The 2023 Annual General Meeting of ITF Scotland was held on Sunday the 15th of January, at the Mercure Hotel, Perth.

The meeting was opened and attendees welcomed by the Chairman of ITF Scotland, Mr. Adam Paterson. After welcoming the members of ITF Scotland to the meeting, Mr Paterson then highlighted some key events that had happened over the course of the past year, since the election of the newly formed ITF Scotland Board. One notable event that was highlighted was the promotion to Grand Master for Gordon Wallace. ITF Scotland once again would like to congratulate Grand Master Wallace on his promotion to IX Degree.

Mr Paterson also informed the membership that the Board of Directors had appointed Mrs Lorna Singleton as Chair of the Tournament committee and Master David McNairn as Chair of the Umpire Committee, both pending acceptance from the individuals.

Following on from Mr Paterson, the Secretary General, Mrs. McIlvaney, spoke further and gave a full report of the promotions , national and international events for 2022 and outlined some of ITFS plans for the coming years.

Mrs Jacqui Wallace, ITFS Treasurer gave an outline of the financial report for 2021/2022 and an analysis on the past 12 months income and expenditure. It was noted that these accounts were of those responsible to the former ITFS Treasurer, before the election of Mrs Wallace in 2022.

Miss Brown, the director responsible for ITF Scotlands PVGs, advised of the number of new applicants in 2022 and that as part of her new role she would be proactive in ensuring instructors are up to date with current disclosure procedures.

After the reports had been approved by the membership, the ITF Scotland Board introduced a draft proposal for a change to the National Team Coaching Structure. Mr Paterson outlined some of the key points and members were issued with copies to take away with them. The ITFS Board welcome feedback on the document.

Currently, there is a vacant position on the ITFS Board of Directors. This position was advertised in advance of the AGM and no valid applications where received before the application deadline. The position has been opened back up for applications with the deadline being the 13th of February 2023.

The ITFS Board of Directors informed the membership that they would call an EGM in the coming months to vote on the National Team Coaching Structure and the Vacant Board position.

The Board of Directors would like to thank everyone for their attendance at the AGM, and look forward to seeing all at the upcoming EGM.

Report: Mr E Donnelly

Dear Grand Masters, Masters & Instructors,

The ITFS Board of Directors passed a resolution at a board meeting on 29th January 2023, to call an Extraordinary General Meeting according to article 24.2 of the International Taekwon-do Federation (Scotland) Limited Articles of Association 2022_rev0.

Date of EGM: Sunday 5th March @ 6pm

Venue: Digital Platform Zoom

A full agenda will be sent to all ITFS members in the next few days via email from the Secretary General.

Dear Grand Masters, Masters & Instructors,

ITF Scotland Board of Directors welcome applications for the following vacant position on the board:

• Board Member (Term 2023-2026)

Those members who are interested in applying for the position should submit the attached paperwork, alongside a covering letter/CV on or before the closing date of 13th February 2023.

All applications should be sent to secretarygeneral@itfscotland.com

Dear Grand Masters, Masters and Instructors,

ITF Scotland wish to announce the recent resignation of Miss. Katja Hansen V Degree, from her role as Head Sparring Coach of the National Team. As well as the resignation of Mr. Steven Thain III Degree, from his role as Assistant Sparring Coach of the National Team.

Both Miss Hansen and Mr Thain have been an integral part of the coaching team in Scotland for the past years, having coached numerous individual competitors and teams over their term as coaches of the national team, steering many to medal on the European & World Championship stage.

ITF Scotland and its Board of Directors would like to thank once again Miss Hansen and Mr Thain for their endeavours as part of the coaching team, and wish them all the best for the future.

Dear ITF Members,

It is with great pleasure that you and your students are invited to the Paddy Timoney Remembrance Cup on the 22nd October, in Motherwell, Scotland.

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

This tournament has been organised to remember Mr Patrick Timoney, 10 years on since his passing.

The profits from this tournament will be split between ITF Scotland and The British Heart foundation, both of which are close to the family’s hearts.

Please take time to read through the invitation that can be found below.

Instructors can also find below, individual entry forms for use within their schools.

If you have any queries, please contact the organising committee: ethandonnelly@itfscotland.com

Invitation

Dear Grand Masters, Masters and Instructors,

The organisers of the North Lanarkshire Open (NLO), have extended an invitation to attend their event which will be held on Saturday the 10th of September, in Motherwell, Scotland.

This competition is open to all grades in the following categories;

• Under 7 years
• 8-10 years
• 11-13 years
• 14-17 years
• 18-35 years
• 36 years +

There will also be a separate division for those with Additional Support Needs.

Below you will find the official invitation to this event.

Should you have any queries, please contact the organising committee directly: info@gmacmartialarts.co.uk

Invitation

I-Kick Martial Arts have extended an invite to a Sparring Seminar they are hosting on Sunday 28th of August.

This seminar will work on all aspects of Sparring and will be taken by one of Scotlands most decorated International Competitors of the last decade – Miss Katrina Carr (III Degree).

Miss Car has held multiple titles and accolades over her international career including;

• World Champion
• World Cup Champion
• 5x European Champion
• Multiple British Champion
• Multiple Scottish Champion

This seminar is open to those who are aged 10 years and above.

If you wish to participate in the seminar, please contact Mr Ross Penman: info@i-kickmartialarts.co.uk