Tournament Registration www.caopentkd.com 26-D Peninsula Center Drive Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 USA Ph : 310.377.1337 Fax : 310.541.0339 Greetings! I would like to extend my warmest greeting to all of you who have supported our tournament in the past and especially to those who are first time participants. It gives me great pleasure to extend to you my personal invitation to participate in 23rd California Open International Taekwondo Championship, held at California State University Dominguez Hills, Toro Gym on. I am honored to be hosting this event and strongly encourage all martial artists of the highest quality for participation in this championship. Your students and your support are very important to us and are the key to a successful tournament. This tournament is more than just a competition, it is an opportunity for you to show all the hard work and dedication you and your students have put into perfecting your technique and we look forward to seeing all of you at what will be an exciting and rewarding tournament. Our main goals of the tournament is to encourage the participants to be more disciplined and celebrative of the martial arts. Again, the championship would like to express the deepest appreciation to each and everyone with the fullest support they have been providing. Thank you Sincerely, Grand Master K.S. Choi Tournament Director WTF 8th Degree International Referee Former CSTA & CUTA President Former U.S. National Team Coach Hall of Fame, Coach of the Year 2015 Or Call at 310.377.1337 EARLY REGISTER ONLINE AND SAVE MORE! Mark your Calendar! Don t miss it!
IMPORTANT NOTICE 1. For all belts of 9 years old or younger, their competitions will begin at 9:00am and ends at 12:00pm. This competition is for both Poomse and Sparring. For all belts of 10 years or older, their competitions for both Poomse and Sparring will be from 1:00pm to 7:00pm 2. Weigh-In is required for Blackbelt Gyoroogi (sparring) competitors ages between 12-32 years old. Weigh-In time is at 12:00 NN - Saturday Oct. 24 (tournament day) at California State University Dominguez Hills, Toro Gym (Room to be announce) Blackbelt Gyoroogi (sparring) competitors ages between 12-32 years old will use Electronic Scoring Chest Guards (DAEDO Electronic Chest Guard) In this category competitors must bring their own Electronic Foot Protector. It is recommended that you purchase the E socks before the event. You can purchase by visiting www.truescore.com Weigh-in is not required for Poomse competitors. 3. All last minute announcement will be posted at our Website and Facebook page.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS TIME EVENT LOCATION 1:00PM - 5:00PM Referee Seminar Saturday, October 10, 2015 SATURDAY OCTOBER 24, 2015 K.S. Choi Taekwondo Center 26-D Peninsula Center Drive Rolling Hills Estate, CA 90274 7:00AM -8:00AM Pick up Competition Cards (Mandatory) IMPORTANT: Only one representative from each school will pick up Poomse & Gyoroogi Competition Cards at the Check-in Table for their students. Cards will not be issued to competitors individually at the Check-in Table Note: Official School envelope required Please pick it up with signature California State University Dominguez Hills, Toro Gym 7:00AM 8:00AM Referee & Volunteer Meeting of Ring Assignment Toro Gym 8:30AM 12:00NN Poomse & Gyoroogi Competition ALL Belts (9 years and below) Toro Gym 12:00NN 1:00PM 1:00PM 8:00PM Opening Ceremony Demonstration Poomse & Gyoroogi Competition ALL Belts (10 years and older) DAEDO starts at 1:00PM Toro Gym Toro Gym Have a safe trip back home and we look forward to seeing you again next year for the 24th California Open International Taekwondo Championship. All schedules and events are subject to change, check www.caopentkd.com for update.
GENERAL INFORMATION EVENT DATE: SATURDAY, October 24, 2015 Starts 7:00am TOURNAMENT VENUE: California State University Dominguez Hills, Toro Gym 1000 East Victoria St. Carson CA 90747 PRE-REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY: NO registration will be accepted on tournament day Regular Entry Fees Late Entry Fees (On line and Mail In Rates) (On line and Mail In Rates) 1 Event $95 $105 2 Events $105 $115 Deadline September 30, 2015 October 17, 2015 1. ON LINE REGISTRATION CUT OFF DATE Wednesday, October 21, 2015 / 11:59 PM 2. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND ON LINE REGISTRATION 3. Please double check for spelling /errors in order to prevent unnecessary confusion and delay. 4. Tournament Entry Fees are non-refundable for any reason. 5. We will not accept any registration once online registration has been closed. WEIGH-IN : Weigh-in is required for Black Belt Gyoroogi Competitors ages between 12 to 32 yrs old. Weigh-in time at 12:00nn on (tournament day) at California State University Dominguez Hills, Toro Gym (Room to be announce). Weigh-in is not required for Poomse Competitors COACH PASS:/F R E E Every 10 participating competitors from a Taekwondo school earns one (1) FREE Coach Pass, and no more than four (4) FREE Coach Passes may be offered to a school. Coaches are encouraged to register, there will be no coaches pass to be issued on the day of the event. Coach pass will only be issued to Masters and Instructors only. COMPETITION CARD PICK-UP: SATURDAY, October 24, 2015 from 7:00am-8:00am California State University Dominguez Hills, Toro Gym (Front Entrance) Only ONE REPRESENTATIVE from each school will pick up the competitor card for their Students and will be responsible for distribution. MANDATORY EQUIPMENT: A WTF approved V-Neck uniform. All Gyoroogi competitors must wear: headgear, red and blue reversible chest protector, forearm gloves, shin and instep protector, groin cup (male only), mouthpiece. Competitors must provide their own equipment. Black belts 12 32 years old should provide their own Electronic Foot Protector AWARDS: Poomse: Medal for 1st Place, 2nd Place & two 3rd Place Gyoroogi: Medal for 1st Place, 2nd Place & two 3rd Place ADMISSION: $15 (Age 12 & older), $10 (Age 11 and younger) FREE (Age 3 & younger)
COMPETITION RULES & REGULATIONS The Organizing Committee recognizes that each school may have a different belt color system. Please refer to rank and color chart below and register yourself to compete in the appropriate WTF belt color and rank. POOMSE RULES: Poomse competitors must perform only the authorized poomse designated for their specific rank. Scores will be based on: Proper order, Beauty, Grace, Rhythm, Power, Technique, and Attitude. Authorized poomse are those approved by the World Taekwondo Federation: Basic Forms 1 & 2, Taeguek 1-8, Palgue 1-8, and WTF Black belt Poomses: Koryo, Keumkang, Taebaek etc. The chart below designates required poomses for your rank. To maintain consistency in competition, please wear the belt color corresponding with our ranking chart. RANK 9 & 8 KUB 7 & 6 KUB 5 & 4 KUB 3 & 1 KUB POOM & DAN COLORS TO AUTHORIZED POOMSE Taegeuk 1 or 2 Palgue 1 or 2 Basic 1 or 2 ADV PURPLE ORANGE ORANGE ADV Taegeuk 1,2 or 3 Palgue 1,2 or 3 PURPLE ADV Taegeuk 3, 4 or 5 Palgue 3, 4or 5 BROWN BROWN ADV Taegeuk 6, 7 or 8 Palgue 6, 7 or 8 ADV ADV BLACKBELT Ist Koryo 2nd Keumkang 3rd Taebaek GYOROOGI RULES & DIVISIONS: New Rules for Sparring Competition Point System: * One (1) Point for valid attack on trunk protector * Three (3) Points for valid turning kick to the trunk protector * Three (3) points for a valid kick to the head * Four (4) Points for a valid turning kick to the head. New Rules: Blocking with the leg when opponent initiates a kick a warning. Two feet that cross the plane of the boundary line is out. Referee calls fight after 5 seconds of inactivity, the athlete who has given up ground by backing up will receive a warning. Ages 7 and Under ( All Belts) and Ages 11 & under ( Color Belts) Divisions Sparring competitors Ages 11 & Under color belts and 7 & Under black belts may not make head contact at anytime during the competition. A competitor, who executes a technique to the head area, will be subject to one of the following actions. Any technique, attempted to the head area but does not make contact, will be given a warning by the referee (Kyong-go) Any technique, which makes any contact with the head area will result in a one-point deductions by the referee ( Gamjeom) If the competitor cannot continue because of contact with the head area, the attacker will be disqualified. Inability to continue competition because of fright, crying or loss of will following a legal kick to the body, does not constitute grounds for disqualification of the attacker Ages 8 11 (Black belts), 12-14 ( All belts), and 15-17 ( All Belts) Divisions The competitor is encouraged to attempt kicks to the facial area; however absolute control must be exercised or the appropriate penalty shall be invoked. The competitor who executes a successful technique ( light contact without causing injury) shall be awarded one point. The competitor who executes a kick to the face or neck, which results in a minor injury, shall receive a one-point deduction. A minor injury is defined as an abrasion or bleeding caused by excessive contact. The competitor who executes a kick to the face or neck, which results in the inability of the opponent to continue because of injury, shall be disqualified. The jury, referee, and judges, after consultation with the tournament physician, is necessary, shall make this determination. Note: Inability to continue because of fright, crying, or loss of will, following a legal kick to the head, does not constitute grounds of disqualification of the attacker. Black belt competitors, age 18-32 will follow WTF senior competition rules. Certain rules and/or regulations are subject to change at the discretion of the California Open Intl. Taekwondo Championship Committee and the Tournament Director. ROUNDS: * Competitors will have two (2) 60 second rounds with a 15 second break. * Black belt competitors 12-32 years of age will have two(2) - 90 seconds * Final bouts for 12-32 year old Black belts will consist of three rounds. * In consideration of time constraints, we reserve the right to change the duration of the rounds as necessary. IN CASE OF A TIE: In case of a tie score, the winner will be determined by a Golden Point round. EQUIPMENT: Competitors must bring headgear, chest protector, forearm pads, shin and instep protector, groin cup ( males) and mouthpiece. Uniforms must be white with the exception of black trim V-necks for Black belts only. Black belt 12 32 years of age. In this category competitors must bring their E-Foot protector. Those of you who doesn't have can be purchased or rent in the tournament site.
WEIGHT CLASSIFICATIONS ATTENTION: Black Belts Ages 12-32 yrs old MUST Weigh In on at 12:00nn, California State University Dominguez Hills, Toro Gym If you do not weigh in you will be disqualified from the competition ( Sparring Only) Black Belts 12-32 years of age. In this category competitors must bring their E Foot Protector. It is recommended that you purchase the E-socks before the event. INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE DIVISIONS White to Red Belt Male & Female, All Ages Poomsae divisions will be divided by Rank/Belt, Gender & Age. Except Weight. AGE BELT 5 & Under White/Yellow Green 6-7 White/Yellow Green Blue Red 8-9 White/Yellow Green Blue Red 10-11 White/Yellow Green Blue Red 12-14 White/Yellow Green Blue Red 15-17 White/Yellow Green Blue Red 18-32 White/Yellow Green Blue Red 33 & Older White/Yellow Green Blue Red KYOROOGI DIVISIONS Black Belt Age 12-14 Boy s Weight (lbs.) Girl s Weight (lbs.) Under 72.8 Under 63.9 72.9 81.6 lbs. 64.0 72.8 lbs. 81.7 90.4 lbs. 72.9 81.6 lbs. 90.5 99.2 lbs. 81.7 90.4 lbs. 99.3 108.0 bs. 90.5 97.0 lbs. 108.1 116.8 lbs. 97.1 103.6 lbs. 116.9 125.7 lbs. 103.7 112.4 lbs. 125.8 134.4 lbs. 112.5 121.3 lbs. 134.5 143.3 lbs 121.4 130.1 lbs. 143.4 Over 130.2 Over KYOROOGI DIVISIONS Black Belt Age 15-17 Divisions Men s Weight (lbs. & Kg) Women s Weight (lbs. & Kg) Fin/Fly 127.9 lbs. & Under (58 kg) 108.2 lbs. & Under (49 kg) Bantam/ Feather Light/ Welter 128.0 150.4 lbs. (58-68 kg) 150.5 176.5 lbs. (68-80 kg) 108.3 125.8 lbs. (49-57 kg) 125.9 147.8 lbs. (57-67 kg) Middle/ Heavy 176.6 lbs. & Over 147.8 lbs. & Over (67 kg) KYOROOGI DIVISIONS Black Belt Age 18 & 32 Divisions Fin/Fly Men s Weight (lbs.) Women s Weight (lbs.) 105.8 lbs. & Under 97.0 lbs. & Under Bantam/Feather 105.9 121.3 lbs. 97.1-108.0 lbs. Light/Welter 121.4 138.9 lbs. 108.1 121.3 lbs. Light Middle/ Middle 139.0 160.9 lbs. 121.4 138.9 lbs. Light Heavy/ Heavy 161.0 lbs. & Over 139.0 lbs. & Over KYOROOGI DIVISIONS White to Red Belt All Ages & Black Belt-Age 9 & under and 33 & Above, Male & Female MALE DIVISIONS FEMALE DIVISION AGES LIGHT MIDDLE HEAVY LIGHT MIDDLE HEAVY 5 & Under 42.7 lbs. & under 42.8 55.0 lbs. Over 55.0 lbs. 40.0 lbs. & under 40.1 55.0 lbs. Over 55.0 lbs. 6 7 50.0 lbs. & under 50.1 65.0 lbs. Over 65.0 lbs. 47.5 lbs. & under 47.6 66.7 lbs. Over 66.7 lbs. 8 9 65.0 lbs. & under 65.1 80.0 lbs. Over 80.0 lbs. 64.7 lbs. & under 64.8 79.7 lbs. Over 79.7 lbs. 10 11 81.0 lbs. & under 81.1 96.7 lbs. Over 96.7 lbs. 82.0 lbs. & under 82.1 97.0 lbs. Over 97.0 lbs. 12 14 103.0 lbs. & under 103.1 118.0 lbs. Over 118.0 lbs. 105.0 lbs. & under 105.1 120.0 lbs. Over 120.0 lbs. 15 17 137.0 lbs. & under 137.1 152.0 lbs. Over 152.0 lbs. 117.0 lbs. & under 117.1 132.0 lbs. Over 132.0 lbs. 18 32 Under 157 lbs 157 170 Over 170.0 lbs. Under 125 lbs 125 147 Over 147 lbs. 33 39 Under 167 lbs 167 182 Over 182 lbs. Under 135 lbs. 135 150 Over 150 lbs. 40 49 Under 167 lbs 167 182 Over 182 lbs. Under 135 lbs. 135 150 Over 150 lbs. 50 & Older Under 167 lbs 167 182 Over 182 lbs. Under 135 lbs. 135 150 Over 150 lbs.
2015 OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM PLEASE FILL OUT THE ENTRY FORM COMPLETELY AND ACCURATELY! INCOMPLETE ENTRY FORMS CANNOT BE PROCESSED PRINT: FIRST NAME M LAST NAME HOME ADDRESS CITY ZIP HOME TEL: ( ) EMAIL CONTACT PHONE TAEKWONDO SCHOOL MASTER SCHOOL ADDRESS: CITY ZIP GENDER: MALE FEMALE BIRTHDAY: AGE I am registering for : POOMSE GYOROOGI CURRENT BELT: DAN # WEIGHT (LBS): Within 3 lbs. or be disqualified & forfeit entry fee HEIGHT: please be accurate ft. in PAYMENT : AMOUNT: Payable: K.S. CHOI RANK 9 & 8 KUB 7 & 6 KUB 5 & 4 KUB 3 & 1 KUB POOM & DAN COLORS TO WEAR ADV PURPLE ORANGE ORANGE ADV PURPLE ADV BROWN BROWN ADV ADV ADV BLACKBELT AUTHORIZED POOMSE Taegeuk 1 or 2 Palgue 1 or 2 Basic 1 or 2 Taegeuk 1,2 or 3 Palgue 1,2 or 3 Taegeuk 3, 4 or 5 Palgue 3, 4or 5 Taegeuk 6, 7 or 8 Palgue 6, 7 or 8 Ist Koryo 2nd Keumkang 3rd Taebaek Regular Registration Fees (On line and Mail In Rates) Late Registration Fees (On line and Mail In Rates) 1 Event $95 $105 2 Events $105 $115 Deadline Sept 30, 2015 Oct. 17, 2015 1) Saturday, Oct 24 7:00 AM Card Pick up 2) For all belts 9 years or younger their competition for both Form & Sparring will start 9:00AM. 3) For all belts 10 years or older, their competition for both Form & Sparring will start 1:00PM 4) Weigh In is required for Black Belt Sparring competitors age between 12-32 y/o at 12:00nn on at California State University Dominguez Hills, Toro Gym ( Room to be announce) 5) Black belts 12-32 years old should provide their own Electronic Foot Protector LIABILITY WAIVER AND CONSENT TO MEDICAL TREATMENT I hereby submit this registration and liability waiver form to participate in the California Open Intl. Taekwondo Championship. I certify that the above information is true and correct and hereby, discharge and waive any and all responsibility of the California State University Dominguez, Toro Gym, Tournament Committee, Referees, Instructors, and other competitors from liability for any injury, including death, and for damage to or loss of property which may be suffered by myself arising out of, or in any way resulting from or attributable in whole or in part to my traveling to, training for, being coached in, using any sports equipment in, or participating in the California Open Intl. Taekwondo Championship. As a competitor or parent/legal guardian of the competitor, I give consent to any x-ray exam, medical, chiropractic, dental or other treatment(s) deemed necessary for the safety and welfare of the contestant. I understand that this authorization is given prior to any diagnosis, treatments or hospital care being required, but is given to provide the medical/chiropractic/dental staff authority to render care as deemed advisable. In the case of minors, it is understood that efforts shall be made to contact the undersigned prior to rendering treatment but treatment will not be withheld if the undersigned cannot be reached. I understand that in case of injury, only basic first aid will be made available on site, and that I am fully Competitor Signature (If age 18 & older) Date : Parent/Guardian Signature (Mandatory for competitor age 17 & younger) Date : REGISTER AT WWW.CAOPENTKD.COM
MASTER & COACH APPLICATION FORM I AM APPLYING FOR: MASTER COACH (Please check one) Master s Pass does not include coaching privileges. Masters who wish to coach must pre-register for a Coach Pass Master s Pass is good for (1) Free Admission and a seat at the Opening Ceremony One FREE Coach Pass per 10 Registered Competitors, authorized coach must register. No more than four (4) free Coach pass may be offered to a school Coach pass will only be issued to Masters and Instructors ONLY There will be no Coach Pass and Master s Pass to be issued on the day of event. PLEASE FILL OUT THE ENTRY FORM COMPLETELY AND ACCURATELY! INCOMPLETE ENTRY FORMS CANNOT BE PROCESSED FIRST NAME M LAST NAME HOME ADDRESS CITY ZIP DAY PHONE: ( ) EMAIL CONTACT TAEKWONDO SCHOOL TKD SCHOOL PHONE SCHOOL ADDRESS: CITY ZIP MASTER NAME: GENDER: MALE FEMALE BIRTHDAY: AGE BELT RANK # DAN # Coaches/ Masters must abide by the policies and rules of the tournament and respect all Judges and Volunteers failure to comply will be subjected to confiscation of the Coach Pass and/or removal from the event. Referee Chairman and Tournament Director will have the decision for any problem that would occur. LIABILITY WAIVER AND CONSENT TO MEDICAL TREATMENT I hereby submit this registration and liability waiver form to participate in the California Open Intl. Taekwondo Championship. I certify that the above information is true and correct and hereby, discharge and waive any and all responsibility of the California State University Dominguez, Toro Gym, Tournament Committee, Referees, Instructors, and other competitors from liability for any injury, including death, and for damage to or loss of property which may be suffered by myself arising out of, or in any way resulting from or attributable in whole or in part to my traveling to, training for, being coached in, using any sports equipment in, or participating in the California Open Intl. Taekwondo Championship. As a competitor or parent/legal guardian of the competitor, I give consent to any x-ray exam, medical, chiropractic, dental or other treatment(s) deemed necessary for the safety and welfare of the contestant. I understand that this authorization is given prior to any diagnosis, treatments or hospital care being required, but is given to provide the medical/chiropractic/dental staff authority to render care as deemed advisable. In the case of minors, it is understood that efforts shall be made to contact the undersigned prior to rendering treatment but treatment will not be withheld if the undersigned cannot be reached. I understand that in case of injury, only basic first aid will be made available on site, and that I am fully responsible for any and all resulting medical or other expenses. Competitor Signature (If age 18 & older) Date : Parent/Guardian Signature (Mandatory for competitor age 17 & younger) Date :
REFEREE APPLICATION FORM REFEREES: The Tournament Director would be honored to have you serve as an official at the upcoming event. Each participating referee will receive: 1) An officiating certificates 2) $50 State Level Referee, $100 Intl. Referee FULL DAY of judging 3) Invitation to Lunch and Dinner Referees must attend the Referee Meeting on Saturday, October 24, 2015 7:00am at the venue Referees must be red belt and higher. Age 16 & older. Only the first 70 referees will be accepted. Referee Attire: Black Blazer/Suit, White Long Sleeved Shirt, Black pants, red tie and white shoes. FREE REFEREE SEMINAR Saturday, October 10, 2015 1:00pm-5:00pm Place: K.S. Choi Taekwondo Center 26-D Peninsula Center Drive Rolling Hills Estate, CA 902724 REGISTER AT WWW.CAOPENTKD.COM Event Date: Saturday, October 24, 2015 Venue: California State University Dominguez Hills, Toro dome Gym 1000 East Victoria St. Carson CA 90747 I AM ABLE TO PARTICIPATE AS: CENTER REFEREE CORNER JUDGE TECHNICAL ASSISTANT REFEREE RINGMASTER OPERATOR GENDER: MALE FEMALE / AGE BELT RANK # DAN # PLEASE FILL OUT THE ENTRY FORM COMPLETELY AND ACCURATELY! INCOMPLETE ENTRY FORMS CANNOT BE PROCESSED FIRST NAME M LAST NAME HOME ADDRESS CITY ZIP HOME TEL: ( ) EMAIL CONTACT PHONE TAEKWONDO SCHOOL MASTER SCHOOL ADDRESS: CITY ZIP LIABILITY WAIVER In consideration of your acceptance of my registration, I do hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators waive, release and forever discharge any and all rights and claims for damages which I may have, or which may accrue to me, against K.S. Choi Taekwondo Center, it s Tournament Organizing Committee and all members of the championship, or their respective officers, agents, representatives, successors, and/or assigns, and against any competitor for any and all damages which may be sustained to me in connection with my association with or entry in the above athletic meet, and in connection with any medical services I may be provided in connection with such injury or illness. I understand that the competition rules are based on the rules of the WTF. I agree to all tournament competition rules and understand that if I do not follow these rules, I knowingly forfeit all applicable fee. I further understand that any pictures taken of me in connection with the said Taekwondo Championship may be used by the Tournament Director for publicly or promotion with out compensation. I hereby agree to all the terms and conditions of the liability waiver above. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT : DATE SIGNATURE OF PARENTS/GUARDIAN: DATE (Mandatory if referee is under 18 years of age) REGISTER AT WWW.CAOPENTKD.COM
TOURNAMENT & HOTEL SITE INFORMATION Tournament Site: California State University Dominguez Hills, Torodome Gym 1000 East Victoria St. Carson CA 90747 Parking is $5.00 per day Ticket Machine on the lot, please pay with exact change. Hotel : HAMPTON INN Carson 767 Albertoni Street, Carson CA 90746 Call Reservation: (310) 768 8833 $99./per room + local hotel tax. Includes FREE Buffet Breakfast & High Speed Internet Rooms are limited, please mention California Open Intl. Taekwondo Tournament when you make your reservation