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Sunday, July 20, 2025
Competition – 9:00 am
2026 QUALIFYING EVENT
All taekwondo athletes must pick up their t-shirts at Sukup End Zone at Jack Trice Stadium (1732 S 4th St, Ames, IA 50011)
Forms
Scoring between 1-10 points by Black Belt judges
Sparring
All divisions/ranks – Three, 1 minute rounds with a 30 second break
USAT membership is NOT required to participate
Daedo Scoring System
Daedo Scoring System will be used for black belt age divisions 10 & up as well as ALL adult color belts (ages 18 & up).
Daedo Gen 2 socks will be required.
Socks will be available to rent at the event for $30.00 each. Socks can also be purchased in advance by going to http://www.tkdscore.com
USAT current rules will be observed. Click Here for USAT Rules
Click Here for Iowa Games Taekwondo Sport Specific Info
It is encouraged to attend the unofficial referee seminar the day before competition to get an understanding of the rules. Master Richard Puhl will be the presenter for this seminar. This is open to referees, players and coaches. Click on the tab above for more information.
Sunday, July 20, 2025
Gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded in each division.
FORMS – MALE & FEMALE DIVISIONS
Tots | 5 – 7 | Black | Brown, Red, Blue | Green, Orange | Yellow, White
Pee Wees | 8 – 9 | Black | Brown, Red, Blue | Green, Orange | Yellow, White
Youth | 10 – 11 | Black | Brown, Red | Blue | Green | Orange | Yellow, White
Cadets | 12 – 14 | Black | Brown, Red | Blue | Green | Orange | Yellow, White
Juniors | 15 – 17 | Black – 1st Degree | Black – 2nd Degree & Above | Brown, Red | Blue | Green | Orange | Yellow, White
Men/Women | 18 – 31 | Black – 1st Degree | Black – 2nd Degree & Above | Brown, Red | Blue | Green | Orange | Yellow | White Ultra
Men/Women | 32 – 41 | Black – 1st Degree | Black – 2nd Degree & Above | Brown, Red, Blue | Green, Orange | Yellow, White Ultra
Men/Women | 42 & Over | Black – 1st Degree | Black – 2nd Degree & Above | Brown, Red, Blue | Green, Orange | Yellow, White
*divisions may be combined at the discretion of the sports commissioner
SPARRING – MALE & FEMALE DIVISIONS
Tots | 5 – 7 | Black | Brown, Red, Blue | Green, Orange | Yellow, White
Pee Wees | 8 – 9 | Black | Brown, Red, Blue | Green, Orange | Yellow, White
Youth | 10 – 11 | Black | Brown, Red | Blue | Green | Orange | Yellow, White
Cadets | 12 – 14 | Black | Brown, Red | Blue | Green | Orange | Yellow, White
Juniors | 15 – 17 | Black – Lightweight | Black – Heavyweight | Brown, Red | Blue | Green | Orange | Yellow, White
Men/Women | 18 – 31 | Black – Lightweight | Black – Middleweight | Black – Heavyweight | Brown, Red | Blue | Green | Orange | Yellow | White Ultra
Men/Women | 32 – 41 | Black | Brown, Red, Blue | Green, Orange | Yellow, White Ultra Men/Women | 42 & Over | Black | Brown, Red, Blue | Green, Orange | Yellow, White
*divisions may be combined at the discretion of the sports commissioner
$45 if registered by May 1
$55 if registered between May 2 – June 2
$65 if registered between June 3- July 7
Black Belts ages 10 & up and ALL adult color belts (ages 18 & Up) – will use Daedo Scoring:
$60 if registered by May 1
$70 if registered between May 2 – June 2
$85 if registered between June 3 – July 7
Entry fee covers both forms & sparring.
Athletes receive a cotton t-shirt with their entry fee. For $12, athletes can upgrade to a dri-fit shirt during registration. The deadline to order a shirt is June 26.
$70 Entry Fee; pre-registration is preferred.
$90 Entry Fee – black belts 10 & up, color belts 18 & up; pre-registration is preferred.
Spectator Admissions will be taken at the event. Spectators can pre-purchase admission by clicking HERE or admission can be purchased on-site.
5 & Over: $5.00
4 & Under: Free
For more information on admission fees, click HERE.
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