Karate Alberta

Serving athletes in Alberta

Athlete Pathway

Pathway to Becoming a Karate Alberta Team Member

Athletes from any KA Club Member dojo are invited to be part of the KA provincial program. For younger or lower rank athletes KA will offer one to two Developmental Camps in the fall as an introduction to WKF technical aspects of kata and kumite. Additionally, athletes compete at KA and KA sanctioned tournaments to gain experience.

For athletes experienced in WKF training and competition, Team Prospect camps will be held beginning in January, in addition to two KA tournaments to earn ranking points and demonstrate training competence, development and attitude.

Please note that there is now a $250 team prospect registration fee. Once you have been entered into our system a request for payment will be sent out.

Registration as a Team Prospect for the 2026-2027 season is now closed. Registration as a Team Prospect for the 2027-2028 season will re-open in Summer 2027.

Register as a Team Prospect

Developmental Athlete

  • Athlete who is 10-12 years and interested in becoming a KA Team Member in the future
  • Athlete who is 12+, new to Karate and interested in becoming a KA Team Member in the future (green belt or 5th Kyu and up recommended)
  • Attend Developmental Camps, KA events and other KA-sanctioned tournaments

New Team Prospect

  • Athlete who is 12+ and who trains WKF Karate (kata/kumite) in their dojo
  • Compete in Advanced Divisions in KA Tournaments (review age matrix)
  • Sign up through Martial Member as Team Prospect and attend clinics/trainings/tournaments

Previous Team Member – Prospect for New Season

  • Athlete who is at least 12 years old and been a Team Member of the KA Provincial Team in the past 2 years
  • Compete in Advanced Divisions in KA Tournaments
  • Sign up through Martial Member as Team Prospect and attend clinics/trainings/tournaments

Team Member Selection Criteria

Annually:
  • Coaching Committee will establish criteria for Prospects to become KA Provincial Team Members to attend KC Nationals
  • Criteria will include:
    • Results at KA Tournaments
    • Attendance and participation in Team Trainings
    • Appropriate behaviour and adherence to rules and conduct
    • Continual training and improvement from training to training
    • Fulfillment of volunteer requirements
    • Good standing with KA
Athlete AgreementDownload
2026/2027 Provincial Team Selection CriteriaDownload