Karate BC is pleased to be hosting an Officials Certification Course on April 6, 2019, in West Vancouver, BC, for Kata and Kumite. Full details are below, including online registration.
Event Details
When:
Saturday, April 6th, 2019 – 10:00am-5:00pm
Where:
Hollyburn Country Club: 950 Cross Creek Road, West Vancouver, BC – click link for map to venue
Course Conductors:
Trevor Walmsley / trevor.karate@gmail.com
Certifications Offered:
- Regional Judge
- Regional Referee
- Provincial Judge
- Provincial Referee
Registration:
To register for this course, click the online link HERE.
Fees:
| Course / Certification | Cost | Minimum Reqs |
|---|---|---|
| Seminar Only | $20.00 | None |
| Regional Judge Certification | $20.00 | 3rd kyu, 14 yrs of age |
| Regional Referee Certification | $20.00 | 3rd kyu, 14 yrs of age |
| Provincial Judge Certification | $20.00 | 1st kyu, 14 yrs of age |
| Provincial Referee Certification | $20.00 | 1st kyu, 16 yrs of age |
Seminar Participant Instructions:
- Casual, athletic attire.
- Bring Karate gi, a copy of the WKF rules (see link below), and a notebook.
- Online officiating exams MUST be completed successfully (passing grade required) prior to attempting certification (contact course conductor for exam link).
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- Kumite Examinations – Passing Grades:
- Provincial Referee 90%
- Provincial Judge 85%
- Regional Referee 85%
- Regional Judge 80%
- Kata Examinations – Passing Grades:
- Provincial Judge 90%
- Regional Judge 85%
- Kumite Examinations – Passing Grades:
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- Come prepared to demonstrate kata from the list in the WKF rules
- Regional judge level – 1 from your style
- Provincial judge level – 1 from your style and 1 from another style
- Minimum Performance Standards for Practical Kata Qualification Assessment:
- Candidates are expected to perform kata simply to demonstrate understanding of the principles within from the perspective of judging. They are not expected to perform to competitive standards.
- Provincial Judge – one kata from own style and one from another recognized style
- Regional Judge – two kata from own style
- Candidates are expected to perform kata simply to demonstrate understanding of the principles within from the perspective of judging. They are not expected to perform to competitive standards.
- Please read the rules and manual to prepare for discussion:
- WKF Rules (current revision)
- Official’s Manual (Under revision currently – refer to course conductor)
- Para Karate Manual
- Officials’s passports may be available at the clinic – confirm with course conductor.
- Practical Test: Will be held next on April 7, 2019, in West Vancouver, BC, at the Vancouver Karate Cup.
