Northern Ireland Karate-do Wado-KaiPresents

28th North v South OpenKarate Championships

forChildren, Cadets, & Juniors, Seniors

approved by

Start off your karate year atIreland’s Premier Championship

ForKARATE KIDS

ROYAL BELFAST ACADEMICALINSTITUTION BELFAST [INST]

COLLEGE SQUARE EAST BELFASTSaturday 2nd February 2019

Conducted Under official WKF rules for karate SAFETYThe only All Ireland Karate Championship supported by the two Governing Bodies for karate North and South.

28th North v SouthOpen karate Championships.

for Children, Cadets, Juniors & SeniorsDear friends

The 28th Annual North v South Championship for Children, Cadets, Juniors & Seniors.

ROYAL BELFAST ACADEMICALINSTITUTION BELFAST [INST]

COLLEGE SQUARE EAST BELFASTon Saturday 2nd February 2019

This is the 28th year of the North / South Karate Championships and each year the event gets bigger and better. It has no doubt become Irelands premier karate event for children, cadets and juniors. The event now is attracting competitors from outside Ireland. It has been very instrumental in helping our young children gain International and world medals in Europe and else where.

Again, this year we will have the SPECIAL DISABILITY KATA CATEGORY for those with special challenges. Also, please note extra categories in men’s and women’s kumite to encourage more people to take part including over 35yrs section. Your clubs are invited to take part in the Championship which we hope will be as good a success as last years, in helping the many children of the associations gain valuable experience in karate competition.

Few children experience karate competition outside their own club or association.This gives them a great opportunity to have their own all Ireland open based championship conducted under official WKF rules

As usual the championship will be hosted by the Northern Ireland Wado and will take place inROYAL BELFAST ACADEMICALINSTITUTION BELFAST [ INST ]

COLLEGE SQUARE EAST Saturday 2nd February 2019 starting at 10am sharp

[opposite the Black Man]and two minutes’ walk from the city hall

Your club or association can enter as many individuals or teams as they like in each of the events. I hope you will encourage all your young members to take part, to give them this valuable experience and help create a united karate through competition.

I look forward to seeing you in BELFAST for the eventEntries must be received before 25th January 2019

Yours sincerelyOliver Brunton8th Dan JKF Wado-Kai

Please note in all Individual events: In the event of one participant entering a category a medal will be awarded. They will have the opportunity to take part in the next category up if such a position is available. Any entries received after the closing date (21st January 2019) will only be accepted if there is space available in the required category.NORTH SOUTH ENTRY FORM (Please fill in all sections applicable)

CHILDRENS UND 14YRS CADETS/14-16yrsJUNIORS/16-18yrsSENIORS 18YRS VETERANS 35YRS +

KUMITE MALE BOYS 6& 7Yrs kumite BOYS 8& 9Yrs kumite BOYS 10 & 11yrs kumite BOYS 12 &13yrs kumite MALE CADET KUMITE

MALE JUNIOR KUMITE

SENIOR MALE KUMITE Under 75KG under 3rd kyu over 3rd kyu

SENIOR MALE KUMITE Over 75KG Under 3rd kyu Over 3rd kyu

MALE OVER 35 YEARS KUMITE

KUMITE FEMALE

GIRLS 6 &7 Yrs kumite GIRLS 8 & 9yrs kumite GIRLS 10 & 11yrs kumite GIRLS 12 & 13yrs kumite

FEMALE CADET KUMITE

FEMALE JUNIOR KUMITE

SEN. FEMALE -65KG

+65KG

FEMALE OVER 35 YEARS KUMITE

TEAM KUMITE FEMALE CADET

KATA UNDER 14YRSChildren’s Kata 10th-7th Kyu Children’s Kata 6th – 4thkyu Children’s Kata 3rd kyu & Above

MALE CADET KATA

FEMALE CADET KATA

MALE JUNIOR KATA

FEMALE JUNIOR KATA

SENIOR MALE KATA

SENIOR FEMALE KATA

SPECIAL CATEGORY KATA

TEAMSBOYS TEAM KUMITEUnder 14yrs Under 5ft Under 14yrs Over 5ft Under 14yrs Over 5ftGIRLS TEAM KUMITEUnder 14yrs Under 5ft TEAM KUMITE MALE CADET

CATEGORY INFORMATIONPlease note the Categories on the left are the proposed categories for the competition.

Prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd & Joint 3rd in all events.

Categories may be split by grades and/or heights for all children’s events if entries are sufficient.

Categories may be merged if entries are not sufficient.

----------------------------------------------Competitors are responsible forbringing their own equipment.

There will be no equipment providedon the day. This includes:

Red/Blue belts, Mitts, Shin and Insteps – all according to WKF rules.

Mouth guards, chest protectors and groin protectors.

No one will be allowed to compete without the appropriate equipment.

ALL RELEVANT SECTIONS MUST BE COMPLETED FOR INDIVIDUAL EVENTS

NAMEAge M/F

GradeKyu/Dan

Weight(kg)Seniors only

Height (cm)Under 14yrs kumite only

Please tick forKUMITE

Please tick for

KATAFEE PAID

NAME Weight(kg) Height (cm) Please tick for Please tick for

Age M/F GradeKyu/Dan

Seniors only Under 14yrs kumite only

KUMITE KATA FEE PAID

TEAM EVENTS

TEAM CATEGORY TEAM PARTICIPANTS KUMITE TEAM NAME1.2.3.1.2.3.1.2.3.1.2.3.1.2.3.1.2.3.1.2.3.

Referees/Judges/Scorekeepers Attending

NAME POSITION

The NIKW would like to thank all those Referees/Judges/Scorekeepers who give up their time to officiate, without whom we would not be able to provide competition for all our athletes.

Please provide names in advance for competition planning and catering needs, Thank you.

Entry FeesIndividual Events _____ £14 Sterling or €18 euro

All cheques and entries must be received before 21st January 2019THE TOURNAMENT WILL START AT 10AM SHARP

Please make sure that all competitors are in the proper events in relation to age and gender

Amount Paid £_________________ Coach____________________

Association / Club:____________________________________________Please make All cheques payable to NIKW and return to

NIKWC/O 89 Brooke DriveBELFAST BT11 9NJ

COMPLETE THIS ENTRY FORM AND EMAIL TOobrunton@aol.com

The event will be conducted under current WKF Rules for tournament karate

Disclaimer

Northern Ireland Karate – Do Wado - Kai

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 be notified, in writing, of any medical condition that may have relevance to their participation in karate.

IMPORTANT: BY PARTICIPATING IN THIS EVENT ALL COACHES, COMPETITORS AND GUARDIANS AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING:

1. Competitors must have their licence/identification available for inspection as proof of age and grade. It is the responsibility of each competitor to ensure that they have their insurance policy on the day.

2. The organisers (NIKW) reserve the right to change, alter or combine sections.3. Competing in this tournament is done at the competitors’ own risk. The organisers (NIKW) do not accept liability

for any injury or loss. By participating in this event all competitors accept this waiver and understand the risks of injury in competing. Competitors here by release the organisers (NIKW), its agents and volunteers from all liabilities arising out of, or connected with any loss, damage or injury or expense suffered or sustained by any competitor consequently or connected with the competitor participating in the competition or related activity.

4. By participating in this event all participants and guardians agree to allow, without compensation, the unrestricted use of any photographs, films and videos at this event.

5. All fees must be paid in full prior to the event taking place.6. Each club is responsible for the behaviour and etiquette of its members and supporters. It is encouraged to cheer

on competitors, however, foul language and abuse will not be tolerated. The decision of the judges is final.7. Only one coach will be allowed on the matted area during Kumite. 8. Only coaches and competitors are allowed in the tatami area. This will be strictly adhered to. All coaches must be

seated in the seat provided and cannot coach from any other position. 9. No parents or competitors are to approach the top table. Please ensure if a parent or competitor has a query or

question that this comes through the coach or club representative.