Karate BC is pleased to be hosting an Officials Certification Course on September 29th, 2018, in Victoria, BC, for Kata and Kumite. Full details are below, including online registration.
Event Details
When:
Saturday, September 29th, 2018 – 10:00am-5:00pm
Where:
Kenzen Sports Karate: 4349 West Saanich Road, Victoria, BC – click link for map to venue
Course Conductors:
Dan Wallis / danwallis65@gmail.com / (250) 202-2738
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 |
Additional Items:
NOTE: Karate BC Officials are entitled to a complimentary Passbook, Officials Crest and clip. If you have not received your complimentary items yet, please contact our Officials Coordinator, Paul Sexton, at jpschwk@icloud.com to get yours. If you have received your items already, you can purchase additional items when registering based on the following prices:
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Passport (reqd for all Officials) | $12.00 |
| Officials Crest and Clip | $15.00 |
Seminar Participant Instructions:
- Bring Karate gi, Officials Manual, and notebook.
- Online officiating exams MUST be completed successfully (passing grade required) prior to attempting certification (contact course conductor below for exam link).
- 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:
- Come prepared to demonstrate kata from the list in the WKF rules
- Regional judge level – 2 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.
- Minimum Performance Standards for Practical Kobudo Qualification Assessment
- Candidates must demonstrate one short weapon kata and one long weapon kata from the approved list
- Please read the rules and manual to prepare for discussion:
- WKF Rules (current revision)
- Official’s Manual
- Practical Test: Will be held next on September 30, 2018 in Victoria, BC, at the PISE (Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence) Gymnasium.
