Dear Fellow Sensei and Kenshi, 

We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 ECUSKF Spring Tournament, Shinpan Seminar and Promotion Exam. Please distribute the below information to anyone who may wish to register for the weekend’s events.

SCHEDULE: April 25th 10 am - 2 pm Shinpan Seminar (open to all)

3 pm - 7pm Promotion Exam

April 26th 9 am - 6 pm Tournament

LOCATION (both days): The Neighborhood Academy, Pittsburgh, PA (map here)
We have reserved the adjoining turf space on Sunday to allow for equipment storage, changing, etc.

TOURNAMENT & EXAM INFORMATION: PLEASE SEE DOCUMENT HERE

REGISTRATION LINK:  https://forms.gle/ovGtFCcxfaitqoa36

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 12th, 2026

Please note that the NFL draft will take place in Downtown Pittsburgh on the 23rd-25th. We recommend avoiding the downtown area, instead looking for accommodations outside the main “Pittsburgh Triangle.” 

If you have any questions, please email the tournament committee at ecuskf.tournament@gmail.com. Any questions about the promotion exam should be directed to the VP of Promotion Exams at ecuskf.shinsa@gmail.com.

Thank you,

ECUSKF Tournament Committee