North Carolina 2019 USA Taekwondo State Championships Manual March 23, 2019 Wendell Middle School 3409 NC-97 Wendell NC 27591
Welcome The North Carolina Taekwondo Federation Executive Board of Directors and Officers, welcome you to the 2019 USA Taekwondo North Carolina State Championships. This event has been sanction by the USA Taekwondo Inc. (USATKD), the governing body for Taekwondo. Both Sparring and Poomsae competitions will be using the Tusah U.S. National Ranking system for bracketing the World Class competitors. Poomsae competition will be using the Cut-off judging method. NCTF Board and Officers work very hard to provide the best Taekwondo Championship each and very year; please give them a high-five for their effort and determination if you meet one during the event. These hard working individual plays an important role in assisting the USATKD in developing young men and women these vital skills and knowledge; that, one day representing the United States as a member of the USA Team. I wish you all every success and good health. Yuji K. Smith President, USATKD NC State Association CEO, North Carolina Taekwondo Federation Event Coordinators Mr. Yuji K. Smith Master Freddie McDonald (919) 810-6322 (910) 340-2680 killy1@bellsouth.net semperkickmac@yahoo.com Sanctioned By USA Taekwondo 1 Olympic Plaza Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Governance All sanctioned State Championships must use & follow the USAT Rules and Regulations. Current USA Taekwondo Sparring and Poomsae; please refer to the following link: http://www.teamusa.org/usa-taekwondo/events/competition-rules 2
Venue Location Wendell Middle School 3409 NC-97 Wendell NC 27591 Lodging (Let them know, 2019 USATKD NC State Championships Hampton Inn & Suite Knightdale Special Room Rate of $104.00 405 Hinton Oaks Blvd. 2 Double Beds or 1 King (Non-Smoking) Knightdale, NC 27545 Ph.: (919) 217-6810 HiltonLink: http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/groups/personalized/r/rduknhx-ntf-20190308/index.jhtml General Admission Ticket Pricing Adult (18 & Older) $15.00 Child (6 & Older) $12.00 Child (5 & Under) Free Coaches Attire Appropriate attire for Master/Coach when sitting in the Coach s Chair for your athlete s competition: Team worm-ups, slacks, polo shirts, etc. are consider as appropriate attire for state competition. Shorts (yoga pants), cutoffs, flip-flops, hats, tank-top shirts or Taekwondo uniform are not consider as an appropriate attire for state competition. Competitors Attire Official Uniform: All contestants must wear a white Taekwondo V-neck USA approved uniform (dobok) or WT approved Poomsae competition uniform in good condition, and appropriate to the contestants' division. Black Belts must wear black-collared white uniforms or WT approved Poomsae competition uniform. Color Belts may not wear black-collared uniforms. Patches, embroidery, logos, team names, country names, athlete names, 3
Competitors Attire Official Uniform (continue): athlete names, and stripes are permitted on the uniform. Logos or names on the back of the uniform and patches on the chest area of the uniform are also allowed. WT Poomsae uniform will be worn for poomsae only. The white-v neck uniform will be worn for other events. Shoes may not be worn. No jewelry or ornaments may be worn. No hats or items may be worn on the head except for religious coverings or soft ties to contain the hair. NO TAPE WILL BE ALLOWED ON ANY PART OF THE UNIFORM Belts: Yellow (8th and 7th Guep), Green (6th and 5th Guep), Blue (4th and 3rd Guep), Red (2nd and 1st Guep), and Black (1st through 8th Dan/Poom (black/red) are the only colors recognized by WT. Personal Hygiene: All competitors must maintain the highest standard of personal hygiene, keep their nails cut short, and groom their hair neatly. Protective Equipment: Contestants shall wear an approved trunk protector, head protector, groin guard (mandatory for both male and female competitors), gloves (see below), 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 head protector must be firmly tucked under the left arm when entering the Contest Area, and shall be put on the head after bowing to the opponent before the start of the contest. 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 protector shall not be permitted, except for religious reasons. 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. Properly fitting head protector: Unless electronic PSS head protectors are used, all participants must provide their own red, blue or white head protector with no markings other than corporate logos. Red and blue are preferred; white is only allowed for color belt divisions and 6-7 year old black belt divisions. The color of the head protector must correspond with the color of the chest protector. Cracks or defects in the headgear will not be allowed. Mouth guard: All athletes are required to use a mouth guard. MOUTH GUARDS MUST BE EITHER WHITE OR TRANSPARENT. A mouth cover or different colored mouth guard (red is not allowed) may be used for competitors with braces if an orthodontist s or dentist s note is provided prior to the beginning of competition. Use of a mouth guard may be exempted upon submission of a medical doctor s statement that its use might cause harm to the contestant. 4
Competitors Attire (Continue): Groin protection: All male athletes are required to wear a protective cup, which must be inside the pants during competition. Groin protection is also required for female athletes, and must be worn inside the uniform. Properly fitting chest protector: Where an electronic Protection and Scoring System (PSS) is being used, all athletes will be provided a red and blue full-body WT trunk protector. Both players must use the same size PSS. When an electronic Protection and Scoring Systems (PSS) is not being used, all athletes must provide their own red and blue full-body WT approved trunk protector. The trunk protector must cover the entire valid scoring area, from the armpit to the hip bone. All trunk protectors must wrap around and cover the back of the athlete in the valid scoring area. Shin and instep protection: Shin and instep protectors are REQUIRED, and they must be made of foam, cloth or vinyl. PSS sensor socks with built-in instep padding are also allowed. The instep protector may be red, blue, or white, but must correspond with the color of the chest protector; any color shin protector is allowed. Cloth or foam knee pads are permitted. Forearm guard: Forearm guards are REQUIRED and it is mandatory that athletes wear only foam, cloth, or vinyl products. Any color forearm guard will be allowed. Cloth or foam elbow pads are permitted. Please Note: USATKD NC State Association reserves the right to disallow any uniform or equipment if it is found to be unsafe, offensive or degrading. Registration Deadlines & Fees All registration must take place on the USAT Hang-A-Star system. Please visit www.usa-taekwondo.us to register. Please have your USAT membership number accessible to register USAT have a NO REFUND policy. NO REFUNDS will be given for any reason. Note: Athletes and Coaches will be charge late fee unless payment is completed as stated on this NCTF Manual. 5
Athletes Division Single Event Early Registration Fee Early Registration Deadline Final Registration Fee Final Registration Deadline Sparring $90.00 March 9, 2019 $115.00 March 17, 2019 Individual Sport Poomsae $90.00 March 9, 2019 $115.00 March 17, 2019 Individual Freestyle Poomsae $90.00 March 9, 2019 $115.00 March 17, 2019 Pair (Mixed) Poomsae $90.00 March 9, 2019 $115.00 March 17, 2019 Team (3 Same Gender) Poomsae $90.00 March 9, 2019 $115.00 March 17, 2019 Demo Team Individual $90.00 March 9, 2019 $115.00 March 17, 2019 Division Additional Event Early Registration Fee Early Registration Deadline Final Registration Fee Final Registration Deadline Any Division $30.00 March 9, 2019 $45.00 March 17, 2019 - Coaches CIDP Level Association Coach or Level 1 Early Registration Fee Early Registration Deadline Final Registration Fee Final Registration Deadline $60.00 March 9, 2019 $85.00 March 17, 2019 Coaches are required to complete and pass a background check before they can register and pay for any sanctioned USA Taekwondo event as well as the USOC Safe Sport. 6
Registration Checklist Completing all items on this list will help ensure a speedy check-in and weigh-in process at the 2019 USAT North Carolina State Taekwondo Championships / National Qualifiers: Register for the 2019 USA Taekwondo North Carolina State Taekwondo Championships through the USAT Hang-A-Star online registration system. Complete registration payment online. In order to receive the early registration price you must pay by the early deadline. Athlete participating as a Black, Red, Blue, Green, or Yellow Belts that are 11 years olds or younger, as well as the Ultra Division (32 plus; All Belts), no proof of US Citizenship required. Proof of Citizenship required for World Class: Cadet 12-14, Junior (15-17) & Senior black belts for both Sparring and Poomsae. Send in Proof of 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. 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. Note: These are the only acceptable documents that may be submitted; any other documents will not be approved. Proof of Citizenship Age Documentation Required U.S. Passport 6-7, 8-9, 10-11: Yellow, Green, Blue, Red & Black Belts N/A U.S. Passport Card 12-14, 15-17: Yellow, Green, Blue & Red Belts; and, 12-14 (Grass Roots) Black Belts N/A Requirements All participants must be current USA Taekwondo members. All coaches, referees, club owner/instructors 18 and older are required to complete and pass USAT background check prior to being a member of USAT and registered for USAT state sanctioned event (background checks must be completed every two years). U.S. Birth Certificate 12-14, 15-17 and 18 & Older (World Class): Black Belts Proof of Citizenship 18 & Older: Yellow, Green, Blue & Red N/A 33 & Older (Ultra): Black Belts N/A Athletes must hold the appropriate U.S. citizenship or residency depending on the division he/she participates in. All coaches must be, at minimum, AC certified within the USATKD CIDP program. An athlete may compete in the same World Class weight (sparring) and/or age category (poomsae) in multiple state championships. 7
Weigh-In: Friday, March 22, 2019 Event Schedule Weigh-In and Check-in Locations (Day Before Competition) 1st Loc.: Wendell Middle School, 3409 NC-97, Wendell, NC 27591, Mar. 22nd, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Alt Loc : Hampton Inn, 405 Hinton Oaks Blvd., Knightdale, NC 27545, Mar. 22nd, 9:30-11:30 PM 2rd Loc.: TE Acct & Tax Serv., 1105 Wendover Ave, Suite D., Greensboro, NC 27401, Mar. 22nd, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 1. A competitor s weight shall be measured the day prior to his or her competition day, March 22, 2019. 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. Competition Day: Saturday, March 23, 2019 Report Time Description of Event Location 7:00 AM Center Open for Staff, Referees & Coaches Wendell Middle School 8:00 AM Coaches & Referees Meetings Staging Rm. Credential Pick-up 8 Wendell Middle School 8:30 AM All Athletes, Coaches & Referees Assemble Competition Floor 9:00 AM Open Ceremonies Competition Floor 9:30 AM All Belts Ages 6 9 Holding Area All Belts Ages 10-11 Holding Area 10:00 AM All Color Belts Ages 12-14 Holding Area Black Belts Ages 12-14 Holding Area 12:00 PM All Color Belts Ages 15-17 Holding Area Black Belts Ages 15-17 Holding Area 2:00 PM All Color Belts Ages 18+ Holding Area Black Belts Ages 18 + Holding Area 3:00 PM Black Belts Finals: 12 14, 15-17 & 18-32 Staging Rm. Note: Schedule Due to Change
USAT Sparring Weight Divisions Note: (Explanation #1) Not exceeding or Under: The weight limit is defined by the criterion of one decimal place away from the stated limit. For example, not exceeding or Under 50.0 kg is established as until 50.0 kg with 50.1 kg being over the limit and resulting in disqualification. (Explanation #2) Over: Over 50.0 kg marks occur at the 50.1kg reading and 50.0 kg and below is regarded as insufficient, resulting in disqualification. Classification Ultra Division (Ages 33+) All Belts Male Divisions Weight Category (kg) Female Divisions Weight Category (kg) Fly Not Exceeding 58.0 kg Not Exceeding 49.0 kg Light 58.1 kg - 68.0 kg 49.1 kg - 57.0 kg Middle 68.1 kg - 80.0 kg 57.1 kg - 67.0 kg Heavy Over 80.0 kg Over 67.0 kg Classification Senior Division (Ages 17+) All Belts Male Divisions Weight Category (kg) 9 Female Divisions Weight Category (kg) Fin Not Exceeding 54.0 kg Not Exceeding 46.0 kg Fly 54.1 kg - 58.0 kg 46.1 kg -49.0 kg Bantam 58.1 kg -63.0 kg 49.1 kg -53.0 kg Feather 63.1 kg -68.0 kg 53.1 kg 57.0 kg Light 68.1 kg -74.0 kg 57.1 kg - 62.0 kg Welter 74.1 kg -80.0 kg 62.1 kg - 67.0 kg Middle 80.1 kg -87.0 kg 67.1 kg -73.0 kg Heavy Over 87.0 kg Over 73.0 kg
Classification Junior Divisions (Ages 15-17) All Belts Male Divisions Weight Category (KG) Female Divisions Weight Category (KG) Fin Not Exceeding 45.0 kg Not Exceeding 42.0 kg Fly 45.1 kg - 48.0 kg 42.1 kg - 44.0 kg Bantam 48.1 kg - 51.0 kg 44.1 kg - 46.0 kg Feather 51.1 kg - 55.0 kg 46.1 kg - 49.0 kg Light 55.1 kg - 59.0 kg 49.1 kg - 52.0 kg Welter 59.1 kg - 63.0 kg 52.1 kg - 55.0 kg Light Middle 63.1 kg - 68.0 kg 55.1 kg - 59.0 kg Middle 68.1 kg - 73.0 kg 59.1 kg - 63.0 kg Light Heavy 73.1 kg - 78.0 kg 63.1 kg - 68.0 kg Heavy Over 78.0 kg Over 68.0 kg Cadet Divisions (Ages 12-14) All Belts Classification Male Divisions Weight Category (KG) Female Divisions Weight Category (KG) Fin Not Exceeding 33.0 kg Not Exceeding 29.0 kg Fly 33.1 kg - 37.0 kg 29.1 kg - 33.0 kg Bantam 37.1 kg - 41.0 kg 33.1 kg - 37.0 kg Feather 41.1 kg - 45.0 kg 37.1 kg - 41.0 kg Light 45.1 kg - 49.0 kg 41.1 kg - 44.0 kg Welter 49.1 kg - 53.0 kg 44.1 kg - 47.0 kg Light Middle 53.1 kg - 57.0 kg 47.1 kg - 51.0 kg Middle 57.1 kg - 61.0 kg 51.1 kg - 55.0 kg Light Heavy 61.1 kg - 65.0 kg 55.1 kg - 59.0 kg Heavy Over 65.0 kg Over 59.0 kg 10
Classification Youth Division (Ages 10-11) All Belts Male Divisions Weight Category (kg) Female Divisions Weight Category (kg) Fin Not Exceeding 30.0 kg Not Exceeding 30.0 kg Light 30.1kg 35.0 kg 30.1 kg - 35.0 kg Middle 35.1 kg - 40.0 kg 35.1 kg - 40.0 kg Heavy Over 40.0 kg Over 40.0 kg Classification Tiger Division (Ages 8-9) All Belts Male Divisions Weight Category (kg) Female Divisions Weight Category (kg) Fin Not Exceeding 21.0 kg Not Exceeding 21.0 kg Light 21.1 kg - 25.0 kg 21.1 kg - 25.0 kg Middle 25.1 kg - 30.0 kg 25.1 kg - 30.0 kg Heavy Over 30.0 kg Over 30.0 kg Dragons Division (Ages 6-7) All Belts Classification Male Divisions Weight Category (kg) Female Divisions Weight Category (kg) Junior Safety Rules: Fin Not Exceeding 19.0 kg Not Exceeding 19.0 kg Light 19.1 kg - 23.0 kg 19.1 kg - 23.0 kg Middle 23.1 kg - 27.0 kg 23.1 kg - 27.0 kg Heavy Over 27.0 kg Over 27.0 kg Attacks to the head are prohibited. The Referee will penalize the athlete for this case. The referee can decide the winner of RSC (Referee Stop Contest) in case of significant difference of competing ability between two athletes. 11
Classification of Poomsae Competition A. Compulsory Poomsae Competition 1. Men Individual (All Belts & All Divisions) 2. Women Individual (All Belts & All Divisions) 3. Men Team (3 Members, Black Belt, Cadet; Junior & Senior Teams) 4. Women Team (3 Members, Black Belt, Cadet; Junior & Senior Teams) 5. Pair (1 Male & 1 Female, Black Belt, Cadet; Junior & Senior Pairs) B. Freestyle Poomsae Competition 1. Men Individual ( Black Belt, Cadet; Junior & Senior) 2. Women Individual ( Black Belt, Cadet; Junior & Senior) 3. Pair (1 Male & 1 Female, Black Belt, Cadet, Junior & Senior Pairs) 4. Mixed Team (5 Members: At least 2 Males or 2 Females, Black Belt, Cadet; Junior & Senior Teams). One substitute may accompany the Freestyle Poomsae team. Compulsory Poomsae Color Belts Division Yellow (7th & 8th Geup) All Ages Green (5th & 6th Geup) All Ages Blue (3rd & 4th Geup) All Ages Red (1st & 2nd Geup) All Ages Compulsory Poomsae Taegeuk 1, 2 Jang Taegeuk 1, 2, 3, 4 Jang Taegeuk 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Jang Taegeuk 1, 2,3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Jang 12
Black Belt Poomsae Compulsory Division Compulsory Poomsae Dragon (6-7) Tiger (8-9) Youth (10-11) Taegeuk 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Jang, Koryo Cadet (12-14) Junior (15-17) Senior Under 30 Senior Under 40 Senior Under 50 Senior Under 60 Senior Under 65 Senior Over 65 Taegeuk 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Jang, Koryo, Keumgang Taegeuk 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Jang, Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek Taegeuk 6, 7, 8 Jang, Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek, Pyongwon, Shipjin Taegeuk 8 Jang, Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek, Pyongwon, Shipjin, Jitae, Chonkwon Koryo, Keumgane, Taebaek, Pyongwon, Shipjin, Jitae, Chonkwon, Hansu Cadet (12-14) Taegeuk 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Jang, Koryo, Keumgang Pair Junior (15-17) Taegeuk 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Jang, Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek Senior Under 30 Taegeuk 6, 7, 8 Jang, Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek, Pyongwon, Shipjin Senior Over 30 Taegeuk 8 Jang, Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek, Pyongwon, Shipjin, Jitae, Chonkwon Cadet (12-14) Taegeuk 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Jang, Koryo, Keumgang Team Junior (15-17) Taegeuk 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Jang, Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek Senior Under 30 Senior Over 30 Taegeuk 6, 7, 8 Jang, Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek, Pyongwon, Shipjin Taegeuk 8 Jang, Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek, Pyongwon, Shipjin, Jitae, Chonkwon Note: Shaded cells above are official WT divisions competed at USAT sanctioned events. Unshaded cells are USATKD divisions competed in USATKD sanctioned events. 13
Individual Poomsae Divisions: AGE CLASSES AGE DIVISIONS BELT COLOR RANK COMPETITION TYPE DRAGONS 6-7 YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE & RED N/A SINGLE ELIMINATION DRAGONS 6-7 BLACK 1 ST 9 TH SINGLE ELIMINATION TIGER 8-9 YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE & RED N/A MODIFIED WTF FORMAT TIGER 8-9 BLACK 1 ST 9 TH MODIFIED WTF FORMAT YOUTH 10-11 YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE & RED N/A MODIFIED WTF FORMAT YOUTH 10-11 BLACK 1 ST 9 TH MODIFIED WTF FORMAT CADET 12-14 YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE & RED N/A MODIFIED WTF FORMAT CADET 12-14 BLACK 1 ST 9 TH WTF FORMAT JUNIOR 15-17 YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE & RED N/A MODIFIED WTF FORMAT JUNIOR 15-17 BLACK 1 ST 9 TH WTF FORMAT 1 ST SENIOR 18-30 YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE & RED N/A MODIFIED WTF FORMAT 2 ND SENIOR 31-40 YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE & RED N/A MODIFIED WTF FORMAT 1 ST MASTERS 41-50 YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE & RED N/A MODIFIED WTF FORMAT 2 ND MASTERS 51-60 YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE & RED N/A MODIFIED WTF FORMAT 3 RD MASTERS 61-65 YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE & RED N/A MODIFIED WTF FORMAT 4 th MASTERS 66 & Older YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE & RED N/A MODIFIED WTF FORMAT 1 ST SENIOR 18-30 BLACK 1 ST 9 TH WTF FORMAT 2 ND SENIOR 31-40 BLACK 1 ST 9 TH WTF FORMAT 1 ST MASTERS 41-50 BLACK 1 ST 9 TH WTF FORMAT 2 ND MASTERS 51-60 BLACK 1 ST 9 TH WTF FORMAT 3 RD MASTERS 61-65 BLACK 1 ST 9 TH WTF FORMAT 4 TH MASTERS 66 & Older BLACK 1 ST 9 TH WTF FORMAT 14
World Class Co-Ed Pair Poomsae: Pairs Poomsae Coed (1 Male & 1 Female) Division Belt Rank Gender Competition Type Cadet (12-14) Black 1 st 9 th Co-Ed Modified WTF Format Juniors (15-17) Black 1 st 9 th Co-Ed Modified WTF Format 1 st Pairs (18-30) Black 1 st 9 th Co-Ed WTF Format 2 nd Pairs (31+) Black 1 st 9 th Co-Ed WTF Format Note: Dragon, Tiger and Youth Co-Ed Pairs Poomsae Divisions will not be available at the USA Taekwondo National Championships. Color Belts Co-Ed Pairs Poomsae Divisions will not be available at the USA Taekwondo National Championships nor the North Carolina State Taekwondo Championships. Team Poomsae 3 Competitors of the Same Gender Division Belt Rank Gender Cadet (12-14) Black 1 st 9 th Female Cadet (12-14) Black 1 st 9 th Male Juniors (15-17) Black 1 st 9 th Female Juniors (15-17) Black 1 st 9 th Male 1 st Team (18-30) Black 1 st 9 th Female 1 st Team (18-30) Black 1 st 9 th Male 2 nd Team (31+) Black 1 st 9 th Female 2 nd Team (31+) Black 1 st 9 th Male Demonstration Competition There will be no limit on the number of team members; but, the team must comply with Contest Area. Teams are allowed 1 alternate team member to replace an injured athlete (See Article 10, page 14 of 15
Freestyle Poomsae A. Freestyle: a performance that is based on Taekwondo techniques, with the addition of music and choreography. B. Composition of Freestyle Poomsae: 1. Yeon-mu line (the progress line of the Poomsae) shall be the choice of the contestant. 2. Number of Poom: Each performance shall be composed of 20 to 24 poom, (each poom shall be no more than 5 movements). 3. Technique: Each performance shall be composed of attacking and defending technique of Taekwondo with 60% foot techniques and 40% hand techniques. 4. Music and choreography shall be the choice of the contestant. Music the responsibility of the contestant. 5. The performed techniques must be within the boundaries of Taekwondo. The USAT Poomsae Referee Team will determine the validity of the performed Taekwondo techniques when the contestant submits a Freestyle Poomsae Performance Plan Individual Freestyle Poomsae Division Belt Rank Gender Cadet Black Belt 1st - 9th Female Cadet Black Belt 1st - 9th Male Junior Black Belt 1st - 9th Female Junior Black Belt 1st - 9th Male Senior Black Belt 1st - 9th Female Senior Black Belt 1st - 9th Male Mixed Pair Freestyle Poomsae Division Belt Rank Mixed Pair Cadet Black Belt 1st - 9th Co-Ed Junior Black Belt 1st - 9th Co-Ed Senior Black Belt 1st - 9th Co-Ed 16
Freestyle Poomsae (continue) Mixed Team Freestyle Poomsae Division Belt Rank Mixed Team Cadet Black Belt 1st - 9th Five Members Team (At least 2 Males or 2 Females) Junior Black Belt 1st - 9th Five Members Team (At least 2 Males or 2 Females) Senior Black Belt 1st - 9th Five Members Team (At least 2 Males or 2 Females) Awards Sparring 2019 USATKD North Carolina State Championships will be given out to the top 4 athletes, in the respective divisions and weight categories: Poomsae 2019 USATKD North Carolina State Championships will be given to the top 4 individuals, pairs (co-ed) and teams in the respective divisions: Individual /Awards 1 st Place NCTF Gold Medal 2 nd Place NCTF Silver Medal 3 rd Place NCTF Bronze Medal 3 rd Place NCTF Bronze Medal 17
2019 Major Changes Sparring: There is no on-site registration. State Association (NCTF) will have a World Class & Grassroots divisions for Cadet sparring black belts. To qualify for a World Class at the National Championships, an athlete must participate** at the State Championship in that World Class division they wish to compete in. State Association (NCTF) is not offering a Non-World Class Black Belt division for Cadets, Juniors and Seniors (athletes that do not have U.S. Citizenship). Athletes participating as black, red, blue, green, or yellow belt that are 11 years old or younger, as well as Ultra divisions will No Longer have to show proof of U.S. residency to compete. All World Class Cadets (12-14), Juniors (15-17), Seniors (18-32) Sparring & Poomsae, a nd 40 & Older Poomsae Black Belt athletes must provide proof of U.S. citizenship to compete. Winner of cadet Grassroots divisions will no longer qualify for the World Class division ( Grassroots divisions use Junior Safety Rules and World Class divisions use Full Head Contact). Once qualified for a World Class division, an athlete is no longer eligible for Grassroots divisions. Cadet Poomsae; Junior Sparring & Poomsae; Senior Sparring & Poomsae black belts will have World Class Divisions ONLY (no Grassroots divisions). Those athletes that participate ** at a USATKD State Championships in these black belt divisions will qualify for the World Class Divisions at Nationals. Sparring & Poomsae Bracketing Each State Championship will use the current Tusah U.S. National Ranking to seed each division at the event. The USATKD posted the updated national points rankings as of 5 pm Mountain Time the Thursday prior the championship (March 7th national points rankings). 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. EXCEPTION: If an athlete competed at a State Championship as a red belt and has since been promoted to black, athlete MY NOT compete in any black belt divisions. 18
Proof of Black Belt Requirement Continuing from 2015, if an athlete doesn t have a black belt certification uploaded to their profile or provide a copy of certification at the time of registration, the State Association will be able to utilize the black belt verification form (see atch 1). The form will include contact information so that USA Taekwondo 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 athlete s coach and/or instructor will be required to apply for a USA Taekwondo Dan black belt certificate at the time of registration. For more information on the USA Taekwondo Dan certification program follow this link: http://www.teamusa.org/ USA-Taekwondo/Resources/Dan-Certification-Program NCTF Note: 2019 USATKD North Carolina State Taekwondo Championships will be using the Deado Truescore electronic scoring system. The system can be adjusted for Color Belts competitors without Deado sock; but, the Black Belts, World Class Sparring Competitors, must using the Deado TrueScore systems as designed (sock is necessary). End Thank You! 19
Form must be filled out completely to be valid: USA TAEKWONDO Atch 1 BLACK BELT VERIFICATION FORM Athlete Name: Athlete USATKD Membership Number: Athlete/Parent or Guardian Email: Athlete/Parent or Guardian Phone Number: Coach or Instructor Name: Coach or Instructor Email: Club Name: Coach or Instructor Phone#: I, certify that is a Black Belt as of. DATE By signing this form, I understand that will compete as a black belt in all USA Taekwondo events from this date forward and that I will provide a copy of black belt certification by the final registration deadline for the 2019 National Championship to USA Taekwondo National Office. Signed: Date: ATTENTION COACH/INSTRUCTOR: You will be required to provide USA Taekwondo National Office with a copy of this athlete s black belt certification by the final registration deadline of the 2019 National Championships. If documentation is not provided at that time, then it can be presented at the time of registration. If a copy is not available a the time of registration, then the coach/instructor will be required to apply and pay for a USA Taekwondo Black Belt certification. 20