Organizer:

Contact Person:

Categories:

Graduation:

Membership:

Competition Date:

Venue:

Latvian Taekwondo Federation President: Herman MochalinAddress: Raunas iela 44 k-1, Rīga, LV-1039Telephone: +371 29 557 526www.taekvondo.lv

Viktoras MalishauskasE-mail: ltkf@inbox.lvTelephone: +371 29 776 600 (WhatsApp, Viber available)

Cadets (male and female) born in 2006, 2005, 2004Juniors (male and female) born in 2003, 2002, 2001Seniors (male and female) born in 2001 and older

Athletes born in 2001 may compete as a senior or as a junior. Athletes can compete in 1 category only.

Cadets must hold at least 4th GeupJuniors must hold at least 2nd GeupSeniors must hold at least 2nd Geup

An approved 2018 WT Global License (WT Global Athlete License or GlobalOfficial License) is required for all athletes and officials who wish to register for the 2018 G-1 Riga Open. WT Global License registrations and renewals can only be made through the WT recognized Member National Associations and application should be made at least 2 months before the Tournament starts to ensure the WT license can be processed and approved in time. There will be NO WT Global License registration onsite.

October 6th-7th 2018

Elektrum Olympic Centre Grostonas iela 6B, Rīga, LV-1013

WORLD TAEKWONDO G-1 RANKING TOURNAMENT

1. ORGANIZATION

2. DATE AND VENUE

3. CONTESTANTS

World Taekwondo G-1 Ranking Tournament “RIGA OPEN”

Competition Rules:

Mode:

Awards:

Seeding:

Equipment:

Doping Control:

Hall Rules:

Protest:

Liability:

Liability of Weaver:

WT competition rules

Single elimination tournament system.Seniors: 3x2min (1min break).Juniors and Cadets: 3x1.5min (30sec break).The Organization Committee and WT Technical Delegate can decide to adjust the competition.

1st, 2nd, and two 3rd places will be awarded.

Seeding of senior athletes will be based on WT World Ranking published in October 2018.

WT-recognized PSS and E-head protector will be provided for all competitors.All contestants must bring their own WT-recognized equipment - groin-, forearm-, shin-, mouthpiece, gloves and sensor socks (compulsory).

Some of the athletes will be randomly chosen to undergo a doping test.

Only the competitors and their coaches with valid accreditation will have admittance to the contest area.

Only the official coach is allowed to protest, immediately after the end of the contest. An amount of €150 will have to be paid for each protest. The protest amount will not be refunded in any case. The decision of the referee chairman is final.

All competitors participate at their own risk. Latvian Taekwondo Federation and the organizers of the event shall not accept responsibility for any damages, injuries or losses sustained or incurred.

Those who are not recognized as adults (underaged) by law in their own country must submit a passport or identification card together with a written consent (liability declaration, attachment 1) at registration signed by parents or lawful guardians, accepting the participation and all parts of the official invitation.

4. RULES

World Taekwondo G-1 Ranking Tournament “RIGA OPEN”

Registration:

Entry Fee:

Name:Address:

Bank:Account:

Swift Code:Reference:

Important!

Online registration available via: https://worldtkd.simplycompete.com/

Regular registration fee Regular entry fee period will end on September 23rd 2018 at 11:59PM (Latvian time).The participants completing their registration and payment during this period will be charged the regular registration fee: €80 per athlete.

Late registration fee Late entry fee period will end on September 30th 2018 at 11:59PM (Latvian time).The participants completing their registration and payment during this period will be charged the late registration fee: €100 per athlete.

The Organizing Committee will collect the entry fees from the participating teams by bank transfer/cash during the registartion only in euro. Payment must be made to the bank details stated below. No entree fee will be returned after the deadline.

Latvijas Taekvondo FederacijaRaunas iela 44 k-1, Rīga, LV-1039Luminor LV54NDEA0000083502224NDEALV2XRiga Open 2018 + (Team Name)

The costs of the bank transfer (non-Euro zone) will be charged.

Entry fees are obligated at all times. There will be no refund if a registered competitor fails to show up for the competition. In case of no show and no paymen in advance, the invoice will be send to the team after the tournament. In case of no payment, the team will be excluded from future participation until all debts are paid.

Registrations are only valid when payments have been received and can be confirmed by the Bank and the Organizer.

Athletes will not be allowed to compete without successful payment of entry fee to the Organizing Committee.

5. ENTRY

World Taekwondo G-1 Ranking Tournament “RIGA OPEN”

Modifications:

Accreditation:

Information:

Transportation:

Prices:

Booking:

Booking deadline:

For all the modifications that could be made after the deadline, an administration fee of €20 will be charged.This must be paid in cash onsite at the registration. After attending the official weigh-in no further weight division modifications will be made.

Extra coach passes can be requested separately for €20 for each individual coach. Coaches need WT GMS number and (if applicable) continental coach licence.Please note that only 1 competitor and 1 coach can enter the competition area. National teams are allowed to have following accreditations: 2 MNA officials, 1 official doctor (not second coach), 1 coach. Club teams can only register coach accreditations. All other accreditations are not allowed. Please not that for every 5 competitors 1 coach is granted free admission.

We offer City Hotel Teater as an official hotel of the event.It is located in a central part of Riga, just 11km from Riga Airport (RIX), 3km from bus station and only 500m from the venue.

We will provide free airport-hotel-airport transportation for those who book the official hotel via Organizing Committee.

Single room per night (breakfast included) - €65. Twin/Double room per night (breakfast included) - €70. Triple room per night (breakfast included) - €90.

Please fill in attachment 3 and send to ltkf@inbox.lv.

Accommodation must be paid before September 16th.Hotel reservations that are cancelled after September 16th will be fined 50% of the total hotel reservation cost. Hotel reservations that are cancelled after September 23th will be fined 100% of the total hotel reservation cost. Payment must be done per team or club.

6. ACCOMMODATION,TRANSPORTATION

World Taekwondo G-1 Ranking Tournament “RIGA OPEN”

First Aid:

Insurance:

Video Recording:

Will be provided by the organization and is only to be used in case of an emergency.

The organization and supervisor assume no responsibility for teams, any damages, violence, losses and injuries during the stay in Latvia. All contestants must bring their own documents and forms for any medical treatment in Latvia. If not, this must be paid in cash.

Recording within the competition area is not allowed. Recording from the public stands is only allowed for handycam-type cameras. All the tournament visitors and participants agree to be videorecorded or photographed and agree that this video or photo material may be used by the Organizing Committee on public websites and/or social media.

9. OTHER

All teams who need visa invitation should fill in attachment 2 and send it to Latvian Taekwondo Federation (ltkf@inbox.lv).More information about visa requirements:http://www.mfa.gov.lv/en/consular-information/obtaining-visas

8. VISA

Accommodation from October 5th (check-in 14:00) untill October 8th (check-out 12:00) will be covered by the Organizing Committee.

7. INTERNATIONALREFEREES

World Taekwondo G-1 Ranking Tournament “RIGA OPEN”

Event Timetable(subject to change)

Date Time Event Location

Friday October 5th 12:00 - 20:00 Registration and weigh-in for

all contestants

City Hotel Teater (Bruninieku iela 6, Rīga, LV-1010)

Saturday October 6th

09:00 - 12:00 Preliminaries Elektrum Olympic Centre

12:00 - 13:00 Lunchbreak Elektrum Olympic Centre

12:00 - 15:00 Weigh-in for contestants who compete on October 7th Elektrum Olympic Centre

13:00 - 19:00 Preliminaries/Semi-finals Elektrum Olympic Centre

19:00 - 21:00 Finals and Award ceremony Elektrum Olympic Centre

Sunday October 7th

09:00 - 12:00 Preliminaries Elektrum Olympic Centre

12:00 - 13:00 Lunchbreak Elektrum Olympic Centre

13:00 - 19:00 Preliminaries/Semi-finals Elektrum Olympic Centre

19:00 - 21:00 Finals and Award ceremony Elektrum Olympic Centre

Weight categories per day:

October 7th

Cadets Male:-37kg, -45kg, -53kg, -61kg, +65kgCadets Female-33kg, -41kg, -47kg, -55kg, +59kgJuniors Male:-48kg, -55kg, -63kg, -73kg, +78kgJuniors Female:-44kg, -49kg, -55kg, -63kg, +68kgSeniors Male:-58kg, -68kg, -80kg, +87kgSeniors Female:-49kg, -57kg, -67kg, +73kg

October 6th

Cadets Male:-33kg, -41kg, -49kg, -57kg, -65kgCadets Female:-29kg, -37kg, -44kg, -51kg, -59kgJuniors Male:-45kg, -51kg, -59kg, -68kg, -78kgJuniors Female:-42kg, -46kg, -52kg, -59kg, -68kgSeniors Male:-54kg, -63kg, -74kg, -87kgSeniors Female:-46kg, -53kg, -62kg, -73kg

World Taekwondo G-1 Ranking Tournament “RIGA OPEN”

LIABILITY DECLARATION

(only for underaged competitors - see 4.10) Attachment 1

My name is:

I live in:

I am the parent/guardian of:

Date of birth (competitor):

I declare that I accept the participation of :

at 2018 G-1 Riga Open and that I accept all parts of the official invitation of this tournament. For physical reasons nothing speaks against a participation and I understand that all competitors are considered to participate at their own risk. Latvian Taekwondo Federation and the organizer assume no responsibility for any damages, injuries or losses. All contestants must bring their own documents and forms for any medical treatment in the Latvia. If not, this will have to be paid in cash.

Place :

Date :

Signature :

World Taekwondo G-1 Ranking Tournament “RIGA OPEN”

VISA ASSISTANCE FORM

Attachment 2

Location of Schengen country embassy for visa application:

Name of country: Family name as shown in passport: Given name as shown in passport: Date of birth: Nationality: Passport no.: Passport date of issue: Passport expiration date: Name of the team:

Signature of the President: _ Stamp of the club/team: _

Please fill in and send this form to the Organizing Committee by email (ltkf@inbox.lv) no later than September 1st 2018 to receive an invitation letter.

World Taekwondo G-1 Ranking Tournament “RIGA OPEN”

HOTEL RESERVATION FORM

Attachment 3

Team/club name:

Team/club address:

Country:

Contact person:

Telephone:

E-mail:

Date of arrival and flight info:

Date of departure and flight info:

Single room (€65/night):

Twin/double room (€70/night):

Triple room (€90/night):