 
Jun 6, 2026 – Jun 7, 2026
Dear Grand Masters, Masters, Instructors, and Students,
The CTFI Umpire Committee in collaboration with École Citadelle de Taekwon-Do have the privilege of inviting you to the 52nd Qualifying International Umpire Course (IUC), to be held in Québec City, Canada, on Saturday, June 6th, and Sunday, June 7th, 2026.
The course will be conducted by:
Grand Master Abelardo Benzaquen IX – Chairman, ITF Umpire Committee (Argentina) 
Grand Master Ruben Suarez IX – Member, ITF Umpire Committee (USA) 
Master Kurt Ottesen VIII – Member, ITF Umpire Committee (Canada)
Special Guests:
Grand Master Clint Norman IX – ITF Senior Vice President
Grand Master Pierre Laquerre IX – Member, ITF Technical Committee
Venue:
Collège Stanislas
1605 Chemin Sainte-Foy
Québec, QC G1S 4A1
The closing date for registration is May 15th, 2026.
For further information or assistance, please contact us at 604-760-0291 or by email at [email protected].
We look forward to welcoming you in Québec City for this prestigious event.
