SOUTH TYNESIDE OPEN (STO) 2025

Welcome to the 18th South Tyneside Open which will be held on Sunday 29th of June 2025. Venue : Temple Park Leisure Centre, South Shields, Tyne and Wear.
Categories = Points, Light Con, and New for this year Low Kick LC on mats. Ring Categories are Ring Light Con and Ring Low Kick LC . Please note both Points and Light Con (mat) categories have been split into the following - under 18 months sparring experience and over,( apart from the very lightest of the children's categories). We would ask all coaches to take note on this and to be as accurate as possible when registering. Please note we have well over 100 categories and do not want to create anymore as want to keep the tournament competitive with a good number in each category however if we cannot match you we can where possible create additional categories and still keep you within the 2 year and 4kg gap. Therefore it is important that you register your correct and safe fight weight as well as your age and experience. Competitors are allowed to fight up a weight but cannot change their "experience" you are either Under 18months sparring experience or over.
Weigh in will be on the day with a 0.5k allowance, there will be 4 weigh in points prior to entering the arena.
Doors open 9am and first fights start 11am prompt.
As usual there will be quality food and drinks on sale all day in the ancillary hall . Spectators tickets can be bought on the day £10 Adults , £5 Children in cash. Please note Registration Ends Thursday 26th June.