Thank you to all the students who have booked to take part in our RTK Club Championships 2023.

Entry has now closed. The medals and trophies have arrived and WE ARE READY! 

We are hard at work preparing the categories and timetable for the day. The timetable for all 5 Tatami's (competition areas) will be posted on our website from Wednesday 5th July onward. 

Last few reminders: 

Date: Sunday 9th July

Address: 

Kearsley Academy,

Springfield Road,

Bolton.

Postcode: BL4 8HY.

There is a large car park at the venue and plenty of street parking on Springfield Road. May we ask that you park courteously and do not block any residents driveways.

Doors open at 9.45am for 10am start. Remember, you only need to attend the events you have booked into. You do not need to be there all day. 

Make sure you are familiar with the rules of the event you have entered. Our Championships is fun and friendly and we are there to help you as much as we can.

It is about gaining experience and familiarising yourself with competitive karate. You will get to spend time with your Karate friends and family.

Everyone will be rewarded with a certificate - so congratulations, you have already won! 

We have a new trophy to award after this competition:

“The Kath Head Award of Excellence” in memory of our beloved member Kath Head who passed away in February this year. She loved supporting everyone at the competitions and our squad and although she wouldn’t want any fuss, I think this is a fitting tribute to her as she is much loved and missed terribly!

The Instructors will vote for the recipient of this award at our Monday night Senior class and you will keep it until the next Championships in November.

The winner of this award must show heart and determination. It will be somebody who has tried their absolute best on the day and given their all, as Kath used to every time she trained.

Most of our competitors are CHILDREN and we want them to enjoy it and be PROUD of themselves for taking part. REMEMBER........

• Karate is a MARTIAL ART, where RESPECT and DISCIPLINE come first

• The officials are VOLUNTEERS and HUMAN BEINGS. We will try our best! Lot’s of our officials are new and will be training on the job.

• It is not the WKF World Championships, it is a Club Novice Competition - let’s make it FUN!

We need the help of our Club parents and guardians to make sure that the day is a successful one. You can help us in the following ways: 

• Be supportive and positive

• Praise your child for being brave enough to take part

• Encourage - without adding pressure to win

• Respect the officials and the decisions made

• Relax, chat to other parents and enjoy the day. If you are relaxed and happy, your child is more likely to be relaxed and perform better

• Win or lose, focus on what went right. It is the coaches job to work on what went wrong

• Arrive early and make sure your child has everything they need

• Stay in the seating area when your child is competing, do not distract them

 

Advice for Competitors: 

Arrive early enough to warm up and practise before you compete. 

Bring your license book so that we can stamp it for an event. These will count towards your black belt. Make sure that your license is in date. If it has expired you are not licensed or insured to take part, renewals can be ordered via the online shop.

You should be wearing a clean and ironed Karate Uniform with our Club badge sewn on the left chest. If you do not have a club badge, you can order one from our online shop. 

If you have entered any Kumite categories, you will need to bring your Gloves, Shin and Instep Protectors and Gum Shield. Groin Guards are not compulsory but are recommended. Please make sure all your equipment is clean. All equipment is available to buy from our online shop if you need anything, if you select ‘collect at class’ we will bring it to the tournament. 

Please check that you have been entered into the correct categories. If you have graded or had a birthday, you might be in the wrong group. Also, we may need to merge some categories if we didn't have enough competitors. It is always good for you to make sure you have been put in the right group. If any of your events overlap, do not worry. With team events this cannot be avoided. We will come and find you and make sure you don’t miss your event. Contact us if you can't see your name or if you think we have made any mistakes - info@redtigerkarateclub.co.uk  

Spectators, friends and family members are more than welcome to come and watch. It is free of charge to spectate. Junior competitors will need to be supervised by their parents or guardians whilst at the Championships. All of our Instructors will busy officiating and judging all day. If you are bringing little ones, please keep hold of them in the competition areas, do not allow them to get too close to the Tatami's.  

Remember, you aren't just competing for yourself, you are representing your dojo and Instructor. Stretford Class and Rob Sensei are the reigning Champions. Let's see who can earn some points for their Dojo. 

Gold Medal = 3 points

Silver Medal = 2 points 

Bronze Medal = 1 point

Taking Part = 1 point

Here is the points table as it stands (points gained for competitors taking part):

Rob Sensei - 19 points

Mike & Grace Sensei = 15 points

Callum Sensei and Jon Curtis Sensei = 14 points

Sam Jackson Sensei = 13 points

Katie Wilson Sensei = 11 points

Dave & Debbie Sensei and Daryl Brady Sensei = 10 points

Gary & Jo Sensei = 8 points

Lily and Lee Sensei = 6 points

Helen & John Sensei and Mike & Leesa Sensei = 4 points

John O’ Donovan Sensei and Simon Yates Sensei = 3 points

Bernie Burton Sensei = 1 point

Online Shop items including Club Hoodies, Adidas Tops, Uniforms, Holdalls and Training Equipment will be available to buy on the day. Snacks and drinks will also be available to purchase. 

There is no official photographer at this event so you are invited and encouraged to take your own photographs.

We even have a podium for the medal winners! 

Good Luck Everyone! 

Sensei Rachael :-)