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Event information
This is for registrations for NON AUSTRALIAN residents / citizens living in surrounding Oceania coutnries, for entry into the 2020 Muaythai National Championships.
If you are based in Australia DO NOT USE THIS ENTRY FORM, please refer to the Australian Entrant Event Here
Event information:
MTA Nationals will be held January 25, 26, 27, at the Gold Coast. OVER 3 DAYS! In the same location as previous years. Tallebudgera Creek Resort.
NEW FORMAT - DIVISIONS NOW AVAILABLE FOR NOVICE, INTERMEDIATE AND OPEN. Classes available for registration include:
The event is the biggest tournament on the MTA calendar. It is a fantastic opportunity to compete with people from all over Australia and compete for who is the national Muaythai champion for your age and weight. Many competitors get more than one bout and vastly increase their competition experience by attending.
Entering – when you enter, you enter your weight division and age. You then select your class (C, B or A) from the drop down menu. We will then group everyone in the class entered. If there is no one in your class, we will match people based on experience, age and weight.
All bouts are MTA rules. http://www.muaythaiaustralia.com.au/about/forms-and-rules/
This event will crown the MTA Australian Muaythai Champions for Adults and Juniors. It is a qualifier for the MTA Australian Team for International events including IFMA World Championships, Asian Games and Junior World Championships.
It doesn't matter if you are a registered pro or amateur anywhere in Australia, only that you enter the class that meets your fight record, including ALL fights (like inter-club competitions and development days. States that call inter-clubs – sparring days, include these as well as to not cheat about your record)
Adults and Juniors: (Includes ALL Combat Sports bouts)
- A Class - OPEN - 16+ Fight Experience.
- B Class 6-15 fights. INTERMEDIATE
- C Class (0 - 5 fights) NOVICE
Trainers MUST be at the draw to have input or the answer is ‘NO’ to any matching outside entered divisions.
Everyone that enters is illegible to be selected for the National Team, as selection is not only based on who wins open, but the full extent of the selection policy. If an entrant has received a medal at IFMA Worlds previously, they are invited to compete in the open class, even if they have less than the required fights. If an entrant has received a GOLD medal at Adult IFMA, is Number one ranked in Australia, or far more experienced than other entrants, we will aim to match one off fights for these A-class people)
All ages for juniors are as at the event registration, 25th Jan 2020. All adult ages are as at the event.
We do not have dates for the World Championships for 2020. All Australian Team selection will be based on ages that match the dates for this event.
The MTA nationals are a tournament style event. All bouts are in accordance with MTA rules for tournaments. The MTA may match one off professional fights during the event to ensure all classes are catered for. The MTA may also match by seed, if there is a distinct experience level variation in the division.
Weigh In - YOU MUST WEIGH IN, MIN - IN MUAYTHAI SHORTS (MALES), PLUS CROP TOP FOR WOMEN. This clothing is included in your weight.
Weight Divisions. All bouts are matched after the first weigh in. You are then required to weigh in on each day you are competing. At registration, you must be in the weight division you have entered. If you are outside the weight division, you will be moved into the weight division you actually weigh on registration - no allowances. If you fail to make weight, after the initial weigh in on a subsequent day, you are disqualified.
Clubs can only enter ONE member per class. If a class is combined the club can withdraw a fighter or they can fight HOWEVER, if two fighters from the same club compete - they must actually compete or the REF will disqualify BOTH fighters for not fighting.
PROOF OF AGE AND IDENTITY IS REQUIRED ON REGISTRATION AND WEIGH IN. PASSPORT, DRIVERS LICENSE OR BIRTH CERTIFICATE.
Registration is for the competition only. All other administration and logistics are at your our expense.
The tournament is for all MTA competitors. You will be matched with anyone in your division based on a random draw after the first weigh in.
RULES:
http://www.muaythaiaustralia.com.au/about/forms-and-rules/
Juniors - Age group's are based the age of the entrant as at 25th Jan 2020. Minimum age is 10 years as at registration. Max age is 17 years as at registration.
Seniors - You must be over 18 to compete in adults.
Tournament Entry ENTRY is $75.
Registration Fee - Early bird special $75. Registration Closes – 17th January 2019.
Refund – On request by a case by case basis. Any withdrawal must be accompanied by a medical certificate or no refund will be supplied. For any person with no-one in their division; at the conclusion of the event you can apply for a refund, but you must attend the event, and register, make weight and not turn down any offered reasonable or available matches.
Drug testing: The MTA is a member of WADA. Random entrants may be drug tested during the event. By entering you acknowledge and approve to be drug tested if requested. Refusing a drug test, is an immediate 4 year ban from competition.
Medical Requirements. A medical for the event is required. No medical - no compete. It MUST be presented at registration with proof of age and identity. If this is your first MTA Sanctioned bout your Medical can not be more than 6 months old and must be using the MTA Official Medical Form. For current registered MTA / Combat Sports Competitors medicals which have previously been validated within 12 months must be presented.
Blood tests are required for anyone 16 and over, on the original form. Blood tests can not be more than 6 months old. Pregnancy deceleration is required for females who are 16 and over. State governments with a CSA - we accept their registration and medical but you must bring your book and it must be up to date.
Medical Forms - http://www.muaythaiaustralia.com.au/about/forms-and-rules/
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 5 trainer entries. Everyone else pays.
Weight Divisions - As per MTA weight divisions.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have no one in your division, you can elect to go up a division or weight class. If you decline an opportunity to compete.
Any movement from your entered division for weight or experience MUST be approved by either the parent or trainer. If your trainer or parent is unavailable to confirm this during the draw - the answer is NO.
Event Waiver - is required. You can upload on registration or bring to event.
http://www.muaythaiaustralia.com.au/about/forms-and-rules/
Schedule:
Friday 24th January.
5:00pm – 6:00pm. Pre-rego – at venue. This is to fast track rego. THIS IS NOT A WEIGH IN. Only, ID check, medical, bloods, indemnity and entry details.
Saturday 25th January. DAY 1 – Registration, weigh in and competition
- 7:00am to 9:00am - Entrant registration and weigh in FOR EVER ENTRANT: At venue. All clubs given wrist bands for entry at this time. Express Lane for everyone who uploaded Medical, bloods and indemnity on line or registered Friday night. All entry and draw is done on Rsportz.
- 11:00am Trainers Meeting followed by draw.
- 2:00pm - Volunteers and Officials Meeting.
- 2:30pm – Doors open to public.
- 2:45pm - Form up for Opening Ceremony.
- 3:00pm - OPENING CEREMONY: COMPULSORY FOR EVERYONE!!
- 3:45pm - Competition commences.
Sunday 26th January. DAY 2 – Competition & weigh in.
- 7:00am – 8:00am - Weigh in (for everyone competing today)
- 10:00am - MTA Executive and National board meeting.
- 11:00am - MTA AGM - (ALL MTA Trainers to attend).
- 11:00am – Doors open to public.
- 11:30am - Trainer/Officials briefing.
- 12:00pm - Competition commences.
Monday 27th January. DAY 3 – Competition & weigh in.
- 7:00am – 8:00am - Weigh in (for everyone competing today)
- 11:00am – Doors open to public.
- 11:30am - Trainer/Officials briefing.
- 12:00pm - Competition commences.
- 4:00pm - (TBC) - Closing Speech/Presentations, Australian Team Squad Meeting.
Medal ceremonies will be conducted immediately after the finals bout. Junior Gold medalists will then proceed to the Australia Team desk to indicate if they would attend the World Championships if selected and fill in paper work.
Spectators:
- Adults - Full 3 day Event - $50 or 1 day - $20 (per day)
- Juniors 6 - 17 years - Full 3 day Event - $30 or 1 day $15 (per day)
- Juniors 5 and under free. ID may be requested.
Common Questions.
What if I have no one in my weight division/class? These questions will be on the entry form. You have 2 options. 1. Not compete 2. Enter in the weight division or class up, and compete. If you enter the weight division above, you are still considered for any national teams for the weight division you entered. If you win the weight division above you get selected in the Australian Team squad for the division you win but have choice.
What equipment do I fight in: Please refer to MTA rules.
What are the round times: Please refer to the rules for juniors! C and B Class Adults are 3 by 2 min. Open Class is 3 by 3 minute.
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 steel groin guard. Gloves, Chest guards, Head gear, elbow guards, shin guards, supplied.
What clothing do I fight in? Muaythai shorts are mandatory. Shorts must match the corner you are fighting from or be neutral colour. Corners will be assigned at the draw and are subject to change so be prepared. All fighters can choose to wear a singlet or no singlet, females must wear a crop top at minimum.
Wai Kru/Mongkong? All fighter MUST wear a Mongkong to ceil the ring. Due to strict time restrictions it is requested that Wai Kru only include ceiling the ring, except in the finals.
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 trainer is allowed in the ring in between rounds but not before the bout commences. Ensure you read MTA Code of Conduct.
Photos - There is no photos permitted of the weigh in at anytime. During the event - go nuts.
Female weigh in - All females will weigh under the supervision of a female official. All females MUST weigh in wearing Muaythai Shorts and a crop top at minimum. No males will be allowed in the female weigh in tent.
Refund Policy: Refunds are only given on approval of a case by case basis. If you need to withdraw for medical reasons. you must submit a request and copy of a medical certificate stating you can not compete for medical reasons. If you do not get a bout at the event, you may be entitled to a refund, but not if you turn down a possible match or the circumstances are beyond the control of the MTA.
