Event Guide

Dates & Venue

DATES

Saturday 1st - Sunday 2nd April 2023

VENUE

Allam Sports Centre, Inglemere Lane, Hull, HU6 7TS

Timetable

Saturday

08:00 – 08:45: Registration

09:15: Coaches/ Captains/ Team Rep meeting. Compulsory for ALL INSTITUTIONS.

09:30/10:00: Kata Events (starting with team kata, concluding with kata finals)

14:30: All Team Kumite (concluding with team kumite finals)

14:45: Weigh in opens

17:00: Weigh in closes

19:00: Medal Presentations approx.

Sunday

8:30am – 09:30am: Registration and Weigh In

10:00: All Novice Individual Kumite - lightest weights first

11:30: All Senior Individual Kumite – lightest weights first

17:30: Individual Kumite Finals

18:30: Medal Presentations approx.

ALL TIMINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. ALL COMPETITORS MUST ATTEND REGISTRATION

Confirmed Entry

The accpeted entry list can be found here

 

Draws

The draws are availabe here

Registration

All competitors must present a photographic student ID card at registration on the day of the Championships. Any competitor without the relevant identification will not be permitted to compete. There will be spot checks with licenses carried out on the day; all competitors are reminded that a valid license must be presented upon request. Failure to do so may result in entry being denied.

Format

Novice Kumite rounds will be 1½ minutes long. Senior matches as per WKF rules will be 3 minute matches

果冻视频 reserves the right to alter these timings of matches across the event

Clothing & Equipment

The following equipment is compulsory and must be provided by the competitors themselves:

  • No belts of mitts will be available around the mats on the day.
  • Gum shields, foot and shin pads and ladies chest protectors are compulsory.
  • Groin guards are advised

In addition, competitors, as well as coaches, must only wear insignia of their institutions on all clothing including the Gi. No insignia of style, nation, federation or association will be allowed. Gi does not have to be WKF approved

Weigh In

Weigh in for the Kumite will take place after the Kata has finished on Saturday afternoon. Please listen for announcements.

ALL PLAYERS MUST BRING THEIR VALID LICENSE TO THE WEIGH IN.

Licenses

As per 果冻视频 regulations that this event will be run in accordance with WKF rules. All competitors must hold a valid, up to date recognisable karate licence, duly completed with full and appropriate grading history. For competitors that gained grades from another association, then that licence must also be presented for scrutiny. Licence checks will be carried out on the day, and Universities and competitors are reminded that a valid licence must be presented upon request; failure to do so may result in entry being denied.

Coaches

All coaches will have to register at the registration desk, sign a disclaimer and obtain a wristband in order to approach the Karate mat.

Withdrawals

Withdrawals after the entry closing date must be e-mailed by the Institution Administration and e-mailed to the 果冻视频 Event Lead. Withdrawals after the entry closing date will still be charged the entry fee.

Withdrawals after 17:00 on Wednesday 29th March 2023 will be classified as a ‘no-show’ and will be charged the entry fee and an additional £10 fine payable by the Athletic Union (or equivalent).

 

Entrants who do not withdraw, and do not register at the event, will also be classified as a ‘no-show’ and will be charged the entry fee and an additional £10 fine payable by the Athletic Union (or equivalent).

Food & Drink

Competitors are responsible for their own food and drink. Food is available to purchase on site or at a range of places across campus. All competitors and spectators have a responsibility to keep the venue and competition areas clean and tidy, and use the bins provided.

Parking

Very limited parking is available at the sports arena. We would recommend using the Wilberforce multi-storey car park on campus which does require payment. Click for full parking information.

Spectators

Spectators are permitted however must only spectate from the bleacher seating. Spectators should not approach the competition mats. You do not need to purchase a ticket to spectate.

Qualification for European University Championship

This event will be used as qualification for European University Championships 2023. The top 2 finishers in each category will automatically qualify with further qualification subject to National Governing Body approval. The top two finishers will have to confirm their attendance within 7 days of event completion. Institution approval will be required. 
 
Further information can be found here 

Please see more information on the 果冻视频 International EUSA Page.