The venue for the 37th National Taekwondo Championships is confirmed. The event will be held as follows.
Dates: Saturday 4 September 2010 (2.00pm to 9.00pm)
Sunday 5 September 2010 (9.30am to 9.00pm)
Saturday 11 September 2010 (2.00pm to 9.00pm)
Sunday 12 September 2010 (9.30am to 9.00pm)
Place: Yishun Sports Hall.
For more enquiries on the championships, please call the Secretariat at 63451491.
The coach induction course for coaches who wish to obtain the professional coach pass will be held as follows.
Date : Sunday 22 August 2010
Time : 2.30pm to 5.00pm
Place : National Training Centre
Fee : $50
Eligibility : STF Blackbelt holders
Closing date : Wednesday 18 August 2010
Participants who have successfully completed the course may apply for the appropriate coaching passes if they possess the relevant qualifications.
The passes not only entitle the holders the right to coach their players for the various STF-organized or sanctioned tournaments but also affirm that they are coaches with professional attitude.
The registration form is attached.
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The YOG Taekwondo Volunteer Deployment Schedule is attached.
Please note that a REHEARSAL will be held on Friday, 13 August 2010 from 2.00pm to 6.00pm at Suntec International Convention Centre (SICC)Hall 401 ( ICC-H401).
ATTENDANCE IS COMPULSORY for all volunteers listed from S/No 1 to 23, that is those deployed to SICC. Any volunteer who did not attend the rehearsal will have their accreditation pass invalidated.
All volunteers must report at the SICC (ICC-H402 / Back of House) during the competition period (15 to 19 August 2010 from 2.00pm to 9.00pm) at 12.00pm which is 2 hours before the commencement of the competiiton.
Volunteers are to report to their respective NTOs listed in the schedule on the rehearsal and competition days.
It had been announced earlier that a black belt dan certificate presentation ceremony will be conducted on Sunday 8 August 2010 at 6.30pm at the National Training Centre for successful candidates in the Dan Promotion Course and the TEAMgOLD promotion test.
All certificate recipients are to be in ‘dobok’ when they collect their certificates as photographs will be taken to commemorate the moment. They may invite one guest each to witness the presentation.
The programme for the evening will be as follows.
6.25pm – VIPs/Certificate Recipients/Guests to be seated
6.30pm – Speech by Mr Milan Kwee, President STF
6.35pm – Presentation of Certificates Group Photo-taking Session
7.00pm – Buffet Dinner
8.00pm – End of Function
All Management Committee members, examiners and certificate recipients are reminded to inform the office at 6345 1491 of their attendance by 4 August 2010.
Certificates and buffet dinner will be arranged for only those who register with the office.
9 players and a coach from Singapore were among 272 young athletes and officials from 25 countries who participated in the 2nd World Youth Taekwondo Camp. The annual event held from 26 July to 31 July 2010 was jointly organized by the World Taekwondo Federation and the Taekwondo Promotion Foundation (TPF).
While the opening and closing ceremonies for the six-day camp were held in Seoul, the main activities were conducted in Muju, Jeollar Province. Muju would be the home of the Taekwondo Park which was expected to be completed by 2013.
The training for the participants comprised kyorugi, poomsae and moral education.
Master Jeong Kook-Hyun, 4-time world champion and Olympic gold medalist, conducted the kyorugi training sessions. The living taekwondo legend shared invaluable insights on sparring tactics and strategies which the participants enthusiastically soaked in. Two other Olympic champions were at hand to ensure that the participants performed the numerous technical movements correctly. They were Chen Zhong from China and Cha Dongmin from Korea.
The poomsae sessions were conducted by Grandmaster Kim Kyung Chan. He was assisted by Master Song Namjung, two-time world poomsae champion and co-author of the book entitled ‘The Official Explanation of Taekwondo Poomsae’. The participants found the poomsae training interesting and enjoyable.
Lectures on Promotion of Olympic Spirit through Taekwondo and Olympic Value Education Program were given by TPF Chairman Dr Lee Dai Soon and Dr Chang Ju-Ho respectively.
Said Nicholas Tang, a member of Singapore team, “I enjoyed the experiences and managed to make some friends from the participating countries. It was an eye-opener for me as that was the first time I visited the home of Taekwondo. I would like to thank the Singapore Taekwondo Federation for the exposure which was invaluable to me.”
Participants from Singapore at the Camp
Coach – Wong Liang Ming
Players – Jason Tan Junwei
Nicholas Tang Kang Yu
Keith Ong Jin Cong
Daryl Tan Jia Jun
Christopher Lee Jia Zhe
Tio Jia Xin
Nur Zakirah Bte Zakaria
Nurul Shafinas Bte Abdul Rahman
Tessa Tang Xue Yi
Singapore fielded two teams – one each for kyorugi and poomsae – for the 18th Vietnam International Taekwondo Tournament. The competition was held from 21 to 23 July 2010 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
The kyorugi team comprising 11 players returned with 2 silver and 4 bronze medals.
The poomsae team, in their first international outing, with 8 players collected 2 silver and 9 bronze medals. They had better chance of netting more medals because they were allowed to participate in more than one category.
The event attracted 10 countries including the traditionally taekwondo powerhouses – Korea, France and Thailand.
Singapore kyorugi players showed outstanding sportsmanship by accepting the decisions, which many officials, coaches and players believed were poor judgments, of the refereeing officials on three occasions.
A case in point involved Keith Ong, one of Singapore outstanding junior players. He became the first victim of refereeing errors in the competition.
Keith led 5-1 after delivering a spectacular reverse kick which connected squarely on his Korean opponent’s head. A few seconds lapsed. The Korean attempted a high turning kick, which clearly missed. The Korean coach protested to the referee as no point was registered.
The referee called a conference. He later deducted 3 points from Keith and gave his opponent 3 points. At that point, the score stood at 2-4 with a few seconds left for the end of the match. It was unbelievable!
Prof Lee Kyu Seok, the Senior Vice-President of Asian Taekwondo Union, was shown the recording later. He wanted to make it an issue but was prevented by Mr Milan Kwee, STF President as it was the culture of Singapore officials and players to accept whatever decisions, rightly or wrongly, of refereeing officials. After all, it was just a game.
What’s more, Singapore players became stronger by the adverse experiences.
Team Manager – RA Jeyaraman
Kyorugi Team – Wong Liang Ming (Coach)
Jason Tan Junwei
Jordan Tay Jun Jie
Keith Ong Jin Cong
Daryl Tan Jia Jun
Christopher Lee Jia Zhe
Tio Jia Xin
Nur Zakirah Bte Zakaria
Nurul Shafinas Bte Abdul Rahman
Charlotte Tang Xue Ting
Tessa Tang Xue YiPoomsae Team – Tan Cheng Hui (Coach)
Kang Rui Jie
Samuel Lee Wei Liang
Lai Han Seng
Leon Koh Wee Kiat
Chelsea Sim Shu Zhen
Chiew Wenqi
Ananurmelati Binti Abdul Rahman
Joyce Lim Soon YiA black belt dan certificate presentation ceremony will be conducted for successful candidates in the Dan Promotion Course and the TEAMgOLD promotion test.
The event will be held on Sunday 8 August 2010 at 6.30pm at the National Training Centre.
All certificate recipients are expected to be present to collect their certificates as it is their moment to be recognized and honored for their hard work, perseverance and technical skills.
For logistic purpose, we would appreciate it if recipients can inform the office at 63451491 of their attendance by 4 August 2010.
All Management Committee members and examiners are cordially invited to witness the event.
Lion dance kicked off the official opening of Induk Taekwondo on Saturday 24 July 2010. The ear-splitting drum beats and clash of cymbals gave the club, an affiliate of Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF), an auspicious start.
The opening graced by Mr Yong Woo Kwon (Minister, Korean Embassy) saw the guests admiring the ideal training environment. The gymnasium is not only spacious but also well-equipped facilities.
Instead of the colorful mats which most taekwondo members are familiar with, Induk chooses to use mats which deceiving look like parquet flooring. This reflects the innovative and imaginative programs which the club is offering.
Guests at the opening including Mr Steven Soh (1st Vice-President, STF), Ms Wong Liang Ming (Hon. Secretrary, STF) and Mr Lim Teong Chin (General Manager, STF) were given souvenirs to commemorate the event.
Said Mr Lim: “I like the Club layout and the ambience. It is a fantastic place to set up a taekwondo club. Members will enjoy the facilities and benefit greatly from the high standard of instructions under the supervision of its Chief Instructor, Mr Lee Seung Man.”
The STF extends its best wishes to Induk for its quick growth and success in the promotion of taekwondo in Singapore.
Visit its website at www.induk.com.sg for more information on the club.
Through the arrangements of their instructors, students from Temasek Polytechnic and Nanyang Polytechnic joined the National Training Squad on Sunday 11 July 2010 for a grueling training session. The training comprised calisthenics, target kicking and full-contact sparring.
Temasek Polytechnic coach Michael Ho and Nanyang Polytechnic coach Brian Peh were present to observe the training and to give tips and encouragement to their students during the sparring session.
The visitors showed a lot potential during the sparring session. Where they lacked sparring skills, they made up for it with remarkable courage.
Most importantly, they felt welcome by the national squad players who were happy with the opportunity to extend their friendship and hospitality.
The grading workshop for provisional pass candidates will be held on Sunday 1 August 2010 from 2.00pm to 5.00pm at the National Training Centre at Blk 80, Lorong Limau.
Attendance at the workshop is compulsory for candidates with a provisional pass to earn a promotion in their recent grading. Provisional pass candidates will be considered as having failed their tests if they do not attend the workshop.
The dress code is ‘dobok’ and the registration form is attached.
The closing date of registration is Thursday 29 July 2010.
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