#75: MTA’s RISING STARS Taekwondo Open Will Hit Malta This July
Iron Taekwondo League and Strive Taekwondo Club are honoured to invite you to the Kids RISING STARS Taekwondo Open on Saturday 19th July; venue TBA.
This event will be conducted in accordance with the official World Taekwondo (WT) rules for Kyorugi; and will feature divisions for Recognized and Freestyle Poomsae.
We wish all participants the best of luck in their training and competition, and we look forward to a memorable event with athletes showcasing their skills and dedication.
Thank you for your participation, and we look forward to seeing you at the tournament.
Sincerely,
Gianluca Barbara (ITL) & Mauro Busuttil (STC)
+356 99806701
Participation/Entry Fees
Participation fee (athletes): €20 per person
Spectator fee (friends and family): €5 per person
Weight category changes: €30 per person
The registration deadline is 10th July, 2025. After that, it will not be possible to change weight categories.
Schedule
Saturday 19th July, 2025 (08:00 - 10:00)
Weigh-in for all categories (venue: TBA)
Poomsae Competition for ALL categories (08:30 - 09:30)
Sunday 19th July, 2025 (10:00 - 12:45)
Kyorugi Competition for BEGINNER categories (10:00 - 12:00)
Award Ceremony for BEGINNER categories (12:00 - 12:30)
Break (12:00 - 12:30)
Kyorugi Competition for ADVANCED categories (12:30 - 14:30)
Award Ceremony for ADVANCED categories (14:30 - 15:00)
Participant Eligibility
Requirements
All participants of the competition must be registered members of the Malta Taekwondo Association or any other association following WT rules.
Coaches
The minimum age for a coach is 18 years. Coaches must show WT identification at registration. A single coach is enough for the entire team since there will only be one court.
Competition Regulations (Poomsae)
1. Organizing and Promoting: Iron Taekwondo League & Strive Taekwondo Club
2. Venue: TBA
3. National Open Date: 19th July, 2025
4. Time: 08:30 till 09:30
5. Competition Rules: The latest WT Poomsae competition rules and interpretation shall be applied.
Competition Regulations (Kyorugi)
The following groups are to be further separated in male and female categories and advanced (blue belt and over) and beginner (green tag and under) categories.
Adjustments can be made in the event of low attendance.
Tiger Group (for kids turning 8 years in 2025, and under)
-18 kg
-21 kg
-24 kg
-27 kg
-30 kg
-33 kg
+33 kg
Lion Group (for kids turning 12 years in 2025, and under)
-26 kg
-30 kg
-34 kg
-38 kg
-42 kg
-46 kg
+46 kg
Rules
All categories will play 2 x rounds of 1:30, with an additional round in the case of a tie.
The point gap rule will apply for all categories.
All matches will have 1 minute break between rounds
Daedo Electronic Body Protector systems and headguards will be used for all athletes competing on all days. Athletes must provide their own Daedo socks.
Full World Taekwondo Competition Rules will be applied as per new rules adopted 1st September 2023. All Athletes will be provided with a Daedo Electronic body protector and e-headguards. All athletes should bring their own Daedo socks and other PPE/equipment.
Uniform and Equipment
All athletes must wear World Taekwondo recognised uniforms and protective equipment. A list of companies which supply WT recognised protective equipment can be found on the WT website: www.worldtaekwondo.org/wtpartners-wt/recognize.html
Mouthguards should be white or transparent and at least 4mm thick. It is mandatory to always wear a mouthguard.
All categories will use a visor.
Athletes with braces must wear a custom mouthguard issued by a dentist. Athletes with braces MUST consult their dentist for customized mouthguard(s) before participating in competition.
Any athlete with brace(s) must follow one of below options:
1. Double mouthguard for braces (which covers both upper and lower teeth and braces
2. Full upper mouth guard for brace AND partial coverage lower mouthguard for brace (which covers at least 6 teeth).
Jewellery And Piercings
All jewellery & piercings must be removed before athletes arrive at the inspection desk as this causes substantial delays to matches when athletes need to remove them at inspection. We ask all coaches to ensure their athletes remove items beforehand. Athletes may miss or forfeit their match if they cannot meet competition rules.
False Nails And Lashes
All acrylic nails & false lashes including extensions must be removed before athletes arrive at the inspection desk as this causes substantial delays to matches and the inspection area when athletes have to remove them. We ask all coaches to ensure their athletes remove items beforehand. Athletes may miss or forfeit their match if they cannot meet competition rules.
Inspection
All contestants will be required to proceed to the inspection desk before entering the competition area. At inspection Officials will check the uniform and protective equipment, presence of any jewellery, piercing, false nails and lashes. Any contestant wearing non-recognised or approved equipment, or other items not permitted in the field of play will not be permitted to compete.
Liability
All competitors are considered to be participating at their own risk. MTA assumes no responsibility for any damages, injuries or losses. By submitting a competitor or coach application you are confirming that you are fit and able to take part in this competition and do not suffer from any illness or condition that would prevent you from taking part.
Identification
All competitors and coaches must bring PHOTO identification to registration /weigh-in. Unfortunately, any competitor or coach who fails to produce photo ID for inspection may not be able take part in the competition. This is at the full discretion of the competition organisers.
Spectator Behaviour
This event is a family friendly event with a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of abuse. Verbal abuse of any kind, towards event & venue staff , opposing teams and particularly children is never acceptable. Taekwondo values expect people to be respectful whilst enjoying participating in, and supporting at, events. The venue also has a zero-tolerance policy with regards to poor behaviour and people will be asked to leave the venue if found to be abusing others. Due to space restrictions spectators might be asked to adhere to special arrangements.
Photography And Video Recording
By registering to compete at the event, participants agree to have their image taken whilst in the venue by both MTA, the media and members of the public. In addition, images captured at the event may be shown on video, TV and online.
Registration & Weigh-In
All registration and weigh ins will take place at the competition venue. For all competitors, the registration of teams will take place on the 19th July at 08:00 till 10:00.
Drawing Of Lots
The drawing of lots for the competition will take place immediately after weigh-in closes. The drawsheets will be sent to coaches thereafter.
Divisions: Individual only.
Regulations: The competition will use a single-elimination system,
In the individual divisions, competitors will perform their poomsae simultaneously.
Designated patterns will be selected randomly and announced two days prior to the competition date.
Poomsae Time: Recognized Poomsae: Up to 90 seconds, Resting Time between 1st and 2nd poomsae: Minimum 30 seconds.
