SKGB Kata Championships 2018 3 rd June Entries close 25 May 2018 Blackburn Community Centre 1 Ash Grove, Blackburn, Bathgate, EH47 7EW Organised by: K Team Events On behalf of the Scottish Karate Governing Body Contact email: events.kteam@gmail.com Categories
CATEGORIES The competition will be run as three separate style championships; Shito-ryu, Shotokan and Wado-ryu. There will therefore be a champion for each category in their respective style. The semi finalists from each styles category will then go forward to the All Styles National Championships. Each style will be responsible for judging their own group. Selected judges from each group will then be responsible for the All Styles National Championships. In the veteran, team and pairs events all competitors will compete in an all styles category only. SHITORYU STYLE EVENTS Female Kata : up to 10 years KA01 Male Kata : up to 10 years KA02 Female Kata : 11-13 years KA03 Male Kata : 11-13 years KA04 Female Kata : Cadets 14-15 years KA05 Male Kata : Cadets 14-15 years KA06 Female Kata : Juniors 16-17 years KA07 Male Kata : Juniors 16-17 years KA08 Female Kata : Seniors 18 years+ KA09 Male Kata : Seniors 18 years+ KA10 SHOTOKAN STYLE EVENTS Female Kata : up to 10 years KA11 Male Kata : up to 10 years KA12 Female Kata : 11-13 years KA13 Male Kata : 11-13 years KA14 Female Kata : Cadets 14-15 years KA15 Male Kata : Cadets 14-15 years KA16 Female Kata : Juniors 16-17 years KA17 Male Kata : Juniors 16-17 years KA18 Female Kata : Seniors 18 years+ KA19 Male Kata : Seniors 18 years+ KA20 WADO RYU STYLE EVENTS Female Kata : up to 10 years KA21 Male Kata : up to 10 years KA22 Female Kata : 11-13 years KA23 Male Kata : 11-13 years KA24 Female Kata : Cadets 14-15 years KA25 Male Kata : Cadets 14-15 years KA26 Female Kata : Juniors 16-17 years KA27 Male Kata : Juniors 16-17 years KA28 Female Kata : Seniors 18 years+ KA29 Male Kata : Seniors 18 years+ KA30 ALL STYLE EVENTS - INDIVIDUAL Female Kata : up to 10 years KA31 Male Kata : up to 10 years KA32 Female Kata : 11-13 years KA33 Male Kata : 11-13 years KA34 Female Kata : Cadets 14-15 years KA35 Male Kata : Cadets 14-15 years KA36 Female Kata : Juniors 16-17 years KA37 Male Kata : Juniors 16-17 years KA38 Female Kata : Seniors 18 years+ KA39 Male Kata : Seniors 18 years+ KA40 Female Kata : Veteran 35 years+ KA41 Male Kata : Veteran 35 years+ KA42 Para Kata : Mixed all ages KA43 ALL STYLE PAIRS & TEAM EVENTS Female Kata Pairs : U16 years KAT01 Male Kata Pairs : U16 years KAT02 Female Team Kata (3) : U16 years KAT03 Male Team Kata (3) : U16 years KAT04 Female Team Kata (3): Senior 16 years+ KAT05 Male Team Kata (3) : Senior 16 years+ KAT06
IMPORTANT NOTES IMPORTANT NOTES FOR COACHES: Only NGB accredited coaches are permitted in the tatami area. Anyone wishing to coach at the tatami during the event will have to have NGB accreditation to prove they are aware of the required rules, responsibilities and expected conduct. Without this accreditation a coach pass will not be issued by the event organiser. All coaches must register via Sportdata. Coach: Dress code: Coaches must be in association tracksuits and clearly display their coaching ID badge. Inappropriate dress, as deemed by the chief referee, will be refused access to the competition area. Only coaches adhering to the correct dress code and in possession of a coaching pass will be allowed on the competition area. Coach: Medical We record every injury that gives us the slightest concern, however symptoms often occur after the incident and we would ask that the coach or representative informs the medical team of any concerns he or she has at the time of the incident, or anytime after, no matter how trivial it may seem. We fully intend to have Repechage for Cadet, Junior and Senior categories. However the chief referee has the authority to withdraw repecharge if the time frame becomes critical. Competitors can only compete in their own categories and cannot move up to compete in another category. In the unlikely event of low category entries the organisers reserve the right to amalgamate categories. Insurance: It is the responsibility of each individual, or parent / guardian of a competitor if under 18 years of age, to have their own insurance cover for the event. Please advise your competitors accordingly regarding insurance cover. It is the responsibility of the clubs/coaches to ensure that all competitors are aware of this and have been advised of adequate cover. Association/club parental consent to compete is also required. This is the responsibility of the association. Health and Safety issues have been discussed and we try to plan for every eventuality. However this is a busy tournament and due care and attention is required in all areas. Would all coaches/parents ensure their children are properly chaperoned. Karate matches are performed in bare feet, please ensure proper footwear is used in the arena and surrounding areas, especially approaching the mats. Disclaimer: Karate is a martial art and contact sport. People can and do get injured and we cannot accept responsibility for any such injury, loss or accident arising from your participation in our training, competitions or associated activities and ask that you are aware, agree and accept this by entering or giving permission to enter this event. We should also be notified, in writing, of any medical condition that may have relevance to their participation in karate. If you require any further information or assistance then please contact events.kteam@gmail.com
All Competitor & Coach Registration is via Sportdata Please note these championships are open to SKGB affiliated members only All entries are online only: For registration please visit: www.sportdata.org For help on how to register online visit: http://www.sportdata.org/set-online/faq en.php?active menu=faq This is the ONLY METHOD for registration for SKGB Events. It is the responsibility of coaches to ensure that all competitors are registered and are in the correct categories. Competitors are only allowed to compete in their own age/weight category and are not allowed to move up a category. Entries will only be accepted via your coach/association and not from individuals. Should certain categories fail to meet an acceptable number of entries, or indeed an excess of entries, the event team reserve the right to alter/merge these categories to maintain the integrity of the competion. Coach Registration: All coaches must register on-line via Sportdata before the closing date. Coach passes will only be issued to coaches who are NGB accredited and registered via SportData. Competitor ENTRY FEES Spectator Entry Fees Individual 15.00 Adults 5.00 Pairs & Team 15.00 Child / Concessioin 2.00 Closing Date for entries and payment of entry fees is 25 May 2018. No late entries permitted. All payment must be made at time of entry. If entry fees are not received by the closing date, entries with be withdrawn from the event. Payment All payments should be made using the PayPal link via Sportdata. This is the SKGB preferred method of payment. Or by BACS payment direct to SKGB account: Bank of Scotland Account name: Scottish Karate Governing Body Sort Code Number: 80-22-60 Account number: 06208326 BACS payment should be referenced with your Parent Association or Club as registered with the SKGB.
Rules of the day The competition will be run as three separate style championships; Shito-ryu, Shotokan and Wado-ryu. There will therefore be a champion for each category in their respective style. The semi finalists from each styles category will then go forward to the All Styles National Championships. Each style will be responsible for judging their own group. Selected judges from each group will then be responsible for the All Styles National Championships. In the veteran, team and pairs events all competitors will compete in an all styles category only. The event will start 9.00am prompt with staggered start times through the day. A full event schedule confirming start times will be published on Sportdata a week prior to the event. Please ensure competitors are in the arena at least 1 hour prior to category scheduled start time. Should the event run ahead of schedule category start times may be brought forward. Competitor check-in will be carried out prior to each category starting. All junior kata entries can perform any kata of their choice and repeat the same kata in subsequent rounds if they wish. This will also apply in the Senior competition in all three styles. For the All Styles Senior competition WKF Kata rules will apply (no Bunkai). Kata Under 14 years. AKA and AO will perform their kata simultaneously i.e on an area at the same time. Pairs & Teams: All members of team must be from the same club/association. Chief Referee: REFEREES BRIEFING: Mr Robert McQueen 8.30am