Alexander S. Covert Michigan AAU State Director 6487 Canton Center Road Canton, Michigan 48187 (734) 890-6414 January 1, 2019 Dear Masters, Instructors, and Athlete s: I am extremely excited to invite you to the 2019 Michigan AAU Taekwondo State Qualifier, being held on Saturday, March 9, 2019. This year we have chosen to participate in the NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK; teaming up with the AAU Cares Program, I am asking everyone who attends to please bring a unopened box of cereal to donate to Gleanor s Food Bank in Detroit, Michigan. The tournament will be held on March 9, 2019 at Garden City School, in Garden City, MI. Athlete s will be able to participate in the following categories: Olympic Sparring, Point Sparring and Poomsae/Forms. We will be using the electronic helmets and Dadeo gear for ALL Olympic Sparring divisions; all ranks and age groups. Electronic socks will be available at the venue to purchase or rent. However, we encourage you to purchase your own electronic socks. The tournament will be a PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY EVENT. There will be no registration at the door. The doors will open at 7:30 AM; our coaches and referee meeting will be at 8:30 am and competition will start at 9:00 AM SHARP. Registration opens January 1, 2019, registration ends on March 6, 2019. Our Eventbrite link is: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aau-2019-michigan-state-qualifier-tickets- 54229005415?aff=ebdshpsearchautocomplete All 10 years and older black belts must weigh-in the day before competition at a designated weigh-in station. Sincerely, AAU MICHIGAN STATE DIRECTOR Alexander S. Covert Senior Master Enclosures: Flyers & Registration Forms
2019 AAU TAE KWON DO MICHIGAN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 2019 DOORS OPEN 7:30 AM OLYMPIC SPARRING: 9 AM 12:00 NOON POOMSAE: 12:00 NOON 2:00 PM POINT SPARRING: 2 PM -5:00 PM TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE ENTRY FEE: $75 1 EVENT $85 2 EVENTS $95 3 EVENTS TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR ALEXANDER S. COVERT Spectator Fee s @ The Door - $10.00 AGES 5 & Under FREE (Please -Cash only) WORLD CLASS BLACBELTS WILL EARN USAT NATIONAL RANKING POINTS GARDEN CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL 1851 RADCLIFF GARDEN CITY, MICHIGAN 48393 (Behind McDonald s) Directions: EXIT I-275 @ FORD ROAD (EXIT25), GO EAST ON FORD ROAD FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES TO RADCLIFF. McDONALD S WILL BE ON THE CORNER. GO SOUTH ON RADCLIFF FOR 2 BLOCKS. SCHOOL IS LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE ROAD. GYM IS LOCATED IN THE BACK OF THE SCHOOL. PARKING IS ALLOWED ALL AROUND THE SCHOOL. ALL ATHELETES MUST BE A CURRENT AAU MEMBER TO COMPETE EARLY Registration Begins: JANUARY 1, 2019 @ 12:00 AM REGULAR Registration Starts February 1, 2019 @ 12:00 AM LATE Registration Starts MARCH 1 - ENDS MARCH 6, 2019 @11:30PM REGISTER @ Eventbrite.com Search AAU Michigan State Qualifier THIS TOURNAMENT QUALIFIES YOU FOR THE 2019 NATIONAL AAU YOUTH & ADULT TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIP: JULY 1-6, 2019 FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AND THE AAU JUNIOR OLYMPICS: JULY 30, - AUGUST 1, 2019, GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA. ONLY TOURNMENT OTHER THAN USAT STATE CHAMPIONSHIP THAT AWARDS RANKING POINTS
ALL COMPETITIORS MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING: HEADGEAR, ARM & LEG PADS, MOUTH GUARD & SUPPORTER (MALE) *HAND & FOOT BOOTS ALLOWED POINT SPARRING ONLY* Belt Classes: AGE & WEIGHT DIVISIONS NOVICE: WHITE, YELLOW, ORANGE BELTS INTERMEDIATE: GREEN, PURPLE, BLUE BELTS ADVANCED: BROWN, RED BELTS BLACK BELT AGE & GENDER FORMS/ POOMSAE & POINT SPARRING ALL DIVISIONS WILL BE SEPERATED BY MALE & FEMALE 5 YEARS OLD 6-7 YEARS OLD 8-9 YEARS OLD 10-11 YEARS OLD 12-13 YEARS OLD 14-15 YEARS OLD 16-17 YEARS OLD 18-31 YEARS OLD 33 AND UP WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO COMBINE DIVISIONS
Article VI. Recognized Forms/Patterns IV.A. The official Forms/Patterns accepted for competition shall be: RANK ITF WT TSD/MDK Novice White, Yellow, Orange Chon-Jil Dan-Gun Do-San Pal Gwe 1-2 Taegeuk 1-2 Ki-Cho (Kibon)1-3 Pyung-an/Pinan1 Basic Form 1-5 Intermediate Green, Purple, Blue Won-Hyo Yul-Gok Joong-Gun Toi-Gye Hwa-Rang Advanced Red,Brown Choong-Moo 1 st Dan Kwang-Gae Po-Eun Ge-Baek 2 nd Dan Eui-Am Choon-Jang Ko-Dang Juche 3 rd Dan Sam-Il Yoo-Sin Cho-Yong 4 th Dan Yon-Gae Ul-Ji Moon-Moo Pal-Gwe-2-6 Taegeuk 2-6 Pal Gwe 6-8 Taegeuk 6-8 Koryo Keumgang Taebaek Pyongwon Ki-Cho (Ki Bon) 3 Pyung-An/Pinan 1-4 Pyung-An/Pinan 4-5 Passaai (Bassai) Jin Do Jit-Te Ro-Hai Kong San Kun Wan Shu 5 th Dan So-San Se-Jong Sip Jin Ji-On 6th Dan Tong-Il Jitae O Sip Sa Bo Tae Guik Kwon 7 th Dan Chonkwon Sei-Shan So Rim Jang Kwon 8 th Dan Hansu Sip Soo 9 th Dan Ilyeo VI.B. Forms/Patterns Can Not Be Altered or Modified. Do not add or leave out kicks or movements. Doing so can result in disqualification. No variation from the above list will be accepted. VI.C. Competitors may do ANY Form/Pattern listed for their rank or one rank below up to their current rank.
Point Style Sparring Ages 5 17 Youth Divisions MALE Ages ' Weight Groups (pounds) 5 45.0 & Under Over 45.0 Under 45.0 45.0-55.9 Over 55.9 Ages I 6-7 6-7 8-9 10-11 12-13 14-15 16-17 Under 60.0 60.0-70.9 Over 70.9 Under 75.0 75.0-85.9 Over 85.9 Under 100.0 100.0-115.9 Over 115.9 Under 115.0 115.0-145.9 Over 145.9 Under 135.0 135.0-165.9 Over 165.9 5 8-9 10-11 12-13 14-15 16-17 FEMALE Weight Groups (pounds) 45.0 & Under Over 45.0 Under 45.0 45.0-55.9 Over 55.9 Under 60.0 60.0-70.9 Over 70.9 Under 80.0 80.0-90.9 Over 90.9 Under 105.0 105.0-120.9 Over 120.9 Under 110.0 110.0-140.9 Over 140.9 Under 115.0 115.0-145.9 Over 145.9 VII.C. All Senior and Executive Divisions Male Division Age Female Division Age Senior 18-32 Senior 18-32 Executive 33 & Up Executive 33 & Up Weight Groups Weight Groups Under 125.0 Under 110.0 Welter 125.0-155.9 Welter 110.0-125.9
156.0-185.9 126.0-155.9 Over 185.9 Over 155.9
Information Sheet Venue: Garden City School 1851Radcliff Garden City, MI 48135 THIS IS A PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY EVENT! https://www2019aaumichiganstatequalifier.eventbrite.com SPECTATOR TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE DOOR CASH ONLY 7:30 AM Doors Open 8:30 AM Coaches/Referee Meeting 9:00 12:00 Noon Olympic Sparring 12:00 Noon-2:00 PM Poomsae/Forms 2:00-5:00 PM Point Sparring Equipment: All sparring divisions will be using Electronic Headgear,the Daedo Scoring System and sensor socks are required. There will be some on site to rent but only a limited supply. We recommend you go to www.tkdscore.com to purchase your socks ahead of time if you don t already have them. There will only be a limited supply available for rent at the venue. Mouth guard, shin & instep protection, forearm protection, athletic cup for males (worn on the inside of dobok). Hand gloves optional. Poomsae: Show of hands for all ages and divisions - single elimination Competitor Fees: $75 for 1 events $85 2 Events $95 3 Events THERE ARE NO REFUNDS ON REGISTRATION FOR ANY REASON. PLEASE PLAN AHEAD. Online Registration: https://www2019aaustatequalifier.eventbrite.com Coaching Fees: Coach fee is $20/coach. YOU MUST HAVE A PASS TO ENTER THE COMPETITION AREA! Please let us know you are coming. ALL COACHES MUST WEAR AN AAU COACHES SHIRT. Referee Stipend: All AAU certified referees that referee ALL DAY will receive $50. Please Contact Master Alex to let him know you re coming. Parking: FREE parking lot adjacent to gym and parking allowed around the gym. Deadline: Online early registration by credit card is open January 1, 2019 @ 12:00am EST. Regular registration Begins on February 1, 2019 2 12:00 am Late registration begins on March 1, 2019 March 6, 2019 @ 11:30 pm. Food & Beverage: There will be concession available. Only water and sports drinks are allowed in the competition area. Spectator Fees: $10 Children 5 and under Free; Purchased at the door CASH ONLY HOTEL/LODGING: Fairfield Inn 5760 North Haggerty Road Canton, Michigan 48187 Tel: 1-734-844-0088 Hampton Inn & Suites: 1950 Haggerty Road North, Canton, Michigan, 48187, TEL: +1-734-844-1111 Comfort Suites: 5730 North Haggerty Road, Canton, MI, 48187 Phone: (734) 981-1010