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Genral

General Information

General Information

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Event
Vancouver Cup 2024 Karate Kata Championships
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Date
Sunday, October 20, 2024
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Place
Killarney Community Centre
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Time
11:30 am to 4:30 pm
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Entry Fee
$25/competitor (Free for spectators!)
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Open to
All Seiyu Karate active members

Timetable

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June 30
Online registration begins
At this website
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July 21
Officiating Clinic
At Killarney Dojo at 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
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September 22
Registration due for volunteers and officials
Close at 11:00 pm
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October 1
Registration due for competitors
Close at 11:00 pm
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October 6
Officiating Clinic
At Killarney Dojo from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
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October 13
Volunteer Meeting
Online Conference
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October 20
Tournament
At Killarney Gym from 11:30 am to 4:30 pm
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Registrtion

Registration

Registration

Competitors

Volunteers and Judges

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Category

Categories

Categories

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Categories
Kata Selection
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Children's White Division 12 & Under
Taikyoku 1 - 3
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Children's Orange Division 12 & Under
Taikyoku 3, Pinan 1 - 2
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Children's Blue Division 12 & Under
Pinan 2 - 4, Yantsu
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Children's Yellow and Green Division 12 & Under
Pinan 4 - 5, Gekisai Dai, Gekisai Sho, Yantsu, Tsuki no Kata
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Teen's Entry Division 13 - 17
Taikyoku 1 - 3, Pinan 1 - 3, Yantsu, Pinan Ura 1
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Teens Open Division 13 - 17
Pinan 4 - 5, Pinan 4 - 5 Ura, Yantsu, Tsuki no Kata, Passai Dai, Gekisai Dai, Gekisai Sho, Seienchin, Saifa
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Adult's Entry Division 15 & Older
Taikyoku 1 - 3, Pinan 1 - 3, Pinan 1- 3 Ura, Yantsu, Tsuki no Kata
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Adults Open Division 15 & Older
Gekisai Dai, Gekisai Sho, Pinan 2 - 5 Ura, Saifa, Seienchin, Passai Dai, Garyu, Seipai, Kanku, Sushiho
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Adults Open Division 40 & Older
Taikyoku 3, Pinan 1 - 5, Yantsu, Tsuki no Kata, Gekisai Dai, Gekisai Sho, Pinan 1 - 5 Ura, Saifa, Garyu, Seipai
Awards
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Awards

Awards

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Category
Tie Breaker Rules
Awards
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Children 12 and under
A tie breaker will not be conducted. It means multiple competitors can share the same placement and medals.
Competitors who achieve the highest three scores in each category will be awarded a medal.*
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Teens and Adults 13 and older
An extra performance to determine 1st, 2nd, 3rd of each category will be conducted when multiple competitors score the same points within the top three placements.
Top three competitors of each category will received a medal. The first place winner will receive a trophy.

* By not implementing tie breakers, our goal is to enhance the chances for children to secure a top 3 placement (i.e., it is possible for multiple participants to achieve gold medals within the same category). This approach aims to recognize more children for their efforts. However, one challenge is that organizers cannot predict in advance how many children will receive awards. Ordering a specific number of trophies risks falling short, while ordering too many would strain our budget, potentially necessitating an increase in entry fees. Therefore, we regret that we can only provide medals, not trophies, for the children's divisions. We appreciate your understanding.

Scoring
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Scoring

Progressive Assessment Scoring System for Kata (PASS)

The Progressive Assessment Scoring System (PASS) is a growth-based scoring system that evaluates a competitor's overall kata performance and is focused on rewarding achievements instead of penalizing mistakes. This scoring framework defines five distinct stages of kata development which are used as judging criteria. Competitor's can also refer to PASS for suggestions on how to improve their performance and enhance their karate journey.

01 The Learning Stage

Scoring Range 6.0 - 6.75

This competitor has found their confidence to perform in front of a large audience.

  • Some incorrect movements or the kata was too fast 

  • Some wrong blocks/strikes

  • Stepping/turning poorly or incorrectly

  • Missing or a low kiai 

  • Mostly poor stances

  • No speed or power in techniques

  • Poor balance and coordination

02 The Understanding Stage

Scoring Range 7.0 - 7.75

This competitor has begun to think less about memorizing the sequence of moves and has started to focus on the effort they place in each movement.

  • Punches in the general body-level, but not accurate to a specific body part

  • Understands which arm or leg leads; turning and stepping is correct

  • Some power, strength or speed has developed in techniques

03 The Developing Stage

Scoring System 8.0 and 8.75

This competitor’s motions are beginning to exert effective traditional fighting techniques. Balance and coordination has improved and has become more fluid as a result. Kiai is loud and clear.

  • Has used speed, power and proper tempo

  • Stances are fairly good

  • Very few inaccurate strikes

  • Balance and coordination is good

  • Beginning to emphasize gaze and kime

  • Loud and clear kiai

04 The Refining Stage

Scoring System 9.0 - 9.75

At this level the competitor displays effective karate techniques with an increased amount of power, speed and accuracy.

  • Increased power, focus, speed, accuracy

  • Footwork is fluid, transitions are strong, and gaze is improving

  • Use of back-hand in techniques are correct

  • Some telegraphing motions between movements

05 The Thriving Stage

Scoring Range 10.0 - 10.75

The competitor has developed a profound understanding of the kata’s technical execution. Their performance exceeds the judges expectations.

  • Proper hands and foot positions throughout

  • Angles are optimal with good speed and power

  • Displayed effective traditional karate techniques

  • Competitor displays a profound understanding of the kata

Contact
We look forward to hearing from you!

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