The MTA NSW/ACT B & C Class State Championships are a tournament style event. All bouts are in accordance with MTA/IFMA rules.

The event is a fantastic opportunity to compete with people from all over NSW/ACT and compete for who is the state 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 B and C Class 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 any time, you are disqualified. ALL COMPETITORS MUST BE REGISTERED AND CLEARED WITH THE COMBAT SPORTS AUTHORITY OF NSW.

Registration is for the competition only. All other administration and logistics is at your own expense. Registrsations close 9th September 2018.

The tournament is for all MTA NSW competitors. You will be matched with anyone in your respective Class and Weight Division. All bouts are strictly controlled and safety is paramount. Novice competitors are welcome in C Class. Please consider carefully your entry and discuss your competitiveness with your trainer. Registration includes fight records so we will know when people are registered what experience level they have.

THIS IS A C and B-CLASS TOURNAMENT

• C Class: 0 – 5 fights experience (not including development days), 3 x 2 Minute Rounds

• B Class: 6 + fights experience (not including development days), 3 x 3 Minute Rounds

Rules:

The competition will be conducted under Muaythai Australia rules which can be found HERE

Eligibility - MTA State Championships are 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.

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

Registration Fee - $50 includes competition singlet. Registration Closes - 5th September 2018. Registration is per athlete and must be paid in full prior to the event. Registration includes entry to the event. Refunds will only be given if there is no other competitor for that division and no other reason (especially late withdrawals from competition)

Medical Requirements. All athletes must be cleared with the Combat Sports Authority NSW prior to 9 September. If you are not cleared, you cannot compete and will not receive a refund.

https://combatsports.nsw.gov.au

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.

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

Weight Divisions - As per IFMA weight divisions. You are required to weigh in on the day you compete. http://www.ifmamuaythai.org/technical-reference/muaythai-rules/weigh-in-and-classification/

Event Waiver - is required to be completed on sign in or bring signed copy to event registration.

Schedule:

Saturday September 15th, 2018 – Registration & Preliminary Bouts

• 7am – 8am Weigh-In and Fight Draw Announcement

• 10am Doors Open

• 11am First bouts start

Medal ceremonies will be conducted immediately after the finals bout.

Spectators:

• 1 day. Adults - $40. Juniors 6 - 17 years - $20. Juniors 5 an 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. We may also consider “special bouts” between people from different categories, however this will not be considered a medal bout.

What equipment do I need? You are required to have a mouth guard and cotton hand wraps. 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, body armour are supplied.

What clothing do I fight in? Muaythai shorts are mandatory. Shorts must match the corner you are fighting from or be neutral. E.g Black. Females must fight in a crop top. All athletes must fight in the MNSW singlet provided at competition.

Wai Kru? All fighter MUST wear a Mongkon into the ring, ceil the ring and be prepared to compete. Due to time restrictions, please limit any Kru to as short as possible.

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.