Those who are interested may call the STF Secretariat at 6345 1491 to register with their name, club and contact numbers by Wednesday 24 October 2018.
Mr Milan Kwee Steps Down
After 14 years of leading the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) as its President, Mr Milan Kwee tendered his resignation with effect from 1 October 2018 at the monthly Management meeting on 18 September 2018. Majority of the Management members tried to persuade him to change his mind through the Management WhatsApp Chat to no avail.
He went on to announce his decision to bow out at the Annual General Meeting on 29 September 2018 citing the following primary reasons:
- He wanted to give way to younger, more energetic and smarter members to take over.
- After 14 years at the helm, he did not wish to hog his position.
The representatives at the meeting accepted his resignation and showed their appreciation for his contribution to the development of taekwondo and the STF with a resounding applause.
Following his resignation, Ms Ng Lee Noi (Asst Hon Treasurer), Ms Juliana Seow (Hon Treasurer) and Dr Ho Mun Wai (1st Vice-President) threw in their towel for various reasons.
An emergency meeting was called on 5 October 2018 to, among other things, consider the way forward. Various options including one to appeal to Mr Kwee to return as the President were considered. After some deliberations, the Committee decided to invite Mr Kwee back as the Advisor to STF out of respect for his decision to leave. But this decision did not go well with Mr Yeo Soon Keong (Committee Member) and Dr Lee Chee Wee (2nd Vice-President) who decided to quit.
Nevertheless, in the interest of not disrupting the administrative operation of the STF for too long, The Committee elected Mr David Koh as Acting President, Mr Lee Thiam Poh as the Hon Treasurer and Mr Sebastian Lee as the Asst Hon Treasurer.
On 8 October 2018, Mr Kwee turned down the invitation to return to the STF as the Advisor choosing instead to ‘spend more time with my grandson and allow the younger an opportunity to work, without any hindrance from me whatsoever, to bring STF to greater heights of success’.
Mr Santos Rivas will replace Ms Juliana Seow as the representative of JH Kim (Main). We are still awaiting the replacement for Ms Ng Lee Noi who represented Edgefield Secondary School.
The STF would like to put on record its appreciation to Mr Kwee and all the other Management members who had decided to leave for their contributions to the development of taekwondo and the organization.
Sparring Course (Fundamental) Results (30 September 2018)
The following participants have successfully completed the Sparring Course (Fundamental) held on Sunday 30 September 2018 at 2.30pm at the STF National Training Centre.
| 1 | Abdul Shaheed Bin Muhamad Sidek | Acme TKD |
| 2 | Cheah Lean Cheng Grace | Zenith TKD |
| 3 | Chong Choong Zing Shaun | JH Kim (SGC) |
| 4 | Chong Wen Queen | Induk TKD |
| 5 | Choo Zi Heng Wayne | Woodlands TKD |
| 6 | Darwin De Jesus Basas | Johan TKD |
| 7 | Eillen Pradez Tonoy | Acme TKD |
| 8 | Foo Chuan Ping | Yong-In TKD |
| 9 | Ho Kah Pin | Raider TKD |
| 10 | Jessica Palmero Galicia | Induk TKD |
| 11 | Joseph Miguel Cambiado Habos | Sports Team TKD |
| 12 | Koh Teck Heng | Raider TKD |
| 13 | Lana Marie Javelona Basas | Johan TKD |
| 14 | Lee Jia Le Mikel | Acme TKD |
| 15 | Lee Kah Onn | JH Kim (SGC) |
| 16 | Lee Ying Shan | Taekwondonomics |
| 17 | Leong ZhiXiang | Woodlands TKD |
| 18 | Mohammed Noor Firdaus Bin Sumawi | Induk TKD |
| 19 | Mok Wei Jie | Woodlands TKD |
| 20 | Morpi Marissa Abrera | Acme TKD |
| 21 | Ng Yi Jie Jasper | Woodlands TKD |
| 22 | Ng Yi Zhong Javier | Woodlands TKD |
| 23 | Ong Juay Yam Ryan | Bt Purmei TKD |
| 24 | O’Ryan Isaiah Dass | Zenith TKD |
| 25 | Raquel C Tiano | Acme TKD |
| 26 | Raveendran Hiranmayi | Woodlands TKD |
| 27 | Rhea Pradhan | Zenith TKD |
| 28 | Soh Yih Jiun Brian | Raider TKD |
| 29 | Soo Guo Yeow Andy | Induk TKD |
| 30 | Tan Jiang Yan | Woodlands TKD |
| 31 | Tan Lit Yeow | Raider TKD |
| 32 | Tay Jing Long Xavier | Acme TKD |
| 33 | Tay Kai Li Jolene | Acme TKD |
| 34 | Vansh Bagaria | Singapore Swimming Club |
| 35 | Vidit Bagaria | Singapore Swimming Club |
| 36 | Wong Ka Ching | Woodlands TKD |
| 37 | Wong Lai Cheng | Johan TKD |
| 38 | Xu Jie | Yong-In TKD |
| 39 | Zhuang ChangFeng Walt | Radin Mas TKD |
| 40 | Zhuang YiZhi Xander | Radin Mas TKD |
The certificates will be ready for collection from Monday 8 October 2018 at the STF Secretariat.
Successful candidates will be exempted from sparring when they go for their red 1 to 1st poom / dan grading.
Unarmed Combat Course (Level 1) for Poom and Black Belt Holders (October 2018)
The Singapore Taekwondo Federation will be conducting the Unarmed Combat Course (Level 1) on 27 & 28 October 2018 and 3 November 2018 at the STF National Training Centre for poom and black belt holders.
The course timings and other details are attached. Please take note of the registration period and fees.
NCAP (Level 1) Results (June 2018)
The results of the NCAP Technical (Level 1) Course held on 9, 10, 16, 17 & 23 June 2018 at the STF National Training Centre are attached.
Those participants who are successful are required to complete 3 months (twice a week) or 6 months (once a week) of practical coaching attachment. Trainee coaches can have their choice of schools or clubs approved by the STF for their attachment. They may also apply for the coach pass (L1) at the STF Secretariat.
Form A must be returned to the STF at least two (2) weeks before they start their coaching attachment. Attachment without prior approval of STF will not be accepted.
Form B is for trainee coaches to record their attendance. It must be counter-signed by their respective club officials.
The two forms are available in the ‘Forms’ folder.
On receipt of the completed Form B, the STF will issue certificates to coaches only after having satisfied that the coaches have fulfilled their obligations. Practical attachment must be complete within 2 years of the announcement of the results. After that, the results will be considered null and void.
Please read the following important notes pertaining to the retest.
A retest will be conducted on Saturday 20 October 2018 at the STF National Training Centre for those who fail either the theory, practical or both components or pledge. Theory retest will begin at 12.30pm followed by practical at 1.30pm.
- Those who are interested must register for the retest by Monday 15 October 2018. Candidates must call the Secretariat at 6345 1491 to register and payment may be made at the venue before the retest. The registration fee is $21.40 for one component and $32.10 for both components. However, on the spot registration for the retest is $32.10 per component.
- Candidates for the practical retest are required to bring along a new lesson plan.
- Participants are advised to read their notes to prepare for the theory retest. They are required to bring along their course notes.
We would like thank all participants for their understanding in the delay of the release of the results.
IOC Sports Administrator Programme (Wed and Fri, from 26 Sep to 12 Oct 2018)
The IOC Sports Administrator course jointly organised by Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC) and the Republic Polytechnic (RP) is open for registration. Participants will be exposed to a wide array of issues including the sports ecosystem, marketing and sponsorships, sports science, athlete management, coaching and facilities management, as well as the intricacies of the Olympic Movement and various sporting systems in place both nationally and regionally. It will be relevant for coaches and club managers and owners.
The Course details are as follows:
Dates: 26 and 28 Sep; 3, 5, 10 and 12 Oct 2018 (6.30pm – 10.00pm), a total of 6 evenings.
Venue: Seminar Room,Singapore Sport Institute, Sport Singapore
Fee payable: $197.95 per participant (incl 7% GST) (SkillsFuture credit applicable)
Registration is opened from now until Monday 17 Sep 2018 at the website of Republic Polytechnic: https://www.rp.edu.sg/ace/short-course/Detail/international-olympic-committee-(ioc)-sports-administrator-programme
Please see attached the course flyer for more information.
For more details or if you have any queries, please contact Mr Amos Hoe at amos_hoe@rp.edu.sg or tel: 66971931.
Dobok Requirement for Junior Competitors in Ambassador Cup
All club officials are to take note that all Junior (15 to 17 years old) competitors are required to wear black belt doboks.
They will not be allowed to enter the FOP if they don their poom doboks.
NCAP (Level 2) Technical Course Results (April 2018)
The results for the NCAP (Level 2) Technical Course held in April 2018 are attached.
The theory retest will be held on Friday 21 September 2018 at 7.30pm at the STF National Training Centre.
Those who are interested in the retest must call the STF Secretariat at 6345 1491 by 5.00pm on Monday 17 September 2018 to register. The retest fee is $21.40. However, on the spot registration for the retest is $32.10. Payment may be made at the venue before the retest. Paticipants are requested to bring their course notes.
Those who have successfully completed the course may apply for an upgrade of their coach pass. Coaches will not be allowed to accompany their students into the competition area if they do not upgrade their pass.
For unsuccessful participants, they will be given temporary access into the FOP. However, they will be required to attain the seal of approval from the STF Secretariat before the competition.
We would like thank all participants for their understanding in the delay of the release of the results.
2018 Ambassador Cup Program & Start List
The 2018 National Kyorugi (Ambassador Cup) Taekwondo Championshipos will be held on 15, 16, 22 & 23 September 2018 at Toa Payoh Sports Hall.
The program and fixtures are attached.
Volunteers and referees are to take note of the following reporting time.
(a) Volunteers (must be at least 13 years & above)
– Saturday 15 & 22 September 2018 – 8.00am (setting up of FOP)
– Sunday 15 & 23 September 2018 – 8.15am
(b) Referees
– Saturday 15 & 22 September 2018 – 12.15pm
– Sunday 15 & 23 September 2018 – 8.15am
(New referees – please collect the referee T-shirts at the STF office during office hours before competition days. It will not be issued at the venue.)
The following equipment will be provided by the STF.
– Headgear with protective shield (Cadet 1 & Junior 1)
– KPNP PSS headgear, body protector & sensing socks (Senior)
Headgear (non-PSS) will not be provided.
Club officials are reminded that
– all participating team must provide at least one referee per every 30 participants for the duration of the championships to qualify for participation even they do not have any participants on certain competition days. The referee may not be the same person. For example, it is acceptable for a club to submit four referees, one each for every competition day. A club will be barred from future participation if its referee fails to fulfil his or her obligations without the approval of the Tournament Chairman;
– it is strictly not allowed to employ coaches from other clubs to coach their members during the competitions andfield their athletes under other clubs
– they must have sufficient coaches to take care of their own athletes during the competition especially when 4 courts are used. Athletes will bedisqualifiedif coaches from their clubs are not available to accompany them to the arena. It will not be acceptable to use the excuse that the athlete’s coach is at another court as the competition cannot be delayed
The STF wishes all participants an enjoyable and fulfilling experience!
42nd Annual General Meeting – Resolutions
The 42nd Annual General Meeting has been scheduled to be held on Saturday, 29 September 2018 at 2.30pm at the STF National Training Centre, Block 80 Lorong Limau #04-191, Singapore 320080.
All resolutions for the meeting should be submitted to the
Secretary-General
Singapore Taekwondo Federation
260A Tanjong Katong Road Singapore 437048
by Friday 14 September 2018.
The agenda for the meeting and the Committee’s reports will be sent to you in due course.