TORONTO OPEN 2015 “WHERE ART & SCIENCE MEET” VARIETY VILLAGE , TORONTO, CANADA TorontoOpenTaekwondo@gmail.com TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIPS ►Dear Friends, You are cordially invited to the TORONTO OPEN™ 2015 TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIPS, at the Variety Village Athletic Centre at 3701 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, Ontario on November 14th & 15th, 2015 . Thank you for your continued support of this tournament. Our aim was to give all developing participants an opportunity to compete and meet with many other TKD practitioners. The Toronto Open has always been the event to celebrate and showcase Taekwondo for athletes of all abilities. Last year’s event attracted World Class Athletes, Coaches and Referees! Many of our domestic players were tested, inspired, and realize their own potential. The quality of the competitors and teams continually define the credibility of this long running event. Kindly read the attached tournament package carefully for all details regarding registration deadlines, tournament rules, terms and conditions of participation, competition schedule, weigh-in times, and contest procedures. Please note that KP&P ® Sensor Socks are required for Day 2 competition. Medical Support Team will be on site to treat injuries. Taping services will be offered at a cost of $5.00/taping. Should you have any questions or concerns at any time regarding the tournament, please contact us. We look forward to seeing you soon. Sincerely, Grandmaster Young Su Choung Toronto Open Host Master Rommel Cabanatan Tournament Director The Ontario Taekwondo Association is officially recognized by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Page 1 TORONTO OPEN 2015 “WHERE ART & SCIENCE MEET” VARIETY VILLAGE , TORONTO, CANADA TorontoOpenTaekwondo@gmail.com TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIPS ►PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Thank you for your interest in the 2015 Toronto Open. As a requirement for event registration, I agree to the following terms and conditions: 1. I declare that I am over the age of 18 years old or I am a parent/guardian of a participant under the age of 18 years old. 2. I understand as a condition of event participation as a coach or athlete, I must be a current member of the Ontario Taekwondo Association and/or Taekwondo Canada for the 2015 -2016 Season. 3. I understand as a condition of event participation for non residents of ONTARIO I must purchase and provide proof of my insurance information to the event organizers as a condition of participation. 4. I am fully aware of the risks involved and the degree of fitness required in taking part in this event. I accept that the event organizers and their agents cannot be held responsible for any injury or loss, however caused. 5. I agree to allow Toronto Open Taekwondo Championships and their agents to capture myself on still image or film for the purposes of promoting the 2015 Toronto Open. 6. I understand that the categories in the Colour Belt & Recreational Black belt divisions are scheduled to compete on Saturday, November 14, 2015 and are grouped under discretion of the Tournament Director and OTA Officials. 7. I understand that the categories for Junior & Senior Black Belt Sparring on Sunday November 15, 2015 will be adopting Youth & Senior Olympic Weight Categories. I understand that the categories for CADET Black Belt Sparring on Sunday, November 15, 2015 may be further categorized after completion of the weigh ins by Saturday November 14. 8. Registered Kyorugi athletes on Sunday November 15, will NOT be eligible to register or compete in the Recreational Black Belt Kyorugi Divisions on Saturday November 14th. 9. I understand that all fees are non-refundable. I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the above Terms and Conditions. Print Name Signature Date The Ontario Taekwondo Association is officially recognized by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Page 2 TORONTO OPEN 2015 “WHERE ART & SCIENCE MEET” VARIETY VILLAGE , TORONTO, CANADA TorontoOpenTaekwondo@gmail.com TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIPS ►GENERAL INFORMATION DATE Saturday November 14th & Sunday November 15th, 2015 VENUE Variety Village Athletic Centre 3701 Danforth Avenue Scarborough, Ontario M1N 2G2 *Limited Parking onsite* recommended alternative 75 Birchmount Road, Toronto, ON with a complimentary Shuttle Bus to this Event! EVENT CONTACT INFORMATION www.itaekwondo.ca TorontoOpenTaekwondo@gmail.com ONLINE REGISTRATION SYSTEM – www.iTaekwondo.ca REGISTRATION FEES Online or mailed Registrations MUST be received by November REGISTRATION DEADLINE: November 9th, 2015 9th, 2015 Cash, Certified Cheques or Money Orders Payable to: “YOUNG CHOUNG TAEKWONDO ACADEMY” 44 Vaughan Road, Toronto, ON M6G 2N4 Canada ONLINE REGISTRATION SYSTEM – www.iTaekwondo.ca Day 1 Colour belts and Recreational Black belts $55 Cdn/US Poomsae $55 Cdn/US Kyorugi $70 Cdn/US for BOTH events Day 2: BLACK BELT Kyorugi $85 Cdn/US CADET (12-14) JUNIOR(15-17) and SENIOR (17+) Day 2: NEW BLACK BELT Recognized Poomsae $85 Cdn/US CADET (12-14) JUNIOR(15-17) U30, U40, U50, U60, U65 66+ Coaching Fee: $25 Cdn/US One (1) FREE coach pass per school by pre-registration Each additional coach pass (floor access) available on-site registration: $25 Cdn/US Spectator Fee: $10 (Registered Coaches, Athletes & Children 6 & under: FREE) The Ontario Taekwondo Association is officially recognized by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Page 3 TORONTO OPEN 2015 “WHERE ART & SCIENCE MEET” VARIETY VILLAGE , TORONTO, CANADA TorontoOpenTaekwondo@gmail.com TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIPS ►RULES DAY 1-POOMSAE & KYORUGI -COLOUR BELT ALL AGES SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2015 Single Elimination 2 x 1 minute rounds; will end match with a 10 point gap Manual Electronic Scoring System NO head contact 1 required Poomsae according to Gup Level. Manual Judging. DAY 1-POOMSAE & KYORUGI -ALL AGES RECREATIONAL BLACK BELT- SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2015 Single Elimination 2 x 1.5 minute rounds, 30 second rest; will end match with a 12 point gap at the end of 1st round Manual Electronic Scoring System NO head contact 1 required Poomsae according to Dan Level. Manual Judging. DAY 2-BLACK BELT KYORUGI - SENIOR, JUNIOR & *CADET SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2015 Cadet (12-14) Youth Olympic 15-17 & Senior Olympic/17+ : WTF Rules. 3 rounds x 1.5 minute, 30 sec rest; will end match with a 12 point gap at the end of 2nd round Single Elimination with Consolation 3rd place match for semi-finalists. 1st, 2nd, 3rd place awarded will be issued for podium finish. The KP&P ® Protector & Scoring System will be used. DAY 2-BLACK BELT POOMSAE – CADET, JR, SR, MASTERS, TEAM, PAIR SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2015 WTF Rules Electronic Scoring Instrument Two required Poomsae, per stage announced by Friday Nov 13th. 1st, 2nd, 3rd place awarded will be issued for podium finish. MANDATORY EQUIPMENT Day 1-All Colour and Recreational Black Belt Kyorugi athletes must provide their own white WTF style uniform, helmet, shin guards, arm guards, instep protection, groin protector (worn inside of uniform), chest protectors, mouth guard. Equipment will be on sale, on site. Day 2-Cadet, Junior & Senior athletes must provide their own white WTF style uniform/equipment. Red & Blue Helmets, shin guards, arm guards, KP&P® sensor socks, groin protector (worn inside of uniform), hand protectors and white or transparent mouth guard. Equipment will be on sale, on site. Day 2-Recognized Poomsae-Y Neck Uniform Recommended. Please note that KP&P® Sensor Socks are required for Day 2. Cadet, Junior & Senior. (These can be ordered through www.captainsports.ca The Ontario Taekwondo Association is officially recognized by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Page 4 TORONTO OPEN 2015 “WHERE ART & SCIENCE MEET” VARIETY VILLAGE , TORONTO, CANADA TorontoOpenTaekwondo@gmail.com TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIPS Friday, November 13, 2015 6pm-9pm @ Variety Village Athletic Centre Poomsae Draws Announced / Early Credential Pickup for Day 1 or 2 *Early Weigh Ins for SUNDAY Day 2 competitors. Spectator & additional coach wristbands will be available for sale.. Saturday, November 14, 2015 8:00 Accreditation area opens / (Weigh ins for Day 2 8:00 am until 10:00am) 8:15 Meeting of Officials 8:30 ► ALL BELTS (Colour & Black Belt) & ALL Ages Special Needs ► ALL BELTS (Colour & Black Belt) 5 & Under / 6 & 7 Year Old 9:30 ►Colour Belts 8 & 9 Year Olds Followed by ►Colour Belts 10 & 11 Year Olds 12:00 ► REC BLACK BELT POOMSAE 14:00 ►Colour Belts 12- 14 Year Olds 15-17 Year Olds Followed by ►Colour Belts 18-30 Year Olds 31-40 Year Olds 17:00 (AGES 8 & UP: * 8 & 9 Year Old Recreational Black Belts Sparring to follow after their Poomsae Competition) 41-50 Year Olds 50+ Year Olds ►ALL RECREATIONAL BLACK BELT SPARRING (10 years old & Up-recreation Youth, Cadet, Jr, Sr, Executive/Ultra) Times are approximate & subject to change. Awards at the ring after completion of the divisions The Ontario Taekwondo Association is officially recognized by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Page 5 TORONTO OPEN 2015 “WHERE ART & SCIENCE MEET” VARIETY VILLAGE , TORONTO, CANADA TorontoOpenTaekwondo@gmail.com TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIPS Sunday, November 15, 2015 Recognized Poomsae Competition Schedule 8:30 10:00 JUNIOR DIVISION-INDIVIDUAL, PAIR & TEAM U30, U40 INDIVIDUAL followed by U30 + O30 PAIRS & TEAMS 12:00 CADET DIVISION-INDIVIDUAL,PAIR & TEAM 13:00 U50, U60, U65, 66+ -INDIVIDUAL Kyorugi Schedule with KP&P® Electronic Protector & Scoring System. 8:00 ►Draws posted for remaining day 2 Divisions.: 8:30 ►Cadet Sparring Preliminaries followed by Finals. & awards presentation 12:00 ►Junior Sparring Preliminaries followed by Finals. & awards presentation 14:00 ►Senior Sparring Preliminaries followed by Finals. & awards presentation Times are approximate & subject to change. Awards at the ring after completion of the divisions The Ontario Taekwondo Association is officially recognized by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Page 6 TORONTO OPEN 2015 “WHERE ART & SCIENCE MEET” VARIETY VILLAGE , TORONTO, CANADA TorontoOpenTaekwondo@gmail.com TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIPS Day 1- Registration Form or go Online at iTaekwondo.ca First Name Last Name Gender Date of Birth: (Month/Day/Year) MALE Address: (Address/City/ Province/Postal Code) Telephone Number Email Emergency Contact Person Contact Telephone Number Belt /rank Weight (Kg) Team Name Coach Name FEMALE Special Needs/Athlete with a Disability?: YES NO Height (Cm) OTA Member : YES NO OTA Fee $25 Poomsae $55 Kyorugi $55 Both $70 DIVISIONS: Age Division (Select One) Belt Colour (select one-*indicates required poomsae) WHITE-10th-9th Keup Taeguk 1, 6&7 YELLOW -8th-7th Keup Taeguk 2,3 Jang 8& 9 GREEN-6th-5th Taeguk 4, 5 Jang 10 & 11 BLUE -4th & 3rd 12 to14 RED -2nd & 1st 15 to 17 REC BLACK BELT 5 & UNDER Keup Keup Keup Taeguk 6, 7 Jang Taeguk 7, 8 Jang 1s Dan (Taeguk 8 or Koryo) 18 to 30 2ndDan (Koryo or Keumgang) 31 to 40 3rdDan (Keumgang orTaebek) 41 to 50 4thDan (Taebek orPyungwon) 50 & Up 5th Dan (Pyungwon or Shipjin) 6th Dan (Shipjin or Jitae) Note: Divisions may be separated or combined at the discretion of the Tournament Director due to the number of participants and/or for safety reasons. Athlete (or Parent/Guardian if athlete is under 18) signature below: I have read the rules and hereby submit my application for registration in the Toronto Open 2015 , Nov 14 & 15, 2015 , hosted by Young Choung TaeKwonDo Academy. I release, hold harmless and indemnify Young Choung TaeKwonDo Academy from and against all claims, actions, costs and expenses and demand in respect to death, injury, loss or damage to my person or property, whosesoever and howsoever caused, arising out of or in connection with my taking part in the event and notwithstanding that the same may have been contributed to or occasioned by any act or failure to act including, without limitation, of Young Choung TaeKwonDo Academy. or any of its staff. I further agree, that any pictures taken of or by me in connection with the said Championship can be used by the Tournament Director for publicity or promotion without compensation at this or any other time. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Applicant or Parent/Guardian if under 18 Date The Ontario Taekwondo Association is officially recognized by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Page 7 TORONTO OPEN 2015 “WHERE ART & SCIENCE MEET” VARIETY VILLAGE , TORONTO, CANADA TorontoOpenTaekwondo@gmail.com TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIPS Day 2- Registration Form or go Online at iTaekwondo.ca First Name Last Name GENDER Date of Birth: (Month/Day/Year) MALE Address: (Address/City/ Province/Postal Code) Telephone Number Email Emergency Contact Person Contact Telephone Number FEMALE OTA / TAEKWONDO Canada Member ? : YES NO ATTACHED COPY OF INSURANCE? (NON-RESIDENTS OF ONTARIO) YES NO OR OTA Fee $25 Weight Team Name Kyorugi $85 Coach Name KYORUGI DIVISIONS: (circle appropriate data) Senior (circle weight category) MALE Under 58kg Under 68kg Under 80kg Over 80kg FEMALE Under 49kg Under 57kg Under 67kg Over 67kg MALE Under 48kg Under 55kg Under 63kg Under 73k Over 73kg FEMALE Under 44kg Under 49kg Under 55kg Under 63kg Over 63kg Cadet MALE Under 37kg Under 45kg Under 53kg Under 61kg Over 63kg (Guideline categories may be adjusted for Cadets) FEMALE Under 33kg Under 41kg Under 47kg Under 55kg Over 55kg Junior Note: Divisions may be separated or combined at the discretion of the Tournament Director due to the number of participants and/or for safety reasons. Athlete (or Parent/Guardian if athlete is under 18) signature below: I have read the rules and hereby submit my application for registration in the Toronto Open 2015 , Nov 14 & 15, 2015 , hosted by Young Choung TaeKwonDo Academy. I release, hold harmless and indemnify Young Choung TaeKwonDo Academy from and against all claims, actions, costs and expenses and demand in respect to death, injury, loss or damage to my person or property, whosesoever and howsoever caused, arising out of or in connection with my taking part in the event and notwithstanding that the same may have been contributed to or occasioned by any act or failure to act including, without limitation, of Young Choung TaeKwonDo Academy. or any of its staff. I further agree, that any pictures taken of or by me in connection with the said Championship can be used by the Tournament Director for publicity or promotion without compensation at this or any other time. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Applicant or Parent/Guardian if under 18 Date The Ontario Taekwondo Association is officially recognized by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Page 8 TORONTO OPEN 2015 “WHERE ART & SCIENCE MEET” VARIETY VILLAGE , TORONTO, CANADA TorontoOpenTaekwondo@gmail.com TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIPS Day 2- Recognized Poomsae Competition First Name Last Name GENDER Date of Birth: (Month/Day/Year) MALE Address: (Address/City/ Province/Postal Code) Telephone Number Email Emergency Contact Person Contact Telephone Number Team Name Coach Name FEMALE OTA / TAEKWONDO Canada Member ? : YES NO ATTACHED COPY OF INSURANCE? (NON-RESIDENTS OF ONTARIO) YES NO OR OTA Fee $25 Recognized Poomsae $85 POOMSAE DIVISION AGE DIVISION Male Female DESIGNATED COMPULSORY POOMSAE 12-14 Cadet Taeguk 4 to Keumgang 15-17 Junior Taeguk 4 to Taebek 18-30 Years Old Taeguk 6 to Shipjin 31-40 Years Old Taeguk 6 to Shipjin 41-50 Years Old Taeguk 8 to Chonkwon 51-60 Years Old Koryo to Hansu 61-65 Years Old Koryo to Hansu Koryo to Hansu 66+ Years Old Athlete (or Parent/Guardian if athlete is under 18) I have read the rules and hereby submit my application for registration in the Toronto Open 2015 , Nov 14 & 15, 2015 , hosted by Young Choung TaeKwonDo Academy. I release, hold harmless and indemnify Young Choung TaeKwonDo Academy from and against all claims, actions, costs and expenses and demand in respect to death, injury, loss or damage to my person or property, whosesoever and howsoever caused, arising out of or in connection with my taking part in the event and notwithstanding that the same may have been contributed to or occasioned by any act or failure to act including, without limitation, of Young Choung TaeKwonDo Academy. or any of its staff. I further agree, that any pictures taken of or by me in connection with the said Championship can be used by the Tournament Director for publicity or promotion without compensation at this or any other time. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Applicant or Parent/Guardian if under 18 Date The Ontario Taekwondo Association is officially recognized by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Page 9 TORONTO OPEN 2015 “WHERE ART & SCIENCE MEET” VARIETY VILLAGE , TORONTO, CANADA TorontoOpenTaekwondo@gmail.com TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIPS Day 2-Pair / Team Recognized Poomsae Registration Form TEAM (Name, First and Last) Recognized Poomsae $85 PAIR (Name, First and Last) Recognized Poomsae $85 1. 1. 2. 2. 3. 4. 5. Address (Main Contact) Email Contact Telephone Number Team / Pair Name Pairs / Team Please Select all that apply AGE DIVISION Pair Team DESIGNATED COMPULSORY POOMSAE CADET Taeguk 4 to Keumgang JUNIOR Taeguk 4 to Taebek UNDER 30 Taeguk 6 to Shipjin OVER 30 Taeguk 8 to Chonkwon *Pairs must be 1 male and 1 female *Pairs or Teams must be in the same Age Division Athlete (or Parent/Guardian if athlete is under 18) I have read the rules and hereby submit my application for registration in the Toronto Open 2015 , Nov 14 & 15, 2015 , hosted by Young Choung TaeKwonDo Academy. I release, hold harmless and indemnify Young Choung TaeKwonDo Academy from and against all claims, actions, costs and expenses and demand in respect to death, injury, loss or damage to my person or property, whosesoever and howsoever caused, arising out of or in connection with my taking part in the event and notwithstanding that the same may have been contributed to or occasioned by any act or failure to act including, without limitation, of Young Choung TaeKwonDo Academy. or any of its staff. I further agree, that any pictures taken of or by me in connection with the said Championship can be used by the Tournament Director for publicity or promotion without compensation at this or any other time. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Applicant or Parent/Guardian if under 18 Date The Ontario Taekwondo Association is officially recognized by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Page 10 TORONTO OPEN 2015 “WHERE ART & SCIENCE MEET” VARIETY VILLAGE , TORONTO, CANADA TorontoOpenTaekwondo@gmail.com TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIPS Coach Registration Form or go Online at iTaekwondo.ca First Name Last Name Gender Address City/Town Province & Postal Code Telephone Number Email Date of Birth: (Month/Day/Year) Emergency Contact Person Contact Telephone Number Coach Fee $25 MALE FEMALE Team Name Coach signature below: I have read the rules and hereby submit my application for registration in the Toronto Open 2015 , Nov 14 & 15, 2015 , hosted by Young Choung TaeKwonDo Academy. I release, hold harmless and indemnify Young Choung TaeKwonDo Academy from and against all claims, actions, costs and expenses and demand in respect to death, injury, loss or damage to my person or property, whosesoever and howsoever caused, arising out of or in connection with my taking part in the event and notwithstanding that the same may have been contributed to or occasioned by any act or failure to act including, without limitation, of Young Choung TaeKwonDo Academy. or any of its staff. I further agree, that any pictures taken of or by me in connection with the said Championship can be used by the Tournament Director for publicity or promotion without compensation at this or any other time. Signature of Applicant or Parent/Guardian if under 18 Date The Ontario Taekwondo Association is officially recognized by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Page 11 TORONTO OPEN 2015 “WHERE ART & SCIENCE MEET” VARIETY VILLAGE , TORONTO, CANADA TorontoOpenTaekwondo@gmail.com TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIPS Group Registration Form- or go Online at iTaekwondo.ca Total Fee Day 2Kyorugi Day 2Poomsae Day 1 Both Day 1 Kyorugi Kyorugi Day 1 Poomsae DAY 2 Gup/Belt Rank Poomsae $55 Kyorugi $55 Weight DAY 1 Gender Age Participant Name (make copies of this page if necessary) Both $70 OTA Fee $25 Coach Fee $25 $85 Recognized Poomsae $85 OTA Fee $25 Coach Fee $25 Team Name: Coach signature below: I have read the rules and hereby submit my application for registration in the Toronto Open 2015 , Nov 14 & 15, 2015 , hosted by Young Choung TaeKwonDo Academy. I release, hold harmless and indemnify Young Choung TaeKwonDo Academy from and against all claims, actions, costs and expenses and demand in respect to death, injury, loss or damage to my person or property, whosesoever and howsoever caused, arising out of or in connection with my taking part in the event and notwithstanding that the same may have been contributed to or occasioned by any act or failure to act including, without limitation, of Young Choung TaeKwonDo Academy. or any of its staff. I further agree, that any pictures taken of or by me in connection with the said Championship can be used by the Tournament Director for publicity or promotion without compensation at this or any other time. Signature of Applicant or Parent/Guardian if under 18 Date The Ontario Taekwondo Association is officially recognized by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Page 12 TORONTO OPEN 2015 “WHERE ART & SCIENCE MEET” VARIETY VILLAGE , TORONTO, CANADA TorontoOpenTaekwondo@gmail.com TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIPS Days Inn Toronto East *Recommended* Walking distance to venue! 2151 Kingston Rd, Scarborough, ON 416-261-8100 We have reserved a LIMITED NUMBER of rooms and negotiated a special rate at $70.00 Plus Tax with : Days Inn Toronto East Scarborough Please contact Days Inn Toronto East Reference:2015 Toronto Open Taekwondo Championships: 416-261-8100 daysinn.lakeview@rogers.com The Ontario Taekwondo Association is officially recognized by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Page 13