2014 CPJ TAEKWONDO

CHAMPIONSHIPS
I.

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
January 20-27

WEIGH-IN AND REGISTRATION (2-5pm)

Submission of Documents at PTA Central Gym, including
Regional Chapters (PTA office schedule only)

January 28

5:00 pm - Drawing of Lots (PTA Central Gym)

February 2

NINOY AQUINO STADIUM (Call Time:7:30am)

(Sunday)

9:00 onwards

Kyorugi and Poomsae Competition

for Grade School, Cadet, Junior
and Senior Division

1:00 2:00pm

Opening Ceremony

* schedules will be provided after the registration period

1. All instructors are required to submit a Masterlist of Players to the organizing
committee using the official form provided. ONLY OFFICIAL FORMS SHALL BE
ACCEPTED.
2. Regional teams must send their competition documents on or before the
scheduled deadline. Folders may be hand carried or sent through courier service
with complete and accurate information.
3. Regional Instructors must confirm with the organizing committee all documents
sent via MAIL, FAX, or EMAIL. The confirmation may be done via telephone or
cellphone call or SMS.
4. Verification for regional teams shall be done prior to the competition.
5. PLAYERS WHO DO NOT MEET THEIR SUBMITTED WEIGHT OR HEIGHT SHALL BE
DISQUALIFIED.
6. Strictly no new applications will be accepted on competition day.
7. ALL PARTICIPATING COACHES MUST RECOMMEND TO THE COMPETITION
REFEREE CHAIRMAN (1) REFEREE (FOR THOSE WITH ONE PARTICIPATING
CHAPTER) AND (2) REFEREES (FOR THOSE WITH TWO OR MORE CHAPTERS
PARTICIPATING). A FINE OF 1,000.00 WILL BE CHARGED TO THE COACH WHO

IMPORTANT:
1. NO REFUND OF REGISTRATION FEE SHALL BE MADE DUE TO DEFAULTS
or NO SHOW
2. ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCOMODATED WITHOUT REGISTRATOIN FEE.
(CHECK DETAILS WITH REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS)
II.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR PARTICIPATION

1. Only members of affiliated clubs, gyms and schools that are in good standing with the
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Philippine Taekwondo Association may join the competition.

2. Contestants in the Senior Division must be at least 1st Dan Blackbelt.
3. Contestants in the Children and Junior Division must be at least Brownbelt and must
present Instructors Recommendation.
4. Age requirements:
a. Senior Division: players 18 years old or older on the day of competition.
b. Junior Division: players who are 15-17 years old
c. Cadet Division: players who are 12-14 years old
d. Childrens Division: players who are 11 years old and below
III.

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
1. Only Official Competition Forms provided in the ground rules will be accepted.
2. Instructors must submit a Masterlist of Players.
3. All participants must submit a duly accomplished Registration Form and Waiver.
4. Contestants in the Childrens and Junior Divisions must submit a clear copy of proof of
age (birth certificate, baptismal certificate OR passport) or present their PTA ID.
5. A Registration Fee of P500.00 is required upon registration.

IV.

WEIGH-IN
1. Deputized Weigh-in Officials: Only Deputized Weigh-in Officials are allowed to
weigh-in participants for all PTA organized competitions. All documents shall
be properly stamped or signed by the deputized weigh-in official and shall be accepted
as final (no verification required). Errors made by the Deputized Weigh-in Official due
to neglect or non-compliance to the agreed procedures shall be grounds for the
removal of authority to conduct weigh-in.
2. Special Weigh-in for Cities or Chapters: Cities or chapters may request for a
special official weigh-in to be done at a pre-arranged venue and date. Only Deputized
Weigh-in Officials are allowed to weigh-in participants. This is recommended for those
who may have difficulty in traveling to Central Gym.
3. Weighing Scales and Height Measurement Guide: Only official calibrated weighing
scales and height measurement guides shall be used for all weigh-in. (All weighing
scales must be calibrated prior to weigh-in)
4. Weigh-in Attire: The players attire during weigh-in shall be shirt with shorts, jogging
pants or dobok pants. Footwear, socks, and jewelry shall be removed prior to weigh-in
5. Pre Weigh-in: The organizing committee shall provide a pre weigh-in set-up at the
official weigh-in venue where the players can check their weight prior to final weigh-in.

6. Final Weigh-In:
a. Where there is a pre-weigh-in set-up, players may only weigh-in once for the final
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weigh-in. In the absence of a pre weigh-in set-up, players will be given only two
chances to weigh-in.
b. OFFICIAL WEIGHT AND HEIGHT LIMITS WILL BE STRICTLY FOLLOWED.
NO ALLOWANCES WILL BE GIVEN.
7. Fighting Weight of Competitors: For all PTA organized individual competitions,
the following shall apply:
a. A player must compete in the weight category registered in the final weigh-in.
b. Players will not be allowed to compete in categories other than what was
registered in the final weigh-in (Ex: Fin weight competing in Fly weight) except
when categories are merged as decided on by the organizing committee.
V.

DIVISIONS AND CATEGORIES

1. SENIOR
CATEGORY
1. Fin
2. Fly
3. Bantam
4. Feather
5. Light
6. Welter
7. Middle
8. Heavy

DIVISIONS (18yrs old and older)

SENIOR MENS DIVISION
SENIOR WOMENS DIVISION
Not exceeding 54 kg.
Not exceeding 46 kg.
Over 54 kg. to 58 kg.
Over 46 kg. to 49 kg.
Over 58 kg. to 63 kg.
Over 49 kg. to 53 kg.
Over 63 kg. to 68 kg
Over 53 kg. to 57 kg.
Over 68 kg. to 74 kg
Over 57 kg. to 62 kg.
Over 74 kg. to 80 kg
Over 62 kg. to 67 kg.
Over 80 kg. to 87 kg.
Over 67 kg. to 73 kg.
Over 87 kg.
Over 73 kg.

2. JUNIOR DIVISIONS (15-17yrs old)

CATEGORY
JUNIOR MENS DIVISION
1. Fin
Not exceeding 45 kg.
2. Fly
Over 45 kg. to 48 kg.
3. Bantam
Over 48 kg. to 51 kg.
4. Feather
Over 51 kg. to 55 kg.
5. Light
Over 55 kg. to 59 kg.
6. Welter
Over 59 kg. to 63 kg.
7. Lt. Middle Over 63 kg. to 68 kg.
8. Middle
Over 68 kg. to 73 kg.
9. Lt. Heavy
Over 73 kg. to 78 kg
10. Heavy
Over 78 kg

JUNIOR WOMENS DIVISION

Not exceeding 42 kg.
Over 42 kg. to 44 kg.
Over 44 kg. to 46 kg.
Over 46 kg. to 49 kg.
Over 49 kg. to 52 kg.
Over 52 kg. to 55 kg.
Over 55 kg. to.59 kg.
Over 59 kg. to 63 kg.
Over 63 kg. to 68 kg.
Over 68 kg.

C. CADET DIVISION (12-14yrs old)

CATEGORY
CADET MALE DIVISION
1. Fin
Not exceeding 33 kg

CADET FEMALE DIVISION

Not exceeding 29 kg

2. Fly
3. Bantam
4. Feather
5. Light
6. Welter
7. Lt. Middle
8. Middle
9. Lt. Heavy
10. Heavy

Over 33 kg to 37 kg
Over 37 kg to 41 kg
Over 41 kg to 45 kg
Over 45 kg to 49 kg
Over 49 kg to 53 kg
Over 53 kg to 57 kg
Over 57 kg to 61 kg
Over 61 kg to 65 kg
Over 65 kg

D. CHILDREN DIVISIONS (11yrs old and below)

HEIGHT CATEGORY
BOYS DIVISION
Group 0: Below 120cm
Not over 9 yrs. old
Group 1: Over 120 to 128 cm
Not over 10 yrs. old
Group 2: Over 128 to 136 cm
Not over 11 yrs. old
Group 3: Over 136 to 144 cm
Not over 11 yrs. old
Group 4: Over 144 to 152 cm
Not over 11 yrs. old
Group 5: Over 152 cm
Not over 11 yrs. old

VI.

VII.

Over 29 kg to 33 kg
Over 33 kg to 37 kg
Over 37 kg to 41 kg
Over 41 kg to 44 kg
Over 44 kg to 47 kg
Over 47 kg to 51 kg
Over 51 kg to 55 kg
Over 55 kg to 59 kg
Over 59

GIRLS DIVISION
Not over 9 yrs. old
Not over 10 yrs. old
Not over 11 yrs. old
Not over 11 yrs. old
Not over 11 yrs. old
Not over 11 yrs. old

METHOD OF COMPETITION
1. The competition shall be individual, single elimination.
2. Matches from eliminations to semi-finals in the senior and junior division shall be 2 rounds
of 2 minutes per round with 30 seconds interval between rounds.
3. Matches from eliminations to semi-finals in the Childrens and Cadet Division shall be 2
rounds of 1.5 minutes per round with 30 seconds interval between rounds.
4. Final matches in the Senior and Junior Divisions shall be 3 rounds of 2 minutes per round
with 1 minute interval between rounds.
5. Final matches in the Childrens and Cadet Division shall be 3 rounds of 1.5 minutes per
round with 1 minute interval between rounds.
6. In case more than one player of a chapter are in the same category, these players will not
meet in the first match unless a bye is drawn by one player (a bye is considered a
match win).
7. In case there are less than 4 participants in a category, this category may be merged with
adjacent categories.
SCORING SYSTEM
1. The following scoring system shall be observed:
a. Body kick 1 point
b. Turning kick to the body 2 points
c. Head kick 3 points
d. Turning kick to the head 4 points

2. For PSS or electronic scoring system, the 12 point gap shall be implemented on the
second round.
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3. When using Protector and Scoring System (PSS), players must provide their own
Sensing Socks.

VIII.

PROTESTS
1. Protests regarding match results shall be made in writing using the Protest Form. A
protest fee of Php 1,000.00 is required.
2. The protest shall be submitted to the Tournament Manager not later than 30 minutes
after the match in question.
3. If the Arbitration Committee decides in favor of the protesting party, the protest fee
shall be refunded.
4. A written protest and protest fee shall not be required in the following cases and shall
be resolved with the Tournament Manager:
questions about a players affiliation or good standing with the PTA;
questions about a players qualifications (age, height or weight)

IX.

AWARDS
Medals shall be awarded to the winners of each category
First Place
: gold medal + certificate
Second Place
: silver medal + certificate
Third Place (2)
: bronze medal + certificate
The schedule for the National Team Final Evaluation will be:
Poomsae: February 15, 2014
Kyorugi: February 16, 2014

*All medalists are required to attend the National Team final evaluation.
Invitations can also be extended to other non-medalist, potential players upon
agreement
and approval of all National Team Coaches.
X.

GENERAL PROVISIONS
1. Competition Codes of Conduct: The PTA Competition Codes of Conduct shall be
strictly enforced.
2. Year 2013 Resolutions: Resolutions made by the PTA Tournament Directors during
the 2013 conference on competition management shall be enforced.
3. Competition Rules: For all other matters not provided for in these ground rules, the
WTF Competition Rules and Interpretations latest revision shall apply.
4. Competition Uniform: The contestant shall use only the approved Taekwondo
uniform (dobok) with the PTA or WTF approved seal.
NOTE: Use of the PHILIPPINES print on the uniform is reserved for members of
the National Taekwondo Team and for those who have represented the
country in international competitions. Otherwise, such usage is strictly
prohibited.
5. Competition Equipment: Only brands approved by the PTA and/or WTF shall be
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approved for use. The contestants shall provide their own competition equipment
(head protector, body protector, arm & shin guards, groin guard, hand & foot gloves).
6. Mouth Guard: The use of the mouth guard shall be required. For the childrens
division, the mouth guard shall be required for heights of over 128 cm.

7. Smart Patch for Uniform and Equipment Stickers: All players are required to place
a Smart patch on either side of the sleeves of their uniform and a Smart sticker on the
armor and headgear.
8. Coaches Attire: Coaches are required to wear collared shirt and coachs vest. No
slippers or sandals, caps, sleeveless shirts will be allowed.
9. TBB / TBS: Participating TBB / TBS shall compete in the senior division.
10. Referees: Only National and Regional Referees who have passed the course for the
current rules shall serve during the competition. They shall serve full-time.
XI.

XII.

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Overall Chairman

Grandmaster Sung Chon Hong

Kyorugi Event
Tournament Dibrector

Raul Samson

Referee Committee

Ricardo Santiago Jr.

Poomsae Event
Tournament Director

Igor Mella

Referee Committee

Stephen Fernandez

COORDINATING CENTER and CONTACT NUMBERS

Coordinating Center:
Philippine Taekwondo Association Central Gymnasium
Rizal Memorial Sports Complex,
Pablo Ocampo Sr. St,
Malate, Manila
Tel No:

522-0518 or 522-0519

Fax No:

522-5450

E-mail:

philtkd@gmail.com

Contact Persons and Contact Numbers:

Rocky Samson

(0918) 900-4770

Igor Mella

(0918) 923-1750