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2014 BC Taekwon-do Championship Cup

Опубліковано: 2014-08-11 13:53:00

When: Sunday, October 12, 2014 (Thanksgiving long weekend)

Where: Simon Fraser University – West Gym
8888 University Drive, Burnaby, BC (See Map attached).

Schedule of Events
Please note that note these times are tentative, and will be confirmed as more details become available. The
most up-to-date schedule of events can be found on the web page. A final schedule will be published in the
week prior to the event.

Saturday October 11, 2014 Competitors and Officials arrive in Burnaby, BC
6pm-8pm Competitor Check-in and Black Belt Weigh-in at Host Hotel.

7pm ITFofBC AGM at Host Hotel

Sunday October 12, 2014
7:30am-10:30am Competitor Check-in at Venue
8:00am Black Belt & Officials meeting – all Black Belts age 14 and up, and all Officials must be present
8:30am Opening Ceremonies
7:30-10:30am Black Belt weigh-ins at Venue
9am-1pm Coloured Belt competition
2pm-5pm Black Belt competition
Competitor Check-in
Tournament check-in will be available on Saturday October 11 at the host hotel from 6pm until 8pm and at the
tournament venue on Sunday October 12 from 7:30am until 10:30am. Competitors are encouraged to check in
on Saturday night so they don’t get caught in the crush on Sunday morning.
Black Belt Weight Verification
Because of the smaller number of Black Belts competing at the Provincial level, the current ITF Free Sparring
weight divisions will not be used. Instead Black Belts will be grouped into 2 to 4 weight classes, depending on
the number registered and the weight distribution.
All Black Belts, all ages, including Pre-Juniors and Super Seniors, who are competing in Free Sparring must
have their weight verified at the weigh-ins prior to competing. Weigh-in procedure will follow ITF World Junior/Senior Championships procedures.
All Black Belts must be within +/- 3kg of their stated weight or they will be disqualified from Free Sparring
with no refund of any registration fees.
Weight checks will be available on Saturday October 11, 2014 at the host hotel from 6pm until 8pm and at thetournament venue on Sunday October 12 from 7:30am until 10:30am. Competitors are encouraged to weigh-in
on Saturday night so they don’t get caught in the crush on Sunday morning.
Colour Belt Age Categories
Minimum age is 5 years old. As per CTFI competition rules, the appropriate age division for all competitors
will be determined based on the age of the person on the day of the Tournament (October 12, 2014). Coloured
Belt competitors will be placed in age categories taking into account the other people registered to compete.
Groups of less than 3 may be moved into other categories.
Black Belt Age Categories
Junior Black Belt divisions are age 14-17. Senior divisions are 18+ as defined by the ITF competition rules.
The qualifying age will be determined based on the age of the person on the day of the Tournament (October
12, 2014).
Because this event is not a qualifier for the Canadian National Team, “competing up” will not be allowed.
Division merging
Categories or divisions based on age, rank or weight may be merged if the number of competitors registered to
compete in a given division is less than 3. This applies to all Colour Belt and Black Belt categories at this
event.
Awards:
 The BC Cup will be awarded to the school with the highest number of points based on medals
 Four high quality medals will be awarded for each division: gold, silver and two bronzes.
 Top Male overall competitor
 Top Female overall competitor
 Top Umpire
 Most supportive school (3000pts for every competitor, 2000 pts for every umpire, 1000 pts for volunteers)
 Participation gift for all competitors
Insurance
The tournament Organizing Committee, the International Taekwon-Do Federation of British Columbia (ITF of BC) and its Board of Directors, the Canadian Taekwon-Do Federation International (CTFI) and the Interna-tional Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) are not responsible for any injuries.
Current members in good standing of the ITF of BC may participate in this event. Schools who are members of the ITF/CTFI must provide proof of third party liability insurance meeting the requirements of the ITF of BC. Competitors from schools who cannot provide the required proof of insurance will be removed from competi-tion with no refund of any fees paid.

Note: Only ITF/CTFI and ITF of BC Schools can participate in this sanctioned event.

Mandatory Safety equipment:
 Hand and foot safety equipment (one set CTFI approved type for blackbelt, foam dipped for coloured ok)
 Mouth guard
 Groin protection for all males (must be worn inside the trousers)
 Head protector (foam dipped ok for blackbelts)

Optional Safety equipment:
 Shin protectors of an approved type (no hard materials);
 Groin protection or chest protection for females (must be worn inside the dobok)
Note: Students without required safety equipment will not be allowed to compete. Competitors sharing equipment
is welcomed. No jewellery, watches or other adornments may be worn, hair may be kept in place using a
material of a soft elastic nature only, no grips or slides are allowed.
Tournament Rules
All events at this tournament will follow the Canadian Taekwon-Do Federation International (CTFI) Rules for
Coloured Belt Competition and the International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) Rules for Black Belt Competition.
Special additions to these rules are as listed below.

Patterns:
Coloured Belt competitors will perform one Optional pattern which may be the pattern of their rank or the pattern
immediately below their current rank to accommodate recently promoted students. Coloured Belts may
not perform any pattern above that of their current rank.
PreJunior/Super Seniors
One pre-designated pattern for eliminations (1st pattern on rank level)
Finals: Same rule as below.


Junior and Senior Black Belts all matches
1. First (pre)designated: 1st pattern on rank level
2. Second designated: Chonji to Patterns below current rank
Challenger Patterns:
Challenger Division competitors will follow coloured belt rules with the following modifications:
1. A technique can be modified to allow for physical disability. ( i.e. Do a hand technique if a foot techniques
is not possible.)
2. Allow for lapse in rhythm or even long pauses.
3. Please inform Mr. Andaya of any concerns re Challenger such as delayed mental age, physical challenges,
etc., so that we can have them compete with someone with the same challenges.
Special notes
All divisions will compete in patterns at one ring and then compete in the same ring for sparring. The sparring
will take place immediately after patterns competition. Male and female will be combined for patterns when
necessary. Medallions will be awarded after patterns and sparring are both completed and will be presented in
the ring.


Free Sparring
DURATION OF MATCHES
Coloured Belts ----------------- 1 round of 2 minutes, including all finals
There will be a match for 3rd and 4th place.
Junior and Senior Black Belts-------------- 2 round of 2 minutes all matches
Prejunior and Super Senior ----------------- 1 round of 2 minutes elimination, 2 round of 1.5min for finals
Power Test Breaking Special Notes
A single machine will be used. Top 4 to score wins Gold, Silver and 2 bronze. Competitor must score at least
1 point to win a medal. Divisions may be combined depending on number of competitors.
HAND TECHNIQUES
Fore fist Front Punch (Ap Joomuk Jirugi)
Knife hand strike (Sonkal Taerigi)
FOOT TECHNIQUES
Side kick (Yop Chagi) )
Turning kick (Dollyo Chagi)
Reverse turning kick (Bandae Dollyo Chagi)
Board Counts
Coaching
Coaches are encouraged for all Black Belt competitors. Coaches must dress and behave as specified in the ITF
competition rules. At this time, coaching at ringside is not allowed for Coloured Belts.
Protests:
Only the Coach for a competitor in a Black Belt match can present a protest when a decision seems to violate
the rules or procedures. The protest tax for this event is fixed at CDN$100.
Umpires
It is our mission to provide a safe, fair, exciting and efficient competition for all students.

All Black Belts (age 16+) are required to assist with the umpire duties at this tournament. In the event of an umpire shortage, Red Belt and Blackstripes age 16+ and Black Belts age 14+ may also be asked to assist with umpire duties for coloured belts. There should not be more than 1 Coloured belt umpiring in one ring.

All Officials will receive a complimentary lunch on the day of competition. All officials must attend the Black
Belt meetings to be held at the beginning of the tournament at the time noted in the schedule above.
All referees and judges must wear official ITF dress:
White Shirt, Blue Tie, Blue Pants (no jeans), white athletic shoes.
Casual clothing will not be permitted on the floor.
Black Belts who do not participate in umpiring as assigned not be allowed to compete.

Contacts:
email: dsataekwondo@gmail.com
Tel: 604-355-0372







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