inception in 2003 in Spain, the tournament has been continuously increasing in
both size and quality.
The unique opportunity for all European Regions to compete under their own
name, flag and personality in an official sport event makes these Karate
Regions Championships a rather singular and attractive activity, bringing to the
reality an historic aspiration that has proved to meet so many expectations.
The categories are as follows: For more infomation see appendix ’1’
COMPETITION CATEGORIES
1. MALE KUMITE TEAM
2. FEMALE KUMITE TEAM
3. MALE KATA TEAM
4. FEMALE KATA TEAM
AGE CLAUSE
1. KUMITE SENIOR: +18 years old
2. KATA SENIOR: +16 years old
3. KUMITE CADET AND JUNIOR:
age from 14 to 17 years
4. KATA CADET AND JUNIOR: age
from 14 to 17 years
Selections for these categories will take place within their respective regions
starting with the first regional squad session on Sunday 23 October. The
standard of the European Regional Championships is of the highest calibre as
Europe’s finest represent their regions in earnest. These championships will
provide essential experience and promote the team culture within English
Karate.
Up until now cadet/junior team categories have been excluded from the English
international karate calendar. In addition to their senior counterparts each
region can now enter four cadet/junior teams totally of 50 competitors across
the three regions representing their country in the European Regional
Championships. There will also be an English regional team championships.
Some of England’s most successful coaches have come together, pooling their
experience to drive the regions and national squads forward to ensure an
enjoyable and developmental climate.
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