2024-Karate-Canada-National-Championships-Bulletin-v1-EN

Greetings from the President of

Karate Canada

On behalf of the Board of Directors of Karate Canada

I would like to welcome (welcome back) everyone to

the 2024 Karate Canada National Championships to

be held in Laval, Quebec.

The 2023 Championship held in Laval featured

excellent facilities, competition venue and location

with the only difference in 2024 being an extra day

to accommodate the increased athlete registration

and to ensure the tournament runs smoothly. Karate

Quebec will once again co-host the event with Karate

Canada which has always resulted in excellent events.

The next edition of the WKF World Junior, Cadet and Under 21 Championships

will be held in October 2024 in Venice Italy. As always, the Karate Canada

National Championships will select the athletes that will represent Canada to

this important event. The National Championships is also important for

selecting the Senior National Team as we transition to a new format for

qualification to the WKF Senior World Championships in Cairo, Egypt, 2025.

The amateur sport world in Canada continues to evolve, and for the better. The

Safe Sport initiatives, now known as Abuse Free Sport, continue to influence

how Karate Canada conducts itself, how it expects athletes, coaches, and

officials to conduct themselves, and how we all treat each other. A key tenet of

Karate is that we begin, and end, with respect. This respect must not only be on

the tatami, but must also permeate how we conduct our affairs internationally,

nationally, provincially, and in our dojo's. Training (coaching, respect in sport,

ethical decision making etc.) is key in helping us achieve what, essentially we

should have been doing all along. Abuse in sport takes many avenues and many

forms, from the obvious, to the very subtle. We must continue to stand against

any and all forms of abuse in sport and to continue to educate ourselves to

recognize that behaviours we may once saw as innocent, or acceptable, truly

are not.

I look forward to seeing new and returning athletes, coaches and officials in

Laval where we will once again celebrate the love of our sport and witness the

best of Canadian karate in the spirit of competition and Abuse Free Sport.

Sincerely,

Craig Vokey

President

Karate Canada

Greetings from the President of

Karate Quebec

It is with great pleasure that Karate Québec's

Board of Directors and Organizing

Committee welcomes athletes and families

to Laval's Place Bell for a second

consecutive year for Karaté Canada's

National Championships, July 4-7, 2024.

Building on last year's experience, we've put

all our efforts into making this event a great

success.

For those of you who are visiting Laval for

the first time, you'll find that Place Bell is a

great venue for sporting events of all kinds. Much more than just the

home arena of the Laval Rocket, Montreal Canadiens' feeder club, Place

Bell is a multi-sport venue located in the heart of Laval, surrounded by

hotels, restaurants and a variety of shops, allowing you to take part in a

variety of family activities.

The July 2024 Championships will select the best of Canadian athletes

who will go on to become part of Team Canada. The entire team looks

forward to seeing you in Laval for these Championships.

Best of luck to all,

François Désormeaux

President, Karate Québec

Greetings from the Mayor of Laval

Greetings from the Karate

Canada Event Manager

The purpose of this information bulletin is to assist PTSOs in their planning

process by providing an overview of the event and outlining requirements

for participation.

I welcome you to reach out to me at cheryl.tataryn@karatacanada.org if you

have any logistical questions regarding the event. High performance

questions can be directed to rodney.hobson@karatecanada.org .

Looking forward to seeing everyone!

Best wishes,

Cheryl Tataryn

Events Manager

Karate Canada

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL EVENT INFORMATION 1

1.1

DATES 1

1.2

VENUE 1

1.3

LIVE STREAMING 1

1.4

SPECTATOR TICKETS 2

1.5

PUBLIC HEALTH RISK MITIGATION MEASURES 2

1.6

OUT-OF-PROVINCE INSURANCE - RECOMMENDATION 2

1.7

PRIMARY CONTACTS 2

PARTICIPANT CODE OF CONDUCT 4

NATIONAL COMPETITIONS CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS AND

ELIGIBILITY POLICY 7

3.1

DEFINITIONS 7

3.2

PURPOSE 7

3.3

APPLICATION OF THIS POLICY 7

3.4

ELIGIBILITY 7

3.5

PROVIDING PROOF OF ELIGIBILITY 8

AUTOMATIC INVITATIONS TO THE 2024 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 9

COMPETITOR ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES 10

5.1

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ENTRANTS 10

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT 12

6.1

KARATE-GI 12

6.2

CHEST/BODY PROTECTOR 12

6.3

GROIN CUP / PROTECTOR 13

6.4

MASK 13

6.5

HELMET 13

6.6

GLOVES 13

6.7

FOOT AND SHIN PROTECTORS 13

6.8

MOUTH GUARD 13

6.9

ACCEPTED FLAGS ON GIS 13

6.10

MEDAL PRESENTATION ATTIRE PROTOCOL 13

COACH ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES 15

AGE ELIGIBILITY 16

8.1

JUNIOR KATA & KUMITE 16

8.2

SENIOR KUMITE 16

8.3

SENIOR KATA 17

REFEREES / OFFICIALS 18

9.1

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA 18

9.2

REFEREES/OFFICIALS ACCOMODATIONS 18

10.

ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION FOR ATHLETES, COACHES, REFEREES &

DELEGATES 19

11.

REGISTRATION / ACCREDITATION 20

12.

DIVISIONS – 2024 National Championships 21

12.1

FEMALE & MALE INDIVIDUAL KATA 21

12.2

FEMALE & MALE TEAM KATA 21

12.3

FEMALE INDIVIDUAL KUMITE 21

12.4

MALE INDIVIDUAL KUMITE 21

13.

PARA-KARATE ATHLETES 22

13.1

ELIGIBILITY 22

13.2

PARA-KARATE SPORT CLASSES* 22

13.3

ADDITIONAL PARA-KARATE INFORMATION 23

14.

SEEDING OF DRAWS 25

14.1

YOUTH DIVISIONS (12-13, KATA AND KUMITE) 25

14.2

JUNIOR DIVISIONS (CADET, JUNIOR AND U21, KATA AND KUMITE)

14.3

SENIOR DIVISIONS (KATA AND KUMITE) 25

15.

ELIMINATION FORMULA 27

15.1

ALL INDIVIDUAL KUMITE DIVISIONS 27

15.2

ALL INDIVIDUAL KATA DIVISIONS 27

16.

VIDEO REPLAY 28

17.

COMPETITION RULES 29

18.

WEIGH-IN RULES & PROTOCOL 30

18.1

RULES 30

18.2

WEIGH-IN RULES & PROTOCOL 31

19.

ENTRY FEES 33

20.

PAYMENT OF FEES 34

21.

OFFICAL HOST HOTELS 35

22.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION 39

23.

SOCIAL MEDIA 40

24.

BOOKING OF TRAINING AREAS FOR PROVINCIAL / TERRITORIAL TEAMS

25.

OPENING CEREMONY 40

26.

EVENTS SCHEDULE 41

26.1

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES 41

26.2

COMPETITION SCHEDULE 41

27.

WAIVER & MEDICAL FORMS 42

APPENDIX 1 –WILD CARD SYSTEM i

APPENDIX 2 – NATIONAL TEAM TRAINING CAMP iv

APPENDIX 3 – SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES vi

APPENDIX 4 – AGE ELIGIBILITY MATRIX viii

APPENDIX 5 – NCCP REQUIREMENTS FOR 2024 NATIONAL COMPETITIONS

APPENDIX 6 – AWARDS BANQUET x

APPENDIX 7 – IMPORTANT DATES xi

GENERAL EVENT INFORMATION

1.1

DATES

Competition dates: July 4-7, 2024

1.2

VENUE

PLACE BELL

1950 Claude-Gagné Street

Laval, QC, H7N 0E4

Accredited participants will be shuttled to/from the venue on each

competition day. Schedule to be provided closer to the event.

Food services are available within Place Bell. Participants are also

welcome to try one of the many surrounding restaurants with the

understanding that outside food is not permitted within the venue.

1.3

LIVE STREAMING

Karate Canada will be offering live streaming for this event. Stay tuned to

social media/website postings for more information.

1.4

SPECTATOR TICKETS

For the convenience of PTSOs, participants, team supporters, friends

and family, spectator tickets will be available for purchase online and at

the door.

Tickets will be available in one-day and the more economical four-day

package. Purchase early to take advantage of discounted pricing.

Children 9 and under will have complimentary entry to the event.

Take advantage of early bird pricing on tickets purchased prior to

Wednesday, July 3

https://buytickets.at/karatecanada/1110774

1.5

PUBLIC HEALTH RISK MITIGATION MEASURES

Karate Canada is committed to adhering to all municipal, provincial and

federal public health guidelines.

At the time of publishing this information bulletin, there are no specific

risk mitigation measures to be applied for Nationals in Laval, Québec,

including those for COVID-19.

Please note that municipal, provincial and federal public health

guidelines are subject to change. As such, Karate Canada will be diligent

in advising participants of any change(s) if/as they become available.

1.6

OUT-OF-PROVINCE INSURANCE - RECOMMENDATION

Karate Canada strongly recommends that all participants ensure they

have out-of-province travel insurance to protect themselves should they

require medical services and/or an extended stay for medical reasons.

1.7

PRIMARY CONTACTS

Technical Event Support

Stéphane Rivest

Tournament Director

Email: riveststef@gmail.com

Non-Technical Event Support

Cheryl Tataryn

Events Manager

Email: cheryl.tataryn@karatecanada.org

Medical Forms & Event Support

Gillian Benson

Karate Canada Program Manager

Email: gillian.benson@karatecanada.org

High-Performance

Rodney Hobson,

Sport Technical Leader & High Performance Committee Chair

Email: rodney.hobson@karatecanada.org

PARTICIPANT CODE OF CONDUCT

Exemplary conduct is expected of all Nationals participants, from their

departure from their home through to their return.

Any behaviour contrary to the spirit of the Nationals or any violation of

any Karate Canada, hotel or venue rule or policy will result in appropriate

disciplinary action.

Karate Canada is committed to providing a sport, work, and volunteer

environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

Each individual has the right to participate and work in an environment

which promotes equal opportunities and prohibits discriminatory

practices. Karate Canada will not tolerate acts of harassment, abuse,

bullying, hazing, or other such behaviours.

2024 Nationals participants, including athletes, coaches, team reps,

officials, staff and volunteers will:



Show the same level of respect they would want in return.



Treat the National’s host hotels and competition venue, as well as

their staff and fellow patrons, with respect and care.

Any damages to these properties or infrastructure due to the

actions of a participant(s) will result in disciplinary action and/or

financial restitution by the participant(s) involved and/or their

PTSO.



Treat all other participants fairly, regardless of gender, ethnic

background, color, sexual orientation, religion, political belief, or

economic status.



Conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the position as a

positive role model, and as a representative of their sport and

province.



Respect and adhere to the rules and policies of Karate Canada and

the WKF.



Respect the privacy and dignity of others by not divulging

confidential information without consent, except where required

by law.



Consistently display high personal standards and project a

favourable image of karate and your respective province.



Refrain from public criticism of athletes, coaches, team reps,

officials, staff and volunteers.



Refrain from the use of profane, insulting, harassing, or otherwise

offensive language.



Respect the dignity of others. Verbal or physical behaviours that

constitute harassment or abuse are unacceptable.



Not use or advocate or condone the use of drugs or other banned

or performance enhancing substances.



Not provide others with drugs and will not provide those who are

underage with alcohol or tobacco products.



Compete/participate in a spirit of fair play and honesty.



Refrain from using tobacco products within the competition venue

or other areas where prohibited.



Address fellow athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, event

organizers, spectators, and others associated with the Nationals in

a courteous and respectful manner.



Act in a manner that will bring credit to the Nationals, the sport of

karate, and themselves, both within and outside the competition

venue and/or competition area.



Ensure the safety of others and themselves.



Conduct themselves in a positive and supportive manner.



Abide by the laws of province and city in which the Nationals is

taking place.



Prepare themselves for the Nationals competition.



Be responsible for all their personal items such as identification,

personal belongings, and equipment.

Athlete’s Oath

In the name of all competitors, I promise that we shall take part in these

2024 National Championships respecting and abiding by the rules which

govern them, committing ourselves to a sport without doping and

without drugs, in the true spirit of karate-do, for the glory of sport and

the honour of our teams.

Coach’s Oath

In the name of all the coaches and other members of the athletes'

entourage, I promise that we shall commit ourselves to ensuring that the

spirit of sportsmanship and fair play is fully adhered to and upheld

throughout these 2024 National Championships, in accordance with the

fundamental principles of sport and in the true spirit of karate-do.

Official’s Oath

In the name of all the judges and referees, I promise that we shall

officiate in these 2024 National Championships with complete

impartiality, respecting and abiding by the rules which govern them, in

the true spirit of karate-do.

NATIONAL COMPETITIONS CITIZENSHIP

REQUIREMENTS AND ELIGIBILITY POLICY

Karate Canada wishes to remind all registrants of its current “National

Championships (Competitions) Citizenship Requirements and Eligibility

Policy”, as stated below also apply to for 2024 National Championships

event:

3.1

DEFINITIONS

The following terms have these meanings in this policy:

a) “Days” – Days irrespective of weekends and holidays.

b) “Participant”- Any individual who is registered as an athlete with

a provincial or territorial karate association that is a member in

good standing of Karate Canada.

3.2

PURPOSE

The purpose of this Policy is to determine Participant eligibility for

participation in Karate Canada’s National Championships

3.3

APPLICATION OF THIS POLICY

This Policy applies to all Participants defined in the Definitions.

This Policy only applies to eligibility matters that may arise before the

National Championships.

Eligibility matters arising within the competition or events organized by

entities other than Karate Canada, including its member associations, will

be dealt with pursuant to the policies of those other entities unless

requested and accepted by Karate Canada at its sole discretion.

3.4

ELIGIBILITY

Participants may only participate in National Championships if they meet

the following requirement: The Participant is a Canadian citizen and a

Canadian passport holder.

Additionally, Karate Canada will accept registrations of Senior kata teams

comprised of athletes from different PTSOs (all details regarding the

registration process for such teams will be provided in later versions of

this bulletin).

3.5

PROVIDING PROOF OF ELIGIBILITY

All Participants will be required to provide proof of the eligibility

requirement listed in Section 6 no later than ten days preceding the start

of the competition through the system or method that Karate Canada will

communicate to the PTSOs. Such proof will consist of the following:



Valid Canadian passport

After reviewing all applicable evidence, the Executive Director, or

designate, will determine whether or not the Participant is deemed

eligible in accordance with this Policy. If the Participant is deemed non-

eligible, he /she may not take part in the competition.

Participants who give incorrect or misleading information may be

disciplined in accordance with Karate Canada’s Discipline and Complaints

Policy.

AUTOMATIC INVITATIONS TO THE 2024

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Karate Canada will automatically invite athletes that meet one (1) of the

following four (4) criteria to the 2024 National Championships:

All Senior athletes holding a status (International A, B or C or National

A) as of December 31, 2023 regardless of any change in weight

division within Senior kumite divisions.

All medalists from the previous (2023) National Championships

regardless of any change in age/weight division.

The two (2) top-ranked National Team Roster athletes in each division

(at the end of the 2023-24 season), regardless of any change in age or

weight divisions.

Age-eligible National Team Roster athletes from kata & kumite

divisions who, during the 2023-24 Karate Canada season, achieved:

5th place or higher in a 2023-24 WKF Youth League event or

in the 2023 Junior Pan-American Karate Championships, or;

7th placed or higher at the 2023 edition of the Senior World

Championships, or;

5th place or higher in a 2023-24 WKF Series-A event, or;

7th place or higher in a 2023-24 K1 Premiere League event.

Automatic invitations to the 2024 National Championships, according to

the above points, will only apply to the discipline in which the medal or

rank was earned.

Automatically invited Kumite athletes may register in any age &/or

weight division at the 2024 National for which they are eligible,

regardless of the division in which they achieved their automatic

invitation status.

COMPETITOR ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES

All participants must be members of their provincial or territorial karate

Associations and Teams (declared and paid to Karate Canada), and

participants may only be pre-registered online through their PTSO’s

Team Manager or designated representative.

Please note: All current Senior National Team Roster kumite athletes

must participate as members of their respective Provincial / Territorial

Teams, in both individual and team divisions, and must be deemed

eligible for participation according to their provincial/territorial

requirements.

5.1

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ENTRANTS

5.1.1

Individual Kumite

Each Province/Territory is permitted to send a maximum of three (3)

competitors per individual division, in addition to all automatically

invited athletes. *Automatically invited athletes must still meet team

eligibility requirements set by their respective PTSO (in terms of

participation in provincial selection tournaments and/or trainings,

etc.).

5.1.2

Team Kumite

At this time, Karate Canada does not plan to offer PTSOs the option to

event will only feature individual divisions in kumite.

5.1.3

Individual Kata

Each Province/Territory is permitted to send a maximum of four (4)

competitors per individual division, in addition to all automatically

invited athletes. These automatically invited athletes must still meet

team eligibility requirements set by their respective PTSO (in terms of

participation in provincial selection tournaments and/or trainings,

etc.).

5.1.4

Team Kata

Each Province/Territory is permitted to send a maximum of one (1)

kata team.

Additionally, Karate Canada will accept registrations of Senior kata

teams comprised of athletes from different PTSOs (all details

regarding the registration process for such teams will be provided in

later versions of this bulletin).

5.1.5

Para-Karate

Each Province/Territory is permitted to send a maximum of four (4)

competitors per individual division, in addition to all automatically

invited athletes. Automatically invited athletes must still meet team

eligibility requirements set by their respective PTSO (in terms of

participation in provincial selection tournaments and/or trainings,

etc.).

***IMPORTANT: 2024 Membership Fees from each PTSO must

have been paid in full and all required registrant

information must have been provided to the Karate Canada

office prior to Friday, June 28, 2024 in order for individual

participant registrations of athletes and coaches from that

Province / Territory to be considered valid.

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

All equipment (including uniforms / gis) must perform like current WKF

equipment, but it is not mandatory to be WKF-branded equipment. WKF-

branded equipment will not be refused at the 2024 National

Championships. This section is aligned with the current WKF rules at

time of publishing.

6.1

KARATE-GI

In alignment with current WKF rules of competition, please note that

karate-gis including colored embroidery on the shoulders will be

permitted, but optional, in ALL divisions (kata and kumite) at the 2024

Karate Canada National Championships.

The wearing of karate-gis featuring blue, red or white shoulder

embroidery by competitors will therefore be accepted. The wearing of

karate-gis featuring gold shoulder embroidery is only permitted for

current, reigning WKF world champions, where applicable (no other color

will be permitted).

(Examples of red colour shoulder embroidery)

6.2

CHEST/BODY PROTECTOR

The use of approved body protectors is mandatory for all kumite

participants. The use of approved female chest protectors is mandatory

for all female kumite participants.

For U14 categories only:



Chest protectors are optional for athletes in female categories.



Body Protectors may be EITHER the over-the-gi OR the under-the-

gi body protector for both male and female categories.

6.3

GROIN CUP / PROTECTOR

Mandatory for all male kumite athletes.

6.4

MASK

Face masks are not permitted in any category.

6.5

HELMET

WKF Helmet is optional in U14 categories.

6.6

GLOVES

Participants must have both a blue and a red pair of gloves / hand

protectors.

6.7

FOOT AND SHIN PROTECTORS

Participants must have both a blue and a red pair of foot and shin

protectors.

6.8

MOUTH GUARD

Mandatory for all kumite athletes.

6.9

ACCEPTED FLAGS ON GIS

PTSOs and athletes are reminded that only provincial flags are allowed to

be presented on gis.

Canadian flags will not be accepted.

6.10

MEDAL PRESENTATION ATTIRE PROTOCOL

Medalists must make their way to the medal presentation area as soon as

directed and must be wearing their provincial tracksuit. Gis pants or PTSO-

approved pants (black) with a tracksuit jacket are also acceptable.

Shorts or other manners of dress, including ballcaps and the carrying of

cellphones and flags will not be accepted.

Athletes must be wearing proper footwear or be barefoot (sandals will not

be accepted).

COACH ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES

All participants must be members of their provincial or territorial karate

Associations and Teams, and participants may only be pre-registered

online through their PTSO's Team Manager or designated representative.

NCCP REQUIREMENTS

All NCCP (National Coaching Certification Program) training and

certification requirements that will be in effect at this event can be found

at Appendix 6 (requirements vary based on the number of Coaches per

Provincial / Territorial Team).

Any higher NCCP level of training or certification than those listed in

Appendix 6 will of course also be considered as valid. Karate Canada will

verify all coach NCCP credentials and records via ‘The Locker” (the

Coaching Association of Canada's online database) after the registration

deadline, and prior to the start of the competition. Extenuating

circumstances for not satisfying the established requirements may be

considered by Karate Canada, on an exceptional basis and with proper

justification.

Recommendations for PTSOs from the NCCP Committee:



Provincial/Territorial Karate organizations should verify Locker

transcripts of their coaches to determine any gap in training and

certification.



PTSO Coach/NCCP leads should reach out to their NCCP Committee

contact for scheduling and delivering any online sport-specific

modules.

AGE ELIGIBILITY

Please note the following information pertaining to age eligibility of

participants in the 2024 Karate Canada National Championships.

8.1

JUNIOR KATA & KUMITE

Youth, Cadet, Junior and U21 athletes must compete in the age category

for which they are age eligible as of the first day of the 2024 Junior Cadet

& U21 Pan American (PKF) Karate Championships (expected to be August

22, 2024). However, athletes must be aged 12 or 13 years on the first day

of the competition (July 4th, 2023) in order to compete in the Youth

divisions at the 2024 National Championships.

Participants in all divisions must be aware that unless they are of age to

compete in a specific division at key international events taking place

during the 2024-2025 season (on the dates of these events, such as the

2024 Junior Cadet & U21 Pan American (PKF) Karate Championships),

they may NOT represent Canada (in such divisions) at these competitions.

See Age Eligibility Matrix.

8.2

SENIOR KUMITE

Senior athletes must be minimum 18-years-old as of the first day of the

2024 Karate Canada National Championships.

U21 can register to compete in Senior divisions.

17-year-old athletes who turn 18 as of the first day of the 2025 Senior

Pan American (PKF) Karate Championships (expected to be May 23, 2025)

may

not

See Age Eligibility Matrix.

Participants must be aware that unless they are of age to compete in the

Senior division at key international events taking place during the 2024-

25 season (on the dates of these events), they may NOT represent Canada

(in such divisions) at these competitions.

8.3

SENIOR KATA

Senior athletes must be minimum 16-years-old as of the first day of the

2024 Karate Canada National Championships.

Athletes aged 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 years may compete in Senior

individual and Senior team divisions. (Please note that the minimum age

for Senior individual and Senior team kata at international events is 16.)

15-year-old athletes who turn 16 as of the first day of the 2025 Senior

Pan American (PKF) Karate Championships (expected to be May 23, 2024)

may not register in Senior Kata divisions.

See Age Eligibility Matrix.

Participants must be aware that unless they are of age to compete in a

Senior division at key international events taking place during the 2024-

25 season (on the dates of these events), they may NOT represent Canada

(in such divisions) at these competitions.

REFEREES / OFFICIALS

9.1

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Karate Canada will only accept registration of officials meeting the

following criteria for the 2024 Karate Canada National Championships:

a) Current international (WKF or PKF) license holder (judge and/or

referee) or

b) Current Karate Canada National License A holder (judge and/or

referee)

c) Referee and judge candidates and those with provisional licenses must

confer with the Referee Commission for approval to participate at the

event.

9.2

REFEREES/OFFICIALS ACCOMODATIONS

Karate Canada is pleased to support traveling referees/officials by

providing accommodations during the 2024 Nationals.

This support will cover room rate and taxes and is based on double

occupancy (2 per room).

More information will be provided to participating referees/officials

through the Chair/Interim Chair of the Officials Committee.

Note: For officials who reside within 75km of Laval, a mileage subsidy

will be provided for their daily travel, in place of the shared

accommodation.

10.

ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION FOR ATHLETES,

COACHES, REFEREES & DELEGATES

All participating athletes, coaches, referees and delegates must be pre-

registered online through the Sportdata website by their respective

PTSO.

All PTSO delegations must have an online username and password for

access to the event and pre-registration. All teams should use the same

usernames and passwords which they have used for online pre-

registration to the 2024 National Championships. If you do not yet have a

username and password, please submit an online request to Sportdata

via their website.

For questions on how to pre-register your teams using the software, all

team managers may contact Sportdata technical event support directly at

office@sportdata.org.

Provincial / Territorial Associations / Teams are responsible for the

quality and accuracy of the entered registration data.

PTSO registration for athletes, coaches, referees, and delegates closes on

June 5

2024. Entries may be modified until June 10, 2024;

all changes

are subject to Karate Canada approval AND a surcharge of $100/change

11.

REGISTRATION / ACCREDITATION

Official registration will begin on July 2

in the

A-15

room at the

Sheraton Laval Hotel

Participant/registrant accreditation will then be provided to the team

manager (or a designate) to disseminate to their team.

12.

DIVISIONS – 2024 National Championships

The mainstream and non-Para divisions offered at this event will be:

12.1

FEMALE & MALE INDIVIDUAL KATA



Youth (12-13 years old)



Cadet (14-15 years old*)



Junior (16-17 years old*)



U21 (18-20 years old*)



Senior (16+ years old*)

12.2

FEMALE & MALE TEAM KATA



Cadet / Junior (14-17 years old*)



U21 (18-20 years old*)



Senior (16+ years old*)

12.3

FEMALE INDIVIDUAL KUMITE



Youth (12-13 years old*): -42 kg, -47 kg, -52 kg, +52 kg



Cadet (14-15 years old*): -47 kg, -54 kg, -61 kg, +61 kg



Junior (16-17 years old*): -48 kg, -53 kg, -59 kg, -66 kg, +66 kg



U21 (18-20 years old*): -50 kg, -55 kg, -61 kg, -68 kg, +68 kg



Senior (18+*): -50 kg, -55 kg, -61 kg, -68 kg, +68 kg

12.4

MALE INDIVIDUAL KUMITE



Youth (12-13 years old*): -40 kg, -45 kg, -50 kg, -55kg, +55 kg



Cadet (14-15 years old*): -52 kg, -57 kg, -63 kg, -70 kg, +70 kg



Junior (16-17 years old*): -55 kg, -61 kg, -68 kg, -76 kg, +76 kg



U21 (18-20 years old*): -60 kg, -67 kg, -75 kg, -84 kg, +84 kg



Senior (18+*): -60 kg, -67 kg, -75 kg, -84 kg, +84 kg

(**=see possible exceptions in the Age Eligibility portion of this bulletin).

NOTE: Karate Canada will not hold Open Weight Kumite nor Team

Kumite divisions at the 2024 Karate Canada National Championships.

13.

PARA-KARATE ATHLETES

Karate Canada will host competitive Kata events for Junior female and

male and Adult men and women at the 2024 Karate Canada National

Championships.

All Para team members are to be included on Provincial / Territorial

Rosters as full members and provided with the same opportunities for

team training, team attire, and funding for Nationals. It is the

responsibility of the Provincial / Territorial teams to register the Para-

athletes through Sportdata along with their other athletes.

13.1

ELIGIBILITY



Athlete's disability must be considered permanent.

Para-athletes must submit their medical form to their PTSO and include

confirmation of disability as well as the designated code(s) of disability.

The following age categories (male/female in each para sport class) will

be: U16 & Senior as identified in the age matrix.

13.2

PARA-KARATE SPORT CLASSES*

Karate Canada reserves the right to combine divisions to create a suitable

level of competitiveness.

Athletes with more than one type of impairment will be allowed to

compete in only one sport class. Athletes will be classified according to

the impairment criteria of the category in which they are registered.

All athletes will compete even if there is only one participant per

division.

K-10 Visual Impairment

– must compete with blindfold a) Male b)

Female (K-11 mild, K-12 severe)

K-21 Intellectual Impairment

- IQ of 75 or lower on standard tests,

having originated before the age of 18. Evidence of significant

limitations in adaptive behaviour as expressed in conceptual, social,

and practical adaptive skills. a) Male b) Female

K-22 Intellectual Impairment

– Trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome) a)

Male b) Female

K-23 Intellectual Impairment

– Autism a) Male b) Female

K-30 Physical Impairment

– Wheelchair – must compete in

wheelchair a) Male b) Female

K-40 SMI Physical Impairment

- Standing – compete without

wheelchair a) Male b) Female

Karate Canada will advise its members of any such changes as soon as

possible, if applicable.

Karate Canada has based the para divisions on the World Karate

Federation (WKF) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC)

current models of Eligible Impairments.

Detailed information can be referenced at this link: WKF Para-karate

Rules

13.3

ADDITIONAL PARA-KARATE INFORMATION



An athlete must have a permanent eligible impairment type and

provide medical documentation detailing their diagnosis and current

health condition.



Classes are detailed in the classification rules for the sport, and a

classifier determines the Sport Class an athlete will compete in.



Compensation Score in the form of extra points will be based on WKF

PARA KARATE MASTER LIST. Athletes without a classification must

submit all documents to determine Sport Class and attend and

evaluation 1-2 days prior to competition to determine Compensation

Score in the form of Extra Points. If only one athlete in division KC

may chose not to complete the evaluation.



For additional information, including international representation

and division specific requirements please visit: The Para Karate

Program Reference Guide



The Medical Diagnoses Forms (MDF), see Para Program Reference

Guide) and associated documents must be emailed to Gillian Benson

- gillian.benson@karatecanada.org by

June 12, 2024



Karate Canada reserves the right to change or combine divisions for

competitive experience. Athletes will be awarded points for the

division they are registered for.

14.

SEEDING OF DRAWS

Karate Canada will seed athletes in all individual division draw sheets of

the 2024 Karate Canada National Championships in the following order

of decreasing priority:

14.1

YOUTH DIVISIONS (12-13, KATA AND KUMITE)



All 4 medalists from the 2023 National Championships in the same

division.

Seeded in decreasing priority according to respective placement; 1st

place will be seeded higher than 2nd place, 2nd place higher than 3rd

place, etc.

PLEASE NOTE: Seeding priorities indicated are only applicable if the

athlete competes in the same division where she / he has previously

earned the mentioned ranking points or medal.

14.2

JUNIOR DIVISIONS (CADET, JUNIOR AND U21, KATA AND

KUMITE)



Top 4 KC-ranked athletes in the same division, as of June 15, 2024 **;



All 4 medalists from the 2023 National Championships in the same

division.



Gold seeded higher than silver; silver seeded higher than 3rd place;

3rd place seeded higher than 4th place.

**= applies regardless of whether the athlete is a National Team Roster

member in good standing or not at the time of seeding / the event.

PLEASE NOTE: Seeding priorities indicated are only applicable if the

athlete competes in the same division where she / he has previously

earned the mentioned ranking points or medal.

14.3

SENIOR DIVISIONS (KATA AND KUMITE)



International Status Holders in the same division (A, then B, then C,

in decreasing order of KC ranking priority)**;



National Status holders in the same division (in decreasing order of

KC ranking priority)**;



All 4 medalists from the 2023 National Championships in the same

division.



Gold seeded higher than silver; silver seeded higher than 3rd place;

3rd place seeded higher than 4th place.

**= Note: It is not necessary for athletes to be members in good standing

of the National Team Roster at the time of these National Championships

in order to benefit from seeding as described above.

PLEASE NOTE: Seeding priorities indicated are only applicable if the

athlete competes in the same division where she / he has previously

earned the mentioned status, ranking points or medal.

15.

ELIMINATION FORMULA

Karate Canada will use the following elimination formulas / formats for

the various individual divisions at the 2024 Karate Canada National

Championships.

15.1

ALL INDIVIDUAL KUMITE DIVISIONS

The format of the competition will be confirmed within 5 days of close of

registration.

Bronze medals to be awarded to both the 3rd place and 4th place

athletes.

(For divisions featuring only 3 athletes, a "Round Robin" elimination

formula will be used.)

15.2

ALL INDIVIDUAL KATA DIVISIONS

The format of the competition will be confirmed within 5 days of close of

registration; however, as was the case in past events, an additional match

will take place (in each division comprised of 4 athletes or more), in

which the winners of both third places will face off, in order to determine

a 3rd place winner and a 4th place winner.

Bronze medals to be awarded to both the 3rd place and 4th place

athletes.

Note: Athletes facing off in this additional match for the 3rd place will be

allowed to repeat a kata performed in earlier rounds.

16.

VIDEO REPLAY

Karate Canada intends to make Instant Video Replay available to coaches

for the medal rounds of all individual kumite divisions, to be managed in

accordance with WKF rules.

17.

COMPETITION RULES

Unless specified otherwise or elsewhere in the event’s Information

Bulletin, the competition rules which will be in effect at 2024 Karate

National Championships will be the published Kata and Kumite Rules of

Competition of the World Karate Federation, in effect as of July 4, 2024.

18.

WEIGH-IN RULES & PROTOCOL

18.1

RULES

18.1.1

U21 and/or Senior Kumite Athletes: Acceptable Weight Variance

Kumite athletes competing at the 2024 Karate Canada National

Championships will be required to weigh within the weight limitations of

the division in which they are registered. A 0.2 kg variance for males and

0.5kg variance for females, above or below the weight division range is

acceptable.

Examples:



U21 or Senior Male Kumite -75kg division: Target weight range

acceptable is from 66.80 kg to 75.19 kg



U21 or Senior Female Kumite -61kg division: Target weight range

acceptable is from 54.50 kg to 61.49 kg

18.1.2

U21 and/or Senior Kumite Athletes: Not in Compliance with

Weight Restrictions

Athletes who exceed the upper or lower 0.2 kg variance for males, or

0.5kg variance for females, in the weight range for a division will not be

accepted. They will be permitted additional time to comply until the

weigh-in process concludes at the end of the designated weigh-in day.

Weight categories must be respected with the weight variance allowed as

per item 1 above.

a) Kumite athletes who surpass the maximal weight (including the

variance) for a division may not compete in that weight division.

b) Kumite athletes who are unable to meet the minimal weight (including

allowed variance) for a division may not compete in that weight division.

18.1.3

Youth, Cadet and Junior Athletes: Weight Compliance

Athletes weighing in within 2 kg of the lower limit of the weight

division for which they are registered will be allowed to compete in

that weight division at the 2024 National Championships.

The acceptable weight variance for all kumite athletes is 0.2 kg

above the range for males, and 0.5kg for females for each weight

division.

Kumite athletes who exceed 0.2 kg/0.5kg above or 2 kg below the

weight range for a division will not be accepted. They will be

permitted additional time to comply until the weigh-in process

concludes at the end of the designated weigh-in day.

Kumite athletes who exceed the upper weight limit including the upper

variance or the lower variance of 2 kg will not be allowed to compete in

any division.

18.2

WEIGH-IN RULES & PROTOCOL

Weigh-ins will take place on Thursday, July 3rd, 2024, at the Sheraton

Laval Hotel. Weigh-in rules and protocol are as follows:

The official weigh-in will take place one day before the commencement

of competition.

Early Bird” weigh-in opportunity scheduled 7:15am –

8:00am. [see item# 14 for details].

Regular” weigh-in scheduled 8:00am-12pm (noon).

“Last Chance” weigh-in scheduled 4:00pm-4:45pm. [see

item#16 for details]

Officer in charge of weigh-in will certify successful weigh-in

results on the athlete’s identification credentials.

Once the weigh-in has been closed by the Chief Official, further

access will require an appeal for exceptional consideration to be

made to the executive director of KC.

All athletes are to initially weigh-in during the officially posted time

period. The amount of time allotted for weigh-ins may be increased

due to the increased number of athletes.

Athletes to weigh-in wearing shorts & t-shirt but may be permitted

to reduce to under-garments or if they choose, to be nude.

Privacy screens will be provided around the scale/weighing area.

No spectators are allowed during the weigh-in process.

One coach, or his or her designate, is required to attend the weigh-in

for each participating team. They are not permitted to interfere in the

weigh-in process.

Athletes will be weighed by same-sex individuals. Without exception,

opposite-sex individuals are not permitted in the official weigh-in

area.

Upon arrival, athletes must present their official event accreditation.

Without exception, athletes without accreditation will not be granted

an opportunity to weigh-in.

Any athlete in excess of the 0.2 kg variance for males, and 0.5kg

variance for females above or below the weight division range will

not be accepted; he/she will be permitted additional time up to the

closing time of weigh-in process at the end of the designated weigh-

in day.

10.

Early-bird weigh-in opportunity may be made available for those

athletes identified by their coach as “cutting weight” and being no

more than 2 kg over the weight division requirement.

11.

Early-bird Weigh-in: maximum number of openings per province is

determined using following ratio:

Team Size

<25

100

>100

Maximum number

of Athletes

Permitted for

“Early-bird” weigh-

12.

“Last-chance window” for final weigh-in opportunity: There will be a

final weigh-in opportunity for those struggling to make weight. No

weight restriction on who may weigh-in at this final opportunity. It

will be at the end of Weigh-in day at 4:00pm-4:45pm.

19.

ENTRY FEES

Competitor fees are as follows:



Individual entry: $200.00 CAD



Kata Team Division: $225.00 CAD

NO LATE REGISTRATION IS PERMITTED. NO REFUNDS IN CASE OF

CANCELLATION.

PLEASE NOTE:

Athletes canceling registration prior and up to

June 7, 2024

, for medical

reasons only, and providing valid proof of injury or sickness (medical

note) to Karate Canada before that date, may obtain a refund of the

registration fees, minus a $50.00 administrative fee.

Please note that registration fees are

non-refundable

for any other

reason, and no refund will be issued for any reason whatsoever as of

June

8, 2024

Entries may be modified until June 10, 2024;

all changes are subject to

Karate Canada approval AND a surcharge of $100/change

20.

PAYMENT OF FEES

ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE BY ELECTRONIC TRANSFER ONLY

Electronic payments must be sent to Karate Canada no later than

June

, 2024

, with an email confirmation sent to

treasurer@karatecanada.org

The information to use for electronic payments is as follows:

Beneficiary: Karate Canada

Beneficiary Address: 500 boul. René Lévesque Ouest

Montreal, QC H2Z 1W7

Account #: 2058626

Transit #: 30015

Financial Institution #: 815

Bank Address:

C.D. Coeur-de-l’Ïle

1080, rue Bélanger Est Montreal, QC H2S 1H2

21.

OFFICAL HOST HOTELS

All participants registered for the National Championships MUST stay in

one of the official host hotels.

SHERATON LAVAL

2 Queens

: $215 - Double occupancy



For 3rd and 4th person a $20.00 per

person/per night fee will apply



Plus taxes: Lodging tax: 3.5%, Federal

tax: 5% Provincial service tax: 9.975%

1 King

: $215 - Double occupancy



Plus taxes: Lodging tax: 3.5%, Federal

tax: 5% Provincial service tax: 9.975%

1 King Club

: $280 - Double occupancy. Access to

Club Lounge included.



Plus taxes: Lodging tax: 3.5%, Federal

tax: 5% Provincial service tax: 9.975%

Host hotel for accreditation, meetings and awards

banquet.



Spacious and modern hotel



Free parking



Complimentary Wi-Fi in guestrooms



Fitness centre, indoor heated pool, hot tub



Pre-competition training will be held here

Reservations to be submitted by rooming list, per

province, which is due on May 31, 2024, subject to

availability.

Hotel representative:

Clara Santos, csantos@ghgc.ca

ROOMING LIST PAYMENT

TERMS



50% deposit of anticipated

block: April 19th, 2024



Final payment: June 18,

2024

The regular check-in time is

3:00 p.m

. Early check-ins are

subject to same-day availability

and are not guaranteed.

HILTON MONTRÉAL-LAVAL

2 Queens

: $215 - Double occupancy



For 3rd and 4th person a $20.00 per

person/per night fee will apply



Plus taxes: Lodging tax: 3.5%, Federal

tax: 5% Provincial service tax: 9.975%

1 King

: $215 - Double occupancy



Plus taxes: Lodging tax: 3.5%, Federal

tax: 5% Provincial service tax: 9.975%

1 King Club

: $280 - Double occupancy. Access to

Club Lounge included.



Plus taxes: Lodging tax: 3.5%, Federal

tax: 5% Provincial service tax: 9.975%

1 King Suite

: $340 - Double occupancy.

Spacious room with apartment-sized fridge,

stove top and microwave included.



Pull-out sofa can accommodate 1-2

people.



For 3rd and 4th person a $20.00 per

person/per night fee will apply



Plus taxes: Lodging tax: 3.5%, Federal

tax: 5% Provincial service tax: 9.975%



Spacious and modern hotel



Free parking



Complimentary Wi-Fi in guestrooms



Fitness centre, indoor heated pool, hot tub

Reservations to be submitted by rooming list, per

province, which is due on May 31, 2024, subject to

availability.

Hotel representative:

Clara Santos, csantos@ghgc.ca

ROOMING LIST PAYMENT

TERMS



50% deposit of anticipated

block: April 19, 2024



Final payment: June 18,

2024

The regular check-in time is

3:00 p.m

. Early check-ins are

subject to same-day availability

and are not guaranteed.

HOLIDAY INN LAVAL MONTRÉAL

2 Queens

: $204 - Quad occupancy



Plus taxes: Lodging tax: 3.5%, Federal

tax: 5% Provincial service tax: 9.975%

1 King

: $204 - Double occupancy



Plus taxes: Lodging tax: 3.5%, Federal

tax: 5% Provincial service tax: 9.975%

Booking Deadline:

June 3, 2024

The regular check-in time is

4:00 p.m



Indoor pool



Fitness centre



In-room mini fridge



Quick walk to the Sheraton Laval

Reservations to be submitted by rooming list, per

province, which is due on June 3, 2024, subject to

availability.

Hotel Representative:

Halima Diallo, Sales Coordinator

Tel: 450.682.2645

Fax: 450.682.2098

halima.diallo@innvesthotels.com

ROOMING LIST PAYMENT

TERMS

Please refer to Halima for

payment terms.

The regular check-in time is

4:00 p.m

. Early check-ins are

subject to same-day availability

and are not guaranteed.

A credit card or a deposit will

be required for incidental

charges at the front desk, upon

check-in.

GRAND TIMES HOTEL – CENTROPOLIS

2 Queens

: $245 - Quad occupancy



Plus taxes: Lodging tax: 3.5%, Federal

tax: 5% Provincial service tax: 9.975%

1 King + 1 Queen Murphy Bed

: $245 - Quad

occupancy



Plus taxes: Lodging tax: 3.5%, Federal

tax: 5% Provincial service tax: 9.975%

Final payment due:

June 18, 2024

The regular check-in time is

4:00 p.m



Indoor pool



Fitness centre

Reservations to be submitted by rooming list, per

province, which is due on June 3, 2024, subject to

availability.

Hotel Representative:

Sophie Ponte

Assistant Operations Director

450-639-5000

operationlaval@timeshotel.ca

ROOMING LIST PAYMENT

TERMS

Please refer to Halima for

payment terms.

The regular check-in time is

4:00 p.m

. Early check-ins are

subject to same-day availability

and are not guaranteed.

A credit card or a deposit will

be required for incidental

charges at the front desk, upon

check-in.

22.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Shuttles will be provided for accredited participants from official host

hotels to the Sheraton Laval for Team Training (as per training schedule),

as well as from/to official host hotels to/from Place Bell at the beginning

and end of each day. A formal schedule will be shared with PTSOs closer

to the event.

An option for non-accredited individuals or any participant that wants to

explore Laval on their own time is the 360 shuttle which is a free

transportation service that runs a loop past all official event hotels as

well as Place Bell. For more information, visit:

https://stlaval.ca/practical-info/deals/360-shuttle

Transportation from/to the airport is the responsibility of the

participants.

23.

SOCIAL MEDIA

The 2024 Karate Canada National Championships are quickly

approaching, and we want to stay connected with you! Make sure you

follow Karate Canada on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for the entirety

of the event.

Instagram & Twitter: @KarateCanada

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Karate-Canada-

459465044133223/?fref=ts

The official hashtag of the 2024 Karate Canada National Championships

is: #KCNationals2024 Be sure to use it in all posts!

24.

BOOKING OF TRAINING AREAS FOR

PROVINCIAL / TERRITORIAL TEAMS

Information regarding the allocation of training time will be shared at

a later date.

25.

OPENING CEREMONY

The 2024 National Championships will be kicked off with an Opening

Ceremony beginning at 8:30 am,

Thursday, July 4

Athletes should expect to be at the venue no later than 8:00 am for

marshalling for the athlete march-in area. Athletes must be in their

provincial track suits.

Ground transportation will be provided for accredited athletes and

support staff, with the formal transportation schedule being sent out

in advance of the event.

PTSOs must submit their chosen provincial flag bearer along with the

rationale for their selection to cheryl.tataryn@karatecanada.org

later than Monday, July 1

, 2024

Your provincial flag and flagpole will be issued to your Team Manager

at accreditation.

Please plan to iron and add flag to pole to present to your flag bearer

in advance of the opening ceremony.

26.

EVENTS SCHEDULE

26.1

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

A Schedule of Activities will be featured in a future edition of the

bulletin.

26.2

COMPETITION SCHEDULE

Full details of the competition schedule should be available via

SportData, as of

Monday, July 1, 2024

. A link to the competition schedule

will be available and published by Karate Canada.

Please note this

schedule will remain subject to changes.

27.

WAIVER & MEDICAL FORMS

Each competitor (kata, kumite and Para) must submit a completed and

signed Waiver and Release Agreement as well as a Medical Report in

order to be eligible to take part in this event.

Para-athletes competing in WKF recognized divisions must submit the

WKF Medical Diagnosis Form as well as the Karate Canada Waiver and

Release Agreement. Para- athletes competing in Standing Mobility

Impairment division must submit the full Karate Canada Medical Form,

including confirmation of disability and the designated code(s) of

disability. All forms must be submitted to the athletes’ PTSO.

The Karate Canada medical waivers will be uploaded via Trackie, along

with citizenship confirmation. Karate Canada will notify all member

PTSOs via email once these forms are available, and will provide further

information regarding the process at that time. PTSOs must contact

athletes about completing the required forms.

PTSOs must ensure that all

competitors have provided the required documentation to Karate Canada

by June 12, 2024.

Please note no forms will be accepted past the deadline or on-site.

Incomplete forms may lead to ineligibility to compete.

APPENDIX 1 –WILD CARD SYSTEM

Karate Canada member PTSOs will receive an allocation of wildcards

directly related to the size of the teams that each registers for the

Championships.

The Wildcard system helps to address several potential issues, such as

teams from provinces with larger populations that may have three or four

top performers in one division. This also allows top performing athletes

who move from one province / territory to another mid-selection process, or

top performing athletes who were forced to miss crucial provincial /

territorial selection events due to illness, injury or due to the demands of

the international calendar, to have an avenue for entry into the National

Championships that may otherwise be closed to them.

This has no detrimental effect on the selection process that PTSOs adopt for

the selection of their own teams leading up to the 2024 National

Championships. It is simply an additional option that provides more

flexibility to the PTSOs and the opportunity to register additional athletes

that each PTSO feels has the skill level required to compete in the National

Championships and / or might derive a benefit from participation.

ALLOCATION RATIOS:

Wildcard allocations will be as follows:

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

Selection of athletes for registration in the 2024 National Championships

through the “Wildcard” system will be left to the discretion of each PTSO

(subject to Karate Canada approval); All PTSOs will however be expected to

Team Size <25 athletes 25-50

athletes

51-75

athletes

76-100

athletes

>100

athletes

Wildcards 2 entries 3 entries 4 entries 5 entries 6 entries

abide by the following minimum requirements for the registration of

wildcard athletes.

To register one or more athletes in the 2024 National Championships as (a)

wildcards, PTSOs must submit the names and divisions of the athletes up to

the maximum number of athletes allowed, as per the PTSO team quota

allocation above – one entry = one wildcard) to Karate Canada (by mail or

email) no later than

midnight (EST), May 31st, 2024

, along with a written

confirmation that each of these athletes meets

at least one of the following

four criteria

The athlete has placed 4th in the final rankings of the 2023-24 provincial /

territorial team selections in that individual kumite division (excluding

automatically invited athletes); or

The athlete has placed 5th in the final rankings of the 2023-24 provincial /

territorial team selections in that individual kumite division (excluding

automatically invited athletes), and the 4th place athlete in the same division

has previously been offered the wild card and has declined it; or

The athlete has placed 5th in the final rankings of the 2023-24 provincial /

territorial team selections in that individual kata division (excluding

automatically invited athletes); or

Or the athlete has placed 6th in the final rankings of the 2023-24 provincial /

territorial team selections in that individual kata division (excluding

automatically invited athletes), and the 5th place athlete in the same division

has previously been offered the wild card and has declined it.

(Exceptional nominations of wildcards falling outside the criteria listed

above may exceptionally be considered on a case-by-case basis.

However, the general spirit of the criteria listed above will be respected

in approving or rejecting such nominations.)

Only athletes who are members of their PTSO, who meet at least one of

the four criteria listed above, and whose names are submitted to Karate

Canada by the appropriate PTSO authority (President, Executive Director

or Team Head Coach)

no later than May 31

, 2024

will be eligible to

compete at the 2024 National Championships as wildcards. Karate

Canada will review all submitted wildcard nominations and will confirm

iii

approval of these nominations with the PTSOs

no later than June 4th,

2024.

*** Please note: PTSOs must also register approved wildcards online via

Trackie by the online event registration deadline.

APPENDIX 2 – NATIONAL TEAM TRAINING

CAMP

On behalf of the National Team Coaches, it is my distinct pleasure to

invite you all to the National Team Training Camp on

July 8, 2024

from

9:00–4:00 in Laval.

This camp will be held at the Place Bell, the same venue as the National

Championships.

The camp is open to all athletes who are competing at the National

Championships, as well as all PTSO Coaches to work together under the

National Team program.

We desire to create a united team of support to allow our athletes the

best opportunity for international success.

This years camp will focus the junior program on technical development

while the senior team will focus on tactical strategy. Each session will be

built off of the gaps the National Team coaches have identified from the

international events of 2023-24.

PTSO coaches will work alongside the National Team Coaches to assist

athletes from every province.

We hope to see you all at this amazing opportunity to come together and

develop skills after our signature National Championship event.

Rodney Hobson

Sport Technical Leader

Karate Canada

APPENDIX 3 – SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

Note: Subject to change

TUESDAY, JULY 2 – SHERATON LAVAL

Time

Activity

Room

:00

–

5:00 pm

Accreditation

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 – SHERATON LAVAL + PLACE BELL

Time

Activity

Room

8:00 am – 4:00 pm Weigh-In – Female A-13

8:00 am

–

4:00 pm

Weigh

–

Male

440

9:00 am – 12:00 pm Accreditation A-15

9:00 am

–

12:00 pm

PTSO Meeting (Morning Chat)

Vimont

10:00 am – 12:00 pm Volunteer Training (Ticketing only) A-15

9:30

–

6:3

0 pm

Team Training*

Laval 1

0 pm

–

:30 pm

Dan Testing

Laval sur le Lac

4:45 pm

–

5:30 pm

HP meeting with PTSOs

Vimont

5:45 pm

–

7:00 pm

Coaches / Technical Meeting

Vimont

6:00 pm – 6:45 pm All Officials Meeting / Briefing Laval 4

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Volunteer Training

(Opening Ceremony volunteers only)

Place Bell

* Training times to be provided to PTSO Managers in advance of the event

THURSDAY, JULY 4 – PLACE BELL

Time Activity

8:30 am

–

9:00 am

Opening Ceremony

8:00 am – 6:00 pm Team Training

9:30 am

–

:00 pm

Competition

FRIDAY, JULY 5 – PLACE BELL

Time

Activity

8:00 am

–

6:00 pm

Competition

8:00 am

–

6:00 pm

Team Training

SATURDAY, JULY 6– PLACE BELL

Time Activity

8:00 am

–

6:00 pm

Competition

8:00 am – 6:00 pm Team Training

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SUNDAY, JULY 7

Time Activity Room

8:00 am

–

5:00 pm

Competition

8:00 am

–

4:00 pm

Team Training

7:00 pm – 12:00 am

Karate Canada Awards Banquet

SHERATON LAVAL -

Laval 1-2-3

MONDAY, JULY 8 – PLACE BELL

Time

Activity

:00

–

:00 pm

National Team Training Camp

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APPENDIX 4 – AGE ELIGIBILITY MATRIX

APPENDIX 5 – NCCP REQUIREMENTS FOR 2024

NATIONAL COMPETITIONS

APPENDIX 6 – AWARDS BANQUET

Karate Canada is honoured to host its Annual Awards Banquet the

evening of Sunday, July 7

at the

Sheraton Laval Hotel

Do not miss this celebration of friendship and excellence in Canadian

Karate!

Tickets are $92.50 which includes a meal, access to awards banquet and

access to the dance party which begins immediately after the close of the

awards banquet.

TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE UNTIL JUNE 24

OR UNTIL SOLD OUT, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.

PTSOs will be responsible for purchasing their delegation’s

tickets, including friends and family. Bracelets will be provided

to PTSOs at accreditation.

https://trackie.com/event/2024KCBanquet

Please note that tickets can be transferred to other participants but are

non-refundable once purchased.

Food sensitivities must be reported to the Event Manager by the PTSO

Team Manager no later than June 25

. Submit to

cheryl.tataryn@karatecanada.org

Important: food sensitivities do not warrant a reduction in the awards

banquet ticket price.

APPENDIX 7 – IMPORTANT DATES

APRIL 19

☐

50% Deposit for PTSO room blocks due to hotels ($).

JUNE 4

☐

Karate Canada to confirm approval of nominated Wildcard athletes.

JUNE 5

☐

Online registration closes (Sportdata).

Entries may be modified until

June 10th; all changes are subject to Karate Canada approval AND a

surcharge of $100/change.

JUNE 7

☐

Athletes canceling registration prior and up to June 7, 2024, for

medical reasons only, and providing valid proof of injury or sickness

(medical note) to Karate Canada before that date, may obtain a refund of

the registration fees, minus a $50.00 administrative fee.

JUNE 8

☐

Registration fees are

non-refundable

for any other reason, and no

refund will be issued for any reason.

JUNE 10

☐

All payments due to Karate Canada by electronic transfer only.

Registration fees have increased to $200/individual division (Kata and

Kumite) and $225/Team Kata division. ($)

JUNE 12

☐

Deadline for Para Medical Diagnoses Forms (MDF) and associated documents

to be submitted to Gillian Benson - gillian.benson@karatecanada.org

☐

PTSOs must ensure that all competitors have provided the required

documentation to Karate Canada.

JUNE 18

☐

Final rooming list and payment due to hotels ($).

JUNE 24

(or until sold out – whichever comes first)

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☐

Banquet ticket purchase deadline ($)

JUNE 25

☐

Deadline for banquet food sensitivities to be reported to

cheryl.tataryn@karatecanada.org

JUNE 28

☐

IMPORTANT: 2024 Membership Fees from each PTSO must have been

paid in full and all required registrant information must have been

provided to the Karate Canada office prior to June 28, 2024 in order for

individual participant registrations of athletes and coaches

from that Province / Territory to be considered valid ($).

JULY 1

☐

Deadline for PTSO flagbearer information to be provided along with a

brief rationale as to why they were chosen. Submit to:

cheryl.tataryn@karatecanada.org

JULY 2

☐

Official registration/accreditation will begin at the Sheraton Laval

Hotel.

JULY 3

☐

Team training availability at Sheraton Laval Hotel (one day only).

☐

Weigh-ins will take place at the Sheraton Laval Hotel.

☐

Official registration/accreditation will continue at the Sheraton Laval

Hotel.

☐

Dan Examinations will take place at the Sheraton Laval Hotel

JULY 4

☐

Opening ceremony & start of competition at Place Bell.

Team training availability at Place Bell (through to Sunday, July 7).

JULY 7

☐

Awards banquet will take place at the Sheraton Laval Hotel ($).

JULY 8

☐

National Training Camp ($).