TCUK Open 

University of Birmingham Sport & Fitness, Birmingham, B15 2TT

Door Open 8.30am
Officials to Arrive by 8.30am
Colour belts to arrive by 9.00am
Black belts to arrive by 12.30pm

Full Information Pack: Here 

EVENT VENUE INFORMATION

Google Map Link to Venue: Here

Car Parking: There is limited parking in the direct venue car park which is chargeable at £7.50 a day, parking slightly further away in university car parks is £2.50 per day.  There are some disabled spaces available – please ensure you display a blue badge.  See Parking Information: Here

Getting Here: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/contact/directions/getting-here-edgbaston

Hotels: https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/HotelsNear-g186402-d7889733-University_of_Birmingham-Birmingham_West_Midlands_England.html

Facilities at the venue:

• The venue has a Costa Coffee for purchase of drinks and snack but please feel free to bring your own lunch, water, soft drinks and snacks with you.
• The nearest supermarket is Aldi which is 5 minute drive away.
• There is a water fountain where bottles may be refilled.
•  There are toilets, disabled toilets and changing facilities at the venue.
• Bleacher seating  is available in the main hall, please stay behind a barrier.
• There is level access for the disabled.

DIVISIONS AT THIS COMPETITION
JUNIORS – Up to & including 17 years old (note patterns will be split to under 13’s/13-17)
ADULTS – 18 years & over
CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES FRIDAY 5TH JULY 2024

Students Guide to Entering TCUK Competitions
BEFORE ENTERING: – Please make sure that: 

•  You have a current TaeKwon-Do Licence (eCard) with TCUK or any other TaeKwon-Do organisation or National Governing Body.
• You are training regularly and understand what is expected of you.
• You are wearing a TaeKwon-Do Suit (dobok) and belt (no t-shirts) which is approved/awarded by your coach or instructor.
• You have a full set of correctly fitting sparring equipment which meets the criteria set out in the
  TCUK Rules for competition i.e. boots, shin guards, groin guards (for men and boys) gloves (with enclosed fingers), head guard and gum shield – all with no rips or tears.
• You have transport to the venue and you arrive on time.
• All junior (aged under 18) competitors must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Note: All sparring competitors may wear forearm protectors in addition to their regulation sparring
equipment.

All competitors make sure you are the correct grade as stated on your entry form. If you have been promoted since entering, you must compete as your previous grade shown on entry form.

HOW TO ENTER
All competitors (juniors or adults) can enter online (using card payment) via the following link:

https://ma.blackculm.com/comp/18670f45291/tcuk-uk-open-2024/

** Please note that TCUK students may have received an individual entry link in an email from your instructor – it is preferable to use this instead as it links to your eCard number. If you have not had an email please ask your instructor for your eCard number to obtain the discounted entry fee. Instructors wishing to do block entry (minimum 5 students), please use the block entry form which can be obtained by emailing events@tkdngb.co.uk. Payment can then be made using BACS using the details on the block entry form.

PRICES –
TCUK eCard Holder £25.00
Non eCard Holder £30.00
ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
This includes entry into: Individual patterns, sparring and speed kick/destruction.
Fees to be paid in advance with entry, no entries will be accepted on the day.

Team Patterns: £5.00 per competitor. Teams of 3 to 5 be entered & paid on the day.  Note: If you only wish to compete in team Patterns you will need to pay the £5 spectator fee to gain entry to the event (no pre-registration necessary).

Spectators £5 (Under 5’s Free) – Payable on the day

PLEASE NOTE
Registrations that require a VISA application will not be accepted. We will not comply with such. If
you still insist on registering while you need a VISA and you make payments, these payments will not
be refunded and this will be at your own risk.

JUNIORS (17 and under): Make sure you are the correct height for your division. You will be height tested on the day and if you are not in the correct height division you may be disqualified from that
division.

ADULTS  (18 years +): Make sure that you are the correct weight for the division you want to
compete in. You may be weighed in on the day, and if you are not within your entered weight division you may be disqualified from that division.

ALL COMPETITORS: Upon entry to the venue you will be given a wristband. This must be visible to enable entry onto the competition floor. Juniors will be height tested upon entry – please be ready to remove your shoes!

SPECTATORS: Spectator’s tickets are purchased at the door (£5 cash or card payment accepted). You will be given a spectator wristband to wear – this allows entry into the venue BUT YOU ARE NOT
PERMITTED ONTO THE COMPETITION FLOOR.

OFFICIALS: Those wishing to officiate: All officials must have a TCUK recognised qualification;

• Ring Assistant must be Blue Belt age 14+ or Red Belt age 12+, Umpires must be black belt and 14 years +, Referees must be black belts and 18+.
• YOU MUST ARRIVE BY 8.45 A.M. OTHERWISE YOU WILL BE ASKED TO PAY TO ENTER.
• Please register at the official’s desk upon entry, to gain your officials wristband.
• Please wear dark trousers or skirt with a white or blue shirt. Ties and Blazers are optional.
• Lunch will be provided.

COACHES
Clubs sending multiple students will be allocated one coach pass per five students entered. If you have less than 5 students entered, you will need to pay £5 fee to enter. Coaches must register at the door to obtain your coaches wristband – this will allow you entry onto the competition floor. Instructors: please consider officiating – the more officials, the smoother the competition will run!

PHOTOGRAPHY
There will be official TCUK photographers present on the day. Spectators are not allowed onto the competition floor to take photographs. There will be an area provided where photos can be taken.

ON THE DAY OF THE COMPETITION

NO SPECTATORS ARE ALLOWED AROUND THE COMPETITION AREAS – THEY MUST REMAIN BEHIND THE BARRIER, OR THEY MAY BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE HALL.

NO VIDEO/CAMERAS PERMITTED ANYWHERE ON THE COMPETITION AREA (OTHER THAN OFFICIAL TCUK REGISTERED PHOTOGRAPHERS).

•  The competition will start with the patterns events, starting with the juniors.
• Each competition area will be allocated with an area number that will be indicated by the number on the tablecloth.
• Listen out for an announcement for the start of your division on an allocated area over the public address system. You can also check the running order, which will be published before the event and will be available on social media/the event page on the tkdngb.co.uk website.
• All juniors will be height tested upon entry into the hall.
• You must make sure that you are in the right competition area at the right time; if you are unsure, then you must ask your instructor, a wellbeing officer or an official.

Please note that there will be wellbeing officers present whose role is solely to care for any competitor in distress or needing help. Competitors or spectators may request the help of a wellbeing officer.

Any spectator or competitor queries regarding entries, divisions, expected division start times etc.  should be directed to one of the floor security officers who will be stationed by the barriers to the competition floor. They will then liaise with the top table to answer your query. Alternatively, you can approach any official who is not currently helping judge a competition, and they will attempt to answer your query (again liaising with the top table)