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Referees:
See the Referee Page for all
information.
Eligibility:
All competitors must be members of the U.S. Taekwondo Union
(USTU). Proof of USTU membership in the form of a copy of your
current USTU card or a signed affidavit
must be enclosed
with the registration and presented at athlete check-in.
General Rules:
- Competitors must have checked in by Saturday, May
31st at 8:45 am.
- Weight divisions will be determined according to
registration, and every effort will be made to fairly match
competitors according to age, weight and rank.
- Standard USTU (modified WTF) sparring rules will
apply.
- Single elimination
- The match numbering system will
apply. Competitors must arrive at the ring
with their coach three matches prior to their
match number. Match numbers will be posted at
the rings and in the warm-up
area. Competitors who are not present at the
time of their match may be
disqualified.
Poomse/Forms Rules:
The only poomse accepted are the Taegeuk and Palgwe series for color belts,
and Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek, Pyungwon, Sipjin, Jitae, Cheonkwon, Hansoo,
and Ilyo for black belts. These are all recognized by USTU and WTF.
The poomse must match the rank.
Belt
|
Poomse (Taegeuk or Palgwe)
|
Belt
|
Dan
|
Poomse
|
|
|
Black
|
1st
|
Koryo
|
| Yellow |
Il-Jang (1) or Ee-Jang (2) |
|
2nd
|
Keumgang
|
| Green |
Sam-Jang (3) or Sa-Jang (4) |
|
3rd
|
Taebaek
|
| Blue |
Oh-Jang (5) or Yook-Jang (6) |
|
4th
|
Pyungwon
|
| Red |
Chil-Jang (7) or Pal-Jang (8) |
|
5th
|
Sipjin |
Scoring/Contact Rules:
| Age |
Belt |
Contact |
Rounds |
Duration |
Break |
| Junior: 6-11 |
All belts |
No head contact |
2 |
90 sec |
30 sec |
| Junior: 12-17 |
Color belts |
Light head contact |
2 |
90 sec |
30 sec |
| Junior: 12-17 |
Black belts |
Full head contact |
2 |
90 sec |
30 sec |
| Adults: 18-34 |
Color belts |
Full head contact |
2 |
2 min |
1 min |
| Adults: 18-34 |
Black belts |
Full head contact |
3 |
2 min |
1 min |
| Exec: 35+ |
Color belts |
Light head contact |
2 |
2 min |
1 min |
| Exec: 35+ |
Black belts |
Light head contact |
3 |
2 min |
1 min |
Points
| Area |
Valid scoring technique |
Knockdown |
| Body |
1 point |
+1 point |
| Head (light head contact rules) |
1 point |
Point is invalid if knockdown occurs and a penalty will be assessed |
| Head (full head contact rules) |
2 points |
+1 point |
Coaches:
The Stanford Taekwondo Spring Open will be issuing one Coaching
Pass to every competitor at the time of check-in. Each competitor
will be allowed one coach. Coaches/Instructors will have access to the
competition floor only while accompanying a competitor three
matches prior to the competitor’s match and must
present the pass at that time.
Coaches/Athletes must leave the competition floor
immediately after their match. Disruptive and/or disrespectful
behavior on the part of the coach may result in disqualification
of the competitor and/or expulsion from the tournament.
Spectator
Information:
All spectators and coaches (unless designated VIP or referee) must
purchase an admission ticket. Spectators may not enter the arena floor at
any time. Tickets will be available at the door the day of the
tournament. Prices are as follows:
- $5 general admission
- $3 with Student ID
- free with Stanford University ID.
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