The following referees successfully completed the Kyorugi Referee Refresher Seminar and retest held on Saturday 14 July 2018 and Friday 3 August 2018 respectively at Toa Payoh Sports Hall.

Their licences have been extended for one year.

Kyorugi referees who did not attend the refresher course will not eligible to officiate in any kyorugi tournaments until the next course.

The NCAP (Level 1) retest results held on Saturday 20 October 2018 are attached.

Those participants who are successful are required to complete 3 months (twice a week) or 6 months (once a week) of practical coaching attachment. Trainee coaches can have their choice of schools or clubs approved by the STF for their attachment.

Form A must be returned to the STF at least two (2) weeks before they start their coaching attachment. Attachment without prior approval of STF will not be accepted.

Form B is for trainee coaches to record their attendance. It must be counter-signed by their respective club officials.

The two forms are available in the ‘Forms’ folder.

On receipt of the completed Form B, the STF will issue certificates to coaches only after having satisfied that the coaches have fulfilled their obligations. Practical attachment must be complete within 2 years of the announcement of the results. After that, the results will be considered null and void.

Successful participants are advised to apply for the coach pass if they wished to accompany their students into the field of play during competitions.

The overall results after the retest for the NCAP (Level 2) Technical Course held in April 2018 are attached.

Those who have successfully completed the course must upgrade their pass soonest possible.  Otherwise they will not be allowed to accompany their players into the field of play in national level competitions.

The next ‘dan’ promotion course comprising lectures, training and exclusive promotion tests will be held on 8, 9 & 16 December 2018 at the STF National Training Centre.

More details are as follows.

Dates                    :  Saturday 8 December 2018 
                               Sunday 9 December 2018
                               Sunday 16 December 2018

Time                     :  1.30pm to 5.30pm (8 December 2018) 
                               2.30pm to 6.30pm (9 December 2018) 
                               Test – 12.00pm onwards (16 December 2018)

Venue                     : STF National Training Centre

Dress Code               : ‘Dobok’

Course Fees           :    1^st dan to 2^nd Dan   – $200

                                2^nd dan to 3^rd Dan   – $250

                                3^rd dan to 4^th Dan   – $300

                                4^th dan to 5^th Dan   – $350

                                5^th dan to 6^th Dan   – $400

                                6^th dan to 7^th Dan   – $500

Test                      :  According to the normal grading requirements.

                                100% attendance

Registration           :  Same procedure adopted for ‘dan’ applicants in the centralized grading.

Closing Date          :  On or before Monday 3 December 2018 – Stipulated fees

                                     After closing date – +$80 late fee

The registration form and Promotion Test Form B are available in the Forms folder.  Both forms must be submitted upon application with the necessary supporting documents.

Candidates may apply for a maximum of a two-dan promotion if they meet the following time-frame for the grades. 

 The fee payable will be for both grades.

All applications are subjected to recommendations by the Chairman of the Board of Examiners in consultation with the other senior examiners and approval by STF President. Applicants may also be asked to attend an interview, if required.

The following participants have successfully completed the Sparring Course (Fundamental) held on Sunday 30 September 2018 at 2.30pm at the STF National Training Centre.

The certificates will be ready for collection from Monday 8 October 2018 at the STF Secretariat.

Successful candidates will be exempted from sparring when they go for their red 1 to 1st poom / dan grading.

The Singapore Taekwondo Federation will be conducting the Unarmed Combat Course (Level 1) on 27 & 28 October 2018 and 3 November 2018 at the STF National Training Centre for poom and black belt holders.

The course timings and other details are attached.  Please take note of the registration period and fees.

The results of the NCAP Technical (Level 1) Course held on 9, 10, 16, 17 & 23 June 2018 at the STF National Training Centre are attached.

Those participants who are successful are required to complete 3 months (twice a week) or 6 months (once a week) of practical coaching attachment. Trainee coaches can have their choice of schools or clubs approved by the STF for their attachment.  They may also apply for the coach pass (L1) at the STF Secretariat.

Form A must be returned to the STF at least two (2) weeks before they start their coaching attachment. Attachment without prior approval of STF will not be accepted.

Form B is for trainee coaches to record their attendance. It must be counter-signed by their respective club officials.

The two forms are available in the ‘Forms’ folder.

On receipt of the completed Form B, the STF will issue certificates to coaches only after having satisfied that the coaches have fulfilled their obligations. Practical attachment must be complete within 2 years of the announcement of the results. After that, the results will be considered null and void.

Please read the following important notes pertaining to the retest.

A retest will be conducted on Saturday 20 October 2018 at the STF National Training Centre for those who fail either the theory, practical or both components or pledge.  Theory retest will begin at 12.30pm followed by practical at 1.30pm.

• Those who are interested must register for the retest by Monday 15 October 2018. Candidates must call the Secretariat at 6345 1491 to register and payment may be made at the venue before the retest. The registration fee is $21.40 for one component and $32.10 for both components. However, on the spot registration for the retest is $32.10 per component.
• Candidates for the practical retest are required to bring along a new lesson plan.
• Participants are advised to read their notes to prepare for the theory retest.  They are required to bring along their course notes.

We would like thank all participants for their understanding in the delay of the release of the results.