1. “The Karate1 WKF Premier League is the prime league event in the world of Karate. Together
with the WKF Karate1 World Cup (WWC) it is a series of world class Karate competitions
recognized and supported by the World Karate Federation
Its aim is to bring together the best Karate competitors in the world in a series of open
championships of unprecedented scale and quality“
Karate1 - Hanau (near Frankfurt)
WKF Karate1 Premier League
[GO 01_english]
[19.06.2013]

2. 1
WELCOME / INTRODUCTION
Dear friends of karate,
the Premier League has become a huge worldwide event of the WKF. Therefore it is a great
honour for the German Karate Federation to host these international championships for the
second time under these circumstances.
After the great World Championships in Paris in 2012 we are already looking very much forward
to “our” World Championships 2014 in Bremen. This competition now is supposed to give you a
taste of our slogan “a time to make friends” and we therefore warmly welcome all competitors,
coaches, referees and judges, officials and karate enthusiasts to Hanau.
Let us look forward to two amazing days of karate sports held in a cordial atmosphere among
our big worldwide karate family.
Best regards
GERMAN KARATE FEDERATION
Wolfgang Weigert
President

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ORGANIZER AND CONTACT
ORGANIZER:
GERMAN KARATE FEDERATION
Am Wiesenbusch 15
D-45966 Gladbeck
Tel.0049 2043 298830
E-Mail: info@karate.de
Local Organizer:
Hessischer Fachverband für Karate e.V.
Reinhard Schmidt-Eckhardt
TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION
Web: http://www.sportdata.org/karate1/
Email: karate1@sportdata.org
DATE
21. – 22. September 2013
LOCATION
August-Schärttner-Halle
Martin-Luther-King-Str. 48, D-63452 Hanau

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REGISTRATION
All competitors, referees, coaches and officials must register online using the online
system on http://www.sportdata.org/karate1. In case of any questions concerning the
online registration please contact the sportdata software team directly via email under
office@sportdata.org.
Clubs / teams / federations are responsible for the quality of the entered registration
data. Changes of online registration data are possible until 8th
of September 2013.
The official registration session will take place on Friday, 20th of September 2013
between 12.00 – 20.00 Uhr at Sportshall August-Schärttner-Halle, Martin-Luther-King
Str. 48, D-63452 Hanau.
All participants have to bring their passports to the registration session!!
If changes are required during the official registration session in case of incorrect,
missing or new registration data, a fee of € 25 will be charged for each change.
At registration, accreditation cards will be issued containing the participants main data,
a photo and information about registered categories. The accreditation card has to be
worn at all times during the event.
Participation is limited to holders of valid WKF ID cards. Validity of WKF ID cards will be
verified during the registration.
All WKF members are allowed to participate in Karate1 events; no permission of
the national federation is needed; they need a verification that they are members
of their national federation recognized by the WKF
CATEGORIES / DEADLINE
• Kata Individual Female & Male (16+ years)
• Kata Team Female & Male (16 years and over)
• Kumite Individual Female (18 years and over):
-50 kg, -55 kg, -61 kg, -68 kg, +68 kg
• Kumite Individual Male (18 years and over):
-60 kg, -67 kg, -75 kg, -84 kg, +84 kg
Deadline: 08th
of September 2013

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ENTRY FEE
The entry fees are 40 € per individual category entry and 60 € per team category
entry.
1. To be paid only by transfer to the German Karate Federation account:
Acc. No. 4024022
Deutsche Bank AG Gladbeck
Bank code: 42070024
IBAN: De14420700240402 402200
BIC: DEUTDEDB420
When transferring fee please state:
German Open 2013 + name of Dojo/Country registering.
Entry fee has to be paid to the German Karate Federation account by
Monday 09th
of September 2013, latest.
2. At the official registration session on Friday, 20th of September 2013
COMPETITON RULES
WKF Rules / Karate1 Rules
For all categories official WKF rules / Karate1 rules will be applied. Only WKF approved
protective equipment is allowed to use. Athletes have to bring their own equipment.
Attention!! It shall regulate the new WKF Kata Rules !!
PRIZE MONEY
For individual categories (Kumite and Kata):
• Gold Medalist: 500 €
• Silver Medalist: 300 €
• Bronze Medalist: 100 €
For Kata team categories:
• Gold Medalist: 600 €
• Silver Medalist: 400 €
• Bronze Medalist: 200 €

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RANKING
Competitors can earn ranking points in every Karate1 event according to the official
WKF Karate1 ranking system.
Karate1 ranking starts new by the first event of a Karate1 season.
After each WKF Karate1 event new ranking lists are issued on this website
For each category, the competitor with the highest ranking score will be the grand
winner of this category.
Grand winners (Karate1 champions) have to participate in 2013 a fixed number from 6
Karate1 Premier League events.
Grand winners (Karate1 champions) at the end of the WKF Karate1 season receive
extra price money.
The Karate 1 is has no kata team ranking, no kata team grand winner and no kata team
grand winner prize money.
The results of each Karate1 event will also influence the official continuous WKF World
Ranking List.
Prize money for grand winners: grand winners must participate in the grand final
Karate1 event to get the prize money
SPECTATORS TICKETS
The ticket categories and prices are:
One day ticket +13 years 6 € Two day ticket 13+ years 10 €
Cadets 12- years 4 € Two day ticket 12- years 6 €
Special offer for clubs:
Per 10 persons 13+ years One day ticket 50 € Two day ticket 85 €
Per 10 Cadets 12- years One day ticket 30 € Two day ticket 45 €
Advance sale only up to 09.09.2013
Advance sale over: Mr Reinhard Schmidt-Eckhardt E-Mail rse50@gmx.de

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SCHEDULE / PROGRAM
Weighing:
Attention: Weigh-in is only allowed after registration. All athletes at the weighing must
provide their accreditation cards:
• Friday, 20.09.2013 12.00 – 20.00 h
• Saturday, 21.09.2013 08.00 – 09.00 h
• Sunday, 22.09.2013 08.00 – 09.00 h
Saturday, 21.09.2013 Start 8.30 h
Kata individual and Kata Team Male and Female
ca. 13.00 h Kumite Female -55 kg, -61 kg, -68 kg
Kumite Male -67 kg, -75 kg, -84 kg
ca. 20.00 h Finals
Sunday, 22.09.2013 Start 8.30 h
Kumite Female -50 kg, +68 kg
Kumite Male -60 kg, +84 kg
ca. 15.00 h Finals
HEADQUARTERS HOTEL
Arcadia Hotel Hanau
Kurt-Blaum-Platz 6
D-63450 Hanau
Fon 0049 6181-30550
For additional Hotels please use the attached list.
Hotel and transfer could be booked via travel agency subsequently
received payment not later than 30 August 2013 !!
Reservations only through:
Travel agency Böhm
Fon 0049 2043-56663
Fax 0049 2043-959419
E-Mail info@reisebueroboehm.de

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IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL ATHLETES – YOUR FAVOURITE SONG
FOR THE OPENING CEREMONY!
Every athlete can bring along ab USB stick containing a song used in the opening
ceremony. The USB stick has to be marked with the athletes name and has to be
handed over to the organizing committee on.
• Saturday, 21.09.2013 until 19.00 h
• Sunday, 22.09.2013 until 14.00 h
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Doping control:
The participants commit themselves to the valid doping rules.
Doping controls will take place.
Liability exclusion:
The organizers and local organizers exclude any form of liability whatsover!!