The Singapore Taekwondo Federation will be conducting open selection trials for the 2017 SEA Games which will be held in August 2017 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
All affiliates are invited to participate in the open trials for both Kyorugi and Poomsae events.
The selection details are as follows.
Date : Sunday 14 August 2016
Venue : STF National Training Centre Block 80 Lorong Limau #04-191 Singapore 320080
Time : Poomsae Trial – 1.00pm *Poomsae – Taegeuk 6 to Sipjin (*3 poomsae will be selected at random) Kyorugi Weigh-in – 12.00pm Trial – 1.30pm
All participants must be SINGAPORE CITIZENS and are STF black belt holders (born in 1999 or earlier).
Please fill in the attached forms and submit them to the Secretariat by Thursday 11 August 2016. 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 and performers 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.
Shorltisted players and performers will be required to fulfill the training requirements averaging 12 hours per week to qualify for the final trials. They may also be given competition opportunities leading to the SEA Games.
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
The player’s undertaking form is also attached. The form must be signed by parents for players/performers under the age of 21 years old. Players/performers will not be allowed to participate in the trials if they do not comply with the administrative requirements.
The trials would be open for observation by participants and the registered accompanying coaches only. Please note that no photography and video recording will be allowed.
The following is the intellectual property of the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF).
‘Singapore Taekwondo Federation’ name on the ‘dobok’ (uniform)
Singapore Taekwondo Federation logo
Any organization, company or individual currently using the logo and the name are advised to stop doing so.
Applications for license to use the logo and the name on the ‘dobok’ (uniform) are invited. Applicants shall submit their interest in writing to stkdf@mail.com by Friday 12 August 2016.
All successful applicants will be required to pay S$10,000 per annum for the rights to use the name and logo on the ‘dobok’ (uniform).
In the meantime, the STF reserves the rights to take legal action against any organization, company or individual for unauthorized use of the name and the logo.
The 2016 National Taekwondo Kyorugi Championships will be on 27 & 28 August2016 (Saturday and Sunday) and 3 & 4 September 2016 (Saturday and Sunday) at Toa Payoh Sports Hall.
Documents pertaining to the competition are attached.
For this year’s competition, please note the following information.
· The organizers will not accept incomplete submission. Submission after the closing date – that is, 10 August 2016 (Wednesday) after 1600 hours – will be rejected.
· Participating team must provide at least one referee per every 30 participants for the duration of the championships to qualify for participation. The referee may not be the same person. For example, it is acceptable for a club to submit four referees, one each for every competition day. A club will be barred from future participation if its referee fails to fulfil his or her obligations without the approval of the Tournament Chairman.
· Each affiliate is allowed to field in more than one player per weight category per division.
· The eligibility grade for the national championships shall be based on April 2016 ,second quarter grading season or the player’s last grading before April 2016 if he or she did not take his or her grading in that month.
· Strictly not allowed to employ coaches from other clubs to coach their members during the competitions andfield their athletes under other clubs
· Clubs must produce sufficient coaches to take care of their own athletes during the competition especially when 4 courts are used. Athletes will bedisqualifiedif coaches from their clubs are not available to accompany them to the arena. It will not be acceptable to use the excuse that the athlete’s coach is at another court as the competition cannot be delayed
· Introduction of head kicks for cadets (12 to 14) and juniors (15 to 17) to provide them the opportunity to optimize their skill development.There will be two categories for the two divisions – that is cadet and junior players can participate in either the head kick or non-kick category. For the head kick category, players will be required to wear headgear with protective face shield.
. Weigh-in shall be conducted on the competition day . During Weigh-in contestant shall wear T-shirt & short. However, weigh-in may be conducted in the nude if the contest wishes to do so (Inside room). There will be only one weigh-in. Players who are over weight or under weight shall be disqualified. A weigh-in machine similar to the one used for the official weigh-in shall be provided for the players to check their weight before they are officially weighed. No weight allowance will be given.
· Daedo PSS will be used for all categories. The organizer will only provide the head gear, trunk protector and sensing socks.
If you require any clarifications, please do not hesitate to call Mr Andy Lee (Tournament Chairman) at 91064421 or any of the Secretariat staff at 63451491.
We look forward to your continued support and co-operation for a smooth, successful and memorable tournament.
The Kyorugi Referee Refresher Seminar will be held on Sunday 24 July 2016 from 1.30pm to 6.00pm at the STF National Training Centre.
The National Training Centre will be opened on Friday 22 July 2016 from 7.30pm to 9.00pm for referees who would like to practise the scoring for their test.
A reminder to referees who had officiated more than 30 hours in the kyorugi events at the National Inter-School Taekwondo Championships that they must present their referee booklet at the seminar for confirmation. Otherwise they will not be exempted from taking the tests.
The results of the Kyorugi Referee Course held on 14, 15 & 22 May 2016 at the STF National Training Centre are attached.
A retest for unsuccessful participants will be held on Saturday 30 July 2016 at the at 1.30pm at the STF National Training Centre. The fee is $20 per component. However, if you failed either the refereeing or the scoring segment of the practical component, the fee is $10 each.
The National Training Centre will be opened on Friday 22 July 2016 from 7.30pm to 9.00pm for participants who would like to practise the scoring for their test.
Please call the Secretariat at 6345 1491 by Monday 25 July 2016 to register for the retest. Payment may be made at the venue.
The Singapore Taekwondo Federation will be conducting the Unarmed Combat Course (Level 1) on 6, 7 & 14 August 2016 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 registration form is available in the Forms folder.
The team returned from the 2016 Korea Open International Taekwondo Championships which were held from 30 June 2016 to 6 July 2016 in Gyeongju, Korea, with 3 gold, 1 silver and 5 bronze medals.
The medalists are as follows.
– Linda Sim (Poomsae Female Under 65 – gold)
– Woon Yong Chuang (Poomsae Male Under 40 – gold)
– Kang Rui Jie (Poomsae Male Under 30 – silver)
– Kwong Shuen (Poomsae Female Under 17 – bronze)
– Ho Mun Wai (Poomsae Male Under 60 – bronze)
– Ho Mun Wai & Linda Sim (Poomsae Pair Over 30 – bronze)
– Ng Ming Wei (Kyorugi Male Under 58kg – bronze)
– Nichelle Tan (Cadet Female Under 46kg – bronze)
Team Manager, Dr Ho Mun Wai, said that even though some of the players did not return with a medal, they have fought their hearts out and the team must be commended for their fighting spirit, sportsmanship and camaraderie throughout the competition.
A light moment at the tournament when Dr Ho was taken surprised with a cake on his birthday, 30 June 2016.
The Singapore Taekwondo Federation will be organizing a Sparring Course (Fundamental) on Sunday 31 July 2016 from 2.30pm to 5.30pm. Candidates going for their 1st poom or dan will be exempted from sparring if they have the fundamental certification.
More details on the course are as follows.
Date : Sunday 31 July 2016
Time : 2.30pm to 5.30pm
5.30pm onwards (Test)
(Senior Red 1 & black belt holders will be required to recite the pledge)
Venue : STF National Training Centre
Block 80 Lorong Limau #04-191 Singapore 320080
Minimum Qualification : Red 1
Fees : Closing date: Monday 25 July 2016 – $50.00
After closing date – $70.00
Dress Code : Dobok
The registration form is available in the ‘Forms’ folder.
The annual Kyorugi Referee Refresher Seminar will be held on Sunday 24 July 2016 from 1.30pm to 6.00pm.
The venue will be announced at a later date.
All active kyorugi referees must attend the seminar to have their licenses to officiate extended by a year. Coaches who are national referees are also encouraged to participate in the seminar. The knowledge will be invaluable to them if they wish to continue to be effective coaches.
Kyorugi referees with expired licenses may also attend the seminar. Their licenses will be renewed if they pass the assessment which will be conducted at the end of the seminar for all participants.
As the provision of referees is a pre-condition for participation in all STF organized or sanctioned tournaments, it is important for clubs to have their own pool of qualified referees.
The seminar will cover, among other things, the latest amendments to the competition rules and regulations.
Participants are to come prepared with their ‘dobok’ and writing materials. They should be well prepared for the numerous tests which will be conducted to ensure that they are fit mentally and physically to officiate. They should also be ready to recite the pledges. Those who fail in any of the tests will have to be retested within a week or so.
We plan to end the seminar punctually. However, if the overwhelming number of participants does not allow us to do so, they must be prepared for the seminar to end later.
The registration fees are as follows.
– Closing date : Monday 18 July 2016 – $30.00 – After closing date – $50.00
Referees who had officiated more than 30 hours in the kyorugi events at the National Inter-School Taekwondo Championships will be exempted from taking the tests. Please present your referee booklet at the seminar for confirmation.
The registration form is available in the Forms folder.
