Tournament Format

The format will be based on the number of competitors per bracket, we will try to keep group sizes no larger than 10 competitors per division. If the event hosts more than 125 competitors, the tournament format will change to Single Elimination for All Categories.

Main Format

FormatDescription
Geographically BalancedWe will keep competitors from the same School, City or Country on differents sides of the dreaw (when possible)
Tournament FormatThe format will be based on the number of competitors per bracket, we will try to keep groups sizes no larger than 10 competitors per division.
Single EliminationCompetitors are eliminated after their first loss. (minimum 2 competitors)
Round RobinEveryone competes once, against everyone else. (minimum 3 and 4 competitors)
RepechageAfter their first loss, the competitor is moved to a bracket where they compete for 3rd place. (minimum 5 to 10 competitors )
Obstacle CourseWill be prepared for 3 to 5 years old.
Pattern'sWill be divided by Age, Rank and Gender
Board BreakingWill be divided by Age, Rank and Gender (10 years old and older)
Power BreakingWill be divided by Age and Gender (Black Belts over 18 years old only)
SparringWill be divided by Age, Rank, Gender and Height (6 to 12 years old) and by Age, Rank, Gender and Weight (13 years old and older)

Age and Divisions

Divisions will be merge, if necessary, to give the student more opportunities to participate.
AgeRankGenders
3 – 5 years oldAll RanksBoth Gender
6 – 7 years old10 gup to 1 gupMaleFemale
8 – 9 years old10 gup to 1st danMaleFemale
10 – 12 years old10 gup to 1st danMaleFemale
13 – 14 years old10 gup to 3rd danMaleFemale
15 – 17 years old10 gup to 3rd danMaleFemale
18 – 35 years old10 gup to 1st dan & higherMaleFemale
36 – 45 years old10 geup to 1st dan & higherMaleFemale
46+ years old10 gup to 1st dan & higherMaleFemale
If there are no categories to build a division, the last resort is merging ranks.
Rank Divisions
Novice
10th gup to 7th gup
White, White/Yellow, Yellow, Yellow/Green
Intermediate
6th gup to 4th gup
Green, Green/Blue, Blue
Advanced
3rd gup to 1st gup
Blue/Red, Red, Red/Black

Main Event Placement Medal

Only 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Medals will be awarded to the competitors.

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