The 2024 Coach Induction Course for affiliate members who wish to obtain the coach pass will be held on 27 January 2024. The information are as follows
Date/Time:
27 January 2024 (Saturday) – 2.00pm to 6.00pm Participants must have 100% attendance to meet course requirement.
Place:
STF National Training Centre Block 80 Lorong Limau #04-191 Singapore 320080
Dress Code:
STF approved ‘Dobok’
Pre-Requisite
– Minimum 1st Dan Black Belt
Requirement:
Recitation of the STF Pledge is mandatory
Certification:
– Participants will be awarded Coach Induction Certificate upon successfully completing the course requirement.
Fees:
Registration Closing Date and Course Fee – 16 January 2024 (Tuesday) and *$60.00 (excluding GST) After 16 January 2024, course fee is *$100.00 (excluding GST) *Course fees subjected to prevailing GST
Note:
Slots are limited and based on first come first registration
Disclaimer
The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) reserves the right to cancel or postpone the course at its discretion. The STF, its servants and agents, will not be held responsible for any claims arising out of injury, damage or loss, suffered or caused while attending the course. This includes all costs and expenses incurred as a result of such claims.
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Thank you for your interest in participating in the Open Selections 2024.
Please take note of the following details and the programme is attached for more information.
Date: 9 & 10 December 2023
Venue: National Training Centre, 80 Lorong Limau, #04-191, Singapore 320080
9 December 2023
Poomsae Component:
Senior Category candidates are to report at 8.30 am
Cadet & Junior Category candidates are to report at 10.30 am
Kyorugi Component:
Senior Category candidates are to report at 1.45 pm
Cadet & Junior candidates are to report at 3.45 pm
**Weigh in time slot will be strictly from 9.00 am to 10.00 am OR during the respective reporting time slot only.
No weight allowance will be given, and STRICTLY NO NUDE WEIGH IN allowed.
10 December 2023
Poomsae & Kyorugi Technical Component:
Senior Category candidates are to report at 8.30 am
Cadet & Junior Category candidates are to report at 11.30 am
Physical Component:
Senior Category candidates are to report at 3.00 pm
Cadet & Junior Category candidates are to report at 5.00 pm
Essential Information
Candidates are to bring along a valid ID with photo for registration
Attire for Poomsae, Kyorugi and Technical Component will be STF Approved “Dobok”
Attire for Physical Component can be in Sports attire.
Kyorugi Candidates are expected to bring their Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including mouth guard and their personal electronic socks (KPNP) for Kyorugi Component on 9 December 2023.
Please refer to the attached schedule for more information.
The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) encourages all its Poom and Black belt holders, especially those who wishes 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.
Please submit your application(s) latest by Tuesday, 12 December 2023 for processing in 2023. The application form is available in the form folder on STF website. Please contact Jolene and Audrey at 63451491 if you require clarifications on the conversion process and the rates.
Please be informed Kukkiwon certificates issued through STF bear the signatures of both the Kukkiwon President and STF President. Kukkiwon certificates without the signature of the STF President are not recognised by the STF. Any holders of such certificates will not be able to receive the support and/or recommendation of STF for participation in competitions, courses and related activities organised or sanctioned by the following organisations:
International Olympic Committee (IOC)
Olympic Council of Asia (OCA)
World Taekwondo (WT)
All qualified members of STF-affiliated clubs are encouraged to apply for the certification as soon as possible after the announcement of their grading results so that they are able to continue to maintain their Kukkiwon ranking seniority.
The Global Management System (GMS) annual licence for year 2024 is now open for registration as the current GMS licence will expiry end of December 2023.
The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) invites affiliated members who wish to renew or apply for the GMS annual licence to submit your application through your clubs.
Please submit your application(s) latest by Friday, 8 December 2023. The form is available in the form folder on STF website and here’s the link as well – http://stf.sg/wpcontent/uploads/2020/12/2020-08-GMS-Agreement.pdf. Please contact Jolene and Audrey at 63451491 if you require clarification.
The Global Management System (GMS) annual licence for year 2024 is now open for registration as the current GMS licence will expiry end of December 2023.
The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) invites affiliated members who wish to renew or apply for the GMS annual licence to submit your application through your clubs.
Please submit your application(s) latest by Friday, 8 December 2023. The form is available in the form folder on STF website and here’s the link as well – http://stf.sg/wpcontent/uploads/2020/12/2020-08-GMS-Agreement.pdf. Please contact Jolene and Audrey at 63451491 if you require clarification.
The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) encourages all its Poom and Black belt holders, especially those who wishes 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 is S$125 for 1st Dan and onwards for the higher Dans.
Please submit your application(s) latest by Tuesday, 12 December 2023 for processing in 2023 The application form is available in the form folder on STF website. Please contact Jolene and Audrey at 63451491 if you require clarifications on the conversion process and the rates.
Please be informed Kukkiwon certificates issued through STF bear the signatures of both the Kukkiwon President and STF President. Kukkiwon certificates without the signature of the STF President are not recognised by the STF. Any holders of such certificates will not be able to receive the support and/or recommendation of STF for participation in competitions, courses and related activities organised or sanctioned by the following organisations:
International Olympic Committee (IOC)
Olympic Council of Asia (OCA)
World Taekwondo (WT)
All qualified members of STF-affiliated clubs are encouraged to apply for the certification as soon as possible after the announcement of their grading results so that they are able to continue to maintain their Kukkiwon ranking seniority.
1. For Foundation to R2, grading can only be done by qualified Grading Assessors who have successfully completed the Grading Assessor Accreditation Course and have applied for a valid Assessor licence.
2. Submission for the Grading can only be at the STF office during office hours.
3. Please ensure that ALL grading cards are properly completed and duly endorsed. A recent photograph of the candidate must be attached.
4 For ALL candidates who are going for 1st Dan/Poom & above, please have the following documents during submission:
a) Candidate’s grading card
b) 1 recent IC / passport photograph of the candidate
c) Form B (duly completed)
Submission will not be accepted if any of the documents is not available or, for Form B, partially completed.
Submission will not be accepted if candidate fails to produce any of the documents mentioned above.
The last day of submission (Junior Red 1 & above, Senior Red 1 to 3rd Dan) is on 19 DECEMBER 2023 (Tuesday). Any submission after this date will be considered as LATE SUBMISSION.
Late submissions for candidates taking Red 1 & above are to be done within two (2) weeks from 20 December 2023 (Wednesday). Submission beyond the grace period of two (2) weeks WILL NOT be accepted. An administrative fee will be charged accordingly for late submission within grace period. The charges are as follows:
Period of Late Submission
Administrative Fee Chargeable
1st subsequent week from last day of submission (20 December 2023 – 27 December 2023)
SGD 10.00
2nd subsequent week from last day of submission (28 December 2023 – 05 January 2024)
50% of the grading fee payable by candidates for their respective grades.
GRADING COMMITTEE
A roll call will be taken at 1.30pm for Red 1 (Senior) candidates going for 1st dan and 2.30pm for 1st dan and higher candidates. Those who miss the roll call will be considered as ABSENT or LATECOMERS. Latecomers will not be graded.
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.
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.
While STF will take reasonable measures to ensure the safety of the grading procedure, Candidates will take all reasonable steps to ensure their own safety at all times and will not hold the Federation, the Grading Committee or any of its servants, employees or agents responsible for any such injuries, accidents or mishaps that may befall on them during the course of the grading,
For any enquiries, please contact the STF Secretariat Office or the Grading Committee (stf.grading@gmail.com).
SUPPLEMENTARY GRADING
For clubs that wish to conduct supplementary grading for Junior 1st Poom to 4th Poom, a minimum number of 25 candidates is required.
Please register with the STF Secretariat by 27 DECEMBER 2023 (WEDNESDAY).
An examiner will be assigned by the Federation after the closing date.
COLOUR BELTS
The last day of submission for colour belts is on 30 JANUARY 2024 (TUESDAY). Any submission after this date will be considered as LATE SUBMISSION.
An administrative fee of SGD 5.00 will be charged for late submission of candidates taking all other grades except Brown 1 & above.
NEXT CENTRALISED GRADING
The 192nd Centralised Grading will be tentatively scheduled on 7 April 2024. Details will be shared nearer to the date.
The engagement sessions with affiliated members are being planned on 18 November 2023, Saturday, at 2pm and/or 22 November 2023, Wednesday, at 7pm. Venue to be advised.
Please refer to the posting on STF website dated 25 October 2023 and here is the link https://www.stf.sg/news/local-news/affiliates-engagement-2023/ for more information and registration. Please note the registration period has been extended till Monday, 13 November 2023.
Your sharing and feedback matters and we hope to hear from our members about ideas to celebrate STF 50th Anniversary in 2024 and other feedback. Looking forward to your presence at the engagement.
