Performance Development Pathway Athlete Application 2026 (Para-Poomsae) 

REGISTRATION CLOSES 31st December 2026

Overview:

The program is designed to enhance and uphold the high performance standards of our State Para-Poomsae athletes. The ATV PDP (Para-Poomsae) offers athletes ongoing state training at regional centres, state camps, funding opportunities and international exposure and scholarship opportunities to fund international events and training.

Applications close 31st December 2026. The registration will be closed earlier if it reaches up to 12 members. It is the Head Instructors responsibility to relay all information regarding the program to their athletes.

All athletes must seek the approval of their respective Head Instructor/s before registering.

There is a $115 cost for 2026 for all colour and black belt Para-Poomsae athletes
This cost will go to cover the cost of the training sessions, Medical Staff, Venues & all future events.

In previous years the PD program has successfully provided funding support for the 2024 Korean Open & Training in Korea to athletes who were committed to the program in 2023-2024.
2025 Program members will be going for the 2026 US Open & Training with funding provided.

In 2026 we are looking forward to a prosperous and event filled calendar. The PDP team will be focusing on the Korea Open Tour for 2026 (Calendar & Event details will be released soon).

We hope to continue providing opportunities for athletes to support their development through funding avenues in this year’s program.

Scholarship Funding Applications will be released in due course, with the full Australian Taekwondo Policy and selection criteria. Please note that should an athlte later become eligible for a national high performance team they may continue with both programs however any funding sponsorship will only beextended to members that dont receive other funding support.

Eligibility Criteria:

For athletes to be eligible they must:

• Be a categorised Australian Taekwondo Para Athlete or be in the process of being categorised (to be completed by mid-year)
• NOT currently be taking part in the Performance Pathways Program or other High-Performance Programs
• Hold a National Athlete Licence (NAL)
• Have your Head Instructors Permission to join the program
• Be approved by the Australian Taekwondo Victoria Board of Directors based on the recommendation of State Poomsae Committee

Refund Policy:

• No Refunds will be given for removal from the program for non-attendance

 

Training Dates : 22 Feb & 19 Apr & 28 Jun & 30 Aug & 25 Oct & 13 Dec

Training Location : Revolution Taekwondo, Burwood

Training Time : 
12.30pm - 13:30 (please arrive 15 minutes early to warm up)

Program Director : Master Yukyung Song (World Championships National Coach)
Program Coach : Master Sammy Rochelle

 

Kind Regards 
ATV