The progress for the alterations and additions to the STF new premises at 35 Joo Chiat Place is right on target. Barring any hitch, the operation of STF Secretariat will be at the new building come September 2018,
Here are some pictures of the place as at 23 March 2018.
The Kyorugi Referee Course overall results, after the retest held on 11 March 2018 are attached.
Participants who are successful in both the theory and practical tests will be awarded Class 3 (Provisional) Certification upon completion of at least 15 hours (at least 2 days of competition) of practical assessment at the National Inter-Schools Championships. Any participants who have officiated more the 24 hours in the event will be awarded Class 3 certification.
Attachment must be completed within a year of the course. Otherwise, they would be considered as being unsuccessful. Those under attachment CANNOT represent their clubs.
The results for the Poomsae Referee Course held on 31 March 2018 & 1 April 2018 are attached.
A retest will be conducted on Saturday 7 April 2018 at the STF National Training Centre for those who fail either the theory, practical or both components. Theory retest will begin at 10.00am followed by practical at 10.30am.
Those who are interested must register for the retest by Friday 6 April 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. On the spot registration for the retest is $32.10 per component.
Participants are advised to read their notes to prepare for the theory retest.
Those with ‘Pending’ practical results must attend the practical session at 11.00am. Otherwise they would be considered as being unsuccessful for the course.
Successful participants will be awarded Class 3 (Provisional) certification upon completion of at least 15 hours of practical assessment at the National Inter-School (at least 2 days of competition). Those who have officiated more than 24 hours in the school events will be awarded Class 3 certification.
The results of the Poomsae Coach Upgrading Course conducted on Wednesday 4 April 2018 at the STF National Training Centre are attached..
Successful participants must upgrade their coach pass by Monday 9 April 2018 to be able to accompany their students into the field of play for the National School Games Taekwondo Poomsae Championships.
Coaches who have received the Level 3 qualification MUST also upgrade their coach pass to reflect the correct and current level by Monday 9 April 2018.
The Singapore Taekwondo Federation will be conducting open selection trials for the following competitions.
2018 Korea Open International Taekwondo Championships
(18 to 24 July 2018, Jeju, Korea)
2018 Kimunyong Cup International Taekwondo Championships
(11 to 15 August 2018, Seoul, Korea)
2018 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships
(15 to 18 November 2018, Taipei, Chinese Taipei)
Date : Saturday 21 April 2018
Venue : STF National Training Centre
Time : Poomsae Trial – 1.00pm
*Poomsae – Recognized Poomsae (according to the age division)
New Poomsae (Bigak 1, 2 & 3)
(*1 recognized poomsae and 1 new poomsae will be selected at random)
Kyorugi (full contact with head kick) Weigh-in – 12.00pm
Trial – 1.30pm
All participants must be SINGAPORE CITIZENS and are STF black belt holders. The WT Global Athlete Licence and Kukkiwon certification are mandatory for all players.
Please fill in the attached forms and submit them to the Secretariat by Monday 16 April 2018. There is no limit to the number of players each affiliate can field. We reserve the right not to accept late submission, incomplete forms or registration without the necessary supporting documents.
Registered players for the trials are to report at the STF National Training Centre by 12.00pm.Kyorugi players shall be considered for the category based on their actual weight on the day of the weigh-in and not according to the weight submitted in the form as we do not want to disqualify any players. No weight allowance will be given.
Selected players will be required to fulfill the training requirements averaging 12 hours per week.
The panel of selectors will comprise any 3 of the following senior technical members.
– Mr Steven Soh – Mr RA Jeyaraman – Mr Lee Thiam Poh – Mr Tan Kok Heng – Mr Tan Cheng Hui – Mr Michael Ho – Mr Jimmy Tay
The player’s undertaking form is also attached. The form must be signed by parents for players under the age of 21 years old. Players will not be allowed to participate in the trials if they do not comply with the administrative requirements. Players with medical history must provide medical clearance from their doctor.
The trials would be open for observation by participants and the registered accompanying coaches (must be Level 2 qualified) only. Please note that no photography and video recording will be allowed.
The NCAP (Level 1) retest results held on Saturday 6 January 2018 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.
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.
Successful participants may register for the Level 2 course. They will only receive the Level 2 qualification if they have successfully completed the course and Level 1 practical attachment. Registration will be open only to them until Thursday 5 April 2018.
We would like thank all participants for their understanding in the delay of the release of the results.
Due to overwhelming response, the venue for the Poomsae Coach Upgrading Course on Wednesday 4 April 2018 will be changed to the STF National Training Centre from 9.00am to 3.00pm.
Organizers of the 12th edition of the CK Classic International Open Taekwondo Championships which will be held from 23 to 25 August 2018 in Stadium Malawati, Shah Alam, Selangor, are looking for national referees to officiate at the tournament.
National referees who are interested to officiate in the tournament may send in their application to stkdf@mail.com by Monday 2 April 2018.
More details will be provided for the selected referees upon appointment.