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26/03/2010: National Tournament and World Cup 2011 Dates Announced
A bit of a departure from previous policy but a very welcome one with the announcement of dates and venues for the 2010 GKR Australian Championships and the 2011 GKR World Cup. Certainly will assist people in booking holidays, flights and accommodation. As advised by the official GKR Karate website, details are as follows:

Australian National Championships

The 2010 Australian National Championships will be held in Melbourne

Date: 13th November 2010
Venue: Melbourne Squash and Aquatic Centre (MSAC)
Aughtie Drive, Albert Park
Melbourne, Victoria 3206

Details on qualification will be out in June.

UK National Championships

The 2010 UK National Championships will be held Sheffield.

Date: 20th November 2010
Venue: Ponds Forge International Sports Centre
Sheaf Street, Sheffield S1 2BP

More Information will be available through your instructor in due course. As has been the case for the past 5 years, this is a qualification only event. Qualification may be gained by entering and reaching top 3 in Kata and/or top 4 in Kumite in your respective division.

Details on the Regional Championships / National Qualifiers will be out in June 2010.

2011 GKR World Cup

The 2011 GKR World Cup will be held in Birmingham, UK.

Date: 9th and 10th July 2011.
Venue: National Indoor Arena (NIA)
Birmingham, UK

More details will be out soon!

National All Styles Australian Championships

The 2010 National All Styles Australian Championships will be held in Sydney

Date: 11 - 12th December 2010
Venue: TBA
Sydney, New South Wales