2016 LIBERTY TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIP

P.O. Box 1578, Hinesville GA 31313

Dear Athletes, Masters and Coaches:

It is with honor and great pleasure to invite you once again to our tenth 2016 Liberty Taekwondo Championship at Hinesville, Georgia. This tournament will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at the SHUMAN RECREATION CENTER, located at 800 Tupelo Trail, Hinesville, GA 31313.

Poomse and Gundo competition will start at 9:00 A.M. followed by Sparring. Door registration begins at 8:15 A.M. Cash ONLY, and ends at 11:00 AM. Gundo competition please contact Master William Sanchez (787) 553-4180

We hope you will add us to your tournament calendar.

This tournament is fun, safe and exciting for everyone, regardless of skill level. We will only accept certified checks or money orders. This year the 2016 Liberty Taekwondo Championship will welcome players from FL, GA, SC, NC, TN, KY, VA, NY, AZ,TX, PR and Dominican Republic. It will give competitors an opportunity to compete against top competitors under quality conditions. We are proud to say that we expect some excellent competition.

DaeDo/TrueScore E-Hogus for ALL BLACK BELTS (E-Foot Gear needed). Matted Rings and Electronic Scoring! A limited supply will be for sale at the tournament. It is suggested that all competitors go to www.truescore.com to pre purchase E- socks.

We are pleased to officially extend this invitation to all the Armed Forces Taekwondo family. Our goal is to attract members of the United States Armed Forces with a national presence to help us honor the men and women of US Taekwondo Armed Forces, please contact GM Rafael Medina at 912-572-3252.

We hope that you will support this event and share with us the positive experience that makes this tournament one that we will look forward to year after year.

You may go to our website for all information on the tournament at www.sport-tkd-center.com.

Please direct all questions to Grand-Master Rafael Medina 912-572-3252(), Master Edmond Conyers 912-876-8833 (), Master Rafael Lopez 912-604-6962, (Gundo) Master William Sanchez (787) 553-4180.

Good luck to all of you, and see you on October 22th!

Sincerely,

GM Rafael Medina

Saturday, October 22, 2016

Shuman Recreation Center (GYM)

Hinesville GA, 31313

(912) 877-7557

Check-in and Registration** 8:15AM – 11:00AM

Black and Color Belt Sparring Competitors Weigh-In 8:15AM – 11:00AM

Referee Meeting 8:00AM

Coach Meeting 8:15AM

Opening Ceremony /Award presentation 8:30AM

Black Belt Forms and Gundo Competition 9:15AM

Color Belt Forms and Gundo Competition

Color Belt Sparring and Gundo Competition

Black Belt Sparring and Gundo Competition

ALL BLACK BELT COMPETITORS MUST WEIGH IN

Any division with fewer than three competitors may be eliminated and combined with another division closest in size and/or rank level. Any division with more than ten competitors may be divided into smaller divisions. A change of any division is done at the discretion of the Tournament Director and/or the Division Coordinator. All byes are at the discretion of the Tournament Director and/or the Division Coordinator.

* Event times are approximate and will be adjusted after check-in is complete.

** . Only plastic water bottles are allowed in the arena.

*** No eyeglasses or safety glasses of any kind will be permitted for sparring.

DaeDo/TrueScore E-Hogus for ALL BLACK BELTS (E-Foot Gear needed)

Matted Rings and Electronic Scoring!

Competitors not Checked in prior to call will be disqualified – NO EXCUSE

NOTE: All black belts, and coaches, should attend the referee meeting to be held at 8:15 A.M. Referees will get paid if they stay until the tournament is over.

HOTEL ARRANGEMENTS: Your hotel room will be provided with another referee (2 referees per room).


General Information

DATE: October 22, 2016: door registration begins at 8:15 A.M. (Cash Only), until 11 AM

LOCATION: Shuman Recreation Center (GYM), Hinesville GA, 31313

ENTRY FEE: Adults/Children (6+) $8.00

5 and under FREE

PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE:

REGISTRATION FEE: Application must be post marked by October 10th, 2016

$60 one event ---- $65 two events ---- $70.00 three events

LATE REGISTRATION FEE: (After October 11th, 2016):

$65 one event ---- $70 two events ---- $75.00 three events

Registration Fees Are Non Refundable.

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2016 LIBERTY TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIP

P.O. Box 1578, Hinesville GA 31313

Make fees payable to:

Sport Taekwondo Booster Club, Inc.

P.O. Box 1578

Hinesville, GA 31310

(Money order or certified check only)

For questions contact:

GM Rafael Medina (912) 572-3252

Master Edmond Conyers (912) 876-8833

Master Rafael Lopez (912) 604 -6962

Master William Sanchez (787) 553-4180 (Gundo)

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Only plastic water bottles are allowed in the arena.

Hosted by: Sport Taekwondo Booster Club, Inc.

mandatory equipment:

Olympic Sparring: White uniforms in good condition.

Protective gear: chest protector, headgear, shin-instep pads, forearm pads, mouthpiece, and groin cup (male) must be worn to compete. No eyeglasses or safety glasses of any kind will be permitted for sparring. Failure to have the appropriate equipment when called to the ring may result in a penalty.

Modified: USAT rules apply to this tournament. Rules can be downloaded at

http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Taekwondo/V2-Resources/Referee-Information

sparring divisions and Gundo divisions:

Sparring divisions will be divided by age, belt, and weight. The tournament director and/or the Division Coordinator reserve the right to consolidate divisions to ensure that everyone competes.

Additionally, for all color belt and Black Belt ages 14 and under Junior Safety Rules (No technical point).

Color Belt 15 -17 Junior Safety Rules (No technical point).

Black Belt 15 – 17 Adult Rules

REGISTRATION FORM

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Last Name First Name MI

______

Address City State Zip Code

(____)______

Phone Number E-mail

_____/_____/______lbs. �Male �Female

Date of Birth (mm/dd/yy) Age Weight

______

Club Name and Address Instructor’s Name

Before Oct 10 �$60 one event �$65 two events �$70 three events

After Oct 11 �$65 one event �$70 two events �$75 three events

Registration Fees Are Non Refundable.

Please Mark an X where applicable in Division and rank as well as weight.

� FORMS: DIV and Rank: WEIGHT � Gundo

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novice:�white, yellow, orange �light �heavy �light �heavy

inter: �green, purple, blue �light �heavy �light �heavy

AdV: �red, brown �light �heavy �light �heavy

blk: ______dan

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� SPARRING: DIVISION AND RANK:

novice: �white �yellow �orange

intermediate: �green �purple �blue

advanced: �red �brown

black belt: ______dan

WEIGHT (See page 9, 10): �light � middle �heavy �light � middle �heavy �light � middle �heavy

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LIABILITY WAIVER AND RELEASE

In consideration of your acceptance of my entry, I do hereby, myself, my heirs, executors and administration, waive, release, and forever discharge all rights and claims for damages which I may have or which may accrue to me against the Tournament Director, Liberty County Recreation Department, LCRD Sport Taekwondo Center, Shuman Recreation Center or their respective officers, agents, representatives, successors, and/or assignees, and against any competitor for any and all damages which may arise out of traveling to, participating in, and returning from such athletic competition. I understand that Taekwondo is a body contact sport, and further understand all the contents of the rules and regulations and general information and I agree with them entirely. I understand the nature of taekwondo activities and believe that my experience and capabilities, or that of the minor child, to be qualified to participate in this athletic meet. I understand that taekwondo activities involve risk and dangers of serious bodily injury, including permanent disability, paralysis and death. These risks and dangers may be caused by me or minor child’s own actions or inactions, and/or the actions or inactions of others participating in the athletic meet. I fully understand that any medical treatment I receive will be of the “First Aid” type only. In addition, I consent that any pictures taken of me in connection with this event can be used for publicity, etc. and I waive compensation in regard hereto.

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Signature of Applicant Date Signature of Parent or legal Guardian Date

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Printed Name Printed Name

Coach Registration

Name: ______

Martial Arts school: ______

Phone: ______Email Address: ______

Entry Fees:

Every school will receive one (1) Complimentary Coaching Pass.

Additional Coaches Fee: $8.00 Amount Enclosed: ______

*Payment must be in cash, certified check or money order – no personal or dojang checks!

**See Coach Requirements Below

Coach Requirements

Participating coaches at the Tenth Liberty Taekwondo Championship are required to abide by TaeKwonDo's tenets which define the spirit of a good martial artist and the atmosphere of this tournament:

 Courtesy (behavior that demonstrates consideration, cooperation, and generosity)

 Integrity (honesty, trustworthiness, and incorruptibility)

 Perseverance (determination, commitment, faithfulness)

 Self-Control (exercising restraint over one's impulses, self-discipline)

Any coaches yelling undesirable remarks, stopping matches without merit or any misconduct on the part of the contestant or the coach will result in immediate disqualification. The coach and his/her team will be escorted off the premises by local law enforcement.

I have read the coaching requirements and agree to the conditions set above.

Coach’s Signature: ______Date: ______

Referee Registration

Name: ______

Martial Arts School: ______

School Address: ______

City: ______State: ______ZIP: ______

Phone: ______Email Address: ______

Referee Certification Level: ______

Competition Rules & Regulations

Modified WTF/USAT Rules will govern this tournament.

NOTE: NOTE: All black belts, and coaches, should attend the referee meeting to be held at 8:15 A.M. Referees will get paid if they stay until the tournament is over. HOTEL ARRANGEMENTS: Your hotel room will be provided with another referee (2 referees per room) at the Econo Lodge. From Friday, October 11, 2016 if you need additional night please call Master Medina 912-572-3252.

Equipment

Sparring competitors must supply their own protective gear. White forearm and shin/instep protectors, mouth pieces, chest protectors and headgear are mandatory. Protective athletic cup is mandatory for male sparring competitors. Only plastic water bottles are allowed in the arena. No eyeglasses or safety glasses of any kind will be permitted for sparring.

Scoring

The valid points are divided as follows:

1 point for a valid attack on trunk protector (Hogu)

3 points for a valid turning kick to the trunk protector (Spinning Back Kick, Back Kick)

3 points for a valid kick to the head

4 points for a valid turning kick to the head (Spinning Back Kick or Tornado Kick)

1 point will be add for every two KYUNG-GO or one GAM-JOM from the opponent.

Additionally, for all color belt and Black Belt ages 14 and under Junior Safety Rules (No technical point).

Color Belt ages 15 over Junior Safety Rules (No technical point).

Black Belt ages 15 over Adult Rules.

Win by point gap:

Three rounds:

When there is a 12-point gap difference at the end of the second round, and/or at any time during the third round, the referee shall stop the contest and shall declare the winner by point gap.

Two rounds:

When there is a 12-point gap difference at any time during the second round, the referee shall stop the contest and shall declare the winner by point gap.

Rounds

Junior Color Belt (6-17) 2 @ 2:00 w/ 30sec Senior Color Belt (18 & Up) 2 @ 2:00 w/ 30 sec

Junior Black Belt (6-13) 2 @ 2:00 w/ 30 sec Senior Black Belt (14 & Up) 2 @ 2:00 w/ 30 sec

Finals (14 & Up Black Belts) 3 @ 3:00 w/ 1 min

NOTE: Inability to continue because of fright, crying or loss of will following a legal kick to the head which did not cause injury does not constitute grounds for disqualification of the attacker.

Junior Safety Rules: Allowed to kick to the head. However, the kick must be light contact with appropriate control. {Light contact, no injury} will be awarded three (3) points

Turning kicks: Awarded three points in all junior sparring divisions. (No additional point for a turning kick to the head)

TRADITIONAL POOMSE

FORMS COMPETITION

division Break-up:

Beginner / Beg / white, yellow, orange / up to to 7th gup
Intermediate / Int / green, blue, purple / 6th to 3rd gup
Advanced / Adv / red, brown / 2nd to 1st gup
Black belt / Blk

Color belts are to use form close to their rank.

Black belts are to use recognized form within or close to their rank.

weight classes
Age / sex / rank / light / heavy
5-7 / M/F / Beg/Int/Adv/Blk / £ 55.9 lbs. / ³ 56.0 lbs.
8-9 / M/F / Beg/Int/Adv/Blk / £ 72.9 lbs. / ³ 73.0 lbs.
10-11 / M/F / Beg/Int/Adv/Blk / £ 87.9 lbs. / ³ 88.0 lbs.
12-14 / M / Beg/Int/Adv/Blk / £ 112.9 lbs. / ³ 113.0 lbs.
12-14 / F / Beg/Int/Adv/Blk / £ 99.9 lbs. / ³ 100.0 lbs.
15-17 / M / Beg/Int/Adv/Blk / £ 132.9 lbs. / ³ 133.0 lbs.
15-17 / F / Beg/Int/Adv/Blk / £ 124.9 lbs. / ³ 125.0 lbs.
18-29 / M / Beg/Int/Adv/Blk / £ 149.9 lbs. / ³ 150.0 lbs.
18-29 / F / Beg/Int/Adv/Blk / £ 129.9 lbs. / ³ 130.0 lbs.
30-40 / M / Beg/Int/Adv/Blk / £ 149.9 lbs. / ³ 150.0 lbs.
30-40 / F / Beg/Int/Adv/Blk / £ 129.9 lbs. / ³ 130.0 lbs.
41-50 / M / Beg/Int/Adv/Blk / £ 149.9 lbs. / ³ 150.0 lbs.
41-50 / F / Beg/Int/Adv/Blk / £ 129.9 lbs. / ³ 130.0 lbs.
51-UP / M / Beg/Int/Adv/Blk / £ 149.9 lbs. / ³ 150.0 lbs.
51-UP / F / Beg/Int/Adv/Blk / £ 129.9 lbs. / ³ 130.0 lbs.

Individual Merits