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 WKC 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 four 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.
Team Canada Rules for All Athletes
Athletes who make Team Canada will be required to comply with the following rules. Failure to comply will disqualify you from competing at Worlds.
1) ALL competitors must purchase the current Team Kit - uniform, jacket, etc. NO exceptions!
2) ALL competitors must stay at the designated WKC tournament hotel at the World Championship. No exceptions!
3) ALL coaches must have an official WKC Coach jacket in order to be able to coach their students at Worlds. Jackets will be available for purchase at Nationals.
4) ALL athletes must confirm their spot by the deadline or they will automatically forfeit their spot and the 1st place alternate will be called up.
| 2025 WKC National Team Tryouts | |
|---|---|
| Date | May 16-18, 2025 |
| Place: | Palais des Congrès de Gatineau 50 Bd Maisonneuve, Gatineau, QC J8X 4H4 |
| Hotel/Venue: | Four Points by Sheraton Hotel & Conference Centre Gatineau-Ottawa $199 CAD per night Mention WKC for a discount. |
| Hotel Reservations: | Book Four Points by Sheraton |
| Hotel 2: | Book Les Suites Hotel Ottawa |
| Online Registration: | Register Online |
| Weigh-in & Registration: | Place: Palais des Congrès de Gatineau 50 Bd Maisonneuve, Gatineau, QC J8X 4H4 Thursday, May 15th - 7:00 pm-9:00 pm Friday, May 16th 8:00am-8:00pm Saturday, May 17th 9:00 am - 11:00 am There is no weight allowance. Competitors who qualify at a certain weight cannot move up a weight category at the World Championships. Each country is limited to 4 competitors per division. |
| Cost: | $80 per event for the first 3 and $50 per event thereafter. |
| Spectators: | Free |
| Rules: | The WKC Rules will be followed. Competitors can check WKC rules. |
| Format of Canadian Championships: | All competition consists of TWO rounds. |
| Start Times: | Continuous Sparring: Friday - 8:00 am -10:00 am Training/ selection camp. Kata and Weapons: Round 1 on Friday, Round 2 on Saturday Friday 10:00 am: all Team Kata – 1 round only Friday 11:00 am: all -9yrs, 10-11yrs, 12-13yrs and 14-15yrs. 3:00 pm:16-17yrs, All adults Saturday 9:00 am: all -9yrs, 10-11yrs, 12-13yrs and 14-15yrs. 1:00 pm: all 16-17yrs and all adults Point Sparring: round 1 on Saturday, round 2 on Sunday Saturday 4:00 pm: all -9yrs, 10-11yrs, 12-13yrs and 14-15yrs. 6:00 pm: 16-17yrs and all adults Sunday 9:00 am: all -10yrs, 11-12yrs, 13-14yrs, 11:30 am: 15-17yrs and all adults. |
| Judges/Officials Meeting: | TBD |
| Referee Clinic: | TBD |
Provincial Directors
WKC ONTARIO DIRECTOR
PETER DOUVRIS
Tel: 613-234-5000
Email: info@douvris.com
Website: www.douvris.com
WKC QUEBEC DIRECTOR
PIERRE SAULNIER
Tel: 514-730-8582
Email: siege.social@karatesunfuki.com
WKC BRITISH COLUMBIA DIRECTOR
Holly Raczynski
Tel: 205-253-2406
Email: pmakarate@gmail.com
WKC MARITIMES DIRECTOR
ALEX FOLEY
Tel: (709) 237-5425
Email: alexfoleyafama@gmail.com
Website: www.alexfoley.ca
WKC NORTHERN ONTARIO DIRECTOR
Christian Fortin
Tel: 705-662-2466
Email: koreanmartialarts@hotmail.com
WKC MANITOBA DIRECTOR
MALCOLM EDWARDS
Tel: 204-253-7825
Email: edwardsmalcolm111@yahoo.ca
Website: www.baesmartialarts.com
WKC ALBERTA DIRECTOR
CODY DIESBOURG
Tel: 780-238-5425
Email: premiermartialarts@gmail.com
WKC SASKATCHEWAN DIRECTOR
HARLOD VILCU
Email: senseiharold@yahoo.ca
Phone: (306)891-1317