Official Event Information · Australia 2026

Event Details

Everything athletes, coaches and referees need to know about the 16th International Open Friendship Taekwondo Championships.

Date

Nov 28 — 29, 2026

Venue

Loops Table Tennis

Host City

Melbourne · AU

Registration Deadline

Nov 20, 2026

01Venue

Everything happens under one roof — registration, weigh-in, the Poomsae Seminar, Board Breaking and both days of competition.

Loops Table Tennis

618 Somerville Rd, Sunshine West VIC 3020 Melbourne · Victoria · Australia

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02Event Schedule

All competition-day activities take place in the Competition Area at Loops Table Tennis. Times are local (Melbourne, AEDT).

Date	Time	Event	Location
Fri 20 Nov 2026	11:59 PM (local)	Final registration deadline	Online (Eventbrite)
Sat 28 Nov 2026	2:00 PM – 7:00 PM	Arrivals, registration & check-in	Competition Area
	2:00 PM – 7:00 PM	Weigh-in	Competition Area
	2:00 PM – 7:00 PM	Poomsae Seminar All referees and coaches are required to attend. Other players and coaches may participate. Seminar fee: AUD 50.	Competition Area
	5:00 PM – 7:00 PM	Board Breaking	Competition Area
	6:00 PM – 7:00 PM	Referee and coach meeting	Competition Area
Sun 29 Nov 2026	7:00 AM – 6:00 PM	Competition — Poomsae and Kyorugi	Competition Area
Sun 29 Nov 2026	6:00 PM	Closing ceremony & cultural show	Competition Area

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03Board Breaking

The Board Breaking event is the Flying Side Kick, contested in every age group. Each age group is split into two divisions by rank: colour belts (White to Red) and Poom/Dan holders. Male and female divisions are held separately.

Age Group	Age / Birth Years	Divisions	Event
Kids Sub-Junior M/F	Under 8 (born 2018 or later)	White–Red · Poom/Dan	Flying Side Kick
Sub-Junior M/F	9–11 (born 2015–2017)	White–Red · Poom/Dan	Flying Side Kick
Cadet M/F	12–14 (born 2012–2014)	White–Red · Poom/Dan	Flying Side Kick
Junior M/F	15–17 (born 2009–2011)	White–Red · Poom/Dan	Flying Side Kick
Senior M/F	18–32 (born 1994–2008)	White–Red · Poom/Dan	Flying Side Kick
Master M/F	33–49 (born 1977–1993)	White–Red · Poom/Dan	Flying Side Kick
Master 50+ M/F	50 and above (born before 1976)	White–Red · Poom/Dan	Flying Side Kick

04Sport Poomsae

Sport Poomsae is the WT compulsory poomsae used at sanctioned international competitions such as the World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships. Competitors must perform the designated form(s) for their age and rank group, randomly determined by the tournament official.

Individual

Age Group	Belt / Rank	Compulsory Poomsae
Kids Sub-Junior M/FUnder 8 (born 2018 or later)	White, Yellow & Green belt	Taegeuk 1 & 2 Jang
	Blue & Red belt	Taegeuk 5/6 Jang
	Poom/Dan & Black belt	Taegeuk 7/8 Jang
Sub-Junior M/F9–11 (born 2015–2017)	White, Yellow & Green belt	Taegeuk 1 & 2 Jang
	Blue & Red belt	Taegeuk 5/6 Jang
	Poom/Dan & Black belt	Taegeuk 7/8 Jang
Cadet M/F12–14 (born 2012–2014)	White, Yellow & Green belt	Taegeuk 1 & 2 Jang
	Blue & Red belt	Taegeuk 5/6 Jang
	Poom/Dan & Black belt	Taegeuk 7/8 Jang
Junior M/F15–17 (born 2009–2011)	White, Yellow & Green belt	Taegeuk 1 & 2 Jang
	Blue & Red belt	Taegeuk 5/6 Jang
	Poom/Dan & Black belt	Taegeuk 7/8 Jang
Senior M/F18–32 (born 1994–2008)	Colour belt	Taegeuk 5/6 Jang
Senior M/F18–32 (born 1994–2008)	Black belt (Dan)	Koryo / Keumgang
Master M/F33–49 (born 1977–1993)	Colour belt	Taegeuk 5/6 Jang
Master M/F33–49 (born 1977–1993)	Black belt (Dan)	Taebaek / Pyongwon
Master 50+ M/F50 and above (born before 1976)	Black belt (Dan)	Sipjin / Jitae

Pair

Age Group	Belt / Rank	Compulsory Poomsae
Cadet (M/F)12–14 (born 2012–2014)	Colour belt	Taegeuk 4/5 Jang
Cadet (M/F)12–14 (born 2012–2014)	Black belt (Poom)	Taegeuk 7/8 Jang
Cadet (M/F)12–14 (born 2012–2014)	Colour belt	Taegeuk 3/4 Jang
Cadet (M/F)12–14 (born 2012–2014)	Black belt (Poom)	Taegeuk 6/7 Jang
Junior (M/F)15–17 (born 2009–2011)	Colour belt	Taegeuk 4/5 Jang
Junior (M/F)15–17 (born 2009–2011)	Black belt (Poom)	Taegeuk 7/8 Jang
Senior (M/F)18–32 (born 1994–2008)	Colour belt	Taegeuk 4/5 Jang
Senior (M/F)18–32 (born 1994–2008)	Black belt (Dan)	Koryo / Taebaek
Master (M/F)33–49 (born 1977–1993)	Black belt (Poom)	Taegeuk 7/8 Jang
Master 50+ (M/F)50 and above (born before 1976)	Black belt (Poom)	Sipjin / Jitae

Team — three athletes per team

Age Group	Belt / Rank	Compulsory Poomsae
Cadet (M/F)12–14 (born 2012–2014)	Colour belt	Taegeuk 3/4 Jang
Cadet (M/F)12–14 (born 2012–2014)	Black belt (Poom)	Taegeuk 5/6 Jang
Junior (M/F)15–17 (born 2009–2011)	Colour belt	Taegeuk 4/5 Jang
Junior (M/F)15–17 (born 2009–2011)	Black belt (Poom)	Taegeuk 6/7 Jang
Senior (M/F)18–32 (born 1994–2008)	Colour belt	Taegeuk 6/7 Jang
Senior (M/F)18–32 (born 1994–2008)	Black belt (Dan)	Koryo / Keumgang
Master (M/F)33–49 (born 1977–1993)	Black belt (Poom)	Pyongwon / Taebaek
Master 50+ (M/F)50 and above (born before 1976)	Black belt (Poom)	Taebaek / Sipjin

05Kyorugi — Weight Divisions

Full-contact sparring divisions by age group and weight. Tap an age group to see its men's and women's weight classes. No head kicks are permitted in the Children's and Sub-Junior divisions.

Children's M/F — Age 5–7 Born 2019–2021 · No head kicks ▸

Men's Division	Women's Division
Under 16 kg	Under 16 kg
Under 18 kg	Under 18 kg
Under 20 kg	Under 20 kg
Under 22 kg	Under 22 kg
Over 22 kg	Over 22 kg

Sub-Junior M/F — Age 8–9 Born 2017–2018 · No head kicks ▸

Men's Division	Women's Division
Under 24 kg	Under 23 kg
Under 26 kg	Under 25 kg
Under 28 kg	Under 27 kg
Under 30 kg	Under 29 kg
Under 32 kg	Under 31 kg
Over 32 kg	Over 31 kg

Sub-Junior M/F — Age 10–11 Born 2015–2016 · No head kicks ▸

Men's Division	Women's Division
Under 26 kg	Under 25 kg
Under 28 kg	Under 27 kg
Under 30 kg	Under 29 kg
Under 32 kg	Under 31 kg
Under 34 kg	Under 33 kg
Over 34 kg	Over 33 kg

Cadet M/F — Age 12–14 Born 2012–2014 ▸

Men's Division	Women's Division
Under 33 kg	Under 29 kg
Under 36 kg	Under 33 kg
Under 39 kg	Under 37 kg
Under 41 kg	Under 41 kg
Under 43 kg	Under 44 kg
Under 46 kg	Under 47 kg
Under 49 kg	Under 51 kg
Under 52 kg	Under 55 kg
Under 55 kg	Under 59 kg
Over 55 kg	Over 59 kg

Junior M/F — Age 15–17 Born 2009–2011 ▸

Men's Division	Women's Division
Under 45 kg	Under 42 kg
Under 48 kg	Under 44 kg
Under 51 kg	Under 46 kg
Under 55 kg	Under 49 kg
Under 59 kg	Under 52 kg
Under 63 kg	Under 55 kg
Under 68 kg	Under 59 kg
Under 73 kg	Under 63 kg
Under 78 kg	Under 68 kg
Over 78 kg	Over 68 kg

Senior M/F — Age 18+ Born 2008 or earlier ▸

Men's Division	Women's Division
Under 54 kg	Under 46 kg
Under 58 kg	Under 49 kg
Under 63 kg	Under 53 kg
Under 68 kg	Under 57 kg
Under 74 kg	Under 62 kg
Under 80 kg	Under 67 kg
Under 87 kg	Under 73 kg
Over 87 kg	Over 73 kg

06Registration & Fees

Entries will only be accepted through the Eventbrite online registration system. All athletes and coaches must register via Eventbrite — there will be no on-site registration.

Registration Deadline

Friday 20 November 2026, 11:59 PM (Australia local time). Late entries cannot be accepted.

Entry	Fee (USD)
First event	$75
Second event	add $50
Third and each additional event	add $25 each
Poomsae Seminar (optional for players; required for referees and coaches)	AUD 50

Registration Opening Soon

The official Eventbrite registration page is being finalised and will be linked here as soon as it opens. Check back soon.

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07Awards

Individual medals in every division — and every athlete goes home with something: competitors who don't win a medal receive a participation medal.

1st Place

Gold Medal

2nd Place

Silver Medal

3rd Place ×2

Bronze Medal

Team Cash Prizes

Awarded to the top three teams based on player participation.

Placing	Prize
Team First	AUD 1,000
Team Second	AUD 750
Team Third	AUD 500

Individual Cash Prizes

Award	Prize
Best male and female athlete — Kyorugi division	AUD 200 each
Best male and female athlete — Poomsae division	AUD 200 each
Best male and female Kyorugi international referee	AUD 200 each
Best male and female team coach	AUD 200 each

Total Prize Pool

AUD 3,850 in cash prizes across team and individual awards.