2019 Canada Open Karate Championships

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Karate Canada has sanctioned this annual event called the Canada Open Karate Championships, to be held at the beautiful Richmond Olympic Oval on June 1st & 2nd, 2019, near the Vancouver International Airport in British Columbia, Canada.

The Canada Open is one of the largest karate tournaments held in North America and it offers divisions for all levels and ages using World Karate Federation (WKF) rules.

Novice
Intermediate
Advanced
Elite
Team Kata
Kobudo (weapons)
Para-Karate

There are no qualification requirements for the Canada Open. Simply read the tournament brochure and register online as a club team, or as an individual if your club is not organizing a team.

Competition Updates:

All competition coaches MUST read and follow the “Coaches Information” section within the Tournament Package.
Athletes may enter a higher division than their current rank.
Athletes may not enter both Advanced and Elite divisions, they must choose one or the other for all competition types (Kata, Kumite, Kobudo).
Masters divisions are from age 40 and up.
Kumite athletes may only enter same-age divisions, as there is no option for entering higher age divisions.
Kobudo kata competition – scorecards will be used by officials, and any version of a kobudo kata (since katas with the same name are performed differently by different kobudo groups) will be allowed.
Rec Team Kata and Elite Team Kata are both a single fee for 3 athletes at the first division price.
Team Kata registration procedure: To enter a club’s Kata Team, the coach must enter all of their club’s individual athletes first in individual divisions, then choose the names of the athletes who will compete in specific kata team divisions. Individual athletes cannot add themselves to a Kata Team without receiving individual entry fees, therefore kata teams should be communicating with their club coach about registration.
The WKF rules for Para-Karate will soon be uploaded here with the regular WKF rules explanation.
Kata athletes who are 16-17yrs may enter higher kata age divisions in the same category. For example:
- Girls Elite 16-17yrs Kata may enter Girls Elite 18-19-20yrs and Women’s 18yrs+ Kata divisions.
- Boys Rec 16-17yrs Advanced Kata can enter Men’s Rec Advanced Kata as well.

Event Details

Click the following link for full tournament details: TOURNAMENT PACKAGE

When: June 1-2, 2019

Where: Richmond Olympic Oval (click link for map to venue)

Who Can Participate?

Anyone of any age and from any karate style can participate! Novice to elite divisions.
No qualification requirements. Simply register and participate!
Divisions:
- Kata
- Kumite
- Kobudo

Tournament Rules

World Karate Federation rules will be used, as modified by Karate BC.

For complete rule information, please click these links:

Schedule & Draws

NOTE: Draws and Schedules may change between now and the weekend. Please check back daily to see if they have been updated, and also when you arrive on site at the event.

Entries By Club:

Click HERE to locate which division(s) an athlete has been placed into for the tournament.

Draft Schedules:

Saturday (version 12 – June 1st)
Sunday (version 7 – May 31st)

Draft Draws:

Saturday Draws (May 31st)
Sunday Draws (May 31st)

Check back closer to the event to find the score recording sheets for weapons and para-karate divisions:

Score Recording Sheets

Registration (and General Event Information):

The complete information package, including how to register for the event can be found HERE.

NOTE: Please refer to “Competition Updates” section above before registering!

Registration is now OPEN! Register Now!

Need to change your division? Click here to do so (fee applies): DIVISION CHANGE ONLY!

Deadline for Registration (see information package for details on fees):

Earlybird deadline: May 3rd, 2019
Final deadline cutoff: May 17th, 2019!

Questions about travelling to the event from outside of Canada or the US?

Please review the section of the Tournament Package to find more information about travelling to the event from outside Canada or the US.

Live Streaming

Live streaming will be available HERE when the event is on! Check back on June 1st and 2nd for the live streams of each mat of the event.

Where To Stay

Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel: 7551 Westminster Hwy. Richmond

- Rates: Single/Double/Triple/Quad – $229/night
  - traditional queen rooms
  - complimentary guest room internet
  - free parking: register your license plate at the front desk when checking in
  - 20% discount off hot buffet breakfast
  - free 24hr airport bus shuttle
  - short walk to the Richmond Oval from hotel
- To Reserve:
  - call 1-800-663-0299
  - mention the “Canada Open 2019”
  - or book online by clicking HERE
- Reservation Deadline:
  - April 30, 2019
  - rates and availability cannot be guaranteed past this date

Sandman Hotel Vancouver Airport: 3233 St. Edwards Drive, Richmond

- Rates: Single/Double/Triple/Quad – $209/night
  - standard double rooms
  - complimentary wireless internet, in-room coffee & tea
  - fitness centre, indoor pool & whirlpool
  - free airport bus shuttle
  - on-site Moxie’s Classic Grill restaurant
  - free parking: obtain parking pass at front desk
- To Reserve:
  - call 1-800-726-3626
  - mention the “Canada Open Karate Championships – #836542”
- Reservation Deadline:
  - May 1, 2019
  - rates and availability cannot be guaranteed past this date

Officiating:

For information on officiating, including registering to officiate, at the Canada Open Karate Championships, please email canadaopen@karatebc.org, click HERE to sign up to officiate!

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 Canada Open Karate Championships could not happen without the generous support of our 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! Please email us at canadaopen@karatebc.org.