ATHLETE CHECK-IN

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All athletes and teams must complete check-in before competition. Check-in is where required documents are verified, final division adjustments are completed, coach accreditation is issued, and brackets are finalized.

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Check-In Date, Time & Location

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Thursday, August 13, 2026
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Upper Viewing Lounge — Kitchener Memorial Auditorium
400 East Ave, Kitchener, ON

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There are no weigh-ins at Thursday check-in. Official weigh-ins take place on the athlete’s competition day.

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Before You Arrive

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Please have all required documents ready before entering the check-in line.

Digital copies or printed copies are accepted.

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Athletes must bring:

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• Muay Thai Ontario Competitive Membership receipt

• Completed MTO Medical Declaration

• Bloodwork, if the athlete is 16 years of age or older

• Government-issued photo ID

• Health card

• Muay Thai shorts for test scale use

 

Athletes under 16 years of

age must complete the medical declaration but do not need bloodwork.

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Athletes 16 years of age or older must complete both the medical declaration and bloodwork.

 

***Bloodwork must be less than one year old from the tournament start date.

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Important Document Policy

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Athletes who arrive without required documentation may not be permitted to compete.

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Failure to provide proof of active Muay Thai Ontario Competitive Membership and Psyician signed and stamped Medical at check-in will result in automatic disqualification.

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Athletes 16 years of age or older who arrive without required bloodwork will not be permitted to compete and will be disqualified without refund.

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Check-In Process

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When you arrive:

1. Enter through the tournament check-in area.

2. Proceed to Athlete Check-In.

3. Present all required documents.

4. Complete document verification.

5. Use the test scale if needed.

6. Make any final division change, if applicable ($40) after JULY 19TH*

7. Receive applicable athlete check-in items.

8. Attend the mandatory rules meeting.

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Final division changes may only be made into divisions that are still open and available.

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Test Scales

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Test scales will be available at check-in.

Athletes may use the test scale to check their weight, but this is not an official weigh-in. Official weigh-ins take place on the athlete’s assigned competition day.

Athletes must make weight in their registered division on competition day. Athletes who do not make weight will be disqualified.

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Gear & Equipment

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Official CMTO tournament gear will be provided through the Gear Table for divisions where tournament-issued equipment is required.

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Official CMTO gear includes:

• Competition gloves

• Head guards

• Shin guards

• Elbow guards

• Body protectors, where applicable

 

Athletes are responsible for bringing their own:

• Mouthguard

• Hand wraps / bandages

• Tape

• Female chest protector, where required or used

• Appropriate Muay Thai shorts

 

Athletes must use official CMTO-issued gear provided by the tournament.

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Shorts Policy

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Athletes may not wear shorts that conflict with their assigned corner colour.

• No red shorts may be worn in the blue corner.

• No blue shorts may be worn in the red corner.

 

Neutral-coloured Muay Thai shorts are strongly recommended so athletes are prepared for either corner assignment.

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Coach Accreditation

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Coaches, or a team proxy, must attend check-in on Thursday, August 13 to pick up coach accreditation.

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Coach passes will not be issued on competition days.

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All coaches and seconds must complete the required coach registration steps in order to corner athletes. *See Coaches registration link

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Mandatory Rules Meeting

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The mandatory coaches and athletes rules meeting will take place:

Thursday, August 13, 2026
7:00 PM

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All athletes and coaches are expected to attend.

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Brackets

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Divisions will be finalized after check-in.

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Brackets will be released Thursday evening after document verification, division adjustments, and final administrative review are complete.

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CMTO makes every effort to release brackets as quickly as possible. Please understand that final bracket release depends on completed check-ins, athlete withdrawals, division changes, and final matching requirements.

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Late or Missed Check-In

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Athlete check-in closes at 6:00 PM on Thursday, August 13.

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Athletes who do not complete check-in may be removed from brackets and may be disqualified without refund.

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**For Travelling Teams; Please contact us directly in advance if you have any anticipated concerns.** info@thecanadianmuaythaiopen.com

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If you are delayed due to travel or an emergency, contact CMTO immediately before check-in closes.

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Come Prepared

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To keep the tournament moving efficiently, please arrive prepared, organized, and on time.

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Have your documents ready, check your weight if needed, attend the rules meeting, and stay alert for bracket release Thursday evening.  Athletes - get some sleep. Coaches - keep your athletes informed! We have an amazing team of Coaches who really have their Athlete's back!!! Keep it up!!

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Athlete Care Bags

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Every registered athlete will receive an Athlete Care Bag at check-in as part of the CMTO Athlete Care & Recovery Initiative. Free to all athletes, graciously supported and donated by our sponsors. Please see our sponsors page or Athlete Care and Recovery Initiative for more info.

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These bags are designed to support athlete preparation, safety, recovery, and fight-week readiness.

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Inlucde; Free tournament t-shirt, INFIGHTSTYLE items, Sting Combat $50 voucher and t-shirt, Legacy handwraps, recovery items, and much more!

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