USA TAEKWONDO STATE ASSOCIATION
Sanctioned State Championship Manual
Effective January 1 – December 31, 2016
©USA TAEKWONDO
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STATE CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT ORGANIZING
This manual has been prepared by USA Taekwondo, the National Governing Body for Olympic Taekwondo in the United
States, is provided to assist you in successfully planning, promoting and conducting a State Championship. It touches on
most aspects of hosting a State Championship. Some details may not apply to your event.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact USA Taekwondo’s Event Department at the email or telephone
number below. Unless you are advised otherwise, your contact person at USA Taekwondo is the Manager of Events, Jake
Strack Loertscher. Thank you for contributing to our quest to be #1 in the world. Good Luck!
USA Taekwondo
Events Department
Jeanna Salgado – Director of Events Email: [email protected]
Jake Strack Loertscher – Manager of Events
Email: [email protected]
Membership Department
Casey Miller – Membership Manager Email: [email protected]
Referee Development
Michelle George – Referee Development Manager
Email: [email protected]
1 Olympic Plaza
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Phone: (719) 866-4632
Fax: (719) 866-4642
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State Association / Local Organizing Committee The USA Taekwondo State Championship “event” will be organized by the Local Organizing Committee/State Association
(LOC) with guidance from USA Taekwondo. The contract to organize and conduct the event is made between the LOC/SA
and USA Taekwondo to help ensure these events are of the quality USA Taekwondo desires. Any questions or concerns
regarding contract interpretation should be directed to Jeanna Salgado the Director of Events.
Fees: USA Taekwondo requires that all State Associations be current with their annual State Association fee of $200
prior to any sanctioning of a USA Taekwondo State Championship and are in compliance with the USA Taekwondo State
Association requirements. The State Championship sanctioning fee is $250, which includes the USA Taekwondo Event
Liability Insurance. This fee is non-refundable and may be paid by credit card (Visa, Master Card or Discover) Money
Order or State Association check. No personal or club checks will be accepted. State Associations must submit their State
Championship sanction application NO LATER than 30 days prior to the requested State Championship dates. LOC and
State Associations are responsible for all fees incurred by the venue and equipment rental, accommodations for
personnel, meals, medical and other event related expenses.
USA Taekwondo offers State Associations a Registration Information Packet template that will have all the required
information which the state must provide participants of your State Championship. This template is not required, but it
can be used in its entirety or as a guide for creating your own information packet.
Membership Requirements All athletes, coaches and referees are required to hold the appropriate and current USA Taekwondo membership prior
to the start of the competition. If anyone participates without a current USA Taekwondo membership then the liability
insurance will be invalid and the LOC or State Association shall assume all responsibility for any injury or liabilities
accrued at the event.
Important Notice: All coaches, referees, club owner/instructors 18 and older are required to complete and pass the USA
Taekwondo background check prior to being a member of USA Taekwondo and before registering for USA Taekwondo
state sanctioned events. Please see USA Taekwondo website for further details. Additionally, they will be required to
view and complete the USOC Safe Sport video before renewing their membership.
All documents regarding the State Championship must inform the participants that each individual is required to be a
member of USA Taekwondo and meet the membership requirements to participate in the event. When discussing how
to obtain USA Taekwondo membership on all promotional and registration material please use the following link.
https://www.usat.hangastar.com/login.aspx
Selecting State Championship Dates All USA Taekwondo State Championships must be held from January 1 – April 30, 2016. This date range has been
selected to allow time for necessary documentation to be sent to USA Taekwondo in preparation for the USA
Taekwondo National Championships. State Championships may not be held during the same dates as a USA Taekwondo
hosted event in the same area. Additionally, no other event may be held on the same day or in conjunction with the
State Championship unless approved by USA Taekwondo Director of Events. For a list of USA Taekwondo events, please
check www.usa-taekwondo.us, or contact the Events Department. State Championships are not considered “approved”
until the State Association has provided the necessary documentation to USA Taekwondo that their state is in
compliance. Additionaly, dates are not approved until all required forms are submitted and complete. Dates will be
approved on a first come first serve basis.
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State Championship Registration All participants must register via the USA Taekwondo Hang-A-Star online registration system. The USA Taekwondo Event
Department will manage the online system and collect all paperwork prior to the event. The State Association will be
responsible for collecting all registration paperwork associated with the event on-site, which must-be sent to USA
Taekwondo immediately after the conclusion of the event. Each State Association is REQUIRED to collect any missing
documentation during the on-site check in. If the State Association does not collect any documentation it will be fined
the amount of $100.
All online registration fees will be collected by USA Taekwondo and paid directly back to the LOC/State Association
minus the per participant surcharge. The $10 surcharge covers the expense of the online registration and administrative
cost through the USA Taekwondo Events Department. LOC or State Associations are responsible for creating all
registration deadlines and fees for their event.
Upon the final registration deadline, 50% of the current registration fees will be paid to the State Association via check
or ACH transfer to the State Association provided bank account. The final 50% will not be paid until the events
conclusion, complete reconciliation and the Post Event report items are submitted to USA Taekwondo. The
reconciliation includes all items listed in the Post Event report checklist and any USA Taekwondo membership
applications collected at the event and appropriate fees associated with those applications. The State Association can
request to receive a percentage of their funds prior to the final registration deadline; this request must be made in
writing (via email) by the State President. State Associations will need to allow 3-5 business days for receipt of ACH
transfers and 5-7 business days for checks. State Associations will be charged for all participants (no fee for referee
registration) that register for the State Championship regardless if the participant paid the event registration fee or not.
USA Taekwondo recommends a $65 registration fee with the maximum amount of $80 to be charged for a single event
and $20 for each additional division. The maximum coach registration fee cannot be more than $50.
NO DAY-OF/ONSITE REGISTRATION WILL BE ALLOWED. If the LOC or State Association allows on-site registration, the
sanctioned event, as well as, the individual’s qualification may be voided. A State Association can request permission to
accept on-site registration in special circumstances by contacting the USA Taekwondo Events Director. These requests
must only be made by the State Association President. USA Taekwondo will consider each case on its individual merits,
and where possible will work with the State Association to assist. Permission will only be granted if there are strong,
valid and exceptional reasons for providing the exemption and this will not become normal practice.
The reason for the strict requirement of no on-site registration is because USA Taekwondo has a responsibility to do all it
can to safeguard our athletes and members, and it is often impossible to verify that an unregistered participant is a
member and/or has successfully passed a background check. Protection of all involved with USA Taekwondo is and will
remain a major focus of attention in such circumstances, and no decisions will be taken that could potentially increase
risk of any incident occurring. State Associations found to be allowing on-site registrations without a special exemption
from USA Taekwondo will be fined.
If an athlete does not 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 attachment C). 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 USA Taekwondo Dan black belt certificate at the time of
registration. For more information on the USA Taekwondo Dan certification program click this link:
http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Taekwondo/Resources/Dan-Certification-Program
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Tournament Management System (TMS): USA Taekwondo also offers the use of the Hang-a-star Tournament
Management Systems (TMS). TMS can be used for check-in, weigh-in, bracketing, results, credential printing, etc. There
is an additional $5 fee per participant to use this system. Note: If the TMS system is used, the State Association still must
submit electronic results in the appropriate format to USA Taekwondo. The results portion of the TMS system can be
used for display/tracking purposes, but will not be used to update the qualified athletes. If you elect to use TMS; USA
Taekwondo will provide training for your event staff as well as a tutorial on the system. USA Taekwondo will also provide
on-call service during your event to assist with any matters related to TMS.
Event Information and Promotion
It is required that all LOC/State Associations submit a Pre-Event Manual (PEM) for their State Championship to USA
Taekwondo. This manual must be submitted no later than 3 weeks from the start of the event. Pre-Event Manuals must
be submitted in electronic format to USA Taekwondo. These manuals should be emailed to the USA Taekwondo
Manager of Events, Jake Strack Loertscher ([email protected]). All pre-event manuals must include the
following, among other pertinent event information:
All participants must be current USA Taekwondo members. All coaches, referees and club owner/instructors 18 and
older are required to complete and pass the USA Taekwondo background check prior to being a member of USA
Taekwondo and registering for USA Taekwondo state sanctioned event (background checks must be completed every
two years).
Athletes must hold the appropriate U.S. citizenship or residency depending on the division in which he/she
participates.
All coaches must be, at minimum, AC certified within the USA Taekwondo CIDP program.
**An athlete MAY compete in the same WORLD CLASS weight (sparring) and/or age category (poomsae) in
MULTIPLE STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS.
The correct and official name of the event must be used. 2016 USA Taekwondo (“State Name”) State Championships;
example: 2016 USA Taekwondo Colorado State Championships. USA Taekwondo shall be prominently displayed and
receive appropriate recognition on all promotional material. USA Taekwondo will post the State Championship
information on the USA Taekwondo website once the sanction has been approved. LOC or State Associations may
submit materials to be sent out on behalf of USA Taekwondo to the USA Taekwondo membership.
In partnership with all USA Taekwondo State Associations, if requested, USA Taekwondo will provide a list of members
for the state for the sake of promoting the event and growing USA Taekwondo membership. State Associations will be
required to sign an agreement to use the membership list for this purpose only and only for this event.
The USA Taekwondo logo and USA Taekwondo State Championship logo must be used on all event promotions;
however, it cannot be altered in any way and promotions must be submitted for approval. Please contact the USA
Taekwondo Events Department for an electronic copy of the USA Taekwondo logo and/or USA Taekwondo State
Championship logo.
Use of the Olympic 5-ring logo or any reference to the word “Olympic” is strictly prohibited unless authorization has
been granted by the United State Olympic Committee.
Use of the World Taekwondo Federation logo is prohibited unless authorization is granted from the World Taekwondo
Federation.
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Athlete Qualifications & Divisions
All USA Taekwondo State Championships will use the same age, belt color, weight categories and rules that are followed
at the USA Taekwondo National Championships. See Attachment A for a complete list of these divisions.
A State Championship may choose to add divisions other than the required divisions, but these divisions will not qualify
athletes to compete at the USA Taekwondo National Championships and you will need to note this in your information
packet.
**USA Taekwondo uses the date December 31 of the given year (December 31, 2016) to determine the age of all
competitors. For example: an athlete turns 10 on November 18, 2016, so they would compete as a 10 year old in the
given event, even though they are 9 years old at the time of the event for all divisions. The exception to this rule is for
those divisions in which an athlete is eligible to make the USA Taekwondo National Team which would be competing in a
Championship (World or Pan Am) or Olympic Games and the Team Trials, being held the following year. These divisions
include 12-14 (Cadet) World Class Sparring, 15-17 (Junior) World Class Sparring and 17-32 (Senior) World Class Sparring
black belt divisions. Athletes competing to qualify for the following year’s Team Trials may compete if they would be the
required age at the time of the Championships mentioned above. For example if an athlete will turn 15 anytime during
the year of the Junior World or Pan Am Championships they are eligible to compete in the prior year’s State
Championships as the State Championships, generally serve as the 1st qualifying step to Team Trials.
Starting in 2016, State Championship must provide both a World Class and Grassroots Cadet sparring divisions at the
State Championships. The Cadet Grassroots division will serve as division for those athletes who’s coach and parent do
not think they are ready to compete using full head contact rules. Athletes that compete in the Grassroots division
qualifiy for the Grassroots division for the National Championships. Athletes that compete in the Grassroots division DO
NOT qualify for the World Class division. Cadet athletes that compete in the World Class Divisions cannot participate in
the Grassroots Division at the State or National Championships if they have qualified through World Class.
USA Taekwondo State Championships are direct qualifiers for the USA Taekwondo National Championships. Athletes
must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Residents (depends on division see chart below) in order to compete in State
Championships and USA Taekwondo National Championships. There will be a fine assessed to the LOC/ State Association
for every non U.S. Citizen or U.S. Resident that is found to have participated at that particular State Championship. This
fee will also be assessed if the LOC/State Association allows an athlete to compete in a division that requires proof of
U.S. Citizenship and they are not a U.S. Citizen.
If an individual is not a valid resident or U.S. citizen he/she will not be allowed to compete at the USA Taekwondo
National Championships or State Championships period. This rule must be enforced by all State Associations. If it is
deemed that the State Association allowed a non U.S. Citizen or non U.S. Resident to participate, USA Taekwondo
may reconsider approving the State Association for the following year and will asses a $25-50 fee per incedent.
Note: These are the only acceptable documents that may be submitted any other documents will not be approved.
PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP
PROOF OF RESIDENCY AGE Documentation Required
U.S. Passport U.S. Passport 6-7, 8-9 & 10-11: Yellow, Green, Blue, Red
& Black Belts Proof of Residency Required
U.S. Passport Card U.S. Passport Card 12-14 & 15-17: Yellow, Green, Blue & Red
Belts Proof of Residency Required
U.S. Birth Certificate U.S. Birth Certificate 12-14 & 15-17: Black Belts Proof of Citizenship Required
Social Security Card 18 & Older: Yellow, Green, Blue & Red Belts Proof of Residency Required
Green Card 18 & Older: Black Belts Proof of Citizenship Required
U.S. School Report Card/Trancript
Valid U.S. Driver’s License or Government issued ID
U.S. Military ID
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2016 USA Taekwondo National Championships Qualifications
All athletes **participating in the following divisions at a sanctioned USA Taekwondo State Championship will
automatically qualify to compete at the USA Taekwondo National Championships.
**Participating means athletes must have officially weighed-in at the event scales (sparrings) and/or participated on
the competition mats in front of the event referees (poomsae) and received a place within the division.**
SPARRING: All Belts – Dragon(6-7), Tiger(8-9), Youth(10-11), Junior(15-17), Senior(17-32)& Ultra(33+) & Yellow, Green,
Blue & Red belts for Cadet(12-14)
POOMSAE: All Belts – Dragon(6-7), Tiger(8-9), Youth(10-11), Cadet(12-14), Junior (15-17), Under 30 (18-30), Under 40
(31-40), Under 50 (41-50), Under 60 (51-60), Under 65 (61-65), Over 65 (66+) (Pairs, Teams and Freestyle)
An athlete MAY compete in multiple State Championships. Athletes competing in World Class Sparring divisions (Cadet
12-14, Junior 15-17 & Senior 17-32) must compete in the same weight class at the National Championships they qualify
in at the State Championships.
Athletes must compete in the age category according to the age he/she will be as of December 31, 2016.
World Class vs. Grassroots
World Class and a Grassroots Division will only be offered for Cadet SPARRING black belts. Cadet World Class divisions
will use adult rules and Cadet Grassroot division will use Junior Safety rules.
Cadet Poomsae; Junior Poomsae and Sparring; Senior Sparring and Poomsae black belts will have World Class
Divisions ONLY (no Grassroots divisions). Those athletes that “participate” at a USA Taekwondo State Championships in
the these black belt divisions will qualify for the World Class Divisions.
Misc. Information
If an athlete wants to compete in both Junior and Senior divisions, they must compete and qualify for both
divisions.
Winner of the Cadet Grassroots divisions will no longer qualify for the World Class division because Grassroots
division will use Junior Safety Rules and World Class divisions will use full head contact rules (see competition
rules for full explanation of rules). Once qualified for World Class, an athlete is not eligible for Grassroots
divisions.
ALL athletes MUST qualify at a State Championship by participating** at 2016 USA Taekwondo State
Championship to compete at a The USA Taekwondo National Championship. If an athlete is in a state that does
not host a State Championship, then they will need to participate in another State’s championship.
Competition Rules & Requirements
All State Championships must use and follow the USA Taekwondo rules and regulations. For current sparring and
poomsae rules please refer to the following link,
http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Taekwondo/Events/Competition-Rules.aspx
Sparring – All State Championships are REQUIRED to use electronic scoring. It is recommended to use electronic body
protector scoring. Daedo Truescore is the official sponsor of USA Taekwondo. We recommend each state association use
them, but other electronic systems may be used.
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Poomsae – All State Championships may choose, AND NOTIFY USA TAEKWONDO IN THEIR PRE-EVENT MANUAL which
format they will follow for Poomsae divisions. Acceptable formats include, single elimination, double elimination, WTF
cut-off, and judged format.
Weigh-In for sparring competitors is REQUIRED to be held the day before each sparring divisions. NO EXCEPTIONS
WILL BE MADE TO THIS RULE.
Competition Area – All State Championships must use a ring size of 8m x 8m with a 1m safety border on each ring. A
10ft. safety zone should be the minimum between rings.
Coaching Requirements
All coaches ARE REQUIRED to hold at minimum an Associate Coach (AC) Certification within the USA Taekwondo CIDP
program, be a current member and taken and cleared the USA Taekwondo background check (every 2 years). Coaches
may obtain the AC certification by passing the Associate Coach Quiz within the Hang-a-star system. AC Coach Quiz
should be completed at least 3 business days prior to State Championship registration deadline to allow for grading.
Coaches will also be required to view the USOC Safe Sport Video.
All documents regarding the State Championship must inform coaches that each coach is required to be a member of
USA Taekwondo, take and clear the USA Taekwondo background check every two years and have, at minimum, an AC
certification to participate in the event. When discussing how to obtain a USA Taekwondo CIDP AC certification, please
use the following link.
http://www.teamusa.org/usa-taekwondo/v2-coaching/coach-education-program
In order to coach in the World Class cadet (12-14), junior (15-17) and/or senior (17-32) black belts in both sparring and
poomsae at the USA Taekwondo National Championships, coaches must have a Level 1 certification through the USA
Taekwondo CIDP program. More information about the Level 1 certification can be found at the following link above.
USA Taekwondo also recommends that each state contact the High Performance Department about hosting a Level 1
Coaching Certification seminar in conjunction with your state championship.
Referee Requirements
All referees must be certified by USA Taekwondo to referee at a USA Taekwondo sanctioned State Championship. It is
required to host a USA Taekwondo Referee Seminar prior to the start of the State Championship. This seminar will
ensure all referees participating in the event are up to date on certification and rule changes. First-time seminar
participants are permitted to referee at the Championship. All Referees participating in the events must complete and
pass a background check. Referees participating at the event will need to reference the USA Taekwondo Referee
handbook for certification requirements. USA Taekwondo recommends, but does not require, that referees are paid to
help offset any of their cost incurred during the event.
State Associations are required to complete the Referee Seminar Application, along with the Event Sanction Application
found at the following link:
http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Taekwondo/V2-Resources/Referee-Certification-Request/Referee-Certification-Request-
Form
State Association are required as part of the State Association post event report to provide a list of referees that
officiated the State Championships along with the referee rank, referee number and membership number.
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Medical Requirements Personnel - It is required to have one of the following on site at all times:
ALS (Advance Life Support) equipped paramedics unit, Basic Life Support is NOT sufficient. This may be a volunteer crew only if they have all ALS Equipment
One MD (Medical Doctor) or DO (Doctor of Osteopathy)
It is suggested to have the following medical personnel for every two mats. Medical personnel to use –any of the
following, especially if they are sports medicine experienced and/or certified, all do not need to be present:
ATC (Certified Athletic Trainer)
DC (Chiropractic Physician)
EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)
ATC (Certified Athletic Trainer)
Orthopedic Extender
PA (Physician’s Assistant
PT (Physical Trainer)
RN (Regisrered Nurse or Nurse Practicioner)
A copy of the following documentation from each medical staff working the event is required: Medical License or Certification
of Liability/Malpractice Insurance
Updated Resume Liability Waiver signed by each individual
Documentation must be mailed/faxed to the USA Taekwondo office no later than two weeks prior to the start of the event and certificate of insurance will not be issued until this documentation is provided. State Championships will be strictly held to this deadline. If the documentation is not submitted within the timeframe established a $100 penalty fee will be taken out of the registration funds and/or the sanction will be canceled.
Medical Documentation
USAT requires medical documentation for all injuries. All State Championships will be required to use the USA Taekwondo medical/injury forms. Completed forms are to be mailed to the USA Taekwondo office no later than seven days following the event along with the post event report. Medical forms are located for download (Attachment B) on the USA Taekwondo website and will be sent upon verification and approval of the medical staff.
**The following 30-day rule will be applied to any athlete who is “knocked out” or becomes unconscious**
“Any athlete who is knocked out or loses consciousness for any amount of time, whether briefly or for an extended period of time, OR any athlete who does not clear all neurological tests administered by the USA Taekwondo Sports Medicine” Personnel within 20 minutes of head injury/contact will have the 30-day-out rule applied and may not continue participation that day. The athlete is required to seek an evaluation by their own doctor at the conclusion of these 30 days and show written release from this physician before being allowed to return to participation. No activity (running, weightlifting, taekwondo, etc.) is allowed until all signs and symptoms occurring from the head injury have cleared completely. USA Taekwondo Sports Medicine Staff reserves the right to refuse to allow an athlete to participate or continue participation if they deem that a head injury has occurred. All athletes sustaining a hit to the head deemed substantial enough to be seen by the USA Taekwondo Sports Medicine Personnel must remain under observation for a minimum of 20 minutes.”
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Liability Insurance
Once the State Championship has been approved and medical personnel documentation has been submitted, the LOC/State
Association will receive the certificate of liability insurance covering the event and any additional insured entities. This
information needs to be provided in the appropriate section of the event sanction application.
It is understood that if the State Association/LOC does not run the State Championship according to this manual and USA
Taekwondo event sanction agreement, then your liability insurance will be invalid and your State Association will be responsible
for all injuries and liabilities at your State Championship. Also, all qualifying athletes may have the result voided and may have to
re-qualify at a different State Championship in order to participate at the USA Taekwondo National Championships.
Post-Event Report/Requirements
At the completion of the event, a post event report must be submitted to include the following items.
Completed electronic results in the designated USA Taekwondo format.
Completed results in a bracket format or list format in the case of Poomsae
A list of all referees including their level of certification, referee number, membership number and referee rank.
Sealed envelope with complete medical forms.
All documens collected for “pending” athletes.
Complete referee seminar attendance sheet, applications and fees collected.
Contact information for State Championship tournament director and key staff.
This post event report must be submitted to USA Taekwondo (attn.: Events Department) no later than 14 days after the last day
of competition. If required documentations are not submitted within 60 days of competition; the State Association will be
charged an additional 10% fee off the total registration fees collected each month that documents are not submitted.
Any result changes must be submitted by May 31, 2016. The results that the USA Taekwondo has at this date will be the ones
referenced. No changes will be permitted after this date or on-site at the USA Taekwondo National Championships. Errors due to
incorrectly reporting results or failure to submit results will not only jeopardize your states athletes participating at the USA
Taekwondo National Championships, but the right to be approved as the State Association in future years.
A State Association will receive a fine for the following:
Fine or Penalty
Onsite Registration without the permission of the USA Taekwondo Nationals Office
Fine up to $50 per registrant & nullficiation of results and atheltes not eligible for National Championships
Allowing Non-US Resident to compete $25 per occurance
Allowing Non-U.S. Citizen to compete $50 per occurance
Failure to collect and submit missing documentation $100
Medical Personnel detail not provided 2 weeks prior to start of State Championships
$100
For each month after State Championship is completed and necessary documentation is not submitted
10% fee off the total registration fees collected each month documents are not submitted
**Once Post-Event Report/Requirements are met by the State Association, USA Taekwondo will send the remaining balance of
State Association registration funds.
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STATE CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT TIMELINE & CHECKLIST
60-90 Days Prior to State Championship:
State Association Application, Fees ($200) and all required Documents (non-profit status, current bylaws signed by State Association President).
21-30 Days Prior State Championships:
Submit Sanction application, fees ($250) and referee seminar application. Please allow 3-5 business days from USA Taekwondo receiving the application for your state championship to be activated in the USA Taekwondo Hang-a-star online registration and events calendar. Please note: Incomplete application or missing referee seminar application will cause a delay in activating your event.
21 Days Prior to State Championships:
Submit Pre-Event Manual with detailed schedule for approval to the Events Manager. USA Taekwondo will review and approve or request any changes within 2-3 business days of receiving documents.
USA Taekwondo will provide insurance certificate (as long as all requirements have been met). Please Note: Submitting either the Pre-Event Manual or the Medical Personnel List past the deadline will result in a $100 fine for each late submission.
14 Days Prior to State Championships:
Submit list of Medical Personnel and all supporting required documents 7-21 Days prior to state championships:
State Association/Local Organizing Committee must conduct an approved Referee Seminar.
State Championship Final Registration Deadline:
USAT will provide 50% of current registration fees to provided bank account.
USAT will provide event registration list, membership forms, and electronic results template. Day of State Championship Registration
State Association/LOC must collect any membership forms, fees and missing registration documents. Missing registration documents may include proof of citizenship or residency, proof of black belt certification and medical waivers.
7-14 Days after the State Championship Event Date
State Association/LOC must submit a post event report and required documents. (see post event report requirements for detailed list of required information)
State Association/LOC or Instructor assigned to conduct referee seminar must submit seminar attendance sheet, fees and applications
5-7 Days after ALL Post Event Report and Documents are received by USA Taekwondo
USA Taekwondo will remit final amount of State Championship registration fees to provided bank account, minus USA Taekwondo registration and TMS fees if applicable.
If required documents are not submitted within 60 days of competition; the State Association will be charged an additional 10% fee off the total registration fees collected each month that documents are not submitted.
Attachments
The following pages show the required divisions all State Championships must run, plus creative events such as board breaking,
weapons, demo team, etc. You will also find the medical forms that need to be complete at your event if there are injuries.
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ATTACHMENTS
**USAT USES DECEMBER 31, 2016 AS THE AGE DATE FOR ALL ATHLETES CHART IS EFFECTIVE FROM JANUARY 1, 2016 ‐ DECEMBER, 31, 2016 COPYRIGHT © USA TAEKWONDO
MALE SPARRING AGE DIVISIONS and WEIGHT CATEGORIES
AGE CLASSES
**AGE DIVISIONS
BELT COLOR
MATCH TIME LIMITS
*WEIGHT CATEGORIES (KG)
WEIGHT CLASSES
DRAGONS
6‐7 YEARS OLD
YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE, RED & BLACK
2 ONE‐MINUTE ROUNDS
30 SECOND REST
U19, U23, U27 & O27
FIN, LIGHT, MIDDLE & HEAVY
TIGERS
8‐9 YEARS OLD
YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE, RED & BLACK
2 ONE‐MINUTE ROUNDS
30 SECOND REST
U21, U25, U30 & O30
FIN, LIGHT, MIDDLE & HEAVY
YOUTH
10‐11 YEARS OLD
YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE, RED & BLACK
3 ONE‐MINUTE ROUNDS
30 SECOND REST
U30, U35, U40 & O40
FIN, LIGHT, MIDDLE & HEAVY
^CADET
12‐14 YEARS OLD
YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE, RED & BLACK
3 ONE‐MINUTE ROUNDS
30 SECOND REST
U33, U37, U41, U45, U49, U53, U57, U61, U65, O65
FIN, FLY, BANTAM, FEATHER, LIGHT, WELTER, LT. MIDDLE, MIDDLE,
LT. HEAVY & HEAVY
JUNIOR
15‐17 YEARS OLD
YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE & RED
3 ONE‐MINUTE ROUNDS
30 SECOND REST
U45, U48, U51, U55, U59, U63, U68, U73, U78 & O78
FIN, FLY, BANTAM, FEATHER, LIGHT, WELTER, LT. MIDDLE, MIDDLE,
LT. HEAVY & HEAVY
^JUNIOR
15‐17 YEARS OLD
BLACK
3 ONE‐MINUTE 30 SECOND ROUNDS
60 SECOND REST
U45, U48, U51, U55, U59, U63, U68, U73, U78 & O78
FIN, FLY, BANTAM, FEATHER, LIGHT, WELTER, LT. MIDDLE, MIDDLE,
LT. HEAVY & HEAVY
SENIOR
17‐32 YEARS OLD
YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE & RED
3 ONE‐MINUTE ROUNDS
30 SECOND REST
U54, U58, U63, U68, U74,
U80, U87, O87
FIN, FLY, BANTAM, FEATHER, LIGHT,
WELTER, MIDDLE, & HEAVY
^SENIOR
17‐32 YEARS OLD
BLACK
3 TWO‐MINUTE ROUNDS
60 SECOND REST
U54, U58, U63, U68, U74, U80, U87 & O87
FIN, FLY, BANTAM, FEATHER, LIGHT, WELTER, MIDDLE, & HEAVY
ULTRA
33+ YEARS OLD
YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE, RED & BLACK
3 ONE‐MINUTE ROUNDS
30 SECOND REST
U58, U68, U80 & O80
FIN, LIGHT, MIDDLE & HEAVY
^11 AND OLDER, 14 AND OLDER & 16 AND OLDER BLACK BELTS CAN COMPETE IN DESIGNATED AGE CATEGORY *U = Under, O = Over
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**USAT USES DECEMBER 31, 2016 AS THE AGE DATE FOR ALL ATHLETES CHART IS EFFECTIVE FROM JANUARY 1, 2016 ‐ DECEMBER, 31, 2016 COPYRIGHT © USA TAEKWONDO
FEMALE SPARRING AGE DIVISIONS and WEIGHT CATEGORIES
AGE CLASSES
**AGE DIVISIONS
BELT COLOR
MATCH TIME LIMITS
*WEIGHT CATEGORIES (KG)
WEIGHT CLASSES
DRAGONS
6‐7 YEARS OLD
YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE, RED & BLACK
2 ONE‐MINUTE ROUNDS
30 SECOND REST
U19, U23, U27 & O27
FIN, LIGHT, MIDDLE & HEAVY
TIGERS
8‐9 YEARS OLD
YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE, RED & BLACK
2 ONE‐MINUTE ROUNDS
30 SECOND REST
U21, U25, U30 & O30
FIN, LIGHT, MIDDLE & HEAVY
YOUTH
10‐11 YEARS OLD
YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE, RED & BLACK
3 ONE‐MINUTE ROUNDS
30 SECOND REST
U30, U35, U40 & O40
FIN, LIGHT, MIDDLE & HEAVY
^CADET
12‐14 YEARS OLD
YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE, RED & BLACK
3 ONE‐MINUTE ROUNDS
30 SECOND REST
U29, U33, U37, U41, U44, U47, U51, U55, U59, O59
FIN, FLY, BANTAM, FEATHER, LIGHT, WELTER, LT. MIDDLE, MIDDLE,
LT. HEAVY & HEAVY
JUNIOR
15‐17 YEARS OLD
YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE & RED
3 ONE‐MINUTE ROUNDS
30 SECOND REST
U42, U44, U46, U49, U52, U55, U59, U63, U68 & O68
FIN, FLY, BANTAM, FEATHER, LIGHT, WELTER, LT. MIDDLE, MIDDLE,
LT. HEAVY & HEAVY
^JUNIOR
15‐17 YEARS OLD
BLACK
3 ONE‐MINUTE 30 SECOND ROUNDS
60 SECOND REST
U42, U44, U46, U49, U52, U55, U59, U63, U68 & O68
FIN, FLY, BANTAM, FEATHER, LIGHT, WELTER, LT. MIDDLE, MIDDLE,
LT. HEAVY & HEAVY
SENIOR
17‐32 YEARS OLD
YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE & RED
3 ONE‐MINUTE ROUNDS
30 SECOND REST
U46, U49, U53, U57, U62,
U67, U73, O73
FIN, FLY, BANTAM, FEATHER, LIGHT,
WELTER, MIDDLE, & HEAVY
^SENIOR
17‐32 YEARS OLD
BLACK
3 TWO‐MINUTE ROUNDS
60 SECOND REST
U46, U49, U53, U57, U62, U67, U73, O73
FIN, FLY, BANTAM, FEATHER, LIGHT, WELTER, MIDDLE, & HEAVY
ULTRA
33+ YEARS OLD
YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE, RED & BLACK
3 ONE‐MINUTE ROUNDS
30 SECOND REST
U49, U57, U67 & O67
FIN, LIGHT, MIDDLE & HEAVY
^11 AND OLDER, 14 AND OLDER & 16 AND OLDER BLACK BELTS CAN COMPETE IN DESIGNATED AGE CATAGORY *U = Under, O = Over
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INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE AGE DIVISIONS
AGE CLASSES AGE DIVISIONS BELT COLOR RANK COMPETITION TYPE
DRAGONS 6-7 YEARS OLD , GREEN, BLUE & RED YELLOW N/A SINGLE ELIMINATION
DRAGONS 6-7 YEARS OLD BLACK 1ST
– 9TH
SINGLE ELIMINATION
TIGERS 8-9 YEARS OLD , GREEN, BLUE & RED YELLOW N/A MODIFIED WTF FORMAT
TIGERS 8-9 YEARS OLD BLACK 1ST
– 9TH
MODIFIED WTF FORMAT
YOUTH 10-11 YEARS OLD , GREEN, BLUE & RED YELLOW N/A MODIFIED WTF FORMAT
YOUTH 10-11 YEARS OLD BLACK 1ST
– 9TH
MODIFIED WTF FORMAT
CADET 12-14 YEARS OLD , GREEN, BLUE & RED YELLOW N/A MODIFIED WTF FORMAT
CADET 12-14 YEARS OLD BLACK 1ST
– 9TH
WTF FORMAT
JUNIOR 15-17 YEARS OLD , GREEN, BLUE & RED YELLOW N/A MODIFIED WTF FORMAT
JUNIOR 15-17 YEARS OLD BLACK 1ST
– 9TH
WTF FORMAT
1ST
SENIOR 18-30 YEARS OLD , GREEN, BLUE & RED YELLOW N/A MODIFIED WTF FORMAT
2ND
SENIOR 31-40 YEARS OLD , GREEN, BLUE & RED YELLOW N/A MODIFIED WTF FORMAT
1ST
MASTERS 41-50 YEARS OLD , GREEN, BLUE & RED YELLOW N/A MODIFIED WTF FORMAT
2ND
MASTERS 51-60 YEARS OLD , GREEN, BLUE & RED YELLOW N/A MODIFIED WTF FORMAT
3RD
MASTERS 61-65 YEARS OLD , GREEN, BLUE & RED YELLOW N/A MODIFIED WTF FORMAT
4th
MASTERS 66 & OLDER , GREEN, BLUE & RED YELLOW N/A MODIFIED WTF FORMAT
1ST
SENIOR 18-30 YEARS OLD BLACK 1ST
– 9TH
WTF FORMAT
2ND
SENIOR 31-40 YEARS OLD BLACK 1ST
– 9TH
WTF FORMAT
1ST
MASTERS 41-50 YEARS OLD BLACK 1ST
– 9TH
WTF FORMAT
2ND
MASTERS 51-60 YEARS OLD BLACK 1ST
– 9TH
WTF FORMAT
3RD
MASTERS 61-65 YEARS OLD BLACK 1ST
– 9TH
WTF FORMAT
4TH
MASTERS 66 & OLDER BLACK 1ST
– 9TH
WTF FORMAT
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TEAM (MALE/FEMALE) POOMSAE AGE DIVISIONS
Division Belt Rank Gender
Dragon (6-7)* Black 1st – 9
th Female
Dragon (6-7)* Black 1st – 9
th Male
TIGERS (8-9)* Black 1st – 9
th Female
TIGERS (8-9)* Black 1st – 9
th Male
Youth (10-11)* Black 1st – 9
th Female
Youth (10-11)* Black 1st – 9
th Male
Cadet (12-14) Black 1st – 9
th Female
Cadet (12-14) Black 1st – 9
th Male
Juniors (15-17) Black 1st – 9
th Female
Juniors (15-17) Black 1st – 9
th Male
1st Team (18-30) Black 1
st – 9
th Female
1st Team (18-30) Black 1
st – 9
th Male
2nd
Team (31+) Black 1st – 9
th Female
2nd
Team (31+) Black 1st – 9
th Male
^TEAM POOMSAE IS MADE UP OF 3 ATHLETE OF THE SAME GENDER
*State Championships can chose to do Dragon, Tiger and Youth Team Poomsae, but those divisions will not be available at the USAT National Championships.*
**State Championships can choose to do color belt Team Poomsae, but those divisions
will not be available at the USAT National Championships. **
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CO‐ED PAIRS POOMSAE AGE DIVISIONS
AGE CLASSES
**AGE DIVISIONS
BELT COLOR RANK GENDER
COMPETITION TYPE
DRAGONS*
6‐7 YEARS OLD
BLACK
1st
– 9th
Co-ed
MODIFIED WTF FORMAT
TIGERS*
8‐9 YEARS OLD
BLACK
1ST
– 9TH Co-ed
MODIFIED WTF FORMAT
YOUTH*
10‐11 YEARS OLD
BLACK
1ST
– 9TH Co-ed
MODIFIED WTF FORMAT
CADET
12‐14 YEARS OLD
BLACK
1ST
– 9TH Co-ed
MODIFIED WTF FORMAT
JUNIORS 15-17 YEARS OLD BLACK 1ST
– 9TH
Co-ed MODIFIED WTF FORMAT
1ST
PAIRS
18‐30 YEARS OLD
BLACK
1ST
– 9TH Co-ed
WTF FORMAT
2ND
PAIRS
31+ YEARS OLD
BLACK
1ST
– 9TH Co-ed
WTF FORMAT
*State Championships can choose to do Dragon, Tiger and Youth Pairs Poomsae, but those divisions will not be available at the USAT National Championships.*
**State Championships can choose to do color belt Co‐Ed Pairs Poomsae, but those
divisions will not be available at the USAT National Championships. **
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MALE & FEMALE INDIVIDUAL CREATIVE AGE DIVISIONS ‐ BOARD BREAKING ‐
AGE CLASSES
**AGE DIVISIONS
BELT COLOR
SET‐UP TIME LIMITS BOARD BREAKING ‐
ROUTINE TIME LIMITS
DRAGONS
6‐7 YEARS OLD
YELLOW/GREEN, BLUE/RED & BLACK
1 MINUTE
1 MINUTE
TIGERS
8‐9 YEARS OLD
YELLOW/GREEN, BLUE/RED & BLACK
1 MINUTE
1 MINUTE
YOUTH
10‐11 YEARS OLD
YELLOW/GREEN, BLUE/RED & BLACK
1 MINUTE
1 MINUTE
CADET
12‐14 YEARS OLD
YELLOW/GREEN, BLUE/RED & BLACK
1 MINUTE
1 MINUTE
JUNIOR
15‐17 YEARS OLD
YELLOW/GREEN, BLUE/RED & BLACK
1 MINUTE
1 MINUTE
SENIOR
18‐32 YEARS OLD
YELLOW/GREEN, BLUE/RED & BLACK
1 MINUTE
1 MINUTE
ULTRA
33+ YEARS OLD
YELLOW/GREEN, BLUE/RED & BLACK
1 MINUTE
1 MINUTE
DEMONSTRATION TEAM
AGE CLASSES
**AGE DIVISIONS
BELT COLOR
SET‐UP TIME LIMITS
ROUTINE TIME LIMITS
DEMO TEAM
ALL AGES
ALL BELT COLORS
1 MINUTE
10 MINUTES
**State Championships can choose to do Weapons competitions, but this
division will not be available at the USAT National Championships. **
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Appendix
A
Ap
pen
dix
B
Date
Name
City, State
Age
Right,
Left,
Both
Body
Part
Type of
Injury (Circle
all that apply)
Treatment
(Circle all that apply)
Right
Left
Both
Sprain/Strain
Bruise
Wound
Nosebleed Concussion
Dehydrate Sick Other
Ice Biofreeze Tape Pad
Clean Drugs Bandage Other
Right
Left
Both
Sprain/Strain
Bruise Wound
Nosebleed
Concussion
Dehydrate Sick Other
Ice Biofreeze
Tape Pad Clean Drugs
Bandage Other
Right
Left
Both
Sprain/Strain
Bruise Wound
Nosebleed
Concussion
Dehydrate Sick Other
Ice Biofreeze
Tape Pad Clean Drugs
Bandage Other
Right
Left
Both
Sprain/Strain
Bruise
Wound Nosebleed
Concussion
Dehydrate Sick Other
Ice Biofreeze
Tape Pad Clean Drugs
Bandage Other
Right
Left
Both
Sprain/Strain
Bruise
Wound Nosebleed
Concussion
Dehydrate Sick Other
Ice Biofreeze Tape Pad Clean Drugs
Bandage Other
CO
NF
IDE
N
TIA
L
Right
Left
Both
Sprain/Strain
Bruise
Wound Nosebleed
Concussion
Dehydrate Sick Other
Ice Biofreeze Tape Pad Clean Drugs
Bandage Other
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ATTACHMENT B USA TAEKWONDO SPORTS MEDICINE ATHLETIC INJURY/ILLNESS REPORT FORM
NAME DOB GENDER ATHLETE COACH_ OFFICIAL PARENT OTHER_
DATE & TIME OF INJURY STATE/COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE_ NAME & YEAR OF COMPETITION
INJURY NATURE: ACUTE CHRONIC RE-INJURY -- DATE OF 1ST INJURY OCCASION: WARM-UP_ COMPETITION NON-SPORT
WEIGHT CLASS BELT COLOR/DAN
CLASSIFICATION: PRE-ADOL JR SR EXEC SR NON-ATHLETE =======================================================================================
VITALS: TEMP BP_ PULSE RESP PUPILS LOC
ALLERGIES
DIAGNOSIS/EVALUATION
HISTORY & EVALUATION
SENT TO HOSPITAL X-RAY RECOMMEND FURTHER EVAL FOLLOW-UP TREATMENT
CLEARED FOR PARTICIPATION 30-DAY OUT HEAD INJURY RETURN DATE
SIGNATURE ATC MD DO DC PA PT MEDIC RN EMT STUDENT
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ATTACHMENT B CIRCLE ONE FOR EACH:
Was the injury sustained from: Body Part:
• blocking a kick Right Left Both Posterior Anterior
• blocking a punch
• attacking with a kick Specific structure:
• attacking with a punch
• charging opponent, no kick or punch Injury Nature:_
• unblocked kick or punch (being attacked, no defense) (refer to NAIRS Listing)
• stepped into kick
• stepped into punch If concussion, what grade:
• recovering from missed kick (Refer to reference card on grading)
• attacked with back turned
• kicked/punched while falling Wearing mouthpiece? YES NO
• kicked after fall/on the ground
• hitting playing surface Brand of headgear
• colliding/clashing with opponent
• warming up Brand of chest protector
• unknown origin
• non-sport related
Was the injury sustained during: Athlete, due to injury (circle one):
• previous injury prior to event lost fight
• 1st round bowed out of fight due to injury
• 2nd round won fight • 3rd round won fight but could not continue
• warm up/between fights won due to illegal hit/move of opponent
• non-sport related
Was the injury sustained during: Did athlete receive any bye matches? • previous injury prior to event yes no • 1st fight How many?
• 2nd fight • 3rd fight • 4th fight
• 5th
fight • 6th fight Number of Times Competing at the • 7th fight Local Level
• warm up/between fights State Level • non-sport related Regional Level
National Level Type of kick causing injury: International Level
• spinning/swing
• thrust
• axe
• punch/no kick
• non-sport related
• fell onto, no kick involved
Has athlete ever sustained a head injury before? YES NO Time Loss• Date(s) of head injury
• Type of head injury Could no longer compete
Completed tournament fights• Evaluated at hospital YES NO Recommended time off following
• Stayed overnight at hospital YES NO tournament -- how many days
• Complications off? To see doctor before return to athletic participation
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ATTACHMENT B USA TAEKWONDO SPORTS MEDICINE HEAD INJURY GUIDELINES
This is a follow-up sheet for your health and safety. Quite often, signs of a head injury do not appear immediately after trauma, but hours, even days, after injury. The purpose of this fact sheet is to alert you to the symptoms of significant head injuries, symptoms that may occur several hours after you leave the care of the athletic trainer.
It is common to have a headache following trauma to the head or face. If you feel the need to take a
medication to relieve this discomfort, you may take 2 acetaminophen tablets (Tylenol®) every 4 hours
for the pain and NOTHING ELSE!!!! DO NOT TAKE ASPIRIN OR IBUPROFEN (Advil ®, Motrin®,
Aleve®, Nuprin®, etc. If under the age of 12, seek the children’s acetaminophen alternative. If in doubt,
contact medical personnel before taking any medication.
If you experience one or more of the following symptoms following a head injury, contact medical personnel:
1. Difficulty remembering recent events or meaningful facts, or change in the ability to
remember 2. Severe headache, particularly in a specific location 3. Stiffening of the neck, causing sharp pain 4. Bleeding or clear fluid dripping from the ears or nose 5. Mental confusion or strange, “foggy” feeling 6. Nausea or vomiting, especially projectile vomit 7. Dizziness, poor balance, or unsteadiness 8. Weakness in either arms and/or legs 9. Abnormal drowsiness or sleepiness & fatigue
10. Convulsions 11. Unequal pupil size, if abnormal for you 12. Loss of appetite 13. Persistent ringing of the ears 14. Slurring of speech 15. Unusual lethargy, or felling blah for no reason
The appearance of any of the above symptoms tells you that you have had a significant head injury that requires medical attention. If any of these symptoms appear, contact the medical personnel listed below, or report IMMEDIATELY to the hospital. DO NOT EAT OR DRINK ANYTHING BEFORE SEEKING MEDICAL ATTENTION.
Evaluator Phone/Pager Number
Hotel/Room #
REPORT TO YOUR INSTRUCTOR THE FOLLOWING DAY BEFORE BEGINNING PARTICIPATION IN ANY ACTIVITY
30-day-out rule applies to your head injury YES NO Return date
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ATTACHMENT C USA TAEKWONDO
BLACK BELT VERIFICATION FORM
Form must be filled out completely to be valid: Athlete Name:
Athlete USAT Membership #
Athlete/Parent or Guardian Email:
Athlete/Parent or Guardian Phone #:
Coach or Instructor Name:
Coach or Instructor Email:
Club Name:
Coach or Club 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 2016 National Championships to USA Taekwondo National Office. Signed:______________________________________ Date:________________________ ATTENTION COACH/INSTUCTOR: 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 2016 National Championships. If documentation is not available at the time then it can be presented at time of registration. If a copy is not available at the time of registration then coach/instructor will be required to apply and pay for a USA Taekwondo black belt certification.