1st European Para Taekwondo Championships, Moscow – 26 September 2011

The above competition is open to registration of interest for athletes and a team coach to represent Great Britain.

Due to the short notice and fast approaching date of competition, further information or interest to attend as an athlete or team coach (which will involve duties to co-ordinate entry paperwork, visa application and travel arrangements) should be sent by email to info@gbtaekwondo.co.uk by 12 noon Tuesday 6 September latest, so that entry, visa and travel requirements can be met.

Attendance to this event will need to be self funded to cover the cost of visa application, entry and travel insurance.  The Organising Committee will cover the airfare and accommodation costs for athlete(s) and team coach from arrival 25 September to departure 28 September.

To be considered for selection, athletes should provide/be:

• CV of proven competition results during the last 12 months
• A British citizen with a valid British passport (with at least six months validity at time of return travel date)
• A holder of a current and valid BTCB licence
• A holder of Keup (3rd keup or higher) or Kukkiwon Dan certificate aged 15 and above, based on the year of 2011, i.e. contestants born on and after January 1, 1996
• Choice of weight category
• Specific classification of entry (see below)

To be considered for selection, coaches should provide/be:

• A British citizen with a valid British passport (with at least six months validity at time of return travel date)
• A holder of a current and valid BTCB licence
• Scanned copy of Instructor Indemnity Insurance
• CV of proven coaching experience, detailing relevant experience

The classifications are: A5, A6, A7 and A8 and contestants will be classified as follows:

A5-6: Amputation above Elbow(s)

A5: Amputation of both limbs above the elbows A6: Amputation of one limb above the elbow

A7-8: Amputation below Elbow(s)

A7: Amputation of both limbs below the elbows A8: Amputation of one limb below the elbow

Weight categories: