Montana Open Cup 2026

OPEN CUP MONTANA 2026 – MONTANA OPEN CUP 2026 Sports Karate Club Montana has the honor of inviting competitors, coaches, referees, officials and guests to MONTANA OPEN CUP 2026 — the 5th tournament organized by Sports Karate Club Montana, held on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of Sports Karate Club Montana. The event is organized jointly with the Bulgarian Federation Kyokushin Kan and the Bulgarian Global Kyokushin Budokai Federation, under whose rules the tournament will be held. The amateur competition rules of Global Kyokushin Budokai are almost identical to those of Kyokushin Kan, with minor changes aimed at fewer interruptions and a freer style of fighting. The Global Kyokushin Budokai rules for professional competitors differ significantly from the amateur rules, but they are not part of this competition. The event will bring together competitors from different countries in the spirit of Kyokushin and Budokai - a spirit of respect, discipline and strong international friendship. The competition will take place on 26 September 2026 at Arena Varshets, town of Varshets, Bulgaria. Оfficial hotel of the tournament – „ATA“ hotel town of Varshets. Boys, Junior Boys and Men Boys U12, 10–11 years: -30 kg, -35 kg, -40 kg, -45 kg, +45 kg Junior Boys U14, 12–13 years: -35 kg, -40 kg, -45 kg, -50 kg, +50 kg Junior Boys U16, 14–15 years: -40 kg, -45 kg, -50 kg, -55 kg, -60 kg, +60 kg Junior Boys U18, 16–17 years: -55 kg, -60 kg, -65 kg, -70 kg, +70 kg Men, 18+ years: -70 kg, -80 kg, +80 kg Senior, 35+ years: Open Category Girls, Junior Girls and Women Girls U12, 10–11 years: -25 kg, -30 kg, -35 kg, -40 kg, +40 kg Junior Girls U14, 12–13 years: -30 kg, -35 kg, -40 kg, -45 kg, -50 kg, +50 kg Junior Girls U16, 14–15 years: -40 kg, -45 kg, -50 kg, -55 kg, +55 kg Junior Girls U18, 16–17 years: -55 kg, -60 kg, -65 kg, +65 kg Women, 18+ years: -60 kg, +60 kg Preliminary Competition Regulations Match Duration U12, 10–11 years Preliminary rounds: 1.5 min. Semi-finals and finals: 1.5 + 1 min. Decisive weight difference: less than 2 kg U14, 12–13 years Preliminary rounds: 1.5 min. Semi-finals and finals: 1.5 + 1 min. Decisive weight difference: less than 2 kg U16, 14–15 years Preliminary rounds: 2 + 1 min. Semi-finals and finals: 2 + 1 + 1 min. Decisive weight difference: less than 3 kg U18, 16–17 years Preliminary rounds: 2 + 2 min. Semi-finals and finals: 2 + 2 + 1 min. Decisive weight difference: less than 3 kg Women Preliminary rounds: 2 + 2 min. Semi-finals and finals: 2 + 2 + 1 min. Decisive weight difference: less than 3 kg Men Preliminary rounds: 3 + 2 min. Semi-finals and finals: 3 + 2 + 2 min. Decisive weight difference: less than 5 kg Mandatory Protective Equipment All competitors are required to provide and wear the necessary protective equipment according to their age and category. Groin guard — mandatory for boys, junior boys, senior boys and men. Chest protector — mandatory for girls, junior girls, senior girls and women. Gloves — mandatory for children, junior boys, junior girls, senior boys and senior girls. Helmet without face grid — mandatory for children, junior boys, junior girls, senior boys and senior girls. Shin and instep guards — mandatory for children, junior boys, junior girls, senior boys and senior girls. We look forward to welcoming all competitors, coaches, officials and guests to OPEN CUP MONTANA 2026 . ACCOMMODATION AND TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION Official Hotel The official hotel for the competition is: Hotel ATA, Varshets : https://ata-spa.bg/ Accommodation price: 50 EUR per person / per night The organizer can make a reservation for your team upon request. For other accommodation options, please contact the organizer. Transportation All teams arriving at the airport will be provided with organized transportation to the city of the competition. Teams are requested to provide their arrival details in advance so that transportation can be arranged. For other transportation options, please contact the organizer. The celebration of the 40th anniversary of Sports Karate Club Montana will take place after the tournament, at 20:00 , in the official hotel of the tournament — Hotel ATA, Varshets . PROGRAM Venue: Sports Hall “Arena Varshets” Varshets, Bulgaria /29 km from the city of Montana/ 24–25 September 2026 - Arrival of Teams Participating teams are expected to arrive on September 24-25, 2026. For teams arriving at Sofia Airport, transportation to the Hotel “ATA”- Official Hotel of the Tournament - town of Varshets will be provided by the hosts after confirmation of the exact date and time of arrival. 25 September 2026 / Friday / 12:00 – 20:00 Medical examination and official weigh-in Hotel ATA — Official Hotel of the Tournament 18:00 – 19:00 Referee seminar Hotel ATA — Conference Hall 26 September 2026 / Saturday / 09:00 Arrival of the teams at Sports Hall “Arena Varshets” 09:30 – 10:00 Referee seminar at Sports Hall “Arena Varshets” 10:30 Beginning of the tournament 13:00 Official opening ceremony 16:00 Short break 17:00 Final matches by categories 18:00 Award ceremony and official closing of the tournament 20:00 Sayonara Party and official celebration of the 40th anniversary of Sports Karate Club Montana Hotel ATA All guests are invited! Osu! Expect more information in the upcoming days! https://skkmontana.com/