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Comment on Loss of OTP Funding: What Does It Mean For Athletes? by coach1

coach1 — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:52:00 +0000

“I’m at a loss for words, when faced with the enormity of this loss. All I can hope for is that this will trigger true and significant reforms in Taekwondo Canada’s governance, thus paving the way for a brighter future down the road ….”
I agree with Olivier 100%, but we have a better chance of finding bigfoot as these changes actually happening. Did OTP give WTF Canada points that it wants to see changed for funding to be returned in 2012? I would love to see them if that is true. Next time you see the “mafia” thank them on behalf of all our athletes and coaches for me.

Comment on Loss of OTP Funding: What Does It Mean For Athletes? by coach1

coach1 — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:48:39 +0000

“several international tournaments for selected athletes, regional and national team training camps, Integrated Support Teams (medical, sports psychology, nutrition, physical preparation, etc.), and other athlete services. Another significant consequence is the loss of salaries for national coaching staff and contract coaches.” Hahaha, really????

Comment on Loss of OTP Funding: What Does It Mean For Athletes? by Megan

Megan — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:07:28 +0000

I too am not surprised that the funding was withdrawn. Of the so called half a million dollars, over half is spent on staff and coaching salaries. How much really goes to the athletes?

The problem lies in the OTP staff wanting to take complete control over how the money is spent and who they want to spend it on. A total of 6 officials, yet only 2 athletes were fully funded by OTP for the YOQ and Jr. Worlds this year. Why weren’t more athletes funded over officials? and how were the 2 athletes selected over the rest? These are questions we should be asking the OTP staff and we have a right to know.

If the money is being unfairly distributed and going to the wrong people, what is the point in receiving all this funding from OTP? Until then, individually funding athletes is the way to go. This way, only athletes who deserve funding will receive it.

Comment on Loss of OTP Funding: What Does It Mean For Athletes? by Peleador

Peleador — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:55:34 +0000

Definitely a sad day – however, not surprising.
The money is obviously squandered instead of going to the promises of “regional and national team training camps, Integrated Support Teams (medical, sports psychology, nutrition, physical preparation, etc.), and other athlete services.”

I am actually glad to a certain degree that it was withdrawn – as it brings to light the failures of the Association that have long been known but difficult to prove.
How is it that national athletes still have to pay for a portion of international competitions? In the hundreds of dollars, with the association refusing to release any financial details of the trip?

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Comment on Taekwondo Video Contest by Mehdi

Mehdi — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:30:58 +0000

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Comment on Athlete Takes Taekwondo to the Limit in Afghanistan by Tia Day

Tia Day — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:55:16 +0000

Kelsie has my support ( Tia Day U.S.A ) Anyone who can go to battle for thier
country can do anything. Big or small no matter the how big the mountain is.
I cant wait to meet her at the U.S. Open in 2010. Silent Sam (boo hoo) There
is always one of you out there. Keep flapping your gums.

Tia Day -

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2009 World Taekwondo Championships Results « Combat Canada — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:00:49 +0000

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2009 World Taekwondo Championships Results « Combat Canada — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:00:16 +0000

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