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Dear Grandmasters, Masters, instructors, Coaches, and Athletes 
It is my great pleasure to invite you to this year's 2025 TEXAS CUP INTERNATIONAL August 30th 2025,
this tournament will be held At the Travis County Luedecke Arena at 7311 Decker Lane Austin, TX 78724  
featuring Poomsae and Olympic Sparring. We are working very hard to provide you only the best awards Venue, and experience.

 Awards will be presented to all first, second, third and third place winners in forms and sparring divisions; most divisions will have four participants per division in sparring. Visual Matching and Visual pairing wil be made to fairly achieve equity for competitors. All rings will have mats and electronic scoring. All schools or academies are encouraged to afford a trained and certified referee or official as we strive in promoting good representation and fair play We will have an award for the top performing Official at the tournament.
it is our commitment to staff the event with fair and unbiased officiating
recommend turning your tournament visit into a fun weekend vacation. There are many attractions, things to do in the the central Texas area visit the Outlet malls both the new ones in Round Rock to the North, and in the San Marcos the Outlets to the South and of course Austin been the Music "Capitol of the world" you are sure to find a venue that can indulge your taste for Music
You sure can find great food in ATX. as many World Class Restaurants abound, Thank you for your time and consideration. If you have any question, please call, write or send a text, thank you, 
It is my great pleasure to invite you and your team to participate in the 2025 TEXAS CUP INTERNATIONAL to be held on Saturday August 30th 2025 For further information
Please go to our website and complete your registration I look forward to seeing you and your Team's participating at the tournament
P.S. have your students register NOW! and save
Your tournament registration online.www.ustdktx.com
 
Respectfully
Master Randy Garcia Organizer

USA TAEKWONDO
www.ustdktx.com
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(512) 470-1915                                           ​
2025 TEXAS CUP INTERNATIONAL AUGUST 30 2025
COMPETE in this event and get rankings points 30 points for 1st place, 20 for second place, and 10 points for a third place
there will be other events throughout the competition year participate and grow your rankings. 
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​ 135 SPARRING AND POOMSAE DIVISIONS BEUTIFULL MEDALS WILL BE AWARDED TO 1ST, 2ND, 3RD, 3RD, PLACE WINERS.
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You are all Fraternally and cordially INVITED to participate in an other memorable event. LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING ALL FRIENDS AND MANY NEW COMERS AT THIS 2025 TEXAS CUP INTERNATIONAL, REGISTER TODAY!!!
GRAND PRIX, We d like to continue with this motivational component.
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$ BLACK BELTS 14 AND UP MAY ENTER THE GRAND PRIX PORTION OF THE COMPETITION PROVIDING THEY HAVE WON 1ST PLACE IN THEIR RESPECTIVE DIVISIONS THERE MUST BE A MINIMUM OF FOUR 4 PARTICIPANTS for the grand prix to take place.
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Registration
A.1) This is a pre-registration only. Pre-registration will open ASAP prior to the event and will close 4 days prior to the event at 11:59pm at night (Example: An event on a Saturday will close registration the Tuesday prior at 11:59pm.). 
A.2) After making your payment submit  your transaction ID on the registration form, this is the ID you get from  Paypal link, 4 square, credit card etcetera,                           In order to be fully registered, you must completely fill out the form in our Registration section.,
A.3) merly Completing the form or completing your payment  will NOT get you registered for the event if you do not complete the payment. 
with the exeption of the spectator,  but spectators should also purchase their passes on this site and save $ 

A.4) We highly encourage you to read the information section of the event. 
TIME LINE AND ENTRY FEES;
EARLY BIRD; Registration before August 2nd  $90.00 plus tax. One or two events, forms and or sparring.
REGULAR/ ON TIME; Registration before August 16th $100.00 plus tax. One or two events, forms and or sparring.
LATE; Registration before August 23rd $120.00 plus tax. One or two events, forms and or sparring.
LATE LATE; IF PAYING AFTER August 24th 2025 ADD ADDITIONAL $20.00
Spectators onsite all.$15.00 (Children under 3 free).  Spectators save money BUY ONLINE only 12.00 TWELVE dollars each.
52025 TEXAS CUP INTERNATIONAL.
Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement
  • RELEASE AND WAIVER: In consideration of my desire to participate in this event. I, for myself, my heirs, personal representatives or assigns, do hereby forever release, waive, discharge, hold harmless, and covenant not to sue USA TAEKWONDO, their respective successors and assignees, and their respective, directors, officers, employees, contractors, and agents (“RELEASED PARTIES”) from any and all liability, claims and demands which I or my heirs, assigns, next of kin, or legal representatives may have or which may ever accrue with respect to any bodily injury, personal injury, illness, exposure or potential exposure to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus), death or property damage or Loss which arise or may hereinafter arise from or is in any way related to the activities I seek to participate in, I the the under signed hereby wave any and all claims against all Persons connected with the 2025 TEXAS CUP INTERNATIONAL. its sponsor Organizations, Volunteers, staff and Officials,
  • I, We, assume any and all loss to my self, My Child or others, I, We, Clearly understand the fighting aspects of this sport “Taekwondo” and that competition involves Bodily contact, I we, Wave any and all claims of damage against USA Taekwondo Its Principals, Agents Representatives, Employees, Volunteers, and or Facilities Owners and administrators including the The City of Austin Travis County - of and from any and all claims resulting from this event, including but not excluding Traveling to and from, I, We, Understand that this agreement is non revocable, I, We, also understand that any PICTURE or FILM taken of me or by me may be used for publicity with out compensation to my Hereins and or representatives at this or any other time, Furthermore., ( POINT OF CLARIFICATION, WITH REGARD TO PICTURES AND OR FILMING ON THE FLOOR OR HALLWAYS YOU MUST HAVE A PROPER PERMIT AND OR PAID CREDENTIALa limited number of official "press" credentials will be available for purchace"at 50 dlls each., OTHERWISE YOU MAY ONLY TAKE FILM OR PICTURES FROM THE STANDS ), " LOOK " I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT BECAUSE OF THE NO REFUND POLICY ANY AND ALL MONEYS PAID ARE NOT REFUNDABLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. " DON’T ASK ".
  • MORE- OVER, WITH THIS STATEMENT I AM ASSERTING THAT, I, ME, WE, MY CHILD, AM, IS, FULLY INSURED HAVE TRAINED SUFFICIENTLY AND IS READY TO ENTER AND PARTICIPATE IN THIS PRESTIGIOUS HIGH LEVEL COMPETITION EVENT.
  • NOTE; IF THE COMPETITOR HAS BEEN KNOCKED OUT WITH IN THE LAST 30 DAYS PRIOR TO THIS EVENT HE/SHE IS DISCQUALIFIED FROM PARTICIPATING. DO NOT REGISTER ANTILL YOU HAVE A DOCTOR'S RELEASE. 
  • I, WE ALSO KNOW THAT FOR THIS REGISTRATION TO BE “ACCEPTED” IT MUST BE THOROUGHLY FILLED OUT INCLUDING SIGNATURES. 
to any of the Released Parties, WHETHER CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE NEGLIGENCE, FAULT, OR OTHER'S MISCONDUCT, OTHER THAN INTENTIONAL OR GROSSLY NEGLIGENT CONDUCT, OF ANY OF THE RELEASED PARTIES.
Assumption of Risks: I understand that this use of RELEASED PARTIES’ property, facilities, staff, equipment, and/or services carries with it certain inherent risks that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken to avoid injuries. RELEASED PARTIES and facilities for and provides for activities such as social events, community outreach, clinics, classes, camps, and day care. Some of these involve situations, environments, or activities that may lead to illness, physical injuries, and psychological stress or damaging catastrophic injuries including paralysis and death.

I acknowledge and understand that it is my personal responsibility to make good decisions and not to participate in any Activities if I am in any of the high-risk categories as identified by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) to contract and become ill, and potentially seriously ill, from COVID_19, or to spread the coronavirus to others. I understand and acknowledge that it is my personal responsibility to make good decisions and not to participate in any Activities if I have been ill or have any of the symptoms of COVID-19 or any of the Quaddemic symptoms, have recently traveled to any of the countries identified by the CDC now or in the future as Level 3 or to areas of the United States where there has been Community Spread. By entering the facility, I voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 or
any of the Quaddemic and affirm that I have had no symptoms or contact with a COVID-19 infected person in the last 14 days. I understand and acknowledge that USA Taekwondo and their representatives have the right to ask me to leave any Activities if they have a good faith belief that I am in violation of this Agreement or they believe I may be jeopardizing the health or safety of others.

I have read the previous paragraphs and I know, I understand, and appreciate these and other risks that are inherent in the activities made possible by RELEASED PARTIES. I hereby assert that my participation is voluntary and that I knowingly assume all such risks and release the RELEASED PARTIES from all liability for any loss, cost, expense, injury, illness, death or property damage resulting directly or indirectly from the activities.* *
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  • Indemnification and Hold Harmless: Participant and Participant’s family agree to PROTECT, DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS THE RELEASED PARTIES, their employees, officers, directors, agents, successors and assign,s from and against any claim, demand, action, cause of action, or lawsuit, and any liability, cost, expense, damage, or loss, including court costs and attorney's fees, for claims against Participant and/or the RELEASED PARTIES that arise from or are alleged to arise from use by Participant and its players, employees, patrons, invitee, and guests of the Facility or the acts or omissions of Participant and its players, employees, patrons, invitees, and guests, including the negligence of any such person, regardless if RELEASED PARTIES, or its employees, officers, directors, contractors, agents, successors and assigns, are wholly or partly negligent.

  • Severability: The undersigned further expressly agrees that the foregoing waiver and assumption of risks agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of Texas and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.

    Acknowledgment of Understanding: I have read this waiver of liability, assumption of risk, and indemnity agreement, fully understand its terms, and understand that I am giving up substantial rights, including my right to sue. I acknowledge that I am signing the agreement freely and voluntarily and intend by my signature to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law. Without limiting the scope or effect my agreement hereto, I hereby further acknowledge and agree that I will be deemed to have ratified and confirmed the terms of this waiver of liability, assumption of risk, and indemnity agreement each time that I, or any participant with respect to whom I am executing this waiver of liability, assumption of risk and indemnity agreement, participate(s) in any Activities, including, without limitation, entering into or otherwise using the RELEASED PARTIES’ staff, facilities, premises or equipment.

    Important: If the participant is less than 18 years of age, all parents or guardians must also sign this Release and Waiver of Liability. If only one parent or guardian executes this Release on behalf of a Participant who is under 18 years of age, then the undersigned parent or guardian of the Participant hereby covenants, warrants, represents and agrees that he or she is executing this Release on behalf of and as an agent for, any other individual who may be a parent or guardian of the Participant, and that by executing this Release, the undersigned is binding himself/herself, the Participant, and any other parent or guardian of the Participant, and all of their heirs, executors, per al representatives, assigns and estates to this Release.

    Electronic Signature Consent: By agreeing here, and executing the registration process, you are consenting to the use of your electronic signature in lieu of an original signature on paper. You have the right to request that you sign a paper copy instead. By agreeing here, you are waiving that right. After consent, you may, upon written request to us, obtain a paper copy of an electronic record. No fee will be charged for such copy and no special hardware or software is required to view it. Your agreement to use an electronic signature with us for any documents will continue until such time as you notify us in writing that you no longer wish to use an electronic signature. There is no penalty for withdrawing your consent. You should always make sure that we have a current email address in order to contact you regarding any changes if necessary. *
 "REGISTER HERE"  THERE WILL BE "NO" ON SITE REGISTRATION,
AFTER MAKING YOUR PAYMENT GET YOUR "CODE" This is the code you get from Paypal or Transaction number thats also your confirmation number as you will not receive any separate notification,   
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IT'S REQUIRED IN THE TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION FORM,
After filling out the complete form 
PRESS BUTTON ONLY ONCE ON SUBMITION 
  " PRESS SUBMIT BUTTON "ONLY ONCE" PER STUDENT., THEN FILL OUT A NEW FORM FOR AN OTHER STUDENT."           
then return to the Payment page. Purchase spectators wrist bands online, 
The wrist Bands will be waiting for you at Tournament Site. UNDER Special instructions as you make your payment type the student's name so that He/She is credited on Registration.
Press here and register
Initiative to promote and boost the participation of ADULTS brown red and black belts


   initiative to promote and boost the participation of ADULTS brown red and black belts, the cost will be reduced to 50% percent just 50 dollars for one or two events, we will sponsor the other 50%, We d like to see the participation of adults Brown and black belts increased. Register Early we ll see you all at the event.
example, if you are registering LATE LATE = 140 just pay 50% = 70
​Iniciativa para promover e impulsar la participación de ADULTOS cinturones marrón rojo y negro, el costo se reducirá al 50% por ciento solo 50% por uno o dos eventos, patrocinaremos el otro 50%, nos gustaría ver que aumentara la participación de adultos. De las cintas poom y negras. Registrebse les esperamos.

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 Also, ​In an effort to increase Participation of this litle ones,  I ll keep this available reduced participation cost for UNDER 4 years old, This would be two and three year olds, to half the regular price down to only $50.00 per each one of those little ones , IF you have any litle-ones please let me know and I ll help you register them.
“age” put down the age STUDENT will be on JANUARY 30  2026., have “birth certificate” on hand in case of age dispute.
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PRESS ONE OF THE "DATE APPROPRIATE" ADD TO CART BUTTONS BELLOW AND PAY FOR YOUR PURCHASE.
SAVE ON YOUR SPECTATOR TICKETS GET THEM ONLINE, CLICK ON THE BUTTON BELLOW  onsite spectators thickets will be $15.Dll plus Tax. The day of, save! buy em now!
buy ONE or buy many
if having difficulties go to PAYPAL and use this address to make your payment directly,  " [email protected]"
thank you 
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!REGISTER NOW!, REGISTER NOW AND SAVE!. 
ACT NOW ACT FAST. SAVE $

EARLY BIRD, Registration BEFORE August 2nd , $ 90.00 Plus Tax. 

for one or Two events FORMS AND OR SPARRING 
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REGULAR/ ONTIME, Registration BEFORE AUGUST 16 , $ 100.00 Plus Tax.  

for one or Two events FORMS AND OR SPARRING ​
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​LATE, Registration before AUGUST 23 $120.00 Plus Tax. , After This date add additional 20 Dlls. buy EARLY and SAVE!
for one or Two events FORMS AND OR SPARRING ​
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LATE LATE, Registration up- Untill 10:pm. Wednesday August 27TH. $140.00 Plus Tax. 

   " FOR YOUR HOTEL NEEDS " 
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Embassy Suites Austin Central at 5901 N I 35 Austin, TX 78753   •(512) 454-8004

14 MINUTES TO THE EVENT SITE ​

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2370 Chisholm Trail Rd, Round Rock, TX 78681     CALL FOR CURRENT PRICE AS PRICES CHANGE DAILLY
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HERE ARE THE PDF.s OF THE 2025 TEXAS CUP INTERNATIONAL. TOURNAMENT DOCUMENTS INCLUDING REGISTRATION FORM IN CASE YOU WANT TO REGISTER YOUR STUDENTS AND SEND THE REG. VIA POSTAL CARRIER, YOU MAY PRINT AND SEND WITH YOUR PAYMENT, FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE WE HAVE PLACED THE PDFS BELOW.
ITENIRARY
2025_texas_cup_tkd_international_itenirary.pdf
File Size: 511 kb
File Type: pdf
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DIVISIONS
2025_texas_cup_tkd_int_editable_sparring_forms_divisions.pdf
File Size: 136 kb
File Type: pdf
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REGISTRATION FORM in case you want to print it and mail it out
20225_texas_cup_reg_form.pdf
File Size: 334 kb
File Type: pdf
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"EVENT SITE AND EVENT ADDRESS"  
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"Event site" Travis County Luedecke Arena at 7311 Decker Lane Austin, TX 78724  
WE LEAVE YOU THIS MAP ONHERE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, MAY COME HANDY AS YOU PLAN YOUR TRAVEL
PRESS PASSES WILL BE HANDLED IN THE FOLLOWING MATTER
 I, We, also understand that any PICTURE or FILM taken of me or by me may be used for publicity with out compensation to me, my Hereins and or representatives at this or any other time, Furthermore.,
( POINT OF CLARIFICATION, WITH REGARD TO PICTURES AND OR FILMING ON THE FLOOR OR HALLWAYS YOU MUST HAVE A PROPER PERMIT AND OR PAID CREDENTIAL, a limited number of official "press" credentials will be available for purchace" Per 100.00 one hundred dollars,
NO PICTURES OR VIDEO allowed on the competition floor without a "MEDIA PASS".TO SECURE YOUR MEDIA PASS CONTACT ME ASAP. AS PASSES ARE VERY LIMITED.,  OTHERWISE YOU MAY ONLY TAKE FILM OR PICTURES FROM THE STANDS ), 

Additionally, video will not be allowed as evidence of ( score or an infraction )
Tournament directors will reserve and retain the rights to any imaging you made produce and must be turned over to directors if requested.
IF YOU DO NOT ADHERE TO THE ABOVE YOU MAY BE ASKED TO LEAVE AND OR WILL BE ESCORED OUT OF THE BUILDING AND WILL NOT BE ALLOWED BACK IN FOR THE REST OF THE DAY.
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COACH RULES AND INFO, FOR AUG. 30TH 2025
General Information
  • All Coaches must register online.
  • COACH FLOOR Passes will be handled the in the following manner,                                                                                        Each school will be allowed ONE COACH PASS for every TEN 10 participants registered, That's (One pass for every 10 students). Additional Coach passes can be purchased each at  $40  each, available the day of the event.
  • Coaches must wear their passes at all times on the gym floor. A coach's pass may be revoked at the discretion of the Tournament Director.  
Rules & Regulations
  1. Coach badge required for all coaches, no borrowing tags. VIP/Grandmaster badge alone is not eligible to coach.
  2. Hats, slippers/sandals/flip-flops, jeans, shorts, tight leggings are prohibited attire for coaches.
  3. Only one coach is permitted on the competition floor with one competitor.
  4. Coaches and competitors shall be seated and not standing at the ring.
  5. Kicking pads/targets are not permitted on the competition GYM floor.
  6. Assistant coaches and parents with coach badge are not permitted at the ring to help a coach, yell or cheer MUST SIT IN COACHE'S DESIGNATED AREA must leave competition floor if not sitting in coach’s chair when match is called.
  7. NO PICTURES OR VIDEO allowed on the competition floor without a "MEDIA PASS". Furthermore video will not be allowed as evidence of ( score or an infraction ) 
  8. Waiting period for coaches: coach has 2 minutes to get to ring, otherwise match starts without coach.
  9. Late coach can only enter ring in between rounds, not during round.
  10. Coaches shall not enter or stand in center aisles or areas between rings, and shall remain seated, at all times, at the outer most portion of the rings on the floor or chairs closest to the walls.
Violation of any of these rules shall result in surrender of coach badge. Failure to surrender coach badge when first requested by the Referee Advisor, Referee Chairman, or any Referee or Tournament Committee Member will result in removal from competition floor and Tournament venue for the remainder of the event. 
Dress Code
Coaches are prohibited from wearing jeans, shorts, tank-tops, hat/cap, tight leggings, or slippers while on the arena floor or coaching a competitor.    
​Following dress codes either USAT or AAU Coach dress codes should be okay
​ADDITIONALLY, Coache's positioning during competition should be next to the head table with their competitor approaching the coach chair in between rounds for their coaching opportunity.
SPARRING Rules; WTF-AAU Modified, 3 one minute rounds with 30 second rest for color belts, 3 one minute rounds with 30 seconds rest for black belts. in all Junior divisions one point for punch to the body, 2 points for valid shot to the body, 3 points for light controlled head shots. NO, Technical points will be awarded, turns, spins etcetera. Gap and Cap rule “GAP” 12 point gap may decide the winner, for 5 and under to 11 year olds the first round will be guaranteed. Except if its deemed a mismatch.

​  Only ONE protest card will be available for the blue coach and one for the red coach, USE THEM WISELY.

EQUIPMENT;
All contestants must wear a clean uniform. protective arm guards
and shin guards made of foam rubber or vinil covered, NO SOCKS TYPE GEAR ALLOWED, chest guards, mouth pc. Groin cup for males, females groin cup
recommended, head gear. All is required. Head gears must not have face shields and be in a good working order, “ no thorn cracked or any taped up equipment allowed “.No Eye glasses, Soft contacts recommended.
GOOD NEWS!, FOR THIS TOURNAMENT WE HAVE SECURED AN AGREEMENT WITH PROTEC TO BE OUR SPONSOR AND PROVIDER OF SOME OF THE BEST TKD EQUIPMENT SECOND TO NONE. This will be available for purchase onsite.
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CLICK HERE TO READ ANY AND ALL OF THE AAU RULES 110 pages. WE WILL BE USING A MODIFIED VERSION OF IT

PRESS THE BUTTON TO SEE AND AGREE ON ALL RULES
Link to view the, 2023-2024 Rule/Policy Changes Recap
2025-2025 Rules HANDBOOK
READ THE RULES ABOVE AND ACCEPT BEFORE REGISTERING AS A COACH
COACH REGISTER HERE After you read the rules on the rules button above
COACH REGISTER HERE 
COACH REGISTRATION HERE

2025 is believed to bring wisdom, transformation, and strategic growth. It is a time for patience, planning, and making thoughtful decisions to achieve long-term success.
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BEST OF LUCK TO ALL!

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