The STF has received numerous requests from coaches and parents to conduct a sparring workshop for students participating in the coming National Inter-School Taekwondo Championships.

A fundamental sparring workshop for competition will be organized for junior red belts and poom belts on Saturday 14 April 2012 from 5.00pm to 8.00pm at the STF National Training Centre.

The workshop aims to help participants understand how they can improve their sparring skills through the discovery of the challenge of sparring, acceptance of their weaknesses and development of technique and skill applications. 

It is useful not only for those who are participating in the various tournaments but also those who wish to be better taekwondo exponents.

As the National Training Centre can only accommodate a limited number of participants, registration will be on a first-come first-served basis.  The registration form is attached.

The completed form and registration fee of $30.00 (or $50.00 for on the spot registration) must reach the Secretariat by Thursday 12 April 2012. 

The results of the poomsae referee course held on 24 and 25 March 2012 at the STF National Training Centre are attached

A retest would be held on Sunday 8 April 2012 2.30pm at the STF National Training Centre for those who had failed either the theory or practical components.

Unsuccessful participants who are interested in the retest must register with the STF at 6345 1491 by Thursday 5 April 2012. Payment of the fee of $20 per component may be paid on the day of the retest.  On the spot registration is $30.

19 coaches took their final tests on Sunday 12 February 2012 at the National Training Centre.  For their tests they had to give a 15-minute presentation each on one technical topic of their choice.

The annoucement of the results was delayed to provide those who require more time to complete their assignments.  We appreciate the understanding of the other participants for holding back the results until all the participants had fulfill their requirments.

We are pleased that the following participants had succesfully completed the course.-  Patrick Tan Yong Chen

–  Quek Boon Hock
–  Saravanan Pomnami
–  Peter Loo Chern Kan
–  Muthiah Ponmani
–  David Koh Choong Seng
–  Goh Kai Lin
–  Brendon Loo
–  Ong Ker Seng
–  Chan Kok Pheng
–  Koh Bee Kian
–  Alice Ong Bee Ai
–  Teo Yeow Hong
–  Victor Ho Yeow Tong
–  Ben Chong Kin Fei
–  Teng Chee Keen
–  Tony Ng Tian Huat
–  Vikki Ang Bisi
–  Darwin Goh Shi Yin

Successful coaches are required to complete six months (twice a week) or one year (once a week) of coaching attachment.  The relevant forms are attached.

The following who took the Poomsae Coach Retest conducted on 21 and 22 March 2012 at the National Training Centre (NTC) earned the qualification after the examiners, Mr Michael Ho and Mr Leon Koh, were satisfied with their efforts.

1. Ang Sheng Jie Bryan
2. Cheng Wen Jie
3. Chew Wei Bin
4. Chia Hak Wee Daryl
5. Chong Ang Shen
6. Chong Isaac
7. Chua Daryl
8. Grant Lynne Marie
9. Hong Guangyu William
10. Juay Ee Tat Teddy
11. Kim Hyeon Uk
12. Kwok Shu Hao Jansen
13. Lee Jie
14. Lee Jie Yao Alan
15. Lee Keng Yeen Joel
16. Lee Keun Ho
17. Leong Suzhen
18. Lim Kun Yi
19. Lim Weihao Nicholas
20. Loo Chee Meng
21. Neo Rui Fang
22. Nyo Wei Sheng Wilson
23. Quek Wei Qiang Edwin
24. Soh Ming Jie
25. Tan Jianming Joshua
26. Tan Jui Seng
27. Tan Zhen Wei Gavin
28. Teng Chee Keen
29. Teo Jie Yu
30. Wang Yifan
31. Wong Kah Hon Vanson
32. Yang Zhi Zhong
33. Yap Chim Peow Matthew
34. Yoon Dae Ung

Only 7 candidates (whose names do not appear in the above list) failed to qualify in their second attempts. They were encouraged to continue practicing so that it would be easier for them in the next course.

Successful candidates may register for the Poomsae Referee Course which would commence on Saturday 24 March 2012 at 5.00pm at the NTC by calling Jolene, Theresa or Rosalind at 63451491. Payment can be made before the start of the course at the NTC.