USA Muaythai

 USA MUAYTHAI GRAND NATIONALS 2024

This event is set to showcase a series of Elite Tournaments, featuring the highly anticipated Adult Elite Tournament, the Under 23 Elite Tournament, and the Youth Elite Tournament. Winners in these categories will secure their spot on the prestigious USA National Adult, Under 23, and Youth Teams which will be headed to the 2024 IFMA Senior World Championships in Patras, Greece - May 31st - June 10th and the 2024 IFMA Youth World Championships in Bangkok, Thailand - September 4th-13th.

In line with our commitment to supporting Muaythai athletes at every level, we're pleased to announce the inclusion of the Adult Intermediate & Adult Novice Tournament. This provides a crucial platform for athletes to refine their skills and gain valuable experience. But that's not all—our Youth Novice Tournament will also allow young athletes to shine, contributing to their growth and progress within the sport.

Register now for early bird pricing and secure your spot in these exciting tournaments! Hurry, as each division will be limited to 8-athlete brackets and the event will be limited to 500 total athletes. Plus, during the Grand Nationals, we're enhancing the Muaythai experience through educational seminars. Surprise guests will share expert insights, highlighting a unified international rule set, and elevating the appreciation for Muaythai's techniques and rules.

PLEASE REVIEW ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DETAILS BEFORE REGISTERING FOR THE EVENT.

DATES & LOCATIONS

Check-In - 4/3/2024 - 3:00pm to 6:00pm ET - Host Hotel - Details Below
Competition Dates - 4/4/2024-4/7/2024 - Hockessin PAL Center
Weigh-In & Dr Pre-Bout Exams - Daily at 6:00am - Host Hotel

The best airport to fly into is Philadelphia International Airport - PHL

DIVISION INFO

Please take a look at the follow criteria to find out which division you are in. ALL smokers, exhibitions, development league, and point Muaythai events COUNT. There are some exceptions for elite class registrations. Please email memberships@usamuaythai.sport to submit your exception to the criteria.

Please be sure to pick the correct division and weight class. Keep in mind, you will be weighing in EVERDAY that you are scheduled to fight. You will have to make weight each morning with no allowance.

REGISTRATION INFO

ALL ATHLETES, COACHES, AND OFFICIALS MUST HAVE A CURRENT USA MUAYTHAI MEMBERSHIP

Athletes are required to have at least one coach in the corner.

There is also a list of certifications require for this event. All certifications can be complete within your member profile.

Please go to the following link to watch a tutorial on how to complete certificates and upload documents. Click Here

You will not be able to register until you complete the Birthdate Verification and Parental Consent (Youth).

Athletes ages 10-15 will be required to complete a Birthdate Verification, Athlete Physical, & Parental Consent Certification.
Athletes ages 16-17 will be required to complete a Birthdate Verification, Athlete Physical, Combative Trio Bloodwork & Parental Consent Certification.
Athletes ages 18-40 will be required to complete a Birthdate Verification, Athlete Physical, & Combative Trio Bloodwork.

Athlete Physical and Bloodwork certifications must be complete by 3/20/24

Bloodwork must be completed within 6 months of the date of the event - Blood Work Request

Physical certifications must be completed with our form. If you have recently gotten a physical examination you can bring the Dr. the medical eligibility portion to fill out based on your last examination. You do not need to get a new exam unless it will expire (1 Year) before the tournament. Click here to download the athlete physical form - Athlete Preparticipation Physical Form

REGISTRATION FEES

Early Bird - $99
1/1/2024 - $129
2/15/2024 - $159

Empty bracket closure and consolidation will begin on 3/1/24
Registration will close on 3/15/2024

Coaches Registration - Free
Officials Registration - Free

Coaches & Officials must register to receive credentials
Please select "Staff Reg Options" Tab to register.

The Registration Fee is non-refundable as it covers registration administration costs with the following exceptions:

• Athletes who withdraw up the 30 days prior to the check-in date (3/3/2024)
• Athletes who withdraw after the 30 day period with a valid medical reason and a Dr. note proving ineligibility
• Athletes who register in a division with no other competitors may change their weight or receive refund once registration closes.

All refunds by USA Muaythai will be tournament fees only and will incur a $5 processing fee.
Membership fees are non-refundable.

CHECK-IN

Check in will be at the Host Hotel (click the host hotel info tab at the top) on Wednesday, April 3rd 2024. Check in is REQUIRED. If you miss check in you will be removed from the brackets and will Not Be Refunded.
Check in will be from 3:00pm - 6:00pm ET. Please contact us if you need a late check in.

EQUIPMENT AND ATTIRE

USA Muaythai Jerseys will be given to each athlete at check-in and must be worn during competition.
Athletes must bring your own Muaythai shorts to wear during competition and cannot wear colors that oppose the corner they are in. For instance, you may not wear red in the blue corner or vice versa. Athletes may wear shorts of the same color (or neutral color) as the corner you are in. That color will be determined when the brackets are drawn.  Thereafter, the corner color can be determined according to position on bracket. Gyms are encourages to present their logo on the shorts worn for competition.
We will supply boxing gloves, head gear, elbow pads, shin guards, and chest protector (youth) to compete in. Please bring your own to use for training purposes. Also you must bring your own towel, mouthguard, groin cup (men/boys), and plastic water bottles.

Shaving facial hair is NOT required.

COMPETITION RULES

All athletes will be governed by single elimination tournament rules.
Weigh-ins and doctor pre-bout checks will be done each morning at 6:00am at the Host Hotel for athletes competing that day.

SHUTTLE 

Athletes and Coaches have the option to add shuttle service to their registration. The shuttle will take you to and from the Host Hotel to the Venue. 
The venue is approximately 15 minutes from the hotel and an Uber/Lift is $30-$40 each way depending on the time of day.
The shuttle fees will be $100 for all 4 days and run back and forth multiple times a day.

UNOPPOSED ATHLETES 

If you do not have anyone in your division when registration closes you will be given a few options.

1. You can move to a different weight class
2. We will try to make a match-up either at a catch weight or different experience level
3. We can offer an exhibition if the available opponent's weight or experience is extremely different

In order to qualify for the national team, an in person performance is required for evaluation. If you deny the options you are given, you will receive a refund for the registration fees.

For questions or concerns regarding this event please open the menu or scroll to the bottom and click HELP.

Please check back as this info will be updated regularly.