April 10, 2020

Re: 2020 Pennsylvania State Championship Cancellation

Dear Parents, Athletes, Master and extended TKD Family,

Pennsylvania Taekwondo has been monitoring the situation regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19). The top priority for PA Taekwondo is the health and safety and well-being of all Staff, Athletes, Officials, and participants involved in the PA Taekwondo Championship.

After some discussion, it has become clear that there is much uncertainty as to when things will return to what we considered normal. For this reason and the safety of all, the Pennsylvania Taekwondo board members have decided to cancel this year tournament.

How does this affect your ability to attend the 2020 USAT Nationals should the event not be cancelled? USAT has stated:

In the instance where an athlete’s home State Championship does not take place USA Taekwondo will issue a waiver to any affected athlete, and they will be qualified automatically for the National Championships in San Antonio. Registration fees will also be refunded in the event of a cancellation (https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Taekwondo/Features/2020/March/12/Statement-on-Covid-19).

For those who have already signed up for the 2020 PA State Championship, please stand by for additional information. Registration fees will be refunded by USAT.

We apologize that we are not able to provide the level of competition you have become accustomed to with PA Taekwondo family. Again, the health and safety of all Staff, Athletes, Officials, and participants is of the utmost importance. As always, we appreciate your continued support and thank you for your understanding during these unusual times.

We look forward to seeing everyone in 2021 and wish everyone a healthy and safe future.

Sincerely,

Robert H. Smith

President

Pennsylvania Taekwondo, Inc.