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The 18th KOI World Cup and Training Camp will be in Kuching, Sarawak from 19th July until 26th July 2009.

Please note there are some changes in the KOI World Cup Categories and Regulations. 14/15 years old individual kata competitors can also compete in the senior categories (but not veterans). Senior individual four styles kata is now open to females as well as males. Veteran Kata is 40 years and older.

There will be a new category of mixed gender kumite team in four age groups and body protection will be supplied by the organisers for all kumite categories under 14 years old.

Registration
Final Registration and issue of documentation will take place at the HQ Hotel on Sunday 19 July from 1400hrs until 2000hrs. Coaches must bring two passport style photographs for all their competitors as well as their KOI licences and a photocopy of their competitor's passports or other proof of the competitor's age. If you have paid by bank transfer please ensure that you have the bank transaction receipt with you. You must attend registration. In case of scheduled flights being delayed, a special late registration will be held the next day (Monday). Entries will be accepted only on proof of delay and at the sole discretion of KOI OC.

Course Programme 20/21/22 July 2009
Please make sure that you arrive on time and that you bring your course card and KOI licence to all sessions. The Training Camp will take place each day from 0900-1300hrs. On Wednesday after close of course, we will present the participation certificates and have a photo session.

Lesson 1 0900 till 1000
Break 30 minutes
Lesson 2 1030 till 1130
Break 30 minutes
Lesson 3 1200 till 1300

Instructor Course Steven Morris & KOI Senior Instructors
Sport Kumite Training: Richard Callaghan, Marco Mazzanti, Sergey Ivanov
Shotokan: Jaap Smaal
Shukokai/Shitoryu: Steven Morris, Patrick Lim
Wadoryu: Loh Beng Hooi
Gojuryu: Richard Lim

Instructor's Course (definitive programme to be decided)

Free Referee's Course
The referee's course is open to beginners as well as qualified referees and to those who are working on the tables during the championships. The course is free and a charge will be made only for those taking the examination. It will be held as follows:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 15.00 till 17.00 for theory instruction and written examination. The practical examination will take place on Thursday 23rd July starting at 0900hrs at the sport hall and further assessment/training will continue on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during the competition by WKF/KOI senior referees.

The Competition Draw
The draw and competition programme will be given to the delegates at 19.00hrs on Wednesday 22nd July at the HQ Hotel.

International DAN and KYU Grade Examinations
KOI examinations for Dan and Kyu grades will be held on Thursday 23rd July from 1400hrs till 1600hrs at the Sport Hall or HQ Hotel (depending on numbers). Any member wishing to take an official KOI examination should complete the application form and return it not later than the closing date for entries on 9 July 2009.

KOI Congress
The Congress will be held at the HQ Hotel at 1900hrs on Thursday 23 July. Invitations to the delegates will be issued at registration on Sunday 19 July. There will be a buffet/reception afterwards.

18th KOI World Cup
The first World Cup event is the Special Category for 18-20 years old males and females on Thursday 23rd July in the Sport Hall at 0900hrs. The programme for Friday, Saturday and Sunday will be given with the draw sheets. Please note that competitors must supply their own red and blue mitts and belts. Shin and foot protection is compulsory for kumite for all age groups as well as mouth guards (gum shields). However we do not insist on WKF approved types so long as it is safe to use and within reasonable dimensions. Any colour may be worn. If in doubt ask Tommy Morris or any of our senior instructor's during the training camp.

New Mixed Gender Categories
Sometimes there are not enough female competitors from a country to have a girl's kumite team so at KOI 18 we will introduce a new category of mixed gender kumite team. The team will comprise two boys and one girl. The girls will always fight in the middle position so that we do not have male v female bouts. In the event of a withdrawal through injury a substitute of the appropriate gender will be allowed. The categories will be 12/13 years, 14/15 years, 16/17 years and 18 years and over.

Sayonara Party
The Sayonara Party will be on Sunday 26th July and departures on Monday 27th July.

KOI World Cup Categories for 2009

In the kata events only, competitors in the following categories, can in addition to entering in their own age group, also make one extra entry in the next age group upwards.

8/9 years old can also compete in 10/11 years old.
10/11 years old can also compete in 12/13 years old.
13/14 years old can also compete in 14/15 years old.
14/15 years old can also compete in the senior categories (but not veterans)

KOI World Cup Competition Regulations 2009

1. All participants must be members of KOI and have an up-to-date KOI licence.

2. The member's licence number will bear their country code and will be used as their competition number in all KOI events. The competition number must be stitched or sewn onto the back of the karate-gi.

3. All entry forms and payments must be received by KOI HQ by the published closing date.

4. The coach or the appointed delegate must bring the KOI licences, two passport style photographs and a photocopy of the relevant passport page of all their participants to the registration which will be held on the Sunday preceding the World Cup.

5. Failure to be at registration on time will mean non participation in the World Cup.

6. In case of scheduled flights being delayed, a special late registration will be held the next day (Monday). Entries will be accepted only on proof of delay and at the sole discretion of KOI OC.

7. All competitors must participate in the Training Camp where they will be briefed on the rules concerning contact and the latest tactics.

8. The competitor's age must be the same as the age for the category entered on the day (or weekend) of the competition.

9. Each country or region may enter any number of teams in each category, and any number of individuals.

10. All Kumite contestants must wear gum shields and must supply their own red and blue mitts and belts. Females should wear breast protectors. Shin and foot protection is compulsory but need not be of WKF approved type so long as it is safe and within reasonable dimensions. 12 years and younger will wear body protection supplied by the organisers.

11. All competitors are responsible for providing their own medical insurance.

12. The rules are the rules of the World Karate Federation, with some exceptions as to weights, ages and categories. Preliminary rounds will usually be conducted according to the "Mirror" system. For children the rules will be those of Kobe Osaka International. (Absolutely no face contact allowed). You can download a copy from www.worldkarate.net

13. Each participating country or group entered must supply referees or judges to work in the World Cup. The actual number required is dependent on the size of the delegation as follows; Up to 10 competitors- 2 referees or judges. More than 10 and up to 20 competitors - 3 referees or judges. More than 20 competitors - 4 referees or judges

14. If they do not have a World Karate Federation, Continental, or KOI qualification, they must attend the Referee Course and take the examination. Failure to comply may mean that their competitors will be unable to participate.

15. The person or persons organising the entries for the group's competitor confirms that all competitors have been advised of the risks of competition karate and that they fully realise and accept these risks.

16. Current WKF rules do not allow women to wear head scarves. As a family group KOI does, however in order to maintain some uniformity we request the following; Competitors and those wearing karate-gi should wear a plain, un-patterned, white scarf. Referees, judges and officials and those wearing blazers should have a plain, un-patterned, black (or navy blue) scarf.

17. We do not normally allow spectators in the training camp but this can be hard on parents who have young children on the course so as a trial we will allow parents to purchase a ticket which will allow them entry on the understanding that no filming is allowed (non-professional still cameras are okay).

Download KOI Rules for Young Persons under 16 years. Click Here

Download KOI Mirror Rules. Click Here