Class ‘A’ Tournament September 17th – Phoenix Convention Center South Hall “G”

Pre-registration is STRONGLY recommended for this event.   In an effort to pre-assign rings and be able to run an efficient day, it is important to have registrations done in advance.

Competition for All Ranks and All Ages

 

Click Here to Register: REGISTRATION

Click Here FOR FIRST TIME COMPETITORS Register at a discount: REGISTRATION

Spectator Wristbands and Tournament T-Shirts: BUY HERE

 

 

“A” Tournament Host: Chief Master Landgren Lee & Master Anthony Landgren
Region 118 ATA Martial Arts

Saturday, September 17th  –   1-Day Only  Event Schedule

NOTE:   All 8 categories of competition will be run

in the same ring so you only have one time for competition.

TEAM SPARRING & COMBAT will start at 8:30am.

 

7am    Doors Open for Check-in  And Spectator Band Pick up

7:30 am   MANDATORY (15+) Black Belt Meeting

8:30 am   ATA Tiger, Team Sparring/Combat and Special Abilities

9:30 am  Opening Ceremonies

SCHEDULE OF COMPETITION TO BE RELEASED SOON

 

Please Note—This Schedule is an estimate of time for the “LINE UP”, not actual competition time.   “LINE UP” is when all competitors for a certain age group get divided into smaller groups if there are 12 or more people competing or possibly get combined in order to create groups of 5 or more. 

 

Combat and Sparring Teams must register by Wed. September 14, 2022 with Region 118’s RTTL

Sr. Master Rueckert  email:  masterrueckert@gmail.com

 

TOURNAMENT THEME –  Arizona Region 118 2022/23 season series of 5 Events.   The medals are collectibles starting with Yellow, Green, Blue, Red, and Black.  If a competitor attends 3 out of 5 of the Series Tournaments in 2022/23 they will receive a beautiful 8″ silver medal plate to mount their awards.   On the last day of the Series all competitors who participated in at least 3 of the Series will receive a plate, any medals won at any of the 5 tournaments can be mounted on the plate.   On April 15th, 2023, Presiding Grand Master M.K. Lee will attend the tournament and present the plates.

 

LOCATION:

PHOENIX CONVENTION CENTER SOUTH HALL
100 N. 3rd St. Phoenix, AZ 85004

(In the South Building, on the Lower Level Floor. We are in Hall/Ballroom G)
Click for a floor plan map.

Alternate Transportation Options: If it is convenient for your location, try the Valley Metro Rail as it has a stop very nearby the Convention Center. Click the map below for more information.

Parking: For convenience we recommend parking in the East Lot- which is connected to the South Hall. A less-expensive pay lot is a short walk at “Jefferson Street Parking” for $5+.

Pricing:

• Traditional Forms/Sparring—- $45

• Traditional Weapons—- $20

• Combat Sparring—- $20

• 1st Creative/Xtreme Event—- $20

• Add’l Creative/Xtreme—- $20

• Tournament Spectators ages 5 & up—- $7

• Parking—- Additional/Varies

 

A few Hotel Recommendations:

*We do not have any hotel blocks, but these are some affordable suggestions close to Saturday’s venue*

Hyatt Regency Phoenix, walking distance
Springhill Suites Downtown, 9-min light rail ride
Hampton Inn Midtown, 20-min light rail ride
Holiday Inn Express, 15-min light rail ride

Other Things You Should Know:

• All trained ATA students in uniform can learn about judging firsthand by volunteering to keep score or time in any ring. Neat writing and math skills are important.
• If you forgot any gear, the Body & Mind Sports Store will be present with a booth for purchases. Clothing, tournament T-shirts and other accessories are also available.