2018 National Championships 22-24 September 2018

Bendigo, Victoria

2018 National Championships 22-24 September 2018

Bendigo, Victoria

July 2018 2018 National Championships Dear Athletes, Parents, Officials and Coaches On behalf of Australia Taekwondo I extend a very warm invitation for you to participate in our fifth Australian National Taekwondo Championships, which will be held in Bendigo Victoria, this coming September. We are very excited to once again receive the support of the Bendigo Council in staging the event in their regional city, and also for it to be held in the newly constructed Bendigo Stadium, and we thank them for their generous support. This year’s National Championships will offer colour and black belt divisions for Sparring, Poomsae, Para-Taekwondo and the disciplines of Self Defence and Breaking, which we believe will make the event even more spectacular and popular. The Championships will also serve as the selection event for the Australian Team to contest the 2018 World Poomsae Championships which will be held in November in Taiwan. In addition, for sparring athletes aspiring for the Australian Team to contest the 2019 World Senior Championships in the United Kingdom next May, these championships have been deemed one of the mandatory events to be considered for team selection. The National Championships are therefore well positioned to be the premier national taekwondo event in Australia this year and you will find all the information needed for registration within this information package. Lastly, thank you to our Events Committee who organise these competitions, and to all the volunteers, referees and officials who dedicate their time to make these events possible. I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible in Bendigo.

John Gradisar Chief Executive Officer

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2018 National Championships 22-24 September 2018

Bendigo, Victoria

Contents 01 Event Overview

02 Timetable

03 Contestant Eligibility

04 Entry Limitations

05 General Information

06 World Championship Selections and WT Poomsae

07 Entry Fee Schedule

08 Spectator Fees

09 Round Times - Sparring

10 Weight Divisions - Sparring

11 Rules - Sparring

12 Para Taekwondo Sparring

13 Championship Poomsae

14 Para Taekwondo Poomsae

15 Self Defence

16 Board Breaking

2018 National Championships 22-24 September 2018

Bendigo, Victoria

01 Event Overview COMPETITION VENUE: Bendigo Stadium 134 Marong Rd West Bendigo VIC 3350

COMPETITION DATES: Saturday 22 – Monday 24 September 2018

EVENT IMPORTANCE: Alongside national selection events that may be conducted from time to time, the National Championships play an important role in determining Australia's best athletes and coaches.

Results obtained at the National Championships, by athletes and coaches, may be used as evidence of performance by a selection panel, and consideration may also be given to the final placings and/or head to head results for selection to national teams, ranking systems or competition seedings for competitions as they may arise in the future.

ENTRIES OPEN: Saturday 1 August 2018.

ENTRIES CLOSE: Midnight (EST) Thursday 13 September 2018 Late entries will not be accepted.

02 Timetable Friday 21 SEPTEMBER Registration and Weigh-In: 5:00pm to 9:00pm All Sparring Colour Belt Divisions

Saturday 22 SEPTEMBER Competition: 9:00am

All Sparring Colour Belt Divisions

Registration and Weigh-In: 1:00pm to 3:00pm and 4:00pm to 6:00pm All Sparring Black Belt Divisions

World Poomsae Selection and Championship WT Poomsae divisions

SUNDAY 23 SEPTEMBER Competition: 9:00am All Sparring Black Belt Divisions

Competition: 11.00am World Poomsae Selection and Championship WT Poomsae divisions

Registration: 3:00pm to 5:00pm All Championship Poomsae and Technical events

MONDAY 24 SEPTEMBER Registration: 7:30am to 8:30am All Championships Poomsae

Competition: 9:00am to 5:00pm (approx) All Championships Poomsae

Registration: 9:00am to 11:00am All Self Defence and Board Breaking

Competition: 1:00pm

Timetable is subject to change due to the number of entries received and any updates will be notified post-closing of entries.

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03 Contestant Eligibility AGE: Age is calculated as at 31 December 2018.

MEMBERSHIP: Entrants must be registered members of Australian Taekwondo and in good standing with the Organisation at the date of Registration, with no outstanding financial obligations.

CONTESTANT ELIGIBILITY: The Colour Belt Divisions are open to AT members achieving a top four (4) placing in their State Selection Competition in their relevant divisions.

Black Belts where required by their states shall have competed in their State Selection Competition in their relevant divisions. If unable to attend due to competing in international WT Events please provide a copy of international entry form or player card.

In the fairness of competition, athletes MUST compete in their correct belt grade. Disqualification and disciplinary action will be taken against any athlete and their coach where cheating is verified.

COACH ELIGIBILITY: Sparring Coaches must have a Club Talent Coach accreditation issued by Australian Taekwondo and must be a registered member of Australian Taekwondo as at date of entry.

Access to the competition floor will be denied without the pass. Coaches must register online at www.austkd.com.au/calendar by Sunday 3 September 2018.

Poomsae coaches will only be allowed on the floor for the WT divisions on Sunday 23 September 2018.

04 Entry Limitations

SPARRING: Juniors who are 17 years as at 31 December 2018 may enter either the Junior or Senior divisions, but not both. All other athletes may only enter their designated sparring age division.

POOMSAE: Athletes may enter eligible WT divisions (Sunday) and eligible Championship events (Monday) and will be charged for events as per fee the schedule.

05 General Information

DECLARATION FORMS: Once registered, entrants will be emailed an Entry Declaration Form which confirms their entered event or events. These forms must be co-signed by the Head Instructor and presented at Registration. Where applicable entries will also be forwarded to the relevant state team manager for verification against state selection results and state team lists.

Entrants may modify their entry online until the Closing Date. Division change requests after this date will be accepted until midnight on 17 September 2018 only by emailing your request to events@austkd.com.au.

REFUND POLICY: Please refer to the Refund Policy on the tournament website www.austkd.com.au/calendar

All refunds applications must be process via email to refund-events@austkd.com.au

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UNCONTESTED ENTRIES: Uncontested entrants may elect to receive either a medal or a full refund. Contestants wishing to receive a medal are to present on court in full uniform when called up on the day of competition.

DRAW: A full list of competitors will be posted on the AT web site at

www.austkd.com.au/calendar prior to the competition.

AWARDS: All divisions will be awarded First, Second and Third placings with Gold, Silver and 2 Bronze medals, the latter subject to the number of contestants in the respective divisions.

SPARRING EQUIPMENT: Players must provide and wear a WT recognised dobok (AT badge must be worn on left arm), groin guard (female and male), shin guards, arm guards, sensor socks and hand gloves, and clear or white mouth guard for the competition.

Players must supply their own WT approved sensor socks. These will not be provided by the Organising Committee, but limited supplies will be available for purchase at Registration.

All contestants will be required to proceed to the Inspection Desk prior entering the competition area. Any contestant wearing unofficial equipment will not be permitted on the competition floor.

A list of companies which supply WTF -recognised doboks and protective equipment can be found HERE.

POOMASE EQUIPMENT: Championship Competition: Coloured belts must wear white V neck dobok. Black Belts must wear black V neck or official WTF ‘wrap style’ dobok. AT badge must be worn on left arm.

WT Competition: WT ‘wrap style’ dobok. See Guidelines.

No stripes or sponsorship markings are to be worn on any Poomsae dobok.

SPARRING SCORING: Sparring competition for Blue, Red and Black Belts in all divisions will use Daedo eHogus body protectors. eHead protectors will only be used for divisions with head kicks. All eProtectors will be provided at the time of competition.

POOMSAE SCORING: All Divisions will be scored using iPad scoring (one player at a time).

IMAGE RECORDING: By entering to compete or officiate at this Event, you are agreeing to have your image taken while in the venue by Australian Taekwondo, its official representatives, the media and members of the public. In addition, you are agreeing to have your image shown on Australian Taekwondo social media, website, video, eNews, TV and any other forms of publication.

LIABILITY: All participants partake in the competition at their own risk. While all care is taken, the Organising Committee and their representatives can take no responsibility, under any circumstances, for any damages, injuries or loss to individuals or equipment.

PRIVACY: Personal details collected are solely for the purpose of this competition. Health information regarding existing conditions/allergies etc is for the Organising Committee’s records only and to support medical personnel.

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UPDATES: For regular event information and updates please visit our calendar at www.austkd.com.au/calendar and subscribe to our eNews at www.austkd.com.au/subscribe.

VOLUNTEERS: People interested in volunteering at the tournament please download the Volunteer Expression of Interest Form, and email it to: events@austkd.com.au.

Please note Volunteer applications must be received by Sunday 31 August 2018.

06 Entry Fee Schedule

07 Spectator Fees

08 World Championship Selections and WT Poomsae

Event Entry Fee Technical 1st Entry $140

1st Entry 8-9, 10-11 $120

Each additional entry $70

Sparring Cadet, Junior, Senior and Masters $140

8-9, 10-11 $120

Technical and Sparring Sparring + 1st Technical Entry $190

Ticket Type Day Pass 3 Day Pass Adult $20 $50

Infant (5 and under) Free Free

Child (6-17) $10 $25

Seniors (60+) Free Free

Family (2 adults + 2 children) $30 $70

WQC Criteria and Documentation

Expression of Interest (EoI) for Australian World Poomsae Championships Team:

Athletes wishing to qualify of the Australian Team MUST in the first instance register their EoI and provide the required documentation by the closing date of 13 September 2018. Any entry that is incomplete by this date will not be register for the event. The EoI is available HERE

Please note following additional criteria: 1. You must be an Australian Citizen and hold and Australian

Passport valid until at least 31 May 2019. 2. Athletes will be appointed to the Australian Team in accordance

with the Selection Policy. 3. You may only enter a maximum of two selection event divisions. 4. You may also enter all eligible Championships Poomsae divisions.

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Individual Poomsae Gender: Male and Female

Age Group Compulsory Poomsae

12-14 Taegeuk 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Koryo, Keumgang

15-17 Taegeuk 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek

18-30 31-40

Taegeuk 6, 7, 8, Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek, Pyongwon, Sipjin

41-50 Taegeuk 8, Koryo, Keumgang, Taeback, Pyongwon, Sipjin, Jitae, Chonkwon

51-60 61-65 66+

Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek, Pyongwon, Sipjin, Jitae, Chonkwon, Hansu

Team Poomsae 3 Members Per Gender Team

Age Group Compulsory Poomsae 12-14 Taegeuk 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Koryo, Keumgang

15-17 Taegeuk 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek

18-30 Taegeuk 6, 7, 8, Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek, Pyongwon, Sipjin

31+ Taegeuk 8, Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek, Pyongwon, Sipjin, Jitae, Chonkwon

Pairs Poomsae Gender: Mixed – 1 Male and 1 Female

Age Group Compulsory Poomsae

12-14 Taegeuk 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Koryo, Keumgang

15-17 Taegeuk 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek

18-30 Taegeuk 6, 7, 8, Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek, Pyongwon, Sipjin

31+ Taegeuk 8, Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek, Pyongwon, Sipjin, Jitae, Chonkwon

COMPETITION RULES: This competition will be conducted in as per the WT cut off system comprising of Preliminary, Semi-final and Final rounds. The Junior, U30 18-30 and U40 31-40 combination of cut and elimination may be used. Designated Poomsae for each round will be randomly selected announced and published on the www.austkd.com.au/calendar website the week prior to the event.

Freestyle With Music

Individual – Male and Female

12-17 yrs Poomsae MUST be 60-70 seconds long and a copy of Poomsae Performance plan submitted at registration

18 yrs +

Pairs Poomsae – Mixed Gender

12-17 yrs Poomsae MUST be 60-70 seconds long and a copy of Poomsae Performance plan submitted at registration

18 yrs +

Team Poomsae – Minimum 2 Females, 2 Males +1

12 yrs + Poomsae MUST be 60-70 seconds long and a copy of Poomsae Performance plan submitted at registration

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Freestyle Poomsae Instructions

1. Complete the Freestyle Performance Plan ensuring the mandatory items 1 – 5 are written in detail. This should include clear description of kicks, acrobatic action, sequence of kicks etc. Submit Freestyle Performance plan at Registration.

2. Submit music on line in MP3 format via the Music Uploader. 3. Music must have beep at start to indicate start for athlete. Music must not include vocal performance. 4. As a backup bring a USB in a plastic bag with your name and Division clearly labelled on the bag and USB

labelled with your name and present at Registration.

Note: Failure to submit music or Freestyle Performance Plan at accreditation will result in automatic disqualification.

09 Round Times – Sparring

10 Weight Divisions – Sparring

Round times may change due to the number of entries received and any updates will be notified post-closing of entries.

Age Group Belt Rounds

8-9 (No Head Kicks) All belts 3 x 1.0 minutes

10-11 (No Head Kicks) All belts 3 x 1.5 minutes

Cadet 12 - 14 (No Head Kicks) Blue 3 x 1.5 minutes

Cadet 12 - 14 (Head Kicks) Red 3 x 1.5 minutes

Cadet 12 - 14 (Head Kicks) Black 3 x 2.0 minutes

Junior 15 - 17 (Head Kicks) Blue and Red 3 x 1.5 minutes

Junior 15 - 17 (Head Kicks) Black 3 x 2.0 minutes

Seniors (Open) 18+ (Head Kicks) Blue and Red 3 x 1.5 minutes

Seniors (Open) 18+ (Head Kicks) Black 3 x 2.0 minutes

Seniors (Masters) 31+ (No Head Kicks) All belts 3 x 1.5 minutes

Children 8-9 and 10-11 years

Over - 19 22 25 28 31 34 38 42 46 50 55 60 65 70+ Under 19 22 25 28 31 34 38 42 46 50 55 60 65 70

Cadets 12-14 years

Gender M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F Over - - 33 29 37 33 41 37 45 41 49 44 53 47 57 51 61 55 65+ 59+ Under 33 29 37 33 41 37 45 41 49 44 53 47 57 51 61 55 65 59 - -

Juniors 15-17 years

Gender M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F Over - - 45 42 48 44 51 46 55 49 59 52 63 55 68 59 73 63 78+ 68+ Under 45 42 48 44 51 46 55 49 59 52 63 55 68 59 73 63 78 68 - -

Seniors (Open 18+ years) and Masters (31+ Years)

Gender M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F Over - - 54 46 58 49 63 53 68 57 74 62 80 67 87+ 73+ Under 54 46 58 49 63 53 68 57 74 62 80 67 87 73 - -

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11 Rules

Sparring WEIGH-IN: Minimum dress code during weigh-in will be underpants for males, and underpants

and bra for female athletes. Weigh-in the nude will not be allowed. Separate female and male weigh-in facilities will be provided.

Weight tolerance of 200gms will be allowed for all colour belts grades.

COMPETITION: The competition format is a single elimination tournament system. WT Competition Rules as introduced in June 2018 will be applied.

VIDEO REVIEW: Video reviews for all divisions.

PENALTIES NON-HEAD KICK DIVISIONS:

Any head kick, whether intentional or through the lack of control, will be treated as attacking the head with fist or hand and the appropriate penalty applied.

GOLDEN POINT: All matches that result in a tied score at the end of the third round will progress to a Golden Point round.

MISCONDUCT: As per the World Taekwondo rules, Yellow Cards will be enforced by Referees for any misconduct by Coaches or Players.

Poomsae

CHAMPIONSHIP POOMSAE

For Family, Teams and Pairs Poomsae, and Self Defence, where players have paired or teamed with a higher ranked belt, they will contest the category of the highest ranked belt in their entered group.

12 Para Taekwondo – Sparring

GENERAL GUIDELINES: This category is for Athletes with a recognisable and verifiable disability and the following information will be required to determine the divisions.

• Please email events@austkd.com.au with details of: o the classification of your disability o the event you wish to enter (please use the invitation as a guide) o contact person’s name, email and mobile phone number (if required)

• Event Organisers will contact all athletes, or their nominated contact to discuss any special needs in relation to the performance.

• Events for Athletes with Disabilities will be run concurrently with Sparring on Sunday 23 September and Poomsae on Monday 24 September.

• All entries will be subject to approval by the AT Medical Committee

QUALIFICATIONS: In accordance with Article 4: Qualification of Contestant and Article 22: Para-Taekwondo of the WT Competition Rules, the contestant must go through classification and be assigned Sport Class and Sport Class Status before the competition. Classification of Kyorugi athletes will take place before the event – to be advised.

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COMPETITION RULES: WT Competition Rules & Interpretation effective as of June 2018.

WT Para-Taekwondo and Deaf-Taekwondo Classification Rules and Regulations, in force as of June 2018.

CLASSIFICATION CLASSES: Further information on the classification of Para Taekwondo sparring classes can be located HERE.

13 Championship - Poomsae

Individual Traditional Gender Male and Female

Age Division 8-9 10-11 12-14 15-17 18-30 31-40 41-50 51-60 60+

Belt Pattern #1 Pattern #2 Notes

Blue Taegeuk 3 Taegeuk 4

All Divisions will be scored using iPad scoring

(one player at a time)

Red Taegeuk 6 Taegeuk 7

1st Poom/Dan Taegeuk 8 Koryo

2nd Poom/Dan Koryo Keumgang

3rd Poom/Dan Keumgang Taeback

4th Poom/Dan Taeback Pyongwon

5th Dan Pyongwon Sipjin

6th Dan Sipjin Jitae

7th Dan Jitae Chonkwon

8th Dan Chonkwon Hansu

9th Dan Chonkwon Hansu

Pairs and Teams Traditional Gender Mixed (any gender combination permitted)

Team Size Pairs: 2 Members Teams: 3-8 Members

Age Divisions 8-11 12-14 15-17 18-30 31-40 41+

Blue Taegeuk 3 or Taegeuk 4 or Taegeuk 5 All Divisions will be scored using iPad

scoring

Red Taegeuk 6 or Taegeuk 7 or Taegeuk 8

Black Taegeuk 8 or WT Black Belt Pattern

Kyorugi Classes K41, K42, K43 & K44

Weight Categories for all classes

Male Female <61kgs <49kgs <75kgs <58kgs +75kgs +58Kgs

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COMPETITION RULES: Pair and Team members must be of the same age division. Pairs and Teams will compete in the belt level according to the highest ranked member.

Note: Competitors will be entered in their respective belt divisions and grouped after entries close. Please ensure that all team members use the same team name om their entry.

Competitors may only enter as a part of one pair and/ or one team.

Family Traditional Gender Mixed (any gender combination permitted)

Team Size Two or more members – Siblings, Parent(s) and Child(ren) or Spouses

Age Divisions Any age combination is permitted

Blue Taegeuk 3 or Taegeuk 4 or Taegeuk 5 All Divisions will be scored using iPad

scoring

Red Taegeuk 6 or Taegeuk 7 or Taegeuk 8

Black Taegeuk 8 or WT Black Belt Pattern

COMPETITION RULES: Family teams will compete in belt level according to the highest ranked member.

Note: Competitors will be entered in their respective belt divisions and grouped after entries close. Please ensure that all team members use the same team name.

Competitors may only enter as part of one family combination

Freestyle

Individual Under 12 12-14 15-17 18-30 31+

Pairs and Teams Under 12 12-14 15-17 18-30 31+

Pattern Time 60 to 70 seconds

Pairs: Mixed (any gender combination is permitted)

Teams: Mixed (any gender combination is permitted) (min of 3 members, maximum of 8)

COMPETITION RULES: Championship Freestyle will follow the modified format for WTF Freestyle with the following adjustments to allow more participation and development.

Under Championship rules there are certain compulsory elements a. The three compulsory stances that must be included are

i. Back stance (Dwitkubi) ii. Crane stance (Hakdari seogi)

iii. Tiger stance (Beom seogi)

The routine that must have the following elements, but skills modified to allow development. b. First element is flying side kick and will remain same c. Second element is aerial multiple jump front kicks

i. Athletes must do minimum of three kicks to score. We will allow single jump front kick as our base score. Athlete will get scored higher for more kicks in action.

d. Third element is spinning action measured on angle of spin and in air i. We will also allow the base level 180 degree turning kick on ground and

athletes will be judged higher if they can perform more difficult turns such as 360, 540 and 720 kicks in air

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e. Fourth element is the execution of consecutive kicks resembling a fight routine. This begins with compulsory 3-5 bounces and then executes 3-5 kicking actions forward.

f. Fifth element is the acrobatic action. i. We will allow any acrobatic action even if it does not have kick involved

but athletes that perform higher standard of action where action has kick and is aerial will be judged with higher scores.

MUSIC RULES: Music for the routine shall have no singing or speaking, otherwise the contestant will be disqualified.

All music must be uploaded in MP3 format to File Upload by 17 September 2018. Music received after this date may not necessarily be available at the competition.

14 Para Taekwondo – Poomsae GENERAL GUIDELINES: This category is for Athletes with a recognisable and verifiable disability and the

following information will be required to determine the divisions.

• Athletes may use appropriate support options, such as another athlete performing in a pair.

• Where possible, performances will be categorised by disability.

• Athletes may perform a pattern(s) of their own choice.

• Judging will be subjective using appropriately qualified judges who will give consideration to the performance on the day and the degree of difficulty, based on the severity and type of the disability.

QUALIFICATIONS: In accordance with Article 4: Qualification of Contestant and Article 22: Para-

Taekwondo of the WT Competition Rules, the contestant must go through classification and be assigned Sport Class and Sport Class Status before the competition. Classification of Poomsae athletes will take place before the event

– to be advised.

COMPETITION RULES: WT Competition Rules & Interpretation effective as of 1 January 2015. WT Para-Taekwondo and Deaf-Taekwondo Classification Rules and Regulations, in force as of 16 January 2015.

EVENTS: Events to be contested are:

• P20 – Athletes with Intellectual Disabilities • P30 – Athletes with Physical Impairments

Further information regarding Classifications and Sport Classes can be obtained HERE.

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Para Individual Traditional Poomsae Gender Male and Female

Age Divisions 8-9 10-11 12-14 15-17 18-30 31-40 41-50 51-60 61+

Belt Level Pattern #1 Notes

Blue

Choice of Pattern (1) All Divisions will be scored using iPad

scoring (one player at a time)

Red

1st Poom/Dan

2nd Poom/Dan

3rd Poom/Dan

4th Poom/Dan

5th Poom/Dan

6th Poom/Dan

7th Poom/Dan

8th Poom/Dan

15 Self Defence Self Defence

Gender Mixed – Any gender combination is permitted Team Size Two (2) – Must all be in the same Age Division) Age Division 8-17 18+ 46+ Belt Rank Blue Red Black

SELF DEFENCE RULES:

• Self-Defence refers to defending against an attacker with bare hands and foot for striking, kicking, punching, thrusting, locking, grabbing and throwing down.

• Competition method is by Cut-Off.

• Contestants should note the following requirements: o To avoid any injury, the attacker’s weapons must be imitations. o The theme of self-defence can be chosen freely. o Use of sound effects is not allowed. o Expressing the divided movements are not allowed. o The defending contestant must not carry weapons. o The self-defence routine must not be comical. o Exaggerated actions and overuse of violence are not allowed. o Items used in the presentation do not impact the scoring.

• Contestants shall attack and defend by using hands and feet to strike, kick, punch, thrust, twist, lock, and throw opponents.

• Contestants are to constantly attack and block in multiple directions.

SCORING CRITERIA: Self-Defence Scoring Criteria can be downloaded HERE.

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16 Board Breaking

Board Breaking

Gender Male and female Age Group 18-30 31-50 51+ Belt Rank Black Belt Only Cost $5 per designated board. Contestants may keep unbroken boards.

TECHNICAL BREAKING RULES:

• Each contestant must supply their own holders. Organising Committee will supply holders with safety goggles, which must be worn by all participants.

• Boards 19mm in thickness for Males and 15mm for Females are 300mm square.

• Contestants must indicate on their Entry Form the number of boards required.

• No padding is to be worn on the hands or feet when breaking.

• Single boards must be used for each strike, multiple targets are permissible and will be awarded 1 point per board broken within each of the 5 designated breaks, however if one board is missed when attempting a multiple break this will earn a score of zero.

• Boards shall not be doubled up for technical breaking. Note: Five breaks are to be performed, each of a different technique.

• Scoring to be determined as per the Scoring Sheet reference below. POWER BREAKING RULES:

• This competition is for hand techniques only.

• Male contestants may choose to break with a Closed Fist, or Knife Hand Strike and boards are 19mm in thickness and 300mm square.

• Female contestants must break with an Open Hand Strike (Palm Heel or Knife Hand Strike) and boards are 15mm in thickness and 300mm square.

• Contestants must indicate on the Entry Form the number of boards required.

• No padding is to be worn on the hands when breaking. 10mm spacers will be provided to be used between boards.

• Power break will be performed on two standard size cement blocks which will be provided.

• Only one attempt is permitted.

• At least one foot must be in contact with the ground at all times. FOOT BREAKING RULES:

• This competition is for foot techniques only and breaking shall only be accomplished with the knife or heel of the foot.

• Boards 19mm in thickness for Males and 15mm for Females are 300mm square.

• Contestants must indicate on the Entry Form the number of boards required.

• No shoes or padding is to be worn on the feet when breaking.

• In executing the break, contestants must maintain one foot on the ground.

• Breaking must commence within 30 seconds of the command to break.

• Contestants touching the ground with any part of their body, other than their

knee, after completing their break will be disqualified.

SCORE SHEET: Breaking Score Sheet can be downloaded HERE.

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Freestyle Poomsae Performance Plan

2018 World Poomsae Championships Selection

(Bendigo)

* Complete the required information and freestyle Poomsae Performance Plan and submit at registration. If pair or team submit only one Performance Plan.

Name and Age: (if pair or team list all members)

Team Name (if applicable)

Name of Club and State

Gender and Number of Team Members

Male ( ) # Female ( ) #

Division (ie Male Individual Cadet) :

Title of Freestyle Poomsae

Name of Music

Subject:

Performance Plan Performance 1. Jumping Side Kick Performance 2. # of Jumping Front Kicks Performance 3. Spin Kick Gradient Performance 4. Consecutive Spar Kicks Performance 5. Acrobatic Actions

Key points of your performance