JKA-SKD Canada and CJKF proudly present 5th JKA Canadian National Championship on May 7, 2017 at Palestre of the École de technologie supérieure Building B, 1111, Notre-Dame West, 3rd Floor Montreal (at the corner with Peel) H3C 1K3 Registration Deadline: Friday, April 7th, 2017 1
2017 JKA Canadian National Championship ELIGIBILITY Open to all Canadian residents from ages 9 years and older who hold the rank of 3rd Kyu and above in the member Dojos of JKA-SKD Canada or CJKF. All competitors must have a valid JKA membership. DATE & TIME Sunday, May 7, 2017 9:30 am 5:00 pm LOCATION Palestre of the École de technologie supérieure 1111, Notre-Dame West (corner Peel) Montreal 3rd Floor, Building B REGISTRATION INFORMATION Registration is accepted by Dojo. Dojo instructors are responsible for their students registration and are required to submit registration forms, fees (by cheque only) and signed individual waiver forms to the following address by Friday, April 7th, 2017; JKA-SKD Canada 4710 St. Ambroise, Suite 223 Montreal, QC, H4C 2C7 IMPORTANT! Dojo instructors are also responsible to submit the electronic registration form to: jkaskd.amassotti@gmail.com by the registration deadline of Friday, April 7th, 2017. Registration deadline: Friday, April 7th, 2017 Registration fees: $40 per person for one division $45 per person for two or more divisions 2
CATEGORIES - Junior is defined as 9 18 years old on August 18, 2017 19-21 years old - choice of either junior or adult category. Not both. - Adult is defined as 19 years old and older on August 19, 2017 Individual Kata and Kumite: Junior Brown/Black belt 9 years old male / junior Brown/Black belt 9 years old female Junior Brown/Black belt 10 years old male / Junior Brown/Black belt 10 years old female Junior Brown/Black belt 11 years old male / Junior Brown/Black belt 11 years old female Junior Brown/Black belt 12 years old male / Junior Brown/Black belt 12 years old female Junior Brown/Black belt 13 years old male / Junior Brown/Black belt 13 years old female Junior Brown/Black belt 14 years old male / Junior Brown/Black belt 14 years old female Junior Brown/Black belt 15 years old male / Junior Brown/Black belt 15 years old female Junior Brown/Black belt 16-18 years old male / Junior Brown/Black belt 16-18 years old female. Junior Brown/Black belt 19-21 years old male / Junior Brown/Black Belt 19-21 years old female. Adult Brown belt male / Adult Brown belt female Adult Black belt male / Adult Black belt female Team Kata: - Each team must consist of 3 contestants and each contestant is allowed to participate in ONE team only. Junior teams can have a mix of males and females. Teams can have a mix of Brown and Black belts, but will compete in the Black Belt category. If any team member is 19 & older, that team must compete in the adult category. Junior Brown/Black belt males, females or mixed Adult Brown belt males Adult Black belt males Adult Brown belt females Adult Black belt females NOTE: - The Tournament Technical Committee reserves the right to consolidate age and/or rank divisions in any tournament event as it deems necessary. Competitors may be moved up or down in age group depending on the number of competitors in the age division. 3
TOURNAMENT RULES The JKA rules will be used at the tournament, subject only to necessary variations. See: http://www.jka.or.jp/english/news/manual.html Please note that mouthguards and white fist protectors are mandatory for contestant in kumite events. Safety glasses are not allowed in kumite events. Allowed for kata. A Repechage system will be used for individual Kata and Kumite events and contestants will be seeded based on the results from the previous Canadian JKA National Championship results. A Single Elimination system will be used for juniors if time is limited. Individual Kata: Brown & Black Belt Junior 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 yrs old category - Preliminary matches (until the final 8) o FLAG SYSTEM; one kata by random draw from: Heian Shodan, Nidan, Sandan, Yondan, Godan, Tekki Shodan - - Final matches (Final 8) o POINT SYSTEM; the contestant must choose one kata from the following: Bassai-Dai, Kanku-Dai, Jion, Enpi, Jitte, Hangetsu, Gankaku Brown & Black Belt Adults, 16-18, 19-21 years old - Preliminary matches (until the final 8 for Brown belts; final 16 for Black o FLAG SYSTEM; SHITEI KATA one kata by random draw from: Heian Shodan, Nidan, Sandan, Yondan, Godan, Tekki Shodan - Semi-final matches (for Black belts final 16) o FLAG SYSTEM; SENTEI KATA one kata by random draw from: Bassai-Dai, Kanku-Dai, Jion, Enpi - Final matches (Final 8) O POINT SYSTEM; TOKUI KATA the contestant must choose one kata from: Bassai-dai, Kanku-Dai, Jion, Enpi, Jitte, Hangetsu, Gankaku, Tekki Nidan, Tekki Sandan, Bassai-sho, Kanku-sho, Nijushiho, Sochin, Meikyo, Gojushiho-sho, Gojushiho-dai, Unsu, Chinte, Wankan. 4
Tiebreak Rule for Kata Matches (Item 39 JKA Rules) FLAG SYSTEM: The Head Judge will randomly choose another kata to be performed by the 2 contestants. POINT SYSTEM: The contestants will perform the same kata again. If there is still a draw, the lowest score that was dropped will be added for a total score. If there is still a draw, the highest score that was dropped will be added as well for a total score. If finally there is still a draw, the competitors will perform a different kata. Individual Kumite: All Brown & Black Belts - Shobu Ippon Kumite (One Point System Free Sparring), 2 minute match o Tiebreak Rule for Shobu Ippon Kumite (Item 24 JKA Rules): If there is a draw, another match will be held. This re-match is called Sai-Shiai. If this re-match ends up in a draw, a sudden death match will be held (i.e., the competitor that scores first is declared a winner). - Three Competitors Rule for Kumite events: In the case where there are only three competitors in an event, a Double Elimination system will be used. NOTE: White gloves and mouth guard are required for each contestant. Colored gloves (e.g., blue or red) nor safety glasses are not permitted. Team Kata: Brown & Black Belt Junior - POINT SYSTEM; the contestant must choose one kata from the following: Bassai-Dai, Kanku-Dai, Jion, Enpi, Jitte, Hangetsu, Gankaku Brown & Black Belt Adults - POINT SYSTEM; the contestant must choose one kata from the following: Bassai-dai, Kanku-Dai, Jion, Enpi, Jitte, Hangetsu, Gankaku, Tekki Nidan, Tekki Sandan, Bassai-sho, Kanku-sho, Nijushiho, Sochin, Meikyo, Gojushiho-sho, Gojushiho-dai, Unsu, Chinte, Wankan. NOTE: Same rule for Tiebreak Rule for point system in Kata Matches on page 5 applies. 5
Additional information: JKA Tournament Rules & Regulations Item 25 (JKA Rules) Criteria Leading to Disqualification (Hansoku) The following elements are forbidden: a. Excessive contact b. Performing dangerous throws and where joints are involved c. Wasting time by not attacking d. Using provocative language and attitude, or verbal taunting e. Purposely attacking after stop (Yame) or out of bounds (Jogai) is called f. Head butt attack g. Spear hand or Nukite attack h. Purposely attacking the groin area SELECTION CRITERIA FOR FUTURE INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENTS: Contestants will be awarded points based on their placement at the Canadian National Championship. Total points from Canadian National Championships prior to an International Championship and points from the latest Gichin Funakoshi World Cup and Pan American Championship will be used to determine the top placing individuals in Kata and Kumite. Refer to the document Canadian JKA Team Selection Criteria - last revised August 15, 2016, for more details. 6
MAP: Palestre of the École de technologie supérieure, 1100, rue Notre-Dame Ouest (corner of Peel) 7
ACCOMMODATION A group rate is available at the following hotel: Alt Hotels 120 Rue Peel Montreal, Canada H3C 0L8 T. 514 375 2311 F. 514-375 2302 Rooms are reserved on the first come first serve basis $165. + tax (Standard room 1 Queen), $185 +tax ( 2 Queens) JKA SKD CANADA. 8
Individual Registration Form Payment and signed registration form must be submitted by your dojo instructor by the deadline and as specified on page 2. Name: Male Female Dojo: Date of Birth: (yyyy-mm-dd) Junior brown belt (9 years old) / Junior black belts (9 years old) Junior brown belt (10 years old) / Junior black belt (10 years old) Junior brown belt (11 years old) / Junior black belt (11 years old) Junior brown belt (12 years old) / Junior black belt (12 years old) Junior brown belt (13 years old) / Junior black belt (13 years old) Junior brown belt (14 years old) / Junior black belt (14 years old) Junior brown belt (15 years old) / Junior black belt (15 years old) Junior brown belt (16-18 years old) /Junior black belt (16-18 years old) Junior brown belt (19-21) yr old /Junior black belt (19-21) yr old Adult brown belt (19+ years old) /Adult black belt (19+ years old) Contestants must have a valid JKA membership. Association Name Membership No. Expiry date: Event Fees: (Please check appropriate boxes) (yyyy-mm-dd) Individual Kata Individual Kumite Team Kata One event $40 Per person Two or more events $45 Per person MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: A signed waiver form must be submitted for a contestant to participate in any event.
Team Kata Registration Form Dojo: Each team must consist of 3 contestants. Juniors may have any combination of males or females. A team will compete in the Black belt division if any team member is a Black belt. If any team member is 19 & older, that team will compete in the 19 & older division. Note: Competitors are allowed to participate on one team only. Team Name: TEAM MEMBER NAMES RANK JKA DAN CERTIFICATE # CATEGORY (check one) Junior Brown 19+ (M) Brown 19+ (F) Black 19+ (M) Black 19+ (F) 10
Waiver/Release Agreement The undersigned is aware that there are risks and dangers inherent in participating at the 2017 JKA Canadian National Championship. In consideration of being permitted to participate at the, I hereby release and waive any claims against ETS, the Japan Karate Association, Canada JKA Karate Federation, JKA-SKD Canada, and any and all clubs, schools, instructors, members, judges, officials, officers, directors and representatives relating thereto (collectively the "Releases") for any injury or damage which I may suffer while participating at the including travel to and from the. I understand and agree that this Release will have the effect of releasing, discharging, waiving and forever relinquishing any and all actions, those causes of action that I may have or have had, whether past, present or future, whether now known or unknown and whether anticipated or unanticipated by me, arising out of my participation at the 2017 JKA Canadian National Championship. This Release shall be binding upon me, my heirs, successors, administrators, assigns and legal representatives. I assume full responsibility for any and all risk of death or personal injury or property damage, which I may suffer while participating at the. I expressly acknowledge and assume any and all risk that my participation at the 2017 JKA Canadian National Championship may subject me to personal injury to bodily harm. I confirm that I have no past or present medical condition, injury or other physical or mental restriction which may cause or contribute to personal injury or property damage while participating at the and if in case I have such a condition, I agree to forthwith nullify the Releases, as the case may be, and withdraw from the. I further agree by signing this Release, I shall indemnify and hold any of the Releases harmless from any and all liability or costs, including legal fees, associated with or arising from my participation at the. I acknowledge that I have read this Release and that I understand the words and language in it. I sign this Release freely and voluntarily. Signature: Date: Parent/Guardian s Signature: Required for contestants 17 years old & younger Print Name: 11