Attached is the slides from this morning’s zoom session.
Do read and take heed of the guidelines spelt out for a safe re-opening of classes.
Resumption Of Office Operations
Based on the announcement on 15 June 2020, the Multi-Ministry Taskforce has assessed the situation and decided to start Phase Two after 18 June 2020, 2359 hours. Taekwondo classes can thus resume from 19 June onwards.
The Federation’s office will re-start counter operations from 29 June 2020. Please note the following measures for Phase 2.
- Office will only be open from *Mondays to Thursday* every week. Staff will be spilt into two teams.
- SafeEntry QR will be implemented with health and travel declarations.
- Visitors are encouraged to download and activate the “TraceTogether” app.
- Visitors will also go through temperature screening and recording.
- Visitors to the STF office must call to make an appointment before coming to the STF office. To avoid overcrowding, walk-ins are not encouraged.
- Visitors should limit the number of personnel visiting the office. Only 1 visitor (or 2 visitor of the same group) will be allowed in the office at any one time.
- Visitors who are unwell (including having a fever upon temperature screening) must be asked to reschedule their appointments and return another day when they are well or be served via alternate means.
- Issues that can be resolved online will be resolved online to minimize contact.
Please email stkdf@mail.com or call 6345 1491 (during office hours, Mondays to Thursdays) to make an appointment or for inquiries.
Zoom Session for Questions & Feedback on the Resumption of Activities
Affiliate leaders are cordially invited to a Zoom session tentatively scheduled for this coming Monday (29th June) at 10:00am for any questions and feedback on the resumption of activities for Phase Two http://stf.sg/news/local-news/guidelines-for-resumption-of-taekwondo-activity-for-phase-two-safe-transition/ .
Please email your details (name, club and phone number) to stkdf@mail.com by Friday 5pm to receive the zoom invitation.
Guidelines For Resumption Of Taekwondo Activity For Phase Two (‘Safe Transition’)
Based on the announcement on 15 June 2020, the Multi-Ministry Taskforce has assessed the situation and decided to start Phase Two after 18 June 2020, 2359 hours. Taekwondo classes can thus resume from 19 June onwards.
Please see STF’s guidelines for the resumption of Taekwondo Acitivites for Phase Two (“Safe Transition”). The advisory is based on the latest guidelines from SportSG and other relevant authorities. Please also review and take guidance from the guidelines and measures that are listed below and which may be updated from time to time. These and other advisories from relevant authorities should be considered when you come out with your safe management plan for your re-opening.
Affiliates who are conducting classes in community clubs or similar establishments/associations must also work with the relevant parties to ensure that the measures are in place. STF has engaged the People’s Association on the resumption of Taekwondo activities in community clubs and residents’ committees and any updates will be published when available.
SportSG has advised that affiliates can resume their activities as long as they adhere to the existing advisories. In addition, affiliates must submit the declaration form found in Annex A to STF within two weeks of the date of resumption of on-site operations.
SportSG (18 June 2020)
Updated Advisory For Resumption Of Sport And Physical Exercise and Activity For Phase Two Safe Transition
Ministry of Health (15 June 2020)
Moving into Phase Two of Re-opening
https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/moving-into-phase-two-of-re-opening
Ministry of Manpower (9 May 2020, updated 1 June 2020)
Requirements for Safe Management Measures at the workplace
https://www.mom.gov.sg/covid-19/requirements-for-safe-management-measures
Joint Advisory by Enterprise Singapore (ESG), Housing & Development Board (HDB), Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) (16 June 2020)
Advisory for Phase 2 Re-opening of Retail Establishments and Lifestyle-Related Services
(Please note that the linked SportSG advisory is linked to an older SportSG advisory)
Re-opening of the Federation’s Office
Kindly note that the Federation’d Office tentative re-opening date is 29th June 2020.
There will be another update should there be any changes. Do check the website for changes or to give the office a call before coming down in order not to make a wasted trip.
Should you have any urgent queries, please send an email to stkdf@mail.com
Moving into Phase Two of Re-opening (Update 1)
Please see the latest updated Advisory For Resumption Of Sport And Physical Exercise & Activity For Phase Two (“Safe Transition”) by Sport SG published on 17 June 2020.
The Singapore Taekwondo Federation will issue our advisory shortly based on above and the other guidelines and measures that we have previously advised you to review and take guidance from (http://stf.sg/news/local-news/moving-into-phase-two-of-re-opening/). These and other advisories from relevant authorities should be considered when you come out with your safe management plan for your re-opening.
SportSG has advised that affiliates can resume their activities as long as they adhere to the existing advisories.
We will publish STF’s advisory once it has been reviewed and approved by SportSG. Please check back for the latest update.
Moving into Phase Two of Re-opening
Based on the announcement on 15 June 2020, the Multi-Ministry Taskforce has assessed the situation and decided to start Phase Two after 18 June 2020, 2359 hours. Taekwondo classes can thus resume from 19 June onwards.
The Singapore Taekwondo Federation will issue our advisory based on the latest guidelines from SportSG and other relevant authorities. In the meantime, we encourage affiliates to review and take guidance from the guidelines and measures that are listed below and which may be updated from time to time. These and other advisories from relevant authorities should be considered when you come out with your safe management plan for your re-opening.
Affiliates who are conducting classes in community clubs or similar establishments/associations must also work with the relevant parties to ensure that the measures are in place.
Ministry of Health (15 June 2020)
Moving into Phase Two of Re-opening
https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/moving-into-phase-two-of-re-opening
Ministry of Manpower (9 May 2020, updated 1 June 2020)
Requirements for Safe Management Measures at the workplace
https://www.mom.gov.sg/covid-19/requirements-for-safe-management-measures
Joint Advisory by Enterprise Singapore (ESG), Housing & Development Board (HDB), Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) (16 June 2020)
Advisory for Phase 2 Re-opening of Retail Establishments and Lifestyle-Related Services
(Please note that the linked SportSG advisory is linked to an older SportSG advisory)
STF will make another announcement will be made once we have received the latest SportSG advisory. Please check back for the latest update.
Grading Notice
This is to inform the 176th Grading will close on the 14th June 2020.
Clubs who have yet to send in the pre-recorded videos for Poom belts or for “double” promotion, kindly do so before the closing date.
The next senior grading(177th) will be held in August 2020. The last day for video submission will be 29th August 2020. Criteria for grading will remain the same as the 176th. (Up to 2nd going to 3rd Dan only)
All videos for senior red 1 and above (Up to 2nd going to 3rd Dan only) must be pre-recorded and to be sent in to the following email address : stf.grading@gmail.com by the 29th August 2020.
All videos for poom belts and “double promotions” must be pre-recorded and to be sent in to the following email address : stkdf@mail.com by the 12th September 2020
Closing date for registration will be the 14th August 2020 by the clubs for total numbers (including colour belts) going for grading.
176 Grading Results (Senior)
The examiners have graded those who have submitted their videos for the 176 Grading (Seniors R1 and above).
The results will be released to the Club’s instructors only. Instructors kindly email in to stkdf@mail.com for your students’ results.
Extension of Closure of the Federation Office
Members kindly note that the Federation’s office will remain close till Phase 2 of the circuit breaker measures.
The actual date will be advised later.
If you have any urgent queries or matters, kindly email us at stkdf@mail.com