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Coaching Application From March3rd – 6th 2022 over 3000 young Athletes, 500 Coaches from across Ontario will participate in the largest multisport event in Canada – the 2022 Ontario Winter Games (OWG). There are 27 sports involved in the 2022 OWG and we are excited that Kickboxing is a core sporting partner. Kickboxing Ontario will be selecting 20 coaches from Member Clubs to act as Team Coaches during the Games. Team Coaches will have the responsibility of working with all…
Find out more »National Team Camp #5
WAKO Canada is beginning preparations for the 2021 WAKO World Championship to be held October 14-24 in Italy. We are organizing 5 Camps to ensure that all Athletes are fully prepared for the Worlds. There will be a full staff working with our athletes with backgrounds in Kinesiology, Sport Psychology, Strength and Conditioning as well as experienced National Team Coaches. All Athletes are welcome to attend the camps to benefit from the experience. Athletes from Ontario and Quebec applying for…
Find out more »Ottawa Officials Course
WAKO Canada is excited to welcome back Ring and Tatami sport competitions ! Our Ontario PSO has kept a close relationship with the Ministry of Sport throughout COVID and our protocols and policies for sport has allowed our clubs to reopen and return to full training. As we begin our planning for competitions we wish to A strong group of officials is the hallmark of every sport association. Succession planning for new and developing officials is also vital for success. …
Find out more »Ontario Officials Refresher
Sport is coming back!!! We are excited to see WAKO Canada activities occuring across Canada. To prepare our team of Ontario Officials we are hosting a refresher session to renew our skills, learn some new protocols, discuss our COVID safety plan for competitions as well as just be able to meet again as a group! Please email our office at info@wakocanada.org to confirm your attendance at the session. Refreshments will be served! 🙂
Find out more »ZOOM Coaching Course
WAKO Canada has hosted a number of highly successful ZOOM Coaching Courses. We are hosting additional courses in October and November. The coaching course is madatory for all coaches and corner persons at sanctioned competitions. The WAKO Canada certification is also an amazing seminar open to all coaches, instructors, athletes, parents and any supporters for the sport! Participants learn and review current research and methodology of: Sports Injury Management Athlete Planning Strategies for Coaching Excellence Sport Ethics and Legalities As…
Find out more »WAKO PANAM Team Selection Camp
Dear Team Canada Members! WAKO Canada is excited to have our delegation of 30 participants going to the next WAKO International Championship! Athletes representing clubs from BC, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and Newfoundland will be part of our latest Canadian delegation. A number of athlete requirements will be provided to all team members shortly. Athletes from Ontario and Quebec are required to attend the final training camp on Sunday October 10th. The registration form is below. Please note the October 3rd…
Find out more »OWG Camp 2
2022 ONTARIO WINTER GAMES With the announcement that Kickboxing has been fully accepted into the International Olympic Committee (IOC) the stage has been set for our sports inclusion into the Olympic Games. Part of the Canadian Olympic Team pathway is the Ontario Games program. Organized by the Ministry of Sport the Ontario Winter Games is the largest multi-sport event in Canada and is the first step for all athletes in their Olympic Games journey. The Ontario Winter Games is an…
Find out more »WAKO North-Central American-Caribbean Championship
Dear WAKO Canada Members, We are excited to announce the selection process for Team Canada for the final WAKO International Championship for 2021! This championship is incredible as it is held at the Barcelo Grand Resort in the beautiful Riviera Maya in Quintana Roo, Mexico from November 11-14 2021. A WAKO International Championship held on a 5 star resort is an incredible way for Canadians to enjoy the sport of kickboxing in an all-inclusive resort! WAKO Canada is selecting all athletes…
Find out more »INSTRUCTORS COLLEGE
WAKO Canada is excited to announce its newest certification course! INTRUCTORS COLLEGE is designed to educate, enhance and develop the skills of a Martial Arts Instructor. For many years the Level I Coaching Course was the main source of certification for WAKO Canada Clubs with the focus being the competitive cornerperson. The INSTRUCTORS COLLEGE certification is focused on the club instructor that must teach all ages and experience levels of students. This Certification Course has been developed over the past…
Find out more »OWG Camp 3
2022 ONTARIO WINTER GAMES With the announcement that Kickboxing has been fully accepted into the International Olympic Committee (IOC) the stage has been set for our sports inclusion into the Olympic Games. Part of the Canadian Olympic Team pathway is the Ontario Games program. Organized by the Ministry of Sport the Ontario Winter Games is the largest multi-sport event in Canada and is the first step for all athletes in their Olympic Games journey. The Ontario Winter Games is an…
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