It is that time of year again to start the process to put together the 2025 Nova Scotia Karate Team that will represent our province April 2025 in Richmonad, BC.

The first tryout will be on October 19th in HRM, 10 am to 1 pm, at a venue to be announced soon. There will be an information session at the first tryout

For complete tryout notice, registration link and the updated information handbook please visit the Karate NS Team page

Here are some items of note (subject to change):

• There will be 6 Team Kumite and 6 Team Kata Trainings this year, of which 4 will be mandatory for each. All trainings will be at the Halifax Ryuseikan Karate Club. Please refer to the Handbook for details on dates and mandatory sessions.
• There will be no 3 strike rule this year. Athletes will be expected to attend all mandatory trainings.
• Nationals will be in Richmonad, BC and all athletes and coaches are expected to be in Richmonad from April 1 to 6th, 2025.
• We will continue with the team budget concept this year, to assist with KNS in making necessary payments throughout the year. Details are on page 5, and will be discussed in the information session.
• There will be changes in how Ranked athletes receive compensation for travel.