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UNIFIED TAEKWON-DO INTERNATIONAL
-
Bringing TaeKwon-Do Styles Together Since 1989 -
presents
the
I
N T E R N A T I O N A L
CHAMPIONSHIPS
Team
Sparring ( Blue-Belt & Higher )
Solo
Musical Forms ( Blue-Belt & Higher )
BLACK-BELT
EVENTS
Forms & Sparring
Free-Style Breaking
Power
Brick Breaking
Power-Kick
Breaking
Flying
Side Kick
Jumping
High Kick
“Extreme”
Breaking
DEMONSTRATIONS
featuring
Presidential
9th Dan
Exhibition & Promotion
* Traditional, Quality
Martial Arts Instruction Since 1976 *
2301 Faithfull Avenue
Saskatoon SK
S7K-1T9 CANADA
TEL. (306) 934-7447 FAX. (306)
934-5907
EMAIL: uti2008@unifiedtkd.com
www.unifiedtkd.com
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poster
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schedule
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equipment personal
conduct / dress code
Selection
of Divisions Awards
Accommodation
Competition Rules & Regulations:
- forms -
sparring
- team sparring - team
musical form - solo musical
form
Black-Belt
Divisions - free-style breaking
-extreme breaking
- power foot technique breaking
- power hand technique breaking
- flying side kick - jumping
high kick
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SCHEDULE: (subject to changes)
Tournament Registration (color-belts)
Saturday
May 3, 2008
TOURNAMENT DAY
at the University of Saskatchewan PAC (map)
8:00AM
“Late” Registration ( registration closes at 8:30AM, $10.00 late fee
)
9:00AM
Opening Ceremonies, Introductions
9:30AM
FORMS COMPETITION:
(awards
presented immediately)
9:30AM
Forms:
children to youth, then adult 10th to 1st Gup
11:30AM
Forms:
Solo & Team Musical Forms (small gym)
NOTE: selections may be made for evening program
12:00PM
Forms:
Black-Belt Forms, 1st Dan, 2-3rd Dan
12:45PM
Breaking: Black-Belt
“Free-Style” Breaking Competition
Breaking:
Black-Belt “Extreme” Breaking Competition
1:30PM
Breaking:
Black-Belt “Power
Foot/Hand” Breaking Competition
Special Tech: Black-Belt Flying-Side + Jump-High Kick Competition
2:00PM
Black-Belt Sparring Eliminations
(
finals held during evening program )
2:30PM
SPARRING COMPETITION: ( Color-Belts )
2:30PM
Sparring: children to
youth, then adult 10th to 1st Gup
(awards presented immediately)
NOTE: selections may be made for evening program
4:30PM
Team Sparring Eliminations
(
finals held during evening program )
NOTE:
Schedule is
subject to change.
Divisions will be announced in the above order, but the exact times are
subject to change without notice.
Once a division has started, competitors not present will not be allowed to
compete.
Tournament fees are non-refundable.
5:00PM SUPPER BREAK
7:30PM EVENING PROGRAM (subject to changes)
7:30PM
The
evening program will include:
* Black-Belt Sparring Finals:
Gold – Silver – Bronze
*
Selected Sparring Division Finals: Gold
– Silver
* Cooper Rock Pictures Documentary: “Breaking
Patterns:
The Story of Grand Master Scott Kopperud”
* Special 9th Dan Exhibitions & Promotion of
UTI President:
Grand Master S. L. Kopperud
Sunday
May 4, 2008
“AWARDS
BRUNCH”
10:00AM
– Saskatoon Inn (map)
Color-Belt
Fees:
Enter
in one or two events $35.00
add $10.00 for each additional event
$100.00 maximum for immediate family
Black-Belt
Fees:
$10.00
per event entered (for volunteer officials)
$30.00
per event entered (for non-officials)
5 years and under FREE
$30.00 maximum for immediate family
a.
Each competitor must be a student
or instructor of an established Unified TaeKwon-Do International club, school or
organization, or, a full member in good standing of an “invited”
club, school or organization.
b.
Each competitor must complete a
“tournament registration form” which includes a waiver, releasing Unified
TaeKwon-Do International and Kopperud TaeKwon-Do Schools Inc. from any
liability. This form must be signed,
also, by the parent or legal guardian of any competitor under the legal age of
eighteen years.
c.
Each competitor must pay his/her
registration fee and be fully registered by the registration deadline.
d.
A competitor may only compete if
they are eligible in terms of gender, age and Martial Art rank/experience.
The tournament director and/or the officials committee reserve the right
to place any competitor in an alternate division at their discretion with
gender, age, size and rank being the determining factors.
e.
Each competitor must be in good
physical condition and mental health and be able to withstand the controlled
contact and vigorous pace of tournament competition.
f.
Each competitor must practice good
sportsmanship throughout the tournament.
g.
Failure to comply with any of these
regulations/guidelines will result in expulsion from the tournament.
b.
Every UTI competitor will wear the
“Unified TaeKwon-Do International” crest.
In addition, each UTI competitor may wear a club or school crest in
addition to the U.T.I. crest or in place of the U.T.I. crest when they are a
member of an “invited” club, school or organization.
Questionable attire will be subject to the Tournament Director’s and/or
the Officials Committee’s discretion. ( no
t-shirts please )
c.
SPARRING EQUIPMENT:
Mandatory:
hand pads of a soft material covering the fingers, knuckles,
ridge-hand and knife-hand
foot pads of a soft material covering the toes, instep, sides of
foot and back of the heel
Optional:
Mouth Guard - must be form-fitted by dentist, denturist, or dental
hygienist
groin guard, shin guard and/or
forearm guard made from a soft material, head guard
Not Allowed:
hand-wraps, wire frame or loose glasses, any protective pads made from a
hard material,
shoes, sneakers, slippers, rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings or other
jewelry
d. Failure to comply with any of these regulations/guidelines will result in expulsion from the tournament.
COMPETITORS:
a.
Each competitor shall practice good sportsmanship throughout the
tournament, both in and out of uniform.
b.
Competitors should not talk unnecessarily to the officials at any
time during competition.
c.
Each competitor shall wear a uniform acceptable to both the U.T.I.
and his/her club, school or organization.
(
no T-shirts please )
d.
Awards will be presented at the completion of each
competition/division throughout the day.
e.
Awards will not be presented to competitors who are not in
uniform.
f.
Any negative coaching or cheering, or negativity exhibited by the
competitor
will result in that competitor being
disqualified from that event, or all events,
and may result in expulsion from the
tournament facility.
a.
Black-Belt Officials (judges and referees) will wear either their
official U.T.I. uniform
(or school uniform for invited
guests) with or without clean white runners, or,
dark pants with a light
shirt and dark tie.
b.
“Red” Officials (non taekwon-do experts, ie: timers &
score-keepers) will officiate
in respectable, semi-formal attire
and will have their admission fee waived.
“Officials Shirts” are
provided.
COMPETITION
RULES AND REGULATIONS:
1st Dan Black-Belts may perform one or more forms in the forms competition..
2nd Dan Black-Belts must perform two different forms before repeating any form over again.
This means that if they enter the ring a third time, they may choose to repeat one of the forms they
have already performed.
3rd Dan Black-Belts must perform three, 4th Dans – four, etc. This event is a modified double elimination, meaning, while every competitor is guaranteed a minimum of two matches, they do not necessarily have to lose twice to be eliminated from the event.
In the adult blue-belt, red-belt and black-belt
divisions, light contact is allowed but is not necessary to score a point.
Excessive contact will result in a warning being given, the loss of a
point, the loss of the match or disqualification from the event.
UTI utilizes the 3-2-1 Point System and points are awarded as follows:
1-point punch
to body
(front of body, above belt, below neck)
punch to head
(entire head, above neck) “neck”
is not a target
kick to body
(front of body, above belt, below neck)
2-points jumping punch
to head
(strike must occur before landing)
jumping kick to body
(strike must occur before landing)
kick to head
(in front, above or beside head)
3-points jumping kick to head (strike must occur before landing)
Automatic
Disqualification will result, at the officials and/or tournament
director’s discretion when any of the following occur:
malicious attack, foul language, arguing with
official, negative coaching or cheering from spectators on behalf of a
competitor
Any "cheering" which is an attempt (as interpreted by the officials or tournament director) to influence the referee or judges will not be tolerated and will result in the disqualification of the competitor.
from the same club or school and have reached the rank level of Blue-Belt or higher and who are a minimum of 16 years old. After the toss of a coin, one team (A) will send a team member into the ring. The opposing team (B) then selects a team member to complete against him/her. At the completion of a short round, (between 45 and 60 seconds) team (B) sends a member in to the ring and team (A) chooses his/her opponent from their team. This process continues until all five competitors have fought. The team with the highest “total” points wins. The winning team continues in the event (single elimination) and the losing team is out.
NOTE: TEAM MEMBERS MUST BE
REGISTERED BY FRIDAY MAY 2nd, 2008
ONLY registered “TEAM” competitors (those with “team division slips”) may participate.
TEAM MUSICAL FORM: 2-min.15-sec.max.time. A team consists of two or more competitors (all of whom must be Blue-Belt or Higher) who, after much practice and preparation, perform a unique, original form set, precisely, to a musical selection. The musical selection must be provided to tournament officials, on a cassette, labeled, and set to the exact position, ready for play. The entire performance must not exceed 2-min.+ 15-sec. or the team will be automatically disqualified. The first team will automatically be scored 6.0 by each of the three, five or seven Black-Belt judges. This score sets the standard and provides a frame of reference for the following performances. The second team will receive, from each judge, at their discretion, a score of 7.0 or 5.0 depending on whether they feel the form is better ( 7.0 ) or not as good ( 5.0 ) as the first teams’ performance. The remaining teams will receive scores of 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 7.5, 8.0, 8.5, 9.0 and 9.5 depending on how they rate in relation to the first two performances. After dropping the highest and lowest score, the remaining numbers are added and the team with the highest remaining score is the winner. In the event of a tie, the highest and lowest scores are included in the total and the team with the highest total score is the winner. If the teams are still tied, the teams will line up single file in the ring and the judges will indicate, by a show of hands, which team is the winner. Performing a regular or standard form (kata), with background music, is not acceptable. It must be clear to the officials, that there has been significant preparation and practice for the event and that the form is original and unique. Divisions will be created by rank: ie: blue-belt and red-stripes, red-belts and black-stripes, black-belts.
SOLO MUSICAL FORM: 2-min.15-sec.max.time. Each competitor (must be Blue-Belt or Higher) will, after
much practice and preparation, perform a unique, original form set, precisely, to a musical selection. The musical selection must be provided to tournament officials, on a cassette, labeled, and set to the exact position, ready for play. The entire performance must not exceed 2-min.+15-sec. or the competitor will be automatically disqualified. The first competitor will automatically be scored 6.0 by each of the three, five or seven Black-Belt judges. This score sets the standard and provides a frame of reference for the other performances. The second competitor will receive, from each judge, at their discretion, a score of 7.0 or 5.0 depending on whether they feel the form is better ( 7.0 ) or not as good ( 5.0 ) as the first competitor’s performance. The remaining competitors will receive scores of 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 7.5, 8.0, 8.5, 9.0 and 9.5 depending on how they rate in relation to the first two performances. After dropping the highest and lowest score, the remaining numbers are added and the individual with the highest remaining score is the winner. In the event of a tie, the highest and lowest scores are included in the total and the individual with the highest total score is the winner. If two competitors are still tied, they will enter the ring and the judges will indicate, by a show of hands, which individual is the winner. Performing a regular or standard form (kata), with background music, is not acceptable. It must be clear to the officials, there has been significant preparation and practice for the event and that the form is original and unique.
Divisions will be created by rank: example: green-belts to red-stripes, red-belts & black-stripes, black-belts.
FREE-STYLE: Each
competitor will, after much practice and preparation, perform a unique, original
combination break using 10 boards individually or in combination with a variety
of techniques. The performance
must be pre-arranged. The
entire performance, including setup, breaks and return to attention must
not exceed one minute or the competitor will be automatically disqualified.
EXTREME BREAK: Each competitor will, after much practice and preparation, perform a unique, original single extreme technique breaking from 1 to 5 boards (ie: flying triple kick, back-flip high kick) The competitor may make only one attempt and the entire break, including setup, break(s) and return to attention must not exceed 30 seconds or the competitor will be automatically disqualified. Assistants may support the technique in a stationary position but are not allowed to assist the competitor with movement.
The first competitor will automatically be scored 6.0 by each of the three, five or seven Black-Belt judges. This score sets the standard and provides a frame of reference for the following performances. The second competitor will receive, from each judge, at their discretion, a score of 7.0 or 5.0 depending on whether they feel the form is better ( 7.0 ) or not as good ( 5.0 ) as the first competitor’s performance. The remaining competitors will receive scores of 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 7.5, 8.0, 8.5, 9.0 and 9.5 depending on how they rate in relation to the first two performances. After dropping the highest and lowest score, the remaining numbers are added and the individual with the highest remaining score is the winner. In the event of a tie, the highest and lowest scores are included in the total and the individual with the highest total score is the winner. If two competitors are still tied, they will enter the ring and the judges will indicate, by a show of hands, which individual is the winner. It must be clear to the officials, that there has been significant preparation and practice for the event.
The contestant may attempt to break each board or set-of-boards only once.
BLACK-BELT “POWER” BREAKING:
FOOT TECHNIQUE: Using any part of the foot, with any kick, each competitor will have “one” attempt to break a minimum of 5 or 6 boards (depending on the boards) (4 for an elimination round) which are stacked (without spacers) vertically in a solid, board holding device. Failure to break any boards will result in elimination from the event. Breaking a portion of the boards, 5 out of 6 for example, will result in a total score of 5 points, however, the competitor will not be allowed to continue to the next level. Breaking all the boards, 6 out of 6 for example, will add 6 to the competitors total score and allows him/her to continue to the next level. At the completion of one round, the number of boards is increased by one, and eligible competitors will attempt again, using the same or different technique and the same or opposite foot, to break the boards. The competitor with the highest total score will be declared the winner.
BLACK-BELT SPECIAL TECHNIQUE:
FLYING SIDE KICK: Beginning with a distance of no less than 9-feet (horizontally) and 3-feet (vertically), each competitor will be allowed “two” attempts to run, and fly over an obstacle to break no less than 2 boards. After a successful “break” of the boards, without knocking over the obstacle, and landing on their feet under control the competitor will receive a “thumbs-up” or a “thumbs-down” from each of two/three judges. To continue to the next round, where the horizontal distance is increased, the competitor must receive a “thumbs-up” from at least two of the judges. ( “thumbs-up” indicates a successful, run, jump, break and landing ) The competitor successfully breaking the boards flying over the greatest distance will be declared the winner. In the event of a tie, the competitor with the fewest “misses” will be declared the winner. If two or more competitors are still tied, they will be paired, and the three judges will choose the winner of two, until only one remains. The final competitor remaining will be declared the winner of the event.
JUMPING HIGH KICK: Beginning with a height of no less than 7-feet (high) each competitor will be allowed “two” attempts to run, and perform a jump high kick breaking one re-breakable board held in a stable board holding device. After a successful “break” of the board, landing on the feet without falling, the competitor will receive a “thumbs-up” or a “thumbs-down” from each of two/three judges. To continue to the next round, where the height of the board is increased, the competitor must receive a “thumbs-up” from at least two of the judges. ( “thumbs-up” indicates a successful, run, jump, break and landing ) The competitor successfully breaking the board at the highest height will be declared the winner. In the event of a tie, the competitor with the fewest “misses” will be declared the winner. If two or more competitors are still tied, they will be paired, and the three judges will choose the winner of two, until only one remains. The final competitor remaining will be declared the winner of the event.
SELECTION OF DIVISIONS: Categories and/or divisions are subject to change at the discretion of the
Tournament Director and/or the Officials Committee. Generally, competitors close in age and/or rank, depending on the event, are brought together, then divided according to size and/or rank depending on the competition. In FORMS, for example, rank and experience are greater determining factors than age and gender. In SPARRING on the other hand, size, age and gender are weighted more heavily when dividing the group into weight, size or class divisions. The following is the pattern U.T.I. tries to follow, but we reserve the right to add, delete, divide or combine divisions and/or categories depending upon the pace of the tournament and the number of competitors.
5-6-7 year olds
beginner (JY to JR) & intermediate (J8 & higher)
8-9 year olds
beginner (JY to JR) intermediate
(J8 to J5 or 7thGup) advanced
(J4 or 6thGup & higher)
10-11 year olds beginner
(JY to 7thGup) intermediate
(6thGup to 5thGup) advanced
(4thGup & higher)
12-13 year olds beginner
(JY to 7thGup) intermediate
(6thGup to 5thGup) advanced
(4thGup & higher)
14-15 year olds yellow-belt
8th-7th Gup, green-belt 6th-5th Gup,
blue-belt 4th-3rd Gup, red-belt 2nd-1st
Gup
14-15 year olds 1st
Dan Black-Belt
16-17 year olds yellow-belt
8th-7th Gup, green-belt 6th-5th Gup,
blue-belt 4th-3rd Gup, red-belt 2nd-1st
Gup
16-17 year olds 1st
Dan Black-Belt, 2nd Dan
Black-Belt
18 years & up
yellow-belt 8th-7th Gup, green-belt 6th-5th
Gup, blue-belt 4th-3rd Gup, red-belt 2nd-1st
Gup
18 years & up
1st Dan black-Belt, 2nd
Dan Black-Belt, 3rd Dan Black-Belt, 4th Dan, 5th
Dan
30-39 years + 40 years and older OR
35 years and older
We also reserve the right to change to a “single elimination” procedure, if necessary, depending on the pace of the tournament and number of competitors.
AWARDS: ( subject to change )
Awards for “FORM” competition:
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Awards for “SPARRING” competition
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Awards for “SOLO-MUSICAL” FORM
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Award for “TEAM-MUSICAL” FORM and “TEAM SPARRING” divisions
1st Place 2nd
Place 3rd Place
Award for “BLACK-BELT” Breaking & Special Technique divisions
1st Place 2nd
Place 3rd Place
Team Events: Awards may or may not be presented to more than half the number of teams competing. For example, awards may or may not be presented for third place where there are only three teams competing, and in the event only two teams have entered a division, second place awards may or may not be presented.
CHAMPIONSHIPS ACCOMODATION: ( Special Discount Price! )
Special arrangements have been made with the SASKATOON
INN
2002 Airport Drive, Saskatoon, SK, S7L 4L6 (map)
Special Rate Accommodation: $102.00 – single, double or quad occupancy
Reservation Deadline: April 4th
2008
( specify: Unified
TaeKwon-Do Championships )
NOTE:
The SASKATOON
INN
is a short drive from Unified TaeKwon-Do Headquarters
and provides the finest Sunday Morning Brunch in the city.
Please make reservations directly by April 4th
by telephone to:
(306) 242-1440
or Toll Free
1-800-667-8789
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CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM
CLICK HERE FOR TOURNAMENT BROCHURE