BEFORE ENTERING: 

Make sure that you have a current T.A.G.B. / B.T.C. licence.

Are training regularly and understand what is expected of you.

Make sure that you have a white T.A.G.B. suit and a full set of sparring equipment

                                  (ie, foot, shin, groin (for men and boys), hand, head and gum shield)

Make sure you have transport to the venue.

HOW TO ENTER

COMPETITORS

All competitors - juniors and adults - whether competing in sparring or patterns, must complete a competition entry form. The forms can be obtained from your instructor and must be completed as requested and handed over to your instructor before the closing date stated on the competition information.

                        PRICES         ADULTS & JUNIORS                      £10.00 per event

                                                SPECTATORS                                 £ 7.00 each 

Make sure that you put your correct grade on the entry form.

JUNIORS (under 15)

Make sure you are the correct height for your division. You will be height tested on the day and if you are not in the correct height division you will be disqualified.

CADETS (15-17 years) and ADULTS (18 years+)

 Make sure that you are the correct weight for the division you want to compete in. You will be weighed in on the say and if you are not within your entered weight division you will be disqualified.

EXECUTIVES (male 40 years+ & female 35 years+)

Executive divisions are always weighed on the day and split into the appropriate divisions.

You will receive a competitor’s ticket from your instructor which must be taken to the competition. Do not forget or lose this ticket. If you forget or lose this ticket, you will have to pay the spectators fee of £7 to gain access to the competition.

SPECTATORS

You may purchase a ticket from your instructor or you may pay on the door at the competition. There will be a separate queue for spectators.  All spectators who purchased a ticket beforehand will be allowed into the competition hall before those who are paying on the day.

ON THE DAY OF THE COMPETITION

NO SPECTATORS ARE ALLOWED AROUND THE COMPETITION AREAS - THEY MUST BE SEATED IN THE SEATS PROVIDED.

The competition will start with the pattern events first, with the juniors and some designated cadet and adult divisions - these will be stated in the competition information prior to the event.

Each competition area will be allocated with on area number that will be indicated by the number on the tablecloth and a numbered signpost. There will also be a coloured sign,  signifying the belt colour and category of the current division, situated underneath the numbered signpost at head high level.

Listen out for an announcement of the start of your division on an allocated area over the Public Address System. (You can also check the running order, which may be displayed on a plasma screen somewhere in the hall, when available)

All juniors will be height tested before the sparring competition starts at an allocated area (ie, all yellow belt boys, all heights)

•    All seniors and cadets will be weighed in before they spar at the allocated area for that division. Failure to be height tested / weighed in will result in a competitor who has entered the sparring event not being allowed to take part. You must make sure that you are in the right competition area at the right time. If you are unsure, then you must ask your instructor or an official.

I suggest you take a packed lunch, as catering is usually very busy, also take plenty to drink as tournaments can very humid and keeping hydrated  will help maintain your performance.