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Coach Cards for Special Pass Holders

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Coach Cards for Special Pass Holders

The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) will be issuing a new coach card for special pass holders to make it convenient for them to identify themselves as recognized professional coaches of the national sports association for the sport.

Coaches do not have to apply for the card which will be issued free in recognition of their achievement as coaches and their desire to be the best coach they can be. This means you have to live up to the expectation of being a professional coach. Don’t get the card if you think you are not ready to do so.  

Here is how the card looks like.

If you are a special pass holder and are prepared to fulfill your role as a professional coach, please submit a passport-sized photograph to the STF for the card to be made. When it is ready for collection, the STF will inform you of it.

All coaches are to note that the cards cannot be used as an entitlement for them to accompany their players to the arena as coaches. To do so, they have to display their coach pass prominently.

The coach card will also be issued to future special pass holders if they are ready to be coaches with a professional attitude.

A Celebration of Success

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A Celebration of Success

TEAMgOLD members, wearing their well-pressed uniform, gathered at the National Training Centre on 23 June 2009 at 7.00pm. Some were accompanied by their spouses.

They were there not to have more training. They were there to celebrate their success in the promotion test and the recent national poomsae championships.

The event started with a simple ceremony for the presentation of dan certificates to TEAMgOLD members who passed their grading on 8 March 2009. Before presenting the certificates, Mr Milan Kwee, STF President, thanked the members for the support given during the inter-school and congratulated them on their accomplishments in the grading and the national poomsae championships.

All the certificate recipients obtained their last grades more then 30 years ago! It was indeed an achievement for them and an inspiration for others.

Said Lim Meng Tong: “Even in my wildest dream, I could not see myself going any further in my grade. I am delighted that I am able to achieve my 2nd dan at 67 years old!”

Mr Dick Goi, who was promoted to 5th dan, thanked the STF for renewing the interest of TEAMgOLD members in the sport and giving them the opportunity to enjoy the sport. On behalf of the team, he invited Sister Linda Sim, who was awarded a 2nd dan, to present tokens of appreciation to the President and coaches.

After the ceremony, it was food, fun and lots of picture-taking for their albums. Here are some of them for your viewing pleasure.

Singapore Wins 2 Gold Medals

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Singapore Wins 2 Gold Medals

The Singapore contingent for the 9th Asean Taekwondo Championships held on 5 and 6 June 2009 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam returned with a haul of 2 gold, 1 silver and 9 bronze medals.

The competition attracted 9 teams from 8 Asean countries including taekwondo powerhouses in the region, Vietnam, Indonesia and Philippines. Vietnam fielded two teams for the tournament which consisted of both ‘kyorugi’ and ‘poomsae’.

Our ‘kyorugi’ players sportingly participated in the ‘poomsae’ event for the fun of it. And they did not do too badly winning 3 bronze medals through the following.

Denise Thong (Senior Female Indidvidual)

Keith Ong and Tessa Tang (Pair)

Denise Thong, Tio Jia Xin and Tessa Tang (Female Team)

For ‘kyorugi’, Singapore players collected 2 gold, 1 silver and 6 bronze medals for their effort. They all fought tooth and nail to win. But, for some of the new players in the Singapore team, their opponents were just too experienced for them. Nevertheless, they had learned a lot from the exposure and it would stand them in good stead for future competitions.

The following clinched the ‘kyorugi’ medals.

Gold

  • Zakirah Bte Zakaria
  • Jacqueline Quek

Silver

  • Muhammad Norhalim

Bronze

  • Keith Ong
  • Wesley Ong
  • Samuel Lee
  • Tio Jia Xin
  • Geraldine Quek
  • Tessa Tang

Singapore Flagbearers

Coach                       :               Wong Liang Ming

Players (Male)           :               Jason Tan Junwei (Captain)

                                                Nicholas Lau Jun Yi

                                                Benjamin Teo Zhi Ming

                                                Muthiah Ponmani

                                                Keith Ong Jin Cong

                                                Wesley Ong Zhi Qiang

                                                Wister Tan Jun Ray

                                                Daniele Haadi Tan

                                                Jordan Tay Jun Jie

                                                Samuel Lee Tee Koon

                                                Muhammad Norhalim

Players (Female)      :                 Lanetar Quek Yi

                                                Denise Thong Bai Hui

                                                Tio Jia Xin

                                                Geraldine Quek Jie Yi

                                                Zakirah Bte Zakaria

                                                Tessa Tang Xue Yi

                                                Jacqueline Quek Jie Lin

Supporters                 :               Mr Roland Ong

                                                Mrs Janet Ong

                                                Mr Dicky Ong

                                                Mrs Christine Ong

                                                Mr Jeffrey Tan

                                                Mdm Katherine Lok

                                                Mdm Nor Ainon

                                                Mr Zakaria Othman

                                                Mdm Norizah Bte Sanan

                                                Miss Fadzlyn Zahruddin

(Photographs courtesy of Mr Dicky Ong and Mr Muthiah Ponmani)

Souvenir T-Shirts for National Referees

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The National Inter-School Taekwondo Championships held at the end of May 2009 were a resounding success. The event was well organized and participated. Feedback received from participants, coaches, teachers and parents had all been positive and very encouraging.

The STF is fully aware that the national referees had played and important role in the competition. Without their hard work and excellent job, the success of the event would not have been possible.

As a token of STF appreciation, souvenir T-shirts will be given to the following referees who had contributed more than 7 hours to the competition.

1Denise Thong
2Pauline Yow
3William Lai
4Yap Jim Cheng
5Yap Gin Yee
6Titus Issac Chua
7Koh Poh Ling
8Leong Yun Yuet
9Joyce Lim
10Johnnaton Ho
11Fadhil Musa
12Tay Xiong Sheng
13Choon Kean Fatt
14Linda Sim
15Jackie Poon
16Low Yiap Kee
17Leon Koh
18Tang Mui Huang
19Wong Choon Hou
20Wister Tan
21Francis Lim
22Muhammad Norhalim
23Jacqueline Quek
24Lu Si
25Lee Kai Xiang
26Han Hew Juan
27Adnan
28Michael Ho
29Celestine Lee
30Bong Peng Luck
31Quak Soon Ming
32Tan Kok Seng
33Dion Tan Kuan Leng
34Ng Li Xuan
35Tan Willy
36Merly Laperme
37Ronald Lim
38Tan Kok Heng
39Kong Shu Yi
40Benedict Ong
41Girlene Tan
42Diana Mok
43Ananurmelati
44Jeffrey Koh Bee Seng
45See Xinyou
46Jaromes
47Dick Goi

Eligible referees may collect the T-shirts, personally or through a representative, at the Secretariat from Ms Lanetar Quek.

In view of the limited stock, those who collect the T-shirts early will have a better chance of getting the right sizes.

Batam Team Trains at NTC

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Batam Team Trains at NTC

On 17 June 2009, a team from Batam visited the National Training Centre (NTC) for training. The team, comprising junior belt holders aged 5 to 12, was led by Siaw Lung, the Chief Coach of the team and one of the top instructors in Batam.

After a brief introduction, the visiting players, some of them accompanied by their parents, began training under the guidance of the national squad members. The Batam players might be young and junior but they displayed potential with their natural movements.

Said Ms Wong Liang Ming, the national coach, “I am surprised that they can kick so well. They have the makings of future champions. If they continue training, I am sure at least one of them will make it to the Indonesian national team.”

The youngest player, a 5-year old, who was only a yellow belt could already perform a decent reverse kick. During sparring, some of the older boys showed guts taking on our experienced junior tournament players.

At the end of the training, the visiting team was treated to pizzas. They certainly relished the food as they had to replace loss calories.

Before they left, souvenirs were presented to them to commemorate their visit to the NTC.

A Record Breaking Championships

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A Record Breaking Championships

The 3rd National Taekwondo Poomsae Championships held on 14 June 2009 at Yishun Sports Hall proved to be a record breaking event.

It attracted almost 1,200 participants. The youngest was 5 years old and the oldest 69 years old. For the first championships in 2007, more than 200 signed up for the event. Last year, the number doubled to more than 400.

While the organizers were delighted with the overwhelming response, they were concerned with the timing. It would take a minimum of 20 hours to complete the competition – that is, the event starting at 9am would end at 5am the next day.

An emergency meeting was called to consider various alternatives. The most popular solution was to hold the event over two days. But it could not be done because the hall was not available the day before or the next weekend.

The organizers decided to use six courts instead of the original and usual plan of three courts for the competition. This led to another problem: Would there be 30 poomsae referees available for that day? In view of the various challenges, the rules were modified.

The STF was grateful to all club leaders, team managers, coaches and participants for accepting the modifications and co-operating with the organizers to make the event a success.  The championships saw performers giving of their best to bring honors for the clubs, coaches supporting and congratulating one another for the outstanding results of their participants and the judges ensuring that deserving participants finish among the medalists. The standard of performance and sportsmanship was simply outstanding.

The STF would like to put on record its thanks to all parents, club leaders, coaches, volunteers and participants for their support, understanding and patience.

Prof Tan Cheng Han, STF Advisor, gave away the following awards.

Best Coach                : Lai Han Seng (J H Kim TKD)

Best Performer          : Soh Qian Yi (Acme TKD)

Fighting Spirit            : Karen Lim (Shota) and Ng Wei Hau (Assisi)

Active Participation  : St Teresa Taekwondo

The other results are attached.

Subsidies for Hanmadang 2009 Participation

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The World Taekwondo Hanmadang 2009 will be held from 12 to 15 August 2009 in DangJin Stadium, Korea. It is an interesting and exciting event comprising competitions for destruction, standard poomsae, creative poomsae, taekwondo aerobics and hoshinsul (self-defence).

For more information on the competition, please visit Kukkiwon official website at www.kukkiwon.or.kr/english/index.jsp.

Any club interested to field participants for the event may do so with the blessings of the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF).

All applications for the tournament will be processed by the STF and submitted to the organizers.

Clubs may at the same time apply for subsidies from the STF to participate in the event. The subsidies will be awarded based on the contributions of the clubs to the development of taekwondo and the organisation.

The STF encourages as many members as possible to participate in the event.

Co-operation Required for the Centralized Grading

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The centralized grading on 4 and 5 July 2009 will be held in Yio Chu Kang Sports Hall. The STF requires the co-operation of club leaders and coaches in the following areas.

Transport and Parking   

The STF is aware that it is not the best place to organize its grading. However, it cannot help it as the regular venue is closed for the Asian Youth Games.

Nevertheless, the STF is appealing to all club leaders and coaches to seek the understanding and co-operation of the candidates and their parents, if they are involved, to bear with any inconveniences caused by the use of the venue.

Please encourage them to use public transport as car park spaces are limited. If they drive, they should be advised to arrive at the sports hall early to have a better chance to getting parking lots.

All examiners are required to note that it may not be possible to reserve parking lots for them because of the constraints.

Submission of Documents

Coaches are reminded to ensure that they submit copies of the candidates’ unarmed combat certificate and grading preparation certificate if they have the certification. The certification will help the examiners in their assessment of the relevant candidates.

Assistance to Officials

In the recent National Poomsae Championships, many coaches were seen helping the tournament officials. Their assistance had resulted in the smooth running of the event. The STF is proud of the coaches and looks forward to the same team spirit being displayed at the grading.   

PA-STF Taekwondo Championships (Important Information)

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Please take note of the following if you are participating in the Championships organized jointly by the Constituency Sports Club Council of the People’s Association and the Singapore Taekwondo Federation.

  • This competition is open to taekwondo members of the STF.
  • The registration for the championships will be on Sunday 28 June 2009 from 2pm to 4.30pm at the National Training Centre.
  • All forms must be endorsed by the respective Constituency Offices at the Community Centre. Forms signed by RCs cannot be accepted.
  • Proofs of grades must be produced on the registration day.
  • Weigh-in will NOT be conducted on the registration day.  It will be held on the day of the competition when the players report at the inspection desk.  There will be no weight allowance.  Players who are over or under weight will be disqualified. Each player can have only one official weigh-in.  A similar weigh-in machine will be provided for players to check their weight before they take their official weigh-in.
  • The maximum number of players should be 4 (1 player per weight category) instead of 6 as spelt out in paragraph 8.3 the competition outline.
  • Briefing and drawing of lots will be conducted on 5 July 2009 at 6.00pm at the National Training Centre.  Coaches who are involved with the centralized grading on that day may request for their students to be graded earlier.

Job Vacanies Available at J H Kim Taekwondo Institute

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J H Kim Taekwondo Institute is looking for dedicated, enthusiastic staff for its school. The following positions are available.

1) Junior Instructor (1 x position)
– full-time position, 50 hours per week
– must work weekends, no exceptions
– starting salary $1250 to $1750, depending on qualifications
– minimum 1st dan STF-certified
– NCAP Level 1 preferred
– STF Coaching Pass preferred
– Must be Singaporean or PR, no exceptions

2) Senior Instructor (1 x position)
– full-time position, 50 hours per week
– must work weekends, no exceptions
– starting salary $2000 to $2500, depending on qualifications
– minimum 3rd dan STF-certified
– NCAP Level 1 required
– STF Coaching Pass required
– degree- or diploma- holder preferred.
– Must be Singaporean or PR, no exceptions

3) Administrative Assistant (1 x position)
– full-time position
– nature of work: data entry
– must work alternate weekends
– starting salary $1000 to $1500, depending on experience
– diploma preferred
– must be Singaporean or PR, no exceptions 

4) Administrative Manager (1 x position)
– nature of work: to manage student accounts, inventory and basic customer service- familiarity with STF procedures (grading, tournaments, etc.) preferred
– must work alternate weekends
– degree holder preferred, minimum diploma holder
– starting salary $1750 to $2250, depending on experience
– must be Singaporean or PR, no exceptions 

Interested parties may submit their complete resumes to info@tkd-singapore.com. Qualified candidates will then be contacted for an interview.

If you are found suitable for the position, you will be required to undergo a three-month training period & probation during which your suitability for the position will be confirmed.

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