IFK Western European Championships

4th IFK Western European Championships Dear Shihans, Senseis, and Senpais, The NKA – IFK Netherlands is pleased to invite you to the 4th IFK Western European Championships. This event will be held on April 6, 2025, in Zevenbergen, The Netherlands. We are honoured to host an international tournament in The Netherlands once again! Tournament Details: • Date: April 6, 2025 • Location: De Borgh, Ijshof 1, 4761 BE Zevenbergen, The Netherlands • Categories: - Cadets (16-17 years old) - Under 21 - Adults • Rules: The tournament will follow IFK kumite rules and is open to participants from all countries and organizations. For more information, please visit www.nka-ifk.nl. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Best regards & Osu, NKA – IFK Netherlands Shihan Peter Fens Sensei Peter Maijer Sensei Roel Noordman Sensei Peter Vermaire Senpai Caroline Pham PROGRAMME Saturday, 5th of April: 15:00: Check-in at the hotel 16:00 - 18:00: Weigh-in at the hotel Sunday, 6th of April: 08:00 - 09:30: Weigh-in at the sports hall 10:00: Start of the tournament 15:00: Start of the finals Monday, 7th of April: 11:00: Check-ou GENERAL DETAILS Location: De Borgh Ijshof 1 4761 BE Zevenbergen The Netherlands Costs: Fighter’s fee: 35 euros Spectator entrance fee: 25 euros Spectator entrance fee (under 12 years old): 10 euros Coaching: Teams with up to 4 fighters: 1 coach for free Teams with 5 or more fighters: 2 coaches for free Payment Information: IBAN: NL53 INGB 0000 6285 96 BIC: INGBNL2A Account Name: Nederlandse Karate Associatie Note: Please include your dojo name and the number of registrations in the payment details. Official Tournament Hotel: Hotel De Borgh Ijshof 1 4761 BE Zevenbergen The Netherlands Room Costs (per night, including breakfast and city tax): Single room: 120 euros Double room: 150 euros Reservations: All reservations must be made through our organisation rather than directly with the hotel. Kindly email [email removed] to secure your room. Due to limited availability, rooms will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. If the tournament hotel reaches full capacity, we will arrange accommodations at a nearby hotel for your convenience. Medical and Weigh-in: All participants must provide a medical "fit for fight" letter from their doctor at the weigh-in. Note: Each fighter must have their own insurance. CATEGORIES 1. Adult Categories: Male: -70 kg / -80 kg / +80 kg Female: -65 kg / +65 kg Bout Duration: - Preliminary rounds: 2 minutes, 2 minutes, weight check (if the weight difference is 5 kg, or 8 kg in men's heavyweight, the lighter fighter wins), 2 minutes enchosen - Final: 3 minutes, 2 minutes, 2 minutes enchosen Protection: - Male: Groin guard, mouth guard (optional) - Female: Shin and instep guards, breast protector (cups only), mouth guard (optional) 2. Under 21 Categories: Participants: 18, 19, or 20 years old on the day of the tournament Male: -70 kg / -80 kg / +80 kg Female: -65 kg / +65 kg Bout Duration: - Preliminary rounds: 2 minutes, 2 minutes, weight check (if the weight difference is 5 kg, or 8 kg in men's heavyweight, the lighter fighter wins), 2 minutes enchosen - Final: 3 minutes, 2 minutes, 2 minutes enchosen Protection: - Male: Shin and instep guards, groin guard, mouth guard (optional) - Female: Shin and instep guards, breast protector (cups only), mouth guard (optional) 3. Cadet Categories: Participants: 16 or 17 years old on the day of the tournament Boys: -70 kg / +70 kg Girls: -55 kg / +55 kg Bout Duration: - Preliminary rounds: 2 minutes, 2 minutes, weight check (if the weight difference is 3 kg, the lighter fighter wins), 2 minutes enchosen - Final: 2 minutes, 2 minutes, 2 minutes enchosen Protection: - Boys: Shin and instep guards, groin guard, mouth guard (optional), headgear (optional) - Girls: Shin and instep guards, breast protector (cups only), mouth guard (optional), headgear (optional) Note: Categories may be combined if there are insufficient fighters.