Your Invitation to Participate Dear Taekwondo practitioner, It gives us great pleasure to invite Australian Taekwondo practitioners to participate in the seventh Adelaide Open. Every year we aim to make this event bigger and better to encourage and develop new athletes. We are holding the competition over 2 days at the Marion Leisure and Fitness Centre and opening the competition to other Sporting Associations. This event will give athletes of all levels the opportunity to participate, gain valuable competition experience and enjoy a fun-filled day. We aim to foster the development of future Taekwondo Champions and Olympians, from grass roots to seasoned athletes. Family and friends are also very welcome to watch and support! We look forward to having you as part of this fantastic event. Yours sincerely, Dang Nguyen Tournament Director
COMPETITION INFORMATION Hosted By: Competition Date: Competition Venue: UTC Martial Arts Saturday, 1 st December 2018 (WT Poomsae) Sunday, 2 nd December 2018 (WT Sparring and Jumpkick) Marion Leisure & Fitness Centre Cnr Oaklands Road and Rosedale Ave Morphettville SA 5043 Competition Entry: Entries Close: 3 rd November 2018 (Early Bird) 24 th November 2018 Registration: Tournament Enquiries: Event s: All entries via www.internetentries.com/register For any entry enquiries please contact:- Dang Nguyen Mobile Number: 0414 468 533 Email: dangvn@adam.com.au Early Bird Entry $ 55.00 $ 60.00 Novice Sparring (beginners and first timers only, 4 years and over, very light contact, protective gear provided or byo) $ 65.00 $ 70.00 WT Sparring $ 59.00 $ 66.00 Poomsae Individual $ 33.00 Each participant for Pairs / Team Poomsae $ 39.00 $ 45.00 Jump Kick Early Bird Entry 2 Event Pricing $ 120.00 Individual Poomsae and Sparring $ 99.00 Individual Poomsae and Jump Kick $ 99.00 Novice Sparring and Poomsae $ 79.00 Novice Sparring and Jump Kick Early Bird Entry $ 140.00 $ 150.00 All 3 events (Poomsae/Sparring and Jump Kick) Eligible Competitors: Age Divisions: Tournament Rules: Registered members of Australian Taekwondo, recognized Martial Arts and other Sporting Associations All competitors ages are as at 31 December 2018 unless otherwise stated Sparring No head kicks for coloured belts 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13 and 51+ age divisions. Black Belt divisions modified rules on the day. A head kick, intentional or through lack of caution, will be treated as attacking the head with the fist or the hand. The appropriate penalties of Gamjeom (deduction point), or disqualification will apply.
Insurance: Awards: Uniforms: Safety Equipment: Weigh in: Coaches: All competitors must show a copy of their Australian Taekwondo membership card on signing in on the day of the competition. (or proof of insurance if not insured with AT) All divisions will be awarded First, Second and Third placings with Gold, Silver and 2 Bronze medals, the latter subject to the number of contestants in the respective division. Australian Taekwondo badge on the left sleeve is compulsory for all AT competitors. White Dobok as per WT Regulations Sparring competitors must wear WT approved (full colour) trunk protector, groin (females optional), shin, arm, and head guards (matching colour or white) and gloves. Foot-gloves (matching the style of approved hand gloves) are accepted. Mouthguards are compulsory and must be white or clear. To be advised All coaches must have OTU/AT or equivalent Coach Accreditation. All coaches will be required to present their current AT Coaching Accreditation card. We ask that your club/state provide sufficient coaches to avoid the possibility of players being disqualified due to unavailability of a coach when the player is called. Please note that, under WT rules, a maximum of three (3) calls to the field of play will be given. Players not in attendance with their coach will be disqualified. Knowledge of current 2018 WT rules and regulations. Must register online and must attend coaches brief before competition commences. Image Recording: By entering to compete or officiate at this Event, you are agreeing to have your image taken while in the venue by its official representatives, the media and the members of the public. In addition, you are agreeing to have your image shown on UTC social media, website, video, enews and other form of publication. Liability: All participants in the tournament take part at their own risk. While all care is taken, the organizers and their representatives can take no responsibility, under any circumstances, for any damages, injuries or loss to individuals or equipment. Privacy: Volunteers: Personal details collected are solely for the purpose of the competition involved. Health information (regarding existing conditions/allergies etc) is for our records only and will not be disclosed to first-aid personnel or any other party. People interested in volunteering at the tournament please contact Dang Nguyen.
Event Schedule: Saturday, 1 st December 2018 1:00 pm Competition Starts 3:30 pm Competition Finish Sunday, 2 nd December 2018 9:00 am Competition Starts (All sparring events) 12:30 pm Jump Kick Starts and Lunch Break 1:30 pm Sparring restarted 4:00 pm Competition finish Spectator s: $ 10.00 Adults $ 7.00 Kids 13 years and under $ 25.00 Family (2 Adults and 2 Kids) $ 7.00 Concession $ 5.00 Pensioners $ 5.00 Additional to above for 2 day entry pass SPARRING COMPETITION INFORMATION Round Duration: Age Group Belt Rounds 8-9 (No Head Kicks) All Belts 3 x 1.0 minutes 10-11 (No Head Kicks) All Belts 3 x 1.5 minutes Cadet 12-14 (No Head Kicks) Yellow and Blue 3 x 1.5 minutes Cadet 12-14 (Head Kicks) Red 3 x 1.5 minutes Cadet 12-14 (Head Kicks) Black 3 x 2.0 minutes Juniors 15-17 (Head Kicks) Blue and Red 3 x 1.5 minutes Juniors 15-17 (Head Kicks) Black 3 x 2.0 minutes Seniors (Open) 18+ (Head Kicks) Blue and Red 3 x 1.5 minutes Seniors (Open) 18+ (Head Kicks) Black 3 x 2.0 minutes Seniors (Masters) 31+ (No Head Kicks) All Belts 3 x 1.5 minutes Team Red and Black 3 x 3.0 minute rounds Note: Round times may be amended on competition days. All matches that result in a tied score after deductions will progress to a Golden round.
Sparring Weight Divisions: Weight Divisions for Children Under 12 OVER - 19 22 25 28 31 34 38 42 46 50 55 60 65 70+ UNDER 19 22 25 28 31 34 38 42 46 50 55 60 65 70 - Weight Divisions for Cadets (12-14 years) GENDER M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F OVER - - 33 29 37 33 41 37 45 41 49 44 53 47 57 51 61 55 65 59 UNDER 33 29 37 33 41 37 45 41 49 44 53 47 57 51 61 55 65 59 + + Weight Divisions for Juniors (15-17 years) GENDER M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F OVER - - 45 42 48 44 51 46 55 49 59 52 63 55 68 59 73 63 78 68 UNDER 45 42 48 44 51 46 55 49 59 52 63 55 68 59 73 63 78 68 + + Weight Divisions for 18 years and over GENDER M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F OVER - - 54 46 58 49 63 53 68 57 74 62 80 67 87 73 UNDER 54 46 58 49 63 53 68 57 74 62 80 67 87 73 + + Requirements: All players must present their current ATSA membership card. Minimum acceptable dress during weigh in will be T-shirt and shorts with a 0.5 kg allowance. TECHNICAL COMPETITION INFORMATION Individual Traditional Poomsae Gender: Male and Female Age Division: 5-7 8-10 11-13 14-17 18-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+ Patterns: Belt Level Pattern # 1 Pattern # 2 Yellow Il Jang (1) Ee Jang (2) Blue Sam Jang (3) Sar Jang (4) Red Yuk Jang (6) Chil Jang (7) 1st Poom/Dan Pahl Jang (8) Koryo 2nd Poom/Dan Koryo Geumgang 3rd Poom/Dan Geumgang Taebek 4th Poom/Dan Taebek Pyongwon 5th Dan Pyongwon Sipjin 6th Dan Sipjin Jitae 7th Dan Jitae Chonkwon 8th Dan Chonkwon Hansu
Pairs / Team Traditional Poomsae PAIRS Any age, any belt, any gender TEAM Minimum 3 players, any age, any belt, any gender Division Determined by highest age/belt member. Division may change to suit competition draw. Patterns: Belt Level Pattern Choice (choose one) Yellow Il Jang (1), Ee Jang (2), Sam Jang (3) Blue Sam Jang (3), Sar Jang (4), Oh Jang (5) Red Yuk Jang (6), Chil Jang (7), Pal Jang (8) Black Free choice (Pal Jang or WT Black Belt Pattern) MAP