2017 All-Ireland WTKO Open Karate Championships
UCC Karate club is delighted to be hosting the All-Ireland WTKO Open Karate Championship at UCC’s Mardyke Arena on Saturday November 25th 2017, in partnership with WTKO Cork.
This is a fantastic opportunity for folks to compete with the very best that Ireland is producing in Kata and Kumite competitors, and promises to be a fun-filled day of karate at it’s best!
Please let us know if you wish to attend via a quick email so we can keep an eye on it, or let us know on the event’s Facebook page!
* Please note this webpage is still being developed, text in italics is awaiting clarifications from the event organisers. Cheers for your understanding on this 🙂
For UCC students (regardless of affiliation), please contact UCCKC committee members to enquire about participating in the event and availing of opportunities and benefits for UCC students (see section for UCC students below).
Where:
The competition will be held in UCC’s Mardyke Arena. See this map for directions.
UCC’s Mardyke Arena has full shower/changing facilities available.
Address: Mardyke Arena, Mardyke Sports Grounds, Mardyke Walk, Western Road, Cork City.
Should you have any problems finding the course venues, or have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Rory on 0863107152
When:
Saturday November 25th, 2017,
09:30 – 16:00 hrs.
Prices:
Prices for individual and team events are as follows:
| Junior Individual events | €10.00 per event |
| Senior Individual events | €15.00 per event |
| Junior team events | €20.00 per event |
| Senior team event | €30.00 per event |
Team event prices represent the cost per team of three people.
Please let us know if you are thinking of attending via a quick email to karate@uccclubs.ie, or let us know on the events Facebook Page.
UCC STUDENTS
Seniors individual event – UCC student options
UCC student rate of €10.00 Euro, or €15.00 EUR for 2 events
To avail of discounted rate, student must present their UCC student card at registration, and agree to be accredited as a UCC student in addition to their home club.
UCC students who (i) train with the club over the 2017/2018 year and (ii) help out on the day (registration, tatami desk, help desk, competitor and attendee assistance) get free entry to one individuals event. Student must present their UCC student card at registration, and agree to be accredited as a UCC student in addition to their home club.
Senior team events – UCC student options
€15.00 per team
To avail of discounted rate, team must include 2 UCC students and agree to compete under the UCCKC banner.
Please let us know if you are thinking of competing and availing of the UCC student discount rates either in class or via a quick email to karate@uccclubs.ie, or the club facebook page, or whatsapp group.
Categories:
KATA
| Category Number | Grade | Age | Gender |
| 1 | Beginner – 7th kyu | 10 & Below | Mixed |
| 2 | 6th kyu & above | 10 & Below | Mixed |
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| 4 | Beginner – 7th Kyu | 11 – 15 | Mixed |
| 5 | 6th Kyu – 4th Kyu | 11 – 15 | Mixed |
| 6 | 3rd Kyu & above | 11 – 15 | Mixed |
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| 7 | Beginner – 7th Kyu | 16 – 20 | Mixed |
| 8 | 6th Kyu – 4th Kyu | 16 – 20 | Mixed |
| 9 | 3rd Kyu – 1st Kyu | 16 – 20 | Mixed |
| 10 | All Dan Grades | 16 – 20 | Mixed |
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| 11 | Beginner – 7th Kyu | 21 – 39 | Mixed |
| 12 | 6th Kyu – 4th Kyu | 21 – 39 | Mixed |
| 13 | 3rd Kyu – 1st Kyu | 21 – 39 | Mixed |
| 14 | All Dan Grades | 21 – 39 | Mixed |
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| 15 | 5th Kyu – 1st Kyu | 40 + | Mixed |
| 16 | All Dan Grades | 40 + | Mixed |
Individual Kata will be judged on the point system. All participants will perform one kata. The best four will then go through to the finals where then must perform a different Kata.
The finals will also be judged on the point system
TEAM KATA
3 per team (any mix)
| Category Number | Grade | Age | Gender |
| 17 | All Grades | 12 & under | Mixed |
| 18 | All Grades | 13 – 17 | Mixed |
| 19 | All Grades | 18 & above | Mixed |
Team Kata will be judged on the point system. All participants will perform one kata. This is a one round event.
We will, on the day divide up into fair groups depending on entries!
KUMITE
All Kumite Category’s are preliminary and are subject to change on the day to make it fair to all competitors, dividing it by height etc!
| Category Number | Grade | Age | Gender |
| 20 | Beginner – 6th Kyu | 9 & below | Mixed |
| 21 | 5th Kyu & above | 9 & below | Mixed |
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| 22 | Beginner – 6th Kyu | 10 – 12 | Mixed |
| 23 | 5th Kyu & Above | 10 – 12 | Mixed |
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| 24 | Beginner – 4th Kyu | 13 – 15 | Male |
| 25 | 3rd Kyu & above | 13 – 15 | Male |
| 26 | Beginner – 4th Kyu | 13 – 15 | Female |
| 27 | 3rd Kyu & above | 13 – 15 | Female |
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| 28 | Beginner – 4th Ky | 16 – 20 | Male |
| 29 | 3rd Kyu & above | 16 – 20 | Male |
| 30 | Beginner – 4th Kyu | 16 – 20 | Female |
| 31 | 3rd Kyu & above | 16 – 20 | Female |
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| 32 | Beginner – 4th Kyu | 21 – 39 | Male |
| 33 | 3rd Kyu & above | 21 – 39 | Male |
| 34 | Beginner – 4th Kyu | 21 – 39 | Female |
| 35 | 3rd Kyu & above | 21 – 39 | Female |
| 36 | Beginner – 4th Kyu | 40 & above | Male |
| 37 | 3rd Kyu & above | 40 & above | Male |
| 38 | Beginner – 4th Kyu | 40 & above | Female |
| 39 | 3rd Kyu & above | 40 & above | Female |
TEAM KUMITE
| Category Number | Grade | Age | Gender |
| 40 | All Grades | 12 & under | Any mix |
| 41 | All Grades | 13 – 15 | 2 Male, 2 Female |
| 42 | All Grades | 16 – 19 | 2 Male, 2 Female |
| 43 | All Grades | 20 & above | 2 Male, 2 Female |
Rules:
The competition shall be run according to the WTKO Tournament Rules (downloads as a .pdf document)
A basic overview of the rules are provided here.
Angelo Sanna Sensei has kindly agreed to be the head official for the tournament.
Accomodation
Cork has many hostels and hotels to choose from. Here are a few hostel suggestions clubs visiting UCC have used in the past. Check out:
There are also a range of hotels to choose from, some of which are helpfully listed here.
Facilities:
The competition in UCC’s Mardyke Arena, home of UCC Karate Club. See this map for directions.
Parking: – UCCKC are making arrangements to facilitate competitor parking near the event venue. Further information will be distributed once agreements are finalised.
Changing facilities: The Mardyke Arena is fully equipped with showers/changing rooms and facilities.
Lunches/food: The Atrium Cafe is based in the Mardyke Arena, and offers a wide variety of delicious snacks, beverages and lunchtime meals. There is also a Centra nearby (5 minute walk). See the event map for details of the nearest places to grab a snack.
Nearest cash machine: The nearest ATM machine is at AIB bank at the junction of Western Road and Carrigrohane road. See the event map.
Useful Links:
- Hotel accomodation in Cork
- Hostel accomodation in Cork
- Event Facebook Page
- WTKO Ireland
- World Traditional Karate Organisation
- Event Map
Contact:
For further information, please do not hesitate to contact us:
- via the event’s Facebook page.
- Email us at: UCC Karate Club, Cork (karate@uccclubs.ie)
