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INFORMATION PACKAGE

2020 ATQ Hanmadang

& ATQ Open Dates: SATURDAY 28 &

SUNDAY 29 MARCH 2020

Venue: Nissan Arena

590 Mains Road, NATHAN

All entries to be completed and paid for

online at

http://internetentries.com

Entries Open: 8 February 2020

Entries Close: 11:59PM 22 March 2020

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Dear Taekwondo competitors, coaches and families,

With great pleasure we would like to invite you to participate in the 2020 ATQ

Hanmadang and Open.

This is an open tournament where families and children can perform Taekwondo

as a Martial Art at their personal best together. In this tournament you will be

able to practice your events in a competition environment getting ready for State

Selections which will be in July. As we are focusing on selections we will have the

following events: Kyorugi Sparring, Poomsae (individual, pairs, teams, families,

freestyle and WT divisions), technical and power breaking. This will be an open

opportunity for children and families to expand their Taekwondo skills and

practice the 5 Tenets of Taekwondo courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self- control,

indomitable spirit.

We welcome any Australian Taekwondo athletes, coaches, officials and spectators

from any State of Australia who may wish to attend and compete in this event.

Our aim is to provide an environment that promotes the spirit of sportspersonship,

fairness and respect, allowing competitors to dig deep and demonstrate their skills

whilst enjoying a friendly competition.

Yours sincerely

ATQ Board

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SATURDAY SCHEDULE

(HANMADANG):

8.00am Volunteers arrive to set up

10.00am Doors open/Officials arrive

10.15am Officials/volunteers meeting

(Presentations)

10.45am Welcome

11.00am Competition starts

(Board breaking/Self-defense)

1.00pm Poomsae commences

3.00-5.00pm Weigh in for Sunday competitors

5.00pm Finish

SUNDAY SCHEDULE

(KYORUGI):

6.45am Volunteers arrive

7.00am Doors open

7.00-9.00am Weigh in

(Note- Athletes MUST be in line by 8.00am)

(Athletes may also weigh in 3-5pm Saturday)

8.15am Officials/volunteers presentation

8.30am Officials and coaches meeting

8.45am Welcome

9.00am Competition starts

12.30pm Lunch break

1.00pm Competition resumes

5.00pm Finish and pack up

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COMPETITION INFORMATION:

1. ENTRIES OPEN: 8 February 2020

2. ENTRIES CLOSE: Sunday 22 March 2020 (11.59pm)

3. COMPETITION ENQUIRIES: Tournament Director: Matt Landsberg

matt.landsberg@qldtkd.com.au 0402 243 953

4. EVENT FEES: Poomsae or Sparring $80 ($70 ATQ members) first event then $45 for each

additional event.

Technical Breaking $60 ($50 ATQ members) includes 5x12mm boards.

Power Breaking $50 ($40 ATQ members) plus the cost of boards (19mm @ $5 each).

5. DRAWS: Will be sent to head coaches for approval, then final draws will be published 26

March.

6. AWARD: All events 1st Gold, 2nd Silver, 3rd & 4th Bronze

7. COACHES & OFFICIALS: All must register with contact details.

8. DECLARATIONS: All competitors need to print their declaration forms signed by their

head instructor to hand in at check in/registration.

9. AGE DIVISIONS: All players’ ages will be based on their age at 31st Dec 2020

10. LATE ENTRIES & DRAW CHANGES: will incur an additional $20 fee.

11. SPECTATORS ENTRY FEE: FREE ENTRY!

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General Information

Coaches: We ask that all coaches register (Recommended to be AT club class level. This may be

enforced at the selections event) and must allow sufficient coaches to cover all players. Under WT rules,

a maximum of three (3) calls to the field of play will be given, the fight will not proceed without a coach.

A coach briefing meeting will occur at 8:30am, where they will be briefed on the day’s proceedings and

advised if there are any changes to the day’s format. All Coaches are required to attend. Please bring

your coaches accreditation so you can receive your coach pass.

Poomsae & Kyorugi Referees: Please register online and comply with the dress code for officials. ATQ

White Shirt (or ATQ polo when presented), black pants, white shoes or white mat shoes. Please sign in

on the day and you will receive your per diem payment along with morning tea and lunch. Please don’t

register as an official if you are not willing to help on the day. Email through any dietary needs.

Volunteers: Please register so we can allocate you a position and ATQ polo, morning tea and lunch will

be provided for you.

Payments: Payment for events including boards will be done at time of registration through PayPal.

You do not need to have a PayPal account, simply click on PayPal and there is an option at the bottom to

pay with a credit card.

Video Review: Video review will be available for all matches and must comply with current WT rules.

Insurance: All participants (coaches, officials and athletes) must be current members of Australian

Taekwondo. Officials qualifications must be up to date.

Liability: All participants in this tournament take part at their own risk and asked to sign a declaration.

The organisers will not be held responsible for any damages, injuries/treatment, or loss to individuals or

equipment. All participants are to observe all rules and reasonable decisions and instructions of officials,

coaches and instructors.

Privacy: Personal details collected are solely for the competition involved. Participants acknowledge

that photographs may be taken during the competition by the organisers or other persons and that they

may appear in those photographs. If they appear in photographs, they authorise ATQ to use the

photographs taken at this competition for promotional purposes, including publication within media

and websites with regards to promotion of the sport. They agree to make no claim against ATQ for any

fee or royalty in relation to the use of these photographs.

Uncontested Players: Players may elect to receive either a medal if uncontested in sparring (Poomsae

must perform patterns) or a refund which will be issued once the tournament is completed, not on the

day. All efforts will be made to provide a match play.

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Events & Divisions:

Event Kyorugi Sparring: The whole division will be called up to the court and then completed. Fights

will proceed in fight number order. The minimum rest will be 20mins whilst the next division is

starting.

Sparring Divisions

Youth Male & Female 11 and under

Over (kgs) - 19 22 25 28 31 34 38 42 46 50 55+

Under (kgs) 19 22 25 28 31 34 38 42 46 50 55

Cadet Male 12-14 years

Over (kgs) - 33 37 41 45 49 53 57 61 65+

Under (kgs) 33 37 41 45 49 53 57 61 65

Cadet Females 12-14 years

Over (kgs) - 29 33 37 41 45 49 53 57 61 65+

Under (kgs) 29 33 37 41 45 49 53 57 61 65

Junior Males 15-17 years

Not Exceeding (kgs) - 45 48 51 55 59 63 68 73 78+

45 48 51 55 59 63 68 73 78

Junior Females 15-17 years

Not Exceeding (kgs) - 42 44 46 49 52 55 59 63 68+

42 44 46 49 52 55 59 63 68

Senior Males 18 years and over

Not Exceeding (kgs) - 54 58 63 68 74 80 87+

54 58 63 68 74 80 87

Senior Females 18 year and over

Not Exceeding (kgs) - 46 49 53 57 62 67 73+

46 49 53 57 62 67 73

Masters Males 31 year and over

Not Exceeding (kgs) - 54 58 63 68 74 80 87+

54 58 63 68 74 80 87

Masters Females 31 years and over

Not Exceeding (kgs) - 46 49 53 57 62 67 73+

46 49 53 57 62 67 73

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Sparring Times

Division Age White Yellow Blue Red Black

Youth Under 11 years 3 x 1 min rounds

Cadet 12- 14 years 3 x 1 ½ min rounds

Junior 15-17 years 3 x 1 ½ min rounds

3 x 2 min rounds

Senior 18 + years

Masters 33 + years 3 x 1 ½ min rounds

Divisions Head Kicks

White Yellow Blue Red Black

Youth 11 and under No No No No No

Cadet 12-14 years No No No Yes Yes

Junior 15-17 years No Yes Yes Yes Yes

Senior 17 and over No Yes Yes Yes Yes

Masters 33 and over No No No No No

Electronic - Daedo PSS

Division Age White Yellow Blue Red Black

Youth Under 7 No No No No No

Youth Under 10 No No Yes Yes Yes

Youth 10-11 years No Yes Yes Yes Yes

Cadet 12-14 years No Yes Yes Yes Yes

Junior 15-17 years No Yes Yes Yes Yes

Senior 18 + years No Yes Yes Yes Yes

Masters 31+ years No Yes Yes Yes Yes

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Draws: Will be emailed to head instructors by 26 March 2020. Questions or issues relating to the draw

should be submitted by email to matt.landsberg@qldtkd.com.au.

White and Yellow belt divisions are required to wear White V-neck dobok, trunk protector if required

(full colour), groin guard (female & male), shin guards, arm guards, foot protectors, hand protector and

head guard (either matching colour or white). Mouthguards must be clear or white.

Blue and Red belt divisions are required to wear WT approved White V-neck dobok, trunk protector if

required (full colour), groin guard (female & male), shin guards, arm guards, foot protectors, hand

protector and head guard (either matching colour or white). Mouthguards must be clear or white.

Black belt divisions are required to wear WT approved Black V-neck dobok, trunk protector (full colour),

groin guard (female & male), shin guards, arm guards, foot protectors, hand protector and head guard

(either matching colour or white). Mouthguards must be clear or white.

All players using PSS will be required to supply their own E-Socks (Gen 1 or 2). If you require E-Socks,

please contact the organiser prior to the event with sizes and we will endeavour to obtain them for you.

Daedo hogus & headgear for PSS will be supplied.

Weigh-in: Please make sure you know your weight when you register, do not guess. An allowance of

0.5kg/500grams will be allowed, with a minimum dress code of T-shirt and shorts.

Overweight/underweight competitors will be given a second chance to meet their weight within the two

hour time, or they will be disqualified with no refund. If there is an uncontested player due to

withdrawal we will try to organize a match play where we can.

Penalties for non-head kick divisions: Any head kick, whether intentional or through lack of control, will

be treated as attacking the head with fist or hand the appropriate gamjeom penalty applies.

Golden Round: All matches that result in a tied score after deductions at the end of the 3rd round will

progress to the Golden round.

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TRADITIONAL POOMSAE

All traditional poomsae divisions will be scored using the WOORI electronic scoring system.

Uniform: All colour belts must wear white V-neck dobok and black belts must wear WT approved black V-

neck or official WT “wrap style” Y-neck dobok.

Event –Individual Poomsae

Divisions: Under 7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-14, 15-17, 18-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60 & 61+

Gender: Male & Female

White Belt Basic

Yellow Belt Il Jang (1) & Ee Jang (2)

Blue Belt Sam Jang (3) & Sa Jang (4)

Red Belt Yuk Jang (6) & Chil Jang (7)

1st & 2nd Dan/poom Pahl Jang (8) & Koryo

3rd & 4th Dan/poom Keumgang & Taebaek

5th & 6th Dan Taeback & Pyongwon

7th Dan Sipjin & Jitae

Event –Pairs & Team Poomsae

Divisions: Under 7, 8-11, 12-14, 15-17, 18-30, 31-40, 41+

Team Size: Pairs – 2 members & Teams – 3-8 members

Pair and Team members must be of the same age division. Pairs and Teams will compete in the belt

level according to the highest ranked member. Competitors will be entered in their respective belt

divisions and grouped after entries close. Please ensure that all team members use the same team

name on their entry. Competitors may only enter as a part of one pair and/ or one team.

White Belt Basic

Yellow Belt Taekgeuk 1 & 2

Blue Belt Taekgeuk 4 & 5

Red Belt Taekgeuk 6 & 7

1st & 2nd Dan/poom Taegeuk 8 & Koryo

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3rd & 4th Dan/poom Keumgang &Taebaek

5th & 6th Dan Taeback & Pyongwon

7th Dan Sipjin & Jitae

Event – Family Poomsae

Divisions: Any age combination is permitted

Team Size: 2 or more members – siblings, parent(s), children or spouses Family teams will compete in belt level according to the highest ranked member. Competitors will be entered in their respective belt divisions and grouped after entries close. Please ensure that all team members use the same team name. Competitors may only enter as part of one family combination

White Belt Basic

Yellow Belt Taegeuk 1 or 2

Blue Belt Taegeuk 3 or 4 or 5

Red Belt Taegeuk 6 or 7 or 8

Black Belt Taekeuk 8 or WT Black Belt Pattern

FREESTYLE POOMSAE WITH MUSIC

Freestyle poomsae will follow a modified format of the WT Freestyle with the following adjustments to

allow more participation and development.

Under the rules there are certain compulsory elements

A. Must include 3 compulsory stances:

1. Back Stance (Dwitkubi)

2. Crane Stance (Hakdari Seogi)

3. Tiger Stance (Beom Seogi)

The routine must have the following elements but modified to encourage better competition and skills

development.

B. The routine must include the following elements

1st Element - Jumping side kick

2nd Element – aerial multiple jump front kicks. We will allow single jump front kick as our base score. An

athlete will score higher for the more kicks in successive action within single jump kick.

3rd Element – spinning action measured on Gradient angle of spin and in the air. We will allow the base

level 180 degree turning kick on the ground and athletes will be judged higher if they can perform more

difficult angle of gradient such as 360, 540 and 720 degrees in the air.

4th Element – The execution of consecutive kicks resembling a kyorugi sparring or competition routine.

This begins with compulsory 3- 5 bounces and then executes 3-5 kicking actions forward.

5th Element – Acrobatic action. We will allow any acrobatic action even if it does not have a kick

involved but athletes that perform higher standard of action where action has a kick and is aerial will be

judged with higher scores.

Event – Freestyle Individual

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Divisions – Under 12, 12-14, 15-17, 18-30, 31+ Pattern time 60-70 seconds.

Event – Freestyle Pairs

Mixed or same gender. Divisions – Under 12, 12-14, 15-17, 18-30, 31+ Pattern time 60-70 seconds.

Event – Freestyle Team

Minimum of 3 members, maximum 5 members. Mixed or same gender.

Divisions – Under 12, 12-14, 15-17, 18-30, 31+ Pattern time 60-70 seconds.

Music for freestyle

Music for the routine shall have no lyrics. All competitors must provide their own music piece (in USB

format) at check-in, please only include that music file on the USB.

WT POOMSAE

All WT poomsae divisions will be scored using the WOORI electronic scoring system. Designated

poomsae for each round will be randomly selected then announced and published on the ATQ

Facebook page and emailed to coaches/instructors at least 24 hours prior to the event.

WT Poomsae Uniform: Official WT “wrap style” Y-neck dobok. No stripes or sponsorship markings are

allowed (please tape/cover them up). The system of competition shall be the cut off system and shall

comprise the preliminary round, semi-final and then the final.

Determination of rounds:

Preliminary round: for 20 or more players

Semi-final round: for 9 to 19 players

Final: for 8 or less players

Division Uniform Male Female

Cadet 12-14 years

White Top (red/black collar) Blue Pants

White Top (red/black collar) Red Pants

Junior & Senior 15-50 years

White Top Dark Blue Pants

White Top Light Blue Pants

Master Ages 51 + years

Yellow Top Dark Blue Pants

Yellow Top Dark Blue Pants

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Event – WT Individual Male & Female

12-14 years Taegeuk 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Koryo, Keumgang

15-17 years Taegeuk 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek,

18 -30 years Taegeuk 6, 7, 8, Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek, Pyongwon, Sipjin

31-40 years Taegeuk 6, 7, 8, Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek, Pyongwon, Sipjin

41-50 years Taegeuk 8, Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek, Pyongwon, Sipjin, Jitae, Chonkwon

51 + years Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek, Pyongwon, Sipjin, Jitae, Chonkwon, Hansu

Event – WT Pairs Gender: 1 x Male & 1 x Female

12-14 years Taegeuk 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Koryo, Keumgang

15-17 years Taegeuk 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek

18 -30 years Taegeuk 6, 7, 8, Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek, Pyongwon, Sipjin

31+ years Taegeuk 8, Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek, Pyongwon, Sipjin, Jitae, Chonkwon

Event – WT Teams Gender: Male x 3 or Female x 3

12-14 years Taegeuk 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Koryo, Keumgang

15-17 years Taegeuk 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek

18 -30 years Taegeuk 6, 7, 8, Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek, Pyongwon, Sipjin,

31+ years Taegeuk 8, Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek, Pyongwon, Sipjin, Jitae, Chonkwon

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WT FREESTYLE POOMSAE

Under Championship rules there are certain compulsory elements,

A. Must include 3 compulsory stances:

1. Back Stance (Dwitkubi)

2. Crane Stance (Hakdari Seogi)

3. Tiger Stance (Beom Seogi)

B. The routine must include the following elements

1st Element - Jumping side kick

2nd Element – aerial multiple jump front kicks (athletes must do a minimum of 3 kicks to score).

3rd Element – spinning action measured on Gradient angle of spin and in the air. Athletes will be judged

higher if they can perform more difficult angles of gradient such as 360, 540 and 720 degrees of spinning

in the air.

4th Element – The execution of consecutive kicks resembling a kyorugi sparring or competition routine.

This begins with compulsory 3- 5 bounces and then executes 3-5 kicking actions forward.

5th Element – Acrobatic action. We will allow any acrobatic action even if it does not have a kick

involved but athletes that perform higher standard of action where action has a kick and is aerial will be

judged with higher scores.

Event – WT Freestyle Individual – Male and Female – 60-70seconds

12-17 years

18 + years

Event – WT Freestyle Pairs – Male or Female or mixed– 60-70seconds

12-17 years

18 + years

Event – WT Freestyle Teams – 5 Male or 5 Female or 5 mixed– 60-70seconds

12+ years

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PARA TAEKWONDO – Poomsae

This category if for athletes with a recognisable and verifiable disability and the following information

will be required to determine the divisions.

• Athletes may use appropriate support options, such as another athlete performing in a pair.

• Where possible, performances will be categorised by disability.

• Athletes may perform a pattern (s) of their own choice.

• Judging will be subjective using qualified judges who will consider the performance on the day and

the degree of difficulty, based on the severity and type of the disability.

• Scoring will be with iPad.

Events to be contested are:

P20 – athletes with Intellectual Disabilities

P30 – Athletes with Physical Impairments

Divisions: 8-9, 10-11, 12-14, 15-17, 18-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 61+ Male and Female

Events to be contested are:

P20 – athletes with Intellectual Disabilities

P30 – Athletes with Physical Impairments

Divisions: 8-9, 10-11, 12-14, 15-17, 18-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 61+ Male and Female

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BREAKING

Event – Technical Breaking

Price $60 ($50 for ATQ members) includes 5 x 12mm boards. Age Division: 18-30, 31-50, 51+

Belt Rank: Red and Black Belts only. Ages under 12 years of age are only permitted foot techniques (no

hand techniques)

Scoring: Based on points (each board broken is 2 additional points).

2 attempts on each board, 1st attempt full score, 2nd attempt minus 1 deduction.

No padding is to be worn on hands or feet when breaking.

Boards shall not be doubled up for technical breaking.

Please try to provide board holders where possible

Note: 5 breaks are to be performed, each of a different technique.

Choose your techniques from the chart below:

Kick Technique Points Hand Technique Points

Standing Kick 5 Hammer fist 5

Sliding/skip in Kick 6 Knife hand 5

Jumping Kick 7 Palm heel 5

Turning Kick 7 Elbow strike 6

Jump Turn Kick on the spot 8 Standard punch 7

Slide Forward with Turn Kick 9 Back fist 8

Jumping Forward with Turn Kick 10 Reverse knife 9

Jump & kick (both feet at the same time on multiple targets

10

Double Strike (both hands at the same time on multiple targets)

10

Event – Power Breaking

Cost: $50 plus boards ($40 plus boards for ATQ members).

Boards - 19mm boards with 10mm spacers - cost $5 each.

Age Division: 18- 30, 31-50, 51+

Belt Rank: Red and Black Belts only

Scoring: Based on boards broken (if a tie, the lightest person wins)

Male contestants may choose to break with a Closed Fist or Knife Hand Strike.

Female contestants must break with an Open Hand Strike (palm heel or knife hand strike)

No padding is to be worn on hands when breaking. Power break will be performed on a Power Break

stand which will be provided. You may not use your own stand. Only one attempt is permitted and at

least one foot must be in the contact with the ground at all times. Competitors must enter the number

of boards required and technique when entering. Only the provided boards and stands are to be used.