The President, Management and staff of the Singapore Taekwondo Federation extend their deepest sympathy to our Patron,
Mr Lawrence Leow and his family, on the demise of his beloved mother, Lee Jin Ye @ Cheong Geok Lan.
Poomsae Coach Course Results January 2013
The results of the Poomsae Coach Course held on Saturday 20 January 2013 at the STF National Training Centre are attached.
A retest would be held on Thursday 7 February 2013 at 7.30pm at the STF National Training Centre for those who had failed any component.
Unsuccessful participants who are interested in the retest must call the STF at 6345 1491 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 6345 1491 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting by 5.00pm on Tuesday 5 February 2013 . The fee is $20 per component. On the spot registration is $30 per component.
ATF Meeting in Singapore
The Executive Council of Asean Taekwondo Federation (ATF) held two meetings in Singapore to discuss on the organization of the ATF Taekwondo Championships and the SEA Games Taekwondo Event. One meeting was conducted at the ATF President’s conference room in Chinatown Point and the other at the Singapore Taekwondo Federation Secretariat.
Both the Asean Championships and the SEA Games will be staged in Myanmar.
Mr Mya Han, President of Myanmar Taekwondo Federation (MTF) reported that the machinery for the running of the Asean Championships was in placed. He planned to use the Championships as a test event for the taekwondo event in the SEA Games.
ATF President, Mr Kris Wiluan, pointed out that the Asean Championships would be a good platform for the development of referees, officials and players in the region and encouraged all members to give their fullest support to the event.
Mr Chin Mee Kiong and Mr C K Karan representing Taekwondo Malaysia were present at both meetings as observers.
The first meeting was chaired by Mr Kris Wiluan (ATF President) and the second by Mr Hong Sung Chon (ATF Vice-President). The others present at the meeting included Mr Milan Kwee (ATF Vice-President), Mr Truong Ngoc De (ATF Vice-President) and Mr Eng Fook Hoong (Honorary Treasurer).
Here Comes Nestle Koko Krunch
If you are within the age group of 7 to 12 years old and enjoy competition, here is another tournament which will be staged specially for you. What’s more, if you finish tops, you stand a chance in representing Singapore in the Grand Finals.
The tournament: Nestle Koko Krunch Junior Taekwondo Championships.
The Championships, organized by Viva Taekwondo Club, were inaugurated in 2006. The event has grown over the years from one tournament to 4 tournaments last year. For the 2013 edition, Singapore has been included bringing the number of tournaments to five.
The first competition will be held in Penang (3 March) followed by Johor (7 April), Singapore (28 April) and Kota Baru (4 May). Champions of the four legs will meet in the Grand Finals which will be held in Kuala Lumpur on 23 June.
More details on the championships will be released soon.
Courtesy Visits by Taekwondo Peace Corps Members
Six Taekwondo Peace Corps members – two supervisors and 4 instructors – paid a courtesy call on Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) President, Mr Milan Kwee.
On 23 January 2013, the four instructors (Mr Choi Dae Ho, Mr Jeong Je Young, Ms Lee Eun Soo and Ms Kim Jeong Hee) visited the STF Secretariat. After being introduced to the President, they were presented souvenirs to commemorate their visit.
Similarly the two supervisors (Ms Yoo Jae Hee and Mr Won Dong Hyun) who came to the Secretariat on 28 January 2013 were also given souvenirs.
Both groups from the Peace Corps spoke briefly with the President before a presentation was given to show them the development of taekwondo in Singapore. They were visibly impressed with the various initiatives of the STF including programmes like TeamgOLD and the Taekwondo with a Heart.
Replying to a question by the President, Mr Won said that he was happy with the arrangements made by the STF. In support of Mr Won’s statement, Ms Yoo revealed that one of the instructors had requested to remain in Singapore for a longer period.
The supervisors left Singapore on the evening of 28 January while the instructors would be leaving on 25 February 2013. Club leaders and senior coaches could catch them in action in a performance specially arranged for the STF Chinese New Year Party which will be held on 15 February 2013.
Results of NCAP Technical (Level 1) Retest
The following were successful in the retest held on 12 January 2013 at the STF National Training Centre.
- Boo Shao Wei
- Chew Kai Jun
- Choo Jing Xian Bryan
- Chuah Sze Ee
- Chye Cherrie
- Goh Darren
- Goh Qin Ying
- Huang Ting Ting
- Lee Choon Hian
- Lee Han Siang
- Lee Jie Yao Alan
- Lee Min Qi Felice
- Liao Wenxin
- Ling Chat Sin
- Ng Si Hui Celeste
- Ng Wan Ting Cheryl
- Tan Mei Jun Madeline
- Tan Nicole
- Tay Qi Ying Jonathan
- Teo Zhong Hui Lucas
- Tey Jun Hong Bryan
- Twang Cheng En
- Wong Kah Hon Vanson
- Wong Wai Kein
- Yang Zhihong
- Chee Jia Xin
You will be 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.
Supplementary Grading Venues
All affiliates organizing supplementary grading are reminded to ensure that their members are aware of the grading venues.
As there are many children involved in the grading, it will be better for coaches to inform their parents in writing instead. It is also the responsibility of the coaches to make sure that all candidates, if necessary their parents, are informed.
This reminder is necessary because there are many calls from parents wanting to know the supplementary grading venues. While the Singapore Taekwondo Federation is pleased to be of assistance, it will not be able to help if parents call on weekends when the STF is not open.
Remember, your students’ interest, first.
The Meeting of Presidents
Mr Milan Kwee, President of Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) met HRH Tunku Tan Sri Imran, Taekwondo Malaysia (TM), on 11 January 2013 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Although it was the first time they met, they were very comfortable with each other as they exchanged good-natured banter almost immediately after they were introduced to each other.
The occasion: Presidential Dinner hosted by TM in honor of Dr Choue Chungwon, President of the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF).
Dr Choue was in Malaysia on the invitation of TM President to discuss on the development of taekwondo in the country. It was revealed that TM, the national governing body for taekwondo in Malaysia, had a huge following of 260,000 members and aimed to hit the 1 million mark in a couple of years.
After meeting the TM Executive Board in the morning, Dr Choue had lunch with both STF President, who is also a Council Member of the WTF, and TM President. During lunch, they discussed, among other things, the future of the sport. Dr Choue pointed out that the WTF was looking into further changes in the rules to make the sport even more appealing.
All the three Presidents had one common wish – that is for the sport to be in the list of core Olympic sports when the International Olympic Committee makes the announcement later this year.
2nd Singapore Youth Olympic Festival (SYOF) 2013
The taekwondo event for the 2nd SYOF 2013 will be held tentatively from 19 to 23 March 2013 at Anglican High School. The exact dates and number of competition days will depend on the response.
The competition is open to youths aged 14 to 17 years old (born in 1996, 1997, 1998 & 1999). It will feature only kyorugi played on a knockout system and competed in 3 rounds of 1.5 minutes each with 30 secs break in between rounds.
Please look out for more details which will be announced soon.
Chinese New Year Celebrations 2013
The President and Management Committee of the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) cordially invite all members of the various committees – for example grading committee, tournament committee, etc, club leaders, instructors and volunteers for a Chinese New Year gathering which will be held on Friday 15 February at 7.00pm at the National Training Centre.
It will be a simple gathering which provides participants the opportunity to let their hair down, network and have fun. Food and soft drinks will be served.
If you are attending the event, please inform any of the Secretariat staff – Jolene, Theresa or Rosalind – by telephone (6345 1491) or email (stf@singapore.com). Chairmen of the various committees may co-ordinate with their members and informed the office the number from their committee coming.
Please do not just turn up. If you do, there will be insufficient food and drinks to go around. This would not be fair for those who have the courtesy to inform the organizer of their attendance.
The STF will only cater for those who inform the office that they will be attending so that there will be no wastage. Your co-operation is appreciated.
Have a great Lunar New Year!