Eligibility: All competitors must be currently enrolled in either a 2 or 4 year college/university as a full time student. Proof of enrollment in the form of a student ID and proof of current college registration (online printouts accepted) must be included with registration. Student ID or picture ID must also be presented at match card pick-up / weigh-in.

Competitor Responsibilities: It is the competitor's responsibility to know the rules and be ready for competition when called to do so. If the competitor is not at his/her ring ready to compete when competition begins, he/she will not be able to compete. If a competitor leaves the ring after the competition begins and is not present when his/her name is called to compete, his/her name will be called three times at ringside. If he/she is still not present to compete, he/she will be disqualified.

Coaches: Each competitor will be allowed one coach. Coaches will have access to the competition floor only when accompanying a competitor three (3) matches prior to the competitor's match. Coaches and competitors must leave the competition floor immediately after their match ends. Disruptive or disrespectful behavior on the part of the coach or competitor may result in disqualification and expulsion or both.

Uniform and Equipment Guidelines: Competitors must adhere to current USAT Blackbelt sparring with the followoing exceptions: Competitor to provide Dado sensor socks which may be purchased through True Score. For the 2010PacWest Season, True Score will provide the sensor hogues at each of the PacWest events. Competitors with uniforms or equipment which deviate from these guidelines will not be allowed to compete. For complete equipment requirements, please see pages 7-8 of the USAT Competition Rules Revised July 2009