LMAC Internal Tournament (Do NOT USE)

# 🥋 1st Internal London Martial Arts Centre Tournament

## Official Rules and Participation Guide

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## 🗓 Event Overview

The **1st Internal London Martial Arts Centre Tournament** is a celebration of skill, growth, and community. Open exclusively to our current students, this in-house tournament offers a fun and friendly environment to gain experience, build confidence, and strengthen bonds.

* **📍 Location:** 190 Wortley Rd, Unit LL4
* **🗓 Date:** Saturday, June 21st, 2025
* **🕒 Time:** Starts at 10:00 AM (Expected to finish by 1:00 PM)

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## 🗂 Tournament Categories

### 1. Noodle Fighting

* **Age Divisions:**

* 5–7 years old
* 8–12 years old
* **Format:** Round-robin
* **Equipment:** Foam noodles (provided by the school)

### 2. Hand Forms (Southern Style)

* **Age Divisions:** 8–10, 11–12, 13–17, 18–25, 26–35, 36–49, 50–65, 66+
* **Experience Levels:**

* *Novice:* Less than 18 months of training
* *Intermediate:* 18–36 months
* *Advanced:* 36–60 months

### 3. Long Weapons (Southern Style)

* Same age and experience divisions as Hand Forms
* **Weapons Provided** by the school

### 4. Team Forms

* Open to all ages
* Teams may present:

* Choreographed group forms
* Simulated martial arts scenarios

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## 💵 Registration & Fees

* **First Category:** \$25 + tax
* **Additional Categories:** \$10 + tax each
* **Spectator Tickets:** \$10 + tax
* **Parent Volunteers:** Free admission
* **How to Register:** [Register Now](https://londonmartialartscentre.ca/tournament-register.php)

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## 🥇 Awards & Medals

* Medals awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each category
* All children participating in Noodle Fighting will receive a **Participation Medal**
* **Note:** All tournament results are final. No appeals or reviews will be accepted.

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## ⚔️ Noodle Fighting Rules

* **Format:** Round-robin
* **Victory:** First to 3 points per round
* **Match Structure:** Best of 3 rounds
* **Scoring System:**

* 1 win = 2 points
* Secondary ranking: Points scored vs. points received
* **Referees** will oversee each match

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## 🧘 Hand & Weapon Forms Rules

* **Judging Panel:** 3 judges per competitor
* **Final Score:** Average of all judge scores
* **Ranking:** Based on descending score order
* **Tiebreakers:**

1. Older participant wins
2. Longer training duration
* **Restart Rules:**

* *Novice only:* May restart once with a 1-point deduction
* *Intermediate & Advanced:* No restarts allowed

### ❌ Score Deductions (applied after final scoring)

| Infraction | Deduction |
| ------------------------------------------------- | --------- |
| Uniform is rotten, wrinkled, incomplete, or dirty | -0.5 pt |
| Unpleasant odour (body or uniform) | -0.5 pt |
| Disrespectful behaviour on mat or waiting area | -0.5 pt |
| Forgot form but continued | -0.3 pt |
| Forgot form and stopped | -0.5 pt |

> *Note: Judges do not apply deductions. These are assessed and adjusted by tournament staff.*

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## 👕 Uniform Requirements

* All participants must wear their **complete London Martial Arts Centre uniform**
* Uniforms must be clean, in good condition, and fully compliant with school standards

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## 🧃 Amenities & Facilities

* **Only water** will be available during the event
* No food, merchandise, or concessions will be sold on-site

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## 🙋 Parent Volunteers

* Volunteers play a vital role in the success of this event
* All registered volunteers receive **free spectator admission**
* Please sign up in advance at the front desk or during your registration process

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## 🤝 Final Notes

This internal tournament is a positive and enriching experience for our students. We encourage good sportsmanship, mutual respect, and a spirit of learning. This is a **non-competitive**, community-first event where the goal is growth and shared enjoyment.

All results are final and non-reviewable. Let's make this a memorable day for everyone involved!

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We look forward to seeing you there!

**London Martial Arts Centre Team**