In February, 2015, the junior elite from over 40 European nations will meet in Zurich. Over 800 young, ambitious competitors show challenging forms (kata) and attractive fights (kumite). The Juniors from 14 to 20 years of age will show a lot of spirit, engagement, passion, and fair play during these days.
The event is under the patronage of the Swiss Karate Federation (SKF) and is realized by the organizing committee, which consists of enthusiastic volunteers from the Karate family.
The SKF totals approximately 12.000 members. Old and young practices all over Switzerland in 240 dojos (Karate schools), and finds balance and inner calm in Karate training.
Karate – A Sport With Tradition
Karate has its origins with the buddhist monks in the Shaolin monastery in China. Karate found its way to the West only in the 20th century. Through its centuries-old traditions, and the high ethic principles, it has evolved into a well-respected and attractive sport over the last years.
Along with factors like dynamic, endurance, concentration, and strength, Karate puts an emphasis on esteem and respect for the opponent and oneself. These values haven’t been lost, also among the young competitors in the sport. If you identify with these values too, the European Championship 2015 is the optimal platform to show it.
- Program for Friday, February 6
(Kata Individual – All Categories, Kumite Cadets) - Program for Saturday, February 7
(Kata Team, Kumite Juniors, Opening Ceremony) - Program for Sunday, February 8
(Kumite U21, Farewell Party)
Athletes and coaches: Please refer to the official bulletin (updated 1/13/2015; PDF, english only; pages 10 to 12) for times and dates for weigh-ins and briefings.
Categories
U21 (18-20) | Juniors (16-17) | Cadets (14-15) | |
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Kata Individual | Men's & Women's | Men's & Women's | Men's & Women's |
Kata Team | Men's & Women's | ||
Kumite Individual, Men's |
-60 kg -67 kg -75 kg -84 kg +84 kg |
-55 kg -61 kg -68 kg -76 kg +76 kg |
-52 kg -57 kg -63 kg -70 kg +70 kg |
Kumite Individual, Women's |
-50 kg -55 kg -61 kg -68 kg +68 kg |
-48 kg -53 kg -59 kg +59 kg |
-47 kg -54 kg +54 kg |
Friday, February 6
09:00 | Kata Individual, Eliminations | Cadets, Juniors, U21 Men's & Women's |
11:00 | Kata Individual, Repechages | Cadets, Juniors, U21 Men's & Women's |
13:00 | Kumite Individual, Eliminations | Cadets Men's (-52kg, -57kg, -63kg) |
14:00 | Kumite Individual, Eliminations | Cadets Women's (-47kg, -54kg, +54kg) |
15:00 | Kumite Individual, Eliminations | Cadets Men's (-70kg, +70kg) |
16:00 | Kumite Individual, Repechages | Cadets All Categories |
17:30 | Kata Individual, Finals | Cadets Men's & Women's, Juniors Men's |
17:45 | Medal Ceremony | |
18:00 | Kata Individual, Finals | Juniors Women's, U21 Men's & Women's |
18:15 | Medal Ceremony | |
18:30 | Kumite Individual, Finals | Cadets Men's (-52kg, -57kg, -63kg) |
18:45 | Medal Ceremony | |
19:00 | Kumite Individual, Finals | Cadets Women's (-47kg, -54kg, +54kg) |
19:15 | Medal Ceremony | |
19:30 | Kumite Individual, Finals | Cadets Men's (-70kg, +70kg) |
19:40 | Medal Ceremony |
Saturday, February 7
9:00 | Kata Team, Eliminations & Repechages | Juniors Men's & Women's |
10:15 | Kumite Individual, Eliminations | Juniors Men's (-55kg, -61kg, -68kg) |
11:30 | Kumite Individual, Eliminations | Juniors Women's (-48kg, -53kg, -59kg) |
12:45 | Kumite Individual, Eliminations | Juniors Women's (+59kg) Juniors Men's (-76 kg, +76kg) |
13:45 | Kumite Individual, Repechages | Juniors All Categories |
16:00 | Opening Ceremony | |
17:00 | Kumite Individual, Finals | Juniors Men's (-55kg, -61kg, -68kg) |
17:15 | Medal Ceremony | |
17:30 | Kumite Individual, Finals | Juniors Women's (-48kg, -53kg, -59kg) |
17:45 | Medal Ceremony | |
18:00 | Kumite Individual, Finals | Junios Women's (+59kg) Juniors Men's (-76kg, +76kg) |
18:15 | Medal Ceremony | |
18:30 | Kata Team, Finals | Juniors, Men's & Women's |
19:00 | Medal Ceremony |
Sunday, February 8
9:00 | Kumite Individual, Eliminations | U21 Women's (-50kg -55kg, -61kg) |
10:15 | Kumite Individual, Eliminations | U21 Men's (-60kg, -67kg, -75kg) |
11:45 | Kumite Individual, Eliminations | U21 Women's (-68kg, +68kg) U21 Men's (-84kg) |
13:00 | Kumite Individual, Eliminations | U21 Men's (+84kg) |
13:00 | Kumite Individual, Repechages | U21 All Categories |
14:30 | Kumite Individual, Finals | U21 Women's (-50kg, -55kg, -61kg) |
14:50 | Medal Ceremony | |
15:05 | Kumite Individual, Finals | U21 Men's (-60kg, -67kg, -75kg) |
15:25 | Medal Ceremony | |
15:40 | Kumite Individual, Finals | U21 Women's (-68kg, +68kg) |
15:50 | Kumite Individual, Finals | U21 Men's (-84 kg, +84kg) |
16:05 | Medal Ceremony | |
16:30 | Closing Ceremony | |
20:00 | Farewell Party |