AJKL Ranking & PRIZES
The American Junior Karate League in-person ranking point system consist of 2 separate rankings (Eastern Conference Ranking and Western Conference Ranking). This will allow athletes to obtain points within their region without having to travel all over the country all year around.
At the end of the year, in each AJKL ranking division there will be 2 ranking winners (one winner from the Eastern Conference and one winner from the Western Conference). Therefore, athletes can only accumulate points in one ranking (Eastern Conference ranking or Western Conference ranking).
SKIL LEVELS: The 2023 ranking will be for Intermediate & Advanced/Elite divisions ages 8 to 17.
SEMINAR: In order to help the development of the athletes, we believe that it is important to give them the opportunity to compete but also the chance to train with other talented athletes and coaches to improve their skills. Therefore, we are including one seminar per conference to our ranking system so athletes can earn points for participating in it.
POINTS SYTEM: The 2023 season will consist of 5 total ranking events (4 tournaments and 1 seminar). Therefore, the highest possible points that an athlete can obtain is 5000 points.
RANKING POINTS ARE EARNED AS FOLLOW
TOURNAMENTS
1st Place = 1000 Points
2nd PLACE = 750 POINTS
3rd PLACE = 500 POINTS
SEMINARS
PARTICIPANTS = 1000 POINTS
MAXIMUM POSSIBLE
POINTS = 5000
IMPORTANT NOTE: In order to be included in the ranking system and qualify for the prizes, you will need to have a Membership. PLEASE NOTE ALL MEMBERSHIPS ARE STRICTLY ON A DONATION BASIS (any amount you wish to donate).
AJKL Memberships are for the whole family! One donation and you are set for the year!
For more info about memberships, click here!
IN PERSON LEAGUE PRIZES
At the end of the 2022 season, The overall leaders of the in person ranking will receive the following benefits:
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The ranking winners in the 12 to 17 Advanced/Elite divisions (one from the Eastern Conference and one from the Western Conference) will automatically be selected and earn a spot to represent AJKL at one international tournament per year.
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The athletes with most overall ranking points will receive monetary support to cover part of their expenses to travel to one International tournament per year.
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Ages 8 to 17 (Intermediate and Advanced) = The first places in these divisions from both rankings (East and West) will receive an award Certificate and a letter of recognition.