USA TAEKWONDO STATE ASSOCIATION - United States Olympic Committee
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USA TAEKWONDO STATE ASSOCIATION
Sanctioned State Championship Manual
Effective January 1 – December 31, 2013
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STATE CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT ORGANIZING
Congratulations on wanting to sanction/host a USA Taekwondo State Championship. This manual
prepared by USA Taekwondo (USAT), the National Governing Body for Olympic Taekwondo in the United
States, is provided to assist you in successfully planning, promoting and conducting a State
Championship. It touches on most aspects of hosting a State Championship. Some details may not apply
to your event. Also, please refer to your event sanction and State Association agreement for specific
tasks that may not be listed in this guide.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact USA Taekwondo’s Event Department at the email
or telephone number below. Unless you are advised otherwise, your contact person at USAT is the
Director of Events. Thank you for contributing to our quest to be #1 in the world. Good Luck!
USA Taekwondo
Events Department
1 Olympic Plaza
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Phone: (719) 866‐4632
Fax: (719) 866‐4642
Email: Travis.Oosthoek@usa‐taekwondo.us
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STATE CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT TIMELINE & CHECKLIST
State Association fees ($200) and State Championship sanction fees ($250) submitted to USAT,
along with sanction event and referee seminar applications.
Minimum 3 weeks prior to State Championship event dates the Pre‐Event Manual must be
submitted to USAT.
1‐3 weeks prior to State Championship event dates State Association/Local Organizing
Committee must conduct an approved Referee Seminar.
Minimum 21 days prior to State Championship event dates, USAT will provide insurance
certificate.
At the close of State Championship event registration, USAT will provide 50% of current
registration fees to provided bank account.
At the close of State Championship event registration, USAT will provide event registration list,
membership forms, and electronic results template.
Day of the event the State Association/Local Organizing Committee will collect any membership
forms and fees, and all missing registration documents. Missing registration documents may
include proof of citizenship or residency, insurance information, insurance/medical waivers.
2 weeks after the State Championship event dates State Association/ Local Organizing
Committee must submit post‐event report, electronic result form, completed event results
(brackets) and all collected information and membership fees. Please separate documents
accordingly for easy processing in the USAT office. Please see post‐event report section of the
manual for complete list of requirements.
Once post‐event report and documents are received, USAT will remit final 50% of State
Championship registration fees to provided bank account.
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State Association / Local Organizing Committee
The USAT State Championship “event” will be organized by the Local Organizing Committee/State
Association (LOC/SA) with guidance from USA Taekwondo. The contract to organize and conduct the
event is made between the LOC/SA and USA Taekwondo to help ensure these events are of the quality
USA Taekwondo desires. Any questions or concerns regarding contract interpretation should be directed
to the Director of Events.
Fees: USA Taekwondo requires that all State Associations be current with their annual State Association
fee of $200 prior to any sanctioning of a USAT State Championship.
The State Championship sanctioning fee is $250, which includes the USAT Event Liability Insurance. This
fee is non‐refundable and may be paid by credit card (Visa, Master Card), Money Order, or State
Association check. No personal or club checks will be accepted. State Associations must submit their
State Championships sanction application no later than 30 days prior to the requested State
Championship dates.
LOC and State Associations are responsible for all fees incurred by the venue and equipment rental,
accommodations for personnel, meals, medical and other event related expenses.
USA Taekwondo Membership Requirements
USA Taekwondo Membership: All athletes, coaches and referees are required to hold the appropriate
and current USA Taekwondo membership prior to the start of the competition. If anyone participates
without a current USA Taekwondo membership then the liability insurance will be invalid and the LOC
or State Association shall assume all responsibility for any injury or liabilities accrued at the event.
All documents regarding the State Championship must inform the participants that each individual is
required to be a member of USA Taekwondo to participate in the event. When discussing how to obtain
a USA Taekwondo membership on all promotion and registration material please use the following link.
https://www.usat.hangastar.com/login.aspx
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Selecting State Championship Dates
All USAT State Championships must be held from January 1 – April 30, 2013. This date range has been
selected to allow time for necessary documentation to be sent to USAT in preparation for the USAT
National Championships.
State Championships may not be held during the same dates as USAT hosted event in the same area.
Additionally, no other event may be held on the same day or in conjunction with the State
Championship. For a list of USAT events, please check www.usa‐taekwondo.us, or contact the Events
Department.
State Championship Registrations
All participants must register via the Hang‐A‐Star online registration system. The USA Taekwondo Event
Department will manage the online system and collect all paperwork prior to the event. The State
Association will be responsible for collecting all registration paperwork associated with the event on‐
site, which must‐be sent to USAT immediately after the conclusion of the event.
All online registration fees will be collected by USAT and paid directly back to the LOC/State Association
minus the per participant surcharge. The $10 surcharge covers the expense of the online registration
and administrative cost through the USAT Events department. LOC or State Associations are responsible
for creating all registration deadlines and fees for their event.
Upon the registration deadline, 50% of the current registration fees will be paid to the State Association
via check or ACH transfer to the State Association provided bank account. The final 50% will not be paid
until the events conclusion and complete reconciliation. The reconciliation includes USAT receiving the
post event report, completed electronic results in the USAT designated format, and any USAT
membership applications collected at the event and appropriate fees associated with those applications.
**USA Taekwondo recommends a $60 registration fee with the maximum amount that may be charged
for a single event is $75 and $20 for each additional division. The maximum coach registration fee
cannot be more than $50.
NO DAY‐OF/ONSITE REGISTRATION WILL BE ALLOWED. If the LOC or State Association allows day‐of or
on‐site registration the event sanction, as well as, the individual’s qualification maybe voided.
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Event Information and Promotion
It is required that all LOC/State Associations submit a Pre‐Event Manual (PEM) for their State
Championship to USA Taekwondo. This manual must be submitted no later than 3 weeks out from the
start of the event. Pre‐Event Manuals must be submitted in electronic format to USA Taekwondo. These
manuals should be emailed to USAT Director of Events, Travis Oosthoek (travis.oosthoek@usa‐
taekwondo.us). All pre‐event manuals must include the following, among other pertinent event
information:
All participants must be current USA Taekwondo members.
Athletes must hold the appropriate U.S. citizenship or residency depending on the division
he/she participates in.
All coaches must be, at minimum, AC certified within the USAT CIDP program.
An athlete MAY NOT qualify in the same WORLD CLASS weight category in MULTIPLE STATE
CHAMPIONSHIPS. Athletes found doing so may jeopardize their qualification from the USAT
National Championships.
The correct and official name of the event shall always be used. 2013 USAT (blank) State Championships;
example, 2013 USAT Colorado State Championships.
USA Taekwondo shall be prominently displayed and receive appropriate recognition on all promotional
material. USAT will post the State Championship information on the USAT website once the sanction has
been approved. Additionally, the information will be posted in the monthly e‐newsletters. LOC or State
Associations may submit materials to be sent out on behalf of USAT to the USA Taekwondo
membership.
In partnership with all USAT State Associations, if requested, USAT will provide a list of members for the
state for the sake of promoting the event and growing USAT membership.
The USA Taekwondo logo and USAT State Championship logo must be used on all event promotions;
however, it cannot be altered in any way and promotions must be submitted for approval. Please
contact the USAT Events Department for an electronic copy of the USAT Logo and/or USAT State
Championship logo.
Use of the Olympic 5‐ring logo or any reference to the word “Olympic” is strictly prohibited unless
authorization has been granted by the United State Olympic Committee.
Use of the World Taekwondo Federation logo is prohibited unless authorization is granted from the
World Taekwondo Federation.
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Tournament Management System
If a State Association is interested in using the USAT TMS system for their State Championship check‐in,
Weigh‐in, bracketing, results, credential printing, etc. please contact the Director of Events, Travis
Oosthoek by email (travis.oosthoek@usa‐taekwondo.us). Please note there is an additional $5 fee per
participant to use this system.
**If the TMS system is used, the State Association/LOC still must submit electronic results in the
appropriate format to USAT. The results portion of the TMS system can be used for display/tracking
purposes, but will not be used to update the qualified athletes and/or point ranking system.
Athlete Qualifications & Divisions
All USAT State Championships will use the same age, belt color, weight categories and rules that are
followed at the USAT National Championships. See the appropriate attachments for a complete list of
these divisions.
A State Championship may choose to add divisions other than the required divisions, but these divisions
will not qualify athletes to compete at the USAT National Championships.
**USAT uses the date December 31 of the given year (December 31, 2013) to determine the age of all
competitors. For example: an athlete turns 15 on October 26, 2013, so they would compete as a 15 year
old in the given event, even though they are 14 years old at the time of the event.
USAT State Championships are direct qualifiers for the USAT National Championships. For certain
divisions an athlete must be a U.S. Citizen in order to compete in. Those divisions are usually ones that
lead to USA Taekwondo National Teams or Team Trials. Basic rule is 14 and older black belts competing
in sparring or poomsae must be a U.S. Citizen.
Proof of Citizenship is fulfilled only by showing a U.S. Birth Certificate or U.S. Passport. Social Security
Cards DO NOT prove proof of Citizenship.
Proof of Residency is fulfilled only by showing one of the following documents: Social Security Card,
Green Card, school report card/official U.S. college transcript, and in some circumstances a valid U.S.
driver’s license.
If an individual is not a valid resident or U.S. citizen he/she will not be allowed to compete at the
USAT National Championships or State Championships period. This rule must be enforced by all State
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Associations. If it is deemed that the State Association allowed participation from a non‐resident or
non‐citizen USAT may reconsider approving the State Association for the following year.
2013 USAT National Championships Qualifications
All athletes participating in the following divisions at a sanctioned USAT State Championship will
automatically qualify to compete at the USAT National Championships.
**The word participating means athletes must have officially weighed‐in at the event scales and/or
participated on the competition mats in front of the event referees and received a place within the
division.**
SPARRING
Color Belt Sparring – Dragon(6‐7), Ninja(8‐9), Youth(10‐11), Cadet(12‐14), Junior(15‐17), Senior(18‐32)
& Ultra(33+)
Black Belt Sparring – Dragon(6‐7), Ninja(8‐9), Youth(10‐11), Cadet(12‐14) & Ultra(33+)
POOMSAE
Color Belt Poomsae – Dragon(6‐7), Ninja(8‐9), Youth(10‐11), Cadet(12‐14), Junior(15‐17), 1st Senior(18‐
29), 2nd Senior (30‐39) & 1st, 2nd, 3rd Masters(40+)
Athletes must compete in the age category according to the age he/she will be as of December 31,
2013.
World Class vs. Grass Roots
All athletes placing in the top 4 per weight category in the following divisions 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.
SPARRING
Black Belt Sparring – Junior(15‐17), Senior(18‐32) & **Cadet(12‐14)
**USAT will offer Cadet World Class divisions at the USAT National Championships. These divisions will
follow Adult Sparring rules. The divisions are considered “open” to any eligible cadet athlete who
participated at a USAT State Championships. Athletes cannot compete in both the Cadet Grass Roots
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and Cadet World Class division. They must choose the divisions appropriate to their skill level at the time
of registration.
http://www.teamusa.org/USA‐Taekwondo/Features/2013/January/29/2013‐Cadet‐Divisions‐
Update.aspx
POOMSAE
Black Belt Individual Poomsae – Junior(15‐17), 1st Senior(18‐29), 2nd Senior(30‐39), 1st Masters(40‐49),
2nd Masters(50‐59), & 3rd Masters(60+)
Black Belt Pairs Poomsae – Junior Pairs (15‐17), 1st Pairs(18‐29), 2nd Pairs(30+)
Black Belt Team Poomsae – Junior Team (15‐17), 1st Team(18‐29), 2nd Team(30+)
**An athlete MAY NOT QUALIFY in the same WORLD CLASS weight category in MULTIPLE STATE
CHAMPIONSHIPS. Athletes found doing so may jeopardize their qualification for the USAT National
Championships. **
Misc. Information
If an athlete wants to compete in both Junior and Senior divisions, they must compete and
qualify for both divisions.
Winner of these Grass Roots divisions will automatically qualify for the corresponding World
Class division at the USAT National Championships. The winner will receive the last seed in their
qualifying World Class division.
Once qualified for World Class, an athlete is not eligible for Grass Roots divisions.
o Exception – If a coach/parent provides to the USAT Director of Events a legitimate
reason an athlete should not compete in the World Class division. If approved, the
athlete will be placed in appropriate Grass Root division, but cannot move back to the
World Class division if they place 1st at the USAT National Championships.
USAT Point‐Ranking System
All sanctioned USAT State Championships fall under the USAT Point‐Ranking system. Athletes competing
in a sparring division will earn points based off their finishing results from all State Championships. At
the USAT National Championships these points will be used to determine the athlete seeds in each
appropriate bracket. For more information on the USAT Point‐Ranking System see the following link.
http://www.teamusa.org/USA‐Taekwondo/Resources/Event‐Resources/USAT‐Point‐Ranking‐
System.aspx
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**Junior(15‐17) & Senior(18‐32) divisions will use the appropriate selection procedures to determine
seeding at the USAT National Championships. These procedures are written by the USAT High
Performance Department and will be published on the USAT website when complete.
Competition Rules & Requirements
All State Championships must use and follow the USA Taekwondo rules and regulations. For current
sparring and poomsae rules please refer to the following link,
http://www.teamusa.org/USA‐Taekwondo/Events/Competition‐Rules.aspx
Sparring – All State Championships are required to use electronic scoring. It is recommended to use
electronic body protector scoring (Daedo or Lajust), but Ringmaster or other electronic systems may be
used.
Competition Area – All State Championships must use a ring size of 8m x 8m with a 1m safety border on
each ring. A 10 foot safety zone should be the minimum between rings.
Poomsae – All State Championships may choose the format they will follow for Poomsae divisions.
Acceptable formats include, single elimination, double elimination, WTF cut‐off, and judged format.
Coaching Requirements
All coaches ARE required to hold at minimum an Associate Coach (AC) Certification within the USA
Taekwondo CIDP program and be a current member of USA Taekwondo. Coaches may obtain the AC
certification by passing the Associate Coach Quiz within the Hang‐a‐star system.
All documents regarding the State Championship must inform coaches that each coach is required to be
a member of USA Taekwondo and have, at minimum, an AC certification to participate in the event.
When discussing how to obtain a USA Taekwondo CIDP AC certification, please use the following link.
http://www.teamusa.org/USA‐Taekwondo/Coaching.aspx
In order to coach junior (15‐17) and senior (18‐32) black belts at the USAT National Championships,
coaches must have a Level 1 certification through the USAT CIDP program. More information about the
Level 1 certification can be found at the following link.
http://www.teamusa.org/USA‐Taekwondo/Coaching/Level‐1‐Seminar.aspx
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Referee Requirements
All referees must be certified by USAT to referee at a USAT sanctioned State Championship. It is
required to host a USAT Referee Seminar prior to the start of the State Championship. This seminar
will ensure all referees participating in the event are up to date on certification and rule changes. First‐
time seminar participants are permitted to referee at the Championship. Referees participating at the
event will need to reference the USAT Referee handbook for certification requirements. USAT
recommends, but does not require, that referees are paid to help offset any of their cost incurred during
the event.
State Associations are required to complete the Referee Seminar Application, along with the Event
Sanction Application found at the following link.
http://www.teamusa.org/USA‐Taekwondo/Events/State‐Associations.aspx
Medical Requirements
Personnel ‐ It is required to have one of the following on site at all times
ALS (Advance Life Support) equipped paramedics unit, Basic Life Support is NOT sufficient. This may be a volunteer crew only if they have all ALS Equipment
One MD (Medical Doctor) or DO (Doctor of Osteopathy)
It is suggested to have the following medical personnel for every two mats. Medical personnel to use –
any of the following, especially if they are sports medicine experienced and/or certified, all do not need
to be present:
ATC (Certified Athletic Trainer)
EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)
DC (Chiropractic Physician)
Orthopedic Extender
PA (Physician’s Assistant)
PT (Physical Therapist) RN (Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner)
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A copy of the following documentation from each medical staff working the event is required:
Medical License or Certification
Liability/Malpractice Insurance
Updated Resume
Liability Waiver signed by each individual
Documentation must be mailed/faxed to the USA Taekwondo office no later than two weeks prior to the
start of the event. State Championships will be strictly held to this deadline. If the documentation is
not submitted within the timeframe established a $100 penalty fee will be taken out of the
registration funds and/or the sanction will be canceled.
Medical Documentation
USAT requires medical documentation for all injuries. All State Championships will be required to use
the USAT medical/injury forms. Completed forms are to be mailed to the USAT office no later than
seven days following the event along with the post event report. Medical forms are located for
download (Attachment D) on the USAT website and will be sent upon verification and approval of the
medical staff.
**The following 30‐day rule will be applied to any athlete who is “knocked out” or becomes
unconscious**
“Any athlete who is knocked out or loses consciousness for any amount of time, whether briefly or for an extended
period of time, OR any athlete who does not clear all neurological tests administered by the USA Taekwondo Sports
Medicine Personnel within 20 minutes of head injury/contact will have the 30‐day‐out rule applied and may not
continue participation that day. The athlete is required to seek an evaluation by their own doctor at the conclusion
of these 30 days and show written release from this physician before being allowed to return to participation. No
activity (running, weightlifting, taekwondo, etc.) is allowed until all signs and symptoms occurring from the head
injury have cleared completely. USA Taekwondo Sports Medicine Staff reserves the right to refuse to allow an
athlete to participate or continue participation if they deem that a head injury has occurred. All athletes sustaining
a hit to the head deemed substantial enough to be seen by the USA Taekwondo Sports Medicine Personnel must
remain under observation for a minimum of 20 minutes.”
Liability Insurance
Once the State Championship has been approved, the LOC/State Association will receive the certificate
of liability insurance covering the event and any additional insured entities. This information needs to be
provided in the appropriate section of the event sanction application.
It is understood that if the State Association/LOC does not run the State Championship according to this
manual and USAT event sanction agreement, then your liability insurance will be invalid and your State
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Association will be responsible for all injuries and liabilities at your State Championship. Also, all
qualifying athletes may have the result voided and may have to re‐qualify at a different State
Championship in order to participate at the USAT National Championships.
For legal protection and that of USA Taekwondo, Event Directors are encouraged to use the following
language as part of event entry documentation. It is mandatory to obtain waivers from each member of
the Event/USA Taekwondo.
WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND PARENTAL CONSENT AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
• I, ____________ do hereby, for myself or the minor child, my heirs, executors, and administrators waive, release, discharge, covenant not to sue, and agree to indemnify and save and hold harmless any and all rights and claims for damages which I may have or may accrue to me against USA Taekwondo and for its state associations, this athletic meet, its organizing committee, the United States Olympic Committee, the World Taekwondo Federation, and all members of this athletic meet, or their respective officers, committees, medical committee, agents, representatives, successors, sponsors, advertisers, volunteers, owners and lesser of premises on which the athletic meet takes place, assignees and against any competitor for any and all damages which may be sustained by me or the minor child, in connection with my association with or entry in the above athletic meet, or which may arise out of traveling to, participating in, and returning from this athletic meet. I understand that all entry fees are nonrefundable. • I understand the nature of USA Taekwondo activities and believe that my experience and capabilities, or that of the minor child, to be qualified to participate in this athletic meet. I understand that USA Taekwondo activities involve risks and dangers of serious bodily injury, including permanent disability, paralysis and death. These risks and dangers may be caused by myself or the minor child's own actions, or inactions, and/or the actions or inactions of others participating in the athletic meet. • If the minor child or I are selected, I agree to be drug tested pursuant to the United States Olympic Committee National Anti‐Doping Program, as amended. I understand that such drug testing may take place at any time during the competition. If the minor child or I fail to show up at the athletic meet, for any reason, I knowingly forfeit this competition and all applicable registration fees. I further understand that any pictures taken of the minor child or me in connection with this athletic meet may be used by USA Taekwondo for publicity or promotion without compensation. • I have read this agreement, fully understand its terms, understand that I or the minor child have given up substantial rights by signing it and have signed it freely and without any inducement or assurance of any nature and intend it to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by the law and agree that if any portion of this agreement is held to be invalid that the balance, notwithstanding, shall continue in full force and effect.
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Post‐Event Report/Requirements
At the completion of the event, a post event report must be submitted along with the following items.
Completed electronic results in the designated USAT format.
Completed results in a bracket format.
A list of all referees including their level of certification.
Sealed envelope with complete medical forms.
All documentations collected for “pending” athletes.
Contact information for State Championship tournament director and key staff.
This post event report must be submitted to USA Taekwondo (attn.: Events Department) no later than 2
weeks after the State Championship.
Any result changes must be submitted by May 31, 2013. The results that the USAT has at this date will
be the ones referenced. No changes will be permitted after this date or on‐site at the USAT National
Championships. Errors due to incorrectly reporting results or failure to submit results will not only
jeopardize your states athletes participating at the USAT National Championships, but the right to be
approved as the State Association in future years.
**Once Post‐Event Report/Requirements are met by the State Association, USAT will send the
remaining balance of State Association registration funds.
Attachments
The following pages show the required divisions all State Championships must run, plus creative events
such as board breaking, weapons, demo team, etc. Also, you will find the medical forms that need to be
complete at your event if there are injuries.
**The winning Demo Team at the USAT National Championships will be invited to perform at the 2014
U.S Open Taekwondo Championships**
2013 – MALE SPARRING AGE DIVISIONS and WEIGHT CATEGORIES
CHART IS EFFECTIVE FROM JANUARY 1, 2013‐DECEMBER, 31, 2013 COPYRIGHT © USA TAEKWONDO – Attachment A **USAT USES DECEMBER 31, 2013 AS THE AGE DATE FOR ALL ATHLETES ^17 AND OLDER BLACK BELTS CAN COMPETE IN THIS CATEGORY *U = Under, O = Over
AGE CLASSES **AGE DIVISIONS BELT COLOR MATCH TIME LIMITS *WEIGHT CATEGORIES
(KG) WEIGHT CLASSES
DRAGONS 6‐7 YEARS OLD YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE, RED
& BLACK
2 ONE‐MINUTE ROUNDS
30 SECOND REST U19, U23, U27 & O27 FIN, LIGHT, MIDDLE & HEAVY
NINJAS 8‐9 YEARS OLD YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE, RED
& BLACK
2 ONE‐MINUTE ROUNDS
30 SECOND REST U21, U25, U30 & O30 FIN, LIGHT, MIDDLE & HEAVY
YOUTH 10‐11 YEARS OLD YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE, RED
& BLACK
3 ONE‐MINUTE ROUNDS
30 SECOND REST U30, U35, U40 & O40 FIN, LIGHT, MIDDLE & HEAVY
CADET 12‐14 YEARS OLD YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE, RED 3 ONE‐MINUTE ROUNDS
30 SECOND REST U34, U40, U45, U50 & O50
FIN, BANTAM, LIGHT, MIDDLE & HEAVY
CADET 12‐14 YEARS OLD BLACK
3 ONE‐MINUTE 30 SECOND ROUNDS
60 SECOND REST
U33, U37, U41, U45, U49, U53, U57, U61, U65 & O65
FIN, FLY, BANTAM, FEATHER, LIGHT, WELTER, LT. MIDDLE, MIDDLE,
LT. HEAVY & HEAVY
JUNIOR 15‐17 YEARS OLD YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE & RED 3 ONE‐MINUTE ROUNDS
30 SECOND REST
U45, U48, U51, U55, U59, U63, U68, U73, U78 & O78
FIN, FLY, BANTAM, FEATHER, LIGHT, WELTER, LT. MIDDLE, MIDDLE,
LT. HEAVY & HEAVY
JUNIOR 15‐17 YEARS OLD BLACK
3 ONE‐MINUTE 30 SECOND ROUNDS
60 SECOND REST
U45, U48, U51, U55, U59, U63, U68, U73, U78 & O78
FIN, FLY, BANTAM, FEATHER, LIGHT, WELTER, LT. MIDDLE, MIDDLE,
LT. HEAVY & HEAVY
SENIOR 18‐32 YEARS OLD YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE & RED 3 ONE‐MINUTE ROUNDS
30 SECOND REST U58, U67, U78 & O78 FIN, LIGHT, MIDDLE & HEAVY
^SENIOR 18‐32 YEARS OLD BLACK 3 TWO‐MINUTE ROUNDS
60 SECOND REST
U54, U58, U63, U68, U74, U80, U87 & O87
FIN, FLY, BANTAM, FEATHER, LIGHT, WELTER, , MIDDLE, & HEAVY
ULTRA 33+ YEARS OLD YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE, RED
& BLACK
3 ONE‐MINUTE ROUNDS
30 SECOND REST U58, U68, U80 & O80 FIN, LIGHT, MIDDLE & HEAVY
2013 – FEMALE SPARRING AGE DIVISIONS and WEIGHT CATEGORIES
CHART IS EFFECTIVE FROM JANUARY 1, 2013‐DECEMBER, 31, 2013 COPYRIGHT © USA TAEKWONDO‐Attachment B **USAT USES DECEMBER 31, 2013 AS THE AGE DATE FOR ALL ATHLETES ^17 AND OLDER BLACK BELTS CAN COMPETE IN THIS CATEGORY *U = Under, O = Over
AGE CLASSES **AGE DIVISIONS BELT COLOR MATCH TIME LIMITS *WEIGHT CATEGORIES
(KG) WEIGHT CLASSES
DRAGONS 6‐7 YEARS OLD YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE, RED
& BLACK
2 ONE‐MINUTE ROUNDS
30 SECOND REST U19, U23, U27 & O27 FIN, LIGHT, MIDDLE & HEAVY
NINJAS 8‐9 YEARS OLD YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE, RED
& BLACK
2 ONE‐MINUTE ROUNDS
30 SECOND REST U21, U25, U30 & O30 FIN, LIGHT, MIDDLE & HEAVY
YOUTH 10‐11 YEARS OLD YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE, RED
& BLACK
3 ONE‐MINUTE ROUNDS
30 SECOND REST U30, U35, U40 & O40 FIN, LIGHT, MIDDLE & HEAVY
CADET 12‐14 YEARS OLD YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE, RED 3 ONE‐MINUTE ROUNDS
30 SECOND REST U33, U37, U43, U48 & O48
FIN, BANTAM, LIGHT, MIDDLE & HEAVY
CADET 12‐14 YEARS OLD BLACK
3 ONE‐MINUTE 30 SECOND ROUNDS
60 SECOND REST
U29, U33, U37, U41, U44, U47, U51, U55, U59 & O59
FIN, FLY, BANTAM, FEATHER, LIGHT, WELTER, LT. MIDDLE, MIDDLE,
LT. HEAVY & HEAVY
JUNIOR 15‐17 YEARS OLD YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE & RED 3 ONE‐MINUTE ROUNDS
30 SECOND REST
U42, U44, U46, U49, U52, U55, U59, U63, U68 & O68
FIN, FLY, BANTAM, FEATHER, LIGHT, WELTER, LT. MIDDLE, MIDDLE,
LT. HEAVY & HEAVY
JUNIOR 15‐17 YEARS OLD BLACK
3 ONE‐MINUTE 30 SECOND ROUNDS
60 SECOND REST
U42, U44, U46, U49, U52, U55, U59, U63, U68 & O68
FIN, FLY, BANTAM, FEATHER, LIGHT, WELTER, LT. MIDDLE, MIDDLE,
LT. HEAVY & HEAVY
SENIOR 18‐32 YEARS OLD YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE & RED 3 ONE‐MINUTE ROUNDS
30 SECOND REST U51, U59, U67 & O67 FIN, LIGHT, MIDDLE & HEAVY
^SENIOR 18‐32 YEARS OLD BLACK 3 TWO‐MINUTE ROUNDS
60 SECOND REST
U46, U49, U53, U57, U62, U67, U73 & O73
FIN, FLY, BANTAM, FEATHER, LIGHT, WELTER, , MIDDLE, & HEAVY
ULTRA 33+ YEARS OLD YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE, RED
& BLACK
3 ONE‐MINUTE ROUNDS
30 SECOND REST U49, U57, U67 & O67 FIN, LIGHT, MIDDLE & HEAVY
2013 – INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE AGE DIVISIONS
CHART IS EFFECTIVE FROM JANUARY 1, 2013‐DECEMBER, 31, 2013 COPYRIGHT © USA TAEKWONDO‐Attachment C **USAT USES DECEMBER 31, 2013 AS THE AGE DATE FOR ALL ATHLETES
AGE CLASSES **AGE DIVISIONS BELT COLOR RANK
DRAGONS 6‐7 YEARS OLD YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE & RED N/A
DRAGONS 6‐7 YEARS OLD BLACK 1ST – 9TH
NINJAS 8‐9 YEARS OLD YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE & RED N/A
NINJAS 8‐9 YEARS OLD BLACK 1ST – 9TH
YOUTH 10‐11 YEARS OLD YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE & RED N/A
YOUTH 10‐11 YEARS OLD BLACK 1ST – 9TH
CADET 12‐14 YEARS OLD YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE & RED N/A
CADET 12‐14 YEARS OLD BLACK 1ST – 9TH
JUNIOR 15‐17 YEARS OLD YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE & RED N/A
JUNIOR 15‐17 YEARS OLD BLACK 1ST – 9TH
1ST SENIOR 18‐29 YEARS OLD YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE & RED N/A
1ST SENIOR 18‐29 YEARS OLD BLACK 1ST – 9TH
2ND SENIOR 30‐39 YEARS OLD YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE & RED N/A
2ND SENIOR 30‐39 YEARS OLD BLACK 1ST – 9TH
1ST MASTERS 40‐49 YEARS OLD YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE & RED N/A
1ST MASTERS 40‐49 YEARS OLD BLACK 1ST – 9TH
2013 – INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE AGE DIVISIONS
CHART IS EFFECTIVE FROM JANUARY 1, 2013‐DECEMBER, 31, 2013 COPYRIGHT © USA TAEKWONDO‐Attachment C **USAT USES DECEMBER 31, 2013 AS THE AGE DATE FOR ALL ATHLETES
2ND MASTERS 50‐59 YEARS OLD YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE & RED N/A
2ND MASTERS 50‐59 YEARS OLD BLACK 1ST – 9TH
3RD MASTERS 60‐69 YEARS OLD YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE & RED N/A
3RD MASTERS 60‐69 YEARS OLD BLACK 1ST – 9TH
2013 – TEAM (MALE/FEMALE) POOMSAE AGE DIVISIONS
CHART IS EFFECTIVE FROM JANUARY 1, 2013‐DECEMBER, 31, 2013 COPYRIGHT © USA TAEKWONDO‐Attachment E **USAT USES DECEMBER 31, 2013 AS THE AGE DATE FOR ALL ATHLETES
^TEAM POOMSAE IS MADE UP OF 3 ATHLETE OF THE SAME GENDER
#Divisions will not be available at the USAT National Championships
AGE CLASSES **AGE DIVISIONS BELT COLOR RANK
^#DRAGONS 6‐7 YEARS OLD BLACK 1ST – 9TH
^#NINJAS 8‐9 YEARS OLD BLACK 1ST – 9TH
^YOUTH 10‐11 YEARS OLD BLACK 1ST – 9TH
^CADET 12‐14 YEARS OLD BLACK 1ST – 9TH
^JUNIOR 15‐17 YEARS OLD BLACK 1ST – 9TH
^1ST TEAM 18‐29 YEARS OLD BLACK 1ST – 9TH
^2ND TEAM 30+ YEARS OLD BLACK 1ST – 9TH
**State Championships can choose to do color belt Team Poomsae, but those division will not be available at the USAT National Championships. **
2013 – CO‐ED PAIRS POOMSAE AGE DIVISIONS
CHART IS EFFECTIVE FROM JANUARY 1, 2013‐DECEMBER, 31, 2013 COPYRIGHT © USA TAEKWONDO‐Attachment D **USAT USES DECEMBER 31, 2013 AS THE AGE DATE FOR ALL ATHLETES #Divisions will not be available at the USAT National Championships
AGE CLASSES **AGE DIVISIONS BELT COLOR RANK COMPETITION TYPE
#DRAGONS 6‐7 YEARS OLD BLACK 1ST – 9TH MODIFIED WTF FORMAT
#NINJAS 8‐9 YEARS OLD BLACK 1ST – 9TH MODIFIED WTF FORMAT
YOUTH 10‐11 YEARS OLD BLACK 1ST – 9TH MODIFIED WTF FORMAT
CADET 12‐14 YEARS OLD BLACK 1ST – 9TH WTF FORMAT
JUNIOR 15‐17 YEARS OLD BLACK 1ST – 9TH WTF FORMAT
1ST PAIRS 18‐29 YEARS OLD BLACK 1ST – 9TH WTF FORMAT
2ND PAIRS 30+ YEARS OLD BLACK 1ST – 9TH WTF FORMAT
**State Championships can choose to do color belt Co‐Ed Pairs Poomsae, but those division will not be available at the USAT National Championships. **
2013 – MALE & FEMALE INDIVIDUAL CREATIVE AGE DIVISIONS ‐ BOARD BREAKING & WEAPONS ‐
CHART IS EFFECTIVE FROM JANUARY 1, 2013‐DECEMBER, 31, 2013 COPYRIGHT © USA TAEKWONDO‐Attachment F **USAT USES DECEMBER 31, 2013 AS THE AGE DATE FOR ALL ATHLETES
AGE CLASSES **AGE DIVISIONS BELT COLOR SET‐UP TIME LIMITS BOARD BREAKING ‐
ROUTINE TIME LIMITS WEAPONS ‐ ROUTINE
TIME LIMITS
DRAGONS 6‐7 YEARS OLD YELLOW/GREEN,
BLUE/RED & BLACK 1 MINUTE 1 MINUTE 2 MINUTE
NINJAS 8‐9 YEARS OLD YELLOW/GREEN,
BLUE/RED & BLACK 1 MINUTE 1 MINUTE 2 MINUTE
YOUTH 10‐11 YEARS OLD YELLOW/GREEN,
BLUE/RED & BLACK 1 MINUTE 1 MINUTE 2 MINUTE
CADET 12‐14 YEARS OLD YELLOW/GREEN,
BLUE/RED & BLACK 1 MINUTE 1 MINUTE 2 MINUTE
JUNIOR 15‐17 YEARS OLD YELLOW/GREEN,
BLUE/RED & BLACK 1 MINUTE 1 MINUTE 2 MINUTE
SENIOR 18‐32 YEARS OLD YELLOW/GREEN,
BLUE/RED & BLACK 1 MINUTE 1 MINUTE 2 MINUTE
ULTRA 33+ YEARS OLD YELLOW/GREEN,
BLUE/RED & BLACK 1 MINUTE 1 MINUTE 2 MINUTE
2013 – DEMONSTRATION TEAM
AGE CLASSES **AGE DIVISIONS BELT COLOR SET‐UP TIME LIMITS ROUTINE TIME LIMITS
DEMO TEAM ALL AGES ALL BELT COLORS 1 MINUTE 10 MINUTES
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CONFIDENTIAL Appendix B
USA TAEKWONDO SPORTS MEDICINE ATHLETIC INJURY/ILLNESS REPORT FORM NAME_______________________________________________ DOB_______________ GENDER__________ ATHLETE_______ COACH________ OFFICIAL________ PARENT________ OTHER___________________ DATE & TIME OF INJURY________________________ STATE/COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE_______________ NAME & YEAR OF COMPETITION ______________________________________________________________ INJURY NATURE: ACUTE____ CHRONIC ______ RE-INJURY______ -- DATE OF 1ST INJURY_____________ OCCASION: WARM-UP____ COMPETITION______ NON-SPORT____________________________________ WEIGHT CLASS_____________ BELT COLOR/DAN______________________ CLASSIFICATION: PRE-ADOL___ JR___ SR__EXEC SR__ NON-ATHLETE_____________________________ =======================================================================================
VITALS: TEMP________ BP_________ PULSE________ RESP______PUPILS________ LOC____________ ALLERGIES_________________________________________________________________________________ DIAGNOSIS/EVALUATION_____________________________________________________________________ HISTORY & EVALUATION______________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ SENT TO HOSPITAL___ X-RAY____ RECOMMEND FURTHER EVAL _______ FOLLOW-UP______________TREATMENT_______________________________________________________ CLEARED FOR PARTICIPATION_________ 30-DAY OUT HEAD INJURY________ RETURN DATE_________ SIGNATURE__________________________________________ATC MD DO DC PA PT MEDIC RN EMT STUDENT _______________
CIRCLE ONE FOR EACH: Was the injury sustained from: Body Part:______________________________ • blocking a kick Right Left Both Posterior Anterior • blocking a punch • attacking with a kick Specific structure:________________________ • attacking with a punch • charging opponent, no kick or punch Injury Nature:____________________________ • unblocked kick or punch (being attacked, no defense) (refer to NAIRS Listing) • stepped into kick • stepped into punch If concussion, what grade:_________________ • recovering from missed kick (Refer to reference card on grading) • attacked with back turned • kicked/punched while falling Wearing mouthpiece? YES NO • kicked after fall/on the ground • hitting playing surface Brand of headgear ________________________ • colliding/clashing with opponent • warming up Brand of chest protector ____________________ • unknown origin • non-sport related Was the injury sustained during: Athlete, due to injury (circle one): • previous injury prior to event lost fight • 1st round bowed out of fight due to injury • 2nd round won fight • 3rd round won fight but could not continue • warm up/between fights won due to illegal hit/move of opponent • non-sport related Was the injury sustained during: Did athlete receive any bye matches? • previous injury prior to event yes no • 1st fight How many?_______________ • 2nd fight • 3rd fight • 4th fight • 5th fight • 6th fight Number of Times Competing at the • 7th fight Local Level__________________ • warm up/between fights State Level__________________ • non-sport related Regional Level_______________
National Level_______________ Type of kick causing injury: International Level___________ • spinning/swing • thrust • axe • punch/no kick • non-sport related • fell onto, no kick involved Has athlete ever sustained a head injury before? YES NO Time Loss • Date(s) of head injury______________________ Could no longer compete • Type of head injury________________________ Completed tournament fights • Evaluated at hospital YES NO Recommended time off following • Stayed overnight at hospital YES NO tournament -- how many days • Complications______________________ off?_________
_______________________________________ To see doctor before return to _______________________________________ athletic participation
USA TAEKWONDO SPORTS MEDICINE HEAD INJURY GUIDELINES
This is a follow-up sheet for your health and safety. Quite often, signs of a head injury do not appear immediately after trauma, but hours, even days, after injury. The purpose of this fact sheet is to alert you to the symptoms of significant head injuries, symptoms that may occur several hours after you leave the care of the athletic trainer. It is common to have a headache following trauma to the head or face. If you feel the need to take a medication to relieve this discomfort, you may take 2 acetaminophen tablets (Tylenol®) every 4 hours for the pain and NOTHING ELSE!!!! DO NOT TAKE ASPIRIN OR IBUPROFEN (Advil ®, Motrin®, Aleve®, Nuprin®, etc. If under the age of 12, seek the children’s acetaminophen alternative. If in doubt, contact medical personnel before taking any medication. If you experience one or more of the following symptoms following a head injury, contact medical personnel:
1. Difficulty remembering recent events or meaningful facts, or change in the ability to remember
2. Severe headache, particularly in a specific location 3. Stiffening of the neck, causing sharp pain 4. Bleeding or clear fluid dripping from the ears or nose 5. Mental confusion or strange, “foggy” feeling 6. Nausea or vomiting, especially projectile vomit 7. Dizziness, poor balance, or unsteadiness 8. Weakness in either arms and/or legs 9. Abnormal drowsiness or sleepiness & fatigue 10. Convulsions 11. Unequal pupil size, if abnormal for you 12. Loss of appetite 13. Persistent ringing of the ears 14. Slurring of speech 15. Unusual lethargy, or felling blah for no reason The appearance of any of the above symptoms tells you that you have had a significant head injury that requires medical attention. If any of these symptoms appear, contact the medical personnel listed below, or report IMMEDIATELY to the hospital. DO NOT EAT OR DRINK ANYTHING BEFORE SEEKING MEDICAL ATTENTION. ________________________________ _________________________ Evaluator Phone/Pager Number ________________________________ Hotel/Room # REPORT TO YOUR INSTRUCTOR THE FOLLOWING DAY BEFORE BEGINNING PARTICIPATION IN
ANY ACTIVITY 30-day-out rule applies to your head injury YES NO Return date_________