Karate Australia invites members to nominate as a member of the National Squad for 2025. The National Squad Program is designed to support those athletes selected into a train-on squad for Oceania and the WKF World Championship.

Registration closes 13 March 2025.

National Squad membership is only open to Karate Australia members who are members of a member club. Please note a Squad Member who is no longer a member of Karate Australia as a result of non renewal or being a member of a non member club is ineligible for selection into a National Team.

Only registered members of the 2025 National Squad will be considered for selection into a National Team. In addition, membership will entitle you to the full benefits of the domestic Training and Competition Program as communicated by the National Coaches Commission. 

National Squad members will be allocated to train-on squads post registration. Your allocation will be communicated to you. This allocation will take into account the following:

• Athletes health and well-being;
• National Team Selection Criteria as published by the National Coaches Commission on the Karate Australia website;
• potential to win and/or develop into an international champion;
• performances in endorsed International Events, Australian Open and National Championships;
• adherence to National Coaches Commission training programs;
• results in any play-off(s) for contestant positions;
• attendance and results from compulsory Squad training and/or camps.

Senior Oceania Championship

Nominations now closed

Cadet / Junior / U21 Oceania Championship

Nominations now closed

2025 Oceania Cup

The 2025 Oceania Cup will take place 6-8 June 2025 in Noumea, New Caledonia.

The Oceania cup is an open event for Children and Veteran competitors.

Children categories are:

• U12 (10/11 years as at 6 June 2025)
• U14 (12/13 years as at 6 June 2025)

Nomination for this event is included in this registration.

Athletes selected in the team will be required to attend a training camp prior to Oceania Championship TBA.

Other Opportunities

Additional training and tours will be advised as these become available.

Register