For the National Championships on 11, 12, 25 and 26 August 2007, the latest rule interpretations will be used. The adoption of the new guidelines will improve the transparency of the competition.
Club representatives will be briefed on the changes on 22 July 2007 immediately after the Annual General Meeting at the National Training Centre. Team Managers and Coaches who wish to participate in the briefing are advised to attend the meeting as their club representatives or observers.
It will also be a good opportunity for them to clarify any doubts they may have regarding the coming Championships.
If any Team Managers or Coaches are unable to attend the meeting, they may consult kyorugi referees who have attended the annual referees’ seminar and assessment conducted on 1 July 2007 to find out about the changes.
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 Brown 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 21 JUNE 2007 (THURSDAY). Any submission after this date will be considered as LATE SUBMISSION.
6. Late submissions for candidates taking Brown 1 & above are to be done within two (2) weeks from 22 June 2007 (Friday). 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 (22 Jun 2007 – 28 Jun 2007 )
SGD 10.00
2nd subsequent week from last day of submission (29 Jun 2007 – 05 Jul 2007)
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 Brown 1 & above.
8. A roll call will be taken at 1.30pm for Brown 1 (Senior) candidates going for 1st dan and 2.30pm for 1st dan , 1st poom 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 Lady Committee will be organizing its second activity, Ladies Self-Defence Workshop, on 19 August 2007 from 9.00am to 12.00pm.More details are as follows.
Price
S$25 per person or S$40 per pair (STF Members)
S$30 per person or S$50 per pair (Non-STF Members)
S$5 discount for those who had participated in the Lady Committee past event
Venue
National Training Centre
Blk 80 Lorong Limau
#04-191
Singapore 320080
Eligibility
Ladies (15 years old & above) with or without taekwondo background
Contents
Basic knowledge of soft spot in human anatomy
How to assess your environment
How to transform your body and simple belongings into weapons to protect yourselves
The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) would like to remind all players that, for the National Championships on 11, 12, 25 and 26 August 2007, they are required to use the approved headgear and body protectors.
For pictures of and more information on the equipment, go to ‘Tournaments: Approved Equipment’ (30 June 2006) under the heading ‘Tournaments’.
As a result of feedback from some coaches and club leaders, the STF is pleased to announce that its official supplier of martial arts equipment, Liang Seng Sports Equipment Pte Ltd, has agreed to sell the equipment at a much much reduced price for the tournament.
For enquiries, please call the company at 6858 1828. Better still visit the showroom at 260, Tanjong Katong Road, Singapore 437048.
The National Training Centre (NTC) was almost filled to the brim with officials and workshop participants on 28 June 2007.
The participants were understandably excited as it was their first experience with the JUMP.
The JUMP comprised a group of outstanding stage performers who had awed audiences in many countries including Korea, Hong Kong and England with their spectacular display of gravity-defying stunts. They were at the NTC to conduct a workshop.
After a short introduction, the cast leader taught the participants to roll, cartwheel and do handstands. The participants had lots of fun performing the unfamiliar movements and finding themselves in awkward positions. They certainly enjoyed most trying to duplicate a segment of JUMP fight scene.
The workshop was rounded off with a presentation of souvenirs by Mr Milan Kwee, STF President, to the cast members, Mr Thomas Ng (Managing Director, Century Events) and his staff, Mr Anthony Yeo (Sales Manager, Asiana Airlines), Mr Wilson Heng (Senior Sales Executive, Asiana Airlines) and Mr Adrian (SPH).
The People’s Association (PA) and the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) Taekwondo Championships were successfully and smoothly staged on 23 and 24 June 2007 at Yishun Sports hall. The competition featured both poomsae (pattern) and kyorugi (sparring).
The competition saw Tampines North C C heading the medal tally with 8 gold, 3 silver and 4 bronze medals followed by Yio Chu Kang C C (3-2-4), Paya Lebar Kovan CSC (3-1-1) and Aljunied C C (2-1-5). As expected, the event turned out to be highly competitive.
Many matches finished with close scores. A number of them went to the 4th and sudden-death round, putting the supporters on tenterhooks.
Most importantly, the event concluded on a happy note. And the primary objective of providing an opportunity for community bonding was met.
The camaraderie was evident in the poomsae team competition. Each team comprised at least two different ethnic groups. The beauty of it all – they performed with precision and in harmony!
The guest of honour, Mr Patrick Teo, BBM (Chairman, Constituency Sports Club Council) and special guest, Mr Jeremy Tay (Director, North West CDD, People’s Association) were all smiles at the end of the event.
The national demonstration team put up a spectacular performance in their honour. And what an awesome performance it was.
To reflect the importance of the event, Mr Milan Kwee, STF President, was present throughout the inaugural event. He was visibly satisfied with the conduct of the tournament. At the end of the competition, he personally went round to thank the officials, referees and demonstrators for a job well done.
Mr Kwee would also like to put on record STF’s appreciation to the People’s Association for being a partner in the organizing of the event.
The 31st Kyorugi Referee Course will be held on 28 and 29 July and 4 and 5 August 2007.
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 the competition and in the competition.
The details of the course and the application form are attached.
Please note that the closing date for registration is 19 July 2007.
In the recent tournaments, grading and other events organized by the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) in which ‘dobok’ is the dress code, we found one or two members coming without the STF logo on their uniforms
We would like to remind all affiliates and their members that it is necessary to wear standard STF uniform including the STF crest when it is required for the event.
It can be unpleasant for all involved when we have to bar or disqualify anyone who has breached the uniform rule, from participation. Therefore, we ask for the co-operation of all affiliates and their members in this matter.
We would like to invite you and your members to participate in the 34th National Pesta Sukan Taekwondo Championships which will be held at Yishun Sports Hall held on the following dates.
11 & 12 August 2007 (Young Junior Category)
25 & 26 August 2007 (Junior & Senior
The relevant documents are attached.
A number of changes have been made for this year’s competition. Here are some of the important ones.
Each affiliate is allowed to field only one player per weight category whose grade will be that obtained in the JULY 2007 promotion test or earlier.
The ‘National Championships’ coach passes will replace the coach passes for entry into the field of play. Please see paragraph 14 of the Information Sheet for details.
With the changes, we hope that the participants will have a more enjoyable competition.
If you require any further information, you may contact Mr Lee Thiam Poh (Tournament Head) at 9106 4421.
The 31st Annual General Meeting has been scheduled to be held on Sunday, 22 July 2007 at 7.00pm at the STF National Training Centre, Block 80 Lorong Limau #04-191, Singapore 320080.
All resolutions for the meeting should be submitted to the
Hon Secretary
Singapore Taekwondo Federation
260A Tanjong Katong Road
Singapore 437048
by 6 July 2007.
The agenda for the meeting and the Committee’s reports will be forwarded to you in due course.
