National Championships

2026 Taekwondo Canada National Championships Event Information Package

Information about the Poomsae Competition (ie. Poomsae Draws and Order of Competition) will be published here at a future date. 

2026 Taekwondo Canada National Championships Event Information Package

Information about the Kyorugi Competition (ie. Kyorugi Draws and Random Weigh-In Lists) will be published here at a future date. 

WORLD TAEKWONDO GLOBAL LICENSE

• • All accredited individuals (athletes, coaches) must FIRST be registered with a valid 2026 World Taekwondo (WT) Global License
  • To register or renew a WT Global License visit: taekwondocanada.simplycompete.com
    • Athletes: must upload a photo, Kukkiwon certificate and a valid Canadian passport or proof of Canadian citizenship
    • Coaches: must upload a photo and Kukkiwon certificate
    • Ensure that the “Order Global License” checkbox is clicked
  • Failure to apply or renew a Global License will not extend registration deadlines

** NOTE: A NEW APPLICATION OR RENEWAL COULD TAKE UP TO 30 DAYS TO BE PROCESSED**

REGISTRATION FEES

• • Individual registration must be completed online at taekwondocanada.simplycompete.com
  • Event registration is only possible with a valid 2026 World Taekwondo Global License
  • All entry fees shall be paid in advance through Simply Compete during registration
  • Payments must be made IN FULL prior to the applicable deadline to secure the corresponding rate

**AS WE ARE USING SIMPLYCOMPETE AS THE REGISTRATION PLATFORM, PAYMENT IS IN USD**

REGISTRATIONS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

• • Regular Registration: Before January 16, 2026 at 23:59 Eastern Time
  • Late Registration: January 17, 2026 to January 23, 2026 at 17:00 Eastern Time
  • Deadline for Weight Changes: January 23, 2026 at 17:00 Eastern Time

CATEGORY	REGULAR REGISTRATION RATE	LATE REGISTRATION RATE	CHANGES TO EVENT(S)
Athlete per event (1 kyorugi or 1 poomsae event)	$150.00 USD	$170.00 USD	Contact [email protected]
Coach – C1 Performance Coach Certified	$75.00 USD	$95.00 USD
Coach – DC Dojang Coach Certified	$100.00 USD	$120.00 USD
Coach – AI Assistant Instructor Certified *can only use this once in a lifetime*	$150.00 USD	$170.00 USD

• • No registrations or event/weight changes will be accepted onsite
    • Weight changes will be accepted until January 23^rd, 2026 at 17:00 Eastern Time and can be made by emailing [email protected]
    • Any weight changes requested after the January 23^rd, 2026 at 17:00 Eastern Time deadline will not be accepted – NO EXCEPTIONS
  • All events must be registered within the applicable deadline – regular or If a participant registers an event during the regular registration period and later adds or changes an event during the late registration period, the Simply Compete system will adjust the earlier registration to reflect the late registration rate. Participants are then responsible for paying the difference.

VENUE

Halifax Convention Centre 1650 Argyle Street Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada B3J 0E6

HOTELS

• • Participants are strongly recommended to book their accommodations at the event hotels using the information below
  • Event room rates are based on hotel availability
  • Use the booking links provided to access the Taekwondo Canada group rates
  • For stays outside the main event dates, please contact the respective hotel’s in‑house reservations team directly for pre- or post-event (“shoulder”) night availability
  • Rates are listed before taxes and fees
  • A training space will be provided at the Prince George Hotel, Cambridge Suites Halifax and The Westin Nova Scotian starting February 3, 2026, additional spaces may be added at a later date

1. SUTTON PLACE HOTEL HALIFAX (HOST HOTEL)

• • Address: 1700 Grafton Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 2C4
  • Distance to Venue: ≈ 0.10 km on foot; ≈ 0.30 km by car
  • Rate: $195.00 CAD/night
  • Booking Link: https://reservations.suttonplace.com/113161?&groupID=4848307#/
  • Group Code/Name: 2602TAEKCAN
  • Cut-Off Date: January 7, 2026
  • Contact Information: 1-902-932-7548 or 1-888-378-8866

2. THE PRINCE GEORGE HOTEL

• • Address: 1725 Market Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3N9
  • Distance to Venue: ≈ 0.30 km on foot; ≈ 0.60 km by car
  • Rate: $159.00 CAD/night
  • Booking Link: https://reservations.travelclick.com/13608?groupID=4952253
  • Group Code/Name: 2026 Taekwondo Canada Nationals
  • Cut-Off Date: January 5, 2026
  • Contact Information: [email protected] or 1-800-565-1567

3. CAMBRIDGE SUITES HALIFAX

• • Address: 1583 Brunswick Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3P5
  • Distance to Venue: ≈ 0.30 km on foot; ≈ 0.70 km by car
  • Rate: $139.00 CAD/night (Studio Queen) / $199.00 CAD/night (1‑Bedroom Suite with 2 Doubles)
  • Booking Link: https://reservations.travelclick.com/13605?groupID=4952252
  • Group Code/Name: 2026 Taekwondo Canada Nationals
  • Cut-Off Date: January 5, 2026
  • Contact Information: [email protected] or 1-800-565-1263
  • *Cambridge Suites Halifax rate includes continental breakfast

4. RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT HALIFAX DOWNTOWN

• • Address: 1599 Grafton Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 2C3
  • Distance to Venue: ≈ 0.15 km on foot; ≈ 0.50 km by car
  • Rate: $189.00 CAD/night
  • Booking Link: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1759771390095&key=GRP&app=resvlink
  • Group Code/Name: TKCTKCF or 2026 Taekwondo Canada Nationals
  • Cut-Off Date: January 4, 2026
  • Contact Information: 1-888-236-2427 or 1-902-422-0493
  • *Residence Inn by Marriott Halifax Downtown rate includes continental breakfast

5. THE BARRINGTON HOTEL

• • Address: 1875 Barrington Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3L6
  • Distance to Venue: ≈ 0.40 km on foot; ≈ 0.90 km by car
  • Rate: $129.00 CAD/night
  • Booking Link: https://reservations.travelclick.com/108025?groupID=4968578
  • Group Code/Name: 26022026TA
  • Cut-Off Date: December 22, 2025
  • Contact Information: 1(902) 429-7410

6. THE WESTIN NOVA SCOTIAN

• • Address: 1181 Hollis Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 2P6
  • Distance to Venue: ≈ 1.2 km on foot; ≈ 1.6 km by car
  • Rate: $159.00 – $169.00 CAD/night
  • Booking Link: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1758725239332&key=GRP&app=resvlink
  • Group Code/Name: Taekwondo Canada
  • Cut-Off Date: January 5, 2026
  • Contact Information: 1-866-761-3513
  • Discounted parking rate of $18 per car, per day available

Spectators at the 2026 Taekwondo Canada National Championships 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

SPECTATOR TICKETS

Ticket Type	Price
Single Day – Adult	$20.00 CAD
Single Day – Child (Ages 5-12)	$10.00 CAD
Single Day – Senior (Ages 65+)	$10.00 CAD
Event Pass – Adult	$50.00 CAD
Event Pass – Child (Ages 5-12)	$20.00 CAD
Event Pass – Senior (Ages 65+)	$20.00 CAD

• • Wristbands will be given as a spectator’s pass and must be worn at all times
  • Children aged 4 and under are free
  • Payment for spectator tickets can be made onsite at the admission desk

**Schedule is subject to change**

DATE	TIME (AT)	EVENT	LOCATION
February 3, 2026	12:00 to 17:00	Accreditation Pick Up	TBC
February 4, 2026	9:00 to 13:00	Accreditation Pick Up	Halifax Convention Centre
	9:00 to 10:00	Test Scale	Halifax Convention Centre
	10:00 to 12:00	General Weigh-in All Junior Kyorugi Divisions	Halifax Convention Centre
	17:00	Technical Meeting for Poomsae and Kyorugi	Halifax Convention Centre
February 5, 2026	6:30	Publication of Random Weigh-In for Junior Kyorugi
	7:30	Doors Open to athletes and coaches	Halifax Convention Centre
	8:00 to 15:00	Admission & Accreditation Pick-Up	Halifax Convention Centre
	8:00	Random Weigh-In All Junior Kyorugi divisions, except heavy weight	Halifax Convention Centre
	9:00	Competition Begins Poomsae Individual Recognized: Youth, Cadet, Junior, U60, U65, O65 Individual Freestyle: U17, O17 All Para Poomsae divisions Kyorugi Junior Kyorugi Divisions Youth Olympic Weight Class Fight-Offs	Halifax Convention Centre
	9:00 to 10:00	Test Scale	Halifax Convention Centre
	10:00 to 12:00	General Weigh-in All Cadet Kyorugi Divisions	Halifax Convention Centre
February 6, 2026	7:30	Doors Open to athletes and coaches	Halifax Convention Centre
	8:00 to 15:00	Admission & Accreditation Pick-Up	Halifax Convention Centre
	9:00	Competition Begins Poomsae Individual Recognized: U30, U40, U50 Pairs & Teams Recognized: Youth, Cadet, Junior, U30, U50, U60, O60 Pairs & Teams Freestyle: U17, O17 Kyorugi Cadet Kyorugi Divisions	Halifax Convention Centre
	9:00 to 10:00	Test Scale	Halifax Convention Centre
	10:00 to 12:00	General Weigh-in All Senior Kyorugi Divisions	Halifax Convention Centre
	12:00 to 14:00	General Weigh-in All Youth Kyorugi Divisions	Halifax Convention Centre
February 7, 2026	6:30	Publication of Random Weigh-In for Senior Kyorugi
	7:30	Doors Open to athletes and coaches	Halifax Convention Centre
	8:00 to 15:00	Admission & Accreditation Pick-Up	Halifax Convention Centre
	8:00	Random Weigh-In All Senior Kyorugi divisions, except heavy weight	Halifax Convention Centre
	9:00	Competition Begins Kyorugi Youth and Senior Kyorugi Divisions	Halifax Convention Centre

Please note that the 2026 Taekwondo Canada National Championships has been designated by Taekwondo Canada and the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport as being subject to the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS) and the Canadian Safe Sport Program (CSSP) Rules. While participating at this event, you must adhere to the terms and conditions of the CSSP Consent Form, including the administration and enforcement of the UCCMS, as outlined in the CSSP Rules. By registering for this event, you agree to be subject to the UCCMS and CSSP Rules while participating at this event. You have the opportunity to be educated via Safe Sport E-Learning: Individuals at Designated National-Level Events (https://cces.ca/safesport-events). Your completion of this course will not be tracked and your progress will not be visible to e-learning administrators.

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
  • [email protected]
  • https://cces.ca/report-safe-sport

To view Taekwondo Canada’s Safe Sport policies, please visit: taekwondo-canada.com/safesport/safe-sport-policies

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

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 cces.ca/canadian-safe-sport-program.