110 participants attended the Poomsae Coach Course which was conducted on Sunday 18 March 2012.
44 successful participants will receive the Poomsae Coach Certificate (Level 1) if they have the NCAP Level 1 or Taekwondo Coaching Qualification and Poomsae Coach Certificate (Level 1P) without the coaching qualification.
The results are attached.
Retest would be conducted on Wednesday 21 March 2012 and Thursday 22 March 2012 at 7.00pm at the STF National Training Centre for those who had failed either the theory, practical or both components. Each session will only cater to a maximum of 30 participants. Registration will be on a first-come-first-served basis.
Unsuccessful participants who are interested in the retest must register with the Secretariat by 5.00pm on Tuesday 20 March 2012. The fee is $20 per component. On the spot registration is $30 per component.
Those who qualify may apply for the Poomsae Referee Course by 3.00pm on Friday 23 March 2012 without any surcharge.
Hari Haran, a 5-year old taekwondo member training at Yew Tee RC in Choa Chu Kang, is now in Intensive Care Unit because of a viral attack to his heart. He is on life support and requires blood transfusion urgently.
On behalf of his parents, the Singapore Taekwondo Federation is appealing to all taekwondo members with O+ blood type to help him. If you wish to donate your blood, you may do so from now to 5.30pm at
NUH Blood Donation Centre
Level 1, Main Building 15 Lower Kent Ridge Road
Please inform the staff that the blood is for Hari Haran. Your help will be deeply appreciated.
The National Kyorugi Referee Course will be held on 31 March 2012, 1 and 7 April 2012 at the STF National Training Centre.
It is a 12-hour course covering the latest interpretations of the competition rules and regulations.
Blackbelt players are also encouraged to attend the course as it will help them in the understanding of the rules. The knowledge will stand them in good stead in their preparation for competitions and in the competitions.
All clubs are reminded to have sufficient referees to support their plan to participate in the numerous championships scheduled for 2012 as all participating teams must be represented by a referee each. Clubs will not be allowed to ‘borrow’ referees from other clubs for any championships.
The details of the course and the registration form are attached.
Please take note of the registration fees and closing date for the course. Cheques must be crossed and made payable to the “Singapore Taekwondo Federation”.
All Club leaders and coaches are requested to remind their members participating in the activities of the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) to observe the dress or uniform code.
If the dress code is casual, we expect the participants to come in at least collared T-shirt (polo shirt), pants and shoes or track suits and sport shoes or collared T-shirt (polo shirt), track pants and sport shoes. In short, dress in something decent.
Therefore, slippers, sandals, round-neck T-shirt, shorts, jeans will not be acceptable.
If the dress code is ‘dobok’, participants are required to ensure that their uniform conforms to the STF uniform code.
In the recent grading preparation workshop, a few participants failed to observe the STF uniform code. It has caused difficulties for the participants, their parents and our officials.
The STF will appreciate the co-operation of club leaders and coaches in ensuring that their members are appropriately attired for STF activities.
57 participants are better prepared for their next grading after attending the Grading Preparation Workshop held on Sunday 11 March 2012 at the National Training Centre. Why not?
There were 11 examiners, 1 national poomsae trainer and 6 national poomsae squad members were in attendance to guide the participants and correct their mistakes.
The session started with an hour theory session covering, among other things, the examiners’ expectations and the interview questions for the April 2012 grading. The participants were informed what they had to do in poomsae, sparring and unarmed combat (for those going for higher poom or dan grading) and guided on the way they should respond to the various questions.
Mr Milan Kwee, STF President, was present to observe the session. He spoke to some of the parents to get some feedback and thank them for their support.
At the end of the session, Mr Sam Tan, one of the course conductors, gave away the certificates to the participants before they gathered for a group picture.
The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) will celebrate its 38th Anniversary with a Dinner and Dance at Orchard Hotel on Saturday 23 June 2012. His Excellency Mr Oh Joon, the Ambassador for the Republic Korea, has agreed to grace the event as the guest of honor.
The event is a good opportunity for members to let their hair down, unwind and bond in a social environment. Most of all, they can enjoy the great program that has been planned specially for the occasion and stand a chance to winning one of the attractive lucky draw prizes.
If you have not book the table for your club or tickets, it is a good time to do so as more 60% of the available tables have been taken up.
You may contact any of the Secretariat staff at 6345 1491 to book the tables. For more information on the function, you may email STF at stf@singapore.com.
8 poomsae performers and 16 kyorugi players were shortlisted to vie for places to represent Singapore at the Asian Poomsae & Kyorugi Championships which would be held from 4 to 11 May 2012 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
They are as follows.
Poomsae
Male
Kang Rui Jie
Sherman Wee
Samuel Lee
Jeric Ang
Female
Chelsea Sim
Chiew Wenqi
Joyce Lim
Linda Sim
Kyorugi
Male
Daniele Tan
Ng Ming Wei
Jason Tan
Jordan Tay
Vincent Lim
Muhd Norhalim
Gan Guo Bin
Lim Choon Hon
Raja Zulfadli
Jermaine Lee
Cheong Xuuen
Chew Kai Jun
Keefe Goh
Raja Arshad
Ryan Choo
Female
Tio Jia Xin
All shortlisted performers and players must meet the training requirements to qualify for the final selection trials which will be held on Sunday 25 March 2012 at 12.00pm at the National Training Centre (Whampoa).
They are requested to report for training on Monday 5 March 2011 at 7.30pm at the National Training Centre (Geylang) for the poomsae performers and National Training Centre (Whampoa) for the kyorugi players.The Management Committee shall decide on the performers and players who shall eventually board the plan to Vietnam.
1. Submission for the Grading can only be at the STF office during office hours.
2. Please ensure that ALL grading cards are properly completed and duly endorsed. A recent photograph of the candidate must be attached.
3. For ALL candidates who are going for Red 1 & above , please have the following documents during submission:
a. Candidate’s grading card
b. 1 photocopy of the candidate’s Identity Card (front & back) / Birth Certificate (for candidate below age of 12)
c. 2 recent IC / passport photographs of the candidate
d. Form B (duly completed)
Submission will not be accepted if any of the documents is not available or, for Form B, partially completed.
4. Submission will not be accepted if candidate fails to produce any of the documents mentioned above.
5. The last day of submission is on 27 MARCH 2012 (Tuesday) . Any submission after this date will be considered as LATE SUBMISSION.
6. Late submissions for candidates taking Red 1 & above are to be done within two (2) weeks from 28 MARCH 2012(Wednesday). Submission beyond the grace period of two (2) weeks WILL NOT be accepted. An administrative fee will be charged accordingly for late submission. The charges are as follows:
PERIOD OF LATE SUBMISSION
Administrative Fee Chargeable
1st subsequent week from last day of submission (28 Mar 2012 – 3 Apr 2012)
SGD 10.00
2nd subsequent week from last day of submission ( 4 Apr 2012 – 10 Apr 2012 )
50% of the grading fee payable by candidates for their respective grades.
7. An administrative fee of SGD 5.00 will be charged for late submission of candidates taking all other grades except Red 1 & above.
8. A roll call will be taken at 1.30pm for Red 1 (Senior) candidates going for 1st dan and 2.30pm for 1st dan and higher candidates. Those who miss the roll call will be considered as ABSENT or LATECOMERS. Latecomers will not be graded.
9. Candidates are to turn up in proper dress code (as stipulated by the STF) for the grading. Candidates who fail to comply with the dress code will not be allowed to take the grading.
10. Supplementary Grading can only be conducted two (2) weeks before or after the Centralised Grading and will be subjected to the approval of the Grading Department.
11. Candidates will be taking the grading at their own risk and therefore will not hold the Federation, the Grading Department or anyone so concerned, responsible for any injuries, accidents or mishaps that may befall on them during the course of the grading.
12. For any enquiries, please contact the STF Secretariat Office or the Grading Department.
The next Poomsae Referee Course will be held on 24 & 25 March 2012 at the STF National Training Centre.
Black belt holders who wished to officiate at the National Inter-School 2012 competition should take this opportunity to gain the qualification.
The detailed information is as follows.
Day/Date/Time
:
Saturday 24 March 2012 (5.00pm to 10.00pm)Sunday 25 March 2012 (2.30pm to 6.30pm)
Duration
:
9 hours
Test
:
Theory – Sunday 25 March 2012 (7.30pm to 8.30pm)Practical – Sunday 25 March 2012 (8.30pm onwards)
Closing Dates/Fees
:
On or before Monday 19 March 2012 – $80.00On or before Thursday 22 March 2012 – $90.00On the spot registration – $110.00(Fees paid are not refundable unless the application is rejected)
Venue
:
STF National Training CentreBlock 80 Lorong Limau#04-191Singapore 320080
Course Requirement
:
Participants must have 100% attendance to be eligible for the test
Eligibility
:
Poomsae Coach CertificationGood fitness level(The STF reserves the right to request proof from a medical practitioner)
Certification
:
All successful candidates will be awarded Class 3 (Provisional) Certification.
Disclaimer
:
The STF reserves the right to cancel or postpone the course at its discretion. The STF, its servants and agents, will not be held responsible for any claims arising out of any death, injury, damage or loss, suffered or caused while attending the course. This includes all costs and expenses incurred as a result of such claims.
