The National Inter-School Taekwondo Championships held from 22 to 26 April 2013 would be remembered for their competitiveness resulting from better performances by the players and performers.

While many ‘kyorugi’ matches were closely fought, only 0.1 point differentiated the gold and silver medalists in the various categories of the poomsae event. And for the overall results in some divisions, only one or two points separated the top two schools.

In the ‘A’ Division (Female), Hwa Chong Institution edged Temasek Junior College, a powerhouse in the competition, to second place by only one point.

Springfield Secondary School, the defending champion, had to hand its ‘B’ Division (Male) title to Bowen Secondary School after it finished just one point shy of what it required to tie for first place.

It was sweet revenge for Temasek Primary School when it beat St Anthony’s Canossian Primary School. Last year St Anthony’s took the title garnering three points more than Temasek. This year, Temasek managed to capture the crown by having two points more than its closest rival, St Anthony’s.

It had been an exciting and energy-sapping five-day competition for participants and officials. But it was all worth it as the competition was successfully and smoothly conducted.

The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) was grateful to the support of officials, referees, medical team and volunteers. They were the life line of the championships. Without their untiring devotion to the operations of the competition, it would not have been possible to for the championships to be staged. The STF recognized that they were the true heroes who made the champions in the competition.

The overall and detailed results are attached.

The Singapore Taekwondo Federation is pleased to announce that Koh Bee Kian has been promoted from 3^rd to 2^nd class national referee for both poomsae and kyorugi with effect from 30 April 2013.

Those who are eligible for promotion are encouraged to submit their applications soonest possible.

The 7^th National Taekwondo Poomsae Championships will be held on 8 and 9 June 2013 at Toa Payoh Sports Hall.

More information is available in the attached competition outlines. The entry forms are also attached.

All participating clubs are reminded that they must provide a referee for the event. ‘Borrowing’ of referees from other clubs will not be allowed.

The Nestle Koko Krunch Junior Taekwondo Championships will be held on Sunday 28 April 2013 at Jurong East Sports & Cultural Centre.

The programme, fixtures and protector sizes for the tournament are attached.

A reminder to all referees and volunteers to report to Mr Lee Thiam Poh (Tournament Chairman) by 8.30am.

We wish all participating teams a fruitful and successful outing.

The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) is pleased to inform all participants that headgear and body protectors will be provided for the National Inter-School Championships and the Koko Krunch Junior Taekwondo Championships.K & G Marketing, one of the STF uniform suppliers, has confirmed that it will continue to support STF-organized kyorugi tournament.In view of the sponsorship and for standardization, players who wish to wear their own head and body protective equipment, are to note that it must be one of the following brands. 

1. Wacoku
2. Adidas
3. Daedo

The protective equipment is available at K & G Marketing2 Jurong East St 21 (IMM Building)#04-31J1 Singapore 609601Contact No: 9185-1981