The WSKF Ireland National Championships will be held on the 21st of March 2009 in Tallaght Leisure Complex.
Senior events will begin with Intermediate and Senior Grade Team Kata. This includes Juniors who are senior grades.
A schedule of events will be posted in the hall on the morning of the Championships as will the names of each competitor in each event. Competitors and/or club representative need to check that all competitors are listed. We will have the entry forms and so can verify each entry in case of confusion.
All competitors must wear clean karategi. Nails must be cut and hair secured. This year gum shields and mitts are compulsory for all competitors regardless of grade or age. Only competitors, referees and coaches are allowed in the competition area. All families, supporters etc. will use the viewing area.
Each club is responsible for the behaviour and etiquette of its members and supporters. The consumption of food or drink is forbidden in the hall. This does not include water or sports drinks
Closing date for entries Friday 13th March.
Each category is subject to the number of entries received.
| Kumite | |
| Kumite will be by WSKF rules: Shobu Ippon | |
| Male | Female |
| Under 8 | Under 8 |
| Under 10 | Under 10 |
| Under 12 | Under 12 |
| Under 14 | Under 14 |
| Under 16 | Under 16 |
| Under 18 | Under 18 |
| Under 21 | Under 21 |
| Over 21, 9th-7th Kyu | Over 21, 9th-7th Kyu |
| Over 21, 6th Kyu and above | Over 21, 6th Kyu and above |
| Kata | |
| Dan grade elimination is chosen from Bassai Dai, Kanku Dai, Jion and Enpi. All other categories shall use Heian Katas for elimination | |
| Male | Female |
| Under 16 7th-9th Kyu | Under 16 7th-9th Kyu |
| Under 16 6th-4th Kyu | Under 16 6th-4th Kyu |
| Under 16 3rd-1st Kyu | Under 16 3rd-1st Kyu |
| Dan grades | Dan grades |