Posted 11th March 2010
EKF in Foreign & Commonwealth Office News

Report from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office on Deniz Kiymaz's visit to the recent European Championships in Turkey. Click here to read »

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 5th March 2010
Parking for the EKF Regional Championships - Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st March 2010

With reference to car parking over the two days of the Regional Championships to be held at the Crystal Leisure Centre, Stourbridge, Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st March 2010.

Dudley MBC have provided the EKF with Birmingham Street Car Park which would normally cost £12.50 per day, they have reduced this for EKF members to £1.00 per day. Everyone must still purchase a ticket however select a 2 hour ticket costing £1.00 this will entitle the vehicle all day parking.

Enforcement officers will be present to ensure secure parking during the event they will also ensure that parking restrictions are adhered to failure to have a valid parking ticket on show will result in a penalty parking fine.

Dudley MBC have advised that normal parking tariffs and parking restrictions apply on all other car parking areas within Stourbridge on these days.

A map of the Birmingham Street Car park will be available shortly.

Paul Campbell EKF Tournament Organiser

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 22nd February 2010
Squad Training Report for February 20th 2010

With the junior Europeans now over our eyes now turn to the Senior squad.

This was the first session since the Junior European's and was very well attended with over a hundred either participating in kumite or kata. For some, this was  their first taste of England squad training and what's expected of them if they make it on to the 'A' squad.

National Coach Wayne Otto OBE and assistant coach Ian Cole took the main kumite training session, whilst Ady Gray took the kata squads for this session. It was also new EKF Chief Referee Dale Gamble's first referee session since accepting the position. Click here to view a video from the session »

The referees had a theory session whilst the squad were in training then after lunch the 'A' squad went to a seperate hall to continue training as did the kata squad and the referees then continued with a practical session.

There were 2 tatamis used for selections for 'A' squad and the men & womens teams for the forthcoming Senior Europeans. Both Wayne Otto OBE and Dale Gamble were pleased with the attendance and the running of the sessions.

The next training session for the 'A' squad will be in March details will be sent to those concerned asap

Posted 20th January 2010
Squad for Senior European Championships in Greece in May Announced

Female

• Emily Griffiths - 50kg – Senior Europeans
• Siobhan Hayes - 55kg – Senior Europeans
• Natalie Williams - 61kg – Senior Europeans
• Katie Hurry + 68kg – Senior Europeans

Male:

• Chris Harris -60kg– Senior Europeans
• Tom Canham -67kg – Senior Europeans
• Alton Brown -75kg – Senior Europeans
• Davin Pack -84kg – Senior Europeans
• Rory Daniels +84kg – Senior Europeans

Female Kata

• Ashleigh Kenny – Senior Europeans

Male Kata

• Jonathan Mottram – Senior Europeans

Posted 22nd December 2009
Athletes Path To The English Karate Federation National A Squad Elite 2010

Please take a moment to read this important policy outlining the process for 2010. Click here »

Posted 13th December 2009
Confirmed Squad for Junior Europeans 2010 - Turkey

Posted 9th December 2009
EKF Squad Sessions

Please note that going forward, all squad sessions will now be closed to spectators, coaches and parents.

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