ARIZONA STATE TAEKWONDO ASSOCIATION, INC. Page 1

ARIZONA STATE TAEKWONDO ASSOCIATION, INC. Page 1

Dear Taekwondo Athletes, Coaches, Officials and Supporters: The Arizona State Taekwondo Association would like to personally invite you to the 2015 Arizona State Taekwondo Championships on March 14, 2015 at Greenway High School. This event will be the second Arizona State Championship held Arizona in many years. The Arizona State Taekwondo Association (AZTA) is the USA Taekwondo approved organization for the state of Arizona. Our non-profit organization is committed to enabling athletes to achieve sustained competitive excellence, while promoting the growth of Sport Taekwondo throughout Arizona. Our events will help fund the Arizona State Taekwondo Team, workshops, seminars and other educational events. We welcome your participation and encourage you to share in our successes. Membership to the AZTA is available to all schools. We wish that our success can be success for your athletes as well! This State Championship is an official USA Taekwondo National Qualifying event. Athletes must compete in the State Championship to be eligible to go to Nationals. Athletes placing in the top four of their division will qualify themselves for participation in the 2015 USA Taekwondo World Class Division of the National Championships. For more information on the complete qualification process please check out the USA Taekwondo website. For those of you who are already familiar with us, you know our dedication to supporting athletes and developing sport Taekwondo here in Arizona. This can only be continued if we encourage sound fundamentals, build relationships and remain true to our martial arts values. We invite you to come and experience our event and see what we have been working so hard to grow. With your help and support for the Arizona State Taekwondo Association we can continue our efforts to bring in fun, exciting and competitive events to our region. We welcome you to our event and encourage you join in the future of Arizona State Taekwondo. Sincerely, Grand Master Choon Chong President of Arizona State Taekwondo Association ARIZONA STATE TAEKWONDO ASSOCIATION, INC. Page 2

Attention all USAT Certified Referees and prospective Referees: The Arizona State Taekwondo Association is promoting the growth of all aspects of Sport Taekwondo competition and invites you to participate in the upcoming 2015 Arizona State Taekwondo Championships. Certified Referees who attend the State Championship will receive the following benefits: I/R Level: $100 Stipend, 1 night hotel stay (if needed) A, B, C or D Level: $50 Stipend, 1 night hotel stay (if needed) All Referees will be provided food and drinks at the venue during competition. We will be following all current USAT Rules and Guidelines, using Ringmaster and Daedo True Score Scoring Systems and having six rings (2 rings - 8X8 Black Belt, 4 rings 7X7 Color Belt). The ring staffing format should include: 1 - Technical Assistant 4 - Certified Referees 1 - Computer Operator 3-4 Ring Runners We truly look forward to your participation, realizing that the best way to improve the value of our events is to run them in a timely fashion with highly capable and experienced referees. We will do our absolute best to minimize downtime, keep the competitors flowing to the rings, and ensure that the day starts and ends on time. If you are available to be an official for our event, please register online through Hang-A- Star or fill out the referee certification seminar form attached to this event packet to let us know that you would like to attend the training. After the seminar you will be able to indicate if you would like to attend the event. Our sincerest thanks for your participation in advance! The Arizona State Taekwondo Association ARIZONA STATE TAEKWONDO ASSOCIATION, INC. Page 3

REGISTRATION INFO ONLINE ONLY at www.usat.hangastar.com All Coaches, Referees, and competitors must be members of USA Taekwondo (USAT Membership Fee: $35) All competitors must register by March 9 th, 2015. DATE: March 14 th, 2015 GENERAL INFO FEES: One Event $75, Two Events $85, and $10 for Each Additional Event USA Taekwondo $35 registration fee completed first Early Registration by February 25 th, 2015: One Event $65, Two Events $75, and $10 for Each Additional Event SPECTATOR ADMISSION: $10.00 5 yrs old & under FREE TIMES: WHERE: Check in 8:00 am, competition begins 9:00 am Greenway High School 3930 W. Greenway Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85053 WEIGH IN: March 13 th, 2015, 5pm to 9pm at Red Roof Inn All Black Belts & Color Belts must weigh in March 13 th During the weigh-in, male contestants must wear at least underpants and female contestants must wear at least underpants and brassieres. AWARDS: Medals will be awarded to places 1 st through 3 rd place. ARIZONA STATE TAEKWONDO ASSOCIATION, INC. Page 4

The Venue Greenway High School From the South: I-17 North. Exit on Greenway Rd. Turn Left on Greenway Rd to 41 st Ave. Turn Right on 41 st Ave and right into the parking garage. From the North: I-17 South. Exit on Greenway Rd. Turn Right on Greenway Rd to 41 st Ave. Turn Right on 41 st Ave and right into the parking garage. ARIZONA STATE TAEKWONDO ASSOCIATION, INC. Page 5

Directions to Red Roof Inn for Check in and Weigh-In Red Roof Inn 17222 N. Black Canyon Hwy Phoenix, AZ 85053 From the North: I-17 South to Bell Road Exit. Turn Right onto Bell Road westbound and Turn Right onto N Black Canyon ACC. From the South: I-17 North to Bell Road Exit. Turn Left onto Bell Road westbound and Turn Right onto N Black Canyon ACC. ARIZONA STATE TAEKWONDO ASSOCIATION, INC. Page 6

USA Taekwondo Referee Seminar March 13 th, 4 to 10 pm At Choi s Traditional TKD Academy 9001 W. Union Hills Dr. Suite 1 Peoria, AZ 85382 Choi's Traditional TaeKwonDo Academy is located just east of 91st Avenue on Union Hills Dr. in Peoria, Arizona, accross the street from Chase Bank and in between Jiffy Lube and WeMAR. Officially Sanctioned seminar to gain USA Taekwondo Referee certification for New Referees, and promotion for Certified Referees. ARIZONA STATE TAEKWONDO ASSOCIATION, INC. Page 7

WEIGH-INS 1. A competitor s weight shall be measured the day prior to his or her competition day. All competitors must weigh-in during the designated times on the schedule. 2. A competitor s weight may be measured twice. If a contestant does not qualify the first time, one more official weigh-in is granted within the time limit. So as not to be disqualified during official weighin, a scale, the same as the official one, shall be provided at the convention center as a test scale. 3. During the weigh-in, the contestant is required to show his/her current photo ID, USAT identification card or birth certificate. 4. Any irregular action by the competitor or coach during the weigh-in may result in disqualification from event participation. 5. Weigh in, for both males and females shall be taken in the official V-neck uniform, or, if a contestant wishes, weigh-in may be done in underpants for male and underpants and bra for female contestants. Under NO circumstances may an athlete weigh-in in the nude in the United States. REGISTRATION CHECKLIST Completing all items on this list will help ensure a speedy check-in and weigh-in process at the Register for the 2015 USAT Arizona State Championships through the USAT Hang-A-Star online registration system. Complete registration payment online. In order to receive the early registration price you must pay by the early deadline. If payment is not received by this deadline the system will automatically update to the late fee. Send in Proof of Residency, Citizenship and/or black belt certification if required according to the division you have registered for. Hang-A-Star will indicate which is required upon completion of registration. o Proof of Citizenship required for: Cadet 12-14, Junior (15-17) & Senior black belts for both Sparring and Poomsae Upload a picture (headshot only in BMP, GIF, JPEG, PNG, TIFF and file must be under 4MB) to your membership profile. Please do not mail or email a photo. Confirmation forms are no longer required for athletes and coaches of all ages. Participants will automatically be confirmed as long as all documentation is received. ARIZONA STATE TAEKWONDO ASSOCIATION, INC. Page 8

Prerequisites MEMBERSHIP - All participants must be current paid and registered 2015 USA Taekwondo members COACHING EDUCATION - The minimum level of coaching education to register for the State Championship is the Associate Coach Level. For information on attaining this level of certification please visit http://usa-taekwondo.us/coaching. This certification may be obtained by taking the USA Taekwondo Certification Course online. Register online to coach after passing the AC Course. All Coach need to attend Meeting at 8:30am at Tournament place to update RULES. Competition Rules USA Taekwondo Competition Rules & Jr. Safety Rules For more information please visit USA Taekwondo Competition Rules Page: http://usa-taekwondo.us/resources/competition-rules-referees Equipment The Arizona State Taekwondo Association will be using Daedo True Score PSS at this event for black belts and we will be supplying the electronic body protectors. Black Belt Athletes are required to have your own Daedo sensor socks. These can be purchased online or from your school. All athletes will be responsible for supplying their own headgear, gloves, foot pads, arm and shin guards, mouth guards and all necessary taping. Gear requirements are found in the competition rules packet link above. Weight Divisions & Competition Format The Choi s Traditional TKD Academy will be using the Age/Weight Divisions found in the USAT Competition Rules (link provided above). The competition format is listed below: Sparring All Color Belt and 9 & under Black Belt divisions will spar two one-minute rounds with a 30 second rest periods in single elimination brackets. All 10 & over Black Belts will spar two one-minute rounds with a 30 second rest (Final - Two two-minute rounds with a 30 second rest). Poomsae All Color Belt and Junior Black Belt 11 & Under forms divisions will be single elimination All Black Belt 12 & Over divisions will follow sport poomsae rules found here: http://www.wtf.org/wtf_eng/site/rules/poomsae.html ARIZONA STATE TAEKWONDO ASSOCIATION, INC. Page 9

2015 ARIZONA STATE TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIP Designated Poomsae for OFFICIAL BLACK BELT DIVISIONS 1. Forms are the same for some age groups as these groups are combined. 2. All Color Belt Divisions will choose their own two (2) poomsae to perform. Yellow = Taegeuk 1 or 2 Green = Taegeuk 3 or 4 Blue = Taegeuk 5 or 6 Red = Taegeuk 7 or 8 3. All Open Black Belt divisions will choose their own two (2) poomsae to perform 4. All Black Belt Pairs and Teams Divisions will choose their own two (2) poomsae to perform. 5. Any ties in the Final Round shall be played off using the Preliminary Round Poomsae assigned. ARIZONA STATE TAEKWONDO ASSOCIATION, INC. Page 10

Board Breaking Rules Color Belts follow official s direction. Black Belts do their own routine. Yellow & Green Belts = 3 boards and 3 techniques. Blue & Red Belts = 4 boards and 4 techniques. Black Belts = 5 boards and 5 free style techniques. There is One Chance for each breaking. Board set up and finish time is One Minute with judges. Never use a chair, person or any other equipment to set up. Yellow Belt: 3 Boards 1 Board - Hammer Fist, 1 Board - Axe Kick, 1 Board - Free Choice Green Belt: 3 Boards 1 Board - Palm, 1 Board - Axe Kick, 1 Board - Free Choice Blue Belt: 4 Boards 1 Board - Knife Hand, 1 Board - Side Kick, 1 Board - Back Kick, 1 Board - Free Choice Red Belt: 4 Boards 1 Board - Turn Kick, 1 Board Back Spin Kick, 1 Board - Jump Kick, 1 Board - Jump Kick ** Jumping Kick: ex) Jump Front Kick, Flying Side Kick, etc Black Belt: 5 Boards Free Style All Competitors MUST purchase the boards at the door ($3 per Board) ARIZONA STATE TAEKWONDO ASSOCIATION, INC. Page 11

Friday, March 13, 2015 Tentative Schedule of Events Check in & Weigh-In for all Sparring Competitors (Black Belts & Color Belts) at Red Roof Inn 5:00-9:00pm Referee Seminar at Choi s Traditional TKD Academy 5:00 9:00pm Saturday, March 14, 2015 Doors open 8:00am Coaches meeting 8:30am at Greenway High School Competition Begins 9:00am Tentative Competition Schedule (competition may be ahead of or behind schedule) 6-13 year old Poomsae Divisions forms Report at 8:30am 14 & Over Poomsae Divisions Report at 9:30 am 6 to 9 year olds all divisions for sparring Report at 10:30am Opening Ceremony & Lunch Break (competition or may not continue) 12:00pm 12:30pm 10-11 year olds sparring Report at 12:30 pm 12-13 year olds sparring Report at 1:15pm 14 & Over sparring Report at 2:00pm Competition Ends 6:00pm ARIZONA STATE TAEKWONDO ASSOCIATION, INC. Page 12

HOST HOTEL We have secured an Arizona State Championship Taekwondo rate of only $89 = tax at the Red Roof Inn very close to the venue, about 2.5 miles. It is about 2.5 miles drive to the parking garage for the venue. Red Roof Inn Phoenix North $89/night 17222 North Black Canyon Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85053 Phone: 1-602-866-1049 From the hotel to the Greenway High School parking garage, go west on Bell Road to 35 th Avenue. Turn left on 35 th Avenue to Greenway Road. Turn right on Greenway Road to 41 st Avenue. Turn right on 41 st Avenue and right into the parking garage. The hotel is situated between the Venue and the Referee seminar location. Get the $89 per night rate for Arizona State Taekwondo Championship Guests Call before March 3 rd, 2015 Super 8 Phoenix North $66/night 17211 North Black Canyon Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85053 Phone: 1-602-993-8300 ARIZONA STATE TAEKWONDO ASSOCIATION, INC. Page 13

2015 MAJOR CHANGES SPARRING Starting in 2015, the only divisions that will have a World Class and Grassroots divisions will be CADET SPARRING black belts. For these black belt divisions all athletes placing in the top 4 (top 8 for those state with larger state championships; example California and Texas) per weight category at a sanctioned USAT State Championship will automatically qualify to compete in the World Class Divisions at the USAT National Championships. Those athletes placing outside the top 4 will qualify for the Grass Roots divisions at the USAT National Championships. Winner of the Cadet Grassroots divisions will no longer qualify for the World Class division because Grassroots division will use Junior Safety Rules and World Class divisions will use full head contact rules (see competition rules for full explanation of rules).once qualified for World Class, an athlete is not eligible for Grass Roots divisions. COLOR BELTS Exception A coach/parent must provide the USAT Director of Events a legitimate reason why an athlete should not compete in the World Class division. If approved, the athlete will be placed in appropriate Grass Root division. All color belt athletes will be able to compete in a State Championship and National Championships at the current belt in which they hold. For example, an athlete competed at a State Championship as a green belt but has since tested and received their blue belt. This athlete may now compete at the USAT National Championships as a blue belt. EXCEPTION: If an athlete competed at a State Championship as a red belt and has since been promoted to black belt, the athlete MAY NOT compete in any black belt divisions. PROOF OF BLACK BELT REQUIREMENT Starting in 2015 the black belt proof requirement will change. State Association will still be able to utilize the black belt verification form if an athlete does not have certification uploaded to their profile or provide a copy of certification at the time of registration. Starting in 2015 the form will include contact information so that USAT can track that each person provides a copy of their black belt certification by the National Championships. If a copy is not provided at the National Championships then the athletes coach and/or instructor will be required to apply for USA Taekwondo Dan black belt certificate at the time of registration. For more information on the USAT Dan certification program follow this link: http://www.teamusa.org/usa-taekwondo/resources/dan-certification-program ARIZONA STATE TAEKWONDO ASSOCIATION, INC. Page 14