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Posted 10th March 2010
English Karate Associations (EKA) Championships April 2010
The board of the EKF do not recognise the (EKA) English Karate Associations as it is not a member of the EKF, it therefore follows that the EKF do not recognise the forthcoming EKA championships to be held April 10th 2010 at the Richard Dunn Centre Bradford.
The EKA championships is therefore NOT an EKF authorised event, and the advice from the EKF board is NOT to have sporting relations with non-EKF members.
On Behalf of the EKF Board
Posted 24th February 2010
Tatami Coaches Accreditation
Dear Association Coaches.
Please be advised that from January 1st 2011 everyone who wants to coach at any EKF regional or national championships will need to hold a current tatami coaches accreditation.
This is something that has been in place previously and is now going to be put back into practice, this will not affect any competitions for this year. Anyone wishing to gain this accreditation, or revalidate their's can do so by attending any Kumite course and taking the tatami coaches exam. This will entail sitting through the theory at the beginning of the course and then sitting a written exam. The cost will be £15 and will be valid for two years. Two passport size photos will be required.
NO passes will be issued on the day of competitions.
This exam will only be available on Kumite courses and the dates for these can be found on the EKF website. Please see Referee's section for details of upcoming courses »
Dale Gamble, Chief Referee
Posted 9th February 2010
Help For Heroes Fundraising
On 7th March, the BKF Sports Injury Specialist, Dave Inman, will be running in the Bath Half-Marathon. He is running on behalf of the BKF to raise funds for the Help for Heroes charity, which supports the servicemen and women who have been injured and lost limbs whilst serving their country.
Dave was a career soldier before he qualified as an osteopath, serving for 23 years in the British Army.
Dave is a 6th Dan and has trained with Mike Billman for 38 years, starting when he was 12 years old. He is a highly qualified sportsman and represented the Army on many occasions in various sports including football (Dave is also a fully qualified FA Coach).
He has set up a web-page in conjunction with H4H and donations can be made by clicking on the link below:
Last September the BKF karate fraternity raised a sum of £13,000 for the charity and we would like to ask you all to dig deep again to support our injured servicemen.
When you donate please leave a message in the space provided to say that you are a BKF/EKF member.
Posted 29th January 2009
EKF Instructor's Professional Indemnity Insurance Updated
More information available in our insurance section here »
Posted 23rd January 2009
A reminder from the EKF CRB Officer
May I remind groups of the EKF CRB requirement.
Many groups have, and are complying with EKF CRB requirements, but some are not. Can I remind all associations within membership of the EKF that it is a requirement to have all your instructors and persons who coach or have access to children and or vulnerable adults enhanced CRB checked. The details should be passed to the EKF CRB officer. The EKF require the CRB to be renewed every two (2) years.
Regards
John M
Posted 21st January 2009
Maltese Open Competition
It has been brought to the English Karate Federation’s (EKF) attention, that the Malta Karate Federation (MKF), do not recognise or sanction the Maltese Open Competition on Saturday 13th March 2010 hosted by SKSM. The organisers SKSM are not members of the Maltese governing body.
Therefore we have to advise you that anyone taking part in this competition will be in breach of article 21.9 and therefore subject to sanctions as laid down by the WKF.
Please be advised that the WKF are aware of this situation.
Posted 12th January 2010
EKF AGM
The AGM and Council Meeting will be held on 28 March 2010 at the Holiday Inn, Hinckley Road, COVENTRY, CV2 2HP, starting at 10am (AGM) and followed by the General Council meeting.
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Posted 23rd December 2009
EKF Chief Referee and EKF Events Organiser Appointed
On Sunday 20th December the board held interviews for the positions of EKF Chief Referee and EKF Events Organiser. The successful candidates were Dale Gamble as Chief Referee and Paul Campbell as EKF Events Organiser. The Board wish both Dale & Paul every success in their new roles within the EKF.
Dale Gamble can be contacted on chief-referee@englishkaratefederation.com
Paul Campbell can be contacted on events@englishkaratefederation.com