ICO Northern Open

ICO Northern Open

Weigh ins - 8:30-10:00am
Competition kick off 10:30am

There will be a 0.5KGS tolerance ON WEIGHT. Should you fail to make weight for your category, organisers will ATTEMPT to move you up a category, however, failing this, you will be removed with no refund.

Novice sections ( 0-10yrs ) are for novice competitors only. This means competitors with limited experience of up to 18 months training or no more than 4 matted events. Restriction on technique – no spin kicks, back kicks or jumping kicks.

Should ICO officials believe the competitor is not a novice, they can and will be disqualified. Under no circumstances should any competitors be registered for a novice category AND an advanced category, within the same section

Advanced sections ( 0-10 yrs ) are for advanced competitors with +18 months of training or 5 or more competition experience. No restrictions on techniques and no limits on matted events.
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• Light continuous: Trousers, Shin & Boot, 10oz Boxing Gloves
• Points Fighting: Trousers, Shin & Boot, Points Gloves
• Low kick: Shorts, Shin & Boot (OR SHIN INSTEP), 10oz Boxing Gloves
• K1: Shorts, Shin Instep, 10oz Boxing Gloves
• Boxing: Shorts, Boxing Boots or Clean trainers

ALL CATEGORIES MUST - Have a fitted gumshield, Groin Guards (male only), Chest protection is recommended for females but not essential.

HEAD GUARDS - All head guards must have protection on the TOP of the head, such as a Top Ten headguard and MUST NOT have facial/cheek protection.

• Spectators can purchase online.
Tickets are non refundable.
You must have your competitor/ Spectators band on at all times. These are non transferable.

1 coaches wrist band per 5 competitors. All coaches must be registered on the kihapp app.

Weigh ins will be held at the venue on Sunday 20th April 8:30am – 10am. Please note if you miss weigh ins you will be removed from your categories with no refund given.

Any coaches and fighters not showing respect to officials and other fighters will be disqualified from that event and all other categories still to do.

Un-sportsmanship will NOT BE TOLERATED.
There is NO REFUNDS if competitors or spectators fail to turn up for the event.

Please note: Divisions may be cancelled if insufficiently filled. Refunds, including for Open Weights, will be provided where no alternatives can be arranged.

Disclaimer:

Martial arts is a contact sport, and while safety is our utmost priority, inherent risks are involved. By registering for this event, participants and their guardians acknowledge these risks and accept full responsibility. The ICO is committed to providing a well-organized and safe environment, but participation is undertaken at your own risk.