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2015
NATIONAL POOMSAE,
FREESTYLE
& PARA
CHAMPIONSHIPS
DAN GRADES & KUP GRADES
SATURDAY 28TH FEBRUARY 2015
&
SUNDAY 1ST MARCH 2015
The British Taekwondo Poomsae Committee would like to invite you to the 2015
British Taekwondo National Poomsae, Freestyle & Para Championships. The
Championships will be held over two days with Kup & Dan categories on both days.
Please read the information carefully and if you have any queries – please contact us.
JUDGING DIRECTOR:
ORGANISING COMMITTEE:
Grandmaster TW Shin 9th Dan (IR)
Master Derek Sumner
Master Gemma Biescas
Master Glen Culbert
Master David Morrison
Master Thomas Needham
Mr Thomas McGuinness
LOCATION:
K2 Leisure Centre
Pease Pottage Hill
Crawley, West Sussex
RH11 9BQ
DATES:
Saturday 28th February 2015
Sunday 1st March 2015
COMPETITION START:
9.30am
SPECTATORS COST:
Adults £5 per day or £8 for 2 days
Children £3 per day or £5 for 2 days
APPLICATIONS:
Online registration at www.tkd-regonline.com
Club Instructors must first email: [email protected]
to register the club and receive a Username and Password for the website
If you have any questions about rules/categories please contact Master Gemma
Biescas on [email protected]
CLOSING DATE for Online Registration: 7th February 2015
CLOSING DATE for Payment: 14th February 2015
Payment payable by cheque to ‘British Taekwondo’
Post to: Master G Biescas, 34 Hemingford Road, Watford, Hertfordshire WD17 4JH
Coaches
Club Coaches will be allowed into the warm-up area but only the players will be
allowed ring-side.
Transportation
Friends & members of Livingwell Taekwondo Club have kindly offered to transport
competitors arriving at Gatwick Airport – For more information please contact Mrs Jenny
Whiting with your flight & hotel details: [email protected]
British Taekwondo Membership
All competitors and coaches must have a valid British Taekwondo Membership – all
numbers will be checked. Please ensure that March renewals are mailed to
Membership Services with enough time to be processed prior to the Championships.
Entrants must be resident in the UK.
Applications
Participants must enter under their club – as designated by the club number on their
British Taekwondo Membership. Clubs cannot combine or compete as an association
or squad. Mixed club teams/pairs will be eligible for team trophy points – the points
will be split evenly.
Entry Fees
Individual
Pair (per pair)
Team (per team)
Para-Division
Freestyle
Freestyle Pair (per pair)
Freestyle Team (per team)
Dates:
Dan
£30
£30
£30
£30
£30
£30
£30
Kup
£25
£20
£30
£20
Closing Date is 14th February 2014.
Please ensure all details entered online are correct.
All emails will be sent to Club Instructors and not individual players.
1. Any corrections/amendments must be made by 10 days before the event.
2. 7 days before the event, the final player list will be emailed.
3. Any changes 3 days before event will incur £20 admin cost.
4. Any changes on the day will incur £30 admin cost.
On Wednesday 25th February 2015 the Compulsory Poomsae will be emailed.
Organisers have the right to make any necessary changes. All competitors participate
at their own risk, no claim whatsoever can be made against the organizer or British
Taekwondo. The organisers and British Taekwondo shall not accept responsibility for
any damages, injuries, or losses sustained or incurred.
Ages
All age categories (Dan, Kup, Para, Freestyle) are based on year of birth and not age at
the competition. Therefore it is there age on 31st December 2015.
Pairs/Teams
Dan Grade & Freestyle Pairs & Teams MUST all be in the correct age category – they
cannot be mixed ages (the team can be mixed clubs). Dan Grades can only enter in 1
pair and 1 team.
Kup Grade Pairs & Teams CAN be mixed and made up of any age/belt and will be
placed in the cate ory of the highest belt & highest age. Please bear in mind that older
age category pairs/gteams may be on a different day – please check the schedule
carefully. Kup Grades can enter in more than one team or pair as long as it is not in
the same category (cannot enter the same category twice).
(if you have any queries please contact Master Gemma at: [email protected] )
Method of Competition
Cut-off System is to be used. 1st Round: 20 or more competitors. 2nd Round: 9-19
competitors or 50% from 1st Round. Final – Top 8 Competitors
(Groups with 9 competitors may be a straight final)
Awards
1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Place awards shall be given for each category.
Dan Awards will be presented at the end of each Competition Day – only competitors
will be allowed to receive the presentation (no spectators or children allowed on or
around the podium area).
Club Awards:
1st place = 9 points, 2nd = 6 points, 3rd = 3 points, 4th = 2 points
Team/Club awards will also be given for 1st, 2nd, 3rd both Kup & Dan categories. The
freestyle points will be added to the Dan Awards. Mixed club pairs/teams will have
their points split evenly. Kup Grade competitors not awarded in the top 4 will receive
a participation medal.
Uniforms
Competitors are competing for their club and are not allowed to wear GB
doboks/tracksuits. Home Counties doboks are allowed (ENG, NI, GIB, SCO, IOM) at
the discretion of your club instructor. Poomsae doboks are encouraged to be worn but
in the interests of promoting new clubs/competitors – normal WTF doboks will also be
allowed.
Protests
Any protests must be made by the Club Coach on completion of the Official Protest
form within 10 minutes of the end of that contest to the Judging Director: Grandmaster
TW Shin. The protest fee is £75 (refunded if protest is won).
DAN COMPETITON
Competition day for the categories (this is not the running order)
SUNDAY
SATURDAY
U11 Male Individual
U17 Male Individual
U11 Female Individual
U17 Female Individual
U11 Pair
U17 Pair
U11 Male Team
U17 Male Team
U11 Female Team
U17 Female Team
U14 Male Individual
U30 Male Individual
U14 Female Individual
U30 Female Individual
U14 Pair
U30 Pair
U14 Male Team
U30 Male Team
U14 Female Team
U30 Female Team
U40 Male Individual
U60 Male Individual
U40 Female Individual
U60 Female Individual
U50 Male Individual
U65 Male Individual
U50 Female Individual
U65 Female Individual
+31 Pair
66+ Male Individual
+31 Male Team
66+ Female Individual
+31 Female Team
Dan - Poomsae
Competitors may be asked to perform any of the Poomsae from their set list in the
order listed in the Compulsory Poomsae.
2 Poomsae will be performed in each round.
Entrants
1st Kup Black Tags may enter the Dan Championships as long as they know the set
Poomsae. 1st Kups may enter both the Kup & Dan Championships if they wish.
As stated above – teams/pairs must be in the correct age group.
Clubs may mix for teams & pairs and any club points will be split evenly towards the
club awards.
DAN PAIRS/TEAMS MUST ALL BE OF THE CORRECT AGE DIVISION (NO
MIXED AGE TEAMS FOR DANS).
DAN GRADES 2015
U11 DAN (age 11 & below)
(Born 2004 or later)
U14 DAN (age 12-14)
(Born 2001 – 2003)
U17 DAN (age 15 - 17)
(Born 1998 – 2000)
U30 DAN (age 18-30)
(Born 1985 – 1997)
U40 DAN (age 31 – 40)
(Born 1975 – 1984)
U50 DAN (age 41 – 50)
(Born 1965 – 1974)
U60 DAN (age 51 – 60)
(Born 1955 – 1964)
U65 DAN (age 61 – 65)
(Born 1950 – 1954)
66+ DAN (age 66 & above)
(Born 1949 or before)
U11 DAN Pair (2004 & later)
U14 DAN Pair (2001-2003)
U17 DAN Pair (1998-2000)
U30 DAN Pair (1985-1997)
+31 DAN Pair (1984 & before)
U11 DAN Team (2004 & later)
U14 DAN Team (2001-2003)
U17 DAN Team (1998-2000)
U30 DAN Team (1985-1997)
+31 DAN Team (1984 & before)
SET POOMSAE
Taeguek 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Jang
Koryo, Keumgang
Taeguek 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Jang
Koryo, Keumgang, Taebek
Taeguek 6,7,8 Jang
Koryo, Keumgang, Taebek, Pyongwon,
Shipjin
Taeguek 8 Jang, Koryo, Keumgang, Taebek,
Pyongwon, Shipjin, Jitae, Chonkwon
Koryo, Keumgang, Taebek, Pyongwon,
Shipjin, Jitae, Chonkwon, Hansoo
Taegeuk 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Jang
Koryo, Keumgang, Taebek
Taeguek 6,7,8 Jang
Koryo, Keumgang, Taebek, Pyongwon, Shipjin
Taeguek 8 Jang, Koryo, Keumgang, Taebek,
Pyongwon, Shipjin, Jitae, Chonkwon
Taegeuk 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Jang
Koryo, Keumgang, Taebek
Taeguek 6,7,8 Jang
Koryo, Keumgang, Taebek, Pyongwon, Shipjin
Taeguek 8 Jang, Koryo, Keumgang, Taebeak,
Pyongwon, Shipjin, Jitae, Chonkwon
KUP COMPETITON
The competition will take place over two days with Cadets & below on Saturday, and
Junior & above on Sunday. (Younger members in Junior mixed teams must be
prepared to attend on both days – please consider this before selecting your teams).
Belt Divisions
K1 =
2nd Kup & 1st Kup
K2 =
6th Kup – 3rd Kup
K3 =
10th Kup – 7th Kup
(Red Belt & Black Tag)
(Green Belt to Red Tag)
(White Belt to Green Tag)
Age Divisions
Mini Peewee
Peewee
Cadet
Junior
1st Senior
2nd Senior
(Born 2006 or later)
(Born 2004 & 2005)
(Born 2001 – 2003)
(Born 1998 – 2000)
(Born 1980 – 1997)
(Born 1979 or before)
Kup Rules
K1
Age -9 yrs
Age 10-11 yrs
Age 12-14 yrs
Age 15-17 yrs
Age 18-35 yrs
Age 36+
Compulsory Poomsae (Fri 7th Mar)
(Taeguek 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
K2
Competitors Choice
(Taeguek 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
K3
Competitors Choice
(Taeguek 1, 2, 3)
Must do 2 different poomsae in
1 round
Can Repeat Same Poomsae
Mixed
Poomsae appropriate to the grade
Pairs/teams of the lowest member.
All Categories perform 2 Poomsae each round.
Pairs & Teams
Unlike the Dan categories – The Kup Pairs/Teams CAN be mixed with any age or belt
but will be entered into the highest belt division and highest age division of the team
members.
KUP COMPETITON
Competition day for the categories (this is not the running order)
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
K1 Mini Peewee Male
K1 Mini Peewee Female
K1 Mini Peewee Pair
K1 Mini Peewee Team Male
K1 Mini Peewee Team Female
K1 Peewee Male
K1 Peewee Female
K1 Peewee Pair
K1 Peewee Team Male
K1 Peewee Team Female
K1 Cadet Male
K1 Cadet Female
K1 Cadet Pair
K1 Cadet Team Male
K1 Cadet Team Female
K2 Mini Peewee Male
K2 Mini Peewee Female
K2 Mini Peewee Pair
K2 Mini Peewee Team Male
K2 Mini Peewee Team Female
K2 Peewee Male
K2 Peewee Female
K2 Peewee Pair
K2 Peewee Team Male
K2 Peewee Team Female
K2 Cadet Male
K2 Cadet Female
K2 Cadet Pair
K2 Cadet Team Male
K2 Cadet Team Female
K3 Mini Peewee Male
K3 Mini Peewee Female
K3 Mini Peewee Pair
K3 Mini Peewee Team Male
K3 Mini Peewee Team Female
K3 Peewee Male
K3 Peewee Female
K3 Peewee Pair
K3 Peewee Team Male
K3 Peewee Team Female
K3 Cadet Male
K3 Cadet Female
K3 Cadet Pair
K3 Cadet Team Male
K3 Cadet Team Female
K1 Junior Male
K1 Junior Female
K1 Junior Pair
K1 Junior Team Male
K1 Junior Team Female
K1 1st Senior Male
K1 1st Senior Female
K1 1st Pair
K1 1st Senior Team Male
K1 1st Senior Team Female
K1 2nd Senior Male
K1 2nd Senior Female
K1 2nd Pair
K1 2nd Senior Team Male
K1 2nd Senior Team Female
K2 Junior Male
K2 Junior Female
K2 Junior Pair
K2 Junior Team Male
K2 Junior Team Female
K2 1st Senior Male
K2 1st Senior Female
K2 1st Senior Pair
K2 1st Senior Team Male
K2 1st Senior Team Female
K2 2nd Senior Male
K2 2nd Senior Female
K2 2nd Senior Pair
K2 2nd Senior Team Male
K2 2nd Senior Team Female
K3 Junior Male
K3 Junior Female
K3 Junior Pair
K3 Junior Team Male
K3 Junior Team Female
K3 1st Senior Male
K3 1st Senior Female
K3 1st Senior Pair
K3 1st Senior Team Male
K3 1st Senior Team Female
K3 2nd Senior Male
K3 2nd Senior Female
K3 2nd Senior Pair
K3 2nd Senior Team Male
K3 2nd Senior Team Female
FREESYLE DAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Freestyle Championships has strict rules, and mandatory elements – full details can be
found on the British Taekwondo Website – or you may email the organizer for a copy of the
rules. Please review these before submitting your entry.
Please note: all freestyle competitors are ecouraged to attend the following national
Squad Training for help & advice:
Sunday 25th January
Sunday 22nd February
Four Feathers Youth Club
12 Rossmore Road, London
NW1 6NX
Kang Han
Beardall Street
Nottingham NG15 7LD
10 – 1 pm
1 – 4pm
Contact [email protected] for more information.
CHAMPIONSHIP DATE: Saturday 28th February 2014
Time:
After the Poomsae Championships Day 1
Categories
Freestyle Dan Grades 12-17yrs Individual Male
Freestyle Dan Grades 12-17 yrs Individual Female
Freestyle Dan Grades 12-17 yrs Mixed Pair
Freestyle Dan Grades 12-17 yrs Mixed Team (5 people)
Freestyle Dan Grades 18+yrs Individual Male
Freestyle Dan Grades 18+yrs Individual Female
Freestyle Dan Grades 18+yrs Mixed Pair
Freestyle Dan Grades 18+yrs Mixed Team (5 people)
Basic Information
• Music & chorography shall be competitors choice but must include the requirements
listed in the full rules.
• Competitors must submit a plan of their performance with their application form
before 14th February.
• Music track must be appropriate and Not contain Explicit Lyrics. 60-70 seconds Long.
• Competitor must be fit, able & competent to perform all the movements of their routine
– all competitors compete at their own risk.
• Music shall be supplied by the competitor – must be in MP3 format emailed to the
organizer when requested.
• Performance shall be consist of 60% foot techniques and 40% hand techniques
Awards
1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Place awards will be given. The following points will be awarded
towards the Dan Team Trophy: 1st = 9 points, 2nd – 6 points, 3rd – 3 points, 4th – 2 points.
PARA CATEGORIES – 2015
For Para Competitors – please enter online (Male/Female) and email the administrator
with your full details and reasons for Para- qualification.
The categories will be determined on receipt of all the applications.
If you require further information, please contact email the competition administrator
directly.
DATE:
Sunday 1st March 2015
Divisions
To be determined
Format
9-19 entrants 2nd Round
8 competitors – FINAL
Competitors perform 1 Poomsae Each Round
Awards
Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th place for both divisions.
As the categories are Open Age & Open Belt the judges will use their discretion and
take into consideration age, disability, and belt of the competitor.
As the categories are mixed – the results will not contribute to the overall team trophy
points.
Summary – SATURDAY
SATURDAY
K1 Mini Peewee Male
K1 Mini Peewee Female
K1 Mini Peewee Pair
K1 Mini Peewee Team Male
K1 Mini Peewee Team Female
K1 Peewee Male
K1 Peewee Female
K1 Peewee Pair
K1 Peewee Team Male
K1 Peewee Team Female
K1 Cadet Male
K1 Cadet Female
K1 Cadet Pair
K1 Cadet Team Male
K1 Cadet Team Female
K2 Mini Peewee Male
K2 Mini Peewee Female
K2 Mini Peewee Pair
K2 Mini Peewee Team Male
K2 Mini Peewee Team Female
K2 Peewee Male
K2 Peewee Female
K2 Peewee Pair
K2 Peewee Team Male
K2 Peewee Team Female
K2 Cadet Male
K2 Cadet Female
K2 Cadet Pair
K2 Cadet Team Male
K2 Cadet Team Female
K3 Mini Peewee Male
K3 Mini Peewee Female
K3 Mini Peewee Pair
K3 Mini Peewee Team Male
K3 Mini Peewee Team Female
K3 Peewee Male
K3 Peewee Female
K3 Peewee Pair
K3 Peewee Team Male
K3 Peewee Team Female
K3 Cadet Male
K3 Cadet Female
K3 Cadet Pair
K3 Cadet Team Male
K3 Cadet Team Female
U11 Dan Male
U11 Dan Female
U11 Dan Pair
U11 Dan Team Male
U11 Dan Team Female
U14 Dan Male
U14 Dan Female
U14 Dan Pair
U14 Dan Team Male
U14 Dan Team Female
U40 Dan Male
U40 Dan Female
U50 Dan Male
U50 Dan Female
+31 Dan Pair
+31 Dan Team Male
+31 Dan Team Female
Freestyle Dan 12-17 Individual Male
Freestyle Dan 12-17 Individual Female
Freestyle Dan 12-17 Mixed Pair
Freestyle Dan 12-17 Mixed Team
Freestyle Dan 18+ Individual Male
Freestyle Dan 18+ Individual Female
Freestyle Dan 18+ Mixed Pair
Freestyle Dan 18+ Mixed Team
Summary SUNDAY
SUNDAY
U17 Dan Male
U17 Dan Female
U17 Dan Pair
U17 Dan Team Male
U17 Dan Team Female
U30 Dan Male
U30 Dan Female
U30 Dan Pair
U30 Dan Team Male
U30 Dan Team Female
U60 Dan Male
U60 Dan Female
U65 Dan Male
U65 Dan Female
+66 Dan Male
+66 Dan Female
Para-Divisions (categories to be determined)
K1 Junior Male
K1 Junior Female
K1 Junior Pair
K1 Junior Team Male
K1 Junior Team Female
K1 1st Senior Male
K1 1st Senior Female
K1 1st Pair
K1 1st Senior Team Male
K1 1st Senior Team Female
K1 2nd Senior Male
K1 2nd Senior Female
K1 2nd Pair
K1 2nd Senior Team Male
K1 2nd Senior Team Female
K2 Junior Male
K2 Junior Female
K2 Junior Pair
K2 Junior Team Male
K2 Junior Team Female
K2 1st Senior Male
K2 1st Senior Female
K2 1st Senior Pair
K2 1st Senior Team Male
K2 1st Senior Team Female
K2 2nd Senior Male
K2 2nd Senior Female
K2 2nd Senior Pair
K2 2nd Senior Team Male
K2 2nd Senior Team Female
K3 Junior Male
K3 Junior Female
K3 Junior Pair
K3 Junior Team Male
K3 Junior Team Female
K3 1st Senior Male
K3 1st Senior Female
K3 1st Senior Pair
K3 1st Senior Team Male
K3 1st Senior Team Female
K3 2nd Senior Male
K3 2nd Senior Female
K3 2nd Senior Pair
K3 2nd Senior Team Male
K3 2nd Senior Team Female
INFORMATION NEEDED FOR THE ONLINE REGISTRATION
Dear Club Coaches – for your online registration you will need to have the
following information:
Club BT registration number
Coaches (max 2) names/grades/BT M numbers
(BT club and instructor insurances must be valid in order for students to enter)
Student – full name (spelt correctly – for participation certificate)
Student – correct date of birth
Student – correct grade/belt
Student – BT M number (must be valid)
Please remember that Dan Grades teams & pairs must be all of the same age
category.
Kup grades can be paired (1 male, 1 female) with any age any grade, and Kup teams
(3 same sex) can be of any age or any grade. These mixed groups will compete in the
category of the highest grade and oldest team member.
Photography
Please be aware that by entering this event all competitors are agreeing to the
announcement of the results with names and photographs being reported on the
internet and printed media.
For parents/coaches wishing to take photographs you must complete the attached
British Taekwondo Photography form at the end of this document pack and hand in
at the competition registration desk on the morning of the competition.
Year of Birth
2008
2007
2006
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990
1989
1988
1987
1986
1985
1984
1983
1982
1981
1980
1979
1978
1977
1976
1975
1974
1973
1972
1971
1970
1969
1968
1967
1966
SUMMARY – AGES
Age in 2015
Dan Division
7
8
9
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
U11
U11
U11
U11
U14
U14
U14
U17
U17
U17
U30
U30
U30
U30
U30
U30
U30
U30
U30
U30
U30
U30
U30
U40
U40
U40
U40
U40
U40
U40
U40
U40
U40
U50
U50
U50
U50
U50
U50
U50
U50
U50
Kup Division
Mini Peewee
Mini Peewee
Mini Peewee
Peewee
Cadet
Cadet
Cadet
Junior
Junior
Junior
1st Senior
1st Senior
1st Senior
1st Senior
1st Senior
1st Senior
1st Senior
1st Senior
1st Senior
1st Senior
1st Senior
1st Senior
1st Senior
1st Senior
1st Senior
1st Senior
1st Senior
1st Senior
2nd Senior
2nd Senior
2nd Senior
2nd Senior
2nd Senior
2nd Senior
2nd Senior
2nd Senior
2nd Senior
2nd Senior
2nd Senior
2nd Senior
2nd Senior
2nd Senior
1965
1964
1963
1962
1961
1960
1959
1958
1957
1956
1955
1954
1953
1952
1951
1950
1949
1948
1947
1946
1945
1944
1943
1942
1941
1940
1939
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
U50
U60
U60
U60
U60
U60
U60
U60
U60
U60
U60
U65
U65
U65
U65
U65
66+
66+
66+
66+
66+
66+
66+
66+
66+
66+
66+
2nd Senior
2nd Senior
2nd Senior
2nd Senior
2nd Senior
2nd Senior
2nd Senior
2nd Senior
2nd Senior
2nd Senior
2nd Senior
2nd Senior
2nd Senior
2nd Senior
2nd Senior
2nd Senior
2nd Senior
2nd Senior
2nd Senior
2nd Senior
2nd Senior
2nd Senior
2nd Senior
2nd Senior
2nd Senior
2nd Senior
2nd Senior
BRITISH TAEKWONDO CONTROL BOARD
PHOTOGRAPHY / VIDEO RECORDING
REGISTRATION FORM
In the interest of Child Protection the British Taekwondo Control Board (BTCB) requires that any person wishing
to engage in photography or videoing at any event must register their intent with the Event Organiser.
Two sections of the form require completion. Section 1 must be completed by ALL applicants. If the applicant is a
parent/guardian/relative of a student competing then section 2 must also be completed, section 3 if it is an
instructor/coach/representative of a BTCB club and section 4 is for all other representatives/officials.
This form will be retained by the Event Organiser for inspection by a BTCB Official when necessary.
Guidelines
• NO video filming, photography or mobile phones are to be used in any changing rooms AT ANY TIME.
• If any player/adult complains or expresses concern you must respect their rights and stop.
(Section 1)
Name of applicant:………. ……………………………………………………………………….………….
Address:……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………..Post Code:………………….Telephone No:…..………………….
I declare that the purpose of videoing or photographing at the BTCB event is for family or training use and
that I will not in any way use, alter or permit the altering of images for inappropriate use. I have read the
guidelines and agree to abide by its content.
Signed:
…….………………………………………………………………………Date:..………………....................
(Section 2)
Student:…………….……………………………………Relationship:……......…………………….………
…
(Section 3)
BTCB Club:………. ……………………………………BTCB Club No:……………………….…………
(Section 4)
Organisation/Position:………......…………………………………………………………………….………
…
(OFFICIAL USE ONLY)
I can confirm that the applicant is associated with
………………………..………………………………………………………..(name of student/club/organisation)
Signed:
……………………………………………………………………………………………......…(Event Official)