The 2015 National Inter-Schools Taekwondo Championships will be held at Toa Payoh Sports Hall as follows.
– Primary (Wednesday to Friday, 15 to 17 April 2015)
– B & C Divisions (Monday to Wednesday 20 to 22 April 2015)
– A Division (Thursday 23 April 2015)
The programme and fixtures are attached.
Teachers, team officials and coaches are advised to take note of the following for all 6 days of competition.
– Reporting time for 1st batch of competitors (8.30am)
– Briefing for teachers, team officials and coaches (8.40am)
All volunteers and referees are to report to Mr Andy Lee, Tournament Chairman, at 8.00am. The STF wishes all participants and spectators an enjoyable and rewarding experience at the tournament.
Mr Lim Hyun, Principal of Hyun Taekwondo Academy, has been appointed by Mr Lee Hyung Kyoung, Chairman of the Korean Chamber of Commerce in Singapore as the Chief Committee Member.
His one-year appointment started on 1 April 2015.
The Singapore Taekwondo Federation extends its heartiest congratulations to Mr Lim on the appointment.
More than 100 participants attended the Grading Preparation Workshop which was held on Sunday 29 March 2015 from 2.30pm to 5.30pm at the STF National Training Centre.
The workshop was conducted by the following examiners.
– Mr Tan Kok Heng
– Mr Tan Cheng Hui
– Mr Michael Ho
– Mr Tan Kheng Juan
– Mr Leon Koh
– Mr Sam Tan
– Mr Rocky Go
They were assisted by members of the poomsae squad – Kang Rui Jie (Commonwealth & US Open Champion), Woon Yong Chuang and Wesley Ng.
The STF will be organizing a Sparring Course (Fundamental) on Saturday 2 May 2015 from 2.00pm to 5.00pm. Candidates going for their 1st poom or dan will be exempted from sparring if they have the fundamental certification.
The team competed with black armbands at the 12th Asean Taekwondo Championships which was held from 23 to 26 March 2015 in Hochiminh City, Vietnam as a mark of respect for Mr Lee Kuan Yew, first Prime Minister of Singapore.
A Vietnamese newspaper carried an article on the team members wearing the armbands.
A translation of the article is furnished below.
THE LABOUR NEWSPAPER
(NLĐO) – Để tưởng niệm cố thủ tướng Singapore Lý Quang Diệu vừa qua đời, các võ sĩ đến từ đảo quốc sư tử đã đeo băng tang trên cánh tay trái khi tham gia tranh tài tại Giải Vô địch và trẻ taekwondo Đông Nam Á lần thứ 12-2015.
In order to commemorate the former PM Lee Kuan Yew who just passed away yesterday, athletes from the City of Lion wore a black string on their left arms when competing at the 12th Southeast Asian Taekwondo Championship in Vietnam in 2015.
Tối 23-3, Giải Vô địch và trẻ taekwondo Đông Nam Á lần thứ 12-2015 đã khai mạc tại Nhà thi đấu TDTT Lãnh Binh Thăng (quận 11, TP HCM). Ngay trong ngày khai mạc, để tưởng niệm cố thủ tướng Singapore Lý Quang Diệu, các võ sĩ đến từ đảo quốc này đã đeo băng tang trên cánh tay trái khi tham gia thi đấu.
On the evening 23-3, the Championship has been inaugurateed at Lanh Binh Thang Sports Stadium (district 11, HCMC). In the opening session of the event, athletes from the City of Lion wore a black string on their left arms when performing competitions to commemorate the former PM Lee Kuan Yew who just passed away.
Think twice before you mess with these kids! Spirits were high as families and friends of young participants filled the halls with excitement and cheer at the NESTLÉ KOKO KRUNCH Junior Taekwondo Singapore Championship 2015 on Sunday. An astounding 550 children came pumped with taekwondo self-defense and combat skills as they battled it out to be amongst the finalists of the Championship.
The NESTLÉ KOKO KRUNCH Junior Taekwondo Singapore Championship strikes back for the third year with a record-number of participation, a big jump from only 200 participants last year. Targeted at boys and girls from ages 7 to 12 years old, children showed off their exhilarating high kicks and amazing moves at the Toa Payoh Sports Hall.
To encourage team spirit at an early age and increase awareness of other categories, the Championship also saw its first team participation added to the line-up in this year’s competition. The Poomsae category includes Recognised (team) and Creative Poomsae categories, which were displayed for the first time.
Other categories in the competition include Poomsae (Individual) and Kyorugi. Unlike Poomsae, which is a display of fixed Taekwondo movements, Kyorugi is a form of sparring using the fist, hand and foot.
Mr Milan Kwee, President of Singapore Taekwondo Federation said, “Witnessing the overwhelming participation year-on-year at NESTLÉ KOKO KRUNCH Junior Taekwondo Singapore Championship is extremely heartening for us at Singapore Taekwondo Federation.”
“I was blown away by some of the younger athletes as they demonstrated stamina, ability and mastery. I wish all our finalists the best in the Grand Finals in Kuala Lumpur, and hope they can do Singapore proud!” added Mr Kwee.
Darren Yap Zong-Han, who won 3 gold and 1 bronze medals (1 gold medal in Kyorugi, 2 gold and 1 bronze medals in Poomsae), shared, “This is my third time taking part in the Singapore Championship. I trained hard with my coaches over the past few months, and am very happy with my achievements today. I am excited to move on to the Grand Finals in Malaysia, and I hope to clinch a medal for Singapore!”
Ms Winnie Foo, Business Manager of Nestlé Breakfast Cereals, shared that the competition helps the young taekwondo exponents demonstrate sportsmanship, confidence, and discipline.
“Like any sport, the right nutrition plays a vital role for athletes. KOKO KRUNCH provides Whole Grain goodness for these kids, so they can be at their best in their competition. We are excited to see how the finalists will move on to the next round with zeal and determination,” said Ms Foo.
Organised by the Singapore Taekwondo Federation for the local Championship, winners will represent Singapore in Kuala Lumpur for the Grand Finals on 31 May 2015.
The Regional NESTLÉ KOKO KRUNCH Junior Taekwondo Championship, will see Malaysia hosting three regional legs and the Grand Final in Kuala Lumpur on 31 May 2015. Regional winners from Malaysia and Singapore will compete to become the regional champion.
The Poomsae Coach Course will be held on Saturday 28 March 2015 from 2.00pm onwards at the STF National Training Centre at Block 80 Lorong Limau #04-191 Singapore 320080.
Bishan Community Club coaches – Cheonk Choon Kiat, Terence Ng and Tang Tak Shiu, recently took the lead by cleaning and mopping the area where they have their regular training in the Bishan CC Multi Purpose Hall.
The students were taught to respect and take care of the area where they train. It was also a team bonding session and everyone enjoyed the activity.
Mr Rocky Go, Chief Coach, thanked his coaches for leading by example.
