Find your competition category
Review the published category reference and prepare for Seaside 2027. Browse age groups, experience levels, and division codes below.
Find your category below. Contact the organizers if you need help choosing the appropriate division.
K = Kata · S = Kumite · W = Kobudo · PK = Para Karate
The list below shows age groups, experience levels, and division codes. “$$” denotes a cash prize category.
Check with the organizers if you are unsure how a published label, including “NY FIRST TIME,” applies to you.
| Code | Category |
|---|---|
| K/S1 | 5 & Under Boys NY FIRST TIME |
| K/S2 | 5 & Under Boys Beginner/Novice |
| K/S3 | 5 & Under Girls NY FIRST TIME |
| K/S4 | 5 & Under Girls Beginner/Novice |
| K/S5 | 6/7 Years Old Boys NY FIRST TIME |
| K/S6 | 6/7 Years Old Boys Beginner |
| K/S7 | 6/7 Years Old Boys Novice |
| K/S8 | 6/7 Years Old Boys Intermediate/Advanced |
| K/S9 | 6/7 Years Old Girls NY FIRST TIME |
| K/S10 | 6/7 Years Old Girls Beginner/Novice |
| K/S11 | 6/7 Years Old Girls Intermediate/Advanced |
| K/S12 | 8/9 Years Old Boys Beginner |
| K/S13 | 8/9 Years Old Boys Novice |
| K/S14 | 8/9 Years Old Boys Intermediate |
| K/S15 | 8/9 Years Old Boys Advanced |
| K/S16 | 8/9 Years Old Girls Beginner/Novice |
| K/S17 | 8/9 Years Old Girls Intermediate |
| K/S18 | 8/9 Years Old Girls Advanced |
| K/S19 | 10/11 Years Old Boys Beginner |
| K/S20 | 10/11 Years Old Boys Novice |
| K/S21 | 10/11 Years Old Boys Intermediate |
| K/S22 | 10/11 Years Old Boys Advanced |
| K/S23 | 10/11 Years Old Girls Beginner/Novice |
| K/S24 | 10/11 Years Old Girls Intermediate |
| K/S25 | 10/11 Years Old Girls Advanced |
| K/S26 | 12/13 Years Old Boys Beginner/Novice |
| K/S27 | 12/13 Years Old Boys Intermediate |
| K/S28 | 12/13 Years Old Boys Advanced |
| K/S29 | 12/13 Years Old Girls Beginner/Novice |
| K/S30 | 12/13 Years Old Girls Intermediate |
| K/S31 | 12/13 Years Old Girls Advanced |
| K/S32 | 14/15 Years Old Boys Beginner/Novice |
| K/S33 | 14/15 Years Old Boys Intermediate |
| K/S34 | 14/15 Years Old Boys Advanced |
| K/S35 | 14/15 Years Old Girls Beginner/Novice |
| K/S36 | 14/15 Years Old Girls Intermediate |
| K/S37 | 14/15 Years Old Girls Advanced |
| Code | Category |
|---|---|
| K/S38 | 16/17 Years Old Boys Beginner/Novice |
| K/S39 | 16/17 Years Old Boys Intermediate |
| K/S40 | 16/17 Years Old Boys Advanced |
| K/S41 | 16/17 Years Old Girls Beginner/Novice |
| K/S42 | 16/17 Years Old Girls Intermediate |
| K/S43 | 16/17 Years Old Girls Advanced |
| K/S44 | 18–34 Years Old Men Beginner/Novice |
| K/S45 | 18–34 Years Old Men Intermediate |
| K/S46 | 18–34 Years Old Men Advanced $$$ |
| K/S47 | 18–34 Years Old Women Beginner/Novice |
| K/S48 | 18–34 Years Old Women Intermediate |
| K/S49 | 18–34 Years Old Women Advanced $$$ |
| K/S50 | 35+ Years Old Men Beginner/Novice |
| K/S51 | 35+ Years Old Men Intermediate |
| K/S52 | 35+ Years Old Men Advanced |
| K/S53 | 35+ Years Old Women Beginner/Novice |
| K/S54 | 35+ Years Old Women Intermediate |
| K/S55 | 35+ Years Old Women Advanced |
| Code | Category |
|---|---|
| W1 | 9 & Under Beginner/Novice |
| W2 | 9 & Under Intermediate/Advanced |
| W3 | 10–13 Years Old Beginner/Novice |
| W4 | 10–13 Years Old Intermediate |
| W5 | 10–13 Years Old Advanced |
| W6 | 14–17 Years Old Beginner/Novice |
| W7 | 14–17 Years Old Intermediate |
| W8 | 14–17 Years Old Advanced |
| W9 | 18+ Years Old Beginner/Novice |
| W10 | 18+ Years Old Intermediate |
| W11 | 18+ Years Old Advanced |
| Code | Category |
|---|---|
| PK1 | Divisions TBD |
Para Karate divisions will be announced.
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