2024 Winter Niagara Karate Championship

This is a Traditional Karate tournament using modified AAU/WKF rules. There are divisions for Kata, Kobudo (weapons kata), Kumite (sparring) and Board Breaking.

Sunday, March 24, 2024

Location:  RIT Inn & Conference Center, 5257 West Henrietta rd, Henrietta, NY

Time:  (Note: These are anticipated start times, not exact start times, so don’t arrive later than the scheduled time for your division or it may have already run.)

9:00 a.m. Rules & Information meeting for athletes, parents & referees

9:15 a.m. 19-34 yrs. Advanced M/F & 35+ Advanced divisions M/F

9:30 a.m. 5-8 yrs. (all divisions)

10:30 a.m. 9-12 yrs (all divisions)

11:00 a.m. 13-18 yrs. (all divisions)

12:00 noon 19+ (beg., nov., int.)

12:30 p.m. 4-6 yrs. Tiny Tigers Division $20 entry fee (basics/kata & board breaking)

Events:

Kobudo (weapons) – number scoring

Kata – two competitors up at a time (flag system)

Kumite (sparring) – single elimination

Board Breaking – 3 boards per person

Tiger division (4 & 5 year olds) – individual basics/kata, board breaking (1 child size board)

Divisions:

Athletes are grouped by age and experience level

Beginner, under 1 year experience,

Novice, 1-2 years experience,

Intermediate, 2-4 years experience,

Advanced, over 4 years experience,

 Fee: $60 for 1 event   $80 for 2 or more events

$25 for Tiger Division 4-6 yrs old  individual performance of basics or kata, board breaking (1 child size board)

Dress:

Traditional karate uniform – any color. No t-shirts.

Equipment:

Foam gloves and boots (any color) or AAU/WKF equipment. Foam helmet with face shield required for everyone (there will be faceshield helmets available if needed). Mouthguards are mandatory for everyone. Cup and supporter are mandatory for males.  Rib guards and Shin guards are optional.

Registration:

This is a pre-registration only event. No registrations taken at door. Registration closes at midnight Thursday March 21st, 2024.

Call (585) 475-9250 if you have questions.

Awards:

Championship Medals for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd places. Participation awards for all participants.

Spectator Fee: 

$8 for ages 12 and up; $5 for 6-11 years old. 5 and under is free. Please bring cash for spectator admission.

Karate Competitor T shirts

All sizes available. Blue or Yellow.  $25 (Cash please)