4.4.2001 / International umpire course

First course ITF referees

For the 1st time in history the International Taekwon-do Federation (ITF) decided to arrange an international course for umpires and referees from whole world. As the locality for taking place of this course, the east Carribbean isle Grenada was chosen and as we could make us s
ure with our own eyes this was an excellent choise. The leading person has been, so as it has been last year in Prague, Master William Jacob Bos (VII. degree and chief of umpires). Director for competitions Ernesto Galarraga was present at the course too. From Czech Republic took part in the course Rostislav Kaňka (IV. degree), Petr Smejkal and Ondřej Vrábel (both II. degree). In the course we got to know many informations about changes made in sport rules. Also a bih contribution have been complementary informations about Traditional sparring. For Czech Republic is prestigeous the fact, that it will become an official discipline includable to overall results just at the next European Championship, which will take place in Třeboň in the end of April 2002.
As we"ve spent together & days on Grenada, we had possibility to beach of the place, but we"re seen also a 1st East Carribbean Taekwon-do Championship - which has been a very interesting experience. We had many opportunities to discussions with higher degrees (above all with Masters Bos and Galarraga).
All our mission contributed to a record enriching of our photogallery with 135 pictures.