The 31st Annual General Meeting Minutes had been sent to affiliates via email .
Affiliates who have not provided the STF with their email addresses may collect a copy of the minutes from the Secretariat.
Coaching at Olympics Level
Chen Wei Hsin, a personal trainer of Chen Shi Xin (2004 Athens Olympics Taekwondo Gold Medallist), will be conducting a workshop for blackbelts on 19 July 2007 at 7.30pm at the National Training Centre.
A distinguished player himself, Chen will be sharing his skills, tactics and experiences at the workshop.
Any blackbelt, who is a member of an affiliate of the Federation, may register by completing the attached form and sending it with the participation fee of $10 to the STF Secretariat.
In view of the limited space, registration will be on a first-come first-served basis.
The training will be held behind closed doors. Only those who have registered will be allowed access to the training centre.
National Kyorugi Referees Updated
30 national kyorugi referees attended the Annual Referees’ Seminar and Assessment on 1 July 2007 at the National Training Centre.
The primary objectives of the seminar are to update kyorugi referees on the latest development of the sport and keep them abreast of the latest changes in competition rules and regulations.
The programme covered both theory and practical. The theory section comprised rule interpretations and officiating guidelines. For the practical session, the participants practiced hand signals, using the electronic scoring system and judging.
While the referees had quite a bit to remember in terms of the changes, the important message that they took home with them was: Referees have a heavy responsibility as they have an impact on the lives of others.
They were also made to realize that being humans do not give them an excuse to make mistakes.
The following referees who had successfully completed seminar had their refereeing licences renewed for another year.
1st Class
Jimmy Tay
Tan Kok Seng
Raymond Chan
Michael Ho
Lim Keng Leong
2nd Class
Chan Wai Hon
Merly Q Laperme
Yap Gin Yee
Tan Tak Hua
Chang Siew Huah Judson
Ng Lee Noi
Girlene Tan
3rd Class
Mar Wee Chen
Song Jun Quan
Veronica Phua
Chua Hong Sheng
Kong Sin Yu
Lin Hui Ching
Nicholas Lau Jun Yi
Kelvin Cen
Lee Yen Yen
Chan Wei Kang
Joseph Thng
Lai Han Seng
Alex Lee Ren Hui
Derrick Tang
Ernest Cham Meng Thong
Class 3P
Janet Chia
Maria Josie Salarda
Ganesan s/o Sundaram
New Rule Interpretations for National Championships
For the National Championships on 11, 12, 25 and 26 August 2007, the latest rule interpretations will be used. The adoption of the new guidelines will improve the transparency of the competition.
Club representatives will be briefed on the changes on 22 July 2007 immediately after the Annual General Meeting at the National Training Centre. Team Managers and Coaches who wish to participate in the briefing are advised to attend the meeting as their club representatives or observers.
It will also be a good opportunity for them to clarify any doubts they may have regarding the coming Championships.
If any Team Managers or Coaches are unable to attend the meeting, they may consult kyorugi referees who have attended the annual referees’ seminar and assessment conducted on 1 July 2007 to find out about the changes.
125th Centralised Grading
| Saturday | 07 Jul 2007 | (Senior Brown 1 & above) | Toa Payoh Sports Hall | |
| Sunday | 08 Jul 2007 | (All grades except Senior Brown 1 & above) | Toa Payoh Sports Hall |
1. Submission for the Grading can only be at the STF office during office hours.
2. Please ensure that ALL grading cards are properly completed and duly endorsed. A recent photograph of the candidate must be attached.
3. For ALL candidates who are going for Brown 1 & above, please have the following documents during submission:
a. Candidate’s grading card
b. 1 photocopy of the candidate’s Identity Card (front & back) / Birth Certificate (for candidate below age of 12)
c. 2 recent IC / passport photographs of the candidate
d. Form B (duly completed)
Submission will not be accepted if any of the documents is not available or, for Form B, partially completed.
4. Submission will not be accepted if candidate fails to produce any of the documents mentioned above.
5. The last day of submission is on 21 JUNE 2007 (THURSDAY). Any submission after this date will be considered as LATE SUBMISSION.
6. Late submissions for candidates taking Brown 1 & above are to be done within two (2) weeks from 22 June 2007 (Friday). Submission beyond the grace period of two (2) weeks WILL NOT be accepted. An administrative fee will be charged accordingly for late submission. The charges are as follows:
| Period of Late Submission | Administrative Fee Chargeable |
| 1st subsequent week from last day of submission (22 Jun 2007 – 28 Jun 2007 ) | SGD 10.00 |
| 2nd subsequent week from last day of submission (29 Jun 2007 – 05 Jul 2007) | 50% of the grading fee payable by candidates for their respective grades. |
7. An administrative fee of SGD 5.00 will be charged for late submission of candidates taking all other grades except Brown 1 & above.
8. A roll call will be taken at 1.30pm for Brown 1 (Senior) candidates going for 1st dan and 2.30pm for 1st dan , 1st poom and higher candidates. Those who miss the roll call will be considered as ABSENT or LATECOMERS. Latecomers will not be graded.
9. Candidates are to turn up in proper dress code (as stipulated by the STF) for the grading. Candidates who fail to comply with the dress code will not be allowed to take the grading.
10. Supplementary Grading can only be conducted two (2) weeks before or after the Centralised Grading and will be subjected to the approval of the Grading Department.
11. Candidates will be taking the grading at their own risk and therefore will not hold the Federation, the Grading Department or anyone so concerned, responsible for any injuries, accidents or mishaps that may befall on them during the course of the grading.
12. For any enquiries, please contact the STF Secretariat Office or the Grading Department.
Ladies Self-Defence Workshop
The Lady Committee will be organizing its second activity, Ladies Self-Defence Workshop, on 19 August 2007 from 9.00am to 12.00pm.More details are as follows.
Price
- S$25 per person or S$40 per pair (STF Members)
- S$30 per person or S$50 per pair (Non-STF Members)
- S$5 discount for those who had participated in the Lady Committee past event
Venue
National Training Centre
Blk 80 Lorong Limau
#04-191
Singapore 320080
Eligibility
- Ladies (15 years old & above) with or without taekwondo background
Contents
- Basic knowledge of soft spot in human anatomy
- How to assess your environment
- How to transform your body and simple belongings into weapons to protect yourselves
- How to neutralize attack scenarios
To Register
- Email to //webmail2.web.pacific.net.sg/agent/MobNewMsg?to=tkdf@pacific.net.sg“>tkdf@pacific.net.sg
- Sms your name/email address to 9821 0457.
Instructor
- Mr Brian Peh
– 4th dan blackbelt
– Qualified instructor, coach and referee
– Chief Instructor, Zen TKD
Special Offers for National Championships
The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) would like to remind all players that, for the National Championships on 11, 12, 25 and 26 August 2007, they are required to use the approved headgear and body protectors.
For pictures of and more information on the equipment, go to ‘Tournaments: Approved Equipment’ (30 June 2006) under the heading ‘Tournaments’.
As a result of feedback from some coaches and club leaders, the STF is pleased to announce that its official supplier of martial arts equipment, Liang Seng Sports Equipment Pte Ltd, has agreed to sell the equipment at a much much reduced price for the tournament.
For enquiries, please call the company at 6858 1828. Better still visit the showroom at 260, Tanjong Katong Road, Singapore 437048.
Jumping with JUMP
The National Training Centre (NTC) was almost filled to the brim with officials and workshop participants on 28 June 2007.
The participants were understandably excited as it was their first experience with the JUMP.
The JUMP comprised a group of outstanding stage performers who had awed audiences in many countries including Korea, Hong Kong and England with their spectacular display of gravity-defying stunts. They were at the NTC to conduct a workshop.
After a short introduction, the cast leader taught the participants to roll, cartwheel and do handstands. The participants had lots of fun performing the unfamiliar movements and finding themselves in awkward positions. They certainly enjoyed most trying to duplicate a segment of JUMP fight scene.
The workshop was rounded off with a presentation of souvenirs by Mr Milan Kwee, STF President, to the cast members, Mr Thomas Ng (Managing Director, Century Events) and his staff, Mr Anthony Yeo (Sales Manager, Asiana Airlines), Mr Wilson Heng (Senior Sales Executive, Asiana Airlines) and Mr Adrian (SPH).
A Successful Partnership – PA and STF
The People’s Association (PA) and the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) Taekwondo Championships were successfully and smoothly staged on 23 and 24 June 2007 at Yishun Sports hall. The competition featured both poomsae (pattern) and kyorugi (sparring).
The competition saw Tampines North C C heading the medal tally with 8 gold, 3 silver and 4 bronze medals followed by Yio Chu Kang C C (3-2-4), Paya Lebar Kovan CSC (3-1-1) and Aljunied C C (2-1-5). As expected, the event turned out to be highly competitive.
Many matches finished with close scores. A number of them went to the 4th and sudden-death round, putting the supporters on tenterhooks.
Most importantly, the event concluded on a happy note. And the primary objective of providing an opportunity for community bonding was met.
The camaraderie was evident in the poomsae team competition. Each team comprised at least two different ethnic groups. The beauty of it all – they performed with precision and in harmony!
The guest of honour, Mr Patrick Teo, BBM (Chairman, Constituency Sports Club Council) and special guest, Mr Jeremy Tay (Director, North West CDD, People’s Association) were all smiles at the end of the event.
The national demonstration team put up a spectacular performance in their honour. And what an awesome performance it was.
To reflect the importance of the event, Mr Milan Kwee, STF President, was present throughout the inaugural event. He was visibly satisfied with the conduct of the tournament. At the end of the competition, he personally went round to thank the officials, referees and demonstrators for a job well done.
Mr Kwee would also like to put on record STF’s appreciation to the People’s Association for being a partner in the organizing of the event.
Kyorugi Referee Course for Blackbelts
The 31st Kyorugi Referee Course will be held on 28 and 29 July and 4 and 5 August 2007.
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 the competition and in the competition.
The details of the course and the application form are attached.
Please note that the closing date for registration is 19 July 2007.