It is that time of year once again, it`s time to make plans to head down to Yarmouth for the annual Yarmouth Cup Karate Challenge. This year`s event will be at the same location as last year, Saturday June 6th, 2026 @ Yarmouth Consolidated Memorial High School on Forest St. here in Yarmouth.
KNS Chief Referee, Milton Bourque, will conduct an official’s clinic on Friday evening at the venue from 7 – 9 pm.
It promises to be an exciting event, the last of the tournament season. Who will take home the coveted “Yarmouth Cup”. You will want to be there when a new Champion is crowned.
As always, we will have a full slate of events including Ninja turtle for 5 years and under, and all new Ippon kumite for 6 & 7 year olds. Of course, we will have Kata/Kumite divisions for all ages, Group kata, and 2 divisions of Kobudo (weapons kata). The ever-popular King/Queen of the ring is back for ages 12-15 boys and girls. Registration will be by age and belt color, ie. White, Yellow / Orange , Green / Blue (1stBrown), Brown / Black.
In the end, the club which gathers up the most points throughout the day will take home the “Yarmouth Cup”.
*** Registration Closes June 3rd Midnight! ***
Please Review Rules and Divisions Prior to Completing Registration
Please note that all competitors must be pre-registered for their events.
- Mandatory helmets U14 kumite divisions (13 and under).
- Mandatory payment in advance.
- Tournament Check-in on June 6th:
- Athletes 11 and under need to check-in between 8:30 am and 9 am.
- Athletes 12 and up can check-in between 11:30 am and 12:00 pm.
There will be NO DOOR registrations.
- $35 ea. Kumite
- $30 ea. Kata
- $30 Team Kata ($10 per Athlete)
- $15 ea. Ninja
- $15 ea. King/Queen of the Ring
- $15 ea. Ippon Kumite
- $15 ea. Kobujitsu (Weapons)
** Pre-registration in advance and payment upon arrival – CASH ONLY.
- Registration Opens May 1
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me directly at: miltonbourque@gmail.com , or call 1-902-746-0026.
Milton Bourque Chair, Yarmouth Cup Organizing Committee
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