2024 SZA Annual Awards for the 2022 & 2023 Achievements
The SZA 2024 Annual Awards, for the 2022 & 2023 achievements, took place on Saturday, 10 February, in Krugersdorp, Gauteng!
Congratulations to all the recipients of our Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Amethyst (Online Competition league) League awards and overall kata and kumite trophies!
We also handed out the 2022 & 2023 Dan certificates!
Follow this link to view awards.
Archives
- 2022 SZA Annual Awards for the 2021 Achievements and photos
- 2021 SZA Annual Awards for the 2020 Achievements and photos
- 2020 SZA Annual Awards for the 2019 Achievements and photos
- 2019 SZA Annual Awards for the 2018 Achievements (Photos)
- 2018 SZA Annual Awards for the 2017 Achievements (Photos)
- 2017 SZA Annual Awards for the 2016 Achievements (Photos)
Criteria for SZA Awards
Shotokan-ZA colours
Shotokan-ZA colours will be awarded by the Organisation to individuals as described below and students must attend a Local Competition (such as the Derrick Geyer); a Regional Competition (such as the Gauteng Open) and the SZA Nationals.
a. Level 1: Junior Colours
These colours will be awarded to all juniors (under 18) selected to represent Shotokan-ZA at an International Championship and/or who won a gold medal at the SZA National Championship or another national tournament as approved by the Executive.
b. Level 2: Half Colours
These colours will be awarded to seniors (18 and older) who won a gold medal at the SZA National Championship or another national tournament as approved by the Executive.
c. Level 3: Full Colours
These colours may be awarded to seniors who have been selected to represent Shotokan-ZA at International Championships, or members who meritoriously distinguished themselves.
Green SZA Blazers
Green SZA Blazers are awarded to competitors who have competed in a WUKF World Championship.
SZA Merit Awards
Merit awards are given to competitors who competed in a Regional Competition and who recieved gold medals at the SZA Nationals.
SZA League Trophies
League trophies are awarded to the competitors who have accumulated the most points in the various age categories, during the year. The leagues are Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire and each leagues has its own winners.
SZA Annual Kata and Kumite Trophies
The Kata and Kumite Trophies are awarded to the best performing competitors in the different age categories during the year.