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GENERAL INFORMATION

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West Carrollton High School
5388 Student St.
West Carrollton, OH 45449
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ELIGIBILITY

Competitors must be in good standing with a recognized Martial Arts school or club.  The Buckeye Championships reserves the right to refuse entry to any competitors, school owner or spectator as deemed in the best interest of this event.

GRAND CHAMPION:  Grand Champions will be calculated by a total number of points across all events participated in by each competitor. 
  • Gold (with competitors): 7 points
  • Uncontested Gold: 5 points
  • Silver: 3 points
  • Bronze: 1 point
  • TIE BREAKER: Who faced more competitors in total
    • If STILL tied: who registered for more events
    • If STILL tied: who broke higher number of boards
  • Grand Champion Age Groups:
    • 12 and under Male and Female
    • 13-17 Male and Female
    • 18+ Male and Female

VALOR AWARD: Compete in 4 or more events to earn a special Valor Award Medal! This award is given to recognize the athlete who puts forth the extra effort and shows their dedication to the arts by participating in multiple events!

SCHOOL SUPPORT: Awards will be given to the schools who show the most support!


MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

Clean uniform in good condition.  Competitor’s fingernails and toenails must be trimmed. Sparring competitors must have the necessary gear explained in the Rules. Long hair must be tied back.

REGISTRATION

  Online registration will open September 1. For paper registration, please click here to download.. 
  • Postmarked on or before 10/05/2024:  $80 for 1 event
  • Postmarked between 10/6/2022-10/12/2024:  $85 for 1 event
  • Each additional event $10.00
  • ​Board fee: $3.00 each 
Mail to:  The Buckeye Championships
                c/o Valor Martial Arts
                11 N. Elm St.
                Dayton, OH  45449
 
We maintain a no refund policy. 

 
SPECTATOR FEES:
$7.00 (ages 6 and up) 
FREE (ages 5 and under)

 
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (tentative)

Saturday, October 19 (West Carrollton High School)
     8:00am  Registration
     8:30am  Officials’ Meeting
     9:00am Opening Ceremonies
     9:30am  Competition Begins
                       Long Fall / High Fall
​                       Olympic Style Sparring
                       Point Sparring
                       Form
                       Weapons
                       Breaking
                       Point Sparring
                       2024_bc_registration.pdf
  • No outside food or drink in the facility.  Concessions will be available in the facility.  
  • Boards must be purchased at the tournament (or pre-purchased with online registration) to ensure fairness. 
  • Judges’ decisions are final.  Competitors and coaches must maintain proper conduct.​ 
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