21st Canadian National Kendo Championships
August 12-13, 2023
Markham, Ontario
Photo courtesy of Kendo Photography
Live Tournament Updates
21st Canadian National Kendo Championships
- Men’s Individual Championships [ Court 1 | Court 3 | Court 4 | Court 6 ]
- Women’s Individual Championships [ Court 2 | Court 5 ]
- Masters Individual Championships [ Court 1 & 4 | Court 3 & 6]
- Open Club Team [ Court 1 & 2 | Court 3 & 5 ]
- Women’s Club Team
- Women’s Provincial Team
- Provincial Senior Team
Finals
2nd Canadian National Junior Kendo Championships
- U11 Individuals (previously U10)
- U12 Individuals
- U14 Individuals
- U16 Girls Individuals (combined with U19 Girls)
- U16 Boys Individuals
- U19 Girls Individuals
- U19 Boys Individuals
- Junior Youth Club Team
- Senior Youth Girls Club Team
- Senior Youth Boys Club Team
- Provincial Youth Team
Event Schedule
| Date | Time | Event | Facility |
Friday, Aug 11th |
18:00 – 20:00 | Shinai Weighing and Club Registration | Markham PanAm Centre |
| 19:30 – 21:00 | Canadian Kendo Federation Annual General Meeting |
Courtyard by Marriott Markham | |
| 19:00 – 20:30 | Optional Godo Geiko | JCCC Kendo Club at JCCC | |
| Saturday, Aug 12th | 06:30 – 09:00 | Shinai Weighing and Registration If you are only participating in the Team competition, please wait unitl after the opening ceremony to have your shinai weighed. Juniors only competing on Sunday do not need shinai weighed. |
Markham Pan Am Centre |
| 08:00 – 17:30 |
Senior Championships
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Markham Pan Am Centre | |
| 19:30 – 22:00 | Seniors Dinner | Dragon Legend Chinese Buffet, Markham | |
| Sunday, Aug 13th | 8:00 | Doors Open | Markham Pan Am Centre |
| 9:00-17:00 |
Junior Championships
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Markham Pan Am Centre | |
| 18:00-21:30 | Juniors Social (FREE) Please bring your tickets. |
XinFlix Media Markham | |
| Monday, Aug 14th |
Team Canada Prospect Practice Please RSVP below by August 7th: https://forms.gle/XaqE9FbTN6KctRdQA |
Cornerstone Centre 9680 Ninth Line, Markham |
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| 9:30-12:30 (doors open at 9:15) | Junior Kendo Seminar Grab-and-Go lunch provided |
Markham Wesley Centre
22 Esna Park Drive, Markham
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Event Locations
Gym & Meeting Locations
Markham Pan Am Centre
16 Main St Unionville, Unionville, ON
Courtyard by Marriott Markham
65 Minthorn Blvd, Markham, ON
Markham Wesley Centre
22 Esna Park Drive, Markham, ON
Socials
Dragon Legend Chinese Buffet (Senior Social)
25 Lanark Rd, Markham, ON
XinFlix Media (Junior Social)
421 Bentley St #8, Markham, ON
Tournament Documents
Program & Trees
The program is finalized but the tournament trees may change. The tournament trees presented on the monitors on the day will be considered final.
Waivers
Please ensure all participating members have completed the waiver by August 10, 2023.
Registration Forms
- Club Registration Form (Registraiton closed)
- Club Submission Link (Registration closed)
- Provincial Team Registration Form (Registraiton closed)
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
- Donate Online
- Donation Form (for cash or cheque)
- Advertising Form (closed)
Tournament Divisions
21st Canadian National Kendo Championships
- Men’s Individual Championships
- Women’s Individual Championships
- Masters Individual Championships
- Open Club Team
- Women’s Club Team
- Provincial Senior Team
2nd Canadian National Junior Kendo Championships
- U11 Individuals (previously U10)
- U12 Individuals
- U14 Individuals
- U16 Girls Individuals (combined with U19 Girls)
- U16 Boys Individuals
- U19 Girls Individuals
- U19 Boys Individuals
- Junior Youth Club Team
- Senior Youth Girls Club Team
- Senior Youth Boys Club Team
- Provincial Youth Team
Specifications of Shinai for Ito
*We will only be checking shinai for players competing in the Senior Championships
| 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 | |
Event Sponsors
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
Download the form for cash or cheque donations.
Become a Sponsor
Sponsorship opportunites are now closed. Sponsorship begins at $250 and includes a quarter-page space in the tournament program and visibility at the event and online. Larger advertising space can be purchased. Learn more through our Sponsorship and Advertising Form or contact Makiko Ara, CKF Vice President.
Download the sponsorship form