Description
The Sport Chanbara Qld State Championship - is conducted under the International Sports Chanbara Association (ISCA)
This is an Open Event - entry is open to all styles of martial arts
Participants
• The Sport Chanbara Qld State Championship is an open event open to all styles of martial arts and traditional weapon enthusiasts - the event is open for all.
Please ensure that you enter the correct age categories with registration for the competition. No shifting of category or late entry will be considered on the days after registration has closed or at the event. If a competitor does not arrive by the start time of the event they will forfeit their matches and will only be allowed Exhibition & Friendly matches if and when available.
• Age submissions are to be based on the Year of Birth (i.e., turning the denoted age in this calendar year), and not the age at the time of the competition.
• Merging of Divisions based on nearest age brackets available will be done to ensure all competitors have matches if necessary.
REGISTRATION
• Competitors (or an adult on their behalf where the competitor is a Under 18 yrs old) must register online.
• Registration: $50 (includes all 9 divisions)
• Late Registration: $60 (includes all 9 divisions)
• Check, Change & Withdraw Divisions: On of Before 10pm Thursday before the event
PROGRAM
• 8.45am - Seminar doors will open.
• 9:00am - Seminar will begin - taught by Kenichi Hosokawa Hanshi 8th Dan. This seminar is open to all competition participants, however spots are limited and those seeking instructor qualifications and gradings will be given priority
- Seminar fee is $50 and can be paid online or in cash 1 week prior to the event
- $60 cash if paid the week of the event or at the door
- (Instructor qualification is $50 & grading fee is $50 per style).
• 1:00pm - Tournament Check-in Registration Verification
• 1:15pm Coaches and Officials Meeting
• 1:30pm First Match
Our goal is to have the competition completed by mid afternoon, to ensure interstate competitors have time to return home.
AGE CATEGORIES
Age categories will be based on the Year of Birth (i.e., turning the denoted age in this calendar year), and not the age at the time of the competition.
Merging of Divisions based on nearest age brackets available will be done to ensure all competitors have matches if necessary.
WEAPON DIVISIONS
All competitors will be entered in all the Weapon Divisions with the single entry fee.
The following divisions will be contested at this competition:
• Tanto - (dagger) under 45cm
• Kodachi - (short sword) under 60cm
• Choken-Free - (long sword - 1 handed) under 100cm
• Choken-Ryote - (long sword - both hands) under 100cm
• Nito - (two swords) short and long sword or 2 long swords
• Tate-Tanto - (shield & dagger) 45cm shield with 45cm Tanto
• Tate-Kodachi - (shield & short sword) 45cm shield with 60cm Kodachi
• Tate-Choken - (shield & long sword) 45cm shield with 100cm Choken
• Kihon Dosa - (basic movements) short kata which will be taught at seminar
MATCH TIME
• All matches prior to final are decided by IPPON SHOBU. (The first person to get an IPPON ends the) - maximum 1 minute
• The final will be three minutes, SANBON SHOBU (The first person to get two points ends the match) - maximum 3 minutes
Time Considerations:
*Time clock will run continuously unless the referee signals for a pause of the clock.
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
This will be a single elimination event.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT & PROTECTION
1.1 Uniforms - Modern or Traditional Martial Arts Uniforms & Belt may be worn.
1.2 Protective Equipments
1.2.1 Approved gloves may be worn.
1.2.2 A protective helmet of either a NHG (Neo Head Gear) or Koshiki (Super Safe) must be worn
1.2.3 A groin guard may be worn by male competitors
1.2.4 A mouth guard is highly reccomended
1.2.5 An strapping or braces must be approved
1.3 Personal Hygiene
1.3.1 The Uniform & Equipment must not be wet, and show any particular stains and without unpleasant odor.
1.3.2 The personal hygiene of the contestant shall be of a high standard.
1.3.3 Long hair shall be tied up.
WINNING THE MATCH
2.1 Match decisions shall be issued in the following forms:·
IPPON SHOBU. (The first person to get an IPPON ends the match)
SANBON SHOBU (The first person to get two points ends the final)
Referee decision
Random pick
2.2 Point (Ippon)
2.2.1 The Athlete shall be declared to have won the point by Ippon upon touching their opponent with the air-soft weapon, before their opponent has touched them with their air-soft weapon.
2.2.2 Only the first clear touch counts, simultaneous touches cancel each other out and the match continues. Once there is a clear first touch the match will be halted with point being awarded only to the athlete which landed the touch. seconds.2.2.3 T
2.5 Stoppage
2.5.1 When one of the athletes alleges to be suffering from cramps or injury, the opponent shall be declared winner of the match.
2.5.2 When the chief first aid officer deems one of the athletes to be unable to continue a match due to injury rendered by the opponent using a legal hold.
2.6 Disqualification
2.6.1 When one or both athletes commit a foul addressed in Article 6,the referee shall apply the penalties addressed in Article 7.
2.7 Scoring
2.7.1 In the final the athlete with the most points shall be declared winner when the match has reached regulation time of 3 minutes or in the event of the match being stopped due to both athletes suffering injuries.
2.7.2 In the final if the score is even the athlete who scored last shall be declared winner when the match has reached regulation time of 3 minutes or in the event of the match being stopped due to both athletes suffering injuries.
2.8 Referee Decisions
2.8.1 If at the end of a match both athletes have not scored, it is the duty of the referee and corner referees to declare a winner.
2.8.2 To determine the winner, the referee should take note of which athlete displayed greater offense during the match and came closest to achieving a possible point.
2.9 Random Pick
2.9.1 In the event of both athletes suffering accidental injury in a semifinal or final match where there is no score at the moment of the accident and neither athlete is able to continue in the contest, the result shall be determined by random pick.
POINT SCORING
3.1 Ippon – Point
3.1.1 Ippon will occur when an athlete has scored a point, be it by touching their opponent's head, torso, arms, legs or body part with their air-soft weapon.
LEGAL ACTIONS
Below is a list of the legal actions in Sport Chanbara. Any actions or techniques not found on this list or the list of Prohibited Actions will be at the discretion of the referee and judges at the event. It is recommended to not stray away from the listed legal techniques to ensure the competitor is not penalised or disqualifed. The legal actions list is as follows
• Thrusting with the air-soft weapon (inflatable part only)
• Slashing with the air-soft weapon (inflatable part only)
PENALTIES AND RELATED TOPICS
A “penalty” an official sanction by the judges to an offending competitor in the case of a foul or instance of non-combativity.
Cautions for individual wrestlers are calculated in the following manner:
1. First penalty = Warning
2. Second penalty = Ippon awarded to opponent, and immediate loss in match
3. Third penalty = 2nd Ippon awarded to opponent, and immediate loss in final
Penalties will be awarded for:
1. Non-Combativity. If one or both competitors:
A) Fail to engage
B) Continually retreat or back out-of bounds on the feet.
2. Demonstrate unsportsmanlike behaviour:
A) Use of any prohibited action (foul).
B) Reckless actions and techniques intended OR resulting with actual or potential injury to their opponent.
C) Verbal & physical aggression towards any event staff or official, by any competitor, his or her coach, corner man or team- mate. d
D) Disruptive complaints to match officials or disregarding commands of the referee or event officials.
Considerations: *The referee can disqualify any competitor at his discretion in the case of a flagrant foul.
*When a penalty is to be assessed, the referee will stop the match, confer with other judges, award the caution and restart the penalty from standing position in the centre of the mat.
*The referee can simultaneously assess penalties to both competitors at his discretion if non-combativity is mutual.
PROHIBITED ACTIONS (FOULS)
Fouls are technical or disciplinary infractions addressed in the rules that are committed by athletes before, during or after a match. The following list is of prohibited actions.
• Throwing the air-soft weapon or Tate (shield)
• Striking an opponent with anything but the inflated part of the air-soft weapon
• Strikes with body parts
• Grabbing the opponent, their uniform or mask
• Intentionally avoiding the fight
• No contact for more than 30 seconds
• When an athlete disobeys a referee order
• When an athlete takes more than 20 seconds to tie his/her belts during a match stoppage
• When the opponent flees the bounds of the match area, to avoid combat with the opponent
• Prolonging the start time of a match
• Intentionally prolonging the run time of a match
• Any kind of unsportsmanlike behaviour
SCORING DISAGREEMENTS AND APPEALS
In the case a coach disagrees with the final outcome of a match, he or she may quietly ask the table judge for a ruling at the conclusion of the match. Any appeal of a preliminary match MUST be made before the initiation of the next match in that bracket.
At the time of appeal, all judges & referees will convene to hear the coach’s appeal, deliberate and make a final ruling. After hearing the coach’s appeal, the referee and judges may also review video of the match at their own discretion. Once the judges have deliberated, the decision is considered final. Preliminary matches may not be appealed once the next match in the bracket has begun.
For final matches: In the case a coach disagrees with the outcome of a final match, he or she may quietly ask the table judge for a ruling at the conclusion of the match. Any appeal of a final match MUST be made before the end of the day’s tournament activities. Appeals may not be made after the conclusion of the medal ceremony.
In the event a coach still disagrees with the judges’ ruling on an appeal of a final match, he or she can submit a formal written appeal to the Sport Chanbara Australia referee committee. Written appeals must be submitted within 30 days of the event. Once received, the S.P.A. referee committee must make a deliberation within 30 days and provide their decision in writing to the appealing party.
S.P.A. Referee Committee decisions are considered final.
Awards
• Large Trophy for Championship Grand Champion 1st Place
• Medium Trophy for Championship Grand Champion 2nd Place
• Small Trophy for Championship Grand Champion 3rd Place
• Gold Medal for Overall 1st Place
• Silver Medal for Overall 2nd Place
• Bronze Medal for Overall 3rd Place
• Gold Certificate for Weapon Category 1st Place
• Silver Certificate for Weapon Category 2nd Place
• Bronze Certificate for Weapon Category 3rd Place
Competitors may only receive their awards whilst standing on the podium with the other competitors who placed in their division. If a competitor does not do this they will not receive their award at a later date and this action may also cause a disciplinary result, potentially banning a competitor from competing in other divisions at the same tournament or future events - due to bad sportsmanship. Competitors that are eligible for a gift, prize or other awards must collect them on the day of the competition. If they are not collected on the day of the tournament, the competitor forfeits their right to all gifts, prizes or other awards.
Types of Matches
• Match - A real match that determines the champion of a weight class (Prize is a Medal)
• Exhibition Match - A match that is scored like a real match but there is no prize
• Friendly Match - A match that is not scored and is often only one round
Risk and Insurance
The competitor and/or their guardian (if under 18yrs) acknowledges and agrees that the competitor shall be responsible to obtain all or any insurance for loss and/or medical, hospital, life, income protection, personal, property, or any other risk or damage that the wrestler may cause or suffer, (whether directly or indirectly) and the wrestler covenants that they acknowledges that any failure by the wrestler to fully insure themselves against any accident, damage, injury, loss, whatsoever, howsoever arising shall be solely at the risk of the competitor.
And the competitor and/or their guardian (if under 18yrs) hereby indemnifies the Organisers, Jissen Budo International and Black Dragon Kai against all and any loss or damage caused directly or indirectly by the wrestler’s involvement in the event or contest. Furthermore, the wrestler shall make themselves available at the organisers discretion to undergo pre and post bout medical examinations, including drug testing, by duly qualified personal on the day of the event, at the organiser’s discretion and shall participate in the event solely at the organiser’s discretion, dependent upon the interpretation of the results of those tests at the sole discretion of the organiser.
Refund Policy
Any competitor that decides to withdraw from the competition prior to the Check & Change closing, may receive 80% of their fee refunded. Competitors seeking the 80% fee re-compensation must do so before the Check, Change & Withdraw closes or they will be unable to. No entries will be transferred or credited. There are no refunds or credits for this event, no exceptions. You will not be entitled to a refund or credit, regardless of whether or not you participate. By paying for your registration you will be put into a bracket and be called to compete on the day of competition. You will lose your first match by disqualification if you do not show up for your match, do not make the minimum qualification for that bracket, or have an injury or other medical condition that will not allow you to compete. This also includes divisions where all other opponents withdraw, are disqualified or absent and only one competitor remains. In this instance the single competitor will be awarded the Gold Medal on the podium, and declared the winner. Here is a link that explains how to cancel your registration and claim your refund.
DIVISION CHANGES
Division changes may be made online through smoothcomp. This must be completed by 10:00pm on the day registration closes. Competitors who are from the same team that may be matched or merged, once Check, Change & Withdraw has closed will not be eligible for a refund and will be unable to have their division changed. If competitors in this situation do not compete they will be disqualified and will not receive medals, ranking & team points as well as any gifts or awards associated with that division. Here is a link that explains how to change divisions.
