Confirmation that the 2nd International Marching Band･Baton Twirling Championship
 (2011 Asian Championship for Marching Band & Baton Twirling) is to be held as per original schedule

As you know, a strong earthquake of magnitude 9.0 with an epicenter about 500 kilometers northeast from Tokyo, off Miyagi coast, caused severe damages in north-eastern region of Japan. Tsunami caused by the earthquake destroyed nuclear power plants located at about 300 kilometers north from Tokyo, which caused a serious problem of radioactive leakage.
Both Japanese government and the power company are confronting with this serious problem, about which you are informed through the media in your country.  However, due to the lack of correct information, it appears that some exaggerated news have been widely spread saying that all the Japanese territory are in big chaos and Japan has lost the control.  If you have such news, please correct it because our daily life in Tokyo and surrounding area is normally maintained without any big problems. Our Association has gathered relating information concerning the environment and we can say that presently there is no serious radioactive influence in Tokyo and in the area of Makuhari Messe, the venue of the Championship in Chiba City.  Also we know that other many events to be scheduled at Makuhari Messe will be held normally from the middle of April on as they were originally planned.
Under this circumstance, we have decided to host and organize our international championship as we planned during August this year and so we are promoting our preparation for the event using our full organizational capability.  We will further gather information concerning the power plant and the environment and will inform you as quick as possible.  If you have any questions please feel free to contact with us. We appreciate very much for your kind cooperation and support with us.
Yours Sincerely

April 7, 2011

Noriko Sugiura
President of Organizing Committee for the 2nd International Marching Band･Baton Twirling Championship

Genkichi Harada
President of Asia Pacific Bands Association (APBA, not for profit organization)

The 2nd International Marching Band & Baton Twirling Contest

We are pleased to announce that the first Asian Championship of Marching Band and Baton twirling will be held in August, 2011 at Makuhari Messe of Chiba Prefecture, Japan.  This venue place is one of the most excellent event hall where All Japan Marching Band Contest and also The World Championship of Marching Band were held in the past.  We together with all Japanese related persons with marching band and baton twirling look forward to have participation of many bands and people from overseas countries to this international event.

■Outline of the Championship
Name of the Championship: The 2nd International Marching Band･Baton Twirling Championship
                                           (2011 Asian Championship for Marching Band & Baton Twirling)

Schedule :  Sat,20 August 2011—Sun,21 August 2011

Venue :  Event Hall of Makuhari Messe
      2-1 Nakase, Mihamaku, Chiba-City, Chiba Prefecture  261-0023  Japan

Host Organization By: Organizing Committee for The2nd International Marching Band･Baton Twirling Championship
Asia Pacific Bands Association (APBA)
               
Managing Organization: JAPAN MARCHINGBAND BATONTWIRLING ASSOCIATION( JMBA )

  
■“Staying Expenses” (after modification )
1.Staying Expenses of Yen 15,000 per person shall be paid from each band to Organizer. Upon receipt of Yen 15,000 per person the Organizer shall offer such services for each band as mentioned in 3 below. This shall be applied only for totally 500 persons by arrival order of application form submitted from overseas participating bands. Those bands who can arrange by themselves the lodging, meals and transportation, they can do it without paying above mentioned Yen 15,000 .  The Organizer can introduce Japanese travel agent, if necessary for bands who look for such services in Japan.

2. In principle, Yen 15,000 shall be applied for one band from one country for totally 100 persons as maximum including 8 persons of directors and staff members.  If band members exceed 100 persons we will request the actual staying and transportation expenses for those exceeded number.

3.The services offered by the payment of Yen 15,000 per person includes following items:
Lodging Expenses for 3 nights and 4 days (Checking in 19th August and Checking out in 22nd August)
Meals from dinner of 19th Aug. to breakfast of 22th Aug.
Bus and truck transportation expenses for band members and music instruments ( among Narita International Airport, lodging place and Makuhari Event Hall.) 
 (Expenses not included above if any shall be paid by each participating band.)

■Entry
As for overseas participating bands, please participate both to Festival and Contest :
Class Entry to
August 20( Saturday ) Festival
August 21 ( Sunday ) Contest

1.Bands from overseas countries can play and perform in above two days.
2.The participation to the second day (Contest) shall be made only from Asian countries . Bands from other region can participate as Exhibition Bands.

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Outline
Process and Regulations
Performance Floor
Application Form
Judging Explanations(M)
Judging Explanations(CG)

■The Schedule of the Association(Plan)
We welcome participation from overseas countries. Please contact with address.