Teachers and coaches leading players and performers for the National Schools Taekwondo Championships are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the competition guidelines which are attached. National referees officiating in the event are advised to read and understand the guidelines for consistent judgment.For clarifications or more information, please email stf@singapore.com.
2012 National Inter-School (Primary, A, B & C Divisions) Competitors’ Lists
The competitors’ lists are attached for coaches’ verifications. Please ensure that the participants’ names, schools and categories are correct.
If any of the information is not accurate, please bring it up before the briefings which will be conducted at the STF National Training Centre on the following days and times.
– Thursday 29 March 2012 at 1.30pm for Primary (Senior and Junior Divisions)
– Friday 30 March 2012 at 9.30am for B & C Divisions
– Friday 30 March 2012 at 2.30pm for A Division
Coaches with participants who have not had their grades verified are requested to make sure that is done before the briefing. Otherwise, the participants may be disqualified. There will be no refund of fees for disqualified participants.
Registration of Poomsae and Kyorugi Referees
The National Inter-School Taekwondo Championships will be held at Toa Payoh Sports Hall from 9.00am to 6.00pm on the following days.
Primary Schools
- Monday 16 April 2012 (Poomsae)
- Tuesday 17 April 2012 (Kyorugi)
Secondary Schools
- Wednesday 18 April 2012 (Poomsae)
- Thursday 19 April 2012 (Kyorugi)
Junior Colleges
- Monday 23 April 2012 (Poomsae)
National referees who wish to volunteer their services for the National Inter-School Taekwondo Championships may register now. Please call Jolene, Theresa or Rosalind at 63451491 or email to stf@singapore.com.
The competition will be the best time for referees with Class 3P to officiate because promotion will be granted to them if they chalk up 100% attendance for the poomsae or kyorugi tournament.
Promotions
The following National Referees, who have fulfilled the referee promotion criteria, have been promoted to their respective classes.
Kyorugi
Class 2 to 1
- Ng Lee Noi
Class 3 to 2
- Lai Hai Mei
Class 3P to 3
- Teo Guo Zhi Benny
- Ong Hui Ping
- Linda Sim
- Han Hew Juan
Other applications for promotion (poomsae, kyorugi or both) have been rejected because of insufficient information or inadequate tournament experience.
Please note that one of the current promotion criteria states that a referee will be considered as having officiated in a competition if he completes at least 50% of the tournament hours. The Board of Referees will be reviewing this criterion as it does not recognize the duration, which is less than 50%, officiated by referees.
Those who have applied and were not promoted may apply again if they meet the new requirements.
34 Pass the Poomsae Coach Retest
The following who took the Poomsae Coach Retest conducted on 21 and 22 March 2012 at the National Training Centre (NTC) earned the qualification after the examiners, Mr Michael Ho and Mr Leon Koh, were satisfied with their efforts.
- Ang Sheng Jie Bryan
- Cheng Wen Jie
- Chew Wei Bin
- Chia Hak Wee Daryl
- Chong Ang Shen
- Chong Isaac
- Chua Daryl
- Grant Lynne Marie
- Hong Guangyu William
- Juay Ee Tat Teddy
- Kim Hyeon Uk
- Kwok Shu Hao Jansen
- Lee Jie
- Lee Jie Yao Alan
- Lee Keng Yeen Joel
- Lee Keun Ho
- Leong Suzhen
- Lim Kun Yi
- Lim Weihao Nicholas
- Loo Chee Meng
- Neo Rui Fang
- Nyo Wei Sheng Wilson
- Quek Wei Qiang Edwin
- Soh Ming Jie
- Tan Jianming Joshua
- Tan Jui Seng
- Tan Zhen Wei Gavin
- Teng Chee Keen
- Teo Jie Yu
- Wang Yifan
- Wong Kah Hon Vanson
- Yang Zhi Zhong
- Yap Chim Peow Matthew
- Yoon Dae Ung
Only 7 candidates (whose names do not appear in the above list) failed to qualify in their second attempts. They were encouraged to continue practicing so that it would be easier for them in the next course.
Successful candidates may register for the Poomsae Referee Course which would commence on Saturday 24 March 2012 at 5.00pm at the NTC by calling Jolene, Theresa or Rosalind at 63451491. Payment can be made before the start of the course at the NTC.
44 Qualify as Poomsae Coach
110 participants attended the Poomsae Coach Course which was conducted on Sunday 18 March 2012.
44 successful participants will receive the Poomsae Coach Certificate (Level 1) if they have the NCAP Level 1 or Taekwondo Coaching Qualification and Poomsae Coach Certificate (Level 1P) without the coaching qualification.
The results are attached.
Retest would be conducted on Wednesday 21 March 2012 and Thursday 22 March 2012 at 7.00pm at the STF National Training Centre for those who had failed either the theory, practical or both components. Each session will only cater to a maximum of 30 participants. Registration will be on a first-come-first-served basis.
Unsuccessful participants who are interested in the retest must register with the Secretariat by 5.00pm on Tuesday 20 March 2012. The fee is $20 per component. On the spot registration is $30 per component.
Those who qualify may apply for the Poomsae Referee Course by 3.00pm on Friday 23 March 2012 without any surcharge.
Help Hari Haran
Hari Haran, a 5-year old taekwondo member training at Yew Tee RC in Choa Chu Kang, is now in Intensive Care Unit because of a viral attack to his heart. He is on life support and requires blood transfusion urgently.
On behalf of his parents, the Singapore Taekwondo Federation is appealing to all taekwondo members with O+ blood type to help him. If you wish to donate your blood, you may do so from now to 5.30pm at
NUH Blood Donation Centre
Level 1, Main Building 15 Lower Kent Ridge Road
Please inform the staff that the blood is for Hari Haran. Your help will be deeply appreciated.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Venue Change for Poomsae Coach Course
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.
National Kyorugi Referee Course for Blackbelts March & April 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”.
Dress Code for Participants
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.