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The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of ITF Scotland took place on Sunday, 23rd February, at the Mercure Hotel in Perth, commencing at 12 PM.
The meeting was presided over by ITF Scotland Chairman, Mr. Adam Paterson, who opened the proceedings with a warm welcome to all members present, expressing his pleasure at the turnout.
In a moment of reflection, the membership observed a minute of silence in memory of Honourable Grand Master MacCallum, who passed away the previous month. This poignant remembrance served as a testament to Honourable Grand Master MacCallum’s impact on the ITF community and the legacy he leaves behind.
Following the opening remarks and tribute, the ITF Scotland Board moved through the agenda items systematically, addressing each point with care and deliberation. Various motions were proposed and voted upon, with decisions made where deemed appropriate, ensuring the smooth progression of the meeting.
The AGM concluded with expressions of gratitude from the Board of Directors to all Masters, Instructors, and Assistant Instructors in attendance. Their participation is crucial to the success and evolution of ITF Scotland, and the Board appreciates their ongoing commitment to the organisation.
On behalf of the ITF Scotland Board of Directors, we are pleased to announce the opening of applications for the following Standing Committees for the term 2025–2026:
Technical & Instruction Committee (TIC)
Tournament Committee (TC)
Umpire Committee (UC)
Adapted Committee (ADC)
We encourage interested candidates to review the attached letter for further details, which includes information on how to apply for the positions of Chair and Committee Member. The deadline for applications is Friday, 7th February 2025.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
We look forward to receiving your applications and wish you the best of luck.
The ITF Scotland Board of Directors, along with the ITF Scotland members would like to express our deepest gratitude to the incredible individuals who served on the ITFS Standing Committees over the 2023-2024 term.
Your dedication, hard work and passion for ITF Scotland have truly made a difference to our organisation.
Thank you
Umpire Committee Master David McNairn (Chair) Mr John Munro Mrs Jacqui Wallace
We are pleased to announce that the ITF Scotland Annual General Meeting will take place on Sunday, 23rd February 2025, from 12:00 noon to 3:00 PM, at the Mercure Perth Hotel, West Mill Street, Perth, PH1 5QP, Scotland.
A formal invitation and the tentative agenda will be shared with you in due course. In the meantime, please save the date for this important event.
Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to your participation.
I hope this email finds you well and thriving in your respective clubs.
As part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all our members, we are reaching out to seek volunteers for the important role of Child Protection and Wellbeing Officer within ITF Scotland. We are looking for 4-5 dedicated individuals to join us in this initiative and help us uphold the highest standards of practice in our organisation.
Full training will be provided by SportScotland, and all costs associated with this training will be funded by ITF Scotland. It’s important to note that, as a Child Protection and Wellbeing Officer, you would not be acting in this capacity for your own club, but instead serving in a regional capacity to address and manage any child protection issues that may arise across our member clubs.
Criteria for Interested Candidates:
– Must be a Plaqued member of ITF Scotland
– Must have completed the initial Child Protection and Wellbeing in Sport Training (CWPS)
At ITF Scotland, we are committed to achieving the best possible practice in child protection and wellbeing, and we believe that these standards set us apart from other organisations. Your contribution is invaluable in helping us reach this goal, ensuring the safety and support of all our young members.
If you are interested in becoming a Child Protection and Wellbeing Officer, please express your interest by emailing me at ethandonnelly@itfscotland.com.
Thank you for considering this important opportunity to make a positive impact within our community. We look forward to hearing from you!
On Saturday 6 April, an umpire course was conducted by the ITF Scotland Umpire Committee. The course was a review of the most up-to-date rules for the World Championships and World Cup events. Upon successful completion of the post course exam, this will allow participants to obtain an ITF “C” class umpire certificate.
On behalf of the ITF Scotland Umpire Committee, the course presenters were:
Master David McNairn VIII Deg (Chair)
Mrs Jacqui Wallace V Deg
Mr John Munro V Deg
The course was held at the Gmac premises in Livingston, with 43 participants from various groups within Scotland. The course began with Master McNairn welcoming the attendees and giving thank to Grandmaster Gordon Wallace IX Deg (ITF Umpire Committee) for his attendance. GM Wallace was also thanked for his work in the development of the IT Systems in ITF Scotland, assistance with course material and for the preparation of the C-class exam for the course candidates. His wealth of experience is a great asset to us all.
Mr Craig Rennie II Degree from the Tournament Committee was also thanked for his attendance in setting up and providing IT System training for the participants. Mr Rennie has been working alongside GMW for many years developing the system for use at our Scottish Championships and is now regularly selected to participate at international events as an IT Umpire. Master McNairn also introduced the Umpire team who would be presenting throughout the day, and thanked the other members of the Tournament committee for their attendance – Mrs Lorna Singleton III Deg (Chair) and Mrs Gillian McIlvaney VI Deg.
The course began with Master McNairn covering some of his and his fellow presenters’ experiences over the years as international umpires, as an incentive for prospective international umpires to follow. He then covered rules on pattern, team pattern and team pre-arranged sparring, along with jury member and equipment verifier roles.
The course allowed participants to view presentations on the rules of competition for both World Championships and World Cup events, along with practical demonstration of patterns and common infractions to look for, with intermittent participation from the attendees to act as judges.
The morning session took the course up to 13:00, after which a 20 min break was allowed for lunch. The afternoon session resumed with Mrs Jacqui Wallace taking the sparring and team sparring part of the seminar. This section followed a similar format with presentations and practical demonstrations, along with short videos to show how fast the action can be during sparring bouts, and how sharp the corner judges, centre referee, jury president and IT umpire must be. Training was also done in points scoring to work on reaction skills, with participants trying out the various roles as well as practicing the electronic scoring system for each element. Participants also worked on centre referee hand signals and ring procedures.
The final part of the course was Power Test and Special technique, which was taken by Mr John Munro, who went through the rules and regulations of this event at World Championship and World Cup level. ITF Scotland recently purchased the ITF standard Special Technique Holder which was shown to the participants and will be used at the upcoming Scottish Championships. After completion of the last part of the course, the floor was given to GM Wallace to explain, for those participants who wished to take the course exam, how the exam was going to work, and what the pass mark would be.
In conclusion of the course, Master McNairn thanked everyone for attending, along with the various teams and individuals for their invaluable assistance in providing the course material and allowing the course to take place.
Thanks were given to:
Grandmaster Wallace for his input and support with his many years’ experience and knowledge of international competition rules as a member of the ITF Umpire Committee.
To Mrs McIlvaney and Gmac for providing the course premises and refreshments.
To Mr Craig Rennie for setting up and training participants in the IT system, along with Mrs Lorna Singleton & Mrs Gillian McIlvaney for their assistance (ITF Scotland Tournament Committee).
And finally, to Mrs Jacqui Wallace for her valuable input in the course material and presenting the course along with Mr John Munro (ITF Scotland Umpire Committee).
We are excited to extend an invitation to the ITF Scotland Umpire Course 2024, offering an invaluable opportunity for members of our Taekwon-Do community to enhance their skills and contribute to the growth of our sport.
Scheduled to take place on 6th April at GMAC Martial Arts, Livingston, this course will not only provide comprehensive training in umpiring and officiating but also offer participants the chance to attain an ITF C’ Class qualification.
The ITF Scotland Umpire Course is designed to empower individuals with the knowledge, expertise, and confidence required to serve as competent umpires in various Taekwon-Do events. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner looking to expand your involvement in the competition arena or a dedicated official seeking to advance your qualifications, this course is tailored to meet your needs.
Participants will engage in interactive sessions led by ITF Scotland’s Umpire Committee, with assistance from ITF Scotland’s Tournament Committee, covering essential topics such as rules and regulations, scoring techniques, referee responsibilities, and practical umpiring exercises. The course curriculum is designed to be comprehensive yet accessible, ensuring that attendees of all levels benefit from this enriching experience.
We invite ITF Scotland members, instructors, coaches, and enthusiasts from 2nd Kup & 16 years plus to seize this opportunity to further their knowledge and skills in umpiring while working towards achieving a C’ Class qualification. Your active participation will not only contribute to your personal growth but also strengthen our Taekwon-Do community as a whole.
Please mark your calendars and stay tuned to www.itfscotland.com and our social media channels for further details regarding course agenda, and any additional information. For booking’s please see your head of group who will facilitate this for you.
For any enquiries or assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us via email.
We eagerly anticipate your presence at the ITF Scotland Umpire Course 2024 and look forward to embarking on this educational journey together.
With the 2024 National Championships just around the corner, the ITFS T&U Committee wish to advise that the following changes to age brackets will come in to force at this years Championships, also meaning a slight change to the days the competitors will compete, as noted below:
Saturday 11th May 2024
8 years & under (Youth) 9 – 11 years (Cadet) 12 – 14 years (Pre-Junior) – NB These sparring categories will now be contested according to weight.
Sunday 12th May 2024
15 – 17 years (Junior) 18 – 35 years (Senior) 36 years & over (Adv. Senior) All Additional Support Needs Categories (ASN)
The event & invite will shortly be made available via Sportdata, and email. Please keep an eye out for full details coming soon.
ITF Scotland Board of Directors welcome applications for the up coming available board positions for the next 4 year term 2024 – 2028:
Secretary General Board Member (PVG) Board Member
Those members who are interested in applying for the above positions should submit the attached paperwork, alongside a covering letter & CV on or before the closing date of 26th January 2024.
Kind regards
Mrs. Gillian McIlvaney Secretary General For and on behalf of ITF Scotland
