Collegiate division athletes must be enrolled in a college at half-time (6 credits) or greater, or have graduated from a college in 2020 or 2021. Youth, Cadet and Junior divisions must meet eligibility guidelines.

Format:

All poomsae to be performed live in front of a panel of USAT or World Taekwondo certified referees, scored according to WT poomsae rules. Competitors will be able to see each other compete in real time. Competitors will compete in the World Taekwondo cut-off format, see packet for more details. All performance will be live on the day of the competition and not pre-recorded.

Platform:

The tournament platform will be Zoom with live Youtube streaming.

Divisions:

Individual Recognized Divisions (separate male and female divisions):

Collegiate Divisions

17+ Collegiate Female White/Yellow Belt – Poomsae
17+ Collegiate Male White/Yellow Belt – Poomsae

17+ Collegiate Female Green Belt – Poomsae
17+ Collegiate Male Green Belt – Poomsae

17+ Collegiate Female Blue Belt – Poomsae
17+ Collegiate Male Blue Belt – Poomsae

17+ Collegiate Female Red Belt – Poomsae
17+ Collegiate Male Red Belt – Poomsae

17+ Collegiate Female Black Belt – Poomsae
17+ Collegiate Male Black Belt – Poomsae

17+ Collegiate Female White, Yellow and Green Belt – Kicking Challenge
17+ Collegiate Male White, Yellow and Green Belt – Kicking Challenge

17+ Collegiate Female Blue and Red Belt – Kicking Challenge
17+ Collegiate Male Blue and Red Belt – Kicking Challenge

17+ Collegiate Female Black Belt – Kicking Challenge
17+ Collegiate Male Black Belt – Kicking Challenge

Youth/Cadet/Junior Divisions

10-11 Female Black Belt – Poomsae
10-11 Male Black Belt – Poomsae

12-14 Female Black Belt – Poomsae
12-14 Male Black Belt – Poomsae

15-17 Female Black belt – Poomsae
15-17 Male Black belt – Poomsae

10-11 Female Black Belt – Kicking Challenge
10-11 Male Black Belt – Kicking Challenge

12-14 Female Black Belt – Kicking Challenge
12-14 Male Black Belt – Kicking Challenge

15-17 Female Black Belt – Kicking Challenge
15-17 Male Black Belt – Kicking Challenge

Cost:

The tournament fee is $40 for 1 event, $50 for 2 events.

Platform:

The tournament platform will be Zoom with live Youtube streaming.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Who can compete?

For collegiate divisions, eligibility is the same as our NCTA Championships – students enrolled half-time or greater, or graduated in 2020 or 2021. Youth (10-11), Cadet (12-14}), and Junior (15-17) division competitiors must meet age eligibility requirements.

What is the format?

World Taekwondo cut-off format will be used for all divisions. Black belts will compete with designated poomsae, 1 form in prelims and semis, and 2 forms in finals. Color belts will compete with 1 chosen rank-level form in prelims, semis and finals. For kicking divisions, athletes will perform sparring kicking combinations for the camera and be graded on their performance (details to be included in the packet when published).

My competitor doesn’t have enough space to do a whole form. Can they compete?

Yes, absolutely! Modified rules allow for repositioning within your space at no penalty.

My competitor doesn’t have a uniform, or a non-poomsae uniform. Can they compete?

Yes, absolutely! Athletes can compete at this tournament wearing athletic clothing or v-neck uniforms as well as y-neck poomsae uniforms.

Are medals awarded?

Yes, all gold medalists will receive a medal in the mail at no cost. Silver and bronze medalists will receive an emailed certificate, and will have the opportunity to purchase a medal. Certificates will also recognize the top male and female athlete, as well as the top 3 placing schools.

Is this tournament USAT Sanctioned?

At this time, USAT is not sanctioning outside events, however, we hope to sanction events in the future.