2017 Napa Open International Taekwondo Championship

Before registering you will need the following:

1. Valid Email Address
2. Electronic Picture
3. Participant Belt Rank
4. Participant Age, Height and Weight
5. USA Taekwondo (USAT) Membership
6. Taekwondo School Name
7. Taekwondo School Master or Grandmaster
8. Taekwondo School Phone Number

USA Taekwondo (USAT) Membership

This Championship is Sanctioned and Supported by the USAT, the National Governing Body (USA) of Taekwondo and Supports the USA Taekwondo Olympic Movement.  Another great benefit is being judged by higher quality Referees as an Official Sanctioned Event tends to bring out the best Referees looking to earn points (only available at sanctioned events) towards their own level Promotions!

All competitors must be registered as an Athlete Member by the USAT in order to participate in this OFFICIAL USA TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIP.

If you need to sign up for your membership, here is the link to USAT: https://www.usat.hangastar.com/UserInformationWizard.aspx

Mandatory Weigh-Ins

Weigh-Ins are MANDATORY for all sparring (gyoroogi) competitors RED BELT and ABOVE.  

Friday, September 1, 2017 from 6pm-9pm at the hotel or 9:30pm-10:30pm at the high school gym.

COURTYARD by MARRIOTT Vallejo Napa Valley
1000 Fairgrounds Dr, Vallejo, CA 94589
(Across the street from Six Flags Discovery Kingdom!)

No Match Procedure

There are situations where no other competitor has registered to compete in your selected division.  

When this occurs, you have two options:

1.  Find another competitor around your age and/or belt level and ask them if they would be willing to participate in an Exhibition Match (no medals will be given). Please note: You are still the Gold Medalist in your original division and will receive your 10 ranking points for your Gold Medal.

2.  Receive your Gold Medal as an uncontested fight.

If you are unsure, choose yes when prompted during registration - you may always decline at the competition. :-)

Volunteer, Referee and Coach Registration

TournamentTiger is for athlete registration only. Volunteers, Referees and Coaches must register using one of the following links:

• Volunteer Registration: http://bit.ly/NapaOpenVolunteers
• Referee Registration: http://bit.ly/NapaOpenReferee2017
• Coach Registration: http://bit.ly/CoachNapaOpen

For more information, please review the Announcements section.

American Canyon High School

The event will take place at the beautiful American Canyon High School Gymnasium.

Extended weigh-ins for red belts and above (sparring only) will be held here on Friday night, September 1, 2017 from 9:30-10:30pm. Earlier weigh-in times are available at the host hotel.

Host Hotel - Courtyard by Marriott

Courtyard by Marriott Vallejo Napa Valley. Accross the street from Six Flags!

Weigh-ins for red belts and above (sparring only) will be held as this hotel on Friday night, September 1, 2017 from 6pm-9pm.

$179/night, Mention: Napa Open Taekwondo and book before 8/2/2017!
Free Continental Breakfast, WiFi and Parking.
1.8 miles to the venue.

Alternate Hotel - Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Vallejo Napa Valley-American Canyon.

Free Hot Breakfeast and WiFi
King Bed $189
Two Queen Beds $199
2.0 miles to the venue.

Alternate Hotel - Fairfield Inn & Suites

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Napa American Canyon

Free Hot Breakfeast and WiFi
Fri & Sat King Bed $199
Sun King Bed $139
Rates good until 8/3/17
2.0 miles to the venue.

Call the hotel direct at 707-643-3800 or Marriot Central Reservations at 800-228-2800 and ask for: Napa Open.

Book online at: www.marriot.com/sfoac
Select Special Rates and Awards, select the group Code option and use the following codes:
9/1/17 and 9/2/17 NPANPAK - for rooms with 1 king bed
9/3/17 NPBNPBK - for rooms with 1 king bed

Alternate Hotel - Ramada Vallejo

Ramada Vallejo

Free Continental Breakfeast, WiFi, and Parking
Queen Room $85 + tax
Call and mention: Napa Open
3.3 miles to the venue.

Hello from the Napa Open TKD Championship Tournament Committee. I have been selected as the Volunteer Director for this exciting event. As most of you know, part of the measure of any tournament’s success is the commitment and dedication of the VOLUNTEERS who give of their time and energy to keep the event moving. I am calling on you, family and friends of ANY participating dojangs (schools) to consider being a bigger part of the Napa Open than just as a spectator. Please complete the Volunteer Registration Form using the link at the end of this post. Within the form you can see and choose from many of the volunteer opportunities we have. And you don’t have to be an adult to volunteer! We can use responsible teens as well!

Remember, as a volunteer you not only receive FREE entrance into the event, but you will be provided with a FREE t-shirt and LUNCH! While there will be no floor access to spectators, VOLUNTEERS are expected to be on the floor – putting you that much closer to all the action! Don’t wait. Sign up now at: http://bit.ly/NapaOpenVolunteers If you have any questions about this, please feel free to contact me via PM on Facebook or email me at lbosta@yahoo.com.

SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER TODAY! Hello from the Napa Open TKD Championship page. I have been selected as the Volunteer Director for this exciting event. As most of you know, part of the measure of any tournament’s success is the commitment and dedication of the VOLUNTEERS who give of their time and energy to keep the event moving.

I am calling on you, family and friends of ANY participating dojangs (schools) to consider being a bigger part of the Napa Open than just as a spectator. Please complete the Volunteer Registration Form using the link at the end of this post. Within the form you can see and choose from many of the volunteer opportunities we have. And you don’t have to be an adult to volunteer! We can use responsible teens as well! In the coming weeks, I will be reaching out to everyone to coordinate our efforts.

Remember, as a volunteer you not only receive FREE entrance into the event, but you will be provided with a FREE t-shirt and LUNCH! While there will be no floor access to spectators, VOLUNTEERS are expected to be on the floor – putting you that much closer to all the action! Don’t wait. Sign up now! If you have any questions about this, please feel free to contact me via PM on Facebook or email me at lbosta@yahoo.com.

Here's the link again to sign up: http://bit.ly/NapaOpenVolunteers

Thanks guys!
Liza Bosta

The NAPA OPEN TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIP is an Official USAT Sanctioned Event Referees, so you will Receive Credit that will Help you with your Experience & USAT Referee Level Promotions!

We Welcome Good Referees of ALL Levels... Great Experience, Great Comradery, and a Great Championship!

The Napa Open will be operated under USAT Referee Chairman, Seung Hwan Kim!

Register Here to Officiate at the Napa Open: http://bit.ly/NapaOpenReferee2017

Referee Seminar

<<< USA Taekwondo REFEREE SEMINAR in California & RULES EDUCATION SESSION for Athletes, Coaches and Parents. >>>

Taught Directly by Honorable USAT Referee Chairman Seung Hwan Kim!
Contact: Master Johnny Kang
Date: Sunday, August 27, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Host: Kang's Taekwondo Academy
Instructor: Seung Hwan Kim, USAT Referee Chairman
Location: 1251 Arroyo Way, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Cost: $60

Referee Qualification & Training - 9am to 5pm

Red Belt & Above, Ages 16 & Older.
USAT Membership required.
Seminar Attire: Dobok and Belt.
You will gain credit (referees) for certifying and/or upgrading your referee rank.
*If you are 18 or over, you must complete and pass the background check in your USAT membership profile to become a Certified Referee.
Please bring the rule book in electronic or paper form and bring pen and paper or tablet/laptop.
Download a copy of the Competition Rulebook here: http://www.teamusa.org/usa-taekwondo/v2-resources/referee-information

3 Ways To Register:
1) ONLINE at Hangastar at: https://www.usat.hangastar.com/login.aspx
2) Mail in Application form
3) Sign up at the door

** All Referees that complete this seminar and officiate all day at the NAPA OPEN Championship on September 2, 2017 will receive a $25 reimbursement for this course!

Here is the link to register to officiate at the NAPA OPEN: http://bit.ly/NapaOpenReferee2017

++++ PLUS ++++
The following will be provided to Referees that participate All-Day on Saturday at the Championship:
Coffee and Donuts/Pastries in the Morning
Upgraded Korean BBQ Lunch!
Invitation to the Dinner Banquet after the Championship
Hotel Room if traveling more than 50 miles to the Championship
Honorarium based on Referee Certification/Level
Each participating referee will receive honorarium outlined below:
State/Regional Referee: $40
USAT Certified D Level: $50
USAT Certified C Level: $60
USAT Certified B Level: $70
USAT Certified A Level: $80
International Referee IR: $100

Athletes, Coaches & Parents - 9am to 1pm

The Rules Education Session is a wonderful opportunity for athletes, coaches and parents to learn the new rules & latest changes from USAT and WTF including a special questions and answers session with the USAT Referee Chairman himself!

Learning & Knowing the complete rules will give every athlete and coach the maximum edge for competition success!!!
REGISTER: This special session is only $30 (pay at the door) and open to everyone! :-)

SEE YOU THERE!!!

Please click on the following link for information, rules and registration for Coaching Passes to the 2017 Napa Open Taekwondo Championship: http://bit.ly/CoachNapaOpen

Both Men's and Women's Camps will run simultaneously and combine towards the latter end of the camps.   There will also be an educational and informational questions and answers period with the Champions as well as Photo Ops.   Don not miss this rare opportunity to heighten your mental and physical game in Olympic Style Taekwondo Sparring!

Sunday, September 3, 2017 from 10am-1pm SPACE IS LIMITED!
Discounted Competitor Tuition:  $60
Non-Competitor Tuition:  $80
Please Note:  All Non Competitors must pay CASH at the door for these Camps.  

HIGH PERFORMANCE BOYS / MENS CAMP

Instruction by Former U.S. and Pan Am Games National Team Member and Champion - TJ CURRY

WTF World Ranking on 4/16/15: 23rd (-74kg); 38th (Olympic -80kg)

Click on this link to watch the Promo Video!

HIGH PERFORMANCE GIRLS / WOMENS CAMP

Instruction by U.S. and Pan Am Games National Jr & Sr Team Member and World Champion - CHEYENNE LEWIS

WTF World Ranking as of 12/1/15: 10th (World -57kg)
Nicknames: "Chopstix" "Di Geh Bing"
Height: 5-9
Weight: 116 lbs.

Awards:
2014 California State Championships Best Female Athlete
2013 Chris Canning Award of Excellence
2013 Jr. Pan Am Games Best Female Athlete
2013 UC Davis Open Best Female Athlete
2012 USAT Junior Female Athlete of the Year
2011 USAT Junior Female Athlete of the Year
2011 USAT Junior Olympics - Best Female Athlete
2011 Jr. Pan Am Championships - Best Female Athlete
2011 Costa Rican Open - Best Female Athlete
2010 USAT Female Athlete of the Year
2010 USAT Jr. Olympics - Outstanding Junior Female Athlete

HIGH PERFORMANCE TRICKING CAMP

Instruction by Nigerian National Team Member and Champion -  SATURDAY BASHIR

Sunday, September 3, 2017 from 1:30pm-3:30pm SPACE IS LIMITED!
Discounted Competitor Tuition:  $40
Non-Competitor Tuition:  $60
Please Note:  All Non Competitors must pay CASH at the door for these Camps.  

The 2017 NAPA OPEN INTERNATIONAL TKD CHAMPIONSHIP is OFFICIALLY OPEN for ONLINE REGISTRATIONS!

Proud to Announce that we will be Offering an Innovative Staggered Check-In System which Eliminates the All Day Waiting!

Earn Premier Taekwondo League points to Rise in the TOP 10 Rankings, Witness the Supercharged "All Star" Tag Team Exhibition, "Meet & Greet the ELITE" and Participate in the Special Camps & Workshops with National & World Champions...All in the Beautiful Napa Valley for a PERFECT FAMILY VACATION!