Championship INfo
PACKET PICKUP
Thursday: 2:00 - 9:00 PM
Hilton Daytona Beach South Tower Reception Desk
Friday: 8:00 - 11:00 AM
Hilton Daytona Beach Lobby
Friday: 12:00 - 5:30 PM
Ocean Center
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Ocean Center
HOSPITALITY SUITE
Thursday: 2:00 - 9:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM & 4:00 - 9:00 PM
Hilton Daytona Beach Room 131
EVENT SCHEDULE:
Thursday: Business Seminar
6:00 - 9:00PM Ocean Center - Room 101A
Friday: Black Belt Competitions
8:00 - 11:00 AM Ki Gong (Separate Registration)
12:00 PM Doors Open
12:15 PM Judges Meeting
1:00 PM All individual competitions
Saturday: Team Hyung, Team Sparing, Cho Dan Bo, Gup, Tiny Tiger, & Little Dragon Competitions
8:00 AM Doors open
9:00 AM Opening Ceremonies including HDL Demo, Promotions, & Warm-Up
Team competitions (Black Belts & Gups) begin immediately after opening ceremonies.
Individual competitions begin immediately after team competitions conclude.
Sunday: Ki Gong
8:00 - 9:00 AM - On the Beach in front of the hotel.
RULES:
Championship will follow the rules of the WTSDA.
See the 2022 WTSDA Championship Handbook for more details. Rule books are available from WTSDA Headquarters at a cost of $8.00
HYUNG:
You may perform the hyung needed to earn your present rank or acquire your next rank.
WEAPONS:
4th - 2nd Gup Bong Hyung Ill Bu
1st Gup - Cho Dan Bo Bong Hyung E Bu
Cho Dan Bong Hyung E Bu or Sam Bu
E Dan Bong Hyung Sam Bu, Dan Gum Hyung, or Ki Cho Jang Gum Hyung
Sam Dan Dan Gum Hyung, Ki Cho Jang Gum Hyung or Jung Koop Jang Gum Hyung
SPARRING:
Please remember to bring all of your sparring gear for the dae ryun. This includes head gear, mouthpiece, hand and foot gear and groin cup (males). All WTSDA competition rules are in effect.
UNIFORMS:
Only an official WTSDA dobohk and belt may be worn. Regulation patches and trim are required.
RULES:
For a full listing of event specific rules, follow the link for the 2025 Rules & Eligibility.
Championship will follow the rules of the WTSDA. Permitted Hyung (open hand & weapons) are listed in the Championship Handbook. See the 2022 WTSDA Championship Handbook for rules and more details. Rule books are available from WTSDA Headquarters at a cost of $8.00
REFUNDS:
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES!
Local AmenitieS
If you are staying in Daytona before or after the event, be sure to check out the Guest Pass for special deals on food and entertainment:
https://www.daytonabeach.com/microsite-meetings/get-assistance/specialized-services/guestpass/
Facility policieS
ENTRANCE WRIST-BANDS:
All contestants and spectators MUST have a wristband to enter premises. Additional spectator wristbands can be obtained at Hospitality suite during the Championship. Non-competing children 5 years of age and under may enter without entry wristbands.
Food & Beverage:
No outside food or beverage is allowed in the Ocean Center. One refillable water bottle per person is allowed and recommended!
Concessions will be open for purchasing food and beverages on site.
Hotel accommodations
Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort
Note: This link preselects a 5-night stay. After you click Book a Room, you can click Edit Stay to change the selected dates and number of guests.
The Championship Committee strongly suggests you reserve your room as soon as possible. When making reservations, be sure to state you are with the World Tang Soo Do Association or use the code BATB25 to receive the group discount rate. The resort fees have also been cut from $25 to $15!
Discounted rates will be held through June 30, or whenever room sell out - whichever comes first!
Self parking for the Hilton is across the street from the hotel in an open air lot on the corner of Auditorium Blvd and Atlantic Ave. Bring parking ticket to front desk upon check in and they will apply discounted rate to your account.
Saturday Night Party
Join us for a party 6:00 - 10:00 PM!
601 Earl Street
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
Get your tickets when you register!
Includes dinner and water park access from 6-10PM Saturday. Access to go karts, ropes course, arcade games, and other additional attractions may be purchased separately but are not included.
By registering for participation in the portion of the event to be held Daytona Lagoon, I understand and agree that the WTSDA is not (1) requiring my participation in this portion of the event, (2) any rules, regulations or other instructions (collectively, “Rules”) have been developed by the Daytona Lagoon and the WTSDA is not responsible for such Rules or the enforcement thereof and any failure to comply with the Rules may result in being asked to leave the premises, without refund by any party, (3) THE WTSDA IS NOT RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY RISKS OR INJURIES SUSTAINED AND THE LANGUAGE IN THE DAYTONA LAGOON’S PARTICIPATION WAIVER IS HEREBY INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE, AND THE WTSDA SHALL BE ENTITLED TO THE SAME PROTECTIONS, RELEASES, WAIVERS, INDEMNITIES, AND OTHER SIMILAR PROVISIONS (SUCH AS AN ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK) AS DAYTONA LAGOON. PARTICIPATION IN THIS PORTION OF THE EVENT IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.