5th Canadian National Junior Kendo Championships
May 15-17, 2026
Burlington, ON
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5th 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 Team
Event Schedule
| Date | Time | Event | Facility |
Friday, May 15th |
19:00 – 21:00 | Shinpan Orientation Tournament Registration |
Alton Community Centre (previously Haber Community Centre) 3040 Tim Dobbie Drive, Burlington, ON |
| Saturday, May 16th | 08:00 – 09:00 | Alton Community Centre 3040 Tim Dobbie Drive, Burlington, ON |
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| 09:00 – 17:00 |
Junior Championships
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Alton Community Centre 3040 Tim Dobbie Drive, Burlington, ON |
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| 18:45-21:00 | Social Event to be announced | ||
| Sunday, May 17th | 09:00 | Doors Open | Alton Community Centre 3040 Tim Dobbie Drive, Burlington, ON |
| 9:30-12:00 |
Junior Kendo Seminar
Seminar details to be announced |
Alton Community Centre 3040 Tim Dobbie Drive, Burlington, ON |
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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.
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Event Locations
Gym & Meeting Locations
Alton Community Centre (Formerly Haber Community Centre)
3040 Tim Dobbie Drive, Burlington, ON
Parking and Entry Information coming soon
Official Hotel
Coming Soon
Socials
Coming Soon
Tournament Documents
Program & Trees
The tournament trees will be posted ahead of the tournament.
Waivers
Coming soon…
Please have a parent sign one waiver for each participant in the tournament.
Parking & Entrance Info
Coming soon…
Information
Registration Forms
- Club Registration Form [XLS] (Closed: Due April 10th)
- Club Registration Submission Link (Closed: Due April 10th)
- Provincial Team Registration Form (Closed: Due April 24th)
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.
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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 2026 competition | Sex | *Junior High School Born 2009, 2010, 2011 |
Senior High School Born 2006, 2007, 2008 |
Adults Born 2005 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 (N/A for Juniors)
| Ages for 2026 Competitions | Sex | Adults (born 2005 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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