Which age division does my athlete compete in, and who is eligible?

Age is based on the year, not the birth date. An athlete's age for the whole competition year is the age they turn that year.

Eligibility:

• Athletes must be a US citizen or resident and a currently registered USA Taekwondo athlete member.
• World Class divisions (Cadet black belts 12-14 in this age range) are for US citizens only. Proof is a US passport, passport card or US birth certificate.
• All black belt athletes must give the tournament a copy of their Dan/Poom certificate, their current USATKD ID card and their birth certificate when they register.
• Divisions are split by gender and weight. Non-black-belt divisions can also be split by belt rank or age, and by advanced, intermediate and beginner. An athlete can only enter one weight category per event.
• The female categories follow USA Taekwondo's athlete protection and gender participation policy, which follows USOPC directives.