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Posted 10th August 2010
Official EKF Facebook Site Launched
The EKF has expanded its web presence with the launch of the Official EKF Facebook site. The Facebook site can be found under this link:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=134159826625603
Posted 6th August 2010
EKF Instructor Insurance Price Increase
Due to the increased cost of the Instructors Insurance premium which is provided through Sportscover Europe Ltd, the new premiums will be as follows:
- Public Liability £5,000,000 with Professional Indemnity £1,000,000.
The cost of Instructor Insurance is £57.75 per proposal. - Public Liability £10,000,000 with Professional Indemnity £1,000,000.
The cost of Instructor Insurance is £92.50 per proposal.
Posted 5th August 2010
New EKF Board Member - Kevin Barrett
Mr Kevin Barrett from the WKU has now been formally offered a seat on the board of the EKF by the President to which Mr Barrett has formally accepted. Mr Barrett was the person who polled the next highest vote score at the recent AGM has therefore been offered the post, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the EKF.
Posted 5th August 2010
Board Member Resignation - Terry Pottage
Mr Terry Pottage has tendered his resignation from the Board of the EKF as a director in order to spend more time on his own association. The President has regretfully accepted his resignation and the Board wishes
him all the best for the future.
Posted 31st July 2010
EKF Webmaster Vacancy
The EKF are seeking a suitable person for the position of webmaster for the EKF website. The position is contract based with responsibilities and remuneration to be negotiated. Potential candidates who wish to be considered should contact admin@englishkaratefederation.com for further details.
Posted 31st July 2010
Registration of Dan Grades with the EKF
The EKF wish to remind members that it is a requirement to register black-belts 1st Dan and above who are aged 18 or over. Please use the form supplied here for your registrations »
Posted 29th July 2010
White CRB Forms no longer accepted
Please note: Members are still sending the old white CRB form, which is now obsolete, if you have one it is no use and the new type purple form should be obtained from CRB officer J Moreton.
Email crb@englishkaratefederation.com
Posted 25th July 2010
New member - Wado Karate Federation
The EKF would like to welcome its newest member the Wado Karate Federation to the English Karate Federation.
Posted 11th July 2010
Follow the Karate Kid Competition
The Karate Kid, starring Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan explodes onto UK cinema screens on July 28.
To celebrate the launch of this summer's hottest movie, Sony Pictures, in association with the English Karate Federation is running a NATIONWIDE search for the UK Karate Kid!
Enties are now closed for the competition however your votes are needed to help find a winner!
Please visit Facebook here to view the entries »
Posted 8th July 2010
New member - South East Shotokan Karate Association
The EKF would like to welcome the South East Shotokan Karate Association (SSKA) into membership of the Governing Body.
Posted 6th July 2010
Message of support from the Board
The Board of the EKF would like to wish all its members and their families competing or supporting the British International Championships this weekend the very best of luck and good wishes.
Posted 29th June 2010
EKF Dan Grade Registrations
We have added an application for Registration of EKF Dan Grades and ordering Certificates - view document »
Posted 23rd June 2010
Appointment of Ticky Donovan O.B.E
Following the resignation of Mr Peter Allen as a director of the EKF. Mr Ticky Donovan O.B.E. as the person who polled the next highest vote score at the recent AGM has therefore been offered the post, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the EKF.
We are pleased to announce that Mr Donovan has accepted the position and is therefore back on the board.
On behalf of the EKF board.
Posted 10th June 2010
Notice regarding EKF disciplinary hearings
Following legal advice and in accordance with our Disciplinary Code, the EKF cannot issue details of any hearings, only the findings. We are, as always, ready to receive your other communications, via our admin office.
Posted 9th June 2010
UNICEF/BKF news item on the WKF website
A report on the UNICEF/BKF partnership has appeared on the WKF website. For full details please click here to visit the WKF website »
Posted 8th June 2010
Sport England Statement
To all EKF members,
I would like to provide you with an update on our application for recognition by Sport England as the national governing body for Karate in this country. This has been a lengthy and frustrating process, not least because the demise of Karate England 2005 damaged the credibility of Karate when viewed by some from outside. We put together a ‘Whole Sport Plan’ for the 2008-13 funding period and, though this was as comprehensive as those of just about any other sport, SE demanded that we should be able to prove majority representation. This we were unable to do, as all we could show was that all the associations that made up KE ’05, with very few exceptions, formed the EKF. It is ironic that KE ’05 was recognised without being able to demonstrate their numbers in any more provable way than we can.
In 2009 we learned that changes in SE rules meant that new applications could be made, though not necessarily with funding associated. The benefits would be that we could subsequently apply for funding and that recognition would mean that we could apply to UK Sport to help fund our elite athletes, one of our biggest outgoings. We submitted an application in September 2009, the SE Board sat in March 2010 and, having considered our submission, has not granted approval at this time.
SE stated that in nearly all areas our application was deemed to meet the criteria for recognition, however, there were two key areas where SE felt our application failed to meet the required criteria: Governance and Uniqueness. The Governance criteria covered the way the Federation implements and monitors adherence to its policies such as doping control, equality and child protection. SE also considered that the EKF did not constitute a clear majority for the sport of Karate and therefore deemed the Uniqueness criteria (majority representation) insufficient to grant approval.
We have been giving consideration to an appeal, since the Governance criteria are dependant on our ability to show uptake by our associations and adherence to the policies we have in place. The Uniqueness issue appears insurmountable at present and I do not believe the appeal would succeed because of this. This is regrettable as we undoubtedly represent the majority of Karate practitioners in this country. This is something that we must all work together to find a way to demonstrate objectively.
Please be assured that the Board are committed to ensuring the EKF meets the necessary criteria for recognition and will continue to strive to that end. We have a national governing body of which we can justifiably be proud. I am confident that formal recognition by SE is ultimately inevitable with your help. I will continue to keep you updated.
My best wishes to all of you.
Carl Lindley, President
English Karate Federation
Posted 4th May 2010
EKF mobile-friendly website launched
Dear Members & Website Visitors
We have launched a mobile & hand-held device friendly version of the EKF website for those who wish to keep up to date with news & information while away from their computers. The new service can be viewed at this address: www.englishkaratefederation.com/mobile
The most popular information is provided including: EKF & squad news, club listings, training and selection dates & details, your competition and course details, the latest news from events the EKF squad is competing at and our contact details. The EKF main website is media-rich however, due to the wide range of devices on the market, on the 'mobile' website we have omitted images and videos to ensure maximum compatability and easy access to the most important news & information for the largest number of visitors. All information on the new 'mobile' site is automatically taken from the main website so it is never out of date. Equally, visitors who do not use the new mobile website are not missing any extra information.
The EKF Webmaster.
Posted 30th March 2010
2010 President's Report Published
Please click here to read the EKF President's Report which was delivered to the EKF AGM on March 28th 2010.
Posted 19th March 2010
Dave Inman completes Bath Half Marathon for Help for Heroes
Sunday 7th March saw Dave Inman run the Bath Half Marathon to support the Help for Heroes charity. So far he has raised £1850 with more to come.
Please see the BKF website for the full story »
Posted 10th March 2010
English Karate Associations (EKA) Championships April 2010
The board of the EKF do not recognise the (EKA) English Karate Associations as it is not a member of the EKF, it therefore follows that the EKF do not recognise the forthcoming EKA championships to be held April 10th 2010 at the Richard Dunn Centre Bradford.
The EKA championships is therefore NOT an EKF authorised event, and the advice from the EKF board is NOT to have sporting relations with non-EKF members.
On Behalf of the EKF Board
Posted 24th February 2010
Tatami Coaches Accreditation
Dear Association Coaches.
Please be advised that from January 1st 2011 everyone who wants to coach at any EKF regional or national championships will need to hold a current tatami coaches accreditation.
This is something that has been in place previously and is now going to be put back into practice, this will not affect any competitions for this year. Anyone wishing to gain this accreditation, or revalidate their's can do so by attending any Kumite course and taking the tatami coaches exam. This will entail sitting through the theory at the beginning of the course and then sitting a written exam. The cost will be £15 and will be valid for two years. Two passport size photos will be required.
NO passes will be issued on the day of competitions.
This exam will only be available on Kumite courses and the dates for these can be found on the EKF website. Please see Referee's section for details of upcoming courses »
Dale Gamble, Chief Referee
Posted 9th February 2010
Help For Heroes Fundraising
On 7th March, the BKF Sports Injury Specialist, Dave Inman, will be running in the Bath Half-Marathon. He is running on behalf of the BKF to raise funds for the Help for Heroes charity, which supports the servicemen and women who have been injured and lost limbs whilst serving their country.
Dave was a career soldier before he qualified as an osteopath, serving for 23 years in the British Army.
Dave is a 6th Dan and has trained with Mike Billman for 38 years, starting when he was 12 years old. He is a highly qualified sportsman and represented the Army on many occasions in various sports including football (Dave is also a fully qualified FA Coach).
He has set up a web-page in conjunction with H4H and donations can be made by clicking on the link below:
Last September the BKF karate fraternity raised a sum of £13,000 for the charity and we would like to ask you all to dig deep again to support our injured servicemen.
When you donate please leave a message in the space provided to say that you are a BKF/EKF member.
Posted 29th January 2010
EKF Instructor's Professional Indemnity Insurance Updated
More information available in our insurance section here »
Posted 23rd January 2010
A reminder from the EKF CRB Officer
May I remind groups of the EKF CRB requirement.
Many groups have, and are complying with EKF CRB requirements, but some are not. Can I remind all associations within membership of the EKF that it is a requirement to have all your instructors and persons who coach or have access to children and or vulnerable adults enhanced CRB checked. The details should be passed to the EKF CRB officer. The EKF require the CRB to be renewed every two (2) years.
Regards
John M
Posted 21st January 2010
Maltese Open Competition
It has been brought to the English Karate Federation’s (EKF) attention, that the Malta Karate Federation (MKF), do not recognise or sanction the Maltese Open Competition on Saturday 13th March 2010 hosted by SKSM. The organisers SKSM are not members of the Maltese governing body.
Therefore we have to advise you that anyone taking part in this competition will be in breach of article 21.9 and therefore subject to sanctions as laid down by the WKF.
Please be advised that the WKF are aware of this situation.
Posted 12th January 2010
EKF AGM
The AGM and Council Meeting will be held on 28 March 2010 at the Holiday Inn, Hinckley Road, COVENTRY, CV2 2HP, starting at 10am (AGM) and followed by the General Council meeting.
Hotel Front Desk: +44-871-942 9021 | Hotel Fax: +44-2476-587404. Visit Hotel Website
Posted 23rd December 2009
EKF Chief Referee and EKF Events Organiser Appointed
On Sunday 20th December the board held interviews for the positions of EKF Chief Referee and EKF Events Organiser. The successful candidates were Dale Gamble as Chief Referee and Paul Campbell as EKF Events Organiser. The Board wish both Dale & Paul every success in their new roles within the EKF.
Dale Gamble can be contacted on chief-referee@englishkaratefederation.com
Paul Campbell can be contacted on events@englishkaratefederation.com