The 2017 MTA NSW State Championships

• For athletes to practice for the 2018 MTA National Championships
• For athletes to be given an opportunity to compete in IFMA style tournament events
• For trainers to be given an opportunity to participate in IFMA style tournaments and help gain an understanding of how they are conducted
• For officials to be given an opportunity to officiate in IFMA style tournaments
• For MTA-NSW to raise funds for sport and athlete development

As with the MTA National Championships, there are some pre-requisites for athletes to be eligible to compete. Athletes must:
1. Be a NSW resident
2. Be a registered Amateur Combatant with the NSW Combat Sports Authority (Age 14 years +)
3. Represent a MTA NSW registered gym
4. Be registered for the event before 10pm Sunday November 26th

The competition itself will run from Friday 8th of December to Sunday 10th of December at SRG Thaiboxing Gym in Alexandria. Competition will adhere to the codes, rules and regulations of IFMA outlined on the IFMA website. This tournament will be contested under the “Competitive Class”/ “B Class” and “Youth 14 – 17” rules and regulations as found www.ifmamuaythai.org/technical-reference/muaythai-rules/.

As per the rules, all bouts will be conducted under “full Thai rules” of 3 x 3 minute rounds with 1 minute rest period for adults, and 3 x 2 minute rounds with a 1 minute rest period for youths (14 – 17 years old).

The official weight categories can be found in the link below, with all athletes having to make their chosen weight on Friday registration day and the morning of each day of competition. http://www.ifmamuaythai.org/…/…/weigh-in-and-classification/