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Known for its strong values of discipline, humility, and inclusivity, GKR Karate has built a reputation for creating a supportive environment where people of all ages and backgrounds can develop fitness, confidence, and self-defense skills. Its tournament pathway is a vital part of the club experience, ranging from local regional competitions through to State Titles, National Championships, and the prestigious GKR Karate World Cup.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough this new agreement, Stack Tourney will support the organization’s network of 34 regions in Australia, 20 regions in the UK and 5 regions in New Zealand. The platform will be used to manage registration and scheduling across hundreds of tournaments annually, including regional events, State Titles, and National Titles. With thousands of competitors participating each year, the partnership represents a significant milestone for both Stack Tourney and GKR Karate, ensuring competitions are delivered with a streamlined, professional experience for athletes, officials, and families alike.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDaniel Smith, General Manager of Stack Tourney, said:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“We’re proud to partner with GKR Karate — a trusted, values-driven leader in martial arts. This collaboration is historic for Stack Tourney, marking our first international, sport-wide deployment. We’re committed to empowering GKR with seamless competition workflows, enhanced registration experiences, and flexible scheduling solutions that grow with the community.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStafford Pascoe, GKR Karate’s Digital Marketing Manager added:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This partnership with Stack Tourney marks a new era for GKR’s competitive operations. Their platform enables us to deliver more efficient, unified tournament experiences for our members across Australia and New Zealand, helping us focus on what truly matters — fostering confidence, discipline, and camaraderie through karate.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis announcement reflects Stack Tourney’s growing presence as a trusted solution for competition management, further cementing its role in helping sports organizations of all sizes deliver world-class events.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Stack Tourney\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eStack Tourney is a premier event registration and competition management platform designed for sports organizations of all sizes. With tools for streamlined registration, dynamic scheduling, results tracking, and facility management, Stack Tourney simplifies tournament operations while enhancing the experience for participants, organizers, and supporters.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout GKR Karate\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished in 1984, GKR Karate (Go-Kan-Ryu) is one of the world’s largest family karate clubs, with thousands of members training across Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Built on principles of discipline, humility, bravery, and inclusivity, GKR Karate is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment where individuals of all ages and abilities can develop life skills, confidence, fitness, and self-defense. To learn more, visit\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.gkrkarate.com/\"\u003ehttps://www.gkrkarate.com/\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Stack Sports\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWith nearly 50 million users in 35 countries, Stack Sports is a global technology leader in SaaS platform offerings for the sports industry.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe company provides world-class software and services to support national governing bodies, youth sports associations, leagues, clubs, parents, coaches and athletes. Some of the largest and most prominent sports organisations, including the U.S. Soccer Federation, Little League Baseball and Softball, and Pop Warner Little Scholars, rely on Stack Sports technology to run and manage their organisations.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStack Sports is headquartered in Dallas and is leading the industry one team at a time focusing on four key pillars — Grassroots Engagement, Participation Growth, Recruiting Pathways and Elite Player Development. 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