2010 BTCB National Championships
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Welcome
I have the pleasure of inviting you to take part in the British Taekwondo Control Boards 2010 National Championships.
The Championships will take place over the weekend of January 30th and 31st and is open to all BTCB members.
This year the event will unfortunately not be held at the Manchester Velodrome which has been home to some successful Championships for the past few years, but we will still be on the prestigious Manchester Sportcity site at the Manchester Regional Tennis Centre.
We hope that the 2010 Championships will see some great matches from all divisions and everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience. Good luck with your training and preparation and we look forward to seeing you in Manchester in the New Year.
Yours sincerely,
Adrian Tranter
Chair - British Taekwondo Control Board
1. Contents
1. Contents
2. Event Overview
3. Participation & Eligibility
3.1. Membership
3.2. Passports/Advanced Junior and Senior
3.3. Insurance
3.4. WTF Equipment
4. Categories
4.1. Sunday 31st January 2010
4.2. Sunday 31st January 2010
5. Event Information
5.1. Weigh-In
5.2. Changes
5.3. Drawing of Lots
5.4. Coaches Passes
5.5. Ring Management
5.6. Rules
5.7. Anti-Doping Rules adopted by the BTCB
5.8. Photography and Video Recording
6. Applying Online
7. Competition Entry Fee
8. Event Timetable
9. Seeding Criteria
10. Qualifying Criteria for 2010 British International
11. Spectator Tickets
2. Event Overview
The 2010 BTCB National Championship will be held on Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st January 2010.
The Championships will be held at The Regional Tennis Centre, Sportcity, Manchester, M11 3FF. To find the Regional Tennis Centre click here.
3. Participation & Eligibility
3.1. Membership
To be eligible for participation at the 2010 BTCB National Championship each competitor must be a member of the British Taekwondo Control Board (BTCB) or affiliated member group and comply with the rules of the World Taekwondo Federation.
3.2. Passports/Advanced Junior and Senior
Advanced Junior and Advanced Senior group competitors must hold, or be eligible for, a full British Passport.
3.3. Insurance
All competitors must provide an up to date copy of their valid insurance as part of their application. All competitors should check their insurance is valid and anyone with insurance that runs out on or before 1st February 2010 should ensure that their renewal is mailed to membership services before the 11th January 2010. All renewals placed by this date will be processed and returned in time to send off with the application form.
Please note that registration will not be accepted and competitors will not be allowed to take part in the tournament unless a valid insurance slip is copied and attached to the application form.
The closing date for entries online is Friday 22nd January 2010.
3.4. WTF Equipment
All players must provide and wear the required protective equipment (WTF recognised headguard, WTF recognised body protector, groin guard, shin guards, arm guards, hand gloves and Clear or White Gumshields*). A list of companies which supply WTF-recognised protective equipment can be found on the WTF website, www.wtf.org
* The event venue will not provide hot water for competitors use for gumshields.
All contestants will be required to proceed to the inspection desk for officials to check their dobok and protective equipment before entering the competition area. Any contestant wearing unofficial equipment will not be permitted to compete.
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4. Categories
4.1. Saturday 30th January 2010
JUNIORS 2nd KUP and above (advanced) born in 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
Junior Male: -45kg -48kg -51kg -55kg -59kg -63kg -68kg -73kg -78kg +78kg
Junior Female: -42kg -44kg -46kg -49kg -52kg -55kg -59kg -63kg -68kg +68kg
SENIORS 2nd KUP and above (advanced) born 1992 or before
Senior Male: -54kg -58kg -63kg -68kg -74kg -80kg -87kg +87kg
Senior Female: -46kg -49kg -53kg -57kg -63kg -67kg -73kg +73kg
Juniors born in 1993 January also compete in the Senior event in addition to the Junior group. An additional entry form and fee must be submitted. ALL MATCHES TO BE 3 x 2 MINUTE ROUNDS
4.2. Sunday 31st January 2010
CHILD 8th KUP & above born in 1999 or later
Child Male: -20kg -23kg -26kg -30kg -34kg -38kg -43kg +43kg
Child Female: -20kg -23kg -26kg -30kg -34kg -38kg -43kg +43kg
CADETS 8th KUP & above born in 1996, 1997, 1998
Cadet Male: -33kg -37kg -41kg -45kg -49kg -53kg -57kg -61kg -65kg +65kg
Cadet Female: -29kg -33kg -37kg -41kg -44kg -47kg -51kg -55kg -59kg +59kg
JUNIORS 8th KUP to 3rd KUP born in 1993, 1994, 1995 or 1996
Junior Male: -45kg -48kg -51kg -55kg -59kg -63kg -68kg -73kg -78kg +78kg
Junior Female: -42kg -44kg -46kg -49kg -52kg -55kg -59kg -63kg -68kg +68kg
SENIORS 8th KUP to 3rd KUP born 1992 or before
Senior Male: -54kg -58kg -63kg -68kg -74kg -80kg -87kg +87kg
Senior Female: -46kg -49kg -53kg -57kg -63kg -67kg -73kg +73kg
Cadets aged 13yrs January also compete in the Junior event in addition to the cadet group Juniors born in 1993 January also compete in the Senior event in addition to the Junior group (in both cases above an additional entry form and fee must be submitted)
ALL MATCHES TO BE 3 x 1 AND A HALF-MINUTE ROUNDS
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5. Event Information
5.1. Weigh-In
For all competitors competing on Saturday 30th January and Sunday 31st January the weigh-in will be on Friday 29th January from 5pm-8pm at the competition venue. There will be no further weigh-in for any of Saturdays groups.
For all competitors competing on Sunday 30th January a further weigh-in will be held on Saturday 30th January between 4pm - 6pm and then on Sunday morning from 8.10am until 9am.
5.2. Changes
Please note that as in 2008 and 2009, we will allow changes in competitor weight groups should a player fail the weigh-in (subject to an administration fee of £10.00 payable at the time of the weigh-in).
In line with WTF guidelines, should any category have only one participant, the weight group shall be combined with an adjoining weight group. Wherever possible we shall combine the group with the adjoining group that has the fewest players. In the case of a player being combined into a group either above or below their normal weigh, the player will not receive the award from their original weight group.
All coaches are responsible for ensuring their
players weight and entry details are correct as no refunds will be given should any player be disqualified or not wish to pay the administration fee to move weight groups.
5.3.Drawing of Lots
The drawing of lots for Saturday’s groups shall be conducted at the official referee hotel at approximately 9.00pm on Friday following the completion of the weigh-in. A further drawing of lots for Sundays groups will take place at the venue at approx 9.30am on Sunday morning following the completion of the weigh-in. A full set of draw sheets will be made available for any coaches and will be posted on the BTCB website www.btcb.org.
5.4. Coaches Passes
All coaches must also hold a current BTCB membership and Instructors Indemnity Insurance. Coach's passes will only be issued if the coach's membership information is completed on the application form. All coaches will be asked to collect their passes personally. One free coaching pass will be issued for every 5 player entries. Additional coaching passes can be purchased in advanced at the same cost and a spectator weekend entrance ticket.
5.5. Ring Management
The event will be run on 4 rings using Taekoplan electronic match management and Ringmaster electronic scoring systems. Categories will be divided over the two days of competition, with Juniors and advanced Seniors on Saturday and all Child, Cadet and Novice Juniors and Novice Seniors on Sunday. The senior advanced players will be seeded.
5.6. Rules
The 2010 National Championships will be held using the WTF competition rules as January 1st 2010 except there will be no video replay or EBP in use.
5.7. Anti-Doping Rules adopted by the BTCB
Sport Taekwondo UK Ltd shall abide and enforce the Anti-Doping rules adopted by the BTCB at this event and all events it operates. For further details on this click here.
5.8. Photography and Video Recording
By registering online you are agreeing to have you or your child's picture taken of filmed whilst in competition by both the press and members of the public.
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6. Applying Online
Applications to the event for player and coaches is online only at Martial Arts Registration Online www.ma-regonline.com. A full list of competitors can also be found here.
Teams/Competitors can modify their applications up to 1 week before the event online at no cost, however changes at the registration for an amount of £10 for each modification. After the official weigh-in no further modifications can be made.
7. Competition Entry Fee
The Entry Fee for competitors is as follows:
Child - £26
Cadet - £26
Junior - £32
Senior - £32
Entry fees should be sent along with a printing off teamlist to the following address with the name of the player written on the back of the cheque. Payment must be with Sport Taekwondo UK Ltd by January 22nd 2010.
Cheques should be made out to 'Sport Taekwondo UK Ltd' and sent to:
Sport Taekwondo UK Ltd
Manchester Tennis Centre
Sportcity Way
Manchester
M11 3FF
The Event Timetable can be downloaded here or via the 'Other Info' link at the top of the page.
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The senior category of the 2010 BTCB National Championships will have two seeds. The seeded players will be placed on opposite sides of the draw prior to the draw being made.
The number 1 seed will be the gold medalist from the 2009 BTCB National Championships and the number 2 seed will be the silver medalist from the same competition. If a seeded player moves to another weight category they will not carry their seeding. If there is only one player who has a seeding position following the other seed moving a weight group or not being entered then that category will be subject to a straight draw.
There will be no junior seeding at the 2010 BTCB National Championships.
A list of seeds will be available to download closer to the event
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10. Qualifying Criteria for 2010 British International
The top 4 finishers of Senior Category will be guaranteed a place at the 2010 British International Championships to be held in Manchester over the weekend of Oct 30th and 31st. Full event details will be published in the new year.
Spectator tickets will are priced at:
- £10 for 16 year olds and over.
- £5 for under 16s.
- 4 year olds and under enter for free.
Tickets purchased on the door can be paid for with cash only. Doors open at 8.15 am.
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Questions
If you have a question that is not covered here please email the Organising Committee by clicking here.
Updates
27.11.09. Item 4, error in text, 3rd cup changed to 2nd Kup on Saturday. Text now correct.
01.12.09. Item 4 errors in weights amended.
12.01.10 Item 5.2 Updated
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