News Release

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October 20, 2005

The Boise State University Taekwondo Club will host a tournament Nov. 12 in the Student Union Jordan Ballroom. The 2005 Boise State Taekwondo Open Championships are open to the public. Admission is $3 general, $2 for students, seniors and children.

More than 200 competitors from around the Northwest will be on hand for the 10^th annual tournament. Competitors will compete on two levels: sparring and poomse, or forms. Registration will be from 7:30-8:30 a.m., and competition will begin at 9:30 a.m. Competitors who register by Oct. 26 will receive a special price of $35 for one event and $40 for two events. Participants who register by Nov. 2 will be charged $50 for one event and $55 for two.

The competition will be governed by the rules of USA Taekwondo and the World Taekwondo Federation, the governing bodies for Olympic competition.

The Boise State Taekwondo Club is a student organization. Earlier this year, it was honored for its contributions by the Associated Students of Boise State University.

More information about registration or the tournament can be found at www.boisestate.edu/tkd/events.htm.

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Last reviewed on Thursday, December 22, 2005