‘SECOND CHANCE’ MINI CHAMPIONSHIP 2024

 

We are excited to invite you to the ‘Second Chance’ Mini Competition with an important new feature: Repechage Rounds! For the first time, all participants will be guaranteed a minimum of two rounds, even if they lose their first match. This change ensures that everyone, especially those who are still gaining experience, gets more opportunities to compete, learn, and grow. Whether they are new to the competition scene or working on improving their skills, this format will help them gain valuable experience and boost their confidence.

The competition will take place on Saturday 23^rd November 2024 at the Croydon Taekwon-Do Academy, 12 Innes Yard (off Whitgift Street), Croydon CR0 1BX.

The competition is open to 9^th Kup (Yellow Tags) to 1^st Kup (Black Tags). There are 4 age categories: Under 13 years old, Juniors (13yrs to 17yrs), adults (18yrs +) and Seniors (35yrs+). There will be 2 events: Patterns and Sparring.

Competition schedule: 

1.00pm             Registration for Under 13’s Yellow Tags to Blue Tags
1.30pm             Competition Start for Under 13’s Yellow Tags to Blue Tags
4.30pm             Estimated Finish for Under 13’s Yellow Tags to Blue Tags

 

4.00pm             Registration for Under 13’s Blue Belts and above
4.30pm             Competition Start for Under 13’s Blue Belts and above
6.30pm             Estimated Finish for Under 13’s Blue Belts and above

 

6.00pm             Registration for Juniors (13yrs-17yrs), Adults and Seniors
6.30pm             Competition Start for Juniors (13yrs-17yrs), Adults and Seniors
8.00pm             Estimated Finish for Juniors (13yrs-17yrs), Adults and Seniors 

Entry fee:
£10 per event. 

Spectator Fees:
The cost for spectators is £5.00 for the whole day. Under 5 yrs.- free.

Protection Equipment Requirements:
The following sparring equipment is mandatory for competitors taking part in the sparring event:
Head Guard, Mouth Guard, Sparring Gloves, Sparring Foot Pads, Groin guard (Male), Shin Guards.
Failure to turn up at the sparring ring fully equipped in time may result in the competitor being disqualified.

Pattern Event:  
The pattern event will be separated into 4 divisions:
Yellow Tags to Green Tags, Green Belt to Blue Tags, Blue Belt Red Tags, and Red Belt to Black Tags
Competitors will perform an optional pattern up to their grade.

 

Sparring Event: 
Competitors will be separated in to 6 height divisions for under 13’s: See online entry form for height categories. They will also be separated into 2 grade categories: Blue Tag and below and Blue Belt and above. For Junior (13-17yrs), Adults and Seniors, the competitors will be separated into weight categories.

 

Medals: 
Gold, Silver and Bronze medals are awarded for 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place of each event.

The deadline for entries is Friday 22^st November 2024 23:00pm