Volunteer Coaching Opportunity for 2019 Universiade Games
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Taekwondo Canada is currently looking for one Kyorugi (sparring) coach to lead six sparring athletes (three female and three male) for the 2019 Universiade Games in Napoli (ITA). After a review of Taekwondo Canada’s high-performance priorities, it has been decided this will be an entirely self-funded, volunteer opportunity.
Key dates for the 2019 Universiade Games includes the following:
- July 3: Opening Ceremony
- July 8: Technical Meeting – Sparring
- July 9-13: Sparring Competition
- July 14: Closing Ceremony
- Technical package
Selection:
- Interested coaches seeking additional international experience are asked to please submit your application to high_performance@taekwondo-canada.com by Friday, May 3. The following criteria must be met:
- minimum dojang coach certified
- must be affiliated with Taekwondo Canada
The cost of the trip is projected to be the following:
- Flight: $1500-$1800
- U SPORTS Participation: $2850 – inclusive of accommodations, meals, ground transportation, medical and mission staff support, Team Canada kit, FISU Entry/ registration fee, Operations / admin, on-site logistics and team activities
- Deposit: a $200 non-refundable deposit (as per U Sports regulations) per person is required included in the $2850
- Medical/ Travel insurance: you are required to purchase individual insurance, a copy is required for U sports
- Team Apparel: TBD
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
