Date of Competition
June 11-13, 2021
Format & Rules
Alabama State Games 2021 – Taekwondo Competition Rules (Board Breaking)
Board breaking competition should be scored according to the following system:
There will be two different scores:
A) Number of tries: will be scored as:
1st try ... 8 points, 2nd try... 6 points, 3rd try ...4 points, No break ...0 points
B) Presentation: score will be given by three judges using the 6 1/2 - 9 point system.
Judging criteria should be as Follows:
1) How well the competitor sets up his/her boards noting if judges had to assist with any safety or visual problems. (this is a judgement call) 2) The quality, flow, and control of techniques.
3) The creativity, protocol (Procedures), and showmanship.
Board Holding Stations and Technique Rules: SAFETY FIRST 1) Competitors must use three breaking stations.
2) The maximum number of tries will be three tries per station.
3) Any double break (two different breaks at the same time or in the same jump) will be considered one technique. (i.e. Jump double sidekick or twin knife hands.)
4) All board holders must be provided by the board breaker and must be capable of holding boards safely (Judges’ discretion).
5) All stations may have up to but not exceeding two holders per board grouping, NO Reinforcing board holders arms or bodies. NO EXCEPTIONS! (i.e. locking arms, holding backs, ect...)
6) There is no limit to how many boards can be broken at one time as long as holders can hold the boards safely and sufficiently. SEE Rule #5.
7) Any blood drawn or injury accrued to board holders will result in disqualification. (Judges’ discretion is permitted)
8) If you take away a board(s), you will be deducted 2 points per board taken away.
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10) Boards must be purchased in advance and will be available for pick-up on the day of the tournament. (3⁄4 in. thick Pine) NO DEMO boards (unless competitor is a Pre-K student) (4 & 5 yrs)
Board sizes and costs by age;
• 9 and under (7" x 12") – 3 boards for $5.00 • 10-12(9"x12")–3boardsfor$6.00
• 13 - Adults (11"x 12") – 3 boards for $8.00
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also tied, then use the highest of the "Division Points" to determine winner.
In case of a tie, the competitor with the highest presentation score wins tie, if this is
Divisions (Divisions will be divided age groups than belt ranks; rank and age divisions may be combined based on number of competitors – e.g., Advanced may be combined with Black, etc.):
Rank Divisions
Novice (White, Yellow, Orange)
Intermediate (Green, Blue, Purple)
Advanced (Red, Brown)
Black
Age Divisions
Child (10 and under)
Youth (11-17)
Senior (18-32)
Executive (33-42)
Ultra (43 and up)
Age Divisions
4-5
6-7
8-9
10-11
12-13
14-17
18-24
25-35
36 & Up
Ages will be split by gender
Fees & Deadlines
Early Registration Fees:
$42 for 1 or 2 events
$52 for 3 events
DEADLINE: May 21, 2021
Standard Registration Fees:
$55 for 1 or 2 events
$65 for 3 events
DEADLINE: May 28, 2021
Board Breaking Fees (if applicable):
9U - $5 (pack of 3)
10-12 - $6 (pack of 3)
13 & Up - $8 (pack of 3)
There will be NO REFUNDS of entry fees because of rain or other acts of nature, or if an athlete or team fails to participate. Sports using outdoor sites are weather dependent. Competitions will be conducted unless State Games officials determine otherwise, or if the playing fields would incur significant damage. For more information about our FAQs, click here.
Awards & Qualifying
Alabama State Games gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each division.
Taekwondo is a Medal Sport for the State Games of America (SGA) event. Those who medal in the 2020-2022 Alabama State Games Taekwondo tournament qualify to compete in the 2022 SGA, held July 27 - July 31 in Ames & Des Moines, Iowa. Participants in the Alabama State Games are responsible to check event format and age groups for all SGA qualifying sports offered at the Alabama State Games.
Contact
Tournament Director
Grand Master Y.S. Chung
334-277-2627
Tournament Administrator
Tom Dreilinger
334-670-1884
tdreilin@troy.edu
Board Breaking
Michael Dreilinger
334-347-4513
mdreilinger@troy.edu
Forms and Point Sparring
Brittany & Adam Jolly
334-796-0126
bhjolly@yahoo.com
jollytkd@yahoo.com
ASF Foundation Contact
Kristofer Johnson
334-440-8253
kristofer.johnson@asffoundation.org
Belt Levels
Novice
White
Yellow
Orange
Intermediate
Green
Blue
Purple
Advanced
Red
Brown
Black
1-3 DAN
4 DAN & up
