Which PKC Events award National Points?

Usually all PKC Sanctioned events within your Region with a PKC logo on event flyer will award you National points including the PKC International Championships. However, if you would like to be sure, contact your PKC Regional Director.

How many points do I get for each tournament?

Tournaments on the National tournament schedule will award the following point values: 1st Place = 15 points 2nd Place = 10 points 3rd Place = 5 points 4th Place = 3 points If you see a tournament flyer advertising PKC points, but it is not listed on the schedule within 30 days of the event, then it is not a PKC Sanctioned event, and you will not receive points for attending it.

When does the PKC National point season begin and end?

The PKC National Tournament Season usually begins sometime in early August, and usually ends sometime in late July. As tournament dates come in and the PKC National Banquet is set, the calandar will be updated with an ending date. This date is subject to change with the inclusion of new tournaments to the schedule. No changes will be made 30 days inside the final tournament date. Watch the tournament schedule. All ratings points and current event calendar may be viewed on the PKC National Website at www.PKCHQ.com.

How can I be sure that I'll receive National points for an advertised event?

Check the PKC National Tournament Schedule. This schedule is updated as tournament dates are sent in by promoters. All tournaments on this list award PKC National Points. If you are a PKC Member by the date of competition, you will receive National Points for placing in 1st-4th in any of the tournaments on this list. If a tournament is not on the list within 30 days of an event it is not a sanctioned event and you will not receive points for competition there.

What happens when you change divisions during the season?

If you change divisions throughout the year (because of rank advancement or age), the division where you accumulate the most points is where you will receive your combined total at the end of the season.

Can I accumulate points if I am not a PKC Member or if I am expired?

If you are not a PKC Member you cannot accumulate points. If you have been competing at PKC events, and would like points for competition, click on the (red) SIGN UP NOW link on the membership page to begin accumulating points from today forward. If you are expired, you will still accumulate points. However, you will be deleted and lose all points if you let your membership lapse for too long. Once you are deleted, we cannot put you back in under the same ID #. You must rejoin and begin all over again to continue accumulating new points. Your membership must be "up to date" to recieve an award at the end of the season's Annual Awards Banquet.

Where can I find a copy of the tournament rules?

Any of the tournament promoters should be able to supply you with a copy of the rules for their event. Simply call the phone number on the tournament schedule. Generally all the PKC tournaments within a region will run the same rules. Check with the trophy / information table at the events, and you will most likely find a copy of the rules there as well. You may also download a copy from this website.

How can I get on a mailing list for tournament flyers?

Call, e-mail, or ask the promoters at the events to put you on their own personal mailing list. Tournament flyers are always available at the events for upcoming area tournaments. If you are an instructor, contact your Regional Director, and ask about the ... PKC Associated School Program.