What is the National Sports Committee?

The National Sports Committee currently consists of two (2) coach representatives and two (2) board members - whose role is to oversee the functioning of the committee and act as a direct pathway to the Board. Committee members act to ensure that clear policies and pathways are in place to facilitate a sustainable environment for Taekwondo athletes, coaches and sports officials.

Purpose

The committee's role is to develop policies, sustainable pathways and programs which create an environment within which a quality Taekwondo experience can be achieved by participants at all levels. This ensures that Taekwondo Australia can offer a sport which participants and officials can embrace, be part of, own and play a role in.

Coaching Committee Key Facts and Roles

The Committee’s vision is for Taekwondo to be the activity of first choice by Australians through increased participation, program excellence and continual outstanding achievements. This is to be achieved through the following strategies:

Sports Excellence

This high level output overarches several Taekwondo disciplines; athlete (sparring and poomsae), coach and officials to:

• Provide elite athletes with strong domestic and international competitions
• Provide pathways for athletes (sparring and poomsae), coaches and referees to elite levels
• Provide a network of support services (sports science, sports medicine, career development etc)
• Talent identification program which underpins the national program

Sports Development

Sustainable development of grass roots/club levels through:

• Taekwondo for all
• Develop leaders for sports leadership
• Provide clear direction for a cohesive national sports program
• Scholarships for athletes (sparring and poomsae), coaches and referees
• Deliver clear and concise communications to participants at all levels
• Promote a drug free environment
• Promote a safe training and competition environment

Our Philosophy

We uphold the following intrinsic values, dubbed the “Spirit of Sport” which embodies the essence of Taekwondo and what it means to be a Taekwondo practioner. We maintain that the “spirit of sport” is the celebration of the human spirit, body and mind and is exemplified by the following values:

• Integrity

• Promotion of Health

• Pursuit of Excellence

• Education

• Dedication and Commitment

• Respect for one’s self and others

• Giving back to the Taekwondo community