AETA League

https://aeta.uk/build/aeta-league-2022-haywards-heath/

We have been invited to compeate at the very well run AETA League, Run by Master Lear we can only say great things about this event and we are sure you will love it as much as we do.  Please follow the link to sign up here  Competitor Protection Requirements 

This is mandatory for each age category. Groin guards are compulsory for male competitors over 135cms.

13 yrs & below: Mouth Guard, Head Guard, Closed fingered gloves, Groin guard (Male), Feet Pads, Shin Guards

14-17yrs & 18 years +: Mouth Guard, Head Guard, Closed fingered gloves, Groin guard (Male), Feet Pads

 Spectators 

Covid Restrictions

Due to the continuing precautions regarding Covid-19 we are asking parents to only send one adult with their under 18 years competitor to support them. This is to keep the number inside the building to a minimum. We would ask all adults to not bring any supporters for this event.

Spectator Fees

There will be no spectator fees.

Spectator interference

To ensure smooth running of the competition if any spectators or competitors are rude towards the organiser or referees, then they will be asked to leave the competition venue immediately and risk that the competitor may be disqualified from all events including future AETA Competitions until further notice.

 Sparring Contact Rules Under 10 years and 10-13 years (White Belt to Blue Tag)

Controlled contact to the body, the face and head-guard will be allowed. Punches and kicks are allowed to the body, face and head-guard. Excessive contact will be penalised and may result in disqualification.

10-13 years (Blue Belt and above)

Controlled contact to the body, the face and head-guard will be allowed. Punches and kicks are allowed to the body, face and head-guard. Excessive contact will be penalised and may result in disqualification.

14-17 years and 18+

Controlled contact to the body, the face and head-guard will be allowed. Punches and kicks are allowed to the body, face and head-guard. Excessive contact will be penalised and may result in disqualification.

 Fouls (minus points) and Warnings 

Fouls (1 minus point per foul) (3 fouls = Disqualification)

-Heavy Contact -Attacking a fallen opponent -Leg sweeping -Holding/grabbing -Intentional attack to an illegal target

Warnings (3 warnings = 1 minus point)

-Pretending to have scored a point by raising one or both arms -Stepping completely out of the ring -Falling down -Faking a blow -Intentionally avoiding sparring -Adjusting equipment during the bout without the Centre Referee’s consent – Unintentional attack to an illegal target

 Power Test 

This event is for all competitors aged 18 years and above. Two techniques will be performed, one hand and one leg. Each competitor will choose the number of boards they wish to attempt for each technique and tell the referees prior to the event.

The competitor’s choice of techniques from the selection below.

Hand Techniques: Elbow or Knifehand Foot Techniques: Side Kick or Turning Kick

In the event of a draw, competitors will have to do the techniques that they have not chosen in the first round and again tell the number of boards to the umpire. Both techniques will be required.

Medals can only be given out to competitors who have gained some points. 2 Bronzes will only be awarded if the competitors are on the same number of points. If there is only one competitor in the division then they must score points to win the medal.

3 points for a broken board and 1 point for a bent board.

 Special Technique 

The technique performed will be high flying side kick. Each competitor will be allowed two attempts to hit the target without disturbing the hurdle at each height. There will be no measuring attempt allowed.

 Medals and/or Trophies and Draw System 

We are using a requalification system that means if a competitor loses a round and there are 5 or more in the division then they will compete again in the Bronze medal draw where two bronze medals will be up for grabs. Whilst competitors continue to win they remain in the Gold/Silver Draw.

In the case there are 3 or 4 competitors they will compete in a round robin to decide the medals. In the case of 5 competitors once the two finalists are decided the remaining 3 will compete in a round robin to decide the two bronzes.

There will be up to 1 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze medals available for each division unless in special technique or power test less than 3 are successful in passing the first round. These special medals are custom made, exclusive AETA medals as shown below, due to the number of medals purchased and not used last year, they have 2020 written on the ribbon.