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Karate Alberta Tournament Results

by GH

The High River and Vulcan Tekka Karate clubs represented at the recent Karate Alberta Tournament in Calgary on Sunday, April 28th. Congratulations to all of the students who participated, many of whom were first time competitors at a tournament of this size!

Official Results for the High River Karate Club competitors can be found here on Kihapp – https://www.kihapp.com/tournaments/14340-karate-alberta-provincial-tournament-spring-2024/clubs/53150-high-river-karate-club/results

Congratulations to the following:

JoAnna – 1st, Senior 18+ Kata

Mark B – 1st, U14 Kata; 3rd, U14 Kumite

Travis G – 2nd, Masters 35+ Kumite; 5th Advanced Kata

Jaden – 2nd U12 Kumite Novice; 5th U12 Novice Kata

Scarlet – 2nd U14 Novice Kata; 3rd U14 Novice Kumite

Zachary P – 5th U14 Novice Kata and Kumite

Trey – 5th U14 Novice Kumite

Zack L – 5th Novice/Int U18 Kata

Gillian – 5th, Masters 35+ Kata

Really well done to everyone who competed this year! Photos from the event are below.

Upcoming Tournament Details

by GH

The High River and Vulcan Tekka Karate Club invitational Kata tournament will be held at the 187 Foothills Royal Canadian Air Cadet’s hanger at the High River Regional Airport south of High River, AB on Sunday, March 17th starting at 10AM.

Location:

High River Regional Airport – 187 Foothills Air Cadet’s Hanger

Date:

Sunday, March 17th, 2024

Time:

10AM Start

Tournament Rules:

This tournament is an opportunity for all students in the Vulcan Tekka and High River Karate Clubs to practice performing their karate kata’s in front of an audience. It does not include sparring (kumite) and is JUST FOR FUN. Parents, family members, and friends are all welcome to attend. There is no fee for participants or spectators.

Keep an eye out for more detailed information to come for other upcoming tournaments :

  • Sunday, April 14th, 2024 – Seiwa Kai Karate Invitational Kata Tournament – Calgary – This is a ‘for fun’ Kata only tournament. There is typically a fee to participate.
  • Sunday, April 28th, 2024 – Karate Alberta Tournament – Calgary – This tournament features athletes from across Alberta and includes Kata, Team Kata, and Kumite event categories. There is a fee to participate. Anyone doing Kumite (sparring) requires a set of both red and blue pads, mouth-guard and protective cup.