CAPE TOWN ALL STYLES INVITATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Greetings esteemed Martial Arts School Owners,

The Brackenfell Shotokan Karate Academy extends a cordial invitation to your martial art school to partake in the most electrifying and dynamic martial arts extravaganza in the Mother City, Cape Town - the esteemed 2024 CAPE TOWN ALL STYLES INVITATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP.

This championship, while fostering a friendly atmosphere, pledges high standards of competition, serving as an excellent platform for martial art schools practicing various styles - from Japanese, Korean, to Chinese - to showcase their diverse talents within the martial arts community. It offers an opportunity to network, form lasting friendships, and prepare for upcoming events.

Our primary goal is to cultivate camaraderie, inclusivity, and interaction, regardless of style or affiliation. We warmly welcome your participation. Furthermore, this championship provides a valuable opportunity for martial art schools to introduce novice students to the competitive arena and to prepare experienced athletes for forthcoming provincial and national tournaments. WUKF rules will govern the championship, with adjustments made to accommodate the diverse array of styles, ensuring an enjoyable experience for all participants.

Let us unite to make this unparalleled martial arts extravaganza the highlight event of the year, where your students can demonstrate their individual and team katas/forms/patterns, engage in kumite/sparring both individually and in teams, and showcase their skills in kobudo/weapons in both long and short categories. Our aim is to nurture athletes and officials alike, fostering a day of friendly competition and continuous learning.

Please take note of the following:

• No regional or provincial colours will be awarded at this championship. It is a friendly event with no bearing on organisation affiliations, team selections, or merits beyond the Cape Town All Styles Invitational Championship.
• Unfortunately, no refunds will be issued for no-shows or competitors unable to participate due to illness on the day of the tournament.
• We encourage all martial art schools to provide referees, judges, and table officials to further develop officiating capabilities for future tournaments in the Western Cape. We urge you to motivate your officials to volunteer, as this will contribute to a smoother-running tournament and reduce the workload for each official.

A snack shop and food stand will be available for our hungry competitors and spectators, equipped with card facilities for payment. Our dedicated officials will be catered to throughout the championship. The following stands will be present:

• BSKA Tuck Shop
• Jaffle Hoekie
• Boston Coffee

All matches will be livestreamed on our YouTube and Facebook pages with TV-like graphics! Don't miss the live action at Action Sport SA. Join us for the live streaming on all four floors:

• Action Sport SA: Live streaming of the entire championship and scheduled interviews
• Action Sport SA – Live Streaming – 1: Floor 1
• Action Sport SA – Live Streaming – 2: Floor 2
• Action Sport SA – Live Streaming – 3: Floor 3
• Action Sport SA – Live Streaming – 4: Floor 4

Please visit each of our YouTube channels and Facebook pages, like, and subscribe to ensure you don't miss a moment.

All payments and entries must be submitted to the martial art school principal / dojo head. They are responsible for transferring the martial art school entries as a bulk payment. No entries from individual students or parents will be accepted.

Please adhere to the closing date; entries close on 14 June 2024, at midnight. We need to finalise the following in advance:

• Compilation and finalization of Male & Female Divisions, identifying any errors or incorrect entries.
• Compilation and finalization of drawsheets for each division.
• Calculation of the total correct entries to plan the required number of floors for the tournament day.
• Determination of the total number of referees, judges, and jury table officials for the championship.
• Finalisation of the Order of Events for the tournament.

Attached are the following documents:

• Tournament Invitation Flyer
• Competitor Entry & Indemnity Form, which MUST be completed and signed by the competitor/parent.
• All Styles Tournament Belt Rank and Division Numbers

For any queries or clarifications, please do not hesitate to contact us. We eagerly anticipate your presence!

PS: Please note that all entry payments must be made by the martial art school via EFT to the BSKA Nedbank account:

Banking Details: Brackenfell Shotokan Karate Academy
Bank: Nedbank
Type: Current
Account No: 1236597346
Branch Code: 198765