The CSUEB Taekwondo Program is proud to host the 2005 Western Collegiate Taekwondo Championship.

Registration Forms
2005 WCTC Registration Packet (PDF)
2005 WCTC Registration Packet (Word DOC)

Eligibility
All competitors must be currently enrolled in either a 2 or 4 year college/university as a full time student. Proof of enrollment in the form of a student ID and proof of current college registration (online printouts accepted) must be included with registration. Student ID or picture ID must also be presented at match card pick-up / weigh-in.

Competition Rules

• All Competitors must weigh in on Sunday, November 13th between 7:00 and 8:30 a.m.
• 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.

Schedule
Sunday, November 13, 2005

7:00 - 8:30 a.m.	Competitor check in, weigh-in, and match card pick up
8:30 - 8:45 a.m.	Announcements
9:00 a.m.	Sparring competition begins

Uniform and Equipment Guidelines
Competitors must adhere to Olympic style uniform and sparring gear requirements. This includes a white v-neck uniform e.g. dobok (black trim for black belts only), chest protector (hogu), forearm pads, shin pads, white commercially bought or soft taped insteps, protective cup, mouthpiece, white or matching red/blue headgear. Competitors with uniforms or equipment which deviate from these guidelines will not be allowed to compete.

Competition Categories
Sparring contests will be separated by gender, belt rank, and weight division. Divisions by belt rank will be as follows:

Weigh-in Policy and Weight Divisions
All competitors must weigh-in between 7:00 and 8:30 a.m. 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.

Coach Passes
The Western Collegiate Taekwondo Championship will issue 3 (three) coach passes per school. Each competitor will be allowed one coach. Coaches will have access to the competition floor only while accompanying a competitor three matches prior to the competitorŐs match. Coaches/Athletes must leave the competition floor immediately after their match ends. Disruptive and/or disrespectful behavior on the part of the coach or competitor may result in disqualification and expulsion of both.

Competitor Entry Fees
Entry fees are $50, payable by cashiers check, money order, or school check. No personal checks.
Please make checks payable to: Hayward State Taekwondo Club
Each competitor will receive a free tournament t-shirt.
Entry fees are non-refundable. No applications will be accepted the day of the tournament

Spectator Fees and Parking Information
All spectators must purchase an admission ticket. Spectators may not enter the arena floor at any time. Spectator fees will be $7 for Adults and $5 for Students and children over five years old. Admission is free for children 5 years of age and under. CSU East Bay students can also enter free of charge with student ID.

On-campus parking is free on the weekends. Convenient parking can be found inside Lot A, directly across from the entrance to the PE Building - Main Gym.

Directions
Please visit the following site for directions to the CSU East Bay (formerly Hayward) campus from within the Bay Area: www.csuhayward.edu/campus_maps/driving.html

Cal State East Bay is easily accessible from the San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose airports, with the Oakland airport nearest to campus. Please contact tournament organizers should you require detailed travel assistance.

Nearby Hotels
Please make your own arrangements.

Hampton Inn - 1.1 miles
24137 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94544, (510) 247-1555, (800) HAM-PTON

Extended Stay America Union City - 6.9 miles
31950 Dyer St., Union City, CA 94587, (510) 441-9616

Crown Plaza Oakland South- Union City - 6.9 miles
32083 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City, CA 94587, (510) 489-2200

Courtyard by Marriott Newark - 10.3 miles
34905 Newark Blvd, Newark, CA 94560, (510) 792-5200, (800) 321-2211

Residence Inn by Marriott Newark-Silicon Valley - 10.7 miles
35466 Dumbarton Ct., Newark, CA 94560, (510) 739-6000, (800) 331-3131

**For more information please call (510) 388-0387 or email ed_miranda@nhusd.k12.ca.us**