1. NATIONAL CHILDREN, CADETS AND JUNIORS
CHAMPIONSHIP
2018
Venue: Tongaat Indoor Sports Hall
TONGAAT – Durban
Date: 23rd and 24th March 2018

2. GENERAL INFORMATION The details are as follows:
What is our aim?
This is the national elite championship of 2018, to maintain KSA National Ranking system, and to select National Team
The details are as follows:
Date: 23rd and 24th March 2018
Time: 23rd March 2018 – 08:00 till late (KATA AND CERTAIN CHILDREN’S KUMITE DIVISIONS)
24th March 2018– 08:00 - till late (ALL OTHER KUMITE DIVISIONS)
WEIGH IN FOR CHILDREN / CADETS AND JUNIORS WILL BE ON THURSDAY 22nd March 2018 : 15h00 till 18h00
At the Tongaat Sports Hall
Athletes found to be outside of their weight category will be Disqualified –immediate disqualification
Venue: Tongaat Indoor Sport Hall – TONGAAT – Durban / EThekwini Region
Participation Fee: R per individual category, R per team event
Spectators: R 30.oo U 18 years/ Children and R50.00 Adults
Closing date for entries: 15th March NO LATE ENTERIES WILL BE ACCEPTED
Tournament Entry fees must be deposited into KSA account- by Provinces.
Who will be eligible to participate?
1. Individual kata and Kumite Divisions: Only top 4 athletes per division selected by provinces
2. Team Kata: All provinces are allowed to enter 2 team katas per category
3. Provincial selected athletes mentioned above must be Elite athletes, including athletes living with disabilities(only Kata)
Closing date for entries: 15th March Entries have to be entered by Provinces onto the SET ONLINE SYSTEM. A hard copy and proof of payment must be ed to the Championship Director Sensei Leonardo Ciutto and
before the closing date.
Age of athletes will be calculated as the age on 05th November 2018
All athletes must be medically fit before they can be allowed to participate.
This is an Official National Elite 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.
No late entries will be accepted, provinces must confirm with the Tournament Director prior the closing date to ensure that entries has been received.
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 division 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.
WKF rules will apply during the championship. As per the rules discussed at the Technical Congress January 2018.
Athletes must use WKF Approved Protective gear. Breast protectors and body protectors are compulsory for female & Male competitors.
Mouth guards, red/blue mitts, foot and shin guards are also compulsory.
Face Guards have been added for Children and are required as per WKF rules for 2018
Kata Rules:
7- 9yrs – 2 kata all the way through
1st kata can be repeated up until Medal Rounds
2nd kata – MUST CHANGE KATA FOR MEDAL BOUTS
10- 11yrs- MUST DO 3 KATAS:
- 1st kata can be done in the first round
- 2nd kata – MUST CHANGE KATA FOR 2nd round until Medal bouts.
- 3rd kata – MUST CHANGE KATA FOR MEDAL BOUTS
11-13yrs – Must perform 4 KATAS
1ST Kata – for the 1st Round
- 2nd Kata – from the 2nd Round
- 3rd Kata – from the 3rd Round
- 4th Kata – 4th Round and MEDAL BOUTS (may be repeated)
14yrs and up WKF Rules Apply- Must change your kata in every round.
Coaches:
Only the accredited, appointed coaches from each provinces may coach an athlete from his/ her province(5 Coaches per province).
Only coaches wearing their full provincial tracksuit will be allowed to coach. Those wearing only tracksuit top or trouser/ Jeans or Protea track suit wont be allowed on the floor.
WKF rules(with KSA Children / Cadets Adaptions) 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

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
The following courses/ briefing are compulsory for all officials that will be officiating in this event including provincial coaches:
REFEREES COURSE and ACCREDITATION : 22nd March 2017, Time: 10h00 – 13h00
Shihan Brando Pillay and Sensei LLewellyn Rhoda
Venue: Tropicana Hotel Durban
Cost: R500
TABLE OFFICIATING COURSE: 22nd March 2016, Time: 10h00-13h00: Mrs. B Reddy
Cost: R300
COACHING ACCREDITATION: 22nd March 2017: 10h00 to 13h00: Shihan Brando Pillay and Sensei Michael Roetz
Provincial Technical Conveners meeting - 22nd March 2017: 10h00 to 13h00: Sensei Leonardo Ciutto and Shani Lakaram.
ARE YOU TOURNAMENT READY – reviewing prep work for all tournament taking place in South Africa this year.

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

6. CADETS & JUNIOR DIVISIONS-
Cadet Boys Kata, 14/15 Years – Friday
Cadet Girls Kata, 14/15 Years – Friday
Cadet Boys Kumite, 14/15 Years, -52Kg – Saturday
Cadet Boys Kumite, 14/15 Years, -57Kg – Saturday
Cadet Boys Kumite, 14/15 Years, -63Kg – Saturday
Cadet Boys Kumite, 14/15 Years, -70Kg – Saturday
Cadet Boys Kumite, 14/15 Years, +70Kg – Saturday
Cadet Girls Kumite, 14/15 Years, -47Kg – Saturday
Cadet Girls Kumite, 14/15 Years, -54Kg – Saturday
Cadet Girls Kumite, 14/15 Years, +54Kg – Saturday
Male Team Unison Kata, 14/17 Years (FRIDAY )
Female Team Unison Kata, 14/17 Years (FRIDAY)
Junior Male Kata, 16/17 Years -FRIDAY
Junior Female Kata, 16/17 Years -FRIDAY
Junior Male Kumite, 16/17 Years, -55Kg – Saturday
Junior Male Kumite, 16/17 Years, -61Kg – Saturday
Junior Male Kumite, 16/17 Years, -68Kg – Saturday
Junior Male Kumite, 16/17 Years, -76Kg – Saturday
Junior Male Kumite, 16/17 Years, +76Kg – Saturday
Junior Female Kumite, 16/17 Years, -48Kg – Saturday
Junior Female Kumite, 16/17 Years, -53Kg – Saturday
Junior Female Kumite, 16/17 Years, -59Kg – Saturday
Junior Female Kumite, 16/17 Years, +59Kg – Saturday

7. PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITY- FRIDAY
KATA- FRIDAY
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

8. 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:
Account Nr:
Ref: KSA Child and Province
proof of payment to:

9. CONTACT INFORMATION
TOURNAMENT COMMISSION
KSA: Technical Convener: Shihan Brando Pillay –
Tournament Director: Leonardo Ciutto –
Assistant Tournament Director: Shani Lakaram
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