Presented by Red Phoenix Tae Kwon Do and Martial Arts
2026
Calgary Open
Taekwondo Championship
Event at a glance
- When
- Nov 14, 2026Saturday. Doors 7:30 am, weigh-in from 7:45 am, first event 9:00 am.
- Where
- Seven ChiefsSeven Chiefs Sportsplex & Jim Starlight Centre, 19 Bullhead Rd, Priddis, AB T3T 0A6.
- Athlete entry
- From $105$105 one event, $115 two, $125 for three or more. Non-refundable.
- Spectators
- $10Free for ages 6 and under. Cash or card at the door.
Start here
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Each link goes straight to the answer — registration, the running order, your draw, and how to get there.
What is contested
Divisions
High performance events are black belt only. Recreation kyorugi and recreation poomsae are open to every belt level.
Black belt only
High performance.
- High Performance Kyorugi
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Sport Poomsae
- Individual
- Pairs
- Teams
- Freestyle
Maximum of three poomsae events per athlete.
All belt levels
Recreation.
- Recreation Kyorugi
- Recreation Poomsae
No head contact in any recreation division, and no weigh-in for recreational athletes.
Coaches
Alberta Taekwondo membership is mandatory for coaches. Each dojang may register 1 Master, 1 Head Coach and 3 Coaches; additional coaches are $50 per person.
Three steps
How to enter
Membership first, then payment, then the entry form — the form asks for your e-transfer confirmation number.
- Get your ATA membership. Alberta Taekwondo membership is mandatory for every athlete; out-of-province athletes register for a free membership.
- Send the e-transfer to mastercha@redpx.com and record the confirmation number.
- Submit the registration form before November 8, 2026.
Athlete fees
- 1 event
- $105
- 2 events
- $115
- 3+ events
- $125
- Extra coach
- $50 per person beyond the dojang allocation
- Spectators
- $10 · free for ages 6 and under, paid at the venue
- Entries close
- November 8, 2026
All amounts in Canadian dollars. Registrations are non-refundable.
Competition day
How Saturday runs
Only registered competitors and coaches are permitted on the competition floor. Parents and spectators remain in the designated seating areas.
- 7:30 am
- Doors openHP kyorugi weigh-in from 7:45 am.
- 8:30 am
- MeetingsReferees 8:00 am, coaches 8:30 am, athletes to the floor 8:45 am.
- 9:00 am
- PoomsaeSparring follows once poomsae finishes.
- 1:00 pm
- ResumesAfter the 11:45 am lunch break.
Questions
Frequently asked
When and where is the 2026 Calgary Open Taekwondo Championship?
The championship runs on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at the Seven Chiefs Sportsplex & Jim Starlight Centre, 19 Bullhead Rd, Priddis, Alberta T3T 0A6. Doors open at 7:30 am and the first event starts at 9:00 am.
How much does it cost to compete?
Athlete entry is $105 for one event, $115 for two events, and $125 for three or more events, in Canadian dollars. Registrations are non-refundable. Fees are paid by e-transfer to mastercha@redpx.com. An additional coach beyond the dojang allocation is $50 per person.
How much is spectator admission?
Admission is $10 per spectator aged 7 and up, and free for children 6 and under. Spectators pay at the venue by cash or card; no advance booking is needed.
What events are offered?
Black belt only: High Performance Kyorugi and High Performance Sport Poomsae (individual, pairs, teams and freestyle). All belt levels: Recreation Kyorugi and Recreation Poomsae. Athletes may not enter both the high performance and recreation stream for the same event. Coaches register separately using the Coach ticket.
How do I pay the entry fee?
Send an Interac e-transfer to mastercha@redpx.com and record the confirmation number. Payment must reach the organisers by November 8, 2026. Registration itself is completed on DojangPro.
What time should athletes arrive?
Doors open at 7:30 am, the referee meeting is at 8:00 am, the coaches meeting at 8:30 am, and athletes are called to the floor at 8:45 am. Poomsae competition begins at 9:00 am. High performance kyorugi athletes weigh in from 7:45 am.
Can parents go onto the competition floor?
No. Only registered competitors and coaches are permitted on the competition floor; parents and spectators must remain in the designated seating areas.
Do I need to register for an ATA membership?
Yes. Alberta Taekwondo Association membership is mandatory for all athletes and all coaches, and provides liability insurance. Alberta athletes and coaches need an active 2026–27 membership for their belt level; out-of-province athletes and coaches email admin@taekwondoalberta.com for a free membership. You must be an ATA member before registering on DojangPro.
Are there host hotels for competitors?
Yes. Delta Hotels Calgary South offers a group rate of $184 CAD per night for stays from Friday, November 13 to Sunday, November 15, 2026. Book online through the group booking link on the venue and travel page, or call (403) 278-5050 and quote "2026 Calgary Open Tae Kwon Do November 2026". The last day to book is Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre offers a double queen room at $154 plus taxes, based on quadruple occupancy with breakfast included, for Friday, November 13 to Saturday, November 14, 2026 — book by Sunday, October 4, 2026 using its group link, by phone at 403-279-8611, or by email, and reference “2026 Calgary Open TaeKwonDo Tournament at Seven Chiefs”.
Get in touch
We eagerly await your attendance.
Questions about divisions, entries or the venue? The Red Phoenix team is happy to help.
- Phone
- (403) 277-7937
- @redphoenixtkd
- Club
- 620 46 Ave NE #108, Calgary, AB T2E 8M9