We wish remind all coaches that the NCAP Level 2 (Technical) will be a requirement for local coaches who wish to coach at national-level competitions with effect from this year as announced in the 2011 Coach Seminar.

In order to assist coaches to acquire the minimum qualification, the STF will be organizing another Level 2 course on 15, 16, 22 & 23 February 2014 and 2 March 2014 at the STF National Training Centre.

We encourage coaches to upgrade themselves for the benefits of their students.

If you have not achieved your Level 2 qualification, this will be your last chance to do so before the National Inter-School Championships which to be held in April 2014.

The registration form is available in the Forms folder and course details are attached.

We will be extending the registration date for the Unarmed Combat Course (Level 1) due to the festive season.

The last day of submission will be Thursday 6 February 2014.  The fee payable for on the spot registration remains unchanged.

An Unarmed Combat Course (Level 1) will be conducted on 8, 9 and 15 February 2014 at the STF National Training Centre for poom and black belt holders. The course timings and other details are attached. 

Please take note of the registration period and fees.The registration form is available in the Forms folder.

The results of the NCAP Technical (Level 1) Course held on 9, 10 & 23 November 2013 and 1 & 8 December 2013 at the STF National Training Centre are attached.

The results of the NCAP Technical (Level 1) Course held on 9, 10 & 23 November 2013 and 1 & 8 December 2013 at the STF National Training Centre 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 under the upper left bar on the STF website homepage.

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.

Please read the following important notes pertaining to the retest.

• A retest will be conducted on Saturday 25 January 2014 at the National Training Centre (NTC) for those who fail either the theory, practical or both components or pledge.   Theory retest will begin at 5.00pm followed by practical at 5.45pm.
• Those who are interested must register for the retest by Thursday 23 January 2014. Candidates must call the Secretariat at 6345 1491 to register and payment may be made at the NTC before the retest. The registration fee is $20 per component. However, on the spot registration for the retest is $30 per component.
• Candidates for the practical retest are required to bring along a new lesson plan. 
• Participants are advised to read their notes to prepare for the theory retest.