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Welcome by ETU President Sakis Pragalos Dear athletes, coaches, officials and guests, I warmly welcome you to apply for participation at the 13th ETU European Poomsae Championships 2017! It was in 1993 when ETU for the first time in its history started with the inaugural European Poomsae championships in Wörgl (Austria). BacK then, there were only a few age categories. Now, almost 25 years later, the poomsae competition has developed to a worldwide competition mode in which we have compulsory poomsae and also freestyle poomsae. The Organizing Committee is worKing hard to have a great event on the island of Rhodes. I am convinced that the OC will do a great job and deliver excellent championships! I wish all of you good lucK in the preparations for this event and hope to see you soon on the island of Rhodes! SaKis Pragalos ETU President ETU European Poomsae Championships 2017 Rhodes Island, 7-8 May 2017 1. PROMOTER & ORGANIZER European Taekwondo Union (ETU) Secretary General: Michail Fysentzidis 14 Solonos street 10673 Athens Greece Tel & Fax: +30211 2144717 www.taeKwondoetu.org [email protected] [email protected] 2. DATES AND VENUE 7 – 8 May 2017 Kleisto Kallitheas Kallithies 85100 (near FaliraKi) 3. QUALIFICATIONS In accordance with Article 4: Qualification of Contestant of the WTF Competition Rules, The contestant must meet all following requirements: • Holder of nationality of the participating team • Recommended by the Member National Association of the ETU • Holder of the KuKKiwon Poom or Dan certificate • Holder of WTF Global Athlete Licence (GAL). Any questions on the WTF GAL please contact the WTF Global Licence & RanKing Administration Manager at [email protected] • Athlete aged 12 or over The age limits for each division is based on the year, not on the date, when the Championships are held. For example, in Junior Division, contestants shall be between 15 and 17 years old. In this regard, if the Championships are held on September 29, 2016, contestants born between 1 January 1999 and 31 December 2001 are eligible to participate in this division. 4. RULES 4.1 Classification of Competition 4.1.1 Recognized Poomsae Competition Men’s individual Women’s Individual Men’s Team (3 males) Women’s Team (3 females) Pair (1 male & 1 Female) 4.1.2 Free Style Poomsae Competition Men’s Individual Women’s Individual Pair (1 male & 1 Female) Mixed Team (Composition of 5 members including more than 2 males and 2 females) 4.2 Competition Rules WTF Poomsae Competition Rules in force as of March 19, 2014 shall apply. 4.3 Ranking Bylaw WTF Poomsae World RanKing Bylaw in force as of November 14, 2016 shall apply. 4.4 Duration of Contest 4.4.1 Recognized Poomsae Individual, Pair, and Team competitions from 30 seconds to 90 seconds. 4.4.2 Free Style Poomsae Individual, Pair, and Mixed Team competitions from 60 seconds to 70 seconds. 9.3 BreaK time between 1st poomsae and 2nd poomsae is 30 to 60 seconds. 4.5 Method of competition 4.5.1 Recognized Poomsae Competition -Two (2) Poomsae from designated Compulsory Poomsae will be decided by TD for each division must be performed for all the preliminary, semi- final and final rounds (round of 8, semi final and final) for all competitions. ONLY FOR THE INDIVIDUAL CATEGORIES UP TO 18 YEARS OLD: Single Elimination System: From Preliminaries to Finals: All competitions shall be conducted in a single elimination format. A random draw will be conducted among the players. Contestants shall perform two assigned Compulsory Poomsae for each round. Medals shall be awarded to the top four (4) contestants. *This system shall be applied in order to fulfil the requirements of the WTF World Poomsae Ranking Bylaw. ALL OTHER CATEGORIES: Cut-off system: 1) Preliminaries: In case 20 or more contestants/pairs/teams are participating, the competition shall start from preliminary round with division of groups at different courts. After performing two (2) assigned Compulsory Poomsae, the top half of each group shall advance to semi-final based on the points 2) Semi-final: In case nine (9) to 19 contestants/pairs/teams are participating, competition shall start from semi-final. Contestants shall perform two (2) assigned Compulsory Poomsae and top eight (8) of them shall advance to final based on the points. Single Elimination System: 3) Final: When eight (8) or less contestants/pairs/teams are participating, competition shall start from final round. Final shall be conducted in a single elimination format. A random draw will be conducted among the finalists. Contestants shall perform two assigned Compulsory Poomsae for each round of the finals (round of 8, semi finals and final). Medals shall be awarded to the top four (4) contestants/pairs/teams. 4.5.2 Freestyle Poomsae Competition 1) Free Style Poomsae is the performance based on taeKwondo techniques with composition of music and choreography. 2) Composition of Free Style Poomsae 1.1 Yeon-mu line shall choice of contestant 1.2 Number of Poom: Each performance shall be composite of 20 to 24 poom. (Composition of 1 poom shall be no more than 5 motions.) 1.3 Technique: Each performance shall be composite of attacKing and defending techniques of taekwondo with 60% foot techniques and 40% hand techniques. 1.4 Performed techniques must be within boundary of taekwondo. The definition of taekwondo techniques shall be determined by WTF Poomsae Committee, when contestant submits performance plan of free style poomsae. 4.6 Entry 4.6.1 Team Entry (no. of officials and no. of contestants) * Note: Contestants may compete in maximum four (4) categories (Recognized Poomsae max. 2 & Freestyle Poomsae max 2) of competition unless he or she is limited by gender or age. 4.6.2. Registration All Athletes and Team officials must first be registered with a WTF Global Athlete Licence (GAL) or Global Official Licence (GOL). National Team Entry: registration is through the National Federation GMS admin. Registration is only possible via the WTF GMS website and all participants must have an approved 2017 WTF Global License. - https://worldtKd.simplycompete.com Athletes qualified for the ETU European Poomsae Championships 2017 via direct qualification through the President’s Cup 2016 shall contact the ETU Office via [email protected]. 4.6.3 Registration Deadline The deadline for entries is 26 April 2017. Entries received after deadline will not be accepted. 4.6.4 Accreditation Photos Please note that during registration https://worldtKd.simplycompete.com a valid photo is required for each coach and competitor. These photos must be uploaded in a passport style format; any other format will not be accepted. 4.6.5 Procedure for Registration Registration of a contestant is only valid once the ETU BanK Account has received the entry-fee payment in full. Any national team registering on-line who does not taKe part in the competition and who has not been removed from the entry list before the deadline (26 April 2017), is liable for paying his/ her entry-fee in full. The entry fee is non-refundable. Each national team is required to present a copy of the bank transaction, as proof of entry-fee payment at the Registration Centre. Any team unable to present a copy of the BanK transaction will be required to pay in cash to the ETU official responsible on-site. 4.6.6 Entry Fee Payment The entry-fee is 100 euro per athlete per individual event. For each team and pair the entry fee is 150 euro. The entry fees must be paid in cash during registration. 4.6.7 Protests Protests must be made as per competition rules by the official coach within 10 minutes after the end of the pertinent contest to the Technical Delegate. Protest fee is 200 euro and non-refundable. The decision on the protest shall be announced after 30 minutes. 4.7 List of Poomsae to be performed: Designated Compulsory Poomsae Two (2) Poomsae from designated Compulsory Poomsae decided for each division must be performed for all the preliminarily, semi-final and final rounds for all competitions. Compulsory Poomsae to be assigned for each division shall be decided at the time of drawing of lots by Technical Delegate in consultation with the WTF officials. 4.8 Awards and certificates - 1st place: Gold medal(s) and certificate(s) - 2nd place: Silver medal(s) and certificate(s) - 3rd place and 4th place: Bronze medal(s) and certificate(s) All contestants and officials participating in the13th ETU European TaeKwondo Poomsae Championships 2017 Greece will receive a diploma co-signed by the ETU President and the Chairman of the Organizing Committee. 4.9 Venue Rules Only contestants and their coaches have the permission to enter the competition area. Coaches must wear sportswear; the minimum age for a coach is 18 years. 4.10 WTF-recognized Poomsae Competition uniform 4.10.1 Cadet Division (Ages 12-14) White top with red and blacK collar, plus blue pants for males; the same top, but with red pants, for females. 4.10.2 Junior and Senior Division (Ages 15-49) White top with darK blue pants for males; white top with light blue pants for females. 4.10.3 Master Division (Ages 50 and up) Yellow top and darK blue pants for both males and females. 4.10.4 Identification of NOC Code and Manufacturer National flag shall be located between 3.5cm below the right shoulder line of upper garment. Flag size should be 10cm width x 7cm height. Please see attached guidelines on NOC code and national flag. NOC Code is a three-letter National Olympic Committee abbreviation, and it shall be printed at the bacK of the upper garment of Poomsae competition uniform in blacK color and centered 12cm from the top line of the upper garment within the size of 30cm width x 12cm height.