POOMSE RULES: Poomse competitors must perform only the authorized poomse designated for their specific rank. Scores will be based on: Proper order, Beauty, Grace, Rhythm, Accuracy, Power, Technique, and Attitude. Authorized poomses are those approved by the World Tae Kwon Do Federation: Basic Forms 1 & 2, Taegeuk 1-8, Palgue 1-8 and WTF Black Belt poomses: Koryo, Keumkang, Taebaek etc. The chart below designates required poomses for your rank. POOMSE DIVISIONS In an effort to maintain consistency in competition, please wear the belt color corresponding with our ranking chart. KYOROOGI RULES & DIVISONS: AGES 11 Years Old and Under: Sparring competitors under 11 years old may not make head contact at any time during the competition. A competitor, who executes a technique to the head area, will be subject to one of the following actions. * Any technique, attempted to the head area but does not make contact, will be given a warning by the referee (Kyong-go). * Any technique, which makes any contact with the head area will result in a one-point deductions by the referee (Gamjeom) * If the competitor cannot continue because of contact with the head area, the attacker will be disqualified. * Inability to continue competition because of fright, crying or loss of will following a legal kick to the body, does not constitute grounds for disqualification of the attacker. Sparring (Kyoroogi) Rules for Competitors Ages 12-17 years old 1. The competitor is encouraged to attempt kicks to the facial area; however absolute control must be exercised or the appropriate penalty shall be invoked. 2. The competitor who executes a successful technique (light contact without causing injury) shall be awarded one point. 3. The competitor who executes a kick to the face or neck, which results in a  minor injury, shall receive a one-point deductions.  A minor injury is defined as an abrasion or bleeding caused by excessive contact. 4. The competitor who executes a kick to the face or neck, which results in the inability of the opponent to continue because of injury, shall be disqualified.  The jury, referee and judges, after consultation with the tournament physician, if necessary, shall make this determination.  Note:  Inability to continue because of fright, crying or loss of will, following a legal kick to the head, does not constitute grounds for disqualification of the attacker. 5. Black belt competitors, age 14-17 will follow WTF senior competition rules. 6. Certain rules and/or regulations are subject to change at the discretion of the SK Taekwondo Tournament Committee and the Tournament Director. PROHIBITED ACTIONS: Competitors will receive warnings for the following acts: holding, pushing, going out of the ring, falling, kicking the groin or legs, light punches to the facial area, and bad sportsmanship. An accumulation of any two warnings results in a deduction of one point. A competitor will receive a deduction point of the following acts: heavy punch to the facial area, attacking after the referee calls break, attacking a fallen opponent, attacking the spine or back of the head, and extremely bad sportsmanship. ROUNDS: *Competitors 13 years and younger will have two - 60 second rounds with a 20 second break. *Competitors 14 years and older will have two 90 - second rounds with a 20 second break. *Black Belt competitors 18-32 years of age will have two - 2 minute rounds with a 30 second break. *Finals bouts for 18 - 32 year old Black Belts will consist of three rounds. Note: In consideration of time constraints, we reserve the right to change the duration of the rounds as necessary. IN CASE OF A TIE: In case of a tie score, the winner will be determined by a SUDDEN DEATH round. EQUIPMENT: Competitors must bring headgear, chest protector, forearm pads, shin and instep pads, groin cup (males), and mouthpiece. Uniforms must be white with the exception of black trim V-necks for Black Belts only. DIVISONS: Each rank and age category will be divided into appropriate weight divisions. This determination will be made prior to the competition. 13 year olds and younger will have a maximum of 4 competitors in each division. 14 year olds and older will have a maximum of 8 per group. 14-17 years old Black Belts Division and 18-32 years old Black Belt Division will be determined by their weigh-in. Every effort will be made to pair each competitor with a compatible opponent. The Golden State Open Tae Kwon Do Championship Organizing Committee reserves the right to further divide or combine (within reason) the divisions to give all competitors a fair chance to compete. TEAM DEMONSTRATION Fee: $100.00 Per Team • 5 to 15 students in each team • Music may be used with this event ( Bring your own music— CD, AND CASSETTE TAPES) • Time limit: 8 minutes.  There will be a penalty if time exceeds 8 minutes. • Dress Code: Team may wear any kind of attire (uniform, jeans, aerobic outfits etc.) • One school may have more than one team. • Team members can be different belt levels. • Scores will reflect on teamwork, synchronization,creativity, accuracy, difficulty and artistic choreography. • Please note:  Power breaking will not be allowed.  (Thin boards only) AWARDS 1st place: $ 1500.00 + Trophy 2nd place: $ 700.00 + Trophy 3rd place: $ 300.00 + Trophy • Maximum of 10 teams (Applications considered on a first come, first serve basis). • Cash prizes will be awarded to the winning schools. • At Least 5 or more members in each team must participate in either the Individual Poomse or Kyoroogi Competitions. (NO EXCEPTIONS)