BACK    29th August 2009  -  30th August 2009

2nd BTCB British A-Class International Taekwondo Championships

 

 

 

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Welcome

Dear President/Head of Team,

On behalf of the British Taekwondo Control Board and Sport Taekwondo UK Ltd I have the pleasure of welcoming you and your Team to the 2nd BTCB British A-Class International.

The 2008 event was a great success and in recognition of this the 2009 event has been awarded not only European Taekwondo Union A-Class status but also WTF sanctioning (world ranking points). This years Championships will take place between August 29th - 30th at Sportcity in Manchester.

The BTCB wanted to introduce this tournament to provide International Teams with significant competition experience in the UK prior to the London 2012 Olympic Games. This event will not only provide athletes with good competition experience but will allow teams travelling from overseas to become accustomed to the culture of our country before the London Olympic Games in three years time.

The BTCB recognise the importance of this years WTF World Championships to the future of the sport and with this in mind the 2009 British International has been positioned at the end of August to provide your team with the best competitive and training opportunity. The senior event will be held using the same competition rules and equipment that will be used for the 2009 WTF World Championships. This includes Lajust Electronic Body protectors and video replay systems provided by Dartfish. 

Good luck with your continued preparation and we look forward to seeing you in Manchester.

Andrew Link
Event Director
Sport Taekwondo UK Ltd


Contents

1.  Event Overview
2.  Time Table
3.  Contestant Eligibility
4.  Weight Divisions
5.  Applications
6.  Closing Date
7.  Accreditation 
8.  Competition Rules
9.  Doping Control
10. Awards
11. Equipment
12. Protests
13. Liability
14. Identification
15. Entry & Payment
16. Accommodation
17. Transfers
18. International Referees
19. Visa
20. Press Accreditation
21. Volunteering
22. Photography and Video Recording
23. Questions
24. Contact
25. Updates 

1. Event Overview

Competition Hall:
The Regional Arena
Rowsley Street, Sportcity
Manchester, M11 3FF, England

Competition Date:
Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th August 2009

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2. Time Table

The Final Event Timetable can be downloaded here or via the 'Other Info' link at the top of the page.

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3. Contestant Eligibility

All participants must be members of a National Taekwondo Federation, affiliated to the WTF. This membership must be proved by means of valid federal certificate of membership at the time of registration.

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4. Weight Divisions

The event will be held to WTF Weight Divisions as follows:

Senior Male (born in 1993 or before)
-54kg, -58kg, -63kg, -68kg, -74kg, -80kg, -87kg, +87kg

Senior Female (born in 1993 or before)
-46kg, -49kg, -53kg, 57kg, -62kg, -67kg, -73kg, +73kg

Junior Male (born in 1992, 1993, 1994 or 1995)
-45kg, -48kg, -51kg, -55kg, -59kg, -63kg, -68kg, -73kg, -78kg +78kg.

Junior Female (born in 1992, 1993, 1994 or 1995)
-42kg, -44kg, -46kg, -49kg, -52kg, -55kg, -59kg, 63kg, -68kg, +68kg

Juniors born in 1992 or 1993 may compete as a Junior or Senior. Competing in both categories is not allowed.

All Senior competitors must hold at least 2nd Kup. All Junior competitors must hold at least 4th Kup.

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5. Applications

Applications are now closed. All successful athletes can be viewed online at Martial Arts Registration Online www.ma-regonline.com.

Teams/Competitors can modify their applications at the registration for an amount of £10 for each modification. After the official weigh-in no further modifications can be made.

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6. Closing Date

The closing date for applications has passed. Payment must be recived by the closing date and please ensure you bring confirmation of payment with you to registration. No further application will be accepted.

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7. Accreditation

One (1) coach will be accredited for every five (5) competitors entered and granted free admission. There can be a maximum of four (4) coaches per team. The minimum age for a coach must be 18 years. Coaches will only be permitted at ringside in sportswear.

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8. Competition Rules

WTF Competition Rules will be applied. The format is a single elimination tournament system.

The Senior Division  will follow WTF rules as introduced on June 1st 2009 as well as using Lajust Electronic Body Protectors and video replay.

The Junior Division will follow WTF rules as introduced on June 1st 2009 but with traditional hogus (not Lajust) and there will be no video replays for this division. Elimination rounds and finals of the Junior Division will be 3 x 2 minutes with a 30 second break.

8.1.WTF Coaching Course

The WTF National Team Coaching Course will take place between 5-9pm at the Regional Arena. The course will be broken into two sections, the first section between 5-7pm is invitational only and all invitations have been recieved and confirmed by the WTF.  The second section of the course, which is an explanation of the new rules and equipment including video replay, is open now open to all Head of Teams and Coaches to attend please arrive by 6.30pm if you wish to attend.

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9. Doping Control

Doping Control at the British Open will be conducted according to the World Anti-Doping Code and the list of Prohibited Substances and Methods in force at the time of the event.

The OC will carry out doping tests among the participating athletes at random, any athlete who refuses to undergo testing or who proves to have committed a breach of this regulation shall be removed from the final standings and shall be subject to a disciplinary action.

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10. Awards

Awards will be presented to all tournament champions and 2nd and 3rd places.

Team trophies will also be presented for the top three teams in each catgory, male, female and in total according the medal standing (Olympic System).

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11. Equipment

All senior players will be provided with a Lajust electronic body protector at the time of competition. All senior players must supply their own Lajust sensor socks these will not be provided by the event.

The special event discounted rate for sensor socks with Lajust for this event has now closed. Those teams/individuals who took up this offer can collect their socks from Lajust at the time of registration but must bring along proof of payment.

Lajust sensoring socks will also be on sale at the event by KWON at a cost of around €30 per pair.

Senior players must also provide and wear  WTF recognised head guard, groin guard, shin guards, arm guards, hand gloves and clear or white gum shields for the competition.

Junior players must provide and wear their own WTF recognised body protector.

A list of companies which supply WTF-recognized doboks and protective equipment can be found on the WTF website: www.wtf.org.

All contestants will be required to proceed to the inspection desk before entering the competition area. Any contestant wearing unofficial equipment will not be permitted to compete.

The following Equipment Suppliers will be present at the event on Competition Days Kicksport and KWON.

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12. Protests

Only the Head of Team is allowed to protest to the Competition Supervisory Board, immediately after the end of the contest in question. An amount of £100 will have to be paid for each protest lodged. The decision of the referee chairman is final.

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13. Liability

All competitors are considered to participate at their own risk.
The British Taekwondo Control Board and the organiser assume no responsibility for any damages, injuries or losses. All contestants must bring their own documents and medical insurance forms for any medical treatment they may need whilst in the United Kingdom.

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14. Identification

Under UK Law all competitors and visitors to the UK are required to carry a valid means of Identification e.g. passport at all times.

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15. Entry & Payment

The entry fee for each contestant is £35.00 (GBP) or €40 (Euro).

Entry fees must be paid in advance to the following bank account:

To: Sport Taekwondo UK Ltd
Bank: Natwest, Market Place, Loughborough, LE11 3NZ, UK
Sort code: 601410
Account number: 52696103
IBAN: GB30 NWBK 6014 1052 6961 03
SWIFT: NWBK GB 2L

No refunds will be provided by the OC for none completing athletes who have already applied.

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16. Accommodation

Those teams who have booked accommodation and travel through the Organising Committee must ensure payment is received in order to secure the booking.

If you have an inquires regarding Hotels or Transfers please contact Red Alligator Direct at info@redalligatorgroup.com

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17. Transfers

Coach or minibus transfers can be arranged specifically for your team to and from the airport along with transfers to and from the competition venue.  To request a price for your requirements contact Red Alligator, payment is required before arrival to secure the booking.

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18. International Referees

All International Referees for the Championships have been confirmed by the Organising Committee.

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19. Visa

Visa applications have closed for the event.

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20. Press Accreditation

To apply for press accreditation click here

The 2009 BTCB British International Taekwondo Championships has been provisionally Scheduled to be broadcast on Sky Sports Xtra at 7pm on September 24th.

A one-hour highlights show will be screened shortly after the event featuring the best from the weekends competition.

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21. Volunteering

Volunteering Opportunities are still available at the 2009 British Open.  To read more about the roles available and to apply click here.  

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22. Photography and Video Recording

By registering to compete at the event you are agreeing to have your image taken whilst in the Venue by both the press and members of the public.  In addition you are agreeing to have your image to  be shown on video on both TV and online.

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23. Questions

If you have a question that is not covered here please email the Organising Committee by clicking here.

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24. Contact

2009 British Open Organising Committee 
Sport Taekwondo UK Ltd
Manchester Tennis Centre 
Sportcity
Manchester
M11 3FF 
England.
Tel: +44(0)161 2203845
Fax: +44(0)161 2203847
Email: events@btcb-stuk.co.uk
Webpage: www.btcb.org

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25. Updates

01.06.09. Website launched
02.06.09. UK Entry Criteria updated.
15.06.09. Time table updated.
16.06.09. Facebook link added
16.06.09. Volunteer info published.
02.07.09. Ticket link added, into and section 22 updated.
09.07.09 List of Eligible UK contestants published, section 3. 
28.07.09. Section 3/8/11/16 (new download form and telephone number) and introduction updated
26.08.09. All sections update and new timetable.

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