2010 COSTA State Team Selection Process
From the May 1st 2010, COSTA State Championship all Blackbelts 1st and 2nd place winners will advance to the Colorado 2nd Annual Team Trials.
From the May 22nd 2010, AAU District 10 Qualifier all Blackbelts 1st and 2nd place winners will advance to the Colorado 2nd Annual Team trials
Junior Blackbelt 1st place winners from both events above will also advance to the 2nd annual Colorado Team Trials but they must have written permission from their parents and coach to compete in the combined adult divisions. At this time we do not have the funds to guarantee a COSTA Junior Sponsored Team but rest assured it is our TOP GOAL to be able to announce after the May 1st 2010 COSTA State Championship that we will also be sponsoring a Junior Team using the same format as the Senior Team!
The 2nd Annual Colorado Team Trials (August 7th 2010) will use Lajust Electronic Scoring including the electronic socks so all athletes participating must own their electronic socks. COSTA will provide the Lajust Chest Protector and computers. We will insure to have qualified referees and no two referees from a competitor's same school will be allowed to officiate that particular match. The divisions will be based on Olympic Weights combining fin/fly ban/fea light/wel mid/hvy. The method of competition is still being discussed and will depend on the size of the division. We would like to have a round robin format but we may use a double elimination selection process if there are more than 5 participants in a division.
Once an athlete makes the COSTA Athlete Sponsored 2010 team their entry fee will be paid by COSTA to compete at the Rocky Mountain Open on Nov 6th 2010. This is all that is guaranteed for 2010 for this team. It is our hope to raise funds to give any 2010 COSTA Team member who wins 1st Place at the Rocky Mountain Open an additional stipend to assist that athlete compete at the 2011 US Open. That additional stipend is yet to be determined and will only be given to the athlete conditional on funds being available and after the athlete registers for the US Open and has purchased their airfare.
Once on the Sponsored Athlete Team you are guaranteed that the spot is yours. There are no mandatory team workouts! In as much as training goes, COSTA sponsored team athletes are expected to continue to train with their individual teams and also are expected to attend the COSTA clinics to motivate other young fighters by sharing their talent and encouragement. Should a COSTA 2010 Team Member choose not to compete at the Rocky Mountain Open then the 2nd place athlete will be moved up to your vacated spot to compete at the Rocky Mountain Open. Athletes will secure their own travel plans to the US Open as well as secure their own coach. This method was a HUGE success with the 2009 Colorado AAU Team! There is nobody better to coach the winning athlete than the coach that helped them win the spot on the sponsored athlete team! If any COSTA sponsored athlete does not have a coach attending the US Open then we will make sure one of the MANY coaches from Colorado attending the US Open gives that athlete support.
COSTA has selected the 2010 Sponsored Athlete Team! We profoundly thank all Coaches, Referees, Competitiors, and Parents who made this event meaningful and extremely enjoyable. A special THANK YOU goes to Stacey Quinn (stacey.quinn1317@gmail.com) for providing EXCELLENT medical care to all of our athletes along with AWESOME taping skills! We also are especially grateful to have had Master Mark Kaufmann (Director of Events and State Organizations at USAT) for providing his time and the Lajust Electronic Equipment giving our Team Trial a TRUE and CURRENT competitive advantage. Congratulations to the following athletes:
Cadets: Ages 12 and 13
Male 87 lbs and under: Cole Broche (TeguraTkd)
Female 82 lbs and under: Vacant Slot
Male up to 100 lbs: Quinn Tirpak (Tri Lakes)
Female up to 94 lbs: Abigail Byers (ALL Tkd)
Male up to 112 lbs: Gabriel Byers (ALL Tkd)
Female up to 106 lbs: Ingrid Lopez (Tegura Tkd)
Male up to 125 lbs: Vacant Slot
Female up to 120 lbs: Tia Day (ESA)
Male over 125 lbs: Farris Hays (A-Team Tkd)
Females over 120 lbs: Vacant Slot
Juniors: Ages 14 to 17
Male 99.2 lbs and under: Ethan Tiburcio (Delgado's Tkd)
Female 92.6 lbs and under: Vacant Slot
Male up to 112.4 lbs: Malik Taylor (ESA)
Female up to 101.4 lbs: Hannah Grothe (ESA)
Male up to 130.4 lbs: Daniel Lopez (Tegura Tkd)
Female up to 114.6 lbs: Alyssa Roseman (A-Team Tkd)
Male up to 149.9 lbs: Joe Law (KAT)
Female up to 130 lbs: Sarah Mast (KAT)
Male up to 172 lbs: Eric Midroy (Delgado's Tkd)
Female up to 149.9 lbs: Vacant Slot
Male over 172 lbs: Vacant Slot
Female over 149.9 lbs: Vacant Slot
Adults: Ages 18 and up
Male 127.8 lbs and under: Kamil Latipov (KAT)
Female 108 lbs and under: Alyssa Roseman (A-Team)
Male up to 149.9 lbs: Tanner Creel (ESA)
Female up to 125.7 lbs: Beth Lopez (KAT)
Male up to 176.4 lbs: June Lee (KAT)
Females up to 147.7 lbs: Vacant Slot
Male up to 191.9 lbs: Vacant Slot
Females up to 160.9 lbs: Ally Creel (ESA)
Male over 191.9 lbs: Jonathan Sterling (A-Team Tkd)
Females over 160.9 lbs: Vacant Slot
All athletes who made the COSTA Athlete Sponsored Team were invited to attend the COSTA Team Practice Aug 28th from 1pm to 4pm at A-Team Tkd (6813 S. Dayton St. Greenwood Village CO 80112) The workout for the 1st Place COSTA Team Members will be led by former athletes who have earned medals internationally on official USA or other National Teams:
- Master Yosvany Perez (1995, 1999, 2001, 2003 Pan American Medallist)
- Master Ramil Abratique (1991 World Championships Silver Medallist Phillipines Team)
- Master Barbara Kunkel (2000 USA Olympian, Pan Am Gold Medalist)
- Master Brian Gallagher (4 Years USA Team Member & 2010 US Open Silver Medallist)
- Master Andre DeOlivera (Former Brazil National Team Coach World Military Games Bronze Medallist)
- Master Kamil Latipov (2003 Central Asian Games Silver Medalist for Tajikistan)
- Strength & Conditioning Coach Johnny Kimmich (2010 World University Games Silver Medallist)
- Master Angel Aranzamendi (1994 USA Team - Korea IOC Invitational Games Silver Medallist)
All other Colorado USAT Registered athletes ages 10 and up are encouraged to attend the workout as there will be many top Colorado Coaches attending and assisting athletes who are on the B and C Teams. Coaches like:
- Coach George Martinez Senior (Current AAU National Team Coach!)
- Coach Bob Gallagher (Coach of 3 current USAT Team Athletes!)
- Coach Raul Gutierrez who placed 2 athletes in 2009 on the AAU National Team
- Coach Bill Pottle who had a spectacular year with over 50 medallist in the state!
- Coach Darin Carr Certified Strength & Conditioning Trainer by International Youth Conditioning Assoc
- Coach Bret Mischlich Top Colorado Active Competitor and Physical Education Professor
- Coach Roy Mejias Current Top Colorado Athlete
This will be a top rated workout where all athletes will sharpen their skills and mental game in preparation for the upcoming Rocky Mountain Open. We will have other top athletes and coaches to introduce at the Aug 28th workout so don't miss it! For more information contact Master A at 303-539-6990
2009 Colorado State Team
Results from the 2010 US Open pending till COSTA 2009 Coaches submit results.
Team Captains
Stefan Webb
Ally Creel
Team Members
The 2009 Colorado State Taekwondo Team was determined via the fight-off at the March 2009 Colorado State Tournament. The current Team Members (along with their original weight classes) are:
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Jr. Male
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Jr. Female
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<= 110
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Ethan Tiburcio (DEL)
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<= 100
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Hannah Grothe (ESA)
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111-124
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Daniel Lopez (TEG)
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101-115
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Alyssa Roseman (ATM)
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125-140
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Tanner Creel (ESA)
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116-138
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Bethany Lopez (MBT)
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141-157
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Jacob Amerman (ESA)
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139+
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157+
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Sr. Male
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Sr. Female
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<= 127
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Komil Latipov (KAT)
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<= 110
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Stephanie Popken (ESA)
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128-148
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Ryan McCullogh (ALL)
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111-125
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149-172
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Stefan Webb (MBT)
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126-148
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Ally Creel (ESA)
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173+
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148+
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Darcy Kimmich (MBT)
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