BKF International Open 2023

BKF International Open 2023

September 2nd and 3rd 2023

Venue & Contact

The British Karate Federation 4 Nations Championships registration is now available on Sportdata.
The closing date for entrants is Friday 25th August 2023.

Ponds Forge International Sports Centre
Sheaf Street, Sheffield, S1 2BP
Locate on Google Maps

 

BKF Tournament Organiser
Contact: Raj Bhardwaj

 

E-mail: tournaments@britishkaratefederation.com
Mobile: +44 7769 697858
Skype ID: rajknowitall

 

British Karate Federation
www.britishkaratefederation.com

BKF International Open 2023

Saturday 2nd September 2023

 

KATA – INDIVIDUAL

Category

Code

 

Category

Code

Girls Kata 7-9 years

KA01

 

Boys Kata 7-9 years

KA04

Girls Kata 10-11 years

KA02

 

Boys Kata 10-11 years

KA05

Girls Kata 12-13 years

KA03

 

Boys Kata 12-13 years

KA06

 

 

   

 

 

KATA - PAIRS TEAM

Category

Code

 

Category

Code

Girls Kata 7-9 years

KA07

 

Boys Kata 7-9 years

KA10

Girls Kata 10-11 years

KA08

 

Boys Kata 10-11 years

KA11

Girls Kata 12-13 years

KA09

 

Boys Kata 12-13 years

KA12

 

KATA - TEAM

Category

Code

 

Category

Code

Girls Kata 7-9 years

KA13

 

Boys Kata 7-9 years

KA16

Girls Kata 10-11 years

KA14

 

Boys Kata 10-11 years

KA17

Girls Kata 12-13 years

KA15

 

Boys Kata 12-13 years

KA18

 

KATA - PARA INDIVIDUAL - ALL AGES

Category

Code

 

Para Category Description

Para Kata intellectually impaired - 14+ years

KA19

 

Athletes must have an IQ of 75 or lower on standard tests, having originated before the age of 18.
Evidence of significant limitations in adaptive behaviour as expressed in conceptual, social, and
practical adaptive skills.

Para Kata intellectually impaired - 14+ years

KA20

 

Athletes who have an intellectual impairment and Down Syndrome as caused by extra genetic material in chromosome 21’.

Para Kata intellectually impaired - 14+ years

KS21

 

Athletes who have Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): A full-scale score of IQ of above 75, and/or no diagnosis of intellectual impairment (evidence of functioning cognitively at average or above average levels). A formal diagnosis of autism, ASD or Asperger’s syndrome, carried out by a qualified practitioner using accepted diagnostic techniques.

Para Kata intellectually impaired - 7-13 years

KA22

 

 

Blind/visually impaired - U18

KA23

 

Wheelchair users - all ages

KA25

Blind/visually impaired - 18+

KS24

 

Standing Class - all ages

KA26

 

KUMITE - INDIVIDUAL

Category

Code

 

Category

Code

Girls Kumite 7-9 years -25kg

KU01

 

Boys Kumite 7-9 years -25kg

KU07

Girls Kumite 7-9 years +25kg

KU02

 

Boys Kumite 7-9 years +25kg

KU08

Girls Kumite 10-11 years -35kg

KU03

 

Boys Kumite 10-11 years -35kg

KU09

Girls Kumite 10-11 years +35kg

KU04

 

Boys Kumite 10-11 years +35kg

KU10

Girls Kumite 12-13 years -40kg

KU05

 

Boys Kumite 12-13 years -45kg

KU11

Girls Kumite 12-13 years +40kg

KU06

 

Boys Kumite 12-13 years +45kg

KU12

 

KUMITE - TEAM

Category

Code

 

Category

Code

Girls Team Kumite (3) 7-9 years

KT01

 

Boys Team Kumite (3) 7-9 years

KT04

Girls Team Kumite (3) 10-11 years

KT02

 

Boys Team Kumite (3) 10-11 years

KT05

Girls Team Kumite (3) 12-13 years

KT03

 

Boys Team Kumite (3) 12-13 years

KT06

 

KATA - INDIVIDUAL

Category

Code

 

Category

Code

Female Cadet Kata

KA34

 

Male Cadet Kata

KA28

Female Junior Kata

KA35

 

Male Junior Kata

KA29

Female U21 KataFemale U21 Kata

KA36

 

Male U21 Kata

KA30

Female Senior Kata

KA37

 

Male Senior Kata

KA31

Female Veteran Kata

KA38

 

Male Veteran Kata

KA32

Female Super Veteran Kata

KA39

 

Male Super Veteran Kata

KA33

Open Senior Kata (all genders)

KA40

 

 

 

 

KATA - TEAM

Category

Code

 

Category

Code

Female Cadet & Junior Team Kata

KA41

 

Male Cadet & Junior Team Kata

KA44

Female Senior Team Kata

KA42

 

Male Senior Team Kata

KA45

Female Veteran Team Kata

KA43

 

Male Veteran Team Kata

KA46

International Kata Teams

KA27

 

 

 

 

Sunday 3rd September 2023

 

KATA - PAIRS TEAM

Category

Code

 

Category

Code

Female Cadet Pairs Kata

KA47

 

Male cadet Pairs Kata

KA51

Female Junior Pairs Kata

KA48

 

Male Junior Pairs Kata

KA52

Female Senior Pairs Kata

KA49

 

Male Senior Pairs Kata

KA53

Female Veteran Pairs Kata

KA50

 

Male Veteran Pairs Kata

KA54

 

CADET KUMITE

Category

Code

 

Category

Code

Female Cadet Kumite -47kg

KU13

 

Male Cadet Kumite -52kg

KU16

Female Cadet Kumite -54kg

KU14

 

Male Cadet Kumite -57kg

KU17

Female Cadet Kumite -61kg

KU15

 

Male Cadet Kumite -63kg

KU18

Female Cadet Kumite +61kg

KU54

 

Male Cadet Kumite -70kg

KU19

 

 

 

Male Cadet Kumite +70kg

KU20

 

JUNIOR KUMITE

Category

Code

 

Category

Code

Female Junior Kumite -48kg

KU21

 

Male Junior Kumite -55kg

KU25

Female Junior Kumite -53kg

KU22

 

Male Junior Kumite -61kg

KU26

Female Junior Kumite -59kg

KU23

 

Male Junior Kumite -68kg

KU27

Female Junior Kumite -66kg

KU24

 

Male Junior Kumite -76kg

KU28

Female Junior Kumite +66kg

KU55

 

Male Junior Kumite +76kg

KU29

 

U21 KUMITE

Category

Code

 

Category

Code

Female U21 Kumite -50kg

KU30

 

Male U21 Kumite -60kg

KU35

Female U21 Kumite -55kg

KU31

 

Male U21 Kumite -67kg

KU36

Female U21 Kumite -61kg

KU32

 

Male U21 Kumite -75kg

KU37

Female U21 Kumite -68

DEMONSTRATION CATEGORY

INTERNATIONAL KATA TEAMS

With a view to affording our national teams an opportunity to stress test their Kata under competition
conditions, we will host a demonstration category (with separate medals):

  • International Kata Teams (teams need to be from the same country).

  • Male or female teams are welcome.

  • Any age from 14 years is welcome.

  • Bunkai is an option in the final only - as long as both teams wish to proceed on this basis.

PERSONAL ASSISTANT – PARA ATHLETE

We have also introduced a category for carers, who will be assisting Para athletes in the competition areas. This category will be free of charge (including the spectator fee).

Please register on Sportdata under the category of Personal Assistant – Para athlete and write to the Tournament Organiser (raj@knowitall.co.uk) to confirm which Para athlete you are assisting. A badge will be waiting for you at Reception along with the warmest of welcomes.

Photography and Recording

The BKF plan to engage a photographer who will take action shots of the competitors. Video and photographs will be taken at the event for promotional purposes, however, should anyone have a concern please contact the event organiser prior to the event.

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR COACHES

For BKF members, only NGB-accredited coaches are permitted in the Tatami area and must display their accreditation badges upon entry. If the badge is not shown, a spectator fee will apply. Anyone wishing to coach at the Tatami must have NGB accreditation to verify that 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 to BKF members.

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 in 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 any time after, no matter how trivial it may seem.

Repechage

We fully intend to have Repechage for CADETS, JUNIORS and SENIORS Individual Kumite and Kata. However, the Chief Referee has the authority to withdraw the repechage 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 are required in all areas. Would all coaches/parents ensure that 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 the Tournament Organiser Raj Bhardwaj via tournaments@britishkaratefederation.com.

All Competitor & Coach Registration is via Sportdata

All entries are online only via Sportdata. For registration please visit: www.sportdata.org

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.

Coach Registration: All coaches must register online via Sportdata before the closing date. Coach passes will only be issued to coaches who are NGB accredited (for BKF members) and registered via Sportdata (for international and non-WKF coaches).

Volunteers can also register via Sportdata. Volunteers will be provided with: a BKF Official polo shirt; lunch; tea/coffee and an excellent vantage point to watch the Championships.

Entry fees

The closing date for entries and payment of entry fees is Friday 25th August 2023.

 

Competitor

 

Individual events

£30

Team events (2-3 person)

£40

Spectator entry fees

 

Family pass – weekend (2 adults and 2 children)

£50

Adult - 2 day pass

£15

Adult - 1 day pass

£11

Children - 16 yrs / concession - 2 day pass

£10

Children - 16 yrs / concession - 1 day pass

£6

 

No late entries will be permitted. Payment should be made at the time of entry. However, if entry fees are not received by the closing date entries will be removed from the draw.

Please ensure that if paying by BACS you have an identifying reference against your payment i.e. club or association name. Please also provide a receipt or confirmation of your BACS payment to the organiser via tournaments@britishkaratefederation.com.

 

All payments should be made using the PayPal link via Sportdata. This is the preferred method of payment.

Or by BACS payment direct to:

 

British Karate Federation

Bank

Santander

Account no

15891790

Sort code

09-01-29

Publication of the draw and timeline

A first draft of the draw will be published on Saturday 26th August via Sportdata. Coaches will be invited to check for any errors (these usually involve a change in weight category). A new draw will follow any addition / subtraction of an athlete in a given category.

The timeline for the Championships weekend will be published on Sunday 27th August 2023 on Sportdata.

Finals and Medals

Each category will run straight through to the final and medals will be announced and awarded on the mats immediately after each category.

Rules of the day

The doors will open at 8:00am and the event will start 8.30am prompt both days. Later in the day, (i.e. for categories starting from 10am onward), athletes should aim to arrive at least two hours before they are scheduled to compete.

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.

 

Kata - there will be no Kata Bunkai required (with the potential exception of the final of International Kata Teams).
With a view to smooth and timely running of this championships, Kata will be judged using the flags system.

13 years and under - alternate Katas; for individuals, pairs and teams.

13 years and under - AKA and AO will perform their Kata simultaneously i.e. on an area at the same time.

 

Kata and Kumite for 14 years and above will be held under WKF rules, which will be strictly applied (other than the flags system for Kata being deployed and Kumite team categories will have 3 athletes, with a minimum of two permissible).

 

Kumite weigh-in: We will operate spot weight checks. Any competitor found not to be the correct weight for the category they have entered will not be allowed to compete. We cannot move competitors to another weight category if they fail the weight checks. Athletes competing on the Sunday may volunteer to weigh in on the Saturday by reporting to the Tournament Organiser.

 

Pairs & Teams: All members of team must be from the same club/association.

 

Compulsory protective wear:
Red/blue foot protection and hand mitts, as well as gum shields are compulsory for all. Body protectors and chest guards are compulsory at 12 years and above.

14 years and above – all females must wear a chest protector.

Anyone with braces on the lower teeth MUST have a full upper and lower gum shield.

 

BKF Chief Referee: Mr Dale Gamble: REFEREES’ BRIEFING 8.00am

Housekeeping

Bags and equipment should not be left where they potentially present a trip hazard. Nor should they be left at the side of the Tatami whilst competing.

Spectators in the seating area should remain seated. Spectators should not stand by the barriers adjacent to the Tatami as this blocks the view of seated spectators and causes a potential health and safety hazard.

Official Hotel

The BKF recommends the following hotel, which is across the road from the competition venue:

Travelodge Sheffield Central, 1 Broad St W, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield. S1 2BQ.
Locate on Google Maps

Athlete Operating Procedure

Each category (or pool of a category) is scheduled to run on a specific Tatami. The category will be
clearly announced over the public address system and the athletes in that category should then make
their way to the corresponding holding area (i.e. if you’re scheduled to be on Tatami 1 – wait in holding
area 1).

Holding areas for each Tatami will be clearly designated. Coaches should ensure that their competitors
have assembled in the correct holding area.

A Tatami Official will then collect the competitors, one by one for each match. The first visit for any
category (or pool) will select competitors for the current bout plus the next bout. Bout competitors will
then take a seat in the allocated area awaiting their bout.

Coaches should consult the available draw sheets to determine the competitor's position in the draw.
(This is available via Sportdata and is also displayed within the arena area.)

Please note that once called, competitors should remain within the holding area to ensure that they
do not miss their bout. It is the coach's responsibility to have competitors available for the bout as it
is called.

Compliance with the above procedure will help to maintain a constant flow and avoid competitors
missing their bouts. Your support in this procedure is appreciated.

Arena layout

Arena layout

Ponds Forge International Sports Centre
Sheaf Street, Sheffield, S1 2BP
Locate on Google Maps

 

BKF Tournament Organiser
Contact: Raj Bhardwaj

 

E-mail: tournaments@britishkaratefederation.com
Mobile: +44 7769 697858
Skype ID: rajknowitall

 

British Karate Federation
www.britishkaratefederation.com

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