WKGB Welsh Closed Championships 2023

Sunday 25th June 2023

SPECTATOR FEES

Adults 16 yrs+ £6

Juniors under 16 yrs £4

Family ticket £18 (2 adults, 2 juniors)

COMPETITOR FEES

Individuals £12

All team events £22 per team

CLOSING DATE FOR ALL ENTRIES

All entries must be submitted no later than Wednesday 21st June 2023.

Entry forms are available from your chief instructor.

Completed entries and payment are to be sent to:

Chief Referee
63 Ashcroft Crescent
Fairwater
Cardiff
CF5 3RL

Email: admin@welshkarate.org.uk

Cheques payable to Welsh Karate Governing Body LTD

Deadline for entries:
Wednesday 21st June

No entries will be accepted after this deadline date.

OFFICIALS

All participating associations should make every effort to provide if possible, a nationally qualified referee/judge and/or table official.

All officials must report to the Chief Referee on the morning of the event at 9.30am.

The competition will be held under World Karate Federation rules with some minor changes. In all instances the Chief Referee’s decision will be final.

Weight and Ages of competitors may be checked randomly on the day.

Random Banned Substance Tests may be carried out at these events.

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (KUMITE)

All Kumite competitors must have red/blue gloves and boots AND a gumshield.

Cadets (14-15yrs), Juniors (16-17yrs), and Seniors (18yrs+) must have WKF-approved shin guards, body/chest protectors, and groin guards for males.

COACHES

ONLY ONE OFFICIAL COACH PER CLUB IS ALLOWED.  The named coach will be entitled to free admission via a pass collected at the point of entry.  The named coach is the only person allowed near the area when their member is competing.  Failure to comply with these rules could result in your club being disqualified (SHIKKAKU) and being removed from the competition.  The named coach will be responsible for the behaviour of their competitors, for correct entries, and for ensuring competitors have a valid licence and adequate insurance cover. 

COACHES MUST BE IN POSSESSION OF A CURRENT WKGB COACH BADGE OTHERWISE WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE TATAMI.

PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT

ANY PERSONS WISHING TO USE VIDEO OR CAMERA EQUIPMENT MUST HAVE PERMISSION FROM THE TOURNAMENT ORGANISER. Due to safety reasons, individuals taking photographs etc. must remain on the spectator side of the safety barrier.  At no time is any individual allowed near or on the area with video/photographic equipment.

CATEGORIES

NOTES

• In addition to competing in their own age/weight category, competitors will be permitted to also compete up one age group, at the applicable weight e.g., U16 -57kg male can consider competing in U18 -68kg.

• The coach must take responsibility for ensuring the individual’s safety has been considered before entering up an age group. If the chief referee considers a significant discrepancy in the physical attributes of the younger competitor, the competitor will be withdrawn, and no fee returned.
• A kumite competitor is NOT permitted to compete outside their weight category at the same age e.g., U16 -57kg male cannot also compete in U16 +57kg.

• Under-subscribed categories may be merged or cancelled.

Sport Wales National Centre
Sophia Gardens, Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9SW
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BKF Tournament Organiser
Sensei Chico Mbakwe

E-mail: admin@welshkarate.org.uk
Mobile: +44 (0)7941 106984

WKGB
www.welshkarate.org.uk