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2011
IKF
WORLD CLASSIC AMATEUR MUAY THAI - KICKBOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS Orlando, Florida, USA - JULY,
15th, 16th &
17th 2008
DIVISION DEADLINES
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DIVISIONS WITH NO
REGISTERED FIGHTERS IN THEM
WILL CLOSE UPON
FIRST DEADLINE
MAY 27th, 2011
This rule was established some time ago for two main
reasons.
- AWARDS
- We do not want to be left without enough awards for everyone at any IKF Tournament. So for this reason, we need to have
plenty of time to make sure we have ALL the Awards for EVERY fighter done by the
time we depart here for the Tournament which is the weekend PRIOR to the
Tournament. Because of this, we can't wait to see who joins "LATE"
into a division that has went vacant up until 1 month prior to the Tournament.
If no fighters have joined a division by the first deadline, that division
is CLOSED.
- EQUAL COMPETITION
- Few things bother us more than fielding a division with less than 4
fighters. We believe EVERY DIVISION should have a minimum of 4 fighters to have
good quality competition, after all, this is a WORLD Championship Tournament.
- Worse yet is a division with only two fighters who are both 0-0. This is
OK if these fighters had no where to move to, to make a 4 fighter bracket, but
if they simply refuse to move because they only want to fight once, this is not
admirable.
- And finally, we have the other reason for the Division Closing rule here.
Not saying that you or your fighter would do the following, but believe it or
not, some have. Which forced us to create this rule. Some fighters believe if
they enter a division without anyone in it, close to the final deadline, that
they will win by forfeit if no one else registers. When they didn't in the past,
and were asked to move to another division, they would make a major fuss
claiming they deserved the belt, even if they had no one to fight. As many know,
we do our best to avoid Walkover Champions. However, there are cases where we
have had them. (See Below) However, to avoid one thinking they will win
their title because they are the only fighter in their bracket and they don't
want to move divisions to find competition, we close vacant divisions upon first
deadline.
WALKOVER
CHAMPIONS
There will be NO WALKOVER CHAMPIONS. "HOWEVER",
IF You are confirmed with a scheduled opponent BEFORE the weigh-in date of the
Finals Tournament and your opponent doesn't show up for some reason at the
official weigh-ins of the Finals Tournament, you will be awarded the title by
walkover if there are no other opponents in your division. If this happens, you
are also allowed at this time to switch rule styles or weight divisions so you
can at least have a fight, and a chance at winning "2" Tournament
Titles.
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