
Dear Grand Masters, Masters, Instructors and Students,
It’s a pleasure to invite you to the ITF SARDINIA OPEN that will be held in the beautiful island of Sardinia (Italy) on June 20 2026.
The competition is open to kids, juniors, adults and veterans (all belts).
You also have the opportunity to visit natural and historical places of the amazing island.
We hope to see you enjoying this event with all the participants.
Best regards;
Master Christian Oriolani
Sabum Nim Silvia Farigu
Rules
Patterns
COLOUR BELTS ALL AGES - BLACK BELTS UNTIL 11 YEARS INCLUDED:
One optional Pattern appropriate to their grade or one immediately before (Blue, Red, Black One Division)
Format: Elimination
BLACK BELTS
Pre-Juniors: Two designated pattern (1 of their degree and 2 between all). Qualifications and Finals.
Format: Elimination
Juniors, Seniors & Veterans: Two designated pattern.
Format: Round Robin
Masters: Two designated pattern. (Tong-Il & Se-Jong)
Sparring
COLOUR BELTS
Kids (Up to 11 Years Old): 1 x 1.5 Minutes - Qualifications & Finals
Pre-Juniors, Juniors, Seniors & Veterans: ITF Sparring Rules
Time: 1 x 2 Minutes - Qualifications & Finals
BLACK BELTS
Pre-Juniors: Elimination
Time: 1 x 2 Minutes
Juniors, Seniors & Veterans: Round Robin
Time: 1 x 2 Minutes
Tag Team Sparring
Each team must be made of 2 athletes. Teams can be made up of juniors and/or senior.
Black Belt: Junior, Seniors & Veterans
Gender: Female/Male
Time: 1 x 1.5 Minutes
RULES
The Tag Team Sparring competition consists of teams made up of two competitors.
Competitors may tag in and out with the touch (tag) of the gloves with the other member of the team. All team members must spar each round and at least 10 seconds each time (if not, the team is disqualified). Points and warnings are the same as 1vs1 sparring.
Divisions & Age Groups
Age Group |
Age Range |
Tots |
4-5 Years |
Chicks |
6-7 Years |
Dragons |
8-9 Years |
Kids |
10-11 Years |
Pre-Juniors |
12-14 Years |
Juniors |
15-17 Years |
Seniors |
18-35 Years |
Veterans |
36+ Years |
Black Belt Divisions
Grade |
Pattern Choice |
Format |
1st Degree ⬛ |
Two (2) Designated Pattern One (1) appropriate to their degree and one (1) random pattern. |
Pre-Juniors: Elimination Seniors: Round Robin Veterans: Round Robin |
2nd Degree ⬛⬛ |
Two (2) Designated Pattern One (1) appropriate to their degree and one (1) random pattern. |
Pre-Juniors: Elimination Seniors: Round Robin Veterans: Round Robin |
3rd Degree ⬛⬛⬛ |
Two (2) Designated Pattern One (1) appropriate to their degree and one (1) random pattern. |
Pre-Juniors: Elimination Seniors: Round Robin Veterans: Round Robin |
4th - 6th Degree ⬛⬛⬛⬛ |
Two (2) Designated Pattern One (1) appropriate to their degree and one (1) random pattern. |
Pre-Juniors: Elimination Seniors: Round Robin Veterans: Round Robin |
7th Degree ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ |
Two (2) Designated Pattern Tong-Il & Se-Jong |
Round Robin |
Age |
Weight (Males) |
Weight (Females) |
Format |
Pre-Junior: 12-14 Years |
-40KG, 45KG, 50KG, 55KG, 60KG, 65KG, +65kg |
-40KG, 44KG, 48KG, 52KG, 56KG, 60KG, +60kg |
1 x 2 Minute Rounds |
Junior: 15-17 years |
-50KG, 55KG, 60KG, 65KG, 70KG, 75KG, +75kg |
-45KG, 49KG, 53KG, 57KG, 61KG, 65KG, +65kg |
1 x 2 Minute Rounds |
Senior: 18 years+ |
-57KG, 63KG, 69KG, 75KG, 81KG, 87KG, +87kg |
-50KG, 55KG, 60KG, 65KG, 70KG, 75KG, +75 kg |
1 x 2 Minute Rounds |
White & Coloured Belt Divisions
Grade |
Pattern Choice5> |
Format |
10th Kup & 9th Kup ⬜⬜ & ⬜🟨 |
One (1) Optional Pattern appropriate to their grade or one immediately before. |
Elimination |
8th Kup & 5th Kup 🟨🟨 & 🟩🟦 |
One (1) Optional Pattern appropriate to their grade or one immediately before. |
Elimination |
4th Kup & 3rd Kup 🟦🟦 & 🟥⬛ |
One (1) Optional Pattern appropriate to their grade or one immediately before. |
Elimination |
Age |
Height/Weight (Males) |
Height/Weight (Females) |
Format |
Kids |
-130cm, -140cm, -150cm, -160cm, +160cm |
-130cm, -140cm, -150cm, -160cm, +160cm |
1 x 1.5 Minute Rounds |
Dragons |
-120cm, -130cm, -140cm, -150cm, +150cm |
120cm, -130cm, -140cm, -150cm, +150cm |
1 x 1.5 Minute Rounds |
Chicks |
-120cm, -130cm, -140cm, +140cm |
-120cm, -130cm, -140cm, +140cm |
1 x 1.5 Minute Rounds |
Tots |
-110cm, -120cm, -130cm, +130cm |
-110cm, -120cm, -130cm, +130cm |
1 x 1.5 Minute Rounds |
Pre-Junior |
-40KG, 45KG, 50KG, 55KG, 60KG, 65KG, +65kg |
-40KG, 44KG, 48KG, 52KG, 56KG, 60KG, +60kg |
1 x 2 Minute Rounds |
Junior |
-50KG, 55KG, 60KG, 65KG, 70KG, 75KG, +75kg |
-45KG, 49KG, 53KG, 57KG, 61KG, 65KG, +65kg |
1 x 2 Minute Rounds |
Senior |
-57KG, 63KG, 69KG, 75KG, 81KG, 87KG, +87kg |
-50KG, 55KG, 60KG, 65KG, 70KG, 75KG, +75 kg |
1 x 2 Minute Rounds |
Veterans |
-70KG, +70kg |
-60KG, + 60kg |
1 x 2 Minute Rounds |
Umpires
Each Organisation, Group or Association must provide the mandatory number of Umpires in order for all their competitors to be able to participate. The number of mandatory Umpires will be required subject to the number of competitors they are sending.
Required Umpires
1-10 Competitors: 1 Umpire or 50€
11-19 Competitors: 2 Umpires or 90€
Umpires are asked to officiate in Navy blue trousers, white shirt, navy blue tie, white shoes.
Accomodation & Transfers
Flights to Sardinia
If you need information on Transfers for your team, we can help you.
Email Us:
Capoterra

Santa Gilla
Via Ustica, 13, 09012 Capoterra CA, Italy
Capoterra

Hotel Rosa
Via dei Ginepri, 25, 07040 Stintino SS, Italy
Cagliari City

Hotel Italia
Via Sardegna, 31, 09124 Cagliari CA, Italy
Cagliari City

Hotel 4 Mori
Via Giovanni Maria Angioy, 27, 09124 Cagliari CA, Italy

Venue Details
Sports Hall, Via Siena,
N. 17, 09012,
Capoterra CA, Italy