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Tae Kwon Do
Suit up for our Tae Kwon Do event during the 2024 Summer Games. This event will welcome athletes from many different divisions in a competitive event. Check out the page below for more on the Tae Kwon Do event and we look forward to seeing you there!
DATE
June 22, 2024
LOCATION
Aquinas College
Sturrus Fieldhouse
1580 Fulton St E
Grand Rapids, MI 49506 (directions)
World Class Tae Kwon Do
EVENT HOST
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
7:30 AM - Athlete Registration and Spectators Admission
8:30 AM - Volunteer and Referee Check In
8:45 AM - Athletes Line-up
8:55 AM - Grandmasters, Junior Grandmasters, Senior Masters, and Masters on stage
9:00 AM - Opening Remarks, National Anthem, and Prayer
9:30 AM - Competition Begins with Board Breaking and Black Belt 14-17 & 18+ Forms
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Lunch
1:00 PM - Sparring competition begins
EVENTS
Forms (Any Taekwondo Recognized Form)
Sparring (Yellow-Green/Orange Belts and Up)
Power Board Breaking
Grand Champion (Black Belts only - Forms competition)*
*New for 2024: The gold medalist from each 14-17 years or 18+ years age division/bracket will be moved on to compete for their respective Junior Grand Champion or Grand Champion competitions in forms. Awards for both male and female will be awarded in this category!
REGISTRATION FEES
One event - $65
Two events - $85
Three events - $105
Registration closes June 15, 2024
COMPETITION RULES
EVENT DETAILS
All Michigan Tae Kwon Do competitors are welcome.
Competitors from outside the state are welcome IF they do not have a State Games program locally that includes Tae Kwon Do. Please contact Master Lemon Williams at Master_Lemon_Williams@outlook.com for questions on eligibility.
Training for officials will be available to any participating organization's blackbelts prior to the event.
Age determination date is day of competition.
Concessions will be available.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
This tournament will be utilizing the Daedo Electronic Scoring System. With that, certain equipment is required.
Rental socks: $10
New Gen II socks: $110
Pre-order: $90
Visit TKDScore.com to purchase your own pair
Note: Competitors need to bring their own Sparring Headgear, Shin Guards, Forearm Guards, Mouth Guard, Groin Cup (Males Required)
ADMISSIONS
Child (6-17): $3.00
Adults: $5.00
Ages 5 and under - Free
Max of $16 per family
All admissions are cash only.
AWARDS
One gold, one silver, and two bronze medals will be awarded for each event and division.
One Junior Grand Champion will be awarded for the 14-17 male and female divisions and one Grand Champion will be awarded for the 18+ male and female divisions.
QUESTIONS
For Tae Kwon Do questions, tournament and rules director Master Lemon Williams at Master_Lemon_Williams@outlook.com
For registration help, contact registration@stategamesofmichigan.com
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OPENING CEREMONY
Join us as we kick off the 2024 Summer Games at the Meijer Sports Complex on Friday, June 21st with our Opening Ceremony celebration.
All athletes are welcome to attend and join the athlete parade.
Fuel your fire by grabbing your 2024 Summer Games T-Shirt available now!
HOTEL INFORMATION
Athletes who are competing in the Summer Games will receive a discounted hotel rate. Please click here for more information.
EXPERIENCE GRAND RAPIDS
Be sure to check out the abundance of activities and attractions that Grand Rapids has to offer when you are not competing! Click here for more information and ideas.