VANCOUVER SEIYU KARATE
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A message from Sempai Keegan Wong
A message from Sempai Melchor Berceles
General Information
General Information
1 | Event | Vancouver Cup 2024 Karate Kata Championships |
2 | Date | Sunday, October 20, 2024 |
3 | Place | Killarney Community Centre |
4 | Time | 11:30 am to 4:30 pm |
5 | Entry Fee | $25/competitor (Free for spectators!) |
6 | Open to | All Seiyu Karate active members |
Timetable
1 | June 30 | Online registration begins | At this website |
2 | July 21 | Officiating Clinic | At Killarney Dojo at 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm |
3 | September 22 | Registration due for volunteers and officials | Close at 11:00 pm |
4 | October 1 | Registration due for competitors | Close at 11:00 pm |
5 | October 6 | Officiating Clinic | At Killarney Dojo from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm |
6 | October 13 | Volunteer Meeting | Online Conference |
7 | October 20 | Tournament | At Killarney Gym from 11:30 am to 4:30 pm |
Categories
Categories
# | Categories | Kata Selection |
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1 | Children's White Division 12 & Under | Taikyoku 1 - 3 |
2 | Children's Orange Division 12 & Under | Taikyoku 3, Pinan 1 - 2 |
3 | Children's Blue Division 12 & Under | Pinan 2 - 4, Yantsu |
4 | Children's Yellow and Green Division 12 & Under | Pinan 4 - 5, Gekisai Dai, Gekisai Sho, Yantsu, Tsuki no Kata |
5 | Teen's Entry Division 13 - 17 | Taikyoku 1 - 3, Pinan 1 - 3, Yantsu, Pinan Ura 1 |
6 | Teens Open Division 13 - 17 | Pinan 4 - 5, Pinan 4 - 5 Ura, Yantsu, Tsuki no Kata, Passai Dai, Gekisai Dai, Gekisai Sho, Seienchin, Saifa |
7 | Adult's Entry Division 15 & Older | Taikyoku 1 - 3, Pinan 1 - 3, Pinan 1- 3 Ura, Yantsu, Tsuki no Kata |
8 | Adults Open Division 15 & Older | Gekisai Dai, Gekisai Sho, Pinan 2 - 5 Ura, Saifa, Seienchin, Passai Dai, Garyu, Seipai, Kanku, Sushiho |
9 | Adults Open Division 40 & Older | Taikyoku 3, Pinan 1 - 5, Yantsu, Tsuki no Kata, Gekisai Dai, Gekisai Sho, Pinan 1 - 5 Ura, Saifa, Garyu, Seipai |
Awards
Awards
# | Category | Tie Breaker Rules | Awards |
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1 | Children 12 and under | A tie breaker will not be conducted. It means multiple competitors can share the same placement and medals. | Competitors who achieve the highest three scores in each category will be awarded a medal.* |
2 | Teens and Adults 13 and older | An extra performance to determine 1st, 2nd, 3rd of each category will be conducted when multiple competitors score the same points within the top three placements. | Top three competitors of each category will received a medal. The first place winner will receive a trophy. |
* By not implementing tie breakers, our goal is to enhance the chances for children to secure a top 3 placement (i.e., it is possible for multiple participants to achieve gold medals within the same category). This approach aims to recognize more children for their efforts. However, one challenge is that organizers cannot predict in advance how many children will receive awards. Ordering a specific number of trophies risks falling short, while ordering too many would strain our budget, potentially necessitating an increase in entry fees. Therefore, we regret that we can only provide medals, not trophies, for the children's divisions. We appreciate your understanding.
Scoring
Progressive Assessment Scoring System for Kata (PASS)
The Progressive Assessment Scoring System (PASS) is a growth-based scoring system that evaluates a competitor's overall kata performance and is focused on rewarding achievements instead of penalizing mistakes. This scoring framework defines five distinct stages of kata development which are used as judging criteria. Competitor's can also refer to PASS for suggestions on how to improve their performance and enhance their karate journey.
01 The Learning Stage
Scoring Range 6.0 - 6.75
This competitor has found their confidence to perform in front of a large audience.
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Some incorrect movements or the kata was too fast
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Some wrong blocks/strikes
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Stepping/turning poorly or incorrectly
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Missing or a low kiai
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Mostly poor stances
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No speed or power in techniques
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Poor balance and coordination
02 The Understanding Stage
Scoring Range 7.0 - 7.75
This competitor has begun to think less about memorizing the sequence of moves and has started to focus on the effort they place in each movement.
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Punches in the general body-level, but not accurate to a specific body part
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Understands which arm or leg leads; turning and stepping is correct
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Some power, strength or speed has developed in techniques
03 The Developing Stage
Scoring System 8.0 and 8.75
This competitor’s motions are beginning to exert effective traditional fighting techniques. Balance and coordination has improved and has become more fluid as a result. Kiai is loud and clear.
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Has used speed, power and proper tempo
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Stances are fairly good
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Very few inaccurate strikes
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Balance and coordination is good
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Beginning to emphasize gaze and kime
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Loud and clear kiai
04 The Refining Stage
Scoring System 9.0 - 9.75
At this level the competitor displays effective karate techniques with an increased amount of power, speed and accuracy.
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Increased power, focus, speed, accuracy
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Footwork is fluid, transitions are strong, and gaze is improving
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Use of back-hand in techniques are correct
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Some telegraphing motions between movements
05 The Thriving Stage
Scoring Range 10.0 - 10.75
The competitor has developed a profound understanding of the kata’s technical execution. Their performance exceeds the judges expectations.
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Proper hands and foot positions throughout
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Angles are optimal with good speed and power
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Displayed effective traditional karate techniques
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Competitor displays a profound understanding of the kata
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