Kansas State
championships
March 28, 2015
Sunrise Christian Academy
Wichita, Kansas
Kansas Taekwondo State Championship
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WELCOME
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VENUE
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LODGING
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COMPETITION EVENTS
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QUALIFYING FOR THE 2015 USAT NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
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REGISTRATION
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SCHEDULE
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GOVERNANCE, REQUIREMENTS, AND RULES
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Sunrise Christian Academy
The Inn at Tallgrass
ADDRESS
RESERVATIONS
ABOUT
HOTEL AMENITIES
DRIVING INFORMATION
POOMSAE (FORMS)
SPARRING
BOARD BREAKING
WEAPONS
REGISTER ONLINE
REGISTRATION FEES
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
MARCH 27, 2015: WEIGH-IN AND REGISTRATION
MARCH 28, 2015: COMPETITION BEGINS - 10:00AM
GOVERNANCE
REQUIREMENTS
Athlete Requirements
Coaching Requirements
Referee Requirements
RULES
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2015 Kansas Taekwondo State Championship Event Packet
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Kansas Taekwondo State Championship
WELCOME!
Last year the USA Taekwondo National Championships were held in San Jose, CA with nearly 4000 athletes competing
from around the country. This marked the largest National Championships in USA Taekwondo history and made it one of
the largest Taekwondo competitions IN THE WORLD!
USA Taekwondo hopes to keep that momentum moving forward, and 2015 is going to be a great year for Taekwondo in
Kansas. The Kansas Taekwondo Association (KTA) is putting new programs in place to help advance the sport throughout
our state. In addition, we will be raising the visibility of Taekwondo to a height never seen before in Kansas; this is an
exciting time.
KTA is looking for the top poomsae and sparring athletes in Kansas, along with their masters, to compete for the State of
Kansas TKD Team at local, national, and international competitions throughout 2015. It is our intent to help prepare the
best of the best, to represent Kansas and the United States in competitions throughout the world.
Kansas Success
National Team Members
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Stephen Lambdin is ranked top 10 in the World Ranking by the World Taekwondo Federation and is a 6x US
National Team Member, 5x Collegiate National Team Member and was the only US athlete to compete in the Grand
Prix Final in 2014
Tasha Pruter represented Team USA on the 2015 World Cup Team, and the 2014 Collegiate National Team
Lexie Shephard represented Team USA in China for the 2014 Jr World Championships
Logan Weber represented Team USA in Azerbijan for the 2014 Cadet World Championships
Brandon Fordiani made the 2014 Jr National Team
Alexa Prim represented Team USA at the 2014 Pan Am Championships
Chris Hillyer and Valerie Long represented Team USA at the 2014 Pan Am Poomsae Championships
The next generation of athletes is out there. The 2015 Kansas Taekwondo State Championships could be their first step
towards being discovered.
This packet of information explains how your athletes can earn the right to compete at the USA Taekwondo National
Championship - being held in Austin, Texas, July 2015. Participation in a USAT National event is a highlight in many
athletes’ careers, and is a major step towards being asked to represent the USA on a National or Olympic team.
Please review the following event packet in its entirety and feel free to contact us.
Stay Informed
• Visit the KTA website at: www.ktasport.com
• Check us out on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ktasport
Thank you and Welcome!
Mr. Seth Wilson
USAT Kansas State Director
USAT National Club Director
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2015 Kansas Taekwondo State Championship Event Packet
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VENUE
Sunrise Christian Academy
5500 E 45th St N
Wichita, KS 67220
Sunrise Christian Academy is home to a full size basketball
court and an additional training court that will be utilized for
our event. Ample parking and stadium seating will help our
guest enjoy their day.
SPECTATOR TICKETS
Spectator tickets will be available via weblink on our KTA
website: www.ktasport.com
Spectator: $8 (children under 5 are free)
Tickets at the door: $10
Stay connected with Wi-Fi
Keeping friends and family informed, in real time, just got
easier...
For our spectators and event convenience, our venue is
equipped with wi-fi service for everyone to have the best
digital experience possible!
LODGING
The Inn at Tallgrass
2280 N Tara Circle
Wichita, KS 67226
ph 316-684-3466
www.theinnattallgrass.com
Kansas Taekwondo State Association is proud
to announce:
The Inn at Tallgrass as the official hotel
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Free Breakfast
Free Internet
Free Fitness Center
Only one mile to the venue
Special Pricing for the 2015 Kansas Taekwondo Championships: $74.00 (studio suite)
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Kansas Taekwondo State Championship
Reservations
Special note: There are a limited number of rooms available under the group rate of only $74.00. To ensure that you receive the best
rate possible under the group pricing please make your reservation soon.
About
Located on the most popular corner of the city, The Inn is close to shopping, dining, entertainment and most major businesses.
Guests will find new bathrooms, beds, and flat screen televisions, all of which make the accommodations comfortable and
enjoyable. Whether you’re a business traveler in town for one night or a long-term stay, you’re a leisure traveler looking for a
weekend getaway, or you’re relocating to the area and extended stay is what you need, stay at The Inn…you’ll always feel right at
home.
Hotel Amenities
A front-desk staffed attendant 24 hours a day, a gathering/dining area, business center and an outdoor pool/spa/patio are all features
of the Guesthouse at The Inn.
Other amenities include:
TO MAKE A RESERVATION:
Call central reservations at 1-316-684-3466 and mention Kansas
State Taekwondo Tourney Rates.
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Free high speed wireless internet
Daily housekeeping
Complimentary breakfast
Complimentary hospitality hour
Genesis Health Club privileges:
fitness training, swimming, tennis,
Spa services available
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Tallgrass Country Club privileges including golf and facilities
Special reservation link specific to the 2015 Kansas State
Championship:
https://vibe.genares.net/?hotelCode=13368&promoCode=KTT
Driving Information
Located just east of North Rock Rd and
21st Street, behind Dillon’s. The Inn at
Tallgrass is conveniently located within
15 minutes of most major corporations in
Wichita.
to KC
Kansas Taekwondo State Championship
COMPETITION EVENTS
Poomsae (Forms)
Individual Poomsae
Color Belts (Yellow, Green, Blue, Red)
Black Belts Rank: 1st - 9th
Division
Age Group
Divsion
Age Group
Dragon
6-7
Dragon
6-7
Tiger
8-9
Tiger
8-9
Youth
10-11
Youth
10-11
Cadet
12-14
Cadet
12-14
Junior
15-17
Junior
15-17
1st Senior
18-30
1st Senior
18-30
2nd Senior
31-40
2nd Senior
31-40
1st Masters
41-50
1st Masters
41-50
2nd Masters
51-60
2nd Masters
51-60
3rd Masters
61-65
3rd Masters
61-65
4th Masters
66+
4th Masters
66+
Team Poomsae
Black Belts Rank: 1st - 9th
Divsion
Age Group
Gender
Dragon
6-7
Male / Female
Tiger
8-9
Male / Female
Youth
10-11
Male / Female
Cadet
12-14
Male / Female
Junior
15-17
Male / Female
1st Team
18-30
Male / Female
2nd Team
31+
Male / Female
Co-ed Pairs Poomsae
Black Belts Rank: 1st - 9th
Division
Age Group
Gender
Dragon
6-7
Co-Ed
Tiger
8-9
Co-Ed
Youth
10-11
Co-Ed
Cadet
12-14
Co-Ed
Junior
15-17
Co-Ed
1st Team
18-30
Co-Ed
2nd Team
31+
Co-Ed
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2015 Kansas Taekwondo State Championship Event Packet
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Kansas Taekwondo State Championship
COMPETITION EVENTS (CONTINUED)
Sparring Weight Classes
DRAGONS DIVISIONS (6-7 year olds) - All Belts
Division
Boys’s Division
Girls’s Division
FIN
Not exceeding 19kg (41.8lbs)
Not exceeding 19kg (41.8lbs)
LIGHT
Over 19kg & Not exceeding 23kg (50.6lbs)
Over 19kg & Not exceeding 23kg (50.6lbs)
MIDDLE
Over 23kg & Not exceeding 27kg (59.4lbs)
Over 23kg & Not exceeding 27kg (59.4lbs)
HEAVY
Over 27kg (59.4lbs)
Over 27kg (59.4lbs)
TIGERS DIVISIONS (8-9 year olds) - All Belts
Division
Boys’s Division
Girls’s Division
FIN
Not exceeding 21kg (46.2lbs)
Not exceeding 21kg (46.2lbs)
LIGHT
Over 21kg & Not exceeding 25kg (55lbs)
Over 21kg & Not exceeding 25kg (55lbs)
MIDDLE
Over 25kg & Not exceeding 30kg (66lbs)
Over 25kg & Not exceeding 30kg (66lbs)
HEAVY
Over 30kg (66lbs)
Over 30kg (66lbs)
YOUTH DIVISIONS (10-11 year olds) - All Belts
Division
Boys’s Division
Girls’s Division
FIN
Not exceeding 30kg (66lbs)
Not exceeding 30kg (66lbs)
LIGHT
Over 30kg & Not exceeding 35kg (77lbs)
Over 30kg & Not exceeding 35kg (77lbs)
MIDDLE
Over 35kg & Not exceeding 40kg (88lbs)
Over 35kg & Not exceeding 40kg (88lbs)
HEAVY
Over 40kg (88lbs)
Over 40kg (88lbs)
ULTRA DIVISIONS (33+ year olds) - All Belts
Division
Men’s Division
Women’s Division
FIN
Not exceeding 58kg (72.6lbs)
Not exceeding 49kg (63.8lbs)
LIGHT
Over 58kg & Not exceeding 68kg (81.4lbs)
Over 49kg & Not exceeding 57kg (72.6lbs)
MIDDLE
Over 68kg & Not exceeding 80kg (90.2lbs)
Over 57kg & Not exceeding 67kg (81.4lbs)
HEAVY
Over 80kg (99lbs)
Over 67kg ( lbs)
Board Breaking
Board breaking will be offered at the 2015 Kansas Taekwondo State Championship. Athletes who register must purchase boards from the tournament staff and no
props or additional equipment may be used. Athletes must provide their own board holders.
Weapons
Weapons will be offered as an event at the 2015 USAT National Championship. It is NOT being offered as an event at the 2015 National Championship.
The Kansas State Association (KTA) will provide electronic chest guard to the sparring black belt Cadet, Junior and Senior divisions. Other divisions will be conducted
with electronic scoring from the judges or may be able to utilize the Deado equipment depending on availability.
Cadet, Junior, and Senior division Black Belt competitors must own a mandatory pair of electonric foot sensor socks in order to compete. It is the competitors
responsibility to secure the electronic socks ahead of the event date. Socks can be purchased ahead of time at: www.tkdscore.com
In the Event that a division has one competitor, there may still be an exhibition match. We will publish a list of the sole competitors at the medal desk in the venue. The
sole-competitor must report to the medal desk for credential confirmation and medal.
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Black Belt Weight Divisions - CADETS
Division
Boys’s Division
Girls’s Division
FIN
Not exceeding 33kg (72.6lbs)
Not exceeding 29kg (63.8lbs)
FLY
Over 33kg & Not exceeding 37kg (81.4lbs)
Over 29kg & Not exceeding 33kg (72.6lbs)
BANTAM
Over 37kg & Not exceeding 41kg (90.2lbs)
Over 33kg & Not exceeding 37kg (81.4lbs)
FEATHER
Over 41kg & Not exceeding 45kg (99lbs)
Over 37kg & Not exceeding 41kg (90.2lbs)
LIGHT
Over 45kg & Not exceeding 49kg (107.8lbs)
Over 41kg & Not exceeding 44kg (96.8lbs)
WELTER
Over 49 & Not exceeding 53kg (116.6lbs)
Over 44kg & Not exceeding 47kg (103.4lbs)
LIGHT MIDDLE
Over 53kg & Not exceeding 57kg (125.4)
Over 47kg & Not exceeding 51kg (112.2lbs)
MIDDLE
Over 57kg & Not exceeding 61kg (134.2)
Over 51kg & Not exceeding 55kg (121lbs)
LIGHT HEAVY
Over 61kg & Not exceeding 65kg 65 (143lbs)
Over 55kg & Not exceeding 59kg (129.2lbs)
HEAVY
Over 65kg (over 143lbs)
Over 59kg (over 129.2lbs)
Black Belt Weight Divisions - JUNIORS
Division
Men’s Division
Women’s Division
FIN
Not exceeding 45kg (72.6lbs)
Not exceeding 42kg (63.8lbs)
FLY
Over 45kg & Not exceeding 48kg (81.4lbs)
Over 42kg & Not exceeding 44kg (72.6lbs)
BANTAM
Over 48kg & Not exceeding 51kg (90.2lbs)
Over 44kg & Not exceeding 46kg (81.4lbs)
FEATHER
Over 51kg & Not exceeding 55kg (99lbs)
Over 46kg & Not exceeding 49kg (90.2lbs)
LIGHT
Over 55kg & Not exceeding 59kg (107.8lbs)
Over 49kg & Not exceeding 52kg (96.8lbs)
WELTER
Over 59 & Not exceeding 63kg (116.6lbs)
Over 52kg & Not exceeding 55kg (103.4lbs)
LIGHT MIDDLE
Over 63kg & Not exceeding 68kg (125.4)
Over 55kg & Not exceeding 59kg (112.2lbs)
MIDDLE
Over 68kg & Not exceeding 73kg (134.2)
Over 59kg & Not exceeding 63kg (121lbs)
LIGHT HEAVY
Over 73kg & Not exceeding 78kg 65 (143lbs)
Over 63kg & Not exceeding 68kg (129.2lbs)
HEAVY
Over 78kg (over 143lbs)
Over 68kg (over 129.2lbs)
Black Belt Weight Divisions - Seniors
Division
Men’s Division
Women’s Division
FIN
Not exceeding 119.0 lbs
(Not exceeding 54 kg)
Not exceeding 101.4 lbs
(Not exceeding 46 kg)
FLY
119.1 lbs – 127.9 lbs
(Over 54 kg & not exceeding 58 kg)
101.5 lbs – 108.0 lbs
(Over 46 kg & not exceeding 49 kg)
BANTAM
128.0 lbs – 138.9 lbs
(Over 58 kg & not exceeding 63 kg)
108.1 lbs – 116.9 lbs
(Over 49 kg & not exceeding 53 kg)
FEATHER
139.0 lbs – 149.9 lbs
(Over 63 kg & not exceeding 68 kg)
117.0 lbs – 125.7 lbs
(Over 53 kg & not exceeding 57 kg)
LIGHT
150.0 lbs – 163.1 lbs
(Over 68 kg & not exceeding 74 kg
125.8 lbs – 136.7 lbs
(Over 57 kg & not exceeding 62 kg)
WELTER
163.2 lbs – 176.4 lbs
(Over 74 kg & not exceeding 80 kg)
136.8 lbs – 147.7 lbs
(Over 62 kg & not exceeding 67 kg)
MIDDLE
176.5 lbs – 191.8 lbs
(Over 80 kg & not exceeding 87 kg)
147.8 lbs – 160.9 lbs
(Over 67 kg & not exceeding 73 kg)
HEAVY
191.8 lbs and over (Over 87 kg)
161.0 lbs and over (Over 73 kg)
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Kansas Taekwondo State Championship
QUALIFYING FOR THE 2015 USAT NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
The 2015 Kansas Taekwondo State Championship is a sanctioned qualification event for the 2015 USA Taekwondo National
Championship.
a.
Cadet Poomsae; Junior Poomsae and Sparring; Senior Sparring and Poomsae black belts will have World Class Divisions
ONLY (no Grassroots divisions). Those athletes that “participate” at a USA Taekwondo State Championships in the these black belt
divisions will qualify for the World Class Divisions.
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All athletes **participating in the following divisions at a sanctioned USAT State Championship will automatically qualify to
compete at the USAT National Championships. An athlete must compete in the SAME divisions he/she wishes to compete in at the
USAT National Championships.
SPARRING: All Belts – Dragon(6-7), Tigers(8-9), Youth(10-11), Junior(15-17), Senior(17-32)& Ultra(33+) & Yellow, Green, Blue & Red belts for
Cadet(12-14)
POOMSAE: All Belts – Dragon(6-7), Tigers(8-9), Youth(10-11), Cadet(12-14), Junior (15-17), Under 30 (18-30), Under 40 (31-40),
Under 50 (41-50), Under 60 (51-60), Under 65 (61-65), Over 65 (66+) (Pairs, Teams and Freestyle)
Please see the ‘Governance, Requirements, and Rules’ section of this document for additional information pertaining to these divisions.
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. Please see the ‘Governance, Requirements, and Rules’ section of this
document for additional information.
REGISTRATION (more information on page 11)
** The word participating means athletes must have officially
weighed-in at the event scales and/or appeard on the
competition mats in front of the event referees and received a
place within their division.
Register Online
All participants must register via the USA Taekwondo’s online system, Hang-A-Star: (www.usat.hangastar.com)
The State Association will manage Hang-A-Star registration as well as any registration paperwork. The state association is required
by USA Taekwondo to collect all paperwork associated with the competition.
Registration Fee
ATHLETES
COACHES
Single Event: $70
Each additional event: $20
Coach registration fee: $10
Registration Deadline
All participants must be current USA Taekwondo members. Please see the ‘Governance, Requirements, and
Rules’ section of this document for additional information.
Early Registration
Ends March 16, 2015
Late Registration
Ends March 23, 2015 and is the absolute FINAL DEADLINE to register for this event.
• An additional fee of $10.00 will be charged for coach and athlete late registrations.
• Absolutely NO registrations will be accepted after March 22nd.
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Kansas Taekwondo State Championship
SCHEDULE
March 27, 2015: Weigh-in and registration (page 11 for more details)
• All sparring competitors will weigh-in the day before competition (March 27th).
• Athletes competing in Poomsae (Forms) only do not weigh-in but must still register and pick up their
credentials.
• Where: Sunrise Christian Academy
• Time: Exact times will be posted on the KTA website the week prior to the competition
March 28, 2015: Competition begins - 10:00am
• Weigh-ins will only be permitted on the day before the competition. Athlete MUST weigh-in before
competition. Poomsae only competitors will be able to check in and pick up credentials from 8am to 10am.
• The state championship will begin with poomsae followed by sparring.
• All competitors must be at the venue’s holding area, with their credentials and equipment, at least 30
minutes before their scheduled report time.
Tentative Schedule - Big Gym (4 rings) - Schedule may be adjusted due to number of competitors
Report Time
Age Group
Belt
Event
10:00am
6-7
All Belts
Poomsae followed by sparring
10:00am
8-9
All Belts
Poomsae followed by sparring
11:00am
10 - 11
Color Belts
Poomsae followed by sparring
11:30am
15 - 17
Color Belts
Poomsae
1:00pm
12 - 14
Color Belts
Poomsae
2:00pm
15 +
Color Belts
Sparring
3:00pm
15 - 17
Black Belts
Sparring
4:00pm
12 - 14
Black Belts
Sparring
5:00pm
18 - 32
Black Belts
Sparring
Tentative Schedule - Small Gym (1 ring) - Schedule may be adjusted due to number of competitors
Report Time
Age Group
Belt
Event
11:00am
18+
Black Belt
Poomsae
11:45am
10-11
Black Belt
Poomsae
12:15pm
12-14
Black Belt
Poomsae
1:00pm
15-17
Black Belt
Poomsae
2:00pm
15-17
Black Belt
Sparring
4:00pm
12 - 14
Black Belts
Sparring
5:00pm
18-32
Black Belt
Sparring
Lunch - Rings will continue to run, approximately 12:00pm for referee lunch
USA Martial Arts & Fitness will have a small concessions stand (in the lobby area) near the entrance to the venue. This will be open
and available to competitors and guest. Additionally, many food choices and restaurants are available within a short driving distance
from the venue.
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Kansas Taekwondo State Championship
WEIGH-INS - March 27th
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 weigh-in, 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, weighin 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 2015 USAT Kansas State
Championships
1. Register for the 2015 USAT Kansas State Championships
through the USAT Hang-A-Star online registration system.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Proof of Citizenship required for: Cadet 12-14, Junior (15-17)
& Senior black belts for both Sparring and Poomsae
5. 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.
6. 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.
2015 Kansas Taekwondo State Championship Event Packet
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Kansas Taekwondo State Championship
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.
• 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.
COLOR BELTS
• 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
2015 Kansas Taekwondo State Championship Event Packet
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Kansas Taekwondo State Championship
GOVERNANCE
All sanctioned State Championships must use and follow the USA
Taekwondo rules and regulations.
All sanctioned State Championships fall under the USAT Point-Ranking
system
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For current sparring and poomsae rules please refer to the
following link:
http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Taekwondo/Events/Competition-Rules
For more information on the USAT Point-Ranking system see the
following link:
http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Taekwondo/Events/USAT-Point-RankingSystem
REQUIREMENTS
Athlete/Event Contestant Requirements
For full athlete requirements, please refer the USAT’s Requirement
document:
http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Taekwondo/Events/Competition-Rules
The following are some of the most notable requirements that athletes,
parents, and coaches should pay special attention to:
All participants must be CURRENT USA Taekwondo members.
All Coaches, Referees, Club Owner/Instructors 18 & older are
required to complete and pass the USAT Background check prior
to being a member of USAT and registering for a USAT State
Sanctioned event (background checks must be completed every
two years).
If you are not a CURRENT member of USA Taekwondo, you can
sign up online:
The Uniform for Contestants
• Official Uniform (Dobok)
• All contestants must wear a white Taekwondo V-neck USAT/WTF
unfiorm (dobok) in good condition.
• Black Belts must wear black-collared uniforms.
• Color Belts must wear white-collared uniforms, color belts cannot
wear black-collared uniforms.
• Patches, embroidery, logos, team names, country names, athlete
names, and stripes are permitted on the uniform. they can be up to
12” x 4” on each extremity (leg or arm) for a total of four. Logos or
names on the back of the uniform and patches on the chest area of
the uniform are also allowed.
• NO TAPE WILL BE ALLOWED ON ANY PART OF THE UNIFORM
Protective Equipment
Contestants shall wear an approved
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http://www.usat.hangastar.com/Login.aspx
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Membership fee: $35 per year
Taekwondo schools/clubs may enroll their students
Membership benefits:
http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Taekwondo/Membership
Athletes must hold the appropriate U.S. citizenship or
U.S. residency depending on the division he/she participates in.
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Birth certificate/passport may need to be presented at the time of
registration with the Local Organizing Committee.
All black belt contestants must submit a copy of their
Dan/Pooms certificate
current USAT identification card, and
All contestants participating in a tournament are required to
observe the decorum code of the USAT and the rules of the
tournament. Violators face sanction by the USAT.
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Trunk protector,
Headgear (white, or red for Hong and blue for Chung),
• The head protector must be firmly tucked under the left arm
when entering the contest area, and shall be put on the head
following instructions of the referee before the start of the
contest.
Groin Guard (optional for female competitors)
Gloves
Forearm protector,
Shin/Instep Protectors
Sensing socks (if using an electronic protector and scoring system)
and
a mouth guard before entering the Contest Area
The groin, forearm, and shin-instep protectors must be worn inside the
Taekwondo uniform.
Wearing of any other items on the head other than head protectors
shall not be permitted.
• This includes corrective vision equipment including glass and sport
goggles.
• Serious eye injury may happen and therefore these items are NOT
PERMITTED.
• A previously approved religious item shall be worn beneath the head
protector and inside the dobok and shall not cause harm or obstruct
the opposing contestant.
Athletes must compete in the age category according to the age he/
she will be as of December 31, 2015.
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Kansas Taekwondo State Championship
Coaching Requirements - All Coaches must have pass the USAT Background Check
For full coaching requirments, please refer to USAT’s Requirement
document:
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http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Taekwondo/Events/Competition-Rules
The following are some of the most notable requirements that
coaches should pay special attention to:
• All coaches ARE required to hold at minimum an Associate
Coach (AC) Certification within the USA Taekwondo Coaching
Identification & Development Program (CIDP) 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.
To obtain a USA Taekwondo CIDP AC Certification, please see the
following link:
http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Taekwondo/coaching
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In order to coach Junior (15-17) and Senior (17-32) 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
Parents are eligible to coach but must follow the above requirements
Referee Requirements
For full referee requirments, please refer to USAT’s Requirement
document:
KTA will host a USAT Referee Seminar on Saturday, March 14, 2015
at USA Martial Arts & Fitness (Wichita, KS)
http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Taekwondo/Events/Competition-Rules
This seminar will ensure that all referees participating in the event are up
to date on certification and rule changes.
The following are some of the most notable requirements that
referees should pay special attention to:
• All referees must be certified by USAT to referee at a USAT
santioned State Championship
• All referees must have passed the approved USAT background
check
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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.
RULES
All USAT State Championships must use and follow the USA Taekwondo
rules and regulations. For full sparring and poomsae rules please refer
to the following link: http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Taekwondo/Events/
Competition-Rules.aspx
USA Taekwondo only recognizes the following belt colors:
• Yellow, Green, Blue, Red, Black
All State Championships ARE REQUIRED to use electronic scoring
for sparring divisions. It is recommended to use electronic body
protector scoring (Daedo), but ringmaster or other electronic systems
may be used.
• Daedo/Truescore is the official electronic scoring system for the 2015
Kansas Taekwondo State Championship.
All State Championships must use a ring size of 8m x 8m with a 1
meter safety border on all competition rings. A 10-foot safety zone
should be the minimum between rings.
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.
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Athletes found qualifying in the World Class Division in the same
weight category will jeopardize their qualification for the 2015
USAT National Championship.
Qualifying for both Junior and Senior divisions at the 2015 USAT
National Championship.
• In certain circumstances an athlete may compete at the 2015
USAT National Championship in both the Junior and Senior
divisions.
• If requirements are met, he/she must compete in, and qualify
for, both divisions at the 2015 Kansas Taekwondo State
Championship.
Winner of the Cadet Grass Roots divisions at Nationals will NOT
automatically qualify for the corresponding Cadet World Class
division at the USAT National Championships.
Once qualified for Cadet World Class, an athlete is not eligible
for Cadet Grass Roots competition.
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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 the appropriate Grass
Root division, but cannot move back to the World Class division
even if they place 1st at the National Championships.
Competing in multiple state championships:
Athlete may compete in multiple state championships, however,
• An athlete MAY NOT QUALIFY in the same WORLD CLASS weight
category in MULTIPLE STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS.
• If an athlete competes in multiple state championships and qualifies
for the WORLD CLASS Division, it must be in DIFFERENT weight
categories.
** The word participating means athletes must have officially weighed-in at the event scales and/or appeard on the competition mats in front of the
event referees and received a place within their division.
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