IBSSA Congress to be hosted simultaneously with the 2006 AAU Karate National Championships

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS RELEASE January 20, 2006

National Chair: J. B. Mirza (847) 398-9410

Sports Manager: Jennifer Miles (407) 828-3704

IBSSA Congress to be hosted simultaneously with the 2006 AAU Karate National Championships

MIAMI - The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Karate program has announced that the International Bodyguard Security Services Association (IBSSA) will host it's annual congress in conjunction with the 2006 AAU Karate National Championships. The Championships have been scheduled to take place, June 26th through July 1st in Miami, Florida at Florida International University Pharmed Arena.

The IBSSA congress for its members will take place on Wednesday, June 28th.

All attendees are encouraged to make their reservations at the Double Tree Grand Hotel Biscayne Bay - Miami, which has been chosen to be the Host Hotel for the AAU Karate National Championships. To make reservations please call 1-800-853-0270 and ask for the AAU Karate discounted rate. If you have any questions in regards to the host hotel please email Jennifer Miles, the AAU Karate Sports Manager at jennifer@aausports.org.

Founded in 1888, the AAU is the largest not-for-profit, volunteer, multi-sport organization in the United States dedicated solely to the promotion and development of amateur sports for youth and adult. The ideal of "Sports for All, Forever" is shared by 500,000 members and 50,000 volunteers. The AAU offers programs in excess of 35 sports. One of the largest, non-profit, volunteer, sports organizations in the United States; Dedicated exclusively to the promotion and development of amateur sports and physical fitness programs; 118 years old and getting stronger. 34 sports; local, regional and national events; The AAU Junior Olympic Games, an event that has more athletes competing in it that the Olympics that is held every 4 years. Whether it is individual or team, competition or personal fitness, enjoyment or education, down the street or in the limelight, AAU has a program for everyone.

For additional information on the AAU Karate program please contact the AAU National Headquarters at 407-828-3704 or visit the web site at www.aaukarate.org.

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