ACT MTA  - Muaythai Competition ALL AGES - ALL LEVELS

Phoenix gym will host a Muaythai competition on the 7th December. It is an event for juniors and adults of all classes. Anyone registered with an MTA club can enter. Adults and juniors  will compete in one off, pre matched bouts however atheltes may compete in a tournament style competition depending on entries per division. This is an officiated MTA event in accordance with the MTA rules and weight divisions. Each athlete is required to register with the MTA via the ACT MTA branch if not already registered with the MTA. Atheltes must be from MTA registered clubs. 

RULES MTA Rules available here or on the MTA web page. www.muaythaiaustralia.com.au 

Weigh in will be on the day at Phoenix Muaythai for all juniors, C and B class adults. Registration is at 9:00am then weigh in commences. Weigh closes at 10:00am. Bouts will start at 1:00pm. There is NO VIDEO weigh in's. All competitors must be present at the weigh in.

A - class bouts will weigh in and register between 5:00pm and 6:00pm on Friday 6th December at Phoenix. Every adult MUST bring copy of there MTA registration (MTA Book) or state government registration. 

Registration fee is applicable. If you don't get a match, you will get a refund. If you, pull out or don't accept a fair match - no refund. 

Juniors and seniors will compete in accordance with the MTA rules. Padding requirements and round times will be strictly in accordance with MTA rules. 

Any tournament style competition bouts will be first and last on the card. Each entrant will however compete a maximum of 2 times on the day. There will bea  maximum of 4 people per division.  Juniors will be placed in division's based on experience. Although it is a tournament we will operate classes/divisions and matching will be based on experience. This is a perfect competition for novices to get started.  

The event is open to Juniors from 8 -17 years. Adults from 18 years. PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED at WEIGH IN. PASSPORT OR BIRTH CERTIFICATE. 

Registration is for the competition only. All other administration and logistics is at your our expense. 

RULES:    

Juniors - Age group's are based the age of the entrant as at 7th Dec 2019.  

Seniors - You must be 18 or over.  A junior may compete with a senior if there is not more than 2 year age difference and the experience is equal.  

Eligibility - Open MTA registered Clubs only. If you wish to enter - you must join an MTA club or get your club to join the MTA.

http://www.muaythaiaustralia.com.au/join-now/

Registration Fee - Early bird special $25 for Juniors. $25 for Adults. Registration Closes - 28th November 2019 .(due to ACT government legislation; so NO exemptions. 

Registration is per athlete. Registration includes entry to the event. 

Drug testing: The MTA is a member of WADA. Random entrants may be drug tested during the event. By entering the event you give permission to be drug tested. 

Medical - blood tests (16+) and Waiver. You may on entry UPLOAD the requireed forms OR bring them to toe registration. You can also email them in advance. You can not compete without them! 

Medical Requirements. A medical for the event is required. It MUST be presented at registration or it can be uploaded with your entry. Blood tests are required for anyone 16 and over, on the original form, that are dated no less than 6 months from the event or current state medical is valid. Pregnancy declaration are required for females. (this is a part of the MTA medical)  No medical - no compete. MTA Medical  (click on the link) (You do not need this if you are registered with a state CSA and your registration is current.) 

You do not have to register with your state CSA to compete with the MTA in the ACT. Juniors do not have to register, as long as your club is registered with the MTA. 

NSW/VIC/SA/WA registered athletes:  If you are registered with the State Government Combat Sports - YOU MUST BRING YOUR BOOK the event. You do not have to be registered with your state government to compete in the ACT but your club must be registered with the MTA. Your medical and bloods are to be in accordance with your state requirements and up to date for state registration. QLD Athletes -you must be registered with the MTQ/MTA. 

Trainers - MTA Head Instructors get one free entry. 1- 3 fighter gets, two tickets (*entries) for trainers.  Teams with more than 4 athletes get 3 trainer entries.  This is not a comercial event so please do not ask to get people in for free. 

All other people including family are required to purchase an entry ticket.  

Spectators:

• Adults - $25. Juniors 11 - 17 years - $10. Juniors 10 an under free. ID may be requested. 

Weight Divisions - As per MTA Rules. 

Event Waiver - MTA Waiver available here Waiver is required to be completed on sign in or bring signed copy to event registration. No waiver - no compete. 

Schedule:

Saturday 7th December 2019

• A-class rego andw eigh in 5:00pm - 6:00pm Friday 6th December.
• Juniors, C and B class adults. Entrant registration and weigh in: At venue - 9:00am to 10:00am. 
• Based on entry and experience there will either be a tournament or one off matches. Junior matches will be arranged depending on entry numbers and matched as close as possible in age, weight and experience. 
• Organising Committee Meeting - 12:00pm at venue. 
• TRAINER MEETING - COMPULSORY: 9:00am at venue.  
• Official Meeting - COMPULSORY: 12:00pm at the venue

Common Questions.

What equipment do I need? You are required to have a mouth guard. Females above 14 are required to wear chest guards and groin guards. Males are required to wear a groin guard. Gloves, Head gear, elbow guards, shin guards are supplied. Padding in accordance with MTA rules.

What if I have no one in my weight division? We will try and match you with the best available opponent. 

What clothing do I fight in? Muaythai shorts are mandatory. Fighters must fight in Muaythai shorts. Shorts must match the corner you are fighting from or be neutral. Females must fight in a crop top. Males can fight with no shirt. 

Wai Kru? All fighter MUST follow MTA rules for wearing a Mongkon and sealing the ring. Due to strict time restrictions it is requested that Wai Kru be very short (max 1 min) or just be prepared to compete. 

Corner person - Maximum of two corner people are allowed. They must stay in their chairs during the round and behave professionally or the fighter will be disqualified.  Only one to enter the ring in breaks. 

Photos - There is no photos permitted of the weigh in at anytime. All females and males are to weigh in in Muaythai shorts (plus crop top for females). Weigh in is not private and people must dress appropriately.