UK ITF Spring National Championships 2026
Event Date:
February 22, 2026
Event Time:
9:30 am
Event Location:
Hertfordshire Sports Village
UK ITF Spring National Championships
22nd February 2026 09:30 to 18:00 @ Hertfordshire Sports Village
HSTS ENTRY CLOSING DATE
8th February 2026
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)
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 – 39 Years of Age. Patterns / Sparring / Power / Special Technique
- Senior 40 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.
Weight Categories – HERE
Tournament Schedule
Hertfordshire Sports Village
– 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. Schedule TBC
-Medal PresentationMedal will be presented on the individual rings after completion of each category or a podium if available.
-Official PhotographsThis year we will have DE Photo onsite, order and collect your professional quality photo’s on the day.
COMPETITOR DECLARATION:
• 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.
Attendee Information :
- Competitors Declaration*
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