The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) would like to remind tournament participants including parents and supporters that the focus of competitions is to ensure that the athletes have fun testing and showcasing their skills.  This can be achieved only if safety, sportsmanship and fairplay are present.

Spectators are encouraged to cheer and motivate the athletes to give of their best.  They should not not ‘blind’ or distract the athletes with flash photography. And they should always support the athletes regardless of the outcome.  It will always be commendable if spectators can applaud the winners even though they are not from the same camp.  In this area, Team Managers and Coaches can play their part in advising their supporters to be in their best behavior at all times.

Coaches, who are technical experts in the sport, should prepare, guide and help their athletes well.  They should not be responsible for their athletes’ defeat especially before the start of the match.  There is no excuse for any athlete to enter the arena with groin guard worn outside his pants, mouth guard which does not fit and sensing socks used incorrectly.  

For clarity and consistency in the application of the rules involving the use of equipment, we would like the hightlight the following. 

• Punitive Declaration (One-minute grace will NOT be given): An athlete who enters the arena with safety equipment not properly worn or poorly fitted – for example, groin guard worn outside the pants, mouth guard not properly molded, sensing socks too large or worn incorrectly;   

• Gam-jeom: An athlete who does not have his or her mouth guard or gloves at the arena.

Although the inspection desk officials will do their best to ensure that athletes are cleared for the competition, it is the responsibility of the coaches and the athletes if any infractions are discovered in the arena.

In addition to the above, the STF would like to also remind athletes to wear only Taekwondo groin guard.  The normal sport groin guard which may be cheaper is not suitable for taekwondo.

Team Managers or coaches who require further clarifications may email STF at stkdf@mail.com.

The 2016 National Kyorugi (Ambassador Cup) Taekwondo Championshipos will be held on 27 & 28 August 2016 and 3 & 4 September 2016 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 27 August 2016 & 3 September 2016 – 10.30am

–  Sunday 28 August 2016 & 4 September 2016 – 8.30am

(b)  Referees

–  Saturday 27 August 2016 & 3 September 2016 – 1.00pm

–  Sunday 28 August 2016 & 4 September 2016 – 9.00am


(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 (non PSS)

–  Headgear with protective shield (Cadet 1 & Junior 1)

–  PSS headgear, body protector & sensing socks (Senior)

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. 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!

The People’s Association (PA)-Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) Taekwondo Championships will be held on Saturday & Sunday 8 & 9 October 2016 at Toa Payoh Sports Hall.

The competitions promise to be an exciting event for all taekwondo exponents training in the Community Clubs (CCs) recognized by the STF.

If you are training in the CCs which have taekwondo activities conducted by non-STF coaches, we are sorry you have to miss the opportunity to showcase your skills.

More information and the registration forms on the tournament are attached.