2021 Hong Kong Team Scouting Project

 

With the pandemic putting all events on indefinite hold it’s proven impossible that in 2020 we can conduct the National Championship. This means that selecting the 2021 Hong Kong National Team is going to be conducted with an alternative procedure.

People who would like to apply to the 2021 Hong Kong National Team can submit their application through the CFHK website and through a process of elimination as observed and ruled on by the Referee Commission of the Federation a 2021 Team will be selected.

Registrations open: September 15th 2020
Deadline for submission: November 15th 2020

The official Team will be announced on December 7th 2020.

The Team will consist of three players for each category of competition and a total of 36 players may be selected to represent Hong Kong in international competition in 2021.

The Categories are:

Kids

  • U12's Boys (ages 10 & 11)
  • U12's Girls (ages 10 &11)
  • U14's Boys (ages 12 & 13)
  • U14's Girls (ages 12 &13)
  • U16's Boys (ages 14 & 15)
  • U16's Girls (ages 14 &15)
  • U18's Boys (ages 16 & 17)
  • U18's Girls (ages 16 &17)

Adult Male Categories

  • Under 64 kgs
  • 64 - 70 kgs
  • 70 - 76 kgs
  • 76 - 82 kgs
  • Over 82 kgs

Adult Female Categories

  • Under 53 kgs
  • 53 - 60 kgs
  • Over 60 kgs

Applicants must submit the following items under the "REGISTRATION" tab on this page to complete their application.

  • Complete the application form.
  • 3 videos of yourself playing Capoeira with a partner.
  • 3 videos of yourself performing a Capoeira solo.
  • 3 photos of yourself.
    • 1 x full body in uniform.
    • 1 x headshot.
    • 1 x action shot in uniform.

Upon selection, to the team, you may be required to submit further information.

Upon application, you will automatically become a member of the CFHK if you are not already.

All applicants that are under 18 years of age will be asked for a parents consent form after registration.

We are looking forward to receiving all your applications and we hope you stay healthy, fit and have fun with Capoeira in 2021.

 

Rules for the Hong Kong National Team Recruitment Application.

Applicants must be Hong Kong, permanent residents.

Uniform
Please wear the full uniform for your group with a white T-shirt of your group.
Uniform should be clean and well presented.

Game Play
games and solos for the videos must be placed at a medium to fast pace (Regional).

Videos
Videos shot with any modern phone are acceptable.
Videos must be shot in landscape mode.
In total, you must submit 7 videos.

  • 1. Open game with a partner x 3 videos (at least 30 seconds per game)
  • 2. Capoeira Solo x 3 videos (at least 20 seconds per solo)
  • 3. A short introduction about yourself (age, nationality, etc), Your Capoeira life (group, time playing, any competition victories), a message (hope to win for Hong Kong etc)

Photos
Please supply 3 photos.

  • 1. Full body, standing straight, in full uniform.
  • 2. Headshot.
  • 3. Action shot (as a solo pose or capture from your favourite movement), must be in full uniform.

Surface, Space and Background
A hard floor such as dance floor, activity room, basketball court and such others is preferred.
Please choose a location that is not cluttered or too busy in the background.
any location indoor or outdoor is fine.
Don't let brand names other than your group be visible in the background.

Bio
In the application for there is a space to write a short bio. Please include information such as:

  • When you started Capoeira.
  • Where you started.
  • Your current level cord colour and title.
  • Your nickname.
  • Your profession,
  • Other forms of exercise.
  • Hobbies.

If for any reason you can't submit your application through the website or you have not received a confirmation reply within a week of submitting your application you may email all the information, videos and photos directly to the CFHK at cfhk@capoeira.org.hk

 

 

Officials presiding over the selection of the 2021 Hong Kong National Team will be:

  • CFHK President
  • Chairman of the Referee Commission
  • Chairman of the Coaching Committee

 

Each player chosen for the team will receive a certificate of official Hong Kong National Team Member 2021.

Before travelling to international competition's you will be provided with a National Team Uniform (jacket, hat & bag).

The CFHK will also try to provide travel, accommodation and daily budget for each member while representing Hong Kong in competitions.

Other benefits will be confirmed as they are approved.

 

A hard floor such as dance floor, activity room, basketball court and such others is preferred.

Please choose a location that is not cluttered or too busy in the background.

Any location indoor or outdoor is fine.

Don't let brand names other than your group be visible in the background.

 

Registrations open: September 15th 2020

Deadline for submission: November 15th 2020

Within these parameters, applicants may record their videos, take the photos and submit their applications as they wish.

 

 

This event does not require accreditation.

 

 

This section will be updated over time.

 

Thank you to all our supporters.

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