The results for the Poomsae Referee Course are attached.
Successful participants will be eligible to officate in the coming National Poomsae Championships.
2015 National Poomsae Programme & Competitors’ List
The programme and list of competitors for the 9th National Poomsae Taekwondo Championships which will be held on Saturday 25 July 2015 and Sunday 26 July 2015 are attached.
Poom/black belt competitors for Division E and above (from 15 years old) are expected to perform the following poomsae as stated in the information sheet.
– Preliminary (Koryo)
– Semi-Final (Keumgang)
– Final (Taeback)
All participating clubs are reminded that they are required to provide one poomsae referee each. Performers from clubs without referees for the competition will not be allowed to compete.
Referees are to report to Mr Andy Lee (Tournament Chairman) one hour before the commencement of the tournament on both competition days.
All volunteers are to report to the Tournament Chairman on Saturday 25 July 2015 at Toa Payoh Sports Hall at 9.00am to assist in the set up.
Please call Mr Lee at 9106 4421 if you requirement any further clarifications.
Poomsae Coach Course Results (July 2015)
The results for the Poomsae Coach Course held on Wednesday 8 July 2015 are attached.
Those who are unsuccessful must call the Secretariat at 6345 1491 to arrange for a retest. Otherwise, they will not be eligible to attend the Poomsae Referee Course.
An Awesome Performance
Members of the national squad, including our SEA Games medallists, were invited to perform at the 28th SEA Games Appreciation Night on Tuesday 14 July 2015 at Swissotel Stamford Ballroom.
Despite the short notice from the organizer, the squad gave an awesome performance which wowed the audience.
STF President Mr Milan Kwee received the token of appreciation from Ministers Tan Chuan-Jin and Lawrence Wong on behalf of the STF.
Programme & Blank Fixtures for 2015 SYOF
The draws for the 2015 SYOF Taekwondo Championships will be held on Sunday 19 July 2015 at 4.30pm at the STF National Training Centre.
Participating affiliates are advised to send at least one representative for the session.
The programme and blank fixtures are attached.
2015 National Taekwondo Kyorugi Championships
The 42nd National Taekwondo Kyorugi Championships will be on 5 & 6 September 2015 (Saturday and Sunday) and 12 & 13 September 2015 (Saturday and Sunday) at Toa Payoh Sports Hall.
Documents pertaining to the competition are attached.
For this year’s competition, please note the following information.
· The organizers will not accept incomplete submission. Submission after the closing date – that is, 12 August 2015 (Wednesday) after 1600 hours – will be rejected.
· Every participating team must provide at one referee for the duration of the championships to qualify for participation. The referee may not be the same person. For example, it is acceptable for a club to submit four referees, one each for every competition day. A club will be barred from future participation if its referee fails to fulfill his or her obligations without the approval of the Tournament Chairman.
· Each affiliate is allowed to field in only one player per weight category per division.
· The eligibility grade for the national championships shall be based on April 2015 grading or the player’s last grading before April 2015 if he or she did not take his or her grading in that month.
· New rules without video replay shall be adopted. This means, among other things, that points will be awarded on a graduated system.
· Weigh-in shall be conducted on the competition day . During Weigh-in contestant shall wear T-shirt & short. However , weigh-in may be conducted in the nude if the contest wishes to do so (Inside room). There will be only one weigh-in. Players who are over weight or under weight shall be disqualified. A weigh-in machine similar to the one used for the official weigh-in shall be provided for the players to check their weight before they are officially weighed. No weight allowance will be given.
· Male and female players are required to wear the following equipment on entering the arena: head gear, trunk protector, forearm guard, shin guard groin guard, gloves and mouth piece.
If you require any clarifications, please do not hesitate to call Mr Andy Lee (Tournament Chairman) at 9106 4421 or any of the Secretariat staff at 63451491.
We look forward to your continued support and co-operation for a smooth, successful and memorable tournament.
Reminders for Poomsae Referees
The Poomsae Referee Refresher Seminar will be held on Sunday 12 July 2015 at 2.00pm at the STF NATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE and not at the Temasek Polytechnic.
As a large number of referees has registered for the seminar, registration will commence at 1.00pm. The seminar will start at 2.00pm SHARP.
Poomsae referees are reminded that if they do not attend this seminar, they will not be allowed to officiate in any poomsae tournaments until the next refresher seminar.
Venues for Poomsae Coach Upgrading and Poomsae Referee Refresher
The venues for the Poomsae Coach Upgrading Course and Poomsae Referee Refresher Seminar are as follows.
– Poomsae Coach Upgrading Course
Saturday 11 July 2015 (2.00pm to 6.00pm)
Temasek Polytechnic
2nd Floor Sports & Arts Centre
– Poomsae Referee Refresher Seminar
Sunday 12 July 2015 (2.00pm to 6.00pm)
STF National Training Centre
As a large number of participants is expected for both events, registration will begin at 1.00pm. The events will start at 2.00pm SHARP.
Registration for the course & seminar closes on Wednesday 8 July 2015 at 5.00pm.
2015 PA-STF Taekwondo Championships
The People’s Association (PA)-Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) Taekwondo Championships will be held on Saturday & Sunday 22 & 23 August 2015 at Toa Payoh Sports Hall.
The competitions promise to be an exciting event for all taekwondo exponents training in the Community Clubs (CCs) recognized by the STF.
If you are training in the CCs which have taekwondo activities conducted by non-STF coaches, we are sorry you have to miss the opportunity to showcase your skills.
More information and the registration forms on the tournament are attached.
NCAP (Level 1) Technical Course Overall Results (2015)
The results of the retest for the NCAP Technical (Level 1) Course are attached.
Those participants who are successful are required to complete 3 months (twice a week) or 6 months (once a week) of practical coaching attachment. Trainee coaches can have their choice of schools or clubs approved by the STF for their attachment.
Form A must be returned to the STF at least two (2) weeks before they start their coaching attachment. Attachment without prior approval of STF will not be accepted.
Form B is for trainee coaches to record their attendance. It must be counter-signed by their respective club officials.
The two forms are available in the ‘Forms’ folder.
On receipt of the completed Form B, the STF will issue certificates to coaches only after having satisfied that the coaches have fulfilled their obligations. Practical attachment must be complete within 2 years of the announcement of the results. After that, the results will be considered null and void.