Competition Rules

PacWest adheres to the USA Taekwondo Competition Rules which are in effect as of the date the PacWest season commences, with the following exceptions:

• PacWest uses True Score for their match scoring system.
• There is a 10 point gap
• Competitors to provide Dado sensor socks
• True Score to provide Sensor Hogues at each of the PacWest matches.

General Rules

• All Competitors must weigh in 2 hours prior to the competition. Weigh in times will be announced.
• Contests will be held in Olympic Style Sparring (Kyoroogi) only (e.g. no forms competition will be conducted).
• Standard USA Taekwondo senior sparring rules will apply.
• Single elimination with "consolation" matches (if possible).
• Competitors must arrive at the ring with their coach three matches prior to their match number.
• Competitors who are not present at the time of their match may be disqualified.

Scoring:
All PacWest TKD Conference competitions feature the TrueScore Sensor Electronic Scoring System.
1 point is granted for a body shot, 2 points for a turning kick; 3 points are granted for a head shot.

Weigh-in Policy: All competitors must weigh-in 2 hours before competition, unless other arrangements have been made. Competitors will be allowed two opportunities to stand on the scale during this time if unable make weight on the first try. Competitors unable to meet the weight division listed on their entry form will not be allowed to compete. Competitors will not be moved up or down divisions.

Weight Divisions:

	Male	Female
Fly or Bantam	135.5 lbs and below	105.5 lbs and below
Feather	135.6 - 150.5 lbs	105.6 - 120.5 lbs
Light	150.6 - 165.5 lbs	120.6 - 135.5 lbs
Welter	165.6 - 180.5 lbs	135.6 - 150.5 lbs
Middle	180.6 - 195.6 lbs	150.6 - 165.5 lbs
Heavy	195.6 lbs and above	165.6 lbs and above