2012 AKF Events Calendar 31-January-2012 2:44pm Updated 31 January 2012 - Karate 1 Premier League Event cancelled in Milan. The 2012 Dutch Open has replaced this event on our calendar.
Official AKF age category cut-off for 2012 23-January-2012 12:42pm 15 September 2012 (coincides with day 1 of the 15th Oceania Karate Championships)
WADA publishes 2012 Prohibited List 29-September-2011 11:42am All Athletes, RSA's and AKF Members are asked to take note of the updated Prohibited Substances List for 2012 from the World Anti Doping Agency
Update to ASADA Prohibited Substances List 19-November-2010 3:57pm The Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) has recently warned all Australian athletes and coaches about the banned stimulant methylhexaneamine, following a spate of positive doping tests both in Australia and overseas. AIS Nutrition has provided specific advice in relation to this substance as it is present in a number of readily available commercial products.
Please check all of your protein powders, creatine products and other supplements for ingredients by the names listed in the PDF.
Play for life...join a sporting club 6-September-2010 11:57am We all know that physical activity is important for healthy growth and development of our children. Joining a club sport adds a new dimension - it helps develop valuable life skills such as co-operation, discipline, respect and tolerance. Play for life...join a sporting club is all about the benefits of children and families participating in club sports. You can use the club finder (hyperlink to http://www.ausport.gov.au/participating/find_a_sporting_club) to help connect you with sporting clubs in your area. Simply select your state and the sport you are interested in and then click Search. Links to relevant websites will appear on your screen. The campaign is run by the Australian Sports Commission and supported by the state and territory departments of sport and recreation and Communities NSW. If you have questions or would like more information please email: playforlife@ausport.gov.au