The next ‘dan’ promotion course comprising lectures, training and exclusive promotion tests will be held on 6, 7 and 13 October 2012 at the STF National Training Centre.

More details are as follows.

Dates                    :  Saturday 6 October 2012
                               Sunday 7 October 2012
                               Saturday 13 October 2012

(Test) Time             : 5.00pm to 7.00pm (6 October 2012)
                               2.30pm to 5.30pm (7 October 2012)
                               5.00pm onwards (13 October 2012)

Venue                     : STF National Training Centre Dress
Code                      : ‘Dobok’

Course Fees           : 1^st dan to 2^nd Dan   – $202^nd dan to 3^rd Dan   – $250

                                3^rd dan to 4^th Dan   – $300

                                4^th dan to 5^th Dan   – $350

                                5^th dan to 6^th Dan   – $400

                                6^th dan to 7^th Dan   – $500

Test                      :  According to the normal grading requirements.

Registration           :  Same procedure adopted for ‘dan’ applicants in

                               the centralized grading.

Closing Date          :  On or before Tuesday 2 October 2012 – Stipulated fees

                                On or before Thursday 4 October 2012 – +$60.00 (late fee)  

                                On the spot registration – +$80.00 (late fee)        

Candidates may apply for a maximum of a two-dan promotion if they meet the following time-frame for the grades.

The fee payable will be for both grades.

All applications are subjected to recommendations by the Chairman of the Board of Examiners in consultation with the other senior examiners and approval by STF President. Applicants may also be asked to attend an interview, if required.

The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) is gradually aiming to bring the standards of refereeing to that of the players and coaches. One of the areas which need attention is the understanding of the interpretations of the rules.

For example, all referees understand that a penalty has to be given for, say, attack after ‘kalyeo’. However, the STF is concerned with the referees’ understanding of the application of the rule. Why? Inconsistent applications of the rules will lead to controversies. And it is not healthy for the sport.  

The outcome of the theory test conducted at the seminar gives a compelling reason why the STF should put in more effort towards the education of its referees.

The results are attached.

Referees who are interested to attend the review must call the Secretariat on 6345 1491 to register. The review fee of $20 per component may be paid on the day of the review. On the spot registration is $30 per component.

Referees can choose either of the following review sessions which will be conducted at the National Training Centre. However, registration is on a first-come first-served basis of up to a maximum of 70 participants per session.

• Saturday 8 September 2012
• Sunday 9 September 2012

Those who pass are also advised to be present as there are a number of questions they need to know the correct answers. They will not be required to pay the review fees.

The next grading preparation workshop will be held as follows:

The workshop is open to red (senior and junior), poom and black belt holders.

The primary objective of the workshop is to point out to participants their performance flaws and the areas they should work on from the examiners’ perspective.  This will give the candidates a better chance of passing.

During the workshop, participants will be briefed on the grading guidelines and the expectations of the examiners.

Coaches may use the information acquired by their students at the workshop as a basis to guide them for their grading.

All candidates who have attended the workshop are reminded to submit a copy of the certificate of participation with their grading applications.  For red (junior) and 1^st poom candidates, a copy of the certificate should be attached to their grading cards.  This is necessary for the examiners to give them special consideration, if required.

The registration form is attached.

The Referee Refresher Seminar will be held as scheduled.

The programme for the day is as follows:

• Registration
• BP/HR Tests
• STF Pledge Test
• Physical Tests (Dynamic Balance, Reaction Time, Ladder & Shuttle-run)
• Theory (Observations & Competition Rules)
• Practical Refereeing
• Theory Test

Participants with medical certification exempting them from participating in the physical tests are required to produce the document on that day.

Please bring your own writing materials. The dress code: ‘Dobok’.

You are advised not to have heavy breakfast. If you require, pack some sandwiches for consumption during the break. Participants will be given a bottle of water each.

For clarifications, please call the Secretariat staff at 6345 1491.

Coaches who wish to obtain the professional coach passes to acompany their players to the competition area are reminded to register for the Coach Induction Course which will be held on Saturday 25 August 2012.

More details are available at http://www.stf.sg/courses-seminars/973-wish-to-obtain-the-professional-coach-pass.

If you miss this course, you will only be able to attend the next one which is scheduled to be held in April 2013.