👶 Age Requirements

• Minimum age: 8 years
• Maximum age: At the discretion of the Tournament Doctor (all contestants will be examined before eliminations begin)

🧒 Children Divisions

Age Group	Weight Classes
9–10 yrs	Under 35kg, Open
11–12 yrs	Under 40kg, Open
13–14 yrs	Under 50kg, Open

🐯 Cadets/Cubs Divisions (15–17 yrs)

Gender	Weight Classes
Boys	Under 55kg, Under 65kg, Open
Girls	Under 50kg, Under 55kg, Open

🧑‍🎓 Juniors Divisions (18–20 yrs)

Gender	Lightweight	Middleweight	Open
Male	Under 60kg	Under 70kg	Over 70kg
Female	Under 55kg	Under 65kg	Over 65kg

🧔 Seniors Divisions

Gender	Lightweight	Middleweight	Light Heavyweight	Heavyweight
Men	Under 60kg	Under 70kg	Under 80kg	Over 80kg
Ladies	Under 55kg	Under 65kg	—	Over 65kg (Open)

🧓 Masters Divisions (35–39 yrs)

Gender	Lightweight	Middleweight	Light Heavyweight
Men	Under 60kg	Under 70kg	Under 80kg
Ladies	Under 55kg	Under 65kg	Under 80kg

🦉 Veterans Divisions (40–50 yrs)

Gender	Lightweight	Middleweight	Light Heavyweight
Men	Under 60kg	Under 70kg	Under 80kg
Ladies	Under 55kg	Under 65kg	Under 80kg

📝 Note: Minimum weight in the lightweight category will be decided by the tournament organizers in consultation with the Tournament Doctor.

🥋 Experience Requirement

• Each contestant must hold at least 2nd kyu or have practiced karate for at least two years.

⚠️ Liability & Insurance

• WSF Karate and its officers are not responsible for any injury or accident during the tournament.
• Contestants must arrange their own insurance if desired — this is entirely their responsibility.