We are pleased announce that Lai Han Seng has received the following promotions after meeting the promotion requirements.
– 2nd to 1st Class (Poomsae)
– 3rd to 2nd Class (Kyorugi)
Discount for Members
Members of Singapore Taekwondo Federation can enjoy a 10% discount at Sou’s Noodle Restaurant at 1,Changi Business Park Crescent
, #02-17 Plaza 8 Singapore 486025.
All you have to do is produce your black belt card or WTF GMS card on settling your bills at the cashier’s counter.
Here is more information on the Restaurant.
Kyorugi Referee Refresher Seminar August 2012
The annual Kyorugi Referee Refresher Seminar will be held on Sunday 19 August 2012 from 9.00am to 1.00pm at the Republic Polytechnic.
All active kyorugi referees must attend the seminar to have their licenses to officiate extended by a year. Coaches who are national referees are also encouraged to participate in the seminar. The knowledge will be invaluable to them if they wish to continue to be effective coaches.
Kyorugi referees with expired licenses may also attend the seminar. Their licenses will be renewed if they pass the assessment which will be conducted at the end of the seminar for all participants.
As the provision of referees is a pre-condition for participation in all STF organized or sanctioned tournaments, it is important for clubs to have their own pool of qualified referees.
The seminar will cover, among other things, the latest amendments to the Competition Rules and Regulations.
Participants are to come prepared with their ‘dobok’ and writing materials. They should be well prepared for the numerous tests which will be conducted to ensure that they are fit mentally and physically to officiate. They should also be ready to recite the pledge. Those who fail in any of the tests will have to be retested within a week or so.
We plan to end the seminar punctually. However, if the overwhelming number of participants does not allow us to do so, they must be prepared for the seminar to end later.
The registration fees are as follows.
– On or before Tuesday 7 August 2012 – $30.00
– On or before Thursday 16 August 2012 – $40.00
– On the spot registration – $50.00
The registration form is attached.
Wish to Obtain the Professional Coach Pass?
The next coach induction course for coaches who wish to obtain the professional coach pass will be held as follows.
Date : Saturday 25 August 2012
Time : 4.30pm to 7.00pm
Place : 254A Tanjong Katong Road
Singapore 437042
Fee : On or before Monday 20 August 2012 – $60.00
On or before Thursday 23 August 2012 – $80.00
On the spot registration – $100.00
Eligibility : NCAP Technical (Level 1) or
Poomsae Coach Qualification
On successful completion of the course, coaches may apply for the appropriate professional passes to accompany players to the competition area.
The registration form is attached.
Referee Promotion July 2012
We are pleased to announce that Nonny Florentine, Kyorugi Referee,
has been promoted from Class 3P to 3 after meeting the promotion requirements.
Meeting WTF Founding President
Dr Kim Un-Yong, founding President of the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) and former Vice-President of International Olympic Committee, was in Singapore for a short holiday. He was responsible for the elevation of the status of taekwondo as an Olympic sport.
The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) hosted a dinner on Wednesday 4 July 2012 at Beng Hiang Restaurant in his honor to show its appreciation to Dr Kim for his contributions to the development of taekwondo in Singapore during his watch as WTF and Kukkiwon President.
In particular, through the recommendation of Dr Kim, the WTF sponsored the Singapore team in 1978 for the Pre-World Games. He had also offered invaluable ideas for the propagation of the sport whenever he had opportunities to meet with local officials.
At the dinner, which was also attended by HE Mr Oh Joon (Ambassador for the Republic of Korea), Dr Kim impressed everyone with his sharp wits, profound knowledge of taekwondo history and updated information of the sport. Most of all, they were awestruck by Dr Kim’s wisdom.
Standing (From right): Mr Albert Kim & Mr Milan Kwee
Before Dr Kim and HE Oh Joon and their spouses called it a night, STF President, Mr Milan Kwee, thanked them for attending the dinner and making the evening a memorable and interesting one.
36th Annual General Meeting – Resolutions
The 36th Annual General Meeting has been scheduled to be held on Monday 30 July 2012 at 7.30pm at the STF National Training Centre, Block 80 Lorong Limau #04-191, Singapore 320080.
All resolutions for the meeting should be submitted to the
Secretary-General
Singapore Taekwondo Federation
260A Tanjong Katong Road Singapore 437048
by 16 July 2012.
The agenda for the meeting and the Committee’s reports will be forwarded to you in due course.
Referee Promotion June 2012
The following national referees have been promoted according to the referee promotion guidelines.
Poomsae
2nd to 1st class
- Leon Koh Wee Kiat
- Ng Lee Noi
3P to 3rd class
- Gunaseelan T
- Victor Ho Yao Tong
All national referees (poomsae and kyorugi) are encouraged to submit their applications for promotion as soon as they have fulfilled the requirements for promotion. The new requirements can be found on this website under ‘Guidelines’.
A First for Taekwondo
Mr Milan Kwee, President of the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF), was elected as an Executive Committee Member (Council Member) of the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC) at its annual meeting held on 29 June 2012 at Raffles Town Club, Singapore.
Five candidates from taekwondo, bowling, fencing, swimming and canoeing vied for the three coveted positions. After some tensed moments waiting for the outcome of the secret votes, Mr Kwee, Mrs Jessie Phua (bowling) and Mr Nicholas Fang (fencing) were duly declared elected by Mr Teo Chee Hean, SNOC President who is also the Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore.
The taekwondo community in Singapore was elated on learning of the successful election of Mr Kwee. It was the first time in the history of the SNOC that a taekwondo or a martial arts member was included in the Council.
Mr Kwee, who has steered the STF in the direction which allows the organization to improve the profile of the sport in Singapore, is ready and willing to contribute to goals of the SNOC.
Immediately after the meeting, Mr Kwee said, “I am grateful to those who have supported me and will do my best to share my time and experience for the benefit of all sports. However, I am also prepared to be guided my more established colleagues in the Council”.
It’s an Exciting, Fun and Memorable Celebration
More than 1,000 guests comprising taekwondo well-wishers and members celebrated the 38th anniversary of the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) on 23 June 2012 at Orchard Hotel.
Among the who’s who at the function were the guest of honor, HE Mr Oh Joon (Ambassador of the Republic of Korea), Mr Kris Wiluan (President of Asean Taekwondo Federation), Mr Yang Jin Suk (Chairman of the World Taekwondo Federation Academy), Mr Roy Rajasingham (Vice-President of the Olympic Council of Malaysia, Prof Lau Teik Soon (Founder President of the STF) and Mr Denis Ng (Prof Lau’s successor).The presentation of awards followed the speeches made by the Dr Ho Mun Wai (Organizing Chairman), Mr Milan Kwee (President of the STF), Mr Yang Jin Suk and HE Mr Oh Joon. After that it was show and fun time. The list of award recipients is as follows.
Certificate of Appreciation
– His Excellency Mr Oh Joon
Ambassador of the Republic of Korea
– Mr Yang Jin Suk
Chairman of the WTF World Taekwondo Academy
– Mr Lioe Nam Khiong
STF Patron
Honorary Black Belt
5th dan black belt
– Mr Kris Wiluan
– Mr Lawrence Leow
– Dr Lau Teik Soon
– Mr Denis Ng
3rd dan black belt
– Ms Jessie Phua
– Mr Nah Juay Hng
Certificate of Appreciation
– Mr Leong Kok Kee
– Mr Daniel Kim
– Mr Leon Koh
The shows were put up by the National Demonstration Team, the National Kyorugi Squad and Voguelicious (a professional dance group). In between the shows, Justin Misson, the Master of Ceremony for the evening, drove the crowd into fits of laughter with his quips and antics. For those who drank, it seemed that the more they drank the funnier the jokes. And the drinkers demonstrated it by laughing themselves hoarse!
It was prize galore for everyone. Some lucky ones walked home with one of the top prizes which included a return business class ticket sponsored jointly by Asiana Airlines and Korean Association in Singapore and 3 iPads. But more importantly, no one went home empty handed. Everyone was given a bag of door gifts comprising, among other things, a limited edition STF mug.
It was a memorable night for those who had the privilege of attending the event. They had such a ball of a time that there was request for the STF to celebrate its anniversary yearly. Well it would be food for thought for the Management Committee.
Vist the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (Official Gallery) on Facebook for more photographs.
