This is the first in a series of emails to keep athletes, parents and coaches informed about the BC Team selection process. It sets out the first steps required for athletes who wish to try out for the 2024/25 BC Team.
This is a very exciting year to try out for the BC Team as the 2025 Karate Canada National Championships will be held at the Richmond Olympic Oval starting on April 3, 2025. This is a great opportunity for KBC members to compete with karate athletes from across the country.
However, the earlier date selected by Karate Canada for the Canadian Nationals means that it is not possible to use the 2025 BC Provincial Championships as a selection event for the BC Team. The shorter timeline forced Karate BC to consider other options for BC Team selection events.
After consultation with the KBC High Performance coaches and on the recommendation of the BC Team Head Coach, the decision was made to use the Canada Open as the first BC Team qualification event. The second BC Team qualification event will be the Selection Tournament on February 1st, 2025.
Steps to Nationals
First Steps:
Step 1: Read the BC TEAM Handbook to ensure you meet all the eligibility criteria and are prepared to meet all the requirements of BC Team membership.
Step 2:
Register for the Canada Open Karate tournament. Registration is currently open:
Which category/categories should you register in for the Canada Open?
If you will be 12 years of age or older on November 30, 2024, register in the Elite category/categories that the Canada Open allows you to register for.
If you will be 11 years of age on November 30, 2024 and 12 years of age by August 28, 2025, register in the 10/11 Advanced division(s) at the Canada Open.
Step 3:
Register for the BC Team. Registration will open October 14, 2024 and close November 22, 2024. An email will be sent out before October 14, 2024 with registration information.Step 4:
This step is for 11, 13, 15, 17 and 20 year old athletes born on or between
December 1, 2014 and August 28, 2015
December 1, 2012 and August 28, 2013
December 1, 2010 and August 28, 2011
December 1, 2008 and August 28, 2009
December 1, 2006 and April 3, 2007
After you have registered for the BC Team, send an email to events@karatebc.orgstating that you have registered for the BC Team and need to be moved up to the next age group for the Canada Open. The email must include:
Athlete’s full name
Date of Birth
KBC Membership Number
Weight (if you are a kumite athlete)
Category/Categories in which you have registered for the Canada Open
Category/Categories to which you wish to be moved
Contact information in case there are any questions
This will allow you to compete at the Canada Open in the category/categories in which you will need to compete at the Selection Tournament and at Nationals.
Please note: there will be a 2kg lower weight variance for U14, Cadet and Junior kumite categories at the Canada Open, the BC Team Selection Tournament and the Canadian National Championship.
Important Dates
October 14, 2024: BC Team Registration Opens
November 22, 2024: Last day for BC Team registration
November 30 – December 1, 2024: Canada Open – 1st qualifying event for the BC Team
February 1 & 2, 2024: BC Team Selections & Full Team Training – 2nd qualifying event for the BC Team
April 3-6, 2025: Karate Canada National Championships
See the 2024-25 BC Team Handbookfor information on other Team activities.
More to come
We will be sending out more information as it becomes available. Expect another newsletter with the BC Team registration link by October 14, 2024.
