Chicago to Host USA Taekwondo Nationals

USA Taekwondo (USAT) will be hosting the 2013 USAT National Championships in Chicago, IL on July 3-8, 2013

All athletes must compete at a 2013 USAT State Championship in order to be eligible to compete at the USAT National Championships

USA Taekwondo and Daedo-Truescore will provide the hogus to all athletes of the 2013 USAT National Championships prior to each sparring match. These hogus should be returned immediately to the equipment area after the completion of their match.

All athletes are responsible for purchasing their own scoring foot gear prior to the event.

All ages, All divisions, All belt colors will use the Daedo-Truescore EBPs

About USA Taekwondo: The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) recognizes USA TAEKWONDO (USAT) as the National Governing Body (NGB) for the sport of Taekwondo in the United States.  A primary function of the NGB is to conduct national and international events in its sport.

Taekwondo made its debut as a demonstration sport at the Seoul 1988 Games, but was not officially added to the Olympic programme until the Sydney 2000 Games. Since then, USA Taekwondo has earned eight Olympic medals-- two gold, two silver and four bronze.

For more information, go to the website of USA Taekwondo at http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Taekwondo/. Follow the USAT National Championships on Twitter @USATKD_NC