1. adidas Electronic Body Protector Tournament Manual

2. Overview Introduction Benefits of the adidas EBP Technical Equipment
3.1. Electronic Body Protector (EBP)
3.2. Electronic Scoring Machine (ESM)
3.3. CTM Connection
4. Tournament Software
4.1. EBP/CTM in Connection with a tournament software
4.2. Interaction between EBP, CTM
and the tournament software
5. Hit Level
6. Setup Competition Area
6.1. Graphic Overview
6.2. Tournament Requirements
6.3. EBP Placement
6.4. Visualization (Competition Optic)
7. Referees
7.1. Center Referee
7.2. Corner Judges
7.3. Visualization (Referee Optic)
7.4. Referee Table
Staff
Athletes
Coaches
Contact

3. 1. Introduction
The use of the adidas Electronic Body Protector (EBP) sets a new standard in Taekwondo. It brings numerous advantages, but also requires a modified tournament setup.
This tournament manual contains only recommendations and does not replace the EBP User Manual which is needed to install the system properly.
For all technical support please refer to the EBP User Manual (CD-ROM/ or contact:
Hotline: +49 (0)

4. 2. Benefits of the adidas EBP
Objectivity, transparency for all participants
Accurate measurement
According to WTF rules and design
Bluetooth Technology for safe transmission
Calibration continuously adjustable to individual weight class and gender including vest size #0
Registration of up to four repeated hits per second
Fight protocol available in case of protests
Less referees needed

5. 3. Technical Equipment

6. 3.1. Electronic Body Protector (EBP)3) 4) 2) 5) 1)
1) Red Body Protector
2) Blue Body Protector
3) Sensor
4) Charging Station
5) CTM Software
Special attention:
Pre-Charge all sensors at least 6-8 hours prior to the tournament

7. 3.2. Electronic Scoring Machine (ESM)
2) Charging Station
Special attention:
Pre-Charge all ESM units at least 6-8 hours prior to the tournament 2) 1)

8. 3.3. Combat Tournament Manager (CTM)
In order to use the EBP and/or the ESM properly a computer or notebook with certain technical prerequisites and correctly installed CTM software is required and offers the following components:
Connection capability via Bluetooth Technology
Selection possibility between competition or training mode
Connection capacity with the tournament software
Individual settings (Hitlevel, Rules, Update, EBP or Handscoring etc.)
Individual match protocol.
If a fight is selected and started in Training or Combat Mode, the combat interface (Please refer to 7.3. Visualization (Referee Optic) is displayed. From this point there is no differentiation between Training or Combat Mode. This interface shows the current score, hit values, penalty points, cautions and other data.
Furthermore, the main judge has the option to intervene in the fight.
Note: If a fight was started in Combat Mode, the selected result and the winner are added to the pool list data bank and the next fight can be loaded and initiated.

9. 4. Tournament Software

10. 4. Tournament Software
The adidas EBP/CTM requires an interface with the tournament software in order to be used in a network. If not available it can be run in the training mode for the tournament.
We recommend TAEKOPLAN as tournament software.
The existing interface with the tournament software TAEKOPLAN guarantees optimal function for tournament use.
The recommended software assures that all necessary specifics of the current and following matches are automatically updated into the CTM and all results are transferred back to the main server.
A special software Update from Taekoplan is mandatory to run the CTM together with Taekoplan in a network!!!
Contact Taekoplan: BudoScore Netherlands Portal
Alphen aan den Rijn ZH, Netherlands
For other interfaces please contact:

11. 4.1. EBP/CTM in connection with a tournament software+
ESM
EBP
CTM
Tournament software
Scoring device
On-time input by referees
Scoreboard display
Individual fight report
Weigh-in
Pool lists
Fight schedule input to CTM
Result output from CTM

12. 4.2. Interaction between EBP, CTM and the tournament software+
Match result
Next match data
Interaction 1 2 3 4
EBP
CTM
ESM
Network
Tournament software
The EBP and ESM transfer
via Bluetooth the results to
the CTM
By wireless or cable network the
CTM automatically transfers the
results of the previous match
to the main server
The data for the following
fight is transfered to the CTM
Update of pool lists
and tournament
schedule 1 2 4 3

13. 5. Hit Level
The decision of the hit level for each weight class depends on the level of the competition and lies in the responsibility of the organiser in coordination with the referee comitee.
However, we suggest that only the following recommended settings should be used to offer the best performance and results:

14. Hitlevel recommendation adidas EBP
Software: < 1.10/10 >
Senior Male
Weight Class
-54kg
-58kg
-62kg
-67kg
-72kg
-78kg
-84kg
+84kg
Size EBP #2 #3 #4 #5
Hit Level B-Class
190
200
210
220
230
Hit Level ETU 1.1
240
250
Hit Level A-Class
350
360
370
380
390
Senior Female
-47kg
-51kg
-55kg
-59kg
-63kg
+72kg
140
150
160
170
180
185
195
205
215
270
280
290
300
305
310

15. Hitlevel recommendation adidas EBP
Software: < 1.10/10 >
Junior Male
Weight Class
-45kg
-48kg
-51kg
-55kg
-59kg
-63kg
-68kg
-73kg
-78kg
+78kg
Size EBP #1 #2 #3 #4
Hit Level B-Class
130
140
150
160
170
180
190
200
Hit Level ETU 1.1
210
220
Junior Female
-42kg
-44kg
-46kg
-49kg
-52kg
+68kg
110
120
155
165
175
185

16. Hitlevel recommendation adidas EBP
Software: < 1.10/10 >
Cadet Male 12-14
Weight Class
-33kg
-37kg
-41kg
-45kg
-49kg
-53kg
-57kg
-61kg
-65kg
+65kg
Size EBP #0 #1
Hit Level 30 35 45 55 70 85 95
100
110
120
Cadet Female 12-14
Weight Class
-29kg
-33kg
-37kg
-41kg
-44kg
-47kg
-51kg
-55kg
-59kg
+59kg
Size EBP #0 #1
Hit Level 30 35 40 59 65 75 85 95
100
Cadet Male 9-11
Weight Class
-30kg
-32kg
-35kg
-38kg
-41kg
-45kg
-49kg
-53kg
-57kg
+57kg
Size EBP #0 #1
Hit Level 25 30 35 40 50 60 70 80
Cadet Female 9-11
Weight Class
-30kg
-32kg
-35kg
-38kg
-41kg
-45kg
-49kg
-53kg
-57kg
+57kg
Size EBP #0 #1
Hit Level 20 25 30 35 45 55 65 70

17. 6. Setup Competition Area

18. 6.1. Graphic Overview XCJ XCJ XCR XT XF XFn XCn XStaff XC1 XC1 XF1 XF1
Corner Judge
Center Referee
Screen
Stairs
Fighter blue
Fighter and Coaches following matches XT XF
XFn
XCn
Coach blue
Fighter red
Coach red
1,2,3…n
Match Number
XStaff
Referee assistance staff
XCR
XC1
XC1
XF1
XF1
Entrance
XCJ
Inspection desk
Computer
Referee table
XStaff
Table/Box for blue EBP
XC2
XF3
XF2
XC3
Table/ Box for red EBP
XF3
XC3
XC2
XF2
XStaff
XStaff

19. 6.2. Tournament Requirements
1 Competition area
2 Competition areas
3 Competition areas
4 Competition areas
Minimum
Maximum
EBP units/ size 2 4 8 6 12 16
Sensor units
ESM units
Sound system units 1  2 4  3  6  8 
Laptop units 3 5
Software units  1 1 
Printer units
Network cabel units 2 
Beamer/ Screen units 24 32
Referees 9
Staff
Technical support (manpower)
Weigh-in is the responsibility of the organizer and must be integrated within the actual tournament software used.
The minimum quantitiy of EBP units can be reduced if most of the matches with the same vest size are shared on the same competition area.

20. 6.3. EBP Placement 2 tables for each area (1x blue/ 1xred)
Only referees or staff members are authorized at the EBP placement
desk and to handle the EBP  No other persons, especially coaches or competitors, may assist
Three pairs of athletes need to be taken care of at all times:
1) Active pair (XF1) on the match area (one set of sensors)
2) Pair of athletes (XF2) for following match fight. EBP and sensors already in place
3) Third pair (XF3) of athletes waiting to receive the EBP
Pair 2 (XF2) and 3 (XF3) must remain next to the EBP placement desk (refer to 5.1.)

21. 6.4. Visualization (Competition Optic)
Hit Value
Hit Level
Weight Class
Round
Score
Penalties
Competitor
Match Number
Remaining Time
The screen is designed for athletes, coaches and spectators and shows all relevant data

22. One screen:
Recommended screen size 42“
One screen must be visible from the competition area
Placement on the same side as the referee table
Requirements:
1 Audio cable
1 VGA cable
2 Power supply
More than one screen:
Screens back-to-back and visible to all sides (refer to 5.2.)
Additional amount of cables and powers supplies depends on the amount of screens
1 Video-splitter
1 Audio splitter  extra VGA cable
Attention:
Assure that all cables have the correct connections for the screen and the laptop
(e.g. VGA cable either male-female or male-male, depending on screen or laptop)

23. 7. Referees

24. 7.1. Center Referee
The experience and qualification of the center referee is the relevant factor.
He/She is the decisive person for the success of the competition.
EBP System check:
Confirmation of the functionality to all parties
Check through a soft punch or kick on each of the competitors EBP
Recommended to be done by the coach
OK signal on the scoreboard is shown.
For more details please refer to the EBP User Manual

25. Knee kicks
Handling strictly in accordance with existing WTF rules
Manual deduction from the scoreboard (if an invalid point was scored with unusually high impact)
Collision or knock-down
Involvement of arm or leg during a collision or knock-down could result in a point
Manual deduction from the scoreboard
Procedure:
1) Kalyo
2) Shigan
3) Point deduction
4) Kyongo/KamJom (if intentional)
5) Kesok

26. 7.2. Corner Judges Main responsibility for the head points (ESM)
Simultaneous reaction within the time frame of 1.5 seconds according to WTF rules
Recommended positions are the corners 1 and 3. In case of a dead angle the corner judges may move along the boundary line
Body points are blocked during the use of the EBP
Collateral observation on body points in case a mutual decision needs to be made
Green button in the middle for On-/Off-Mode (Not to be used during competition!)
The display in the middle of the ESM has no relevance except when using in Poomsae

27. 7.3. Visualization (Referee Optic)
This area is only visible at the referee table
This screen is designed for the technical assistant and the operator and allows the input of penalty points, warnings and other data. Only the center referee has the option to decide and/or intervene in the fight. A clear communication between the center referee and the referee table is necessary.
For more detailed information please refer to the EBP User Manual

28. 1 Laptop user (Staff or technical assistant)
6-8 power supplies (Screen, Laptop, Sensor Charging Stations etc.)
If the laptop stands on a tablecloth, overheating must be avoided! Place a small piece of wood or a similar object between the frontside of the laptop and the tablecloth to assure for proper ventilation.

29. 8. Staff
Quantity
Minimum 1 staff per competition area (red + blue vest exchange)
Recommended: 2 staff (1x blue vest exchange + 1x red vest exchange)
1 staff per referee table (if service is not supplied by referee) laptop handling
Workflow
Step 1:
Check correct EBP size
The vest size is indicated on the starter card of each athlete
Step 2:
Check regarding correct set (Set 1 or Set 2) of sensors!!!
1) Active set on the competition area
2) Second set prepared in the pair of EBPs for next competition
Good communication between referee table and staff is an important key for success!

30. Step 3:
Sensor check: Only the green light indicates that the sensor is on-line
Step 4:
Check proper tube connection between sensor and inlay
Step 5:
Proper adjustment of the EBP (close to the body/no loose fitting)
Step 6:
EBP (including sensors) currently in use on the competition area must be collected immediately following each match
Step 7:
The third pair of athletes needs to be prepared (Step 1-6)
Step 8:
Repetition of Step 1-7

31. 9. Athletes XT XF XFn XCn 5 XC1 XC1 XF1 XF1 1 4 XC2 XF3 XF2 XC3 XF3
Screen
Stairs
Fighter blue XT XF
XFn
XCn
Coach blue
Fighter red
Coach red
1,2,3…n 5
XC1
XC1
Match Number
XF1
XF1
Entrance
Fighter and Coaches following matches 1 4
Inspection desk
Computer
Referee table
XC2
XF3
XF2
XC3
XF3
XC3
XC2
XF2
Table/Box for blue EBP
Table/ Box for red EBP
XStaff
XStaff 2 3

32. Step : Inspection Desk
Check of starter card, protective gear (except Electronic Body Protector)
Step : Electronic Body Protector
Outfit by the staff with the correct EBP
According to the WTF rules both athletes must wear the same vest size and each weight category needs to use the appropriate size
Step : Waiting Position
Waiting position to avoid any time delay
Step : Coach and break position
Coach and athlete take their designated position at the length of the competition area
Step : Fighting position
Position of the athlete before and during the match 1 2 3 4 5

33. 10. Coaches
Coaches are positioned next to the steps on the side of their athletes in accordance with WTF regulations

34. For any further questions or discussion points we remain personally at your disposal:
How to reach us:
Tel.: +49 (0)
Mobile: +49 (0)
Jürgen Borkenstein
Manager
Olympic & Emerging Sports