Sign-up for the Tournament has begun. To sign up for the tournament, all competitors must complete and return a registration form by April 3, 2012. Registration forms received after April 3, 2012 are subject to a $5.00 late fee per event. No registration forms will be accepted after April 10, 2012 and registrations will not be accepted at the door.

General

Cameras

Please, cameras with lights or Tri-Pods will NOT be allowed.

Food

Pizza, Pop, Coffee and bottled water will be available for purchase on site.

Only water in plastic bottles will be allowed in the gymnasium. All other food or drink must remain in the food service room. Consuming food or drink in the hallways and non-food/beverage rooms is not allowed.

Awards

1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals will be awarded in each competition division (see Competition Events page for definition of divisions). A spirit medal will be awarded for competitors ages 12 and younger.

Competitors

Fees for registration are as follows:

1 EVENT: $35 After April 3: $40
2 EVENTS: $50 After April 3: $60
3 EVENTS: $60 After April 3: $75
4 EVENTS: $70 After April 3: $90

Competitors are expected to arrive at the Bailey Center at 10:15 on the day of the tournament to sign in. Locker rooms for men and women will be available to any competitor who has signed in.

Dress Code

Competitors are expected to adhere to the following dress code:

All Competitors must wear a clean white Karate uniform with their Karate belt.
All Competitors are allowed only one club patch, five inches in diameter, on the left side of the uniform jacket.

Equipment

Competitors are expected to adhere to the following equipment requirements:

Equipment General:

All Competitors: No eyeglasses will be allowed unless they are high impact sport glasses approved by the Tournament Director or Doctor.
All Competitors ages 5-17: Cloth shin pads are optional.
All Competitors ages 5-17: Foot pads are NOT allowed.
All Competitors ages 18 & older: Foot pads, shin guards, wrapped bandages (unless for obvious injury) are NOT allowed.

Equipment Kumite:

All Competitors: Head protector (white preferred) is optional (but highly recommended).
All Competitors: Fist pads are mandatory. USANKF or WKF style pads is preferred but one (1) inch thick, fabric-type fist pads, will be allowed. Recommend one set of red and one set of blue, however, other colors are acceptable.
All Competitors: Mouth guard is mandatory.
Females: Chest protector is optional (must have your own).
Males: Groin cup is mandatory.

Equipment Flag Sparring:

All Competitors (ages 5-10): Only head protector is mandatory.

For more detail refer to page 1 and page 2 of the Tournament Package.