Event Start
Let the tournament begin, good luck to all participants!
The 2023 Canada Open Karate Championships, the sixth edition of this event, will be held once again at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Metro Vancouver, Canada from December 2-3, 2023.
The Canada Open Karate Championships are Canada’s largest karate tournament and one of the largest karate tournaments held in North America. This event is organized by Karate BC, and sanctioned by Karate Canada, the National Sport Organization (NSO) for karate in Canada and a member of the World Karate Federation (WKF).
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Updated: November 21, 2023
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EVENT DETAILS
When: December 2-3, 2023
Where: Richmond Olympic Oval, 6111 River Road, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
Who: Participants who are members of a National Federation recognized by the World Karate Federation (WKF) are eligible to register for this event.
INFORMATION BULLETIN
Please read the entire Information Bulletin prior to registering for this event.
REGISTRATION AND DEADLINES
The final registration deadline is Friday, November 17, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.
Competitors
Coaches
Referees
Team Officials
TRAVEL
Exclusive Reduced Airfare With Air Canada
Receive up to 12% off your airfare by booking your flight to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) with Air Canada, the Official Preferred Canadian airline of the 2023 Canada Open Karate Championships and the flag carrier of Canada and using the Promo Code: FYV86QT1
Valid for travel from Friday, November 24, 2023, to Sunday, December 10, 2023. This promo code should only be used by event participants and spectators who are attending this event. Terms and conditions apply.
Official Hotels
The Executive Hotel Vancouver Airport and the Accent Inns Vancouver Airport are the official hotels of this event. Reserve your room with one of the official hotels to take advantage of special event rates. Please refer to the Information Bulletin for more information and booking instructions.
Canadian Travel Visa
For instructions on requesting an official invitation letter for the purpose of applying for a Canadian travel visa, please refer to the event’s Information Bulletin.
COMPETITION SCHEDULES, DRAWS, POINT TABLES
The tournament’s competition schedules, Kumite draws, and Kata point tables, will be available on the event’s Sportdata page starting from December 1.
VOLUNTEERS
SPECTATOR TICKETS
Skip the line and save time at the door by purchasing your tickets in advance online!
Tickets will also be available at the door. Cash, major credit cards, and Interac debit cards will be accepted.
Children 6 years and younger do not require a ticket. Ticket prices listed are inclusive of all taxes and fees. Tickets are non-refundable.
Ticket Type | Price |
Adult (18-64) | CAN$11.00 |
Children/Youth (7-17) | CAN$5.00 |
Seniors (65+) | CAN$5.00 |
LIVE STREAMING
Complimentary live streaming of the entire competition by SportsCanada.TV will be available on Karate BC’s YouTube Channel!
SPONSORSHIP
The Canada Open Karate Championships could not happen without the generous support of our sponsors and partners. If you would like to become a sponsor of this event or to request more information on sponsorship opportunities, please email us at events@karatebc.org.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Christopher Saito
Event Manager, 2023 Canada Open Karate Championships
Email: events@karatebc.org
OUR EVENT SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
Thank you to our sponsors and partners of the 2023 Canada Open Karate Championships!