KUP
NATIONAL KUP POOMSAE CHAMPIONSHIPS
2013
KUP GRADES
Sunday10th February - Nottingham
Hosted by British Taekwondo Poomsae Committee
Chairman: Master Derek Sumner
National Coach: Master Gemma Biescas
Judging Coordinator: Grandmaster T.W. Shin
Team Manager: Odette Stringwell
2013 National Kup Poomsae Championships – Kup Grades
Location:NottinghamTrentUniversity
Lee Westwood SportsCentre
Clifton Campus
Nottingham
NG11 8NS
Date:Sunday 10th February 2012
Start time:10.00 am
Applications, Rules & Information – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Eligibility of Applicants
The competition is open to black tags (1st Kup) and below.
British Taekwondo Insurance & Membership
All competitors and coaches must have a valid British Taekwondo licence and insurance, numbers will be checked with Membership Services. All competitors should check that their insurance is valid and ensure that January renewals are mailed to Membership Services with enough time to be processed and returned back before the competition closing date.
Spectators
£5 for adults and £3 for children.
Applications
Participants must enter under their club –as designated by the club number on their licence. Clubs cannot combine or compete as an association or squad. Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
Send fully completedentry forms correct entry fees (payable to ‘BTCB (WTF)’) to:
Master Gemma Biescas, 43 Lulworth Drive, Pinner, Middlesex HA5 1NF
ALL applications & fees must be received BEFOREFriday 20th January.
Please contact Master Gemma Biescas at with any questions.
2013 National Kup Poomsae Championships – Kup Grades
Categories
There are three Grade Divisions:
Division K1 2nd Kup & 1st Kup (Red Belt & Black Tag)
Division K2 6th Kup – 3rd Kup (Green Belt to Red Tag)
Division K3 10th Kup – 7th Kup (White Belt to Green Tag)
Age Categories
Age categories are entered on year of birth not age on day of competition.
Each age category will be split into K1 / K2 / K3divisions.
Individuals
Mini PeeweeAge -9 yrs(Born 2003 or after)
PeeweeAge 10-11 yrs (Born 2001 & 2002)
CadetAge 12 -13 yrs (Born 1999 & 2000)
JuniorAge 14-17 yrs (Born 1995-1998)
1stSenior Age 18-35 yrs (Born 1977-1994)
2ndSeniorAge 36+ yrs (Born 1976 or before)
Pairs (1 Male and 1 Female – any grades)
Mini Peewee PairAge -9 yrs(Born 2003 or after)
Peewee Pair Age 10-11 yrs (Born 2001 & 2002)
Cadet Pair Age 12 -13 yrs (Born 1999 & 2000)
Junior Pair Age 14-17 yrs (Born 1995-1998
1st Pair Age 18-35 yrs (Born 1977-1994)
2nd Pair Age 36+ yrs (Born 1976 or before)
Team (3 Males or 3 Females – any grades)
Mini Peewee TeamAge -9 yrs(Born 2003 or after)
PeeweeTeamAge 10-11 yrs (Born 2001 & 2002)
Cadet Team Age 12 -13 yrs (Born 1999 & 2000)
Junior TeamAge 14-17 yrs (Born 1995-1998)
1stTeamAge 18-35 yrs (Born 1977-1994)
2ndTeamAge 36+ yrs (Born 1976 or before)
Ideally pairs & teams shall be of the same age and grade division – but to encourage participation in these categories mixed grades & ages will be allowed however they will compete in the category of the oldest or highest grade member
e.g.1 Yellow Belt 10 year old (peewee K3) with a blue belt 15 year old (Junior K2) will compete in the Junior K2 Pair Division.
Unlike the Dan Grades – Kup grades can enter in more than one pair/team.
For any question regarding this rule contact Master Gemma Biescas at
2013 National Kup Poomsae Championships – Kup Grades
Rules
Division K1 will have compulsory poomsae announced on Friday 3rd February (Taegeuk 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 Jang) via email and on the BTwebsite.
Division K2 may perform up to Yuk (6) Jang. Poomsae is chosen by the competitor but may be repeated.
Division K3 may perform any poomsae up to Taeguek Sam (3) Jang, and may repeat Poomsae.
Pairs & Teams will perform Poomsae appropriate to the grade of the lowest member.
Format
- All individual competitors shall perform 2 poomsae in either their 1st, 2nd, or Final Round – regardless of number of competitors.
- Pairs & Teams will perform 2 poomsae in each round.
- Compulsorypoomsae and number of competitors will be announced on Friday 3rd February on the BTwebsite and via emails to the club coach (please ensure you complete the attached contact form clearly).
1st Round – (+20 competitors)
2nd Round – (9-19 competitors or 50% from 1st Round)
Final – Top 8 competitors
Awards
1st, 2nd3rd, 4thPlace awards shall be given for each category. Club awards will also be given for 1st, 2nd3rd Place. Pairs & teams must be from the same club.
All competitors not awarded top 4 places will receive a participation medal
Team Awards:
1st Place= 9 Points, 2nd Place= 6 Points, 3rd Place= 3 Points, 4th Place= 2 Points,
Protests
Any protests must be made by the club coach within 10 minutes of the end of the contest to the Head Judging Coordinator: Grandmaster TW Shin. The protest fee is £75 (refunded if protest is won).
Other Information
- Organisers have the right to make any necessary changes to the above information.
- All competitors participate at their own risk.
- Neither the organisers nor the BTCB shall not accept responsibility for any damages, injuries or losses sustained or incurred.
2013 Open Kup Grade Poomsae Championships – Kup Grades
Individual Application Form
NAME: ______
Please circle: GENDER: MALE / FEMALE BRITISH PASSPORT HOLDER: Y / N
DATE OF BIRTH: ______GRADE: ______
EMAIL (required):______
(Email for over 18’s only, if under 18 please use parent/guardian email or leave blank.)
BTCB NUMBER: M______BTCB NUMBER: A______
CLUB NAME: ______CLUB BTCB NUMBER: ______
Tick Categories entered:
Individual
MiniPeewee / Peewee / Cadet / Junior / 1st Senior / 2nd SeniorPairs
MiniPeewee / Peewee / Cadet / Junior / 1st Pair / 2nd PairEnter name of your pair partner______
Team
MiniPeewee / Peewee / Cadet / Junior / 1st Pair / 2nd PairEnter names of team members______
______
Entry Fee
Individual £25______
Pair £10 per person______
Team £10 per person______
TOTAL £______(payable to ‘BT’)
I confirm that the details above are correct and the above named has full valid Brtish Taekwondo Insurance membership. No claim whatsoever will be made against the organisers or BritishTaekwondo. I hearby accept full responsibility for any loss or injuries sustained at this event. By entering this event I agree to the announcement of the results with names and photographs being reported on the internet and printed media.
Signed: ______Date: ______
(parent or guardian if under 18 yrs)
Send with entry fee before 20th January:
Master Gemma Biescas, 43 Lulworth Drive, Pinner, Middlesex HA5 1NF
CLUB APPLICATION FORM
(1 form to be completed per club)
CLUB NAME: ______
CLUB NUMBER: ______
CLUB EXPIRY DATE: ______
CLUB INSTRUCTOR: ______
INSTRUCTOR NO ______EXP DATE______
INSTRUCTOR’S ADDRESS: ______
______
POSTCODE: ______
TEL: ______
EMAIL: ______
CLUB CONTACT EMAIL: ______
(To receive confirmation of entries & compulsory K1 poomsae list)
It is the instructor’s responsibility to ensure all students’ licences are renewed in time to be checked by the competition organisers two weeks before the competition date. No licence - no competition - no acceptations.
No late entries will be accepted.
Year of Birth – Age 2013
Year of Birth / Age this Year 2013 / KUP GRADE CAT / DAN GRADE CAT2007 / Age 6 / Mini Peewee / U10
2006 / Age 7 / Mini Peewee / U10
2005 / Age 8 / Mini Peewee / U10
2004 / Age 9 / Mini Peewee / U10
2003 / Age 10 / Mini Peewee / U10
2002 / Age 11 / Peewee / U13
2001 / Age 12 / Peewee / U13
2000 / Age 13 / Cadet / U13
1999 / Age 14 / Cadet / U17
1998 / Age 15 / Junior / U17
1997 / Age 16 / Junior / U17
1996 / Age 17 / Junior / U17
1995 / Age 18 / Junior / U29
1994 / Age 19 / 1st Senior / U29
1993 / Age 20 / 1st Senior / U29
1992 / Age 21 / 1st Senior / U29
1991 / Age 22 / 1st Senior / U29
1990 / Age 23 / 1st Senior / U29
1989 / Age 24 / 1st Senior / U29
1988 / Age 25 / 1st Senior / U29
1987 / Age 26 / 1st Senior / U29
1986 / Age 27 / 1st Senior / U29
1985 / Age 28 / 1st Senior / U29
1984 / Age 29 / 1st Senior / U29
1983 / Age 30 / 1st Senior / U39
1982 / Age 31 / 1st Senior / U39
1981 / Age 32 / 1st Senior / U39
1980 / Age 33 / 1st Senior / U39
1979 / Age 34 / 1st Senior / U39
1978 / Age 35 / 1st Senior / U39
1977 / Age 36 / 1st Senior / U39
1976 / Age 37 / 2nd Senior / U39
1975 / Age 38 / 2nd Senior / U39
1974 / Age 39 / 2nd Senior / U39
1973 / Age 40 / 2nd Senior / U49
1972 / Age 41 / 2nd Senior / U49
1971 / Age 42 / 2nd Senior / U49
1970 / Age 43 / 2nd Senior / U49
1969 / Age 44 / 2nd Senior / U49
1968 / Age 45 / 2nd Senior / U49
1967 / Age 46 / 2nd Senior / U49
1966 / Age 47 / 2nd Senior / U49
1965 / Age 48 / 2nd Senior / U49
1964 / Age 49 / 2nd Senior / U49
1963 / Age 50 / 2nd Senior / U59
1962 / Age 51 / 2nd Senior / U59
1961 / Age 52 / 2nd Senior / U59
1960 / Age 53 / 2nd Senior / U59
1959 / Age 54 / 2nd Senior / U59
1958 / Age 55 / 2nd Senior / U59
1957 / Age 56 / 2nd Senior / U59
1956 / Age 57 / 2nd Senior / U59
1955 / Age 58 / 2nd Senior / U59
1954 / Age 59 / 2nd Senior / U59
1953 / Age 60 / 2nd Senior / 60+
1952 / Age 61 / 2nd Senior / 60+
1951 / Age 62 / 2nd Senior / 60+
1950 / Age 63 / 2nd Senior / 60+
1949 / Age 64 / 2nd Senior / 60+
1948 / Age 65 / 2nd Senior / 60+
1947 / Age 66 / 2nd Senior / 60+
1946 / Age 67 / 2nd Senior / 60+
1945 / Age 68 / 2nd Senior / 60+
1944 / Age 69 / 2nd Senior / 60+
1943 / Age 70 / 2nd Senior / 60+
1942 / Age 71 / 2nd Senior / 60+
1941 / Age 72 / 2nd Senior / 60+
1940 / Age 73 / 2nd Senior / 60+
KUP BELT GROUPS
White Belt / 10th Kup / K3Yellow Tag / 9th Kup / K3
Yellow Belt / 8th Kup / K3
Green Tag / 7th Kup / K3
Green Belt / 6th Kup / K2
Blue Tag / 5th Kup / K2
Blue Belt / 4th Kup / K2
Red Tag / 3rd Kup / K2
Red Belt / 2nd Kup / K1
Black Tag / 1st Kup / K1
PHOTOGRAPHY / VIDEO RECORDING
REGISTRATION FORM
In the interest of Child Protection the British Taekwondo Control Board (BTCB) requires that any person wishing to engage in photography or videoing at any event must register their intent with the Event Organiser.
Two sections of the form require completion. Section 1 must be completed by ALL applicants. If the applicant is a parent/guardian/relative of a student competing then section 2 must also be completed, section 3 if it is an instructor/coach/representative of a BTCB club and section 4 is for all other representatives/officials.
This form will be retained by the Event Organiser for inspection by a BTCB Official when necessary.
Guidelines
- NO video filming, photography or mobile phones are to be used in any changing rooms AT ANY TIME.
- If any player/adult complains or expresses concern you must respect their rights and stop.
Car Parking
The venue has free car parking which can be accessed using the campus south gate entrance and the car park is on the left hand side. Do not drive up to the sports centre itself as there is no general parking. The venue is a short walk away from the car park and will be signposted on the day.
Where to Stay
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