Taekwondo
New Zealand (TNZ) is a non-profit Incorporated Society formed in 2005
for the purpose of providing a forum for Taekwondo organisations to
plan and act in a unified manner for the promotion and development of
WTF style Taekwondo in New Zealand. It is recognised by the
world body (World Taekwondo Federation) as the governing body for
the sport in New Zealand. TNZ is also recognised by the New
Zealand Olympic Committee as the nominating body for Olympic
competition. TNZ is the only New Zealand body authorised to issue the
Kukkiwon Dan grades, which is the internationally recognised WTF black
belt qualification.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership is open to WTF style Taekwondo organisations that
support the TNZ objects and rules. These are set out in the constitution.
TNZ is committed to try to represent all practitioners of the sport and
art in New Zealand. If you are a WTF style Taekwondo organisation
and are interested, please contact us or complete a membership form.
GOVERNANCE
TNZ is governed by an Executive Board proportionally representative of
its constituent voting member organisations. Officers are
appointed at the AGM.
As well as the board there is a Technical Advisory Committee made
up of senior Masters from each organisation, which is responsible for
developing the technical aspects of the sport.
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GOALS
- Serve
as the National Sports Organisation (NSO) for WTF Taekwondo in New
Zealand and as a member of the NZOC. TNZ as NSO shall comply with
all applicable laws and WTF/IOC/NZOC requirements including anti-doping.
- Serve
as the Member National Association (MNA) in New Zealand for the World
Taekwondo Federation (WTF) and Oceania Taekwondo Union (OTU). Work with
the WTF and OTU to promote excellence in the sport of Taekwondo, and
promote its visibility to the public.
- Select
and designate individuals to provide representation for New Zealand in
international competition by providing a selection process for each
major event, and certify, in accordance with the applicable
international rules, the eligibility of such individuals.
- Promote
and encourage public participation in Taekwondo events and activities,
educate members and the public about Taekwondo; assist member
organizations and individuals concerned with the development of
programmes for athletes; and provide services for members’ common
benefit.
- Serve
as the coordinating body for Taekwondo events in New Zealand; and
promote and sanction international competition held in New Zealand
- Provide effective and timely communication to athletes, officials, and organizers within the sport.
- Train and certify officials.
- Provide and coordinate technical information on training, equipment, coaching and performance analysis.
- Manage the Kukkiwon grading process in full accordance with Kukkiwon regulations.
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