The 30th California Open Taekwondo Championship FAQ
When:
Saturday, October 26th : 8:00am-8:00pm
Doors: 7:00am
Admissions: $20 per person/ Ages 5 and Under Free
Parking: $25
CASH ONLY
Location:
Anaheim Convention Center- Arena
800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802
Important Things to Know:
1. When will the tournament begin?
REPORT TIMES ( Please expect delays) :
Group I ( Morning)
POOMSAE
- TRADITIONAL AND SPORT POOMSAE- 8:00am start time (ALL AGES) ARRIVE EARLY!!
Kyoroogi ( Sparring )
- WORLD CLASS JUNIOR / SENIOR SPARRING- 8:00am (AGES 15-32)
- SPARRING AGES 9 AND YOUNGER- At conclusion of Poomsae Competition (estimate 9:30am)
*Competitors doing two events must report for 8:00am start time. Arrive early!
Group II ( Afternoon)
-WORLD CLASS CADET SPARRING- 1:00pm Start Time
-SPARRING AGES 10 AND OLDER- 1:00PM Start Time
2. I am a first time competitor, what should I expect?
Not a problem! Here is the process:
Step 1- Arrive early to find parking and the venue. Locate your Master and grab your credentials from them.
Step 2- Purchase spectator tickets for non-competing members and find a place to warm up. Admission is $20 per person and free for ages 5 and younger. CASH ONLY
Step 3- Listen for the announcer to call out your division and head to the holding area, which will be held in the Arena Lobby on the west side of the building.
Step 4- Compete! Grab your medals from the awards table, take a professional photo for purchase and you’re good to go!
Tournaments are potentially long and seating can be limited. Competitors may have extended wait times due to delays. Parents and spectators may have to wait a while before their child comes out of the holding area to compete. We will try our best to get the tournament moving as fast as we can! In the meantime, please enjoy watching the other competitors fight!
3. What time will the Tournament finish?
We will try our best to finish the tournament as fast as we can, while also delivering the best experience possible for our athletes. The morning group will finish around 12:30pm, while the afternoon session may finish close to 8pm. Please expect delays as it’s very likely to happen.
4. Can I pick up my own credentials?
An instructor or Master may be the only people to pick up badges for competitors.
5. Where should I park?
Parking will held in 2-3 different locations throughout the day. The MAIN parking structure will be CAR PARK 1, which is located directly next to the venue. The next option would be CAR PARK 4, which is located more south of the venue and a 5 min walk. Lastly, if all parking strctures are full, Toy Story parking on Harbor blvd will be the 3rd option, with a 10 min walk to the venue.
Please arrive early to secure your parking spot! Afternoon groups are encouraged to come before lunch!
6. What time will weigh in’s be for DAEDO World Class Black Belts? What gear do I need?
Weigh In’s will only be for WORLD CLASS BLACK BELT KYOROOGI competitors. Weigh in’s will take place on Friday, 2:30-7:30pm at remote locations at selected Taekwondo schools and also at the tournament venue from 4:30pm-7:30pm. Please look at the weigh ins stations tab on our website for more information.
-World Class competitors must bring their own shin/arm protector, groin guard, mouthguard and GEN II Daedo socks.
-Each ring will supply a daedo hogu and E head gear. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN SOCKS, GEAR AND HELMET ( just in case ).
7. Are we allowed to bring coolers? Will there be food? Vendors?
Spectators are not allowed to bring coolers or any kind into the venue.
There will be food for purchase! Sparring equipment, shirts and souvenirs will be available.
8. How big is the venue?
The venue is an 80,000 sqft arena with plenty of seating and walking space.
It’s important we keep the holding/staging area clear to maintain traffic flow for our competitors. Therefore, parents are encouraged to drop off their child and return back to their seats and watch from the stands.
9. What happens if there is no one in my division?
This happens occasionally as there can be an uneven amount of competitors or students from the same school. It’s not uncommon to have your child compete against a classmate. If this is the case, we will hold an exhibition match for both athletes, however we will do our best to avoid this. Safety is our biggest priority so mismatches will not be allowed.
10. I registered my child, but never received a confirmation?
Please make sure to check your spam folder as some confirmations end up there. Also, each school will receive a competitor list, so refer to your Master to confirm. Lastly, if you received a paypal confirmation, you are successfully registered!
You may also email us directly: thecaopentkd@gmail.com
-Mouthguard- WHITE OR CLEAR ONLY
- Groin protection- Both Male and Female inside the uniform
- Shin/Foot/Arm/Helmet protection. Foot protector for color belts required