25 Inland Empire District Championships

You are invited to participate in the Inland Empire District Championship.

Saturday March 1st:
Doors Open for Registration – 8am
Competition Begins – 9:30am
Tournament Location: Lincoln Middle School Gym, 1945 4th Ave., Clarkston, WA

SPECTATOR FEE
$5 for 7 yrs and over.
$0 for Seniors and youth 5 yrs and under

Rules & Regulations:
Rules will be from AAU Karate Rules. See Document information for download or go here: https://aaukarate.org/page.php?page_id=100177

Rules & Regulations:
- **Kata Divisions:** Flag
- **Kata 35+:** Flag
- **Weapons Divisions:** Scorecard
- **Kumite: ** AAU Rules with 2nd bracket Repechage

THIS IS A NON-CONTACT TOURNAMENT
The printed rules clearly state: “Each contestant is responsible for the control of his/her techniques.” All competitors must wear protective equipment that is required by the referee counsel; gloves, helmet, mouth guard & groin protection (males). Other protective equipment can be worn as long as it is allowed by the chief referee. The wearing of the equipment is for the protection of the participants, NOT TO PROMOTE CONTACT. Contact violations will be given by the referee panel. 3 violations will result in disqualification. The Referee, with a majority vote, may elevate a contact violation if necessary, including up to disqualification. Any contestant maliciously causing injury to their opponent will be disqualified immediately and will be awarded Shikaku, exit from the tournament.

Rank Description/Key:
Beginner = 0 - 1 yr exp
Novice = 1 - 2 yr exp
Intermediate = 2 - 4 yr exp
Advanced = Black Belt
*Divisions will be combined at time of tournament.

Order of Competition:
1) Black Belts (Advanced) - Kobudo Kata, Kumite - 35+, Then Youth
2) Ages: 5 yr + first
3) Rank: White Belts (Beginners) and up
4) Kobudo, Kata, Kumite (Take all gear with you to ring)

Team Kata:
Team kata registrations are on an individual basis. We will get teams put together on the day of the tournament.

GRAND CHAMPION AWARDS:
Grand Champion Adult Kata
Grand Champion Jr Kata

There will NOT be Grand Champion Kumite this year. (Sorry for the inconvenience. )