NAIROBI OPEN NOVICE CHAMPIONSHIP - 2019

SATURDAY 5TH OCTOBER 2019

TECHNICAL GUIDELINES

 The Nairobi Open Novice Karate Championship - 2019 will also serve as a Launcher to our newly formed Nairobi City County Karate Sports Association.

 For that and other reasons touching on time management and professionalizing the event, we will ONLY admit a Maximum of 120 Entries in both and ; Male and Female

 Every Category will admit Maximum Entries as shown below. In an unlikely event of low category entries, the organizers reserve the right to amalgamate the categories

SN CATEGORY MAXIMUM

1 Male Novice Kata 24

2 Female Novice Kata 16

3 Male Novice Kumite – Under 60 Kg 20

4 Male Novice Kumite – Under 67 Kg 20

5 Male Novice Kumite – Over 67 Kg 20

6 Female Novice Kumite – (Open Weight) 20

 Importantly, every club can only register a Maximum of Two Competitors per given Category

 1 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze medals will be awarded as corresponds

KATA PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES

NOVICE CATEGORIES

th (4 Kyu Grade and below)

SCHOOLS OF KARATE

SN SHOTO-KAN GOJU-RYU SHITO-RYU WADO-RYU SHORIN-RYU

1 Shodan Taikyoku Gedan Pinan Shodan Pinan Shodan Fukygata (Dai) Ichi

2 Taikyoku Nidan Taikyoku Chudan Pinan Nidan Pinan Nidan Fukygata (Dai) Ni

3 Taikyoku Sandan Taikyoku Jodan Pinan Sandan Pinan Sandan Pinan Shodan

4 Heian Shodan Taikyoku Mawashi Uke Pinan Yondan Pinan Yondan Pinan Nidan

5 Heian Nidan Taikyoku Kake Uke Pinan Godan Pinan Godan Pinan Sandan

6 Heian Sandan Gekisai (Dai) Ichi Naihanchin Shodan Pinan Yondan

7 Heian Yondan Gekisai (Dai) Ni Pinan Godan

8 Heian Godan Saifa

9 Tekki Shodan

Specifics:

 All Kata competitors MUST perform their Kata (s) from the listed based on their style.

 Any Kata performed out of the Kata list above MAY lead to direct DISQUALIFICATION.

 Contestants MUST perform a different Kata in each round.

 Once performed, a Kata may not be repeated.

 DISQUALIFICATION will apply to a contestant who repeats a Kata.

 All competitors MUST have Red and/or Blue Belts and Hand Mitts. Should a competitor be called and lack the requisite attire ( Aka / Ao), DISQUALIFICATION (KIKEN) will be applied

Rules of the Day:

 The doors will open at 8:00 am and the competitive event will start at 9:00 am.

 Athletes in all Categories should strive to arrive at least 1 hour before they are scheduled to compete as shown in the Competition program. Should the event run ahead of schedule, category start times may be brought forward.

 During the Weigh In session (8:00 am to 10:00 am), any competitor found not to be of the correct weight category they had entered (prior to the deadline) will not be allowed to compete.

 NO Competitor(s) will be moved to the next weight category if they fail in their registered category. The affected competitor(s) will forfeiture their Registration Charges.

Compulsory Equipment:

 Red / Blue hand mitts are compulsory for all.

 However during the Medal Matches (Gold and Bronze Matches), successful competitors MUST wear Hand Mitts, Shin Guards and Foot Protection of designated color (Red / Blue).

Repechage:

 We fully intend to have Repechage for all Kumite Categories.

 However, the Event Manager has the authority to withdraw Repechage if time frame becomes critical

Coaches’ Dress code:

 Only registered and accredited coaches will be permitted in the Tatami area.

 They must be in an official tracksuit with closed shoes and clearly display their accreditation cards.

 Inappropriate dress, as deemed by the Event Manager will be refused access to the competition area

Photography and Recording:

 The NCC Karate Association plan to engage a photographer who will take action shots and videos of selected competitors. These Videos and photographs will be used for promotional purposes.

 However, should anyone have a concern, please contact the event manager prior to the event.

Insurance:

 It is the responsibility of each individual, parent / guardian (if under 18 years of age) or coach of a competitor to have their own insurance cover for the event.

Disclaimer:

 Karate is a martial art and contact sport, and people can and do get injured.

 The Nairobi Open Novice Karate Championship Organizing Committee and the Nairobi City County Karate Sports Association Executive Committee will not accept responsibility for any such injury, loss or accident arising from your participation in this event.

 However, you should notify us, in writing, of any medical condition that may have relevance to their participation in Karate.

For any question, don’t hesitate to contact us through contact Eng. Edwin Gendi of 0723 73 11 14, any member of the Organizing Committee or through the address [email protected]