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Four Examiners Promoted

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The Singapore Taekwondo Federation is pleased to announce that the following have been promoted to full-fledged examiners.

  • Rocky Go Ngee Boon
  • Michael Ho
  • Tan Kheng Juan
  • Tan Kok Seng

They were appointed provisional examiners on 11 September 2008.

During the period of their appointment, they were understudies to the other examiners. They were also observed by the senior examiners for suitability to be promoted.

Although they were due for promotion in September 2010, the Board of Examiners decided to upgrade them immediately as they had proven themselves to have the right quality and attitude to be examiners.

Hyun Delivers an Enjoyable Program

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Hyun Delivers an Enjoyable Program

Lim Hyun, Principal of Hyun Taekwondo Academy, more than impressed the participants with his demonstration skills at the Demonstration Workshop held on 3 January 2010 at the National Training Centre. He made the program fun with numerous exercises which the participants found enjoyable.

The workshop, which attracted 39 poom belts and blackbelts, saw many difficult moves being simplified to make learning easy. At the end of the workshop, many of the participants could do some of the techniques pretty well.

Said Hyun: “The participants are fast learners. I am really impressed.”

Hyun looked forward to conducting another workshop. He said that, for the next session, he would require more equipment – for example, spring-boards and thicker mats – to allow participants to learn more exciting skills.

Look out for more information on the next workshop.

The Singapore Taekwondo Federation would like to take this opportunity to put on record its appreciation to Hyun for having conducted a successful workshop and contributed to the multifarious activities of the organisation.

Thumbs-Up for STF

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Thumbs-Up for STF

The Singapore Elite Youth Taekwondo Championships held on 7 and 8 January 2010 at Suntec International Convention Centre was used by the Singapore Youth Olympic Games Organizing Committee (SYOGOC) to validate the venue and competition plan for taekwondo.

The event organized by the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) Tournament Committee under the leadership of Mr Lee Thiam Poh, who is also the Competition Manger for the Youth Olympic Games taekwondo event, passed with flying colors. The SYOGOC was delighted with the outcome. It was confident that the taekwondo event for the Games would run smoothly come August 2010.

The tournament, featuring STF top youth players, proved to be as exciting as it was entertaining. It was befitting that the competition ended with what had been billed the best match of the championships. In the match, Christopher Lee Jia Zhe took on Muhd Norhalim B. Zahrudin.

Christopher capitalized on his reach advantage to keep his shorter opponent at bay. When Norhalim tried to bridge the gap, Christopher would punish him. But there were lapses in Christopher’s defense. On those occasions, Norhalim would use his guile to slip in a couple of well-placed kicks.

The score went 3 a piece (including 1 point each earned by penalty) in the first round, 4-4 (including 1 point earned by Christopher for Halim’s violation) in the second round and 6-5 (including one point earned by Christohpher through violation) in the final round. The one-point difference was chalked up by Christopher in the dying seconds of the game.

Halim was upset with himself as he would have won the match if he had not accumulated six warnings which were equivalent to 3 points for his opponent. Anyway, it was all in the game.

Medals for the two-day competition were given away by Mr Goh Kee Nguan, SYOGOC CEO, Mr Eric Tan, SYOGOC COO and Mr Milan Kwee, STF President.

Taekwondo (Level 1) Coaching Course

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The next Taekwondo (Level 1) Coaching Course will be held on 23, 24, 30 and 31 January 2010. And the test will be conducted on 6 February 2009.

The primary objective of the course is to provide basic knowledge of coaching taekwondo skills. On completing the course, participants will be able to organize practice sessions which are safe and challenging for taekwondo athletes.

Additional information on the course and the application form are attached.

Championships with Lots of Fanfare

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Championships with Lots of Fanfare

The first day of the Singapore Elite Youth Taekwondo Championships held on 7 January 2010 at Suntec International Convention Centre Hall 401 was electrifying for spectators, players, coaches and officials.

The entries of officials and players were greeted with heart-thumping music which provided added excitement to all who witnessed the event. There was lots of fanfare from start to end.

The performances of the players were equally exciting. They not only placed their supporters on tenterhooks but also drew loud and appreciative applause. High flying kicks seemed to be the order of the day.

If you have missed the action-packed event, you should attend the second day of the event on 8 January 2010 – that’s today or tomorrow depending on the time you are reading this article.

It will start at 5.00pm sharp. Be there!  

Asian Championships Selection – Slight Change of Timing

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There will be a slight change of selection timing to accommodate another programme.  The trials will be held as follows.

DateSunday, 10 January 2010
VenueSTF National Training CentreBlock 80 Lorong Limau#04-191Singapore 320080


Kyorugi

Weigh-in 12.00pm
Time 1.00pm


Poomsae

Time 3.00 pm
PoomsaeTaegeuk Sa-Jang to Pyongwon(2 poomsae will be selected at random)

Singapore Elite Youth Taekwondo Championships – Fixtures & List of Appointed Referees and Volunteers

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The Singapore Elite Youth Taekwondo Championships will be held on 7 and 8 January 2010 at Suntec International Convention Centre (SICC) from 5pm.

The fixtures, list of appointed referees and volunteers are attached.

All participants are to report at SICC as follows.

ParticipantsTimeReporting Officer
Referees* Mr Steven Soh
Volunteers Mr Darren Lee
Contestants Mr Darren Lee

*All appointed referees are to report in their referee’s attire.

Please call Mr Lee Thiam Poh, Tournament Chairman at 9106 4421, if you require more information

Selection for Asian Championships

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Plans are afoot to organize the 19th Asian Taekwondo Championships some time in late April or early May in either Vietnam or Kazakhstan. For the competition, the Asian Taekwondo Union is thinking of including both kyorugi and poomsae.

In order to better prepare for the tournament, the Singapore Taekwondo Federation is inviting all affiliates to participate in the open trials for kyorugi and poomsae. The details of the trials are as follows:

DateSunday, 10 January 2010
VenueSTF National Training Centre
Block 80 Lorong Limau #04-191
Singapore 320080


Kyorugi

Weigh-in1.00pm
Time1.00pm


Poomsae

Time1.00 pm
PoomsaeTaegeuk Sa-Jang to Pyongwon(2 poomsae will be selected at random)

All participants must be SINGAPORE CITIZENS and holders of Kukkiwon certificates. Shortlisted players and performers will be required to fulfill the training requirements averaging 12 hours per week to qualify for the final selection which will be conducted at least a month before the Championships.

The panel of selectors will comprise any 3 of the following senior technical members.


– Mr Lim Teong Chin

– Mr Steven Soh

– Mr Chin Khee Shin

– Mr RA Jeyaraman

– Mr Lee Thiam Poh


The trials would be open for observation by participants and their accompanying coaches only.


The closing date for registration is Friday, 8 January 2010. The registration and player’s undertaking form are attached.

It Was Simply FUNtastic

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It Was Simply FUNtastic

More than 120 members from the national training squad, TEAMgOLD, Assisi Warriors and Management Committee gathered at the National Training Centre to celebrate the season’s holidays, interact and know one another better in a social setting.

Mr Milan Kwee, President of the Singapore Taekwondo Federation, in his brief speech, thanked one and all for attending the function. He wished them a wonderful Christmas and a great New Year.

First, it was the food – some of which were generously contributed by parents of a few members of the national training squad. After that, games galore for the younger ones and not so young. There were some who find joy cracking jokes and bantering with each other.

Here are some pictorial records of what happened that day. Enjoy!

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Hongkong Tourney Selection Results

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After due consideration of the recommendations by the Selection Panel, the Management Committee endorsed the following for the 14th Asian Cities Gold Cup Taekwondo Championships which would be held from 20 and 21 February 2010 in Hong Kong.

  • Senior Male

Under 58kg                Jason Tan Junwei

Under 63kg                Jordan Tay Jun Jie

  • Senior Female

Under 46kg                Chua Juan Juan*

Under 55kg                Denise Thong Bai Hui

Under 73kg                Jacqueline Quek Jie Lin**

  • Junior Male

Under 48kg                Daniele Haadi Tan

Under 51kg                Keith Ong Jin Cong

Under 55kg                Daryl Tan Jia Jun**

Under 68kg                Christopher Lee Jia Zhe

Under 73kg                Muhd Norhalim

  • Junior Female

Under 44kg                Tio Jia Xin

Under 52kg                Zakirah Bte Zakaria

Under 55kg                Geraldine Quek Jie Yi**

Under 59kg                Nurul Shafinas Bte Abdul Rahman

Under 68kg                Tessa Tang Xue Yi

The following officials will accompany the team.

Team Manager          To be appointed

Coach                         Wong Liang Ming

Trainer                        Samuel Tan

Team Assistant         Nicholas Tang

*Pending successful interview (club coach required to be present)

**Subject to fulfillment of technical expectations

The Selection Panel comprising Mr Steven Soh, Mr Chin Khee Shin and Mr Lee Thiam Poh based their recommendations on the performances of the players in the final selection held on 20 December 2009. However, the Management Committee decided to send more than the recommended number of players after considering their training commitment and their potential for future competitions.

Congratulations to all successful candidates.

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