The 2016 Korea Open International Taekwondo Championships will be held from 30 June 2016 to 5 July 2016 in Gyeongju, Korea.
The Singapore Taekwondo Federation will be conducting open selection trials for the tournament and invites all affiliates to participate in both Kyorugi and Poomsae events.
The selection details are as follows.
Date : Sunday 22 May 2016
Venue : STF National Training Centre
Block 80 Lorong Limau
#04-191 Singapore 320080
Time : Kyorugi
Weigh-in – 11.00am
Trial – 12.30pm
Poomsae
Trial – 12.00pm
Poomsae – 2 poomsae will be selected at random according to the age division
All participants must be SINGAPORE CITIZENS and are STF poom or black belt holders. They must also hold valid Kukkiwon certification and the WTF Globat Athlete Licence recognized by the STF.
Please fill in the attached registration forms and submit them to the Secretariat by Tuesday 17 May 2016. There is no limit to the number of players each affiliate can field. We reserve the right not to accept late submission, incomplete forms or registration without the necessary supporting documents.
Registered kyorugi players for the trials are to report at the STF National Training Centre by 11.00am for weigh-in. They shall be considered for the category based on their actual weight on the day of the weigh-in and not according to the weight submitted in the form as we do not want to disqualify any players. No weight allowance will be given.
Shortlisted players will be required to fulfill the training requirements averaging 12 hours per week. In addition, the following will also be taken into consideration.
– Attitude and behaviour
– Current skill level and fitness
– Level of commitment
– Potential for future development and investment
– Ability to demonstrate team spirit and work well with team mates
The number of players who will eventually board the plane will be decided by the selectors at the final trial.
The panel of selectors will comprise any 3 of the following senior technical members.
– Mr Steven Soh
– Mr RA Jeyaraman
– Mr Lee Thiam Poh
– Mr Tan Kok Heng
The player’s undertaking form is also attached. The form must be signed by parents for all players/performers. Players/performers will not be allowed to participate in the trials if they do not comply with the administrative requirements.
The trials would be open for observation by participants and the registered accompanying coaches only.