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The Silverado Cup Karate Championship is a multi martial arts Olympic-style event that welcomes any athlete regardless of age. 

The Championship embodies the values of participation, sportsmanship and healthy living among martial artists. The philosophy of the Silverado Cup Karate Championship is that everyone is welcome to participate. The Silverado Cup Karate Championship is truly a grassroots organization that relies on the dedication of many volunteers.

The Silverado Cup Karate Championship features an Opening Ceremony that allows spectators to witness the Parade of the Athletes. 

The Silverado Cup Karate Championships was founded by Oscar Silvera in 2006

Privacy Policy

Your privacy is very important to us. Accordingly, we have developed this Policy in order for you to understand how we collect, use, communicate and disclose and make use of personal information. The following outlines our privacy policy.

  • Before or at the time of collecting personal information, we will identify the purposes for which information is being collected.
  • We will collect and use personal information solely with the objective of fulfilling those purposes specified by us and for other compatible purposes unless we obtain the consent of the individual concerned or as required by law.
  • We will only retain personal information as long as necessary for the fulfillment of those purposes.
  • We will collect personal information by lawful and fair means and, where appropriate, with the knowledge or consent of the individual concerned.
  • Personal data should be relevant to the purposes for which it is to be used, and, to the extent necessary for those purposes, should be accurate, complete, and up-to-date.
  • We will protect personal information by reasonable security safeguards against loss or theft, as well as unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification.
  • We will make readily available to customers information about our policies and practices relating to the management of personal information.

We are committed to conducting our business in accordance with these principles in order to ensure that the confidentiality of personal information is protected and maintained.

WEBSITE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE

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  1. Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials (information or software) on West Michigan Sports Commission's website for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license, you may not:
    1. modify or copy the materials;
    2. use the materials for any commercial purpose or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial);
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3. Disclaimer

a. The materials on Silverado Cup's website are provided "as is". Silverado Cup makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties, including without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights. Further, West Michigan Sports Commission does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on its Internet website or otherwise relating to such materials or on any sites linked to this site.

4. Limitations

In no event shall Silverado Cup or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption,) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on West Michigan Sports Commission's Internet site, even if West Michigan Sports Commission or a West Michigan Sports Commission authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage. Because some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties or limitations of liability for consequential or incidental damages, these limitations may not apply to you.

5. Revisions and Errata

The materials appearing on Silverado Cup's website could include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. Silverado Cup does not warrant that any of the materials on its website are accurate, complete, or current. Silverado Cup may make changes to the materials contained on its website at any time without notice. Silverado Cup does not, however, make any commitment to update the materials.

6. Links

Silverado Cup has not reviewed all of the sites linked to its Internet website and is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by Silverado Cup of the site. Use of any such linked website is at the user's own risk.

7. Site Terms of Use Modifications

Silverado Cup may revise these terms of use for its website at any time without notice. By using this website you are agreeing to be bound by the then-current version of these Terms and Conditions of Use.

8. Governing Law

Any claim relating to Silverado Cup's website shall be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

General Terms and Conditions applicable to Use of a Web Site.

Frequently Ask Questions

Does a competitor need a USA Karate, AAU or any other membership in order to compete at the Silverado Cup?

  • No, a competitor won't require to be member of any Karate organization in order to compete.

What are the Silverado Cup Tournament rules will be?

Will an AAU Karate Kumite equipment will be Ok to be used at the Silverado Cup?

  • Yes, The AAU Karate Kumite equipment (headgear, protective mitts, shin and foot pads, cups for boys and mouth guards) will be good to be used at the Silverado Cup. Colors: Red, Blue or White are recommended.

Registration

  • Can I confirm my registration?

Yes.  You can confirm your registration online by going to www.silveradocup.com and selecting “confirm registrations” on the main page. Enter your infomation on the requested. If you have registered online, you will receive an “order confirmation” via email in addition to being taken to a confirmation screen at the conclusion of the registration process.  If you do not receive the confirmation email, please check your spam filter.
If you completed the paper application and mailed your registration, it will take approximately 1 to 2 business days for your registration to appear online using the website.  Because of the volume of paper registrations, we cannot confirm your registration any sooner than it would appear online.

 

  • What if I confirm my registration and it is incorrect? 

If the registration appears to be incorrect online, simply contact us make changes to your registration. 

  • What if I make a mistake during registration, do I have to pay a change fee? 

No, simply contact us make changes to your registration.

  • What are the skill levels and how do I know which skill level I should compete in? 

The skill levels are to help keep the competition a level playing field for all competitors.  The Silverado Cup is committed to giving every athlete the opportunity for success in the ring, so some changes have been made to the skill level descriptions.   Here is a description of the skill levels:

  • Beginner – 8thkyu and under/Less than 1 year of training
  • Novice – 7thkyu-5th kyu/1-2 years of training
  • Intermediate – 4thkyu-2nd kyu/2-4 years of training
  • Advanced  - 1stkyu and higher/4 years or more of training
  • Elite – Divisions/Recommended rank of 1stDan or higher and 5+ years of training
  • All brown belts must compete in intermediate or higher divisions
  • All black belts must compete in advanced or higher divisions
  • Athletes who participate in a beginner, novice, or intermediate division must compete in that skill level for all divisions
  • An athlete who participates in an elite division may compete in an advanced division in another category (Exp:  Athletes may compete in Elite Kumite and Advanced Kata, but may not compete in Elite Kumite and Advanced Kumite)
  • Athletes who compete in Elite Kata may not compete in any other Kata division
  • Athletes who medal in any skill level must move up to the next higher skill level the following year (Exp: An athlete who medaled in a Novice category in 2018 must compete in the Intermediate or higher category in 2019)
  • The ultimate placement of athletes in the correct skill level is the responsibility of both the athlete and their coach/instructor.  We rely on the integrity of all of our participants to ensure for the safest and most fair competition.  Should an athlete be found to purposefully misrepresent their skill level for the purpose of competitive advantage, should be desquilified.

If I have been training for 2 years but have a brown belt, I have to compete as an intermediate? 

Yes, all brown belts must compete in intermediate or higher divisions. 

  • Can I compete in Elite and Advanced Divisions?

That depends, Elite is a separate skill level division available to Advanced competitors, therefore competitors may compete in Advanced or Elite per event category (Kata or Kumite).  For example, an athlete may compete in Elite Kata and Advanced Kumite or Elite Kumite and Advanced Kata but CANNOT compete in both Advanced Kata and Elite Kata.

  • If I register for Elite Kumite, do I have to register for Elite Kata? 

No, Kata and Kumite are separate events and you CAN register for Elite in one event and Advanced in the other.  You CANNOT compete in Advanced and Elite in the SAME event.

  • What if I just want to watch the tournament?

Yes, You are welcome to come and watch the tournament. The tickets may be purchased at the venue. The price list is below:

  • $10 per person (online tickets available here)
  • $25 for a family (online tickets available here)
  • Children under 6 are free

How can I be a volunteer?

All volunteers are encouraged to register in advance online here and attend a volunteer course held on-site.  For specific information on volunteering contact the Silverado Cup Volunteer Coordinator on our contact us page

  • Where do I check in as a volunteer?

Volunteers will need to check-in at the Volunteer Check-in Table in the Registration area. Volunteers will pick up the volunteer T-shirt and get additional information about the tournament.
Schedule

  • Is the schedule of events posted somewhere?

A schedule will be posted online prior to the tournament and at various locations onsite. The schedules are tentative and subject to change.

  • Does everyone need to be at the tournament at 9:00am? 

No, the Silverado Cup Staff is committed to providing a basic time structure for events and stage times. You can also sign up for our text messaging service.  This service will send you a text message when your child is called to Staging, sent to a ring and completed competition.  For more information about this service, sign up online during the registration process or ask in Registration onsite.

Equipment

  • Are body armor required? 

No.  But, is recommended.

  • Do females have to wear the Body Protector AND Chest Protector?

No.  But, both are recommended for females.  

  • Are shin pads required? 

Yes, USA Karate approved shin pads are required.  No cloth foot/shin pads will be allowed.  All equipment will be checked at Staging prior to competition for compliance.  Competitors will not be allowed to compete without approved gear.

  • What color equipment is required? 

White, red and blue (recommended) color approved hand pads are required. White, red and blue (recommended) color approved foot pads are required. Only soft foam headgear is allowed and it must be a solid color, preferably white. 
Please note, you must wear matching hand and foot gear or red/blue hand gear with white foot and shin pads.  You may not wear red hand pads with blue foot and shin pads or vice versa. 

  • Is headgear allowed?  

Yes.  Classic headgear with no attachments, face shield or metal bars is allowed.  Headgear will be checked in Staging prior to competition for compliance.

  • Will USA Karate approved equipment be on sale at the tournament? 

Yes. Vendor booths might be onsite for equipment purchases, however it is suggested you purchase in advance to ensure you have equipment for the tournament. Check the Silverado Cup online store

  • What color uniform (gi) can I wear? 

Competitors may only wear traditional cut unmarked white karate uniforms without stripping or piping. 

  • Do I need both red and blue belts for competition?  

Yes, all competitors need red and blue belts for both Kata and Kumite.  The Red/Blue “flip” belts are not allowed for competition.
Kata Competition

  • Can I compete in both Advanced Kata and Elite Kata?

No. 

  • What division should I register for if I am an adult advanced Kata competitor, but do not want to compete in Elite Kata?

Competitors should register for Advanced 18-34 Kata.

  • Will I have to do my kata at the same time as my opponent?
    •  All Beginner and Novice Divisions will perform Kata simultaneously.
    • All Intermediate Division for UNDER 18 will perform Kata simultaneously.
    • All Advanced Division UNDER 14 will perform Kata simultaneously.
    • All Adult Intermediate Divisions will perform Kata individually.
    • All Advanced Divisions 14 and OLDER will perform Kata individually.
  • Can I repeat Kata?  

That depends.  ALL Beginner, Novice and Intermediate Divisions may repeat Kata in all rounds.  All Advanced Divisions can repeat Kata UNTIL the final round.  In the FINAL ROUND, Advanced competitors must perform a different Kata from previous rounds. 
ALL ELITE KATA DIVISIONS will follow WKF rules and must perform a different Kata each round.
Kumite Competition

  • What equipment do I need to Kumite?
  • The following protective equipment is required for all Kumite competitors:
  • Red/Blue USA-NKF/WKF Approved Gloves/Mitts
  • White/Red/Blue USA KARATE/WKF Approved Shin/Instep Protectors
  • Mouth Guard
  • Groin Protectors (All male competitors)
  • Elite competitors will need additional equipment.
  • Team Divisions
  • Do I have to have an all male or all female team for team kata? 

No, we have a few different team kata events.  Regular team kata, mixed gender team kata, and family team kata.

  • What division should I register my team for?  This year teams will be divided up into a Beg/Nov division and an Int/Adv division for each age group.  If you have a team made up of novice and intermediate athletes, they must compete in the higher division (Int/Adv).  Athletes must meet all age requirements for that division.

Coaches

  • Can I coach my athlete at the ring? 

Yes, all Coaches must register at the SilveradoCup.com

  • Where do I pick up my Coaches’ pass?  

Coaching passes will be available at the pre-registration desk.
Weapons (Kobudo)

  • Can I do Long Weapons and Short Weapons Divisions?  

No. These divisions are exclusive and will compete on the same day.  You must choose which category to compete in.

  • What kind of weapons can I use?  

Please go to www.usankf.org and click on Officials and Coaches Resources at the top.  Follow the links to the current Rules Update and look for the rules pertaining to Kata and Kobudo.
Parents

  • Can I go with my child to the ring? 

No.  The competition floor is closed and only for competitors, registered coaches and officials. 

  • Can I go to the Staging Area with my child? 

A section of the Staging Area will be available for parents to visit and check on their competitors; however parents will not be allowed in the “competitor only” area of Staging.  The Staging Area can be a loud and busy place in the tournament and this rule will allow the Silverado Cup Staff to focus on the competitors to expedite the competitor to the competition floor.

  • Will food or drinks be allowed in the Staging Area? 

Yes.  Competitors will be allowed to bring bottled drinks and snacks to the Staging Area.  Common courtesy is appreciated and the Silverado Cup Staff expects all competitors to keep a clean Staging Area.

  • How will I know when it is my child’s time to compete? 

Each division is assigned a number.  The division number will be printed on your child’s competitor pass that you will pick up at Registration.  The Announcer will call the division number to Staging and that will signal your child needs to go to the Staging Area immediately and prepare for competition.  Generally, once a division has been called to the Staging Area, the division will make it to the competition floor in under 30 minutes.
You can also sign up for our text messaging service.  This service will send you a text message when your child is called to Staging, sent to a ring and completed competition.  For more information about this service, sign up online during the registration process or ask in Registration onsite.

  • When will my child compete? 

A general schedule will be posted to www.silveradocup.com prior to the tournament, but no specific times can be given as to when a competitor will be on the competition floor.  The Silverado Cup Staff is committed to running an efficient, fair and fun tournament for all participants, so it is the Staffs’ intention to minimize wait times.  Generally the youngest age divisions start the day and the tournament works through ascending age divisions as the day moves on.

Terms & Conditions

ADULT & MINOR AMATEUR ATHLETIC WAIVER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY
ASSUMPTION OF RISK / WAIVER OF LIABILITY / INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT

In consideration of being allowed to participate on behalf of Silverado Cup events and activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees to the following terms:

Behavior and Manners: Competitors must exhibit good behavior and manners, displaying fair play and sportsmanship. Disruptive acts, offensive statements, or seriously inappropriate behaviors may result in disqualification. Possession of alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, or narcotics at the event may lead to disqualification.

Attendance: All competitors are required to appear for competition at posted times. Failure to appear when called to compete may result in disqualification according to tournament rules.

Statement of Health: The undersigned confirms good health and the ability to participate in the tournament. The participant agrees to comply with terms and conditions for protection against infectious diseases. If any unusual hazard is observed, the participant will remove themselves from participation and notify the nearest official.

Release and Hold Harmless: The undersigned, on behalf of themselves and their heirs, assigns, personal representatives, and next of kin, releases and holds harmless Silverado Cup, its officers, officials, agents, employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and premises owners or lessors, from any and all illness, disability, or loss or damage to person or property, whether arising from the negligence of releasees or otherwise, to the fullest extent permitted by law. This includes travel to and from the event.

Responsibility and Waiver of Compensation: The undersigned accepts responsibility for actions during the event and waives any compensation for the use of pictures or videos taken at the event for the promotion of future events.

Acknowledgment: The undersigned acknowledges reading this Release of Liability and Assumption of Risk Agreement, fully understands its terms, and registers freely and voluntarily without any inducement.

Refunds: There will be NO REFUNDS of entry fees due to rain, acts of nature, or if an athlete or team fails to participate.

I HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, AND AGREE VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.

Advertising and Services

We expect some of the Karate Clubs in the Detroit area will be participating in this event. More than 100 athletes are expected to join and participate in this tournament event.

It is our honor to forward this proposal to you for sponsorship of this event. We are offering the following packages for your consideration:

Major Sponsor:

$ 250.00

Post (1) banner/streamer at the venue, size shall not exceed
3x6 feet. Provide your own banner;
Whole page advertisement space in the souvenir program;

Minor Sponsor:

$ 150.00

Whole page advertisement space in the souvenir program;

Co-Sponsor:

$ 75.00

Half (1/2) page advertisement space in the souvenir program;

Major Donor:

$ 25.00

Quarter (1/4) page acknowledgement space in the souvenir program;

Minor Donor:

$ 15.00

Business Card size space advertisement or acknowledgment in the souvenir program;

Money from this Advertisement-Souvenir Program will be used to sponsor our students who cannot afford to attend this event and to offset expenses running this tournament.

Deadline for payment and submission of ad details shall be on 4/10/24.

Thank you!

Tournament Director

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