EKF KATA Events http://www.englishkaratefederation.com/squad/kata-calendar.php
 
Saturday 25th February 2017
Senior kata Open Squad Training, first selection for Senior European Championships 2017 for Individuals and team. 
Boroughbridge Coronation Hall, Milby, YO51 9BL
Ages to select & train minimum 18+
Coach Jonathan Mottram

• 9.30 registration
• 10.00 -11.30am Session 1 open training minimum age 18+
• 11.30-11.45 break
• 11.45 – 1.00pm Session 2 selections minimum age 18
• 1.00-1.30pm lunch
• 1.30pm – 5.30pm Session 3 selections minimum age 18+

Cost £20
Deadline for submitting forms is Monday 20th February 5pm. Squad payment reference ‘NAME’ SNR KATA 25/2.
 
Saturday 4th March 2017
EKF Youth Kata Training and 1st Selection for International Competition 10-13 yrs only.
Barking Abbey School Leisure Centre, Woodbridge Road (entrance), Barking , Essex IG11 9ET
Coach Aimee Sell
Assistant James Scanlon

• 10:00am Registration and licence check
• 10.15am – 11.45am Training
• 12pm-1pm Training
• 1.15pm-4pm Selections only
• Ends 4pm

Payment £20
Deadline for submitting forms is Monday 27th February 5pm. Squad payment reference ‘NAME’ EKF YK 4/3
 
Sunday 5th March 2017
EKF U21, Juniors & Cadets 14-15, 16-17, U21s 1st Selection for ‘A’ squad 
(only Athletes that are selected for ‘A’ squad will be able to attend selections for the Junior Worlds at a later date)
Barking Abbey School Leisure Centre, Woodbridge Road (entrance), Barking , Essex IG11 9ET
Coach Aimee Sell
Assistant James Scanlon

• 9.30am Registration
• 9.45am -11:30am Training
• 11.30am -:11.45am Break
• 11.45am -12.45pm Training
• 12.45pm -1.30pm Break
• 1.30pm - 5pm Selection only

Payment £20
Deadline for submitting forms is Monday 27th February 5pm. Squad payment reference ‘NAME’ EKF U21 5/3
 
 
http://www.englishkaratefederation.com/squad/kumite-selections.php
Sunday 26th February 2017
EKF National Senior Selections
Venue: Barnsley College Sports Center, Honeywell Lane, Honeywell, Barnsley S751BP
This is an 'invite only' selection - see names further down page.
Age: 18 +
Cost: £20.00
Category: Male and Female Senior weight categories and team.
Event: WKF European Senior Championships, Turkey
Important: This is also for future considerations for the future ENGLAND 'A' Squad.
Restrictions: Invited athletes only. All athletes will receive an invite from EKF Administration office.
Please note: This is a closed door selection. Only EKF Board, Performance Department, Coaches, Referees, Medical and Staff will be allowed in selection hall.
Equipment: All athletes need to bring and wear full WKF equipment.
Structure and Timing on Day:

• The Day will involve 2 x tatami's.
• All athletes will be expected to warm-up themselves. You must be punctual and ready when called to fight.
• There is no limit to the amount of contests you be asked to compete in. So no minimum or maximum.
• The day will involve fight-offs for the Senior European Championships, Turkey.

Selection Results: The EKF senior coaching and selection panel will be assessing all seniors that at present and make considerations for the future ENGLAND 'A' Squad aswell as selecting the Senior Male and Female Team for the Senior European Championships. The selected team for the European Championships will be published on EKF website within five working days of selection.
Registration: Please register at EKF desk. EKF licence check. After you register you need to prepare yourself and go to warm up area, then warm-up. Around 15 minutes before the start you will be briefed by EKF Senior National Coaches and EKF Chief Referee and then given order of contests/weight classifications.
EKF Female Selection Schedule

• Doors Open: 11-15am
• 11-45am Female Athletes Registration
• 12-00pm Female Athletes Warm-up
• 12-45pm Brief by Coaches
• 1-00pm Fight-Off's Start (Selections)

WKF Female categories
SENIOR FEMALE· Female Team (5)

• Kumite -50 kg.
• Kumite -55 kg.
• Kumite – 61 kg.
• Kumite – 68 kg.
• Kumite 68 + kg

EKF Male Selection Schedule
1-15pm - Male Athlete Registration
1-30pm Male Athletes Warm-up
2-15pm Brief by Coaches
2-30pm Fight-Off's Start (Selections)
WKF Male Categories
SENIOR MALE· Male Team (7)

• Kumite -60 kg.
• Kumite -67 kg
• Kumite – 75 kg.
• Kumite – 84 kg
• Kumite 84 + kg
• All Selections must be followed by cool-down.
• The cool-down can be completed when the male and female complete group has finished as a whole. You need to stay in contest ready condition until the EKF National Senior coaches and panel have told you the Female or Male group has finished, as you will not know if you may be asked to fight again. Please be professional and conduct your own cool-down properly. The cool-down is crucial now as at major championships athletes may have multi-days of competing and recovery will play a major role in the following days performance.

Invited Athletes ONLY
Deadline for submitting forms is Monday 20th February 5pm. Squad payment reference ‘NAME’ SNR NAT 26/2
 
http://www.englishkaratefederation.com/squad/regional-training.php
Northern:
Saturday 25th March 2017
EKF Northern Region Kumite Training 
Venue: British Combat Academy, Wakefield Commercial Park, Bridge Road, Horbury, West Yorkshire WF4 5NW
Head Coach:Paul Newby
Assistant Coaches:Frank Pullano, Matt Price
Juniors:
Registration - 9:30am
Training - 10:00am till 12:00pm
Seniors:
Registration - 12:00pm
Training - 12:30pm till 2:30pm
The Northern Region will be carrying out selections for teams to attend the Regional Europeans and the Inter-Regional Championships at this squad session.
Deadline for submitting forms is Monday 20th March 5pm. Squad payment reference ‘NAME’ NTHN 25/3
 
 

Midlands: