REFEREES
Please note WAKO have announced rule changes in ALL disciplines, as referees you need to familiarise yourself
with these changes. Chief referees need to ensure that all changes are incorporated into referee courses planned
for this year. To view the tracked changes please go to http://www.wakoweb.com/en/InfoPage.aspx?Ctn=82046
A full set of the new rules will be published on 10th February.

Chief Referees

Revision of WAKO Rules
"age categories"

Juniors Category: 16, 17 and 18 years old. Meaning from the date he/she turns 16 years and up to the day he/she turns 18.

Seniors Category: 19 to 40 years old. Meaning from the date he/she turns 19 years and up to the
day he/she turns 40.

Veterans Category: 41 to 50 years old. Meaning from the date he/she turns 41 years and up to the day he/she turns 50.

Ring and tatami sports specifications for Veterans: If any fighter in veteran division would like to fight in Senior division must be in possession of all medical check up and certification declaring he’s fit to fight and ask for a special authorization released by WAKO headquarters.