INFORMATION PACK CONTENTS. Invitation from the Tournament Director From the CHITF President Important Dates

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1 INFORMATION PACK

2 CONTENTS INFORMATION PACK *Last Updated: 26th Nov, 2018 Total pages: 33 2 Invitation from the Tournament Director From the CHITF President Important Dates TRAVEL & LOGISTICS World Championship 2019 Venue Melbourne Airport Transportation Accommodation Australian Visa COMPETITION DETAILS Registration Entry Fees Tournament Schedule Events & Divisions Rules & Regulations Competition Organising Committee (COC) APPENDICES Appendix-A: Tournament Rulebook Appendix-B: Special Needs Event Guidelines Appendix-C: T-Shirt Sizing Chart FAQ Frequently Asked Questions * Click each item to visit the relevant page

3 FROM THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR Dear CHITF family, On behalf of CHITF Australia, LAI Taekwon-Do and RMIT ITF Taekwon-Do, I welcome you to the 1st CHITF Taekwon-Do World Championship in Melbourne, Australia from 9-10 March CHITF members come from all walks of life, however, the values of friendship and camaraderie are the principles that bring us together. This event will showcase the following events: Individual and team Patterns and Sparring Exciting new Team Power Breaking event 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th Dan divisions Special Needs events with Adapted Taekwon-Do Competition Rules. We are very grateful to Master Salvador Testa and Master Khal Redza for managing and running these events Electronic scoring system to ensure fair play and maximum transparency Technology to bring the event live to spectators all around the world Being a two-day event, I and the Competition Organising Committee (COC) will endeavour to bring you a successful championship and as such reserve the right to modify the event structure to ensure a successful and timely event. We request that each team irrespective of country, volunteer 2 qualified officials during the online registration process to assist in the running of the events. This information pack provides general information about the event. For continued and updated event information, the website and live supporting documents will provide the single source of truth. Our other social media sites shall also provide regular updates. See you in 2019! Taekwon, Master Jason Lai Tournament Director CHITF World Championships 2019 Secretary CHITF Australia 3

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5 EVENT DATES MARCH 9-10, 2019 STAYING CONNECTED Event Website Event Hosts Event Facebook Page FaceBook.com/CHITFWorldChamps/ CHITF Website Under the Auspices of 5

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7 IMPORTANT DATES Early Bird Pricing Closes 30th November, 2018 Registrations Close 31st January, 2019 Registration & Weigh-in 8am, Fri 8th March, 2019 Inauguration Ceremony 8am, Sat 9th March, 2019 Closing Ceremony 6pm, Sun 10th March, 2019 Celebratory Banquet 7pm, Sun 10th March, 2019 Event Updates Despatched to Head-coaches 15th February, 2019 Delegates Begin to Arrive 6th March, 2019 Event Setup 8th March,

8 EVENT VENUE RMIT SPORTS CENTRE Building 203, McKimmies Rd, Bundoora VICTORIA 3083 Australia TRANSPORT 30mins drive from Melbourne CBD Tram #86 direct from CBD 8

9 AIRPORT TRANSFERS SHUTTLE SERVICE Melbourne Skybus SkyBus.com.au TAXI Taxi fares are approx AUD$70 to CBD CAR HIRE Rentals to suit a broad range of budgets are available directly from the airport. Please review appropriate websites. 9 NOTE: Event organisers do not endorse any of these businesses and do not maintain any financial relationship with any of the brands mentioned.

10 NOTE: Event organisers do not endorse any of these businesses and do not maintain any financial relationship with any of the brands mentioned. ACCOMMODATION Guests are requested to make their own accommodation arrangements. Our hospitality partner Quest Apartments have created discounted rates for our delegates. Quote Coupon Code: CHITF PREFERRED SUPPLIER 15% discount on your booking with Quest Apartment Hotels DELEGATE RATES AT Quest Bundoora & Quest Epping $179 One $199 Two $299 Click on the logos to visit the website 10

11 NOTE: Event organisers do not endorse any of these businesses and do not maintain any financial relationship with any of the brands mentioned. ALTERNATE ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS There are also a large number of accommodation resources accessible online. We have shared a few suggestions here, please click on the logos to explore your options. Click on the logos to visit each website 11

12 AUSTRALIAN VISA PLAN YOUR TRIP Participants, officials, and accompanying guests are encouraged to explore visa requirements at their earliest convenience. Links to online tools are provided below to facilitate this process. VISA FINDER TOOL The online visa tool is useful in determining the type of visa required based on your country and personal circumstances. Use the links provided below to plan your travel and learn the strict restrictions that apply to Australian customs & immigration. Declare what you bring into Australia Quarantine & Customs Guidelines Arriving in Australia Know the Dos & Don ts Know what to pack You may not be able to bring certain items Duty Free Concessions You may be eligible for tax refunds Click on the logos & links to visit the website 12

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14 REGISTRATION REGISTRATION closes 31st January, 2019 All registrations and payments are 100% electronic Competitors, coaches, and officials must register online using the link provided Entry fees are paid via credit or debit card to complete online registration All fees are to be paid in Australian Dollars (AUD) EARLY BIRD PRICING closes 30th November, 2018 Registration fees will increase after this date REGISTRATION PROCESS In order to participate, everyone needs to register as an individual and pay the individual registration fee - This allows a participant to take part in all individual events at no extra cost - The individual registration fee includes a FREE t-shirt If a participant is taking part in team events - Share the unique "Team Code, provided during individual registration, with your team captain - The team captain then uses the team code to register a team - Each team entered requires separate payment of entry fees REGISTER ONLINE Visit CHITFWorldChamps.com/registration IMPORTANT: Participants are not allowed to register just for team events; they must complete an individual registration first 14

15 ENTRY FEES EARLY BIRD PRICING - Till Nov 30th, 2018 Individual registration Team Patterns Team Sparring Team Power-test Special Needs Team Patterns Special Needs Integration Duet Technical Seminar Celebration Banquet AUD$160 (includes entry into all individual events+free t-shirt) AUD$360 AUD$360 AUD$180 AUD$180 AUD$180 AUD$50 AUD$60 REGISTER ONLINE Visit CHITFWorldChamps.com/registration FREE T-shirt Included with each individual registration STANDARD REGISTRATION - Dec 1st, 2018 to Jan 31st, 2019 Individual registration Team Patterns Team Sparring AUD$200 (includes entry into all individual events+free t-shirt) AUD$440 AUD$440 Team Power-test Special Needs Team Patterns Special Needs Integration Duet Technical Seminar AUD$220 AUD$220 AUD$220 AUD$60 Celebration Banquet AUD$80 15

16 ELECTRONIC TOURNAMENT MANAGEMENT COMPETITOR ID All competitors & officials will be issued an ID card based on the information provided via online registration ELECTRONIC SCORING Scoring for all events will be electronic We will have the ability to dynamically update fixtures during the event LIVE UPDATES Each ring shall display results electronically & online in real time Using mobile devices, competitors and spectators will be able to see results from events and track up-coming events VIDEO LIVE STREAM We shall be running a live-stream for each ring through the duration of the competition Friends and family will be able to follow all the action LIVE WANT TO KNOW MORE? Stay tuned to our Facebook page for updates on how the electronic system works.. 16

17 EVENT SCHEDULE Friday March 8, :00am 9:30am 11:30am 1:00pm 2:00pm 4:00pm Venue: Uni Hill Conference Centre 30 Graduate Rd, Bundoora, VIC, 3083 Registration & Weigh-in Event Briefing for Officials Leader s Forum LUNCH BREAK CHITF Technical Seminar Wrap Up Celebratory Banquet Post-event celebration dinner Dress Code: Formal/semi-formal Date: Sun, 10th of March 2019 Time: 7PM till late Venue: TBA Saturday March 9, :00am 9:30am 10:30am 11:30pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 4:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm Venue: RMIT Sports Centre Building 203, McKimmies Rd, Bundoora VIC 3083 Inauguration Color Belt Patterns Special Needs Patterns Black Belt Patterns LUNCH BREAK Color Belt Sparring Special Needs Team Patterns Jr Team Patterns Close for the Day Sunday March 10, :00am 11:30pm 9:00am 1:00pm 2:00pm 6:00pm Venue: RMIT Sports Centre Building 203, McKimmies Rd, Bundoora VIC 3083 Sr Team Patterns Black Belt Sparring Team Power Test Special Needs Integration Duet LUNCH BREAK Jr Team Sparring Sr Team Sparring Closing Ceremony AUD$60* *per person Only 150 tickets available!! Book via online registration system to avoid disappointment.!! NOTE: 1) Special needs events will have a dedicated ring under the supervision of Master Salvador Testa, schedule changes may occur at his discretion. 2) This event schedule is dynamic and subject to changes, closer to the event date. 17 * Early bird pricing

18 EVENT BRIEFING LEADER S FORUM TECHNICAL SEMINAR Date: Fri 8th March, 2019 Time: 9:30am - 11:00am Venue: Quest Bundoora Date: Fri 8th March, 2019 Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm Venue: Quest Bundoora Date: Fri 8th March, 2019 Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm Venue: Quest Bundoora Attendees: Team Officials Attendees: Leaders from each country Attendees: 1st Dan and above holding a valid Ticket The Tournament Director shall welcome team officials and present an overview of electronic system, general logistics, Q&A. This will be an opportunity for team officials to raise any questions related to rules, event logistics, etc. This event is only open to senior team officials. CHITF President SGM Phap Lu and COC Chairman GM Robert Lai, shall co-host a forum for CHITF leaders from each country. This is an opportunity to interact freely and exchange ideas across the CHITF family. SGM Phap Lu shall conduct a technical seminar for Black Belts. Due to space restrictions, this event is only open to the first 100 participants who purchase tickets. Tickets: AUD$50 per person Only 100 tickets available!! This event is FREE of cost for Grand Masters, Sr Masters, & Masters. 18

19 RULES & REGULATIONS WEIGH-IN There will be no formal weigh-in However, officials will be conducting random, spot-checks on Friday during registration Competitors must be under their specified weight in dobok IMPORTANT: Failing the random weigh-in shall result in on-the-spot disqualification COMPETITION RULES Minimum Age of 10 years on 9th March 2019 The event takes place under the rules and regulations, as laid out in Appendix-A at the end of this document INSURANCE The CHITF, CHITF Australia, Lai Taekwon-Do, RMIT Taekwon-Do Club, the Organising Committees and its agents and officers of the CHITF World Championships 2019 will not be liable or responsible in any way for possible injuries, losses, or damages caused during the competition All participants and officials are encouraged to have full personal accident and competitor insurance coverage from their own organisation/country Each organisation/country must ensure its members are adequately insured to compete and attend the championships 19 FIRST AID Qualified first-aiders & ambulance teams will be present at the competition venue. In the event of serious injuries, a large general-hospital is a short drive away. FOOD & REFRESHMENTS Food at affordable prices will be available for purchase at the venue.

20 EVENTS & DIVISIONS Individual Sparring Juniors JUNIOR COMPETITORS Seniors The competition is now open to Juniors between the ages of years, as of Oct We request that junior competitors are accompanied at all times by a parent, legal-guardian, or coach (acting as a guardian) who is responsible for the safety and welfare of the child. 20

21 Individual Sparring WE NEED JUDGES, OFFICIALS, & REFEREES This is the first time the CHITF is hosting a World Championship event. To make this effort a resounding success, we need your help. We request that each club please provide at least 2 experienced officials who can officiate in events as a judge or referee. Please register officials during the online registration process. 21

22 Individual Patterns Juniors Seniors 22

23 Team Patterns - 6 team members [5 + 1 Reserve] GUIDELINES FOR CREATING TEAMS Here are some guidelines for creating teams. Team Sparring - 6 team members [5 + 1 Reserve] - Teams can be made up of color and/or black-belts - A senior team cannot have juniors for sparring but can have Veterans Team Power Test - 3 team members - The only team event that can have mixed ages is seniors team patterns as it is not fair to have seniors in junior teams. Similarly, it is not fair to have seniors in a Veterans team - Juniors cannot compete in power breaking 23

24 SPECIAL NEEDS EVENTS These events are conducted as per the adapted rules outlined in Appendix-B of this document. Special Needs Individual Patterns Special Needs Team Patterns - 3 team members Special Needs Integration Duet - 1 Competitor + 1 facilitator SPECIAL NEEDS EVENTS The main goals are inclusion and integration. The intent is to make participants feel part, not apart. The aim of these events is to know what they are able to do, not to show what they can t. The focus is taking care of them and avoiding discrimination. We are very grateful to Master Salvador Testa and Master Khal Redza for managing and running these events 24

25 COMPETITION ORGANISING COMMITTEE Grand Master Robert Lai Chairman Executive Team Nazarena Comperatore Shivarnee Sitsabasan Dr. Abhijit Chattaraj Master Jason Lai Championship Director Task Force Leaders Marc Chung Marc Russo Jimmy Nguyen 25

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27 Appendix-A: Tournament Rulebook This tournament shall be using an amended set of rules, based on the CHITF Competition and Umpire Rules. Please click on the link to access the CHITF rules. Changes are being used with due approval from CHITF President SGM Phap Lu. Section 2 - Competition Organising Committee of Hosting Country Article 7. Authorities & Duties The Competiton Organising Committee (COC) shall be responsible for the meals and accommodation of the CHITF President for the duration of the event The COC shall provide meals for CHITF VIPs and Umpires during the event The COC shall provide access to discounted accommodation for all CHITF dignitaries and guests The COC requests each club to provide two trained officials to assist the CHITF International Competition and Umpire Commissions in the running of the events. Such officials must register using the online registration process Team Power Break We are proposing a new system with emphasis on efficient time-management of the event. This event is team based, instead of individuals. A video demonstration will be released towards the end of Team 3 members per team Each person only does a single break Breaking Stations 3 breaking stations, with one team member at each station Sonkal Taerigi Dollyo Chagi Yop Cha Jirugi Timing This is a timed event The total time taken by each team is recorded Board Holder Height No individual height adjustment, all competitors get the same target height From ground to center of board, board holder height is fixed as follows Males Knife-hand: 125cm Turning Kick: 115cm Side Kick: 115cm Females Knife-hand: 120cm Turning Kick: 110cm Side Kick: 110cm 27 Section 3 - Competition Application Procedure Article 10 - Acceptance CHITF HQ and COC reserve the right to refuse or to discuss a participant's application under the following conditions: The applicant has missed the deadline for submitting the application form A penalty of AUD$400 must be paid if the applicant wishes to participate Any changes to the information submitted by an applicant must be supported by a valid reason and a penalty of AUD$200 Section 5 - Dress Code & Equipment Article 13 - Safety & Protective Equipment Compulsory safety and protective equipment The competitor must wear the COC approved hand and foot protectors. Forearm and shin protectors are optional All sparring competitors must wear a mouth guard; it is preferable that mouth-guards are a clear or single color; mouth-guards with distracting or offensive graphics are not acceptable Male sparring competitors must wear a groin guard inside their dobok trousers Female sparring competitors must wear a breast protector inside their dobok shirt All sparring competitors must wear COC approved head guards Veteran sparring competitors may wear rib and abdominal protectors inside their dobok If safety and protective equipment do not meet CHITF and/or COC approval, approved equipment can be purchased at the competition site and its sales counter No jewellery of any kind is permitted to be worn during the competition matches Competitors with long hair must secure their hair neatly Injured competitors must adhere to advice and treatment administered by the medical team attending the competition Competitors have to wear a CHITF approved red or blue bibs during matches

28 Appendix-A: Tournament Rulebook continued. Section 8 - Weight check & Draw Article 23- Draw The COC shall conduct draws electronically Such draws shall be made available for viewing online during the competition Draws shall also be accessible via mobile devices during the competition Weight Check There will be no formal weigh-in However, officials will be conducting random, spot-checks on Friday during registration. Competitors must be under their specified weight in dobok Failing the random weigh-in shall result in on-the-spot disqualification OFFICIAL CHITF COMPETITION RULES Please click here to access the official rules. Umpires Rules Article 10 - Treatment of the Umpires All umpires and officials will need to organise and cover the costs of their own local transport, accommodation, and full board throughout the duration of the competition The COC shall not bear the costs of such expenses 28

29 Appendix-B: Special Needs Event Guidelines This is a brief synthesis of the tournament rules for Special Needs competitors. The main goals are inclusion and integration. The intent is to make participants feel part, not apart. The aim of these events is to know what they are able to do, not to show what they can't. The focus is taking care of participants and avoiding discrimination. This is the reason we are not including Free Sparring competitions sparring is extremely dangerous for most pathologies. Master Salvador Testa CHITF Special Needs International Commissioner Adapted Taekwon-do Competition Rules This regulation is for all Taekwon-Do practitioners with special needs regardless of their age, gender, or rank. Participants are divided into four groups according to their challenges: Physical, Sensory, Intellectual, or Psychological. Competitors: Gups and Black Belts are divided in categories according to their challenges, gender, rank, and age but not weight. The COC can merge categories ensure a safe and efficient competition. NOTE: All participants receive a medal. To facilitate this, groups of four competitors are created. First, second, and two third place medals will be awarded. COMPETITION MODALITIES Individual Pattern: Each participant performs a pattern of their choice, regardless of whether or not it corresponds to their rank. A participant may receive guidance or help from their coach, depending on the nature of their challenges. The evaluation criteria shall consider the diagram and the relative technical accuracy, power, and the competitor s abilities. Team Patterns: Teams of three competitors regardless of age, gender, rank or ability. Each team performs a pattern of their choice. The evaluation criteria shall consider the diagram and relative technical accuracy, power, team work, synchronisation, and creativity. Integration Duo: Two participants. The duo can be of different genders but one of them is a facilitator and must not be a special needs Taekwon-Do practitioner. The duo shall perform a routine that must not exceed 90 seconds in duration. They can perform a choreographed or applied pattern, self-defense, pre-arranged sparring, step-sparring, or a power-breaking demonstration. They may use the resources they consider necessary for their routine such as costumes, music, or props. The evaluation criteria shall consider the relative technical accuracy, and creativity. 29

30 Appendix-B: Special Needs Event Guidelines continued These are the regulations for Special Needs Tournaments. They are for Gups and Black Belts, males, and females of all ages. DIVISIONS & CATEGORIES Special Needs Competitors are Divided in to 4 Groups Physical challenges Sensory challenges Intellectual challenges Psychological challenges Ages (mixed gender)* 10 up to 17 years old More than 18 years old SCORING SYSTEM Individual Pattern (mixed gender) Optional pattern (regardless of rank) Scoring criteria Technical content = 5 points Power = 5 points Particular abilities = 5 points Team Pattern (mixed gender) 3 competitors in each team Optional pattern Scoring criteria Technical content = 5 points Power = 5 points Team work = 5 points (synchronised movement, etc.) Integration Duo (mixed gender) 2 participants The Special Needs competitor is the central character and their partner is a facilitator For instance, a special needs competitor and their instructor or class mate the second individual must not be a participant with special needs The duo can perform an adapted pattern, self-defense, choreographed power breaks, pre-arranged sparring, etc. Use of music, costumes, or props is permitted Duration No less than 45 second & no more than 120 seconds Scoring criteria Technical content = 5 points Team work = 5 points Creativity = 5 points *NOTE: The COC may merge groups of abilities or ages at their discretion. 30

31 Appendix-C: T-Shirt Sizing Chart 31

32 FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions Q 1. For team events, can we mix ranks and ages? What restrictions do we need to be aware of? A: Please review the section titled GUIDELINES FOR CREATING TEAMS" on page 23 of the information pack, it mentions that team events can comprise of mixed belts. This section also provides guidelines regarding ages. Q 2. Will there be any special way to identify competitors or officials? A: All competitors and officials will be issued lanyards that clearly identify them. If competitors or visitors need help they can always approach event crew members. Event crew members will be wearing bright coloured t- shirts identifying them as CREW. Q 3. What type of doboks are permitted to be worn (by competitors)? Are standard ITF uniforms sufficient? What is the expectation with regards to country/club badges & embroidery? A: Competitors affiliated to CHITF are encouraged to wear CHITF approved doboks. Competitors from other affiliations are welcome to wear doboks approved by their ITF organisation. Instructor stripes are OK. The club badges you have on a dobok is up to you but we suggest that your doboks is not overly cluttered if you have more than one badge. Q 6. The use of coloured bibs - will these be supplied by the host or is each team expected to supply their own, and if so, what are the specifications of the bibs? A: The World Championship Organising Committee shall organise an appropriate number of red and blue bibs for each ring. Competitors are expected to wear these when taking part in sparring events. Q 7. What qualifications/experience are you looking for in trained officials to assist CHITF in running events at the Championships? A: Umpires must be at least ITF Umpire A or B qualified. Q 8. Do spectators (or friends and family) have to register or buy tickets for the event? A: Visitors or supporters do not need to register. There will be a very nominal fee for entrance to the venue, for the two main days of events. Q 4. Which type of sparring equipment are competitors allowed to use? e.g. covered or uncovered fingers/toes, tied thumb or untied thumb, colouring? Are there any unapproved aspects we should stay away from? A: For sparring boots and gloves: There are to be no open fingered gloves. Preferably these are not of a dipped foam material which when torn can cause serious cuts. You can use Top Ten, Top Pro, Aussie Power, CHITF style gloves and boots. Here are some examples: (NOTE: Links to products above are not endorsements, they are merely cited as examples) For shin/elbow protectors: Protectors with a hard shell" exterior are not permitted. Equipment with appropriate padding worn under clothing is allowed subject to inspection by centre referee. Q 6.Do you have a preferred type and supplier for under-dobok chest (for men) and breast (for women) guards where we could direct our competitors toward to purchase these items? A: Chest protector is not required for males. For females, there are two different styles: (NOTE: Links to products above are not endorsements, they are merely cited as examples) Q 5. Does headgear worn by sparring competitors need to be red or blue for sparring, or can any colour be worn? A: We prefer that a competitor s head gear matches the color of their gloves and boots but this is not compulsory as each fighter will wear a bib to signify colour. We encourage you to at least have red and blue sparring gear. 32

33 SEE YOU IN MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA IN 2019!! STAY CONNECTED Event Website CHITF Website Event Facebook Page FaceBook.com/CHITFWorldChamps/ 33