38th Year Annual Karate Championships

COMPETITION RULES  All competitors are expected to be on their best behaviour at all times, no Abusive language will be  tolerated the penalty may mean disqualification for the entire group. DOCTOR /FIRST AID Will be on hand throughout the day as medical backup, the Medical Team’s decision is final  regarding the capability of a competitor to continue Protective equipment is compulsory: 1. Red & Blue Mitts 2. Red & Blue Belts 3. GumShield 4. Female Chest Protector for 13 years+ 5. Shin & Foot Pads, Red & Blue for 10 years old and over 6. Body Armour Everyone 14 Years & Above 7. Junior Competitors (under 16yrs) are advised to bring with them a valid Licence or their Birth  Certificate * 8. Weigh In will be completed on the day of competition Any person in the wrong category either through Age or Weight will be disqualified with no refund. BOUT DURATION The competition is touch contact based on W.K.F Rules with slight modifications for -14s. All eliminations are by straight K.O. Bout Times : Under 14s : 1.30 minutes Cadets/Junior : 2 minutes Senior 18+ : 3 minutes Each event will be fought to the finish, no waiting for the finals at the end of the night. Dependant  on the amount of competitors on the day timings may be Increased/Decreased. ENTRY FEES Individual events – Kata & Kumite £22.00 per event  Team events - £40.00 Spectators : £15.00 CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 17TH MARCH 2023 (NO ENTRIES AFTER THIS DATE) MAXIMUM : 800 COMPETITORS Bags must be left beneath seats or put inside Lockers whilst competing (Adjacent to the Sports Hall (Brand New Venue)    Please park at Cryfield Village where the cost is £1 for the day at weekends.  This is a blanket Postcode so we recommend using ‘Leighfield Road’ for any Sat  Navs. ENTRY FEES Individual events – Kata & Kumite £22.00 per event & Team events - £40.00 Spectators : £15.00  CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 17TH MARCH 2023 NO MORE ENTRIES AFTER THIS DATE Café available on site BACS PAYMENTS : Payment of entries will release competitors  into the competition draws. Payments : Santander Bank : Sort Code: 09-01-27, Account No.  76248906  Please Reference under your Name/Club/Association