2019 NCTA National Collegiate Taekwondo Championships and 2019 NCTA High School Championships
April 20-21, 2019
University of Texas, Austin
Austin, TX
The NCTA is proud to announce the 44th National Collegiate Taekwondo Championships to be held April 20-21, 2019 at the University of Texas-Austin in Austin, TX.
The NCTA is also pleased to host the 6th NCTA High School Championships, which includes Black Belt Sparring and Black Belt Sport Poomsae (Individual, Pairs and Teams) as part of the same event.
Finally, the 2019 National Collegiate Poomsae Team Trials will be held on Saturday, April 20 in the same venue as the Championsihps. The 2019 National Collegiate Sparring Trials will be held on March 9 in Ft. Worth, TX. These two trials will determine the USA team for the 2019 Summer World University Games.
NCTA President: Dr. Russell Ahn
NCTA Tournament Supervisory Committee: Dr. Russell Ahn, Dan Chuang, Rex Hatfield, Tara Sarathi, Michael Wickham
NCTA Tournament Committee Chair: Tara Sarathi
NCTA Championships Host: Joe Van
Tournament Contact Info: 2019ncta@gmail.com
NCTA Eligibility Chair: Heidi Hatfield
Eligibility Contact: NCTAeligibility@gmail.com
Venue
Recreational Sports Center
University of Texas, Austin
2001 San Jacinto Blvd
Austin, TX 78712
Hotel Information
Host Hotel
Crowne Plaza Hotel
6121 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX 78752
4.8 miles away from tournament venue
Rooms can be reserved at the Crown Plaza by going to the following link. Please note that only a select number of rooms have been reserved at a discounted rate. Please be sure to reserve early to ensure that you can book a room.
Additional Hotels
Hampton Inn
7619 I-35 North, Austin, TX 78752
4.9 miles away from tournament venue
Rooms can be reserved at the Hampton Inn by going to the following link. Please note that the cutoff date to reserve a room at the Hampton is March 27.
Airport
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Online Registration
Registration for the NCTA Championships will be open at USA Taekwondo Hangastar (https://www.usat.hangastar.com) soon.
Tournament Information
Please click here for the tournament packet. Please be sure to read carefully regarding eligibility and other information as well.
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Gen 2 socks will now be permitted for use at the NCTA Championships.
After careful consideration and consultation, the NCTA has decided to allow Daedo Gen 2 socks to be used at the 2019 NCTA Championships. Although the Gen 2 socks are not designed for use with Gen 1 electronic body protectors (EBP), we received feedback that athletes do not want to invest in older technology as it is cost prohibitive. Athletes may still use Gen 1 socks with or without heel socks; please note that those using Gen 1 socks will be at a disadvantage against an athlete using Gen 2 socks, since Gen 2 socks have more magnet sensors and therefore will score more easily.
While we recognize that those who have invested in Gen 1 socks may now feel the need to upgrade, the NCTA feels that it is in the best interest of the athletes to allow them to invest in Gen 2 as it is future-oriented. Athletes may order new Gen 2 socks here.
Poomsae Team Trials Information
Poomsae Team Trials selection procedures for the Summer World University games can be downloaded by clicking here. Please note that for the Team Trials Poomsae Divisions only, that athletes on the same 3-person poomsae team do not need represent the same school.
Designated poomsae for the Team Trials Male and Female Team Divisions Final Round are as follows:
Male Team Trials Team, Final Round: Taebaek
Female Team Trials Team, Final Round: Pyongwon
Since there are fewer than 8 male and 8 female teams, no prelim or semifinal forms have been designated.
Please note that the designated poomsae for the Collegiate Championship Individual, Pair and Team divisions are included in the tournament packet and are different than above.
Eligibility Forms
Collegiate athletes must verify half-time student status either via the National Student Clearinghouse or via the NCTA Collegiate Eligibility Form. Instructions are how to use the National Student Clearinghouse website are in the tournament packet.
High school athletes must verify High School student status via the NCTA High School Eligibility Form.
Forms must be postmarked by April 5, 2019.
Schedule
FRIDAY, April 19, 2019
3-8 pm: Credential Pick-Up
4-8 pm: Weigh-Ins for Collegiate White through Blue Belt Sparring Competitors
6-8 pm: NCTA General Body Meeting
SATURDAY, April 20, 2019
9 am: Opening Ceremonies and Competition Starts for the following:
All Collegiate Color Belt Poomsae (White through Red Belt)
Collegiate Black Belt Team Trials Poomsae (Female and Male Individuals, Mixed Pairs, Female and Male Teams)
Collegiate Black Belt Championship Poomsae (Female and Male Individuals, Mixed Pairs, Female and Male Teams)
High School Black Belt Poomsae (Female and Male Individuals, Mixed Pairs, Female and Male Teams)
Collegiate White through Blue Belt Sparring
2-7 pm: Credential Pick-Up
4-7 pm: Weigh-Ins for Collegiate Red Belt, Collegiate Black Belt and High School Sparring Competitors
SUNDAY, April 21, 2019
9 am: Competition Starts for the following:
Collegiate Red Belt Sparring
Collegiate Black Belt Championship Sparring
High School Black Belt Sparring
After Competition Ends: Closing Ceremonies and Awards
