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.
National Kyorugi Referee Course (5, 6 & 19 January 2019)
The next National Kyorugi Referee Course will be held on 5, 6 & 19 January 2019 at the STF National Training Centre
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 competitions and in the competitions.
The details of the course are attached. The registration form is available in the Forms folder.
Please take note of the registration fees and closing date for the course. The course will be postponed if there is insufficient participants.
2018 Tournament Results
It had been a busy tournament year for the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF).
The STF jointly organized the inaugural Singapore National Games Taekwondo event with Sport Singapore in August 2018 with tremendous success. The National School Games saw an increased in the number of students competing in the tournament.
The results of all STF-organized tournaments held in 2018 are attached.
Come 2019, the STF hopes to introduce new categories for the National Poomsae and Kyorugi Championships.
As we are coming to the end of 2018, the STF would like to thank all affiliates, officials, participants and their parents for their unwavering support. We look forward to a more exciting year ahead!
Grading Preparation Workshop (15 December 2018)
The next Grading Preparation Workshop will be held as follows.
| Date | Saturday 15 December 2018 |
| Time | 10.00am to 1.00pm |
| Venue | STF National Training Centre Blk 80 Lorong Limau #04-191 Singapore 320080 |
| Dress Code | ‘Dobok’ |
| Certification | Certificate of Participation |
| Fee | Closing Date – Monday 10 December 2018 – $32.10 After Closing Date – $53.50 (Fees paid are not refundable unless the application is rejected.) |
The workshop is open to red (senior and junior), poom and black belt holders. Senior Red 1 and black belt holders are reminded that they will be required to recite the STF pledge at the end of the workshop.
The primary objective of the workshop is to point out to participants their performance flaws and the areas they should work on from the examiners’ perspective. This will give the candidates a better chance of passing.
During the workshop, participants will be briefed on the grading guidelines and the expectations of the examiners.
Coaches may use the information acquired by their students at the workshop as a basis to guide them for their grading.
All candidates who have attended the workshop are reminded to submit a copy of the certificate of participation with their grading applications.
For red (junior) and 1st poom candidates, a copy of the certificate should be attached to their grading cards. This is necessary for the examiners to give them special consideration, if required.
The registration form is available in the Forms folder.