Get your Varsity Letter for Taekwondo

An important part of enjoying life as a teen is positive peer recognition.  MTC martial artists can get that when earning their letter.  All Missoula Taekwondo Center students who are also Missoula County Public Schools students have the ability to earn their Varsity Letter in Taekwondo if they meet the specified requirements.

The requirements for 2012 are:

1. Obtain a sports physical by September 10th.
2. Be a member of USA Taekwondo.
3. Attain a 2nd Geup (red belt) and compete as such in a Montana Taekwondo Association sanctioned tournament.
4. Maintain the district minimum GPA of 2.0 or higher during the school year and passing at least 5 classes.
5. Maintain an average of 5 hours of instruction per week throughout the year, including prior approved (by Master or Mrs. R) conditioning and practice time.  A record of hours spent being instructed or practicing must be kept by the student and turned in with grades on a monthly basis.
6. Be financially responsible for all fees associated with competing. (The MTC Booster Club is available as a resource for each student to earn enough to cover tournament related expenses.  Joining is just $15/year)
7. Comply with the MCPS Cod of Conduct
8. A parent must provide grades to MTC monthly

from the desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

Getting a Varsity Letter in Taekwondo

We are embarking on a historic year for Taekwondo Teens.  This is the first full year where MCPS students can earn a Letter in Taekwondo.

All eligible students should inform Mrs. Rosbarsky of their intent to letter by September 9^th. 

Requirements to letter include:  having a sports physical, being a USAT member, attaining a 2^nd geup red belt, competing in a MTA tournament, maintaining a 5 hour per week average of Taekwondo practice, obtaining a copy of grades from the parents monthly.

This is a great opportunity to gain recognition for the hard work you have and will continue to do in pursuit of your own potential.

from the desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

Taekwondo is a Varsity Letter Sport in MCPS

On February 8th at the MCPS Public School Board meeting (video) after months of meetings and reworking the proposal TKD gained Varsity Letter status in Missoula County Public School.  Students from Hellgate, Big Sky, Sentinel and Seeley have the opportunity to receive a Letter as recognition for their achievement in TKD.
We worked hard to achieve this for our students and future Taekwondoists with the primary motivation being to give all of our student athletes the opportunity for positive recognition among their peers.

In addition to the MCPS standard requirements related to grades, code of conduct and obtaining a physical...

the TKD specific requirements are:
1.      A student must be a USA TKD member.
2.      A student must attain a 2nd Geup Red Belt or higher and compete as such.
3.      A student must maintain (and document) an average of 5 hours per week of instruction, condition and practice for 50 weeks of the year.
4.      A student must compete in at least 1 MTA sanctioned tournament during the year.
5.      A student must be financially responsible for all competition entry fees and costs associated with travel.

Participant from any TKD Club may letter as long as their club adheres to the guidelines set forth.  Including necessary equipment, insurance, Kukkiwon certified instructors, and a Booster Club.

We laid out these requirements to ensure we are recognizing the truly outstanding student athletes who dedicate their hearts to their journey in the martial arts.  These requirements will allow all of our committed students to be recognized for their achievement not just a select few who make the varsity team.

from the desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky