ALL COMPETITORS PLEASE NOTE:

At this year’s Canadian Team Tryouts there are two major changes that all competitors should be aware of:

1. Head punches will be allowed in the 12-and-under sparring divisions. This is a new WKA rule.
2. The first round of FORMS and WEAPONS competition will be on FRIDAY night. This is a different schedule for these divisions than previous years.

 

2008 Canadian Team Dates Set

May 16-18, 2008 (Victoria Day long weekend)
Palais Des Congres, Hull Quebec

This is your opportunity to represent Canada and compete against the best sport martial arts competitors in the world.

In order to compete at the WKA World Karate Championships, competitors must qualify at a regional event. You are then eligible to compete at the Canadian Championships. If you place in the top three at the Canadians you will represent Canada at the World Championships in the fall. These events are open to all competitors regardless of style, school or affiliation.

Information

When: May 16-18, 2008

Where: Palais Des Congres, 200 Promenade du Portage, Hull Quebec

Hotel: Four Points Sheraton, 35 Laurier St., 819-778-6111 (mention karate tournament) Click here for more hotel info.

Registration: Friday May 17, 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Cost: $60 per event

Schedule:

• Friday 5:00 p.m. - Forms and Weapons, Round 1
• Friday, 7:00 p.m. - Continuous Sparring
• Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - Forms and Weapons, Round 2
• Saturday, 11:30 a.m. - Point Sparring, Rounds 1 and 2
• Sunday, 10 a.m. - Forms, Weapons, Point Sparring, Round 3 Finals
• Sunday, 3 p.m. - Medal Ceremony and team meeting

Spectators: Free

Rules: WKA Rules

More information: John Douvris, 613-234-5000

Ontario and Quebec Continuous Sparring Notice

Ontario and Quebec Fighters:
Continuous Sparring Division
must qualify at the
Canadian Open Martial Arts Championships
March 14-15, 2008

Other continuous sparring fighters may
qualify in their home province.

Click here for information about the Canadian Open Martial Arts Championships