Karate BC

Karate BC

20 hours ago

Karate BC is pleased to announce that Toshi Uchiage and Pam Ross have been selected as Team BC’s karate coaches for the 2027 Canada Winter Games, taking place in Québec City, Québec.

Toshi Uchiage brings extensive experience as both an athlete and coach. A highly accomplished kata competitor, Toshi is a multi-time Canadian national champion, Junior Pan American Champion, Senior Pan American medallist, and World Championship bronze medallist. He has also served in key coaching roles with Karate BC, including as BC Team Head Coach, and brings deep technical knowledge, national-level experience, and a strong understanding of athlete preparation for major Games environments.

Pam Ross is one of Canada’s most respected karate coaches and high-performance leaders. She has served in senior roles with Karate Canada, including National Team Program Lead and Senior Kata Coach. Pam has supported athletes at national and international levels and is recognized for her athlete-centred leadership, technical expertise, and long-standing contribution to karate in British Columbia and Canada.

Karate’s inclusion in the Canada Games program is still relatively new. The sport made its Canada Games debut at the 2023 Canada Winter Games in Prince Edward Island, giving Canada’s top developing karate athletes a major multi-sport Games opportunity. Karate will return for its second Canada Games appearance at the 2027 Canada Winter Games in Québec City, continuing to build the sport’s profile within the Canadian sport system.

The Karate BC Board, Executive Director, and High Performance Committee have the greatest confidence in Toshi and Pam’s ability to lead Team BC athletes with professionalism, care, and competitive excellence as they prepare for Québec 2027.

Karate BC congratulates Toshi and Pam on their selection and looks forward to supporting them, the athletes, and the full Team BC program on the road to the 2027 Canada Winter Games.
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Karate BC

21 hours ago

Upcoming NCCP Course Offerings

Spots are available in the upcoming ONLINE workshops for both Instruction Beginner and Competition Introduction.

NCCP Instruction Beginner Course ONLINE

Dates:
June 13th & 14th, 2026

Cost:
$140 for KBC members; $240 for non-members


NCCP Competition Introduction Course - ONLINE

Completing Instruction Beginner is a prerequisite, as are holding a brown belt and being a minimum of 16 years old.

Dates:
June 20th & 21st, 2026

Cost:
$205 for KBC members; $360 for non-members

Please visit our website for more details.
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Karate BC

2 weeks ago

The next Canada Winter Games (CWG) will be held in Quebec City, Quebec, in March 2027. Karate BC is compiling a long list of athletes who may be interested in trying out for the British Columbia Team at the CWG.

If you (or someone you know who is a member of Karate BC) were born between March 11, 2009 - March 10, 2011 and are interested in potentially trying out for the BC Team, please visit our website for more details.

Please note, this is a long list of athletes who may be interested in trying out for BC’s CWG team. It is not a commitment to participate.

Thank you for your interest, and good luck to all the athletes!
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Karate BC

2 weeks ago

Dear Karate BC Members,

Karate BC is pleased to announce the launch of the Women in Refereeing (WIR) Mentorship Program, a new initiative focused on supporting the recruitment, retention, mentorship, and development of female and gender-diverse referees across British Columbia.

The WIR Mentorship Program aims to foster leadership, confidence, and community within officiating by connecting developing referees with experienced mentors who can provide guidance, support, and insight throughout their refereeing journey.

This initiative is open to all Karate BC members who identify as female or gender-diverse and are interested in becoming involved in refereeing, developing their officiating skills, or supporting the next generation of referees within our community.

Participants will be paired based on experience level, goals, and availability. Whether you are new to refereeing or an experienced official interested in mentoring others, we encourage you to get involved.

Through this initiative, Karate BC continues its commitment to equity, inclusion, leadership development, and the long-term growth of officiating within the province.

For more information, please visit our website.
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