The tentative calendar of events for 2019 is attached.
Please note that the event dates are subject to changes and the calendar of events would be updated from time to time.
2019 Nestle Koko Krunch Junior Taekwondo Championship
The Singapore Taekwondo Federation is starting off its competition season with the 14th series of the Nestle Koko Krunch Junior Taekwondo Championships would be held on 9 & 10 March 2019 at Jurong East Sports Complex.
Information on the tournament and the entry forms are attached. Club officials and coaches are advised to read them carefully before submission.
Please take note of the following dates.
– Registration: Monday to Thursday 11 to 14 February 2019
STF Secretariat at 35 Joo Chiat Place Singapore 427759
10.00am to 12.00pm
2.00pm to 4.00pm
(No submission will be entertained between 12.00pm to 2.00pm and after 4.00pm)
– Team Manager Briefing & Drawing of Lots – Sunday 2 March 2019
STF National Training Centre
5.30pm
Calling All Daedo Championships Local Medalists
We are inviting all Daedo Championships local (Singapore) medalists for Poomsae and Kyorugi to join the National Training Squad.
The training schedule is as follows.
– Monday to Thursday (7.30pm to 9.30pm) Poomsae & Kyorugi
– Friday (7.30pm to 9.30pm) Kyorugi only
– Saturday (11.00am to 1.00pm) Poomsae only
– Sunday (12.00pm to 2.00pm) Poomsae & Kyorugi
You may join the squad, subject to the approval of your respective instructors, at any time convenient to you by reporting for training at the STF National Training Centre, Block 80 Lorong Limau #04-191 Singapore 320080.
Members of the training squad must continue to be members of their respective clubs to qualify to remain in the squad. Affiliates will have the rights to withdraw their players from the squads at their own discretion.
6th Daedo Championships Results
Results of the 6th Daedo Taekwondo Open Championships, held on 1 & 2 December 2018 at Toa Payoh Sports Hall, are attached.
Selection Trials for 2019 Asian Cities Championships
The Singapore Taekwondo Federation will be conducting open selection trials for the 2019 Asian Cities Taekwondo Championships which will be held on 23 & 24 March 2019 in Hong Kong.
All affiliates are invited to participate in the open trials for both Kyorugi and Poomsae events.
The selection details are as follows.
Date : Sunday 20 January 2019
Venue : STF National Training Centre
Block 80 Lorong Limau
#04-191 Singapore 320080
Time : Poomsae
Trial – 1.00pm
*Poomsae – Taegeuk 5 to Hansu (12 years & above)
(*2 poomsae will be selected at random according to the age division)
Kyorugi
Weigh-in – 12.00pm
Trial – 1.30pm
Age Groups – 12 to 14 years old (Cadet )
15 to 17 years old (Junior)
18 years & above (Senior)
All participants must be SINGAPORE CITIZENS and are STF poom or black belt holders.
Please fill in the attached forms and submit them to the Secretariat by Monday 14 January 2019. There is no limit to the number of players each affiliate can field. We reserve the right not to accept late submission, incomplete forms or registration without the necessary supporting documents.
Registered players for the trials are to report at the STF National Training Centre by 12.00pm.Kyorugi players shall be considered for the category based on their actual weight on the day of 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.
Selected players will be required to fulfill the training requirements averaging 12 hours per week.
The panel of selectors will comprise any 3 of the following senior technical members.
– Mr Steven Soh
– Mr RA Jeyaraman
– Mr Lee Thiam Poh
– Mr Tan Kok Heng
– Mr Tan Cheng Hui
The player’s undertaking form is also attached. The form must be signed by parents for players under the age of 21 years old. Players will not be allowed to participate in the trials if they do not comply with the administrative requirements. Players with medical history must provide medical clearance from their doctor.
The trials would be open for observation by participants and the registered accompanying coaches (must be Level 2 qualified) only. Please note that no photography and video recording will be allowed.
NCAP (Level 1) Technical Course (February 2019)
The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) has received numerous requests to conduct the NCAP (Level 1) Technical Course before the competition season starts in March 2019.
The next NCAP (Level 1) course would be held on 9, 10, 16, 17 & 23 February 2019 at the STF National Training Centre.
The primary objective of the course is to provide basic knowledge of coaching taekwondo skills. On completing the course, participants will be able to organize practice sessions which are safe and challenging for taekwondo athletes.
However, participants would be required to attend the Coach Induction Course before they can apply for the Coach Pass.
Additional information on the course is attached.
Introduction of New Grading Cards
A brand new year with a new grading card.
With effect from January 2019, the blue grading card will not longer be in use for new candidates (Foundation Levels & White 10). Those holding the blue grading cards will continue to use them. It would be phased out by 2021.
The new yellow grading cards are now available for collection at the STF office at 35 Joo Chiat Place Singapore 427759 during office hours. Please avoid lunch hour from 1.00pm to 2.00pm.
NRIC and passport numbers will not longer be required on the new cards as part of data protection.
If you require any further clarification, you may call the STF Secretariat at 6345 1491.
Primary School Looking for Taekwondo Coach
A primary school located in Bukit Merah is urgently looking for a taekwondo coach.
If you are interested, you may email your application and resume to the Singapore Taekwondo Federation at stkdf@mail.com by Wednesday 26 December 2018.
Unarmed Combat Course (Level 1) Overall Results (October 2018)
The overall results for the Unarmed Combat Course (Level 1) held on 27 & 28 October 2018 and 27 November 2018 are attached.
Successful candidates will be exempted from the unarmed combat component when they take their 1st to 2nd poom/dan grading.
Poomsae Coach Course (Saturday 26 January 2019)
The next Poomsae Coach Course will be held as follows.
| Date | Saturday 26 January 2019 |
| Time | 1.00pm to 5.30pm 6.30pm onwards – Tests (Participants must have 100% attendance to be eligible for the tests.) (Recitation of the STF pledge is part of the test component.) |
| Place | STF National Training Centre Block 80 Lorong Limau #04-191 Singapore 320080 |
| Dress Code | ‘Dobok’ |
| Tests | Theory and practical tests will be conducted at the end of the Course |
| Certification | Poomsae Coach Certificate (Level 1) for successful participants with NCAP (Level 1) and Poomsae Coach Certificate (Level 1P) for successful participants without the coaching qualification |
| Fees | Closing date: Monday 21 January 2019 – $74.90 After closing date – $117.70 |
The primary objectives of the Poomsae Coach Course are to qualify black belts as poomsae coaches and provide them the passport to become a full-fledged national poomsae referee.
The registration form is available in the ‘Forms’ folder.