The programme and fixtures for the 37th National Pesta Sukan Taekwondo Championships 2010 are attached.
The STF wishes all participants and spectators an enjoyable and rewarding experience at the tournament.
Instructor Wanted
A local club at Bukit Timah is looking for a taekwondo instructor (male or female) to teach as follows:
Monday to Friday – 4.00pm to 6.00pm (2 hours)
Saturday – 10.00am to 6.00pm (8 hours)
The four-week salary will be $720.
Eligible applicants who are interested in the position may call the Secretariat at 6345 1491 to provide their contact numbers. The club director will get in touch with them.
For enquiries, please send them to tkdf@pacific.net.sg.
37th National – Programme and Team Managers’ Meeting
The programme and blank fixtures for the 37th 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 Sunday 22 August 2010 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.
Singapore’s Second YOG Medal
Nurul Shafinas Bte Abdul Rahman almost did one better than her teammate, YOG bronze medalist Daryl Tan, when she narrowly lost to her Vietnamese opponent in the semi-final of the 2010 YOG taekwondo event on 17 August 2010 at the Suntec International Convention Centre.
In a match that drew raucous support from the crowd including Shafinas’ parents and brother, she dug deep into her bags of tricks to claw back from 3-9 to 8-9. Unfortunately time did not allow her to do more and she had to settle with another bronze.
Nevertheless, she still did taekwondo proud by winning Singapore’s second medal for the Games.
STF President, Mr Milan Kwee, was jubilant. He said: “We take our hats off to not only our YOG medalists but also our other players. They had sacrificed a lot to bring honour to Singapore. To us, they are all winners – medalists or not.
“For example, Nur Zakirah Bte Zakaria neither compromised her religion nor her sport. She fasted as required by all Muslims during the period and fought with guts and determination.
“It has been hard work for everyone in taekwondo to bring our players to this level. We can succeed because we work together to achieve our mission and vision and have the support from many friends of taekwondo.
“The STF is certainly moving in the right direction.”
Singapore’s First YOG Medal
Daryl Tan Jia Jun was a raw gem when he joined the national squad with the blessings of Zenith Taekwondo Group chief instructor Robin Chow and instructors Johnboy Teo and Elaine Cheok.
Through his passion for the sport, blessings from his parents and the support of the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF), Daryl became a fine gem when he finished among the medalists in the Under 55kg (Male) division. His achievement on 16 August 2010 at the Suntec International Convention Centre won him the distinction of being the first Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) medalist.
The taekwondo fraternity was elated as it also meant that the first medal for Singapore in the 1st YOG came from taekwondo. It was indeed an honour for the sport in Singapore.
The STF believed that Daryl would serve as an inspiration to other aspiring players. All club leaders and coaches will do well to note that they will never know how far and how much their players can accomplish if their players are given the opportunities to develop themselves through the STF programmes for players
The national training squad is open to all members of STF affiliated or recognized clubs. Club leaders and coaches should not stop any of their members form joining the squad as it would be the same as ‘killing’ their dreams.
The STF congratulates Daryl on bringing honour to the sport and Singapore.
Licensees Invited for STF Logo & Name
The following is the intellectual property of the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF).
- ‘Singapore Taekwondo Federation’ name on the ‘dobok’ (uniform)
- Singapore Taekwondo Federation logo
Any organization, company or individual currently using the logo and the name are advised to stop doing so.
Applications for license to use the logo and the name on the ‘dobok’ (uniform) are invited. Applicants shall submit their interest in writing by Wednesday 1st September 2010.
All successful applicants will be required to pay S$10,000 per annum for the rights to use the logo and the name on the ‘dobok’ (uniform).
In the meantime, the STF reserves the rights to take legal action against any organization, company or individual for unauthorized use of the logo and the name.
For enquiries, please call 6345 1491.
Venue for National Championships Confirmed
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.
Coach Induction Course 22 Auguest 2010
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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Important Information – YOG Taekwondo Volunteer Deployment Schedule
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.
More on the Certificate Presentation Ceremony
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.