National Team Updates Euro's 2010, Sweden
Date: Friday, April 9th
Update 9th April 2010
Just to remind you that the venue for this weeks squad session is Milford National School, Castletroy, Limerick. The timings for the weekend are as follows;
Saturday
12 - 2 Junior and senior individual patterns, junior team patterns
1.30 - 4 Senior team special technique, senior team power, senior team patterns
2.30 - 4 Junior individual and team power
4 - 6 Sparring
Sunday
10 - 12 Junior and senior individual patterns, junior team patterns
11.30 - 2 Senior team special technique, senior team power, senior team patterns 12.30 - 2 Junior individual and team power
2 - 4 Sparring
The fee for the remaining three sessions is 45. This should be paid to Mr Carberry this weekend.
Please note that the deadline for paying all outstanding monies is this weekend. Any competitors who owe money must pay it to Mr Carberry this weekend.
Thanks
Mr Kevin Hannigan V degree
Update 1st April 2010
Director of Coaching, Mr Kevin Hannigan and the ITF Ireland Coaching team are delighted to announce the following people have been selected to represent Ireland at the 2010 European Championships in Sweden
| Junior Team | |||
| Division | Male | Female | |
| Patterns | 1st Degree | Eddie Dillon | Katy Laffan |
| Jamie Williams | Chloe Aboud | ||
| 2nd Degree | Richard Forde | Naomi Coonghe | |
| Tara Murphy | |||
| 3rd Degree | Matthew Troy | ||
| Sparring | |||
| -52/-45 | Jamie Williams | Naomi Coonghe | |
| Dylan Connolly | |||
| -58/-50 | Adam Shelley | Chloe Aboud | |
| Alan Dunton | Katy Laffan | ||
| -63/-55 | Shane Kearns | Sarah Lehane | |
| Dylan Fitzgibbon | Claire Hyde | ||
| -70/-60 | Vincent McInerney | Patricia Collins | |
| Ross Christie | Sarah Barry | ||
| +70/+60 | Richard Forde | Nicola Torsney | |
| Sarah Bennett | |||
| Power | |||
| Matthew Troy | |||
| Team | |||
| Dylan Connolly | Chloe Aboud | ||
| Ross Christie | Sarah Barry | ||
| Eddie Dillon | Sarah Bennett | ||
| Alan Dunton | Patricia Collins | ||
| Dylan Fitzgibbon | Naomi Coonghe | ||
| Richard Forde | Claire Hyde | ||
| Shane Kearns | Katy Laffan | ||
| Vincent McInerney | Sarah Lehane | ||
| Adam Shelley | Tara Murphy | ||
| Jamie Williams | Nicola Torsney | ||
| Senior Team | |||
| Patterns | |||
| 2nd Degree | Danny Dillon | Caroline Smullen | |
| 3rd Degree | Stephen Smullen | ||
| 4th Degree | Hong Looi | ||
| Sparring | |||
| -54/-52 | Caroline Smullen | ||
| -63/-58 | Luke Woods | Sabina Mason | |
| -71/-63 | Hong Looi | ||
| -80/-70 | Darren Smith | ||
| +80/+70 | Shane O'Rourke | ||
| Power | |||
| Jamie Rigney | |||
| Team | |||
| Paul Currivan | |||
| Danny Dillon | |||
| Hong Looi | |||
| Alan McDonagh | |||
| Jamie Rigney | |||
| Stephen Ryan | |||
| Darren Smith | |||
| Ross Smith | |||
| Stephen Smullen | |||
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Luke Woods Shane O'Rourke |
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Umpires: Mr Dave Condon, Mr Dave Elson
Update 7th March 2010
As it is now only eight weeks until the European Championships, I wanted to update you on a few things.
Venues for Squad Sessions
The venues for the remainder of squad sessions between now and the European Championships are as follows
The venues for the remainder of squad sessions between now and the European Championships are as follows
27/28 March - Dublin
10/11 April - Mid West
18 April - Cork
25 April - Dublin
10/11 April - Mid West
18 April - Cork
25 April - Dublin
We will confirm the exact venue for each session as soon as we have the details. In addition to these dates, any competitors selected for team pattern events should be available for supplementary sessions. At a minimum, these will be scheduled for Saturday 17 and 25 April but there may be further sessions.
All junior members should also be available for three days of training at the start of the Easter holidays, 29 - 31 March. These sessions will take place in Mr Cooley's centre in Ashbourne. We are currently sourcing low cost accommodation for these days in order to minimise costs. We will confirm with all junior competitors no later than 17 March whether or not they are required to attend these sessions.
The total cost for the final three squad sessions is €45. This is payable on 10/11 April.
Costs
If you wish to be considered for selection for the European Championships and have yet to pay your deposit (€250) or squad training fee (€75), this must be sent directly to Mr Carberry no later than Thursday 11 March. Please ensure you include your competitor application form and signed competitor agreement. Mr Carberry's address is
If you wish to be considered for selection for the European Championships and have yet to pay your deposit (€250) or squad training fee (€75), this must be sent directly to Mr Carberry no later than Thursday 11 March. Please ensure you include your competitor application form and signed competitor agreement. Mr Carberry's address is
Liam Carberry
40 Alden Park
Sutton
Dublin 13
40 Alden Park
Sutton
Dublin 13
The next deposit of €300 will be payable on 27/28 March. We will only request payment of this deposit if you are selected for the European Championships.
Tracksuits
We will be ordering tracksuits over the coming weeks for any competitors new to the squad. The cost of the personalised tracksuit, t-shirts and kit bag is €140. The tracksuit is mandatory for anybody travelling to Sweden but any member of the squad may order one even if you are not travelling. If you wish to do so, please let Mr Carberry know by e-mail by Friday 12 March (liamcarberryfps@eircom.net).
We will be ordering tracksuits over the coming weeks for any competitors new to the squad. The cost of the personalised tracksuit, t-shirts and kit bag is €140. The tracksuit is mandatory for anybody travelling to Sweden but any member of the squad may order one even if you are not travelling. If you wish to do so, please let Mr Carberry know by e-mail by Friday 12 March (liamcarberryfps@eircom.net).
Supporters/Parents
If you are travelling to Sweden and wish us to book accommodation for you, please contact Mr Carberry directly. As all deposits for accommodation need to be paid next weekend, you must also send on a deposit of €250 to cover the cost of the accommodation. As with competitor deposits, this should reach Mr Carberry no later than Thursday 11 March. If you are still unsure whether or not you are travelling, or wish to organise your own accommodation, we can put you in touch with the Organising Committee closer to the time.
If you are travelling to Sweden and wish us to book accommodation for you, please contact Mr Carberry directly. As all deposits for accommodation need to be paid next weekend, you must also send on a deposit of €250 to cover the cost of the accommodation. As with competitor deposits, this should reach Mr Carberry no later than Thursday 11 March. If you are still unsure whether or not you are travelling, or wish to organise your own accommodation, we can put you in touch with the Organising Committee closer to the time.
Fundraising
In order to minimise costs to competitors, we will be running a series of fundraising nights during the coming weeks. The fundraising nights will be timed to coincide with squad training weekends and will take place in the Mid West, Cork and Dublin. More details will follow over the next few weeks. All funds raised will be pooled amongst all competitors.
In order to minimise costs to competitors, we will be running a series of fundraising nights during the coming weeks. The fundraising nights will be timed to coincide with squad training weekends and will take place in the Mid West, Cork and Dublin. More details will follow over the next few weeks. All funds raised will be pooled amongst all competitors.
If you have any questions on any of this, please feel free to contact me by phone or email.
Yours in Taekwon-Do
Kevin
Update 24th February 2010
The second training and selection session for the 2010 European Championships takes place this weekend, 27, 28 February in Glanmire Community College, Brooklodge, Glanmire, Co. Cork.
The schedule for the weekend is as follows Saturday
11.00 Warm up and Special Technique
12.30 Power, Individual and Team pattern
3.30 Break
4.00 Sparring
5.30 Finish
Sunday
9.30 Individual and Team pattern
12.30 Break
1.00 Sparring
3.00 Finish
As the session forms part of the selection process, if you wish to be considered for an event as either an individual or team member, you must be in attendance for that session. If for some reason, you cannot make some or all of the weekend, please contact me directly.
Can you also ensure that you bring the following Passport ITF black belt ID Card
75 squad training fee (this covers each of the three selection weekends and is payable regardless of how many squad sessions you wish to attend) Competitor agreement form signed by you and your instructor (and a parent/guardian if under the age of 18) Competitor application form 250 deposit. The deposit is payable only by people who wish to be considered for selection for the 2010 European Championships. If you have no interest in selection, you do not need to pay the fee. If you do wish to be selected, you must pay the fee this weekend so that we can hold flights. Any competitors not selected for the Championships will have their deposits returned to the on 28 March when the squad is announced.
Both the 250 deposit and the 75 fee must be paid in cash.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me either by phone or email.
Yours in Taekwon-Do
Kevin Hannigan
086 857 0144
Update 14th February 2010
The Coaching and Management team for the 2010 European Championships are pleased to inform you of the following arrangements for the training and selection of the National Squad to represent Ireland in Sweden from 29 April to 1 May.
Selection process
Team and individual positions will be selected over four events using a combination of performance at training sessions and performance at the INTA Open.
Selection process
Team and individual positions will be selected over four events using a combination of performance at training sessions and performance at the INTA Open.
Training sessions will include specific technical development in all disciplines and will provide all competitors with the opportunity to train with and learn from the coaching team.
Each selection session will take place over a weekend in order to maximise the opportunity to work with coaches and venues will rotate in order to minimise travel time for competitors. Anybody considering trying out for the National Squad should be available on the following dates
Session Date Venue
Session one 13/14 February North Mon, Cork
Session two 27/28 February venue tbc
INTA Open 13/14 March National Basketball Arena, Dublin
Session three 27/28 March venue tbc
As the INTA Open is open to International competitors and has merged categories in some instances, the INTA Open will not function as a final trial but your performance at the event will be taken into account. If the coaches deem it necessary to have a final trial between evenly matched competitors, they will do so on the weekend of 27/28 March. The full squad will be named on Sunday 28 March.
The fee for the three weekend sessions is €75 which will be payable at session two. This fee applies whether you attend one, two, or three weekend sessions. We expect that if you are considering competing in Sweden that you will attend all three sessions. Entry fees to the INTA Open must be paid directly to the organising committee
Preparatory sessions
Competitors who are named as part of the squad should be ready to make themselves available on the following dates
Session Date Venue
Session one 13/14 February North Mon, Cork
Session two 27/28 February venue tbc
INTA Open 13/14 March National Basketball Arena, Dublin
Session three 27/28 March venue tbc
As the INTA Open is open to International competitors and has merged categories in some instances, the INTA Open will not function as a final trial but your performance at the event will be taken into account. If the coaches deem it necessary to have a final trial between evenly matched competitors, they will do so on the weekend of 27/28 March. The full squad will be named on Sunday 28 March.
The fee for the three weekend sessions is €75 which will be payable at session two. This fee applies whether you attend one, two, or three weekend sessions. We expect that if you are considering competing in Sweden that you will attend all three sessions. Entry fees to the INTA Open must be paid directly to the organising committee
Preparatory sessions
Competitors who are named as part of the squad should be ready to make themselves available on the following dates
10/11 April
17/18 April
24/25 April
28 April - Travel to Sweden
3 May - Return home
In addition to these sessions, we will be running supplementary sessions for junior competitors to coincide with the Easter school holidays. The exact dates of these sessions will be confirmed during the coming weeks.
Although the preparatory sessions are targeted at competitors who will compete in Sweden, we would encourage as many people as possible to continue to attend as they will also serve towards the development of the squad to compete at the 20111 European and World Championships.
Costs
As well as the €75 fee for the three selection sessions, we estimate the costs of attending the Championships as follows
Although the preparatory sessions are targeted at competitors who will compete in Sweden, we would encourage as many people as possible to continue to attend as they will also serve towards the development of the squad to compete at the 20111 European and World Championships.
Costs
As well as the €75 fee for the three selection sessions, we estimate the costs of attending the Championships as follows
Flight 325
Accommodation (5 nights @65) 325
Individual entry fee 100
Coach 50
Total €800
Please note that any competitors who are new to the squad will be required to purchase a National Team tracksuit and bag at a cost of approximately €140
As both the Swedish organising committee and the travel agent will require us to pay deposits in advance, we will require a deposit from all competitors wishing to be considered for selection. This deposit will be payable at session two. Competitors who do not wish to be considered for selection do not have to pay a deposit. The exact amount of the deposit will be confirmed during the next week. Competitors who are not selected will have heir deposit returned to them on 28 March when the squad is announced.
Paperwork and Logistics
For session two, all competitors must bring the following:
€75 fee
Passport
ITF Degree Card (photocopies are not acceptable. If you do not have a copy of this card, please contact your National Secretary immediately)
Competitor Agreement signed by you, your Instructor and in the case of minors, your parent or guardian. You will not in any circumstances be permitted to train without a completed Competitor Agreement.
Competitor application form and health check
Deposit - the amount will be confirmed during the next week.
Communications
All notices will be published on the websites of both the INTA and ITA. In addition, we will send email updates directly to competitors. Any instructors or parents who wish to sign up for these updates can do by contacting me directly.
Yours in Taekwon-Do
Kevin Hannigan
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Update 8 February 2010
As part of the selection process for the 2010 European Championships, the National Coaching team will host the first training and selection session, this weekend, 13, 14 February in GaelCholaiste Mhuire AG, North Monastery Road, Cork. The schedule for the weekend is as follows;
Saturday
12.30 Warm up, power and special technique
2.15 Team patterns
4.00 Individual patterns
5.30 Sparring
7.00 Finish
Sunday
9.30 Warm up and team patterns
11.00 Individual patterns
12.00 Sparring
2.00 Finish
Anybody wishing to be considered for either a team or individual position should attend the relevant sessions. Full details of the selection process, training commitments, costs and the application forms will be sent on later this week.
If you have any questions, please let me know
Yours in Taekwon-Do
Kevin Hannigan
Director of Coaching
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The European Championships take place in Skovde, Sweden from 30 April - 2 May 2010. The Championships represent another opportunity for Irish competitors to pit their wits against the best in Europe and to build on the success of the last few years.
As part of the preparation for the championships, we will be running a session for everybody who is interested on Sunday 24 January 2010 from 10 - 4 in Rivervalley Sports Centre, Swords, Co Dublin. This session does not form part of the selection process for the European Championships but has been designed to provide an opportunity to train with the National team coaches prior to the commencement of the selection process. The session will also provide an opportunity to outline the selection process for the 2010 European Championships, the training plan and the potential costs.
Selection for the Championships is open to all members from 1st Degree and above who have either an Irish passport or who hold an Irish Black Belt certificate. As the World Championships in New Zealand are only 15 months away, we will be opening up this session to 2nd Kup and above in order to assess potential.
In order to ensure that we are fully prepared, can each instructor please indicate to me, how many, if any, members from your club will attend.
The fee for the session is 10
If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact me either by email or phone.
Yours in Taekwon-Do
Kevin Hannigan
V Degree
Director of Coaching
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