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WSKF USA TEAMORLANDO 2026
WSKF USA TEAM • OFFICIAL FAMILY GUIDE
Orlando International
Karate Open 2026
Everything our team families need for a focused, organized and unforgettable competition weekend.
SEPT11–132026KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA
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ITINERARY • IMPORTANT FAMILY DATES
Your Orlando timeline
Complete each step by its deadline so Sensei Alexandra can finalize the official event registration.
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USA Karate membership
The athlete must have an active USA Karate membership and membership number.
SEP1
Payment deadline
Pay the $275 athlete fee at the YMCA and upload the receipt.
SEP12
Competition day
Meet the WSKF USA Team at the venue at 8:00 AM with complete equipment.
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REGISTRATION • START HERE
Complete your athlete's information
Find the athlete, review the prefilled file, complete anything missing, and return anytime to make updates.
STEP 1 — COMPLETE ATHLETE REGISTRATION NOW
Planning to participate in Orlando? Submit your athlete information today.
Complete the athlete information and USA Karate Federation membership requirements now.
PAYMENT DEADLINE — SEPTEMBER 1Complete the payment at the YMCA and upload the receipt no later than September 1.
1 Open athlete file2 Complete personal data3 Record current weight4 USA Karate membership5 Payment & hotel6 Review, send & edit
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UPDATE YOUR ATHLETE FILE
Search for your athlete
Type the athlete's name to open the existing file and continue updating it.
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COST • SIMPLE AND CLEAR
Plan the event payment.
The athlete fee is paid at the YMCA. Spectator admission is purchased separately by each family.
ATHLETE REGISTRATION
$275per athlete
Pay the full registration at the YMCA Front Desk.
PAYMENT DEADLINESEPTEMBER 1, 2026
Complete athlete informationSPECTATOR ADMISSION
$20Ages 4 and older
Purchased separately by each family. This is not included in the athlete fee.
PAYMENT RECEIPT
Upload after payment
After paying at the YMCA, return to the athlete file and upload the full-payment receipt. If one receipt covers siblings, upload it once for each athlete.
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LOCATION • STAY AND COMPETE
Everything you need to get there.
Keep the team together at the recommended hotel and save the competition venue directions.
TEAM RECOMMENDED HOTELHOTEL • STAY TOGETHER
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
Orlando Lake Buena Vista in the Marriott Village
8601 Vineland AveOrlando, FL 32821
This is the recommended hotel for the WSKF USA delegation. Each family is responsible for making its reservation directly with the hotel.
EVENT VENUE
Silver Spurs Arena
1875 Silver Spur LnKissimmee, FL 34744
TEAM MEETING8:00 AM at the venue
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CATEGORY • 2026 OFFICIAL KATA LIST
Know your level.
Prepare your kata.
Select the competition level that matches the athlete's current belt. Families do not need to choose an official event division.
White & YellowBeginner
Orange, Green & BlueNovice
BrownIntermediate
BlackAdvanced
Use the official chart to review the permitted kata for your level. Black-belt athletes receive their kata confirmation directly from Sensei Alexandra. Sensei Alexandra completes all official event divisions.
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CHECKLIST • FINAL FAMILY GUIDE
Prepare together.
Use this simple guide before leaving home. It is general for every family and athlete—no selection or progress tracking required.
FOR FAMILIES
Parent Final Guide
Registration, travel and competition-day preparation.
- ✓Athlete information reviewed and submitted
- ✓Active USA Karate membership confirmed
- ✓$275 athlete fee paid at the YMCA
- ✓Full-payment receipt uploaded to the portal
- ✓Hotel reservation or other accommodation confirmed
- ✓Hotel and Silver Spurs Arena directions saved
- ✓Plan to meet the team at the venue at 8:00 AM
FOR ATHLETES
Uniform & Competition Bag
Team presentation and essential competition equipment.
- ✓Official WSKF USA Team jacket
- ✓Black team pants
- ✓Clean, pressed competition karategi
- ✓Correct karate belt
- ✓Competition kata reviewed and ready
- ✓Complete red and blue kumite protective equipment
- ✓Mouthguard, water and healthy snacks
WE WIN OR WE LEARN.
WE NEVER LOSE.
WSKF USA TEAM • ORLANDO 2026