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A year has gone by since I took office asPresident. In the recent Club electionsfor four Management Committee

positions, the four new Management Committee members were returned unopposed.Undoubtedly, the no-contest scenario is administratively and financially a positive for both the candidates and the Club. Election campaigns are far from mundane chores. We have seen last year how disruptive the elections campaign could be to normal Club life. It was therefore a welcome relief when it was announced that there was no need to hold an election this time round, even though the logistics have already been planned.

Certain pundits may view a no-contest election negatively inclining to believe that a one-party Management Committee will result in autocratic management.

One view is that diversity of representation is good for the Club. On the other hand, the oppressive ambience that is created during the elections period is something we can do without. Therein lies the dilemma of a contested Club Elections.

Experience in the past year has shown that a good management team is one that is cohesive and capable of making unpopular decisions at times when the situation so dictates. When candidates are returned on their respective platforms and agenda, it is difficult to find such a composition of team members. More often then not unpopular decisions bring out the populists among the management committee who seize on opportunities to further their factionalinterests rather than serve the long-term interest of the Club.

A diverse Management Committee composed of both pragmatists and conservatives provides a good balance of opinions. This is perhaps what members are looking for. Therefore, a sensible policy approach is to try and create a congenial election environment devoid of gutter politics. This will allow for open debates and will give members the opportunity to assess the candidates in an atmosphere of transparency. A level playing field will encouragepotential willing candidates to contest future Club elections.

At the end of the day, it is a strong, cohesive, single-minded Management Committee that gets the job done more efficiently and speedily as the team stays focussed on the tasks at hand and need not concern themselves with playing to the gallery. Ultimately the team has to work together before success is seen.

Our hope for the coming term is that we can see the end of the antagonistic chapter in our Club and the beginning of a new chapter of progress and social harmony.

Freddie KohPresident

“At the end of the day, it is a strong, cohesive, single-

minded Management Committee that gets the

job done more efficiently and speedily”

President’s Message

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Management CommitteePresident FREDDIE KOH

KEY ADMIN

Vice-President MICHAEL NGUDEVELOPMENT

Hon Treasurer TAN WEE TINFINANCE & JACKPOT

SHAUL HASSANFACILITIES

TRILOK JHALAWILLIAM KWOK

SPORTSDAVID LIM

NG KOK SEONGFOOD & BEVERAGE

ASHOK SHARMASOCIAL

SOH KEE HOCKTANG HOCK KENG

Editor BENNY LEOSub-Editor VINCENT ESPECKERMAN

Snr Designer LINGJnr Designer ROSMIATI BTE RAZAK

Editorial

General Manager B.B. [email protected]

Swim Director BARRY [email protected]

Senior Manager (Human Capital & Admin) CHRISTOPHER [email protected]

Senior Manager (Sports) LILY [email protected]

Financial Controller JENNIFER [email protected]

PR, Social Events & Communications Manager BENNY [email protected]

Chief Security Manager CYRIL STA [email protected]

Facilities Manager HAIRULLAH B [email protected]

IT Manager RAJESH [email protected]

Food & Beverage Manager STEVEN [email protected]

Club Management

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In my previous messages in this space, Ihave spoken at length about the need toelevate the products and services of our

Club in order to reinforce our position as a premier family club in Singapore. We want you as working parents or home-makers, to be able to take full advantage of the facilities the Club has to offer, and watch your children develop through the range of wholesome activities wehave for them within the safe and welcoming confines of the Club.

The proposed upgrading is another milestone in the long and remarkable history of Singapore Swimming Club. It should be noted, however, that these proposed upgrading works are not just a bunch of desirables, but key factors incorporating new technology and the latest innovations in Club culture to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Club. If pushed through successfully, stakeholders will see a transformation of the Club. Members can also expect see their investment rise in value.

But the value of membership is measured not just in dollars and cents. There are other intangibles we want to cultivate – like a secure, gracious and friendly environment. That is where the Club Rules come in. Rules are not there to restrict freedom, but to ensure fairness and to promote harmony. The Club is tightening certain Rules which for some reason have become lax over the years. Implementing is not going to be easy since no Rule is palatable to all.We ask for your understanding and co-operation so that our staff can be seen as conscientious and impartial in performing their duties.

We want to be inclusive and sensitive to the needs of members. Please continue to give us your constructive feedback whether it is on the range of activities we have at the Club, the product and service standard or on Club policies. All these will be channeled to the committee – or the desk – that makes the decisions.

We hope to create a vibrant and harmonious environment in the Club for everyone to enjoy!.

I take this opportunity to wish everyone happy holidays during this school break.

B.B. KhooGeneral Manager

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COVER PICTURESOld pictures of Singapore

Swimming Club, circa 1963

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Club Rules & Bye LawsThe Club Rules & Bye Laws (updated May 2009) may now be downloaded from the Club Website at http://www.sswimclub.org.sg/Pdffiles/SSCClubRuleByeLaws.zip

Club Rule 5c - Life Members(i) An Ordinary or Lady Member who has paid full resident subscriptions for a total period of not less than twenty years, and having attained the age of 60 years or more may, on application and upon payment of a lump sum of 24 months’ subscriptions, be granted a Life Membership. (ii) An Ordinary or Lady Member who has paid full resident subscriptions for a total period of not less than twenty-five years, and having attained the age of 60 years or more may, on application and upon payment of a lump sum of 12 months’ subscription, be granted a Life Membership. To apply, please fill up and submit the Life Member application form at our Member Care Desk at the Main Building Lobby. For more information,please call our Membership Officer, Ms Sumiatun at Tel: 6342 3621.

Register your KidsPlease be reminded that under the Club Rules, Ordinary Members’ children shall be registered with the Club within 6 months of attaining the age of three.Backdated subscriptions and surcharge of up to 100 percent will apply if your children are registered after the 6 months grace period. All you need to do is to pick up a registration form from our reception, complete it and submit it together with a photocopy of your child’s birth certificate for verification.For more information, please call our Membership Officer, Ms Nazreen Nisa at 6342 3625.

We welcome the following New Ordinary Members …Mr & Mrs Leck Tin HengMr & Mrs Somaiya Niraj RasiklalMr & Mrs Neo Soon Chye, StephenMr & Mrs Bhuta Devang ArunMr & Mrs Jong YiMr & Mrs Mohammad Ashraf BhadeliaMr & Mrs Niraj AthavleMr & Mrs Peh Eng ChenMr & Mrs Mansukhani Kailash KMr & Mrs Vaswani Rajkamal Issar SinghMr & Mrs Teng Beng PiowMr & Mrs Narendar Harkishin JhangianiMr & Mrs Abhijit GhoshMs Balvinder Kaur BajajMr & Mrs Tan Lee HongMr & Mrs Danani Suraj MohanMr & Mrs Cheong WeixiongMr & Mrs Lee Hong LeongMr & Mrs Ho Yun Kheong JonathanMr & Mrs Lawrence Cheung Man Shan

… and New Individual Term MembersMr & Mrs Koju Okano Mr & Mrs Patrick Jude McGrath Mr Benjamin Keith Buchanan Bridge Mr & Mrs Pradeep Rana Mr & Mrs Langdon Andrew HadleyMr & Mrs Austen MarriottMr & Mrs Alexander Roger LongmanMr & Mrs Palham Toby LeopoldMr & Mrs Timothy Mark Barrett

Mr & Mrs Gareth Alun HedgesMr & Mrs Bhaskar SahaMr & Mrs Tsang Edwin Kin-WahMr & Mrs Maurice Wynn Baker

And bid farewell to the following MembersMr & Mrs Ong Yong Siang OscarMr & Mrs Roderick NgMr Lim Jih Yang BenjaminMr Lim JiquanMr & Mrs Soh Guan KiatMr Tan Teik Yu, MarkMr Ang Peng ChyeMr & Mrs Ng Say PekMr & Mrs Ong Kah ChyeMr & Mrs Tan Kah Chuan, RichardMr Kok Ther Chien, AaronMr Tan Eng Soo, SamuelMr & Mrs Lee Tat LoongMdm Tan Siaw HuiMr & Mrs Sabnani Arvin ArjanMr Kavinder Singh BajajMr & Mrs Chew Kai SengMr Budhrani S.L.Miss Chew Tsiao Wei, AileenMiss Goh Whui-Li Charis (Wu Huili)Mr Mok Juang-WeiMr Tan Minh Cheun, DesmondMs Chew Lai Peng, JackieMs Tan Gek Tee, AliceMr & Mrs Lee Siew KhoonMdm Tan Siok Lay

JACKPOT – Monthly Top 10 Payouts

March 2009Date Amount Machine Name (M#)

24 Mar 8,436 Big Ben (23)

26 Mar 4,084 Jungle Girl (29)

20 Mar 3,940 Cheeky Monkey (28)





28 Mar 2,954 Wild Thing (11)

1 Mar 2,130 Return Of The Samurai (30)

26 Mar 2,120 Water Margin (32)

April 2009Date Amount Machine Name (M#)

11 Apr 24,060 Cheeky Monkey (28)




18 Apr 3,364 Big Ben (23)



18 Apr 1,986 Thunder Heart (9)

15 Apr 1,906 Silk Road (26)

12 Apr 1,760 Big Buck (6)

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Now, free Internet Access available at Members’ LoungeBesides the established Wi-Fi locations scattered around the Club premises, Members can also have Free Internet Access in comfort at the Members’ Lounge on Level 3 during office hours. Each session will be limited to 30 minutes if there is a queue.

OFFICE HOURS: Mondays to Fridays - 8.30am - 5.30pmSaturdays - 8.30am -12.30pm

Please note that this service is not available on Sundays and Public Holidays.

On guard against H1N1 The Club has started with the daily cleaning and disinfection of all sports and gym equipment, playroom toys, and hand-rests all over the Club. All staff, especially kitchen and service staff have been reminded to practice personal and work hygiene at all times. Our F&B kitchen and counter staff have started wearing masks.

From Thursday, 7 May, every member, staff and guest entering the Club had to have their temperature taken before they were allowed to enter the Club premises.However this was discontinued after a few days following the lowering of the alert level by MOH, from Orange to Yellow.

No feeding of the birds Birds are potential carriers of the avian flu and other contagious disease. Kindly refrain from feeding the birds within and outside the Club compounds.

This is important especially since there ispresently a worldwide outbreak of H1N1.

Responsibility for Personal Belongings Members are reminded not to leave their personal belongings unattended while in the Club, especially when swimming or using the shower-room facilities.

Please note that our Club staff are not in a position to look after your belongings since they have their own duties to perform.

Instead, please make full use of the lockers at the MSCP and the Sports Complex. The keys may be obtained at the MSCP Towel Counter.

Let’s all help save the environment!The Club is taking every opportunity to conserve and recycle used material. We have placed recycling bins various pointsin the Club

compounds – outside Palms Café (near the notice

boards), near the service lift at the back of the Admin

Block and at the upper deck of the Deli. Please deposit

you aluminium cans, plastic bottles and wrappers and

clean papers in those bins. Every bit of effort on our part

will go a long way towards saving our environment.

Advertising & SponsorshipFor all matters relating to advertising/sponsorship in Splash or for any Club events, please call Ellen@63423692 or 81331127 or e-mail [email protected].

Revised Guest Charge at D'TanjongPlease be informed that the cover charge for guests being brought into D'Tanjong on band and event nights has been changed from $10 (with free softdrink) to $8 (without complimentary drink).

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T he request from Ruhana from the MembershipDepartment was straightforward enough: An ex memberhad come to visit. Could someone from Marcom

Department take some pictures of Mr Walter Moffat and his daughter?

Turns out, Mr Moffat was a member of Singapore Swimming Club in the 1960s when, as a civilian communications specialist working for the British government, he was stationed in Singapore. His whole family had left Singapore for Hong Kong in 1966.

This was his first visit to Singapore in 43 years. He had come down with his daughter, Mrs Irene Moffat-MacDonald who was a little girl when she was living in Singapore back then.

I realized there and then, that we had a “bloom in winter” moment on our hands. “You’re both important historical figures,” I told our guests from Scotland. “We can’t let you leave without interviewing you.”

They laughingly obliged. So we took a walk through the Club premises as Mr Moffat and Irene gave little running commentaries. Every object, every nook, every piece of building structure, they looked at with a retrospective view. We were treading simultaneously on two tracks – the present and the historical. The experience was almost surreal.“We used to have a Sikh doorman with a turban stationed at the entrance,” Irene said as we passed the main entrance at the front lobby.

Everything looks different – except the pool!

We walked through the Atrium and emerged at the foyer facing the recreational pool.

A stroll through the pastBy Vincent Especkerman

Mr Moffat & Daughter, Mrs Irene Moffat-MacDonald

”Everything looks different,” declared Mr Moffat, “except the pool!”

“Yes it is a bit disconcerting with so many highrise buildings in the area,” Irene chimed in, “I expected to see the Club by the sea – but they’ve reclaimed the land.

We strolled towards to the Cabanas, and took some pictures of Mr Moffat and Irene there.

“The cabanas are in the same position, but they look different now,” said Irene. “The shore line was just behind the cabanas. The Club was raised slightly above the level of the beach. There was a narrow stretch of beach behind the Club; beyond that was the sea.

I tried to visualize a bare beach behind the cabanas. Imagine – no Sports Complex, no Badminton Hall and no Competition pool!

Irene strolled along the recreational pool. “The pool was the focus of our social life – for me at least. I was a member of the swimming team and trained three times a week. remember the competitions we had with the Chinese Swimming Club. We kids even did our homework by the poolside!”Mrs Joyce Moffat (centre) with Mr Moffat’s working colleagues Mrs Jessie Stredwick (left) and Mrs Nora Knox who

is currently residing in England. Picture courtesy of Mr Walter Moffat & Mrs Irene Moffat – MacDonald

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Mr Walter Moffat in the Children’s Pool with his daughters (from left) Irene, Kathleen and Pamela. Picture courtesy of Mr Walter Moffat & Mrs Irene Moffat – MacDonald

The Club building façade (circa 1963) with the large wall clock.

The SSC Swimming Team proudly posing with their trophies. Irene Moffat is sitting in the middle row, on the extreme left. The gentleman sitting right in the centre is one of the Club swimming coaches. Some of Irene’s friends she was able to identify were Alex Scott (standing in the back row, third from left), Maureen Sellers (standing in the back row, third from right) and Carol Stredwick (seated in the center of the front row)

We took another picture of the Moffats standing by the edge of the pool. “Move a bit to the right” I told them. “We’ll take in the Club Logo on the Multi-Storey Car-Park, and I’ll send you the picture.”

“That would be nice,” Irene said.

As we walked on, Irene continued: “The building façade facing the pool is completely changed. And there was no multi-storey car park – it was just open ground for members to park their cars.

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Diving in the dark

“The children’s pool is in the same position. At the other end of the pool near the cabanas, was a diving platform. There were two springboards; one was higher than the other. We used to dive from those boards. It was more exciting diving in the dark because you didn’t know when you were going to hit the water.”

I had read about that diving platform when I was researching for material to put in the Club website. But it was a dry fact to me. Now hearing about it from Irene, I was transported back in history. I could somehow hear the squeals of delight from the children playing by the pool.

What was the social scene like, I wanted to know.

“I remember attending Scottish dance classes and learned how to do the Highland Fling and the Sword Dance!And we had children’s parties going on all the time.

“We had an open-air cinema where you have the cabanas right now. They just put out some chairs and we would sit down and watch a movie under the stars.

“The Children’s Playground is in the same location. I used to love thePlayground. We had see-saws and swings.”

A great place to be!

All too soon, it was time for the Moffats to leave. They had to check out of their hotel. Our fifteen minute tour around the Club came full circle at the Front Foyer, where it started. For Mr Walter Moffat and Irene Moffat-MacDonald, their engagement with Singapore Swimming Club took 43 yearsto come round to full circle. But come to full circle it did!

We said our farewells in the Front Lobby. “The Club was a great place to be. It still is. If ever I came back to Singapore,I’d be a member again,” Mr Walter Moffat said.

The Diving Platform with two diving boards. In the background is the open sea.

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180 dance enthusiasts packed TheGrand Ballroom for the firstSocial Dance Night of the year

(the last one – Retro Nite – was held in October last year) At six-thirty, participants started arriving and making small talk whilst helping themselves to the scrumptious Peranakan buffet laid out for them

Once The Byrds took over the stage, everyone flocked to the dance floor, and there was no let up in the dancing after that. Even during one of the band breaks, the DJ organised an impromptu dance competition and the response was overwhelming.

Social Dance Night18 AprilBy Hazel Faye Jingco

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Treasure Isle1 MayBy Alicer Lim

T he theme for this year’s May Day Carnivalwas Treasure Isle, and what a day it wasfor the kids as well as their parents.

Everything was happening at the same time.At the social pool, we had stalls selling all kinds of food. GM Mr B.B. Khoo, our celebrity chef was dishing out his signature Penang Char Kway Teow.

Over at the competition pool, kids were having fun at the games stalls and playing games such as Wheel of Fortune, Shoot the Bottle and more. The Atrium was a gold mine for their mummies and daddies with stalls selling anything from jewelry to sole massagers. In the afternoon, everyone gathered at the open space at the Cabanas for some stage entertainment by magic show and fire eating performance by Danny Koh and taichi, tae kwondo and yoga demonstrations.

Later in the afternoon, President Freddie Koh, together with the other MC Members and GM B.B. Khoo, graced the official opening of our Table Tennis Hall.

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T he Club held an Intro Nite on 28 April.GM, Mr BB Khoo got the ball rolling with his opening remarks, then invited President Mr Freddie Koh to

give his welcoming address. A video presentation of the Club’s history was screened before the new members were treated to a lavish buffet prepared by our chefs. They later had the chance to mingle with the MC Members, members of the Membership Sub-Committee, Sports Convenors and HODs.

A few entertainment items were planned for the evening. Ms Elizabeth Ang was on hand to liven the scene with her stirring vocals and keyboard accompaniment, Ms Belinda Wong and her group gave a Line Dance performance and a few new members gamely joined Ms Betty Lau, our in-house dance instructress for a dance demo.

New Members Intro Nite28 AprilBy Malervily Nadar

Mr & Mrs Chetan Kumar so Mulchand Ambalal Parikh

Mr & Mrs Cocks Jonathan Campbell

Mr & Mrs Lachu Udharam Binwani

Mr & Mrs Mahtani Jitender Naraindas

Mr & Mrs Soh Ying Zhen, Jesscia

Mr & Mrs Teng Po Ming Mr & Mrs Ng Kia Ming Garry

Mr & Mrs Teo Kai Xiang Mr & Mrs Wong Kai Wah Mr Lim Zi Yang, Ian

Mr & Mrs Guok Sing Ong Mr & Mrs Koju Okano

Mr & Mrs Quresh Abdulla Bhoy Bengali

Investment Talk:How Best To Prosper from the Current Global Economic Tsunami18 AprilBy Josh Fikhrie

S ince the global economy took a nose-dive in recentmonths, investors have been on the look out for ways

and means to survive the financial crunch and avoid the pitfalls.

Ms Lam Ching Ching, a marketing director in CIC Banque Privee for more than 10 years, was on hand to answer theburning questions investors have on their minds.

Participants gave full attention to the two-hour talk which included topics such as the trends and investment strategies for different asset classes. Currencies, bonds, equities, and commodities were also covered.

Feng Shui Talk:Harnessing Wealth in Challenging Times!16 MayBy Alicer Lim

T he Feng Shui talk was held on 16 May at the Ban HengCourt Private Room. The two speakers, Mr Stanley Tan

and Ms. Esther Teh gave members and guests an interesting introduction to Classical Feng Shui.

They introduced the tools of the trade and taught them how to select a house based on the four compass directions. Attendees even got down to the practicals as they calculated their own ‘gua’ numbers. That is used to find out their favorable direction. The ‘gua’ number also helps us to choose the favorable level we should stay on. After the talk, attendeesflocked to both speakers to ask more about Feng Shui.

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P acked to the brim and spilling over. That was thestate of D'Tanjong on 20 May as the crowds came indroves for Members Jam Nite. So packed the music

lounge was in fact, that extra chairs had to be brought in.

There was free flow of beer and soft drinks from eight to ten-thirty in the evening for members who turned up, courtesy of the four incoming MC members, namely Trilok Jhala, David Lim, Philip Soh, and Andy Tang.

Members came onstage for their minute of fame with Elizabeth Ang providing the music.

Club President Freddie Koh also entertained with his band. And finally, after much anticipation, the guest star of the night,Vernon Cornelius came on and rocked the house.

Members’ Jam Night

A Tribute to Members20 May By Josh Fikhrie

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5D/4N Haikou Golf Trip28 March to 1 April by Christine Koh

T he 5-Day/4-Night Haikou golf trip organizedby the Golf Ad-Hoc Committee was held from28 March to 1 April with 16 of our golfers taking

part. This trip was planned to coincide with the Haikou Cup organized by the Haikou Tourism Board.

Four rounds of golf were played at Wen Chang Golf Club, Dongshan Golf Club, Meishi Mayflower International Golf Club and West Coast Golf Club.

It was an enjoyable trip with the delicious Hainanese cuisine thrown in as a bonus.

Our SSC Haikou Cup participants

4th Golf Medal Competition8 April by Christine Koh

Held at the Seletar Country Club on 8 April, the 4th GolfMedal Competition attracted 36 golfers. The PrizePresentation Ceremony was held after the game at the

SCC’s Kingfisher Room.

RESULTSMen’s Division (Stableford)Champion : Shaul Hassan (13.2/15) 412nd Place : Tan Poh Heng (15.6/18) 373rd Place : Larree Chong (24/24) 36 (OCB)

Ladies’ Division (Stableford)Champion : Iris Lim (29.2/33) 3 42nd Place : Peggy Ou (19.3/22) 3 0

Ladies' Champion Iris LimMen's Champion Shaul Hassan

TENNIS

THE RESULTS

Girls’ Under 12 SinglesChampion Lisa Tan1st Runner Up Avita Timbadia

Boys’ Under 12 SinglesChampion Anish AdipudiRunner Up Joshua TanSemi-Finalist Kieran LimSemi-Finalist Lew Huan He

Mixed Under 16 SinglesChampion Nicholas Kong1st Runner Up Kevin VerhoevenSemi-Finalist Chirag TewaniSemi-Finalist Anish Adipudi

Boys’ Under 21 SinglesChampion Lew Yong He1st Runner Up Nicholas Kong2nd Runner Up Sharan Chugan

24th Junior Tennis Championship25 & 26 April by Christine Koh

T his was the first time that the Championship was played over two dayson 25 & 26 April at the SSC Tennis Courts with a total of 31 juniors.

Four Singles events were contested, namely the Girls’ & Boys’ Under-12 Years Singles, Mixed Under-16 Years Singles and Boys’ Under-21 Years Singles.

After the finals, all players and parents were treated to a buffet lunch at the Sports Viewing Gallery. Tennis Ad-Hoc Committee member, Harry Chew presented the prizes to the winners.

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The friendly game with the Tampines Table Tennis Group was filled with thrills and spills, but SSC finally clinched the title.

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16th Table Tennis Junior Championship15 March by Tabby Sim

T he sixteenth series of the Club’s Table Tennis JuniorChampionships was held on Sunday, 15 March at the NewTable Tennis Hall. A total of 10 Juniors, aged 11 to 14 took

part in this annual event.

Both singles events in the Under-12 & Under-18 Years were played in the round-robin format. Seth Han, the only one who took part in both events, not only claimed the championship title in the Under-12 Years but also shared the Joint 2nd Runner-Up title with Goh Hengyi in the Under-18 category. Sean Han, the defending Under-18 champion, continued with his unbeatable form and took theevent when he beat Vivek Mahtani with the score of 3-0.

The Prize Presentation Ceremony was held at the Table Tennis Hall immediately after the final match and all prizes were given to the winners by Table Tennis Convenor, John Teck.

RESULTSUnder-12 SinglesChampion : Seth Han1st Runner-up : Mohamed Hejaz2nd Runner-up : Anish Kyle Adipudi

Under-18 SinglesChampion : Sean Han1st Runner-up : Vivek MahtaniJoint 2nd Runner-up : Goh Hengyi Joint 2nd Runner-up : Seth Han

12 yrs Champion - Seth Han 18 yrs Champion - Sean Han

Friendly Game with Tampines Table Tennis Group21 March

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Novelty Event – The Step Ladder Challenge - 9 March

Handicap Event by Daniel Ng

U sing the knockout format after a 6-game qualifying series, 28 bowlers took to the lanes in the Bowling Centre on 29 March to battle for the honour of being

crowned Champion of The Step Ladder Challenge! The honours went to Nicholas Chia after an exciting final showdown with Bryan Lee.

FINAL STANDINGSChampion : Nicholas ChiaRunner-Up : Bryan LeeThird : Wong Zi KaiFourth : Nikhil GangaramFifth : Preetpal SinghSixth : Royvin HoSeventh : Christopher LowEighth : Beju Ramchand

32nd Mixed Foursome League - 10 May

Handicap Masters Finals by Daniel Ng

Nikhil Gangaram overcame all odds to capture the Champion’s title in the32nd Mixed Foursome League Handicap Masters – his first ever finals! Theevent was held at the Bowling Centre on 10 May. His fellow bowlers applauded his

youthful enthusiasm as much as his win.

FINAL STANDINGSChampion : Nikhil Gangaram Runner-Up : Susan TanThird : Mohd KamarudinFourth : Marc De VriesFifth : Bryan LeeSixth : Sonny LimSeventh : Christopher LowEighth : Wong Kok Onn

The youth participants

Youth Medal Championship - 17 May

9 Pintap Handicap by Daniel Ng

21 SSC Youth Bowlers took part in the Youth Medal Championship 2009 – 9 Pintap Handicap Tournament on 17 May. With the leadership changing hands every game, Royvin Ho finally hit a Perfect 9 Pintap in the final game to clinch the championship

FINAL STANDINGSChampion : Royvin HoRunner-Up : Bryan LeeThird : Sean WongFourth : Nikhil GangaramFifth : Ryan TanSixth : Lyon TanSeventh : Christopher LowEighth : Michelle TeoNinth : Basil NgTenth : Ryan Kim

Champion Royvin Ho

Champion - Nicholas Chia

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K ee Kirk Chuen smashed his waythrough from January to March

to be crowned Champion of the Handicap Ladder – 1st Quarter. Following closely behind was Yee Chen Fah.

Squash Handicap Ladder Competition1st QuarterJanuary - March by Daniel Ng

FINAL RESULTSChampion : Kee Kirk Chuen1st Runner-Up : Yee Chen Fah2nd Runner-Up : Cyril Teo3rd Runner-Up : John Chang4th Runner-Up : Albert Chua

1st Runners up - Philip Soh (L) & Chua Hong San (R)

2nd Runners up - Peter Koh (L) & Andrew Cheng (R)

3rd Runners up - Richard Sim (L) & Puran Advani (R)

Champion - Balbir Singh (L) & Francis Lim (R)

Champion Kee Kirk Chuen

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W ith 8 pairs on the nominal roll, it was decided thatwe will have two groups of four pairs competing inleague in the preliminary round before switching to

knock out in the semi-finals and final. After a gruesome week of the preliminary rounds, four pair emerged to move on to the semi-finals.

In the first semi-finals, Group A winners Chua Hong San/Philip Soh met Richard Sim/Puran Advani, the Group B runners-up. It was a neck and neck battle from the start right to the finish, but it was the pair of Chua Hong San/Philip Soh thatfinally prevailed with a score of 21-19; 21-19.

In the second semi-final Group B winners Francis Lim/Balbir Singh met Peter Koh/Andrew Cheng, the Group A runners-up. Initially it was closely fought but Francis Lim/Balbir Singh managed to pull away and win with 21-15; 21-17.

Senior Badminton Championship10 – 19 March by Arun Rajan

The final saw a brilliant display of shuttlecock wizardry. Both pairs secured one match each and finally it was FrancisLim/Balbir Singh who managed to summon that extra ounceof energy to clinch the Champions title for the SeniorsBadminton Championship with 21-15; 14-21; 21-17.

Buffet Dinner cum Prize Presentation Ceremony was held on Thursday, 19 March 2009 at the Sports Centre Gallery, with Sports Chairman William Kwok present. VGO Corporation, the sole distributors of Head Badminton products sponsored the prizes for the event. Badminton Ad-Hoc Committee member, Tan Chee Khiam gave away the prizes to the winners.RESULTSChampion : Francis Lim / Balbir Singh1st Runners up : Chua Hong San / Philip Soh2nd Runners up : Peter Koh / Andrew Cheng3rd Runners up : Richard Sim / Puran Advani

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SSA 40th Singapore National Age Group Swimming Championships13-16 March

T his annual event organized by Singapore SwimmingAssociation, brings together the best of our young swimmersfrom all over Singapore. This year we had visiting teams from

Thailand (BIS Flying Fish) and Japan.

Participants had to meet a Qualifying Entry Time (QET) before they were allowed to participate. SSC is proud to be able to send 45 swimmers.

Our swimmers and coaches gave their all. Some showed up early at the competition pool as early as 7am to do their warm-ups.

Medals Won

1. Low Wei Yang, Malcolm 11 Yrs 50m Backstroke Gold200m Backstroke Gold200m IM Gold100m Backstroke Silver

2. Ngampakdeepanich Phuripong 10 Yrs 50m Breaststroke Gold100m Breaststroke Gold

3. Lim Hui Joy 9 Yrs 50m Backstroke Gold100m Backstroke Gold

4. Ng Tze Kang 15-17yrs 200m Butterfly Gold100m Butterfly Silver

5. Ng Tze Yang 13-14yrs 200m Backstroke Gold100m Backstroke Bronze

6. Gan Su-Li Katrina 15-17yrs 50m Butterfly Silver50m Backstroke Bonze

7. Tay Sen Hui Kristine 11 Yrs Old 50m Backstroke Bronze100m Backstroke Bronze

8. Teo Chang Quan Edmund 12 Yrs Old 50m Breaststroke Bronze

9. Yeo Shen Chung Isaac 11 Yrs Old 100m Breaststroke Bronze

A creditable performance at SNAGby Snow Quek

Rank Team Total

1 SAC Swimfast Aquatic Club 58 50 27 135

2 CSC Chinese Swimming Club 39 37 59 1353 ACE ACE Swim Club 33 32 30 954 SICC Singapore Island Country Club 11 11 14 365 APSC Aquatic Performance Swim Club 10 16 13 396 SSC Singapore Swimming Club 9 3 6 187 ESC Elite Swim Club 8 10 6 248 TGAC The Grassroots Aquatic Club 7 11 6 249 AMSC Aquatic Masters Swim Club 6 4 6 1610 OCC Singapore Orchid Country Club 4 7 8 1911 SSSC Singapore Schools Sports Council 3 1 6 1012 SASC Speediswim Aquatic Sports Club 0 2 4 613 CBC Changi Beach Club 0 2 3 514 UWC Stingers UWC Community Swim Club 0 0 1 1

Visiting Teams1 JPN Japan 29 11 2 422 BIS Bis Flying Fish Thailand 2 1 1 4

Others had to stay back till the middle of the night to swim their heats.

Although there had been a few hiccups of like swimmers missing their races or getting disqualified, it has on the whole been a good learning experience for our young swimmers with a total of 61.11% of Personal Best Timings gained at the meet!

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T he 59th Midget Meet startedright on time with the blazingsun hovering over our heads.

65 young swimmers from Beginner Level 2 to Intermediate group took part. They were a joy to watch. The lusty shout from the parents, siblings and friends completed the happy picture. All the while, the coaches were keeping a close watch on their charges.

This was the first of two Midget Meets the Club is organizing this year. These selection meets are used to form our provisional Midget Team.

Congratulations to all the podium winners. For those who did not win a medal, we hope the experience will motivate you to try harder at winning on at the next meet. Special thanks to all our officials, parent-volunteers and other volunteers who took time off on a

THE RESULTS

200M Brandon Choo Yao Wen 8:58 minYves Tng 5:57 minAryan Samnani 6:24 minCedric Yee Kai Yang 7:36 minAngeline Lee Ying Kee 6:54 min

400M Dominic Chan Bo Xun 11:10 minKatrina Yee Kai Jie 9:52 minBryan Ho Cheng En 12:11 min

800M Dana Leong Shu Ling 16:07 minXavier Tng 16:07 minSebastian Passmore-Bush 27:20 min

1000M Melissa Chan Pei Tung 22:42 minBrandon Ho Jun En 30:13 minCaleb Passmore-Bush 29:26 min

1500M Ryan Chia Wei Jun 49:21 minZachary Quek Yann Der 37:39 minNambaree Passmore-Bush 41:08 min

Distance Swimming Award #29 March by Snow Quek

They will go far, these kids!

T he first distance swimming event for the yearattracted 17 participants. This time round we had ayoung group, ranging from five to twelve years of

age. They were there either to go farther than they did the last time round – or to better their timing for the same distance. Although it was the children who were swimming, there was no lack of support from their parents who were there to cheer them on. Take up the challenge yourself and sign up for the next Distance Swimming Award happening in June!

59th Midget Swimming Meet18 April by Snow Quek

Walking tall!

Saturday morning to help us run the meet! We hope you had fun and hope to see you at the next Midget Meet!

You can view the Results of the meet on the Club websitehttp://www.sswimclub.org.sg/Pdffiles/59thMidgetMeet2009Results21April.pdf

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T he ASEAN CUP was back on Singapore’s shore – afterthree years.This time it was hosted by The Grassroots’Aquatic Club and was held at Singapore Sports Schoolfacility!

The meet was conducted over three days, with a morning and afternoon session on each day. 24 teams took part – 12 from Singapore, 6 from The Philippines, 4 from Malaysia, 1 from Brunei and 1 from Indonesia. There were altogether 525 swimmers!

SSC sent 42 swimmers between nine and seventeen years old, all smartly geared up in their brand new swim wear.After the pep talk by Director of Swimming Barry Prime, everyone was raring to go.

The highlight of the event for SSC must be the Relay events. We were pushed to third spot on some technicality but, that did not dampen the spirit of our swimmers and supporters.

The Closing Ceremony cum Farewell Dinner & Show was a colourful affair with each club giving a performance on stage. Here’s where we draw the line and start preparing for the 8th ASEAN CUP to be held in Brunei!

7th ASEAN CUP Inter-Club Age Group Swimming Championships10-12 April by Snow Quek

Keen competition, then some serious fun

OUR INDIVIDUAL EVENT MEDALISTS

1. Ng Tze Yang (14) Elite Boys 13-14 100m Back - GoldBoys 13-14 400m IM - Silver

2. Ngampakdeepanich Phuripong (10) Adv Boys 10 & Under 50m Breast - GoldBoys 10 & Under 100m Breast - Bronze

3. Ng Tze Kang (17) Elite Boys 15-17 100m Fly - BronzeBoys 15-17 200m Fly - Bronze

4. Lim Duan Le Kenneth (15) Elite Boys 15-17 200m Breast - Bronze

5. Teo Chang Quan Edmund (12) Elite Boys 11-12 50m Fly - BronzeBoys 11-12 50m Breast - Bronze

OUR RELAY EVENT MEDALISTS

1. Girls 13-14 400m Freestyle Relay Bronze1) Ngampakdeepanich Orisa (14)2) Choudhary Mallika (13)3) Ngu Kailing Francesca (13)4) Goh Wen Ling Rebecca (13)

2. Boys 15-17 400m Freestyle Relay Bronze 1) Ng Tze Kang (17)2) Lim Duan Le Kenneth (15)3) Low Wei Feng Jeremy (15)4) Ho Husen Siang Benjamin (17)

FINAL TEAM RANKINGS

Team Gold Silver Bronze TotalSwimfast Aquatic Club 47 26 20 93Chinese Swimming Club S'Pore 30 37 39 106Ace Swim Club 18 17 11 46The Grassroots' Aquatic Club 7 7 2 16Elite Swim Club 2 5 10 17Singapore Swimming Club 2 1 8 11Aquatic Performance Swim Club 1 7 4 12Singapore Orchid Country Club 1 1 5 7Speediswim Aquatic Sports Club 0 1 3 4Ayala Harpoons Swim Club 0 1 2 3Makati Skipjacks Swim Club 0 1 1 2Changi Beach Club 0 0 1 1

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T he annual Swimming Gala Night is traditionally held tohonour our swimmers who represented the Club in the3rd ASEAN Midget Meet, 24th JIC, 40th SNAG and more

recently, the 7th ASEAN Cup. It is also our little gesture of thanks to the technical officials and parents for their help and support rendered during the course of the year.

To encourage participation, we got the swimmers and coaches to come earlier to decorate the Ballroom. The result – a gaily decorated hall with colourful balloons and buntings.

We were honoured to have all the MC members down for the event. The VIP for the evening was Mr Ang Peng Siong. The event started off with speeches by Mr Barry Prime and Swimming Chair, Mrs Loreen Teo, followed by the presentation of awards to eight of our outstanding swimmers for their effort, commitment and achievement.

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We also had the Best Team, Best Décor and Best Dress (Male / Female) awards given out that evening. And there were some attractive prizes to be given away in the Lucky Draw. The Third Prize was an Arena Track Suit, Second an Electronic Musical Keyboard and the top prize was a Nintendo Wii!

However, I must say the highlights of the night must be the two performances, the first by Elite Swimmers Benjamin Ho and Gareth Goh, and the second by Barry Prime, Terry Tan and Simon Linn! I’m sure everyone really enjoyed themselves thoroughly that evening!

32nd SSC Swimming Gala Night30 April by Snow Quek

Time to let the hair down

BEST ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS1. Phuripong Ngampakdeepanich2. Malcolm Low Wei Yang3. Kristine Tay Sen Hui

SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS1. Lim Hui Joy2. Chantel Liew Li Shan3. Thitikorn Ngampakdeepanich

MIDGET STARS AWARDS1. Adriel Lee Aik Sheng2. Coline Staes-Polet

BEST TEAM Red Team (combination of Intermediate (Coach Crystal) and Elementary 2 (Coach Tian) groups)

BEST DÉCOR Advance Squad (Head Coach Yang Bin And Coach Elvin)

BEST DRESS Male – Reyan Hassan (Advance)Female – Choo Yi Xuan (Elementary 1)

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Farewell Mrs Chia!Mrs Kathleen Chia, fondly known as KC by all, is retiring after 45 years of service with the Club. During her years of service KC has worked with eleven General Managers. “I am thankful for the many years with the Club, and I wish SSC all the best for the future” said KC. A small dinner is being organised to give her a hearty send-off. Enjoy your well-earned retirement KC!

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTHEMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

HEART OF THE HOUSE

Muniandy Angjana DeviHousekeeping Attendant

Devi joined the Club on 5 April 93 as a General Worker and was promoted to Housekeeping Attendant later that year. For the past 16 years, Devi has seen to the Club’s total linen requirements – employees’ uniform, table cloth, towels and curtains. Devi is very responsible and approachable and always takes the initiative to put things right.

FRONT OF THE HOUSE

Asri Bin SukarSecurity Officer

Asri has been with the Club for nine years now, having joined on 23 Mar 2000. As a security officer, he performs all the things required of him. He is always polite to members and fellow colleagues, and he is always ready to give that personal touch – a smile here, a cheery greeting there. Then in mid-March, he came to the aid of a member who had fainted in

the Club grounds. He was commended for his swift and caring action.

FRONT OF THE HOUSE

Val LohSecurity Executive

Val has been with the Club for five and a half years and is well liked by members. He is always ready to lend a hand to anyone in need and has received many commendations over the years. In March, he tended to a member who had fainted.More recently, he helped change a member’s car tyre which had burst.

HEART OF THE HOUSE

Koh Bee LengAccounts Executive (Payroll)

Bee Leng is the bringer of good news. Everyone is happy to see Bee Leng – especially at that time of the month when she comes around to hand each one of the office staff their pay slips. But all that good-natured ribbing belies the heavy burden of responsibility that comes with her job. Her job is lonely and tedious. As Accounts Executive – Payroll, she deals with salary

matters for all staff including temporary & casual workers. But the job seems to suit her quiet nature. Over the years she has shown herself to be conscientious and disciplined – and the punch-card has never caught her late.

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Staff ProfileStaff Profile

Twenty-seven years is a long time to work in one place. Whatis her work philosophy and the secret to her longevity?

“There is no secret,” she said. “My colleagues and members motivate me. I just do whatever is needed to be done. Time flies when you enjoy your work.”

Sumiatun is involved with the Staff Recreation Committee and is the Branch Representative of the worker’s union.

In 2004, she was given the Excellent Service Award by S’pore Hotel Association & Spring S’pore. That’s not surprising since she remembers many members’ names and their numbersas well. She even knows their family membership history,sometimes stretching to 3 generations!

Sumiatun dotes on her daughter who got her diploma and will soon be going into uni. What is her lifestyle like?

“I lead a simple life,” Sumiatun said. “My life revolves round the the Club and my home. All my friends are from the Club. After work I go home and spend time with my family. I love cooking. I cook mostly Malay and Javanese dishes. Besidescooking, I sleep whenever I get the chance.”

Sumiatun Bte BaajoanSenior Membership Officer

“Time flies when you enjoy your work.”

L ing Boon Peng – he’s just “Ling” to everyone in theoffice – started off as a designer in the Club. He joined

the Club in June 2006. Yes, till today he still gets notes addressed to him as “Miss Ling”.

Ling is in charge of graphic design in the Club. He oversees the design of Splash magazine, e-Splash, website, posters, banners, the Club’s Annual Report and marketing collaterals.

LingSenior Web Graphic Designer

“The one sure sign that I still like my job is that I don’t have to drag my feet to come to work every morning.”

Sumiatun started out at the Club in 1991 as a mailingclerk and rose up the ranks to Senior Clerk and ActingMaintenance Executive until she was transferred to the

Membership Department and promoted to MembershipOfficer and later to Senior Membership Officer.

Ling has a cheerful personality and is ever obliging; and he is known to stay back late in the office to complete an urgent piece of work.

“The three years I spent with the Club were enriching years,” he said. “I got to know a lot of people in the Club, each with their own personality and way of doing things. I learned a lot from my colleagues in the different departments. I like to learn new things – that’s partly because I hate the feeling of being stagnant.”

After three years working at the Club, how does he feel about his job? “I still like the challenges it throws up every day,” Ling said. “The one sure sign that I still like my job is that I don’t have to drag my feet to come to work every morning– except perhaps on rainy days, when I prefer to sleep.”

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For more information, please call Hazel at 63423 670 or email to [email protected]

C alling all fun-loving kids!!!

If you are between five and twelve years old and have the passion for art and adventure, then join our SSC-KIDZ CLUB.

SSC-Kidz Club will be organizing educational and creative activities, fun workshops, challenging games andentertaining parties for its members!!

And there’s more! Sign-up as a member and you will enjoy:

Saturday, 21 March

Pop-up Story Workshop By Alicer Lim

- Workshops/tours/activities at special discounted prices!- Personalized SSC-Kidz Club Membership Card- Members’ freebies!!- Your very own Kiddie Passport - Birthday Surprises

Fees : $10.70 joining fee, and $21.40 quarterly fee* Prices include GST

Join Now! Registration Forms are available at the Main Lobby and Playroom.* Minimum 20 kids to form the Kidz Club

S trolling through the book shops, the big, colourful, pop-upbooks never fail to catch the eye. So imagine the thrill ofthe six kids who had the chance to create their own pop-up

storybooks!

Held at the Sports Conference room, the kids had the time of their lives drawing and cutting out the characters of ‘Frankenstein’, which was the story of the day. Then came the high point as they saw their creations pop up to life! They got to bring home their masterpieces.

Saturday, 11 April

Abracadabra!You Can Be A Magician! By Hazel Faye Jingco

On 11 April, thirteen wide-eyed kids gathered at the SportsConference Room, all eager to learn the art of magic. Theystarted with simple tricks and slowly progressed to the

harder ones. By the time the course ended, they were all ready to stand in as Harry Potter’s sidekick! Each of them got to take home their magic kit. No doubt they will be impressing their family and friends with their newly acquired skills.

KIDZ SECTION

Upcoming EventsFor more information, please call Hazel at 63423 670 or email to [email protected]

Hello Kids,I hope you’re making the most of the June holidays. On 25 July, we have the “AngelClay Name Plate Workshop” where you can express your creativity as you create your own name plates using Angel Clay, a special type of clay from Korea! You can make it as colourful as you like.

We’re having another artistic experience on 15 August! Sign-up for the “Magic Shrink” Workshop and be amazed at how you can shrink prints and sketches into a keychain! Isn’t that cool?

By the way, if you sign up to be a member of SSC-KIDZ CLUB you will enjoy workshop discounts and other member privileges! Forms are available at the Main Lobby and Playroom.

See you!Winkie The Lion

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All prices include GST.

Come for this workshop and make your own personalized name plate using Angel Clay! Angel Clay is a breakthrough technology from Korea.You will be amazed at its lightness, smoothness and moist texture. Because of this, you can create sophisticated name plate artwork which is not possible with conventional clay. All the materials and accessories to complete your artpiece will be provided.

Angel Clay Name Plate Workshop(For kids aged 5 -12 yrs old)Saturday, 25 July

Time : 2pm – 3.30pmVenue : Sports Conference RoomFees : $34.24 (Member’s Child)

$39.60 (Guest’s Child)Closing Date : 11 July

* Minimum of 12 kids to commence* Optional: Angel Clay products will be available for sale during the workshop (cash terms only).

Magic Shrink!(For kids aged 5 -12 yrs old)

Saturday, 15 AugustThere are lots of artsy cartoon characters waiting to be brought down to size!! First you will colour pre-printed designs then get them to magically shrink into your very own keychain through a specially designed electric oven. Sign up now!

Time : 2pm – 3pmVenue : Sports Conference RoomFees : $16.05 (Member’s Child)

$21.40 (Guest’s Child)Closing Date : 1 August

* Minimum of 15 kids to commence

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SSC – Red Cross Blood Donation DriveSunday, 28 JuneCome forward and give the gift of life!We would like to invite you to our Blood Donation Drive and once again provide valuable service to our community by donating blood and being aware of the importance of this act in saving lives.Time : 12pm – 6pmVenue : Fort & Mountbatten Room•Pre-registration is strongly encouraged to avoid waiting time. •Forms available at the main lobby.•Please bring along your NRIC or Passport (for non-Singaporeans) for registration purposes.•Donors aged 16 & 17 are required to produce the signed Bloodbank parental consent form. It will only take a few minutes of your time. Be a blood donor. Save lives.

DANCE CLASSESPlease contact Hazel @ 6342 3670 or email at for a detailed list of dance classes available!

Saturday, 11 July Time : 10.30am – 1.45pmMeeting Venue : 10.30am at SSC Main LobbyFees : $18.19 (Member’s Child, 3-12 yrs)

$21.40 (Guest’s Child, 3-12 yrs)$24.61 (Adult Member) $27.82 (Adult Guest)

Closing Date : 27 June•Minimum of 15 participants to commence.• Lunch & transportation are provided

Bollywood Veggies Farm Tour

Join us on a tour of the Bollywood Veggies Farm. This environment friendly farm has uses no chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides, and growth hormones in its produce. You’ll find fruit, vegetables, uncommon medicinal trees and more. At the end of the tour, we’ll drop by the farm mart where you can purchase organically grown vegetables, pots of herbs and medicinal plants.

ONGOING ACTIVITIES

LADIES

As a BONUS, you get to take home your own custom-made cream and lotionTime : 10am – 1pmVenue : Bowling Alley Conference RoomFees : $35.31 (Members) / $39.59 (Guests)

Prices include GSTClosing Date : 11 July• Limited to the first 10 participants.

Cream and Lotion Making Workshop for LadiesSaturday, 25 JulyBody cream and lotions are emollients that put moisture back into the skin. Learn the difference between a cream and lotion and when to use which in this hands-on workshop. Instructor, Ms Geri Koh, will teach you the basics of making your own emulsions and how to custom blend it with therapeutic herbs and essential oils to cater to your own needs.

Bingo NiteMondays, 22 June, 13 & 27 July

Half Time BAZAAR18 & 19 July

Do you know that Bingo can be traced back to a lottery game called "Lo Giuoco del Lotto d'Italia" played in Italy in 1530? Here we are, six centuries on, reprieving this old Italian game. Join us now and hold your hats out for some serious money as the numbers roll!

Time : 8pm – 10pmVenue : Fort RoomFees : Free for Members / $3 (Guests)

Chinese Brush Painting,Oil, and CalligraphyEvery WednesdayWhat better way to learn the skills of Chinese Brush Painting than from renowned artist Tan Khim Ser himself? Tan is the President and founder member of the Singapore Life Art Society. Be mesmerised as he takes you through this ancient Chinese art.

Time : 10.30am – 12pmVenue : Pre-Function AreaFees : $140/month (Members) &

$160/month (Guests)

We’ve just gone past the half-way point in the year. It’s time to shed the old look and refresh. You can pick up some interesting art-pieces, home accessories, health products and fashion pieces – right here at the Bazaar!

TIME : 10am – 10pmVENUE : The Atrium

Snoring, the Silent KillerSaturday, 1 AugustSnoring is due to the vibration of the soft palate, uvula base of the tongue and other soft tissues in the throat when one inhales while asleep. 60% of men over 40 years of age,and as much as 30% of the adult population snore. Snoring may be a sign of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) – a potentially serious medical problem. 300 people in Singapore die every year from sudden death at night during their sleep. Learn from speaker, Dr Kenny Peter Pang,

about the causes of snoring and treatmentfor snoring and other sleep disorders.

Dr Pang graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, National University of Singapore and is the co-founder of the International Sleep Surgical Society for sleep surgery as well as the President of the ASEAN Sleep Surgical Society. Renowned internationally for Sleep Medicine and Sleep Surgery, he has published over 25

articles in American and International journals and written over 10 chapters onSleep Medicine and Sleep Surgery.

Time : 2.30pm – 4pmVenue : Sports Conference RoomFees : $5.40 (Members) / $8.60 (Guests)Closing Date : 18 July* Minimum of 10 participants to commence

GENERAL SECTIONUpcoming Events

For more information, please call Hazel / Alicer / Josh at 63423 670 / 672 / 650 or email to [email protected]

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BILLIARD

BADMINTON

Badminton Inter-Team Competition14 - 30 July

Time : 6pm onwards on weekdaysVenue : Badminton HallEntry Fees : $12.84 / participant Closing Date : 7 July

Annual Badminton Open Championship11 – 27 August

Time : 7pm onwards on weekdays 3pm onwards on weekends

Venue : Badminton HallCategories : Men’s Open Singles / Doubles

Ladies Open Singles / DoublesMixed DoublesVeterans Men’s Singles / Doubles – 40 years & aboveVeterans Men’s Doubles – 50 years & above

Age Computation : As of 11 August (for Veterans events only)Entry Fees : $12.84 / participantClosing Date : 29 July

SPORTS KEY CONTACTSBOWLING / SQUASH: Daniel / Catherine 63423 617 / 602 [email protected] / TENNIS: Christine 63423 614 [email protected] / SOCCER / BADMINTON / GYM: Arun 63423 615 [email protected] TENNIS / MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS: Tabby 63423 616 [email protected] Forms are available at the Lobby & Sports Counter


Annual Billiards Open Championship

Time : 7pm onwards on weekdays 3pm onwards on weekends

Venue : Billiards RoomCategories : Singles / DoublesEntry Fees : $12.84 / participantClosing Date : 6 July

13 - 18 July

BOWLING

32nd Mixed Foursome League

Open Masters Final28 June (Finals)

Time : 1.30pm check-in, 2pm roll-offVenue : Bowling CentreEntry Fees : $42.80 / BowlerEligibility : League Bowlers Only

Youth Medal Championship

Handicap Tournament5 July (Finals)

Time : 1.30pm check-in, 2pm roll-offVenue : Bowling CentreEntry Fees : $37.45 / BowlerEligibility : Youth Members Under 21

Novelty & Prize Presentation12 July (Finals)

Time : 1.30pm check-in, 2pm roll-offVenue : Bowling CentreEntry Fees : $10.70Eligibility : League Bowlers Only

Novelty Event

9 Pintap Challenge26 July (Finals)

Time : 1.30pm check-in, 2pm roll-offVenue : Bowling CentreEntry Fees : $37.45 / Bowler

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15th Annual Bowling Championship5 – 19 June : Singles / Doubles / Trios & Master Qualifying Events19 June : Youth Division Master Final20 June : Men’s & Ladies’ Division Open Master Final (Blk 1)21 June : Men’s & Ladies’ Division Open Master Final (Blk 2)21 June (Night) : Victory Banquet & Prize Presentation @ Ballroom

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Upcoming Events


Annual Soccer 5-A-Side Competition

Time : 3pm – 7pmVenue : Singapore Khalsa Association Entry Fees : $16.05 / participantClosing Date : 22 JuneEligibility : 15 yrs & above, Members onlyRegistration : Members could register as a team or

individual, Min 5 / Max 6 per team

27 June

Annual Table Tennis Open Championship

Time : 2pmVenue : Table Tennis HallCategories : Men’s Singles / Doubles

Ladies’ Singles / Doubles Mixed Doubles

Entry Fees : Singles - $12.84 / participant Doubles - $25.68 / pair / event

Closing Date : 4 JulyDate of Draw : 6 July

18 & 19 July

Tennis Open Championship

Time : 7pm (Weekdays) 3pm (Saturdays) 9am (Sundays)

Venue : Tennis CourtsCategories : Men’s Singles / Doubles

Ladies’ Singles / Doubles Mixed Doubles

Entry Fees : Singles - $12.84 / participant / event Doubles - $25.68 / pair / event

Closing Date : 27 July

8 - 22 August

Squash Handicap Ladder Competition - 3rd Quarter

Time : 3pm (Saturday) 7pm (Tuesday & Thursday)

Venue : Squash CourtEntry Fees : $12.84 / participant

1 July - 31 September

Annual Squash Open Championship

Time : 3pm (Saturday) 7pm (Tuesday & Thursday)

Venue : Squash CourtsEntry Fees : $16.05 / participantClosing Date : 8 August

15 - 22 August

SOCCER

SQUASH

TABLE TENNIS

TENNIS

SWIMMINGEnrolment Forms are available at the Reception & Swimming OfficeFor more information, please call the Swimming Office @ 63423 652 / 713 / 727 or email to [email protected]

Upcoming Events


60th Midget Meet 2009 (Selection #2) Saturday, 25 JulyCalling all swimmers, aged eight and under!! This is the second and FINAL selection to form the SSC Midget Team to represent the Club in the upcoming 15th SSC Open Midget Meet to be held in September.

Venue : Competition PoolDistance : 30 MetersFees : $10.70/participant

Club Nights (4th & 5th)Fridays, 3 July & 31 JulyThese are regular, small scale, internal swim meets to give our swimmers the chance to race with their team mates. Here swimmers get the chance to try out the various strokes and distances to discover their potentials.

Venue : Competition PoolFees : $10.70/participant

Beginner Level Kick & Swim Meet #03Saturday, 15 AugustThe third of four meets for the year 2009, this meet gives our young swimmers a go at competing before they move on to the big swimming competitions.


National Survival Swimming Award (NASSA) #0115 – 21 June (No training on Thursday and Saturday)This award is accredited by the Singapore Sports Council. Participants will have to go through a series of test criteria and upon completion of the requirement; they would beaward with either a Bronze, Silver or Gold award then after.

Venue : Competition PoolTime : 10am to 11am Fees : Bronze - $51.40 / Silver - $52.45 /

Gold - $53.50

New Beginners Class (August Intake)Saturday, 1 AugustWant your child to learn to interact with other children and have fun in the water? Then get them to join our Beginners programme. They will also learn about water safety and proper swimming techniques in a fun and exciting group class environment!

Venue : Recreational PoolFees : Starting from $58.85/month

Distance Swimming Award #2Sunday, 28 JuneWould you like to put your endurance limit to the test? Then sign up to find out how fast and how far you can go! You canchoose your distance anywhere from 200m to 3km.

Venue : Competition PoolTime : 10amFees : $10.70/event

SSC 110th Open Championships 2009 JIC Selection - this event is open to all members but JICselection is only from among our own registered swimmers20 – 22 AugustThis annual swimming event is open to ALL members of SSC. This is also used as a selection meet to form the team of swimmers to represent the Club in the JIC this coming November.


For Registered Swimmers Only

Open to Members

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For more information, please call Tabby at 6342-3616 or email [email protected] Enrolment Forms are available at the Lobby Reception, Sports Counter & Fitness Studio

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on-goingactivities

All prices include GST

KICKBOXING by Jansen LimEvery Tuesday, 6.30pm - 7.30pm$32.10/mth* Minimum of 10 students to commence

ABT (ABS-BUTTS-THIGHS) by Jansen LimEvery Saturday, 1pm - 2pm$32.10/mth* Minimum of 10 students to commence

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KIDS FUN GYM by Karen YipAge 5-10 yearsEvery Saturday, 9am - 10am$42.80/mth

KEEP FIT by Karen Yip Every Tuesday, 10am - 11amEvery Thursday, 10am - 11am / 6.30pm - 7.30pm$32.10/mth (once per week)

MUAY-THAI FITNESSby Ross VelantineEvery Wednesday, 7pm - 8pm$64.20/mth

TOTAL BODY CONDITIONINGby Christine TanEvery Monday, 8.30am - 9.30amEvery Friday, 10am - 11am$30/mth

PILATES by Serena Tan1st Four Mondays of the month8.15pm - 9.15pmby Ann Ho1st Four Wednesdays of the month9.30am - 10.30amAdditional New time-slot*1st Four Mondays of the month11am-12nn*1st Four Tuesday of the month7.45pm - 8.45pm$64.20/mth* Minimum of 5 students to commence

YOGA by Sakina YusofEvery Monday, 10am - 11.30am / 6.30pm - 8pm- by Fehmida HusainEvery Wednesday, 10.30am - 12.nn$53.50/mth (once per week)

FITNESSCLASSES!

TAEKWONDO by Sam TanAge 6-16 yearsEvery Saturday, 3pm - 5pm$48.15/mth* New Beginners class starting in Jan/Apr/Jul/Oct. minimum of 3 students to commence.AKIDOAge 13 and aboveby Koh Nai SingEvery Sunday, 12nn - 1.30pmby Frankie Leong*Fridays, 6.15pm - 7.45pm$32.10/mth (once per week)$64.20/mth (twice per week)* Minimum of 2 students to commence

QIGONG by Ngiam Tong KhengEvery Wednesday, 8.45am - 10.15am$64.20/mthAdditional New time-slot* Every Saturday, 9.30am - 10.30am$42.80/mth* Minimum of 5 students to commence

TAIJI QUAN by Tay Choong ChuaEvery Sunday, 9am - 10am (Beginners)Every Sunday, 10am - 11.30am (Non-Beginners)$32.10 /mth

GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME

MARTIAL ARTS CLASS

BADMINTON JUNIOR by Yeo Ah Seng Age 6-16 yearsEvery Friday, 7.30pm - 9.30pmEvery Sunday, 2pm - 4pmby Lim Boon LengEvery Saturday, 1pm - 3pm / 3pm - 5pm$51.90/mth (once per week)

TABLE TENNIS JUNIOR by Li Guo BinAge 6-16 yearsEvery Friday, 8pm - 10pmEvery Saturday, 2.30pm - 4.30pm$123.05/12 sessions

TABLE TENNIS ADULT by Li Guo BinEvery Monday, 8pm - 10pmEvery Wednesday, 8pm - 10pm$176.55/12 sessions

TENNIS JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMEby Jimbo Tennis ManagementAge 6-17 yearsEvery Sunday, 5pm - 7pm (Beginners)3pm - 5pm (Intermediate & Advance)$85.60/mth (Beginners)$96.30/mth (Intermediate)$107/mth (Advance)* New Beginners Class to commence in Jan/Apr/Jul/Oct

PRIVATE COACHINGBADMINTONCoach - Lim Boon Leng $35/hourTABLE TENNISCoach - Li Guo Bin$44.94/hourCoach - Luo Jie$53.50/hour

TENNISExternal - James BagawanCoaches - Alex Chew

- Edmund Chee$58.85/hourResident - Lee Theng HeeCoaches - Lim Hoa Heng$49.22/hour

Notes on Private Coaching1. All students must be members of Singapore Swimming Club.2. All private coaching must be conducted at Singapore Swimming

Club.3. No cash transaction is allowed. All billing must be settled

through club’s billing system at the 2nd level of Sports Centre before commencement of coaching.

PERSONAL TRAINING PACKAGES

INDIVIDUAL PACKAGE- 5 Sessions @ $50/session - $267.50 - 10 Sessions @ $45/session - $481.50 - 20 Sessions @ $42.50/session - $909.50

TWIN PACKAGES- 5 Sessions @ $80/session - $428.00 - 10 Sessions @ $72/session - $770.40 - 20 Sessions @ $68/session - $1,455.20

TRIPLE PACKAGES- 5 Sessions @ $96/session - $513.60 - 10 Sessions @ $86/session - $924.48 - 20 Sessions @ $81/session - $1,746.24

Notes on Personal Training1. For best results, 5 sessions package should be completed

within 6 weeks, 10 sessions package within 3 months & 20sessions within 6months.

2. Fixing/Cancelling of appointments should made giving at least24 hours’ notice.

3. Physical Fitness Assessment will be conducted prior to commencement of the programme and every 3 monthsthereafter, to monitor progress.

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YOGA DANCE by Sherwin SngEvery Wednesday, 6.30pm - 7.30pm$149.80 for 10 wednesday* Minimum of 7 students to commence

LATIN CARDIO by Jerry LeeEvery Saturday, 5.30pm - 6.30pm$32.10/mth* Minimum of 10 students to commence

STEP AEROBICS by Jerry LeeEvery Thursday, 6.30pm - 7.30pm$32.10/mth* Minimum of 10 students to commence

NEWCARDIO COMBAT by Ross VelantineEvery Tuesday, 6.30pm - 7.30pm$64.20/mth* Minimum of 4 students to commence

FIGHT FITNESS by Albert TanEvery Friday, 6.30pm - 7.30pm$321 for 10 Fridays* Minimum of 5 students to commence

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