All Ireland International Championships 2014

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Irish Open Club

Poomsae Championships

13th December 2015

Tallaght, Dublin

A Joint Venture Tournament Supported by the

Irish Taekwondo Union

United Taekwondo Association Northern Ireland

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Dear Taekwondo Friends, It our pleasure to extend this formal invitation to you and your students to take part in the All Ireland Club Poomsae Championships to be held at Tallaght Leisure Centre, Dublin on Sunday the 13th December 2015. This event is open to both competitors from home and abroad and we will be delighted to give a warm welcome to all travelling athletes. We are delighted to once again the UTANI will be assisting the ITU in the running of this tournament and their expertise at running very successful Poomsae events in the past will undoubtedly add to a very positive day of taekwondo for all. It is the hope of the competition organisers that this event will serve to help stimulate and develop the growing interest in WTF Poomsae Competition throughout the Ireland. Therefore in order that everyone from complete novice to experienced competitor gets an opportunity to compete to their full potential the organising body has modified the age divisions for this Competition and included A Class, B Class, C Class and D Class divisions. In order to ensure the smooth running of this event the organisers would welcome applications from suitably qualified individuals to act as competition judges and officials If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us for assistance. We look forward to seeing both you and your students on the 13th December 2015. Closing Date for the competition entries is Friday 27th November 2015. Best Regards Robert Taaffe Event Coordinator

COMPETITON DETAILS 1. ORGANISATION Promoter: Irish Taekwondo Union Host: South Dublin Taekwondo Club Organiser: Irish Taekwondo Union & United Taekwondo Association (Northern Ireland) Competition Director: Master Robert Taaffe (IR) Contact: robert@sd-tkd.com Judges Coordinator: Master Glen Culbert – (IR) Contact: +447815805902 E-Mail: glentkd@hotmail.co.uk Competition Website: www.tkd-regonline.com 2. Date and Venue

Venue: Tallaght Leisure Centre, Fortunestown Way, Tallaght, Dublin 24

Date: Sunday 13th December 2015 Deadline: Online entry will close on Friday 27th November 2015

Contact register@ni-poomsae.co.uk for an online password complete application

3. SCHEDULE Saturday 13th December 2015 09:00 – 09:15 Registration

09:15 – 09:40 Judge’s/ officials meeting 10:00 a.m. Start of the competition 13:30 – 14:00 Lunch Break 17:30 – 18:00 End of competition - Awards Ceremony (approx.)

4 ENTRY FEES

Divisions A Class (Dan Grades) B, C & D Class (Kup Grades) Individual competition: €20 €15 Pair Competition (per pair): €20 €15 Team Competition (per team): €20 €15 Entry fees may be paid by Credit / Debit Card at: https://pay.easypaymentsplus.com/feepay1v2.aspx?id=422 No Cash or Cheques Please. 5. APPLICATION

Online Application

Please complete the competition application online. www.ni-poomsae.co.uk. Contact register@ni-poomsae.co.uk for an online password to complete application 6. CONTESTANTS

Membership Participants must be members of a National Federation which is affiliated to the WTF. Competitors Participants must a Taekwondo licence and valid insurance

Divisions A – Class: 1st Dan / Poom and higher, Kukkiwon Holder B – Class: 1st Kup (Black Tag) – 4th Kup (Blue Belt) C – Class: 5th Kup (Blue Tag) – 8th Kup (Yellow Belt) D – Class: 9th Kup (Yellow Tag) - 10th Kup (White Belt)

Age categories are based on the year of birth. For example, if someone is 17 years old on the day of the competition but will be 18 before the end of the year (2015) then he/she shall participate in the category of U30 Dan and 1st Senior’s In Kup Competition (18-35 years old).

All Poomsae shall be chosen by the Competitor, there will no drawn Compulsory Poomsae

Competitor’s choice

7. A-CLASS DIVISION (DAN/POOM GRADES)

A Class: Competitors must be minimum 1st Dan/Poom grade & Kukkiwon holder. Cut-Off System will used 1st Round: If there are over 20 competitors in a division then they will start in this round. Two poomsae will be required and may be performed with a one minute rest period in between. One poomsae of the competitor’s choice from the 1st Compulsory section of the table, and one from the 2nd Compulsory section of the table 2nd Round: top 50% of the competitors with the highest scores will qualify for this round. Two poomsae will be required and may be performed with a one minute rest period in between. One poomsae of the competitor’s choice from the 1st Compulsory section of the table, and one from the 2nd Compulsory section of the table Final Round: The top 8 competitors (with the highest scores) from the 2nd round will qualify Two poomsae will be required and may be performed with a one minute rest period in between. One poomsae of the competitor’s choice from the 1st Compulsory section of the table, and one from the 2nd Compulsory section of the table Final: Divisions may start in the final if there are 8 entrants or less

8. A-CLASS DIVISIONS (DAN/POOM GRADES) (Contestants can only enter a division once)

Individual (Male & Female)

Division Compulsory Poomsae

U11 Years (Peewee) Age 11yrs & below

Taeguk 4,5,6,7, 8 Jang,

Koryo, Keumgang U14 Years (Cadet) Age 12yrs - 14yrs

U17 Years (Junior) Age 15yrs – 17yrs

Taeguk 4,5,6,7, 8 Jang,

Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek

U30 Years Age 18yrs - 30yrs

Taeguk 6,7,8 Jang, Koryo,

Keumgang, Taebeak, Pyongwon, Shipjin U40 Years Age 31yrs – 40yrs

U50 Years Age 41yrs – 50yrs

Taeguk 8 Jang, Koryo, Keumgang, Taebeak, Pyongwon, Shipjin, Jitae, Chonkwon

+51 Years Age 51yrs Plus

Koryo, Keumgang, Taebeak , Pyongwon,

Shipjin, Jitae, Chonkwon, Hansu

Pairs (1 Male and 1 Female)

Division Compulsory Poomsae

Cadet Pair U14yrs

Taeguk 4,5,6,7,8 Jang, Koryo, Keumgang

1st Pair 15yrs - 30yrs

Taeguk 6,7,8 Jang, Koryo , Keumgang, Taebeak, Pyongwon, Shipjin

2nd Pair 31yrs +

Taeguk 8 Jang, Koryo ,Keumgang, Taebeak, Pyongwon, Shipjin, Jitae, Chonkwon

Teams (3 Males or 3 Females)

Division Compulsory Poomsae

Cadet Team U14yrs

Taeguk 4,5,6,7,8 Jang, Koryo, Keumgang

1st Team 15yrs – 30yrs

Taeguk 6,7,8 Jang, Koryo , Keumgang, Taebeak, Pyongwon, Shipjin

2nd Team 31yrs +

Taeguk 8 Jang, Koryo ,Keumgang, Taebeak, Pyongwon, Shipjin, Jitae, Chonkwon

9. B CLASS DIVISION (Kup Grades 4th Kup Blue Belt to 1st Kup Black Tag)

B Class Competition Method If 9 competitors, Pairs, Teams or more: Two Poomsae to be performed in first round (top 8 to progress), and two further Poomsae in the final. A Poomsae cannot be repeated in the final. If 8 competitors, Pairs, Teams or less: Straight to final, two Poomsae performed

Individual (Male & Female)

Division Compulsory Poomsae

Mini Peewee up to 9yrs old

Peewee 10 - 11 yrs

Competitors choice of Poomsae From Taegeuk 3 to Taegeuk 8

Cadet 12 – 14 yrs

Junior 15 – 17 yrs

1st Senior 18 - 35 yrs

2nd Senior over 36 yrs

Pairs (1 Male and 1 Female)

Division Compulsory Poomsae

Peewee Pair up to 11 yrs

Competitors choice of Poomsae From Taegeuk 3 to Taegeuk 8

Cadet Pair 12 -14yrs

1st Pair 15 - 29 yrs

2nd Pair +30 yrs

Teams (3 Males or 3 Females)

Division Compulsory Poomsae

Peewee Team up to 11 yrs

Competitors choice of Poomsae From Taegeuk 3 to Taegeuk 8

Cadet Team 12 - 14yrs

1st Team 15 - 30 yrs 2nd Team + 30 yrs

10. C CLASS DIVISION (Kup Grades 8th Kup Yellow Belt to 5th Kup Blue Tag)

C Class Competition Method If 9 competitors, Pairs, Teams or more: Two Poomsae to be performed in first round (top 8 to progress), and two further Poomsae in the final. A Poomsae can be repeated in the final. If 8 competitors, Pairs, Teams or less: Straight to final, two Poomsae performed

Individual (Male & Female)

Division Compulsory Poomsae

Mini Peewee up to 9yrs old

Peewee 10 - 11 yrs

Competitors choice of Poomsae From Taegeuk 1 to Taegeuk 6

Cadet 12 – 14 yrs

Junior 15 – 17 yrs

1st Senior 18 - 35 yrs

2nd Senior over 36 yrs

11. D CLASS DIVISION (Kup Grade 10th- 9th Kup)

D Class Competition Method If 9 competitors, Pairs, Teams or more: Two Poomsae to be performed in first round (top 8 to progress), and two further Poomsae in the final. A Poomsae can be repeated in a round and in the final. If 8 competitors, Pairs, Teams or less: Straight to final, two Poomsae performed

Individual (Male & Female)

Division Compulsory Poomsae

Peewee up to 11 yrs

Competitors choice of Poomsae from

From Taegeuk 1 to Taegeuk 3

Cadet 12 – 14 yrs

Junior 15 – 17 yrs

1st Senior 18 - 35 yrs

2nd Senior over 36 yrs

12. C & D CLASS PAIRS & TEAMS (Kup Grades 10th Kup Yellow Belt to 5th Kup Blue Tag)

C Class Competition Method If 9 competitors, Pairs, Teams or more: Two Poomsae to be performed in first round (top 8 to progress), and two further Poomsae in the final. A Poomsae can be repeated in the round and in the final. If 8 competitors, Pairs, Teams or less: Straight to final, two Poomsae performed

Pairs (1 Male and 1 Female)

Division Compulsory Poomsae

Peewee Pair up to 11 yrs

Competitors choice of Poomsae From Taegeuk 1 to Taegeuk 6

Cadet Pair 12 -14yrs

1st Pair 15 - 29 yrs

2nd Pair +30 yrs

Teams (3 Males or 3 Females)

Division Compulsory Poomsae

Peewee Team up to 11 yrs

Competitors choice of Poomsae From Taegeuk 1 to Taegeuk 6

Cadet Team 12 - 14yrs

1st Team 15 - 30 yrs 2nd Team + 30 yrs

13. FURTHER INFORMATION Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Place medals shall be awarded in each category. There shall also be 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place overall team trophies based on number of medals won by each Team: 5pts Gold, 3pts Silver, 1pt Bronze Dress: Competitors may only compete wearing full WTF uniform. Jewellery is strictly not permitted. Hall Rules: Only competitors and their coaches shall be admitted to the contest areas. Spectators: Admission Adults Children Guests: Coaches/Competitors

2 coaches per team Liability: All coaches registering players take full responsibility for their teams welfare and note all

participants are fit to compete. Teams note that all players are covered under club martial arts insurance, teams have applicable first aid certification and no claims or liability for injury sustained at the event will be borne by the event host or organisers.

14. PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO RECORDING AT EVENTS POLICY

The organisers may photo or record the event for promotional purposes. Many coaches wish to use video facilities at events in order to provide feedback for their students and by entering your child / players for this event you are accepting that they may be photographed or videoed and are therefore providing the necessary consent. A professional photographer may attend event to take random photos for purchase throughout the day. 15. NEARBY HOTELS Maldron hotel Tallaght – 2 Mins Drive / 10 Mins Walk www.maldronhoteltallaght.com

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