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Date

Sunday, July 20, 2025

 

Site

Lied Recreation Athletic Center
Iowa State Campus, Ames

Time

Competition – 9:00 am

Commissioner

Matt Hamann
hamannma@hotmail.com

Referee Chair: Richard Puhl

2026 State Games of America

2026 QUALIFYING EVENT

T-Shirt Information

All taekwondo athletes must pick up their t-shirts at Sukup End Zone at Jack Trice Stadium (1732 S 4th St, Ames, IA 50011)

Competition Format

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

 

Rules

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.

Age Determining Date

Sunday, July 20, 2025

Medals sponsored by Grinnell Mutual

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

Registration Deadline

$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.

On-Site Registration

$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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