We would like to shout out to everyone to join us as Team Nila for GetActive! Singapore 2026 Pesta Sukan Taekwondo competition! You will be undertaking the role of a Team Nila Volunteer, assisting in the field of play areas and be directly involved in the running of the competition during Games Times.
Volunteers will be involved in the following:
Athletes Services
Logistics
Sport Tryout
Scoring / Results Operator
Victory Ceremony The above list is non-exhaustive and staff in-charge may delegate additional tasks to volunteers based on operational needs. Shift timings are subject to changes based on competition schedule.
NOTE Attire: Team Nila Lion T-shirt, pants (no ripped jeans), covered shoes. New Volunteers: Refer to the FAQ on https://go.gov.sg/tshirt-for-new-tn and collect your Team Nila Lion T-shirt from the appointed distributor before your first volunteering shift.
BYOB: Bring your own water bottle to stay hydrated. Water refill points are available on site. Travel light as there is no storage space for your belongings. Upon successful registration, volunteers will be added into a WhatsApp chatgroup for further coordination by Team Nila Volunteer Leaders (TNVL). Updated information will be disseminated via the chatgroup.
Please view the attached list/s for the competition schedule and finalized bout list of the GetActive! Singapore 2026 Pesta Sukan Taekwondo for your reference.
Important Dates
Team Manager Meeting Date: 19 July 2026 Time: 5.30pm to 7.30pm Venue: Singapore Taekwondo Federation – Bedok National Training Centre Address: 7 Bedok North Street 2, Singapore 469646
Team Managers are required to present a copy of the payment receipt as proof of payment prior to participation in the briefing.
Thank you for your participation and continued support. We wish all affiliates / teams every success in the competition
Dear Affiliates /Clubs, We are pleased to announce the details of the National Taekwondo Championships 2026 Competition Dates
National Poomsae Championships: 15 & 16 August 2026
National Kyorugi Ambassador Championship: 12th and 13th September
Competition Venue (for both tournament): Jurong East Sports Hall 21 Jurong East Street 31 Singapore 609517
Registration Registration Mode: Fitofan Tournament Management System Online Registration portal (Teams may start to register their athletes’ profiles).
Important Notes & Dates
All coaches and athletes must be registered on the Fitofan platform under their teams
Kyorugi event is open for green belters to poom belters (poom belt events only for ages 11 and below)
Mouthguard is compulsory for all category, Headgear with face shield (and mouthguard) will be used for age 14 and below
Documents for Download: Thank you for your participation and continued support. We wish all teams every success in the competition.
We are pleased to announce the details of the National Poomsae Championships 2026
Competition Dates 15 & 16 August 2026
Competition Venue Jurong East Sports Hall 21 Jurong East Street 31 Singapore 609517
Registration Registration Mode: Fitofan Tournament Management System Online Registration portal Registration Fee (Inclusive of 9% GST):
$76.30 per participant for individual, pair & team
$152.60 per sibling & family category All coaches and athletes must be registered on the Fitofan platform under their teams Kyorugi event is open for green belters to poom belters (poom belt events only for ages 11 and below) Mouthguard is compulsory for all category, Headgear with face shield (and mouthguard) will be used for age 14 and below *Please note that the registration period for all entries and registrations is from 6th July to 16th July 2026. Late submissions after the stipulated deadline period will not be accepted.
Important Notes & Dates
Drawing of Lot
Competition bout list will be finalized via Tournament Management System random draw
Team Managers may write in to Organizing Committee at Tournament.stf@gmail.com for competition related matters.
All forms of communication from Organizing Committee will be done through Fitofan Tournament Management System.
Competition schedule and bout list will be released by 31st July, strictly no request for amendments will be allowed afterwards.
Volunteer Management
Each team must provide 1 volunteer per competition day (minimum 15 years old) for the full competition duration
Teams that do not fulfil Volunteer requirement on any competition day may be barred from STF organized competition for a period of 1 year (from debarment date
Documents for Download: Thank you for your participation and continued support. We wish all teams every success in the competition.
Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) – National governing organisation for Taekwondo
Reporting to
STF High Performance Committee and Chief Executive Officer
Location
STF Bedok National Training Centre & Secretariat Office @ 7 Bedok North Street 2, Singapore 469646
Whampoa National Training Centre @ 80 Lorong Limau, #04-191, Singapore 320080
Salary
Competitive and commensurate with qualification and experience
Closing Date
10 August 2026
What is the role about?
You will be primarily responsible in formulating, developing and executing the sport pathway and capabilities development of Kyorugi in Singapore in accordance with the Singapore Taekwondo Federation’s (STF) Multi-Year Sports Plan (MYSP) and High-Performance Plan.
Under the supervision of STF’s High Performance Committee (HPC) and working closely with the Secretariat, the National Kyorugi Coach will be responsible in the following areas:
To formulate, develop and implement short term (6-month to 2-year plan, 2026 to 2027), medium term (3 to 4-year plan, 2026 to 2030, 2 x SEA Games and 1 x Asian Games cycles) and long term plans (6-year to 8-year plan and beyond) for the sport pathway and elite athlete development programmes for the National Kyorugi athletes in Singapore.
To submit regular progress reports to the STF High Performance Committee for performance tracking.
To prepare and submit the Yearly Planning Instrument (YPI) for the Youth Team (Cadet & Junior) or Senior Team.
To develop customised individual plans for selected number of athletes who have been earmarked for Major Games.
To train the national athletes/national development squad in preparation for the various competitions, which includes but is not limited to the Major Games, National Championships, local and overseas competitions.
To inculcate sportsmanship and the values of required of a Team Singapore athlete.
To train national athletes to achieve podium success at: • Major Championships such as Asian Championship and World Championship. • Major Games (South-east Asian Games and Asian Games) with the goal of Olympic Games qualification.
Major Championships such as Asian Championship and World Championship.
Major Games (South-east Asian Games and Asian Games) with the goal of Olympic Games qualification.
To plan and organise training camps (local and overseas) with clear objectives and desired outcomes.
To scout/identify Cadets and Juniors/Seniors potential Kyorugi athletes and be endorsed by High Performance Committee.
To ensure that appropriate supervision, directly or indirectly, is provided to all athletes during trainings to ensure the athletes’ safety.
To engage local coaches/clubs and conduct coaching seminars/workshops/courses/clinics annually.
To mentor local coaches who are identified and recommended by High Performance Committee/the Board with the purposes as assistant national trainer(s)/coach(es) during the contract period
Development
To partner Technical Committee and relevant Chairs to advance the knowledge of local Coaches through the Coaching Development Programmes (CDP)
To work with SportSG to develop and carry out the sport science and evidence-based development initiatives related to the Athletes Development Programmes and CDP.
To work with stakeholders such as High Performance Sports Institute to develop and implement methods for testing athletes’ potential and current athletes’ performance using sport science and technology.
Attributes
Effective time management, organisational, and leadership skills
Strong work ethic and resiliency
Clear written and oral communication skills
English-speaking preferred
Strong computer skills including data analytics
Desire to continue improving and contributing
Applicant must be able to travel and will spend approximately 25% of their work time on the road
Qualifications
Degree with a major in sport science, physical education, sports management/administration or similar qualification in Taekwondo
World Taekwondo International Coach Certification Level 2 and above
Proven outstanding Kyorugi technical skills and ability to continue to demonstrate and teach these technical skills
Asian Games medalist or equivalent desired
Proven records of athletes’ achievement at regional/international championships and major Games preferred
Minimum 3 years of international coaching experience desired
Application
Interested applicants may send their application to adminasst@stf.org.sg .Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
This job may require enhanced background check and written reference(s) in relation to safeguarding/suitability to work with children, as well as continual professional development.
This job description is intended as an outline of area of responsibilities and not to be regarded as exhaustive or exclusive. The role may include other duties as from time to time which may be required by STF, SportSG and SNOC. In addition, the role shall be reviewed and updated for its currency as to serve the evolving needs of the organisation.
The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) is pleased to announce that the Jeonju Vision University Taekwondo Demonstration Team from South Korea will be putting up a special performance at the upcoming Singapore Open Taekwondo Championships.
Led by Professor Kim Sun-jung, the team will showcase the full artistry and athleticism of Korean taekwondo — from precision poomsae and dynamic board-breaking techniques to creative fusion performances that blend traditional Korean martial arts with contemporary movement arts.
About the Jeonju Vision University Demonstration Team:
Established in 2004, the Jeonju Vision University Taekwondo & Physical Education Department has built an outstanding reputation both domestically and internationally:
1,000+ performances staged across Korea and overseas
30+ national demonstration team members produced Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals at the 2023 Seongnam World Taekwondo Hanmadang
1st Place at the Muju Taekwondo Culture Festival (2019)
Team 3rd Place, Individual Silver at the 53rd National University Taekwondo Championships (2026)
Overseas performances in China (Dalian) as part of the RISE Project K-Taekwoon global exchange initiative
Featured performances at the National Jeonju Museum — “K-Taekwondo, Knock the World” (2024, 2026)
Dear Team Managers and Coaches, Please view attached for the finalized bout list and competition schedule for the Singapore Open Taekwondo Championships 2026, single performer (Default) categories have been included in this bout list.
Please take note of the below before the start of event,
1. Only Event Coach/Team Manager Pass Accepted
Event Coach & Team Manager passes will be provided at the start of day team managers meeting (8.30am at prize presentation area). Each team is given a quota of 5 event coach passes (20 registrants and below) and 8 event coach passes (20 registrants and above) for this event.
Passes will be prepared according to registered coach on Fitofan, please send in your coach’s details if they have yet to be registered in the Fitofan platform using the below
Gentle reminder that Coaches must attire with formal jackets to maintain the professional standard of our competitions.
3. Single Performer (Default) Categories
For Poomsae single performer categories, by default, athletes will continue to perform their respective event in the assigned court. Alternatively they may also choose to collect their gold medal at the registration counter (on Saturday) if they do not wish to perform, their events will be skipped if they do not report when their bouts are called.
For Kyorugi single performer categories, team manager/coach can collect athletes’ medals at the registration counter (on Sunday), no weigh-in is required.
To promote Speedkick and Virtual Taekwondo, we will be setting up an on-the-spot registration event at court D. Speedkick event will be held on Saturday Afternoon and Virtual Taekwondo event will be held on Sunday Afternoon.
Event registration will start from 10am to 11am on events’ respective days, interested members may register your name at Court D, registration fees are $5.45 for speedkick and $21.80 for Virtual Taekwondo (Price inclusive of GST, only Paynow accepted) Single performer categories (Both Poomsae, Kyorugi and Freestyle) will have 1 free quota to join both the Speedkick and Virtual Taekwondo event.
Korean University Performance (Saturday Afternoon)
We are pleased to invite Jenoju Vision University Demonstration Team to put up a performance on Saturday Afternoon, affiliates are welcome to invite athletes and parents to join us in enjoying the show.
Volunteer Workforce Submission for Local Team
All local teams are reminded to send in your workforce details with the below template by 24th June (Wednesday), teams that fail to provide a volunteer for both days will not be allowed to compete in the competition.
*Volunteer workforce reporting details: Attire: Dark pants, Covered shoes (Event top will be provided on the day) Date: 27th and 28th June (Saturday and Sunday) Time: 8.15am Venue: Jurong East Sports Hall (Stage-front) 21 Jurong East Street 31, Singapore 609517
Wishing your team all the best in the upcoming competition!
The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) extends our heartiest congratulations to national Virtual Taekwondo (VTKD) athlete, Ms. Janelle Chia, on receiving the prestigious Lee Kuan Yew Award.
This award recognises not only academic excellence but also outstanding leadership, character, and contributions to the community, qualities that Janelle exemplifies both on and off the mats.
A Journey of Grit, Growth, and Gratitude
For Janelle, the award represents the culmination of a dedicated two-year journey that began with a spark of encouragement during her first year at ITE College Central, where she pursued a NITEC in Aerospace Avionics. “Receiving the prestigious Lee Kuan Yew Award is a great honour, and I feel truly grateful,” Janelle shared. “Since Year 1, this award became a meaningful goal after my Class Advisor encouraged me to work towards it. This recognition reminds me of the hard work, growth, and challenges I experienced over the past two years, as well as the support from my teachers, coaches, organisation, friends, and family.”
Rather than viewing the award as a final destination, Janelle sees it as a springboard for the future: “I am deeply thankful for this award, and I see it as motivation to keep improving and striving to do better in 2026 and beyond.”
Honouring the Village Behind the Success
Behind every great athlete and student is a robust support system. In celebrating her achievement, Janelle dedicated the award to the mentors, educators, and teammates who have anchored her through her highs and lows.
She expressed her deepest gratitude to the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF), her coaches, teammates, and the wider Taekwondo community for their constant guidance. She also credited the supportive environment at ITE College Central, specifically thanking her Class Advisor, Mr. Julian Tan, and her course managers and directors, for believing in her and supporting her throughout her ITE journey.
Janelle also remembered those who supported her mental resilience from her formative years, extending thanks to her secondary school counsellors from Meridian Secondary School, Mr. Shu Shi Rong and Mr. Teo Weiyang, as well as her family and friends. “This award belongs to everyone who has walked this journey with me.”, she expressed.
Setting Sights on the World Stage
As a trailblazer in the fast-evolving arena of Virtual Taekwondo, Janelle is already looking ahead to her next chapters in sport and life. Her lofty high-performance goals for the coming years are well-balanced with a deeply grounded mindset.
Over the next few years, she will be striving to elevate her VTKD technical skills, physical fitness and mental fortitude to be selected to represent Singapore in major international competitions to come.
Continuous self-improvement remains are focus. Janelle was certain that it is “more than just chasing results”. She humbly added: “I want to stay committed to the process, remain humble, and keep learning through every training, setback, and experience. I hope to become stronger, more resilient, and more prepared for every opportunity ahead. My goal is to keep testing my limits and continue becoming a better version of myself, both in sport and in life.”
The STF community is incredibly proud of Janelle’s achievements. She serves as a shining role model for our young athletes, proving that with discipline, passion, and the right mindset, excellence is always within reach. STF wishes her the very best as she continues to fly the Singapore flag high in both her sporting and personal pursuits!
