CLASSIFICATION OF UMPIRE
(Simpan Jongyu)

Umpires are divided into class A and B, the former for international matches and the latter for national matches.

Qualification of an International Umpire:

The International Taekwon-Do Federation appoints as an international umpire those who are 4th degree and above and have passed the umpire's course conducted by the International Taekwon-Do Federation.

A class A umpire must be accredited with years of match experience and can judge international matches in any country at any time, whenever requested by the International Taekwon-do Federation.

Qualification of a National Umpire:

A class B umpire is selected from among 2nd degree and above and qualified by his parent association. He can judge national matches((Typo corrected per pg 732 of the Condensed Encyclopedia; original text was matchs)) only.

All umpires, when judging competitions, must dress as follows:

  - White long-sieeved shirt
  - Blue tie (solid--one color only)
  - Blue pants
  - White running shoes or soft white rubber soled shoes
  - White socks

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