http://www.stf.sg/modules/news/article.php?storyid=505

The 3rd National Taekwondo Poomsae Championships held on 14 June 2009 at Yishun Sports Hall proved to be a record breaking event.

It attracted almost 1,200 participants. The youngest was 5 years old and the oldest 69 years old. For the first championships in 2007, more than 200 signed up for the event. Last year, the number doubled to more than 400.

Justin Peh, 5 years old in May09, photo was shown on STF website

Results: http://www.stf.sg/uploads/ca9c09f0-c2fe-d222.pdf

Female D-Green 6: Serene Lim Ying Xian (Bronze)
Female E-Green 6: Seah Wan Din (Silver)
Female E-Green 6: Sim Chai Lin (Bronze)
Female E-Blue 3: Ko Wen Xin (Gold)
Female E-Brown 2: Catherine Ong Zhi Hui (Gold)
Female E-Brown 1: Tan Mei Qin (Silver)
Female E-Brown 1: Chua Pei Shan (Bronze)
Female G-Black: Girlene Tan (Gold)
Male A-Yellow 8: Justin Peh (Gold)
Male B-Brown 2: Gerald Koh (Bronze)
Male B-Brown 2: Marcus Wan (Bronze)
Male C-Brown 2: Daryl Ang (Silver)
Male D-Green 6: Mark Kon (Bronze)
Male D-Brown 2: Kevin Lee (Bronze)
Male E-Green 6: Cheiw Su Kheng (Bronze)
Male E-Green 6: Daniel Tan (Bronze)
Male E-Brown 2: Joe Kwan (Bronze)
Male E-Brown 1: Alex Teh (Gold)
Male E-Black: Benjamin Teo (Bronze)
Male F-Black: Brian Peh (Gold)
Male F-Black: Jason Mok (Bronze)
Male H-Blue 3: Peter Im Wai Hoe (Gold)
Pair E-Green 6: Cheiw Su Kheng+Seah Wan Din(Gold)
Pair E-Brown 2: Joe Kwan+Catherine Ong(Gold)
Pair F-Black: Brian Peh+Girlene Tan (Gold)

Posted by zen-tkd at 9:17 PM EDT

Updated: Thursday, 25 June 2009 9:24 AM EDT

Share This Post

Post Comment | Permalink

· Closing dates for all forms Tues, 23 Jun.

· Proofs of grades must be produced on the registration day.

· Weigh-in will NOT be conducted on the registration day. It will be held on the day of the competition when the players report at the inspection desk. There will be no weight allowance. Players who are over or under weight will be disqualified. Each player can have only one official weigh-in. A similar weigh-in machine will be provided for players to check their weight before they take their official weigh-in.

· The maximum number of players should be 4 (1 player per weight category) instead of 6 as spelt out in paragraph 8.3 the competition outline.

· Briefing and drawing of lots will be conducted on 5 July 2009 at 6.00pm at the National Training Centre. Coaches who are involved with the centralized grading on that day may request for their students to be graded earlier.

http://www.stf.sg/modules/news/article.php?storyid=504

Posted by zen-tkd at 10:34 PM EDT

Share This Post

Post Comment | Permalink

Mood:  chillin'

The championships attracted 1,015 participants for the various categories!

· The reporting time will be 8.35 am.

· The competition will start punctually at 9.00 am.

· It is expected to end at 10.00 pm.

· Arrangement will be made to have six courts to run concurrently.

· The STF will decide on the number of judges. It may not be the standard number.

· Manual system will be used for scoring in the preliminaries and semi-finals.

· For the finals, electronic scoring system and 3 courts will be used.

Participants to get ready half an hour before their scheduled performance time. They should report immediately when their categories are announced.

A performer will be disqualified if he or she is not at the holding area when his or her group begins to compete.

The schedule and name lists are attached. Please ensure that the names of your participants are in the right categories. You are required to inform Brian Sir before noon on Friday 12 June 2009 if there is any error.

More info

128) Pair E Division - Green 6
Cheiw Su Kheng + Seah Wan Din Nanyang Poly

131) Pair E Division - Red 2
Kwan Wai Leong Joe + Catherine Ong Zhi Hui Nanyang Poly

Posted by zen-tkd at 11:56 PM EDT

Updated: Thursday, 11 June 2009 1:19 PM EDT

Share This Post

Post Comment | Permalink

Mood:  incredulous

All forms to be submitted (with Parent's signature for below 21 years old players) by 26Jun(Fri)-NYP/Zone4 & 27Jun(Sat)-Zone3

Please leave the instructor & club details empty, only fill up your own particulars

Date and Time of Championship
11 July 2009 (Saturday) 2.00 pm and
12 July 2009 (Sunday) 9.30 am

Tournament Venue
Yishun Sports Hall

Registration Closing Date and Kyorugi Weigh-in
All entry forms must be signed by the CSC/GRO and endorsed by a
Constituency Office staff.
28 June 2009 (Sunday) 2.00 pm to 4.30 pm
Venue at STF National Training Centre (NTC)
Blk 80 Lorong Limau #04-191
Singapore 320080

Briefing and Balloting
5 July 2009 (Sunday) 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm
Venue at STF NTC

Eligibility
Singaporeans and Permanent Residents (holding blue Identity
Card)
Brown belt, poom belt and black belt holders (Highest grades
obtained in April 2009 or earlier)

Age Category
Young Junior (Boys and Girls) - 10 to 13 years old*
Junior (Men and Women) - 14 to 17 years old*
Senior (Men and Women) - 18 years old and above*
*Age will be based on year of tournament

Events and Entries
Poomsae (Open) - Pattern Competition
Young Junior E Jang
Junior Sa Jang
Senior O Jang

• Each team shall comprise of four participants of two different ethnic groups.
• Each Participant is allowed to participate in one poomsae team event only.
• Each CSC/GRO can submit two teams for each category.

Kyorugi (Brown and Poom/Black) - Sparring Competition
YOUNG JUNIOR CATEGORY (10 to 13 years old)

JUNIOR CATEGORY (14 to 17 years old)

SENIOR CATEGORY (18 years old & above )

Maximum of six entries for each belt in the Boys'/Men's or
Girls'/Women's category.

Participants in the poomsae category are allowed to participate in the Kyorugi

Registration Fee
$10 per participant for Kyorugi
$30 per team for Poomsae

Equipment
Participants are responsible for their own protective equipment.
Equipment used for the competition must be approved by STF.
Wearing of mouthguard is compulsory but optional for young junior participants.

Uniform
Participants shall wear uniform approved by STF.

Weigh-in
Weigh-in shall be conducted once. However, one more weigh-in within half an hour of the first weigh-in shall be granted to contestants who fail to qualify the first time. Switching of weight categories after weigh-in will not be allowed.

Method of Competition
Cut-off for Poomsae.
Single Elimination for Kyorugi.
There will be no contest if there are less than four entries in any of the categories.

Rules and Regulations
World Taekwondo Federation and Singapore Taekwondo Federation rules will apply. Website:http//www.wtf.org
Sparring will be conducted in 3 rounds of 1.5-minute each
with 30 seconds' rest in between rounds. The highest score for
the three rounds will be declared the winner. In the event of a
tie after the third round, the rules for sudden death will be
applied for the fourth round. The organising committee
reserves the right to modify the duration.

Scoring
The total medal tally awarded for both the Poomsae and Kyorugi events will contribute to the Overall Team Champion. The Team must participate in Poomsae events before they will be considered for the Overall Team Championship.

For more info

Posted by zen-tkd at 11:55 PM EDT

Updated: Thursday, 11 June 2009 11:48 AM EDT

Share This Post

Post Comment | Permalink

Mood:  happy

21st Summer Deaflympics Taipei 2009

Date : 5 September 2009
~Technical meetings
~Draw
~Official weigh-in

Taekwondo competition schedule
Venue : National Taipei University of Education Gymnasium
Date : 6-9 September 2009

Highlights:
Date : 6 September 2009 (Sunday)
10:00-12:00 : Preliminary Competition
13:00-14:00 : Semi-Final
14:00-15:30 : Repechages / third place
15:30-16:00 : Final
16:00-16:30 : Award presentation ceremony

Rules & Regulations - Taekwondo
Highlights:
5. EQUIPMENT
The body and head protector will be provided by the Organising Committee.

8.2. Participants
8.2.2. Contestants shall be the holder of Taekwondo Dan certificate issued by the Kukkiwon.
8.2.3. Age Eligibility
All taekwondo competitors must be at least 16 years old in 2009 (born in 1993 or before).

8.3. Entries
8.3.1. The preliminary registrations with an indication of the probable number of athletes in each event must be submitted to the Secretariat no later than 1 August 2008.
8.3.2. The final registrations with the names of each athlete indicating event entered must be submitted to the Secretariat no later than 1 August 2009. Such submissions may be made by telefax if followed by the official registration form.
8.3.3. No changes or additional entries will be accepted after 1 August 2009.

9.2. Duration of Contest
The duration of the contest shall be three rounds of two (2) minutes each, with a one (1) minute rest period between rounds.
In case of a tie score after the completion of the 3rd round, a 4th round of two minutes will be conducted as the sudden death overtime round, after a one (1) minute rest period following the 3rd round.
In case of a tie score in a final match for the champion, the 4th round of three minutes will be conducted with the sudden death overtime system. Any points, Gam-jeom, Kyong-go or superiority of the last three rounds shall not be calculated in the 4th round. When a contestant receives one time of Gam-jeom in the 4th round, the opponent shall be declared as the winner.

9.3. Weigh-in
Weigh-in of the contestants on the day of competition shall be completed on the previous day of the relevant competition.
During weigh-in, the male contest shall wear underpants. However, weigh-in may be conducted in the nude in the case that the contestant wishes to do so.

9.5.2 Duties
Referee
The referee shall declare "Shi-jak", "Keu-man", "Kal-yeo", "Kye-sok" and "Kye-shi", winner and loser, deduction of points, warnings and retiring. All the referees' declarations shall be made when the results are confirmed.

9.7. Clothing
The contestant shall wear the trunk protector, head protector, groin guard, forearm guards, shin guards, gloves and a mouthpieces before entering the contest area, worn beneath the Taekwondo uniform. The contest shall bring this WTF-approved protective equipment, as well as gloves and the mouthpieces, for his/her personal use. Wearing any item on the head other than the head protector shall not be permitted.

9.8. Hearing Aids
The use of any hearing aid/amplification or external cochlear implant parts are not permitted within the restricted zone area.

10. TECHNICAL MEETING
The Taekwondo technical meeting will be held on 5 September 2009 in Gong Cheng Complex in Taipei Municipal University of Education at 9:00. Each participating National Association may be represented by two officials, of whom at least one must be deaf and, if necessary, an interpreter.

General Rules & Regulations

Audiogram Regulations

Training Schedule (3 Sep 1pm - 2.30pm)

Posted by zen-tkd at 12:01 AM EDT

Updated: Monday, 1 June 2009 1:15 AM EDT

Share This Post

Post Comment | Permalink

Mood:  energetic

Gen has shared with us a video clip showing recent Interschool Competition, do login to take a look & get a feel of Poomsae Competition.

Posted by zen-tkd at 12:01 AM EDT

Share This Post

Post Comment | Permalink

Mood:  hug me

Congratulations to the following for attaining Referee Certification:

1. Benjamin Teo

2. Kareen Lim Suat Ching

3. Kingston Mok You Hong

32 out of 61 participants successfully obtained the National Kyorugi Referee (Class 3P) certification. They took the theory and practical tests on 25 April 2009 after completing the course conducted on 18 and 19 April 2009.

They spent 2 weekends, absorbing as much as they could, learning the ropes of being an effective referee.

The new referees may apply for promotion to Class 3 as soon as they chalked up 30 hours of officiating experience in tournaments organized or sanctioned by the Singapore Taekwondo Federation.

Zen TKD in so far has the following qualified referees:

1. Girlene-Class 2

2. Brian-Class 2

3. Jason Mok-Class 3P

4. Ivan Mok-Class 3P

Posted by zen-tkd at 9:21 AM EDT

Updated: Monday, 25 May 2009 9:25 AM EDT

Share This Post

Post Comment | Permalink

15th August 2009 Saturday
13:00 to 21:00

16th August 2009 Sunday
09:00 to 21:00

29th August 2009 Saturday
13:00 to 21:00

30th August 2009 Sunday
09:00 to 21:00

Stay tuned for more info

Posted by zen-tkd at 3:55 AM EDT

Updated: Sunday, 24 May 2009 4:00 AM EDT

Share This Post

Post Comment | Permalink

Mood:  chillin'

11th July 2009 Saturday; 12th July 2009 Sunday
13:00 to 21:00 ; 09:00 to 21:00

Stay tuned for more info

Posted by zen-tkd at 3:41 AM EDT

Updated: Sunday, 24 May 2009 4:58 AM EDT

Share This Post

Post Comment | Permalink

Mood:  energetic

Registration
- By 5.00pm on Friday 29 May 2009 at the STF Secretariat

Competition
- Sunday 14 June 2009 at 9.00am at Yishun Sports Hall

Eligibility : Members of clubs affiliated to the Singapore
Taekwondo Federation who hold the grades they
are competing in.

Competition Rules : WTF & STF rules shall apply.
The sequence of performance for the competitors
shall be as follows.

- Individual
(By alphabetical order of the names of the participants)

- Pair/Team
(By alphabetical order of the names of the Clubs)

Method of Competition : Cut-off system

Preliminaries - Any number of participants

Semi-finals - About 50% of the number of participants in the preliminaries

Finals - 8
(The judges reserve the right to vary the number selected for each stage)

Classification : Individual, pair and team events

Division : 7 divisions -

A (4 & 6 years old),
B (7 to 9 years old),
C (10 to 12 years old),
D (13 to 15 years old),
E (16 to 20 years old),
F (21 to 30 years old) and
G (31 years old and older)

Category : Dan - 1st and higher
Poom - 1st and higher
Red (BT) - Grade 1
Red - Grade 2
Blue (RT) - Grade 3
Blue - Grade 4
Green (BT) - Grade 5
Green - Grade 6
Yellow (GT) - Grade 7
Yellow - Grade 8
White (YT) - Grade 9

(Based on highest grade obtained on or before the April 2009 grading.

Recognized Poomsae : Please see Annex A
Preliminaries - Respective patterns
Semi-finals - Respective patterns
Finals - Respective patterns
Participation : There is no limit to the number of participants a
club can field for the individual events. However,
for the pair and team events, only 1 pair and 1
team are allowed for each division and category.

Participation Fees :
$30 per team
$20 per pair
$10 per individual
Awards : Medals will be awarded to eight finalists according
to positions.
Certificates of participation will be given to all participants and team officials.
Benefits of Participation Conditions of Participation:
Competitors will be able to test their poomsae standard in the competition and bring it to a higher level for their grading which will be held a few weeks later

Posted by zen-tkd at 2:48 AM EDT

Share This Post

Post Comment | Permalink