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.
Register as a Team ProspectDevelopmental 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 Agreement | Coming in 2023 |
Provincial Team 2023 Selection Criteria | Download |