2017 Universiade – Taekwondo
Expression of Interest
Introduction
Australian Taekwondo (AT) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EoI) from athletes, coaches and trainers for
the Australian Team for the 2017 Summer Universiade (World University Games) which will be held in
Taipei from 19~30 August 2017, with Taekwondo being contested between 20~26 August.
AT will nominate a Taekwondo team to Australian University Sport (AUS) for their consideration and
endorsement. AUS reserve the right to send a smaller team than nominated, or no team at all should
received EoI’s not be of a standard suitable for a world championship level competition. The makeup of the
coaching staff will therefore depend on the final selection of the team.
EoI’s received after the closing date of 5 April 2017 will not be considered for nomination to AUS.
Events To be Contested
Both Kyorugi and Poomsae competitions will be contested with each country assigned a quota of 8 female
and 8 male athletes for Kyorugi, with a maximum one (1) competitor per weight division. Poomsae has a
quota of 5 female and 5 male, but competitors may enter more than one category of Poomsae, and may
compete in both Kyorugi and Poomsae. In addition, Kyorugi Team Competitions are also available.
Athletes wishing to be considered for both Poomsae and Kyorugi must lodge an application for both
disciplines.
Contested Divisions
Kyorugi Individual
Female
up to 46 kg
+46 kg to 49 kg
+49 to 53 kg
+53 to 57 kg
+57 to 62 kg
+62 to 67 kg
+67 to 73 kg
+73 kg
Male
up to 54 kg
+54 to 58 kg
+58 to 63 kg
+63 to 68 kg
+68 to 74 kg
+74 to 80 kg
+80 to 87 kg
+87 kg
Poomsae
The following Poomsae divisions will be contested:
• Female Individual
• Male Individual
• Female Team – three competitors
• Male Team – three competitors
• Mixed Pair Team – one female and one male
International University Sports Federation Eligibility Requirements for Athletes
The International University Sports Federation (FISU) is responsible for the organisation and governance of
the World University Games and athletes must also meet the FISU eligibility criteria to be nominated. Note
that it is the athlete’s responsibility to establish they meet all FISU and AUS eligibility requirements. These
requirements can be summarised as follows:
• Must be an Australia Citizen;
• Be at least 17 years and less than 28 years of age on 1 January 2017;
and be either:
• Enrolled and currently studying a diploma or higher courses at a university, TAFE* (*conditions
apply) or other tertiary institution. Note that deferred students are not eligible for selection;
Or
• Have graduated from a university in the year immediately prior to the event (ie: graduated after
August 2016).
Athletes recommended for selection will need to complete and submit the FISU eligibility certificate.
For further details regarding FISU eligibility, please contact Toni Lourens, AUS High Performance
Coordinator via email: [email protected] or phone: (07) 3876 2610.
Selection Criteria
Eligibility
Nominating athletes must fulfil the following conditions to be considered for selection:
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Athletes must be a current member of Australian Taekwondo.
Athletes must have a current 2017 GAL (Global Athlete License) issued via Australian Taekwondo.
Athletes must be of Black Belt standard and a holder of a Kukkiwon Dan Certificate.
As at 1 March 2017, Kyorugi athletes must be placed in the top 3 in their respective weight division
at this year’s national team / squad selection events, national championships, or have finished in
the top 4 in a WTF sanctioned international competition (G1 or higher) since June 2016. Rankings
must be based on competition under WTF Competition Rules and Regulations.
As at 1 March 2017, Poomsae athletes must be placed in the top 3 in their respective division at
the 2016 national team / squad selection events, national championships, or have finished in the
top 4 in a WTF sanctioned international competition since June 2016. Rankings must be based on
competition under WTF Competition Rules and Regulations.
Athletes will be expected, in general, to have had at least two years’ experience competing at the
national level, and have also competed at international competitions under WTF Competition
Rules and Regulations.
In assessing the EoI’s received, the following will be considered. Please note that these are
guidelines in relation to consideration of applicants and they do not in any way guarantee
that an applicant will be selected.
Performance - Kyorugi
The assessment of coach and trainer capability will be based on experience in the following levels of
competition (in the order listed):
Senior International and University International Competition
• Olympic Games
• World Championships
• Olympic Games Qualification Events
• Summer Universiades
• World Cup
• World University Championships
Junior
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International Competition
Junior World Championships
Youth Olympic Games
World Qualification Tournament for Youth Olympic Games
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International and National Events
National Team Selection Events
International Opens
National Championships
Regional Championships (eg Oceania Championships)
National University Championships
State Championships and State Opens
AT sanctioned events
Performance - Poomsae
The assessment of coach and trainer capability will be based on experience in the following levels of
competition (in the order listed):
International and University International Competition
• World Championships
• Summer Universiades
• World University Championships
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International and National Events
National Team Selection Events
International Opens
National Championships
Regional Championships (eg Oceania Championships)
National University Championships
State Championships and State Opens
AT sanctioned events
Participant Costs
The team will be self-funded. An indicative cost provided by AUS is at this stage $4000.
Please do not nominate if you will not be able to meet this cost, as athletes withdrawing from the
team often results in denying other athletes the opportunity to compete at the Universiade.
All team members, including coaches and trainers, will be required to meet the self-funding
costs/levy. The levy, as determined by AUS, covers travel and includes accommodation, meals, dress
uniforms, insurance, participation fees, etc.
Financial assistance may be available from your university or local government. Please check with
your relevant university sports association or guild.
Final participation costs and payment deadlines will be communicated to all members of the team
upon confirmation of selection.
Entry
As per the FISU Regulations, and as the FISU member in Australia, entry in the Universiade / World
University Games must be authorized by AUS, and as such AT will forward the nominated team to
AUS for their endorsement.
Entry to the Universiade / World University Championships may only be via endorsement and
authorisation of AUS.
Nominations
Nomination Forms must be submitted online by 5 April 2017 using the following forms:
2017 Universiade–EoI Kyorugi Taekwondo – for all Kyorugi Athlete, Coach and Trainer applications.
2017 Universiade-EoI Poomsae Taekwondo – for all Poomsae Athlete and Coach applications.