Competitor Info:  

Upon registration, you will receive a wristband that must be worn at all times                               during the tournament. This wristband allows access to competitor areas and  must be attached & unaltered to be valid. In each division, competitor cards   will be shuffled for competition order, Competitors arriving late (after cards  have been shuffled) will go first. Once a division has started, no one may enter or be added to that division.

First Timer Info:   

These divisions are intended for competitors competing for the FIRST TIME.  The Gold Cup allows competitors, Brown & below ( no Black Belts ) to  compete in First Timer divisions. Our goal is to make their first tournament a fun and motivating  experience. The emphasis of these divisions is  participation and gaining experience. There are no Gold Cup points awarded in First Time divisions. All First Time competitors receive an award.

Verification of age:                       

Competitors 17 years of age or younger must, upon request, provide  verification of their age. (EX: birth certificate, State ID, Drivers License) If your child is big/small for their age you should have a copy                           with you at the event in case of any questioning. Your legal competition age is your age in January, 2012.

Rules:                    

Please check www.ultimateinternationals.com or www.goldcupcircuit.com for detailed rules and information.

Ring Assignments:     

Ring assignments will be posted at the end of the registration table for you to see. Please be aware that ring assignments are subject to change.

Musical Kata Divisions:             

Each competitor will be responsible for his/her own music and sound system. A sound system will not be provided. BATTERY  POWERED SYSTEMS ONLY, NO ELECTRICITY WILL BE  PROVIDED.

Adult Sparring:    

All adult sparring competitors (all ranks) must weigh in at the time of registration. A scale will be provided. All competitors must use the same scale.

Kumite Safety Equipment:          

Foam dipped hand pads, foot pads & head gear along with a mouth piece is mandatory. Groin protectors for males are mandatory; Female groin protectors are optional.  Chest protectors & face shields are                 optional for both male and female competitors.               

Disqualification:

Any display of unsportsmanlike conduct, disrespect to officials or staff from competitors, parents or spectators will result in immediate disqualification and ejection from the competition area.

Trophies:              

All competitors in the first time divisions will receive a first time trophy. All other competitors, adult & junior will receive custom 4½“  medals for 1^st  through 3^rd place. All junior Grands will receive a 5 foot trophy & all adults will receive plaques along with prize money.*

*NOTE:  There must be 4 or more competitors in each Grand division to receive the cash award.

               **Fighters must fight to receive cash award.

*NOTE:  There must be 2 competitors in Semi-Finalist & Finalist Division to receive the cash award

Schools with most competitors:        

The top three schools with the most Pre-registered competitors will receive a special plaque awarded at the tournament to the head instructor of the  school on that day.

Arbitration:           

Coaches will be allowed to file complaints for arbitration, in a courteous, respectful manor. All arbitrations must be started before the division ends.  Once competition resumes after arbitration, decisions are FINAL.