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       #Post#: 57--------------------------------------------------
       Rule Changes for Nationals
   DIR By: Ladytkd
       Date: June 1, 2014, 9:35 am
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       MAJOR RULE CHANGES FOR 2014
       USAT Rules (
  HTML http://www.teamusa.org/~/media/USA_Taekwondo/
       Documents/Competition%20Rules/USAT_Rules_Revise_Feb_6_13.pdf)
       will
       be used for all sparring matches WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES due
       to
       new WTF rules and interpretations:
       Terminology:
       1) "Knock Out" is now "Referee Stops Contest"
       2) "Sudden Death" is now "Golden Point"
       Prior to match
       1) Maximum of 3 layers of taping is allowed on hands or feet.
       Only the
       commission doctor has the authority to sign off more taping.
       2) Any manipulation of the PSS system prior to or during a match
       WILL
       result in DISQUALIFICATION. Further sanction may also be taken
       by the
       USAT
       Match management
       1) Time will stop one second after the Referee calls Kalyeo
       EXCEPT in the
       case of an 8-count. Time will run during an 8-count
       2) When the Referee begins an 8-count s/he will continue the
       count. If
       the Judges have not scored the attack the Referee will call
       Shigan if
       the player is able to continue by the count of 8. If no Judge
       stands to
       request a conference the Referee will request a Video Review.
       3) If a player falls in pain but there is no clear injury
       (blood, broken
       bones) the Referee will call Kalyeo and instruct the player to
       Stand Up.
       The Referee will repeat the instruction twice at 3-second
       intervals. If
       the player refuses to stand up the match will be awarded to the
       other
       player. The Referee may change the call to Kye-shi at any time
       an
       injury becomes apparent. A player who gains rest time by slowly
       standing within the time limit may be given a Kyung-go
       4) Video Review Failure. If the video does not record a
       challenged action
       due to technical issues or operator error the request shall be
       denied
       but the challenge card will be returned to the coach and the
       quota will
       remain unchanged
       Golden Point Round- Determining Superiority
       1) There will be ONE Golden Point Round
       2) If neither player scores during the Golden Point Round the
       Superior
       player will win. Superiority will be determined by:
       1) The player recorded the most hits during the Golden Point
       Round,
       regardless of power. If that number is tied then
       2) The player with the fewest Penalties during ALL four rounds.
       If that
       does not break the tie then
       3) Referee and Judges vote using standard Superiority Criteria
       Prohibited Acts
       1) A player will lose the match if s/he accumulates any
       combination of
       Kyung-gos and Ganjeoms equalling FIVE points
       2) A player MAY communicate to the coach to request IVR
       3) Lifting a leg without attacking for more than 3 seconds will
       result in a
       Kyung-go. This includes lifting the leg and hopping on the other
       leg for
       more than 3 seconds and lifting leg and doing cut kick action
       without
       actual attacking for more than 3 seconds.
       4) A player who falls WILL receive a Kyung-go unless:
       1) The players clash and they BOTH fall down
       2) The Referee gives an 8-count to the fallen player
       3) The player fell due to the illegal act of his/her opponent
       5) If a player kicks at a downed opponent and makes contact s/he
       will
       receive a Gamjeon. If no contact is made s/he will receive a
       Kyung-go
       6) If a player kicks after Kalyeo and makes contact s/he will
       receive a
       Gamjeon. If no contact is made s/he may receive a Kyung-go.
       7) Intentionally kicking below the waist is a Gamjeon
       #Post#: 58--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Rule Changes for Nationals
   DIR By: Gorilla
       Date: June 1, 2014, 9:53 am
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       The lifting leg section is open for a lot of interpretation.  It
       will be interesting to see how this is applied at the USAT and
       for that matter ring to ring.  The matter of falling down is
       also going to be interesting.  It will be extra important to
       know the rules this year also observing each ring and seeing how
       the calls are going.  I have talked to several referees (IR's/A
       Class included)and they all seem to have different
       interpretations of these rules (leg lifting/falling down).  The
       referee/coaches seminars are going to be very important.
       #Post#: 71--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Rule Changes for Nationals
   DIR By: Ladytkd
       Date: June 2, 2014, 9:39 am
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       Interpretations on falling seem to change every other year.
       #Post#: 75--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Rule Changes for Nationals
   DIR By: Gorilla
       Date: June 2, 2014, 3:09 pm
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       I get the rule changes trying to keep the flow of the match
       going with the falling down rule.
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