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A No-frill CNY Party

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A No-frill CNY Party

The Chinese New Year Party held annually by the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) for committee members, TeamgOLD member, club leaders and coaches was organized on Friday 20 January 2012. The STF was pleased to see more club leaders and coaches attending the event.

During the party, food and drinks were served. There was also a taekwondo demonstration performed by four WTF Peace Corps coaches and members of the National Training Squad.

After that, the participants stayed to touch base and enjoy the company. Here are some pictures of the events. More can be found on STF Facebook at Singapore Taekwondo Federation (Official Gallery).

Competition Packages for the National School Games Taekwondo Event in April 2012

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The National School Games Taekwondo Event will be held at Toa Payoh Sports Hall as follows:

  • Primary Schools -16 & 17 April 2012 (Monday & Tuesday)
  • Secondary Schools   -18 & 19 April 2012 (Wednesday & Thursday)
  • Junior Colleges -23 April 2012 (Monday)

All coaches are urged to encourage their trainees to participate in the event and support their participation by providing coaching services not only during normal training hours but also during the competition.

National Poomsae Referees and National Kyorugi Referees should take the opportunity to officiate in the competition to enhance their experience and earn credits for their promotion to the next grade. More importantly, they can take it as their personal contributions to the promotion of the sport in Singapore and the life-experience of the participants.

The National School Games Taekwondo Event is considered as one of the major taekwondo tournaments in the calendar of the Singapore Taekwondo Federation. It warrants the support of all members especially taekwondo officials, coaches and volunteers.The competition packages are attached.

Be Prepared for the Next Referee Refresher Seminar

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All national referees are aware of their responsibility to remain

  • updated in their knowledge of the competition rules and regulations,
  • prepared with the officiating mechanics and signals and
  • physically and mentally fit.

As in the past, referees will be evaluated on all the three areas in the next Kyorugi Referee Refresher Course.

For the physical tests, the following minimum standards are required.

Ladder (Run-through/Ickey Shuffle/Lateral run-in-out)

  • ·Under 30 years old:0.34s (Male)0.36s(Female)
  • ·Under 40 years old:0.36s(Male)0.38s(Female)
  • ·Under 50 years old:0.38s(Male)0.40s(Female)
  • ·Under 60 years old:0.40s(Male)0.42s(Female)

Shuttle Run (5m and back, 10m and back, etc up to 25m)

  • Under 30 years old:0.34s(Male)0.36s(Female)
  • Under 40 years old:0.38s(Male)0.40s(Female)
  • Under 50 years old:0.40s(Male)0.42s(Female)
  • Under 60 years old:0.42s(Male)0.44s(Female)

The Board of Referees hopes that the information will be useful in the referees’ preparation for the test.

National referees are also reminded that it is mandatory for them to know the pledge. On top of that, blood pressure test and resting heart rate will also be conducted.

For more information, please email Mr Steven Soh, Chairman, Board of Referees, at stf@singapore.com.

Stay fit and healthy!

Reminder to Coaches

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All coaches are reminded that they should always be trainee-centered – that is having their students’ interest and welfare at heart.

Being trainee-centered means that you, as a coach, do not ask your students to report at the grading venue in the morning when the grading starts at 1.30pm. For Saturday’s grading, candidates need to be ready in their uniform before 1.30pm.

It will be reasonable for the candidates to be at the venue at the earliest 12.30pm to change into their uniform, get a feel of the venue, do a little warm-up and probably get some last-minute advice from their coaches.

If coaches want their students to be at the venue at, say, 10.00am for any reason, they (the coaches) must be present to guide and take care of them.

Warming-up for the grading must also be reasonable. What is unreasonable? Here is an example: Asking your students to run bare-footed round the athletics track at the adjacent stadium in the hot sun.

The Singapore Taekwondo Federation encourages all its coaches to go the extra mile for their students.

Sparring Workshop (Basic) by Korean Coaches

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Two Korean coaches who are members of the World Taekwondo Federation Peace Corps will be conducting a sparring workshop for Red 1 (Junior & Senior), Poom and Dan holders.

At the workshop, they will be sharing with participants, not only the latest sparring techniques, but also the progressive training methods to master the skills.

Details of the workshop are as follows.

Course Title         : Sparring Workshop (Basic)

Date                   : Saturday 11 February 2012

Time                   : 3.00pm to 5.30pm (Junior Red 1 & Poom Holders)

                            6.30pm to 9.00pm (Senior Red 1 & Dan Holders)

Venue                 : STF National Training Centre

                            Block 80 Lorong Limau

                           #04-191 Singapore 320080

Eligibility              : At least Red 1

                             Good fitness level (The STF reserves the right to

                             request proof of fitness from a medial practitioner)

Dress Code        : ‘Dobok’

Certification        : Certificate of Participation

Registration Fee : On or before Monday 6 February 2012 – $50.00

                           On or before Thursday 9 February 2012 – $60.00

                           On the spot registration – $80.00

                            (Fees paid are not refundable unless the application is rejected)

The registration form is attached.

Examiners Meet

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Examiners Meet

Members of the Board of Examiners met on Friday 6 January 2012 to keep abreast with the latest development of the sport and the direction of Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) and also to update themselves on the latest grading requirements.

Mr Milan Kwee, STF President, took time off from his busy schedule to meet the examiners. He thanked them for their contributions and went on to fill them in on Singapore’s status in the international scene and STF plan to get more senior members to be internationally qualified.

After that, the Chairman of the Board provided the examiners with some feedback he received from coaches and parents. He reminded the examiners of their responsibilities and informed them of the changes. These included the scrapping of the modular grading and the introduction of a sparring workshop which will exempt successful participants from the grading components.

The examiners were also given a new list of interview questions. Participants of the Grading Workshop would be taught how to answer them.

For coaches who are reading this article, here are some of the possible questions which will give you some idea of what is coming up for your students:

  • Would you use vulgarities in you Facebook, Twitter or public conversation? Why?
  • If you want some information from you coach, how would you approach him and what would you say?
  • How can you give of your best during training?
  • Your friends ask you to join them in smoking. What do you think of it?
  • What have you done to show your teacher that you are a good person?

The meeting concluded with the sharing of good practices by the examiners. All examiners were encouraged to adopt them.

Chinese New Year Party

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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 20 January 2011 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!

STF Directory

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It has been announced earlier that the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) will be celebrating its 38th Anniversary with a Dinner and Dance on 23 June 2012 at Orchard Hotel. About 1,000 VIPs and guests are expected to attend the august event.

In commemoration of the Anniversary, the STF will be publishing a souvenir magazine which will include messages from renowned officials and articles. The STF also plans for the magazine to be a directory of all taekwondo clubs in Singapore. Interested members of the public can use the magazine to search for information on the locations, the training times and the contacts of listed clubs.

If you want your club to be listed, the contract form is attached. The rates for the space in the magazine vary from $100 to $2,000.

For more information, please contact the Secretariat staff at 63451491 or email stf@singapore.com.

Full-time Instructor Required

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Hyun Taekwondo Academy is looking for a full time instructor.

If you are interested or require more information, please call Mr Lim Hyun at 9145 1830 or email the school at info@hyun-tkd.com.sg.

Reminder on Kukkiwon Certification

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The following article, posted on STF website on 2 June 2010 under ‘Local News’, serves as a reminder for those who are interested to apply for international certification.

KUKKIWON CERTIFICATION

Date 2010/6/2 22:50:00 | Topic: Local News

In response to numerous queries, the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) would like to clarify on its Kukkiwon certification position.

The STF encourages all its poom and black belt holders, especially those who wish to participate in international competitions and seminars, to apply for Kukkiwon certification.

Those who are interested to apply for Kukkiwon certification should apply through their respective clubs.  The current rates including administrative fees are as follows.

  • 1st danS$125.00
  • 2nd danS$160.00
  • 3rd danS$210.00
  • 4th danS$265.00
  • 5th danS$525.00
  • 6th danS$615.00
  • 7th dan S$790.00

All qualified members of STF-affiliated clubs should apply for the certification immediately after the announcement of their grading results so that they will not lose out in their Kukkiwon ranking seniority.

For example if you obtain your 1st dan in January 2009 and 2nd dan in January 2010, you cannot apply for 2nd dan Kukkiwon in 2010 if you do not have a 1st dan Kukkiwon.  In that case, you have to apply for your 1st dan in January 2010 and wait for January 2011 before you can apply for the next grade.  That means you will be 1 year, in term of Kukkiwon grade, behind your contemporaries who had applied.

Kukkiwon certificates issued through the STF bear the signatures of both the Kukkiwon President and STF President.  Kukkiwon certificates without the signature of the STF President are not recognized by the STF.  And holders of such certificates will not receive the support and/or recommendation of STF for participation at competitions, courses and other activities organized or sanctioned by the following organizations:

  • International Olympic Committee
  • Asian Olympic Council
  • World Taekwondo Federation
  • Asian Taekwondo Union
  • Asean Taekwondo Federation

Please check with Jolene, Theresa or Rosalind at 63451491 if you require clarifications on the conversion process.

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