The coaching course (Levels 1 & 2) retest for those who were unsuccessful in either the theory or practical test will be held on Saturday 12 January 2007 at 5.00pm at the National Training Centre.
Candidates for the practical test are required to bring along a new lesson plan which will be used as a basis of their examination.
For theory test, please read your notes and bring along your own writing materials.
If you are participating in the test, please register with Jolene, Theresa or Linda on or before Thursday 10 January 2007.
17 participants in the grading preparation workshop conducted on Sunday 9 December 2007 at the National Training Centre found it enriching, rewarding and enjoyable. In fact, some of them felt that the workshop was too short.
Said Tan Lai Koon: “The workshop is a bit too short. If there is more time, we can learn more.”
But Gay Jian Xian was satisfied. He said: “I am glad that I attended the workshop as I had learned quite a lot of things.”
Added Peter Lim: “I made the right decision to attend the workshop despite having to travel a long way to get here. It allowed me to fine-tune some of my weaker techniques and gave me the confidence to take my grading. Otherwise, I will be going for my grading blindly without knowing what to expect.
Not every one of the participants was there to prepare for their grading. Some of them were responsible coaches who were there to acquire the latest knowledge and skills to remain effective and relevant.
Leong Yun Yuet, who has been teaching for at least 20 years, said: “I will not be taking my grading any time soon. But I am here to improve myself for my students. I can help them better if I keep abreast with the latest development.
“Well, the workshop is good for me. Besides learning from the course conductors, I took the opportunity to clarify some doubts. I am now more equipped to guide my students.”
It was not surprising that the participants had benefited tremendously from the workshop as it was conducted by the taekwondo coaches who had an average of 30 years of experiences. They were Lim Teong Chin (Chairman, Board of Examiners), Steven Soh (Vice-Chairman, Board of Examiners), Chin Khee Shin (Senior Examiner), RA Jeyaraman (Senior Examiner), Tan Cheng Hui (Examiner) and Tan Kok Heng (Examiner).
To round off the workshop, participants were awarded a certificate of participation each for their effort.
Participants
Brilliant Sports Chan Dao Seong Chang Siew Huah Judson Tan Jimson Tan Yong Quan
Cheng San CC Loh Teng Heng
Jurong TKD Kang Kim Joo
Jurong Town TKD Ganesan s/o Sundaram
PAP Leng Kee Leong Yun Yuet
Sportif TKD Gay Jian Xin
St Teresa TKD Lee Kar Churn Eddie
Team Spectrum David Anthony Low Jun Jie Low Kai Wen
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.
The overwhelming response for the 20-hour coaching course held in November 2007 saw 66 participants passing both the theory and practical tests.
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.
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).
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.”
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
