AETA Open English Championships 2023
14th/15th October 2023
ENTRY CLOSED: We have received over 450 entries.
This event is only open to ITF members affiliated to the ITF www.itftkd.sport are eligible to participate. The exception is if outside groups are interested in having an opportunity to experience our ITF events with a view to applying to join the ITF or ITF England. If this is the case please email us at secretarygeneral@aeta.uk then we will contact ITF England or the NA from the country applying.
AGE RANGES – Male and Female Categories split
Under 9yrs Child (must be 8 years and under on the day of the event)
9-11yrs Cadets (must be 9-11 years on the day of the event)
12-14yrs Pre-Juniors (must be 12-14 years on the day of the event)
15-17yrs Juniors (must be 15-17 years on the day of the event)
18-35yrs Adults (must be 18-35 years on the day of the event)
36yrs+ Seniors (must be 36 years + on the day of the event or can choose to enter the 18-35 years as a 35 year old but cannot do both)
Events
- Pattern
- Sparring
- Special Technique (2 techniques for 17yrs and below Colour Belts)
- Black Belt Special Technique (5 techniques for 15-17yrs and 18-35yrs)
- Power Test (2 techniques for 18yrs and above Colour Belts and Black Belt Seniors)
- Black Belt Power Test (5 techniques for 15-17rs and 18-35yrs)
Entry Fees
Only clubs can enter this event and not associations. Apply with your school name and instructor, once accepted you will be able to apply to enter this event.
Under 9yrs/9-11yrs/12-14yrs/15-17yrs/36yrs+ (up to 3 events) – £40
15-17yrs/18-35yrs Black Belts (up to 4 events) – £50
Spectator Fees
Spectator fees are a single price which covers each individual for the two days, under 4yrs go free and tickets can be purchased in advance.
4yrs and Under: Free
5-15yrs: £3 on the door (£2 in advance)
16yrs+: £5 on the door (£4 in advance)
Coaches Fees
If students or black belts are only coaching (not competing) then the fee is £15. If they are competing on one of the days or umpired on the Saturday then the coaches fee is waivered. Colour belts coaching on the Saturday and competing on the Sunday can weigh in early to receive their wristband. Coaches must be 15 years or older.
Coaches Attire: Club T-shirt, track suit, trousers, socks, training shoes and a towel. No coaching in dobok is permitted.
Coaches passes are non-transferable and are valid only for the original applicant.
Those only attending to coach can purchase the coaches pass here:
Referees
Saturday 14th October
We would like to encourage all Black Belts to umpire on the Saturday so only Colour Belts will be coaching. All Black Belts are asked to umpire to ensure fairness and a smooth running of the event.
Sunday 15th October
With the Black Belts competing on the Sunday we want to encourage the best referees & those willing to gain valuable experience umpiring at a high level, this is an ideal opportunity for umpires to showcase their skills and experience to give them the opportunity to umpire at international events in the future. We will pay the referees compensation to attend this event on this day as only 42 umpires will be accepted through the online application process for the Sunday event. To be a Jury President you will need to be a minimum class A or B, to be a Centre referee you will need to be a minimum class A or B and to be a referee you can be at least a class C. Class D (trained 1st/2nd Kups) can also referee and be jury members for experience.
Class A/B Jury President £75 for the day
Class A/B Centre Referee or Referee £50 for the day
Class C Referee £30 for the day
On registration your umpire number will be required and your bank details to be able to receive payment. You may still referee without your umpire number without receiving compensation if you wish and some lower certified umpires may be given the opportunity to be a Centre Referee or Jury President.
We all appreciate our competitors having the best umpires, so the money raised from spectator and coaches fees will go towards paying the compensation for our umpires who work throughout the day.
Applications will open on 19th June 2023, you will be notified immediately once accepted.
Dress Code – Navy blue suit, white shirt, navy blue tie, white socks, white trainers, pen. For Class D (1st/2nd Kup) Dark trousers, white shirt (no tie), white socks, trainers.
Schedule
Friday 13th October (at The Dolphin)
18.00-20.00 Early registration and weigh in (all ages and grades)
Saturday 14th October
8.30am Umpires arrival
8.30am-9.30am Registration for Under 9yrs and 9-11yrs
10.00am Competition Starts for Under 9yrs and 9-11yrs
12.00pm-2.00pm Registration for 12-14yrs; Optional registration for 15-17yrs, Adults & Seniors
2.30pm Competition Starts for 12-14yrs
Sunday 15th October
8.30am Umpires arrival
8.30am-9.30am Registration for 15-17yrs, Adults, & Seniors
10.00am Competition Starts
Draws
The schedule will be available before the event, however it is subject to change as the system automatically adjusts as the day progresses. You will have access to a live schedule after registration and to the draw for each division once that division has commenced via a QR code.
Venue
The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, RH16 1LY
(score.lateral.questions – What3Words)
Tel: 01444 457337
Full Invitation
For more detail on:
Travel Directions
Electronic Scoring
Draw System
Rules
Divisions
Welfare/Safeguarding
Please download the full invitation: