More than 100 participants have registered for the Poomsae Coach Course which will be held on Sunday 18 March 2012 at 2,00pm.
As the National Training Centre is too small to accommodate such a large number of participants, the venue for the course has to be changed.
Please call Jolene, Theresa or Rosalind at 6345 1491 for the venue details by 5.00pm on Friday 16 March 2012.
The National Kyorugi Referee Course will be held on 31 March 2012, 1 and 7 April 2012 at the STF National Training Centre.
It is a 12-hour course covering the latest interpretations of the competition rules and regulations.
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 numerous championships scheduled for 2012 as all participating teams must be represented by a referee each. Clubs will not be allowed to ‘borrow’ referees from other clubs for any championships.
The details of the course and the registration form are attached.
Please take note of the registration fees and closing date for the course. Cheques must be crossed and made payable to the “Singapore Taekwondo Federation”.
All Club leaders and coaches are requested to remind their members participating in the activities of the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) to observe the dress or uniform code.
If the dress code is casual, we expect the participants to come in at least collared T-shirt (polo shirt), pants and shoes or track suits and sport shoes or collared T-shirt (polo shirt), track pants and sport shoes. In short, dress in something decent.
Therefore, slippers, sandals, round-neck T-shirt, shorts, jeans will not be acceptable.
If the dress code is ‘dobok’, participants are required to ensure that their uniform conforms to the STF uniform code.
In the recent grading preparation workshop, a few participants failed to observe the STF uniform code. It has caused difficulties for the participants, their parents and our officials.
The STF will appreciate the co-operation of club leaders and coaches in ensuring that their members are appropriately attired for STF activities.
57 participants are better prepared for their next grading after attending the Grading Preparation Workshop held on Sunday 11 March 2012 at the National Training Centre. Why not?
There were 11 examiners, 1 national poomsae trainer and 6 national poomsae squad members were in attendance to guide the participants and correct their mistakes.
The session started with an hour theory session covering, among other things, the examiners’ expectations and the interview questions for the April 2012 grading. The participants were informed what they had to do in poomsae, sparring and unarmed combat (for those going for higher poom or dan grading) and guided on the way they should respond to the various questions.
Mr Milan Kwee, STF President, was present to observe the session. He spoke to some of the parents to get some feedback and thank them for their support.
At the end of the session, Mr Sam Tan, one of the course conductors, gave away the certificates to the participants before they gathered for a group picture.
The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) will celebrate its 38th Anniversary with a Dinner and Dance at Orchard Hotel on Saturday 23 June 2012. His Excellency Mr Oh Joon, the Ambassador for the Republic Korea, has agreed to grace the event as the guest of honor.
The event is a good opportunity for members to let their hair down, unwind and bond in a social environment. Most of all, they can enjoy the great program that has been planned specially for the occasion and stand a chance to winning one of the attractive lucky draw prizes.
If you have not book the table for your club or tickets, it is a good time to do so as more 60% of the available tables have been taken up.
You may contact any of the Secretariat staff at 6345 1491 to book the tables. For more information on the function, you may email STF at stf@singapore.com.
8 poomsae performers and 16 kyorugi players were shortlisted to vie for places to represent Singapore at the Asian Poomsae & Kyorugi Championships which would be held from 4 to 11 May 2012 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
They are as follows.
Poomsae
Male
Female
Kyorugi
Male
Female
All shortlisted performers and players must meet the training requirements to qualify for the final selection trials which will be held on Sunday 25 March 2012 at 12.00pm at the National Training Centre (Whampoa).
They are requested to report for training on Monday 5 March 2011 at 7.30pm at the National Training Centre (Geylang) for the poomsae performers and National Training Centre (Whampoa) for the kyorugi players.The Management Committee shall decide on the performers and players who shall eventually board the plan to Vietnam.
| SATURDAY | 14 APR 12 | 2.00PM –6.00PM | (Senior Red 1 & above) | Toa Payoh Sports Hall |
| Sunday | 15 APR 12 | 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 27 MARCH 2012 (Tuesday) . 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 28 MARCH 2012(Wednesday). 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 (28 Mar 2012 – 3 Apr 2012) | SGD 10.00 |
| 2nd subsequent week from last day of submission ( 4 Apr 2012 – 10 Apr 2012 ) | 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 Red 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.
The next Poomsae Referee Course will be held on 24 & 25 March 2012 at the STF National Training Centre.
Black belt holders who wished to officiate at the National Inter-School 2012 competition should take this opportunity to gain the qualification.
The detailed information is as follows.
| Day/Date/Time | : | Saturday 24 March 2012 (5.00pm to 10.00pm)Sunday 25 March 2012 (2.30pm to 6.30pm) |
| Duration | : | 9 hours |
| Test | : | Theory – Sunday 25 March 2012 (7.30pm to 8.30pm)Practical – Sunday 25 March 2012 (8.30pm onwards) |
| Closing Dates/Fees | : | On or before Monday 19 March 2012 – $80.00On or before Thursday 22 March 2012 – $90.00On the spot registration – $110.00(Fees paid are not refundable unless the application is rejected) |
| Venue | : | STF National Training CentreBlock 80 Lorong Limau#04-191Singapore 320080 |
| Course Requirement | : | Participants must have 100% attendance to be eligible for the test |
| Eligibility | : | Poomsae Coach CertificationGood fitness level(The STF reserves the right to request proof from a medical practitioner) |
| Certification | : | All successful candidates will be awarded Class 3 (Provisional) Certification. |
| Disclaimer | : | The STF reserves the right to cancel or postpone the course at its discretion. The STF, its servants and agents, will not be held responsible for any claims arising out of any death, injury, damage or loss, suffered or caused while attending the course. This includes all costs and expenses incurred as a result of such claims. |
Black belt holders who keen to be a Poomsae Coach should take the opportunity to attend the next course which would be held as follows.
| Date | Sunday 18 March 2012 |
| Time | 2.00pm to 8.00pm8.00pm onwards – Tests |
| Place | STF National Training Centre |
| Dress Code | ‘Dobok’ |
| Tests | Theory and practical tests will be conducted at the end of the Course |
| Certification | Poomsae Coach Certificate (Level 1) for successful participants with NCAP Level 1 or Taekwondo Coaching Qualification and Poomsae Coach Certificate (Level 1P) for successful participants without the coaching qualification |
| Fees | On or before Monday 12 March 2012 – $50.00On or before Thursday 15 March 2012 – $70.00On the spot registration – $90.00 |
The primary objectives of the Poomsae Coach Course are to qualify black belts as poomsae coaches and provided them the passport to become a full-fledged national poomsae referee.
Poomsae Referees will be important to clubs who plan to participate in future and National Poomsae Championships and all STF-sanctioned tournaments as all participating clubs will be required to provide at least one poomsae referee to qualify for participation in poomsae competitions.
The registration form is attached.
Mr Milan Kwee, STF President extended the condolences of the taekwondo community in Singapore to Dr Choue Chungwon, President of World Taekwondo Federation, on the demise of his beloved father, Dr Young Seek Choue, on 18 February 2012.
The late Dr Choue was the Founder and Chairman of Kyung Hee University which is one of the top education institutions in Korea known for its international programs. In 1979 he also founded GCS International, a Non-Government Organization with a consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council. In 1981, as President of the International Association of University Presidents, he proposed the International Day of Peace which was adopted by the UN General Assembly later that year.
The elder Choue was indeed a man who had served humanity nobly and with humility. His death is a loss to the Korean community and the word.
In his message to WTF President, Mr Kwee also said: “Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your bereaved family.”
Mr Kwee will represent STF at the funeral services which will be held on 23 February 2012 at 9.00am at the Grand Peace Palace at Kyung Hee University’s Seoul Campus.
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