The latest poomsae changes, which were introduced during the ‘Wired To Win’ Poomsae Seminar in March 2006, would be officially implemented from April 2007 centralised grading onwards. Based on feedback, we understand that a good number of coaches are still unsure of the various changes.  They have requested for the Federation to organize poomsae training for them.   

In response to their requests, we have decided to organize a series of courses for smaller groups based on the participants’ grades and period in the sport.  This will allow them to clarify any doubts comfortably among their peers.  At the same time, our course conductors can share the finer points of the poomsae movements more effectively.

Here are the courses available

Course A (for 4th to 6th Dan)  –  Saturday, 21 October 2006 (1pm to 9pm)   
Course B (for 2nd & 3rd Dan)  –  Sunday, 22 October 2006 (9am to 5pm)
Course C (for 1st Dan)            –  Saturday, 28 October 2006 (1pm to 9pm)
Course D (for 1st Dan)            –  Sunday, 29 October 2006 (9am to 5pm)
Course E (for 1st & 2nd Dan)   –  Saturday, 4 November 2006 (1pm to 9pm)
Course F (for 3rd to 6th Dan)   –  Sunday, 5 November 2006 (9am to 5pm)

All the courses will be held at the National Training Centre.  Each course is limited to a maximum of 30 participants.  The STF reserves the right to cancel any course if there are insufficient participants.  Applications will be accepted on a first-come first-served basis.

The course fee is $50 per participant.    

Private lessons may be arranged with the Secretariat.  The course fee for such lessons is $150 per person (minimum of 4 persons per group).

Certificates will be issued on successful completion of the course.

Only holders of the Poomsae Coach certificate will be allowed to be a coach at STF-organized or STF-sanctioned poomsae championships and participate in the National Poomsae Referee Course.  The Poomsae Referee Course has been scheduled to be held in January 2007.

A copy of the application form is attached.  You may duplicate it for your blackbelt holders.  The closing date for submission is Friday, 13 October 2006.

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19 successful participants in the 30th National Referee Course were awarded Class 3 (P) National Referee certification.  The course held on 5, 6, 10 & 13 August 2006 attracted 23 members. 

Mr Lee Thiam Poh and Mr Lee Thiam Huat, both international referees , conducted the course comprising theory and practical.  The theory lessons included some interesting topics like mental preparation for referees and principles of judgement.  These important subjects were usually not taught in international referee seminars.

For the practical sessions, the participants learned the various refereeing procedures and hand signals.  They also went through some refereeing and judging under simulated conditions.

The training served them well when they were put on trial by fire.  They were assigned to officiate in the national championships in August 2006 and performed creditably.

The participants were awarded the qualification through the recommendations of Mr Yeo Boon Thiang, also an international referee.  Mr Yeo assessed them based on their performance in both the theory and practical tests.