U.S.K.S.F.

Airport

The USKSF provides a complementary transportation service from BWI (and BWI only) to the Tournament Site at the Hunt Valley Marriott. Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) is about 25 miles from the Marriott Hunt Valley Inn. Transportation will be provided by a bus service or by volunteers. Bus pickups are available based on the tentative schedule posted below. Other than the scheduled bus pickups listed below, transportation requests are NOT guaranteed to be granted, and you may be required to provide your own transportation to and from the Airport. Certain pickups will be made by our volunteer staff. If you are being picked up by a volunteer, we will contact you via email to let you know. You will receive an email explaining that you are being picked up by a volunteer no later than 11:00 pm EST on Tuesday, 7/20/10. If you do not provide your email address (faxed your travel info without providing an email address), we will not be able to contact you.

***NEW THIS YEAR***

 Transportation requests can be made within the online registration software (preferred), or by sending an email containing your complete travel itinerary to transportation@usksf.org, or by FAXing a Transportation Request Form to 443-394-9202. Your itinerary should include the number of people traveling in your group, the date you arrive and depart, time of your flight, Airline, and Flight Number. All transportation requests are due on July 16, 2010. The purpose of setting this date is to allow time for scheduling pickups, so please remember to submit transportation requests early! Pickup times posted below are based on requests received and are designed to minimize wait time while maximizing the number of people using the service.  Please provide your travel itinerary even if you know that pickup is being made that will serve you.

Bus service to the Tournament Site (prior to the Tournament):

When you arrive, proceed to the baggage claim area and get your bags. Signs in the baggage claim area will direct you to the hospitality counter and the door where the pickups are made. Review the scheduled pickup times to see which time suits your needs. The bus is not aware of specific people to be picked up, so be ready to go, or you may miss the bus. If there is a while until the next scheduled pickup just relax and get something to eat/drink until the next shuttle departs.

The pickup and departure schedule below is subject to change as details are finalized. The final schedule will be published on this website on Wednesday, July 21, 2010.

UPDATED FINAL SCHEDULE (7/22/2010)

Thursday – 7/22/10

• Depart BWI at 6:00 pm
• Depart BWI at 8:00 pm
• Depart BWI at 01:00 am (7/23)
• Additional Transportation Service provided as needed by USKSF volunteers

Friday – 7/23/10

• Depart BWI at 12:00 pm
• Depart BWI at 3:00 pm
• Depart BWI at 6:00 pm
• Additional Transportation Service provided as needed by USKSF volunteers

Bus service to BWI Airport (After the Tournament):

All deliveries to the Airport will depart from the Hunt Valley Marriott. If you are in another hotel, you are responsible for your own transportation to the Marriott. You are responsible for using the transportation service at a time that will get you to the airport with sufficient time to check in and clear airport security. Times for arrival vary by airline, but you should plan to arrive 1.5 to 2 hours before your flight. TRAVEL TIME FROM THE MARRIOTT TO THE AIRPORT IS APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR, AND MAY BE MORE IN RUSH HOUR.

Sunday – 7/25/10

• Transportation Service provided as needed by USKSF volunteers

Monday – 7/26/10

• Depart Hunt Valley Marriott at 3:00 am
• Depart Hunt Valley Marriott at 4:30 am
• Depart Hunt Valley Marriott at 6:00 am
• Depart Hunt Valley Marriott at 7:30 am
• Depart Hunt Valley Marriott at 9:00 am
• Depart Hunt Valley Marriott at 10:30 am
• Depart Hunt Valley Marriott at Noon
• Additional Transportation Service provided as needed by USKSF volunteers

 Other options for transportation:

• Light Rail service is available within the airport that will deliver you to the Hunt Valley Stop. We will not pick you up from the Light Rail Stop. The Hotel is approximately a 5-minute walk from the Hunt Valley Light Rail Stop. Due to the many stops on the line, the approximate travel time from BWI to the Hunt Valley Stop is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
• You have the right/option to secure your own transportation by taxi. The USKSF will not reimburse you for travel arrangements made on your own. Approximate cost $65 (one way)
•  Commercial shuttle services (not associated with the USKSF shuttle system) are also available at the airport, cost unknown. The USKSF will not reimburse you for travel arrangements made on your own.

 

 Accommodations

The U.S.K.S.F. is pleased to announce that we have arranged two options for special room rates at the Hunt Valley Marriott (tournament site). Click the link below to access the Marriott Reservation System and enter one of the following as a GROUP CODE to receive our special rate. To access the GROUP CODE entry point, click where is says “Special Rates and Awards”.

http://www.marriott.com/bwihv 

 

• Option 1 (Pre-Paid rate) is available for $119/night for up to four (4) persons per night that must be paid at the time of booking.
  • Two (2) Double beds – use code UIKUIKA
  • One (1) King bed – use code UIKUIKB

• Option 2 (Non Pre-Paid rate)  is available for $124/night for up to four (4) persons per night that does not require pre-payment at the time of booking.  
  • Two (2) Double beds – use code UIKUIKC
  •  One (1) King bed – use code UIKUIKD

Please be sure to make reservations early to ensure accommodations as rooms have sold out in past years.  If you do not want to reserve your room online, you can reserve your room by calling the Hunt Valley Marriott directly at 410-785-7000 and using the GROUP CODES listed above.  

  If the special rate rooms have been booked, standard room rates will apply. 

 

 

 U.S.K.S.F. Member Competition Registration

 Registration for U.S.K.S.F. Members is $65 for the first event and $20 for each additional event.  To register at the door, there is a $5 late fee and only cash or credit cards are accepted (no checks).

Online Registration with an option to make your payment using PayPal will open on March 1, 2010.  Visit our website at www.usksf.org to access the online tournament registration software.  If you register by mail, make checks payable to the U.S.K.S.F. 

Non-Member Competition Registration

Registration for non-members is $85 for the first event and $20 for each additional event.  To register at the door, there is a $5 late fee and only cash or credit cards are accepted (no checks).

Online Registration with an option to make your payment using PayPal will open on March 1, 2010.  Visit our website at www.usksf.org to access the online tournament registration software.  If you register by mail, make checks payable to the U.S.K.S.F. 

Competition Rules

Rules are available online. They can also be obtained from the U.S.K.S.F. by writing, calling, or faxing your request to U.S.K.S.F. President Huang Chien-Liang.

Spectators

Competitors do not need Spectator Tickets. Spectators will be charged $15 for Saturday or Sunday daytime events. A $25 Saturday Night Spectator Ticket is required to view the Masters Demonstration and Lei Tai Championship Fights. Saturday attendance for both morning and evening sessions is $30. Tickets covering all three sessions (but not including the banquet) are $40 in advance. Children under 12 are half price, and children under 5 are free (but must be accompanied by a parent at all times). The U.S.K.S.F. offers group spectator ticket discounts. To be eligible for group spectator discounts you must be purchasing a minimum of 10 tickets. Contact the U.S.K.S.F. via email at info@usksf.org for additional information and conditions. Spectator Tickets are available online or at the Admissions Table.

 

Hall of Fame Awards Banquet

The Awards Banquet will be held on Sunday evening at 8:00 PM. Dinner and dancing is $60 for adults and $40 for children under 12. Please purchase tickets early, as seating is limited. Banquet Tickets are available online or at the Admissions Table.

 

Video Taping

You must have a valid permit to videotape any day or evening event. Video Permits are available online or at the Admissions Table. The cost of admission is not included.

Seminars

The U.S.K.S.F. has invited highly skilled instructors to teach Internal and External Arts. Please check www.usksf.org and the Tournament Schedule for updates. Seminars are $55 for U.S.K.S.F. members and $65 for non-members.

National Judge Certification (UPDATED July 12, 2010)

The USKSF is offering National Judge Certification Seminars on Friday, 7/24. National Judges will receive a certificate, laminated badge and will be listed on the USKSF website.

USKSF National Judge Certification Program

 The USKSF National Judge Certification Program is intended to recognize individuals who have received instructional training and practical experience to perform the responsibilities of a Judge at martial arts competition.

 National Judge – Level A (no expiration)

To achieve USKSF National Judge – Level A Certification, an applicant must meet the following criteria:

•  Obtain National Judge – Level B Certification (defined below)
• Obtain Eligible judging experience (defined below)
• Complete a review of the NJCC to insure proper understanding of the criteria use for judging of USKSF tournaments.

 The applicant will receive a 50% discount on the review of the NJCC after obtaining the required judging experience. The judging experience and review of the NJCC must be completed prior to the expiration of the USKSF National Judge – Level B certification.

National Judge – Level B (expires 4 years from date of completion)

To achieve USKSF National Judge – Level B Certification, an applicant must complete the entire USKSF National Judge Certification Course (NJCC). The NJCC is intended to provide a well rounded understanding of the criteria used to judge internal and external forms and weapons, pushing hands, and light contact sparring as defined by The World Kuoshu Federation (TWKSF). Although the applicant will receive exposure to a wide variety of martial arts disciplines, the applicant should only accept judging assignments within their area of expertise.

 Eligible Judging experience

Applicants will automatically be recognized for judging at a USKSF event provided they judge a minimum of 4 hours. If an applicant judges at an event other than a USKSF event, they may receive credit for the experience by submitting information via email to info@usksf.org including the tournament date, sponsor (with contact information for verification), events judged, and amount of time judged (4 hours minimum required).

Cost for the USKSF National Judge Certification Course is $90 for USKSF members and $110 for non-members. Cost for Internal or External Judge training is $55 for USKSF members and $65 for non-members. You MUST complete both the Internal and External training to be recognized as a USKSF National Judge. Seminar times are below:

8:00am to 9:00 am  – Judging of Internal Arts

9:00am to 10:00am – Judging Tai Ji Form and Weapons

10:00am to 12:00pm – Judging Pushing Hands (Restricted and Freestyle)

12:00pm – 1:00pm – Break for Lunch

1:00pm to 3:00pm  – Judging External Forms and Light Contact Sparring

3:00pm to 5:00pm  – Judging External Weapons

Program Book Sponsorship

There are still opportunities to buy ad space in the 2009 Program Book. Camera-ready artwork and payment must be received by July 7, 2009.

Corporate Patron Ad - Businesses/Martial Arts Schools who purchase ad space in the Program Book.

• Whole Page – $300
• Half Page – $175
• Quarter Page – $100
• Business Card – $50

To purchase ad space, visit the usksf website at www.usksf.org and click the button that corresponds to the size of the ad you wish to place and then email your camera-ready artwork to admin@usksf.org.

Individual Patron Ad

You can now buy an Individual Patron ad (text message only) to be placed in our Commemorative Program Book. Send a positive note to classmates, family, or your competition team. You can also send a thank you to your Shi-Fu/Instructor. The message is limited to 130 characters (for either ad) and must meet the approval of the USKSF staff to be entered in the program book. To place an ad, visit the usksf website at www.usksf.org and click the button that corresponds to the size of the ad you wish to place and then email your camera-ready artwork to admin@usksf.org. We will reply with your message approval, or explain why a revision is needed.

 Medium Ad ($50) offers large ad size (10/page) and text font with a USKSF logo background.

Small Ad ($25) offers smaller ad size (30/page) and text font on a white background.