We invite you and your students to join us for our 53rd STEVESTON INVITATIONAL KARATE Tournament. on Saturday, March 7th, 2026 at the Steveston Indoor Tennis Court beginning at 8:30 AM. We are planning well ahead to have a safe, fair, and friendly tournament. Events:
Kata: ALL DIVISIONS will use the FLAG SYSTEM except Team Kata.
Flag system, single elimination (2 at a time) *
No mandatory Kata required, Novice Divisions may repeat Kata’s, Intermediate+ cannot repeat kata in consecutive rounds (can alternate between two katas each round)
WKF Div., repechage (1 at a time)
Kumite: All divisions are free sparring and stop time.
First to 8 points wins.
Up to 13 yrs: 1.5 minutes.
14 – 17 yrs & Masters: 2 minutes.
WKF Div. (Sr. Women & Men’s Black Belt Div.) --- 3 minutes.
Awards are presented to 1st, 2nd, and two 3rd place for all divisions.
Coach Pass: A coaching pass will be provided for every $400 of entry fees from one club.
Entry Wrist Band Pickup: Tournament Day Desk at Marshalling (will be at the dojo) will open at 8:00AM and close at 10:00AM.
Officials Meeting: Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre Tournament Official room at 8:15 am (Sharp)
Preferred Hotel Rates:
Executive Hotel Vancouver Airport
7311 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC V6X 1A3
Tel: 1-800-663-2878 or 604-278-5555
Complimentary airport shuttle between 6am-10:30pm.
Complimentary WiFi access in the guestrooms.
Complimentary parking for overnight guests.
2 Double Beds/Queen One Bedroom Junior Suit *CA $199 per night plus tax.
Deadline for this special offer rate: Feb. 3rd, 2026
Say ‘53rd Steveston Karate Tournament’ or group code ‘110345’ when you book.
Book by phone: 604-278-5555
Link: Executive Hotel Reservation
Register Here: https://www.karatetmaster.com/tournaments.php?detail=316