Muay Thai As A Full Olympic Sport!
January 1, 2018Dear Muay Thai Community,The organizing committee of the U.S. Muay Thai Open is proud to announce that the 2018U.S. Muay Thai Open West Championships will take place from April 26-29, in sunny PhoenixArizona! USMTO will feature amateur athletes from all over the world, who will test their skillsagainst some of the most skillful athletes in the world.The USMTO West will feature digital tournament management, real-time scoring and judging,instant bracketing, team management, and ranking software, all developed by Rsportz.Rsportz is the official technology provider for the International Federation of MuaythaiAmateur (IFMA), which is the largest global Muay Thai Federation in the world. TheInternational Olympic Committee recently recognized IFMA and the sport of Muay Thai and isconsidering including Muay Thai as a full Olympic sport!The USMTO West is open to athletes from all over the world and athlete registrations havealready begun! All U.S. athletes will receive an automatic membership to the United StatesMuaythai Federation (USMF), which is sole U.S. Federation recognized by IFMA and will beautomatically placed in the U.S. national ranking system. Register early to take advantage ofthe lowest price.The USMTO Organizing Committee looks forward to your athlete’s participation in this historicevent. We wish all competitors the best of luck at the 2018 U.S. Muay Thai Open WestChampionships!Best Regards,USMTO Organizing CommitteeThiago M. AzeredoExecutive Director
PRODUCED BY2018 U.S. Muay Thai Open West ChampionshipsORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTUREExecutive Director/ Sporting DirectorMr. Thiago M. AzeredoAssociate Director/ Business Development ManagerMr. Brandon M. JonesAssociate Director/ Director of OperationsMr. Ryon G. BurnettProject ManagerMs. Kara OverbeyProject ManagerMs. “Millie” DavilaEquipment ManagerMr. Patrick RolandFront-of House ManagerMs. Amelia Rivera-BurnettSanctioning EnitityUnited States Muay Thai Association
2018 U.S. Muay Thai Open West ChampionshipsPhoenix, AZ / Apr 26-29, AM FIGHT PRODUCTIONS, LLC3029 N. Alma School Road, STE 128, Chandler, AZ mSheraton Crescent Hotel2620 West Dunlap AvePhoenix, Arizona 85021For lodging accommodations, visit www.usmuaythaiopen.com/locationEach participant is responsible for their round-trip airfare and accommodation at the officialhotel.3.QUALIFICATIONS:ELIGIBILITY:In accordance with § 2 of the U.S. Muay Thai Open Official RulesInternational amateur athletes ages eight (8) years and up are eligible to participate in the USMTO.An Amateur is defined as: An athlete who has never competed for any money prize or a prize thatexceeds the value of thirty-five dollars, or teaches, pursues, or assists in the practice of boxing ormixed martial arts as a means of obtaining a livelihood or financial gain.See the official rules for more information.4.EXPERIENCECLASS:DEFINITION:NOVICE CLASS (C):I NTERMEDIATE CLASS (B):OPEN CLASS (A):Bout: Participation an any event or contest, sanctioned or otherwise, in which people compete in Muay Thai,Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), kickboxing, San Shou, or boxingAthletes who have competed in zero (0) to three (3) boutsAthletes who have competed in four (4) to nine (9) boutsAthletes who have competed in ten (10) or more bouts5. CLASSES AND DIVISIONS:Visit www.usmuaythaiopen.com/rules for the list of weight divisions6.TEAM MEMBERSDEFINITION:TEAM OFFICIALS:ATHLETE LIMIT:COACH LIMIT:Coach: A person who has registered with the USMTO and is involved in instructing the Competitorduring competitionThere is no limit to the number of team officials, however, only registered officials will have access tothe competition area.There is no limit to the number of athletes in each teamThere is no limit to the number of coaches who may attend; however, the number of coaches allowedringside is limited to two (2).
2018 U.S. Muay Thai Open West ChampionshipsPhoenix, Arizona / Apr 26-29, 20187.ONLINE REGISTRATIONAthletes must apply to complete in the USMTO online at http://www.usmuaythaiopen.com/register.Applicants will not become official registrants until they pay the registration fee in full8.ENTRY FEESThe USMTO will collect entry fees in USD from participating athletes and coaches. Athletes may not compete without first submittinga successful payment to the USMTO.Entry fees will vary according the timing of the submission of payment. Please carefully read the following guidelines.Launch Special – Register By NOV 12, 2017 - 60.00Round One – Register by December 31, 2017 - 75.00Round Two – Register by January 31, 2018 - 100.00Round Three – Register by February 28, 2018 - 140.00Round Four – Register by March 31, 2018 - 180.00Round Five – Register by April 15, 2018 - 200.00Last Call – Registration APRIL 26, 2018 - 250.009.AWARDS1st PLACE:2nd PLACE:3rd PLACE:CHAMPIONSHIP BELTSILVER MEDALBRONZE MEDAL
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