Canada Open

ONLINE REGISTRATION

• • Individual and/or team registration must be completed online at worldtkd.simplycompete.com
  • Event registration is only possible with a valid 2027 World Taekwondo Global License
  • Registrations onsite will not be accepted
  • For Poomsae Competition – Contestants may compete in a maximum of two (2) events per WT Competition Rules (in recognized poomsae and/or freestyle poomsae)

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VENUE

Canada Place 999 Canada Place Vancouver, British Columbia Canada V6C 3T4

FLIGHTS

Our official carrier, Air Canada, offers discounts on flights from any city in its international network to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada through its Meetings and Events program. Simply use the following promotional code XRCXBH31 before starting your flight search at aircanada.com to access special fares:

• • 10% discount on standard Economy Class fares and lower Premium Economy and Business Class fares
  • 15% discount on Flex fares and higher fares in Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, and Business Class

HOTELS

• • Official event hotel information and booking details will be available soon.

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Spectators at the 2027 Canada Open are expected to behave respectfully and in accordance with Taekwondo Canada’s Code of Conduct and Ethics. Disruptive, abusive, or aggressive behaviour, including yelling at officials or athletes, inappropriate language, or entering the field of play, will not be tolerated. Event staff and Taekwondo Canada representatives reserve the right to remove or deny re-entry to anyone who violates the Code of Conduct.

For the full Code of Conduct and Ethics, please visit: https://taekwondo-canada.com/safesport/safe-sport-policies

More information will be shared here once available. 

*Times and locations are subject to change*

DATE	TIME (Pacific Time)	EVENT	LOCATION
March 4, 2027	9:00 – 16:00	Accreditation Pick-up	Canada Place
March 4, 2027	17:00	Technical Meeting for Poomsae & Kyorugi	TBC
March 5, 2027	9:00	Poomsae Competition	Canada Place
March 5, 2027	10:00 – 12:00	General Weigh-in for Cadet and Junior Kyorugi divisions	Canada Place
March 6, 2027	8:00	Random Weigh-in for Junior Kyorugi divisions	Canada Place
March 6, 2027	9:00	Cadet and Junior Kyorugi Competition	Canada Place
March 6, 2027	10:00 – 12:00	General Weigh-in for Senior Kyorugi divisions	Canada Place
March 7, 2027	8:00	Random Weigh-in for Senior Kyorugi divisions	Canada Place
March 7, 2027	9:00	Senior Kyorugi Competition	Canada Place

The visa invitation letter for each registered individual will be automatically generated from WT GMS platform if the visa is requested during the registration for the event. All members who need an entry visa to Canada must be registered for the event in GMS. You must then use this letter to apply for you or your team member’s visa.

If you need assistance with a Visa letter, please contact [email protected].

Visa Information

• • Participants are required to check Canada’s entry visa application waiting times in their own countries and submit requests for recommendation letters through the online form if applicable
  • The Organizing Committee cannot guarantee entry into Canada and can only offer assistance
  • It is the responsibility of each participant to apply for and secure the correct entry visa for Canada if required
    • The visa application process should be started at least one week before the waiting time deadline in the participant’s home country

If you are a victim or witness of harassment, abuse or discrimination in sport, contact the free, anonymous and confidential Canadian Safe Sport Program Helpline to report and/or be referred to the appropriate resources:

• • Call or text: 1-866-971-2777
  • https://sportintegrity.ca/report-safe-sport

The Canadian Safe Sport Program Helpline is not a crisis line. For all urgent situations requiring immediate intervention, contact 911.

For more information on the Canadian Safe Sport Program, please visit sportintegrity.ca/canadian-safe-sport-program