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KEY ADMINISTRATION

Freddie Koh (Chairman)Michael Ngu (Vice Chairman)S RadakrishnanEugene Ang

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Food:David Lim (Chairman)Soh Kee Hock (Vice Chairman)Edward Yeo Say PengChugh Vijay ThakurdasBenny Tay Yew LimChawla PratheepRichard Sim

3Ds:Patrick Chong Keow NgeeLeslie PetersJane Tan (Loh Siew Hong)

SOCIAL & RECREATION

Andy Tang (Chairman)Tan Poh HengJenny Chong Chin WahBetty ChngGulab Bhojraj (Diwali)

Jackpot Ad-hoc CommitteeMohd Amin (Chairman) Andrew Ang Han Chew

MEMBERSHIP

Ashok Sharma (Chairman)Trilok Jhala (Vice Chairman)Chong Siew FongHarry ChngHarry Gurnani

FACILITIES

Shaul Hassan (Chairman)Balwant SinghBharat SamtaniVijeswari WijayaTina Lee

MARCOM

Trilok Jhala (Chairman)Ng Loke KoonGeorge Goh Kim KiatChan Mei HongDora YeoChris Chua

BADMINTON

Victor, Sim Chin Chuan - ConvenorChua Hong SanTan Chee KhiamLawrence WeeKavin Chandrumal MahtaniEsther Tay Yan Peng

BILLIARDS

Terence Teo Chen Wei - ConvenorPrashant VijaiKumar ChainaniSoh Yew Hock

BOWLING

George Yeo Chai Kah – ConvenorJoseph Song King HockGerald De VriesEileen LeuClement Yeo Hock SengLarree Chong Wah Tack

GOLF

Gulab Bhojraj - ConvenorBalwant SinghTan Poh HengHaresh S/O K C AssudaniLee Chin FattMohamed Zahri Rahamat

GYM

Lek Swee Chew Sandy - ConvenorAnthony How Kok WeeVincent Kang HongAndre Lee Chng Png

MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS

Ricky Chong Kia Tim - ConvenorJohn Chang Ming WenKhoe Hong OanCyril Teo Hui Liang

SOCCER

Peter Wong Kin Hong - ConvenorHargopal Singh ChawlaBen Tan Kew LyeKetan RameshchandraAman Grewal Singh

SQUASH

Deepak Purshotam Mahtani - ConvenorLim Khoon HuatChang YeeJeremy Ching Wing SoonAlbert Chua Part Lang

TABLE TENNIS

John Teck Kin Hoe - ConvenorChan Kwang HongGoh Hoon Chuan

TENNIS

Julie Tan Guan Cheng – ConvenorHarry Chew Hai HuatJudy Ong Siok LanMichael Tan Keng HockRobbie Heng May Huat

DEVELOPMENT

Michael Ngu (Chairman)Robin WinataCasey Wee Kok ChinKhialani Vashdevatmaram

FINANCE

Tan Wee Tin (Chairman)Chua Hong SanLim Khee LimNg Cheong LianAlvin Lim Pau Ling

SWIMMING

Ng Kok Seong (Chairman)Yang Wai WaiPaul KoekChristopher Boey Puck ChoorWilliam Teng Beng PiowTeresa WinataLouisa Lee

LEGAL & RULES

Ashok Sharma (Chairman)Huned Hassanbhai

DISCIPLINARY PANEL

Chan Kok Chye (Chairman)

MEDIATION PANEL

*Chairman to be appointed at a later date

SPORTS

William Kwok (Chairman)Sandy Lek Swee ChewGeorge Yeo Chai KahPeter Wong Kin HongDeepak Purshotam MahtaniGulab BhojrajRicky Chong Kia TimVictor Sim Chin ChuanTerence Teo Chen WeiJohn Teck Kin HoeJulie Tan Guan Cheng

TENDERS & PURCHASING

Soh Kee Hock (Chairman)Andy Tang (Vice Chairman)Michael Ng Siow HinNg Choon Teck

Management Committee

APPOINTMENTS TO THE SUB-COMMITTEES/PANELS2009/2010

SPORTS AD-HOC COMMITTEES 2009/2010

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Penny for your thoughtsThe article featuring former member Mr Walter Moffat and his daughter Irene Moffat-MacDonald (Splash June/July 09) has created quite a buzz among members and long-time staff. If you have some old Club photos of your own or old memories to share, Email Vincent at VincentE@sswimclub.org.sg or call 63423-669

Ladies’ Sauna up and runningRepair work was carried out on the Ladies’ Sauna on 2 July, and the sauna is now working as it should. Please take the opportunity to use this facility to relax and rejuvenate yourselves!

Day Lockers available for Members We are pleased to inform that the Day Lockers located near the Adam & Eve Rooms are available to members at no charge. You may request for the locker keys at Front Desk Reception.

Please remove your belongings and return the keys before 7pm. Club Management will not take responsibility for any belongings kept in the lockers.

CORRECTION for Distance Swimming Award #01 reported in Jun/Jul 09 Splash, page 23: 1000M Caleb Jones 29:26 min

Notice Board

The Club Rules & Bye-Laws are now downloadable from our website: http://www.sswimclub.org.sg/PdffilesSSCClubRuleByeLaws.zip

BankruptcyIn the event that a Member is made a bankrupt or enters into a voluntary arrangement with his creditors under the Bankruptcy Act, he shall inform the Club within 30 days.

For more information, please call our Membership Team at 6342 3621 (Sumiatun)

Register your MarriageMembers are required to register their spouses with the Club within six (6) months from the date of marriage (i.e.ROM Date) and are entitled to a 50% discount off the prevailing spouse entrance fee.

Backdated subscriptions and surcharge of up to 100 percent will apply if application is submitted after the six (6) months grace period.

For more information, please call our Membership Team at 6342 3624 (Lisa)

Signing in Guests by Junior MembersJunior Members who wish to sign in a guest must submit a Proxy Authorisation Guest Registration Form, which must be endorsed by the Main Member. There will be an option for permanent or temporary authorization. The form may be obtained at our reception counter.

For more information, please call our Membership Team at 6342 3625 (Nisa)

The Management Committee and Club Management wish

members a Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri

Don your reds and whites and celebrate National Day right here at the Club. The festivities start at 2pm

Red & White Day at the Club

Monthly Top 10 Payouts!

Date Amount ($) Machine Name (M#)-----------------------------------------------------4 May 24,060 Cheeky Monkey (28)16 May 4,241 Big Ben (23)17 May 3,965 Cheeky Monkey (28)23 May 3,900 Cheeky Monkey (28)30 May 2,900 Torch Of The Gods (15)30 May 2,539 Big Ben (23)16 May 2,410 Spiderman (20)13 May 2,397 Geisha (1)7 May 2,104 Water Margin (32)12 May 1,960 Black Opal (2)

Date Amount ($) Machine Name(M#)----------------------------------------------------19 June 3,920 Cheeky Monkey (28)11 June 3,906 Cheeky Monkey (28)16 June 3,900 Cheeky Monkey (28)17 June 3,900 Cheeky Monkey (28)18 June 3,900 Cheeky Monkey (28)19 June 3,900 Cheeky Monkey (28)28 June 3,900 Cheeky Monkey (28)14 June 3,120 Return Of The Samurai (30)23 June 2,900 Torch Of The Gods (15)13 June 2,894 Cheeky Monkey (28)

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In the club’s effort to help maintain blood supply, we had the first blood donation drive of this year on 28 June, Sunday, at the Ballroom. A total of 37 members, guests and staff came forward to give the gift of life The regulars ought to be commended for taking time out of their precious weekend to donate. Special kudos goes to the first time donors who winced and cringed at the sight of the needles, but went ahead motivated by the realization that their donation would make the difference between life and death.

SSC – Red Cross Blood Donation Drive

28 June | By Hazel Faye Jingco

ALL SMILES FOR A GOOD CAUSE

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Many of the guest donors came in response to the appeals we put up at Community Centre notice boards and websites. Seven members of The Harley Owners Group (Singapore Chapter), led by their Assistant Director & Activities Coordinator, Barney Phillips, were down as well. Some of them were regular blood donors in their home countries but were donating for the first time in Singapore.

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Don’t Miss Les Beat! By Josh Fikhrie

Music & Me rocks!By Josh Fikhrie

Armand and his angels, Jane and Rina, have been doing music for seventeen years now, and still counting. They have played in renowned hotel chains all over Switzerland, China and Malaysia. For the past six years or so, they have been operating in the local music scene. Armand, who is also the technical support advisor and has a Degree in Arts and Philosophy says he plays music purely out of passion and the satisfaction of entertaining people. With their repertoire of evergreen hits from Barbara Streisand, Cher, Nat King Cole and many others, this lustrous Filipino Band is not to be missed! You can catch them Live at D’Tanjong every Saturday from 8pm.

Rihanna? Evanescence? That was certainly a channel switch we had at D’Tanjong the night! It was 3 July, the opening night for Les Beat – and they were in their elements! This 5-piece outfit is known for their staple of Top-40 and MTV hits.

The crowd of thirty-somethings who had come listen to the new band in action were not disappointed. They were taken from Natalie Imbruglia to One Republic, and from Amy Winehouse to Duffy, with The Police and Bon Jovi thrown in. The members of Les Beat are all home grown musicians – and

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mighty proud of that fact! Rima, lead singer by night and property agent by day, has performed for Singapore Tourism Board in India, and has been featured in countless TV and magazines spots. And if the voice you’ve heard in some of the ad jingles sound like her, you are probably right in your suspicion. Rima’s band won Battle of The Bands

back in 1986, as was runner-up in 1988’s SBC Talentime. Want to listen to more current hits? Then join Les Beat at D’Tanjong every Friday from 8:30pm.

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It was such a thrill! Many of our members on the tour have eaten figs in their various forms – and now they were actually looking at the tree from which they came! And there were other unusual fruit and vegetables to see at the Bollywood Veggies Farm which we visited on Saturday morning of 11 July. The farm was situated in the countryside near Kranji. Earlier, we were greeted by farm owner, Ms Ivy Singh - Lim who gave us a briefing on what to expect, then left her husband take us through a journey of discovery. We learned some interesting facts about the various herbs, both the common ones and some less common. After the 40-minute guided tour, it was time for lunch and we were treated to a wide spread of dishes including Bollywood Veggies’ famous Warriors Chicken Curry and Kueh Koshi. Then, it was time to head back to the Club and our fast-paced city life.

Discovering unusual plants on Farm visit 11July | By Alicer Lim

Enhance Your Face Aesthetically with Dr. Siew Tuck Wah23 May | By Josh Fikhrie

What comes to mind when we talk of enhancing our face? The first thing that comes to most people’s mind - plastic surgery! Dr Siew Tuck Wah told his listeners that there was more to body aesthetics than plastic surgery. He spoke of correcting the marks caused by ageing, over exposure to sunlight, the effects of medication, and other external causes. He went on to discuss the possible solutions using modern medical techniques such as botox, fillers, laser and IPL. The casual discussion picked up momentum, and what was supposed to be a two-hour session stretched to almost three hour session during which Dr Siew broke some beauty myths and gave his take on what beauty really is.

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On 29 & 30 May, Singapore Swimming Club again had the honor of hosting some of the world’s finest swimmers from Australia who were en route to Europe for competition. Amongst them were Libby Trickett, multi-Olympic Gold Medalist; Eamon Sullivan, Andrew Lauterstein and Geoff Huegill, all multi-Olympic medalists and Matthew Abood, the Australian National Champion, along with their coach, Grant Stoelwinder.

While in Singapore, they did their training at the Club and even found time to conduct a coaching clinic for some of our local swimmers at the Australian International School.

On the first day of training at the Club, some coaches from other Clubs and media people were invited down to watch them train and interact with the swimmers.

During the Q&A sessions, coaches took the opportunity to ask them for tips on swimming techniques. Needless to say, the controversial topic of the hi-tech swimsuits was brought up. The Australian swimmers were also asked to share their best and worst moments during their swimming career. The most lighthearted question brought up by one of our young swimmer was, “Why are you so big sized and I’m so small?”

Our own swimmers, too, got the chance to get up close and personal with the swim stars! A breakfast cum meet-and-greet session was organised for this purpose. These world class swimmers appear laid-back people but they have positive attitude towards training which we hope will rub off on our swimmers.

29 & 30 May | By Snow Quek

AUSSIE SWIM STARSMAKE APPEARANCE AT THE CLUB

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(L-R) Coach Grant Stoelwinder, Matthew Abood, Geoff Huegill, Andrew Lauterstein, Eamon Sullivan and Libby Trickett

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National Survival Swimming Awards

15 – 20 June | By Snow Quek

Seeing the participants in their pyjamas, one would think they were coming for a sleepover party. But there was serious intent in their casual attire. It was part of the scenario set out in the National Survival Swimming Awards (NASSA) held from 15 to 20 June. With 43 swimmers taking part, it was one of the highest number of participants we’ve ever had! And we had a 100% passing rate as well, all this thanks to the hard work put in by the coaches. Congratulations to all the participants!

Club Night #3 & #4 29 May & 10 July | By Snow Quek

The last two Club Nights (29 May & 10 July) were scheduled close to School Nationals (Tertiary and Primary) or in between the Midget Meets to give our coaches the chance to gauge their swimmers and make adjustment to their training programmes if necessary. We thank all our swim parents for their help and hope for their continued support in the future meets!

Distance Swimming Award

28 June | By Snow Quek

This second Distance Swimming Award of the year attracted 12 participants, ranging from 6 to 50 years old! Everyone came to swim farther than they did the last time round, or complete the same distance in a shorter time. If you missed the last meet held on 28 June, come join us for the next edition happening in September!

No, It’s not a pyjama party

Farther and Faster

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Below are the distances chalked up and the times for Distance Swimming Award #02:

200M Anusha Adipudi 06min 07sec

400M Anish Adipudi

Carl Song Jye Le

Foo Ming Shawn

11min 10sec

09min 56sec

12min 56sec

800M Foo Li Shuen Nicole 22min 32sec

1000M Ong Zong Jun 28min 04sec

1500M Dana Leong Shu Ling

Kodai Okano

34min 19sec

34min 18sec

3000M Charlyn Song Jye Lynn

Charmaine Song Jye May

Heather Lee Xuan Hui

Koju Okano

01hr 02min 51sec

01hr 07min 48sec

01hr 41min 35sec

49min 18sec

Let’s start dancing!

Preparing to take a dip

Do the funny face

Getting ready to take the plunge

Strategize!! No sweat!

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We all need a break every once in a while. For 22 of our young swimmers, the Midget Fun Camp was their opportunity to get away from the rigours of diet and training. This year, this annual camp was held on 2 & 3 June at the Club and several out-of-Club venues.

It was just a short two-day camp, but they maxed it out but packing it with fun-filled activities. On the first day, the kids tried their hand at ice-cream making. Their final products were nothing like Baskin Robbins, but they all enjoyed themselves, and that was what mattered.

On the second day everyone was up on fifth gear as they set off for Pasir Ris Downtown East where they had a field day romping around or cycling at Pasir Ris Park.

Bickering aside, the kids still had a great time. By the looks of it, they will be back for more the next time the camp comes around!

Midget Fun Camp

2 & 3 June | By Snow Quek

STRICTLY “NO SWIMMING” programme

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RESULTS: Lim Kun Yi Black Belt – Category E (Age 16-20 yrs old) Bronze

Nicholas Aw Yong Green 6 – Category C (Age 10-12 yrs old) Gold

Benjamin Aw Yong White 9 – Category B (Age 7-9 yrs old) Silver

Lee Li Er Green 5 – Category D (Age 13-15 yrs old) Gold

Four of our Taekwondo students participated in the above event held at Yishun Sports Hall on Sunday, 14 June. This event was organized by the Singapore Taekwondo Federation. The 1st World Poomsae Championship format was adopted, which used the electronic scoring system which displays the scores given by the judges after each competitor completes his round.

Besides giving our Taekwondo students exposure to competition, this outing was meant to build up their confidence for future technical development in the Poomsae competition and their grading exercise which is coming up soon.

Our heartiest congratulations to our Taekwondo students for their commendable performances.

TAEKWONDO

14 June | By Tabby Sim

3rd National Poomsae Championships

Left to Right: Kun Yi, Benjamin, Nicholas, Li Er

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Winning the Youth Girls’ Open Masters title at the 42nd Singapore International Bowling Open was not a straightforward path for Kristel Oh. She threw away the first three games and that saw her lagging badly behind the leaders. At that point she knew she had to produce some big games to get a crack at the title. But produce she did and she started to claw her way back in contention, and went on to win the title.

Jazreel Tan was recently crowned Sports Girl of the Year 2008 by the Singapore National Olympic Council for her lustrous achievements in the sport of Bowling which included winning the Malaysian Open Ladies Masters 2008 title, and winning the Gold (Mixed Doubles), 3 Silvers (Women Singles, Women Doubles and Women Masters) and a Bronze (Women All-Events) at the Commonwealth Bowling Championships in Belfast.

Kristel Oh takes Youth Girls’ Open Masters By Daniel Ng

Jazreel Tan is Sports Girl of the Year 2008 By Daniel Ng

This is the second time Jazreel is picking up the Sports Girl Award. “It is an honour to be recognised by the Sports Council and SNOC for the Award for the second consecutive year. It pushes me to work even harder,” she said. Jazreel will be going over to the US in August to further her studies, but will continue bowling over there and picking up new ideas and experiences.

But before that she will have another stab at stardom from home soil. She will be with the Singapore Team competing in the World Women Championships in Las Vegas at the end of July.

“I am extremely happy at winning this award as this is my first International Girls Open title. Hopefully there will be more to come,” she said.

Kristel is grateful for the grounding she had at Singapore Swimming Club.

“I learned a lot from the experiences in the many bowling tournaments I’ve taken part at the Club. My friends at the Club have pushed me to greater heights and helped me preserve the interest I have in this sport,” she said.

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BEST PERFORMANCE AWARD:

JORDAN LEE

The 11th series of the Club’s Open Championship was held at the Grand Ballroom on Saturday, 23 May, with 17 trainees contesting in the Sparring, Individual Poomse and Individual Freestyle Destruction Events.

Umpired by Head Coach, Sam Tan, and assisted by the pool of SSC professional referees and instructors, the event started off on an intense note when Khoe Cai Hao had to beat his younger brother Cai Cheng in the Junior Boys Poom Belt Light Weight sparring event, before going on to beat Bryan Chong in the Finals. In the other sparring event, Jordan Lee beat Ashwyn Seth win in the Youth Boys Poom Belt Welter Weight category. The other highlight of the championship was undoubtedly the Individual Freestyle Destruction, where all the contestants had to execute their individually designed pattern to break four planks in order to get the full marks. Ashwyn broke the most planks to emerge as champion in the Individual Freestyle Destruction event.

The Best Performance Award went to Jordan Lee for the 3rd time this year, and got to bring the championship trophy home for good.

Martial Arts & Fitness Convenor, Ricky Chong, gave away souvenirs to the umpires and referees, and trophies to our deserving winners.

TAEKWONDO

23 May | By Tabby Sim

11th Annual Taekwondo Open Championship

White Belt Category (Boys)

1st Place Benjamin Aw Yong

2nd Place Tiernan Patrick O’Rouke

3rd Place Asher Dharsan

Poom Belt Category (Boys)

1st Place Khoe Cai Hao

2nd Place Khoe Cai Cheng

3rd Place Bryan Chong

Poom Belt Category (Mixed)

1st Place Jordan Lee

2nd Place Bryan Chong

Joint 3rd Place Khoe Caai Hao

Joint 3rd Place Ashwyn Seth

Brown Belt Category (Mixed)

1st Place Hemant Mathy M.S.

2nd Place Heather Lee

Joint 3rd Place Morris Tan

Joint 3rd Place Gino Tan

RESULTS

INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE

INDIVIDUAL FREESTYLE DESTRUCTION

Green Belt Category (Mixed)

1st Place Nicholas Aw Yong

2nd Place Lee Li Er

Joint 3rd Place Bharat Anand

Joint 3rd Place Lee Wen Hong

Green Belt Category

1st Place Lee Wen Hong

2nd Place Bharat Anand

Joint 3rd Place Lee Li Er

Joint 3rd Place Nicholas Aw Yong

Poom Belt Category (Mixed)

1st Place Ashwyn Seth

2nd Place Merlyn Tan

3rd Place Jordan Lee

All Prize Winners

Freestyle Event

Sparring EventBest Performer - Jordan Lee

Junior Boys - Poom Belt Category

(Light Weight)

1st Place Khoe Cai Hao

2nd Place Bryan Chong

3rd Place Khoe Cai Cheng

Youth Boys - Poom Belt Category

(Welter Weight)

1st Place Jordan Lee

2nd Place Ashwyn Seth

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Highest Points

Champion Yee Chen Fah 41 Points

1st Runner-Up James Ang 37 Points

2nd Runner-Up John Chang 33 Points

3rd Runner-Up Peter Koh 28 Points

4th Runner-Up Jeremy Ching 26 Points

Most Games

Champion Moses Lee 10 Games

1st Runner-Up Cyril Teo 10 Games

2nd Runner-Up William Wong 8 Games

Squash Handicap Ladder Competition

Yee Chen Fah blows away the competitionApril to June | By Daniel Ng

Yee Chen Fah clinched the 2nd Quarter competition spanning three months from April to June. He registered a total of 41 points over 14 games. James Ang was second with 37 points.

SQUASH

We won the bronze last year and had set out to go one up in this year’s tournament. Turns out, we almost lost the bronze even, no thanks to the Warren Golf & Country Club team.

Last year we had beaten WGCC comfortably when we hosted the match. But they were a different kettle of fish this year when we met them on their home ground. They put up stiff resistance forcing the match to a 2-2 draw. However, we won on the “unique” countback of games which was used in the event of a tie/draw. Yes, we managed to scrape through the match with Warren and salvaged a point, but the result of that match did have a bearing on us. We finished third when we could have ended up second in the overall league standings.

Having missed key players at different points in the season through injury, we felt that finishing third again this year was still a well deserved result.

For the records, the SAFRA Teams 1 & 2, our perennial rivals, took the first and second spots respectively, identical to last year’s standings. We want to make sure that this ranking is not going to be set in stone. It looks like we have our work cut out for us for the next year’s tournament.

Squash, anyone?To carry on from our recent success in the Veterans division, our squash fraternity is planning a major assault on some exciting tournaments looming up the horizon, and are looking for fresh, talented recruits – especially juniors (below 40)! In the coming months, Squash Convenor, Mr Deepak Mahtani, will be organizing some activities which will hopefully spark fresh interest in the game. If you are a squash player in hibernation, or interested to pick up the game, please contact :Daniel at 6342 3602/3617 or email danieln@sswimclub.org.sg We have social/member nights on every Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7pm and Saturdays from 4pm so all are welcome.

SSC Squash Team, (Left to Right) Don Lam, Safa Zahedi, Kee Kirk Chuen, James Ang (Team Captain), William Kwok (Sports Chairman), Yee Chen Fah, Albert Chua, Deepak Mahtani (Squash Convenor), Lim Khoon Huat & Jeremy Ching

Champion Yee Chen Fah

We took bronze again, but not before a scareBy James Ang

FINAL STANDINGSChampion : SAFRA Team IRunner-Up : SAFRA Team II2nd Runner-Up : SSC

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This year’s Championships held from 5 to 21 June, broke many records in terms of the number of participations and the number of qualifying attempts. Many high scores were recorded. To top it all, Chan Shen scored a Perfect Game. In the Youth, Ladies and Men’s Open Masters, Yap Yong Liang, Jazreel Tan and Marc De Vries clinched their respective Masters title after very tense step ladder roll-offs. Choo Tay Hua overcame all odds to emerge the Champion of the Senior Division and Kristel Oh captured the Handicap Division Masters Championship.

Special thanks to the following sponsors for their generous support in making this Championship a success. Bharat Samtani Champa Murjani Clement Yeo Recoil Apparel LiFung Trinity Management (S) Pte Ltd Slumberland (S) Pte Ltd Steven Ho Eileen Leu

Participants and sponsors were treated to a sumptuous Victory Dinner on 21 June to close the most successful championship in its 15-year history.

15th Annual Bowling Championship

5 - 21 June | By Daniel Ng

Chan Shen scores Perfect Game MEN’S OPEN MASTERS:

Champion Marc De Vries

Runner-Up Gerald Yeo

Third Kiran Pal Singh

Fourth Chan Shen

Fifth Lee Yu Wen

Sixth James Lim

Seventh Mark Foo

Eighth Yap Yong Liang

HANDICAP DIVISION MASTERS:

Champion Kristel Oh

Runner-Up Marc De Vries

Third Lee Yu Wen

Fourth Chan Shen

Fifth Ryan Tan

Sixth Sonny Lim

Seventh Yap Yong Liang

Eighth Kiran Pal Singh

SENIOR’S OPEN MASTERS:

Champion Choo Tay Hua

Runner-Up Wee Hock Ho

Third Wee Hock Chuan

Fourth Tony Goh

Fifth Wong Kok Onn

Sixth Eddie Yap

YOUTH OPEN MASTERS:

Champion Yap Yong Liang

Runner-Up Gerald Yeo

Third Christopher Low

Fouth Tan Yan Ling

LADIES’ OPEN MASTERS:

Champion Jazreel Tan

Runner-Up Tan Yan Ying

Third Thang Rui Ling

Fourth Shirley Yeo

RESULTS

BOWLING Event Reviews

Perfect Game Winner - Chan Shen

Men’s Open Master Champion - Marc De Vries

Youth Open Master - Yap Yong Liang

Senior Division Champion - Choo Tay Hua

President Freddie Koh with Sports Chairman William Kwok, Bowling Convenor George Yeo & Cyril Teo gracing the ABC Opening Night

Participant enjoying themselves at the Victory Dinner & Prizes Presentation Ceremony

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Thaker Sabir Husain

39 golfers participated in the 6th Golf Medal Competition which was held on 11 June at Raffles Country Club’s Lake Course.

Dinner cum Prize Presentation Ceremony was held after the game at RCC’s Shanshui Palace Restaurant. MC member, David Lim, presented the prizes to the medal winners.

RESULTS Overall Division <Stableford>Champion : Chong Soon Yew (18/21) 46 Points2nd Position : Thaker Sabir Husain (15.2/17) 43 Points (OCB)3rd Position : Mohamed Zahri Rahamat (16.5/19) 43 Points4th Position : Abdul Aziz (18/21) 42 Points

Kiran Pal Singh was crowned Champion in the 32nd Mixed Foursome League – Open Masters with an average of 218 over a 10-game series, held on 28 June. Following closely behind was Chan Shen with an average of 211.

FINAL STANDINGS:Champion : Kiran Pal Singh2nd Position : Chan Shen3rd Position : Marc De Vries4th Position : Wee Hock Ho5th Position : Wee Hock Chuan 6th Position : Christine Koh7th Position : Rajendren A/L Mayakrisnain

32nd Mixed Foursome League Open Masters Finals

28 June | By Daniel NgKiran Pal Singh wins in exciting Finals

On Wednesday, 13 May, 23 golfers took the ferry to Batam for the 5th Golf Medal Competition held at Indah Puri Resort. After breakfast at the Clubhouse, golfers made their way to the 1st & 10th Tee Box to begin their game.

13 May | By Christine Koh

11 June | By Christine Koh

5th Golf Medal Competition

6th Golf Medal Competition

BOWLING

GOLF

Mohamed Zahri Rahamat

Ee Chye Hock RESULTS Overall Best Nett <Strokeplay>Champion : Ee Chye Hock (19/21) 65 Nett2nd Position : Iris Lim (29/33) 66 Nett3rd Position : Lee Chin Fatt (24/24) 70 Nett4th Position : Balwant Singh (15/17) 71 Nett (OCB)5th Position : Sam Bhojraj (23/24) 71 Nett

Iris Lim Lee Chin Fatt

Chong Soon Yew

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The 5-category event was held from 1–5 June at the Badminton Hall. Lim Rui Rong dominated the Boy’s 11 years category to claim the Champion title, while Edward Lee managed to brush off his opponent Nicholas Wong to clinch the Boy’s 15 years’ title. The Boy’s Under-17 years defending Champion Lim Rui Jin had a tougher time pinning down the younger Edward Lee, also the Under-15 Champion, with a score of 22-20, 21-19 to retain his Under-17 crown.

Ong Ren-ne dominated both the Girls Under-13 and Under-15 events and clinched both the titles.

The Reception cum Prize Presentation Ceremony was held after the final match on Friday, 5 June, with Badminton Convenor Victor Sim giving away the trophies. The winners also received prizes in kind (Badminton Head product), sponsored by VGO Corporation.

Badminton Age Group Championship

No BIG surprises1 - 5 June | By Arun Rajan

BADMINTON

BOY’S UNDER-11

Champion Lim Rui Rong

1st Runner-Up Julian Toh

2nd Runner-Up Shawn Yip

3rd Runner-Up Lee Wen Jie

BOY’S UNDER-15

Champion Edward Lee

1st Runner-Up Nicholas Wong

2nd Runner-Up Andrew Tan

3rd Runner-Up Lim Rui Rong

BOY’S UNDER-17

Champion Lim Rui Jin

1st Runner-Up Edward Lee

2nd Runner-Up Darshan Chugani

3rd Runner-Up Lee Tong Yi

GIRLS UNDER-13

Champion Ong Ren-ne

1st Runner-Up Lee Shu Zhen

2nd Runner-Up Tricia Kong

3rd Runner-Up Megan Yap

GIRLS UNDER-15

Champion Ong Ren-ne

1st Runner-Up Marianne Ee

2nd Runner-Up Sheryl Lim

Edward Lee Boy’s U-15 Champion

Lim Rui JinBoy’s U-17 Champion

Ong Ren-neGirls u-15 & 13yrs Champion

Lim Rui RongBoy’s U-11 Champion

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Terence Teo

1st Runner-Up:

Rajesh Khurana

2nd Runner-Up:

Eugene Ang

3rd Runner-Up:

Jasu Bajaj

Quarter Finalist

Roland Wong

Mathew Leong

CUE SPORTS

This event, played every Tuesday over a three month period from April to June, attracted a total of 14 participants with negative and positive points. The players needed to play and win as many games as possible to climb the ladder schedule. Given the handicap points Chan Kok Chye manage to keep his lead till the end of the ladder event.

Reception cum Prize Presentation Ceremony was held at the Billiards Room on the last of the ladder game, on Tuesday, 30 June. Sports Chairman William Kwok was on hand to give away the prizes.

8-Ball Pool Competition 20 - 30 April | By Arun Rajan

17 participants took part in this knock-out competition held from 20 – 30 April. The roller-coaster ride for Defending Champion Terence Teo started when he was beaten 5-3 by Eugene Ang in the preliminary round, and was forced to play in the Losers Pool. There, another shock awaited him when he met Saahil Mehta and he found himself trailing 0-4. He was staring at doom in the face. But he somehow managed to draw on his reserves to beat Saahil 5-4. Terence progressed to meet Eugene in the Losers Pool semis and on to meet Rajesh Khurana in the Finals. The Finals was fought match for match up to 4-4, but Terence did a Houdini once again, pulling away to a 9-4 win and a successful defense of his title.

Billiards Ad-Hoc Committee member Prashant Chainani gave away the trophies to the winners who also received gifts of computer products sponsored by Eugene Ang of JK Technology.

1st Snooker Handicap Ladder

Chan Kok Chye leads from start to finish April - June | By Arun Rajan

This annual event organized by Chinese Swimming Club and endorsed by Singapore Table Tennis Association was held at CSC Auditorium from 30 May to 5 June. Singapore Swimming Club participated in the Men’s & Ladies’ Singles as well as the Boy’s Age Group events. Michael Lim, the only one who took part in 2 events, the Men’s Singles and the Boy’s Under-18 events, did us proud by attaining the following results:

8th CSC/STTA Table Tennis Championship30 May – 5 June | By Tabby Sim

(Left to Right) GT Uttamchandani, Soh Yew Hock, Chan Kok Chye, William Kwok (Sports Chairman), Prem Dadlani, Terence Teo (Billiards Governor), Dhanesh Chainani, Prashant Chainani

Champion – Terence Teo

1st Runner up – Rajesh Khurana

3rd Runner up - Jasu Bajaj

RESULTSChampion Chan Kok Chye

1st Runner-Up Prashant Chainani

2nd Runner-Up Dhanesh Chainani

3rd Runner-Up Prem Dadlani

4th Runner-Up Soh Yew Hock

EVENT POSITIONMen’s Single - Joint 3rd Boy’s Under-18 - 1st Runner-Up

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Various programmes were organised in June to expose our kids to a variety of sports. 10 kids aged from five to twelve participated in the Inline Skating & Rock Climbing Funstarts, conducted by Inline Culture and Climb Asia on 16 & 18 June respectively. 12 attended the Tennis Clinic held at our tennis courts from 9 to 12 June. And 16 kids joined the Table Tennis Clinic held at the Club’s new Table Tennis Hall from 17 to 19 June. Many who took part in the clinics were trying the sport for the first time. Tennis Coach James Bagawan and Table Tennis Coach Li Guo Bin gave free T-shirts to their participants for their enthusiasm.

But the highlight of the holiday programme must be the Annual Sports Camp held from 22 to 26 June at various venues. 24 juniors aged between seven and twelve learned to play several games endorsed by the Club, namely Badminton, Billiards & Pool, Bowling, Squash, Soccer, Table Tennis, Tennis and Golf.

Each student was given three T-shirts which they proudly wore during the 5-day camp. The first game the participants tackled was Badminton under Coach, Yeo Ah Seng, followed by the other games over the next four days. On the final day, the kids learned golf swing, putting and chipping at Asian Golf Center located at Mandai.

Upon their return to the Club, the children were told to write a composition on their camp experience. Senior Manager (Sports) Lily Tan, gave away prizes & certificates to the best writer, best team, best girl and best boy.

June | By Tabby Sim

MID-TERMSCHOOL HOLIDAYprogramme

Events Review

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Four groups – Rangers, Commandos, Warriors and Snipers – played the preliminary rounds in a one-round league format at the Singapore Khalsa Association Street Soccer pitch on Saturday, 27 June.After two hours of gruesome tackles, shuffling and skillful ball display, the

5-A-Side Soccer Competition

Commandos in easy win27 June | By Arun Rajan

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Champion Commandos - (Left to Right) Ketan, Kushil, Dharvin, Mohit, Kabir

RESULTSChampion - CommandosKabir Sharma (Captain), Ketan Rameshchandra, Kushil Vaswani, Dharvin Mirpuri & Mohit Masheshwari

1st Runner-up - WarriorsHarpal Singh (Captain), Dalveer Singh, Ishwin Singh, Ishpal Singh, Namdev Singh, Satnam Singh & Baldiraj Singh

2nd Runner-up – SnipersMark Lee (Captain), Jivan Tulsiani, Joel, Ashwin Seth & Sylvester Fong

3rd Runner-up - RangersBen Tan (Captain), Mhd Zahri, David Tan, Andrew Chang & Rahmat.

top two teams, Commandos and Rangers, moved on to play in the finals, while Rangers and Snipers slugged it out for the third and fourth placings. Though Sniper was ranked last in the in preliminary round they outperformed Rangers 7-1 to claim the third spot.

Try as they did, Warriors were not able to penetrate their stout defense of Commandos in the Finals, although their Captain Harpal Singh did come close, with several of his shots hitting the goal post. It was left to Commandos Captain Kabir Sharma to stir his team to a 4-0 victory to claim the challenge trophy and the Champions title. Soccer Convenor Peter Wong then gave away the prizes.

1st Runner up Warriors - (Left to Right) Satnam, Harpal, Ishwin, Ishpal, Namdev & Dalvir

2nd Runner up Snipers - (Left to Right) Mark, Ashwin, Jivan, Joel & Sylvester

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The admin staff recently bid a fond farewell to Kathleen Chia who has been with the Club for 45 years. She started off as a stenographer in 1964 and rose up the ranks to Office Manager in 1987 and Membership Manager in 1993. Then in 2002 was promoted to Special Projects Manager, a position she retained until she retired in July 2009. Charming in disposition, Kathleen had the reputation of being the “encyclopedia” of the Club. She is able to rattle off Club Rules and protocols at the drop of a hat! “I remember her as a straightforward, no-nonsense boss,” said Sumiatun, a long-time associate who worked with Kathleen for many years. “She is a career woman and has given her life to the Club. Even when she is on leave she will call back to ask what her staff are doing,” “But she has a heart of gold,” added Ruhana, another long-time associate. “She is one boss who will listen even when her staff has a personal problem. There were many occasions when she helped her staff when it was not her responsibility to do so.” Later in the event, another Farewell Dinner was organized in her honour. This round, Past Presidents and Members who had worked with KC were invited. Before the dinner, the past presidents including Mr Jimmy Yim, Mr Henry Chan, Mr Teo Kwang Whee and Mr S Radakrishnan shared with all their fun and touching moments working with KC. Afterwhich, a scroll was presented to KC , and the night ended with a delicious spread of dinner and Karaoke session. Kathleen has received numerous commendations from members and management for her contribution to the Club. Her presence is certainly going to be missed by many. The good news is that she has agreed to come in when her help is needed. Farewell KC!

Farewell Tea Party and Dinner for Kathleen Chia - KC

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FRONT OF THE HOUSEMohd Ibrahim Bin Mohd IdrisHousekeeping AttendantIbrahim is a fit and personable 64-year old. You will always see him on the move as he goes about his work. He is also very reliable and obliging as a staff. He has been with the Club since March 1991.

HEART OF THE HOUSEBakri Bin JamariFacilities SupervisorBakri is a pleasant and cheerful staff, always respectful and reliable. He joined the Club in October 2007 and has a Trade Certificate in Electrical Fitting & Installation and another in Mechatronics.

FRONT OF THE HOUSEZyrah Ching SorianoMembership Relations OfficerDespite the pressures of having to be on her toes at the Front Desk, Zyrah always manages to maintain a cheerful and courteous demeanor. She has a Diploma in Hotel and Restaurant Management and received several commendations from members during the two years she has been with the Club.

HEART OF THE HOUSESumiatun Bte BaajoanSenior Membership Services OfficerSu joined the Club in June 1982 and is known for her excellent service to members. She knows many members by their names and even membership numbers, which is not surprising since she has known many of them through their growing up years.

EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH

MAY 2009

JUNE 2009

STAFF PROMOTIONS & REDESIGNATIONS

Lim Xiao Wei Alicer From: Events Management Dept Promoted to: Events Management Executive

Mojica Delossantos Ariel From: F&B/Jackson Miller Dept Promoted to: Assistant Restaurant Manager

Tabuloc Joval Brenabe From: Jackpot Dept Promoted to: Jackpot Supervisor

Ng Chee Ooi Ken From: F&B/Kitchen Dept Promoted to Junior Sous Chef

Toh Chee Hoon Cindy From: F&B/Palms Dept Promoted to: Captain

Basu Dev Bhandria From: F&B/Palms Dept Redesignated to: F&B Executive

Melanie Victolero Jarino From: F&B/Palms DeptRedesignated to F&B Executive

Sheena Avena Lejano From: F&B/Jackson Miller Dept Redesignated to: F&B Executive

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Staff Bowling Tournament 2009By Mohamed Nazri

Staff Batam Shopping ’n Makan TripBy Angela Lim

GM brings staff up to speed with Club happenings

Staff Birthday PartyA gathering of April, May & June babies

52 of our staff got together at Jackson Miller Private Room on 23 June 09 to share a cake, play some games and sing the birthday song. The Spring-Summer babies certainly brought their sunshine with them. The burst-the baloon and musical chair gave everyone the chance to bring out the child in them. The party ended with the mainstay makan and Lucky Draw. And everyone was given gifts of spa-treatment vouchers generously sponsored by Rustic Nirvana.

The annual Staff Bowling Tournament was held on Tuesday, 26 May, with 13 participants lined up at the start. The participants bowled a six-game series – three on a 9-pin tap format and three scratch events. During the first three games on a 9-pin tap format, Nazri from Jackpot Department was leading the pack. But consistency is the name of the game, and there is also the element of luck. By the end of the tournament, Othman Abdul Madjid from Sports Bowling department, with twenty years of experience in the bowling industry overtook Nazri to emerge as the winner with an average of 215. This year, we had 10 special Lucky Draw prizes to give away.

RESULTSChampion : Othman Bin Abdul Majid (Bowling)Runner-up : Mohamed Nazri Bin Chomil (Jackpot)Third : Kamarudin Bin Abdul Latiff (Facilities)Fourth : Daniel Sng (F&B Kitchen)Fifth : Lily Tan (Sports)

The 10 Lucky Draw winners:Zyrah, Alam Shah, Kamarudin, Nazri, Daniel Sng, Lily Tan, Liza Vimala, B.B Khoo, Insath Ali and Mohd Amin.

On Sunday, 7 June around 13 staff and family members gathered early at about 7.30am at the Singapore Harbour Front Centre all set to take off to Batam. It was just a one-day trip and we packed in as many stops as was possible into the itinerary. We took in several shopping malls and stores to purchase both local and branded goods. We also went to the famous Toa Pek Kong Temple. Then at around noontime, it started to rain. We were afraid that would dampen the participants’ spirit but they were not in the least affected. Thankfully after two hours, the rain stopped and we proceeded to the well-known Balerang Bridge where we were lucky enough to see a rainbow. The trip ended at around 9pm, and although we were all physically drained out by then, we really enjoyed the trip especially the sumptuous seafood lunch.

On Wednesday, 15 July, the Club staff got together in two batches for GM’s quarterly meeting, during which GM ran through the list of New MC

Members and their portfolios. GM also discussed the findings gleaned from the first Associates Engagement Survey carried out in May this year, and highlighted a few items that needed urgent attention. The Club’s Mission Statement and Core Values are being refined to reflect the changing times and issues relating to teamwork and discipline were also discussed. The final message was

for staff to keep a watchful eye on their department’s bottomlines and cut down on unnecessary wastages. Every associate will soon be issued with a handbook containing the basic terms and conditions of service, entitlements and so on. And all staff were urged to participate in the Staff Suggestion Scheme and contribute towards the betterment of the Club.

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Within the next decade, more than a million Singaporeans will be in their golden years, and how to cope with an aging population will be a major concern for our government and society at large. There are many issues of aging to address and to overcome.

Active aging for me is going after fruitful and meaningful pursuits in our “golden years”. After years of toil working for a living, active aging is a re-TYRE-ment – it gives us a new set of wheels, so to speak, to live a meaningful and fun-filled life. I am walking proof of the maxim that indeed there is life after work!

Active aging lifestyle activities open up innumerable opportunities for us to participate in new and interesting things – perhaps things we may have dreamed of doing but never had the time, or opportunity, to do them. They fire the human spirit in us to move forward and explore, not just to sink

Join A3 Club and Gear Up for Adventure!By Daniel Koh

into our armchair and reminisce about our past.What can I do in my golden years you might ask? To name a few: Horse-riding in the countryside. Taking in the beauty of the forest from a treetop. Discovering the richness and beauty of the flora and fauna in the rainforests of South East Asia. Or maybe trekking up some mountain to catch the spectacle of colours at sunrise.

There are opportunities to travel, and to interact with peoples of varied cultures and traditions and to share ours with them. My latest once-in-a-lifetime adventure happened earlier this year in June when I flew to Montana, USA, with my wife June for my University reunion. There I had a heartwarming reunion with my ex-classmates who are of different nationalities. We took the opportunity to discover the wonders of nature, and the geology and archeology of the area dating back millions of years. We also explored the forest, plants and wildlife in the Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. It was an eye-opening and enriching experience for me!

Climbing up the Geneva Spur to get to

Camp 4 at South Col, 7900m

Climbing up the Geneva Spur to get to

Camp 4 at South Col, 7900m

3 Generations on Kinabalu

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Navigating one of the many ladders which straddle the numerous cravesses in the Khumbu Icefall

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Official Launch of SSC A3 Club The Club for Active Seniors

Saturday, 19 September | 2pm – 4pm, Meyer RoomFree admission!Come and have tea with Mr Gerard Ee, former President of National Council of Social Service and Chairman of Council for Third Age and, adventurer Mr Daniel Koh. Mr Ee will provide us with more information on Active Aging and Mr Koh will share with us the different expeditions he had been on. They will be on hand to help launch the new SSC A3 Club – our own adventure Club for Seniors and Families.

Find out what’s in store for you when you join this new adventure club. Pick up an A3 brochure at the Front Lobby now!

To kick-start the opening of this new Club, We are organizing two events for Senior members of the Club and families:

Adventure Photo Exhibition @ Front Lobby8 – 23 AugustCome and view this special photo exhibition showcasing the various adventure trips made by Mr. Daniel Koh and the Singapore Women’s Everest Team.

Interactive Session with Mr Daniel KohSaturday, 29 August | 3pm – 4pm, Sports Conference RoomFree admission!Has the Adventure Photo Exhibition at the Main Lobby stirred you? Are you seeing POSSIBILITIES for yourself? Then come for this interactive session. Mr Koh will be on hand to answer all the burning questions you may have. Egg him on and he will share more of his adventure stories with his usual candor and infectious enthusiasm.

About The Speaker: Mr Daniel Koh, 72, is the winner of the Prudential Prime Award for Active Aging 2008. He has been up Mount Kinabalu and Mount Kilimanjaro, and has dived at Sipadan – while in his sixties and seventies! How did he achieve that? Come and ask him yourself!

There are other active-aging adventures like cycling/biking, fishing, white-water rafting, kayaking and parasailing, jungle trekking, scuba diving and indoor games. And if you are fit enough you could even go further afield on expeditions to the Arctic or Antarctic, both of which were milestones in my recent adventures. The list goes on and on.

Some of the above activities I have undertaken on my own – but many I have enjoyed with my whole family, including my wife, children and grandchildren.

Doing things together as a family is just the antidote for the “generation gap”, a serious social issue confronting us here in Singapore. It enables us seniors to stay connected with the young and understand them better

– and vice-versa. And there are opportunities to stay connected with old friends and to make new friends along the way. Friendships are vital in our golden years; many surveys have shown that the single most important issue that confronts the elderly is “loneliness”. Active-aging activities keep us in good shape, body, mind and spirit!

Paradoxically, I believe that I have been an active ager since the age of six and have continued in an active aging lifestyle right to this point of time. At six, I was swimming with coconut floats, catching rainbow fish in monsoon drains and catching spiders among hibiscus plants. Today I scuba dive, fish, dance, play badminton, trek up mountains and journey to the ends

of the earth. We want to live life to the full, and not to become a dinosaur or fossilized in our old age!So, why not partner me in bashing through some uncharted territories by being a member of our own homegrown Active Aging Club? As a member, you can take part in the Club’s activities that are customized for you and “doable” for SSC seniors and their family members.

Are the activities costly? Fear not, as they generally do not cost more than the normal tours offered by travel agents, yet have a much higher value for life. Sign up now as a member now – or approach our Social Executives’ Desk for information and advice.

UPCOMING EVENTSFor more information, contact Alicer at 6342 3672 or email: alicerl@sswimclub.org.sg

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Hello Kids,

I know you’re all working hard in school. But hang in there, the September school holiday is just around the corner. Here are some activities you can look forward to:

Colourful interiors, yummy ice cream flavours - remember? Yes, by popular demand, we’re bringing back the Ben & Jerry’s Scoop U trip! Since you already know how they make their ice creams, we’ll go right to making Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Cookies on 29 August. We will bake and design cookies, then top it with icing and Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. How’s that!?

All Japanese Comic fanatics, mark 9-11 September on your calendar! During this coming September School Holiday Period, we will be having a 3-day Basic Manga Drawing Course so you can bring all those Manga characters to life!

3 October is Children’s Day! Since it is close to the Lantern Festival, we will be combining the two events into our Children’s Day Bash. Come for an afternoon of fun activities which includes the official launch of SSC - KIDZ CLUB! Freebies await those who sign-up now! Then after the sun goes down, you’ll get a chance to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with the moon fairy.

Your Friend,Winkie, The Lion

Winkie, the Lion

The trip to the Science Centre was both fun and educational. The kids who signed up for the tour on 6 June got to explore exhibits ranging from the human body to the solar system, and saw things they could not

6 June | By Alicer Lim

AN exciting journey into ScienceNews Bytes

learn from textbooks. After exploring the Science Centre for two hours, we headed to the Imax Theatre. There we viewed the movie, Sea Monsters and saw how those sea creatures ruled the under-sea during prehistoric times.

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Upcoming EventsWe are headed to Ben & Jerry’s Scoop U again! This time, we will learn how to bake and design our own ice-cream cookies! First, you will pick your favourite Ben & Jerry’s ice-cream flavour, then you will be taught how to mold, shape and decorate your cookies using colourful icing sugar. Don’t miss this fun activity and sign up now!

For more information, please call Hazel at 6342 3670 or email hazelf@sswimclub.org.sg

We’re cramming all the fun and activities of Children’s Day and Lantern Festival into this Children’s Day Bash!! What’s more, we will also be launching SSC – Kidz Club. So sign up now, and you’ll get a *goodie bag if you are a Kidz Club member!

At dusk, we will celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. We will have mooncakes and pomelos. The moon fairy will be there to give out little *lanterns, and we’ll have a lantern parade.

Enrol your children in our art class and unleash the creativity in them. Our lively teacher, Mr Lee Peng Koon Khoon, will take your children through the world of imagination and get them to express themselves through various art media like crayons and water colours!

If you love Manga Art and can’t seem to get enough of it, then this 3-day course is for you! You will be introduced to the basic drawing techniques. Then you will be able to draw simple Manga in your own unique style! Who knows, this might be a step towards being a Manga Artist one day. All materials will be supplied.

Saturday, 29 August | (For kids aged 5 -12 yrs old)

Saturday, 3 October

Every Saturday | (For children aged 5 – 12 years)

Wednesday – Friday, 9 – 11 September | (For kids aged 5 -12 yrs old)

Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Cookie

Children’s Day Bash & LANTERN FESTIVAL

Children’s Art Class

3-Day Basic Manga Drawing Course

* Pre-registration is required for Children’s Day Bash. Minimum of 30 participants to commence.* Free goodie bags will be given only to KIDZ CLUB registrants before 19 September.^ Kids below the age of 5 should be accompanied by an adult.* Lanterns limited to first 100 kids.

* All prices include GST

Time : 1pm – 4pmVenue : Ben & Jerry’s Scoop U, United SquareFees : $40 (Child Members) / $45 (Child Guests) Adults* $6 (Members) / $9 (Guest) (* Adults Fees include transportation only)Closing Date : 15 AugustMinimum of 15 kids to commence | Transportation is provided | Meeting Venue - Front Lobby at 1pm sharp

Course Overview :Day 1 : Introduction to Manga Art, basic tools and how to use them (inking pens, dipping pens, markers and coloring tools) Hands-on drawing of simple face with hairDay 2 : Drawing facial features Hair shadingDay 3 : Sketching simple body structure and pose Completion of character

Children’s Day Bash (For kids 2-12 yrs old) Time : 4pm – 6.30pm Venue : Fort Room

*Admission : $3 (Child Member) $5 (Child Guest) $7 (Accompanying Adult)^Closing Date : 19 September

Lantern Festival (For the whole family!)Free Admission!

Time : 7.30pm – 9pm Venue : The Cabana

Time : 3pm – 4.30pmVenue : Children’s Playroom @ Level 2 (subject to change)Fees : $42.80 /month (Members) $48.15 /month (Guests)

Time : 2pm – 4pmVenue : 2nd Level, Meeting Room3-day Package Fee : $85 (Child Member) / $90 (Child Guest)Closing Date : 26 AugustMinimum of 10 kids to commence

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Sunday, 9 August National Day Celebration ’09

Let’s celebrate National Day with a special programme of entertainment for kids and indulge in our national past-time – food! We’ll have the mandatory games with lots of prizes to be given away! Then gather your loved ones at the Cabanas, right under the stars, to catch the LIVE telecast of National Day Parade. Time : 2pm – 8.30pm (subject to change due to Live telecast of NDP)Venue : The Cabanas * Sign up for exciting games before the event and stand a chance to win great prizes. Hurry! Places are limited! Forms available @ Main Lobby Reception.

Come Together - Reaching Out, Reaching Up.

Upcoming Events

* All prices include GST

Saturday, 22 August

Once again, it’s THAT time of the year to dress up to the nines and party the night away. We also have a luxurious spread of dinner, specially prepared for you!

Time : 7.30pm – 12.45amVenue : The Grand BallroomFees : $25 (Members) / $38 (Guests)Closing Date : 22 AugustMinimum of 100 pax to commence

Social Dance Night

Friday, 16 October

Come down for a feast of sight, sound and colour as we celebrate the Festival of Lights7pm @ The Grand Ballroom

Diwali Ball 2009

8 & 9 August National Day Bazaar

Mondays, 3 & 24 Aug, 14 & 28 Sep

3 & 4 October

In sync with this year’s National Day theme, let us come together to celebrate our unity in diversity. A wide variety of items will be up on sale for the WHOLE family!

Time : 10am – 10pmVenue : The Atrium

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)

Here’s a brilliant opportunity for you to market your health, fashion, household and Hari Raya goodies. Time : 10am – 10pmVenue : The AtriumFees : $53.50 / $74.90 (Members) $74.90 / $96.30 (Members’ Guest) Closing Date : 19 September Fees depending on the locations

Come Together - Reaching Out, Reaching Up.

Bingo Nite

Take up a stall at the Hari Raya Bazaar!

CLUB EVENTS

ONGOING ACTIVITIES

For more information, please call Josh / Hazel / Alicer at 63423 650 / 670 / 672 or email joshf@sswimclub.org.sg

For more information, please call Josh at 63423 650 or email joshf@sswimclub.org.sg

Every Wednesday

What 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)

Chinese Brush Painting

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Saturday, 5 September

Flowers brighten up the atmosphere and add colour to your life. Come join this hands-on workshop where instructor Ms. Catherine Ng will teach you how to create attractive floral art pieces using different techniques.

All participants will get to bring home their own floral art piece.

Ms Catherine Ng has more than 7 years of floral design experience with an endorsement certification from World Flower Council (WFC). She is the first local graduate with WFC certification and is also a member of World Flower Council.

Time : 11am – 12.30pmVenue : Sports Conference RoomFees : $8 (Members) / $11(Guests)Closing Date : 22 August

Fees does not include workshop materials. Participants are to purchase workshop materials ranging from $10 to $30 (inclusive of fresh flowers & foliages, basket and accessories) on site. Cash payment only.

Minimum of 15 participants to commence

Creative Flower Arrangement Workshop

Upcoming Events

* All prices include GST

TALKS / WORKSHOPSFor more information, please call Alicer at 63423 672 or email alicerl@sswimclub.org.sg

Saturday, 19 September

Make a favorable impression with your guests and business associates. Mastering the art of fine-dining and knowing how to carry yourself with your guests will give you the edge in today’s sophisticated business climate. Ms Sally Tang, will show you how to conduct yourself with savvy at business and social functions, whether you are the host or a guest. After the workshop, get to enjoy a sumptuous 3 - course lunch where you can apply what you had learnt during the workshop.

With over 15 years of experience in the grooming business, UK Certified Image & Etiquette Consultant SALLY TANG is a much sought after trainer and speaker. She has given talks at tertiary Institutions, and private and government organizations, and was interviewed by Channel NewsAsia and featured in MediaCorp News and Radio 938LIVE for her expertise in image consultancy.

Time : 10am – 1pmVenue : Ban Heng Private RoomFees : $38 (Members) / $42 (Guests)Closing Date : 5 September

Minimum of 10 participants to commence

Dining Etiquette Workshop & Lunch

Saturday, 22 August

Most people’s eyesight start deteriorating once they hit their forties. This is commonly known as Presbyopia (aging sight) – or ‘Lao Hua Yan’, in local terms. This involves the gradual loss of one’s ability to focus on near objects. Come listen to Dr. Chng Nai Wee as he speaks about Presbyopia, LASIK and Cataract, and how your eyesight problems can be treated.

Ophthalmologist, Dr Chng Nai Wee, is an Honours graduate in Medicine and a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Glasgow, and the Academy of Medicine Singapore. He received his training at the Singapore National Eye Centre and is an accomplished cataract and refractive surgeon who practices Comprehensive Ophthalmology.

Time : 11am – 12.30pmVenue : Sports Conference RoomFees : $5.40 (Members) / $8.60 (Guests)Closing Date : 8 August

Achieving Better Vision

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SPORTS

KEY CONTACTSBOWLING/SQUASH: Daniel / Catherine 63423 617 / 602 danieln@sswimclub.org.sgGOLF/TENNIS: Christine 63423 614 christinek@sswimclub.org.sgSNOOKER/SOCCER/BADMINTON/GYM: Arun 63423 615 arunr@sswimclub.org.sgTABLE TENNIS/MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS: Tabby 63423 616 tabbys@sswimclub.org.sg

Entry Forms are available at the Lobby & Sports Counter

30 August (Finals)

15 August

6 September

15 – 22 August 13 August

7 – 19 September

9 September

3 October

27 September

1 – 30 October

Qualifying Period : 29 June – 28 AugustTime (final) : 1.30pm check-in, 2pm roll-offVenue : Bowling CentreFees : $39.60 for Adult Bowlers (Finals) : $34.25 for Youth Bowlers (Finals) : $5.35 per Qualifying Attempt + Game Fee

Singapore Swimming Club vs Indian Association

Time : 5pm to 7pmVenue : SIA Group Sports Club

Time : 1.30pm check-in, 2pm roll-offVenue : Bowling CentreFees : $37.45 per BowlerEligibility : Youth Members Under 21

Time : 3pm (Sat) | 7pm (Tue & Thu)Venue : Squash CourtsFees : $16.05 per participantClosing Date : 8 August

Venue : Jurong Country ClubClosing Date : 6 August

Time : 7pm (Weekdays) | 3pm (Weekends)Venue : D’SportsFees : $16.05 per participantCategory : SinglesClosing Date : 1 SeptemberEligibility : SSC Members, 18 years & above

Time : 7.30pm check-in, 8pm roll-offVenue : Bowling CentreFees : $26.75 per bowlerEligibility : League Bowlers Only

Time : 5pm to 7pmVenue : SIA Group Sports ClubFees : $12.84 per participant (Winning Team) $21.40 per participant (Losing Team)Closing Date : 28 SeptemberEligibility : SSC Members, 15 years & above

Time : 1.30pm check-in, 2pm roll-offVenue : Bowling CentreFees : $37.45 per Bowler

Time : 5.45am to 10.30pm *The race ends on 30 October, 5pm.Venue : GymFees : $12.84 per participantCategories : Category A 40km & Above Category B 80km & Above Category C 120km & AboveEligibility : SSC Members, 12 years & above

Medal ChampionshipScratch Tournament

SSC Inaugural National Day Soccer Challenge Cup

Youth Medal Championship9 Pintap Handicap Tournament

Annual Squash Open Championship

7th Golf Medal Competition

9-Ball Pool Competition

33rd Mixed Foursome League Mini Masters Finals

Annual Singles vs Married Soccer Challenge Cup

Novelty EventScotch Double Challenge

SSC Treadmill Race

Upcoming Events

* All prices include GST

BOWLING

SQUASH

SOCCER

GYMNASIUM POOL

GOLF

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Upcoming Events

20 – 22 August Sunday, 27 September Thursday, 1 October

Saturday, 15 August Friday, 25 September

This is a selection meet to form the team of swimmers to represent the Club in the JIC this coming November. The event is open to all SSC Members.

Venue : Competition PoolFees : $10.70 per participant

Would 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 can choose your distance anywhere from 200m to 3km.

Time : 10amVenue : Competition PoolFees : $10.70 per participant

Want your children 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

These meets, for swimmers in the Beginners level allows them to show off what they have learned in class and let them have a feel of competing among their peers in their level.

Time : 9.30amVenue : Competition PoolFees : $10.70 per participants

Beginners Tue : 9pm – 10pmWed : 8.30pm – 9.30pm

IntermediateSat : 11am – 12.30pm Fees : $85 (Members) / $100 (Guests) 8 lessons

Thu : 8.30pm – 10pmFees : $90 (Members) / $110 (Guests) 10 Lessons

These 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.

Time : 6pmVenue : Competition PoolFees : $10.70 per participant

110th Open Championships (JIC Selection)

Distance Swimming Award #03

Kids New Beginners Intake #5

Beginner’s Level Kick & Swim Meet #02

Social / Latin / Ballroom by Betty Low

Latin / Social / Party by Irene Wong

Line Dance by Belinda Wong

12 & 13 September

Every year SSC proudly hosts kids 8 years and under from all over the world, who come down to the Club to compete for honours. SSC will be strongly represented at the upcoming Midget Meet. Do come down to cheer on our little champions!

Venue : Competition PoolDistance : 30 Meters

15th Open Midget Meet

Club Night

FOR REGISTERED SWIMMERS ONLY

OPEN TO MEMBERS

* All prices include GST

SWIMMING

DANCE CLASSES @ Fitness Studio

For more information, please call the Swimming Office @ 63423 652 / 713 / 727 or email to simonl@sswimclub.org.sgEnrolment Forms are available at the Reception & Swimming Office

For more information or updated dance list, please call Josh at 63423 650 or email to joshf@sswimclub.org.sgSchedule and fees subject to change

Beginners Sun : 3pm – 4.30pmIntermediate Sun : 4.30pm – 6pmLadies Fri : 3pm – 4.30pmPre-Teens Sat : 5.30pm – 7pm(11-15 yrs old)Kids Sun : 6pm – 7.30pm(10-14 yrs old)Fees : $70 (Members) / $80 (Guests) 4 Lessons

Kids (6-9 yrs old) Sun : 1.30pm – 2.30pm Boys (6-9 years old) Thu : 5pm - 6pm

Fees : $50 (Members) / $55 (Guests) 4 Lessons

Bhangra / Bollywood by Pavan Chopra

Beginners Wed : 1.30pm – 2.30pm 4pm – 5pmAdvance Tue : 7.30pm -9.30pm

IntermediateWed : 2.30pm – 4pmFri : 8pm – 9.30pm

Fees : (Beginners & Intermediate) $75 (Members) / $90 (Guests) 10 Lessons

(Advance)$100 (Members/Guests)8 Lessons

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KICKBOXING* by Jansen LimEvery Tuesday, 6.30pm - 7.30pm$32.10/mth

LATIN CARDIO* by Jerry LeeEvery Saturday, 5.30pm - 6.30pm$32.10/mth

ABT (Abs-Butts-Tighs)*by Jansen LimEvery Saturday, 1pm - 2pm

$32.10/mth

*Min of 10 students to commence

STEP AEROBICS* by Jerry LeeEvery Thursday, 6.30pm - 7.30pm$32.10/mthNEW CLASSES!

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)

Total Body Conditioning by Christine TanEvery Friday, 10am - 11amEvery Monday, 9.30am - 10.30am$32.10/mth

Pilates by Serena Tan1st Four Mondays of the month, 8.15pm - 9.15pm

by Ann Ho1st Four Wednesdays of the month, 9.30am – 10.30am* 1st Four Mondays of the month, 11am to 12pm* 1st Four Tuesdays of the month, 7.45pm – 8.45pm

$64.20/mth

Yoga by Sakina Yusof Every Monday, 10am - 11.30am | 6.30pm - 8pm

by Fehmida HusainEvery Wednesday, 10.30am – 12pm$53.50/mth

Qigong by Ngiam Tong KhengEvery Wednesday, 8.45am – 10.15am$64.20/mth*Every Saturday, 9.30am – 10.30am$42.80/mth

Taiji Quan by Tay Choong ChuaEvery Sunday, 9am - 10am (Beginners)10am - 11.30am (Non-Beginners)$32.10/mth

Taekwondo by Sam TanAge 6-16 yearsEvery Saturday, 3pm - 5pm$48.15/mth* New Beginners to commence in Jan/Apr/Jul/Oct, subject to min. of 3 students

Akido by Koh Nai SingAge 13 and aboveEvery Sunday, 12pm - 1.30pm

by Frankie Leong * Every Friday, 6.15pm - 7.45pm

$32.10/mth (once per week)$64.20/mth (twice per week)* to commence with min. of 2 students

Badminton Junior by Yeo Ah Seng Age 6-16 yearsEvery Sunday, 2pm - 4pmEvery Friday, 7.30pm - 9.30pm

by 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 Programme by 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

Badminton Private Coaching Coach: Lim Hoa Cheng @ $35/hr

Table Tennis Private Coaching Coach : Li Guo Bin @ $44.94/hr Luo Jie @ $53.50/hr

Tennis Private CoachingCoaches @ $58.85/hr :James Bagawan & Alex Chew

Coaches @ $49.22/hr :Edmond Chee, Lee Theng Hee & Lim Hoa Cheng

Notes on Private Coaching1. All students must be members of Singapore Swimming Club.2. All private coaching must be conducted by the above coaches 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.

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• 10 Sessions @ $72/session - $770.40 • 20 Sessions @ $68/session - $1455.20

Triple Packages• 5 Sessions @ $96/session -$513.60 • 10 Sessions @ $86/session - $924.48 • 20 Sessions @ $81/session - $1746.24

Notes on Private Coaching1. For best results, the 5-sessions package should be completed within 6 weeks, 10-sessions package within 3 months & 20-sessions within 6 months.2. Fixing/Cancelling of appointments should made giving at least 24 hours’ notice.3. Physical Fitness Assessment will be conducted prior to commencement of the programme and every 3 months thereafter, to monitor progress.

Fitness Classes Martial Arts Class

Group Coaching Programme

Private Coaching

Personal Training Packages

* to commence with min. of 5 students

On-going activitiesFor more information, please call Tabby at 6342 3616 or email tabbys@sswimclub.org.sg

Enrolment Forms are available at the Lobby Reception, Sports Counter & Fitness Studio

* All prices include GST

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Achieving Better Vision 11am @ Sports Conference Room

Social Dance Night 7:30pm @ The Grand Ballroom

Ben &Jerry’s Ice Cream Cookie Tour 1pm

7th Golf Medal Competition @ Jurong Country Club

8-9 AugustNational Day Bazaar10am – 10pm @ The Atrium

8 – 23 AugustAdventure Photo Exhibition @ Front Lobby

Bowling, Medal C’ship Scratch Tournament (Finals) 2pm roll-off @ Bowling Centre

Beginner’s Level Kick & Swim Meet #02 9.30am @ Competition Pool

National Day Soccer Challenge Cup 5pm @ SIA Group Sports Club

Bingo Nites 8pm @ Fort Room

20 - 22 August110th Swimming Open C’ships (JIC Selection)@ Competition Pool

15-22 AugustAnnual Squash Open C’ship @ Squash Courts

11-27 AugustAnnual Badminton Open C’ship @ Badminton Hall

8-22 AugustAnnual TennisOpen C’ship @ Tennis Court

Bingo Nites 8pm @ Fort Room

National Day Celebration Come Together. Reaching Out, Reaching Up 2pm @ Cabana

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Interactive Session with Mr Daniel Koh 3pm @ Sports Conference Room

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Bingo Nites 8pm @ Fort Room

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12 & 13 September 15th Open Midget Meet@ Competition Pool

8th Golf Medal Competition @ Warren Golf & Country Club

33rd Bowling Mixed Foursome League Mini Masters Finals 8pm roll-off @ Bowling Centre

Creative Flower Arrangement 11am @ Sports Conference Room

Bowling, Youth Medal Championship 9 Pintap Handicap Tournament (Finals) 2pm roll-off @ Bowling Centre

Official Launch of SSC A3 Club, The Club for Active Seniors 2pm @ Meyer Room

Dining Etiquette Workshop & Lunch 10am @ Ban Heng Private Room

9-11 September3-days Basic Manga Course for kids 2pm @2nd level Meeting Room

Distance Swimming Award #0310am @ Competition Pool

Bowling, Novelty EventScotch Double Challenge (Finals)2pm roll-off @ Bowling Centre

Club Nights 6pm @ Competition Pool

7 – 19 September9-Ball Pool Competition @ D’Sports

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