4th Canadian National Junior Kendo Championships
May 16-18, 2025
Calgary, AB
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4th Canadian National Junior Kendo Championships
- U10 Individuals
- U12 Individuals
- U14 Individuals
- U16 Girls Individuals
- U16 Boys Individuals
- U19 Girls Individuals
- U19 Boys Individuals
- Junior Youth Club Team
- Senior Youth Girls Club Team
- Senior Youth Boys Club Team
- Provincial Open Youth Team
- Provincial Girls Youth Girls Team (NEW)
Event Schedule
| Date | Time | Event | Facility |
Friday, May 16th |
19:00 – 20:00 | Godo Keiko (open to any CKF members) |
Bishop O’Byrne High School 333 Shawville Blvd. SE #500, Calgary, AB |
| 19:30 – 21:00 | Shinpan Orientation Tournament Registration |
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| Saturday, May 17th | 08:00 – 09:00 |
Doors open: 08:00 Registration Warmup
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Bishop O’Byrne High School 333 Shawville Blvd. SE #500, Calgary, AB |
| 09:00 – 17:00 |
Junior Championships
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Bishop O’Byrne High School 333 Shawville Blvd. SE #500, Calgary, AB |
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| 18:45-21:00 | Social Event at Chinook Dojo Check-in at 18:45-19:00 |
Calgary Korean Association 7008 Farrell Rd SE, Calgary, AB |
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| Sunday, May 18th | 09:00 | Doors Open | Bishop O’Byrne High School 333 Shawville Blvd. SE #500, Calgary, AB |
| 9:30-12:00 |
Junior Kendo Seminar Seminar led by Kyle Lee Sensei, former Team Canada Captain and supported by Team Canada Athletes |
Bishop O’Byrne High School 333 Shawville Blvd. SE #500, Calgary, AB |
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| 12:30 -13:00 | Grab-and-Go lunch provided |
Sponsors
Thank you to all our sponsors for their generous support of this event.
Gold Sponsors Donating Over $800
Our T-shirt sponsor generously covered over $1,700 toward our tournament shirts.
Donation of a full Bogu set for our raffle.
Sponsors
Event Locations
Gym & Meeting Locations
Bishop O’Byrne High School
333 Shawville Blvd SE #500, Calgary, AB T2Y 4H3
Parking and Entry Information [Details Here]
Bishop O’Byrne Senior High School [Google Maps Link] is part of a multiplex. The building is home to Bishop O’Byrne Senior High School, YMCA Shawnessy, Shawnessy Library, Panther Sports Medicine, Booster Juice, Cardel Rec South and The Bench YYC Restaurant. Each business has it’s own access. Please use the WEST Entrance. Details here.
Official Hotel
Super 8 Hotel
7505 Macleod Trl SW, Calgary, AB T2H 0L8
Access the group booking information. Book before May 2nd.
Socials
The social event at Calgary Korean Association
7008 Farrell Rd SE, Calgary, AB T2H 0T2
Tournament Documents
Program & Trees
The tournament trees will be posted ahead of the tournament.
Waivers
Parental Consent and Waiver of Liability (Due May 3)
Please have a parent sign one waiver for each participant in the tournament.
Parking & Entrance Info
Bishop O’Byrne High School is a part of a multiplex. Please use the WEST Entrance and adjacent parking. See details and directions.
Information
Registration Forms
- Club Registration Form (Closed: Due April 5th)
- Club Registration Submission Link (Closed: Due April 5th)
- Provincial Team Registration Form (Closed: Due May 5th)
Concussion Protocol
In accordance with Kendo Ontario’s Concussion Protocol, players who sustain head trauma will be assessed onsite. If a concussion is suspected, players will be removed from play.
Advertising & Donations
Shinai Specifications
Specifications of Shinai for Ito
IMPORTANT: We will be conducting a shinai inspection ONLY for players competing in the U19 Division
| Ages for 2023 competition | Sex | *Junior High School Born 2008, 2009, 2010 |
Senior High School Born 2005, 2006, 2007 |
Adults Born 2004 and earlier |
| Length | Male/Female | ≤ 114 cm Size 37 or less |
Male/Female≤ 117 cm Size 38 or less |
Male/Female≤ 120 cm Size 39 or less |
| Weight | Male | ≥ 440 g | ≥ 480 g | ≥ 510 g |
| Female | ≥ 400 g | ≥420 g | ≥ 440 g | |
| Diameter | Male | ≥ 25 mm | ≥ 26 mm | ≥ 26 mm |
| Female | ≥ 24 mm | ≥ 25 mm | ≥ 25 mm |
Specifications for Shinai for Nito
| Ages for 2023 Competitions | Sex | Adults (born 2004 and earlier) | |
| Daito (longer shina) | Shoto (shorther shinai) | ||
| Length | Male/Female | ≤ 114 cm Size 37 or less |
≤ 62 cm |
| Weight | Male | ≥ 440 g | 280 g ~ 300g |
| Female | ≥ 400 g | 250 g ~ 280 g | |
| Diameter | Male | ≥ 25 mm | ≥ 24 mm |
| Female | ≥ 24 mm | ≥ 24 mm | |
Donations & Sponsors
Your support goes a long way!
The Canadian Kendo Federation (CKF) is a Registered Canadian Amateur Athletic Association. Donations to the Canadian National Kendo Championships goes directly to the operations of the tournament. Contributions made to the Canadian Kendo Federation may be tax-deductible to the full extent of federal tax regulations, and a receipt will be emailed to you for this purpose.
Not-for-Profit Sports Organization Registration Number: 13342 4457 RR0001
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