 Fifth
Aikido World Championships 5-10 August 2003
An open invitation to Leeds
Dear Aikidoka
I have great pleasure in inviting you to the Fifth Aikido
World Championships and International Festival of Aikido.
This five day event will not only provide an opportunity to
practise and compete but will present a spectacular venue
to renew old acquaintances, make new friends and sample Yorkshire
hospitality.
This will be the first full international held outside japan
and is the first of the new two year cycle of events as agreed
by the Tomiki Aikido International Network.
To hold the event in Great Britain is a great honour for
the British Aikido Association and we shall do everything
in our power to make your stay enjoyable, exciting, interesting
and rewarding.
On behalf of the Association we invite you to England to
participate or watch the festival and competition and to see
England as you have never seen it before,
Bob Jones
Chairman. British Aikido Association
Opening Ceremony
The opening ceremony will take place on the Tuesday evening
starting at 1900 hours at a city centre location. The event
will be opened with a buffet including champagne and entertainment.
Cost for refreshments and entertainment: £12.00 per
person
Competition Details
The event wilt be held at the main University of Leeds Campus
Sports Centre, consisting of two Dojo facilities, cafe and
first aid facilities.
Qualified Sports injuries trained personnel will provide
first aid cover.
 Events:
Randori (must be over 18 years of age)
Individual Men's Tanto Randori
Individual Women's Tanto Randori
Five Man Team Tanto Randori
Three Women's Team Tanto Randori
Mixed Team Tanto Randori (i woman, 2 Men)
Kongodantaisen - team event
Ninin dori - three person Kakarigieko event
Events: Embu (must be over 16 years of age)
Randori-no-Kata 1.17 Kyu Grade
Randori-no-Kata 1-17 Dan Grade
Koryu-dai-San 1-16 Open Grade
Open Kata Open Grade
Competition costs: £10.00 per person per event
Spectators for eliminations: Free
BAB National Course: Saturday 9 August
The British Aikido Board (BAB) is the governing body for
Aikido in the United Kingdom. It holds an annual course illustrating
various styles of Aikido practised within the UK. The course
this year will take place on Saturday 9 August at the Leeds
University site in celebration of the International Festival.
It will be open for all to attend.
Course Cost: £15.00 per person
International Competition finals: Saturday 9August
The finals will be held separately from the elimination rounds
on Saturday 9th August at an all seater venue.
Admission will be by ticket only
Cost: Registered competitors free
All other Spectators: £2.00 per person
Registration
- AH competition participants must register by 1 July 2003
- Spectators are free for elimination rounds
- SEE THE BAA WEBSITE TO APPLY ONLINE: www.aikido-baa.org.uk
Festival and Competition Schedule
Tuesday |
Registration at accommodation |
Opening ceremony |
Wednesday |
Judge and
Referee meeting |
Competitor registration |
Lunch |
Opening
Ceremony |
Preliminary Rounds |
Thursday |
Judge and Referee meeting |
Preliminary Rounds |
Friday |
Judge and Referee meeting |
Preliminary Rounds |
TAIN Meeting |
Saturday |
Judge and Referee meeting |
BAB Course and Seminars |
Grand Finals |
Sunday |
Tour Options |
Farewell Ceremony and Presentation
of Awards |
Hosted and Supported By:
British Aikido Association, British Aikido
Board, Sport England, Leeds City Council, Bradford City Council
The Fifth Aikido World Championships and
International Festival 5-10 August 2003 Leeds England
Organised by: British Aikido Association
For additional information please contact:
Bob Jones; Chairman, British Aikido Association
Telephone +44 (0)1943 863 857 Facsimile: +44
(0)1943 863 842 E-Mail: jonesbinw@btinternet.com
Please see the baa website for details
and electronic application:
www.aikido-baa.org.uk |