{"id":33857,"date":"2026-06-10T16:39:46","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T15:39:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/?page_id=33857"},"modified":"2026-06-10T17:40:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T16:40:59","slug":"aeta-open-english-championships-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/aeta-open-english-championships-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"AETA Open English Championships 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/logo23.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29929 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/logo23.png 480w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/logo23-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/logo23-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/logo23-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AETA Open English Championships 2026<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>17<sup>th<\/sup>\/18<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;October 202<\/strong>6<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2716\" height=\"1417\" src=\"https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7028smaller.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7028smaller.png 2716w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7028smaller-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7028smaller-1024x534.png 1024w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7028smaller-768x401.png 768w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7028smaller-1536x801.png 1536w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7028smaller-2048x1068.png 2048w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7028smaller-600x313.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2716px) 100vw, 2716px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-call-to-action uagb-block-763738fd wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-cta__wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-cta__title\">Download the Invitation<\/h3><p class=\"uagb-cta__desc\">This is a PDF document, it contains the full set of information for the AETA Open English Championships.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-cta__buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/OPEN-ENGLISH-CHAMPIONSHIPS-2026-Invite-v2.pdf\" class=\"uagb-cta__button-link-wrapper wp-block-button__link\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M480 352h-133.5l-45.25 45.25C289.2 409.3 273.1 416 256 416s-33.16-6.656-45.25-18.75L165.5 352H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v96c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h448c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-96C512 366.3 497.7 352 480 352zM432 456c-13.2 0-24-10.8-24-24c0-13.2 10.8-24 24-24s24 10.8 24 24C456 445.2 445.2 456 432 456zM233.4 374.6C239.6 380.9 247.8 384 256 384s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l128-128c12.49-12.5 12.49-32.75 0-45.25c-12.5-12.5-32.76-12.5-45.25 0L288 274.8V32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32C238.3 0 224 14.33 224 32v242.8L150.6 201.4c-12.49-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0c-12.49 12.5-12.49 32.75 0 45.25L233.4 374.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-call-to-action uagb-block-c05d034a wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-cta__wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-cta__title\">Competitor Entry<\/h3><p class=\"uagb-cta__desc\">Competitor Entry will close October 9th.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-cta__buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gracchus.co.uk\/fmi\/webd\/AETAOpenMaster?script=GoEntry\" class=\"uagb-cta__button-link-wrapper wp-block-button__link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Competitor Entry<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"><path d=\"M208 48C208 74.51 186.5 96 160 96C133.5 96 112 74.51 112 48C112 21.49 133.5 0 160 0C186.5 0 208 21.49 208 48zM152 352V480C152 497.7 137.7 512 120 512C102.3 512 88 497.7 88 480V256.9L59.43 304.5C50.33 319.6 30.67 324.5 15.52 315.4C.3696 306.3-4.531 286.7 4.573 271.5L62.85 174.6C80.2 145.7 111.4 128 145.1 128H174.9C208.6 128 239.8 145.7 257.2 174.6L302.1 249.3C285.1 266.9 273.4 287.7 265.5 310.8C263.6 308.9 261.1 306.8 260.6 304.5L232 256.9V480C232 497.7 217.7 512 200 512C182.3 512 168 497.7 168 480V352L152 352zM288 368C288 288.5 352.5 224 432 224C511.5 224 576 288.5 576 368C576 447.5 511.5 512 432 512C352.5 512 288 447.5 288 368zM448 303.1C448 295.2 440.8 287.1 432 287.1C423.2 287.1 416 295.2 416 303.1V351.1H368C359.2 351.1 352 359.2 352 367.1C352 376.8 359.2 383.1 368 383.1H416V431.1C416 440.8 423.2 447.1 432 447.1C440.8 447.1 448 440.8 448 431.1V383.1H496C504.8 383.1 512 376.8 512 367.1C512 359.2 504.8 351.1 496 351.1H448V303.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-call-to-action uagb-block-2bf1b821 wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-cta__wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-cta__title\">Club Registration<\/h3><p class=\"uagb-cta__desc\">Club Registration for 2026 will close on Monday 5th October.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-cta__buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/aeta-open-english-championships-club-registration\/\" class=\"uagb-cta__button-link-wrapper wp-block-button__link\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Club Registration<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"><path d=\"M184 88C184 118.9 158.9 144 128 144C97.07 144 72 118.9 72 88C72 57.07 97.07 32 128 32C158.9 32 184 57.07 184 88zM208.4 196.3C178.7 222.7 160 261.2 160 304C160 338.3 171.1 369.8 192 394.5V416C192 433.7 177.7 448 160 448H96C78.33 448 64 433.7 64 416V389.2C26.16 371.2 0 332.7 0 288C0 226.1 50.14 176 112 176H144C167.1 176 190.2 183.5 208.4 196.3V196.3zM64 245.7C54.04 256.9 48 271.8 48 288C48 304.2 54.04 319.1 64 330.3V245.7zM448 416V394.5C468 369.8 480 338.3 480 304C480 261.2 461.3 222.7 431.6 196.3C449.8 183.5 472 176 496 176H528C589.9 176 640 226.1 640 288C640 332.7 613.8 371.2 576 389.2V416C576 433.7 561.7 448 544 448H480C462.3 448 448 433.7 448 416zM576 330.3C585.1 319.1 592 304.2 592 288C592 271.8 585.1 256.9 576 245.7V330.3zM568 88C568 118.9 542.9 144 512 144C481.1 144 456 118.9 456 88C456 57.07 481.1 32 512 32C542.9 32 568 57.07 568 88zM256 96C256 60.65 284.7 32 320 32C355.3 32 384 60.65 384 96C384 131.3 355.3 160 320 160C284.7 160 256 131.3 256 96zM448 304C448 348.7 421.8 387.2 384 405.2V448C384 465.7 369.7 480 352 480H288C270.3 480 256 465.7 256 448V405.2C218.2 387.2 192 348.7 192 304C192 242.1 242.1 192 304 192H336C397.9 192 448 242.1 448 304zM256 346.3V261.7C246 272.9 240 287.8 240 304C240 320.2 246 335.1 256 346.3zM384 261.7V346.3C393.1 335 400 320.2 400 304C400 287.8 393.1 272.9 384 261.7z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-call-to-action uagb-block-c4d73668 wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-cta__wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-cta__title\">Umpire Application<\/h3><p class=\"uagb-cta__desc\">Umpire applications will close on Sunday 11th October at 23:59<\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-cta__buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gracchus.co.uk\/fmi\/webd\/Umpires\" class=\"uagb-cta__button-link-wrapper wp-block-button__link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Apply Here<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M336 0h-288C21.49 0 0 21.49 0 48v416C0 490.5 21.49 512 48 512h288c26.51 0 48-21.49 48-48v-416C384 21.49 362.5 0 336 0zM192 160c35.35 0 64 28.65 64 64s-28.65 64-64 64S128 259.3 128 224S156.7 160 192 160zM288 416H96c-8.836 0-16-7.164-16-16C80 355.8 115.8 320 160 320h64c44.18 0 80 35.82 80 80C304 408.8 296.8 416 288 416zM240 96h-96C135.2 96 128 88.84 128 80S135.2 64 144 64h96C248.8 64 256 71.16 256 80S248.8 96 240 96z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>EARLY BIRD REDUCED PRICING IN EFFECT UNTIL OCTOBER 2ND<\/strong> 23:59<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Only members affiliated to the ITF<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itftkd.sport\">www.itftkd.sport<\/a><strong>\u00a0\u00a0are 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\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:secretarygeneral@aeta.uk\">competition<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"mailto:secretarygeneral@aeta.uk\"><strong>s<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"mailto:competitions@aeta.uk\"><strong>@aeta.uk<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0then we will contact ITF England or the NA from the country applying.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7319-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33870\" style=\"border-radius:30px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7319-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7319-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7319-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7319-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7319-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7319-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>AGE RANGES \u2013 Male and Female Categories split<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Child<\/strong> (born in 2017 or after)<br><strong>Cadet<\/strong> (born in 2014, 2015 or 2016)<br><strong>Pre-Junior<\/strong> (born in 2011, 2012 or 2013)<br><strong>Junior<\/strong> (born in 2008, 2009 or 2010)<br><strong>Adult<\/strong> (born from 1990 to 2007)<br><strong>Senior<\/strong> (born in 1989 or before &#8211; or can choose to enter the Adult category but cannot do both and must use 1990 as the year of birth on entry)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Events<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Pattern<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sparring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Special Technique (2 techniques for Child\/Cadet\/Pre-Junior and Junior Colour Belts)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Black Belt Special Technique (5 techniques for Junior and Adult)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Power Test (2 techniques for Adult and Senior Colour Belts and Black Belt Seniors)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Black Belt Power Test (5 techniques for Junior and Adult)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_5395-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33872\" style=\"border-radius:30px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_5395-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_5395-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_5395-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_5395-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_5395-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_5395-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Entry Fees<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<br><br>Child\/Cadet\/Pre-Junior\/Junior\/Adult\/Senior (re-qualification) &#8211; \u00a355 (Early Bird: \u00a345 until October 2nd)<br>Pre-Junior\/Junior\/Adult Black Belts (league) &#8211; \u00a365 (Early Bird: \u00a355 until October 2nd)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spectator Fees<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Spectator fees are a single price which covers each individual for the two days. These fees go towards covering the costs for the umpires. Spectators cannot enter the competition area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4yrs and Under: Free<br>5yrs+: \u00a35<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_5108-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33873\" style=\"border-radius:30px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_5108-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_5108-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_5108-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_5108-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_5108-1366x2048.jpeg 1366w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_5108-600x900.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_5108-scaled.jpeg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coaches Fees<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Coaches will be required to pay the spectator entry but must have pre-registered for a coaches pass (Any number of your competitors can coach each other). <strong>Coaches are not a requirement in this event for the colour belts, therefore if the opposing competitor does not have a coach, the other competitor will also not have a coach to make it fair on both competitors<\/strong>. On Sunday, Black Belts <strong>must <\/strong>have a coach for Sparring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coach min age 12 yrs for Saturday and 15yrs for Sunday and must be licensed and training in TKD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Coaches Attire:<\/strong> Club T-shirt, track suit, trousers, socks, training shoes and a towel. No coaching in dobok is permitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coaches passes are non-transferable and are valid only for the original applicant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those only attending to coach should acquire their pass via their Instructor&#8217;s access to the Competition Manager site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_5940-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33874\" style=\"border-radius:30px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_5940-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_5940-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_5940-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_5940-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_5940-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_5940-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Referees<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We would like to invite all Black Belts to volunteer as umpires on <strong>Saturday <\/strong>to help ensure fairness and the smooth operation of the event. With Black Belt competitions taking place on <strong>Sunday<\/strong>, this is a great opportunity for experienced referees\u2014and those looking to gain valuable experience\u2014to officiate at a high level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This event also serves as an excellent platform for umpires to demonstrate their skills, potentially opening doors to officiate at international competitions in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compensation for Sunday Only<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Referees selected to officiate on <strong>Sunday <\/strong>will receive compensation as follows: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Class A\/B Jury President: <\/strong>\u00a375 <br>\u2022 <strong>Class A\/B Centre Referee or Referee: <\/strong>\u00a350 <br>\u2022 <strong>Class C Referee: <\/strong>\u00a330 <br><br>Only <strong>42 umpires <\/strong>will be accepted for Sunday through the <strong>online application process<\/strong>. The following minimum qualifications are required for each role: <br><br>\u2022 <strong>Jury President: <\/strong>Class A or B <br>\u2022 <strong>Centre Referee: <\/strong>Class A or B <br>\u2022 <strong>Referee: <\/strong>At least Class C <br>\u2022 <strong>Class D (trained 1st\/2nd Kups) <\/strong>may also volunteer to referee or serve as jury members for experience and development.<br><br>When registering, please provide your <strong>ITF umpire number <\/strong>and <strong>bank details <\/strong>for payment processing. Those without an ITF umpire number are still welcome to officiate voluntarily, though compensation will not be provided. Lower-certified umpires may also be considered for Centre Referee or Jury President roles where appropriate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are committed to providing our competitors with the highest standard of officiating. All compensation for umpires is funded through spectator and coach admission fees\u2014thank you for helping make this event a success. <br><br>Applications to umpire will open on 15th June 2026 and closes on 11th October, you will be notified immediately once accepted. You will be able to apply on the website <strong>www.aeta.uk.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dress Code \u2013 Navy blue suit, white shirt, navy blue tie, white socks, white trainers, pen. For Class D (1<sup>st<\/sup>\/2<sup>nd<\/sup>&nbsp;Kup) Dark trousers, white shirt (no tie), white socks, trainers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fine for not submitting umpires for Sunday<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For clubs not submitting umpires on the Sunday, the following fines will apply and must be settled by Wednesday 14th October.<br><br> 1-3 Competitors 0 Umpire \u00a30 <br>4-14 Competitors 1 Umpire or \u00a375 fine <br>15+ Competitors 2 Umpires or \u00a3150 fine&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_4280-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33875\" style=\"border-radius:30px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_4280-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_4280-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_4280-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_4280-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_4280-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_4280-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Schedule<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Friday 16<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;October (at The Dolphin)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><br>18.00-20.00<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>Early registration and weigh in (all ages and grades)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Saturday 17<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;October&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><br>8.00am Umpires arrival<br>8.00am-9.00am Registration for&nbsp;Child and Cadet<br>8.30am Umpire Meeting &#8211; Umpires&#8217; Room<br>9.00am Coaches&#8217; Meeting <br>9.30am Competition Starts for Child and Cadet<br>12.30pm-1.30pm Registration for Pre-Junior Colour Belts; Optional advance registration for Junior, Adult and Senior Colour Belts and Black Belts and Pre-Junior Black Belts<br>2.30pm Competition Starts for Pre-Junior Colour Belts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sunday 18<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;October<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8.00am Umpires arrival<br>8.30am Umpire Meeting &#8211; Umpires&#8217; Room<br>8.00am-9.00am Registration for Pre-Junior Black Belts and Junior, Adult and Senior Colour Belts and Black Belts<br>9.00am Coaches&#8217; Meeting<br>9.30am Competition Starts&nbsp;for Pre-Junior Black Belts and all Junior, Adult and Seniors<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_9270-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33876\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:30px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_9270-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_9270-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_9270-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_9270-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_9270-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_9270-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Draws<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>On the Saturday we are using a re-qualification system that means if a competitor loses a round then they will compete again in the Bronze medal draw where up to two bronze medals will be up for grabs on the Saturday. On the Sunday we will use a League system for Pre-Junior, Junior and Adult Black Belt divisions and there will only be one bronze medal available in all divisions. In the case of 3 competitors in a draw it will be a round robin, with four competitors it means after losing the first round they will still compete for Bronze, once a competitor loses two bouts then they are out of the draw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There will be up to 1 gold, 1 silver and up to 2 bronze medals available for each division on Saturday and 1 bronze medal on Sunday unless in special technique or power test where less than 3 competitors are successful in passing the first round. These special medals are custom made, exclusive AETA medals with OPEN ENGLISH CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026 written on the ribbon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only medals that are won can go towards points for overall competitors and Club awards. Medals will still be handed out though in categories of 4 or less on the Saturday, that will not count towards overall points. Overall champions from each age range and from all three events will receive a special overall trophy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There will be 3 overall club trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. This is only available for clubs and not for associations who amalgamate students under one name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_4822-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33877\" style=\"border-radius:30px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_4822-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_4822-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_4822-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_4822-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_4822-1366x2048.jpeg 1366w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_4822-600x900.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_4822-scaled.jpeg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Venue<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, RH16 1LY<br>(score.lateral.questions \u2013 What3Words)<br>Tel: 01444 457337<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_5461-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33878\" style=\"border-radius:30px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_5461-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_5461-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_5461-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_5461-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_5461-1366x2048.jpeg 1366w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_5461-600x900.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_5461-scaled.jpeg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Full Invitation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For more detail on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Travel Directions<br>Electronic Scoring<br>Draw System<br>Rules<br>Divisions<br>Welfare\/Safeguarding<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please download the full invitation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-call-to-action uagb-block-998f5adb wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-cta__wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-cta__title\">Download the Invitation<\/h3><p class=\"uagb-cta__desc\">This is a PDF document.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-cta__buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aeta.uk\/build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/OPEN-ENGLISH-CHAMPIONSHIPS-2026-Invite-v2.pdf\" class=\"uagb-cta__button-link-wrapper wp-block-button__link\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M480 352h-133.5l-45.25 45.25C289.2 409.3 273.1 416 256 416s-33.16-6.656-45.25-18.75L165.5 352H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v96c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h448c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-96C512 366.3 497.7 352 480 352zM432 456c-13.2 0-24-10.8-24-24c0-13.2 10.8-24 24-24s24 10.8 24 24C456 445.2 445.2 456 432 456zM233.4 374.6C239.6 380.9 247.8 384 256 384s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l128-128c12.49-12.5 12.49-32.75 0-45.25c-12.5-12.5-32.76-12.5-45.25 0L288 274.8V32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32C238.3 0 224 14.33 224 32v242.8L150.6 201.4c-12.49-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0c-12.49 12.5-12.49 32.75 0 45.25L233.4 374.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AETA Open English Championships 2026 17th\/18th&nbsp;October 2026 EARLY BIRD REDUCED PRICING IN EFFECT UNTIL OCTOBER 2ND 23:59 Only members affiliated to the ITF www.itftkd.sport\u00a0\u00a0are eligible to participate. 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