Poomsae Level 2 and Level 3 Course to be held on 4 February 2024 have been fully signed up. Thank you for your support and early registration. Looking forward to your participation in the subsequent courses.

The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) will stage the first Singapore Virtual Taekwondo Championship in early April 2024 following the success of Olympic ESports Week (OEW) featuring Virtual Taekwondo in June 2023.

To enable more participation in the above, the STF welcomes members of STF affiliated clubs to register for this Virtual Taekwondo (VT) Boot Camp. Registered participants will have the opportunity to experience and compete in VT. There may be a selection to form the STF Virtual Taekwondo Team at the end of the boot camp.

Eligibility  

Participants must be Singapore citizens, STF Poom or Black belt holders aged from 13 years old and above (as of calendar year) and are members of STF affiliated clubs. Affiliated Clubs may register up to a maximum of 8 participants (4 males and 4 females). Any additional participants will be placed on the reserved list.

Registration

Interested affiliates and participants are required to submit the completed forms to stkdf@mail.com by Sunday, 21 January 2024, 2359hrs (GMT +8).

1. Registration Form for VT Boot Camp (To be completed by Affiliates). In addition, Affiliates are welcome to indicate their interest in procuring VT equipment.
2. Participant Undertaking Form and Parental Consent Form (To be completed by Participant and Parent of Participant who is below 21 years old)

The boot camp would be opened for observation by the registered accompanying coaches (must be level 2 qualified).  There shall be no photography and/or videography during the camp.  Individuals who are unwell, on leave of absence or contagious disease should not attend the camp.  

Detailed information will be sent to the registered clubs by Tuesday, 23 January 2024. Please contact the Secretariat at stkdf@mail.com in the event if the information is not received. Looking forward to your support and participation in the first STF Virtual Taekwondo Boot Camp on 27 January and 28 January 2024.

The Poomsae Referee Course will be held on 20 January & 21 January 2024 at the 7 Bedok North Street 2. Black belt practitioner who wished to officiate in all STF-sanctioned poomsae tournaments should take this opportunity to gain the qualification as the next course may be held in 2025.

The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) will stage the first Singapore Virtual Taekwondo Championship in early April 2024 following the success of Olympic ESports Week (OEW) featuring Virtual Taekwondo in June 2023.

To enable more participation in the above, the STF welcomes members of STF affiliated clubs to register for this Virtual Taekwondo (VT) Boot Camp. Registered participants will have the opportunity to experience and compete in VT. There may be a selection to form the STF Virtual Taekwondo Team at the end of the boot camp.

Eligibility  

Participants must be Singapore citizens, STF Poom or Black belt holders aged from 13 years old and above (as of calendar year) and are members of STF affiliated clubs. Affiliated Clubs may register up to a maximum of 8 participants (4 males and 4 females). Any additional participants will be placed on the reserved list.

Registration

Interested affiliates and participants are required to submit the completed forms to stkdf@mail.com by Sunday, 21 January 2024, 2359hrs (GMT +8).

1. Registration Form for VT Boot Camp (To be completed by Affiliates). In addition, Affiliates are welcome to indicate their interest in procuring VT equipment.
2. Participant Undertaking Form and Parental Consent Form (To be completed by Participant and Parent of Participant who is below 21 years old)

The boot camp would be opened for observation by the registered accompanying coaches (must be level 2 qualified).  There shall be no photography and/or videography during the camp.  Individuals who are unwell, on leave of absence or contagious disease should not attend the camp.  

Detailed information will be sent to the registered clubs by Tuesday, 23 January 2024. Please contact the Secretariat at stkdf@mail.com in the event if the information is not received. Looking forward to your support and participation in the first STF Virtual Taekwondo Boot Camp on 27 January and 28 January 2024. 

The World Taekwondo formed the Para Taekwondo Committee in 2005 to develop and promote taekwondo to athletes of all disabilities. Over many years of development and promotion, the Para Taekwondo Kyorugi and Para Taekwondo Poomsae World Championships are regular features of the global taekwondo calendar nowadays.

In Singapore with the inception of the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) Para Taekwondo Sub-Committee several years ago, the local para taekwondo competition scene has gradually gained visibility post COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, in July 2023, two paraathletes successfully competed in the National Poomsae 2023 Championship.

The STF Para Taekwondo Sub-committee intends to organise a Para Taekwondo Competition in first half of 2024. Para-athletes will be categorised by gender, colour belt and Dan grades. We encourage coaches to share the estimated number of para-athletes indicating the age and impairment to facilitate planning. Please email the information to stkdf@mail.com before Friday, 9 February 2024.

It is our hope to have more para-athletes with different impairment practising taekwondo and competing locally and internationally. To compete, para-athletes must ascertain their impairments are permanent and training cannot improve the conditions. For veracity, a letter from school, medical letter or documents of proof to indicate medical condition are required.

Please email STF if enquiries/clarification regarding the sport category and classification is required. We look forward to more para-athletes practising, participating and competing in the sport of taekwondo and live better through sport.

About the Position

What is the role about?

You will be primarily responsible to formulate, develop and execute the sport pathway and capabilities development of Poomsae & Freestyle Poomsae in Singapore in the Singapore Taekwondo Federation’s (STF) Multi-Year Sports Plan (MYSP) and High-Performance Plan. It is more than training national athletes/national development squad for podium success. It also includes engaging the local coaches/clubs in their promotion and development of Poomsae through regular and structured seminars/workshops. This is with the aim to establish strong foundation in Poomsae include Freestyle Poomsae towards preparation for 2029 SEA Games to be held in Singapore. As a collaborative leader you will also play a critical role as a role model to our National Athletes and in building sustainable relationships with key stakeholders.

Role Summary

Under the supervision of STF’s High Performance Committee and working closely with the Secretariat, the National Coach (Poomsae including Freestyle Poomsae) will be responsible in the following areas:
1. To formulate, develop and implement short term (6-month to 2 years plan, 2024 to 2025), medium term (3 to 4 years plan, 2024 to 2027, 2 SEA Games and 1 Asian Games cycles) and long term plans (6 years to 8 years plan and beyond, 2024 to 2030 to being with) for the sport pathway and capabilities development of the National Taekwondo athletes in Singapore as well as the coaches to establish strong foundation in Poomsae and Freestyle Poomsae in preparation for SEA Games 2029
2. To submit to High Performance Committee training plans both local and overseas, sports pathway and capabilities development plans.
3. To prepare and submit the Yearly Planning Instrument (YPI) for three categories namely cadet, junior and senior.
4. To developed customised individual plans for selected number of athletes who have been earmarked for Major Games.
5. To train the national athletes/national development squad in preparation for the various competitions, which includes but is not limited to the Major Games, National Championships, local and overseas competitions.
6. To train national athletes to achieve podium success at major games such as Asian Championship and World Championship.
7. To have at least three national athletes exclude team; while team is considered as one athlete, qualified and selected to compete in Poomsae events in the next edition of 2025 SEA Games.
8. To achieve either one Gold or two Silvers medals at 2025 SEA Games.
9. To have at least two national athletes qualified and selected to compete in 2026 Asian Games and the target is to be in the top 8th position.
10. To coach the team during overseas trainings and competitions and assist with Kyorugi when required.
11. To scout/identify cadets and Juniors/Seniors potential Poomsae athletes and be endorsed by High Performance Committee.
12. To ensure that appropriate supervision, directly or indirectly, is provided to all athletes during trainings to ensure the athletes’ safety.
13. To engage local coaches/clubs and conduct coaching seminars/workshops/courses/clinics annually.
14. To mentor local coaches who are identified and recommended by High Performance Committee/the Board with the purposes as assistant national trainer(s)/coach(es) during the contract period.

Development

1. To partner Technical Committee and relevant Chairs to advance the knowledge of local Coaches through the Coaching Development Programmes (CDP)
2. To work with SportSG to develop and carry out the sport science and evidence-based development initiatives related to the Athletes Development Programmes and CDP.
3. To work with stakeholders such as National Youth Sport Institute and Singapore Sport Institute to develop and implement methods for testing athletes’ potential and current athletes’ performance using sport science and technology.

Attributes

• Effective time management, organisational, and leadership skills
• Strong work ethic and resiliency
• Clear written and oral communication skills
• English-speaking preferred
• Strong computer skills including data analytics
• Desire to continue improving and contributing
• Applicant must be able to travel and will spend approximately 25% of their work time on the road

Qualifications

• Degree with a major in sport science, physical education, sports management/administration or similar qualification in Taekwondo
• World Taekwondo International Coach Certification Level 1
• Proven outstanding Freestyle Poomsae technical skills and ability to continue to demonstrate and teach these technical skills e.g. 720/900 degree spinning kick or aerial 3 to 4 consecutive kicks; tumbling skills development
• Experience in choreography of new creative Freestyle Poomsae with music
• Asian Games medalist or equivalent desired
• Proven records of athletes’ achievement at regional/international championships and major Games preferred
• Minimum 3 years of international coaching experience desired

Application

Interested applicants may send their application to adminasst@stf.org.sg Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

This job may require enhanced background check and written reference(s) in relation to safeguarding/suitability to work with children, as well as continual professional development. This job description is intended as an outline of area of responsibilities and not to be regarded as exhaustive or exclusive. The role may include other duties as from time to time which may be required by STF, SportSG and SNOC. In addition, the role shall be reviewed and updated for its currency as to serve the evolving needs of the organisation.

The Poomsae Level 1 Coach Course will be held on 6 January and 7 January2024. This course aims to qualify black belt practitioners as Poomsae coaches and provide them with the passport to become a full-fledged national Poomsae referee. The information are as follows:

Dear Sir/Madam, Coaches and Athletes,

Thank you for your active involvement and invaluable commitment in the promotion and participation of the sports of Taekwondo in 2023 and the many years before.

May all of us have a truly remarkable and successful year ahead as we celebrate STF 50th Anniversary in 2024!