On the 2-3.2.2013, The Finnish National Championship as well as the color belt Helmicup (February Cup) competition were held. The competition was held In Tampere Finland and was organized by the Black Eagle Taekwon-Do Association under the patronage of the Finnish Taekwon-Do Federation. Over 200 competitors from all round Finland competed in Patterns, Sparring, Traditional Sparring as well as Power and Special Techniques.

Friday:

The set up of the hall was made in a record time a little over 1.5h. Registration and weigh in took place as well.

Saturday:

The first day of the competition kicked off with Black Belt patterns, traditional sparring and special techniques, as well as senior color belts sparring, patterns, special techniques and power. The competition went very smoothly and the day was over almost an hour ahead of schedule.

Sunday:

The second day saw junior competitors from A (13-17y.o) and B (under 13y.o), compete in the traditional Taekwon-Do events (except for power and traditional sparring) as well as Black Belt sparring in the afternoon. The level of the juniors impressed more than one and we are glad to say that the new generation will definitly set a very high standard in the years to come.

During that event The chairman of ITF Finland Miss Heli Karjalainen 4th degree announced the personalities of the year 2012.

• The "Personality of the year" award was presented to Mr. Thierry Meyour, 6th degree
• The "Coach of the year" award was presented to Mr. Teppo Häyrynen, 5th degree
• The "Umpire of the year" award was presented to Ms. Saija Aalto, 5th degree
• The "Competitor of the year" award was presented to Mrs. Veera Häyrynen 4th degree
• The "Junior of the year"award was presented to Miss Nita Mettinen 1st degree
• The "Event of the year" award was presented to TKD Center for the Pikku Tiikeri Cup (Small Tiger Cup).

Overall the competition was a great success and shows the commitment of ITF practitioners in Finland to constantly improve the standard and professionalism of the level of their events.

Thierry Meyour
6th Degree
Black Eagle Taekwon-Do