Malopolska Open Youth Taekwon-do Championships

We invite you to one of the most exciting events of this season! On 16–17 May 2026, athletes born in 2011–2018 will compete at the picturesque Western Camp Resort in Zator. It will be a professional Taekwon-do tournament combined with an unforgettable cowboy-style adventure and a visit to the largest amusement park in Poland!

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Date: 16–17 May 2026

Venue:

Western Camp Resort, Zator, 35 Oświęcimska Street

Key changes in the announcement

the accommodation-and-entertainment package is no longer mandatory – you can take part in the tournament without accommodation and travel independently;
for all age groups, we are introducing an additional special techniques event – its description can be found in the abbreviated regulations.
we are also allowing the youngest children (born in 2020 and 2019) to participate if they travel independently.

Age groups and events:

Children 2020–2017 – patterns, special techniques, tempówki (ap chagi), soft-stick or semi-contact
Younger Cadets 2016–2014 – patterns, special techniques, tempówki (dollyo chagi), semi-contact
Cadets 2013–2011 – patterns, semi-contact, light-contact

Children born in 2020 and 2019 may compete individually (details in the “Individual participation without a package” section).

Option A – individual participation without a package (PLN 200 / athlete)

If your child is taking part only in the tournament itself – without accommodation, the evening barbecue or the trip to Energylandia – the individual package applies. Under this option, you arrange travel to the competition in Zator and the return home independently.

For whom: all age groups, including children born in 2020 and 2019, who may compete only under this option.

Cost: PLN 200 (entry fee, any number of events from the child’s age-category list).

Payment and deadline: via the Sportsmanago system – Parent Zone → “Events” tab – by 3 May 2026.

Option B – full KCT package (PLN 680 / person)

The full KCT package is an “all-in-one” option – the club organises transport, the competition, accommodation and attractions. The price includes:

travel with Koleje Małopolskie from Krakow to Zator and back,
the tournament entry fee (any number of events from the category list),
evening barbecue and night cinema,
accommodation in Sheriff Cabins or a Houseboat (with bathrooms) at Western Camp Resort, with access to the facilities,
buffet breakfast,
train ride to Energylandia,
an all-day ticket to Energylandia,
care provided by coaches and supervisors.

Family packages

It is possible to purchase a package for entire families. The cost per spectator (transport, accommodation, barbecue, breakfast, Energylandia tickets) is:

child under 11 in a tent/wagon – PLN 390
youth and adult in a tent/wagon – PLN 430
child under 11 in a cabin – PLN 420
youth and adult in a cabin – PLN 460.

Sheriff Cabins and Houseboats (both with bathrooms) are available in 6-, 5- and 3-person options, as well as Tipi Tents and Cowboy Wagons (with sanitary facilities on the resort grounds) in 4- and 3-person options and a 2-person option with a double bed.

Registrations and fees

Package registration (Option B)

Registration in the Sportsmanago system – “Events” tab. A PLN 200 deposit is required during registration. The remaining amount is payable in cash before the departure date. People wishing to use the family package should register the child in Sportsmanago and note their wish to purchase a package for more people. We will contact them within 5 business days to arrange the details.

Change of decision – withdrawal from the package

People who have already registered their child for the package (Option B) and paid the deposit, but would like to switch to individual participation (Option A), may do so – the PLN 200 paid will be credited towards the entry fee. The request for the change should be sent by email to kamil.brzozowski@kct.pl.

Prizes

Medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places and participation medals.

Tournament schedule

Saturday:

Events and registration start at 10:00
Planned end of the competition – 19:00
Joint barbecue (only for package participants)– 20:00

Sunday:

Breakfast, check-out by 09:00
Departure for Energylandia at 09:30
Energylandia closes at 18:00.

The times given are approximate. The detailed schedule will be published after registration closes. Each age group will start at a specific time.

Registration and regulations

Registration: on site, before the events begin. Children born in 2018–2017 and the younger Cadets and Cadets will be weighed.

Event regulations: http://www.put.org.pl/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/regulamin-4.16-1.pdf. The abbreviated version of the regulations appears on the following pages of the announcement.

Departures from the regulations

children from the two youngest birth years (2020 and 2019) may compete without doboks – long tracksuit trousers or leggings and a T-shirt are required;
the tempówki event will be held using traditional targets (without the Zemita system);
the organiser reserves the right to combine or divide individual categories depending on the number of registered athletes;
in cup events (sparring and patterns), there will be no third-place bouts – two bronze medals will be awarded;
unlicensed candidates for judges may also be admitted to officiate.

Organiser: Krakowskie Centrum Taekwon-do

Co-organiser: Związek Sportowy Polska Unia Taekwon-do

ABBREVIATED EVENT REGULATIONS

Special techniques

The event consists of reaching a target with a foot technique at the highest possible level.
Athletes compete by attempting to clear successive heights.
Athletes have two attempts to hit the target at each level.
Children may perform the technique from the ground; the striking surface and point of contact with the paddle are not judged.
Older athletes jump and kick the paddle from below with the ap kumchi striking surface. They must land without any part of the body other than the feet touching the ground.
In the event of a tie, the winner is the athlete who cleared the last height on the first attempt, while the competitors did so on the second.
Previous rounds are then checked until the previous criterion is met.
If there is still no decision, the shorter athlete wins.

Tempówki

The event consists of performing the greatest number of kicks within the allotted time.
Athletes compete against one another in a single round.
Children perform ap chagi kicks for 15 seconds, alternating left and right legs.
Younger Cadets perform dollyo chagi kicks for 15 seconds, first with one leg and then the other.
Children use thai-pad targets, while Younger Cadets use L-shaped targets.
The target height is adjusted to the kicking person’s belt height.
Regardless of age group, the foot must touch the ground between successful kicks.
For Younger Cadets, only techniques performed with a circular motion and an extended foot are counted.
In the event of a tie, there is a tiebreaker, followed by victory for the athlete with the better technique.

Soft-stick

The event consists of defeating an opponent on points in a fight with a foam stick.
The fight is stopped after every strike for which points may be awarded.
Scoring: entire head area – 2 points; other parts of the body except the hands – 1 point.
Permitted techniques: strikes in all planes that do not cause the stick to be dropped – including thrusts and strikes after a turn.
If the difference reaches 10 points during the fight, the bout ends by technical superiority.
Bout duration is 1 round × 1.5 min; tiebreaker: 45 seconds.
In the event of a tie, there is a tiebreaker, followed by fighting until the first winning action.

Patterns

The event consists of defeating an opponent by presenting the pattern better.
Athletes perform a traditional formal pattern selected by the judge in pairs.
The highest pattern that may be proposed is the one required for the grade preceding the lower of the grades held by the pair, but within the Chon-Ji Tul–Choong-Moo Tul range.
If the category concerns competitors below yellow belt, the following half-patterns may also be designated: Saju Jirugi (always) and Saju Makgi (when the lower grade is at least 9 kup).
Judges decide the winner by pointing. To win the bout, an athlete must receive a majority of the votes.
In the event of a tie, there is a tiebreaker requiring the winner to be indicated.

Semi-contact

The event consists of defeating an opponent on points in a fight using hands and feet.
The fight is stopped after every strike for which points may be awarded.
Target areas: high zone – entire head area; middle zone – front and sides of the torso.
Permitted techniques: hand techniques with the front or back of the fist (no spinning techniques), kicks using the foot or shin as the striking surface.
Scoring: 1 point for a hand strike to the torso or head, 2 points for a leg strike to the torso, 3 points for a leg strike to the head.
Penalties: 2 warnings constitute −1 point; 8 warnings (or 4 minus points) disqualify the athlete.
If the difference reaches 10 points during the fight, the bout ends by technical superiority.
Bout duration: children and Younger Cadets 1 round × 1.5 min; Cadets 2 rounds × 1.5 min.
In the event of a tie, there is a tiebreaker (45 sec.), followed by fighting until the first winning action.

Light-contact

The event consists of defeating an opponent on points in a fight using hands and feet.
The fight is stopped only because of fouls and in exceptional situations.
Target areas: high zone – the entire head area except the back when using hand techniques; middle zone – front and sides of the torso.
Permitted techniques: hand techniques with the front or back of the fist (no spinning techniques), kicks using the foot or shin as the striking surface.
Scoring: 1 point for a hand strike to the torso or head (only the first two points from hand techniques in an action count), 2 points for a leg strike to the torso, 3 points for a leg strike to the head.
Penalties: 2 warnings constitute −1 point; 8 warnings disqualify the athlete.
Judges decide the winner by pointing.
Bout duration: 2 rounds × 1.5 min, 30-second break.
In the event of a tie: an additional vote by the board judge or a tiebreaker.