2016-2017 ITF Umpire Courses -World Events Umpire participation requirements<\/a><\/p>\nDear Members,<\/p>\n
This is to inform you about the following:<\/p>\n
In order to align Umpires worldwide concerning the ITF Tournament and Umpire Rules and Regulations the ITF – in cooperation with an NA or AA – shall organize during the years 2016 and 2017 , in all Continents, an official ITF Qualifying Umpire Course.<\/p>\n
The ITF Qualifying Umpire Course gives 3rd degree and above the possibility to qualify and request the ITF Official Umpire \u201cA\u201d status at the date they are promoted to 4th degree.<\/p>\n
All country members pay the settled IUC course fee with the exception of the approved countries that have a reduction of fees according the economic status in their country as approved by the ITF Congress members. (Ask your NA or AA about the course fee)<\/p>\n
Duration & Participation
\nDuration \u2013 two (2) days with a total of 12 hours.
\nParticipation – 1st Degree Black Belt and above.<\/p>\n
Any NA or AA willing to organize the ITF Qualifying Umpire Course may contact the ITFHQ in order to receive the requirements and or agreement.<\/p>\n
World Cup 2016 & World Championships 2017 – Umpire participation requirements<\/p>\n
Umpires (2nd degree and above) that wish to participate at the World Cup 2016 to be held in Budapest, Hungary on October 2016 must attend the \u201c ITF Qualifying Umpire Course\u201d to be held during the year 2016.<\/p>\n
Umpires (4th degree and above) that wish to participate at the World Championships 2017 to be held in Dublin, Ireland on October 2017 must attend the \u201c ITF Qualifying Umpire Course\u201d to be held during the years 2016 and\/or 2017.
\n.
\nN.B.: Umpires who did participate at any prior Umpire course in one of the previous years must attend the ITF Qualifying Umpire Course in order to be selected!<\/p>\n
Therefore Only Umpires that shall participate at the mentioned course might be selected for the World Cup 2016 and\/or World Championships 2017.<\/p>\n
No others shall be allowed to participate as an Umpire at the World Cup 2016 and \/or World Championship 2017.<\/p>\n
The following requirements are also requested for those Umpires wishing to be an Umpire at the World Cup 2016 and \/or World Championships 2017:<\/p>\n
a. They must participate at the ITF Qualifying Umpire Course.
\nb. They must be in possession of an \u201cB\u201d Class ITF Umpire Certificate
\nc. They must be in possession of an \u201cA\u201d Class ITF Umpire Certificate.
\nd. They must have been very active at National and Continental Events during the years 2015, 2016 and 2017.
\ne. They must have participated at one (1) or more International Instructor Course (IIC) during the years 2015, 2016 and\/or 2017.
\nf. They must attend the Umpire Meetings at the World Cup 2016 and\/or World Championships 2017.
\ng. They must speak English and\/or Spanish.<\/p>\n
Umpires – World Cup 2016<\/p>\n
Any Black Belt from 2nd degree and above who successfully participated at the ITF Qualifying Umpire Course may apply as an Umpire for the World Cup 2016 through their NA or AA.<\/p>\n
The NA and\/or AA shall inform the Umpire Committee about their members wishing to become an Umpire for the World Cup 2016 on or before July 1st , 2016 using the approved application form.<\/p>\n
On or before July 31st, 2016 the ITF Chairman of Umpire shall inform the NA and \/or AA about the participation in order that those selected might book the travel in time.<\/p>\n
The ITF\/Organizer shall cover for the selected Umpires:<\/p>\n
\u2022 an 7 days\/6 nights hotel accommodation* (arrival Tuesday – departure Monday) including a full board arrangement (breakfast, lunch and dinner) sharing a twin room.
\nN.B: Extra Hotel nights must be covered by the selected Umpires.
\n\u2022 a daily expenses amount on competition days to 2nd -3rd degree Umpires.
\n\u2022 a daily expenses amount on competition days to 4th-6th degree Umpires.
\n\u2022 a daily expenses amount on competition days to 7th-8th degree Umpires.
\n\u2022 a gift from the organizing committee.
\n\u2022 ITF certificate of participation.<\/p>\n
In addition new Umpires shall receive the new Umpire jacket complete with the ITF Official Umpire logo!<\/p>\n
Event Schedule (7 days\/6 nights)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Tuesday – Arrival \u2013 Hotel check in \u2013 Meeting with the Umpire Committee for an evening drink.
\n\u2022 Wednesday – Umpire Meetings.
\n\u2022 Thursday\/Friday\/Saturday and Sunday \u2013 Competition.
\n\u2022 Monday – Departure or stay for a holiday.<\/p>\n
Selected Umpires\/Referees shall be divided into:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Jury Presidents
\n\u2022 Pattern Referees
\n\u2022 Traditional Sparring Referees.
\n\u2022 Centre Referees for Sparring.
\n\u2022 Corner Referees for Sparring.
\n\u2022 Power & Special Technique Referees.<\/p>\n
Participation Terms:<\/p>\n
Selected Umpires :
\n\u2022 not officiating during event according to the rules and regulations,
\n\u2022 not attending the Umpire meetings before the event,
\n\u2022 not being present during event when requested,<\/p>\n
shall not receive any daily expenses and shall be removed immediately from their Umpire Hotel accommodation. Payments for Umpires fulfilling the \u201cParticipating Terms\u201d shall be made right after the Championships on the last day of the event.<\/p>\n
Umpires – World Championship 2017<\/p>\n
The ITF shall select Umpires from each Continent. The procedure shall be that from each participating country taking part in the 2017 World Championships at least one (1) Umpire measuring above mentioned criteria \u201cWorld Championship 2017 \u2013 Umpire participation\u201d might be selected.<\/p>\n
Extra<\/p>\n
\u2022 The ITF shall select at least two (2) Umpires from countries participating with more than 40 competitors measuring above mentioned criteria for the 2017 World Championship.<\/p>\n
\u2022 The ITF shall select at least three (3) Umpires from countries participating with more than 75 competitors measuring above mentioned criteria for the 2017 World Championship.<\/p>\n
\u2022 The ITF shall select at least four (4) Umpires from countries participating with over 100 competitors measuring above mentioned criteria for the 2017 World Championship.<\/p>\n
\u2022 The ITF might select other Umpires measuring above mentioned criteria for the 2017 World Championship.<\/p>\n
The ITF\/Organizer shall cover for the selected Umpires:<\/p>\n
\u2022 an 8 days\/7 nights hotel accommodation* (arrival Monday – departure Monday) including a full board arrangement (breakfast, lunch and dinner) sharing a twin room.
\nN.B: Extra Hotel nights must be covered by the selected Umpires.
\n\u2022 a daily expenses amount on competition days to 4th-6th degree Umpires.
\n\u2022 a daily expenses amount on competition days to 7th-8th degree Umpires.
\n\u2022 a gift from the organizing committee.
\n\u2022 ITF certificate of participation.<\/p>\n
In addition new Umpires shall receive the new Umpire jacket complete with the ITF Official Umpire logo!<\/p>\n
Event Schedule (8 days\/7 nights)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Monday – Arrival \u2013 Hotel check in \u2013 Meeting with the Umpire Committee for an evening drink.
\n\u2022 Tuesday – Umpire Meetings.
\n\u2022 Wednesday\/Thursday\/Friday\/Saturday and Sunday \u2013 Competition.
\n\u2022 Monday – Departure or stay for a holiday.<\/p>\n
Selected Umpires\/Referees shall be divided into:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Jury Presidents
\n\u2022 Pattern Referees
\n\u2022 Traditional Sparring Referees.
\n\u2022 Centre Referees for Sparring.
\n\u2022 Corner Referees for Sparring.
\n\u2022 Power & Special Technique Referees.<\/p>\n
Participation Terms:<\/p>\n
Selected Umpires :
\n\u2022 not officiating during event according to the rules and regulations,
\n\u2022 not attending the Umpire meetings before the event,
\n\u2022 not being present during event when requested,<\/p>\n
shall not receive any daily expenses and shall be removed immediately from their Umpire Hotel accommodation. Payments for Umpires fulfilling the \u201cParticipating Terms\u201d shall be made right after the Championships on the last day of the event.<\/p>\n
In order to apply as an Umpire at the 2017 World Championships the Member Association must send on or before May 1st , 2017 the approved application form.<\/p>\n
On or before May 31st, 2017 the ITF Chairman of Umpire shall inform those selected Umpires about their participation in order that they might book the travel in time.<\/p>\n
Yours in Taekwon-Do,<\/p>\n
GM Wim Bos
\nITF Director
\ngmbositf@gmail.com<\/p>\n
Master Alberto Katz
\nChairman ITF Umpire Committee
\nakatz@saleslaboratories.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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