If you spot an immediate safety issue during a match, call "HALT" so that it can be addressed. Anyone can and should do this - including spectators, competitors, judges.
If you have any concerns or questions about any aspect of the tournament that you wish to be addressed privately, get in touch with GUHS Welfare Officer in-person or via any of our communication channels.
All attendees including spectators must sign up for GUHS membership - free for spectators and competitors who already have valid insurance, £30 for competitors who need to obtain insurance.
All competitors must have valid martial arts insurance. This is included if you have paid for GUHS sparring membership, or hold AHA membership. Other forms of insurance may also be accepted, please contact us to double-check beforehand. All competitors must sign up for GUHS membership - free for competitors who already have valid insurance, £30 for competitors who need to obtain insurance.
The tournament is intended for beginners, so competitors should have:
If you are unsure whether you are eligible to compete, please speak to an organiser to discuss.
The following kit will be provided at the event, and is the minimum standard for competitors. Additional safety kit is encouraged, provided that it does not endanger others.
If you wish to bring your own messer, it must be a Red Dragon synthetic - no other types of synthetics are allowed, due to differences in flex and weight.
These actions are always non-scoring, and can result in warnings, and more serious measures at judges' discretion.
