19 (7 poomsae and 12 kyorugi) players have been shortlisted for the Asian Cities Taekwondo Championships which will be held from 8 to 10 January 2016 in Hong Kong.

The selection trials were held on Sunday 1 November 2015 at the STF National Training Centre.  The shortlisted players are as follows.

Kyorugi

–  Ng Ming Wei

–  Jason Tan Junwei

–  Raja Arshad

–  Vincent Lim Hong Bin

–  Gan Guo Bin

–  Raja Zulfadli

–  Jaden Lim

–  Gerald Koh

–  Chew Xin Wei

–  Nur Fadzlyn

–  Kylynn Goh

–  Nichelle Tan

Poomsae

–  Kwong Shuen

–  Chelsea Sim Shu Zhen

–  Tow Lee Ting

–  Kang Rui Jie

–  Wesley Ng

–  Woon Yong Chuang

–  Linda Sim Ee Guay

Shortlisted players will be required to fulfill the training requirements averaging 12 hours per week to qualify for the final selection which will be held in December 2015. In addition, the following will also be taken into consideration.

–  Attitude and behaviour

–  Current skill level and fitness

–  Level of commitment

–  Potential for future development and investment

–  Ability to demonstrate team spirit and work well with team mates

The number of players who will eventually board the plane will be decided by the selectors at the final trial.

All shortlisted players are requested to report for training by Wednesday 11 November 2015 at the STF National Training Centre.

The Singapore Taekwondo Federation will be conducting open selection trials for the 20^th Asian Cities Taekwondo Championships which will be held from 8 to 10 January 2016 in Hong Kong.

All affiliates are invited to participate in the open trials for both Kyorugi and Poomsae events.

The selection details are as follows.

Date                :           Sunday 1 November 2015

Venue             :           STF National Training Centre

                                    Block 80 Lorong Limau

                                    #04-191 Singapore 320080

Time               :           Poomsae

                                    Trial                 –           12.00pm

                                                            *Poomsae

–       Taegeuk 5 to Sipjin (15 years & above)

                                                                      (*2 poomsae will be selected at random

       according to the age division)

Kyorugi

Weigh-in          –           11.00am

                                    Trial                 –           1.00pm

                                    Age Group      –           12 to 14 years old (Cadet )

                                                                        15 to 17 years old (Junior)

                                                                        18 years & above (Senior)

All participants must be SINGAPORE CITIZENS and are STF poom or black belt holders.

Please fill in the attached forms and submit them to the Secretariat by Thursday 29 October 2015.  There is no limit to the number of players each affiliate can field.  We reserve the right not to accept late submission, incomplete forms or registration without the necessary supporting documents.

Registered players and performers for the trials are to report at the STF National Training Centre by 11.00am.  Kyorugi players hall be considered for the category based on their actual weight on the day of the weigh-in and not according to the weight submitted in the form as we do not want to disqualify any players.  No weight allowance will be given.

Selected players and performers will be required to fulfill the training requirements averaging 12 hours per week.

The panel of selectors will comprise any 3 of the following senior technical members.

–       Mr Steven Soh

–       Mr RA Jeyaraman

–       Mr Lee Thiam Poh

–       Mr Tan Kok Heng

The player’s undertaking form is also attached.  The form must be signed by parents for players/performers under the age of 21 years old.  Players/performers will not be allowed to participate in the trials if they do not comply with the administrative requirements.

The trials would be open for observation by participants and the registered accompanying coaches (kyorugi coaches must be NCAP Level 2 qualified) only.   Please note that no photography and video recording will be allowed.