2023 WTSDA U.S. Nationals

Region 5 is inviting you to the 2023 World Tang Soo Do Association's U.S. National Championships. Along with the competition on Friday and Saturday, you are invited to attend the Business Seminar (Thursday) and Ki Gong training clinc (Friday Morning).

We also have two other fun activities planned. On Thursday we are offering an architectural boat tour of Chicago's riverfront. You can take our private chartered bus, or travel on your own to  downtown Chicago. Then enjoy our beautiful city and it's historical architecture during the riverfront tour. The 90 minute tour begins and ends at Michigan Avenue and the Chicago River, in the heart of everything that makes Chicago unique. After that, spend a few hours exploring the city before returning to the hotel. For more information on the tour click here.

On Saturday we have a party planned in the competition room with dancing and socializing (dinner is on your own). Share in the comraderie and family of the WTSDA on Saturday night.

All Ko Dan Ja, Black Belts, Blue Belts are expected to volunteer. Please use this link to volunteer in a number of areas: https://form.jotform.com/230505069557155

 

Hotel Information:

Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel

1551 N. Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg, IL 60173

Reserve a room here.

Room rate: $144 a night/ plus tax

 

Location Information:

The Tournament will take place within the convention center. Chicago has 2 airports:

• O'Hare is the closest airport (20-25 minute car ride). You can use Uber, Lyft, taxi service if you would like. 
• Midway is about a 45-60 minute car ride. You can use Uber, Lyft, taxi service if you would like.

Out-of-town friends:

There is a free trolley service that will take you around the Convention center area during your stay. You can find information about that service here. It will include a list of local attractions that the trolley service drops off at like Woodfield Mall (plenty of shopping and restaurants) and the Streets of Woodfield (more shopping and restaurants). Because of this, renting a car is not necessary, unless you wish to.

Local friends:

There is plenty of parking on-site at the convention center, and you can take advantage of the Trolley service as well (see link above). 

 

Schedule of Events:

We are always looking for volunteers. All Ko Dan Ja, Black belts, and Blue belts please volunteer your time to help. Use this link.

Thursday, July 27

     8:00am-3:00pm -- Business Seminar. Lunch will be provided. ($75)

• 1: Board the charter bus with your extended WTSDA family and tour the city on your own. ($35)
• 2: Take your own transportation and join the Boat tour. ($35)
• 3: Board the charter bus with your extended WTSDA family, take the riverfront tour, then tour the city on your own. (Total = $70. $35 for the bus, $35 for the boat tour)

Friday, July 28

Use coupon code Early for $25 off competition through 5/31/2023

     8:00am-12:00pm -- Ki Gong ($20)

     1:00pm-TBD -- Black Belt Competiton (Weapon Forms, Open Hand Forms, Sparring, Breaking), Team Sparring, Sync Forms -- WTSDA 2022 guidelines will be followed ($90 or use coupon Early for $25 off)

 

Saturday, July 29

Use coupon code Early for $25 off competition through 5/31/2023

     10:00am- TBD -- Opening Ceremonies and Color belt competition.

          Called in the following order after opening ceremonies:

• Dragons Divisions ($65 or use coupon Early for $25 off)
• All Gup (color belt) divisions -- Youngest to oldest ($90 or use coupon Early for $25 off)
  • Weapons forms --4th belt and above
  • Open Hand forms
  • Sparring            

Closing Ceremonies -- At end of competition

    7:00pm -- Dancing and fun. Dinner is on your own, but then come back to the competition floor for dancing and socializing. We will have a good, old Region 5 time. There will be a cash bar in the room. ($10 for those 13 and older, 12 and under free) Take a look at the Trolley link and find some local area restaurants at Woodfield Mall, Streets of Woodfield, etc.

 

Please note, you will need to choose what you are purchasing in the product section of the form. (e.g. If you choose a t-shirt size, choose t-shirt under the product section at the very end.) Please ensure the products selected match your previous choices.

 All Ko Dan Ja, Black Belts, Blue Belts are expected to volunteer. Please use this link to volunteer in a number of areas: https://form.jotform.com/230505069557155

Any questions please contact Region 5 at region5planning@gmail.com

This is what the back of the t-shirt will look like.

Terms and Conditions:

GENERAL RELEASE:  I hereby agree for myself and/or my child (or children, as the case may be) and our respective heirs, assigns and legal representatives, to indemnify, defend and hold the (i) World Tang Soo Do Association and its officers, directors, board members, employees, volunteers, agents, independent contractors, instructors, counselors, participating studios, Regional Director(s), and affiliates (together, the “WTSDA”), (ii) other participants, and (iii) its volunteers (collectively, with the WTSDA and other participants, the “Staff”) harmless from any and all claims and causes of action of any nature for any and all losses, expenses, personal injury or illness, including, but not limited to death, which may occur to me and/or my child or which may be aggravated during or by any activity during the course of the program in which I have decided to allow myself and/or my child to engage.  I further waive any and all claims or causes of action, which I and/or my child may now or hereafter have against the Staff which may at any time arise directly or indirectly from my and/or my child’s participation in the program.  I further expressly understand and agree the foregoing indemnity, release and waiver is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Illinois and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, illegal or unenforceable, it is it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full force and effect. 

ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I, individually and/or on behalf of any minor child, expressly and specifically assume any and all risk of injury, illness, death, or property damage resulting from my Tang Soo Do (“TSD”) activities and all activities participated in while at this event.  Further, I, individually and on behalf of my minor child, understand that such activities are strenuous and dangerous and should be engaged in only by persons in good health.  I understand that I should consult a physician before enrolling myself and/or my child in the program described herein. I understand the risks involved and accept all of the risks. 

MEDICAL RELEASE: I, individually and/or on behalf of any minor child, further hereby release the Staff from any claim whatsoever which may arise as a result of any first aid, treatment, or services or assistance provided to me in connection with any injury that arises from activities at the event for which I am registering.  A) I take full responsibility for my own and my child(s) welfare and safety during TSD or TSD related activities.  B) I hereby give permission for emergency medical treatment to be administered as deemed appropriate by the Staff. 

INSURANCE: I UNDERSTAND THAT I MUST HAVE MY OWN HEALTH INSURANCE TO COVER MYSELF AND/OR MY CHILD.  I understand that the WTSDA does not carry insurance to cover injuries and losses that may befall me and/or my child.   Further, I understand and agree that should medical attention be required, I and/or my insurance provider shall be responsible for all costs associated with such medical attention.

PHOTOGRAPHIC RELEASE:  I consent, on behalf of myself and my minor child, to be photographed and to allow WTSDA to use any photos of myself and/or my minor child at its sole discretion, without compensation. 

RULE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: I understand that I, and/or my minor child, are required to observe and obey all rules and regulations governing the event I am registering for and failure to do so may result in my and/or my child’s expulsion from this event, without a refund.  Further, I acknowledge and understand that the WTSDA and each of the martial arts studios which are members of the WTSDA are private organizations and they make their own rules and regulations which are final and unappealable.  I further understand and agree that all fees paid hereunder are NONREFUNDABLE. 

Further, I, individually and/or on behalf of any minor child, further hereby release the WTSDA and its staff from any claim whatsoever which may arise as a result of any first aid, treatment or services or assistance provided to me in connection with any injury that arises from activities at the event for which I am registering.  I take full responsibility for me and my child(s) welfare and safety during TSD or any activities offered during this event.