Electronic Protector Comes 2006
By ETU
Monday, January 02, 2006
At last WTF has decided about the introduction of the long awaited electronic score protector for competition. Decades of development have passed and now it seems that this process will finally come to the practical test. WTF has opened the time schedule for application of recognition to developing companies. From Dec. 30th 2005 until Jan. 14th 2006 companies can apply for official WTF recognition of their electronic scoring protector.
A very detailed specification sheet of 42 pages has been worked out by WTF which describes every physical requirement of the electronic protector. Size, dimensions, materials, colors and types of transmitting devices - everything has been covered in this sheet.
Until March 2006 the samples will be tested and certified by the Korea Institute of Sports Science (KISS). A field test will be done until July 2006, followed by a specific examination and inspection through the WTF Ad-Hoc Committee. On August 2nd 2006 the list of recognized companies and products will be announced.
This means that from the second half of 2006 on electronic score protectors will be available to competitors for practice. This will mark an important point in the development of Taekwondo competition. It is planned to hold regular inspections once every two or three years by WTF to guarantee the further development of this device.
