Important Information Regarding the Upcoming Election

by USA-NKF

Elections for USA Karate's Board of Directors will take place this December. 

The following Board positions will be voted upon in this year’s election:

  • USOPC AAC Rep (currently held by Brian Ramrup – who is not eligible for re-election)
  • USOPC Alternate AAC Rep (currently held by Elisa Au – who is eligible for re-election)
  • Athlete Rep (currently held by Tom Scott – who is eligible for re-election)
  • Affiliate Organization Director (Currently held by Pat Hickey – who is eligible for re-election)

The election will be divided in (2) separate stages of elections:

The first election will be for the USOPC Athlete Advisory Council Representative and the Affiliate Organization Director. Ballots will be emailed the week of 11/01/24 and election will close at 5pm MST on 11/22/24. 
The second election will be for two of the USA-NKF AAC members and the Athlete Director on the USANKF Board of Directors. 

In total, four positions on the USA-NKF ACC are up for election in this cycle:

  • USOPC AAC Rep
  • USOPC Alternate AAC Rep
  • 2 additional members

Ballots will be emailed 11/23/24 and election will close at 5pm MST on 12/14/24.

USANKF members interested in being a candidate for any of these roles are encouraged to self-nominate and put forward their candidacy to be voted on by eligible members. If you are interested in serving in one of these roles, please refer to USA Karate’s bylaws to determine if you are eligible to run.  Those interested in running for any of these positions should send an email to Elections@usankf.org and state their declaration to be a candidate.   Candidates can begin self-nominations immediately and the self-nomination window will remain open until 5pm MST on October 15, 2024.  All of those eligible to vote for and run for for the detailed athlete positions will also be receiving an email with this information within the next 10 days.

To learn more about who is eligible to vote and how to do so, please refer to USA Karate’s bylaws.

Only members in good standing are eligible to vote. Please refer to USA Karate’s bylaws to determine which class you are eligible to vote in. Members can only vote in the class(es) which they meet the requirements for. Make sure your membership is up to date as soon as possible to ensure that you have a voice and can have a say in charting the future of USA Karate!

Any questions concerning that upcoming election should also be sent to Elections@usankf.org.