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

2. GENERAL INFORMATION
What is our aim?
To host the annual Development Championships.
The details are as follows:
Date: 07 October Saturday
Time: 07h30 till late
Venue: Tongaat Indoor Sports Hall, Tongaat - Durban – KwaZulu Natal Province
Participation Fee: Development: R per individual category. R 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

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.
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: 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

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- 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 : TBA
COACHING COURSE AND/OR BRIEFING:

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

6. 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

7. 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, 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

8. 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

9. 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: DEV and Province
proof of payment to:

10. 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 OR

11. 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: Mihael Roetz –
Medical Commission: Dr Marissa Van der Westhuisen/ Steyn and Dr Woogen Reddy