GENERAL INFORMATION
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What is our aim?
To host the annual SA Open Championships. This is the opportunity for athletes not ranked in
the top 6 in each division to score ranking points. Points will be added towards the ranking and
could allow these athletes to move into the top 6 rankings. This is for Elite Athletes only
The details are as follows: Date: 14th July 2017 and 15th July 2017
Time: Friday and Saturday 08h00 until late
 FRIDAY : ALL KATA DIVISIONS PLUS CHILDRENS KUMITE and SENIOR KUMITE
 SATURDAY : OTHER KUMITE DIVISIONS: Cadet Kumite, Junior Kumite, U21 Kumite,
Masters and Veterans Kumite
Venue: Durban University of Technology – Steve Biko Campus – Berea- Durban – KwaZulu Natal
Province
Participation Fee: R250.00 per individual per category, SA Open has no team kata.
Spectators: R30.00 under 18 years/ Children and R50.00 Adults
Closing date for entries for the Elite will be: 8th June 2017
Entry fees must be deposited into KSA account, BY PROVINCES. ATHLETES MUST ENTER VIA
PROVINCE
Who will be eligible to participate? Elite Athletes that are not ranked in the top 6 for that
division . All provinces are allowed to enter unlimited number of individuals per division(Must
be Elite Athletes; Brown – Black Belts). The Athlete must have competed at elite level for
Regional, Provincial and maybe at National this year or last year (this event IS NOT for
development Athletes). Entries have to be entered by Provinces. A hard copy and proof of payment
must be e-mailed to the Championship Director Sensei Leonardo Ciutto e-mail:
[email protected] and treasurer: [email protected]
Weigh-in: will be done Thursday be on 13th July 2017 @ 16h00 till 20h00 and athletes found to be
outside their weight category will be disqualified.
All athletes must be medically fit before they can be allowed to participate.
This is an Official National Event and only registered members from the affiliated provinces may enter.
GENERAL CHAMPIONSHIP RULES
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Athletes take part at their own risk. No claim may be made against KSA – WKF or any of the officials officiating on
the day of the championship.
It is the responsibility of every Provincial Coach to explain the conditions/ rules to each athlete and/or parent
before entering the championship.
Any athlete entered in an incorrect age or weight will be disqualified. Coaches and Team Managers must ensure
that correct information is submitted.
Any athlete not reporting to his/her floor after 3-call out will be disqualified.
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THE SA OPEN WILL RUN TO WKF RULES INCLUDING THE REVIEW RULES
FROM THE SA CHAMPS 2017- WKF rules will apply during the championship.
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Athletes must use WKF Protective gear. Breast protectors and body protectors are compulsory for female & Male
competitors including mouth guard, red/blue mitts and belts, foot and shinguards.
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Coaches:
Only the appointed coaches from each provinces may coach an athlete from his/ her province.
Only coaches wearing their full tracksuit will be allowed to coach. Those wearing only tracksuit top or trouser/
Protea track suit won’t be allowed on the floor.
WKF rules(as mentioned above) on coaching must be strictly adhered to and non compliance to the rules and
regulations will lead to disciplinary steps being taken.
Team Managers:
Team Managers must wear their official Provincial Attire (Navy blue blazer, white shirt, tie, gray pants, black shoes
& socks)
Team Managers are not allowed in competition area
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GENERAL CHAMPIONSHIP RULES
 Referees and Judges:
All officials must be dressed appropriately as per WKF rules, including table officials.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
 It is requested that all athletes must bring along the following:
 Consent letter from parent/ Guardian/Indemnity form
REFEREES COURSE- compulsory to all Referees, Judges and Coaches:
13 July 2016, Time: 14h00 Mr. L. Rhoda Venue: TROPICANA HOTEL Cost: TBA
REVIEW RULE WILL BE FOCUSED ON
TABLE OFFICIATING BRIEFING :
14 July 2016, Time: 07:00: Mrs. B. Reddy Venue: TOURNAMENT VENUE
COACHING BRIEFING:
13 July 2016: 15:00: Mr. Michael Roetz Venue: TROPICANA HOTEL Time: TBA
DIVISIONS
 Elite Athletes that are not nationally ranked in the top 6 for that
division . All provinces are allowed to enter unlimited number of
individuals per division(Must be Elite Athletes; Brown – Black
Belts). The Athlete must have competed at Elite level for Regional,
Provincial and maybe at National this year or last year (this event
IS NOT for development Athletes). Divisions will be the same as the SA
Championship events held in 2017.
 Children, Cadets, Juniors, U21, Seniors, Veterans and Masters Divisions
 Disability: only Kata divisions are available for Disabled Athletes (as per
the WKF)
METHOD OF PAYMENTS
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Account name: Karate South Africa
Bank: Absa Bank
Acc Type: Cheque Account
Branch Code: 632005
Account Nr: 408 297 6744
 Ref: Province Name & SA OPEN’17
 E-mail proof of payment to KSA treasurer:
 [email protected]/ [email protected]
 & Tournament Director: [email protected]
Headquarters Hotel for these
events
 Tropicana Hotel : 85 OR Tambo Road, Marine Parade,
Durban Beach Front.
 Special Rates have been arranged with the hotel for
Anyone attending the Tournament or Courses.
 For accommodation rates/ info – please contact Shani
Lakaram on 083 289 0987 OR
 E-mail: [email protected]
CONTACT INFORMATION
TOURNAMENT COMMISSION
KSA: Technical Convener: Themba Ndlovu – 082 511 2233
[email protected]
Tournament Director:
Leonardo Ciutto – 082 451 2744
[email protected]
Provincial President:
KZN
Ben Mare – 082 345 4535
[email protected]
Chief Referee:
Llewellyn Rhoda - 084 551 9901
[email protected]
Director of Coaching:
Michael Roetz- 083 659 0084
[email protected]
Medical Commission:
Dr Marissa Van Der Westhuizen / Dr Woogan Reddy