2. GENERAL INFORMATION O What is our aim? O To host the Annual National Senior Elite Karate Championships O To select National Team O Maintain KSA National Ranking system. O The details are as follows : O Date: 04 -05 March 2016 O Time: 04 March 2016 –FRIDAY Weigh in @ 13h00 – 16h00 O Tournament starts at 15h00 till late (TEAM KATA and All Kata divisions) O 05 March 2016 – 08:00 till late (All Kumite: Seniors, Veterans, Masters and PWD) O Venue: Portuguese Hall, Turfontein - Johannesburg, Gauteng O Participation Fee: R200.00 per individual category, R350.00 per team event O Spectators: R30.00 under 18 years/ Children and R50.00 Adults O Closing date for entries: 26 Feb 2016 O Entry fees must be deposited into KSA account. O Age of athletes will be calculated as the age on 25 October 2016 O Who will be eligible to participate? O 1. All top 4 athletes per individual division selected by provinces O 2.All provinces are allowed to enter 2 team katas per category O 3. Elite athletes (Brown – Black belt), including athletes living with disabilities O Closing date for entries: 26 February 2016. Entries have to be entered by Provinces. A hard copy and proof of payment must be e-mailed to the Championship Director Sensei Leonardo Ciutto e-mail: kznkaratekid@gmail.comkznkaratekid@gmail.com O Weigh-in: FRIDAY 04 March 2016 @ 13h00 and athletes found to be outside their weight category will be disqualified. O All athletes must be medically fit before they can be allowed to participate. O This is an Official National Elite Event and only registered members from the affiliated provinces may enter

3. GENERAL CHAMPIONSHIP RULES 1. 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. 2. No late entries will be accepted, provinces must confirm with the Tournament Director prior the closing date to ensure that entries has been received. 3. It is the responsibility of every Provincial Coach to explain the conditions/ rules to each athlete and or parent before entering the championship. 4. Any athlete entered in an incorrect age or weight will be disqualified. Coaches and Team Managers must ensure that correct information is submitted. 5. Any athlete not reporting to his/her floor after 3-call out will be disqualified. 6. WKF rules will apply during the championship. 7. Athletes must use WKF Spec’d Protective gear. Breast protectors and body protectors are compulsory for female & Male competitors. are compulsory including mouth guard, red/blue mitts and Foot and Shin pads 8. Age of athletes will be calculated as the age on 25 October 2016  Coaches: 1. Only the appointed coaches from each provinces may coach an athlete from his/ her province. 2. 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. 3. WKF rules on coaching must be strictly adhered to and non compliance to the rule and regulation disciplinary steps may be taken. O Team Managers: 1. Team Managers must wear their official Provincial Attire (Navy blue blazer, white shirt, tie, gray pants, black shoes & socks) 2. Team Managers are not allowed in competition area

4. GENERAL CHAMPIONSHIP RULES O Referees and Judges: All officials must be dressed appropriately as per WKF rules, including table officials. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: O It is requested that all athletes must bring along the following: Consent letter /Indemnity form O The following courses/ briefing are compulsory for all officials that will be officiating in this event including provincial coaches: REFEREES COURSE: Friday 04 March 2016, Time: 09h00 until 13h00: Mr. L. Rhoda Venue: TBA Cost: TBA TABLE OFFICIATING COURSE: Friday 04 March 2016, Time: 11h00 – 14h00: \ Mr. Leonardo Ciutto Venue: At the Tournament Venue Cost: TBA COACHING BRIEFING/ ACCREDITATION: 04 March 2016: 13h00 – 14h30: Mr I Le Roux Venue: At the Tournament Venue Cost: TBA

5. UNDER 21 DIVISIONS (18,19 AND 20 YEARS) O Kata Individual Male (U21 years) O Kata Individual Female (U21 years) U21 ATHLETES MAY COMPETE IN BOTH U21 and SENIORS O Kumite Male: O - 60kg O -67kg O - 75kg O - 84kg O +84kg O Kumite Females: O -50kg O -55kg O -61kg O -68kg O +68kg O U21 ATHLETES MAY COMPETE IN BOTH U21 and SENIORS

6. SENIOR DIVISIONS O KATA DIVISIONS: O Senior Male Team Kata, 16+ Years O Senior Female Team Kata, 16+ Years O Senior Male Kata, 16+ Years O Senior Female Kata, 16+ Years O KUMITE DIVISIONS: Males: O Senior Male Kumite, 18+ Years, -60Kg O Senior Male Kumite, 18+ Years, -67Kg O Senior Male Kumite, 18+ Years, -75Kg O Senior Male Kumite, 18+ Years, -84Kg O Senior Male Kumite, 18+ Years, +84Kg O Females: O Senior Female Kumite, 18+ Years, -50Kg O Senior Female Kumite, 18+ Years, -55Kg O Senior Female Kumite, 18+ Years, -61Kg O Senior Female Kumite, 18+ Years, -68Kg O Senior Female Kumite, 18+ Years, +68Kg

7. VETERANS OPEN DIVISION O Veterans Male Kata, 35 – 49 Years O Veterans Female Kata, 35 – 49 Years O Veterans Male Open Kumite, 35 – 49 Years O Veterans Female Open Kumite, 35 – 49 Years

8. MASTERS OPEN DIVISION O Masters Male Kata, 50+ Years O Masters Female Kata, 50+ Years O Masters Male Open Kumite, 50+ Years O Masters Female Open Kumite, 50+ Years O No Teams for Veterans and Masters.

9. PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITY- Seniors O KATA O 1. Wheelchair athletes: Males O 2. Wheelchair athletes: Female O 3. People with learning disability: Males O 4. People with learning disability: Females O 5. Blind and Visually impaired: Males O 6. Blind and Visually impaired: Females O KUMITE O 1. Wheelchair athletes: Males O 2. Wheelchair athletes: Female O 3. People with learning disability: Males O 4. People with learning disability: Females

10. METHOD OF PAYMENTS O Account name: Karate South Africa O Bank: Absa Bank O Acc Type: Cheque Account O Branch Code: 632005 O Account Nr: 408 297 6744 O Ref: Province Name & KSA – SVM2016 O E-mail proof of payment to KSA treasurer: O treasurer@karate-sa.org/alidawel@absa.co.za treasurer@karate-sa.org/alidawel@absa.co.za O & Tournament Director: kznkaratekid@gmail.comkznkaratekid@gmail.com

11. CONTACT INFORMATION TOURNAMENT COMMISSION KSA: Technical Convener: Humphrey Skosana – 0723308928 humphrey.skosana@dcs.gov.za Tournament Director: Leonardo Ciutto – 0824512744 kznkaratekid@gmail.com Provincial President: Kruben Pillay – 082 739 3146 Gauteng Province Kruben.Pillay@sibanyegold.co.zaKruben.Pillay@sibanyegold.co.za Chief Referee: Llewellyn Rhoda - 0845519901 Llewellyn@karate-zen.co.za Director of Coaching: Ian Le Roux - 0824556629 spookleroux@gmail.com Medical Commission: Dr John Naidoo - 0824540428 krnaidoo@doctors.netcare.co.za