Among other things, all examiners have been informed of the following. It will be helpful if coaches take note of the information.

–       All grading participants, including the commander, must observe STF uniform code.

–       The maximum number of participants to be graded for the different grades is as follows: Grades 10 and 9 (8 candidates); Grades 8 to 5 (6 candidates); and Grades 4 to 1 (4 candidates). If time permits, it will be good to grade fewer candidates at a time.

–       It is the responsibility of examiners to ensure that all candidates involved in sparring wear groin guards. If any of the candidates does not have groin guard or refuse to wear one, he or she will automatically fail.

–       Grading requirements shall be guided by the grading syllabi.

–       All examiners, grading officials and coaches work as a team. They should respect one another regardless of seniority. They are free to draw the attention of one another if they find that the system is not working well. The focus should be to ensure that the grading is conducted safely, smoothly and efficiently. 

Examiner Promotion

The Federation is pleased to announce that Mr Patrick Tan Yong Chen has been confirmed an examiner with immediate effect. He has served his provisional period well by demonstrating commitment, compassion and good judgment. Hence, his promotion is much deserved. Congratulations!

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.

1. Submission will not be accepted if candidate fails to produce any of the documents mentioned above.
   
   
2. The last day of submission is on 23 JUNE 2014 (MONDAY) . Any submission after this date will be considered as LATE SUBMISSION.
   
   
3. Late submissions for candidates taking Red 1 & above are to be done within two (2) weeks from
   24 JUNE 2014 (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:

1. An administrative fee of SGD 5.00 will be charged for late submission of candidates taking all other grades except Brown 1 & above. 
   
   
2. A roll call will be taken at 1.30pm for Red 1 (Senior) candidates going for 1^st 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.
   
   
3. 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.
   
   
4. 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.
   
   
5. 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.
   
   
6. For any enquiries, please contact the STF Secretariat Office or the Grading Department.