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
Tournament Documents
Program & Trees
The tournament trees will be posted ahead of the tournament.
Waivers
Parental Consent and Waiver of Liability
Please have a parent sign one waiver for each participant in the tournament (Due May 5th)
Parking & Entrance Info
Parking is free around the venue. Please note that the facility is shared with Burlington Library and Dr Frank J Hayden Community Centre.
Information
Registration Forms
- Club Registration Form [XLS] (CLOSED)
- Club Registration Submission Link (CLOSED)
- Provincial Team Registration Form (CLOSED)
Food Allergy Questionnaire
- Food Allergy Questionnaire (Due April 30th)
Please complete the form for any participant with a food allergy.
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 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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Sponsors
Thank you to all our sponsors for their generous support of this event.
Sponsors & Advertisers
Event Schedule
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| Date | Time | Event | Facility |
Friday, May 15th |
19:00 – 20:00 | Shinpan Orientation in Community Room 1 Tournament Registration |
Alton Community Centre (previously Haber Community Centre) 3040 Tim Dobbie Drive, Burlington, ON |
| Saturday, May 16th | 08:00 – 09:00 |
Open to participants
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Alton Community Centre 3040 Tim Dobbie Drive, Burlington, ON |
| 09:00 – 17:00 |
Junior Championships
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Alton Community Centre 3040 Tim Dobbie Drive, Burlington, ON |
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| 18:30-21:00 |
Bowling with Kendo Friends Check-in from 6:30-6:45 PM Parents pickup at 9:00 PM
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Splitsville Burlington 830 Laurentian Drive, Burlington |
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| Sunday, May 17th | 09:00 | Doors Open | Alton Community Centre 3040 Tim Dobbie Drive, Burlington, ON |
| 9:30-12:30 |
Junior Kendo Seminar
Skills Development and Fun Challenges led by Koichi Miyamoto Sensei, Toronto Kendo Club and Team Ontario Coach.
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Alton Community Centre 3040 Tim Dobbie Drive, Burlington, ON |
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| 12:30 -13:00 | Grab-and-Go lunch provided |
Event Locations
Gym & Meeting Locations
Alton Community Centre (Formerly Haber Community Centre)
3040 Tim Dobbie Drive, Burlington, ON
Parking and Entry Information
Please note that Alton Community Centre is a part of a large complext including Burlington Library and Dr Frank J Hayden Secondary School. Parking around the facility is free including spots across Tim Dobbie Drive.
Official Hotel
Social Event
Bowling with Kendo Friends
The CKF welcomes our Junior Athletes for a fun social night of bowling, dinner, and fun at Splitsville Burlington. Checkin will be from 6:30PM to 6:45PM with bowling starting at 7:00 PM.
Please be sure to wear socks!
Each club should have one Chaperone on site. There is a lounge and restaurant inside the complex for parents and coaches. For parents dropping off kids, there are many restaurants closeby the venue. Please return by 9:00 PM for pickup.
Splitsville Burlington
830 Laurentian Drive, Burlington
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
