Laura Holt

YCOA FALL 2008
TUCSON KARATE TOURNAMENT 

This event is OPEN to ALL YCOA Karate students in Phoenix and in Tucson.  The events are very easy & your instructor will show you exactly what to do in class.  Each event will also be explained in detail at the Tournament.  Events will be split according to age, size and/or belt rank depending on the event.  It’s a great experience for all students!  Special demonstrations will be given during the registration period!  Definitely a fun day of karate NOT to be missed!

 

·          TROPHIES, AND OLYMPIC-STYLE MEDALS AWARDED.

·          ALL contestants will be given an award in each event they participate in!

·          ALL CONTESTANTS WILL BE AWARDED A PARTICIPATION TROPHY!

SPECIFIC TOURNAMENT INFORMATION:

 

DATE:  SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2008

 

Specific Time Schedule - TBA
Specific location - TBA

 

 

COST:    $8.00 Registration Fee

                $6.00 per event.  (Package deals are available for four or more events!)

PLEASE NOTE:  Spectator Fee:  $2.00 per person.  Children age 12 and under are FREE!

TOURNAMENT ORDER OF EVENTS:

1.         STRONGEST PUNCH: Contestants will have three chances to punch a “Meter” bag that measures their power. Use any hand strike taught in class.  Only hand strikes will be allowed – no elbow strikes.

2.        STRONGEST KICK: Contestants will have three chances to kick a meter bag.  Use any kick taught in class. You will have up to five feet of distance from the bag.  Only foot techniques allowed – no knee kicks.  No Shoes Allowed.

3.             FASTEST FIST: Contestants in each age group will have three chances to strike a “meter” bag that measures their reaction speed.  Use any hand strike taught in class.

4.        FASTEST KICK: Contestants in each age group will have three chances to strike a “meter” bag that measures their reaction speed.  Use any kick strike taught in class. Only foot techniques allowed – no knee kicks.  No Shoes Allowed.  

5.        ESCAPE DRILL: Contestants will be timed individually and “break free” from four different “stranger dangers” applying different grabs: 1) Single-hand grab 2) Double-hand grab 3) Front choke 4) Rear choke.  Be sure you use the “proper” release technique learned in class to break free from each grab.  The contestants who use the proper techniques and break free the “quickest” are the winners. Blue and above will additionally be striking shields during this event.  Your instructor will give you the details in class!

6.        WALK WITH DANGER:  Open to students with white through purple belts only.  You will proceed one at a time towards the judges & have 15 seconds to “fight off” imaginary attackers. Judged on: 1) Ki-eye (yell) 2) Variety (use lots of different techniques) 3) Difficulty 4) Power & snap 5) Focus (really ham it up!)

7.        KATA: Open to green belt & above students only.  Do any kata learned in class—judged same as Walk with Danger; will be split according to age AND belt color.

8.        STAFF / WEAPONS KATA:  Open to blue belt & and above students only.  Judged same as Walk with Danger.

9.        SPARRING:  Open to green belt & above students only, for those who participate in “sparring” class. This event is split according to age AND belt.

            Please Note:  STUDENTS MUST WEAR THEIR OWN CHEST GEAR, HEAD GEAR, HAND PADS, FOOTPADS, MOUTH GUARD & CUP. Orange belts & above are required to have their own headgear with face protection!  Read the Sparring Rules & Regulations! Students without proper sparring gear will be disqualified.

Students can either register online prior to the event or at the event the day of.  

YOUNG CHAMPIONS

POM & CHEER

ELITE LOCATIONS – FALL 2008

 

 

NI-WOOD ELITE:

Location:  Orangewood Elementary – 7337 N. 19th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85021

Coach:  Laura Holt

Night:  Friday

Start Date:  Friday, September 5^th

            Registration:  7:00 – 7:30 p.m.

            Class:  7:30 – 8:30 p.m.

            Pro & Elite Team Tryouts:  8:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Regular Practice Time:  Friday nights from 8:00 -9:30 p.m.

 

 

LONGVIEW ELITE:

Location:  Longview Elementary – 12^th Street and Indian School

Coach:  Katie Griley

Night:  Monday

Start Date:  Monday, September 8^th

            Registration:  7:15 – 7:30 p.m.

            Class:  7:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Regular Practice Time:  Monday nights from approx.  7:00 -8:30 p.m.

 

 

SUPERSTITION SPRINGS ELITE:

Location:  Superstition Springs Elementary -- 7125 E. Monterey Ave., Mesa, AZ 85208

Coach:  Kari Hull and Nancy Smith

Night:  Monday

Start Date:  Monday, September 8^th

            Registration:  6:30 – 7:00 p.m.

            Class:  7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Regular Practice Time:  Monday nights from approx.  7:00 -8:30 p.m.

 

 

ISLANDS (GILBERT) ELITE:

Location:  Islands Elementary -- 245 S. McQueen, Gilbert, AZ 85233

Coach:  Marette Miller

Night:  Tuesday

Start Date:  Tuesday, September 2^nd 

            Registration:  6:30 – 7:00 p.m.

            Class:  7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Regular Practice Time:  Monday nights from approx.  7:00 -8:30 p.m.

 

 

APACHE JUNCTION ELITE:

Location:  Apache Junction High School -- 2525 S. Ironwood Drive, Apache Junction, AZ 85220

Coach:  Cathy Richie

Night:  Wednesday

Start Date:  Already started 

Class Time:  7:30 – 9:00 p.m.

YOUNG CHAMPIONS PRO & ELITE STUNTING CLINIC:

 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11^th & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12^th  

SPECIFIC TIMES ARE ASSIGNED PER TEAM

SCHEDULE YOUR CLINIC DATE ON YOUR CALENDAR NOW – see below!

 

Young Champions is very excited to announce the dates for our Fall 2008 Pro All Star and Elite Team Stunting Clinic.  This is our REQUIRED annual stunting clinic designed to prepare students for the upcoming season in regards to stunting and safety.  We are officially unified with our affiliates across the country, and every year changes are made to competition and stunting requirements and guidelines.  Our stunting clinic not only reviews these changes but also reinforces stunting safety!

Please Note:  Students who wish to stunt during the Fall 2008 season must attend the stunting clinic prior to performing any stunts at class events.  Even if students have attended a previous stunting clinic they are required to attend every Fall session. 

Our programs are designed to ensure the highest level of safety for our students. Parents, we know that you want the highest level of safety for your student, and that you value the safety precautions we are taking, by implementing this annual stunting clinic for our students. We appreciate your support!

 PLACE:         

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL GYM – 4525 N. Central Ave.

(On Central Ave. between Indian School & Camelback)

From the West Valley take I-10 east to the 7^th St. exit, then north on 7^th St. past Indian School, west at Central H.S. light, back entrance to the school.  From the East Valley, take US-60 to the 101 Loop North; then to the 202 Loop West to the 7^th St. exit; go north on 7^th St. past Indian School, west at Central H.S. light, back entrance to the school.  From North and Northeast Phoenix, take I-17 South and exit on Camelback. Go east on Camelback to 7^th St., south on 7^th St., west at Central H.S. light, back entrance to the school.

 

COST:           

$20.00 per student for the stunting clinic

 

TIMES ASSIGNED PER TEAM – PLEASE SEE BELOW

 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11^th:

 

TIME #1

SCHEDULE: 

Registration:  9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Stunting Clinic:  9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

                       

SCHEDULED TEAMS:

PRO ALL STAR TEAMS:  Carminati, Arrowhead, Palomino II,

Acacia, Brisas, Community Center North, Desert Horizon, First

Southern and San Marcos.

 

 

TIME #2:       

SCHEDULE:

Registration:  1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Stunting Clinic:  2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

                       

SCHEDULED TEAMS:

PRO ALL STAR TEAMS: 

Amy Houston, Jordan, Hawthorne, Steele, Lookout Mountain, Madison
Rose Lane, Gallego, Queen Creek, and Cortina.

 

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12^th

 

TIME #1 -- SCHEDULE:

Registration:  9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Stunting Clinic:  9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

                       

SCHEDULED TEAMS:  

ALL ELITE TEAMS:  Apache Junction Elite, Superstition Springs Elite, Islands Elite, Ni-Wood Elite and Faith Lutheran Elite. 

 

 

TIME #2:       

SCHEDULE:

Registration:  1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Stunting Clinic:  2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

                       

SCHEDULED TEAMS: 

PRO ALL STAR TEAMS:  Apache Junction, Corte Sierra, Islands, Longview, Mirage, Orangewood, Parkview, Superstition Springs and Quail Run.

FALL 2008

YOUNG CHAMPIONS –

POM & CHEER AND HIP HOP PARADE CLINIC:

 

 

DATE:           

* SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2008

The time breakdown by age/team for the Parade Clinic is
as follows:

TIME #1:      

ALL J.V. Students (ages 4-6) & Jr. All Star Students (Ages 9-15):          

8:30-10:00 a.m. – Registration & Uniform Sale

9:45-10:15 a.m. – Special Performance

10:15-11:30 a.m. – Clinic

 

TIME #2:      

ALL Varsity (ages 7 & 8), Pro All Star & Elite Students:

12:00 -1:30 p.m. – Registration & Uniform Sale
1:15 – 1:45 p.m. – Special Performance

1:45 - 3:00 p.m. – Clinic

 

TIME #3: HIP HOP STUDENTS

ALL JUNIOR, XTREME & PLATINUM DANCE FORCE STUDENTS

3:15 – 4:30 p.m.         Registration & Uniform Sale

4:30 – 5:45 p.m.          CLINIC

 

COST:           

$8.00 per student for the clinic

 

NOTE:           

A variety of Pom & Cheer and Hip Hop merchandise will be
available for sale!  Including cheer uniforms,

Hip hop uniforms, practice outfits, jewelry, accessories, novelty items poms and much more! 

Discounted raffle package prices will be available through
this weekend only!

 Food & drinks available for sale all day at our Booster
Club’s concession stand.

 

 

IMPORTANT

Due to safety reasons and restrictions by parade committees, 4-year-old students will not be allowed to participate in parades. However, students age 4 are welcome to participate in our Cheer Showcase scheduled for December 1^st & 2^nd! You may purchase your cheer uniform and will receive more information for the event at class. The safety of our younger children comes first!

SPECIFIC TOURNAMENT INFORMATION:

 

PLACE:  CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL GYM–4525 N. Central Ave., Phoenix (Only about 1-1/2 hours from Tucson, one hour from Casa Grande!) Located on Central Ave., between Indian School and Camelback Rd.

DIRECTIONS:    From the West Valley:  take I-10 East, exit north on 7^th St.; head north past Indian School, turn west at Central High School road entrance.  From the East Valley: take Hwy-60 to Loop-101 North, then to Loop-202 West, State Route 51 North to the Indian School exit, turn west on Indian school then turn north on 7^th St., turn west at Central High School road entrance. From North Phoenix: take I-17 South to Camelback, exit east on Camelback, turn south on 7^th St., then west at Central High School road entrance. From Tucson & Casa Grande: take I-10 West to 7^th Street exit, turn north on 7^th Street, drive past Indian School, turn west at Central High School road entrance. From Yuma: take I-8, it becomes AZ 85-N, merge onto I-10 West, exit north on 7^th St.; drive past Indian School, then turn west at Central High School road entrance.

COST:  $8.00 Registration Fee + $6.00 per event.  (Package deals are available for four or more events!)

PLEASE NOTE:  Spectator Fee:  $2.00 per person.  Children age 12 and under are FREE!

TOURNAMENT DATES

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1^st

 

TOURNAMENT OPEN TO ALL WHITE BELTS ONLY:

 

SCHEDULE: 

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.     Registration

3:00 – 3:30 p.m. Special Demonstration

3:30 p.m.  – 7:00 p.m.    White Belt Tournament

 

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2^nd

 

TIME #1: 

TOURNAMENT OPEN TO ALL YELLOW & GREEN BELTS:

SCHEDULE: 
8:30 a.m.  – 9:30 a.m.    Registration

9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.     Yellow & Green Belts’ Tournament

 

TIME #2:       

TOURNAMENT OPEN TO ALL  BLUE BELTS & ABOVE:

 

SCHEDULE: 
1:30 p.m.  – 2:30 p.m.    Registration

2:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.     Blue Belts’ & Above Tournament

 

 

SPECIAL EVENT PACKAGE PRICES

# of Events Purchased	Regular Cost	Discounted Cost	YOUR SAVINGS
4	$ 32.00	$ 30.00	$ 2.00
5	$ 38 00	$ 35.00	$ 3.00
6	$ 44.00	$ 40.00	$ 4.00
7	$ 50.00	$ 45.00	$ 5.00
8	$ 56.00	$ 50.00	$ 6.00
9	$62.00	$ 55.00	$ 7.00
10	$68.00	$60.00	$8.00

  FALL 2008 URBAN JAM HIP HOP SHOWCASE 

ALL Young Champions Hip-Hop students are invited to participate in the Saturday Urban Jam Showcase event.  Students will compete with their team against other teams of the same basic age and skill level.  Each team will perform a hip-hop dance routine that they have learned at class.  Students will be judged on their overall performance, style, personality and execution. There will be a practice with your coach prior to the start of the Showcase.  All participants will receive a large trophy and will be competing for 1^st, 2^nd, and 3