Participants in the Poomsae Referee Refresher Seminar held on 12 June 2015 at the National Training Centre will be required to officiate at least 20 hours, within a year, in any tournaments organized or sanctioned by the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) to qualify for the participation certificate.

With the certificate, the participants can attend the next Poomsae Referee Refresher Seminar without having to pay for the participation fee. 

What’s more, the 4 hours clocked by the participants in the 12 June Seminar will be recognized as part of their refereeing experience for promotion.

The list of participants is attached.  

Poomsae referees who did not attend the Refresher Seminar will not eligible to officiate in any poomsae tournaments, including the National Poomsae Championships which will be held on 25 & 26 July 2015, until the next seminar.

Two Poomsae Coach Upgrading Courses were conducted on Saturday 11 July 2015 at Temasek Polytechnic and Wednesday 15 July 2015 at J H Kim TKD (Bukit Timah).  A total of 126 participants attended the courses.

The results are attached.

A retest would be held on Friday 31 July 2015 at 7.30pm at the STF National Training Centre for those who had failed or received a provisional pass.  Unsuccessful participants are advised practise their poomsae to prepare for the retest.

Those who are interested in the retest must call the STF at 6345 1491 by 5.00pm on Tuesday 28 July 2015 to register. Payment can be made at the venue before the retest. The fee is $20 for those who failed the practical test. On the spot registration for those who have not registered is $30.

The next National Kyorugi Referee Course will be held on 15, 16 and 29 August 2015 at the STF National Training Centre

Blackbelt players are also encouraged to attend the course as it will help them in the understanding of the rules.  The knowledge will stand them in good stead in their preparation for competitions and in the competitions.

All clubs are reminded to have sufficient referees to support their plan to participate in the coming national kyorugi tournament.  All participating teams must be represented by a referee each. 

The details of the course are attached.  The registration form is available in the Forms folder.

Please take note of the registration fees and closing date for the course.

The results for the Poomsae Referee Course are attached.

Successful participants will be eligible to officate in the coming National Poomsae Championships.

The results for the Poomsae Coach Course held on Wednesday 8 July 2015 are attached.

Those who are unsuccessful must call the Secretariat at 6345 1491 to arrange for a retest.  Otherwise, they will not be eligible to attend the Poomsae Referee Course.