In order to minimize the waiting time for participants taking the ‘Dan’ Promotion Course test on Saturday 8 November 2014 at the STF National Training Centre, the reporting time for the respective grades is as follows.
| Grades | Reporting Time |
| 1st to 2nd dan | 3.00pm |
| 1st to 3rd dan 2nd to 3rd dan | 3.30pm |
| 2nd to 4th dan 3rd to 4th dan | 3.30pm (Theory) 4.30pm (Practical) |
| 3rd to 5th dan 4th to 5th dan | 4.30pm |
Participants are reminded that their ‘dobok’ must adhere to the STF uniform requirements.
The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) was awarded the Singapore Schools Sports Council (SSSC) Anniversary “Friends of Councils” Award 2014 on Wednesday 29 October 2014 at the Orchid Country Club.
It was in recognition of the strong partnership of STF with SSSC in the last 4 years.
The STF was pleasantly surprised to receive the award as it was appreciative of the opportunity to work with the SSSC in providing more value-added competition for taekwondo members.
STF Vice-President Ho Mun Wai received the award from the Guest of Honor for the event, Mr Hawazi Daipi, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Manpower.
Mr Chin Khee Shin’s funeral service will be held on Thursday 30 October 2014 at 103 Edgefield Plains at 9.00am.
Mr Chin’s cortege will leave for Sin Ming at 10.00am. Members who requires transport may contact Ms Angie at 9686 6057 by 3.00pm today.
Mr Chin Khee Shin, Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) 8th dan senior examiner, died on Sunday 26 October 2014 while recovering from an operation. His contemporaries in the sport and students were shocked and saddened by his unexpected demise.
Despite being weakened by his medical condition, Mr Chin’s passion for taekwondo which he practised and taught for more than 45 years was still strong. A month prior to his death, he attended a grading for TEAMgOLD members to lend his support for his students. He planned to be at the training session of TEAMgOLD a week ago but had to give it a miss because of another pressing engagement. Little did he know that it would be his last chance to be where he loved to be – that is at a taekwondo gymnasium where he could share his taekwondo knowledge and skills.
Mr Chin was an outstanding instructor. He produced many elite players and fine instructors when he was heading PAP Leng Kee Taekwondo Club. Some of his students are now teaching the sport and carrying on with his legacy. Most significantly, his students have the highest respect for him. They demonstrated it by honouring him not too long ago with a competition in his name – ‘Chin Kee Shin Cup’.
The STF recognized Mr Chin not only for his tremendous contribution in the various technical positions he held since its inception in 1974 but also his unflinching loyalty. In the early tumultuous years of the STF, Mr Chin had many opportunities to join a rival group whose interests were inconsistent to the vision of the organization. But he chose to be with the STF through thick and thin.
His passing is indeed a loss to taekwondo in Singapore.
On behalf of the taekwondo community in Singapore, the STF president, management committee and staff extend our deepest and heartfelt condolences to Mr Chin’s bereaved family. Our thoughts and prayers are with them. And we wish them strength in their trying time as their lives will be different without him.
Those who wish to pay their last respect to Mr Chin may do so at his wake at Block 103 Edgefield Plains Multi-Purpose Hall until Wednesday.
The STF will be conducting another NCAP (Level 2) Technical Course to be held at J H Kim Institute (Millenia Walk) from Tuesday to Friday 10 to 13 February 2015 (9.00am to 3.00pm).
This course is specially organized to cater to coaches who are unable to attend weekend courses.
If you are interested in the course, please contact Mr Yong Ming Hao at 9092 9626.
The United Nation Office of Sport on Development and Peace (UNOSDP) will be organizing Youth Leadership Camp to be held in Gwangju, Republic of Korea (dates to be confirmed) and Sendai, Japan (2 to 15 March 2015).
We have received an invitation from World Taekwondo Federation today for nominations of participants between the ages of 18 to 25 years.
The purpose of the camp is to bring together youth who have the potential to be community leaders in the field of sport for development. The camp will be both, theoretical and practical in nature and provide participants with a toolkit on how sport can be best used to improve the social conditions in the participant’s home communities.
However, each nominee MUST meet the following criteria.
All costs for the participants will be covered. NOTE: This does not include getting to and from airports in the home countries of the participants or the cost of the VISA application process.
Your nomination must be submitted to the STF by Friday 31 October 2014.
The overall results of the following competitions are attached.
– PA-STF Taekwondo Championships 2014
– Nestle Koko Krunch Junior Taekwondo Championships 2014
– Ambassador Cup National Taekwondo Kyorugi Championships 2014
Once again, the STF congratulates all medallists on their achievements.
The selection trials for the 2015 Singapore SEA Games will be postponed to Sunday 7 December 2014 at 12.00pm.
The selection details are as follows.
Date : Sunday 7 December 2014
Venue : STF National Training Centre
Block 80 Lorong Limau
#04-191 Singapore 320080
Time : Poomsae
Trial – 12.00pm
*Poomsae – Taegeuk 6 to Sipjin
(*3 poomsae will be selected at random)
Kyorugi
Weigh-in – 1.00pm onwards
Trial – After the completion of Poomsae
All participants must be SINGAPORE CITIZENS and are STF poom or black belt holders.
Please fill in the attached forms and submit them to the Secretariat by Wednesday 3 December 2014. 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 players and performers for the trials are to report at the STF National Training Centre by 11.00am. Kyorugi players 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 and performers will be required to fulfill the training requirements averaging 12 hours per week to be eligible for the final trials to be held in January 2015.
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 players/performers under the age of 21 years old. 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. Please note that no photography and video recording will be allowed.
Those who are interested to vie for a place are encouraged to train with the national training squad to prepare for the selection trials.
Dr Jean-Marie Ayer, Secretary-General of the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF), on a two-day visit to Singapore. He arrived late evening on 13 October and departed on 15 October 2014.
During his short stay, he paid courtesy call to Mr Ng Ser Miang (IOC Executive Council member and Vice President of the Singapore National Olympic Council) and Mr Bob Gambardella (Chief of Singapore Sports Institute). He was also taken for a tour of the spanking new Sports Hub.
Dr Ayer also visited the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) office where he was briefed by Mr Milan Kwee, STF President, on the development of taekwondo in Singapore and the multifarious programs which were offered to its members. He was visibly impressed with the status of taekwondo in Singapore.
Showing interest in the further development of sport in Singapore, he asked numerous questions including the future direction of the organization and made several suggestions for the improvement of its elite program. At the end of the session, Mr Kwee thanked Dr Ayer for his invaluable input.
The STF Management hosted a dinner in honor of Dr Ayer on 14 October 2014.
We are pleased to annouce that the following participants have successfully completed the Sparring Course (Level 1) which was held on 4 & 5 October 2014 at the STF National Training Centre.
– Guhan s/o Sanmugan
– Dr Yeo Wei Min Sharon
– Tan Yan Ren Emmanuel
– Chiuh Ken Meng Terence
– Tan Swee Lai Jessamine
– Kok Pei Li Joyce
– Tiffany Grace Sajoto
– Maritje Budiman
– Koh Cheong Meng Alvin
– Stephanie Wijaya Hadi
– Abraham Alfred Pragasam
– Graeme Docherty
They will be exempted from sparring when they take their 1st to 2nd dan (poom) grading.
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