Lithuanian Open Championship in weight categories

REGULATIONS

I. Competition Venue, Schedule and Weigh-in

1. Date:March 1, 2025, Saturday;

2. Venue:"Kėdainiu Arena," J. Basanavičiaus g. 1a, Kėdainiai;

3. 10:00 – 11:30 Registration and weigh-in;

4. 10:00Referees' briefing at the competition venue;

5. 13:00Opening ceremony.

II. Participation Conditions, Rules, and Program

Men’s Kumite:

· Weight categories: (-60, 60-70, 70-80, 80-90, +90) kg;

· Experience: >= 6 kyu;

· Rules: EKO kumite rules;

· Fight duration:

o Up to quarter-finals: 3 min; 2 min; 2 min;

o Quarter-finals, semi-finals, and finals: 3 min; 2 min; 2 min; 2 min;

· Groin protection is mandatory.

· Mouthguards must be white or transparent.

· Age: Born on or before March 1, 2007.

Women’s Kumite:

· Weight categories: (-50, 50-54, 54-59, 59-65, +65) kg;

· Experience: >= 6 kyu;

· Rules: EKO kumite rules;

· Fight duration:

o Up to quarter-finals: 3 min; 2 min; 2 min;

o Quarter-finals, semi-finals, and finals: 3 min; 2 min; 2 min; 2 min;

· Mandatory protective gear: white shin guards, chest protectors (under white T-shirts), and groin protectors. Equipment will be checked during registration.

· Mouthguards must be white or transparent.

· Age: Born on or before March 1, 2007.

Regardless of the number of participants, all categories will have a fight for third place.

Coaches and seconds must wear sports attire.

III. Financing

Athletes are financed by municipal and regional sports departments, clubs, and other organizations. Participation fee: €25.

IV. Participant Applications

Participants must register through the official system:
https://kumitetechnology.com/en/tournament/154/by February 26.

MANDATORY DOCUMENTS FOR REGISTRATION:

· Application form with a doctor’s approval or a valid medical certificate;

· Proof of age (ID or Passport).

V. Organizing Committee

· A. Svešnikovas – Head of the Organizing Committee | Tel: +370 698 08099;

· E. Šilaika – Main Referee | Tel: +370 612 67 535;

· N. Svešnikov – Chief Secretary | Tel: +370 618 49720.