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JC Students Training at the NTC

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61 students from Hwa Chong Institute, Jurong Junior College, Pioneer Junior College, Serangoon Junior College and Temasek Junior College participated in the joint-training programme organized by Serangoon Junior College under the guidance of Coach Lee Yen Yen. It was held on 19 November 2007 at the National Training Centre (NTC).

The programme offered participants the opportunity not only to learn new skills but also experience training in a place where champions are developed. It also provided an avenue for them to interact, network and cross-fertilize training ideas.

National Coach Wong Liang Ming conducted the training and was happy with the outcome.

Said Coach Wong: “I am glad that the students responded well to the training. They were all very enthusiastic to learn. And most importantly, I believe, they enjoyed the training. That motivated me to teach them more.”

During the training, the participants had a surprised visit by officials from the Singapore Sports Council (SSC) and the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF).

Mr Ho Mun Wai (Director, SSC), Mr Yong Teck Chuan (Relationship Manager, SSC), Mr Tan Cheng Han (now Advisor, STF), Mr Milan Kwee (President, STF) and Mr Lim Teong Chin (GM, STF) observed the training after they were introduced to the participants.

Affiliates should take the cue from Coach Lee by organizing special training at the NTC. Contact the Secretariat at 63451491 if you are interested to arrange training at the NTC exclusively for your members.

66 Pass the Coaching Course

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The overwhelming response for the 20-hour coaching course held in November 2007 saw 66 participants passing both the theory and practical tests.

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10 were successful only in theory test, 1 in the practical test and 1 failed both theory and practical.   Those who failed either the theory or practical test will be required to retake the respective components at a later date. 2 participants did not take the tests.

The results are furnished in the attached file.

Those who successfully completed course would be required to do an attachment for 3 months (twice a week) or 6 months (once a week) at a club of their choice.

They have to get their respective club officials or chief coaches to confirm that they have completed the attachment by providing the dates and the number of students taught for each session.

The coaching certificate will be issued after the receipt of the confirmation from the club.

The attachment must be completed within a year. Those who cannot complete the attachment by then will be disqualified from receiving the qualification.

New Adviser for STF

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The Management Committee, in its monthly meeting on 20 November 2007, unanimously approved the appointment of Professor Tan Cheng Han as the Adviser of the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF).

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Professor Tan graduated from the National University of Singapore in 1987 and obtained his LLM from the University of Cambridge in 1990. He is currently the Dean of the Faculty of Law, National University of Singapore. He has been a Visiting Professor at PekingUniversity and East China University of Politics and Law, and a Consultant to the John F Kennedy School of Government’s Vietnam Programme.

In 2004, he was appointed Senior Counsel and, in 2006, a Specialist Judge. His other public appointments include being a Vice-President of the Singapore Academy of Law, Deputy Chairman of the Advisory Council on the Impact of New Media on Society, a member of the Securities Industry Council, a Commissioner of the Competition Commission of Singapore, a member of the Appeal Advisory Panel to the Minister for Finance, and a member of the Military Court of Appeal.

Professor Tan is also a director of various listed companies and has published many book chapters and articles. In January 2005 he was selected by the World Economic Forum as one of 3 Young Global Leaders from Singapore. In 2006 he was awarded the Public Administration Medal (Silver) in Singapore’s 41st National Day celebrations.

In his spare time, Professor Tan reads, runs and practices taekwondo.

Said STF President Milan Kwee: “I am confident that the STF will benefit from Professor Tan’s vast experiences and wise counsel. After all, he is also a taekwondo blackbelt. On behalf of the taekwondo community, I welcome him on board.”

29 Shortlisted for Two Tournaments

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Almost 40 players exchanged kicks and punches at the selection trials for the Teluk Danga International Games (20 to 24 February 2008, Johor Bahru, Malaysia) and 12th Asian Cities Gold Cup Taekwondo Championships (22 to 24 February 2008, Hong Kong, China).

The trials, held on 2 December 2007 at the National Training Centre, saw a good number of junior players vying for the respective berths.

Aljunied CC fielded the highest number of players. They were rewarded when 10 out of 11 players were selected for the final trials on Sunday, 13 January 2008.

Tan Kok Heng and Lee Thiam Poh, members of the Selection Board, were satisfied with the standard of the participants. They agreed that the players showed a lot of potential. They said that if they continue to train hard, they would have a good future.

The following shortlisted players are to report for training on Monday, 3 December 2007 at 7.30pm at the National Training Centre.

Male

Nicholas Lau
Jason Ong
Dennis Saw
Low Chuan Kai
Benedict Ong
Jason Tan
Jonathan Lau
Lim Sher Jie
Jordan Tay
Samuel Lee
Lee Jia Yao
Philbert Poon
Shaun Lee
Alvin Quek
Muhd Fareez
Wesley Ong
Muhd Norhalim
Ridzuwan

Female

Lanetar Quek
Annanurmelati
Joyce Lim
Lor Keli
Zulaikha Bte Zakaria
Jacqueline Quek
Zakirah Bte Zakaria
Geraldine Quek
Charlotte Tang
Nurul Shafinas
Tessa Tang

Coaching Course Results Announced Later

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If you are one of the aspiring coaches who are anxiously waiting for their results, please bear with us. The results will be announced after all participants have completed their tests.

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74 out of 80 eligible participants took their theory and practical tests on Sunday 25 November 2007 at the National Training Centre. The rest had been given special permission to take their tests on a later date because of extenuating circumstances. This should not be taken as a precedent.

As it is not fair to hold the results for too long, the Coaching Committee decided to hold the tests on Saturday 8 December 2007 at 5.00pm.

The following who are to take the tests on that day are requested to call Jolene or Theresa at 63451491 to confirm their attendance.

–          Ang Kai Yin, Dawn

–          Ang Kok Wee, Joseph

–          Chew Hiap Luh

–          Lee Hui Ting

–          Mok Lip Wee

–          Yeo Kwee Kee

Certificate Conversion for NROC

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Coaches applying for registration with the National Registry of Coaches (NROC) must submit their applications together with their NCAP Theory, NCAP Technical and valid Standard First Aid certificates to the Coaching Programmes & Technical Development (CPTD) of the Singapore Sports Council.

The CPTD will not accept applications with equivalent coaching certificates without going through the accreditation process.

Taekwondo coaches holding the taekwondo coaching certificates or instructor certificates are advised to have their certificates converted to NCAP Technical by the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) first before applying for NROC registration.

It will save you a lot of time, inconvenience and frustration when you apply for the registration if you take heed of the advice. Otherwise, your application will be rejected and you will be referred to the STF.

If you have any queries on the matter, please feel free to email the STF at tkdf@pacific.net.sg.

A Mind Blowing Performance

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Guests, including Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong (the Guest of Honour) and Mrs Goh, at the Assisi Gala Charity Nite were obviously impressed with the spectacular demonstration put up by the Taekwondo Warriors.

The event held on 25 November 2007 saw the Warriors showing off their talents as part of the entertainment programme. Their awesome performances belied their less than thirteen-month involvement with the martial art.

The Warriors comprising children with cancer under the care of Assisi Hospice demonstrated, among other things, taekwon aerobics and breaking techniques. They were led by Sister Linda Sim who also awed the spectators with some textbook execution of various techniques.

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Wei Hao who broke two planks almost effortlessly after demonstrating some slick self-defence moves was undoubtedly the star of the show. He was mentioned for his determination and courage in Senior Minister Goh’s speech. And he revealed the qualities in the demonstration.Said Senior Minister Goh of the demonstration: “Very good. Very good.” He was surprised to learn from Mr Milan Kwee, President of Singapore Taekwondo Federation, that the Warriors trained only once a week for slightly more than a year.

Senior Minister Goh was joined by others who were full of praise for the mind blowing performances. Comments like ‘fantastic demonstration’, ‘wonderful performances’ and ‘great show’ were received by team members.The Singapore Taekwondo Federation, which sponsors the training of the Assisi Hospice children, salutes the Warriors for their outstanding display of courage, discipline and indomitable spirit. Their progress in the martial art is simply phenomenal!

Johor-Singapore Friendly

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On the invitation of Johor State Taekwondo Association, 18 players accompanied by 3 officials, 2 coaches, 2 assistants and 11 supporters boarded a bus on 12 November 2007 to Stadium Larkin, Johor Bahru for friendly matches.

Our players enjoyed the exchanges so much that some of them went for extra rounds.

Said Team Manager Robin Chow: “It was a fair contest. While some of the Johor players were stronger than ours, some of our players were better than theirs. To put it simply, we won some and lost some.”

When asked for the score, Robin responded: “It did not matter the number of wins or losses. Most importantly, both teams had great time learning from one and other and the bond of friendship among us had been strengthened.”

He added: “Our players are looking forward to the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) hosting a friendly at the National Training Centre (NTC) in the near future.”

Although it was only a friendly game, Mr Milan Kwee (STF President) and Ms Wong Liang Ming (STF Secretary and National Coach) were at the NTC to see the team leave for Johor. The team was obviously grateful for their morale support.  

More Chances to Represent Singapore

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The Federation will be conducting open selection trials for the following 2 events.

  • 12th Asian Cities Gold Cup Taekwondo Championships (11 years & above)

22 to 24 February 2008 in Hong Kong, China

  • Teluk Danga International Games (for players between 17 to 23 only)

20 to 24 February 2008 in Johor Bahru, Malaysia

The top eligible players in the respective categories will represent Singapore in the first tournament while the second eligible players will go to the second tournament subject to the fulfillment of the requirements.

The selection schedule is as follows.

Date                            –           2 December 2007 (Sunday)

Weigh-in                     –           12.00pm to 1.30pm

Selection                    –           3.00pm onwards

Venue                         –           STF National Training Centre

                                                80 Lorong Limau

                                                #04-191

                                                Singapore 320080

Eligibility                     –           At least a 1st dan or poom blackbelt

                                                Good fitness level (the STF reserves the right to

                                                request proof from a medical practitioner)

We would like to invite your players to participate in the trials.

Please fill in the attached form and submit it to the Secretariat by Friday, 30 November 2007We reserve the right not to accept late submission. There is no limit to the number of players you can field. The trial is open to Singapore Citizens only. A copy of their blackbelt certificate or card and identity card must be attached with the submission form.

Registered players for the trials are to report at the National Training Centre at before 12.00pmThey shall be considered for the category based on their actual weight at the weigh-in and not according to the weight submitted in the form as we do not want to disqualify any players. No weight allowance will be given.

Please take note of the following.

  • Shortlisted players will be eligible for the final trial only if they fulfill the 70% attendance from the time they were shortlisted. The final selection trial is scheduled to be held on 20 January 2008.
  • The first team (top eligible players) selected at the final trial will represent the Singapore at the 12th Asian Cities and the second team (second eligible players), at the Teluk Danga International Games. However, players are required to fulfill the attendance requirement from the time they are selected to be eligible for participation at the 2 tournaments.
  • They will also be required to join the development squad as part of the selection critieria.

The selection trial and Player’s Undertaking forms are attached. The Player’s Undertaking forms must be signed by parents for players under the age of 21 years old. Players will not be allowed to participate in the selection trials if they are unable to produce the forms on 2 December 2007 before the weigh-in.


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