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	<title>Ontario Taekwondo Association (OTA)</title>
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	<description>Official governing body for WTF Taekwondo in Ontario</description>
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		<title>Referee Seminar</title>
		<link>http://www.taekwondo.on.ca/index.php/referee-seminar-031012/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:30:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joanne (OTA Executive Assistant)</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The OTA’s Referee Committee will be hosting this year’s first Referee Seminar on March 10th, 2012 Kicks For Kids (Burlington) 5040 Mainway, Suite 3 Burlington, ON L7M 1K9 It is a 2 day seminar; Day 1 &#8211; Theory &#38;  Day 2 &#8211; Practical Evaluation at an upcoming tournament. All applicants must be at least 13 years [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The OTA’s Referee Committee will be hosting this year’s first Referee Seminar on</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>March 10th, 2012</strong><br />
Kicks For Kids (Burlington)<br />
5040 Mainway, Suite 3<br />
Burlington, ON L7M 1K9</p>
<p>It is a 2 day seminar; Day 1 &#8211; Theory &amp;  Day 2 &#8211; Practical Evaluation at an upcoming tournament. All applicants must be at least 13 years old, at least 2nd gup and a good standing member of the OTA.</p>
<p>Prior to the seminar all participants are required to carefully study the <a href="http://www.taekwondo.on.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WTF-Sparring-Competition-Rules-Oct-4-2011.pdf">WTF Sparring Competition Rules and Interpretation</a>. Proper dobuk and taekwondo shoes is mandatory; sparring equipment is optional.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.taekwondo.on.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Referee-Seminar-Registration-Mar-10-12-0215121.pdf">Referee Seminar Registration</a></p>
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<strong>Agenda</strong></p>
<p><strong>Day 1</strong><br />
08:45 - Registration<br />
09:00 &#8211; 10:00 Written Exam<br />
10:00 &#8211; 12:00 Referee Fundamentals, Duties, Competition Rules<br />
12:00 &#8211; 13:00 lunch (bring your own)<br />
13:00 &#8211; 14:00 Competition Rules continued<br />
14:00 &#8211; 15:00 Judging Poomsae<br />
15:00 &#8211; 17:00 Referee Poomsae and Hand Signals</p>
<p>*Referees advancing to P2 and P1 or refreshing as P2 or P1, a portion of the agenda will be devoted to ring management, ring captain duties conflict management and resolution.</p>
<p><strong>Day 2</strong><br />
MUST select an upcoming tournament to complete the practical evaluation in order to earn certificate.</p>
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		<title>Ontario Team Training</title>
		<link>http://www.taekwondo.on.ca/index.php/ontario-team-training-030412/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:11:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joanne (OTA Executive Assistant)</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The OTA&#8217;s Ontario Team Coaches will be hosting a Sparring Team Training Session for all Juniors A, B, C, D &#38; Seniors on: Sunday March 4, 2012 Master Myung&#8217;s Taekwondo Academy &#8211; Richmond Hill Location 9078 Leslie Street, Unit 5&#38;6 Richmond Hill, Ontario &#160; 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM &#8211; Juniors A, B, C, &#38; [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The OTA&#8217;s Ontario Team Coaches will be hosting a Sparring Team Training Session for all Juniors A, B, C, D &amp; Seniors on:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Sunday March 4, 2012</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Master Myung&#8217;s Taekwondo Academy &#8211; Richmond Hill Location<br />
9078 Leslie Street, Unit 5&amp;6<br />
Richmond Hill, Ontario</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">10:00 AM to 12:00 PM &#8211; Juniors A, B, C, &amp; D</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">02:00 PM to 04:00 PM &#8211; Junior A &amp; Seniors</p>
<p>Please be reminded that all participants must be current OTA members. Kindly direct all enquiries to otatkdinfo@gmail.com or call 416-245-8582.</p>
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		<title>Senior Olympic Team Trials</title>
		<link>http://www.taekwondo.on.ca/index.php/senior-olympic-team-trials/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:26:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joanne (OTA Executive Assistant)</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to all athletes who participated at the Senior Olympic Team Trials this past week-end in Vancouver. The battle for the title and the opportunity to step on Olympic grounds was intense. Matt Ross and Melissa Pagnotta fought long and hard to try to win that spot from Francois Coulombe-Fortier (Quebec) and Karine Sergerie (Quebec) [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Congratulations to all athletes who participated at the Senior Olympic Team Trials this past week-end in Vancouver.  The battle for the title and the opportunity to step on Olympic grounds was intense. Matt Ross and Melissa Pagnotta fought long and hard to try to win that spot from Francois Coulombe-Fortier (Quebec) and Karine Sergerie (Quebec) respectively and ultimately acquiring that silver medal.  As for the other Divisions fighting for the title, Andrew MacKinnon received a silver, while Sungmin Son and Alison Wookey also came away with Bronze to end the day on a positive note.</p>
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		<title>2012 Junior National Results</title>
		<link>http://www.taekwondo.on.ca/index.php/2012-junior-national-results/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:25:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joanne (OTA Executive Assistant)</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Ontario Taekwondo Association would like to congratulate all the Junior Athletes for their exceptional performance at the recent 2012 Junior National Championship in Vancouver. We would also like to thank the entire Team of Officials, coaches, parents and training partners for all the support you&#8217;ve given our athletes. JRNAT &#8211; 2012 Results]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Ontario Taekwondo Association would like to congratulate all the Junior Athletes for their exceptional performance at the recent 2012 Junior National Championship in Vancouver.  We would also like to thank the entire Team of Officials, coaches, parents and training partners for all the support you&#8217;ve given our athletes.</p>
<p><a href='http://www.taekwondo.on.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/JRNAT-2012-Results-0117121.pdf'>JRNAT &#8211; 2012 Results</a></p>
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		<title>Quest for Gold Nominations 2011-2012</title>
		<link>http://www.taekwondo.on.ca/index.php/quest-for-gold-nominations-2011-2012/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:05:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joanne (OTA Executive Assistant)</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Ontario Taekwondo Association is pleased to announce our Athlete Nominations for Quest For Gold Athlete Funding for the 2011-12 cycle. Q4G – 2011-12 Nominated athletes &#8211; draft]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Ontario Taekwondo Association is pleased to announce our Athlete Nominations for Quest For Gold Athlete Funding for the 2011-12 cycle.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.taekwondo.on.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Q4G-2011-12 Nominated athletes draft 011312.pdf">Q4G – 2011-12 Nominated athletes &#8211; draft</a></p>
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		<title>Thank you CAPTAIN SPORTS</title>
		<link>http://www.taekwondo.on.ca/index.php/thank-you-captain-sports/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:33:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joanne (OTA Executive Assistant)</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Ontario Taekwondo Association would like to thank Captain Sports for supporting the Ontario Team yet again this year on their road to Vancouver (2012 Junior National Championships and Senior Olympic Team Trials).Captain Sports has been a long-time supporter of our athletes and have provided them with Team Uniforms for many years. Thanks again Captain [...]]]></description>
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<p>The Ontario Taekwondo Association would like to thank Captain Sports for supporting the Ontario Team yet again this year on their road to Vancouver (2012 Junior National Championships and Senior Olympic Team Trials).Captain Sports has been a long-time supporter of our athletes and have provided them with Team Uniforms for many years.</p>
<p>Thanks again Captain Sports for your support and we are looking forward to expanding and continuing our relationship in the future.</p>
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		<title>2012 Ontario Team Uniforms – Pick-Up Notice</title>
		<link>http://www.taekwondo.on.ca/index.php/2012-ontario-team-uniforms-pick-up-notice/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:19:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joanne (OTA Executive Assistant)</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 2012 Ontario Team Dobok and Jackets for the Junior Nationals will be available for pick-up on: Saturday, January 7th, 2012 12:00 to 2:00pm ONLY 9078 Leslie Street, Unit 5&#38;6 Richmond Hill, Ontario Please make arrangements to pick it up at this time. Please direct ALL inquiries to otatkdinfo@gmail.com or call 416-245-8582 only.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 2012 Ontario Team Dobok and Jackets for the Junior Nationals will be available for pick-up on:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Saturday, January 7th, 2012<br />
12:00 to 2:00pm ONLY</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">9078 Leslie Street, Unit 5&amp;6<br />
Richmond Hill, Ontario</p>
<p>Please make arrangements to pick it up at this time. Please direct ALL inquiries to otatkdinfo@gmail.com or call 416-245-8582 only.</p>
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		<title>Happy New Year!</title>
		<link>http://www.taekwondo.on.ca/index.php/happy-new-year/</link>
		<comments>http://www.taekwondo.on.ca/index.php/happy-new-year/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:22:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Silverman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I would like to wish all the Ontario Taekwondo Association members and their families a very happy and prosperous new year. ~Grandmaster Hwa Sun Myung, President]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I would like to wish all the Ontario Taekwondo Association members and their families a very happy and prosperous new year.  <strong>~Grandmaster Hwa Sun Myung, President</strong></p>
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		<title>Welcome to the new OTA web site</title>
		<link>http://www.taekwondo.on.ca/index.php/hello-world-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2012 13:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Silverman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Administration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Notice]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to the Ontario Taekwondo Association&#8217;s NEWLY DESIGNED WEBSITE, and Happy New Year 2012! We hope that you will find the new design easier to use, and that the layout will allow for a more effective and efficient mechanism for information exchange. Important news and new information will be posted on our homepage (HOME). You [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the Ontario Taekwondo Association&#8217;s NEWLY DESIGNED WEBSITE, and Happy New Year 2012!<span id="more-236"></span></p>
<p>We hope that you will find the new design easier to use, and that the layout will allow for a more effective and efficient mechanism for information exchange. Important news and new information will be posted on our homepage (<strong><em>HOME</em></strong>).</p>
<p>You may also consider subscribing to our OTA news feed (Click on the <em>Entries RSS</em> link at the bottom of this page) to receive information directly as it is made available. (note: Chrome users will need to add a special add-on to read RSS Feeds, since chrome does not have a native RSS feed handling).</p>
<p>The OTA website update is a work in progress, so check back regularly.</p>
<p><strong>Master David Silverman<br />
1st Vice President</strong></p>
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		<title>2012 Ontario Team Officials for 2012 Junior National Taekwondo Championships &amp; Senior Team Trials</title>
		<link>http://www.taekwondo.on.ca/index.php/2012-ontario-team-officials-for-2012-junior-national-taekwondo-championships-senior-team-trials/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:35:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joanne (OTA Executive Assistant)</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On behalf of the Executive Committee, it is our pleasure to announce the 2011-2012 Ontario Team Officials for the upcoming 2012 Junior National Games and Senior Olympic Team Trials for sparring on January 12 &#8211; 15, 2012 in Vancouver, British Columbia. The following lists the Officials and their role on the team: Head of Team: [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On behalf of the Executive Committee, it is our pleasure to announce the 2011-2012 Ontario Team Officials for the upcoming 2012 Junior National Games and Senior Olympic Team Trials for sparring on January 12 &#8211; 15, 2012 in Vancouver, British Columbia.<span id="more-312"></span></p>
<p>The following lists the Officials and their role on the team:</p>
<ul>
<li>Head of Team: Grandmaster Taehwan Son</li>
<li>Team Manager: Grandmaster Young Su Choung</li>
<li>Head Coach: Master In Kyung Kim</li>
<li>Coach: Master Jason Mouna</li>
<li>Coach: Master Edward Fong</li>
<li>Coach: Master Dominique Bosshart</li>
<li>Team Doctor: Dr. Mohsen Kazemi</li>
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<p>For those competing at the 2012 National Games who do not have a coach from your club attending and require a coach, please contact the OTA via email at otatkdinfo@gmail.com so we can forward your situation and information to the Ontario Team Officials to assure you have a Coach for your matches.</p>
<p>The Ontario Taekwondo Association wishes all athletes and Team Officials the best of luck in their challenging road to Vancouver.</p>
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