Booker T. Dozier Recreation Center

2025 Middlebelt Rd, Inkster, MI 48141

Features:

1. Exercise/Weight Room
2. Gymnasium
3. Meeting Rooms
4. Multi Purpose Room w/ kitchen
5. Outdoor Swimming Pool
6. Playground
7. Racquetball Courts
8. Table Games Room
9. Tennis Court

At the Silverado Cup events, our mission is to inspire, empower, and unite individuals through the art of karate. We are dedicated to fostering a community where athletes of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities can thrive, grow, and achieve their fullest potential.

What We Stand For:

• Excellence: We strive to deliver high-quality events, training, and resources that elevate the standard of karate practice and competition.

• Inclusivity: We believe karate is for everyone. Our programs and events are designed to be accessible and welcoming to all, including athletes with disabilities.

• Respect: We honor the traditions of karate while embracing innovation, promoting respect for oneself, others, and the sport.

• Community: We build connections that go beyond the dojo, creating a strong network of karate enthusiasts in the Detroit area and beyond who support and inspire one another.

Based in the Detroit area of Michigan, the Silverado Cup welcomes competitors from across the state and beyond. Through our events, we aim to celebrate the discipline, skill, and spirit of karate while providing a platform for athletes to shine. Join us in our mission to make karate a force for positive change in the lives of individuals and communities.

Together, we grow. Together, we inspire.

🥋 TOURNAMENT RULES & REGULATIONS

2025 USA-NKF / WKF Modified Rules. Get full rules at: https://silveradocup.com/files/usa_karate_rules_25.pdf

📜 General Rules

• The Tournament Director may combine or split categories.

• The Tournament Chief Referee may use 3 or 5 Judges/Referees.

• Repechage System will be used only in Advanced categories.

🛡️ Gears and Uniform (Equipment Requirements)

⚔️ Kumite Rules

All techniques to the face, head, and neck must be executed with absolute control.

• Ages 16 & over: Non-injurious light skin touch contact is permitted for punches and kicks.
• Ages 14-15 & under: Any hand technique making contact with face/head/neck will be penalized. "Skin touch" is allowed for kicks only.
• Ages 13 and younger: No Jodan (face/head/neck) contact of any kind is permitted!

⏱️ Kumite Match Duration

🥇 Kata Regulations

Beginner / Novice / Intermediate – Flag System

• Competitors perform simultaneously, two at a time.

• Kata may be repeated in all rounds.

Advanced – Flag System

• Competitors perform simultaneously, two at a time.

• Must perform a different Kata each round.

• At least two different Katas required; cannot be repeated consecutively.

Advanced / Elite – Point System

• Advanced divisions must perform a different kata in each round.

Dear Instructors, Athletes, and Friends,

After careful consideration, we have decided to postpone the Silverado Cup (Nov 22) and the Referee Seminar (Nov 21). Despite strong interest from many dojos, current registration numbers were not sufficient to ensure a quality experience for all participants.

We are pleased to announce the new date:

📅 Saturday, March 7, 2026
(Referee Seminar: Friday, March 6, 2026)

This additional time will allow us to build greater participation and prepare an even stronger event for our karate community.

We sincerely appreciate your understanding and continued support. Thank you to everyone who helped promote, register, and volunteer — your efforts truly mean a lot.

Please stay tuned for updated registration details and the revised schedule.

With respect and gratitude,
Oscar Silvera