Dear Taekwondo Ontario Members, Please note that the 2018-2019 tournament event schedule for competitions held between September 1, 2018 to August 31, 2019 has now been posted to the website and can be viewed using the link below. http://taekwondo-ontario.com/event-calendar/ Please join our check our TO website and join our Facebook Group for regular updates. Regards, Master Tong
Taekwondo Ontario is pleased to announce that the Referee Committee will be hosting a complimentary FREE information session to cover the latest WT Competition Rules for Kyorugi and Poomsae. As there have been significant changes to the rules, this session will cover the latest competition rule updates released by World Taekwondo from the recent Kyorugi and Poomsae International Referee Seminar and Refresher Course in Burnaby, BC. as well as the amended interpretations from the Roma 2018 Grand Prix held recently at...
Dear Taekwondo Ontario Community, A number of individuals have expressed concern in regards to the points accumulation for Quest for Gold and Provincial Team Selection to attend Nationals in January 2019. Given that the Provincial Team Selection criteria and policy has not yet been approved by the Board and published to the greater membership, we will remove the points accumulation for 2018-2019 Taekwondo Ontario High Performance Training Camp #1 to ensure that the policy is fair and equitable and that...
Dear Taekwondo Ontario Community, The Taekwondo Ontario Provincial Selection Game #1 will be held on Sunday September 30, 2018 at the Markham Pan Am Centre. Please note that in order to qualify to attend the 2019 Canadian National Championships in Quebec City, mandatory attendance at both 2018-2019 Taekwondo Ontario Provincial Selection Games is required. A new policy will be rolled out in the coming weeks with additional details elaborating on the criterion to attend. Kind Regards, Master Tong
Taekwondo Ontario is pleased to announce that we will be hosting the our first Taekwondo Ontario High Performance training camp of the 2018-2019 season. The training camp will be held on June 2 – 3, 2018 at: Sport Taekwondo – Burlington 2007 Mount Forest Drive Burlington, ON, L7P 1H4 Costs: Saturday (June 2nd) Only – $30 Sunday (June 3rd) Only – $50 Both Days (June 2-3) – $50 *2017-2018 Provincial & Nationals Champions are free. For more information and to see the training schedule...
Dear Taekwondo Ontario Community, Our deepest condolences goes out to the Master Rocco, Frances and the D’Amico family on the loss of Anne Marie D’Amico who was killed in the senseless act of violence that occurred yesterday. Ms. D’Amico was a student at Young Choung Taekwondo . Our thoughts and prayers are with the family as they go through this difficult time. Master In Kyung Kim
2017-2018 Quest for Gold – Ontario Athlete Assistance Program FINAL List of Ontario Card Nominations Announced! Taekwondo Ontario is pleased to announce a draft list of athletes who have been nominated for Ontario Cards under the 2017-2018 Quest for Gold – Ontario Athlete Assistance Program (OAAP). The athletes nominated were selected using the sport specific selection criteria developed by Taekwondo Ontario, approved by its Board of Directors and applied by (the) Selection Committee. Athlete Name Card Type Rachel Cuma Full...
Taekwondo Ontario Team Jacket Pickup Information Dates: Friday, February, 09, 2018 – 1-4pm Monday, February, 12, 2018 – 1-4pm Location: Captain Sports 351 Steelcase Rd W #3, Markham, ON L3R 4H9 If your not able to pick up on the following dates please contact Master John Huh at otavp2@gmail.com to make alternate arrangements. Thank you, Master Tong
Thank you to all the athletes for submitting your jacket sizes. Kindly check the confirmed list of jacket sizes. Cadets Juniors Seniors Poomsae If there are any errors with respect to the size on the list, please send an email to Master Son at sky7son@gmail.com. We will provide the pickup information on Monday after discussion with our sponsor. *We will not accept any late requests for jackets unless there was a technical mistake by Taekwondo Ontario Thank you, Master Son
Dear Grand Masters, Masters and Head Instructors, Please note that Taekwondo Ontario is currently in the process of revising the Event Sanctioning policy and process for the upcoming 2018-2019 season. The current Event Sanctioning policy will stay in effect for all events held up to the end of the 2017-2018 season ending August 31, 2018. We are aiming to have a revised Event Sanctioning policy approved by March 2018. As such, Taekwondo Ontario will not be accepting any applications to...
Good Evening, Just a reminder that sizing for the Team Ontario jacket must be emailed to Master Sung Min Son no later than February 1, 2018. Details for the jacket eligibility and sizing can be found here. Regards, Master Tong
Good Evening, Just a reminder that submissions for the 2017-2018 Quest For Gold applications are due February 1, 2018. No applications will be accepted past the deadline. Please submit the application to info@taekwondo-ontario.com. Information regarding the criteria and application forms can be found here. Master Tong
Congratulations to the following athletes that qualified for the exclusive Taekwondo Ontario Team Jacket for the upcoming Canadian National Championships. List This was the criteria that was used: 1) 1st place at the Provincial Game #1 (September 16/17) 2) 1st and 2nd place at the Provincial Game #2 ( January 6th) 3) ** Special exceptions extending to 3rd place athletes in Game #2 if the 1st or 2nd place athlete in their division has won 1st place in Game #1. Please email the following to receive your team Jacket: 1) Name and...
Dear Taekwondo Ontario Community, Please note that the 2017-2018 Quest For Gold criteria has now been released. The nominations will be due on February 1, 2018. Kindly read the criteria document below and please ensure that the required documents (1) Athlete Agreement and (2) Point Summary Sheet on page 6 are both fully completed and submitted by the due date. Taekwondo Ontario is not responsible for incomplete applications. 2017-2018 Quest for Gold Criteria 2017-2018 QFG Athlete Agreement 2017-2018 QFG Athlete...
Please see the Draws & Schedule for the Jan 6, 2018 Taekwondo Ontario Provincial Game #2. Kyorugi Draw with repechage Please find sparring brackets for the 2018-01-06 Ontario Provincial Event below. Schedule and call time will be as follows: 8:00 am – Senior 10:00 am – Cadet (approximate, but no earlier) 1:00 pm – Junior (approximate, but no earlier) Entire weight divisions will be called to control desk together, match-numbered, and assigned to available ring (usually two weight divisions per ring). Ring...
Please see the competitor lists for the upcoming Jan 6, 2018 Taekwondo Ontario – Provincial Game # 2 below: Kyorugi Poomsae The draws will be posted tomorrow. Master Tong
With the close of registration for the upcoming Taekwondo Ontario – Provincial Game #2 at midnight tonight, this notice is to inform all athletes that should they wish to change weight divisions, the request must be made via email to info@taekwondo-ontario.com no later than 9 pm EST Wednesday January 3, 2018. Master Tong
Please note that upon consultation with the Taekwondo Ontario Medical Committee, the Medical Declaration Form has been updated and a Fit to Fight Form has also been added. The amendment in the Medical Declaration Form centers around the inability for the attending physician at the competition to perform pre-assessments of athletes that sustain an injury within the past 60 days leading up to the competition due to insurance and liability coverage of the physician. As such, if the athlete sustains an injury...
Please note that online registration for Taekwondo Ontario Provincial Game #2 is now open. Register at www.taekwondo-ontario.com by click on the Taekwondo Ontario Provincials icon on the homepage. Master Tong
Dear Taekwondo Ontario Community: We have received many inquiries regarding the upcoming Provincial Championships to be held on January 6, 2018 and would like to confirm that the competition will be in fact be held as scheduled on January 6, 2018 starting at 8 am as per the Event Schedule and posting on September 15, 2017. Attached is the tournament package for informational purposes only. Please click here to view. In addition, please read below and note the following information and changes:...
Taekwondo Ontario is happy to announce the Permanent spot fee has reduced to $350 for Kyorugi and $175 for Poomsae for Taekwondo Ontario Athlete Development Program (TOADP) for the 2017/2018 season, from November 2017 to June 2018. Drop in fee remains the same, One day – $30 and Weekend – $40. Take advantage of this opportunity and register now. TOADP Permanent Spot Registration Cadet Kyorugi kicks off this weekend, Saturday, November 25 and 26 – 12:30pm to 3:30pm. Drop in registration is open. Nov...
