Dear Instructors and Colleagues in Taekwon-Do,
 
With the World Junior and Senior Championships fast approaching, the CTFI is looking for senior black belts interested in Officiating at this prestigious event.  As this championship will be hosted here in beautiful Canada.  The CTFI would really like to show the world our professionalism, and skill level, not only in the ring as athletes, but in the event as officials. 
 
Canada has the unique opportunity to field a minimum of 10 officials for this exciting event.  We have the opportunity this year to leave our own legacy on competition within the ITF.  Now is the time to become a part of this future.
 
We are currently accepting applications for interested parties to become members of our officiating team.  If you are interesting in officiating at this years world championships in Quebec City, please fill out the attached form and return at to Mr. Kurt Ottesen.  As the due date for applications is this weekend, I would ask your co-operation in returning your application ASAP.
 
To date, we have received interest from the following parties (in no particular order):
 
Mr. Ken MacKenzie, Mr. Mike Morningstar, Ms. Rebecca Montano, Mr. Rocha Saucy, Mr. Alexander Michaud, Mr. Christian Boucher, Sylvain Baudette, Kevin Rienelt, Rod Johnson, Scott Downey, Rick Winsor.
I would ask that these individuals if still interested fill out the attached registration form and returning it to Mr. Kurt Ottesen ASAP.
 
CTFI will be hosting an Officials Training seminar near the end of April (Date to be confirmed) for all those wishing to officiate at the world championships.  This will be a two day training workshop covering all aspects of officiating including Corner Officials, Referees, Jury Assistants, Jury Presidents, Administration and paperwork, working with the Tournament Committee and such.  This workshop will be mandatory for any persons wishing to Officiate at the Worlds.
 
On behalf of the CTFI, I would like to thank everyone for the interested in this exciting opportunity and invite all our senior black belts (4th Dan and higher) to apply for this opportunity.
 
I apologize if I have missed any person who would be interested.  Please feel free to forward this email to all senior black belts in your area or schools.  Thank you.
 
Respectfully yours,
 
Kurt Ottesen
Director of Umpires - CTFI
Member - ITF Tournament and Umpire Committee

Umpire Registration Form

 

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