The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) has been invited to participate in the Bali Open International Taekwondo Tournament 2015 which will be held from 27 February 2015 to 1 March 2015 in Purna Krida Sport Center Kerobokan, Badung, Bali, Indonesia. If your club is interested to field a team for the tournament, the full details are attached.
Participating clubs would be responsible for all matters and expenses pertaining to the competition. They may liaise directly with the organizer but keep the STF informed of their participation.
It was a golden outing for the Singapore team at the 6th Commonwealth Taekwondo Championships held on 15 & 16 November 2014 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
3 poomsae players returned with 4 gold medals. The medals came from Kang Rui Jie (Individual & Pair), Chelsea Sim (Individual & Pair) and Linda Sim (Individual).
Rui Jie created an upset when he beat England’s best player for the individual title. Going into the final, Rui Jie was ranked second behind him. It was a nail biting experience for the Singapore camp while waiting for the final score after the British player had performed as the first score was separated by mere decimals. When the final score was displayed showing that the points were even, it was followed by screams of joy as Rui Jie won by a higher presentation score!
Chelsea was in a class of her own. She beat 21 players, including one of the top 16 competitors in the world from Canada, to grab the individual title. The spectators and the competitors were in awe of her performances. One of the highest accolades, Best Female Poomsae Player, went to Chelsea.
Thomas Needham from Northern Ireland said, “Chelsea and Rui Jie who won gold in their individuals and gold as a pair were the two of the best competitors at the competition.”
Singapore who fielded only 3 players, won 4 gold medals, clinched the second overall title after England with Scotland coming in third. England, Scotland, Canada and Australia competed in the poomsae competition with more than 100 competitors each.
Singapore was also represented in the kyorugi events by Ng Ming Wei, Vincent Lim and Jaden Lim. Ming Wei lost in the quarter-final to his opponent from England in the golden point round. A win would have secured him at least a bronze medal. Vincent came from behind to tie his match against his Canadian opponent but was also beaten in the golden point round. They have shown that they could take on some of the best in the region.
Mr Milan Kwee, President of the Singapore Taekwondo Federation, who was at the championships as a CSB Member, witnessed the exploits of the players. He was visibly delighted with their efforts and enthusiasm to bring honors for Singapore.
He said: “I am pleased that they had given their best not only in the competition but had also demonstrated tremendous sportsmanship.”
1. Submission for the Grading can only be at the STF office during office hours.
2. Please ensure that ALL grading cards are properly completed and duly endorsed. A recent photograph of the candidate must be attached.
3. For ALL candidates who are going for Red 1 & above, please have the following documents during submission:
a. Candidate’s grading card
b. 1 photocopy of the candidate’s Identity Card (front & back) / Birth Certificate (for candidate below age of 12)
c. 2 recent IC / passport photographs of the candidate
d. Form B (duly completed)
Submission will not be accepted if any of the documents is not available or, for Form B, partially completed.
4. Submission will not be accepted if candidate fails to produce any of the documents mentioned above.
5. The last day of submission is on 22 DEC 14 (MONDAY). Any submission after this date will be considered as LATE SUBMISSION.
6. Late submissions for candidates taking Red 1 & above are to be done within two (2) weeks from 23 DEC 2014 (Tuesday). Submission beyond the grace period of two (2) weeks WILL NOT be accepted. An administrative fee will be charged accordingly for late submission. The charges are as follows:
PERIOD OF LATE SUBMISSION
Administrative Fee Chargeable
1st subsequent week from last day of submission
(23 DEC 2014 – 30 DEC 2014)
SGD 10.00
2nd subsequent week from last day of submission
( 31 DEC 2014 – 6 JAN 2015)
50% of the grading fee payable by candidates for their respective grades.
7. An administrative fee of SGD 5.00 will be charged for late submission of candidates taking all other grades except Brown 1 & above.
8. A roll call will be taken at 1.30pm for Red 1 (Senior) candidates going for 1st dan and 2.30pm for 1st dan and higher candidates. Those who miss the roll call will be considered as ABSENT or LATECOMERS. Latecomers will not be graded.
9. Candidates are to turn up in proper dress code (as stipulated by the STF) for the grading. Candidates who fail to comply with the dress code will not be allowed to take the grading.
10. Supplementary Grading can only be conducted two (2) weeks before or after the Centralised Grading and will be subjected to the approval of the Grading Department.
11. Candidates will be taking the grading at their own risk and therefore will not hold the Federation, the Grading Department or anyone so concerned, responsible for any injuries, accidents or mishaps that may befall on them during the course of the grading.
12. For any enquiries, please contact the STF Secretariat Office or the Grading Department.
Mr Tan Kok Seng, former Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) examiner, has been suspended for 3 years from participating in all activities organized or sanctioned by the STF with effect from 29 October 2014.
The decision to suspend Mr Tan was made after the Management Committee deliberated on the findings and recommendations of the Board of Inquiry and unanimously agreed that he had committed professional misconduct during the 2014 National Championships by
– instructing his player in an agitated and aggressive manner, – entering the arena without the permission of the referee, – calling for medical assistance to be given to his player in the ring without due regard for the referee’s decision and – showing displeasure openly when advised by the Chief Referee to calm down.
Furthermore, Mr Tan did not show any remorse for his act during the inquiry. The other aggravating factor was his seniority which made his behavior inexcusable.
Mr Tan, who had recently completed a three month suspension for breaching the uniform code, would be allowed to continue coaching at his club but would be barred from any involvement in STF organized or sanctioned events.
The next grading preparation workshop will be held as follows.
Date
Saturday 6 December 2014
Time
3.00pm to 6.00pm
Venue
STF National Training Centre Blk 80 Lorong Limau #04-191 Singapore 320080
Dress Code
‘Dobok’
Certification
Certificate of Participation
Fee
On or before Wednesday 3 December 2014 – $30.00
On the spot registration – $50.00
(Fees paid are not refundable unless the application is rejected.)
The workshop is open to red (senior and junior), poom and black belt holders.
The primary objective of the workshop is to point out to participants their performance flaws and the areas they should work on from the examiners’ perspective. This will give the candidates a better chance of passing.
During the workshop, participants will be briefed on the grading guidelines and the expectations of the examiners.
Coaches may use the information acquired by their students at the workshop as a basis to guide them for their grading.
All candidates who have attended the workshop are reminded to submit a copy of the certificate of participation with their grading applications.
For red (junior) and 1st poom candidates, a copy of the certificate should be attached to their grading cards. This is necessary for the examiners to give them special consideration, if required.
The registration form is available in the Forms folder.
