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2026 Sepak Takraw (Kick Volleyball) National Championship
Medicine Hat to Host the National Men’s Sepak Takraw Championship, Sept. 5
MEDIA RELEASE (for immediate release)
Friday, August 14, 2026
Contact: Som, Redcliff Sepak Takraw Club, 403-977-3960
Rick Engel, President Sepak Takraw Assoc. of Canada (STAC), 306-533-558
Medicine Hat – Sepak is a Malaysian word for “kick” and Takraw is a Thai word for “hand-woven ball”. At the highest levels, Sepak Takraw is a very acrobatic sport that can be best described as Kick Volleyball or Soccer-Volleyball. Teams of 3 players on each side of a badminton court have 3 hits per side, after a serve, to pop up, set, and spike a hand-woven ball back to the opposing team who tries to block … BUT ALL WITHOUT THE USE OF HANDS OR ARMS! The high-flying, back-flip, roll, or handstand spikes and big air blocks are an action photographers’ and videographers’ dream, and wildly entertaining for spectators!
This non-mainstream sport has been developing in schools and clubs across the country since 1999. But this will be the first time the Canadian National Championship tournament will be hosted in Medicine Hat, credited to the area having good club growth over the last number of years. Matches will take place in the Big Marble Go Centre Gym, Sept. 5, tentatively from 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., with the finals being over the last 3 hours.
Competing will be Canada’s top 8 teams with players from: Vancouver, BC; Edmonton, Calgary and Redcliff, AB; Regina, Saskatoon, and Rosthern, SK. Teams from Eastern Canada have yet to confirm participation. Spectators will witness, live and close-up, some of the best action they will have ever seen from Canada’s most talented and competitive athletes in the sport! So, the public is encouraged to come check it out! There is NO ENTRY FEE, however, STAC is gratefully accepting donations at the door.
The top-finishing teams/players from this event will be eligible for Team Canada selection to compete in the 2027 King’s Cup Sepak Takraw World Championships in Thailand, pending sufficient sponsorship (since as a sport, Sepak Takraw receives no government funding or grants – it exists only due to ongoing volunteer support and sponsorship). Below is our Event Poster and some action photos taken at past national championship tournaments. Please help us get the word out, and we’re still looking for more volunteers. Thank you!
Highlights from 2025 Canadian Men's Championship
Wednesday, September 18, 2013 (Thailand time)
Udon Thani, Thailand: Secretary General of the International Sepak Takraw Federation (ISTAF), Abdul Halim Kader, singled out and highly praised the Sepak Takraw Association of Canada for its development of the sport, stating, “Canada has set the standard, has created a model that any other country, especially the newer countries in the sport, can follow.” Richard Engel, President of STAC and administrator for Sepak Takraw Saskatchewan, was in attendance at the ISTAF’s Congress today that was represented by over 70 people from 36 countries altogether. It was hosted at the same time as the 28th King’s Cup Sepak Takraw World Championships. Mr. Engel presented ISTAF with the latest Editions of the Sepak Takraw Manuals that he has authored, and which have been instrumental in the development of the sport in Canada, USA, Europe, and even Asian countries … the 3rd Edition of Engel’s “Sepak Takraw 101” was translated into Indonesian language and put into 3000 schools in Indonesia in a joint project between Engel, STAC, an Indonesian publishing company and the Indonesian government. STAC’s Participant & Coach Development Models were also praised as templates that other new countries in the sport can follow to help them make their sport development plans. As well, at today’s Congress, Engel was re-elected into a third term as 1 of 10 Vice Presidents of ISTAF from 2013 - 2017.
Unfortunately due to a lack of funding and no sponsor, STAC was not able to send a team from Canada to compete in the King’s Cup, even though, as seen from the recent national tournament hosted in Calgary last month, Canada has several teams that have the level of skill necessary to compete in a world championship event like the King’s Cup.
Attached Picture: Elected ISTAF Council Members for 2013 – 2017, Richard Engel is in the back row, third from the right.
NEW EDITIONS OF SEPAK TAKRAW 101 & EVALUATION MANUALS AND OFFICIAL RULE BOOK JUST PUBLISHED!:
The Sepak Takraw 101, 4th Edition now has updated pictures and information throughout as well as a comprehensive "Phycological Training" section added, very useful for coaches wanting to take their competative teams to their highest potential levels. The Rules are now NOT included in this manual, rather, a decision was made to keep the rules seperate, in it's own book.
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The Get Active Get Your Kicks - Sepak Takraw Skills Benchmarks and Evaluation Resource Manual, 2nd Edition has also just been re-written and published to be more applicable to Sepak Takraw programs anywhere.
The Official Sepak Takraw Rule Book, 4th Edition has been re-written to incorporate the new interntional rules in the games that came in 2011/2012.
2013 CANADIAN OPEN, AUGUST 17-18, CALGARY AB:
STAC is pleased to announce that the 2013 Canadian Open Sepak Takraw Championships will be hosted in Calgary, AB, August 17 & 18, in the Calgary Volleydome. A BIG WELCOME TO TEAM COLOMBIA, SOME OF WHOM ALREADY ARRIVED IN CALGARY TODAY! CLICK HERE for details, registration forms, and sponsorship & volunteer opportunities.
UPDATED 'PARTICIPANT DEVELOPMENT MODEL' (PDM) / NEW 'COACH PARTICIPANT MODEL' (CDM):
STAC continues to work with the CAC in devloping its own certified Coaching Program for Sepak Takraw in Canada and as such has refined and updated its PDMs, to provide a better overall picture of the sport and who it participants are and how they move through the different streams within the sport. STAC's NCCP Committee has also competed a draft the CDMs, showing how coaches enter and move through the sport, including what training they get at each Coach Context. Click on the links below to see the respective models:
- SEPAK TAKRAW PDM, 1-pager;
- SEPAK TAKRAW PDM, detailed multi-pager;
- SEPAK TAKRAW CDM, showing Coach Pathway;
- SEPAK TAKRAW CDM, showing Certification/Training at each Context.
NEW SCORING, SERVING & SUBSTITUTION RULES, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY:
Traditionally a match was composed of 3 sets, with the first two sets going to 21 and a third tie-break set (if needed) going to 15, however, recent rule changes has seen a move to less points per set, but playing more sets per match. Now in most international competitions, a match is decided by the first regu to win the best our of FIVE 15-point sets (rather than three). In each set, if both regus are tied at 14-14, play continues until one regu wins by 2 points, up to a ceiling of 17 points. Click on the links below to download the corresponding NEW score sheets:
Another significant rule change has been a move to having each regu serve 3 consecutive serves, regardless of whether or not they received the points for the ensuing rallies of those serves ... so in this way, serving has now become more like it is in table tennis, which helps even out the play, especially when there is a very strong, serve-dominating regu. As well, the new rules now allow for each Regu to have one substition per set (5 possible sets). CLICK HERE to view/print ALL the Rule Changes (there's 7 more).
2012 CANADIAN SEPAK TAKRAW CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS (July 21 & 22, REGINA, SK):
The 2012 Canadian Open was held at the U of R in gym 2 from July 21 to July 22. Set up the day before the tournament was smooth and quick and the U of R staff members were very helpful when needed.
Unfortunately, the week leading up to the tournament saw some last minute cancellations from the 13 teams registered, most disappointingly was China and Malaysia (due to VISA issues, etc.). It was still a great event in spite of the no shows and no international division. Throughout the event a constant flow of approximately 200 plus spectators attended and were thrilled to see the acrobatic action involved with the spiking and blocking (without use of hands or arms)! The opening ceremonies started with all the teams walking into the gym and lining up in front of the spectators, then everyone sang ‘Oh Canada’, followed by a speech from Sask Sport Board Member, Robert Barrand, before the matches resumed.
The finals on the second day of the tournament started on time and ended on time. The closing ceremonies involved a speech from Honorable Kevin Docherty, Minister of Parks, Culture & Sport of the Government of Saskatchewan, followed by the awards presentations (also done by Minister Kevin Docherty). Subway provided lunches for players & volunteers on the first day, while Wallis Zbitnew supplied snacks on the second day. Prizes at the Awards Ceremony included Cash (Sr. Regu), Trophies, Medals & Donated Prizes from CAA, Sask Energy, STC, Potash Corp, and Lorah's Disposal. Thank you to all sponsors and dedicated volunteers that helped make this event a success! Results were as follows:
Senior Men Regu Event Results:
1st place was Regina C (Teams Sask), 2nd place was Regina A (Sask Veterans), 3rd place was Calgary
Junior Men Regu Event Results:
1st place was Regina F (Ruth M Buck Elementary School), 2nd place was Regina E (Johnson Collegiate), 3rd place was Regina-Rosthern
Senior Men Doubles Event Results:
1st place Regina C (Team Sask), 2nd place was Regina A (Sask Veterans), 3rd place was Regina B (Sask Rookies)
PICTURE HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2012 CANADIAN OPEN:
OPPORTUNITIES FOR CANADIAN SCHOOLS:
Successful School Sepak Takraw Leagues have been springing up across the country. Why not start an Inter-school Sepak Takraw League in your area or School District? It seems that the best time to plan on running a league and playing games against other schools is around mid-March to the end of May, so about 2 - 2 1/2 months, between basketball and track (whatever that time frame translates to be for you).
From the left menu bar, select "Schools that have Sepak Takraw", then click on your province and you can view a list of schools by city that play Sepak Takraw at one level or another. The list is not at all complete by any means, but it's a start. This will help you network to set up a league or even just a fun tournament with other schools near you. Each year there is a national tournament with a junior (19 & under) division in which your students could compete in. So far players/teams from BC, AB, SK, MB & ON have competed at the nationals in the Jr. division. Why not get your school's KEEN KICKERS ready for the next Canadian Open?!
A VERY MANAGEABLE SCHOOL SEPAK TAKRAW PROGRAM MODEL:
• Contact STAC for any technical support for sport development, equipment or instructional materials;
• Run a Sepak Takraw Unit/Program in Phys. Ed. over a period of a few weeks to a couple of months;
• Sepak Takraw Program participants practice kicking skills and ball control, form teams, and practice playing the game in class, at recess and/or during intra murals;
• If desired, play matches against other schools in your area for additional practice;
• Have a single tournament between schools in your area (or teams in your own school) by mid-May ... being sure to notify STAC of the event;
• STAC will invite top teams in each province to attend the next Canadian Open Sepak Takraw Championships (school age competing in the Junior Division, which is 19 & under).
So generally for most schools, the after-school time commitment ends up being only a few hours on one day. This provides a very manageable way to introduce and participate in this newer sport … and your students will love it, they will be active and will be developing eye-foot coordination, flexibility and agility all at the same time!
CURRENT & UPCOMING SEPAK TAKRAW PROGRAMS ACROSS CANADA (email us your schedule):
BRITISH COLUMBIA: Langley, BC, TBA, contact persons under "Canadian Contacts".
VANCOUVER AREA: TBA, contact persons under "Canadian Contacts".
ALBERTA:
CALGARY: TBA, Contact:
So Bounket Phone: (403) 590-8757 Or E-mail :so@simocorp.com
SASKATCHEWAN:
REGINA Indoor Sepak Takraw Program (Sept. 2012 - May, 2013):
Tuesdays, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m., Souls Harbour Gym (corner of Dewdney Ave. & Athol St.)
Fridays, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m., Souls Harbour Gym (corner of Dewdney Ave. & Athol St.)
Contact: Rick Engel, phone: (306) 584-8778: E-mail: info@SepakTakrawSask.ca
SASKATOON Indoor Sepak Takraw Program:
Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., W.P. Bate Elementary School, 2515 18th Street W.
Contact: Ashley Anholt, phone: (306) 380-7852; E-mail: ashleyanholt@gmail.com
ONTARIO:
TORONTO: TBA, contact person under "Canadian Contacts" for more details.
SEPAK TAKRAW EQUIPMENT, SHOES, BOOKS & DVDs:
Toronto Area: JMT METRO SPORT - THE SOCCER STORE, three locations, talk to John (416)752-8070, http://www.jmtmetrosport.com
FOR A LIST OF OTHER SPORTS RETAILERS SELLING SEPAK TAKRAW EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS, CLICK HERE
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