BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ITF International Taekwon-Do Federation - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://itftkd.sport X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ITF International Taekwon-Do Federation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Madrid BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20200329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20201025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:-03 DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20210417T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20210418T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T013559 CREATED:20201219T205526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210309T232750Z UID:10000373-1618653600-1618754400@itftkd.sport SUMMARY:Online International Umpire Course DESCRIPTION:This online Official Umpire Course will qualify for requiring the Umpire A certificate (4th Dan and above)\, and Umpire B certificate (2nd Dan and 19 years old minimum).It will be open to ITF members from Red Belt and above\, and from 16 years old. \n\n\n\nEvery participant will receive a participation diploma. \n\n\n\nOnline inscription: itf-books.com – Registration deadline: April 10\, 2021. \n\n\n\nPLEASE REMEMBER AFTER YOUR REGISTRATION IN ITF-BOOKS.COM IT MUST BE CONFIRMED BY YOUR NATIONAL OR ALLIED ASSOCIATION THROUGH THE ITFONLINE SYSTEM. URL:https://itftkd.sport/event/online-international-umpire-course/ LOCATION:Civil Lines CATEGORIES:International Umpire Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://itftkd.sport/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/IUC-Online-Eng-3-ok.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20220401T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20220403T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T013559 CREATED:20211113T114653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T035959Z UID:10000400-1648800000-1649005200@itftkd.sport SUMMARY:QUIC 35° Mar del Plata - Argentina DESCRIPTION:Dear Grand Masters\, Masters\, Instructors:We are pleased to contact you\, in order to send you information and some data to take into account\, related to the International Umpires Qualifying Course\, QIUC N ° 35 – Central and South America Region – which will be held in the city from Mar del Plata\, Buenos Aires\, Argentina. \n\n\n\nDate: April 1\, 2 and 3\, 2022 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers:  \n\n\n\nMaster Abelardo Benzaquén – 8th Dan\, Chairman of the ITF Umpire CommitteeGrand Master Rubén Suárez – 9th Dan\, ITF Umpire Committee Member\n\n\n\nSchedules: \n\n\n\nFriday 1: from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. * specially designed for Jury PresidentsSaturday 2: from 09:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 18:00domingo 3: de 09:00 a 13:00\n\n\n\nPlace: it will take place at the Hotel Uthgra Sasso\, Av. Martínez de Hoz 3545\, (7600)\, Mar del Plata\, Province of Buenos Aires\, Argentina \n\n\n\nRegistration Start  \n\n\n\nMonday\, February 7\, 2022. \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline:  \n\n\n\nMonday March 14\, 2022. \n\n\n\nContact:  \n\n\n\nSenior Master Omar Merodio – email: ogmerodio@hotmail.com \n\n\n\nDress protocol:  Official Do-Bok\, additionally participants can wear sports team jackets and training shoes (while seated) \n\n\n\nLanguage: Spanish and English will be the main languages in this course. \n\n\n\nAccommodation: The QIUC Organizing Committee does not manage accommodation for participants. If required\, a list with addresses and contact information of suggested hotels will be sent. An optional package is being prepared that will include: hotel\, transfers\, meals and Gala Dinner\, you will receive all the information shortly \n\n\n\nAccreditation of participants: \n\n\n\nFriday April 1: from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Participant Accreditation-Part 1Saturday April 2: from 07:30 to 08:45 hours. Final section of accreditations\n\n\n\nPlace of Accreditations: It will take place in the same place of the course: Hotel Uthgra Sasso\, Av. Martínez de Hoz 3545\, (7600)\, Mar del Plata\, province of Buenos Aires\, Argentina \n\n\n\nNote: The QIUC is a requirement for all international referees interested in serving at official ITF events within the next two (2) years. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions or concerns\, I remain at your entire disposal. Kind regards. – \n\n\n\nGrand Master Omar Merodio \n\n\n\nPresident of the Organizing Committee URL:https://itftkd.sport/event/quic-35-mar-del-plata-argentina/ LOCATION:Civil Lines CATEGORIES:International Umpire Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://itftkd.sport/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/QUIC-53-Mar-del-Plata-2022-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20220507T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20220508T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T013600 CREATED:20211205T210514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220319T003009Z UID:10000406-1651914000-1652032800@itftkd.sport SUMMARY:QIUC N ° 39 - Midlothian\, Texas\, USA. DESCRIPTION:Dear Grand Masters\, Masters\, Instructors: \n\n\n\nI am pleased to address you\, in order to send you some information related to the Qualifying International Umpires Course\, QIUC N ° 39 – North America and Caribe Region – which will be held in Midlothian\, Texas\, TX 76065\, USA. \n\n\n\nDate: May 7th and 8th\, 2022 \n\n\n\nCourse Speakers: \n\n\n\n• Master Abelardo Benzaquén – 8th Dan\, Chairman of the ITF Umpires Committee \n\n\n\n• Grand Master Rubén Suárez – 9th Dan\, ITF Umpire Committee Member \n\n\n\n• Master Kurt Ottesen – 8th Dan\, ITF Umpire Committee Member \n\n\n\nSpecial Participation of: Grand Master Pierre Laquerre – 9th Dan\, Member of the ITF Technical and Instruction Committee\, \n\n\n\nHost: ITF America \n\n\n\nStart and End Times: \n\n\n\n• Saturday 7th from 09:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 18:00 \n\n\n\n• Sunday 8th: from 09:00 to 14:00 \n\n\n\nLocation:  \n\n\n\nPoteet Martial Arts\, 1080 Dividend St. Midlothian\, Texas\, TX 76065\, USA. \n\n\n\nRegistration Start: \n\n\n\nMarch 1st\, 2022. \n\n\n\nRegister now on \n\n\n\nhttps://www.itfamerica.org/events/2022-itf-qualifying-international-umpire-course-qiuc-no-39-midlothian-texas-usa/ \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: \n\n\n\nApril 18th\, 2022. \n\n\n\nContact: Mrs. Annette Poteet\, MBA  \n\n\n\nE-mail: poteet.posse@gmail.com \n\n\n\nDress Protocol: Official ITF Do-Bok\, additionally participants can wear sports team jackets and training shoes (while seated) \n\n\n\nLanguage: English and Spanish will be the main languages ​​in this course. URL:https://itftkd.sport/event/qiuc-n-36-midlothian-texas-usa/ LOCATION:Civil Lines CATEGORIES:International Umpire Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://itftkd.sport/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/QUIC-39-Texas-2022-25-02-22.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230225T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230226T235959 DTSTAMP:20260404T013600 CREATED:20221005T083609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221119T194437Z UID:10000422-1677283200-1677455999@itftkd.sport SUMMARY:IUC Tampere\, Finland DESCRIPTION:More information is available on the organizer’s website (www.itf2023.fi/iuc).You can now download the official invitation to the IUC in Tampere\, Finland. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQIUC-Finland-2023-InvitationDownload URL:https://itftkd.sport/event/iuc-tampere-finland/ LOCATION:Varala Sports Institute\, Varalankatu 36\, Tampere\, 33240\, Finland CATEGORIES:International Umpire Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://itftkd.sport/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/iuc-finland-website-featured-image2-1200x900-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20230505T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20230507T235959 DTSTAMP:20260404T013600 CREATED:20230211T155836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230225T180043Z UID:10000444-1683244800-1683503999@itftkd.sport SUMMARY:IUC Malaysia DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce that the 41st IUC 2023 will be held in Sungai Petani\, Malaysia from May 5-7\, 2023. This #41stIUC2023 is open to all #ITFTaekwonDo members around the world from any federation. \n\n\n\nMembers from other federations or outside Malaysia may submit the application form\, along with accommodation form to iuc2023@mytkd.org. The final course fee will be confirmed upon verification of the country’s economic status. \n\n\n\nDue to venue capacity and to maintain the quality\, the course participants are limited to the first 100 registrants only. Kindly submit your registration with full payment by 31st Mar 2022! \n\n\n\nSee you soon in Sungai Petani! \n\n\n\n41_IUC_2023_InfoPackDownload\n\n\n\n41_IUC_2023_MTF_Member_FormDownload\n\n\n\n41_IUC_2023_ITF_Member_FormDownload\n\n\n\n41_IUC_2023_Non-ITF_Member_FormDownload\n\n\n\n41_IUC_2023_Accomodation_Booking_FormDownload\n\n\n\n41_IUC_2023_Buffet_Dinner_FormDownload URL:https://itftkd.sport/event/iuc-malaysia/ LOCATION:Civil Lines CATEGORIES:International Umpire Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://itftkd.sport/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/230505_IUC_Malaysia-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20230520T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20230521T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T013600 CREATED:20230317T155311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230318T072016Z UID:10000450-1684602000-1684702800@itftkd.sport SUMMARY:Online IT-Umpire Course DESCRIPTION:The ITF Umpire Committee and the ITF IT Committee offer a joint online course to qualify as an ITF IT-Umpire for international ITF competitions. \n\n\n\nFor further information\, please read the full invitation. \n\n\n\n230520_Invitation_Online_IT-Umpire_CourseDownload URL:https://itftkd.sport/event/online-it-umpire-course/ LOCATION:Civil Lines CATEGORIES:International Umpire Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://itftkd.sport/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/230520_IT-Umpire_banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20230812T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20230813T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T013600 CREATED:20230720T141415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230721T121838Z UID:10000465-1691827200-1691946000@itftkd.sport SUMMARY:Online Qualifying International Umpire Course DESCRIPTION:IUC Online 12-13 Aug 2023 Official InvitationDownload URL:https://itftkd.sport/event/online-qualifying-international-umpire-course/ LOCATION:Civil Lines CATEGORIES:International Umpire Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://itftkd.sport/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Featured-Image-IUC-Online-2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20240224T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20240225T235959 DTSTAMP:20260404T013600 CREATED:20230806T160136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T211349Z UID:10000470-1708732800-1708905599@itftkd.sport SUMMARY:IUC 43 New York City DESCRIPTION:On behalf of Grand Master Suarez and the International Taekwon-Do Federation Umpire Committee(ITF UC)\, we invite and welcome you to the 43 rd Qualifying Presential International Umpire Course (QIUC) to be held on February 24-25\, 2024\, in Queens\, New York.The course is open to all red belts\, from 16 years old and above and will take place at the LaGuardiaPlaza Hotel located at 104-04 Ditmars Blvd\, East Elmhurst\, NY 11369. (Phone: 718-457-6300; Web:http://www.laguardiaplazahotel.com).The Course will be conducted by the ITF International Umpire Committee\, led by IUC Chairman Grand Master Abelardo Benzaquen and Master Kurt Ottesen\, members of the ITF Umpire Committee. It is organized by GM Rubén Suárez\, also member of the ITF UC.The members of the ITF Umpire Committee wish to emphasize the importance of face-to-face coursesand especially appreciate the effort made by the participants to attend this course. At the end of the Course there will be an examination to qualify for International Qualified Umpires Class “A” (Black belt 4th degree and above). \n\n\n\nWe look forward to meeting you in New York!Yours in Taekwondo\, \n\n\n\nGrand Master Rubén Suárez Chair of the Organizing Committee \n\n\n\nGrand Master Abelardo Benzaquén Chair of the ITF Umpire Committee \n\n\n\n2024 IUC NYC – FEB-24-25-2024 -GENERAL INFORMATION[1] (4)Download\n\n\n\n2024_IUC_NYC_-_FEB-24-25-2024_-ALL INFORMATION (1)Download\n\n\n\nTO REGISTER PAYING BY CHECK OR CREDIT CARD PLEASE CLICK HEREDownload\n\n\n\nFor the registration\, please click here. URL:https://itftkd.sport/event/iuc-43-new-york-city/ LOCATION:Civil Lines CATEGORIES:International Umpire Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://itftkd.sport/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/QUIC-New-York-February-2023-Ok.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20240406T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20240407T235959 DTSTAMP:20260404T013600 CREATED:20231223T145815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T195616Z UID:10000494-1712361600-1712534399@itftkd.sport SUMMARY:QIUC 44 - Argentina DESCRIPTION:Please find the full invitation below. \n\n\n\nInvitation QIUC 44th ArgentinaDownload URL:https://itftkd.sport/event/iuc-44-argentina/ LOCATION:Civil Lines CATEGORIES:International Umpire Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://itftkd.sport/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/feature-image-IUC44-ENG.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20240414T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20240415T235959 DTSTAMP:20260404T013600 CREATED:20240121T191207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T102129Z UID:10000497-1713052800-1713225599@itftkd.sport SUMMARY:QIUC 45 - India DESCRIPTION:Dear ITF Members \n\n\n\nOn behalf of Sbn Santosh Kumar Yadav\, Secretary General ITF Taekwon-Do Federation of India\, and the International Taekwon-Do Federation Umpire Committee (ITF UC)\, we invite and welcome you to the 45th Qualifying International Umpire Course (QIUC) to be held on April 14th and 15th\, 2024\, in Gorakhpur\, Uttar Pradesh\, India. \n\n\n\nThe ITF runs International Umpire Courses around the world on a regular basis\, especially prior to all major championships such as World Cups and World Championships\, to ensure all officials are up to date with the rules\, regulations\, and the latest technical aspects. \n\n\n\nThis International Umpire Course takes place just six months before the 9th ITF World Cup in Argentina and serves as a Qualifying course for those umpires wishing to apply for the competition. \n\n\n\nParticipants can also apply for the Umpire A certificate (4th Degree and above)\, and Umpire B certificate (2nd Degree and above). \n\n\n\nThe course is open to all ITF members from red belts and above\, from 16 years old and above and all participants will receive a participation diploma. \n\n\n\nIt will take place at GORAKHPUR\, HOTEL CLARKS GRAND located at .6 Park Road\, Civil Lines Gorakhpur\, U.P. -INDIA -273001 (Phone + 91-9936799061/63\, Web: https://hotelclarksgrand.com) \n\n\n\nThe Course will be conducted by the ITF International Umpire Committee\, led by its Chairman Grand Master Abelardo Benzaquen. It is organized by Sbn Santosh Kumar Yadav\, Secretary General ITF Taekwon-Do Federation of India\,.For receiving more information and inscription please contact:India: Sbn Santosh Kumar Yadav\, +91-7007901819\,9451980340\, Email: y.santosh83@gmail.com\, INTERNATIONAL: Ms. Priyanka Singh +91-8840265526\,7348310689\, Email: itfindiaofficial@gmail.com \n\n\n\nWe look forward to meeting you in India!Yours in Taekwon-Do\, \n\n\n\nSbn Santosh Kumar YadavSecretary GeneralITF Taekwon-Do Federation of India \n\n\n\nGrand Master Abelardo BenzaquénChair of the ITF Umpire Committee URL:https://itftkd.sport/event/iuc-45-india/ LOCATION:HOTEL CLARKS GRAND\, 6 Park Road\, GORAKHPUR\, Civil Lines\, 273001\, India CATEGORIES:International Umpire Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://itftkd.sport/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/feature-QIUC45_India.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20240504T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20240505T235959 DTSTAMP:20260404T013600 CREATED:20240329T102742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T103732Z UID:10000506-1714780800-1714953599@itftkd.sport SUMMARY:Online IT-Umpire Course\, May 2024 DESCRIPTION:The ITF invites everyone interested to an IT-Umpire Course to be licenced as a computer operator at international tournaments. \n\n\n\nThis Course will be held by GM Harry Vones\, Chair of the IT Committee\, together with GM Abelardo Benzaquen\, Chair of the Umpire Committee. \n\n\n\nDates/times: \n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, May 4\, 2024\, 5pm to 9pm UTC\n\n\n\nSunday\, May 5\, 2024\, 5pm to 9pm UTC\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease find additional information in the invitation. Please pay special attention to the correct application process. \n\n\n\nInvitation-for-Online-IT-Umpire-CourseDownload\n\n\n\nInvitacion-al-curso-Online-de-Jueces-Operadores-de-Computacion-ESPANOLDownload URL:https://itftkd.sport/event/online-it-umpire-course-may-2024/ LOCATION:Civil Lines CATEGORIES:International Umpire Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://itftkd.sport/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/feature-image_IT-Umpire_Course_2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20240601T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20240602T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T013600 CREATED:20240502T115442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T012620Z UID:10000515-1717232400-1717344000@itftkd.sport SUMMARY:First Official Adapted Umpire Course Online DESCRIPTION:Dear ITF Members\, Grand Masters\, Masters\, Instructors and Umpires\, \n\n\n\nOn behalf of the International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF)\, the ITF Umpire Committee\, and the ITF Inclusion Committee\, we are pleased to extend a warm invitation to the First International Qualifying Course for Umpires and Referees of Adapted Taekwon-Do – Online\, scheduled for June 1st and 2nd\, 2024. \n\n\n\nThe course will be led by Grand Master Abelardo Benzaquén\, Chair of the ITF Umpire Committee\, along with Sabum Nim Anabel Vicario\, Chair of the ITF Inclusion Committee. \n\n\n\nThe ITF regularly organizes International Umpires Courses worldwide\, especially before major championships such as the World Cups\, World Championships\, and continental competitions\, to ensure that all officials are up to date with rules\, regulations\, and the latest technical aspects. \n\n\n\nThis inaugural International Course for Adapted Taekwon-Do Referees coincides with the 2024 Center and South American Championship in Paraguay later this month\, and four months prior to the ITF World Cup 2024\, scheduled for October in Mar del Plata\, Argentina. This course serves as a Qualifying Course for referees seeking certification as Adapted Umpire A (4th Dan and above) and Adapted Umpires (2nd Dan and above). The course is open to all ITF members from 2nd Kup\, aged 16 and above. \n\n\n\nRegistration: All National Associations or Affiliate Organizations can register participants through the ITF database: https://data.itftkd.sport/signin \n\n\n\nCosts: For Kups and Dans up to 6th Dan: 175 U$S; for Masters 7th and 8th Dan: 135 U$S \n\n\n\nPayments: Payments must be made through the itf-books.org platform \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: May 30th\, 2024 \n\n\n\nLanguages: The first course will be conducted in Spanish. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to your participation in this significant event. \n\n\n\nWarm regards on behalf of the ITF Umpire Committee and the ITF Inclusion Committee. \n\n\n\nGrand Master Abelardo BenzaquénChair of the ITF Umpire Committee \n\n\n\nSabum Nim Anabel VicarioChair of the ITF Inclusion Committee URL:https://itftkd.sport/event/first-official-adapted-umpire-course-online/ LOCATION:Civil Lines CATEGORIES:International Umpire Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://itftkd.sport/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/1er-Curso-Online-Umpire-Adaptado-8000x600-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240916 DTSTAMP:20260404T013600 CREATED:20240818T062753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240818T062838Z UID:10000526-1726272000-1726444799@itftkd.sport SUMMARY:Online IUC - Africa only DESCRIPTION:The Africa Taekwon-Do Federation (ATF) organizes an official International Umpire Course with GM Abelardo Benzaquén\, chair of the ITF Umpire Committee. \nThe course will be available only for members of the Africa Taekwon-Do Federation and it will be held online. \nMore information will follow soon. URL:https://itftkd.sport/event/online-iuc-africa-only/ LOCATION:Civil Lines CATEGORIES:International Umpire Course,Regional Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://itftkd.sport/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240914_OnlineIUC_Africa.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires:20241012T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires:20241013T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T013600 CREATED:20240906T150242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T191512Z UID:10000530-1728723600-1728828000@itftkd.sport SUMMARY:ONLINE QUIC FOR ADAPTED TKD UMPIRES DESCRIPTION:Dear ITF Members: \nGrand Masters\, Masters\, and Instructors\, \nIt is an honor to invite you to participate in the “ONLINE QUIC FOR ADAPTED TKD UMPIRES”\, to be held next October Saturday 12th and Sunday 13rd\, from 9 AM to 2 PM (Buenos Aires time). \nThe criteria to be an ADAPTED ITF TKD UMPIRE for an ITF Adapted Event held in accordance with the ITF Official Adapted Competition Rules are as follows \ni. Minimum age of 18 years.\nii. First Dan or higher graduation.\niii. Participate in an ITF QIUC ADAPTED TKD UMPIRE course and be graded by the ITF Umpire and Inclusion Committees. \nImportant Information: \nCosts: \nFrom 2nd Kup to 6th Dan: U$S 150\nMasters 7th and 8th Dan: U$S 105\nGrand Masters: 0.\nRegistration: \nAll NA´s or AA´s must register all participants through ITF database https://data.itftkd.sport/signin by October 5th\, 2024\, at the latest.\nPayments are done through: itf-books.org\nThe registration form for the “ONLINE QUIC ADAPTED TKD”\, course must be sent to lorosduek@itftkd.sport by October 5th\, 2024\, at the latest. \nWe warmly greet you and look forward to your participation in this historic Online QIUC. \nGM Abelardo Benzaquén\nUmpire Committee Chair \nSbn Anabel Vicario\nInclusion Committee Chair URL:https://itftkd.sport/event/online-quic-for-adapted-tkd-umpires/ LOCATION:Civil Lines CATEGORIES:International Umpire Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://itftkd.sport/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Online-Umpire-Adaptado-October-8000x600-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250329T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250330T235959 DTSTAMP:20260404T013600 CREATED:20241024T064612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T064614Z UID:10000540-1743206400-1743379199@itftkd.sport SUMMARY:IUC Newcastle\, England DESCRIPTION:ITF England is pleased to invite you to England for the 47th Qualifying International Umpire Course. Please find all information including invitation and registration forms below. \n\n\n\nQIUC England 2025 Invitation (1)Download\n\n\n\nQIUC-RF Qualifyng International Umpire Course Registration FormDownload URL:https://itftkd.sport/event/iuc-newcastle-england/ LOCATION:Civil Lines CATEGORIES:International Umpire Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://itftkd.sport/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/20250329_IUC_England2025_feature.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250426T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250427T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T013600 CREATED:20250116T221401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T203145Z UID:10000558-1745654400-1745773200@itftkd.sport SUMMARY:International Umpire & Adapted Course - Caleta Olivia - Argentina DESCRIPTION:On April 26 and 27\, 2025\, two Official ITF courses will be taught simultaneously in Southern Argentina: the International Umpire Qualifying Course and the International Adapted Taekwon-Do Umpire Course. \n\n\n\nThe speakers will be Grand Master Abelardo Benzaquén\, Chairman of the ITF Umpire Committee and Sabum Nim Anabel Vicario\, Chairperson of the ITF Inclusion Committee\, along with other special collaborators from Argentina. \n\n\n\nThe event will be held at Los Nogales 239\, Caleta Olivia\, Santa Cruz\, Argentina and the Organizing Committee is headed by Sabum Nim Fernando Tapia. \n\n\n\nThe courses are open to ITF members from red belt and from 16 years of age onwards. \n\n\n\nRegistration and payment here: QIUC & IUAC Registration and payment \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nINVITACIÓN OFICIAL -QIUC – CURSO UMPIRES ADAPTADO CALETA OLIVIA ABRIL 2025-1Download URL:https://itftkd.sport/event/international-umpire-adapted-course-caleta-olivia-argentina/ LOCATION:Civil Lines CATEGORIES:International Adapted Courses,International Umpire Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://itftkd.sport/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Umpire-Adapet-Course-Caleta-Olivia-April-2025-8000x600-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250523T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250525T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T013600 CREATED:20250402T121724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T121727Z UID:10000575-1747987200-1748192400@itftkd.sport SUMMARY:49th IUC - Pahang\, Malaysia. DESCRIPTION:Dear Grand Masters\, Masters\, Instructors and Students \n\n\n\nMalaysian Taekwon-Do Federation is pleased and honoured to invite you to the 49th International Umpire Course\, organised in the state of Pahang\, Malaysia. \n\n\n\nThe IUC will be held from Friday\, 23rd May 2025 till Sunday\, 25th May 2025 and will be conducted by Grand Master Abelardo Benzaquen\, 9th Degree from Argentina\, Chairman of ITF Umpire Committee. \n\n\n\nThe venue and accommodation shall be at The Zenith Hotel\, Kuantan\, Pahang. This event is co-organised by our affiliate state member i.e Pahang Taekwon-Do Association (ITF-MTF). \n\n\n\nFor further enquiries\, please do not hesitate to contact us. \n\n\n\nE-mail: secretariat.mtfpahang@gmail.com \n\n\n\nYours in Taekwon-Do\, \n\n\n\nGrand Master Najmi Abdullah\, IXPresidentMalaysian Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) \n\n\n\nFiled attached: \n\n\n\n2025_IUC_MYDownload URL:https://itftkd.sport/event/49th-iuc-pahang-malaysia/ LOCATION:Civil Lines CATEGORIES:International Umpire Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://itftkd.sport/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025_IUC_MY.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250621T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250621T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T013600 CREATED:20250409T214601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T124319Z UID:10000576-1750492800-1750525200@itftkd.sport SUMMARY:50th QIUC - Bogotá\, Colombia DESCRIPTION:Invitación IUC Bogotá Colombia – EspañolDownload\n\n\n\nInvitation IUC Bogotá Colombia – EnglishDownload URL:https://itftkd.sport/event/50th-qiuc-bogota-colombia/ LOCATION:Radisson Bogotá Metrotel\, Calle 74 No 13-27\, Bogotá\, 11001\, Colombia CATEGORIES:International Umpire Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://itftkd.sport/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Featured-Image-QIUC-Colombia-2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Asociaci%C3%B3n Colombiana de Taekwon-Do ITF":MAILTO:asociacion@taekwondoitfcolombia.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250913T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250914T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T013600 CREATED:20250630T194409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T123542Z UID:10000586-1757772000-1757876400@itftkd.sport SUMMARY:International Umpire & Adapted Course DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to participate in two Official ITF Online Courses that will be held simultaneously: the International Umpire Course (IUC) and the International Umpire Adapted Course (IUAC). \n\n\n\nBoth courses will take place online on Saturday and Sunday\, September 13 and 14\, 2025\, 12pm to 5pm UTC\, and will be conducted by Master Abelardo Benzaquén\, Chairman of the ITF Umpire Committee\, and Sabum Nim Anabel Vicario\, Director of the ITF Inclusion Committee\, together with special guest instructors. \n\n\n\nThe courses are open to ITF members from red belt and 16 years old and above for the Umpire Course\, and from 1st Dan and 18 years old and above for the Adapted Umpire Course. \n\n\n\nIn line with the continuous education program of the ITF Umpire Committee and the ITF Inclusion Committee\, the IUC and IUAC allow participants to obtain ITF A (4th Dan and above) or B (1st Dan and above) Umpire certifications\, as well as the Adapted Taekwon-Do Umpire B certificate (1st Dan and 18 years old and above). These certifications authorize umpires to officiate at official ITF events\, such as World Championships and World Cups. \n\n\n\nRegistration: All National Associations (NAs) and Allied Associations (AAs) can register participants through the official ITF database. \n\n\n\nCourse fees: \n\n\n\nFrom 3rd Kup to 6th Dan: 150USD \n\n\n\nMasters 7th and 8th Dan: 105USD \n\n\n\n9th Dan: Free of charge \n\n\n\nPayment: All payments must be made through itf-books.org \n\n\n\nRegistration deadline: August 30\, 2025 \n\n\n\nCourse language: English \n\n\n\nWe look forward to your participation in these important and historic ITF Online Courses in September 2025. \n\n\n\nSincerely\, \n\n\n\nSabum Nim Anabel VicarioDirector\, ITF Inclusion Committee \n\n\n\nGM Abelardo BenzaquénChairman\, ITF Umpire Committee URL:https://itftkd.sport/event/international-umpire-adapted-course/ LOCATION:Civil Lines CATEGORIES:International Adapted Courses,International Umpire Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://itftkd.sport/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Umpire-Adapet-Course-July-2025-8000x600-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260523T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260524T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T013600 CREATED:20260205T152136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T200956Z UID:10000638-1779523200-1779642000@itftkd.sport SUMMARY:IUC Guatemala City DESCRIPTION:Please find the officialinvitation below (Spanish only) \n\n\n\n20260524_INVITACION OFICIAL QIUC GUATEMALADownload URL:https://itftkd.sport/event/iuc-guatemala-city/ LOCATION:Civil Lines CATEGORIES:International Umpire Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://itftkd.sport/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IUC-2026-800X600-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260606T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260607T235959 DTSTAMP:20260404T013600 CREATED:20251031T125214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T135054Z UID:10000611-1780704000-1780876799@itftkd.sport SUMMARY:IUC Canada 2026 DESCRIPTION: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 PresidentGrand Master Pierre Laquerre IX – Member\, ITF Technical CommitteeVenue:Collège Stanislas1605 Chemin Sainte-FoyQuébec\, QC G1S 4A1The closing date for registration is May 15th\, 2026.For further information or assistance\, please contact us at 604-760-0291 or by email at ctfiumpirecommittee@gmail.com.We look forward to welcoming you in Québec City for this prestigious event. \n\n\n\nQUIC Canada Invitation – v2Download URL:https://itftkd.sport/event/2026-quic-canada/ LOCATION:Civil Lines CATEGORIES:International Umpire Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://itftkd.sport/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Featured-IUC-Canada-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260621T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260621T235959 DTSTAMP:20260404T013600 CREATED:20260119T152801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T152814Z UID:10000633-1782000000-1782086399@itftkd.sport SUMMARY:IUC53 Lima\, Peru DESCRIPTION:IUC in Lima\, Peru\, conducted by GM Abelardo Benzaquen. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease find the full invitation below: \n\n\n\n20260621_IUC_Peru_invitacionDownload URL:https://itftkd.sport/event/iuc53-lima-peru/ LOCATION:Civil Lines CATEGORIES:International Umpire Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://itftkd.sport/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20260621_IUC_Peru_feature.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR