The World Karate Federation document outlines guidelines for youth karate events, including a goal of encouraging international youth participation. Participation is limited to 96 athletes per weight category based on the number of mats available. Registration is open three months in advance, with fees increasing as the event gets closer. Competitions will use a system of three referees per mat for combat events and five judges for forms.
2. WORLD KARATE FEDERATION
o Goal: To encourage the international participation of the youngest athletes.
o Participation: Based on the number of tatamis proposed by the organizer
(host) and limited to a maximum of 96 athletes per category.
o Registration: Open registration three months before the start of the event.
o Fees: 50€/1st month - 60€/next 45 days – 75€ last 15 days.
o Competition system with THREE referees per tatami (including the central
referee) in kumite. Five Judges in Kata.
Youth League Events:
3. WORLD KARATE FEDERATION
Open registration three months before the start of the event.
1st phase: registration only by NFs (first 2 weeks of registration). Maximun, 1 athlete per category.
2nd phase: open registration
Registration: