Latest Update: January 26 / 2011
2012 BC Taekwondo Championships and 2nd Senior Team Trials
To be held on Saturday March 31st at Capilano University
More information coming soon...

Junior Team Training (A's and B's only) will be held on the following dates:
Dec. 3rd & 4th - 12:00am to 2:30pm
Dec 10th & 11th - 12:00am to 2:30pm
Dec 17th - 3:00pm to 5:30pm
Dec 18th - 1200am to 2:30pm
Jan 7th & 8th - 12:00am to 2:00pm
Location: Taegeuk Taekwondo in Port Moody / More detailed information coming soon...including times and fees.
Team Training Application

2012 B.C. Senior Team Trials
2012 B.C. Senior Team Trials start time: 10am
Sat. Nov. 26th at Faith Lutheran Church (7086-124th St, Surrey)
Application Form
Tournament Reminder!
All people wanting to volunteer for this upcoming Masters Cup tournament, please email Master Milad Bahrami.
His email is milad.bahrami@northshoretaekwondo.com
Please also remember that registration deadline for the tournament is Monday, Oct. 24th at 12 midnight.
October 28th. 2011 Referee Workshop for upcoming Master's Cup Championships.
Place: Holiday Inn, 700 Old Lillooet Road, North Vancouver. Time 7:30pm to 10.30pm.
An appreciation dinner for all referees will be held at the same location at 6:00pm.
Group B and C referees, Please contact your group chairman for travelling arrangement.

The 2011 B.C.
Master's Cup and Junior Team Trials
Saturday Oct. 29th at Capilano University
Important Announcement:
All Official Junior A and B's must purchase the electronic sensor socks. Our federation will be bringing in a limited number of these mandatory foot protectors and will sell them below wholesale price of $60 (incl. taxes). All official Junior A and B must have these in order to compete in the sparring.
More information (.PDF format)

Updated National Competition Policy
http://www.wtfcanada.com/eng/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/National-Competitions-Policy_revised-July-18.pdf

April 18, 2011
Woo Kim Island Taekwondo Championship
Saturday May 14, 2011
Vancouver Island University Gymnasium
900 Fifth Street, Nanaimo, BC
Tournament Information
Application Form
Master List

April 06, 2011
Attention B.C. Taekwondo Federation Members
Please be advised that this year's AGM will be held on Monday, May 16th at 11am at the Sport BC Building (3820 Cessna Drive, Richmond).
More detailed information including elections forms, agenda, etc... will be available soon.

March 17 , 2011
Master Kee's Okanagan Invitational Taekwondo Championship
Saturday April 16, 2011
Spring Valley Middle School
350 Ziprick Road Kelowna B.C.
Information Poster
Hotels During the Tournament
Holiday Inn
Comfort Suites
The Marriot

Master Chong's Invitational Taekwondo Championships
Saturday April 16, 2011
Pacific Academy (High school gymnasium)
Address: 10238 168 th S t reet , Surrey , BC
Application Form
Master List

February 28, 2011
BC Taekwondo Government Programs New Website
Please visit the new BC TKD Government Programs website for updates and information regarding Government Programs. All member clubs, coaches, instructors, parents and athletes are encouraged to visit the new website for up-to-date announcements, resources, applications and government programming.

February 28, 2011
Congratulations to Grandmaster Denis Chen who was a recipient of the 2011 Sport BC Presidents' Award !
This annual award is an opportunity to acknowledge and thank an individual who has demonstrated outstanding dedication and commitment to their provincial sport organization through the spirit of volunteerism. BC Taekwondo Federation would like to thank Grandmaster Chen for his hard work and dedication in developing the Referees/Officials program. His sincere desire to see our BC athletes grow and continue to learn in every aspect of the sport is evident in his dedication to his work in our Federation.

February 27, 2011
Thank you to all who applied for the 2010/2011 BCAAP. The focus of the BCAAP funding is for those athletes who are in the position to compete for Team BC at the Canada Games and are just below those receiving Sport Canada Athlete Assistance Program funding (S1/S2 carding levels). Funding distribution will follow recommendations outlined in the 2010/2011 BCAAP Guidelines, Policies and Procedures under the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.
All submitted applications at this time will be reviewed by the BCAAP Selection Committee and successful nominees will be announced shortly.

February 24, 2011

2010 Legacies Now Sport Legacy Performance Based Fund
A total of $5000 will be distributed among these well deserving athletes based on their top national performances at the 2011 National Championships. For more information regarding the selection criteria, please visit: 2010 Legacies Now - Sport Legacy Performance Based Fund.
Congratulations to the following recipients:
Ivett Gonda - $625
Melanie Phan - $625
Jason Cheung - $625
Edwina Cai - $625
Victoria Chong - $625
Evelyn Gonda - $625
Kenya Chung - $625
Tumai Baptiste - $625

Reminder for 2011 B.C. Taekwondo Championships
**A reminder that both registration AND payment must be completed online by Wed. Feb. 23rd.
No late registrants will be accepted and ALL registration must be done online.
Registration

January 31, 2011
Submission now open for 2011 National Championships Ranking Points
BC Taekwondo Federation is now accepting all submissions for 2011 National Championships ranking points. Athletes who wish to submit their points for inclusion in the BC Ranking Points can now do so. When submitting your points, please provide the following details:
- Name of Competition and Category (Senior or Junior A Division)
- Result (Please include a fight tree with each match results as ranking points will not be added without this information. Results will then be verified with Taekwondo Canada before any points can be included.)
Please send all information to yvonnebctkd@hotmail.com . Submissions for 2011 National Championship ranking points will be accepted up until 11:59pm PT on Friday, February 18, 2011. Any submissions received past the deadline will not be added to the BC Ranking Points.

January 31, 2011
2010/2011 BCAAP applications are now being accepted. Applications must be fully completed and emailed to: Ms. Yvonne Yong at yvonnebctkd@hotmail.com
Application form: 2010/2011 BCAAP Application
Deadline: All applications must be received by 11:59pm PT on Friday, February 25, 2011.
For more information, please visit: 2010/2011 BCAAP Selection Criteria

BC Referee Workshop For The Up Coming BC Championships
There will be a referee workshop for the up coming BC Championships on Sunday February 20th from 3-7pm at Taegeuk Taekwondo 20302A Clarke Street , Port Moody.
Registration information may be found on the WTFBC referee site tab at the top of this page.

January 17, 2011
Revised 2010/2011 BCAAP Selection Criteria . Applications for BCAAP will be accepted in February 2011. Please continue to visit the BC Taekwondo Federation website for more information and application dates.

January 17, 2011
2011 PNE Miracle Mile Athlete Bursary
Last year, a $500 PNE Miracle Mile Athlete Bursary was awarded each month to a B.C. amateur athlete who demonstrated dedication to a sport and commitment to the community. The PNE Miracle Mile Bursary will continue for 2011. The 2011 application should be updated shortly on the website but athletes are welcome to use the current application, cross off 2010 and fill in the appropriate Month, 2011. PNE Miracle Mile Bursary administrators will be more than happy to accept the application as such.
Please find the application form at: http://www.pne.ca/aboutus/community/athletes-and-sports-groups.html

January 10, 2011
The BC Taekwondo Federation is pleased to announce the receipt of the 2010 Legacies Now Sport Legacy Performance Based Fund of $5000. This fund will be distributed among 8 athletes (5 Senior and 3 Junior A Division) demonstrating top national performances at the upcoming 2011 National Championships.
Please visit 2010 Legacies Now - Sport Legacy Performance Based Fund for more information.

January 7, 2011
*Attention: BC athletes and coaches competing at the upcoming 2011 National Championships
Please check here to ensure that your registration is confirmed. All outstanding documents must be submitted to Taekwondo Canada before the noted deadline. (link for here is: http://wtfcanada.com/eng/news/competitor-list-announced/ )

2011 B.C. Taekwondo Championships
B.C. Taekwondo Championships are set for Sat. Feb. 26th at Capilano University.
Registration
General Information
Hotel Reservations
Please:
1. Click on the above link
2. Complete travel dates (Taekwondo Tournament block has been created starting February 24th - 26th.) if any guest would like to to book a room before and after these dates (Please Contact the Sales Department)
3. Click on check availability on bottom of screen. Your group name are rates are displayed. ($121.00 Standard Room two queen beds)
4.Click on Reserve to continue the reservation process.
Reservations can still be made through the Reservation Department at (604) 904-2725 email at info@hinorthvancouver.ca or toll free number 1-877-985-3111
2011 Canadian Sport Centre Pacific/PacificSport Athlete Advance - January 8, 2011
The CSC Pacific/PacificSport Athlete Advance brings together athletes from a variety of sports and from around the province to engage in workshops and seminars about sport performance and personal development.
NOTE: The coach information session that was originally scheduled has been cancelled.
Registration Fee
CSC Pacific/PacificSport Registered athletes: FREE
Non-registered athletes: $200
Please register online at: http://www.cscpacific.ca/content/MetroVan/Events.asp?ei=3999&ShowEv=1

December 6, 2010
The BC Taekwondo Federation is pleased to announce the following athletes who have qualified to register with the Canadian Sport Centre Pacific & PacificSport for the 2010-2011 cycle. In recognition of their achievements this year, the ongoing commitment to training and the pursuit of athletic excellence, please join us in congratulating these deserving athletes! Please click here for information on the Canadian Sport Centre Pacific Carding Criteria.
Ivett Gonda - Canadian Elite
Yvette Yong - Canadian Elite
Melanie Phan - Canadian Development (Level 1)
Edison Tan - Provincial Development (Level 2)
Victoria Chong - Provincial Development (Level 2)
Stefan Bozalo - Provincial Development (Level 2)
Connor Howe - Provincial Development (Level 3)
Dylan James - Provincial Development (Level 3)
Edwina Cai - Provincial Development (Level 3)
Jason Cheung - Provincial Development (Level 3)
John Chan - Provincial Development (Level 3)
Shane Yacyshyn - Provincial Development (Level 3)
Mike McKenzie - Provincial Development (Level 3)
Marco Viedas - Provincial Development (Level 3)
Jessica Fisher - Provincial Development (Level 3)
November 30, 2010
*Attention all Vancouver Island Athletes*
BC Taekwondo Federation in collaboration with Sport BC and BC Ferries is pleased to annouce the BC Ferries Sporting Life on the Coast Program. The BC Ferries Sporting Life on the Coast program allows teams, coaches, officials, and individuals to apply for ferry vouchers to travel to Provincial or National competitions.
Applications will be accepted for athletes competing in the upcoming 2011 National Championships in Winnipeg. All eligible applicants are advised to submit their application online as soon as possible. The online application form can be found at: http://sportbc.com/programs-and-events/travel-programs/bc-ferries/
*Note: Please remember a child is someone who is 11 years of age or younger per BC Ferries, so when filling out the application anyone 12 years of age or older will need to be marked as an Adult.

November 30, 2010
KidSport Fund
With the help from dedicated corporate partners, KidSport works to fulfill its mission of eliminating the financial barriers to sport participation, ‘So ALL Kids Can Play!' - KidSport British Columbia
For more information on eligibility and how to apply, please visit: http://www.kidsportcanada.ca/index.php?page=british_columbia_welcome

November 29, 2010
BC Taekwondo Federation has developed a new BC Athlete Ranking System. Please visit BC Athlete Rankings for more information.

November 25, 2010
Over the past month, BC Taekwondo Federation has been working closely with Sport BC and CSC Pacific Advisors to develop a new CSC Pacific Carding Criteria to reflect the recent changes in the Provincial Carding System. Please find below the newly approved CSC Pacific Carding Selection Criteria for the 2010-2011 cycle. Athletes receiving CSC Pacific cards can access a variety of support services, medical services, information workshops, etc. Athletes who meet the CSC Pacific Carding Criteria will be contacted shortly. For more information on support services offered for Provincial Carding athletes, please visit the following website:
http://www.cscpacific.ca/content/ProgramsServices/Index.asp .
Canadian Sport Center Pacific Carding Criteria