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Event information
The MTA nationals are a tournament style event. All bouts are in accordance with IFMA rules.
The event is the biggest tournament on the MTA calender. It is a fantastic opportunity to compete with people from all over Australia and compete for who is the national Muaythai champion. It is a great experience. Many competitors get more than one bout and vastly increase their competition experience by attending.
The event is open to Juniors from 10 -17 years. Adults from 18 - 40 years. All bouts are matched after the first weigh in. You are then required to weigh in on each day you are competing. If you fail to make weight, at anytime, you are disqualified. PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED ON REGISTRATION AND WEIGH IN. PASSPORT OR BIRTH CERTIFICATE.
Registration is for the competition only. All other administration and logistics is at your own expense.
The tournament is for all MTA competitors. You will be matched with anyone in your division according to your experience. The entry form has fight records and we can advise of the experience level of your division after people have entered. All bouts are strictly controlled and safety is paramount.
RULES:
MTA Rules & Regulations, Aug. 2022 PDF
Juniors - Age group's are based the age of the entrant as at Oct 8th 2022.
Seniors - You must be between 18 and 40 as at the date of the event
Eligibility - MTA Nationals is open to members of MTA registered Clubs only. If you wish to enter - you must join an MTA club or get your club to join the MTA.
For Queensland gyms register here,
https://www.muaythaiqld.com.au/join-us-now/
For gyms in any other State except Qld register here,
Registration Fee - Registration Closes - October 6th. Registration Fee $80.
Registration is per athlete. It is payable (non refundable) whether there is a bout or not. It is also payable if the entrant doesn't make weight.
Drug testing: The MTA is a member of WADA. Random entrants may be drug tested during the event. IFMA guidelines for anti-doping are available at:
Medical Requirements. A medical for the event is required. It MUST be presented at registration with proof of age and identity. Blood tests are required for anyone 16 and over, on the original form, that are dated no less than 6 months from the event. Pregnancy tests are required for females who are 16 and over. Form is available at:
MTA Medical Declaration for Athletes 2018 TY PDF
Trainers - MTA Head Instructors get one free entry. Teams with less than 5 entries get 2 trainer entries. Teams with more than 5 athletes get 4 trainer entries. Teams with 10 or more athletes get 4 trainer entries.
http://www.ifmamuaythai.org/anti-doping/11768-2/
Weight Divisions - As per IFMA weight divisions. Your selection in the Australian Squad and consideration for the Australian Team will be based on the weight division you enter. If you make it in the Australian Team, you have to be able to compete at the world championships in the weight division you are selected for! World Championships are spread over many days and require you to weigh in on the day you compete.
Event Waiver - is required to be completed on sign in or bring signed copy to event registration.
Schedule:
Friday 7th October
- Organising Committee Meeting - 5:00pm at venue.
Saturday 8th October
- Weigh in 7.00 - 9.00am
- Officials briefing - 10:30am (compulsory)
- OPENING CEREMONY AND WELCOME SPEECH - (athletes to attend at 10:30am)
- Bouts commence 12:00pm
- Draw for day 2 is done at the completion of Day 1.
Sunday 9th October
- Weigh in 7.00am - 9.00am
- Bouts commence 12:00pm
Medal ceremonies will be conducted immediately after the finals bout. Gold and Silver medalists will then proceed to the Australia Team desk to indicate if they would attend the World Championships 2023. They will also provide their tracksuit and clothing sizes. Please be prepared to answer the question about attending Worlds!
Australian Team selection: Winning nationals is part of a selection for the event. Gold medal winners are in the squad but must fulfill other criteria before final selection. Juniors compete in one open division regardless of experience and must be able to meet the weight and age requirements for the world championships. Adult females compete in A-Class (ELITE) Division. Males compete in B-Class (Competitor division) - THIS IS A MALE B-CLASS TOURNAMENT. Both A and B class fighters are eligible to enter. Registered Pros and amateurs' are eligible to enter. For adult males the competition is a selection event for B-Class division of world championships. A-Class men MUST NOMINATE for selection in the Australian Team to compete at the World Championships in the A-Class Division. Final team selection is at the discretion of the MTA. Australian Team selection requires athletes be competitive at the World Championships, that they sign a code of conduct form, that they submit themselves for WADA testing and that they commit to the requirements of the team and coaching staff for the event.
Policy for selection and Nomination Form for ELITE Males. Australian Team Selection Policy and ELITE Males nomination form.
Spectators:
- 1 day. Adults - $25. Juniors 12 - 17 years - $15. Juniors 8 - 11 - $10. Juniors 7 and under free. ID may be requested.
- 2 days. Adults - $40. Juniors 12 - 17 years - $25. Juniors 8 - 11 - $15. Juniors 7 and under free. ID may be requested.
Common Questions.
What if I have no one in my weight division? You have 2 options. 1. Win the division by walk over. 2. Enter in the weight division up and compete. If you enter the weight division above, you forfeit the win in the weight division you entered. If you win the weight division above and you get selected in the Australian Team squad for the division you win. You may be considered for the weight division you entered if preferred but this is not guaranteed.
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.
What clothing do I fight in? Muaythai shorts are mandatory. 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 wear a Mongkon into the ring, ceil the ring and be prepared to compete. Due to strict time restrictions it is requested that Wai Kru be very short or just be prepared to compete. World Championships have a Wai Kru division so if you feel you have an impressive Wai Kru (and win a gold medal) please advise your MTA member.
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.
Photos - There is no photos permitted of the weigh in at anytime.
Weigh In - All athletes are to weigh in Muaythai shorts and a minimum crop top for females.