On behalf of our board of directors, I wish you and your family all a Merry Christmas and a happy & prosperous New Year.

Looking forward to working with our members in 2017.

Master D. McNairn – VII Degree

ITF Scotland President

The selections for the national team to represent Scotland at the 2017 AETF European Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria were contested on Sunday 11th December in Livingston.

There were 54 athletes in attendance, all with one aim, representing their country on the big stage.  

The successful candidates will be notified in due course.

The second Instructors training course of 2016 took place on Saturday 3rd December, in Perth, at the University Campus.  

The participants were split in to two groups for the day, which each taking part in two sessions.  The instructors course itself led by Master Campins and Master McNairn, and the other, the Child Protection Course’s led by Miss Angela Lindie.  

Those on the level 1 course, completed the Basic Cold Protection Course, whilst those on level 2 completed the course on Child Protection in Social Media Course.

LEVEL 1 COURSE PARTICIPANTS

1.  Ivan Nelson – ABC
2. David Finch – GMAC
3. Tracy Waddell – T-UK
4. Darren Duthart – T-UK
5. Craig Forman – T-UK
6. Bruce Flanagan – T-UK
7. Catherine McIntyre – T-UK
8. David Towers – T-UK
9. Kirsty Zaharia – T-UK
10. Chris Sheppard – T-UK
11. Alan Alexander – T-UK
12. Lewis Alexander – T-UK
13. Alex McDowall – T-UK
14. Gordon Philip – ABC
15. Katrina Carr – NTA
16. Anthony Howley – T-UK
17. Heather Hopkins – NTA
18. Jason Munro – GMAC
19. Cerys Turner – GMAC
20. Jay Jervis – GMAC
21. Lorna Singleton – GMAC
22. Calum Wight – NTA

LEVEL 2 COURSE PARTICIPANTS

1.  Kay Campins – ABC
2. David Condie – T-UK
3. Donna Black – T-UK
4. Liam King – T-UK
5. Caroline Joynes – T-UK
6. Alastair Smith – T-UK
7. Debbie Wilson – T-UK
8. Ian Wilson – T-UK
9. Nicola Anderson Rennie – T-UK
10. Crawford Easthope – T-UK
11. Elaine Easthope – T-UK
12. John Munro – GMAC
13. Stuart Grassick – ABC
14. Brian Penman – GMAC
15. Ross Penman – GMAC
16. Catriona Steele – ABC

Selections for the AETF European Championships to be held in Sofia, Bulgaria (20th – 23rd April 2017), are being held on Sunday 11th December at GMAC Martial Arts Gym, Livingston.

Please find attached the information sheet and application form.  Please note all applications must be completed in full and
 returned by 7th December at the latest, applications after the closing date will not be accepted.

Regards

John McIlvaney
ITF Scotland Team Manager

Information Sheet

2017 ITFS Selection Application (Euros 2017)

Dear Grand Masters, Masters, instructors and Members,

ITF Scotland invite you to the second 2016 Instructors Course, to be held on 3^rd December 2016. Venue Perth Highlands & Islands University, Creiff Road, Perth.

This course is open to 3^rd Kups and above, aged 16 and over.

The course will include instructor qualification, child protection qualification and first aid qualification (where available) necessary to teach classes within ITF Scotland.

I look forward to your participation.

Yours sincerely,

Master D. McNairn

ITF Scotland

COURSE INFORMATION

DATE:                         Saturday 3rd December

VENUE:                     Perth Highlands & Islands University, Creiff Road, Perth

DRESS CODE:           Tracksuit & Dobok. Please bring a pen and notepad.

COURSE:                   Level 1 & 2 Instructors Course

                                   If you have not yet completed course 1, you must do this level before progressing to level 2.

ITINERARY:

Instructors Course Level 1

Course Content:    Course 1 is an introductory level module designed for all those involved in teaching ITF Taekwon-Do to children and/or adults.  Whether teaching small groups in class or managing a full time Taekwon-Do school, course 1 offers essential information and advice relating to –

• Administration – book-keeping, attendance records, members’ records/data protection.
• Insurance – public liability, members’ insurance, competition insurance.
• Qualifications – Taekwon-Do qualifications, first aid, PVG, Instructor qualifications.
• Teaching practices – safety/risk assessments, inclusion, ethics & standards.

09:00 – 09:30           Registration

09:30 – 12:30          Instructor Course – Level 1

12:30 – 13:30          Lunch (not provided)

13:30 – 16:30          Child Protection Course – Level 1

16:30 – 16:45          Certificate Presentation & Official Course Photo      

16:45                         Close

Instructors Course Level 2

Course Content:    Course 2 will build on some of the topics introduced in course 1, mainly focusing on Tracking and Monitoring students’ progress; while looking at theories behind different methods of assessments and how these can be implemented in practical terms.  It will continue to explore how Instructors and coaches create meaningful and manageable learning experiences for different age groups and levels of ability.

09:00 – 09:30           Registration

09:30 – 12:30          Child Protection Course – Level 2

12:30 – 13:30          Lunch (not provided)

13:30 – 16:30          Instructor Course – Level 2

16:30 – 16:45          Certificate Presentation & Official Course Photo      

16:45                       Close

COURSE APPLICATION

Please use the form below to apply to the course.  All parts must be filled in.  

Note:  To be eligible to register for course 2, you must have completed course 1 previously.

Applications should be made in advance by Wednesday 30th November.

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All payments MUST be processed by the deadline to ITF Scotland Account.  

When making payment please include your name and INST COURSE 1 or 2 as applicable.

The 6th edition of the ITF World Cup, was held from 12th – 16th October in Budapest, Hungary.  

The World Cup is the largest international club tournament in the ITF, open to Blue, Red & Black Belts.  The event is held every two years, with previous hosts, Montego Bay, Jamaica (2014), Brighton, England (2012), Riva Del Garda, Italy (2008), Benidorm, Spain (2006) and Orlando, United States (2004) , 

This year a record 1852 competitors took part from 236 clubs in 58 countries. 72 of those competitors were from Scotland’s schools; ABC, GMAC, NTA & Scotia. 
A number of medals were won over the 5 day event, with a special mention to Northern Taekwon-Do Academies who placed 5th overall in the Medal Classification for Schools, achieving 5 Gold, 2 Silver and 3 Bronze.  Overall Scotland placed 11th in the Medal Classification for country with 6 Gold, 4 Silver and 6 Bronze.

The 2018 World Cup, will take place in Australia’s Gold Coast.

Medal Classification for Countries.pdf

Point Classification for Countries.pdf

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The next two dates for National Squad Training will take place at Armadale Academy, 11.00am – 2.00pm, on the following dates –

• Sunday the 6th of November
• Sunday the 27th of November

These sessions are held in preparation for the European Championships (Bulgaria Apr 2017) & World Championships (Ireland – Oct 2017).

The sessions are open to all Junior, Teens & Seniors.  Cost £10.00

31st October 2016

Dear Instructor / Black Belt

RE: ITF Scotland AGM meeting

As a follow up to the initial invitation to our annual general meeting being held on Saturday the 5^th of November 2016, an updated Agenda has been sent to all plaqued members.  Should you not have received a copy please contact me via e-mail.

Meeting Venue: The King Robert Hotel, Glasgow Road, Bannockburn, Stirling, FK7 0LJ.

Starting at 12 noon.

I look forward to seeing everyone at our annual meeting.

Yours Sincerely

Mr. D Condie

ITF Scotland Secretary

For & on behalf of ITF Scotland

Mr. and Mrs Boydell attended the 26^th International Umpires Course in Olso, Norway on 11^th & 12^th September 2016.

They were met by Mr. Roy Rolstad who took them on a tour of a Viking Museum and the ‘Park of Life”. It was great explore part of a City that was hosting a course instead of just the inside of a Sports Hall for the duration. Mrs Camilla Rolstad also met up with the trio and after a lovely meal on a boat and a walk around Olso, the four checked into the Hotel and registed for the course.

Saturday started very early. The hall was a 20 minute drive from the Hotel and the buses were leaving at 0715. The course was opened by Grand Master Weiler at 0830. Course attendees were split into groups of 5 or 6 and stayed in these groups for the duration of the course.

Day 1 started with Master Katz and Master Ottesen giving the rules and scoring procedures for both patterns and sparring. Groups were sent to practice what had been discussed and return with questions or discussion points. Video footage was also used as a training tool.   Day 1 finished at 6:00 pm and all course attendees were given an exam to complete for the next day. Over 60 multiple choice questions. There was also a banquet on this evening so it was quite hectic enjoying an evening meal and completing exam questions.

Day two started again at 0830. The course attendees were working with the electronic systems on this day for both patterns and sparring. Entering and leaving the ring was also covered. Special technique and Power were also discussed on this day. Videos were used and apps downloaded onto phones to use as scoring practice.

It was a very enjoyable course and the Norwegians are great hosts.

Report by Mrs. N. Boydell