ENTRY CLOSES: NOVEMBER 3rd at Midnight
Venue and Directions
Sunday November 7th – Crowborough Leisure Centre
Under 10 Registration and 10-13 Registration from 8:30AM, Competition from 9:30AM
14-17s and Adults may register later from 11:30AM, Competition from 13:00PM
Freedom Leisure Crowborough, Eridge Road, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 2TN
01892 665488
COVID
It is strongly recommended that all competitors and spectators take a Lateral Flow Test (LFT) on the morning of the event. These tests are available for free by post from the NHS. In the event of a positive result, or the development of COVID-19 symptoms, we would ask that the affected individuals stay at home and follow government guidance relating to isolating, including performing a full PCR test at the earliest opportunity.
We encourage the wearing of masks at all times while indoors at the venue. Please also remain a respectful distance from officials and other competitors and spectators within reason.
There will be no refunds for competitors unable to attend *on the day* due to illness – this includes symptoms of COVID-19, isolation through close contact, or any other illness.
Competitor Protection Requirements
This is mandatory for each age category. Groin guards are compulsory for male competitors over 135cms.
13 yrs & below: Mouth Guard, Head Guard, Closed fingered gloves, Groin guard (Male), Feet Pads, Shin Guards
14-17yrs & 18 years +: Mouth Guard, Head Guard, Closed fingered gloves, Groin guard (Male), Feet Pads
Spectators
Covid Restrictions
Due to the continuing precautions regarding Covid-19 we are asking parents to only send one adult with their under 18 years competitor to support them. This is to keep the number inside the building to a minimum. We would ask all adults to not bring any supporters for this event.
Spectator Fees
There will be no spectator fees.
Spectator interference
To ensure smooth running of the competition if any spectators or competitors are rude towards the organiser or referees, then they will be asked to leave the competition venue immediately and risk that the competitor may be disqualified from all events including future AETA Competitions until further notice.
Sparring Contact Rules
Under 10 years and 10-13 years (White Belt to Blue Tag)
Controlled contact to the body, the face and head-guard will be allowed. Punches and kicks are allowed to the body, face and head-guard. Excessive contact will be penalised and may result in disqualification.
10-13 years (Blue Belt and above)
Controlled contact to the body, the face and head-guard will be allowed. Punches and kicks are allowed to the body, face and head-guard. Excessive contact will be penalised and may result in disqualification.
14-17 years and 18+
Controlled contact to the body, the face and head-guard will be allowed. Punches and kicks are allowed to the body, face and head-guard. Excessive contact will be penalised and may result in disqualification.
Fouls (minus points) and Warnings
Fouls (1 minus point per foul) (3 fouls = Disqualification)
-Heavy Contact
-Attacking a fallen opponent
-Leg sweeping
-Holding/grabbing
-Intentional attack to an illegal target
Warnings (3 warnings = 1 minus point)
-Pretending to have scored a point by raising one or both arms
-Stepping completely out of the ring
-Falling down
-Faking a blow
-Intentionally avoiding sparring
-Adjusting equipment during the bout without the Centre Referee’s consent
– Unintentional attack to an illegal target
Power Test
This event is for all competitors aged 18 years and above. Two techniques will be performed, one hand and one leg. Each competitor will choose the number of boards they wish to attempt for each technique and tell the referees prior to the event.
The competitor’s choice of techniques from the selection below.
Hand Techniques: Elbow or Knifehand
Foot Techniques: Side Kick or Turning Kick
In the event of a draw, competitors will have to do the techniques that they have not chosen in the first round and again tell the number of boards to the umpire. Both techniques will be required.
Medals can only be given out to competitors who have gained some points. 2 Bronzes will only be awarded if the competitors are on the same number of points. If there is only one competitor in the division then they must score points to win the medal.
3 points for a broken board and 1 point for a bent board.
Special Technique
The technique performed will be high flying side kick. Each competitor will be allowed two attempts to hit the target without disturbing the hurdle at each height. There will be no measuring attempt allowed.
Medals and/or Trophies and Draw System
We are using a requalification system that means if a competitor loses a round and there are 5 or more in the division then they will compete again in the Bronze medal draw where two bronze medals will be up for grabs. Whilst competitors continue to win they remain in the Gold/Silver Draw.
In the case there are 3 or 4 competitors they will compete in a round robin to decide the medals. In the case of 5 competitors once the two finalists are decided the remaining 3 will compete in a round robin to decide the two bronzes.
There will be up to 1 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze medals available for each division unless in special technique or power test less than 3 are successful in passing the first round. These special medals are custom made, exclusive AETA medals as shown below, due to the number of medals purchased and not used last year, they have 2020 written on the ribbon.