ARIZONA STATE TAEKWONDO ASSOCIATION, INC. Page 1

ARIZONA STATE TAEKWONDO ASSOCIATION, INC. Page 1

Dear Taekwondo Athletes, Coaches, Officials and Supporters: The Arizona Taekwondo Association would like to personally invite you to the 2014 Arizona State Taekwondo Championship on March 8, 2013 on the campus of Arizona State University. This event will be the first Arizona State Championship held Arizona in many years. The Arizona Taekwondo Association (AZTA) is the USA Taekwondo approved organization for the state of Arizona. Our non-profit organization is committed to enabling athletes to achieve sustained competitive excellence, while promoting the growth of Sport Taekwondo throughout Arizona. Our events will help fund the Arizona State Taekwondo Team, workshops, seminars and other educational events. We welcome your participation and encourage you to share in our successes. Membership to the AZTA is available to all schools. We wish that our success can be success for your athletes as well! This State Championship is an official USA Taekwondo National Qualifying event. Athletes must compete in the State Championship to be eligible to go to Nationals. Athletes placing in the top four of their division will qualify themselves for participation in the 2014 USA Taekwondo World Class Division of the National Championships. For more information on the complete qualification process please check out the USA Taekwondo website. For those of you who are already familiar with us, you know our dedication to supporting athletes and developing sport Taekwondo here in Arizona. This can only be continued if we encourage sound fundamentals, build relationships and remain true to our martial arts values. We invite you to come and experience our event and see what we have been working so hard to grow. With your help and support for the Arizona Taekwondo Association we can continue our efforts to bring in fun, exciting and competitive events to our region. We welcome you to our event and encourage you join in the future of Arizona State Taekwondo. Sincerely, Board of Directors Arizona Taekwondo Association ARIZONA STATE TAEKWONDO ASSOCIATION, INC. Page 2

Attention all USAT Certified Referees and prospective Referees: The Arizona Taekwondo Association is promoting the growth of all aspects of Sport Taekwondo competition and invites you to participate in the upcoming 2014 Arizona State Taekwondo Championship. Certified Referees who attend the State Championship will receive the following benefits: I/R Level: $100 Stipend, 1 night hotel stay (if needed) A, B, C or D Level: $50 Stipend, 1 night hotel stay (if needed) All Referees will be provided food and drinks at the venue during competition. We will be following all current USAT Rules and Guidelines, using Ringmaster and Daedo True Score Scoring Systems and having six - 8m x 8m rings. The ring staffing format should include: 1 - Technical Assistant 4 - Certified Referees 1 - Computer Operator 3-4 Ring Runners We truly look forward to your participation, realizing that the best way to improve the value of our events is to run them in a timely fashion with highly capable and experienced referees. We will do our absolute best to minimize downtime, keep the competitors flowing to the rings, and ensure that the day starts and ends on time. If you are available to be an official for our event, please register online through Hang-A- Star or fill out the referee certification seminar form attached to this event packet to let us know that you would like to attend the training. After the seminar you will be able to indicate if you would like to attend the event. Our sincerest thanks for your participation in advance! The Arizona Taekwondo Association ARIZONA STATE TAEKWONDO ASSOCIATION, INC. Page 3

USA Taekwondo Referee Seminar March 7 th, 5 to 9 pm At Arizona Dragons Taekwondo 444 W Main St Ste 201 Mesa, AZ 85201 In central Mesa on the north side of Main, just west of Country Club From the ASU Tempe Area, head East on Apache, which becomes Main, five miles. Pass the 101, pass Alma School to Arizona Dragons Dojang at 444 Main St Officially Sanctioned seminar to gain USA Taekwondo Referee certification for New Referees, and promotion for Certified Referees. ARIZONA STATE TAEKWONDO ASSOCIATION, INC. Page 4

REGISTRATION INFO ONLINE ONLY at www.usat.hangastar.com All Coaches, Referees, and competitors must be members of USA Taekwondo All competitors must register by March 5 th, 2014. DATE March 8, 2014 GENERAL INFO FEES One Event $65, Two or more Events $75 USA Taekwondo $35 registration fee completed first TIMES WHERE WEIGH IN Check in- 8 am, competition begins 9:30 am ASU PE West, on the campus of Arizona State University March 7, 2014, 5pm to 9pm at NB Taekwondo All Black Belts must weigh in March 7 th! During the weigh-in, male contestants must wear at least underpants and female contestants must wear at least underpants and brassieres. AWARDS Medals will be awarded to places 1 st through 3 rd place. ARIZONA STATE TAEKWONDO ASSOCIATION, INC. Page 5

The Venue Directions to PE West on the Campus of Arizona State University From the South: I-10 West to 60 East (Superstition Frwy) Exit US 60 on Rural Rd. Turn Left on Rural Rd to Apache Blvd. Turn Left on Apache Blvd to Normal St. Turn right on Normal and proceed to stop sign at Lemon St. Turn left on Lemon St. and left into the parking garage. From the North: I-17 South to I-10 East. Junction to I-10 East bound and then junction to Loop 202 East. Exit Loop 202 on Rural Rd./Scottsdale Road. Turn right onto Rural Road. Turn right on Apache Blvd to Normal St. Turn right on Normal and proceed to stop sign at Lemon St. Turn left on Lemon St. and left into the parking garage. Park in the Visitor Parking off Normal Street and Apache Blvd. Student Rec Center is adjacent to the parking garage to the east. PE West is north on the walkway, We will have signs to lead the way. ARIZONA STATE TAEKWONDO ASSOCIATION, INC. Page 6

Directions to NB Taekwondo for Check in and Weigh-In NB Taekwondo & Fitness Center 2015 N. Dobson Rd. Ste 5 Chandler, AZ 85224 From the North: 101 South to Warner Road Exit. Turn Left onto Warner Road eastbound one mile to Dobson. Pass Dobson and take first left into shopping center at Warner and Dobson. From the ASU Tempe area head south to the 60 and take the 60 east to the 101 and head south to Warner. From the South: 101 North to Warner Road Exit. Turn Right onto Warner Road eastbound one mile to Dobson. Pass Dobson and take first left into shopping center at Warner and Dobson. ARIZONA STATE TAEKWONDO ASSOCIATION, INC. Page 7

Prerequisites MEMBERSHIP - All participants must be current paid and registered 2014 USA Taekwondo members COACHING EDUCATION - The mimimum level of coaching education to register for the State Championship is the Associate Coach Level. For information on attaining this level of certification please visit http://usa-taekwondo.us/coaching. This certification may be obtained by taking the USA Taekwondo Certification Course online. Register online to coach after passing the AC Course. All Coach need to attend Meeting either 7pm at AZ Dragon Taekwondo address below or 9am at Tournament place to update RULES. Competition Rules USA Taekwondo Competition Rules & Jr. Safety Rules For more information please visit USA Taekwondo Competition Rules Page: http://usa-taekwondo.us/resources/competition-rules-referees Equipment The Arizona Taekwondo Association will be using Daedo True Score EBP at this event for black belts and we will be supplying the electronic body protectors. Black Belt Athletes are required to have your own Daedo sensor socks. These can be purchased online or from your school. All athletes will be responsible for supplying their own headgear, gloves, foot pads, arm and shin guards, mouth guards and all necessary taping. Gear requirements are found in the competition rules packet link above. Weight Divisions & Competition Format The Arizona Taekwondo Association will be using the Age/Weight Divisions found in the USAT Competition Rules (link provided above). The competition format is listed below: Sparring All Color Belt and 9 & under Black Belt divisions will spar two one-minute rounds with a 30 second rest periods in single elimination brackets. All 10 & over Black Belts will spar two two-minute rounds with a 30 second rest. Poomsae All Color Belt and Junior Black Belt 9 & Under forms divisions will be single elimination All Black Belt 10 & Over divisions will follow sport poomsae rules found here: http://www.wtf.org/wtf_eng/site/rules/poomsae.html ARIZONA STATE TAEKWONDO ASSOCIATION, INC. Page 8

Belt Color Yellow Green Blue Red Black Poomsae Preliminary Semi-Final Final; Taeguek 1 1,2 Taeguek 3 2 1,4 Taeguek 4 5 3,6 Taeguek 6 7 4,8 Koryo Keumgang Taebaek,etc. ARIZONA STATE TAEKWONDO ASSOCIATION, INC. Page 9

2014 ARIZONA STATE TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIP Designated Poomsae for OFFICIAL BLACK BELT DIVISIONS Division Male Female Round Competitors Semi-Final (9-19) Final (8 or Less) Dragons Age 6-7 Ninjas Age: 8-9 Youth Age: 10-11 Cadet Age: 12-14 Junior Age: 15-17 1 st Senior Age: 18-29 2 nd Senior Age: 30-39 1 st Master Age: 40-49 2 nd Master Age: 50-59 3 rd Master Age: 60-99 Preliminary (20 or More) Preliminary (20 or More) Semi-Final (9-19) Final (8 or Less) Taegeuk 4 Taegeuk 7 Koryo Taegeuk 4 Taegeuk 8 Koryo Taegeuk Taegeuk Koryo Taegeuk Taegeuk Koryo 5 8 4 7 Taegeuk Taegeuk Koryo Taegeuk Taegeuk Koryo 6 8 5 7 Taegeuk Koryo Keumgang Taegeuk Koryo Keumgang 7 8 Taegeuk Keumgang Taeback & Taegeuk Koryo Taeback & 8 Koryo 7 Keumgang Keumgang Koryo Pyongwon Koryo Taeback Keumgang& &Taeback Pyongwon Taeback Keumgang Shipjin& Keumgang Pyongwon Taeback& Pyongwon Pyongwon Taeback Pyongwon Jitae& Taeback Keumgang Sipjin & Sipjin Koryo Pyongwon Jitae Chunkwon Pyongwon Jitae Hansu & & Sipjin Sipjin Sipjin Chunkwon Hansu & Sipjin Taeback Chunkwon Taeback & Hansu 1. Forms are the same for some age groups as these groups are combined. 2. All Black Belt Pairs and Teams Divisions will choose their own two poomsae to perform. 3. All Color Belt Divisions will chose their own two poomsae to perform. 4. All Open Black Belt divisions will choose their own two poomsae to perform. 5. Any ties in the Final Round shall be played off using the Preliminary Round Poomsae assigned. ARIZONA STATE TAEKWONDO ASSOCIATION, INC. Page 10

Friday, March 7, 2014 Tentative Schedule of Events Check in & Weigh-In for all Black Belt competitors, 5:00-9:00pm Coaches and Referees at NB Taekwondo Referee Seminar at Arizona Dragons Taekwondo 5:00 9:00 pm Saturday, March 6, 2014 Doors open 7:30am Check in and Weigh-in for colored belts 8-9 am Coaches meeting 9 am Competition Begins 9:30am Tentative Competition Schedule (competition may be ahead of or behind schedule) 6-13 year old Poomsae Divisions forms Report at 9:00am 14 & Over Poomsae Divisions Report at 9:45 am 6 to 9 year olds all divisions for sparring Report at 10:30am Lunch Break (competition or may not continue) 12:00pm 10-11 year olds sparring Report at 12:30 pm 12-13 year olds sparring Report at 1:15pm 14 & Over sparring Report at 2:00pm Competition Ends 6:00pm ARIZONA STATE TAEKWONDO ASSOCIATION, INC. Page 11

HOST HOTEL We have secured an Arizona State Championship Taekwondo rate of only $79 = tax at the Days Inn very close to the venue, actually within walking distance. It is also a very short drive to the parking garage for the venue. Days Inn Tempe ASU $79/night 1221 East Apache Blvd, Between Rural and McClintock, Tempe, AZ Phone: 1-480-968-7793 Fax: 1-480-966-4450 From the hotel to the ASU parking garage, go west on Apache Blvd to Normal St. Turn right on Normal to the stop sign at Lemon St. Turn left on Lemon St. and left into the parking garage. The hotel is situated between the Venue and the Referee seminar location and near the weigh in location. Get the $79 per night rate for Arizona State Taekwondo Championship Guests ARIZONA STATE TAEKWONDO ASSOCIATION, INC. Page 12