UK ITF Spring National Championships

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Tournament itinerary

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Patterns

Students will perform choice patterns in relation to their grade. Finals will consist of choice and designated pattern. Degree grades will perform a choice & designated from the semi-finals.

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Sparring

Divisions are per ITF rules.

Full protective equipment must be worn.

This includes:

Head guards (Optional for Juniors / Adults / Seniors)

Foot pads Gloves (Closed finger open palm)

Gum Shields

Groin Guards (Males Only)

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Sparing rounds:

Kids Kickers = 1.30 minute rounds 1 x 1.30 minute final

Under 14’s & Seniors = 1.30 minute rounds 2 x 1.30 minute final

All other divisions = 2 minute rounds 2 x 2 minute final

U14’s, U18’s, Adult & Senior Degree grades will do 2 x rounds from the semi finals.

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-Destruction

This event is for U18’s (14-17yrs), Adult & Senior Division Only. All grades: Standard ITF breaking rules.

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-ITF Special Technique

This event is for U18’s (14-17yrs), Adult & Senior Division Only. All grades: Standard ITF special technique rules.

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-UK ITF Kids Flying Technique

This event is for Kids Kickers Division Only. All grades: Flying side kick technique landing on crash mats.

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Division Age Group Events

Kids Kickers 7 – 11 Years of Age. Patterns / Sparring / Flying Technique

Under 14’s 12 – 13 Years of Age. Patterns / Sparring

Under 18’s 14 – 17 Years of Age. Patterns / Sparring / Power / Special Technique

Adult 18 – 35 Years of Age. Patterns / Sparring / Power / Special Technique

Senior 36 Years or Older Patterns / Sparring / Power / Special Technique

NB. It may be necessary to amalgamate divisions without sufficient entrants, this will be done on the day. Degree competitors wishing to obtain ranking can enter in two divisions, i.e. Junior & Adult, but they will have to pay for two entries. They will be unable to swap divisions on the day.

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-Tournament Schedule

FRIDAY 16th February • 8.15pm – 8.45pm Weigh in for Cadets, Juniors, Adults & Seniors – Hertfordshire Sports Village

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SATURDAY 17th February • 8.30am – 9.00am Competitor weigh in & Height check.

8:30 am – All officials & event staff for ring assignments. 9:30 am Tournament to commence.

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Complete Schedule – TBC

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-Medal PresentationMedal will be presented on the individual rings after completion of each category or a podium if available.

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-Official PhotographsThis year we will have DE Photo onsite, order and collect your professional quality photo’s on the day.

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• I accept that my group may be amended or cancelled if there are insufficient competitors in my category.

• I will wear approved ITF protection on my head, hands, feet & teeth also if male a groin guard. I will also wear a full white Dobok / Uniform to compete.

• I accept that late or incomplete entries may be rejected and that all applications are only accepted on the basis that the competition must be adequately funded. I agree there will be no refunds except if the event is cancelled.

• I am fully aware that participation in the event is entirely at my own risk and that I am responsible for arranging insurance for myself to provide suitable cover for any injuries or other problems that I may get as a result.

• I agree that I may be disqualified if any of the information on this form is found to be incorrect.

• I accept that UK ITF Fully complies with anti-doping regulations. Any competitor 18+ may be subject to an anti-doping test.

• In signing this form, all applicants have agreed they understand that event staff will be filming during the day which may be used for promotional purposes.

I certify & confirm that I will accept all of the decisions of the Officials and that all of the above information is correct.