KOREA - SHQIPËRIA Q E N D R A E TA E K W O N D O S E TIRANA TROPHY 3rd INTERNATIONAL TAEKWONDO TOURNAMENT DEAR FRIENDS, Dear Taekwondo Family, On behalf of the TAEKWONDO CENTER ALBANIA I am proud to invite you and your athletes to participate in the 3rd INTERNATIONAL TAEKWONDO TOURNAMENT TIRANA TROPHY, which will be held in Tirana, Albania on 28th October 2017 Sports hall Asllan Rusi. Rest assured that the Taekwondo Center Albania and the Albanian Taekwondo Federation will do their utmost to ensure the success of the Championships, and will try their best in order to offer all participants a high quality competition with the best international referees from all over the Region to guarantee high level transparency and fair play. The Organizing Committee and I wishes good luck to all participants and we hope that all of you will have a wonderful time and a pleasant stay in our country. Yours sincerely, Endrit Hoxha President of Taekwondo Club (Taekwondo Center)
TIRANA TROPHY 3rd INTERNATIONAL TAEKWONDO TOURNAMENT KYORUGI - POOMSAE 1. GENERAL INFORMATION Supported: Ministry of Education and Sports, Albanian National Olympic Committee Tirana Municipality Organizer : Taekwondo Center Albanian Taekwondo Federation Tournament Directors: Information: Endrit Hoxha (Sport director of Albanian Taekwondo Federation) endritkd@gmail.com general.secretary@albaniantaekwondofederation.com tiranatrophy@gmail.com +355 682627086 Endri Hoxha (italian) +355 692455100 Arben Markaj (english, italian) +355 698192078 Krista Shehaj (english,greek) +355 694397566 Enejdi Zeqo (english,spanish) Date: October 28th 2017 Place: Asllan Rusi (hall), Durresi Street, Tirana, Albanian 2. QUALIFICATION Membership: Participants: This competition is open to all national team members Children, Cadets, Juniors and Seniors (male and female) (A-B category) Age: Children III : athletes born on 2010, 2011 Children II : athletes born on 2008, 2009 Children I: athletes born on 2006, 2007 Cadets : athletes born on 2003, 2004 and 2005. Juniors: athletes born on 2000, 2001 and 2002 Seniors: athletes born before 2000 (Athletes born in 2000 have the opportunity to encounter only one of the categories)
KYORUGI CATEGORIES AND RULES Competition rules: WTF / ETU Competition Rules Method of competition: Single elimination tournament system Children, Cadets, Juniors and Seniors (male and female): Categories: Matches Duration: Children III 2 x 1 min. (30 sec. break) Children II 2 x 1,5 min. (30 sec. break) Children I 3 x 1 min. (30 sec. break) Cadets 3 x 1,5 min. (30 sec. break) Juniors 3 x 2 min. (30 sec. break) Seniors 3 x 2 min. (30 sec. break) Children III: starting from 10 cup Years: 2010, 2011, Male/Female: -19kg, -23kg, -27kg, -31kg, -33 kg, -36kg, +36 kg. (helmet with visor) Children II: starting from 10 cup Years: 2008, 2009, Male/Female: -21kg, -25kg, -29kg, -33 kg, -36kg, -40kg, +40kg. (helmet with visor) Children I: starting from 8 cup Years: 2006, 2007, Male/Female: -27kg, -30kg, -33kg, -37kg, -41 kg, -45kg, -49kg, -53kg, -57kg, +57kg. (CADED B & helmet with visor) Cadets: starting from 8 cup Years: 2003, 2004, 2005 Male: -33kg, -37kg, -41kg, -45kg, -49kg, -53kg, -57kg, -61kg, -65kg, +65kg. Female: -29kg, -33kg, -37kg, -41kg, -44kg, -47kg, -51kg, -55kg, -59kg, +59kg. Junior: starting from 8. cup Years: 2000, 2001, 2002 Male: -45kg, -48kg, -51kg, -55kg, -59kg, -63kg, -68kg, -73kg, -78kg, +78kg. Female: -42kg, -44kg, -46kg, -49kg, -52kg, -55kg, -59kg, -63kg, -68kg, +68kg. Senior: starting from 8 cup Years: from 2000 to 1980 - OLYMPIC WEIGHT ONLY Male: -58kg, -68kg, -80kg, +87kg. Female: -49kg, -57kg, -67kg, +73kg. Doping control: Hall Rules: Equipment: All participants are prohibited to use substances that are in the list of pro hibited products will be equal to the list of the WADA and WTF. Only the competitors and their coaches have admittance by the registration cards to the contest areas. One (1) coach for every five (5) competitors has free admission with a max imum of four (4) coaches per team only in sportswear (no Dobok). DAEDO Electronic Body Protectors will be used for this competition. Cadet, Junior and Senior will have electronic headgear New WTF - recognized headgear (only red/blue), trunk protector, groin, forearm, shin protectors, mouth protection, hands (gloves) and feet pro tector will be brought by the contestants, which is compulsory.
Protest: Only the official coach is allowed to protest to the Board of Arbitration, immediately (within 10 minutes) after the end of the pertinent contest. An amount of 50, 00 - will have to be paid for each protest. Liability: All competitors are considered to participate at their own risk The Taekwondo Center and Albanian Taekwondo Federation assume no responsibility for any damages, injuries or losses. 3. POOMSAE CATEGORIES AND RULES Method of competition: Equipment: Cut Off tournament system WTF Poomsae Dobok Under 14 years 15 50 years Over 51 years Poom male/female Dobok Dan male/female Dobok Master male/female Dobok AGE (YEAR OF BIRTH) GRADE RECOGNISED POOMSAE CHILDREN 7-11 years (2006-2010) 6 Gup and higher Taeguk 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 CADETS 12-14 years (2003-2005) Koryo JUNIORS 15-17 years (2000-2002) Koryo, Keumgang SENIOR 1 18-30 years (1987-1999) Taeguk 6, 7, 8, Koryo, Keumgang, Taebeck PAIR AGE (YEAR OF BIRTH) RECOGNISED POOMSAE PAIR CHILDREN 7-11 years (2006-2010) Taeguk 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 PAIR CADETS 12-14 years (2003-2005) Koryo PAIR JUNIORS 15-17 years (2000-2002) Koryo, Keumgang PAIR SENIORS 1 18-30 years (1987-1999) Taeguk 6, 7, 8, Koryo, Keumgang, Taebeck TEAM AGE (YEAR OF BIRTH) RECOGNISED POOMSAE TEAM CHILDREN 7-11 years (2006-2010) Taeguk 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 TEAM JUNIORS 12-14 years (2003-2005) Koryo TEAM CADETS 15-17 years (2000-2002) Koryo, Keumgang
NUMBER OF ROUNDS: 16 and more competitors: 3 rounds: 50% of all competitors will go to semifinals; 8 best ranked from semifinals will go to finals. 9-15 competitors: 2 rounds: 8 best ranked will go to finals. 8 and less competitors: 1 round: there will be only a final round. SYSTEM OF COMPETITION: RECOGNIZED POOMSAE: Cut off system. Every running Poomsae will be drawn by lot. In each competition different Poomsae will be run. Achieved points from the rounds before will not count for the new run. Poomsaes have to be presented in the same order as they were drawn. After that (starting not later than 1 minute after the end of the first Poomsae) the athlete has to start with the second form. Delays will lead to sanctions - subtraction of points. In case there is a tied score after the completion of the final round on the rank 1, 2, 3 or 4, the contestant who has the higher presentation score shall be declared the winner. In case the score is still tied, the contestant with the highest total score (including the highest and lowest score) wins. If it s still tied, the Referee shall decide on a Poomsae to be performed before the final winner is determined. Poomsaes will be drawn by the Competition Board on October 27th 2017. Draw of Poomsaes and the order of competitors will be published on http://tpss.eu and all the participating countries will be notified by e-mail. The Draw and Order of participation will be also available in the competition venue and at the official hotel. The Poomsaes are not chosen by the competitors! 4. AWARDS Awards: medals. To all individual winners of 1st, 2nd and two 3rd places will be awarded with Trophies for the places 1, 2 and 3 club teams for each category; The best and fair play competitor senior female and male; The best and fair play competitor junior female and male; The best and fair play competitor cadet female and male; The best and fair play competitor children I female and male; The best and fair play competitor children II female and male (All contestants and officials will receive a certificate of participation.)
5. ENTRY ENDRIT HOXHA RAIFFEISEN BANK ALBANIA Nr llog 0001517891 eur Iban AL36202111230000000001517891 Swift code SGSBALTX ADRESA E BANKES :RR ABDYL FRASHERI,TIRANE Entry fee: For each contestant 40,00 (Who pays before 01 October is 30 ) Poomsae competition 30,00 (Who pays before 01 October is 20 ) Payment of the fee shall be made by weighing the registered competitors. Applications The online applications shall be made at: http://www.tpss.eu Deadline: 20th of October 2017 Registration automatically closes on October 20th at 24:00. Modifications: For all modifications that are to be made after the deadline, an administration fee of 10 (Euro) will be charged. To be paid in cash at the registration. 6. ACCOMMODATION Contact: +355 682627086 Endri Hoxha (italian) +355 694397566 Enejdi Zeqo (english,spanish) Double Room 40-80 /per/room/per day/ breakfast included Triple Room 60-110 /per/room/per day/ breakfast included Throvugh this contact can be provided accommodation in other hotels near the place where the activity will be displayed. Charges: Information: The Agency can provide Ferry and Hotel reservations, transportation and a tour guide. Accommodation charges for room and board of the competitors and team officials are paid on their own expenses For reservation, all supplement requests and information please contact the endritkd@gmail.com general.secretary@albaniantaekwondofederation.com
7. OTHERS National flag: Video recording: International Referees: Each participating team should bring two delegation flags with size 90 cm x130 cm and a CD with the national anthem. Recording within the competition area is not allowed. Recording from the public stands is only allowed for handy cam type cameras. Maximum three referees per participating nation will be admitted. Referees must be licensed by ETU / WTF, or MNA and should send their application form before October 24th, 2017 to the Taekwondo Center Association registration address for the selection (endritkd@gmail.com). Organizing Committee will provide accommodation and full board from Friday, October 27th, 2017 (check-in) until Saturday, October 28th, 2017 (check-out) only in the official hotel for referees. Each international referee will receive an allowance of 50 Euro/competition day. Each national referee will receive an allowance of 30 Euro/competition day. 8. TIME TABLE DATE TIME EVENTS PLACE Friday, October 27th, 2017 10:00am 5:00pm 5:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm Arrival of the delegations and registration of Teams Weigh-in for categories for Saturday Referee Meeting and Training Doro Hotel Hall, Tirana 8:00pm 9:00pm Kyorugi Head of Team Meeting and Kyorugi Drawing Lots Saturday, October 28th, 2017 CHILDREN, CADETS, JUNIORS, SENIORS 9:00am 1:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 2:00pm 6:00pm Contest Lunch, Break. Contest (semifinals and finals) Asllan Rusi Hall, Tirana KYORUGI & POOMSAE 6:30pm 7:00pm Open ceremony, Certifications. Departure of the Competitors
TIRANA TROPHY 3rd INTERNATIONAL TAEKWONDO TOURNAMENT The whole area will be set up with: 5 competition fields for the eliminatory (there will be added more rings of the same size according to the number of subscribers), lifted up ring for the finals, official competition areas, athletes areas, 32-inch screens, flags, blowups, totem, inflatable, refreshment area, stand for sponsors and institutional partners. Staff: sports medical staff, 20 security officers, 20 cleaning employees for the whole area, 10 hostess, 6 assigned for reception and Pass delivery, stand info with english-italian-grecee translater, 3 officers for day and night surveillance. This to ensure that the event will be performed in complete safety.
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