KARATE MANITOBAPresents

Manitoba Provincial Open 2016The Official Tournament Sanctioned by Karate ManitobaWKF Modified Rules, All Karate Styles and Levels Welcome!

Special Little Tigers Flag Kumite Division

SATURDAY, MAY 7TH 2016

770 ST. MARY’S Rd, WINNIPEGGLENLAWN COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE

Registration deadline May 1st • Doors open 8:30 AM • Tournament starts 10:00 AMRegistration fees : $45 for members, $65 for non-membersSpectator fee: $5 - children under 8 years: free

www.karatemanitoba.ca

March 17th, 2016 Dear Friends in Karate, On behalf of Karate Manitoba, I am excited to invite you to participate in the 2016 Karate Manitoba Provincial Open Tournament to be held on Saturday, May 7th, 2016 at Glenlawn Collegiate Institute, 770 St. Mary’s Road, Winnipeg. This tournament is officially sanctioned by Karate Manitoba and is open to all styles, ages, and levels of Karate. There will be divisions in individual and team kata and kumite, as well as our popular no contact Little Tigers Flag Kumite division for ages 4 – 6 years! The Manitoba Provincial Open is Karate Manitoba’s premier seasonal event and gold standard, adhering to the format used by Karate Canada and our associate Provincial Sport Organizations. At this tournament, participants and spectators alike will find a welcoming and exciting environment. This event is an exciting display of sportsmanship, competition, friendship and respect in the true spirit of karate. Attached is the Official Tournament package. We ask all competitors to ensure the Registration and Medical Release Forms are fully completed with the Summary Participation Form filled out and signed by each Club Coach or Head Instructor. The application deadline is Sunday, May 1st, 2016. Registrations plus fees (payable to Karate Manitoba) may be mailed or dropped off in person to: Karate Manitoba Provincial Open 2016 Attn: Tournament Director 145 Pacific Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3B 2Z6 Interested in volunteering? On the last page of this package, you will find our Karate Manitoba Volunteer Form with a wide array of interesting volunteer positions available. Volunteers are essential in making this special community event a success. Register with us to be a tournament volunteer by filling out the form. We will always try our best to place you in a volunteer position of your interest. Lunch and refreshments will be provided to all volunteers and officials. If you have any questions, please contact me at km.teammanager@live.com or (204) 801-8263. Please visit our website at www.karatemanitoba.ca for more details. We look forward to seeing you there, Yours in Sport, Alicia Martinez Tournament Director

Event Schedule

Friday, May 6th, 2016 Officials meeting - 6:00 pm, location TBA. (All officials must attend this review of tournament rules and procedures) Saturday, May 7th, 2016 Doors open at 8:30 a.m. and the tournament begins at 10:00 a.m.

10:00 am………………………….Little Tigers Event 10:00 am………………………….Kyu individual kata Afternoon………………………..Black belt individual kata

………………………...Team kata …………………………Kyu and Black belt kumite …………………………Team kumite

Approximate division times will be determined after registration closes. Tournament Fees: $45.00 per person one or all events – applicable to Karate Manitoba Members

and out-of-province athletes who are members of their PSO recognized by Karate Canada

$65.00 per person one or all events – applicable to non-Karate Manitoba

Members and out-of-province athletes who are not members of their PSO recognized by Karate Canada

Spectator Fees: $5.00 per person Free for children under 8 years Canteen: On site throughout the day Parking: Free parking in the school parking lot Scorekeepers/ volunteers: Volunteers are needed to help the day of the tournament. We will need

scorekeepers, timekeepers, runners, sales people, ring set up and take down, and more. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Alicia at km.teammanager@live.com

Judges/Referees: The tournament will be WKF (World Karate Federation) modified rules.

Officiating is open to brown and black belts 14 years of age and up.

If you are interested in officiating, please contact Karate Manitoba Officials Chair, Sharon Andrews at km.officials@live.ca.

Divisions: Kata Individual Female and Male: 7 to 11 years of age 12 to 14 years of age 15 to 17 years of age 18 years of age and up Masters event – 45 years of age and up Team Kata Female and Male: 7 to 9 years of age 10 to 12 years of age 13 to 15 years of age 16 years of age and up

(Group of 3 competitors, same gender. Accepted categories: white to green belts, blue to brown belts, brown to black belts) *Mixing ages with different divisions will not be permitted.

Kumite Individual Female and Male: Little Tigers Event 4 to 6 years of age 7 to 11 years of age 12 to 14 years of age 15 to 17 years of age 18 years of age and up Masters event – 45 years of age and up Team Kumite Female and Male: 14 to 15 years of age

16 to 17 years of age 18 years of age and up (All levels, minimum 3 competitors, maximum 5 competitors, same gender, categories accepted: white to orange belts, green to purple belts, and brown belts and up)

*Karate Manitoba reserves the right to make changes to any divisions as necessary.

Medical and Waiver forms: Each competitor must submit a completed and signed Waiver and Medical

Form in order to be eligible to take part in the Provincial Open. Tournament Committee: Tournament Director – Alicia Martinez Karate Manitoba Officials Chair - Sharon Andrews Volunteer Coordinator – Jason Trottier

Clarifications and Amendments to WKF Championships Rules for Karate Manitoba Competitions

Version 8.3 Revised March 1, 2016

Article 1 - Kumite Competition Area 1.1 The mats will be 1m x 1m, 1 inch thick, interlocking, and need not be WKF approved. Article 2 - Official Dress 2.1 Referees and Judges should wear the official uniform designated by the Officials Committee. The Referees and Judges may remove their jackets at the discretion of the Officials Committee. 2.2 Gi emblems All athletes will wear a standard karate gi with reasonable emblems and markings. Sponsors, advertising and stripes on gi are acceptable. 2.3 Coaches Coaches shall wear a track suit or karate gi and shall display their official identification. 2.4 Body Protector / Chest Protector The use of WKF style body protectors and chest protector is recommended but optional. 2.5 Face Masks The use of facemasks is prohibited. 2.6 Glasses To ensure the safety of the competitors, glasses are not allowed during kumite bouts. Regular glasses may be worn during kata competition. 2.7 Groin protection is recommended but optional for all male kumite competitors. 2.8 Gum shield is compulsory for kumite competitors at all levels except flag kumite competition. 2.9 Gloves / fist protectors must be foam filled and vinyl covered WKF style. Cloth or leather gloves are not permitted. 2.10 The use of WKF style shin/instep pads is mandatory for competitors ages 12 and up. 2.11 Religious Head Covering Competitors may wear religious head coverings if approved by the Chief Official. A letter of request must be signed by the competitor or their parent/guardian if the competitor is younger than 18 years of age, and submitted by the tournament registration deadline.

Article 3 - Organization of Kumite and Kata Competitions 3.1 Competition divisions, draws and elimination systems (eg: single, double, repechage) will be determined by the Tournament Commissioner.

3.2 There is no limit to the number of competitors per dojo. 3.3 Brown and black belt kata division cannot repeat a previously performed kata, except during medal rounds where a kata from a previous round may be repeated. 3.4 Green and purple belts must alternate between at least 2 katas, one in each alternate round, but may repeat a previously performed kata during medal rounds. 3.5 Yellow and orange belts may repeat the same kata in each round. 3.7 Duration of all kyu and black belt kumite will be 2 minutes (stop time). In the event of a tie, an extra bout will ensue with a duration time of 30 seconds. 3.8 Legal and controlled take-downs will be allowed for competitors 12 years and up. A double elimination format will be used in individual kumite divisions ages 12 and up. Article 8 - Prohibited behaviour 8.1 Prohibited take down Kani waza (scissor takedown) is considered a dangerous takedown and is prohibited. 8.2 Unruly coaches and team members The members of the Officials Committee and Referee Panel are empowered by the rules to impose appropriate penalties upon athletes to control unruly behaviour of coaches and team members, or delegations. 8.3 No contact to the face or neck will be allowed for competitors under 18 years of age when using hand techniques. A very light touch (previously known as skin touch) will be permitted when using jodan kicks. If an athlete displays excessive force or aggressive behaviour, the competitor will be deemed disqualified from the match. The Karate Manitoba Board of Directors may meet to hand out further disciplinary action. Article 11 - Official protest 11.1 If an administrative error has occurred, the competitor's coach/instructor should signal the error immediately to the centre referee and/or match supervisor. 11.2 Protests will not be allowed after a kumite bout is concluded. Article 12 - Powers and duties 12.3 Officials Committee Members of the Officials Committee may assume the roles of Tatami Managers, Match Supervisors, Referees and Judges.

Scorekeeper / Timekeeper

• Scorekeeper will announce the names of the competitors as they come up • Scorekeeper will announce the winner Aka (Red) or Ao (Blue) • All matches will be 2 minutes (Kyu’s (coloured belts) and black belts) • In the event of a tie, an extra bout will ensue with a duration time of 30 seconds • When center referee calls “Yame” (stop) the clock is stopped • When center referee re-starts the match – start the clock • Scorekeeper is to announce when 10 seconds remain in the match

Points:

Signal for one point (Yuko) Signal for two points (Wazari)

Signal for three points (Ippon)

Penalties:

Signal for Category 1 Penalty Signal for Category 2 Penalty

Annex 1:

Information for Karate Competitors: All Karate Competitors must submit the following documents in order to be eligible to compete in a Karate Manitoba competition:

1. Waiver and Release Agreement

2. A Medical Report comprised of a Medical History completed by the competitor and a Medical Examination to be completed by a licensed physician. If all the answers related to the Medical History are “NO”, then the Medical Examination is not required. Note: Medical examination reports are not required for those competitors competing in Kata only.

3. All Medical Reports must be submitted at the time of registration to the Tournament Director.

All competitors should be aware of the following:

1. Competitors will not wear bandages, padding or supports during Kumite matches unless approved by the referee in consultation with the tournament medical staff.

2. Competitor injured during a match and declared unfit to fight by the tournament medical staff will not be eligible to further compete in the competition.

3. All fingers and toenails must be kept short. 4. Competitors will not wear metallic or other objects which may injure an opponent. 5. Competitors are advised to see their regular physician following competition for follow-up examination of any injuries

suffered during the competition. Note: The full extent of some injuries may not manifest themselves until sometime following the injure, e.g. abdominal or head injuries.

Acknowledgement I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE that my signing of this document constitutes that:

1. I am registering willingly and participating voluntarily in the Open Provincial Tournament competition. 2. I am physically, emotionally and mentally able to participate in the Open Provincial Tournament competition. 3. I have expressly disclosed all illness, injuries, ailments, symptoms and/or medical conditions of any kinds whatsoever

suffered or sustained as requested in the Medical Report. 4. I agree to consult my regular doctor should such an examination be requested by the tournament medical staff. 5. I agree that there are risks as described in the Waiver and Release Agreement and will be exposed to these risks and

hazards. 6. I agree to accept all these risks and hazards and be responsible for any injury or other loss which I might receive while

participating in the Open Provincial Tournament competition. 7. By participating in Karate Manitoba’s activities, I hereby consent to having any picture or video image taken of me during

any activity in any edited material used for Karate Manitoba’s promotional activities, web site and souvenir videos. I also accept that Karate Manitoba use any photomontage and videotape in which I appear for television purposes.

8. I have read the Waiver and Release Agreement and understand its terms and conditions.

I have read and understood the terms and conditions of this agreement, and by signing it voluntarily, I am agreeing to abide by these terms.

Name of Participant (Please Print) Signature of Participant Date

Printed Name of Parent/Guardian if under 18 Signature of Parent/Guardian if under 18

Annex 2:

RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT WARNING!

By signing this document you will waive certain legal rights, including the right to sue. Please read carefully.

This is a binding legal agreement. As a Participant in the programs, activities and events of Karate Manitoba, the undersigned acknowledges and agrees to the following terms:

Disclaimer 1. Karate Manitoba, its respective directors, officers, members, employees, coaches, volunteers, officials, participants,

agents, owners/operators of facilities, and representatives (collectively the “Organization”) are not responsible for any injury, damage or loss of any kind suffered by a Participant during the sport of Karate, or as a result of, any competition, program, activity or event, caused in any manner whatsoever including, but not limited to, the negligence of the Organization.

Description of Risks 2. In consideration of my participation in the programs, activities and events of the Organization, I hereby acknowledge

that I am aware of the risks and hazards associated with or related to any such competitions, programs, activities and events. The risk and hazards include, but are not limited to, injuries from: a) Physical contact with other participants b) Striking participants and objects with parts of the body c) Contact, colliding or being struck by other participants d) Tumbling, falling, or being thrown to the floor e) Executing strenuous and demanding physical techniques f) Vigorous physical exertion, strenuous cardiovascular workouts, rapid movements and quick turns and stops g) Exerting and stretching various muscle groups h) Falls due to uneven or irregular surfaces i) Failure to properly use any piece of equipment or from the mechanical failure of any piece of equipment j) Spinal cord injuries which may render me permanently paralyzed k) Travel to and from competitive events and associated non-competitive events which are an integral part of the

Organization’s activities. 3. Furthermore, I am aware:

a) That injuries sustained can be severe b) That I may experience anxiety while challenging myself during the competition, activities, events and programs c) That my risk of injury is reduced if I follow all rules established for participation; and d) That my risk of injury increases as I become fatigued.

Release of Liability 4. In consideration of the Organization allowing me to participate, I agree:

a) That my physical condition has been verified by a medical doctor b) To assume all risks arising out of, associated with or related to my participation c) To be solely responsible for any injure, loss or damage that I might sustain while participating; and d) To release the Organization from liability for any and all claims, demands actions and costs that might arise out

of my participating, even though such risks, injuries, loss, damage, claims, demands, actions, or costs may have been caused by the negligence of the Organization.

Acknowledgement I acknowledge that I have read this agreement, that I have executed this agreement voluntarily, and that this agreement is to be binding upon myself, my heirs, executors, administrators and representatives.

Name of Participant (Please Print) Signature of Participant Date

Printed Name of Parent/Guardian if under 18 Signature of Parent/Guardian if under 18

Annex 3:

MEDICAL RELEASE FORM To be completed by all competitors

Name: ________________________________________ Date of Birth: _____________ Age:_______ Male/Female

Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________

Club Affiliation: ________________________________________________________________________________

1. Have you any disease of the eyes? Yes/No 2. Do you have a hearing loss? Yes/No 3. Do you have fainting spells, blackouts or epilepsy? Yes/No 4. Have you had a recent head injury? Yes/No 5. Do you have any active lung infection including TB? Yes/No 6. Do you have bronchial asthma? Yes/No 7. Do you have an active kidney disease, infection or failure? Yes/No 8. Do you have any loss of all or part of a limb? Yes/No 9. Do you have decreased movement in any limb, joint or spine? Yes/No 10. Do you have any muscle or joint disease? Yes/No 11. Do you have diabetes? Yes/No 12. Do you have any heart disease or high blood pressure? Yes/No 13. Are you taking any medication? (Birth control does not apply) Yes/No 14. Have you had any recent operations, fractures or major illness? Yes/No 15. Do you have any disease or disability not mentioned above? Yes/No

If answer was “Yes” to any of above questions, give details:

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

I hereby declare that I have read the above information and that, to the best of my knowledge, it is complete and correct.

Date Competitor’s signature (if under 18 – parent or guardian)

PROVINCIAL OPEN TOURNAMENT ENTRY FORM

The KARATE MANITOBA PROVINCIAL OPEN will be held on Saturday, May 7th, 2016 Cheque payable to: Karate Manitoba

Registration fees: $45.00 (members) $65.00 (non-members) for Kata and/or Kumite

DEADLINE: Sunday, May 1st, 2016

First Name Last Name

Address

City Province

Postal Code Phone No.

Age Gender

Rank Weight

Club Instructor

Indicate Your Division:

Division Kata

Individual

Kumite

Individual Division

Kata

Team Division

Kumite

Team

Little tiger (4-6 years) ☐ 7 to 9 years ☐ 14 to 15 years ☐

7 to 11 years ☐ ☐ 10 to 12 years ☐ 16 to 17 years ☐

12 to 14 years ☐ ☐ 13 to 15 years ☐ 18 years & up ☐

15 to 17 years ☐ ☐ 16 years & up ☐

18 years & up ☐ ☐

Masters event (45 years +) ☐ ☐

If you are participating in team events, please list the names of your team members:

Team Kata: ________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Team Kumite: ________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Form Assistance – the definition of Kata is “forms” – Pinan/Heian Shodan, Pinan/Heian Nidan, etc. are examples of Kata. Kumite is sparring. All types of Karate Kata are welcome!

I, the undersigned, hereby waive all claims against all person connected with Provincial Open Karate Tournament for any injuries sustained during my taking part in the tournament. I hereby agree to give Karate Manitoba the rights to publish my name, photographs, and video recordings for promotional or marketing purposes.

Date Competitor’s signature (if under 18 – parent or guardian)

KARATE MANITOBA PROVINCIAL OPEN 2016 SUMMARY PARTICIPATION APPLICATION FORM

(TO BE COMPLETED BY THE DOJO’S HEAD INSTRUCTOR OR CLUB COACH)

TO: TOURNAMENT ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE

DATE: ___________________

NAME OF DOJO: __________________________________________________________________

The following athletes are our representatives for the Karate Manitoba Provincial Open:

TOURNAMENT ENTRY FEE: $45.OO (MEMBERS) $65.00 (NON-MEMBERS) per participant

PARTICIPATION

No. NAME SEX AGE RANK KATA KUMITE

Individual Team Individual Team

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

This application must be received by May 1st, 2016

MEDICAL APPLICATION FORMS MUST ACCOMPANY THIS SUMMARY PARTICIPATION FORM

Signature Title

PARTICIPATION

No. NAME SEX AGE RANK KATA KUMITE

Individual Team Individual Team

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

PROVINCIAL OPEN

Saturday, May 7thGlenlawn Collegiate, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Availability and area of interest

Personal information

Children and/or individual competing

Scorekeeper / Timekeeper

Registration and sign-in

Silent auction and 50/50 tickets

Sales

Runner

Security

Any of the above

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Please check the appropriate option

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Name: Event(s) and age:

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If you or a family member is competing at this tournament, please indicate your name or the participant’s namealong with the event you or they are participating in. We will make sure you are able to compete or watch.

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Please return this form as soon as possible. Thank you for your help in making this tournament a successful event. We greatly appreciate your support!

To submit this form or if you have any questions, please contact Alicia Martinez at km.teammanager@live.com.