Dear Friends of Taekwondo Pan American,
We are pleased and honored to invite everyone to participate in the Presidents Cup 2024 to be
held in March 2024 in Heredia, Costa Rica at Palacio de los Deportes, the stage location is
specially chosen to hold our international event.
We will gladly welcome all MNAs Delegates, athletes, coaches, doctors, and other staff to the
wonderful city of Heredia. We would like to welcome you, hoping that your participation will
be the best possible and that the organization of the event will live up to your expectations. We
always try to guarantee a high-quality competition for everyone, trying to bring a beautiful show
to our athletes and spectators.
Mark our event on your calendar and make sure you don't miss this wonderful championship. Our
team is working hard to make this event a success!
If you need help or have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in contact with us.
I look forward to seeing you here!
Best regards,
Wilmar Alvarado Castillo
President FCT
World Taekwondo (WT) President Dr. Chungwon Choue
Address: Seochu – GU, Seoul – Korea
Telephone: +82.2.556.2505/ Fax: +82.2.553.4728
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.worldtaekwondo.org
1. Promoted by:
Pan American Taekwondo Union
President: Lic. Juan Manuel López Delgado
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.patutkd.org
2. Organization MNA:
Costa Rica Taekwondo Federation
Address: 200 metros Oeste de la fábrica de productos Jacks, frente al Ministerio de
Salud, Pavas, San José, Costa Rica. Phone: +506 2220 1310
E-mail: [email protected]
3. Date and Place:
March 14th -17th, 2024. Heredia, Costa Rica.
Venue: Palacio de los Deportes.
4. Requirements:
According to Article 4: Competitor Qualification of the WT Competition Rules, the
competitor must:
Criteria 1: Hold of the nationality of the participating team
Criteria 2: Holder Black Belt Taekwondo Dan
Criteria 3: WT Global Athlete License (GAL) 2023 Criteria 4:
All coaches must have WT Level 1 certification. Criteria 4: All
coaches must be 21 years old or above.
5. Coaches Dress Code:
Formal wear is mandatory for all coaches during semifinals and finals.
6. Affiliates:
Every participant must be a citizen of the country he/she is representing. There must be
a letter of approval from the corresponding National Federation.
7. Official Uniforms:
All athletes must wear an approved by WT/Pan American Taekwondo Union (PATU) in
good condition, Logos, Team Names, country, athletes name, will be allowed under WT
uniform rules. Only uniforms approved by WT, PATU & FCT will be permitted.
8. Categories and ages:
Adult: over 17 years old (2007)
Junior: 15 -17 years old (2007 – 2009)
Cadet: 12 -14 years old (2010 – 2012)
9. Ranking:
World Ranking (Senior Poomsae).
Pan American Ranking P8
10. Competition Rules:
The latest update of the WT competition rules will be used.
11. Competition Method:
Simple cut and elimination system.
All Freestyle Music must be submitted before the technical congress.
12. Dispute Time:
Recognized Poomsae: Individual, Pair and Team up to 90 seconds.
Freestyle Poomsae: Individual, Doubles and Mixed Team competitions last from 90 to
100 seconds.
The interval between the 1st and 2nd Poomsae is at least 30 seconds.
13. Awards
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
1st Place Gold Medal
2nd Place Silver Medal
3rd Place Bronze Medal
3rd Place Bronze Medal
• Team awards will be given out to the top three (3) teams in each of the Men’s and
Women’s (Kyorugi and Poomsae).
• Best Male and Best Female athlete in the Senior, Junior and cadet Kyorugi Division
• Best Male and Best Female athlete in the recognized and freestyle Poomsae. • Best Male
and Female Kyorugi and Poomsae International Referees
• Best Male and Female Senior Kyorugi Coach.
• Digital Certificate for all participants.
14. WILDCARDS:
Infant, cadet & junior categories: The first and second place winners will have a direct pass
to the Pan American Championship (Children, Cadet & Youth) to be held in July (venue to
be designated).
15. Categories in dispute:
INDIVIDUAL PAIR TEAM
1 Male & 1 Female 1 Male & 1 Female 3 Males & 3 Females
Infant (2015&2016) Infant (2015&2016) Infant (2015&2016)
Infant (2013&2014) Infant (2013&2014) Infant (2013&2014)
Cadets (12-14 yrs) Cadets (12-14 yrs) Cadets (12-14 yrs)
Juniors (15-17 yrs) Juniors (15-17 yrs) Juniors (15-17 yrs)
Under 30 (18-30 yrs) Under 30 (18-30 yrs) Under 30 (18-30 yrs)
Under 40 (31-40 yrs) Over 30 (31+ yrs) Over 30 (31+ yrs)
Under 50 (41-50 yrs)
Under 60 (51-60 yrs)
Under 65 (61-65 yrs)
Over 65 (66+ yrs)
FS INDIVIDUAL FS PAIR FS MIXED TEAM
1 Male or 1 1 Male & 3 Males & 2 Females
Female 1 Female 2 Males & 3 Females
Under 17 (12-17 yrs) Under 17 (12-17 yrs)
Over 17 (18+ yrs) Over 17 (18+ yrs) 18+ yrs
16. Conditions for participating teams:
Round-trip airfare, accommodation, meals and transportation expenses will be paid
by the participant or their respective MNA. Accommodation at the official hotels is
not mandatory, there will be no internal shuttle service.
17. WT Global License and Online Registration:
• WT Global License Registration. All athletes and team officials must first be registered with a
WT Global Athlete License (GAL) OR Global Official License (GOL).
• Online registration in the WT. (Simply Compete)
• Registration is only possible with a valid WT Global License.
18. Technician Registration:
• WT Global License Registration. All athletes and team officials must first be registered with a
WT Global Athlete License (GAL) OR Global Official License (GOL). • WT Online Registration
(Simply Compete)
• All coaches must be at least 18 years old.
• All coaches must have WT Coach Level 1.
19. Registration Fees:
The OC must collect registration fees in US dollars (cash only) at the Registration Hall
according to the competition schedule, no other type of payment will be accepted.
Registered athletes and coaches will not be able to participate in the competition
without payment. The OC has a NO REFUND policy under any circumstances.
Registration will take place at the Best Western Irazú Headquarters Hotel according
to the event schedule.
Athletes:
Early Regular Entry Late Registration ON SITE
POOMSAE Registration REGISTRATION
Start: 01/01/24 Start: 02/01/24 Start: 02/25/24 At registration room
End: 01/31/24 End: 02/24/24 End: 03/11/24 only
First Event US $ 150 US $ 175 US $ 200 US $ 225
Second Event US +$50 US +$50 US +$50 US +$50
Technical Commission:
Early Registration Regular Entry Late registration ON SITE
REGISTRATION
COACH Start: 01/01/24 Start: 02/01/24 Start: 02/25/24 At registration
End: 01/31/24 End: 02/24/24 End: 03/11/24 room only
US $50 US $75 US $ 100 US $ 150
20. NO SHOW POLICY:
Athletes who do not show up for the registration and have not previously notified
that they will not participate in the event before the early registration deadline,
must pay their registration fee. Only cancellations with a medical
certificate will be accepted after this date, if there is no legal medical documentation,
the corresponding payment must be made by deadline February 25 th, 2024.
21. International Referees:
The PATU will appoint a total of 30 International Referees, including the PATU Referee
Chairman. The appointed international referees shall officiate at the President's Cup
2024; the following conditions shall apply:
a) International Referees are required to pay for their own round-trip airfares.
b) The Organizing Committee will cover the expenses of 5 nights' accommodation
and board for the kyorugui and poomsae competition. Check-in: 13/03/2024 -
Check-out: 17/03/2024.
c) The Organizing Committee will pay a per diem of US$ 150 to the International
Referees selected for the competition and training period (total 4 days; US$ 600
per referee, training day and competition).
22. Technical Delegate and Competition Supervisory Board (CSB):
The WT/PATU will appoint 1 (one) Technical Delegate and up to 5 (five) members of
the Competition Supervisory Board (CSB).
23. Head of Team Meeting (Technical Congress):
The head of team meeting shall be conducted one (1) day prior to the start of the
activities of each competition mode. See the general schedule for more details.
24. PSS System: Taekwondosoft (UPTKD)
INFORMATION & SERVICES:
25. Insurance:
a) The respective national taekwondo associations and/or teams must ensure that all
officials and participants have effective medical and travel insurance coverage.
b) All participants must sign the term of responsibility waiver upon registration.
26. Accommodations:
Check accommodation guide available on WT's Simply Compete.
27. Transportation:
The OC will provide ground transportation only to those staying at the host hotels
through the Accomodation Guideline contacts found on WT's simplycompete
website. Transportation will be: airport – hotel – competition – hotel – airport,
according to the schedules provided by the OC. Local transportation between Juan
Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and the Official Hotel will be provided only to
those who reserve and pay for their accommodation through the Host Hotel Manager
(Reservations through: Booking, Expedia, Trivago, and others will not be allowed have
the benefit of ground transportation) and provide their complete travel itineraries
along with the names of users who need this benefit.
28. Visa information:
Visa recommendation letters will be generated by the Organizing Committee. The
deadline for visa application is September 6, 2023. Please email
[email protected] with a copy of your valid passport and proof of registration to
obtain a visa invitation letter.
29. Medical Service:
The OC will provide doctors only in case of emergency when a participant is injured.
Participants will be responsible for all expenses incurred due to injuries and/or
hospitalization. The OC recommends that the participants have their medical
insurance and have all documents handy.
SCHEDULE OF THE EVENT (SUBJECT TO CHANGE):
DATE TIME EVENT PLACE
MARCH 12th 7:00 - 19:00 Accreditation
7:00 - 19:00 Accreditation BEST
WESTERN
MARCH 13th 16:00 Referee Training IRAZU
18:00 Technical Meeting
7:00 - 18:00 Accreditation
MARCH 14th 08:00 POOMSAE COMPETITION PALACIO DE
LOS
DEPORTES
18:00 AWARD CEREMONY HEREDIA
MARCH 17 th 07:00 COLOR BELTS FESTIVAL
STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY
I, the undersigned, certify that I will indemnify, hold harmless and release Panamerican
Taekwondo and the Organizing Committee, its board members, directors, officers, members,
employees, consultants, agents, attorneys, contractors (including, without limitation, sponsors
, suppliers, licensees and other representatives (each, an "Indemnitee" and collectively, an
"Indemnitee"), from and against any and all damages, injuries, penalties, fines, claims,
demands, liabilities, costs, attorneys' fees, court costs and expenses of every kind and nature
incurred or claimed against the Indemnified Party as a direct or indirect result of participating
at Presidents Cup having place in march 14th -17th, 2024 in the broadest sense of the word By
signing and sending the following form, I accept and agree with the terms and agreements
contained in this Indemnity, Waiver, Waiver and Consent Not to Process I confirm that by
signing and submitting this form, I have read and agree to all the terms and conditions provided
above.
Name: Date: / /2024
Signature:
If the person involved is a minor, the legal guardian must sign
Name: Date: / /2024
Relationship with the minor:
Signature:
