1. Venue: Sandton Convention Centre
ARNOLD CLASSIC KARATE
CHAMPIONSHIP
2018
MY SPORT. MY PASSION.
INTERNATIONAL EVENT
Venue: Sandton Convention Centre
Date: 18th to the 20th MAY 2018

2. GENERAL INFORMATION The details are as follows:
Date: 18 to the 20th May 2018
Time: Friday to Sunday 08h00 until late
FRIDAY : ALL KATA DIVISIONS 10am – 11am: SOCIAL OUTREACH / DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (PUBLIC PARTICIPATION)
SATURDAY : ALL KUMITE DIVISIONS
SUNDAY FINALS DAY – KATA AND KUMITE
Venue: Sandton Convention Centre ; Gauteng Province, South Africa.
Participation Fee: R per individual per category, R per team event
Spectators Entrance fee: Please consult the Arnold Classic Sports Festival Online Website for entrance rates Closing date for entries for the Elite will be: 1 May 2018
Tournament Entry fees must be deposited into KSA account, BY PROVINCES.
Who will be eligible to participate?
TOP 10 RANKED ELITE ATHLETES PER DIVISION (Visit the current KSA rankings –
Entries have to be entered by Provinces. A hard copy and proof of payment must be ed to the Championship Director Sensei Leonardo Ciutto and KSA Tresurer Shani Lakaram -
Weigh-in: will be done Thursday the 17th May 16h00 till 19h00 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 CHAMPIOSNHIP 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.
WKF rules as stipulated at the Technical Congress in January 2018 will apply during this championship.
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
Age of athletes will be calculated as the age on 01st May 2018
Coaches:
Only the appointed coaches from each provinces / Country are invited to the Coaches Accreditation Course may coach an athlete from his/ her province at this event.
Only the appointed coaches from each provinces / Country 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 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 CHAMPIOSNHIP 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:
Thursday 17th May 2018, Time: 13h00 to 17h00: Mr. L. Rhoda
Cost: R 500
TABLE OFFICIATING BRIEFING:
Thursday 17th March 2018, Time: 13h00 – 15h00:
Mrs. Berry Reddy
Cost: R 300
COACHING ACCREDITATION:
Thursday 17th March 2018: 13h00 – 13h00 – 15h00. Shihan Brando Pillay and Sensei Michael Roets

5. DIVISIONS
The Elite Event is open to the top 10 SA ranked Athletes for that division nationally only.
Divisions are :
Children's Divisions – Kata and Kumite
Cadets Divisions – Kata and Kumite
Juniors Divisions – Kata and Kumite
U21 Divisions – Kata and Kumite
Seniors Divisions – Kata and Kumite
Veterans and Masters Divisions – Kata and Kumite
Special International Divisions (will include all visiting competitors from abroad) for all of the above categories

7. MAT LAYOUT FLOOR PLAN
4 TATAMIS – 8M X 8M

8. ACCOMODATION APOLLO CONFERENCING HOTEL
158 Bram Fischer Dr, Ferndale, Johannesburg, 2118

9. CONTACT DETAILS TOURNAMENT COMMISSION
KSA: Technical Convener: Shihan Brando Pillay –
Tournament Director: Sensei Leonardo Ciutto –
Provincial President: Sensei Kruben Pillay
GKF (LOC)
Chief Referee: Llewellyn Rhoda
Director of Coaching: Michael Roetz –
Medical Commission: Dr Marissa Van der Westhuisen/ Steyn and Dr Woogen Reddy
KSA Treasurer / Assist TD : Mrs Shani Lakaram
Chief Table Official : Mrs Berry Reddy

10. METHOD OF PAYMENTS Account name: Karate South Africa Bank: Absa Bank
Acc Type: Cheque Account
Branch Code:
Account Nr:
Ref: Arnold and Province
proof of payment to KSA treasurer:
& Tournament Director: