FIK America Zone Referee Seminar
Jan 31-Feb 1, 2026
Richmond , BC
Photo courtesy of Kendo Photography
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Important Updates
Registration for the FIK America Zone Referee Seminar is now open.
Register before January 16th.
Instructors
We are pleased to welcome the following instructors for this seminar.
- Kazuo Furukawa 8 Dan Hanshi (Hokkaido)
- Norio Osawa 8 Dan Hanshi (Saitama)
- Shinobu Kiyono 8 Dan Hanshi (Yamanashi)
Important Dates:
- Hotel booking deadline: January 8, 2026
- Registration deadline: January 16, 2026
- Seminar dates: January 31 & February 1, 2026
Payment
Payment is due with registration. International attendees are asked to pay by PayPal (please use the CKF PayPal payment link), and domestic attendees to pay by eTransfer to treasurer[@]kendo-canada.com.
Fees
- Seminar registration $100
- Saturday bus transfer $15
- Saturday lunch $20
- Sunday lunch $15 (on-the-go lunch)
- Welcome reception $90 (Saturday)
FIK Kendo Shiai and Shinpan Regulations Handbook
[Japanese & English] July 26, 2023 edition
Pre-order for $10 on the seminar registration form and picked up at registration.
Attendee Guide
Event HQ Hotel
Reserve your room through the Kendo Canada International Referee Seminar JAN 2026 link to receive the special rate of $190 CAD/night (plus tax), available Jan 29 – Feb 3. The hotel offers a free airport shuttle, but breakfast is not included. See the link above for full details. The cut-off for the event rate is January 8, 2026.
Featured National Team Members
Team Japan Men: Shodai Hamasaki (Kagoshima), Tomoki Kosumi (Osaka), Hiroki Abiru (Tokyo), Ryunosuke Nakada (Tokyo)
Team Japan Women: Ayane Sekikawa (Hokkaido), Yuria Oshima (Osaka)
Team Canada Men: Rogerio Asato (Vancouver Kendo Club), Shion Miyashita (Renbu Dojo), Kenta Yoshimura (Renbu Dojo), Clark Liao (Renbu Dojo), Sean Zapanta (JCCC Kendo Club), Etienne Mathieau (Quebec Kendo Kai), Taketoshi Miyamoto (Toronto Kendo Club), Yona Kushima (Carleton University Kendo Club), Raymond Kim (JCCC Kendo Club)
Team Canada Women: Betty Park (Renbu Dojo), Natasha Fracassi (Renbu Dojo), Hiyori Kwok (Renbu Dojo), Akari Kobayashi (Youshinkan Dojo), Harumi Ara (Renbu Dojo), Juah Paik (Renbu Dojo), Andrea Masuda (Renshin Dojo)
Event Schedule
| TIME | EVENT | FACILITY |
| Friday, January 30th | ||
| 16:00 – 19:00 | Event registration at HQ Hotel | Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel
7551 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC |
| Saturday, January 31st | ||
| 07:45 | Shuttle bus to KPU Surrey Campus from HQ Hotel. | Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel lobby. |
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Event registration at the KPU Surrey Campus. | Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) Surrey Campus
12666 72 Ave., Surrey, BC Parking is best in Lot 6 off of 126th Street. Enter the Cedar building by the Grassroots Cafe.
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| 09:00 – 16:00 | Day 1 FIK Referee Seminar at KPU in Conference Room and Gymnasium.
Opening Ceremony Lunch provided. Pre-order required. |
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| 16:00 – 17:00 | Godo Keiko with entire delegation | |
| 17:30 | Meet shuttle bus to HQ Hotel. | |
| 19:00 – 22:00 | Welcome Reception
Banquet at Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel. RWVP at registration. |
Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel
7551 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC |
| Sunday, February 1st | ||
| 08:00 – 08:30 | Meet volunteer drivers to McMath Secondary School from HQ Hotel. | Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel
7551 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC |
| 09:00- 12:00 | Day 2 FIK Referee Seminar at McMath Secondary School
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McMath Secondary School
4251 Garry St., Richmond, BC |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Open Keiko for seminar attendees. Instructors will not participate. | |
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Seminar Closed |
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Suppporters
Thank you to to our event partners.
We are deeply grateful to Richmond Sport Hosting for their generous support through the Richmond Sport Hosting Incentive Grant Program. Their funding and logistical assistance have played an essential role in making this event possible. Thank you for your continued support.
Thank you for your support!
Event Locations
Directions and Parking Details
Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) Surrey Campus
Cedar Building- Gymnasium
12666 72 Ave, Surrey, BC, V3W 4A7
Parking and Entry Information
A shuttle bus will be available from the HQ hotel to and from the venue. Paid parking is available, with Lot P6 off of 126th Street being the closest to the gymnasiumm entrance. Enter the building by the Grassroots Cafe.
McMath Secondary School
4251 Garry Street, Richmond, BC, V7E 2T9
Parking and Entry Information
Volunteer drivers will provide shuttle rides from the HQ hotel. Free parking is available at the venue.
Official Hotel
Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel
7551 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC, V6X 1A3
Access the hotel group booking information to receive the special rate of $190 CAD/night (plus tax) available from January 29th to February 3rd. The hotel offers a free airport shuttle, but breakfast is not included. See the link above for full details. The cut-off for the event rate is January 8, 2026.
Socials
Welcome Reception [$90/person]
Date: Saturday, January 31st, 2026
Time: 7PM to 10PM
The Welcome Reception will be held at the HQ hotel at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel (7551 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC).
Attire and Required Items
Required Items
- Shinpan-ki (referee flags)
- Kendo Dhai and Shinpan Rule Handbook
- Notebook and pen
- Water bottle
Attire
- plain navy blue jacket
- gray trousers
- white shirt with stiff collar
- deep red (burgundy) tie
- plain dark blue socks
Sustainability Initiatives
The CKF is committed to making our events sustainable and accessible for all attendees. Here are a few ways you can support our initiatives:
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To help reduce vehicle emissions, we will be offering shuttle bus and carpool options throughout the event.
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Our event hotel has been selected for its convenience to the airport, minimizing the need for additional travel.
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The hotel is also located within walking distance of numerous restaurants and shops, reducing incidental car use.
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Please bring a refillable water bottle. Water refill stations will be available at both event venues.
Thank you for your support to help minimize our impact on the community and surrounding environment.
Measures to Prevent Communicable Disease
If you have symptoms of a communicable disease (for example, fever and/or chills, recent onset of coughing, diarrhea), please do not attend the events.