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Registration is now Open for the 2021 "Get Ya Feet Wet" Online Poomsae Competition. Entry fee is $20.00 and can be paid online via direct deposit to the Association's Bank Account, Treasurer, or via Club Head.
Members should also make sure their Annual Membership fees ($150 Adults; $100 Children under 15 yrs) have been paid to avoid preclusion from participation.
Click on the link below to register.
Members should also make sure their Annual Membership fees ($150 Adults; $100 Children under 15 yrs) have been paid to avoid preclusion from participation.
Click on the link below to register.
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Online Poomsae Competition agreed to be undertaken following Annual Joint Meeting of Club Heads and Executive Council
2 January 2021 Bridgetown, BARBADOS - Following the annual Joint Meeting of the Association's Club Heads and Executive Council it was agreed that the first competition on the 2021 calendar of events would be an online Poomsae competition in light of the Government's advice on observing COVID-19 Protocols and the national effort to reduce its spread. It is an ambitious undertaking given the limited resources of the association. However, the Association is committed to the development of the Sport locally and providing opportunities to practitioners for safe competition. The event will be featured at the fifth annual "Get Ya Feet Wet" competition slated for 31 January 2021, and may quite fittingly be so held as the Association attempts the first of its kind for the sport locally. |
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Alleyne Competes for Barbados on Day 2 in 2020 Official PanAm Online Poomsae Championships
20 December 2020 Bridgetown, BARBADOS - Askia Alleyne represented Barbados in the Men's Under-40 Division of the 2020 Pan Am Official Online Poomsae Championships which carried a G2-Ranking. Competing in Ring 1 on Day 2 of the competition, Alleyne was required to perform both the Taebaek and Pyongwon Poomsaes and eventually placed 9th Overall in the Division. Reflecting on his performance, Alleyne was happy to once again represent his country, and stated it was great experience. He acknowledged the significance for Barbados to be represented in International Poomsae competition. The sentiment was echoed by President Henderson Turton who stated it also meant Barbados made a mark for the first time in a long time in Poomsae competition, and it was a big deal for the Sport in our country. It augured well for development of the Sport locally and also showed Barbadian athletes can also compete internationally in the "non-combative" aspect of the Sport, which some persons may prefer to the more familiar sparring or Kyorugi. He lauded Mr. Alleyne for his efforts in stepping up to the plate despite a relatively short preparation, stating that he hoped it would help inspire others. |
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Best-Smith Competes for Barbados on Day 1 in 2020 Official PanAm Online Poomsae Championships
19 December 2020 Bridgetown, BARBADOS - Liana Best-Smith made her International Poomsae Debut on Saturday 19 December 2020. Competing in Ring 1 on Day 1 of the 2020 Pan Am Official Online Poomsae Championships, she performed in the Female Cadets Recognised Poomsae Division where she placed 13th overall having come up against more seasoned competitors from around the hemisphere. Afterwards Best-Smith said she felt good about her performance, though admitting she still prefers the Kyorugi Form of competition. President Mr. Henderson Turton pointed out that Best-Smith continues to be a pioneer in the Sport. He said it was a big deal for little Barbados to even have a Female competitor in that Division considering that only six (6) other countries in the Pan American region were able to field competitors for the division. He lauded Best-Smith for her efforts and dedication to the Sport over the years. This was an invaluable experience which can only be built on and will serve her well in the future. Best-Smith was encouraged to keep training and striving for excellence. |
Above, Alleyne (background) and Best-Smith go through one of their Poomsae routines in preparation for the Championships.
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Alleyne and Best-Smith Prepare for 2020 Official PanAm (Online) Poomsae Championships
17 December 2020 Bridgetown, BARBADOS - National Athletes Askia Alleyne and Liana Best-Smith have been selected to represent Barbados in the upcoming 2020 PanAm Poomsae Championships from 19-20 December 2020. The Official Championships is held for members of the Pan Am Taekwondo Union (PATU) and will be a live online format this year. Alleyne and Best-Smith are no strangers to representing Barbados but this time will be competing in the less customary Poomsae Event, which has been occasioned online by the COVID-19 pandemic. Alleyne and Best-Smith hail from the Taekwondo Warriors Club and Williams Taekwondo Dojang respectively, and have been preparing for the competition under the watch of Master Anthony Williams. Alleyne will compete in the Men's Under-40 Division, whilst Best-Smith will be competing in the Female Cadets Division. We wish the Team all the best! |
