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The 2018 Provincial Karate Championships will be held this December 1st-2nd, 2018, at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Richmond, BC. This provincial event brings together athletes from across the province and expects to draw large crowds as the province’s best talent takes to the rings.
Come cheer for some of BC’s best athletes from across the province!
Event Details
When: December 1-2, 2018
Where: Richmond Olympic Oval (click link for map to venue). Also, see below for the venue map for the event!
Parking: The following map HERE indicates areas of available parking at and around the Richmond Oval. Please note the FREE parking are at the City Works Yard for the Saturday and Sunday only! Parking at the Oval is NOT guaranteed, and at busy times can be full, so please plan to arrive early to locate an alternate spot if the Oval parking is full.
Start Times:
Saturday
9:00 am – Marshalling begins
9:30 am – Competition begins (see links below for schedule details)
Sunday
8:30 am – Marshalling begins
9:00 am – Competition begins (see links below for schedule details)
Registration (and General Event Information):
Registration is now CLOSED!
Already registered? You can check the status of your registration here: Confirmation List (NOTE: Waivers MUST be completed and returned before your registration is complete)
Registration Notes:
- Club instructors may register a club team along with 3 coaches, or athletes may register individually if their club
has not organized a team. - Payment is made through the online registration system.
Registration Deadline: November 23rd, 2018! - No check-in: Athletes/coaches are required to confirm their events via Karate BC website and report any errors to their Zone Rep. immediately!
- Download a copy of the complete Tournament Package HERE.
Fees:
| Non-elite Juniors | ||||
| Non-elite Adults 18 yrs. & over | ||||
| All BC Team (elite) divisions | ||||
| * All fees are per event (includes GST) | ||||
NOTE: Division changes AFTER your registration has been completed will be charged at $20 up to the close of online registration (November 23, 2018). After this date, ANY division changes will be charged at $40.
Spectator Fees (per day):
| Adults (18 yrs and older) | $10 |
| Senior / Youth | $5 |
| 6 yrs and younger | Free |
Weigh-In (Elite Divisions Only):
All competitors in Elite divisions at the Karate BC Provincial Championships, in all age categories (12yrs to Seniors) are required to weigh-in before your competition. All weigh-ins will be done at the Richmond Olympic Oval. Weigh-in times are:
- Saturday December 1st: 3:00pm – 6:00pm (After this time period the coaches will do weigh-in when they have time)
- Sunday December 2nd: 8:00am – 9:00am
This is only for elite athletes participating in Kumite on Sunday, December 2nd, at the Provincials. There will be no weigh-in for non-elite athletes.
Schedule & Draws:
NOTE: Draws and schedules MAY change during the event weekend, and these changes MAY NOT be reflected here. Please check the Draw Sheets posting boards at the event site for the latest versions of these documents.
The latest competition draw sheets are now available! Click on the following links to review them:
- Saturday, Dec. 1: Kata / Kumite / Team Kata Draws (Updated 07:00am, Dec.1 rev. 4)
- Saturday, Dec. 1: Weapons
- Sunday, Dec. 2: BC Team Draws (Updated 9:30pm, Dec. 1 rev. 6)
The competition schedules are also available! Click on the following links to review the them:
- Saturday, Dec. 1: Schedule (Updated 07:00am, Dec.1 rev. 10)
- Sunday, Dec. 2: Schedule (Updated 07:00am, Dec.1 rev. 11)
Live Streaming:
Catch all the action at the Provincial Championships by tuning into our Live Streaming feed provided by SportsCanada.tv. Click HERE to go to the streaming page during the event.
Where to Stay:
The official Host Hotel for the 2018 Provincial Karate Championships is again the beautiful Sheraton Vancouver Airport.
Reservations for your stay can be made by either clicking on this link BOOK YOUR ROOM HERE, or by calling the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel directly on 1-800-663-0299. To ensure you receive the special rate of $155/night; you must identify yourself as a guest attending the “Karate BC Provincial Championships 2018”. Please be aware that reservations must be made no later than November 9, 2018. After this date, reservations can be made on an availability basis and at the best available rate.
In the event of cancellation, you must call the hotel no later than 48 hours prior to the day of arrival, otherwise a cancellation fee of one nights’ room and tax will be charged.
Officiating:
For information on officiating, including registering to officiate, at the Provincial Championships, please contact Paul Sexton via email at jpschwk(at)icloud.com (replacing “(at)” with “@”).
Volunteering:
Do you, or someone you know, have time to volunteer for this great event and see some exciting karate action? If so, then please sign up HERE!
Sponsorship:
The Provincial Karate Championships could not happen without the generous support of our sponsors (see below for the list of last year’s sponsors). Know a company or organization that would be a great fit for this event? If so, then we’d love to talk to them! For details on sponsorship opportunities, please email us at info@karatebc.org.
2018 Provincial Championships Sponsors and Partners
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Partners
