Competition Rules

PacWest adheres to the USA Taekwondo Competition Rules

Update for 2011 (dated 01/01/11):

We will be using the Daedo Protector & Scoring System (PSS), but only for the body. Head kicks as well as punches will continue to be scored by the three judges in each ring.

The biggest two changes from last year are the bonus point for a turning head kick (360 roundhouse, spin whip, or spin back) that has already been scored by the judges--4 points total, and a point gap of 12 at any point after the end of the second round. We will be using our current stock of 2-button wireless handsets, which means the center referee will have to stop the match to award the bonus technical point for any turning kicks, either to the head or the body.

Both feet out are out, as usual. You cannot score or be scored on once both your feet are out of the 8x8 area, where at least one of the two fighters will get a Kyung-go. And there is the same Kyung-go after 5+10 seconds of no action.

As for how hard you have to kick to the head to score, well remember because of the new video replay rules, even when video replay wasn't in use say at the Senior Nationals in Orlando last summer, any contact regardless of intensity to the head would be scored three points. Now WTF/USAT is back to where you must kick the head with *some* power before you get the 3 or 4 points. Doesn't have to be as hard as a scoring kick to the body, but there must be some impact. Just like say two years ago. So a light tap to the head won't get you any point.

No coach can protest about points to the body. It is the responsibility of the PacWest officer in charge of the meet to ensure
the PSS is working properly during the entire event. As for head kicks, please keep in mind that a coach's protest is a privilege, not a right, because we are not using the Instant Video Replay (IVR). If the center referee clearly sees that a head kick has not occurred, she is perfectly entitled, and correctly so, to not grant a coach's request to poll the judges.

Equipment. Don't forget all your black belt fighters must wear a uniform with a black V-neck. Men must wear a groin protector inside their pants. Open-finger gloves are mandatory. One is not allowed to roll up the pants at the bottom without proper taping. And most importantly, everyone must wear the sensor socks from Daedo.

The rules regarding sportsmanship have tightened. If the coach stands up or leaves his seat during a match, his player will get at least a Kyung-go. If a player signals to the center ref at any point during the match that her equipment is loose and adjustment is needed, the request will be granted, but with a Kyung-go, with the understanding that a fighter should have proper equipment that does not need adjustment for a two-minute round.

General Rules

• All Competitors must weigh in 2 hours prior to the competition. Weigh in times will be announced.
• Contests will be held in Olympic Style Sparring (Kyoroogi) only (e.g. no forms competition will be conducted).
• Standard USA Taekwondo senior sparring rules will apply.
• Single elimination with "consolation" matches (if possible).
• Competitors must arrive at the ring with their coach three matches prior to their match number.
• Competitors who are not present at the time of their match may be disqualified.

Scoring:

All PacWest TKD Conference competitions feature the Daedo Protector & Scoring System
1 point is granted for a body shot, 2 points for a turning kick; 3 points are granted for a valid kick to the head; 4 points are granted for a valid turning kick to the head.

Weigh-in Policy: All competitors must weigh-in 2 hours before competition, unless other arrangements have been made. Competitors will be allowed two opportunities to stand on the scale during this time if unable make weight on the first try. Competitors unable to meet the weight division listed on their entry form will not be allowed to compete. Competitors will not be moved up or down divisions.

Weight Divisions:

	Male	Female
Fly or Bantam	135.5 lbs and below	108.5 lbs and below
Feather	135.6 - 150.5 lbs	108.6 - 120.5 lbs
Light	150.6 - 165.5 lbs	120.6 - 135.5 lbs
Welter	165.6 - 180.5 lbs	135.6 - 150.5 lbs
Middle	180.6 - 195.6 lbs	150.6 - 165.5 lbs
Heavy	195.6 lbs and above	165.6 lbs and above

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Submitting the Roster

• If a roster is not received by 5:00 p.m. on the Tuesday before the meet the Team will be disqualified.*
  
• Only competitors on the original roster may compete and only in the weight class they are designated in as a competitor or one weight class above if the higher weight class had a listed competitor. An empty weight class may not be filled after 5:00 p.m. on the Tuesday.
  
• Changes to the rosters must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the Thursday before the meet.
  
• Please notify of scratches by 5:00 p.m. on the Thursday so that we have an accurate match count match count.
  
• All competitors must declare weight class before weigh in.
  *Make use of alternates when planning your rosters.