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This is an event not to be missed! This is the first of a number of updates for
                                  the ITFNZ Nationals to be hosted by Counties
                                  Manukau this year. The event will be held at the ASB Stadium,
                                  Kohimarama, Auckland on the 22nd - 23rd September
                                  2007. Organisation for this event is well underway
                                  and information will be updated on the webpage
                                  regularly. This year’s Nationals will be a showcase
                                  event that meets the needs of the participants,
                                  officials, supporters, and spectators. To keep everyone informed we will be updating
                                  this web page on the ITFNZ site to ensure that
                                  as much information is available as possible.
                                  We hope to see you all at the Nationals and
                                  are aiming to make it something really special. 
 The Venue...The ASB Stadium is big enough to house five
                                    rings as well as having areas for warm up
                                    and preparation.
 There is a substantial amount of seating for
                                  competitors and spectators at the venue so
                                  we will be restricting access to the competition
                                  floor areas to competitors and officials only. Based in Kohimarama, close to Mission Bay,
                                  this venue is within walking distance to banks,
                                  shopping and cafes. We will shortly be adding a map and the locations
                                  of suggested accommodation.
 Contacts:Counties Manukau Regional Director, Sue Breen
                                sbreen@itfnz.org.nz
 Tournament Organiser, Master
                                Paul McPhail
   | The
                                    Format…The format for the event is still being planned
                                    as we are in discussions with sponsors and
                                    potential television coverage.
 Individual Black Belt events will be held
                                  on the Saturday. Gup Individual events and Black Belt Team events
                                  will be held on the Sunday.
 There is also a need to ensure that we have
                                  enough officials to meet the programme requirements
                                  and provide a showcase ITF Taekwon-Do event
                                  for competitors and spectators. We will of course let everyone know in plenty
                              of time to prepare! |