How do weigh-ins work for juniors?

General weigh-in: cadet, junior and senior athletes weigh in between 10:00 and 12:00 Atlantic Time on the day before their competition day. There are no exemptions to the weigh-in time. Athletes get two attempts to make weight before the period ends. Juniors are weighed wearing underwear, and 100 grams is allowed to compensate. Athletes need photo identification (event accreditation works; additional ID such as a passport, driver's licence or school ID may be requested if the accreditation photo is outdated). A test scale is provided one hour before.

Random weigh-in: held on the morning of the competition day, with plus 5% tolerance of the weight category and one attempt. Selected athletes must be at the weigh-in area at 8:00 Atlantic Time or they are disqualified. Lists are published at 6:30 Atlantic Time. Junior heavyweights (female +68 kg, male +78 kg) are not selected. The number picked depends on the division size: over 32 athletes, 20% of the total; 17 to 32, six athletes; 9 to 16, four; 5 to 8, two; 4 or fewer, none.

Weight changes: accepted by emailing events@taekwondo-canada.com until January 23, 2026 at 17:00 Eastern, with no exceptions afterwards.

Source: 2026 Taekwondo Canada National Championships Information Package.