Kansas State. championships. March 28, Sunrise Christian Academy Wichita, Kansas

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1 Kansas State championships March 28, 2015 Sunrise Christian Academy Wichita, Kansas

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME VENUE Sunrise Christian Academy LODGING The Inn at Tallgrass ADDRESS RESERVATIONS ABOUT HOTEL AMENITIES DRIVING INFORMATION COMPETITION EVENTS POOMSAE (FORMS) SPARRING BOARD BREAKING WEAPONS QUALIFYING FOR THE 2015 USAT NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS REGISTRATION REGISTER ONLINE REGISTRATION FEES REGISTRATION DEADLINE SCHEDULE MARCH 27, 2015: WEIGH-IN AND REGISTRATION MARCH 28, 2015: COMPETITION BEGINS - 10:00AM GOVERNANCE, REQUIREMENTS, AND RULES GOVERNANCE REQUIREMENTS Athlete Requirements Coaching Requirements Referee Requirements RULES Event Packet page 2

3 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 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 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 s 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 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: Check us out on Facebook: Thank you and Welcome! Mr. Seth Wilson USAT Kansas State Director USAT National Club Director 2015 Event Packet page 3

4 VENUE Sunrise Christian Academy 5500 E 45th St N Wichita, KS 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: 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 ph Kansas Taekwondo State Association is proud to announce: The Inn at Tallgrass as the official hotel 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) 2015 Event Packet page 4

5 Reservations Special note: There are a limited number of rooms available under the group rate of only $ 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: Free high speed wireless internet Daily housekeeping Complimentary breakfast Complimentary hospitality hour Genesis Health Club privileges: fitness training, swimming, tennis, Spa services available Tallgrass Country Club privileges including golf and facilities TO MAKE A RESERVATION: Call central reservations at and mention Kansas State Taekwondo Tourney Rates. Special reservation link specific to the 2015 Kansas State Championship: 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

6 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 Youth Cadet Cadet Junior Junior st Senior st Senior nd Senior nd Senior st Masters st Masters nd Masters nd Masters rd Masters rd Masters th 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 Male / Female Cadet Male / Female Junior Male / Female 1st Team 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 Co-Ed Cadet Co-Ed Junior Co-Ed 1st Team Co-Ed 2nd Team 31+ Co-Ed 2015 Event Packet page 6

7 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 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: 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 Event Packet page 7

8 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 FLY BANTAM FEATHER LIGHT WELTER MIDDLE Not exceeding lbs (Not exceeding 54 kg) lbs lbs (Over 54 kg & not exceeding 58 kg) lbs lbs (Over 58 kg & not exceeding 63 kg) lbs lbs (Over 63 kg & not exceeding 68 kg) lbs lbs (Over 68 kg & not exceeding 74 kg lbs lbs (Over 74 kg & not exceeding 80 kg) lbs lbs (Over 80 kg & not exceeding 87 kg) Not exceeding lbs (Not exceeding 46 kg) lbs lbs (Over 46 kg & not exceeding 49 kg) lbs lbs (Over 49 kg & not exceeding 53 kg) lbs lbs (Over 53 kg & not exceeding 57 kg) lbs lbs (Over 57 kg & not exceeding 62 kg) lbs lbs (Over 62 kg & not exceeding 67 kg) lbs lbs (Over 67 kg & not exceeding 73 kg) HEAVY lbs and over (Over 87 kg) lbs and over (Over 73 kg) 2015 Event Packet page 8

9 QUALIFYING FOR THE 2015 USAT NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS The 2015 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. b. 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: ( 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 Single Event: $70 Each additional event: $20 COACHES 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 Event Packet page 9

10 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 Color Belts Poomsae followed by sparring 11:30am Color Belts Poomsae 1:00pm Color Belts Poomsae 2:00pm 15 + Color Belts Sparring 3:00pm Black Belts Sparring 4:00pm Black Belts Sparring 5:00pm 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 Black Belt Poomsae 12:15pm Black Belt Poomsae 1:00pm Black Belt Poomsae 2:00pm Black Belt Sparring 4:00pm Black Belts Sparring 5:00pm 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 Event Packet page 10

11 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 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 Event Packet page 11

12 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: Event Packet page 12

13 GOVERNANCE All sanctioned State Championships must use and follow the USA Taekwondo rules and regulations. For current sparring and poomsae rules please refer to the following link: REQUIREMENTS All sanctioned State Championships fall under the USAT Point-Ranking system For more information on the USAT Point-Ranking system see the following link: System Athlete/Event Contestant Requirements For full athlete requirements, please refer the USAT s Requirement document: 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: Membership fee: $35 per year Taekwondo schools/clubs may enroll their students Membership benefits: Athletes must hold the appropriate U.S. citizenship or U.S. residency depending on the division he/she participates in. 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. 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 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, Event Packet page 13

14 Coaching Requirements - All Coaches must have pass the USAT Background Check For full coaching requirments, please refer to USAT s Requirement document: 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: 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: Parents are eligible to coach but must follow the above requirements Referee Requirements For full referee requirments, please refer to USAT s Requirement document: 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 KTA will host a USAT Referee Seminar on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at USA Martial Arts & Fitness (Wichita, KS) This seminar will ensure that 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. 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: 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 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. 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. 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. 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. ** 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. page 14