The Siam 2 Sydney Teams Eliminator event is a tournament style event. All bouts are in accordance with MTA/IFMA rules.

The event is a fantastic opportunity to compete with people from all over NSW/ACT for individual Gold medals, as well as the Royal Thai Consulate General Cup for the team with the most gold medals.

It is an opportunity for competitors to potentially get more than one bout and vastly increase their competition experience by attending.

The event is open to:

• Novice Amateur class eliminator - 0-3 fights (inc Dev days), 3 * 2 min rounds
• Amateur class eliminator - 4-6 fights (inc Dev days), 3 * 2 min rounds
• Open Amateur class eliminator - 7+ fights (inc Dev days), 3 * 2 min rounds
• Professional single bouts not included in medal tally

ALL COMPETITORS MUST BE REGISTERED AND CLEARED WITH THE COMBAT SPORTS AUTHORITY OF NSW.

Registration is for the competition only. All other administration and logistics is at your own expense. Registrsations close 20th August, 2022.

The tournament is for all MTA member gyms. You will be matched with anyone in your respective Class and Weight Division. All bouts are strictly controlled and safety is paramount. Please consider carefully your entry and discuss your competitiveness with your trainer. Registration includes fight records so we will know when people are registered what experience level they have.

Rules:

The competition will be conducted under Muaythai Australia rules which can be found HERE

Eligibility - MTA State Championships are open to members of MTA registered Clubs only. If you wish to enter - you must join an MTA club or get your club to join the MTA.

http://www.muaythaiaustralia.com.au/join-now/

Registration Fee - $50 includes competition singlet. Registration Closes - 20th August, 2022. Registration is per athlete and must be paid in full prior to the event. Registration includes entry to the event. Refunds will only be given if there is no other competitor for that division and no other reason (especially late withdrawals from competition)

Medical Requirements. All athletes must be cleared with the Combat Sports Authority NSW prior to 2 September. If you are not cleared, you cannot compete and will not receive a refund.

https://combatsports.nsw.gov.au

Trainers - MTA Head Instructors get one free entry. 1- 3 fighter gets, two tickets (*entries) for trainers. Teams with more than 4 athletes get 3 trainer entries.

All other people including family are required to purchase an entry ticket.

Weight Divisions - As per IFMA weight divisions. You are required to weigh in on the Friday night. https://muaythai.sport/muaythai-rules/

Event Waiver - is required to be completed on sign in or bring signed copy to event registration.

Schedule:

Friday 9 September

• Registraion and weigh in
• Fight Draw

Saturday 10 September

• 11am Doors Open

• 12pm First bouts start

Medal ceremonies will be conducted immediately after the finals bout.

Spectators:

• Adults $80 Full Day Pass, School Kids $40 Full Day Pass.

Common Questions.

What if I have no one in my weight division? You have 2 options. 1. Win the division by walk over. 2. Enter in the weight division up and compete. If you enter the weight division above, you forfeit the win in the weight division you entered. We will also consider “special bouts” between people from different categories, however this will not be considered a medal bout.

What equipment do I need? You are required to have a mouth guard, cotton hand wraps and Mongkon. Males are required to wear a groin guard. Gloves, Head gear, elbow guards, shin guards are supplied.

What clothing do I fight in? Muaythai shorts are mandatory. Shorts must match the corner you are fighting from or be neutral. E.g Black.  All athletes must fight in the Siam 2 Sydney singlet provided at competition.

Wai Kru? All fighter MUST wear a Mongkon into the ring, ceil the ring and be prepared to compete. Due to time restrictions, please limit any Kru to as short as possible.

Corner person - Maximum of one trainer and two corner people are allowed. They must stay in their chairs during the round and behave professionally or the fighter will be disqualified.