Kangs 2005

2005 CAN-AM GAMES
29th ANNUAL INVITATION
APRIL 30, 2005
WINNIPEG - MANITOBA

DISCLAIMER : THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL INFORMATION FROM THE ORGANIZERS. IF YOU REQUIRE AND OFFICIAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTAC WITH THE ORGANIZER OF THIS TOURNAMENT AT : (204) 944 - 0261.

This Taekwondo Championships is hosted by Grand Master Joo W. Kang, every year and bring together all the the tops fighter of the province of Manitoba and also from outside of the province. This 2005 event will be on Saturday, April 30, 2005, at the University of Manitoba, Investor's Group Athletic Centre. Competitors from Canada and USA, would get together to compete in Poomse (Forms), and Gyurookee (Sparring). This is a chance for you to come and support your local athletes and also to watch the tops competitors in the province.

When : April 30, 2005.
Time : Start at 11:00 a.m.
Where : University of Manitoba at the Investor's Group Athletic Centre

Spectator Fee :
6 years old & under = Free (Must be accompanied by an adult)
18 years old & under = $8.00
General = $10.00

Program :
Saturday, April 30, 2005
10:00 a.m. - Referee and Judges meeting. ID Cards will be issued.
11:00 a.m. - Poomse (Forms, Pattern, Katas) = Black Belts and Poom Belts category.
- Gyurookee ( Sparring, Kumite) and Poomse = Color Belts.
4:00 p.m.
Main Event
- Opening Ceremony
- Anthems
- Introductions
- Demonstration Contest
- Black Belt Eliminations
- Finals
- Awards and closing

Demonstration Competition :
One team per school consisting of 2 - 5 members.
Total demonstration time should be 1 - 5 minutes.
Winner of this competition will receive a trophy plus a cash prize.

Safety equipment :
Head and Chest guards are supplied by the organizer.
Mandatory forearm and shin guards and athletic cup will be supplied by the competitor.

Rules and Regulations - Gyurookee :
- All Black Belt matches will be scored using the new scoring regulations proposed by the WTF.
- A scoring technique to the middle section will be 1 point.
- A scoring technique to the high section will be 2 points.
- An additional point will be added to the point results in a knock down (referee count).
- Poom and Colour Belt matches will not use the new scoring regulations.
- All Gyurookee weight categories ages 15 & over have been modified according to the divisions set at the Olympic Games.
- Match duration time for Colour Belts - 2 rounds of 1 minute.
- Match duration time for Poom/Black Belt Eliminations - 2 rounds of 2 minutes.
- Match duration time for Poom/Black Belt Finals - 2 rounds of 3 minutes.

In this tournament, athletes from all Manitoba, others provinces, and also from the USA come together to compete against the best athletes on the province. Below there are a list of the different places the competitors usually come from :

MANITOBA				SASKATCHEWAN	ONTARIO	USA
Braine	Gilliam	La Riviere	St. Norbert	Yorkton (Saskatchewan)	Ft. Francis (Ontario)	Brainerd (USA)
Carman	Gilbert Plains	Lle de Chenes	Ste. Rose Du Lac	Regina (Saskatchewan)		Brauberd (USA)
Crane River	Grandview	Manitou	Selkirk			Fargo (USA)
Dauphin	Lac Brochet	Morden	Tadule Lake		-	Rochester (USA)
Flin Flon	Lorette	Niverville	Winkler		-	-
Ft. Franc	La Broquerie	Notre Dame du Lourd	Winnipeg		-	-

2005 CAN-AM GAMES APPLICATION FORM

Disclaimer: This application form is not official, if you want and official application you must contact with the organizer of this tournament : (204) 944-0261) .

Entry Fee:

One event - $40.00
Two Event - $45.00

Accommodations	Holiday Inn 1330 Pembina Highway Phone - (204) 452-4747 Toll Free - 1-800-423-1337 Mention "Can-Am Games Participant" to receive the special discounrt rate.
Tournament Registration:	Holiday Inn 1330 Pembina Highway , Winnipeg Main Lobby Friday, April 29, 2005 From : 5:00 p.m. To : 11:30 p.m.
Official's Meeting	Saturday, April 30, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. Referee and Judges meeting (Official's ID cards will be issued.)
Tournament Site:	Investor's Group Athletic Centre University of Manitoba Saturday, April 30, 2005

Name (print)____________________________ Address _____________________________

Age___ Sex __ Weight ____lbs.	Rank 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Keup/Belt ___
	1 2 3 4 Poom or Dan Degree (circle one)
Entered: Poomse (P____) Gyurookee (S___) (circle events entered and enter category-see back)	Please fill out all the information in this box

I the undersigned hereby waive, identify and hold harmless any and all person connected with the 2005 Can-Am Games for any injuries I may sustain during my participation. I also assume all responsibility for any of my actions during coming to or leaving said competition. I hereby give consent that any picture, voice or likeness of me in any form whatsoever may be used in any media form whatsoever which include those in use or ones to be invented and that they may be used throughout the world without limitation. I waive compensation in regard thereto forever. If contestant is under 18 years of age this release must be signed by parent or legal guardian.

Recommended by Master	Contestant's Signature_________________________
________________________	Parent or legal guardian's_______________________

Kang's Taekwondo Academy Headquarters
453 Notre Dame Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 1R4
e-mail: kctba@mb.sympatico.ca
Phone : (204) 944-0261 or 944-0262
Fax :(204) 943-1092
Accommodation and Registration
Holiday Inn
1330 Pembina Highway
Phone - (204) 452-4747
Toll Free - 1-800-423-1337

Contestant's Certification

Name _________________________Age___ Sex ___ This certificate holder is permitted to enter the

Max Bell Centre (Official Gate) for the 2003 Can-Am Game.

Officials Name_____________________________________ Approved________________________________

WHAT KEUP OR GUP ARE YOU?

If you are having problems in knowing which Keup are you, this table would help you to found the Keup equivalent to your color belt.

Rank (Keup/Gup)	Color Belt
10	White
9	Yellow
8	Purple
7	Orange
6	Green
5	Blue
4	Brown
3,2,1	Red
Black & Red/Black

Some Schools use the stripe system and their Keup or Gup equivalent is as follow:

Rank (Gup)	Belt
10	White
9	White / Yellow stripe
8	Yellow
7	Yellow / Green stripe
6	Green
5	Green / Blue stripe
4	Blue
3	Blue / Red stripe
2	Red
1	Red / Black stripe
Black & Red/Black

Can-Am Games Divisions

Poom Sae

Check Box

Gyurookee

Check Box

10 and under                  ( ) 10- 8 Keup (P1)
(Mixed)                                        ( )   7- 5 Keup (P2)
                                                       ( )   4 -1 Keup (P3)
                                                         ( ) Poom Belt (P3)

10 & under (Mixed)
10-5 Keup ( ) 69 lbs & under (S1)
                     ( ) 70 lbs & over (S2)
4-1 Keup      ( ) 69 lbs & under (S3)
                       ( ) 70 lbs & over (S4)
Poom Belt (   ) 69 lbs & under (S5)
                       (   ) 70 lbs & over (S6)

11-14 years                    ( ) 10- 8 Keup (P11)
(Mixed)                                       ( )   7- 5 Keup (P12)
                                                        ( )   4 -1 Keup (P13)
                                                        ( ) Poom Belt (P14)

11-14 Girls
10-5 Keup   ( ) 90 lbs & under (SG11)
                       ( ) 91 lbs & over (SG12)
4-1 Keup      ( ) 90 lbs & under (SG13)
                       ( ) 91 lbs & over (SG14)
Poom Belt (   ) 90 lbs & under (SG15)
                       (   ) 91 lbs & over (SG16)

15 Years & over            ( ) 10- 8 Keup (PF21)
(Female)                                  ( )   7- 5 Keup (PF22)
                                                       ( )   4 -1 Keup (PF23)

11-14 Boys
10-5 Keup ( ) 90 lbs & under (SB11)
                       ( ) 91 lbs & over (SB12)
4-1 Keup    ( ) 90 lbs & under (SB13)
                       ( ) 91 lbs & over (SB14)
Poom Belt (   ) 90 lbs & under (SB15)
                       (   ) 91 lbs & over (SB16)

15 Years & over            ( ) 10- 8 Keup (PM21)
(Male)                                         ( )   7- 5 Keup (PM22)
                                                       ( )   4 -1 Keup (PM23)

15 & over (Female)
10-5 Keup    ( ) 120 lbs & under (SF21)
                         ( ) 121 lbs & over (SF22)
4-1 Keup      ( ) 120 lbs & under (SF23)
                         ( ) 121 lbs & over (SF24)
Poom Belt    (   ) 120 lbs & under (SF25)
                          (   ) 121 - 130 lbs (SF26)
                          (   ) 130 lbs & over (SF27)

15 Years & over           ( ) 1st Dan Degree (PB21)
(Mixed)                                     ( ) 1st Dan Degree (PB22)
                                                      ( ) 3-4 Dan Degree (PB34)
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35 Years & over ( ) 10- 1 Keup (PS21)
(Mixed) ( ) 1-4 Dan Degree (PS22)

Further information for Male 15 & over
Gyurookee categories:

All ranks are 2000 Sydney Olympic categories

consolidated fly weight - not exceeding 58kg (127.6 lbs)
consolidated feather weight - over 58kg to 68 kg (149.6 lbs)
consolidated welter weight - over 68kg to 80kg (176 lbs)
consolidated heavy weight - over 80kg (over 176 lbs)

- Poomse....1-10 Judges point
- Gyurookee duration time
Under Black Belt.......................... 1 minute 2 rounds
Poom/Black Belt elimination......... 2 minutes 2 rounds
Poom/Black Belt Finals................ 3 minutes 2 rounds
- Tournament Directory may separate or consolidate weight
categories as required.
- Weigh-in by official scale.
- Demonstration Contest (see other application form)

                                            Consolidated Categories
15 & over   (Male)
10 - 8 Keup ( ) Fly weight (SM21)
                         ( ) Feather weight (SM22)
                         ( ) Welter weight (SM23)
                       ( ) Heavy weight (SM24)
7 - 5 Keup    ( ) Fly weight (SM25)
                         ( ) Feather weight (SM26)
                         ( ) Welter weight (SM27)
                         ( ) Heavy weight (SM28)
4 -1 Keup     ( ) Fly weight (SM29)
                         ( ) Feather weight (SM30)
                         ( ) Welter weight (SM31)
                         ( ) Heavy weight (SM32)

Black Belt ( ) Fly weight (SB21)
                       ( ) Feather weight (SB22)
                       ( ) Welter weight (SB23)
                       ( ) Heavy weight (SB24)