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The World Tae Kwon Do
Association's
South-Eastern Regional
Tournament
March 28, 2009
Isle of Palms, South Carolina
Letter from Dr. Jack Emmel and Deborah Gessert with the official tournament announcement. (Emphases by the web page editor, for spectators and participants.)
Dear Tae Kwon Doist or Parent:
We are pleased to announce that on Saturday,
March 28th, we will have our usual tournament and black belt
testing. Participants from other areas of the country will join with the
students in our Southeastern Region for the event. At this time, we are
uncertain if Grandmaster Duk Sung Son will be in attendance or not.
The TOURNAMENT will be held at the Isle of Palms Recreation Department on 28th Avenue. All students are encouraged, indeed advised, to participate in the tournament. Such participation is absolutely essential to obtain a full Tae Kwon Do experience. The entry fee is $45 which includes forms and sparring (3-step for white belts). There is a discount for families. Please make tournament checks payable to Isle of Palms Recreation Center. The tournament will be free and open for spectators. Students and parents should remember that, although it is nice to win, the important part of a tournament is the spirit of full participation with 100% effort and friendly competition, regardless of outcome.
There will be COMPETITION in forms and free-style sparring. Each of these will be divided by belt level and age divisions: pee-wee (age 10 and under), junior (age 11-15), and adult (age 16 and over). For adults only, male and female competition will be separate. We reserve the right to place someone in a different "age" division depending on size. Your instructors will have entry forms. Please sign up early if possible.
BLACK BELT TESTING and an optional supper will follow the tournament.
9:30 am Late registration for those who have not pre-registered for the tournament.
10:30 am Eliminations begin. This will include (1) all forms competition including the finals, and (2) all sparring competition except finals.
1:00 pm (approx.) LUNCH BREAK – NEW!! Hot dog vendor/snacks will be available (for a charge) at the Rec. Dept.
2:00 pm (approx.) FINALS (Black Belts Only) --- This will include the final matches to determine 1st and 2nd place sparring. Demonstrations will be given as well, including board-breaking.
3:30 pm (approx.) Black Belt Testing
Time and location to be announced for optional supper.
Jack Emmel, 6th DAN, Master
Deborah Gessert, 6th DAN
(End of announcement.)