WOMANS CUP (ELITE) CHAMPIONSHIP 2017 Venue: TONGAAT INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE Tongaat - Durban Kwa- Zulu Natal Date: 06 October + 07 October 2017

GENERAL INFORMATION What is our aim? To Host an annual National Elite Woman's Championships- to honour women in sport. The details are as follows: Date: 06 October 2017 – Friday – weigh in @ 12hoo Tournament starts 13h00 07 October 2017- Saturday starts @ 08h00 Time: Friday – Weigh in @ 12h00 Tournament starts @ 13h00 Kata Saturday Starts @ 08h00 – Kumite Venue: Tongaat Indoor Sports Hall – Tongaat - Durban – KwaZulu Natal Province Participation Fee: R250.00 per individual per category, R350.00 per team event Spectators: R20.00 under 18 years/ Children and R40.00 Adults Closing date for entries for the Elite will be: 22th September 2017 Entry fees must be deposited into KSA account, BY PROVINCES. Who will be eligible to participate? Elite Athletes Entries have to be entered by Provinces. A hard copy and proof of payment must be e-mailed to the Championship Director Sensei Leonardo Ciutto e-mail: kznkaratekid@gmail.com e-mail: treasurer@karate-sa.org Weigh-in: will be done Friday 06 October 2017 @ 12h00 till 13h00 and athletes found to be outside their weight category will be disqualified. All athletes must be medically fit before they can be allowed to participate. This is an Official National Event and only registered members from the affiliated provinces may enter

GENERAL CHAMPIONSHIP RULES Athletes take part at their own risk. No claim may be made against KSA – WKF or any of the officials officiating on the day of the championship. It is the responsibility of every Provincial Coach to explain the conditions/ rules to each athlete and/or parent before entering the championship. Any athlete entered in an incorrect age or weight will be disqualified. Coaches and Team Managers must ensure that correct information is submitted. Any athlete not reporting to his/her floor after 3-call out will be disqualified. THE WOMEN’S CUP WILL RUN TO WKF RULES INCLUDING THE REVIEW RULES- WKF rules will apply during the championship. Athletes must use WKF Protective gear. Breast protectors and body protectors are compulsory for female & Male competitors including mouth guard, red/blue mitts and belts, foot and shin guards. Coaches: Only the appointed coaches from each provinces may coach an athlete from her province. Only coaches wearing their full provincial tracksuit will be allowed to coach. Those wearing only tracksuit top or trouser/ Protea track suit won’t be allowed on the floor. WKF rules on coaching must be strictly adhered to and non compliance to the rules and regulations will lead to disciplinary steps being taken. Team Managers: Team Managers must wear their official Provincial Attire (Navy blue blazer, white shirt, tie, gray pants, black shoes & socks) Team Managers are not allowed in competition area

GENERAL CHAMPIONSHIP RULES Referees and Judges: All officials must be dressed appropriately as per WKF rules, including table officials. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: It is requested that all athletes must bring along the following: Consent letter from parent/ Guardian/Indemnity form REFEREES COURSE- Coaches: Friday 6th October 2017, Time: 09:00 – 12:00: Mr. L. Rhoda Venue: TBA Cost: TBA TABLE OFFICIATING BRIEFING: Friday 6th October 2017 : TBA COACHING COURSE AND/OR BRIEFING:

DIVISIONS Female Divisions will be the same as the SA Championship events held in 2017 Tournament Starts from 14 years and older (Cadets), plus Juniors, Plus U21, Plus Seniors, Plus Veterans and Masters- Elite Athletes – Athletes that participated this year at Regional, Provincials and National Elite Events 2017. (Brown and Black Belts). TEAM KUMITE EVENTS WILL TAKE PLACE. Each Province will be allowed to enter a Team Kumite per Age Group – 3 x Female Athlete team kumite event per age group will take place

METHOD OF PAYMENTS Account name: Karate South Africa Bank: Absa Bank Acc Type: Cheque Account Branch Code: 632005 Account Nr: 408 297 6744 Ref: Province Name & KSA –Women’17 E-mail proof of payment to KSA treasurer: treasurer@karate-sa.org & Tournament Director: kznkaratekid@gmail.com

Headquarters Hotel for these events Tropicana Hotel : 85 OR Tambo Road, Marine Parade, Durban Beach Front. Special Rates have been arranged with the hotel for Anyone attending the Tournament or Courses. For accommodation rates/ info – please contact Shani Lakaram on 083 289 0987 OR E-mail: financial@goodersons.co.za

CONTACT INFORMATION TOURNAMENT COMMISSION KSA: Technical Convener: Shihan Brando Pillay – 082 552 4638 brandopillay@webmail.co.za Tournament Director: Leonardo Ciutto – 082 451 2744 kznkaratekid@gmail.com Provincial President: Ben Mare – 082 354 4535 KZN senseiben30@mweb.co.za Chief Referee: Llewellyn Rhoda - 082 551 9901 info@karate-zen.co.za Director of Coaching: Michael Roetz – 083 659 0084 michael.roetz@telkomsa.net Medical Commission: Dr Marissa Van der Westhuisen/ Steyn and Dr Woogen Reddy