WESTERN COLLEGIATE TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIP
Stanford University – Burnham Pavilion

Open to Full Time 2 or 4 Year College Students
Belt Rank Yellow or Above
Special High School Division for ages 14-17 Black Belts only

A PacWest Taekwondo Conference Tournament
Hosted by the Stanford University Taekwondo Program

For more information please contact:
Tim Ghormley, Tournament Director
Department of Athletics - Stanford University
641 Campus Drive, Stanford, CA 94305
tghormley@gostanford.com
(408) 674-2370   www.pacwest.org

Western Collegiate Taekwondo Championship
Tournament Rules and Information
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Stanford University, Burnham Pavilion

ELIGIBILITY

All college competitors must be currently enrolled in either a 2 or 4 year college/university as a full time student. Proof of enrollment in the form of a student ID and proof of current college registration (online printouts accepted), student ID or picture ID must also be presented at match card pick-up/weigh-in.

Age 14-17 black belts must be enrolled in an accredited middle school or high school.

COMPETITION RULES

All Competitors must weigh in on Saturday, October 17 between 7:00 and 8:30 a.m.

Contests will be held in Olympic Style Sparring (Kyorugi) only. No forms competition will be conducted. Standard 2009 USA Taekwondo senior sparring rules will apply.

Electronic (Sensor) Hogus (Chest Protectors) will be provided for all black belt divisions.
Foot protectors must be purchased at time of online registration for these divisions.
Single elimination with “consolation” matches (if possible).

Competitors must arrive at the ring with their coach three matches prior to their match number. Competitors who are not present at the time of their match may be disqualified.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

7:00 - 8:30 a.m. Competitor check-in, weigh-in, and match card pickup
9:00 - 9:30 a.m. Referee meeting
9:30 - 9:45 a.m. Announcements
10:00 a.m. Sparring competition begins

MATCH DURATION

Belt Rank	# Rounds	Time Limit	Rest Period
All Color Belts	2	2 minutes	1 minute
Black Belts	3	2 minutes	1 minute

UNIFORM AND EQUIPMENT GUIDELINES

Competitors must adhere to Olympic style uniform and sparring gear requirements. This includes a white v-neck uniform/dobok (black trim for black belts only), chest protector (hogu), forearm pads, shin pads, white commercially bought or soft taped insteps or sock protectors for color belts, protective cup (worn inside), mouthpiece, white or matching red/blue headgear.
WTF gloves are mandatory for black belts and optional for color belts, and must be white or color-matched with hogu and sock protectors. Hogu must be properly fitted with wraparound protection. Consideration will be given to extreme proportions. Competitors with uniforms or equipment which deviate from these guidelines will not be allowed to compete.

BLACK BELT DIVISIONS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH ELECTRONIC CHEST PROTECTORS. FOOT PROTECTORS FOR THESE DIVISIONS MUST BE PURCHASED AT THE TIME OF ONLINE REGISTRATION.

COMPETITION CATEGORIES

Sparring contests will be separated by gender, belt rank, and weight division. Divisions by belt rank will be as follows:

- Yellow/Green, Blue/Red, Black for College Divisions

- Black only for ages 14-17

WEIGH-IN POLICY AND WEIGHT DIVISIONS

All competitors must weigh-in between 7:00 and 8:30 am on the day of competition.
Competitors will be allowed two opportunities to stand on the scale during this time if unable make weight on the first try. Competitors unable to meet the weight division listed on their entry form will not be allowed to compete. There will be no uniform allowance. Only actual weight will be considered. Competitors will not be moved up or down divisions.

College Students

Male	Female
135.5 lbs and below	105.5 lbs and below
135.6 - 150.5 lbs	105.6 - 120.5 lbs
150.6 - 165.5 lbs	120.6 - 135.5 lbs
165.6 - 180.5 lbs	135.6 - 150.5 lbs
180.6 - 195.6 lbs	150.6 - 165.5 lbs
195.6 lbs and above	165.6 lbs and above

Age 14-17

Male	Female
125.5 lbs and below	95.5 lbs and below
125.6 - 140.5 lbs	95.6 - 110.5 lbs
140.6 - 155.5 lbs	110.6 - 125.5 lbs
155.6 - 170.5 lbs	125.6 - 140.5 lbs
170.6 - 185.6 lbs	140.6 - 155.5 lbs
185.6 lbs and above	155.6 lbs and above

COMPETITOR WEIGH-IN CHECKLIST

1. Complete all items of the online application (links at the bottom).
2. Print your email confirmation and bring it to the weigh-ins.
3. Bring a photo ID (Driver’s license or Student ID) and proof of current full-time college status. Online printouts from Student Information Systems are acceptable.
4. 14-17 Black Belts should bring a student ID and liability waiver signed by a parent or guardian.

COACH PASSES

The Western Collegiate Taekwondo Championship will issue 3 (three) coach passes per school. Each competitor will be allowed one coach. Coaches will have access to the competition floor only while accompanying a competitor three matches prior to the competitor’s match. Coaches/Athletes must leave the competition floor immediately after their match ends. Disruptive and/or disrespectful behavior on the part of the coach or competitor may result in disqualification and expulsion of both.

COMPETITOR ENTRY FEES

Entry fees are $50, payable through GoodGa.me . Black Belt divisions will be charged an additional $30 for Dae Do foot protectors.
No personal checks, cashiers checks, or cash is accepted.

Entry fees are non-refundable. No applications will be accepted the day of the tournament.

SPECTATOR FEES AND PARKING INFORMATION

All spectators must purchase an admission ticket. Spectators may not enter the arena floor at any time. Spectator fees will be $7 for adults and $5 for students and children over five years old. Admission is free for children 5 years of age and under. Stanford students can also enter free of charge with student ID.
On-campus parking is free on the weekends.

DIRECTIONS

Please visit the following site for directions to the Stanford campus:
http://www.gostanford.com/facilities/stan-burnham.html

Stanford is easily accessible from either the San Jose or San Francisco airport.

NEARBY HOTELS TO STANFORD

Please make your own arrangements.

Official Event Hotel:

Crowne Plaza Hotel
4290 El Camino Real,
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Call 888-444-0401 for TKD rate

Western Collegiate Taekwondo Championship
Official Competitor Entry Form Information
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Stanford University, Burnham Pavilion

Stanford University and the PacWest Taekwondo Conference look forward to your participation in this year’s Western Collegiate Taekwondo Championship. We hope this year’s event will encourage good competition, camaraderie, and intercollege exchange. We encourage the High School competitors to meet with college program representatives to help consider your future college applications.