GENERAL INFORMATION
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What is our aim?
To host the annual Elite National Championships. Ranking points for this event will be added
and team selected for Commonwealth . Points will be added towards the ranking and the
Commonwealth team finalised
The details are as follows:
Date: 14th July 2017 and 15th July 2017
Time: Friday and Saturday 08h00 until late
 FRIDAY : ALL KATA DIVISIONS
 SATURDAY : ALL KUMITE DIVISIONS
Venue: Durban University of Technology – Steve Biko Campus – Berea- Durban – KwaZulu Natal
Province
Participation Fee: R250.00 per individual per category, R350.00 per team event
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.
Who will be eligible to participate? Elite is the Top 6 ranked athletes according to KSA Ranking
including athletes living with disabilities. All Top Six Athletes will be awarded ranking points
based on placing
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]
Weigh-in: will be done Thursday ne 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 ELITE WILL RUN TO WKF RULES INCLUDING THE REVIEW
RULES- 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 provincial 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 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
 The Elite Event is open to the top 6 SA ranked students
for that division nationally only.
 Divisions will be the same as the SA Championship
events held in 2017
 Children, Cadets, Juniors, U21, Seniors, Veterans and
Masters ranked within the Top 6 of the KSA ranking
system
 A maximum of 5 wildcards may be entered in total per
province (approved by the provincial head coaches)
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 & KSA –ELITE’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