KOSHIKI CANADA OPEN 2025
We are delighted that you have chosen to participate in the 18th edition of our karate competition, which will take place at the Université de Sherbrooke in May. To facilitate your visit, you will find detailed information and instructions below.
Planning for the day:
• 8h30 doors open
• 9h00 competition starts
• Traditional bow
• Welcome words
• Warm-up and meeting for referees
• Group picture
• Demonstrations
• Weapon kata (white to blue belts)
• Kata (white to blue belts)
• Koshiki fighting (white to blue belts)
• Break
• Weapon kata (brown and black belts)
• Kata (brown and black belts)
• Koshiki fighting (brown and black belts)
• Closing ceremony and thanks
👉BACKGROUND INFORMATION 👈
The competition takes place in the stadium of the sports center of the Université de Sherbrooke. (2500 Bd de l'Université, Sherbrooke, QC J1K 2R1). The competition starts at 9am. (Doors open at 8:30am)
👉COMPETITORS 👈
Registration must be completed by may 18.
The cost for participants is 60$ CAD. (payable directly to his sensei)
WATCH THE GENERAL RULES VIDEO (6 min.) 📺
DOWNLOAD THE DETAILED REGULATIONS 📝
👉SPECTATORS👈
The entrance fee for spectators is 10$ CAD. (5$ CAD presale)
Children 10 and under will receive free admission.
👉JUDGES AND REFEREES👈
Arbitration training will be offered on May X, 2025... REFEREES TRAINING INFORMATION
DOWNLOAD THE DETAILED REGULATIONS 📝
DOWNLOAD THE SUMMARY OF THE REGULATIONS 📝
👉 PARKING 👈
Parking is available near the sports centre. All information on parking arrangements is detailed here: PARKING INFORMATIONS
You can also find a short video explaining how timestamps work here: SEE THE VIDEO
Parking is not free.
👉 PARTICIPANTS' CHANGING ROOMS AND BATHROOMS 👈
If you need access to the changing rooms, they are also located on the 2nd floor, on your right. We invite you to bring a padlock, to make sure you keep your personal belongings safe.
👉 LODGING 👈
You can also sleep for free at the Sherbrooke dojo (167 Aberdeen). Note that unfortunately there are no showers on site. Showers are however available on the competition grounds, in the changing rooms of the sports center. Please contact Larry Foisy to make arrangements.
👉 Stay at the Official Hotel of the Koshiki Canada Open 👈
For a duration of 2 nights:
- Single room for 2 people: $169
- Continental breakfast included (from 7 am)
To book by phone, call 819-564-4400 and mention Larry Foisy Martial Arts Center - Karate Koshiki Competition - code: 4956918
4295 Boulevard Bourque,
Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
J1N 1S4
Phone: 1-819-564-4400
👉AFTER TOURNAMENT MEAL 👈
The post-competition meal will take place at OMG resto ( 1175 Rue King Ouest, Sherbrooke, QC J1H 3H8 ). You will be expected for dinner from 6:30 pm.
less than 13 years old: 15$ + taxes (tip included)
over 13 years old : 50-55$ + taxes (tip included)
👉SHERBROOKE ATTRACTIONS 👈
The Eastern Townships are a great region to visit! We invite you to take advantage of your stay in Sherbrooke to see its heritage and culture. Here is a link to the organization Destination Sherbrooke that will guide you according to your interests. WHAT TO DO - DISCOVER SHERBROOKE
👉VISA APPLICATION 👈
For our guests who require a visa, here is a document describing the procedure to follow with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Please contact us to obtain the IRCC code for the event.
Need equipment for the competition, the e-CAT.ca store has everything you’ll need and more.
Pre-order your t-shirt, long sleeves, cotton wadded ("hoodie") in order to receive it at our sales booth during the championship.
Enjoy free shipping by selecting the competition location in the expedition stage.