A training session will be conducted for referees on the use of the PSS on Wednesday 26 September 2012 at 7.00pm at the National Training Centre.
Players competing in the Under 70kg may take the opportunity to try out the PSS. However, they will be required to purchase the sensing socks.
Interested players may contact Ms Kris Koh at 9822 5085 to place an order. The socks will be available before the training starts.
Mr Denis Ng, Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) Advisor, who is based in Taiwan, was in Singapore for holidays.
He took the opportunity to visit STF Secretariat on 21 September 2012. Mr Milan Kwee, STF President, and Mr Lim Teong Chin, STF General Manager, were delighted to welcome him.
After being briefed on the development and status of the STF, Mr Ng said he was pleased that the organization was doing well. He felt that the STF was in a good position to build on its capability and suggested engaging more full-time staff to grow the sport.
During his term as STF President, Mr Ng managed to get most of the taekwondo groups to come under the wings of STF. Furthermore, he supported the organization financially whenever there was a need.
Indeed, the STF owes Mr Ng a debt of gratitude.
Club Team Managers and Coaches present at the National Kyorugi Championships briefing on 15 September 2012 had decided to support the implementation of the PSS for the Under 70kg category.
A training session on the use of the PSS will be held as follows.
Date : Wednesday 26 September 2012
Time : 7.00pm to 10.00pm
Venue : STF National Training Centre
Referees who are interested in the training session are to report at the venue by 6.30pm.
During the training, priority will be given to referees who will be officiating on Sunday 30 September 2012.
The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) is pleased to announce that two of its members have received the 2012 Goh Chok Tong Special Achievement Award for Excellence (Non-Academic). They are
They received the award on 8 September 2012 at a ceremony held at Singapore Botanic Garden Function Hall 1.
6 days later on 14 September 2012, Tio Jia Xin and Vincent Lim Hong Bin collected their best sports girl and boy awards for taekwondo at Nanyang Polytechnic. They are honored for their outstanding performance in both local and international competitions.
The STF would like to congratulate all the award recipients on their well-deserved recognition.
The STF would like to put on record its appreciation to the Club Team Managers and Coaches who had agreed to support the implementation of the PSS for the Under 70kg in the first instance and the rest of the weight divisions progressively.
On the request of the Team Managers, the STF had requested K & G Marketing to sponsor the sensing socks (Daedo E-Foot Protector) for the coming tournament.
Instead of full sponsorship, the company has agreed to sell the sensing socks at a special discount of $75 per pair. The offer is valid till 30 September 2012.
For players competing in the Under 70kg category, please obtain your sensing socks early from K & G Marketing. The contact person and number is as follows – Krist Koh, Operations Manager (9185-1981)
The programme, fixtures and protector sizes for the 39th National Kyorugi Taekwondo Championships are attached.
The event will be held on 22, 23, 29 and 30 September 2012 at YISHUN SPORTS HALL.
A reminder to all referees and volunteers to report to Mr Lee Thiam Poh (Tournament Chairman) at the venue as follows.
– Referees
Saturday 22 & 29 September 2012 – 12.45pm
Sunday 23 & 30 September 2012 – 9.00am
– Volunteers
Saturday 22 & 29 September 2012 – 8.30am (Set Up Group)
– 12.15pm (Others)
Sunday 23 & 30 September 2012 – 9.00am (All)
Please contact Mr Lee at 9106 4421 if you require any further information or clarification.
We wish all participating teams a fruitful and successful outing.
Make yourself available on Friday 19 October 2012 at 7pm to watch a spectacular stage show brought specially for you by the Korean Embassy of Singapore. The event is supported by the Singapore Taekwondo Federation.
The show: “TAL” (Korean Masks)
What is it about? It has everything to do with the traditional art and culture of Korea presented in a unique way which promises to be feasts for your eyes and hypes for your emotions. The spirit of Korean martial arts will be portrayed in the show by world-class taekwondo performers.
As taekwondo members, you should not miss the opportunity to watch the breathtaking performance coming to you at Shine Auditorium, Beach Road.
Look out for more information on how you can get the tickets. There will be only one show. Miss it and you may not have another chance to enjoy such a fantastic entertainment experience.
The Singapore Taekwondo
Federation (STF) has received a number of requests for retest by members who
were away on business or holidays during the two-day review.
As it is difficult to organize
another review, the STF is prepared to accommodate the retest.
If you have missed the review for
any reason, you may take the retest on Saturday 15 September 2012 at 5.30pm at
the National Training Centre. This will be the final review to be conducted.
However, you are advised to
consult and learn from referees who have attended the review before you come
for the test.
Please call the Secretariat at
63451491 to register. You may pay the
fee ($20 per component) before you take the test. If you fail to register but turn up on the
day, the fee is $30 per component.
The programme and blank fixtures for the 39th National Taekwondo Kyorugi Championships are attached.
Representatives of participating affiliates are encouraged to print the documents and bring them along for the Team Mangers’ Meeting and Drawing of Lots on Saturday 15 September 2012 at 3.00pm at the National Training Centre.
All participating affiliates are expected to have at least a representative each at the meeting. During the meeting, important and helpful information will be provided. It will also be a good time for the representatives to raise any questions they may have.
The next ‘dan’ promotion course comprising lectures, training and exclusive promotion tests will be held on 6, 7 and 13 October 2012 at the STF National Training Centre.
More details are as follows.
Dates : Saturday 6 October 2012
Sunday 7 October 2012
Saturday 13 October 2012
(Test) Time : 5.00pm to 7.00pm (6 October 2012)
2.30pm to 5.30pm (7 October 2012)
5.00pm onwards (13 October 2012)
Venue : STF National Training Centre Dress
Code : ‘Dobok’
Course Fees : 1st dan to 2nd Dan – $202nd dan to 3rd Dan – $250
3rd dan to 4th Dan – $300
4th dan to 5th Dan – $350
5th dan to 6th Dan – $400
6th dan to 7th Dan – $500
Test : According to the normal grading requirements.
Registration : Same procedure adopted for ‘dan’ applicants in
the centralized grading.
Closing Date : On or before Tuesday 2 October 2012 – Stipulated fees
On or before Thursday 4 October 2012 – +$60.00 (late fee)
On the spot registration – +$80.00 (late fee)
Candidates may apply for a maximum of a two-dan promotion if they meet the following time-frame for the grades.
| 1st to 3rd dan | 4 years 6 months |
| 2nd to 4th dan | 6 years |
| 3rd to 5th dan | 8 years |
| 4th to 6th dan | 10 years |
| 5th to 7th dan | 12 years |
The fee payable will be for both grades.
All applications are subjected to recommendations by the Chairman of the Board of Examiners in consultation with the other senior examiners and approval by STF President. Applicants may also be asked to attend an interview, if required.
If you are a qualified instructor under the Singapore Taekwondo Federation and would like to teach full-time, here is an opportunity for you to do so in an established school.
The working hours will be as follows:
The starting pay will be $1,500 per month.
If you are interested or require more information, please call Mr Daniel Kim, ILDO taekwondo at 9673 2421. The position will not be available when the first suitable candidate is found.
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