NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CHAMPIONSHIP 2017 Venue: Tongaat Indoor Sports Hall. Durban Kwa- Zulu Natal Date: 07 October 2017 @ 07:30 till late

GENERAL INFORMATION What is our aim? To host the annual Development Championships. The details are as follows: Date: 07 October 2017- Saturday Time: 07h30 till late Venue: Tongaat Indoor Sports Hall, Tongaat - Durban – KwaZulu Natal Province Participation Fee: Development: R200.00 per individual category. R250.00 per team event (2 Team per Province) Spectators: R20.00 under 18 years/ Children and R40.00 Adults Closing Entries for the Development will be the Friday 15th September 2017 Entry fees must be deposited into PROVINCAL ACCOUNTS – Provinces to pay KSA Who will be eligible to participate? Development Tournament: All top 4 athletes per individual division selected by provinces ( White – Purple Belt) No Athletes who competed Elite Provincial or Elite Nationals in 2016/2017 can Compete in Development Weigh-in: will be done on Friday 6th October 2017 From 15h00 till 19h00. 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. Kata rules for the Development Championship section for all ages: A minimum one kata to be performed and it may be repeated as many times as required. (they may do more than 1 kata BUT once they change they cannot go back and repeat previous kata) Athletes must use WKF Approved Protective gear. All Athletes must use ALL WKF required protective equipment. ATHLETES MUST HAVE RED AND BLUE MITS, RED AND BLUE BELTS, RED and BLUE SHINFOOT PROTECTORS(Red and Blue), CHEST PROTECTION, GUM GUARDS. Breast Protection for Girls/ Ladies Kumite: 7 -13 years will require a win margin of 6 points. Kumite: 14 years and above: will require a win margin of 8 points (as per WKF) Coaches: Only the appointed coaches from each provinces may coach an athlete from his/ her province. Only coaches wearing their full provincial tracksuit will be allowed to coach. Those wearing only tracksuit top or trouser/ Protea track suit wont be allowed on the floor. WKF rules on coaching must be strictly adhered to and non compliance to the rule and regulation disciplinary steps may be 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. The following courses/ briefing are compulsory for all officials that will be officiating in this event including provincial coaches: REFEREES COURSE- compulsory to all Coaches: Friday 6th October 2017, Time: 15:00: Mr. L. Rhoda Venue: TROPICANA HOTEL Cost: TBA TABLE OFFICIATING BRIEFING: Friday 6th October 2017 : TBA COACHING COURSE AND/OR BRIEFING:

DIVISIONS As per Entry Sheet Development tournament is from 7 years up to 16/17 years

PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITY IS INCLUDED IN THE DEVELOPMENT TOURNAMENT- KATA ONLY 1. Wheelchair athletes: Males 2. Wheelchair athletes: Female 3. People with learning disability: Males 4. People with learning disability: Females 5. Blind and Visually impaired: Males 6. Blind and Visually impaired: Females

DIVISIONS Divisions will be as follows as mentioned below: KATA Boys Kata, 7/9 Years Boys Kata, 10/11 Years Boys Kata, 12/13 Years Girls Kata, 7/9 Years Girls Kata, 10/11 Years Girls Kata, 12/13 Years Boys Team Kata, 10 -13 Years Girls Team Kata, 10 – 13 Years KUMITE Boys Kumite, 8/9 Years -30kgs Boys Kumite 8/9 Years +30kgs Boys Kumite, 10/11 Years, -30Kg Boys Kumite, 10/11 Years, -35Kg Boys Kumite, 10/11 Years, -40Kg Boys Kumite, 10/11 Years, -45Kg Boys Kumite, 10/11 Years, +45Kg Girls Kumite, 8/9 Years -30kgs Girls Kumite, 8/9 Years +30kgs Girls Kumite, 10/11 Years, -30Kg Girls Kumite, 10/11 Years, -35Kg Girls Kumite, 10/11 Years, -40Kg Girls Kumite, 10/11 Years, -45Kg Girls Kumite, 10/11 Years, +45Kg Boys Kumite, 12/13 Years, -40Kg Boys Kumite, 12/13 Years, -45Kg Boys Kumite, 12/13 Years, -55Kg Boys Kumite, 12/13 Years, +55Kg Girls Kumite, 12/13 Years, -42Kg Girls Kumite, 12/13 Years, -47Kg Girls Kumite, 12/13 Years, +47Kg

DIVISIONS Cadet Boys Kata, 14/15 Years Cadet Girls Kata, 14/15 Years Cadet Boys Kumite, 14/15 Years, -52Kg Cadet Boys Kumite, 14/15 Years, -57Kg Cadet Boys Kumite, 14/15 Years, -63Kg Cadet Boys Kumite, 14/15 Years, -70Kg Cadet Boys Kumite, 14/15 Years, +70Kg Cadet Girls Kumite, 14/15 Years, -47Kg Cadet Girls Kumite, 14/15 Years, -54Kg Cadet Girls Kumite, 14/15 Years, +54Kg Junior Male Kata, 16/17 Years Junior Female Kata, 16/17 Years Junior Male Kumite, 16/17 Years, -55Kg Junior Male Kumite, 16/17 Years, -61Kg Junior Male Kumite, 16/17 Years, -68Kg Junior Male Kumite, 16/17 Years, -76Kg Junior Male Kumite, 16/17 Years, +76Kg Junior Female Kumite, 16/17 Years, -48Kg Junior Female Kumite, 16/17 Years, -53Kg Junior Female Kumite, 16/17 Years, -59Kg Junior Female Kumite, 16/17 Years, +59Kg

METHOD OF PAYMENTS All Provinces must make payment to KSA for all their athletes as a province: Account name: Karate South Africa Bank: Absa Bank Acc Type: Cheque Account Branch Code: 632005 Account Nr: 408 297 6744 Ref: DEV and Province E-mail proof of payment to: Treasurer@karate-sa.org kznkaratekid@gmail.com

Headquarters Hotel for these events Tropicana Hotel : 85 OR Tambo Road, Marine Parade, Durban Beach Front. The Technical Congress and Referees Course will be held at the Tropicana on the Friday. 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: Mihael Roetz – 083 659 0084 michael.roetz@telkomsa.net Medical Commission: Dr Marissa Van der Westhuisen/ Steyn and Dr Woogen Reddy