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20 March 2009
To: Regions, Provinces and Instructors
Re: 2009 KSA Cubs and Young Lions Tournament.
The above-mentioned tournament featuring athletes between the age of 15-19 years, competing in knockdown kumite {Fighting}, will be hosted by the KSA tournament Directorate as follows:-
Tournament Committee
Sydney Zilimbola : Tournament Director Msokoli Ntombana : Tournament Chairman Mandisi Nkonki : Tournament Secretary Koos Singh : Match Maker/Draws Yanga Dalisile : Fighter Controller Stephen Martin : Chief Referee
Tournament Details
Tournament : 2009 KSA Cubs and Young Lions tournament Date : 02 May 2009 Venue : Tshwane University of Technology{TUT},Soshanguve,Tshwane{Pretoria} Time : 8h00 – 17h30 Registration Day : 01 May 2009 Participation fee : R100.00 Door entry fee : R20.00 Adults & R10.00 Youth
Divisions and categories
Cubs {Under 17 years: 15 & 16 year olds} Girls : One open weight division Boys : One open weight division
If an athlete turns seventeen on the tournament day he/she does not qualify for this division.
Young Lions {Under 20 years: 17 – 19 year olds}
If an athlete turns twenty on the tournament day he/she does not qualify for this division.
NB: Proof of age {Identity document or birth certificate} will be strictly required. No proof of age no participation.
Prizes and Positions
Protective gear requirement
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Protective Gear
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Cubs: 15 and 16 year olds
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Young Lions: 17 – 19 year olds
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Shin Pads
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Required
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Required
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Knee Pads
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Optional
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Optional
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Groin Cups
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Required for boys
Optional for girls
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Required for boys
Optional for girls
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Fist Guards
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Optional
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Optional
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Body Protector
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Optional
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Not required
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Breast Pads
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Required for girls
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Required for girls
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Mouth Guards
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Required
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Required
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Head covers
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Required with NO face cover
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Not required
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NB: Although means will be made to provide the above - mentioned protective Gear athletes are urged to bring their own.
Rules and conditions
All competitors must:-
Complete the registration form and an indemnity portion. Forms are attached Produce proof of age {Identity document or birth certificate}. No proof of age no participation. Deposit participation fee of R100.00 into KSA Bank account and fax proof of payment before or on the 24th April 2009. Those who will fail to comply with the above must report for registration on Friday, 01st May from 15h00 to 19h30. No registration will be done on tournament day. Wear clean and tidy dogi’s {Karate suits}, No karate suit that is torn, dirty or too small must be worn. Have their toes and fingers nails clean and cut short. Be at the tournament venue at 8h00 on Saturday, 02 May 2009 for competitors briefing to commence from 8h30 – 9h30, It is important for all competitors to be present at this meeting where they will be briefed on the rules for the actual fighting during the tournament.
All referees/judges {including table officials must attend the referee’s seminar to be conducted on Friday, 01st May from 15h00 – 19h30 at the tournament venue.
All presiding referees/judges must not act as seconds or assistants during the tournament.
All referees must complete the official’s entry forms. {Forms are attached}
Officials and Dress code
Regions and provinces must supply as many referees as possible. All of them are requested to attend the referee’s seminar scheduled for Friday, 01 May, from 15h00 – 19h30 at the tournament venue. Shihan Stephen Martin at 083 282 8566 is responsible for refereeing.
Dress code
Pants {Trousers/Skirts} : Navy blue/ black Tops {Short Sleeved Shirts} : Navy blue Ties { Bow Ties} : White for centre referees & gold for corner judges
Table Officials
Tournament Rules
The process of compiling rules to be approved and adopted for all future KSA tournaments is underway, under the supervision of Shihan Stephen Martin. Rules will be discussed and hopefully finalised on Friday, 01st May, during the referee’s seminar at the tournament venue.
Accommodation
Places and contact numbers where accommodation will be available {At your own cost} will be forwarded to you before or on Friday, 27th March {next week}. Also Map to the tournament venue will be forwarded. Closing date for entries is April, 24th and completed forms and proof of payment must be forwarded to:- Fax : 086 560 2425 Box number : P.O. Box 18 423 Hillbrow, Johannesburg, 2038
KSA Banking details:-
Account Holder : Karate South Africa Bank Name : First National Bank Account Number : 62068174558 Branch Name : Centurion Branch Code : 261 550
Only those who will have made prior arrangements will be considered if they fail to comply with the entries closing date of April, 24th as no registration will be conducted on tournament day.
Only athletes from regions and provinces already affiliated to KSA or will have already affiliated, will be allowed to partake on the tournament day. Information about already existing regions that are recognised by the KSA can be obtainable from the General Secretary at 083 460 2011, E-mail: ejjacobs@metrorail.co.za.
For any information you may need about tournament contact tournament Director at any time
Yours in karate
Sydney Zilimbola { Tournament Director- Full contact}
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