Exciting Update – Time Adjusted to Accommodate More Participants!
Due to an incredible response from athletes eager to take part, we have adjusted the clinic time to better accommodate school hours. The event will now take place from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, 7551 Westminster Hwy., Richmond BC, Elmbridge Room.
Be a Part of the Action – at No Cost!
Karate Canada is inviting dedicated athletes to participate in a National Referees Clinic on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to refine your skills, gain real-ring experience, and support the next generation of top-level referees.
WHY PARTICIPATE?
✔ No cost to participants – Help our referee exam by doing a few matches with other committed athletes
✔ Great experience in a competition-style setting
✔ Play a key role in the future of elite refereeing in Canada
✔ Be part of a high-performance training environment
ELIGIBILITY
🚀 Open to athletes aged 14 and older
🚀 No longer restricted to those who have competed in elite divisions in the past year – now open to more athletes!
🚀 Must have full protective gear required for elite divisions
EVENT DETAILS
📍 Location: Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, 7551 Westminster Hwy., Richmond, BC – Elmbridge Room
⚔ Number of Bouts: 3-4 bouts per athlete
⏳ Bout Duration: 90 seconds each
📜 Match Rules: Junior/Adult contact rules apply
🕓 Start Time: 4:00 PM
⏳ Duration: Under 2 hours
COACH ROLE
We are looking for a Lead Coach to:
✔ Recruit & supervise athletes
✔ Assign matchups (referees will be waiting for the next pair)
READY TO JOIN THE EVENT?
If you are registering as an athlete or the Lead Coach, please click here.
⏳Limited to 20 athletes – first come, first served!
Be part of something bigger. Help shape the future of Karate Canada by supporting our referees!
Thank you!
Karate Canada
