IBKO North West Open Championships 2024

IBKO NORTH WEST OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2024

Open to ALL martial arts clubs no matter what association.

QUALIFIERS FOR THE IBKO NATIONAL TEAM, TO COMPETE AT THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS.

Designed for all levels with match ups based on Age, Weight and Experience.

IBKO Age Categories-
6-7 yrs
8-9 yrs
10-11 yrs
12-13 yrs
14-15 yrs
16-17 yrs
18-21 yrs
18 yrs +
35 yrs +

We reserve the right to merge categories where appropriate. General rule is no more than 3 yrs and 5 kgs for under 18s, over 18s no more than 5kgs weight difference, with the exception of heavyweights.

Doors Open: 9:00 am
Weigh In & Check In from 9:15 am
Officials / Rules Briefing 10:00 am
First bout: 10:30 am

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*SEPARATE DIVISION for NOVICE LIGHT CONTACT or SKILLS bouts -Ideal for Novices or low level experience.

To qualify and meet the classification of a novice you must ne able to prove that you have been training no more than 18 months or less from when your martial arts license was first issued.
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*PLEASE NOTE - Only 2 Coaches per team, ALL competitors must bring a valid and up to date martial arts license with them on the day, if you do not you will have to purchase a license on the day at £25 per competitor, and will only be entered in standard divisions.

*** REFUND POLICY ***
As this is a pre-registration event, refunds will only be issued if we can't match within our parameters...Any refunds issued will take place before the event.

• Fail to make weight category you entered and unable to rematch = No Refund

• No License = No Fight = No Refund

• Knowingly entered rookie divisions, when criteria is not met. = NO REFUND

* SPECTATORS * for pre booked/reserved tickets please bring proof of purchase when collecting.

SPECTATOR TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED ON THE DAY at £15 per person.

We advise to pre book to avoid disappointment. Once we hit our capacity, tickets will no longer be available. These are a first come first served basis.

* ABA Licensed Boxers * are NOT permitted to enter this event, reasons being this a Martial Arts based event strictly for Martial Artist. ONLY licensed martial artist can enter for insurance purposes.

By registering and entering your club/competitor you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to accepting the above terms laid out. If you require further clarity feel free to get in contact.

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