ITF of BC

Qualifying International Umpire Course (IUC)
2026-06-06 - 2026-06-07
🚨 REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MAY 19! 🚨
The CTFI Umpire Committee, in collaboration with École Citadelle de Taekwon-Do, is honoured to invite you to the
✨ Qualifying International Umpire Course (IUC) ✨
📍 Québec City, Canada
📅 June 6–7, 2026
Join us for this prestigious international course led by world-class instructors:
👤 Grand Master Abelardo Benzaquen IX – Chairman, ITF Umpire Committee
👤 Grand Master Ruben Suarez IX – Member, ITF Umpire Committee
👤 Master Kurt Ottesen VIII – Member, ITF Umpire Committee
🌟 Special Guests:
Grand Master Clint Norman IX – ITF Senior Vice President
Grand Master Pierre Laquerre IX – ITF Technical Committee
📌 Venue:
Collège Stanislas
Québec City, QC
🗓️ Registration Deadline: May 19, 2026
⏳ Don’t miss your chance to be part of this world-class international event!
🔗 Register now: https://form.jotform.com/252316117778259
📧 ctfiumpirecommittee@gmail.com
📞 604-760-0291
We look forward to welcoming you to Québec City! 🇨🇦
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CTFI Umpire Committee
Master Chris Law VII | Mr. Maxime Lavoie VI | Mr. Jeff Turchyn VI | Ms. Valérie Gingras Précourt VI

Umpire Refresher Course
2026-06-13 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Online
The ITF of BC Tournament and Umpire Committee would like to invite all umpires, instructors, and coaches to attend the upcoming ITF of BC Umpire Refresher ahead of the BC Cup.
This session will provide an opportunity to review rules, procedures, expectations, and tournament operations in preparation for the upcoming competition.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, June 13th
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM PST
Location: Online via Zoom
The refresher is open to all umpires, instructors, and coaches and students.
Additional Zoom details and meeting information will be shared closer to the event date.
We encourage all officials and coaches participating in the BC Cup to attend.

2026 BC Taekwon-Do Cup
2026-06-27 | Cedars Christian School, 600 Preston Rd., Prince George, BC, V2K 1A8, Canada
Dear Masters and Instructors,
All Colour Belt and Black Belt members of the International Taekwon-Do Federation of B.C. are invited to participate in the 2026 ITF Taekwon-Do B.C. Cup in beautiful Prince George, British Columbia.
For full information on the event, please direct your competitors to the event web site at: www.itfofbc.org.
It is our goal to provide an outstanding and memorable experience for all participants and their supporters. This will be a well-organized event with an excellent level of competition and sportsmanship, demonstrating the true spirit of the original ITF Taekwon-Do.
For the 2026 ITF Taekwon-Do B.C. Cup , we are also pleased to provide the following features to the tournament program:
• Fully matted competition rings
• Single elimination sparring
• TKD Kids Divisions
• Board Breaking
Join us for the 2026 ITF Taekwon-Do B.C. Cup June 27, 2026!
Hosted By:
Sincerely,
Master Jordan Boudreau
Host

2026 ITF of BC Provincial Seminar
2026-06-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Family Taekwon-Do, 531 2 Ave, Prince George, BC, V2L 2Z8, Canada
We are pleased to invite all Black Belts to attend the upcoming Provincial Technical Seminar, following the BC Cup, hosted by Family Taekwon-Do.
📅 Date: Sunday, June 28
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Family Taekwon-Do, Prince George
📌 Following: BC Cup Tournament
This seminar will be led by the ITF of BC Technical Committee:
Master Kurt Ottesen (Chair)
Master Michael Barker (Member)
Master Chris Law (Member)
💲 Cost: $50
(All proceeds will go toward supporting ITF of BC initiatives.)
🗓 Registration Deadline: June 21
👥 Capacity: Maximum 40 participants
📝 Registration: Please fill in the registration form and submit payment via e-transfer to treasurer@itfofbc.com.
Registration link: https://forms.gle/GA5XroYH56iKwS3PA
This session will focus on improving training, including training tips, technical refinement, protocol and other key concepts that are not typically covered in regular classes.
This is an excellent opportunity to deepen your understanding and connect with fellow black belts from across the province.
We are looking forward to seeing everyone there!
ITF Of BC Technical Committee
Master Kurt Ottesen – Chair
Master Michael Barker – Member
Master Chris Law – Member
