2015 USA NATIONAL KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS & US TEAM TRIALS

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1 2015 USA NATIONAL KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS & US TEAM TRIALS

2 Dear Competitors, Coaches & Officials; On behalf of USA Karate, I would like to invite you to join us at the 2015 USA National Karate Championships & US Team Trials. This exciting event features competition for all ages and skill levels, and selects the members of our Junior and Senior National Teams. This year s competition will be hosted at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This fantastic venue will play host to four days of exciting competition. Our Headquarters Hotel will be the Embassy Suites Fort Lauderdale 17 th Street and will host our certification courses, technical seminars, and other events. In addition to top- level competition, we will again host a number of seminars and courses. I encourage everyone to take part in one of our high- level seminars and courses. Be it the Referee, or the Dan Certification Exam; make your plans to participate in these events that will make you a better all- around karate- ka. Each year, the National Championships continues to grow and reassure it s reputation as the premier domestic karate event in the United States, and this year s event is looking to be our best and biggest ever. I hope you will be able to join us in Fort Lauderdale for this exciting event. Best Regards, John DiPasquale President USA Karate Please note that these times and information are subject to change. Visit often to obtain the most up to date

3 EVENT 2015 USA National Karate Championships The most prestigious Karate event in the United States! These are the only words that can accurately describe the 2015 USA National Karate Championships. The 21st event of its kind hosted by USA Karate will be held July 15-19, 2015 at the Broward County Convention Center. This is going to be our best Nationals yet, and you don t want to miss it! 2015 US Team Trials TeamUSA is ready to dominate in the competition season, but before they can take home the gold, they have to be selected at the 2015 US Team Trials that will be held in conjunction with the National Championships. You don t want to miss your chance to see the best athletes in the United States compete for their chance to represent the United States. Are you one of the best? Come see if you have what it takes to represent your country at the highest- level Karate competitions in the WORLD! DATES Registration/Credentials Pickup July 14 & 15 Certification Courses & Technical Seminars July 14 & 15 Competition Dates July 16-19* *Please Note the 4- Day Competition Schedule! EVENT WEBSITE COMPETITION VENUE Broward County Convention Center Fort Lauderdale, FL HEADQUARTERS HOTEL Embassy Suites Fort Lauderdale USA Karate Average Event Rate: $149 Address: 1100 SE 17 th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL Reservations: (954) (Group Code: USA)

4 ADDITIONAL HOTELS Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina 1881 SE 17 th St Causeway Fort Lauderdale, Florida Tel: Fax: h"p:// Booking Website: h"ps://resweb.passkey.com/resweb.do?m ode=welcome_ei_new&eventid= Hya$ Place Fort Lauderdale 17th Street Conven&on Center 1851 S.E. 10th Avenue, For$. Lauderdale, FL Tel: Fax: h"p:// place.hya).com/ Hya$ Regency Pier SE 17th Street Fort Lauderdale, FL Tel: Fax: Contact - Nancy Rossero Single/double - $ Cutoff date - 6/14/15 Contact Veronica Oyola King / double/double $115 Cutoff date - 6/14/2015 Contact Laurie Johnson Marina Single/double - $ Tower Single/Double - $ Junior Suite - $ Cutoff Date 6/15/2015 Please note that these times and information are subject to change. Visit often to obtain the most up to date

5 COMPETITOR REGISTRATION Online Registration Register online by clicking here Using our convenient online registration is the fastest, easiest and best way to register for this event. Online registration will be processed and completed within 48 hours and you will be able to verify your information quickly and easily. Online registration will be open until 12:00am on July 15. Paper Registration Alternately, you may complete and submit the enclosed registration form. Paper registration will take 4-6 weeks to be processed and appear in the online application search. Please note that these times and information are subject to change. Visit often to obtain the most up to date

6 COMPETITION REGISTRATION FEES First Division $90 Second Division $50 Third Division $50 Fourth Division $50 Each Additional Division $65 Elite (Team Trials Divisions) $100 Kata & Kumite $200 Team Divisions $150/Team Paper Registration Handling Fee $30 Register Online and Avoid this Fee! Remember that a USA Karate Membership is required to participate in this competition. You can register online at under the Member Resources tab. LATE REGISTRATION FEES Online Late Registration Fee Registrations completed after July 1 $35 Paper Late Registration Fee Registration postmarked June 16- June 27 $35 On- Site Registration Fee $70 SPECTATOR PASSES Purchased online before July 14 One Day Pass $20 Event Pass (Thursday- Sunday) $50 Purchased on- site starting July 14 One Day Pass $25 Event Pass (Thursday- Sunday) $60 ALL PAPER REGISTRATIONS SHOULD BE POSTMARKED BY JUNE 27. AFTER THIS DATE, ALL REGISTRATIONS SHOULD BE HAND DELIVERED TO THE ONSITE EVENT REGISTRATION STAFF IN FORT LAUDERDALE (please note this is not the hotel registration desk this is separate event registration). On- Site Registrations will be assessed a $70 Late Fee All competitors are encouraged to register early to avoid any additional fees and to use the online registration system to ensure the fastest and most accurate processing

7 Rules of Competition Non- Elite Divisions USANKF Rules of Competition will be used click below to view rules Elite Divisions WKF Rules of Competition will be used Protective Equipment The following protective equipment is required for all kumite competitors: Red/Blue USA- NKF/WKF Approved Gloves/Mitts White/Red/Blue USA- NKF/WKF Approved Shin/Instep Protectors Mouth Guard WKF Approved Chest Protector (Females in elite kumite divisions) Groin Protector (All male competitors) WKF Approved Body Armor (All Elite Categories) The following protective equipment is recommended in Elite Divisions: WKF Approved Face Mask (12-13 & Categories Only) Competitors in other categories may wear the additional WKF Approved Equipment in accordance with the WKF/USA Karate Rules of Competition Equipment Suppliers Weigh- In A variety of vendors will be on- site to sell USA- NKF approved equipment, but it is recommended to purchase equipment in advance of the competition because demand is high while onsite and supplies will be limited. Athlete weigh- in is required for all Elite/Team Trial divisions. All athletes must present a current US Passport in order to be weighed in and compete in an Elite/Team Trial division. Athletes who cannot provide a current US Passport at the time of weigh- in will not be eligible to compete in an Elite/Team Trial division.

8 USA Karate Referee/Judge Certification USA Karate will host a Referee/Judge Certification Course Wednesday, July 15 that will issue certifications up to Kumite Referee A & Kata Judge A. Your registration fee will cover both Kata and Kumite course, and every official is encouraged to work to attain both licenses. USA Karate now issues the coveted Karate Referee Badge to those individuals who have attained both Kumite Referee A and Kata Judge A licenses. Referee/ Judge Certification Course: Wednesday, July 15 Kumite/Kata Certification Course Fee: $200 Referee/Judge Certification Course Registration is available online only! USA Karate Officials who have attained the Karate Referee standard (Kumite Referee A & Kata Judge A) may participate in the course at no charge. USA Karate Officials who have a Kumite Referee A are entitled to a 50% discount. Please contact natoffice@usankf.org for more details. Referees not participating in the certification course, but attending the championships are required to register online at **Please note all referees will be required to hold a current USANKF membership as well as completed SafeSport training. Step 1 Verify USANKF Membership Visit and select the member resources tab. Once logged in to your membership account verify that your USANKF membership number is current. If it is not current renew your membership. You will not receive a pass without a valid USANKF membership number. Step 2 Complete SafeSport training The USOC requires that all coaches complete SafeSport training, to do this visit training.teamusa.org. A confirma(on cer(ficate will be ed to you once the training is complete. This training is valid for two years once complete. If you need to renew your SafeSport training from two years ago you may take the refresher course available at the same link. Step 3 Complete a Background Check through NCSI A complete background check is required through Click Start Your Background Screening Now then enter self registra3on number , enter your informa3on as requested and provide legal authoriza0on and cer0fica0on. This will be verified by the USANKF office and is valid for two years once complete. Please note that these times and information are subject to change. Visit often to obtain the most up to date

9 USA Karate Coaches Creden1al and Floor Access Pass (Required) Event Floor Creden-al and Access Pass: Online ONLY Pricing: $75 To obtain a Coaches Creden0al and Floor Access Pass, you must register in advance, online by visi$ng the Na$onal Championships tab via You MUST complete all Safe Sport requirements, upload a valid cer#ficate and submit the $75.00 fee before arriving onsite. There will be no way to register for the Coaches Creden4al and Floor Access Pass on- site. The Safe Sport requirements must be completed and verified by USA Karate in advance of the compe&&on. The next page outlines detailed instruc3ons to apply for this pass. Applica'ons submi/ed a2er July 1 st will incur a $50 late fee. NO EXCEPTIONS! Click below to register for your 2015 Na#onals Coach Creden#al and Floor Access Pass. USA Karate Coaches Seminar (Optional) Coaching Education Certification Course: Wednesday, July 15 Course Pricing: $125 A coaching seminar will be held on- site for those interested in the developmental coaching educa&on. This seminar is not required, but is a valuable learning tool for all member coaches. The cost of this course is $ and registra7on is available at ***This seminar will not gain a coach access to the compe..on floor during the Na.onal Championships. This course is purely educa.onal, to obtain a Coaches Creden.al and Floor Access Pass please see the USA Karate Coaches Creden4als and Floor Access Pass sec4on of this bulle%n.

10 Coaches Creden,al Instruc(ons Step 1 Verify USANKF Membership Visit and select the member resources tab. Once logged in to your membership account verify that your USANKF membership number is current. If it is not current renew your membership. You will not receive a pass without a valid USANKF membership number. Step 2 Review Coaches Code of Conduct, USOC Coaching Ethics Code, USA Karate Athlete Agreement and the Athletes Code of Conduct These documents are available by visi4ng then selec)ng Officials & Coaches and then Coaches Resources. Step 3 Complete SafeSport training The USOC requires that all coaches complete SafeSport training, to do this visit training.teamusa.org. A confirma(on cer(ficate will be ed to you once the training is complete. This training is valid for two years once complete. If you need to renew your SafeSport training from two years ago you may take the refresher course available at the same link. Step 4 Complete a Background Check through NCSI A complete background check is required through Click Start Your Background Screening Now then enter self registra1on number , enter your informa1on as requested and provide legal authoriza)on and cer)fica)on. This will be verified by the USANKF office and is valid for two years once complete. Step 5 Complete Coaches Applica/on and payment Once all of the above informa1on is complete you can fill out the applica&on form. There is a $75 payment required for a coaching creden/al; there will be $50 late fee if all of the above has not been completed prior to July st 1 even if you have begun the process. ***Your applica+on has not been approved and a pass will not be created un/l you receive a confirma/on sta$ng that you have completed all requirements. Please note that these times and information are subject to change. Visit often to obtain the most up to date

11 General Schedule of Events Tuesday, July 14 Embassy Suites Fort Lauderdale Registra)on & Creden)als Desks Open Tournament Director Cer/fica/on Course Athlete Weigh- In (Elite/Team Trial Divisions **passport required**) Wednesday, July 15- Embassy Suites Fort Lauderdale Registra)on & Creden)als Desks Open Referee Cer'fica'on Course Coaches Seminar (Op1onal) Volunteer Training/Cer0fica0on Course Athlete Weigh- In (Elite/Team Trial Divisions **passport required**) Referee Briefing Mandatory for All Officials Coach Briefing Mandatory for All Coaches Karate General Assembly Dan Cer(fica(on Thursday, July 16 Broward County Conven/on Center Compe&&on Begins Elite Kata (Jr. & Sr. Team Trials) Divisions Disabled Divisions (Team Trials) All Long & Short Weapons Divisions (including 35+) Team Kata Divisions (Male, Female, Family, & Mixed Gender) Disabled Divisions (Kata & Weapons) Style Specific Kata (Okinawan, Korean, Shotokan, Shito- ryu, Goju- ryu, Wado- ryu) Iaido Divisions Final Athlete Weigh- In (Elite/Team Trial Divisions **passport required**) Friday, July 17 Broward County Conven*on Center Compe&&on Con&nues Elite Kumite (Sr. Team Trials) Divisions All Non- Elite Kata Divisions (including 35+) President s Recep.on Saturday, July 18 Broward County Conven/on Center Compe&&on Con&nues Elite Kumite (Jr. Team Trial) Divisions Adult Non- Elite Kumite Divisions (including 35+) All Team Kumite Divisions Sunday, July 19 Broward County Conven/on Center Compe&&on Con&nues Junior Non- Elite Kumite Elite Division Finals

12 NON ELITE KATA K300 5 & Under Female Beg/Nov Kata K Female Intermediate Kata K Male Intermediate Kata K301 5 & Under Male Beg/Nov Kata K Female Advanced Kata K Male Advanced Kata K302 6 Female Beginner Kata K Male Beginner Kata K Female Beginner Kata K303 6 Female Novice Kata K Male Novice Kata K Female Novice Kata K304 6 Female Intermediate Kata K Male Intermediate Kata K Female Intermediate Kata K305 6 Female Advanced Kata K Male Advanced Kata K Female Advanced Kata K306 6 Male Beginner Kata K Female Beginner Kata K Male Beginner Kata K307 6 Male Novice Kata K Female Novice Kata K Male Novice Kata K308 6 Male Intermediate Kata K Female Intermediate Kata K Male Intermediate Kata K309 6 Male Advanced Kata K Female Advanced Kata K Male Advanced Kata K310 7 Female Beginner Kata K Male Beginner Kata K Female Beginner Kata K311 7 Female Novice Kata K Male Novice Kata K Female Novice Kata K312 7 Female Intermediate Kata K Male Intermediate Kata K Female Intermediate Kata K313 7 Female Advanced Kata K Male Advanced Kata K Male Beginner Kata K314 7 Male Beginner Kata K Female Beginner Kata K Male Novice Kata K315 7 Male Novice Kata K Female Novice Kata K Male Intermediate Kata K316 7 Male Intermediate Kata K Female Intermediate Kata K & Over Female Beg/Nov Kata K317 7 Male Advanced Kata K Female Advanced Kata K & Over Female Int/Adv Kata K318 8 Female Beginner Kata K Male Beginner Kata K & Over Female Beg/Nov Kata K319 8 Female Novice Kata K Male Novice Kata K & Over Female Int/Adv Kata K320 8 Female Intermediate Kata K Male Intermediate Kata K & Over Female Beg/Nov Kata K321 8 Female Advanced Kata K Male Advanced Kata K & Over Female Int/Adv Kata K322 8 Male Beginner Kata K Female Beginner Kata K & Over Male Beg/Nov Kata K323 8 Male Novice Kata K Female Novice Kata K & Over Male Int/Adv Kata K324 8 Male Intermediate Kata K Female Intermediate Kata K & Over Male Beg/Nov Kata K325 8 Male Advanced Kata K Female Advanced Kata K & Over Male Int/Adv Kata K326 9 Female Beginner Kata K Male Beginner Kata K & Over Male Beg/Nov Kata K327 9 Female Novice Kata K Male Novice Kata K & Over Male Int/Adv Kata K328 9 Female Intermediate Kata K Male Intermediate Kata K416 Female Advanced Kata* K329 9 Female Advanced Kata K Male Advanced Kata K417 Male Advanced Kata* K330 9 Male Beginner Kata K Female Beginner Kata K331 9 Male Novice Kata K Female Novice Kata K332 9 Male Intermediate Kata K Female Intermediate Kata K333 9 Male Advanced Kata K Female Advanced Kata K Female Beginner Kata K Male Beginner Kata K Female Novice Kata K Male Novice Kata K Female Intermediate Kata K Male Intermediate Kata K Female Advanced Kata K Male Advanced Kata K Male Beginner Kata K Female Beginner Kata K Male Novice Kata K Female Novice Kata K Male Intermediate Kata K Female Intermediate Kata K Male Advanced Kata K Female Advanced Kata K Female Beginner Kata K Male Beginner Kata K Female Novice Kata K Male Novice Kata BEGINNER (Beg):=10th kyu- 8th kyu/1 Year of Training & Under *These divisions are to both US Citizens & Non- US Citizens. Competitors in these divisions may not compete in Senior (Adult) Elite/Team Trial Kata NOVICE (Nov):=7th kyu- 5th kyu/1-2 Years of Training INTERMEDIATE (Int):=4th kyu- 2nd kyu/2-4 Years of Training ADVANCED (Adv):=1st kyu & higher/4+ Years of Training ELITE (Elt): Recommended Minimum Rank of 1st Dan & 5+ Years of Training A competitor must compete at the same age level in all event categories in which they compete. Note: A competitor over 34 years of age may choose to compete in divisions restricted to years of age, however if they do so they must compete as in ALL event categories.

13 NON ELITE KUMITE S300 5 & Under Female Beg/Nov Kumite S Female Novice Kumite S Female Beginner Kumite S Male Beginner Kumite +75 Kg S301 5 & Under Male Beg/Nov Kumite S Female Intermediate Kumite S Female Novice Kumite S Male Novice Kumite - 75 Kg S302 6 Female Beginner Kumite S Female Advanced Kumite S Female Intermediate Kumite - 50 Kg S Male Novice Kumite +75 Kg S303 6 Female Novice Kumite S Male Beginner Kumite S Female Intermediate Kumite +50 Kg S Male Int Kumite - 75 Kg S304 6 Female Intermediate Kumite S Male Novice Kumite S Girl Advanced Kumite - 50 Kg S Male Int Kumite +75 Kg S305 6 Female Advanced Kumite S Male Intermediate Kumite S Girl Advanced Kumite +50 Kg S Female Beg/Nov Kumite - 65 Kg S306 6 Male Beginner Kumite S Male Advanced Kumite S Male Beginner Kumite S Female Beg/Nov Kumite +65 Kg S307 6 Male Novice Kumite S Female Beginner Kumite S Male Novice Kumite S Female Int/Adv Kumite - 65 Kg S308 6 Male Intermediate Kumite S Female Novice Kumite S Male Intermediate Kumite - 60 Kg S Female Int/Adv Kumite +65 Kg S309 6 Male Advanced Kumite S Female Intermediate Kumite - 40 Kg S Male Intermediate Kumite +60 Kg S Female Beg/Nov Kumite - 65 Kg S310 7 Female Beginner Kumite S Female Intermediate Kumite +40 Kg S Male Advanced Kumite - 60 Kg S Female Beg/Nov Kumite +65 Kg S311 7 Female Novice Kumite S FeFemale Advanced Kumite - 40 Kg S Male Advanced Kumite +60 Kg S Female Int/Adv Kumite - 65 Kg S312 7 Female Intermediate Kumite S Female Advanced Kumite +40 Kg S Female Beginner Kumite S Female Int/Adv Kumite +65 Kg S313 7 Female Advanced Kumite S Male Beginner Kumite S Female Novice Kumite S Female Beg/Nov Kumite S314 7 Male Beginner Kumite S Male Novice Kumite S Female Intermediate Kumite - 55 Kg S Female Int/Adv Kumite S315 7 Male Novice Kumite S Male Intermediate Kumite - 45 Kg S Female Intermediate Kumite +55 Kg S Male Beg/Nov Kumite - 75 Kg S316 7 Male Intermediate Kumite S Male Intermediate Kumite +45 Kg S Female Advanced Kumite - 55 Kg S Male Beg/Nov Kumite +75 Kg S317 7 Male Advanced Kumite S Male Advanced Kumite - 45 Kg S Female Advanced Kumite +55 Kg S Male Int/Adv Kumite - 75 Kg S318 8 Female Beginner Kumite S Female Advanced Kumite +45 Kg S Male Beginner Kumite S Male Int/Adv Kumite +75 Kg S319 8 Female Novice Kumite S Female Beginner Kumite S Male Novice Kumite S Male Beg/Nov Kumite - 75 Kg S320 8 Female Intermediate Kumite S Female Novice Kumite S Male Intermediate Kumite - 65 Kg S Male Beg/Nov Kumite +75 Kg S321 8 Female Advanced Kumite S Female Intermediate Kumite - 43 Kg S Male Intermediate Kumite +65 Kg S Male Int/Adv Kumite - 75 Kg S322 8 Male Beginner Kumite S Female Intermediate Kumite +43 Kg S Male Advanced Kumite - 65 Kg S Male Int/Adv Kumite +75 Kg S323 8 Male Novice Kumite S Female Advanced Kumite - 43 Kg S Male Advanced Kumite +65 Kg S Male Beg/Nov Kumite S324 8 Male Intermediate Kumite S Female Advanced Kumite +43 Kg S Female Beginner Kumite S Male Int/Adv Kumite S325 8 Male Advanced Kumite S Male Beginner Kumite S Female Novice Kumite S Female Adv Kumite* S326 9 Female Beginner Kumite S Male Novice Kumite S Female Intermediate Kumite - 57 Kg S Male Adv Kumite* S327 9 Female Novice Kumite S Male Intermediate Kumite - 47 Kg S Female Intermediate Kumite +57 Kg S328 9 Female Intermediate Kumite S Male Intermediate Kumite +47 Kg S Female Advanced Kumite - 57 Kg S329 9 Female Advanced Kumite S Male Advanced Kumite - 47 Kg S Female Advanced Kumite +57 Kg S330 9 Male Beginner Kumite S Male Advanced Kumite +47 Kg S Male Beginner Kumite S331 9 Male Novice Kumite S Female Beginner Kumite S Male Novice Kumite S332 9 Male Intermediate Kumite S Female Novice Kumite S Male Intermediate Kumite - 67 Kg S333 9 Male Advanced Kumite S Female Intermediate Kumite - 50 Kg S Male Intermediate Kumite +67 Kg S Female Beginner Kumite S Female Intermediate Kumite +50 Kg S Male Advanced Kumite - 67 Kg S Female Novice Kumite S Female Advanced Kumite - 50 Kg S Male Advanced Kumite +67 Kg S Female Intermediate Kumite S Female Advanced Kumite +50 Kg S Female Beginner Kumite - 65 Kg S Female Advanced Kumite S Male Beginner Kumite S Female Beginner Kumite +65 Kg S Male Beginner Kumite S Male Novice Kumite S Female Novice Kumite - 65 Kg S Male Novice Kumite S Male Intermediate Kumite - 60 Kg S Female Novice Kumite +65 Kg S Male Intermediate Kumite S Male Intermediate Kumite +60 Kg S Female Int Kumite - 65 Kg S Male Advanced Kumite S Male Advanced Kumite - 60 Kg S Female Int Kumite +65 Kg S Female Beginner Kumite S Male Advanced Kumite +60 Kg S Male Beginner Kumite - 75 Kg BEGINNER (Beg):=10th kyu- 8th kyu/1 Year of Training & Under NOVICE (Nov):=7th kyu- 5th kyu/1-2 Years of Training INTERMEDIATE (Int):=4th kyu- 2nd kyu/2-4 Years of Training ADVANCED (Adv):=1st kyu & higher/4+ Years of Training *These divisions are to both US Citizens & Non- US Citizens. Competitors in these divisions may not compete in Senior (Adu Elite/Team Trial Kumite ELITE (Elt): Recommended Minimum Rank of 1st Dan & 5+ Years of Training A competitor must compete at the same age & skill level in all event categories in which they compete. Note: A competitor over 34 years of age may choose to compete in divisions restricted to years of age, however if they do so they must compete as in ALL event categories.

14 LONG WEAPONS - KOBUDO WB300 9 & Under Female Beg/Nov Bo WB Male Beg/Nov Bo WB Male Beg/Nov Bo WB301 9 & Under Female Int/Adv Bo WB Male Int Bo WB Male Int Bo WB302 9 & Under Male Beg/Nov Bo WB Male Adv Bo WB Male Adv Bo WB303 9 & Under Male Int/Adv Bo WB Female Beg/Nov Bo WB Female Beg/Nov Bo WB Female Beg/Nov Bo WB Female Int Bo WB Female Int Bo WB Female Int Bo WB Female Adv Bo WB Female Adv Bo WB Female Adv Bo WB Male Beg/Nov Bo WB Male Beg/Nov Bo WB Male Beg/Nov Bo WB Male Int Bo WB Male Int Bo WB Male Int Bo WB Male Adv Bo WB Male Adv Bo WB Male Adv Bo WB Female Beg/Nov Bo WB Female Bo WB Female Beg/Nov Bo WB Female Int Bo WB Male Bo WB Female Int Bo WB Female Adv Bo WB Female Adv Bo SHORT WEAPONS - KOBUDO (Sai, Tonfa, Kama & Nunchaku) WS Male Beg/Nov Short Weapons WS Male Beg/Nov Short Weapons WS300 9 & Under Female Beg/Nov Short Weapons WS Male Int Short Weapons WS Male Int Short Weapons WS301 9 & Under Female Int/Adv Short Weapons WS Male Adv Short Weapons WS Male Adv Short Weapons WS302 9 & Under Male Beg/Nov Short Weapons WS Female Beg/Nov Short Weapons WS328 Female Beg/Nov Short Weapons WS303 9 & Under Male Int/Adv Short Weapons WS Female Int Short Weapons WS329 Female Int Short Weapons WS Female Beg/Nov Short Weapons WS Female Adv Short Weapons WS330 Female Adv Short Weapons WS Female Int Short Weapons WS Male Beg/Nov Short Weapons WS331 Male Beg/Nov Short Weapons WS Female Adv Short Weapons WS Male Int Short Weapons WS332 Male Int Short Weapons WS Male Beg/Nov Short Weapons WS Male Adv Short Weapons WS333 Male Adv Short Weapons WS Male Int Short Weapons WS Female Beg/Nov Short Weapons WS Female Short Weapons WS Male Adv Short Weapons WS Female Int Short Weapons WS Male Short Weapons WS Female Beg/Nov Short Weapons WS Female Adv Short Weapons WS Femle Int Short Weapons WS Female Adv Short Weapons IAIDO/SWORD IS300 Iaido/Sword Nov Division IS301 Iaido/Sword Int Division IS302 Iaido/Sword Adv Division BEGINNER (Beg):=10th kyu- 8th kyu/1 Year of Training & Under NOVICE (Nov):=7th kyu- 5th kyu/1-2 Years of Training INTERMEDIATE (Int):=4th kyu- 2nd kyu/2-4 Years of Training ADVANCED (Adv):=1st kyu & higher/4+ Years of Training ELITE (Elt): Recommended Minimum Rank of 1st Dan & 5+ Years of Training A competitor must compete at the same age level in all event categories in which they compete. Note: A competitor over 34 years of age may choose to compete in divisions restricted to years of age, however if they do so they must compete as in ALL event categories.

15 STYLE SPECIFIC KATA Okinawan Kata Korean Kata Shotokan Kata SK Female Adv. Okinawan Kata SK Female Adv Korean Kata SK Female Adv Shotokan Kata SK Male Adv. Okinawan Kata SK Male Adv Korean Kata SK Male Adv Shotokan Kata Shito- Ryu Kata SK Female Adv Shito- Ryu Kata SK Male Adv Shito- Ryu Kata Goju- Ryu Kata SK Female Adv Goju- Ryu Kata SK Male Adv Goju- Ryu Kata Wado- Ryu Kata SK Female Adv Wado- Ryu Kata SK Male Adv Wado- Ryu Kata DISABLED KATA & KOBUDO (NON ELITE/TEAM TRIAL) A competitor may compete in exactly TWO of the following divisions DK & Under Female Disabled Kata DK Female Disabled Kata DK304 Disabled Weapons DK & Under Male Disabled Kata DK Male Disabled Kata BEGINNER (Beg):=10th kyu- 8th kyu/1 Year of Training & Under NOVICE (Nov):=7th kyu- 5th kyu/1-2 Years of Training INTERMEDIATE (Int):=4th kyu- 2nd kyu/2-4 Years of Training ADVANCED (Adv):=1st kyu & higher/4+ Years of Training ELITE (Elt): Recommended Minimum Rank of 1st Dan & 5+ Years of Training A competitor must compete at the same age level in all event categories in which they compete. Note: A competitor over 34 years of age may choose to compete in divisions restricted to years of age,

16 TEAM KUMITE TS300 7 & Under Female Team Kumite (3) TS Female Team Kumite (3) TS Female Team Kumite (5) TS301 7 & Under Male Team Kumite (3) TS Male Team Kumite (3) TS Male Team Kumite (3) TS Female Team Kumite (3) TS Female Team Kumite (3) TS Female Team Kumite (5) TS Male Team Kumite (3) TS Male Team Kumite (3) TS Male Team Kumite (3) TS Female Team Kumite (3) TS Female Team Kumite (3) TS Male Team Kumite (3) TS Male Team Kumite (3) TEAM KATA These categories are not for National Team Selection. Please see the Elite Division listing if you are interested in participating in Team Kata on the Senior or Junior National Teams. Teams in these categories will NOT perform Bunkai in any round Female Divisions Mixed Gender Divisions Family Divisions TK300 9 & Under Female Team Kata (3) TK310 9 & Under Mixed Team Kata (3)* TK315 Beg/Nov Family Team Kata (3)** TK Female Team Kata (3) TK Mixed Team Kata (3)* TK316 Int/Adv Family Team Kata (3)** TK Female Team Kata (3) TK Mixed Team Kata (3)* TK Female Team Kata (3) TK Mixed Team Kata (3)* TK Female Team Kata (3) TK Mixed Team Kata (3)* Male Divisions TK305 9 & Under Male Team Kata (3) TK Male Team Kata (3) TK Male Team Kata (3) TK Male Team Kata (3) TK Male Team Kata (3) *These divisions are for team kata of mixed gender of males and females. Team may be comprised of two males and one female or one male and two females. All competitors must meet the age requirements. **These divisions are for team kata whose members are of the same immediate family. There are no gender or age requirements BEGINNER (Beg):=10th kyu- 8th kyu/1 Year of Training & Under NOVICE (Nov):=7th kyu- 5th kyu/1-2 Years of Training INTERMEDIATE (Int):=4th kyu- 2nd kyu/2-4 Years of Training ADVANCED (Adv):=1st kyu & higher/4+ Years of Training ELITE (Elt): Recommended Minimum Rank of 1st Dan & 5+ Years of Training A competitor must compete at the same age level in all event categories in which they compete. Note: A competitor over 34 years of age may choose to compete in divisions restricted to years of age, however if they do so they must compete as in ALL event categories.

17 ELITE (NATIONAL TEAM TRIAL) DIVISIONS - Page 1 of 2 YOU MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN TO ENTER ANY DIVISION ON THIS PAGE! Elite Divisions are for those competitors that are attempting to become members of the US Senior or Junior National Teams. To enter any of these divisions the competitor MUST be a U.S. Citizen at the time the registration is submitted. Competitors that medal in these divisions are eligible to become a member of the National Team Pool in accordance with the USA- NKF team guidelines. Any person competing in an Elite Division must compete as Advanced or higher in ALL other divisions in which they compete. Be prepared to show proof of citizenship even if you have already submitted it! JR CADET, CADET, JUNIOR & UNDER 21 ELITE KUMITE ES Male Elite Kumite - 35 Kg ES Female Elite Kumite - 47 Kg ES Male Elite Kumite - 60 Kg ES Male Elite Kumite - 40 Kg ES Female Elite Kumite - 54 Kg ES Male Elite Kumite - 67 Kg ES Male Elite Kumite - 45 Kg ES Female Elite Kumite +54 Kg ES Male Elite Kumite - 75 Kg ES Male Elite Kumite - 50 Kg ES Male Elite Kumite - 84 Kg ES Male Elite Kumite +50 Kg ES Male Elite Kumite - 55 Kg ES Male Elite Kumite +84 Kg ES Male Elite Kumite - 61 Kg ES Female Elite Kumite - 35 Kg ES Male Elite Kumite - 68 Kg ES Female Elite Kumite - 50 Kg ES Female Elite Kumite - 40 Kg ES Male Elite Kumite - 76 Kg ES Female Elite Kumite - 55 Kg ES Female Elite Kumite - 45 Kg ES Male Elite Kumite +76 Kg ES Female Elite Kumite - 61 Kg ES Female Elite Kumite +45Kg ES Female Elite Kumite - 68 Kg ES Female Elite Kumite - 48 Kg ES Female Elite Kumite +68 Kg ES Male Elite Kumite - 52 Kg ES Female Elite Kumite - 53 Kg ES Male Elite Kumite - 57 Kg ES Female Elite Kumite - 59 Kg ES Male Elite Kumite - 63 Kg ES Female Elite Kumite +59 Kg ES Male Elite Kumite - 70 Kg ES Male Elite Kumite +70 Kg JR CADET, CADET, JUNIOR & UNDER 21 ELITE KATA EK Male Elite Kata EK Male Elite Kata EK Male Elite Kata EK Female Elite Kata EK Female Elite Kata EK Female Elite Kata EK502 EK Male Elite Kata Female Elite Kata SENIOR ELITE KILO KUMITE ES Male Elite Kumite - 60 Kg ES Female Elite Kumite - 50 Kg ES Male Elite Kumite - 67 Kg ES Female Elite Kumite - 55 Kg ES Male Elite Kumite - 75 Kg ES Female Elite Kumite - 61Kg ES Male Elite Kumite - 84 Kg ES Female Elite Kumite - 68Kg ES Male Elite Kumite +84 Kg ES Female Elite Kumite +68Kg SENIOR ELITE OPEN WEIGHT KUMITE ES Male Elite Open Weight Kumite ES Female Elite Open Weight Kumite SENIOR ELITE KATA EK Male Elite Kata EK Female Elite Kata

18 ELITE (NATIONAL TEAM TRIAL) DIVISIONS - Page 2 of 2 YOU MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN TO ENTER ANY DIVISION ON THIS PAGE! READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING. Elite Divisions are for those competitors that are attempting to become members of the US Senior or Junior National Teams. To enter any of these divisions the competitor MUST be a U.S. Citizen at the time the registration is submitted. Competitors that medal in these divisions are eligible to become a member of the National Team Pool in accordance with the USA- NKF team guidelines. Any person competing in an Elite Division must compete as Advanced or higher in ALL other divisions in which they compete. Be prepared to show proof of citizenship even if you have already submitted it! ELITE TEAM KATA Medaling in these categories does NOT guarantee participation at any international event. Final decisions regarding Team Kata participation will be made by the USA Karate National Team Committee Competitors in these categories must be prepared to demonstrate Bunkai in appropriate rounds as perscribed by WKF/USA Karate Rules of Competition ETK Male Elite Team Kata ETK Male Elite Team Kata ETK Male Elite Team Kata ETK Female Team Kata ETK Female Elite Team Kata ETK Female Elite Team Kata

19 Compe&tor Registra)on Form Instruc)ons The compe)tor registra)on form has various parts and collects essen)al informa)on that is required for registra)on. Please follow the steps below to assist you in correctly comple4ng each sec'on. Remember forms that are filled out incorrectly and/or incompletely will not be processed and will be assessed a late fee. To avoid late fees, be sure to review the form carefully before submi/ng. If you are unsure about these forms, please have them reviewed by your Karate instructor. USA Karate is not responsible for incomplete, incorrect, or illegible informa-on. 1) Attach a passport size photo to the registration - Registrations without a photo will not be processed and will be assessed a late fee 2) Indicate the following information: a. USA- NKF Member Number (all National Championships and Team Trials competitors must be USA Karate/USA- NKF members) i. Your membership number may have changed from last year ii. All memberships expire on December 31. If you have not purchased a membership for 2015, you may do so at in the Member Resources section iii. The member number is 4-5 digits long iv. You can look up your member number at in the Member Resources section b. Date of Birth (please use the mm/dd/yyyy format exp: 03/11/1980 = March 11, 1980) c. Zip Code d. Gender e. Weight in POUNDS (not KILOGRAMS) f. Skill level i. Changes were made to the skill levels in Please review the following carefully! ii. Beginner 8 th kyu and under/less than 1 year of training iii. Novice 7 th kyu- 5 th kyu/1-2 years of training iv. Intermediate 4 th kyu- 2 nd kyu/2-4 years of training v. Advanced - 1 st kyu and higher/4 years or more of training vi. Elite US Team Trial Divisions/Recommended rank of 1 st Dan or higher and 5+ years of training vii. All brown belts must compete in intermediate or higher divisions viii. All black belts must compete in advanced or higher divisions ix. Athletes who participate in a beginner, novice, or intermediate division must compete in that skill level for all divisions x. An athlete who participates in an elite division may compete in an advanced division in another category (Exp: Athletes may compete in Elite Kumite and Advanced Kata, but may not compete in Elite Kumite and Advanced Kata) xi. Athletes who compete in Elite Kata may not compete in any other Kata division xii. Athletes who medal in any skill level must move up to the next higher skill level the following year (Exp: An athlete who medaled in a Novice category in 2014 must compete in the Intermediate or higher category in 2015) xiii. The ultimate placement of athletes in the correct skill level is the responsibility of both the athlete and their coach/instructor. We rely on the integrity of all of our participants to ensure for the safest and most fair competition. Should an athlete be found to purposefully misrepresent their skill level for the purpose of competitive advantage, appropriate actions may be taken against both the athlete and the coach/instructor 3) Indicate divisions you will participate in using a check mark and the division number i. Remember - There are restrictions in place regarding what divisions you may compete in. ii. You must compete at the same age for all divisions iii. If you compete in Elite Kata, you may compete in either Elite or Advanced (Non- Elite) kumite. You may not compete in a division lower than advanced. iv. If you compete in Elite Kumite, you may compete in Elite or Advanced (Non- Elite) Kata. You may not compete in a division lower than advanced. v. Competitors over age 34 may compete in age divisions, however they must then compete in the age group for all categories (ex: someone 37 years of age may enter kata, but they then must compete in kumite, not 35+ kumite) vi. You may compete in only one weight restricted division vii. You may compete in one weapons division 4) Read the Adult & Minor Amateur Athletic Waiver and Release of Liability 5) Complete personal information section a. Please print & complete all fields illegible/incomplete registrations will not be processed and will be assessed a late fee b. You do not need to submit a birth certificate or proof of citizenship with this application. However, you must be able to provide proof of citizenship and/or age upon request. 6) Sign and acknowledge the waiver a. A parent/guardian must sign for athletes aged 17 & under 7) Indicate applicable fees a. All fees are payable in US Dollars via cash, check, or credit card (Visa & Mastercard only) b. There is a $30 Handling Fee for all paper registrations AVOID THIS FEE BY REGISTERING ONLINE! c. Late fees will apply to all registrations entered online or postmarked after July 1. Late fees are as follows: i. Registrations entered online or postmarked on or before June 30 - No Late Fee ii. Registrations postmarked June 16- June 27 - $35 Late Fee iii. Registrations entered online June 16 July 14 - $35 Late Fee iv. Registrations should be postmarked no later than June 27. After June 27, registrations should be hand delivered in Fort Lauderdale or entered online. All on- site registrations will be accessed a $70 late fee 8) Indicate Payment Method a. Payments may be made by Check or Credit Card ONLY. Do not send cash. b. Checks should be made out to USA Karate c. Only domestic checks are accepted d. If appropriate, indicate credit card information 9) Indicate Hotel Information a. Please indicate the hotel you are utilizing in Fort Lauderdale, the reservation name, the check- in/check- out dates, and the average nightly rate. b. USA Karate uses this information for tracking purposes only c. USA Karate will not distribute any hotel information to outside sources

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