The draw list for the 2018 National International Schools Taekwondo Championships are attached.
All participating schools and coaches are advised to attend the briefing and drawing of lots which will be held on Wednesday 28 March 2018 from 4.00pm at the STF National Training Centre.
Please bring along a copy of the draw list. All amendments or corrections must be made before the commencement of the draws.
The drawing of lots for the 2018 National School Games Taekwondo Championships will held on Thursday 22 March 2018 at the following times at the STF National Training Centre.
– Primary (Junior & Senior Divisions)
2.30pm
– B & C Divisions
2.30pm (after the Primary) to 4.00pm
– A Division
4.00pm onwards
School officials and coaches are encouraged to attend the session. The program and draw lists are attached.
One of the current head kick rules has been found wanting as many coaches are of the opinion that it is not correct to penalize athletes for kicking high even though there is no contact to the opponent’s head. As the beauty of taekwondo is in its high kicks, the rule restricts the athletes to middle-section kicks and allows them to disregard the need to protect themselves against head shots.
While they agree that it is necessary to have competitions which forbid head kicks to provide additional safety for the participants, they support the removal of the current rule of giving a ‘Gam-jeom’ for every high kick without contact and disqualifying athletes for accumulating four such penalties.
The new rule will put the responsibility on the attacker to control his or her kicks and the defender to avoid high kick techniques. Although the defender will win if there is contact to the head resulting from a head shot, we believe that it will not be the way that any athlete wants to win.
In summary, high kicks with no contact to the head will NOT attract a ‘Gam-jeom’ penalty. However, if any kick touches or hits the opponent’s head, the offender will be declared loser by referee’s punitive declaration.
Coaches are allowed to encourage their players in the contest area to engage in the match. They are also permitted to shout instructions to guide the players in terms of the use of techniques and tactics. However, coaches shall not take this allowance to provide loud and excessive coaching. The referee reserves the right to hand the appropriate penalty based on his discretion if the coach continues with the behavior after being signaled to slow down.
If a coach believes strongly that his or her appeal for video replay has not been clearly communicated to the review jury, he or she may confirm with the referee. For example, the coach asks for video replay to invalidate 3 points for attack after kalyeo. The request is accepted and the referee only invalidates the score without giving a penalty. In this case, the coach may clarify with the referee in a civil manner if the request has been communicated correctly. He or she only needs to raise his or her hand and the referee shall approach him or her.
This new rule is not a licence for the coach to challenge the decision of the video review jury. If the message to the review jury is correct, the coach shall accept the outcome. There shall be no discussion or dispute at the arena.
Note: The amended rules will apply from 1 April 2018. In order to further enhance the safety of the sport, headgear with face shield will be used for all 17 and under ‘kyorugi’ events together with the implementation of the rules.
The retest results for the Poomsae Coach Courses held in January & February 2018 are attached.
Successful coaches may apply for the Poomsae Coach Pass L1P (without NCAP L1) or Poomsae Coach Pass L1 at the STF Secretariat during office hours. Applications must be made at least 1 week before competition.
The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) Secretariat will be closed during the following period as all the staff will be involved in the National School Games Taekwondo Championships which will be held at Toa Payoh Sports Hall.
– Tuesday to Friday 10 to 13 April 2018
– Monday to Friday 16 to 20 April 2018
For urgent matters, you may call upon the staff at the Sports Hall.
The STF apologizes for any inconvenience caused.
Before you buy taekwondo uniforms for yourself or your students, please ensure that they comply with Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) uniform code. Failure to do so will put your students at a disadvantage during grading, tournaments or other STF activities.
Recently we have seen uniforms with brands boldly emblazoned on the left upper sleeves making it necessary to place STF logo at the elbow or even lower.
The left upper sleeve is reserved for STF logo. No uniform brand should appear above it.
While the STF has informed its official uniform vendors to take note of the requirements, members should not purchase uniforms with brand logos or names on the left sleeve.
Cheok Choon Kiat, a taekwondo member of Bishan Community Club and student of Rocky Go, had received numerous compliments for his excellent customer service as a sale staff of Under Armour in Vivocity.
Some of the compliments received are reproduced below.
Choon Kiat attributed his demeanour to his taekwondo training. Said Choon Kiat, “My taekwondo training under Sir Rocky had taught me to be patient, confident, compassionate and understanding. This has put me in good stead not only in my work attitude but also my daily life.”
Well done, Choon Kiat! You have done not only yourself but taekwondo proud. You serve as an excellent role model for the taekwondo community.
Keep up the good work!
ITE College Central is looking for coaches for the ITE Taekwondo team.
Below is the lists of responsibilities, qualifications and requirements for the prospective coach.
Responsibilities :
The qualifications and requirements are as follows.
Interested coaches are to submit by email their quotations, resume and relevant documents ( in soft copies) by Friday 23rd March 2018 to Ms Wan at wan_ka_may@ite.edu.sg.
Only shortlisted coaches will be contacted.
The 12th National Taekwondo Poomsae Championships will be held on 2 & 3 June 2018 at Toa Payoh Sports Hall.
More information is available in the attached competition outline. The registration forms are also attached.
All participating team must provide at least one referee per every 30 participants for the duration of the championships to qualify for participation. 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.
The results for the Kyorugi Referee Course held on 3, 4 & 10 February 2018 are attached.
Participants are to take note of the following.
ALL participants MUST attend a theory test review which will be held on Sunday 11 March 2018 at 2.00pm at the STF National Training Centre. The retest for practical & scoring will be conducted after the review.
The theory review fee is $21.40 (inclusive of GST). The retest fee for unsuccessful participants in practicial & scoring is considered as one component (including theory review) is $32.10 (inclusive of GST). All payment must be made either at the STF office or at the venue.
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