RTK Championships Schedule & Information
Thank you to all the students who have booked to take part in our RTK Club Championships 2023. Without you being brave enough to have a go, we would have no event.
The medals and trophies have arrived and WE ARE READY!
The schedule is complete. You can check what time you need to be there and what Tatami(s) you are competing on by clicking here..... https://go.redtigerkarate.uk/7HxV0J?utm_source=email
If you think you have been put in the wrong category or you are missing please email: info@redtigerkarateclub.co.uk and we will make amendments where necessary.
Last few reminders:
Date: Sunday 15th October
Address: Kearsley Academy, Springfield Road, Kearsley, Bolton.
Postcode: BL4 8HY.
What to bring:
A clean and ironed uniform with an RTK Badge sewn on the left chest.
Your License (please check that it is valid)
If you are taking part in Kumite, you will need:
A Gum Shield (compulsory)
Clean Mitts and Pads (compulsory)
Groin Guards for Males/Chest Protectors for females (optional)
Parking and General Information
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 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. July’s winner and our first ever recipient was Catherine Johnson of the Altrincham Dojo.
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, SPIRIT 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 and hand it in at the start of your event. You only need to do this once. 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.
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 have merged/split some categories if we didn't have enough competitors.
It is up to you to make sure you have been put in the right group, changes cannot be made on the day. 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. Standish Class and Mike & Grace 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
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 :-)