KARATE NEW ZEALAND

The role of the Coaching Council is to:

•   assist and facilitate the development of recognised coaches from the club level through regional, national, and international levels using an evolving coaching pathway (that includes WKF accreditation) based on the needs of our New Zealand players and coaches.
•   work with regional councils to provide regular squad training within each region to cater to the needs of children, cadet, junior and senior-aged competitors, as well as increase the number of regional coaches
•   establish criteria for Karate New Zealand national team selections
•   organise, in collaboration with the hosting region, national tournaments, e.g. NZ Open, NZ Cup, NZ National Secondary Schools’ Championships and the NZ National Championships
•   plan and coordinate the KNZ calendar of events for National and approved regional competitions
•   working in conjunction with the activities of Sport New Zealand and the New Zealand Olympic Committee
•   draw upon coaching experience from persons or associations compatible and acceptable to Karate New Zealand to organise National or Invitational Training Camps
•   develop, implement and maintain a national coaching plan for Kumite and Kata competitors and coaches from a development level through to a High-Performance Programme; this includes monitoring players’ fitness programs alongside the athletes to improve performance
•   build and maintain relationships with regional, national, international, and educational sporting boards (e.g. School Sport New Zealand) to further promote and support karate in the New Zealand community.