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

2. 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 12hoo Tournament starts 13h00
07 October Saturday 08h00
Time: Friday – Weigh 12h00 Tournament 13h00 Kata
Saturday 08h00 – Kumite
Venue: Tongaat Indoor Sports Hall – Tongaat - Durban – KwaZulu Natal Province
Participation Fee: R per individual per category, R 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 ed to the Championship Director Sensei Leonardo Ciutto
Weigh-in: will be done Friday 06 October @ 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

3. 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

4. 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 : TBA
COACHING COURSE AND/OR BRIEFING:

5. 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 (Brown and Black Belts).
TEAM KUMITE EVENTS WILL TAKE PLACE.
Each Province will be allowed to enter a Team Kumite per Age Group – x Female Athlete team kumite event per age group will take place

6. METHOD OF PAYMENTS Account name: Karate South Africa Bank: Absa Bank
Acc Type: Cheque Account
Branch Code:
Account Nr:
Ref: Province Name & KSA –Women’17
proof of payment to KSA treasurer:
& Tournament Director:

7. 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 OR

8. CONTACT INFORMATION
TOURNAMENT COMMISSION
KSA: Technical Convener: Shihan Brando Pillay –
Tournament Director: Leonardo Ciutto –
Provincial President: Ben Mare –
KZN
Chief Referee: Llewellyn Rhoda
Director of Coaching: Michael Roetz –
Medical Commission: Dr Marissa Van der Westhuisen/ Steyn and Dr Woogen Reddy