We wanted to do something to honor our son and to contribute a little to reducing the violence committed by youth who never had the advantages that Andy received through, among other things, his participation in Taekwondo. Although we will never know what the future would have held for him, we do know that he would wish everyone to have an opportunity to follow their own bliss. As a small step toward this ideal, proceeds from this tournament will be used to provide scholarships, and contribute to outreach programs for at-risk youth.

The Andy Wallen Peace Association was established in 1996 after Andy was killed by three young men who wanted to rob him. The Peace Association sponsors a tournament in his memory each fall which is especially designed to give younger students tournament experience in a low key setting. The money raised by this event is used to provide college scholarships to students who have been able to overcome difficulties and are determined to continue their education. Other gifts have been to native American youth programs and for emergency money to families of school children who are in need of food and clothing, especially near Christmas time. All of these efforts are small, but we hope they will help in the fight to prevent children from growing into the kind of young men who murdered Andy.

--Maxine and Don Wallen

Andy Wallen Memorial Tournament
2011

Osseo Junior High School
10223 93rd Avenue N
Osseo, MN

For More Information:
Andy Wallen Peace Association -- (763) 425-0322 or dawallen@embarqmail.com


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Registration at 9:00 AM

Black Belt Meeting at 10:00 AM

Opening Ceremonies at 10:30 AM

Blackbelt Forms & Breaking Competition

Colored Belt Forms, Breaking, and Sparring Competition

Black Belt Sparring

*Sparring will be conducted under USTU JUNIOR Rules
Sparring competitors will be divided by weight, age and rank. Weight divisions will be established at the time of the Tournament.

Juniors, 13 and younger (all belts) ........................... Two 1.5 minute rounds
Colored Belts 14 years & older ............................. Two 2 minute rounds
Black Belts 14 years & older ............................. Two 2 minute rounds
Seniors, 40 years & older ............................. Two 1 minute rounds