Leitrim Youth MMA Championships 3
Carrick On Shannon, Ireland
Description
Experience levels
• Beginners | Under 1 year of Combat Sport experience
• Intermediate | 1-2 years of Combat Sport experience
• Advanced | Over 2 years of Combat Sport experience
This includes ALL forms of combat sports, people involved in BJJ, Boxing, Karate, TKD, Judo or any other combat sports need to enter the appropriate division.
Age Groups
U8: for athletes aged 7 and under
U10: for athletes aged 8 and 9 years old
U12: for athletes aged 10 and 11 years old
U14: for athletes aged 12 and 13 years old
U16: for athletes aged 14 and 15 years old
U18: for athletes aged 16 and 17 years old
Rules
Bouts will be 2x2minute rounds(where a match is drawn, there will be a 3rd round) except for the u18 division which will be 3x2minute rounds as standard
10 point must system used for judging
No headshots.
No leglock submissions u8, u10 and u12, straight footlock allowed at u14, u16 & u18.
No striking the back/spine.
No striking the throat.
Knees to the body are allowed standing and but not grounded.
Guillotine chokes must have one arm in at any age group from u12 and below(u14, u16 and u18 do not need arm in). Standing guillotine allowed u14, u16 & u18 but no jumping/flying attempts.
Equipment/Attire
All athletes must wear a tight fitting rashguard/compression top, no cotton T-shirts permitted
All athletes must wear MMA shorts/shorts with no pockets, hard plastic or metal on them
Gumshield(even though no head shots allowed)
MMA Sparring gloves(domed, not pro style)
Groin Guard for boys
MMA Shin pads(must cover shin and foot of athlete)
Finger and Toe nails MUST be cut short before entering the MMA Arena
Long hair needs to be tied up, and braids must be connected and shortened so they cannot accidentally strike an opponent
Venue/Staffing
This competition will take place in Morris Martial Arts gym in Carrick On Shannon.
The matches will take place in a 6meter MMA Arena(cage) and we will have a referee, 3 judges and a timekeeper. A medic will also be present.
Weigh in
Weigh in will begin at 9.00am with the younger ages prioritised as the u8 division will begin at 10am. Please ensure to weigh in at least 1 hour before matches to avoid missing your match as the timing of all matches on smoothcomp can change.
Price
Early Bird: €20
Regular: €25
Free entry for 2 coaches per team(3 coaches if the team have 3 or more fighters), free entry for ONE parent per child under 15.
Spectators - €10 each cash, sum up or revolut accepted
Matching
We will do our best to match all entrants with 2 matches, in the case of no other people in your division, we will possibly move you up weight class, or age class. We will do our best to reach out to coaches/parents to confirm these changes, any changes in which people are unhappy about can be undone. In the event there is no suitable division change available a credit will be issued for a future event.
Divisions
- Youth€25
Organizer
Leitrim Grappling Championships
Frequently Asked Questions
Where will Leitrim Youth MMA Championships 3 take place?
The competition will take place in Morris Martial Arts gym in Carrick On Shannon.
What time do weigh-ins and matches start?
Weigh-in begins at 9.00am. The U8 division begins at 10am, and athletes should weigh in at least 1 hour before their matches because match timing on Smoothcomp can change.
What are the entry prices?
Early Bird entry is €20 and Regular entry is €25.
How much are spectator tickets and what payment methods are accepted?
Spectators are €10 each. Cash, SumUp, or Revolut are accepted.
Who gets free entry?
Two coaches per team get free entry, or three coaches if the team has 3 or more fighters. One parent per child under 15 also gets free entry.
What experience levels are available?
Beginners are under 1 year of combat sport experience, Intermediate is 1-2 years, and Advanced is over 2 years. This includes all forms of combat sports such as BJJ, Boxing, Karate, TKD, Judo, or any other combat sports.
What age groups are used?
U8 is for athletes aged 7 and under; U10 for ages 8 and 9; U12 for ages 10 and 11; U14 for ages 12 and 13; U16 for ages 14 and 15; and U18 for ages 16 and 17.
What equipment and attire are required?
Athletes must wear a tight fitting rashguard/compression top, MMA shorts or shorts with no pockets, hard plastic, or metal, a gumshield, domed MMA sparring gloves, MMA shin pads covering shin and foot, and boys must wear a groin guard. Finger and toe nails must be cut short, and long hair must be tied up with braids connected and shortened.
What are the bout lengths and key rules?
Bouts are 2x2 minute rounds, with a 3rd round if drawn, except U18 which is 3x2 minute rounds as standard. The 10 point must system is used, with no headshots, no striking the back/spine or throat, and knees to the body allowed standing but not grounded.
What happens if there is no one in an athlete’s division?
The organizers will try to match all entrants with 2 matches and may move an athlete up weight class or age class if there is no one else in the division. They will try to confirm changes with coaches or parents, unhappy changes can be undone, and if no suitable change is available a credit will be issued for a future event.
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