The results of the Poomsae Coach Course retest held on Friday 4 March 2016 are attached.
Coaches who have successfully completed the course may apply for the Poomsae Coach Pass if they have also attended the Coach Induction Course.
Confirmation of Appointments
The following provisional examiners have been confirmed as full-fledged examiners with effect from 1 March 2016.
- Jimmy Tay
- Sebastian Lee
- Lim Hyun
Their promotion was granted based on their performance, character and peer approval. The Singapore Taekwondo Federation looks forward to their continued contributions and support.
2nd Poomsae Referee Refresher Course (Tuesday 8 March 2016)
The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) is conducting a Poomsae Referee Refresher Course for referees who wish to revalidate their refereeing licences so that they can officiate in the National Inter-School Taekwondo Championships.
The seminar will be held on Tuesday 8 March 2016 from 9.00am to 1.00pm at the National Training Centre.
Interested participants have to register at the STF before 8 March 2016 by completing the registration form, which is available in the Forms folder, and paying the fee of $30.00. On the spot registration is $50.00.
Grading Preparation Workshop (Saturday 19 March 2016)
The next Grading Preparation Workshop will be held as follows.
| Date | Saturday 19 March 2016 |
| Time | 2.00pm to 5.00pm |
| Venue | STF National Training Centre Blk 80 Lorong Limau #04-191 Singapore 320080 |
| Dress Code | ‘Dobok’ |
| Certification | Certificate of Participation |
| Fee | Closing Date – Monday 14 March 2016 – $30.00 After Closing Date – $50.00 (Fees paid are not refundable unless the application is rejected.) |
The workshop is open to red (senior and junior), poom and black belt holders. Senior Red 1 and black belt holders are reminded that they will be required to recite the STF pledge at the end of the workshop.
The primary objective of the workshop is to point out to participants their performance flaws and the areas they should work on from the examiners’ perspective. This will give the candidates a better chance of passing.
During the workshop, participants will be briefed on the grading guidelines and the expectations of the examiners.
Coaches may use the information acquired by their students at the workshop as a basis to guide them for their grading.
All candidates who have attended the workshop are reminded to submit a copy of the certificate of participation with their grading applications.
For red (junior) and 1st poom candidates, a copy of the certificate should be attached to their grading cards. This is necessary for the examiners to give them special consideration, if required.
The registration form is available in the Forms folder.
Program, Fixtures & Protector Sizes for Nestle Koko Krunch Tourney
The Nestle Koko Krunch Junior Taekwondo Championships will be held on Saturday & Sunday 12 & 13 March 2016 at Toa Payoh Sports Hall.
The program, fixtures and protector sizes for the tournament are attached.
A reminder to all volunteers and referees to report th Mr Andy Lee (Tournament Chairman) at the following timings.
Saturday 12 March 2016
– Volunteers at 9.00am (Set-up for Field of Play)
– Poomsae Referees at 12.45pm
Sunday 13 March 2015
– Volunteers and Poomsae & Kyorugi Referees at 8.00am
We wish all participating teams a fruitful and successful outing.
Sparring Course (Level 1) Results (20 & 21 February 2016)
The following participants have successfully completed the Sparring Course (Level 1) held on 20 & 21 February 2016 at the STF National Training Centre.
– Lim Mui Heng Jessie (Raider TKD)
– Lim Hong Lee Alan (Raider TKD)
– Leong Mian Ming (St Teresa TKD)
– Ong Mei Cheng Agnes (Hankuk TKD)
– Justina Tan (J H Kim TKD)
– Daniel Chir (J H Kim TKD)
– Lim Kah Hui (J H Kim TKD)
– Chong Fook Weng Adrian (Zenith TKD)
– Wong Hong Kai (Jurong Town TKD)
– Cheong Yang Hui Tony (Presbyterian High)
– Cheong Jun Kai Harry (Presbyterian High)
– Tang Hin Hong Aidan (Jurong Town TKD)
– Tang Shun Loong Albert (Jurong Town TKD)
– Ganesan s/o Sundaram (Jurong Town TKD)
– Siew Chee Kong (Zenith TKD)
Successful candidates will be exempted from sparring when they go for their 1st to 2nd poom/dan .
Poomsae Coach Course Results (30 January 2016)
The results of the Poomsae Coach Course held on Saturday 30 January 2016 at the STF National Training Centre are attached.
A retest would be held on Friday 4 March 2016 at 7.00pm for Theory and 8.00pm onwards for Practical at the STF National Training Centre for those who had failed any component.
Unsuccessful participants who are interested in the retest must call the STF at 6345 1491 by 5.00pm on Tuesday 1 March 2016 to register. Payment can be made at the venue before the retest. The fee is $20 per component. On the spot registration for those who have not registered is $30 per component.
160th Centralized Grading
| SATURDAY | 16 APR 16 | 2.00PM –6.00PM | (Senior Red 1 & above) | Toa Payoh Sports Hall |
| Sunday | 17 APR 16 | 9.00AM –6.00PM | (All grades except Senior Red 1 & above) | Toa Payoh Sports Hall |
| IMPORTANT INFORMATION |
1. Submission for the Grading can only be at the STF office during office hours.
2. Please ensure that ALL grading cards are properly completed and duly endorsed. A recent photograph of the candidate must be attached.
3. For ALL candidates who are going for Red 1 & above, please have the following documents during submission:
a. Candidate’s grading card
b. 1 photocopy of the candidate’s Identity Card (front & back) / Birth Certificate (for candidate below age of 12)
c. 2 recent IC / passport photographs of the candidate
d. Form B (duly completed)
Submission will not be accepted if any of the documents is not available or, for Form B, partially completed.
4. Submission will not be accepted if candidate fails to produce any of the documents mentioned above.
5. The last day of submission is on 28 March 2016 (MONDAY). Any submission after this date will be considered as LATE SUBMISSION.
6. Late submissions for candidates taking Red 1 & above are to be done within two (2) weeks from 29 March 2016 (Tuesday). Submission beyond the grace period of two (2) weeks WILL NOT be accepted. An administrative fee will be charged accordingly for late submission. The charges are as follows:
| PERIOD OF LATE SUBMISSION | Administrative Fee Chargeable |
| 1st subsequent week from last day of submission (29 MAR 2016 – 04 APR 2016) | SGD 10.00 |
| 2nd subsequent week from last day of submission (05 APR 2016 – 11 APR 2016) | 50% of the grading fee payable by candidates for their respective grades. |
7. An administrative fee of SGD 5.00 will be charged for late submission of candidates taking all other grades except Brown 1 & above.
8. A roll call will be taken at 1.30pm for Red 1 (Senior) candidates going for 1st dan and 2.30pm for 1st dan and higher candidates. Those who miss the roll call will be considered as ABSENT or LATECOMERS. Latecomers will not be graded.
9. Candidates are to turn up in proper dress code (as stipulated by the STF) for the grading. Candidates who fail to comply with the dress code will not be allowed to take the grading.
10. Supplementary Grading can only be conducted two (2) weeks before or after the Centralised Grading and will be subjected to the approval of the Grading Department.
11. Candidates will be taking the grading at their own risk and therefore will not hold the Federation, the Grading Department or anyone so concerned, responsible for any injuries, accidents or mishaps that may befall on them during the course of the grading.
12. For any enquiries, please contact the STF Secretariat Office or the Grading Department.
2016 Nestle Koko Krunch – Blank Fixtures
The blank fixtures for the 2016 Nestle Koko Krunch tournament 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 28 February 2016 from 4.30pm at the STF National Training Centre.
Club officials are reminded that the following is strictly not allowed.
– Employ coaches from other clubs to coach their members during the competition.
– Field their members under other clubs.
Participants will be disqualified if coaches from their clubs are not available to accompany them to the arena. It will not be acceptable to use the excuse that the participant’s coach is at another court as the competition cannot be delayed.
Please bring along a copy of the blank fixtures. All amendments or corrections must be made before the commencement of the draws.
Participating clubs that have not submitted the referees’ names must do so before the commencement of the meeting.
STF President Respected Internationally
If his recent international appointments are anything to go by, Mr Milan Kwee, STF President, is well respected for his ability to contribute to the development of taekwondo in particular and sport in general.
His key appointments include the following:
- World Taekwondo Federation Council Member
- Singapore National Olympic Council Member
More recently he was appointed by the President of the World Taekwondo Federation as the Vice-Chairman of the Ethics Committee and the President of the Commonwealth Taekwondo Union as the Vice-President of the Union.
Mr Kwee’s recognition will bring credit and honor to Singapore and the Singapore Taekwondo Federation. The taekwondo community in Singapore is certainly proud to have him as their leader.