost is $100 TT or $17 US.
14. Religious Service Please indicate when submitting your documents if anyone will be interested in the attending Easter Sunday church service.
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