Get ready for an action-packed start to the 2025 competitive season! Over the next three weeks, two thrilling regional events in Auckland and Christchurch will showcase athletes' hard work, determination, and skill. Whether stepping onto the tatami for the first time or aiming for the podium, these competitions offer an incredible opportunity to gain experience and make your mark.

🔥 Who will rise to the challenge? Who will dominate their division? Let the battle begin! 🔥

🥋 Karate Auckland League Championships – Round 1

📅 Sunday, 9 March 2025

📍 Auckland Netball Centre Stadium, 7 Allison Ferguson Drive, St Johns, Auckland

Karate Auckland is launching an exciting new competition format designed to maximise the match experience for all competitors. With a guaranteed minimum of two matches per event, athletes will have more opportunities to test their skills and develop their competitive edge.

🔹 Divisions: Development, Intermediate, and Premier.

🔹 Open Entry: All clubs across New Zealand are welcome!

🔹 New Format:

• Preliminary Rounds: Round-robin pools of 3–4 competitors.

• Advancement: Pool winners progress to quarterfinals or semifinals, followed by knockout rounds to determine the medalists.

• League System: Four rounds with cumulative points to crown the overall League Champion!

• More information about this event can be found on SPORTDATA.

🏆 Next Rounds: 18 May | 20 July | 14 September

🥋 Canterbury Westland Classic 2025

📅 Sunday, 16 March 2025

📍 West Melton Community and Recreation Centre, 1163 West Coast Road, West Melton, Christchurch

The Canterbury Westland Karate Association invites competitors nationwide to battle it out in the first South Island regional competition of the year! This competition is your chance to sharpen your techniques, gain match experience, and set the tone for the season ahead.

🔹 Divisions: Development, Intermediate, and Premier.

🔹 Open Entry: Available to all clubs in New Zealand.

🔹 How to Enter: Register online via SPORTDATA

🔹 Entry Deadline: 9:00 pm on Sunday, 9 March 2025

🏆 Next CWKA Competitions: 15 June | 17 August 

A Huge Thank You!

Karate New Zealand is grateful to the dedicated volunteers, table staff, mat marshalls, and referees who make these competitions possible. Your time and effort keep the sport thriving, and we couldn't do it without you!

💥 Let's kick off 2025 with intensity, sportsmanship, and unforgettable performances! See you on the tatami! 💥

Article added: Friday, 28 February 2025