2008 California
State Pankration Championships
Sunday
April 6, 2008
Location:
Santa
Ana College - Bristol & 17th Street
1530 W. 17th street
Santa Ana,
California
CLICK
HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORMS
Spectators:
$8 Adults
$5 Kids -
5-13 yrs
*$8 Coaches *
One Free Coaches band with roster of 5 competitors
This
Tournament is open to all styles and schools.
Amateur’s only.
This
is the Only State Championship in California. All
winners will be recognized as the Official
California State Pankration Champion.
·
All
Division’s are limited to 16 competitors per
Bracket.
·
Everyone
is encouraged to pre-register to guarantee their
spot.
·
Athletes
who do not make their registered weight will be
allowed to move up in weight provided there is an
opening in that bracket. All others will receive a
refund minus a $5 administration fee.
Entry
Fee:
$50
Pre-paid Registrations
$60 Walk in and after April 4th
$10
discount for teams with 15 competitors. All entry
forms must be turned in together
$5 discount
for teams with 8 competitors. All entry forms must
be turned in together
Weigh
in and Walk In Registrations:
Two
Options, you only need to make weight once
Saturday
April 5th - 6-8 PM
Sunday April 6th - 7-8:30 AM:
No
competitors accepted after the 8:30 AM cut off
Schedule
of Events: All
times are estimated
ALL
COMPETITORS OR A REPRESENTATIVE MUST CHECK THE
BRACKETS AT LEAST ½ HOUR BEFORE THEIR DESIGNATED
START TIME AND ADVISE THE HEAD TABLE OF ANY NEEDED
CORRECTIONS.
9:30
AM - Rules
demo
10
AM - Women (14 & over) Double
Elimination State Championship Tournament
10
AM - Rookie (under 8) Double Elimination
State Championship Tournament
10
AM - Novice (8-10 yrs) Double Elimination
State Championship Division Tournament
11
AM - Cadet (11-13 yrs) Double Elimination
State Championship Tournament
12
Noon - Junior (14-17 yrs) Double
Elimination State Championship Tournament
2:30
PM - Men's Double Elimination
State Championship Tournament
6:30
PM - Estimated Men’s final medal matches.
Divisions: All
divisions are geared towards intermediate to
advanced competitors.
Licensed
professional fighters are NOT eligible to compete.
Women:
Ages
14 and over:
One
Skill Level; Weight Classes determined by the
Madison System
Rookies:
5-7 yrs Boys and Girls:
One
Skill Level; 2 weight classes
Novice:
8-10 yrs; Boys and Girls:
One
Skill; 5 weight classes (Some
light 8 yrs olds may be moved to Rookie Div.)
Cadet:
11-13
yrs; Boys and Girls:
One
Skill Level; 5 weight classes
Junior:
14-17
yrs; **Boys only:
One
Skill level; 8 Weight Classes
Men:
18
yrs and older:
9
Weight classes; Special Award for Champions
**Juniors
ages 16 & 17 may compete in adult division
with written parental/guardian consent.
See
Registration Form for Weight Classes
Duration
of Matches:
Rookies,
Novice and Cadets matches are one 3 Minute Period.
Women and Junior matches are one 4 minute period.
Men division matches are one 5 minute period.
Awards:
Custom
State Champion Medals for 1st - 4th
place. Two 3rd place medals for Men
division
Custom
State Champion Plaque for Men’s division
champions.
Team
Awards for Top 3 Men Teams
Team
Awards for Top 2 Junior Teams
Team
Award for top combined Rookie, Novice and Cadet
Team. (Based on Participation)
Mandatory
Equipment:
-All Athletes
must compete with MMA Style Gloves, a mouthpiece
and Cup.
MMA
Style gloves will be provided to athletes without
their own.
-Other
protective gear is optional: Elbow pads, Knee
pads, Shin/ Shin & Instep guards, Wrestling
Head Gear, Wrestling/ Martial Arts Shoes.
-MMA
Fight Shorts with Rash guard is the recommended
uniform.
-Athletes
may also compete in Traditional Martial Arts
attire, shorts or sweats without open pockets or
metal, tight fitting T-Shirt or Wrestling singlet.
Important
Tournament Information:
-All
Athletes and Coaches must know and understand the
rules of the tournament. A rules demo will be
conducted 9:30 AM -Sunday, April 6th
-Competitors
may have a maximum of two coaches mat side.
Coaches must stay in the designated area on the
mat. No cameras are allowed in the coaching area.
Any violations may result in penalties against
their fighter or removal from the tournament.
-All
disrespectful conduct to include that of coaches
will result in immediate disqualification from the
tournament. Disrespectful conduct includes arguing
with referees and officials and intentionally
trying to injure your opponent.
-All
victorious competitors are required to sign their
bout sheet after each match acknowledging the
results are correct.
Rules:
See
rules and regulations at www.fightleague.org/Rules.html
Camera
policy:
Video
Cameras are not allowed in the venue.
Regular
Cameras are allowed.
Competitors
will have access to their matches on Youtube.com
for fee’s starting at $7.99
Other
Video options to include professionally edited
multi camera matches on custom DVD’s available
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