September 14th - 16th
Australia, Geelong
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We arrived at the hotel late Monday night completely exhausted after the grueling 24 hour flight and 1½ coach journey. We had two days before the competition would begin, so getting a good nights sleep was crucial. On Tuesday we had a relaxing day, exploring Geelong and enjoying the facilities that our 4½ star hotel had to offer (which included a swimming pool and sauna). During the afternoon TEAM-UK underwent some light exercise and practice through team and individual patterns etc. Unfortunately, it was of to bed early, as the next morning the official weigh in would begin.
Wednesday was an early start and we certainly began to feel the effects of the 24 hour flight and 12 hour time difference. After having breakfast we made our way up to the Mercure Hotel, where the official registration and weigh in would take place. We arrived at 9.30am outside the hotel where we came face to face with some of the other competing nations (Canada, USA, Argentina, Russia, Japan and Singapore), and it was nice to see that the Argentineans where in good voice, as usual. The official registration and weigh ran on to about 11.30am, Luckily the England team managed to get away at about 10.30am. Unfortunately for the coach’s, they faced a whole day of
meetings, so much so that we saw Master Nicholls and Mr Skyrme arrive back at our hotel at about 10.00pm. The schedule by this time for the competition had been finished, and all was ready for the event to commence as planned on Thursday 14 th September.
During the day we had more time to look around Geelong and explore the hotel. However, a lot of mine and the TEAM-UK Men’s team’s time was spent practicing the team patterns. After that we had a relaxing evening in preparation for what we knew was going to be a long, busy and exiting day. We had dinner in the Hotel, and yes again had an early night. All was ready for day 1 of the 8 th ITF Junior World Championships, and all was ready for us to show the world how far Taekwon-Do in England has progressed.
Tuesday 14th September, Day 1:4 th September, Day 1:
8-30am - 9.00am Officials arrive at stadium / Competitor arrival at stadium
10.00am Opening Ceremony
11.00am Intermission
11.30am 8th ITF Junior World Championships Commences
Elimination bouts for individual Male and Female pattern I, II, III degree
Finals for Individual Male and Female Patterns I, II, III degree
Elimination bouts for individual Male Sparring -52kg and +70kg
Elimination bouts for individual Female Sparring -42kg and +60kg
Finals for Individual Male Sparring -52kg and +70kg
Finals for Female individual Sparring -42kg and +60kg
8.00pm End of the 8 th Junior World Championships 1 st day
For a Full report on the 1st day of the 8th ITF Junior World Championships Click here For Competition Report …
Wednesday 15th September, Day 2:
8-30am - 9.00am Officials arrive at stadium / Competitor arrival at stadium
10.00am 2nd day of the 8 th ITF Junior World Championships Commences
Elimination bouts for Individual Female Sparring -48kg, -52kg, -60kg
Finals for Individual Female Sparring -48kg, -52kg, -60kg
Elimination bouts for individual Male Sparring -58kg, -63kg, -70kg
Finals for individual Male Sparring -52kg, -63kg, -70kg
Elimination bouts for Female Team Patterns
Elimination bouts for Female Team Sparring
Elimination bouts for Male Team Patterns
Elimination bouts for Male Team Sparring
7.00pm Award ceremony for Individual Male and female Patterns and Sparring
8.00pm End of the 8th Junior World Championships 2 nd day
For a Full report on the 2nd day of the 8th ITF Junior World Championships Click here For Competition Report …
Thursday 16th September, Day 3:
8-30am - 9.00am Officials arrive at stadium / Competitor arrival at stadium
10.00am 3rd day of the 8 th ITF Junior World Championships Commences
Individual Female Destruction Power Test
Individual Female Special Technique
Individual Male Destruction Power Test
Individual Male Special Technique
Female Team Destruction Power Test
Female Team Special Technique
Male Team Destruction Power Test
Male Team Special Technique
Female Team Patterns Elimination bouts(continued)
Female Team Sparring Elimination bouts(continued)
Male Team Patterns Elimination bouts(continued)
Male Team Sparring Elimination bouts(continued)
Female Team Pattern Final
Female Team Sparring Final
Male Team Pattern Final
Male Team Sparring Final
5.00pm All team events Medal Presentation
Overall individual, team and country award
8.00pm Closing ceremony for the 8 th ITF Junior World Championships
Competitor/ Coach's/ Supporters After Party
For a Full report on the 3rd day of the 8th ITF Junior World Championships Click here For Competition Report …
Mr Nick Gardner
