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Date
Location
Individual Divisions
Team Divisions
Player Eligibility
Registration
Tournament Schedule
Shiai Rules
Food and Beverages
Shinpan
Additional questions?
Date
Tournament: Friday, July 3, 2026 - Sunday, July 5, 2026
Manager’s Meeting: July 2, 2026 (4 PM)
Sayonara Party: July 5, 2026 (Sunday evening)
Location
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Student Rec and Wellness Center (SRWC)
4505 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89119
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Sayonara Party: Golden Nugget
Individual Divisions
| Division | Age Restriction | Rank Restriction | Max Registered / Federation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | No restriction | No restriction | 7 |
| Women | No restriction | No restriction | 7 |
| Senior Youth Boy | 16-18 years old | No restriction | 5 |
| Senior Youth Girl | 16-18 years old | No restriction | 5 |
| Junior Youth Boy | 12-15 years old | No restriction | 5 |
| Junior Youth Girl | 12-15 years old | No restriction | 5 |
| Senior Men | 50 years or older | 3 dan or above | 5 |
| Senior Women | 45 years or older | 3 dan or above | 5 |
| Mudansha Open | 19 years or older | 1 kyu or below | 5 |
Note: Age restrictions are based on age as of January 1, 2026. Rank restrictions are based on rank on the day of the tournament.
Team Divisions
All age and rank restrictions listed in individual divisions above apply to corresponding team participants. Each federation may submit 1 team for each division.
| Division | Max Registered | Team Size |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 7 | 5 |
| Women | 7 | 5 |
| Senior Youth Boy | 5 | 3 |
| Senior Youth Girl | 5 | 3 |
| Junior Youth Boy | 5 | 3 |
| Junior Youth Girl | 5 | 3 |
| Senior Men & Women | 5 | 3 |
| Mudansha Men & Women | 5 | 3 |
Player Eligibility
All competitors must be on the registration census of the member in good standing one year prior to the tournament and their dues paid by March 31 of the tournament year.
Competitors in the following divisions must be on the registration census of the member in good standing for 3 years prior to the tournament:
- Men’s Individual
- Women’s Individual
- Men’s Team
- Women’s Team
Each player is only eligible to play in 1 individual and 1 team division max. See Appendix B for additional details.
Registration
For each participant registered in the individual division there is a registration fee of $100. For each participant registered for the team divisions, there is a registration fee of $100.
In the case of a player being registered for both an individual and team division, the total registration fee for that player will be $200.
Tournament Schedule
Subject to change based on number of competitors
| Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|
| Individual Senior Men Senior Women Mudansha Junior Youth Boys Junior Youth Girls Team Seniors Mudansha |
Individual Men Women Senior Youth Boys Senior Youth Girls Team Junior Youth Boys Junior Youth Girls |
Team Men Women Senior Youth Boys Senior Youth Girls |
Shiai Rules
Unless otherwise stated, all matches will follow FIK Rules and Regulations. We will continue to use the Provisional rules as set forth by FIK.
All individual championships will utilize a “double-elimination” seeding format in which each player participates in an initial “seeding” round to determine their placement (either first or second) in the championship round. In the event there is an odd number of participants, a random participant shall be automatically placed in the seeding round.
Men’s and Women’s teams will utilize a “double elimination” seeding format in which each team participates in an initial “seeding” round to determine their placement (either first or second) in the championship round. In the event of an odd number of teams, one seed group will have an additional team.
Food and Beverages
Lunch can be pre-ordered for each of the three days of competition (Friday - Sunday). Each lunch costs $18 per day (e.g. a competitor requesting lunch for all three days will pay $54). Beverages will be included with lunch.
Lunch will be served at the UNLV Dining Commons (4 min walk from the tournament venue) and will include vegetarian and gluten-free options.
Shinpan
Regional federations are asked to nominate qualified shinpan by April 18, 2026. Qualified shinpan are defined as 5 dan and above, in good standing with AUSKF, and recommended by their federation president.
Selected shinpan will be provided hotel accommodations at the headquarters hotel from July 2-6, 2026, and a travel stipend of $600. Hotel accommodations provided will be double occupancy reserved by the AUSKF competition committee.
Shinpan should plan to arrive on July 2nd, 2026 in time to attend a 4 PM shinpan meeting at the venue. Shinpan should plan to depart no earlier than July 6, 2026.
Additional questions?
Please email competition@auskf.org with any questions or concerns. Thank you!