14th International Shotokan Development Karate Championships
Potchefstroom, North West Province
29 August 2009
The Annual Development Championships has been enormously successful in the past and is growing in stature every year. This year promises to be unforgettable as we travel to the picturesque Northwest. All you will need to do on this once in a lifetime experience is to take in the beautiful sights and relax. You won’t be disappointed. Potchefstroom will provide the perfect background for this year’s event
This traditional contest is competed within age and grade divisions. The non-contact rules ensure the safety of competitors in a friendly event.
An extremely tough team training program is followed over the next 5 weeks! Top Academy instructors supported by a team of junior instructors will present the classes ensuring individual development in a team environment.
A weekend of tough training and motivation at Sikelele Village to encourage the team to understand the importance of representing our country. Friendships are created and responsibilities clarified.
Travel to Potchefstroom will be by bus and accommodation has been conveniently booked at the Northwest University. Before we set off to Potchefstroom we will first stop at Gold Reef City for hours of fun-filled entertainment.
The colours presentation evening is a grandeurs occasion in which each team member is awarded with official Academy National Colours.
Although medals are presented to the winners of divisions directly after each event is concluded, special awards will be presented at a formal dinner. A lovely three course meal is served and new friendships are celebrated.
Preparation Program
Thursday, 23 July 2009
Information evening at Hatfield Dojo (PHSOB)
Saturday, 25 July 2009
14:00 – 16:00 Team Training 1* Magister Hall
Friday, 31 July 2009
Bootcamp
16:00 Busses depart from UP Sport Centre, Hatfield.
(This includes team training 2*)
Sunday, 2 August 2009
12:00 Team arrives at UP Sport Centre
Saturday, 8 August 2009
14:00 –16:00 Team Training 3* Magister Hall
Saturday, 15 August 2009
14:00 – 16:00 Team Training 4* Magister Hall
Thursday, 20 August 2009
18:00 Formal Colours Presentation Evening
(Hall for the disabled, c/o Maltzan & Church Streets, Pretoria West)
Saturday, 22 August 2009
14:00 – 16:00 Team Training 5* Magister Hall
Magister Hall – corner of General Louis Botha Avenue & Serene Street Garsfontein (next to Virgin Active & Thrashers Skate Park)
Remember
For the Bootcamp of 31 July – 2 August please bring the following:
Sleeping bag (extra blanket)
Karate gi and belt
Running shoes
Old clothes
Personal toiletries and towel
Eating utensils
Parents may join us! Please contact the office 012 460 2096
The following is included:
Training program (Team training sessions)
Tournament entry fee
Team attire
High quality embroidered jacket
Team T-shirts
Team cap
Team sports bag
Team draw-string carry bag
Team labels and name tag
National flag (badge)
The Bootcamp (meals, transport and training included)
Colours presentation evening (light meal included)
Transport to Potchefstroom
Meals (Caterers in Potchefstroom)
Accommodation
Final Prize Giving Dinner
Fun day at Gold Reef City
