.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.


.

.

.

.

.


INTERNATIONAL NEWS

The 7th Year Memorial Service for Late Gen. Choi Hong Hi, founder of Taekwon-Do

The ceremony of the 7th Year Memorial Service for Late Gen. Choi Hong Hi, The founder of Taekwon-Do and the former ITF President was held at the Patriotic Martyrs Cemetery in Pyongyang, DPRK on June 15th 2009.

New ITF Secretary General Appointed

The ITF appointed a new Secretary General. Master Phap LU from Canada was nominated by the ITF President, Prof Chang UNG, and was unanimously accepted during the recent ITF Congress in Bled, Slovenia. Master Lu vacated his position as Chairman of the Education Committee. This position is yet to be filled. [VP Information 05/07]

ITF Congress discuss important issues

On 27 April 2007 the 17th ITF Congress took place in Bled, Slovenia, in tandem with the 15th World Senior Championships. After a minutes silence in tribute to the Founder of Taekwon-Do, Gen. CHOI Hong Hi, and also a minute silence to the late Mr. Alexandros MARCOCONSTANTINOS who made great contributions to the promotion of the ITF the congress commenced.

CURRENT NEWS

The Executive President’s Report for 2009.

This report reflects the South Africa International Taekwon-Do Federation’s (SA-ITF) achievements during 2009 and gives some insight into our plans for 2010.

Click Here to download the Executive President’s Report.


Circular to all SA-ITF Structures, 18 May 2009

Dear SA-ITF Members and Associates,

Following the election processes for senior leadership roles conducted during recent months, I am pleased to announce the following new roles and responsibilities, as was mandated by the SA-ITF National Council during it's October 2008 Congress.

SA-ITF Senior Vice President: Sbn. Tristian Vardy
SA-ITF 2nd Vice President: Sbn. Karel Wethmar

Members appointed to the newly formed SA-ITF Presidents Council

Sbn. Dirk Nel, Executive President and Chairman
Sbn. Tristian Vardy, Senior VP and Vice Chairman
Sbn. Karel Wethmar, 2nd Vice President and 2nd Vice Chairman
Sbn. Justin Glanville
Sbn. Shaheed Karachi
Sbn. Jarren Phillips
Sbn. Gerd Hummel
Bsbn. Michelle Rahl (SG, TFA)
Bsbn. Ronel Rust (Legal)

Please note that the Presidents Council is a dormant structure that only gets activated for decision making under exceptional conditions and at the Executive President's explicit request. Yours in Taekwon-Do.

Dirk Nel (SA 4/5, IIC 1248, IUC A)
Executive President, SA-ITF (ITF Plaque No. 5776)
Member ITF Executive Board, Vienna


16Th World Taekwon-Do Championships

The 16Th World Taekwon-Do Championships will be held in Saint-Petersburg, Russia from 12th - 17th October 2009.

SA NATIONAL TEAM RUSSIA 2009

TEAM MANAGER TRISTIAN VARDY
TEAM COACH SHAHEED KARACHI
SA UMPIRE SENIOR MASTER KIM JONG SU
DELEGATE MASTER KIM JONG CHOL
DELEGATE DIRK NEL

MALE TEAM
GERD HUMMEL CAPTAIN AND ASSISTANT COACH
JUSTIN GLANVILLE
ANDRE BASSON
KYLE HUTCHINSON
JASON VAN DEVENTER
BRUCE LEE MADURA

INDIVIDUALS
JACO BOTHA
THABO LIMEMA
JOSEPH MNENSA

FEMALE TEAM
LEITH-ANN STEEL CAPTAIN
TAMMY DU PREEZ
MIREILLE NASTRI
NICOLA ERASMUS
BRONWEN BRADLEY
CHANTELLE VAN DE MERWE

INDIVIDUALS
RONEL RUST

DOCTOR JAN BEZUIDENHOUT

SUPPORTERS
KAREL WETHMAR
ANNALI BASSON
FRANK CAPCAN


Ist African Open Taekwon-Do Championship - March 2009

The 1st African Open ITF Taekwon-Do Championships held in Johannesburg, South Africa was a huge success. Thank You to the Michelle Rahl and the Organising Commitee for making this a truly pleasant and unforgettable experience.

Congratulations to all the Contestants who participated in this Event.

Photos from the African Championship can be ordered from the following Website: www.iganic.com/saitf/index.asp

.