Light Contact
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: 2025 GB National Championships
27 September. 2024
The Kickboxing GB Governing Body is excited to announce several important updates for the 2025 National Championships. These changes are designed to enhance the experience for all involved and ensure a smooth, well-organized event.
New Divisions for 2025:
We are introducing a new 52kg division for junior boys aged 16-18, available in Points, Kick Light, and Light Contact categories. Please note that this division is specific to the 2025 Nationals and will not serve as a qualification spot for the GB team.
Additionally, we are pleased to announce the inclusion of Light Contact for the CH age group (7-9 years old), providing younger athletes with more competition opportunities.
Important Changes for the 2025 Championships:
Registration through R-Sportz:
All registrations for the 2025 Championships will be managed via the R-Sportz platform.
Coaches must register on the platform and upload a profile photo to their account. Only coaches with completed registration, including an uploaded photo, will be issued a coach's lanyard required for access to the competition areas.
Each athlete must also have a profile photo uploaded on R-Sportz to ensure smooth identification and organization during the event.
Competitor and Coach Zones:
To maintain a focused and professional competition environment:
Only registered competitors and coaches will be allowed in the fighting zones.
Each team can assign 1 coach per 5 athletes attending the event.
Adequate Coach Coverage and Timing:
Due to the growth of the Championships and Kickboxing GB, we emphasize the need for teams to have enough coaches for their athletes. We will not be able to delay bouts to wait for coaches.
In line with international standards, a 2-minute timer will be in place for coaches to be tatami-side with their fighter. Research from
previous championships shows that this policy could save over an hour per tatami, ensuring a more efficient event.
Referee Encouragement for Clubs:
While not compulsory, we highly encourage each team to bring at least 1 referee to the championships. This will help the event run more smoothly and contribute to the growth, development, and professionalism of the GB kickboxing community.
These changes are aimed at enhancing the quality of the 2025 National Championships while ensuring a fair and organized competition. We look forward to welcoming all athletes, coaches, and spectators to what promises to be an exciting tournament.
Thank you for your continued dedication to kickboxing and to Kickboxing GB.
Kickboxing GB
New Divisions for 2025:
We are introducing a new 52kg division for junior boys aged 16-18, available in Points, Kick Light, and Light Contact categories. Please note that this division is specific to the 2025 Nationals and will not serve as a qualification spot for the GB team.
Additionally, we are pleased to announce the inclusion of Light Contact for the CH age group (7-9 years old), providing younger athletes with more competition opportunities.
Important Changes for the 2025 Championships:
Registration through R-Sportz:
All registrations for the 2025 Championships will be managed via the R-Sportz platform.
Coaches must register on the platform and upload a profile photo to their account. Only coaches with completed registration, including an uploaded photo, will be issued a coach's lanyard required for access to the competition areas.
Each athlete must also have a profile photo uploaded on R-Sportz to ensure smooth identification and organization during the event.
Competitor and Coach Zones:
To maintain a focused and professional competition environment:
Only registered competitors and coaches will be allowed in the fighting zones.
Each team can assign 1 coach per 5 athletes attending the event.
Adequate Coach Coverage and Timing:
Due to the growth of the Championships and Kickboxing GB, we emphasize the need for teams to have enough coaches for their athletes. We will not be able to delay bouts to wait for coaches.
In line with international standards, a 2-minute timer will be in place for coaches to be tatami-side with their fighter. Research from
previous championships shows that this policy could save over an hour per tatami, ensuring a more efficient event.
Referee Encouragement for Clubs:
While not compulsory, we highly encourage each team to bring at least 1 referee to the championships. This will help the event run more smoothly and contribute to the growth, development, and professionalism of the GB kickboxing community.
These changes are aimed at enhancing the quality of the 2025 National Championships while ensuring a fair and organized competition. We look forward to welcoming all athletes, coaches, and spectators to what promises to be an exciting tournament.
Thank you for your continued dedication to kickboxing and to Kickboxing GB.
Kickboxing GB
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