A letter from Woon Wee Min in the Voices in the Today’s papers of 17 October 2016.
STF President in the News Again
STF President to Lead Team Singapore
STF President, Mr Milan Kwee, has been appointed as the chef-de-mission for the 2017 Malaysia SEA Games which will be held from 19 to 31 August 2017.
The announcment was made in major local newspapers and on the Singapore National Olympic Council Facebook.
The Management Committee and members of the taekwondo community would like to congratulate Mr Milan Kwee on his appointment.
Supplementary Grading
Clubs organizing supplementary grading are reminded to ensure that
· the grading area is safe and adequate for the conduct of the assessments,
· the physical arrangement is appropriate for the activity,
· the parents are given a comfortable place to wait for their children if they are not allowed to watch the grading, and
· the candidates do not have to wait too long to be graded.
Organizers of supplementary grading should find out from Jolene the examiners assigned to their respective centers. If the examiners do not turn up 15 minutes before the start of the grading, they should call the examiners immediately. If the examiners cannot be reached, organizers should call Sebastian Lee (Grading Chairman) at 9768 8418 for alternative arrangement.
The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) will also provide the contact numbers of organizers to the examiners so that they will be in communication if there are unforeseen circumstances.
It is the responsibility of all organizers to report to STF Secretariat by email if any examiner is late for his or her assignment.
This is necessary because the STF has no tolerance for tardiness on the part of its examiners as it will not only incur the wrath of the parents but also tarnish the image of the other examiners and the STF. What’s more, the candidates’ performances may be adversely affected.
The STF would like to take this opportunity to put on record its appreciation to all coaches, parents and candidates for their patience and understanding and apologies if they have been distressed or inconvenient in any way during the grading.
Information on Centralized Grading (Sunday 16 October 2016)
All club officials, parents and parents are advised to take note of the following information on the Centralized Grading which will be held on Sunday 16 October 2016 at ITE College Central.
Parking
Parking is free. Plese do not park indiscriminately.
Grading Venue
The grading will be conducted in the indoor sports hall which is located in Block F (Level 4). There will be directional signs leading to the hall.
An easier way to the hall would be to look out for the Subway outlet. Take the escalator next to the outlet which will lead directly to Level 4.
A map of ITE College Central, which includes the available buses to the institution, is attached.
If you require any further clarification or information, you may contact Mr Sebastian Lee (Grading Chairman) at 978 8418 or the Secretariat at 6345 1491.
Dan Promotion Course (5, 6 & 12 November 2016)
The next ‘dan’ promotion course comprising lectures, training and exclusive promotion tests will be held on 5, 6 & 12 November 2016 at the STF National Training Centre.
More details are as follows.
Dates : Saturday 5 November 2016
Sunday 6 November 2016
Saturday 12 November 2016
Time : 1.30pm to 4.30pm (5 November 2016)
2.30pm to 5.30pm (6 November 2016)
Test – 1.30pm onwards (12 November 2016)
Venue : STF National Training Centre
Dress Code : ‘Dobok’
Course Fees : 1st dan to 2nd Dan – $200
2nd dan to 3rd Dan – $250
3rd dan to 4th Dan – $300
4th dan to 5th Dan – $350
5th dan to 6th Dan – $400
6th dan to 7th Dan – $500
Test : According to the normal grading requirements.
Registration : Same procedure adopted for ‘dan’ applicants in the centralized grading.
Closing Date : On or before Monday 31 October 2016 – Stipulated fees
After closing date – +$80 late fee
The registration form and Promotion Test Form B are available in the Forms folder. Both forms must be submitted upon application with the necessary supporting documents.
Candidates may apply for a maximum of a two-dan promotion if they meet the following time-frame for the grades.
| 1st to 3rd dan | 4 years 6 months |
| 2nd to 4th dan | 6 years |
| 3rd to 5th dan | 8 years |
| 4th to 6th dan | 10 years |
| 5th to 7th dan | 12 years |
The fee payable will be for both grades.
All applications are subjected to recommendations by the Chairman of the Board of Examiners in consultation with the other senior examiners and approval by STF President. Applicants may also be asked to attend an interview, if required.
Looking for a Job?
The Singapore Taekwondo Federation is looking for a suitable candidate to take up the position of Clerical Officer.
Brief Job Description
· Carry out clerical and administrative duties as directed
· Perform routine office work
· Process applications and results
· Update records regularly
· Assist in the collection of fees
Requirements
At least a GCE ‘O’ Level
Proficient in MS Office
Remuneration
Negotiable (Based on qualifications and experiences)
To be considered for the position, email your application and resume to stkdf@mail.com. In your application, please include your salary expectation.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Collection of Kukkiwon Certificates
The following Kukkiwon certificates are ready for collection at the STF Secretariat.
| 1 | Lim Jun Kang Xavier | Acme |
| 2 | Tan Wei Jun Xavier | Acme |
| 3 | Tan Shermaine | Acme |
| 4 | Soh Li Ting | Acme |
| 5 | Lim Peng Siah, PBM | Acme |
| 6 | Gwee Yu Lee David | Acme |
| 7 | Png Chee Siang Derek | Acme |
| 8 | Loo Chee Meng | Apex |
| 9 | Diyanah Aqidah Bte M D K | N-Squad |
| 10 | Tan Chu Sheen Benedict | Hankuk |
| 11 | Tay Kwan Heng Jayden | Hankuk |
| 12 | Khoo Xuan Ting Jayla | Hankuk |
| 13 | Chia Li Zhi Brennan | Hankuk |
| 14 | Khoo Kai Jun Joshua | Hankuk |
| 15 | Tan Wei Leong Jason | Ignite |
| 16 | Chong Ka Yeng Preston Peter | Induk |
| 17 | Kayden Aaron Lim | Induk |
| 18 | John Buchholz | JH Kim (BT) |
| 19 | Tan Jun Wei Andrew | JH Kim (BT) |
| 20 | Mahala Clarkey Beasley | JH Kim (BT) |
| 21 | Helene Buchholz | JH Kim (BT) |
| 22 | Aran Sagayam Tharmaratnam | JH Kim (BT) |
| 23 | Lim Yi Sheng Elijah | JH Kim (M) |
| 24 | Cecilia Henriette Eek Thorstensen | JH Kim (M) |
| 25 | Su Kim Teck | JH Kim (M) |
| 26 | Cozine Conner Ryan | JH Kim (M) |
| 27 | Cozine Kevin Garrett | JH Kim (M) |
| 28 | Lyall Gordon | JH Kim (M) |
| 29 | Wee Cheng Hym Ashley | JH Kim (SRC) |
| 30 | Joshua Lee Shyen | JH Kim (SRC) |
| 31 | Lee Yi Zachary | JH Kim (SRC) |
| 32 | Ethan James Alford | JH Kim (SRC) |
| 33 | Chong Reece | JH Kim (SRC) |
| 34 | Ng Yan Guan Ryan | JH Kim (SRC) |
| 35 | Ng Yan Cong Randolph | JH Kim (SRC) |
| 36 | Ng Yee Fann Rachael | JH Kim (SRC) |
| 37 | Kong Ling Xuan Josh | JH Kim (SRC) |
| 38 | Kong Ling Ci Joie | JH Kim (SRC) |
| 39 | Ng Lucas Harold | JH Kim (SRC) |
| 40 | Sim Lilian | JH Kim (SRC) |
| 41 | Loo Kar Whai | JH Kim (SRC) |
| 42 | Ng Shei Yong Daniel | JH Kim (SRC) |
| 43 | Lim SiZe | JH Kim (SRC) |
| 44 | Huang Jeph | KTMA |
| 45 | Chng Wei Li Veronica | KTMA |
| 46 | Kim JooHyeok | Lions TKD |
| 47 | Alexander Justin De Mello | Lions TKD |
| 48 | Hoh Kar Li Claire | Lions TKD |
| 49 | Bai Eun Soo | Lions TKD |
| 50 | Go Ngee Boon | LTA TKD |
| 51 | Lee Xu Kang Daryl | MPRC Zone C |
| 52 | Wong Yew Choon | MPRC Zone C |
| 53 | Raja Arshad Bin Raja Mahmod | N-Squad |
| 54 | Raja Zulfadli Bin Raja Mahmod | N-Squad |
| 55 | Low Si Han Corrine | NTU |
| 56 | Wong Yew Fai | NUS TKD |
| 57 | Vee Yah Teng Vernice | Radin Mas |
| 58 | Ong Bee Ai | Radin Mas |
| 59 | Ong Ker Seng | Radin Mas |
| 60 | Tay Yeow Hong | Radin Mas |
| 61 | Loh Ngiap Hin | Radin Mas |
| 62 | Balinghasay Lorenzo Rufino Ong | Raiders |
| 63 | Nila Jihyun Arun | SCM |
| 64 | Lavanya Miio Seshasayee | SCM |
| 65 | Joseph Stephen Llamzon | SCM |
| 66 | Lim Ee Chong Noel | SCM |
| 67 | Jasper Jack Clements | SCM |
| 68 | Leclercq Karine Ghislaine Shiau-Huei | SCM |
| 69 | Alysha Jabanputra Summerville | SCM |
| 70 | Sui Yi EN | SCM |
| 71 | Pow Ian-Ning Alarice | SCM |
| 72 | Gabrielle Anne Lau Harrow | SCM |
| 73 | Ambikaa Jaggi | SCM |
| 74 | Hillion Camille Jeanne | SCM |
| 75 | Pow Ian-Jun Alaric | SCM |
| 76 | Pow Jia Qi | SCM |
| 77 | Pow Gong Yu | SCM |
| 78 | Kabir Dua | SCM |
| 79 | Cheng Eric Wei | SCM |
| 80 | Luc Hillion | SCM |
| 83 | Tan Coby | SCM |
| 84 | Ng Felix Yat Long | SCM |
| 85 | Sng Samuel Alexander | SCM |
| 86 | Sui Yi Jie | SCM |
| 81 | Tan Jie Ray Jeremy | SCM |
| 82 | Noor Reinetta Shah | SCM |
| 87 | Nara Kieun Nahm | SCM |
| 88 | Goh Xuan Ying Alicia | SCM |
| 89 | Malanie Sung-Clarke | SCM |
| 90 | Lee Ee Xuan Matthias | SCM |
| 91 | Chong Chih Chung | SIM TKD |
| 92 | Teo Johnboy John | SIM TKD |
| 93 | Cheok Kai Hwee | SIM TKD |
| 94 | Lee Shun Jie Krystal | Summit |
| 95 | Ho Kee Khoon Michael | Summit |
| 96 | Tow Lee Ting | Summit |
| 97 | Koh Tian Guan | T&T TKD |
| 98 | Chin Zi An | T&T TKD |
| 99 | Tay Ee Kiang | T&T TKD |
| 100 | Nicholas Adam Khaw Hoong Keat | Taekwondonomics |
| 101 | Niicole Alethea Khaw Mei Shan | Taekwondonomics |
| 102 | Lim Kee Fatt | Top TKD |
| 103 | Nicolas Delagneau | Top TKD |
| 104 | Hoo Kwang Chang | Top TKD |
| 105 | Szollosi Csilla | Trifecta |
| 106 | Yuan Wei-Hsuet Grace | Trifecta |
| 107 | Chua Xiu Wen Elaine | Trifecta |
| 108 | Soh Weng Chang Roydon | Valour |
| 109 | Lim Yon Kuei | Vosper TKD |
| 110 | Lim WeiHao Nicholas | Zen TKD |
| 111 | Lee Jun Wee | Zen TKD |
| 112 | Lim Xue Wei | Zen TKD |
| 113 | Kua Ee Feng | Zen TKD |
| 114 | Peh Chun Zhiang | Zen TKD |
| 115 | Tan Gee Kee | Zenith |
| 116 | Chong Fook Weng Adrian | Zenith |
| 117 | Huynh Trung Khoi | Zenith |
Club officials may collect the certificates during office hours (9.30am to 5.00pm). Please avoid lunch hour from 1.00pm to 2.00pm.
2016 PA-STF Tournament Programme & Fixtures
The programme, fixtures and protector sizes for the PA-STF Taekwondo Championships 2016, which will be held on 8 & 9 October at Toa Payoh Sports Hall, are attached.
Club officials are reminded that only coaches with passes are allowed to enter the field of play with their players.
Male and female players are required to wear the following equipment on entering the arena: head gear (blue or red only), trunk protector, forearm guard, shin guard, groin guard, gloves and mouth piece. Daedo PSS will be used for all categories. The organizer will ONLY provide the PSS head gear, trunk protector and sensing socks for the Senior Divisions. Head gear will NOT be provided for the Cadet, Young Junior & Junior Divisions.
Recycled sensing socks will be provided. If competitors are concerned with the hygiene, they may purchase them at the venue. The cost of the sensing socks is S$90 per pair.
Volunteers and referees are to report to Mr Andy Lee (Tournament Chairman) on the following days and times.
– Saturday 8 October 2016 (Volunteers – 8.00am / Poomsae Referees – 12.00pm)
– Sunday 9 October 2016 (Volunteers & Kyorugi Referees – 8.00am)
If you require any clarifications, please do not hesitate to call Mr Andy Lee (Tournament Chairman) at 9106 4421 or any of the Secretariat staff at 6345 1491.
The STF would like to take this opportunity to wish all participants a smooth, successful and memorable tournament.
Results of Sparring Course (Level 2) 17, 18 & 25 September 2016
Congratulations to the following participants who had successfully completed the inaugural Sparring Course (Level 2) held on 17, 18 & 25 September 2016 at the STF National Training Centre.
– Liew Kong Yong Ronnie (JH Kim TKD Main)
– Tang Shun Loong Albert (Jurong Town TKD)
– Ganesan s/o Sundaram (Jurong Town TKD)
– Chng Wei Li Veronica (KTMA)
– Teoh Hock Ming (Raiders TKD)
– Yap She Pin Shandy (St Teresa TKD)
– Low Sze Sheng Brandon (Taekwondonomics)
– Liew Jun Xian (Team Spectrum TKD)
Successful candidates will be exempted from sparring when they go for their 2nd to 3rd poom or dan grading.
2016 PA-STF Competitors’ List & Blank Fixtures
The competitors’ list and blank fixtures for the 2016 PA-STF Taekwondo Championships are attached.
All participating clubs are advised to send at least one representative for the briefing and drawing of lots which will be held on Sunday 25 September 2016 from 4.30pm at the STF National Training Centre.
Please bring along a copy of the competitors list and blank fixtures. All amendments or corrections must be made before the commencement of the drawing of lots. No changes will be allowed once the draws have been conducted.