Jul 03

ITF Scotland – Umpire Course Report

On 7 April 2023, an Umpire Refresher Course was held for ITF Scotland, via Zoom in preparation for the Scottish Championships the following week.

The course was well attended, with 50 plus in attendance via video link, and hosted by the current ITFS Umpire committee comprising of:

  • Master David McNairn VIII Deg

  • Mr John Munro V Deg

  • Mrs Jacqui Wallace IV Deg

    Master McNairn presented the main part of the course with Mrs Wallace covering the patterns section and Mr Munro covering Power Test and Special Technique. All aspects of officiating were included in the course –

  • Jury president duties

  • Corner referees

  • Sparring scoring

  • Patterns judging and scoring

  • Procedures for opening / closing the ring

  • Power Test & Special Technique judging

  • Jury member duties / ring management

    The presentation also gave an overview of some of the rules issued by the Tournament Committee specific to the Scottish Championships. Umpires were also reminded of the importance in reading the rules prior to attending.

    A separate centre referee course was provided on 15th April in Aberdeen, hosted by Mrs Wallace and Mr Munro as it was felt that this required more practical training.

    Due to the popularity of the course, the Umpire Committee intend to present further similar courses via zoom in the future as well as a full practical course proposed for early in 2024. We hope to inspire the next generation of Blackbelts to become as enthusiastic as we all are in helping raise the standard of umpiring, as this is essential to the future of competition.

– ITFS Umpire Committee

Jun 21

National Team Manager Appointment

Dear Grand Masters, Masters and Instructors,

ITF Scotland Board of Directors would like to announce the appointment of Mr. Mark Boydell V Degree to the role of National Team Manager for the term 2023 – 2025. 

We wish him every success in his new role

Jun 15

Thank You! – National Team Coaches

The ITF Scotland Board of Directors and their membership would like to thank Master Heath Denholm VII Degree, Master John McIlvaney VII Degree and Mr. John Munro V Degree for their hard work and commitment to the National Team over their respective tenures, as they step down after the conclusion of their most recent appointments.

All three gentlemen have been involved in various respects with the National Team for a number of years, having coached and mentored national team members to winning European & World medals for the best part of 20 years.

Master Heath Denholm, a former national team member himself, and European & World Medallist, has represented ITFS as National Team Coach for many years (since 2003), and more recently served in the role of National Team Director.

Master John McIlvaney, again a former national team member and European Medallist, has served as both Coach and Manager to the National Team since 2003, predominately organising the logistics of the various campaigns over the years.

Mr. John Munro, in recent years was coach of Special Technique and Power Test, having coached the team to success in these disciplines.

ITF Scotland would like to express our gratitude to all three gentlemen for their time dedicated to the National Team and its development and wish them the very best for the future.

May 02

ITFS Centre Referee Course Report

The second ITF Scotland Sparring Centre Referee Training Course was held on Saturday 15th April in Aberdeen ahead of the ITF Scotland National Championships in May. The purpose of this course is to help develop the next generation of centre referees as well as provide refresher training for those with experience. Presenting a separate course specifically for Sparring Centre Referee worked very well last year in improving the confidence of the participants to take on the role, which is often avoided, as well as keep others up to date with the current ITF procedures.

The course was presented by ITF Scotland Umpire Committee Members Mrs Jacqui Wallace IV Deg and Mr John Munro V Deg. Both with over 20 years umpire experience and over 10 years at international level including ITF World Championships, World Cup and European Championships.

The presentation covered all aspects of the role including ring announcements, correct hand signals, ring awareness, injury time and general roles and responsibilities involved at the National Championships. Participants took part in various practical sessions in their groups to work on all tasks and received feedback and advise throughout these sessions.

ITF Scotland Umpire Committee Chairman, Master David McNairn VIII Deg will also be hosting an Online Umpire Refresher course on Sunday 7th May (12-3pm) for all umpires.

May 02

Umpire Refresher Course Login

Dear Members,

Please find below details of the Umpire Refresher course being held on Sunday 7th May (12:00 – 15:00) in advance of the ITF Scottish Championships.

LOGIN INFORMATION

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84197797265?pwd=RTAzQTFPWjJ2dDRhR2d0cHJiYUNCZz09
Meeting ID: 841 9779 7265
Passcode: UC2023

Apr 12

ITF Scotland Umpire Refresher Course – 7th May 2023

A complimentary Umpire Refresher Course is being held as follows, in advance of the National Championships.

Venue: Zoom Platform (Details via secretarygeneral@itfscotland.com)

Date: Sunday 7th May 2023

Time: 12:00 – 15:00 hours

Apr 12

ITF Scotland National Championships 2023

Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th May 2023

Dear Grand Masters, Masters and Instructors,

It is with great pleasure that you and your students are invited to the ITF Scottish Championships on 13th & 14th May 2023, according to the following schedule;

Saturday 13th May 

13 years & under

(Youth, Cadet & Pre-Junior)

Sunday 14th May

14 years & over

(Junior, Senior & Adv. Senior)

ASN Competitors

(All ages)

This competition is open to ITF Taekwon-Do students 10th Kup to 6th Degree. 

Please take the time to read the information in the attached document.  Entry forms, and pre-paid spectator entry forms are attached at the end of the information pack. 

Details of the Umpire Refresher Course and Centre Referee Training will be published in due course.


We look forward to seeing you and your students at the competition in May.

Yours in Taekwon-Do,

ITF Scotland Tournament & Umpire Committee

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Apr 12

ITFS Centre Referee Course – 15th April 2022

2023 National Centre Referee Training

Venue: MWBA Aberdeen, AB11 9AA

Time: 10:00 – 14:00 hours

Cost: £35.00 payable on arrival (returnable on completion of a full day umpiring at the ITFS Championships.

Course Details:

Under the supervision of ITFS Umpire Committee Chairman MASTER MCNAIRN VIII Deg (International Umpire), the course will be expedited by Committee members SABUM JACQUI WALLACE IIV Deg (current International Centre Referee) & SABUM JOHN MUNRO V Deg (International Umpire). Both have a wide range of experience in controlling the skills and energies at the highest level in both Individual & Team Sparring.

This practical session aims to help find a new generation of sparring centre referees for ITF Scotland as well as refresher training for those with experience. It is a great opportunity to review current ITF rules and best practices in this role and attendees will be expected to use their training to help centre at the upcoming ITF Scotland Championships.

This will be a small group session for Degree holders only with numbers limited to 20 SPACES.

Book via the link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6Tf3tTCYynqOWKGW4l21VIrL8dMQ2AsVChIr28_UsB9QZVg/viewform

Mar 16

New Board Member

ITF Scotland Board of Directors would like to officially welcome to the board; Master Garry Shaw, 7th Degree. We would like to wish Master Shaw much success in his new role.

Mar 10

ITF Scotland National Team Selection Event for World Championships – Finland

Dear Grand Masters, Masters & Instructors,

The ITF World Championships will be held in Tampere, Finland from 4th-10th September 2023.

The ITF Scotland National Team Selection for the event will be by way of a selection tournament held as follows:

  • Date: Saturday 25th March 2023
  • Time: 9:00am start
  • Venue: Wishaw Sports Centre, Alexander Street, Wishaw, ML2 0HQ

Registration and further details can be accessed via:

https://www.sportdata.org/taekwondo_itf/set-online/veranstaltung_info_main.php?active_menu=calendar&vernr=398#a_eventhead

Registration is now open. The closing date for entries is Sunday 19th March @ 23:59 hours.

Please note: coaches and umpires should also be registered via the link above.

ITF Scotland wish all athletes the best of luck at the selection event.