The results of the Poomsae Coach Upgrading Course conducted on Wednesday 4 April 2018 at the STF National Training Centre are attached..
Successful participants must upgrade their coach pass by Monday 9 April 2018 to be able to accompany their students into the field of play for the National School Games Taekwondo Poomsae Championships.
Coaches who have received the Level 3 qualification MUST also upgrade their coach pass to reflect the correct and current level by Monday 9 April 2018.
The Singapore Taekwondo Federation will be conducting open selection trials for the following competitions.
2018 Korea Open International Taekwondo Championships
(18 to 24 July 2018, Jeju, Korea)
2018 Kimunyong Cup International Taekwondo Championships
(11 to 15 August 2018, Seoul, Korea)
2018 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships
(15 to 18 November 2018, Taipei, Chinese Taipei)
Date : Saturday 21 April 2018
Venue : STF National Training Centre
Time : Poomsae Trial – 1.00pm
*Poomsae – Recognized Poomsae (according to the age division)
New Poomsae (Bigak 1, 2 & 3)
(*1 recognized poomsae and 1 new poomsae will be selected at random)
Kyorugi (full contact with head kick) Weigh-in – 12.00pm
Trial – 1.30pm
All participants must be SINGAPORE CITIZENS and are STF black belt holders. The WT Global Athlete Licence and Kukkiwon certification are mandatory for all players.
Please fill in the attached forms and submit them to the Secretariat by Monday 16 April 2018. 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 – Mr Michael Ho – Mr Jimmy Tay
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.
The NCAP (Level 1) retest results held on Saturday 6 January 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 may register for the Level 2 course. They will only receive the Level 2 qualification if they have successfully completed the course and Level 1 practical attachment. Registration will be open only to them until Thursday 5 April 2018.
We would like thank all participants for their understanding in the delay of the release of the results.
Due to overwhelming response, the venue for the Poomsae Coach Upgrading Course on Wednesday 4 April 2018 will be changed to the STF National Training Centre from 9.00am to 3.00pm.
Organizers of the 12th edition of the CK Classic International Open Taekwondo Championships which will be held from 23 to 25 August 2018 in Stadium Malawati, Shah Alam, Selangor, are looking for national referees to officiate at the tournament.
National referees who are interested to officiate in the tournament may send in their application to stkdf@mail.com by Monday 2 April 2018.
More details will be provided for the selected referees upon appointment.
The Singapore Taekwondo Federation will be conducting a Poomsae Coach Upgrading Course on Wednesday 4 April 2018 from 9.00am to 3.00pm at J H Kim (Bukit Timah), 200 Turf Club Rd, 02-02/03, Singapore 287994.
The following are the other course details.
Objectives
To provide opportunities for coaches to be better qualified and informed in poomsae.To help them to prepare for their upgrading.To equip them with the performance skills.
Contents
Introductory Taeguek to Pyongwon (Revision for all participants)Sipjin to Hansoo (Learning of Poomsae for Level 3 participants)
Eligibility
Coaches with Level 1 or 2 qualifications (Upgrading)Coaches with Level 3 (Revision)Poom belts and black belts who are interested in learning higher dan poomsae
Dress Code
‘Dobok’
Certification
Level 3 certification for Level 2 coachesLevel 2 certification for Level 1 coachesCertificate of Participation for the rest
An assessment will be conducted at the end of the course.
Successful participants at the recently completed Poomsae Coach Course may also attended the upgrading course.
Coaches are reminded that the Poomsae Coach (Level 2) is a requirement for all local coaches who wish to coach at at the National School Games and National Poomsae tournaments.
The registration form is available in the Form folder.
The NCAP (Level 2) Technical Course will be held on 7, 8, 14, 15 & 21 April 2018 at the STF National Training Centre.
We wish to remind all coaches that the NCAP (Level 2) Technical will be a requirement for all local coaches who wish to coach at national-level competitions, namely the National Inter-Schools and National Kyorugi Championships.
We encourage coaches to upgrade themselves for the benefits of their students.
If you have not achieved your Level 2 qualification, this will be your chance to do so before the National School Games Taekwondo Championships which will begin on Tuesday 10 April 2018. Coaches who attend this course will be given temporary access into the field of play.
The registration form is available in the Forms folder and course details are attached.
The NCAP (Level 1) retest results will be released within a week. Successful participants may register for the Level 2 course. They will only receive the Level 2 qualification if they have successfully completed the course and Level 1 practical attachment.
The draw list for the 2018 National International Schools Taekwondo Championships are attached.
All participating schools and coaches are advised to attend the briefing and drawing of lots which will be held on Wednesday 28 March 2018 from 4.00pm at the STF National Training Centre.
Please bring along a copy of the draw list. All amendments or corrections must be made before the commencement of the draws.