ITA Annual Meeting 2014

ITA Annual Meeting

When: Sunday December 21, 2014
2:00 pm 
Where: Farrell's Martial Arts in Beaverdale 

2706 Beaver Avenue

Des Moines, IA 50310

Map to Farrell's in Beaverdale

Proposed Bylaw Amendment

The Iowa Taekwondo Alliance Board of Directors is proposing to add a second level of membership. This enhanced membership will help the ITA improve its financial stability and offer better training, education, and competition opportunities to members.

Current membership in the ITA is defined as being current USA-Taekwondo members who reside in Iowa.

The following bylaw amendments have been proposed. Additions/changes are highlighted in yellow. The current Bylaws are available here.


Section 4.3: Application for Membership

USAT members do not need to submit applications for membership, nor additional dues unless enhanced membership in ITA is desired, beyond being current members in the corresponding category in the NGB, and demonstrating proof of said membership upon request.

Section 4.4: Powers of Member

Each member in good standing, as designated by their membership classification, shall have the

following powers:

1. Each Club member in good standing shall be entitled to cast one vote in elections for the Club Representative on the Cabinet. Each Club member in good standing shall also be entitled to cast one vote in elections for the Officers of the Cabinet. In addition, each Club member in good standing shall be entitled to have its Official Representative attend all meetings of the membership; hold office; serve on committees and participate in all events and functions sponsored by the ITA; and serve as a voting member of the State Board of Directors.
2. Each individual member (Coach/Referee/Athlete) in good standing shall be entitled to cast one vote in elections for the corresponding Director on the Cabinet. In addition, each individual member in good standing shall be entitled to attend all meetings of the membership; hold office; serve on committees and participate in all events and functions sponsored by the ITA. Each individual member is only permitted to vote in one category in any given year, based on the membership voting category they have selected for the NGB.
3. Each member in good standing shall be entitled to participate in USAT/NGB sanctioned events.

Section 4.6: Membership Dues

Enhanced members shall pay dues in such amounts and at such times as the Cabinet may from time to time determine. The enhanced membership gives those members discounts at ITA sponsored events and the ability to apply for funding to attend national level competition, additional training, or educational opportunities.

Any current members (current membership is defined as USAT members who live in Iowa) may vote on this proposal by calling in on Monday, October 6, 2014 between 9:00 and 9:30 PM.

Call-in number: 1-712-432-3200

Access code: 905529

Please direct any comments or questions to Erin Carpenter at iatkdalliance@gmail.com or call 515-344-4372

Two Rivers Beginners Tournament - 24 Jan 2014

Two Rivers Beginners 
Tournament 
Hoyt Middle School - 2700 E 42nd St · Des Moines, IA.

- $45 early registration
- Online registration deadline - Jan 16th
- By mail: Post Mark - Jan 16th / Rcvd Jan 18th
- $90 at the door
- $5 for spectators
- Doors open at 7 a.m. / Opening ceremonies at 9 a.m.
- Forms and Sparring Competition
- No more than FOUR (4) previous tournaments

Online Registration: Constant Contact
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=q5cglzdab&oeidk=a07e8m0dkp492b9a6dd

Host Hotel: Sleep Inn & Suites; 5850 Morning Star Court, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327; (515) 299-9922
Group rate available through Jan 16th. Mention Voorhees TKD

Referees Seminar 
-Friday January 24th 6-10 p.m.
-Held at the Host Hotel: Sleep Inn & Suites

Tournament Features:
1. Color Belt Competition ONLY, for your BEGINNING competitors
2. Introduction and Explanation of the components of a tournament to players, coaches and spectators
3. Sparring participants will have the opportunity to spar in at least 2 matches
4. Participation Medals are awarded to all, to keep the focus on learning, not “winning”
5. Outstanding Competitor Awards for one member from each club represented
6. Red and Brown Belts are given the opportunity to officiate
7. Forms competition is bracketed, just like sparring, and will be “head-to-head”, using current WTF rules
Voorhees TKD

Contact person: 
Mrs. Ratekin @ Phone: 515-202-5289
E-mail: info@iowaspirittkd.com
Website: www.iowaspirittkd.com

Mailing Address
10200 NE Frisk Dr.
Ankeny, IA. 50021

2014 Cabinet

Congratulations to the following individuals on their elections to the 2014 ITA Cabinet. Full minutes from the Annual Meeting will be posted soon.

President, Erin Carpenter

Executive Vice President, Scott Phelps

Vice President, Amy Ratekin

Secretary, Tony Dillon-Hansen

Treasurer, Karen Collins

Eastern Representative, Lonnie Matthews

Central Representative, Chris Schear

Western Representative, Anne Neumann

Club Representative, Brandon Miller

Coach Representative, Jason Pak

Referee Representative, Mike Wickham

Kyorugi Athlete Representative, Belmina Cosic

Poomsae Athlete Representative, Molly Conway

USA-Taekwondo sanctioned state association

As of November 19, 2013 the ITA is the official USA Taekwondo state organization for Iowa.


We will be holding a meeting for all members on December 14th from 1:00-3:00pm in Des Moines at Farrell's US Martial Arts at 2706 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310. 

This meeting will include cabinet elections and preliminary planning for hosting the USAT Iowa State Championships this spring. 


Cabinet positions are:

• President
• Executive Vice President
• Vice President
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Eastern Delegate
• Central Delegate
• Western Delegate
• Club Representative
• Coach Representative
• Referee Representative
• Kyorugi Athlete Representative
• Poomsae Athlete Representative

Please see the bylaws for details on positions, nominee eligibility and voting procedures. Also, see below ITA voting chart if you need clarification.

I hope you can join us in Des Moines on December 14th as we launch into this exciting new chapter for sport taekwondo in Iowa.

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The Battle of the River City - October 13, 2013

“The Battle of the River City” is being held in Camanche, IA on October 12^th 2013. You can still register on the site at the Camanche, IA High School. The high School entrance is located on the West Side of the building facing the open grass area and track! There is ample parking as well for everyone.

The event is hosted by the Midwest Martial Arts Group, and Mellennia Martial Arts. This is an open event for all schools and styles of martial arts to enjoy. The event will feature forms, board breaking, point sparring, and Olympic sparring. As you can see there is something here for everyone. We take pride in this being a non political event and it is very fair. We want to see the students from all the schools succeed and want to go back and continue to train hard and be proud of their school and art. I have enclosed the informational packet for the event.

We have chosen trophies for 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd place as well as medals for runner ups. We have had specialized Olympic medals designed for the MWMAG for the Olympic sparring portion. 

Instructors, we will have awards for the schools who bring the most students as well excluding the Clinton, Mellennia school as we are the host. This year the awards will be swords!

Please take the time and consider participation in this event. We strive to bring all styles of martial arts together be it Tae Kwon Do, Tang Soo Do, Kuk Sool Won, karate, kung fu, or anything else you can imagine. Everyone is welcome.

This event is also a point gaining tournament. Students will receive points for completion and will be awarded for the highest point winners at the Iowa Winter Games that we also sanction in January. Students from all over the Midwest are invited.

This event the Battle of the River city is a great event for beginners and also for the seasoned competitor. 

We look forward to seeing you on October 12^th, in Camanche Iowa. If you need assistance with choosing a hotel please let me know as soon as possible.

Pilsung,

Master S. E. Nixon 7^th Dan

Mellennia Tae Kwon Do

Midwest Martial Arts Group

563-593-5094 MellenniaTKD@gmail.com

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Master S. Evan Nixon 7th Dan

Mellennia Martial Arts Tae Kwon Do

Midwest Martial Arts Group LLC 

563-593-5094

ISU Taekwondo Championships - Oct. 19, 2013

34th IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY

TAEKWONDO

Championships

October 19^th

9:00AM, 2013

Forker Building

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY • AMES, IOWA

TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR: Matt Hamann

CO-DIRECTORS: Molly Conway

Emma Dostal

HEADQUARTERS: 241 Forker Building, Ames, Iowa 50011

Matt Hamann 507-227-2946

hamannma@hotmail.com

Molly Conway 309-371-8735

maconway@iastate.edu

Emma Dostal 515-473-0219

erdostal@iastate.edu

http://sibba.cloverpad.org/

*** Entry forms are linked to the above web page ***

Sponsored by: Cyclone Martial Arts Club

State of Iowa Black Belt Association

2013 34^th ANNUAL IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY

TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIPS

September 12^th, 2013

Dear Taekwondo Family,

Greetings from Ames, Iowa and Iowa State University.

We would like to thank you for all of your support and cooperation this past spring and summer during the Governor’s Cup and Iowa Games; both were very successful.

We would like to invite you to the 34^th Annual Iowa State University Taekwondo Championships. The competition will be held on October 19^th 2013. Registration will take place between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and the competition will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Forker Building.

The entry fee will be $60 for forms and sparring. Advanced registration is STRONGLY advised.

. We will be giving out medals for first, second, and third place and, at the end of the day, we will announce the team standings and present team trophies for first, second and third place places based on most points and most participation.

You and your student will be able to download the registration form at

http://sibba.cloverpad.org/

Tournament Director: Matt Hamann (507) 227-2946

Co-Directors: Molly Conway (309) 371- 8735

Emma Dostal (515) 473-0219

Housing Microtel Inn & Suites

2216 SE 16th St. 877-422-5250

Ames, IA 50010 515-233-4444

Ask for the ISU TaeKwonDo Championships group rate of $55.

(Please make reservations by October 16^th, 2011 to qualify for special rate)

Entry Fee Sparring and Poomsae $60.00

**Late Registration (after October 14th $70.00)

If your students need application forms, they can be found on the Cyclone Martial Arts Club webpage at http://sibba.cloverpad.org/ in the “Events” section. If there are any questions, please email me at hamannma@hotmail.com. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Master Hamann

507-227-2946

hamannma@hotmail.com

All Entry form send 223 Forker Building, ISU, Ames, Iowa 50011 •

http://sibba.cloverpad.org/ 2013 34^th IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY

TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIPS

Dear Instructors and Friends,

I am pleased to invite all instructors and students to participate in the 34^th Iowa State University Taekwondo Championships.

LOCATION: Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa

Forker Building

REGISTRATION: Deadline for pre-registration: October 14^th, 2013

7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. October 19^th the day of the tournament.

ENTRY FEE: (if received before October 14^th, lunch will be FREE) $65 for one or both events

Make checks payable to:

CMAC

Any registration postmarked after October 14^th and at the door registration will be $70.00.

CONTEST TIME: 9:30 a.m.

OFFICIALS MEETING: All officials shall meet at 8:15 a.m. in 187 Forker Building

CONTESTANT

ELIGIBILITY: 1. MANDATORY--Proper body, head, arm, hand, foot, and groin protection. (See gear description in rules section)

2. MANDATORY-- Safety mouth-guard.

3. No rings, jewelry, or anything that might injure a competitor.

4. Toenails and fingernails neatly trimmed.

5. No chewing gum allowed.

6. All contestants must wear clean uniforms.

CONTESTANT All contestants can and WILL be immediately disqualified without

DISQUALIFICATION: prior warning for uncontrolled attacks and unsportsmanlike

conduct in accordance with the rules and regulations and carried out under the authority of the judges and referees.

HEADQUARTERS: 223 Forker Building Ames, Iowa 50011

Email: hamannma@hotmail.com

Website: http://sibba.cloverpad.org/

SPECTATOR

ADMISSION: $5 for adults, $3 for children, under 8 free

TOURNAMENT Matt Hamann: (507) 227-2946, hamannma@hotmail.com

OFFICIALS: Molly Conway (309) 371-8735, maconway@iastate.edu

Emma Dostal (515) 473-0219, erdostal@iastate.edu

ACCOMMODATIONS: Microtel Inn & Suites

2216 SE 16th St. 877-422-5250

Ames, IA 50010 515-233-4444

Ask for the ISU TaeKwonDo Championships group rate of $55.

(Please make reservations by October 16^th 2011 to qualify for special rate)

2013 34th IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY

CHAMPIONSHIPS TAEKWONDO RULES

FORMS (POOMSE)

Each judge awards from 5 to 10 points. Both the HIGHEST and LOWEST scores will be thrown out and the balance totaled.

SPARRING (KYORUGI)

I. Matches

1. Single Elimination
2. Color Belts, Juniors, Executives: Two, one-minute rounds, 30 second break.

12+ year old Black Belts: Two, two-minute rounds, 30-second break.

C. All matches: Four points deducted=disqualification.

D. Time controlled by the SIBBA Electronic Scoreboards.

II. Target areas

A. Face

• Colored belts age 18+ and black belts age 14+: 2 POINTS with foot only.

• Colored belts age 12-17 and black belts age 12-13: 1 POINT for light, controlled contact with foot only. No bonus point for 8-count.

• All ranks age 11 and under: No head contact is allowed.

B. Body

• 1 POINT for controlled attack with foot or hand.

III. Non-Target areas: Groin, Eyes, Spine, Back of Head

IV. Legal Techniques

A. Hand: fist only --no open hands

B. Foot: Contact below the ankle

V. Disqualifications may occur:

A. When the player has accumulated 4 deduction points.

B. When the player does not comply with the referee’s instructions.

C. Without warning for malicious attacks as determined by the referee.

VI. Voting and Decisions

A. Majority Vote determines Point or Disqualification

B. Decisions of officials are final except if in violation of the tournament rules

VII. Notes on Junior Safety Rules (JSR):

A. No bonus point will be awarded for an 8-count given for a legal attack to the body.

B. For players 11 and under any contact to the head is illegal and subject to penalty.

C. For players over 11 years old excessive contact to the head is illegal and subject to penalty.

2013 34th IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY

CHAMPIONSHIPS TAEKWONDO RULES

SPARRING GEAR REQUIREMENTS

1. Head gear
   1. Must be in good repair.
   2. Must correspond to the competitor’s current hogu color. White head gear may be worn with either red or blue hogu colors. Blue head gear may only be worn with blue hogus and red head gear may only be worn with red hogus. Black head gear is discouraged, but may be worn with blue hogus, but not with red.

2. Mouth guard
   1. All competitors must wear a properly fitted mouth guard.

3. Hogu
   1. Must wrap all the way around the competitor’s back. Hogus that do not cover the competitor’s back to their spine will not be acceptable at this tournament.
   2. Competitor must have either a reversible red and blue hogu, or one hogu each of red and blue.
   3. A limited number of hogus may be available for rent from the Cyclone Martial Arts Club if the competitor does not have an appropriate hogu. Sizes available range from size 3 through size 6. The cost will be $10, and anyone renting a hogu will be required to leave their driver’s license with the rental table which they will receive back upon return of the hogu.

4. Forearm guards
   1. Must cover the competitor’s arms from elbow to wrist.

5. Gloves
   1. Gloves are required in the black belt divisions from ages 14⁺.

6. Shin guards
   1. Must cover the competitor’s leg from knee to ankle.

7. Foot protection
   1. Competitor must wear instep guards.
   2. Boot style foot protection will not be considered acceptable at this competition.

8. Groin protection
   1. Male competitors are required to wear an athletic cup underneath their uniform.

Any concerns regarding the legality of a competitor’s sparring gear may be addressed with the tournament directors, tournament officials at the head table, or the referees.

COMPETITION DIVISIONS INDIVIDUAL FORMS (POOMSE)
MEN (age 17-32) 3rd Dan & above – light & heavy 2nd Dan - light & heavy 1st Dan – light, middle, heavy Brown & Red Belt- light & heavy Blue Belt - light & heavy Green Belt - light & heavy Orange Belt - light & heavy Yellow Belt - light & heavy White Belt - light & heavy EXECUTIVE MEN (age 33-42, 43 & older) 3rd Dan & above – light & heavy 2nd Dan – light & heavy 1st Dan – light & heavy Blue Belt & Above Green Belt & Below		WOMEN (age 17-32) 3rd Dan & above – light & heavy 2nd Dan - light & heavy 1st Dan - light, middle, heavy Brown & Red Belt- light & heavy Blue Belt - light & heavy Green Belt - light & heavy Orange Belt - light & heavy Yellow Belt - light & heavy White Belt - light & heavy EXECUTIVE WOMEN (age 33-42, 43 & older) 3rd Dan & above – light & heavy 2nd Dan – light & heavy Black Belt – light, middle, heavy Blue Belt & Above Green Belt & Below
FREE SPARRING (KYRUGI)
MEN (age 17-32) Black Belt- 4 weight divisions Brown & Red Belt-light & heavyweight Blue Belt-light & heavyweight Green Belt-light & heavyweight Orange & Yellow Belt-light & heavyweight White Belt-light & heavyweight EXECUTIVE MEN (age 33-42, 43 & older) Black Belt – light, middle, heavy Blue Belt & Above Green Belt & Below		WOMEN (age 17-32) Black Belt – 4 weight divisions Brown & Red Belt-light & heavyweight Blue Belt-light & heavyweight Green Belt-light & heavyweight Orange & Yellow Belt-light & heavyweight White Belt-light & heavyweight EXECUTIVE WOMEN(age 33-42, 43 & older) Black Belt – light, middle, heavy Blue Belt & Above Green Belt & Below
JUNIORS
FORMS (POOMSE) MONSTER (Age 5, 6, 7) Three Divisions by weight, all ranks TOTS (age 8 & 9) Three Divisions by weight, all ranks MINI PEE WEE (AGE 10 & 11) Black Belt Blue Belt & Above Green Belt & Below		SPARRING (KYORUGI) MONSTER (Age 5, 6, 7) Three Divisions by weight, all ranks TOTS (age 8 & 9) Three Divisions by weight, all ranks MINI PEE WEE (AGE 10 & 11) Black Belt Blue Belt & Above Green Belt & Below
PEE WEE BOYS (12 - 13) Black Belt Brown & Red Blue & Green Yellow & Orange White JUNIOR BOYS (14 -15) Black Belt Brown & Red Blue & Green Yellow & Orange White JUNIOR BOYS (16 - 17) 2nd Dan and above 1st Dan Black Belt Brown & Red Blue & Green Yellow & Orange White	PEE WEE GIRLS (12- 13) Black Belt Brown & Red Blue & Green Yellow & Orange White Belt JUNIOR GIRLS (14 -15) Black Belt Brown & Red Blue & Green Yellow & Orange White JUNIOR GIRLS (16 - 17) 2nd Dan and above 1st Dan Black Belt Brown & Red Blue & Green Yellow & Orange White	PEE WEE BOYS (12-13) Black Belt Brown & Red Blue Green & Orange Yellow & White JUNIOR BOYS (14 -15) Black Belt Brown & Red Blue Green & Orange Yellow & White JUNIOR BOYS (16 - 17) Black Belt Brown & Red Blue Green & Orange Yellow & White	PEE WEE GIRLS (12- 13) Black Belt Brown & Red Blue Green & Orange Yellow & White JUNIOR GIRLS (14 -15) Black Belt Brown & Red Blue Green & Orange Yellow & White JUNIOR GIRLS (16 - 17) Black Belt Brown & Red Blue Green & Orange Yellow & White

LARGE OR SMALL DIVISIONS MAY BE SPLIT OR COMBINED AT TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS’ DISCRETION.

34^th ANNUAL IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY

TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIPS

Dear Taekwondo Family,

Greetings from Ames, Iowa and Iowa State University.

I would like to invite you to the 33^rd Annual Iowa State University Taekwondo Championships. The competition will be held on October 19^th 2013. Registration will take place between 7:30am and 9:00am, and competition will begin at 9:30am at the Forker Gym on Iowa State University campus. The entry fee will be $65 for both forms and sparring. Advanced registration is STRONGLY advised. Late registration (and at the door) is $75. We will be giving out wonderful medals for first, second, and third place and at the end of the day, we will announce the team standings and present team trophies for first, second, and third places. If you have any questions call or email any of the tournament directors.

• Tournament Director: Matt Hamann: (507) 227-2946, hamannma@hotmail.com
• Co-Directors: Molly Conway: (309) 371-8735, maconway@iastate.edu

Emma Dostal: (515) 473-0219, erdostal@iastate.edu

Housing: Microtel Inn & Suites

2216 SE 16th St. 877-422-5250 (Toll-free)

Ames, IA 50010 515-233-4444

Ask for the ISU TaeKwonDo Championships group rate of $55.

(Please make reservations by October 13^th 2012 to qualify for special rate)

Entry Fee: Sparring and Poomsae $60.00

Pre-registration deadline: October 14^th, 2012

Late registration: $70.00

REGISTRATION FORM

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NAME____________________________________ AGE_____ PHONE_________________

ADDRESS_________________________________ CITY_______________ ZIP______________

EMAIL ___________________________________ TAEKWONDO CLUB _________________

RANK___________POOMSE_____ SPARRING____ Family POOMSE ____ Board Break _______

RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS AND ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY

In consideration of your acceptance of my entry, I do hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, waive, release and forever discharge all rights and claims for damages which I may have, or may accrue to me against the Tournament Directors, Tournament Officials, Iowa State University, The ISU Taekwondo Club or CMAC, any other tournament participants, or their respective officers, agents, representatives, successors, and/or assignees for any and all damages which may be sustained and suffered by me in connection with my association with, or entry in the above athletic tournament, or which may arise out of my traveling to, participating in, and returning from such athletic tournament.

I, the undersigned, have read this release and assumption of liability and understand all its terms. I execute it voluntarily and with full knowledge of its significance.

SIGNATURE___________________________________________ DATE___________

GUARDIAN___________________________________________RELATION________

(required for participants under age 18)

MAIL TO: Matt Hamann | 223 Forker Building, ISU | Ames, Iowa 50011

hamannma@hotmail.com• http://sibba.cloverpad.org/