Meath Meath Taekwondo Championships 2015 Event Meath Taekwondo Championships 2015 Trim GAA Centre, Newhaggard Road Trim, Co. Meath Saturday 7th March 2015 9am to 6pm Organiser dojangireland.com Contact: Áine Jones 087 935 6678 Martin Fleming 086 262 0906 taekwondotrim@eircom.net Entry Fees: €25 per competitor ITU Licence Holders and MNA members Sparring There will be three competition areas. Mode: Elimination • All complete beginners & special needs matches are two rounds of one and a half minutes. Please note - these fights will be matched on the day and run before the main competition begins. • All pee-wee matches are two rounds of one and a half minutes • All cadet, junior and senior matches are 3 rounds of 1 minute and 30 secs Contestants All contestants/clubs must have their own insurance as the ITU and any of its representatives will not be responsible for any injury cost. The maximum number of competitors is set at 250 Full rules available here http://www.wtf.org/wtf_eng/site/rules/file/Competition_Rules_%28Tashkent_version_final_2010%29.pdf Special needs Categories by arrangement with organizers. Please complete form below CATEGORIES AND WEIGHTS A Class—Advanced : Red— Black Belts [2nd Kup and above] B Class—Intermediate: Green Belt—Red Tag [6th –3rd Kup] C Class—Novice White Belt:—Green Tag [10th –7th Kup] Pee Wee: Athletes born 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007 Children: Athletes born 2006, 2005, 2004 Cadet: Athletes born 2003, 2002, 2001 Junior: Athletes born 2000, 1999, 1998 Senior: Athletes born 1997 and older Veteran: Athletes born 1980 and older Weight Categories - WTF weight categories Pee wee Male & Female: -20kg, -23kg, -26kg, -30kg, -34kg, -44 +44kg Children Male & Female -26kg, -29kg, -33kg, -37kg, -41kg, -44kg, -47kg, +47kg, Cadets male -26 -33 kg, -37kg, -41kg, -45kg, -49kg, -53kg, -57kg, -61kg, -65kg, +65 kg Cadets Female -26 -29 kg, -33kg, -37kg, -41kg, -44kg, -47kg, -51kg, -59kg, +59 Junior female -42kg, -44kg, -46kg, -49kg, -52kg, -55kg, -59kg, -63kg, -68kg, +68kg Junior male -45kg, -48kg, -51kg, -55kg, -59kg, -63kg, -68kg, -73kg, -78kg, +78kg Senior male -54kg, -58kg, -63kg, -68kg, -74kg, -80kg, -87kg, +87k Senior female -46kg, -49kg, -53kg, -57kg, -62kg, -67kg, -73kg, +73kg Veterans Male -68 -80 +80 Female-57 -67 +67 Modified Rules: 2 x 1.5 Minute rounds pupils & Cadet 3x 1.5 Minute Rounds Junior & Senior Weight categories may be combined depending on entries Weigh in: TBA –PLEASE Check TPSS and facebook events page for details When the weight class is not correctly given on the registration form, the participant will be excluded and there will be no refund. Coaches and players only in the weigh in room. Adjudication In sparring event the referee’s decision is final. Any dispute must be in writing on an official protest form with a fee of €50.00. Equipment: Pee Wees and Children: New style WTF APPROVED chest protector with back protection, head gear, groin, forearm, shin and clear mouth guards are compulsory and must be brought by the contestants. Hand protectors are compulsory, foot protectors optional. All Cadet ,junior, senior & Veteran weight divisions will provided with PSS. Headgear, groin-,forearm-, shin-, mouthpiece and gloves will be brought by the contestants, which is compulsory. Sensor socks will not be provided by the organization team and must be purchased by each competitor. N.B. Head Shots will only be acceptable in Cadet, Junior, Senior & Veteran matches NO head shots for pee wees and children. Coaches Coaches must wear sports clothing but no dobok. All teams are requested to have at least two qualified corner judge/officials. All coaches, students and guardians of students are responsible for their own behaviour and conduct. Any misconduct will be dealt with in conjunction with ITU executive committee in coherence with the ITU constitution. First Aid will be provided by the organization and is only to be used in case of an emergency. Entry and admission fees All contestants must be registered to compete in advance. Pre registration must be accompanied by the entry fees for contestants. Entry fee per contestant: Spectators: Free €25.00 per entry - ITU or MNA Licence Holder Deadlines Registration deadline –Friday 27th February 2015 Competitors must be registered using the Tpss.eu site Registraton on tpss.eu Payments: By Cheque or bank draft, cheques should be made payable to Dojang Taekwondo All payments to be received on or before the 27th February. No registration payments will be accepted on the day. Email organiser for bank details if you wish to pay by transfer. Please email completed entry forms to taekwondotrim@eircom.net All payments can be posted (cheques only) to Áine Jones 20 Manorlands Close, Trim, Co Meath As the event is capped at no more than 250 entries, please return entry forms as soon as possible to ensure your club’s participation Liability It is the team responsibility to ensure their athlete is fit for taekwondo sport participation and ensure their team members have full insurance cover. Coaches registering players take full responsibility for their players welfare & accept that no liability of any kind will be assumed by the promoter or organiser. Rules Full WTF Kyorugi Rules, modified for Pee Wee & Children [no head contact] Scoring DaeDo PSS electronic scoring will be utilised for all cadets, juniors & seniors. Players must have their own sensor socks. Awards Gold, Silver & 2x Bronze in each category. Team trophies for 1st, 2nd & 3rd places Best Player Awards. MEATH TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIPS - TEAM REGISTRATION TO BE USED FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CATEGORIES ONLY Saturday March 7th 2015 Team Name Coach Referee Details Corner Judges Contact Details – Phone Contact Details – E-Mail Full Name Special Needs Special needs Se M/F Grade DOB Weight in Kg’s Disability