12 September 2015

UEL Sportsdock, Docklands Campus, University Way, London E16 2RD

We would like to invite you the 24th British International Karate Open and its new home the UEL Sportsdock, Docklands Campus, University Way, London E16 2RD.
These championships are truly Open to all club/association teams and individuals of all bonfide karate associations regardless of their current affiliation.
The UEL Sportsdock is the same venue that England hosted the 2014 IKU European Cadet/ Junior Karate Championships and IKU World Games for Children. So attending the British Open would be great return for all delegations who got know the venue and the surrounding area.

All entries and payment must be in by the closing date of 30 August which is 2 weeks before the championships. Entry and Payment can only be made via the KSE website: www.karatesportengland.co.uk where you can register ONLINE and make your ONLINE PAYMENT (Please note any alternative payment method must be with the written consent of event organisers, All cheques must be cleared before the date the championships). This is important so that we can finalise all category changes and order medals and trophies and complete the competition draws.

Coaches are reminded of their responsibility and the importance of insurance cover for all competitors. By signing entry forms Coaches will be confirming they have seen all current registration/licence slips which include insurance cover for the named competitors.
Therefore we look forward to seeing you all on the 12 September 2015 at the UEL Sportsdock, London in this new era of the British International Karate Open.

Competitor Entry Fees:
Individual Entry Fees: £15 per category (kata or Kumite)
Team Entry Fees: £30 per category (kata or kumite)
SPECTATOR Fees: Adults: £10.00 - Children: £5.00 (under 12)
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION- Hotel reservation must be booked & confirmed as soon as possible and you can get great rates from the internet bookings. Hotels near the venue:
Ramada Hotel London Docklands, 2 Festoon Way, London E16 1RH (1.1 miles away from University Of East London Sports Dock)
Ibis Hotel London excel -Docklands, 9 Western Gateway Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1AB, (1.6 miles away from University Of East London Sports Dock)
Travelodge London City Airport, Hartmann Road Silvertown, London, E16 2BZ.(1.1 miles away from University Of East London Sports Dock).
Prince Regent Hotel excel London, 361-363 Prince Regent Lane, London, E16 3JP. (1.5 miles away from University Of East London Sports Dock)
All hotels can be booked online through various hotel booking websites to get the best rate possible. Good Luck but if you have any problems please come back to us.
REFEREES – All countries/clubs/association are requested to send licensed referee(s) for kata and/or Kumite. Please provide name(s) in advance, preferably
accompanying entry form. Please indicate licence for Kumite, Kata or both.

PROGRAMME OF EVENT
SATURDAY 12 September 2015
9am-10am: Registration (only coach need attend)
10am-12noon - Weigh-in for all Under 13’s & Junior Kumite events
9.30am-2pm: All individual / team Kata - eliminations/Finals
All Under 13’s Individual/team kumite
All Junior Male/Female Individual kumite
1pm-2pm - Weigh-in for all Cadet/Senior Kumite events
1pm-2pm - All Cadets & Senior Male/Female Team Kumite Events
2pm-8pm –All Cadets (14/15 & 16/17yrs) Male/Female Individual Kumite
All Senior/Veterans Male/Female Individual Kumite
8pm: Finish
(All Competitors must be in the main hall at least 1 hour before the scheduled time of Events/Categories)
ALL INTERNATIONAL DELEGATIONS ARE ADVISED THAT RETURN
TRAVEL SHOULD BE PLANNED FOR MONDAY 12 September 2015 AT THE EARLIEST. All ENTRIES must in by the CLOSING DATE – 30 August 2015 by ONLINE REGISTRAT