WSKF ENGLAND National Karate Championships 2016

Sunday 13th November 2016 @12.30 in the Spelthorne Leisure Centre

Knowle Green

Staines Upon-Thames

TW18 1AJ

Further Competition Information: 07739 897 917 – albert.gustis@gmail.com

WSKF ENGLAND – Rules and Regulations on the Day of the Competition

Kata

All Kata Categories will be judged by Flag and the final judged by points

• All Kata (individual and team) will be judged in rounds
• If the same 2 competitors tie twice, final decision will be taken by flag
• Competitors can compete with their own coloured belts
• There may be amalgamations of categories if there are not enough entries in the said events as per SKF rules
• Kindly note the In Team Kata, there will be also rounds. Competitors may repeat their kata
• Medals will be awarded for Individual Kata. Trophies and medals will be awarded for First Place Team Kata

Kumite

• The rules are based on WSKF guides. The Chief Referee on the day will be Sensei Tomiko. The Chief Referee will brief all coaches and referees before the competition
• Mitts are compulsory, gum shields and chest guards (girls/ladies) are compulsory. Groin guards are recommended but not compulsory
• Clean white GIs are compulsory
• Every competitor must provide his/her own equipment, protection, belts etc.
• Medals will be awarded for individuals and for all first places teams members
• The timing of the bouts is subject to change, depending on the smooth running of events
• Bandages, padding or supports because of injury must be approved by the Chief Referee
• Please note that in Team Kumite events, there may be a substantial difference in height and weight between competitors.

WSKF ENGLAND Competition Guidelines…