World
Karate Championships
World
Karate Championships
July 30 - August 2, 2009
Hilton Riverside, New Orleans La
Open to All Styles & All Competitors
Over 175 Divisions
Dignitaries, Officials & Invited Guests
Honorary Guest: Fumio Demura
Tournament Directors: David Jordan - 9th Dan, James Hawkes - 9th Dan
Tournament Chief Referee: Eddie Bethea - 8th Dan
Tournament Coordinators: Lee Kittell - 7th Dan, Rodney McPherson - 5th Dan
South American Regional Representative: German Bernudez - 9th Dan
European Regional Representative: Jose Antonio Guiral - 7th Dan
Master of Ceremonies: Cathy Davis - 7th Dan & Tim VanDenover - 7th Dan
Tournament Arbitrator: - Joe Dupaquier - 7th Dan
● Kata
● Kumite (point, continuous, and koshiki) ● Kobudo ● Three Person team Competition (Kata and kumite, Adult and Youth) ●● Musical Forms ● Sport Chanbara (Samurai Sports) ● Black Belt Team World Cup Competition ●
World Class Trophies, Medallions & Awards
Beautiful 5' - 1st place, 4' - 2nd place, 3' - 3rd place Trophies
Beautiful 6' Grand Champion Trophies (Youth and Adult Divisions)
About The Location:
Hilton Riverside, New Orleans La
In the "center of it all." The Hilton New Orleans Riverside, where distance is measured in feet, not cab fare, is in a prime downtown location with easy access to the excitement and variety only New Orleans has to offer. Immediately on the banks of the Mississippi River, this full-service luxury complex is actually a "city within itself." Whether visiting for business or pleasure, the hotel's 1,600 guest rooms, 130,000 sq. ft. of meeting/banquet space, and excellent service/entertainment options offer what you need for a successful and truly memorable experience.
At the Hilton's doorstep:
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Riverwalk Mall (140+ shops / food outlets) |
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Harrah`s Casino |
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Aquarium of the Americas |
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IMAX Theatre |
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French Quarter (2 blocks) |
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Ernest N. Morial Convention Center |
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The National D-Day Museum |
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Arts District |
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Louisiana Children`s Museum |
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Riverfront Streetcar |
In the Hilton:
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3 outstanding restaurants |
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3 spacious lounges |
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2 extensive gift shops |
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R.J. Sutton Jewelry and Antiques |
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R.J. Sutton Art Gallery |
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Full-service Business Center |
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CC`s Coffee House |
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2 outdoor pools |
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Pete Fountain`s Club |
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Rivercenter Racquet and Health Club with 8 indoor tennis courts |
The hotel also sits within walking distance from CBD corporate and government offices, and is just 30 minutes from the new Jazzland Theme Park. and more.
It definitely happens at the Hilton. For over 20 years, the Hilton New Orleans Riverside has been the premier hotel in New Orleans and the hotel of choice for conventioneers, business travelers, and vacationing guests. The Hilton takes pride in its first-rate facility and services, and its courteous 1,200 team members.
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