2021 (Apr.) NCTA National Collegiate Online Taekwondo Championships

Date: Saturday, April 17, 2021

Contact Info:

ncta.contact@gmail.com

Tournament Packet:

Click here to open tournament packet. (updated 4/14/2021, includes updates to color belt designated poomsae).

Click here for kicking challenge video explanation and demonstration.

Online registration:

Online registration is now closed. Email ncta.contact@gmail.com with any registration issues.

Youtube Live Broadcast Links:

Ring 1: https://youtu.be/Pr4ug2j8vQI

Ring 2: https://youtu.be/JOiTR3HNlwM

Ring 3: https://youtu.be/oE3cG3n9SJc

Ring 4: https://youtu.be/kpip9quOcYg

Registrant List:

For a list of currently registered competitors, click here (last updated 2:30p EDT on 4/14/2021).

Competitor Draws:

For competitor order for each division, as well as group assignments, please click here.

Designated Poomsae:

Designated poomsae can be downloaded by clicking here.

Schedule:

For a detailed schedule for all events in PDF Format, click here. For a jpg view, click below.

2021 Spring NCTA Schedule v2

SATURDAY, April 17th, 2021

11:00 am EDT

  • Opening Remarks
  • Athlete/Coach Orientation and Meeting

11:30 am EDT

  • Competition begins

9:15 pm EDT

  • Closing Ceremonies and Awards

Eligibility:

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.

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