Seletar Buzz May/Jun 2023

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY GOLF

Read about the highlights of the International Women’s Day Golf on 8 March 2023.

CHAIRMAN’S TROPHY

Read more about the highlights of the Chairman’s Trophy event on 4 March 2023.

GOLFER IN THE SPOTLIGHT: JENNIFER YAN

Read about Jennifer Yan’s golf journey.

JUNIOR SPORTS AT SELETAR

Read about the ongoing development of the Junior Sports scene at Seletar Country Club.

101 Seletar Club Road Singapore 798273

Goh Yong Cheng General Manager 6486 0888 gmo@seletarclub.com.sg

Chan Lee Hock

Deputy General Manager 6486 0806 gmo@seletarclub.com.sg

Finance

Tan Soh Yuen

Manager, Finance 6486 0890 sohyuen.tan@seletarclub.com.sg

Suist Lim Manager, Accounting 6486 0891 suist.lim@seletarclub.com.sg

Food & Beverage

Peter Boon Head, Food & Beverage 6486 0844 peter.boon@seletarclub.com.sg

Sunny Soon Executive Chef, Food & Beverage 6486 0879 sunny.soon@seletarclub.com.sg

Golfing

Sufandy Kamis

Assistant Manager, Golf Operations 6486 0805 sufandy.kamis@seletarclub.com.sg

Sheila Fleury Senior Course Superintendent 6481 1486 sheila.fleury@seletarclub.com.sg

Housekeeping

Loong Chow Jin Manager, Housekeeping & Security 6486 0855 chowjin.loong@seletarclub.com.sg

Communications Gan Qianyu Manager, Communications 6486 0886 qianyu.gan@seletarclub.com.sg

Sales & Marketing

Fabian Tan

Manager, Sales & Marketing 6486 0840 fabian.tan@seletarclub.com.sg

Human Resource Sherina Lee

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EDITORIAL TEAM

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Dear Fellow Seletarians,

Time flies! Soon the 2-year term of the current Management Committee (MC) team will come to an end. I am deeply honored to have been your Chairman for the past two years. It has been an exciting and eventful period. There were many changes on and off the golf course; not least of all the COVID-19 pandemic which continued to force us to confront all manner of challenges.

THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT

I have been most fortunate to have had in my MC team a group of very committed and hard-working MC members. We shared a vision to transform our beloved Club, bring it to new levels of prestige and to do more for members to enhance their experience here. With this in mind, in a relatively short period of 2 years, I am proud to say that the team had accomplished much.

Efforts to improve a gradually maturing golf course are always ongoing and the course has earned accolades all around. Members now have more food and beverage options with 2 new restaurants offering a myriad of cuisines besides those delectable dishes that members have always enjoyed at the Terrace and the Tavern. Both new restaurants are doing exceptionally well. We hope to interest more external F&B establishments to come and set up shop in the Club. Most recently, we brought in W.O.W. –Whisky. Others. Wine., making available to members all your favorite drinks and offering an extensive range of whiskey, wine and others to tempt your adventurous palate.

Also, for the first time in our Club, members now have a sports bar, Seletar Pub, and a formal members’ lounge, Eagle's View. Members can now go to the sports bar , have your drinks and cheer your heart out for your favorite sports stars. For those who wish to have a classy and cosy venue to host your esteemed business associates and friends, the Eagle's View will be sure to impress. In the meantime, we have not forgotten our Social Members and the family members of our golfing members who may not golf. The Sports Complex underwent extensive renovation and there are plans to continue to upgrade and improve our facilities.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM)

The AGM is around the corner. As soon as the necessary preparation work has been completed, the Management will send out the Notice of AGM. This forthcoming AGM will mark two years since the election of office holders in 2021 and it will not be held virtually. I urge all members to come to the Club to attend the AGM. Apart from the opportunity to meet and interact with the current MC team and to hear your MC members report on the affairs of the Club, you will be electing a new team of MC members for the next term. Your vote to choose the MC team for the next term is of utmost importance for both the Club and you.

Finally, I take this opportunity to thank all my fellow MC members and the members of their respective subcommittees for their invaluable service to the Club. I also thank all members from the bottom of my heart for the support you have given to the Club. Together, you have all made Seletar Country Club a club like no others.

KELVIN CHIA Chairman

Ordinary Members

Tay Lee Guan

Tan Ming Woei

Cheong Cheng Lock, Lucky

Phua Cheok Ngoh

Zhu Song

Michael Tan June Kiat

Zhang Zongping

Sum Soon Lim

Jiang Xiaomin

Tan Xuan Hao Tommy

Lim Ying

Goh Kee Seng

Chen Bingjun

Lee Teck Keng

Ong Khiaw Hong

Sun Guoqiao

Franz Cheng Keng Leong

Chia Hong Giap

Ng Fu-Sheng, Andre

STAR AWARDS

Congratulations to the STAR Award winners for their dedicated service and going the extra mile!

Please keep up the good work!

FRONT OF HOUSE

Winner: THEVAYANI D/O PAVADAISAMY

(Housekeeping Assistant)

Runner-up: JENNIFER LIEW

(Housekeeping Assistant)

SUPPORT SERVICES

Winner: TEO POH WAN

(Assistant Course Supervisor)

Runner-up: JIANG GUOCHENG

(Sous Chef)

Our New Members!

Social Members

Wong Yang-Sheng

Peter Moa

Tan Huck Pin Richard

Chua Hock Lam

Goh Han Teck

Lifestyle Members

Wesley Michael Lewis

Tan Chung Hui

Khong Jun Hui Davinia

Chong Ngiok Ching, Glenda

Estrop Leon Jonathan

Fang Qing Yao

Abhilash Balakrishnsn

Arpankumar Dibyenduprakash Bagchi

Morel Ep Segalowitch Alexandra Laurence Paule

THEVAYANI D/O PAVADAISAMY JENNIFER LIEW

TEO POH WAN JIANG GUOCHENG

Go Green Efforts: ECO FRIENDLY UMBRELLA DRYER

On rainy days, it is a common sight at the Clubhouse that the flooring around the entrance becomes wet and slippery. This is caused from dripping wet umbrellas brought in by people and poses a risk of slip and fall. To prevent such accidents, the Club does provide disposable plastic umbrella covers for people to use. The utilization of these umbrella covers contribute significantly to the trash generated. Hence, these umbrella covers are not environmentally friendly and also add to the Club’s consumable costs.

Thus came the idea of introducing an automatic umbrella dryer to do away with the need for such plastic covers was proposed. With this device, zero plastic waste will be generated. The access rain water deposited in the dryer may also be collected and channelled for other uses such as the toilet flushing system or watering of plants. We look forward to introducing more environmentally friendly initiatives in the future.

THE 2ND ASEAN PUBLIC TOILET AWARD

Last year, the Singapore Tourism Board invited the Restroom Association – Singapore (RAS) to nominate five awardees for the biennial ASEAN Public Toilet Awards 2023-2024. Amongst the nominated awardees was Seletar Country Club, whose toilets are already part of the Happy Toilet Programme. The Happy Toilet Programme, developed and implemented by RAS, is supported by the National Environment Agency (NEA). On Sunday, 5th February 2023 during the ASEAN Tourism Forum held in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, the ASEAN Public Toilet Award was presented to Seletar Country Club with the following credentials: Seletar Country Club with a 5-star rating and a score of 98 and 3 FEC smart features.

Congratulations to our colleagues in the housekeeping team for going above and beyond their line of duty to ensure the Club’s toilets are clean as can be. Their efforts are well and truly deserving of this milestone accolade.

SGA INTERCLUB LEAGUE 2023 SQUAD

The Singapore Golf Association’s (SGA) InterClub League (ICL) is an annual competition organised for 10 Clubs in Singapore without handicap allowances that is open to all SGA Ordinary Members (Local Golf Clubs listed as Members of SGA). The 2023 edition of this event will be played over 2 phases with the first in Gross Stableford format and the second as Matchplay. It will be played across various golf courses throughout Singapore. The relevant selection trials were held last year end.

From these trials, 56 players from both the Men & Ladies divisions were selected to represent Team Seletar. They are led by Raymond Toh, who is our League Team Captain. We wish them all the best in the season that already started on Sunday, 12 March 2023 and will be ending on Sunday, 30 July 2023.

From Thursday, 23 March 2023

to Sunday, 26 March 2023, 50

Seletar members led by Club

Captain Ho Juan Heng travelled to Kota Kinabalu in Sabah, East Malaysia to play at some of their best golf courses. Said golf courses were the Lakes & Heritage, Sutera Harbour Golf & Country Club (played at on 23 March), Lakes & Garden, Sutera Harbour Golf & Country Club (played at on 25 March). We even had the pleasure of playing an Inter-club friendly against Sabah Golf & Country Club on 24 March. Many thanks to them for being such gracious hosts and we hope to extend the same level of hospitality to them in the near future. The trip ended on a high note, with a sumptuous dinner spread prepared for members whose birthdays fell in the month of March.

GOLF TRIP TO KOTA KINABALU, SABAH, EAST MALAYSIA!

SELETAR COUNTRY CLUB (SEL) VS WESTERN AUSTRALIAN GOLF CLUB (WAGC)

On Wednesday, 15 February 2023, Seletar played host to welcome our reciprocal friends from the Western Australian Golf Club (WAGC) to a golf friendly. Blessed with fine weather and pristine course conditions, 22 Seletar members headed by Club Captain Ho Juan Heng matched against 22 from WAGC, headed by Captain Willie Joordan. Each team lined-up their best pair to play in the 2 Ball-Better-Ball Stableford format. Golf bets added to the game some excitement in addition to the golf game itself.

With the cumulative top 9 pairs score being used for the Team event, Seletar emerged triumphant with a score of 391 to WAGC’s score of 347 pts. However, the overall winner was nothing less than the strong bonds of fellowship that the 2 clubs have shared since 2005. We look forward to hosting WAGC again in the near future.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY GOLF 2023

Led by our evergreen Lady Captain Angelia Lim, the Ladies Sub-Committee (LSC) brought back the wildly popular International Women’s Day (IWD) Golf event on Wednesday, 8 March 2023. We received overwhelming response, with close to 80 ladies (including many new members) signing up for this irresistibly popular Seletar event to celebrate all women.

If past editions of this event were anything to go by, a day of fun and games awaited everyone. The format of play was Individual Stableford, with the ladies being divided into two teams. The team with the highest combined number of Stableford points of their top 12 players would then be crowned the winning team. Dressed in a myriad of colourful outfit and blessed with pristine weather, our ladies hit the golf course with the express intention of putting forth their best efforts for their respective teams. They were able to complete their games without incident.

After their game, the ladies adjourned for dinner at the Seletar Room where a delectable spread prepared by our F&B team awaited them. However, it was definitely the games segment that was the highlight of the evening. There was even a carefully choreographed dance performance put on by Lady Captain Angelia Lim and her team. Many thanks to our lively and humorous emcee, Vicki Tan, who lent her charming personality to the room that absolutely mesmerised the audience. To say that everyone enjoyed themselves was definitely an understatement. Everyone walked home a winner, literally, with all participants receiving attractive lucky draw prizes.

CHAIRMAN’S TROPHY

The Chairman’s Trophy returned on Saturday, 4 March 2023 after a 5-year hiatus and is the first Trophy event under current Club Chairman Kelvin Chia’s leadership.

This prestigious event has always been a highlight on the Club’s annual calendar of events and it was no different this time round. Demand was so huge that all available slots were snapped up within mere days. The previous winner of this highly coveted event was Mr. Sam Tan in April 2018. While the weather was not at its most optimum early on, this did not do anything to dampen the mood of the those who had eagerly awaited this day. From the outset, it was clear that everyone arrived in good spirits and ready to put forth their best effort. Another advantageous fact was that the individual stableford format gave everyone an equal chance at the coveted title. With Club Chairman Kelvin Chia leading the pack out into the field, everyone persevered through the cold and wet weather, and buggy on track conditions. Everyone’s determination was rewarded with beautiful cooling weather and the tournament was completed without further interruptions.

The players were then treated to a scrumptious post-game western dinner hosted by Emcee Bernard Lim whilst being serenaded with familiar classic tunes by the Club’s Resident Tuesday Band - Chillin’ @ 6. The competition was keenly contested but Mr Wong Cheng Ho edged past his nearest competitor Club Hon. Sec Mr Leow Kim Keat, by Official Count Back (OCB) and proudly lifted the 2023 edition of the Chairman’s Trophy. The top 5 players of the men’s and ladies’ division walked away with attractive prizes too. In the grand lucky draw, 40 members also took home attractive prizes such as a Dolce Gusto coffee machine, SMEG Kettle and Lenovo Tablet!

Interview with JENNIFER YAN

Singapore-based golfer Jennifer Yan is fast making a habit of winning and has recently become a professional golfer, thus fulfilling a lifelong dream of hers. This is hardly a surprise given her pedigree. She started playing golf at the age of four and has not looked back since. Jennifer credits her father for influencing her career. He worked for many years as a golf commentator at ESPN and he influenced her to take up golf and enabled her to meet many of her role models, including iconic golfers like Tiger Woods and Annika Sorenstam, amongst others.

Her road to become one of the top ranked amateurs has been far from easy. Away from the multitude of accolades and trophies that she has garnered over the years, Jennifer has experienced the same struggles as most golfers. Just a couple of years back, she was struggling with her overall consistency, particularly putting the ball in the fairway and trying to find the green in regulation. Through working with her coach on her long game and practicing with like-minded peers during the offseason, she has turned her game around. Her rediscovered confidence has given her a new perspective when playing. Jennifer’s education at the University of Washington gave her a solid platform from which to jumpstart her amateur career. The experience garnered from playing at major tournaments and representing her country of birth (China) has been invaluable. Jennifer hails from Shanghai but has been living in Singapore since the age of four and is currently a permanent resident here.

Jennifer also gives credit to Seletar Country Club, which has been her base camp since her younger days. The nurturing environment at Seletar has given her a safe place from which to refine her game during the offseason. She always looks forward to playing here and interacting with our members, many of whom treat her like their daughter. By Jennifer’s lofty standards, 2022 was not the best year for her. She’s been off to a fairly decent start in 2023, playing in both the LOTTE Championship presented by Hoakalei and The Chevron Championship, whilst finishing T31 & T61 respectively. Everyone here at Seletar Country Club wishes Jennifer all the best in her fledging professional career!

Score BOARD

Seletar Mercedes-Benz March Monthly Medal

Seletar Mercedes-Benz April Monthly Medal

Hole in One Achievements

SELETAR

MEN’S APRIL

• Due to the inclement weather in the afternoon resulting in less than 67% of the total field completing the round, the tournament for Saturday, 15 April was therefore abandoned.

• All scores submitted were posted as social score.

3. Phua Yong Piow 18.03.2023

Hole 2, 160M (White) Seletar Country Club (March Medal)

1. Ong Pang Giap 05.03.2023

Hole 6, 173m (Blue) Seletar Country Club

2. Tan Kim Boon 09.03.2023

Hole 13, 113m (White) Seletar Country Club

FORMAT OF PLAY: STABLEFORD

FORMAT OF PLAY: STABLEFORD

JUNIOR SPORTS AT SELETAR

COUNTRY CLUB

DOREEN, BOWLING COACH

Can you describe what a typical practice session looks like for your bowlers?

For a typical practice session, we will start with stretching exercises and breathing techniques. The stretching exercise is designed to increase our bowlers’ flexibility and range of motion. This will also help to prevent injury and decrease pain associated with muscle tightness. Typical stretching exercises include the Runner’s Stretch, Forward Fold, Seated Back Twist, Bound Angle, etc. Meanwhile, breathing techniques will help our bowlers to keep their emotions in check and improve their attention span.

Next is to practice basic bowling drills. This reinforces the bowling fundamentals of our bowlers. The drills help to enhance the bowlers’ handling of a bowling ball and will improve timing, body position, release and other core skills. Through these drills, we will be able to correct our bowlers’ short comings and reinforce their skillset.

We also engage in sparing sessions to maintain our bowlers’ scoring consistency. Before we end our training sessions, our bowlers will play a few games. This allows us to check how our bowlers perform when playing a normal game.

In addition, we pass on key technical knowledge to improve their bowling ability, and also to have a better overall understanding of the game.

What are your core values as a bowling coach?

The core values I bring to our bowlers are:

• Perseverance – Work through difficulties and discouragement to pursue both individual and team objectives.

• Reliability and Respectfulness – Always perform to the best of your ability, and treat others the way you want to be treated.

• Cooperation – Work with other bowlers in a mutual quest for excellence.

Beside improving their skill set, I also aim to develop our bowlers’ character development. I hope they will become more confident and disciplined.

How do you develop support for the team?

Part of being supportive is to be positive, respectful and be a clear communicator. I always engage our bowlers by providing advice during their games. And of course, to stand with them even during their lowest moments.

The Junior Sports scene at Seletar Country Club has really heated up in recent years. Whilst we have always been strong in sports like bowling, tennis and swimming, the focus had always been very much on the adults. Recently, the Sports and Social team have put in an incredible amount of effort to work with our coaches to build up the respective sports at the junior level too. Whilst this endeavor has mostly taken place behind the scenes without much fanfare, it is nevertheless important for us to appreciate the due process which has taken place that has led to the current state of affairs. Thus, we sat down with our Bowling, Tennis & Swimming Coaches to find out more about how they conduct coaching for their respective sports:

What approach do you take when your students are struggling?

Be it during training, routine games or competitions, our bowlers will sometimes exhibit emotional instability or stress. Depending on what they are struggling with, I will help them with any physical and tactical issues. This is will ease their burden, which often translates to immediate results in the game.

For bowlers struggling with their emotions, I will help by giving them more encouragement, diverting their attention from negative thoughts, balancing their focus and remind them to use the proper breathing techniques.

As a testament to the quality of our coaching, Seletar’s bowlers managed to achieve the following in 2022:

• Koh Humaira – NAG Singles U12 (2nd), NAG U12 Masters Final (2nd)

• Hailey Pereira – NSG Senior Div Girls All Events (2nd), NSG Senior Div Girls Team Event (2nd)

• Layla Pereira – NYC Masters Match Play U12 (2nd), NSG Senior Div Girls Team Event (2nd)

• Donovan Lim – NSG Boys Doubles C Div (4th)

• Megan Peh – Novice Girls Upper Sec Div Singles (2nd) / Doubles (1st) / All Events (1st)

• Koh Amirul – Novice Boys Upper Sec Div Doubles (1st)

• Adam Toh – Seletar Youth Masters (1st)

NELSON, IN-HOUSE SWIMMING COACH

Tell us about how the SwimSafer module specifically benefits Seletar Members.

At Seletar Country Club, we incorporate SWIMSAFER modules into our swimming programmes. SWIMSAFER is strongly promoted in all schools as a must learn swimming module from the MOE. It is a water safety program designed to promote safe swimming practices and reduce the risk of drowning. The module specifications of SWIMSAFER outline the components and features of the program, and these specifications provide several benefits, including:

(1) Standardized Curriculum: SWIMSAFER module specifications establish a standardized curriculum that ensures consistent and comprehensive water safety education. This allows for a structured and progressive learning approach, with clear objectives and outcomes for each level of the program. Standardization ensures that all participants receive similar instruction, regardless of location or instructor, resulting in a consistent level of knowledge and skills.

(2) Comprehensive Skills Development: The module specifications of SWIMSAFER cover a wide range of swimming and water safety skills, including water familiarization, water survival skills, stroke techniques, and water rescue techniques. This comprehensive skills development enables participants to acquire a diverse set of abilities that are crucial for safe swimming and survival in aquatic environments.

(3) Progressive Learning: SWIMSAFER follows a progressive learning approach, where participants advance through different levels based on their proficiency. The module specifications outline the learning objectives and requirements for each level, allowing participants to gradually build upon their skills and progress at their own pace. This ensures that participants can develop their abilities in a systematic manner, building a strong foundation of water safety skills before advancing to more complex techniques.

(4) Enhanced Water Safety: The ultimate benefit of SWIMSAFER module specifications is improved water safety.

By providing a standardized curriculum, comprehensive skills development, progressive learning, and flexibility in implementation, SWIMSAFER equips participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely enjoy aquatic activities and prevent drowning incidents. This can result in a reduction in water-related accidents and drowning incidents, contributing to a safer aquatic environment for individuals of all ages.

What does a typical swimming lesson look like for your students?

Our swimming programmes are structured in a stepby-step way for effective learning, and also include fun elements rather than simply just mundane theory lessonsso that students will look forward to the next session.

A typical lesson includes the following segments:

(1) Explorations: The lesson begins with an introduction to the Club's pools, H2O safety, pool depth knowledge and exploring both the shallow and deep ends of the pools.

(2) Skill or Technique: Introduce a specific skill or technique that will be the focus of the lesson. Clearly explain and demonstrate the skill using simple and concise instructions. Educate on the necessary safety precautions and emphasize proper body positioning and technique.

(3) Skill Practice: Practice the skill or technique in the water, providing individual feedback and corrections as needed. Use lap swimming & drills, exercises or games that target the specific skill being taught to reinforce learning and encourage engagement. Practice the skill with repetition and gradually increase the difficulty level as they progress.

Are there any plans to bring back competitive swimming to Seletar?

While there are currently no plans to bring competitive swimming back to Seletar, that is not to say that we cannot be a stepping stone for students to prepare for competitions elsewhere. For students who wish to swim competitively, we are always on hand to offer sound advice.

To become good swimmers, what are the ideal traits for individuals to possess?

Frankly, it is not easy to become a good swimmer. One has to undergo extensive training and practice to develop their skills and reach their full potential. They need to build up their endurance, strength, flexibility, and technique through consistent practice, proper nutrition, and specialized training programs. Mental skills such as focus, determination, and resilience are also developed over time through training and exposure to competitions. Moreover, the environment in which a swimmer grows up and trains in can also play a significant role in their development. Access to quality coaching, training facilities and support systems can greatly impact a swimmer's progress and success. Hard work, dedication, perseverance and a passion for the sport are crucial factors that contribute to the success of a swimmer. With the right combination of talent, training and determination, individuals can develop their swimming skills and achieve high levels of success. Having said that, the parents' dedication & access to resources are also needed to nurture a truly good swimmer.

A good swimmer must possess the following traits:

1) Swimming Technique: Having good swimming technique is crucial for efficient and effective swimming. This includes proper body position, arm and leg movements, breathing technique, and overall stroke mechanics. Swimmers with good technique can move through the water more efficiently.

2) Physical Fitness: Swimming requires a good level of physical fitness, including cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and flexibility. A swimmer should have good stamina to sustain long periods of swimming, as well as adequate strength and flexibility to perform the required movements and prevent injuries.

3) Discipline and Commitment: Swimming requires consistent practice and dedication. Good swimmers are disciplined and committed to regular training sessions, as well as maintaining a healthy lifestyle that includes proper nutrition, rest, and recovery.

4) Strong Focus: Swimming can be physically and mentally

TAUFIQ, IN-HOUSE TENNIS COACH

What do you take into account when creating training programs for students?

I have been a tennis coach for 13 years now. Based on my experience, I find that student development is my primary strength. When I create a training program, my main focus is on the basic fundamentals of tennis and the development of the student. Progression is key in all my programs at Seletar, whether it’s the Adults or Juniors. Both me and the students share the same goal, which is to progress from beginner to intermediate level, followed by the advance level where students start playing match play events or even small tournaments organized by Seletar.

How would you coach a student with poor hand-eye coordination?

It's normal for a beginner student to have poor hand-eye coordination in tennis, especially the Juniors. We undergo specific drills that help improve hand-eye coordination. Typically, these drills constitute a big part of every lesson for my Tots and Red Ball groups at Seletar.

How do you deal with younger students who throw tantrums every time they lose a tennis match?

For a junior player, throwing tantrums after losing a tennis match is a good sign to me and I take it positively as a coach. However, I will always talk to the player and understand why he or she reacted that way. After listening to the player and understanding why they reacted a certain way, I will advise on how he or she should have reacted instead and remind them about professionalism.

What do you find most rewarding about being a Tennis Coach?

As a Tennis coach, the most rewarding moments are seeing my players progress from the beginner stage to a higher level. Nothing beats the feeling of watching them grow and winning tournaments. I have one player who started learning tennis from me at the age of 5 years

demanding, especially during competitions. Good swimmers possess mental toughness, which includes mental resilience, focus, determination, and the ability to manage stress and pressure effectively.

5) Goal-Oriented: Successful swimmers are typically goal-oriented and have a clear vision of what they want to achieve in their swimming career. They set realistic and achievable goals, both short-term and long-term, and work diligently towards achieving them.

6) Positive Attitude: Having a positive attitude towards training, competition and teammates can greatly impact a swimmer's performance. Ideal swimmers maintain a positive outlook, show sportsmanship, and support their fellow swimmers, contributing to a positive training environment.

7) Passion and Love for Swimming: Swimmers must be motivated by their love of the water, the joy of swimming, and the sense of accomplishment that comes with achieving their goals in the pool.

playing red ball and upon reaching 10 years old, he was the champion of the Singapore Tennis Association’s (STA) Spex Tournament U10 tournament. As a Tennis coach, moments like these motivate me to keep going to strive for more success with my students.

As a testament to the quality of our coaching, Seletar’s tennis players managed to achieve the following in 2022:

2022 JTTL 12B1 Champion

Bennett Tay, Rachel Zhang, Wong Kaegen & Wong Kenrick

2022 JTTL 10B1 2nd Place

Sean Thia, Marcus Wong

2022 STA SPEX U10 Girls' Singles Champion

Sophie Wong

2022 STA SPEX U10 Girls' Doubles Champion

Sophie Wong

2022 JTTL 10ARed 2nd Place

Sophie Wong

BRISK WALKING

Date : Mon, 5 Jun 2023

Time : 6pm to 7pm

Venue : Golf Course

Fees : Free, members only

• Please arrive on time. Late comers will not be allowed to enter the golf course.

• Dress code: Participants are encouraged to wear light colored sportswear & sports/walking shoes.

• Cancellation: A no-show fee of $5.35 applies for cancellations with less than 24 hours notice.

• Participants are required to submit a health declaration form online before participating in the activity.

• In the event of inclement weather, the activity will be canceled.

• The management reserves the right to amend or cancel the event without prior notice.

Email sns@seletarclub.com.sg for more information.

POUND WORKOUT

Date : Every Saturday, for the months of May and June 2023

Time : 2pm-2:45pm

Venue : Exercise Room

Fees : $216 (M), $260 (G)

Closing Date : Sat, 29 Apr 2023

This drumming inspired workout combines cardio, conditioning, balance, strength and flexibility elements to modify a drummer's movements. BURN calories, TONE the body, RELEASE the Stress and ROCK IT OUT!!!

Open to all individuals of all fitness levels.

Email sns@seletarclub.com.sg for more information.

Rates stated above includes 8% GST. Minimum 6 pax to start the session. Not applicable with other ongoing promotions. The management reserves the right to amend or cancel the event(s) without prior notice. Photos for illustration only.

WORKSHOP WITH PAINTVILLAGESTUDIO!

Date : Sun, 18 June 2023

Time : 10am – 12pm

Closing Date : Mon, 5 June 2023

Stay tuned for more details!

Come and join us for a guided/ non-guided art jamming session to unleash your inner artist with your family and friends. Sign up now to explore your creative side! More details coming soon!

Email sns@seletarclub.com.sg for more information.

All prices stated include GST. Registration closes 2 weeks before date of workshop. Minimum 15 participants required for each workshop. The management reserves the right to amend or cancel the event(s) without prior notice. Photos for illustration only.

Date : Wed, 31 May or Thu, 1 June 2023

Time : 8:30am to 10:30am

Venue : Butterfly Garden

Fees : $60 (M), $70 (G)

Closing Date : TBC

For ages 3 to 12 years old.

The nature play session for children is designed to give kids a chance to engage with nature in a fun and interactive way. The children will be guided through different activities that will encourage exploration, discovery, and creativity.

The session will begin with a brief introduction to the garden, highlighting the different types of plants and biodiversity that can be found there. Next, the children will be given the opportunity to engage in some hands-on activities. These may include building using natural materials, creating nature-inspired art using leaves and flowers, or playing games that involve sensory and collaborative play.

Email sns@seletarclub.com.sg for more information.

Rates stated above includes 8% GST. A minimum of 4 pax is required to commence a session. Event may be postponed or cancelled subject to inclement weather. The management reserves the right to amend or cancel the event(s) without prior notice. Photos for illustration only.

(METABOLIC CONDITIONING)

Date : Every Monday & Wednesday, for the months of May and June 2023

Time : 7pm to 7.30pm

Venue : Exercise Room

Fees : $32.40 (M), $43.20 (G)

Closing Date : Sat, 29 April 2023

This nonstop workout in the gym is great for all those who are short on time but big on fitness goals. Every moment is spent doing some form of muscle conditioning. There's no rest, only ACTIVE Rest. All you need in 30mins to BURN some serious calories and TONE the body.

Email sns@seletarclub.com.sg for more information.

Rates stated above includes 8% GST. No minimum pax required to commence a session. The management reserves the right to amend or cancel the event(s) without prior notice. Photos for illustration only.

Tennis MATCH PLAY

Venue : Tennis Court

Fees : $28 (M), $38 (G)

Closing Date : Fri, 26 May 2023

Time : 8am to 12pm

Email sns@seletarclub.com.sg for more information.

Rates stated above includes 8% GST. Event may be postponed or cancelled subject to inclement weather. The management reserves the right to amend or cancel the event(s) without prior notice. Photos for illustration only.

Tennis CAMP

Date : Mon, 12 – Fri, 16 Jun 2023 (5 Days)

Mon, 19 – Fri, 23 Jun 2023 (5 Days)

Time : 9:30am to 11:30am

Venue : Tennis Courts

Fees : $260 (M), $320 (G)

Closing Date : Thur, 8 June 2023

Available categories:

Red Ball (Beginner) Orange Ball (Intermediate)

Green Dot (Performance)

Email sns@seletarclub.com.sg for more information.

All prices stated inclusive of 8% GST. Photos for illustration only. Rates above are for 5 days. The management reserves the right to amend or cancel the activity without prior notice.

CARING FOR Butterflies

Date : Sat, 17 June 2023

Time : 9:30am to 11:30am

Venue : Sports Complex Trellis

Fees : Free (Members Only)

Get to know more about butterflies and how we care for them at the Club!

Programme: 9.30am – Butterfly Ecology 10.30am – Butterfly garden walk and caterpillar hunt

11:00am – Show & tell 11.30am – Free & easy

Email sns@seletarclub.com.sg for more information.

Terms & Conditions: Participants must adhere to the Club’s safe management measures. The management reserves the right to amend or cancel the event(s) without prior notice. Photos for illustration only.

LOVE NOTES

Write in a Mother's Day card to best describe your love for your mum with us under the Love Arch (Main Lobby area). Available on a walk-in-basis and is free of charge!

Date : Sat, 13 May 2023

Time : 11am – 2.30pm

Venue : Main Lobby

Fees : Free

Mon, 8 May – Sun, 14 May 2023

Join in #mothersdayseletar with us this Mother’s Day and stand a chance to win a prize!

How to Win:

1. Do a #mothersdayseletar challenge at the Main Lobby (Love Arch) between 8 May –14 May 2023 at your own time.

2. Take a photo at the Love Arch with your lovely mum.

3. Follow Seletar Country Club on Instagram (@seletarcountryclub), post and tag #mothersdayseletar (Please make sure that your account is public)

4. The most adorable pose and 3 random participants will win a prize! Winners will be selected on 17 May 2023 and will be notified to come down to our office to collect their prizes.

h Hurry and participate with your mummies today h

For more information, please call 6486 0852. No registration needed.

The management reserves the right to amend or cancel the event(s) without prior notice. Photos for illustration only.

Joinin

SPECIAL

Date : Mon, 12 June –

Sun, 18 June 2023

Time : Club Operating Hours

Venue : Main Lobby

Fees : Free

Share with your dad how much you love him by joining us under the Magical Tree at the Main Lobby from 12 June – 18 June 2023!

How to Win:

1. Do a #fathersdayseletar challenge at the Main Lobby (Magical Tree) between 12 June – 18 June 2023 at your own time.

2. Create a video at the Magical Tree with your awesome dad.

3. Follow Seletar Country Club on Instagram (@seletarcountryclub), post and tag #fathersdayseletar (Please make sure that your account is public)

4. The most creative video and three random participants will win a prize! Winners will be selected on 21 June 2023 and will be notified to come down to our office to collect their prizes.

Hurry and participate with your daddies today!

For more information, please call 6486 0852. No registration needed.

The management reserves the right to amend or cancel the event(s) without prior notice. Photos for illustration only.

Date : Sat, 17 June 2023

Venue : Sports Complex

Ever wanted to try sports out but have no idea where to start? Seletar Country Club’s Sports Carnival brings sports to you with other exhilarating activities for some family fun this coming June 2023. Stay tuned for more details!

SCHOOLHOLIDAY

Date : Sat, 27 May to Sun, 25 Jun 2023

Time : 10am to 9:30pm

Venue : Bowling

Book our Hourly

and receive 30% off $22.68 (U.P $32.40)

Mahjong

PROMOTION 1 for 1

Date : Sat, 27 May –

Mon, 26 June 2023

Venue : Mahjong Room

Book a mahjong session and enjoy your next weekday session free!*

Call 64814812 to book or email sns@seletarclub.com.sg for more information.

Promotion is valid for members only. Members must provide the receipt of the booked session to redeem the free session. Free session is valid on weekday from 9am – 9pm only. Mahjong session booked and the free session booked is valid from 27 May to 26 June 2023 only. The number of hours of the free session is determined by the number of hours utilized in the receipt, and capped at a maximum of 6 hours. Promotion does not include any prevailing guest fees. Promotion is not valid with any other promotions. The management reserves the right to amend or cancel the event(s) without prior notice.

Promotion valid from 1 May – 30 June 2023 for Seletar Country Club members only. Food and beverages sold separately. Not valid with any other existing promotions. The management reserves the right to amend or cancel the promotion without prior notice.

Tenn s LESS NS

Time to be arranged with instructor. Weekdays subject to availability.

Group programmes also available

Red Ball (Beginner): $42.80 per hour / pax

Orange Ball (Intermediate): $42.80 per hour / pax

Junior Green Dot (Performance): $48.15 per hour / pax

For enquiries or to sign up, email sns@seletarclub.com.sg

All prices stated include GST. Additional $10/pax per session for guest. Participants must adhere to SportSG and STA’s advisory on safe play and the Club’s safe management plan. The management reserves the right to amend or cancel the activities without prior notice.

LESSONS

SWIMMING CLASSES

Toddlers Swim (2-3 years old)

Junior I Swimming (3-4 years old)

Junior II Swimming (4 years old & above)

Intermediate Swimming (5 years old & above)

Advanced Swimming (5 years old & above)

Swimsafer Programme

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION COURSES

Lifesaving Course

Swimming Instructor Course

OTHER CLASSES

Competitive Swimming

Snorkeling Clinic

Corporate Swimming

Swimming Classes for the Special Needs

Adult Swimming

For enquiries or to sign up, email sns@seletarclub.com.sg

Participants must adhere to SportSG and the Club’s safe management plan. The management reserves the right to amend or cancel the activities without prior notice.

WinesOFTHEMONTH

DBR

(Lafite) Aussières Blanc 2019

Region: IGP Pays d'Oc, France

Beautiful, bright, clear colour with pale yellow and green glints. The nose is full-bodied and rich with an aromatic palette of white fruit and citrus notes mingling with a combination of almond blossom and pink grapefruit. On the palate, the wine is round, fresh, and lively with a hint of acidity and slightly mentholated, aniseedy notes. It has the typical minerality and freshness that constitute the identity of Aussières Blanc.

DBR (Lafite) Blason d'Aussières 2018

Region: Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Dark red with a beautiful brightness. Open, powerful nose, with the notes of garrigue and clove that are characteristic of wines from Corbières’ best terroirs. After a smooth, fresh attack on the palate, the wine develops more power. Very good, dense structure. Despite their youth, the tannins are already supple and supported by wellintegrated wood.

DBR

(Lafite) Les Legendes R Pauillac 2018

Region: Pauillac, Bordeaux, France

Deep purple robe with black hints. The nose is complex and discreet, the bouquet will further develop upon ageing. Assertive on the palate, this full-bodied wine shows great persistence and rich flavours. Notes of underwood and spices delicately woven together.

EXCLUSIVELY FOR MEMBERS ONLY!

Every package includes the following perks!

1. A selection of exquisite eight-course Chinese set menus

2. Complimentary Soft drinks and Chinese tea served throughout the banquet

3. Complimentary Day Use room for the couple on wedding day

4. One bottle of house wine for every 10 confirmed persons

5. Food tasting for eight persons based on the selected menu (applicable for Mon-Fri, excluding eve of and on public holidays)

6. Your choice of table linens, wedding favors, guest book and token box

7. Wedding invitation cards based on 70% of the guaranteed attendance (cost of printing is not included)

8. Fresh floral centerpieces at reception area and on individual guest tables (including enhanced fresh floral center piece for up to 2 VIP tables)

9. Faux floral stands along the aisle and on the stage

10. Shuttle bus pickup or drop off at Khatib MRT (1 way)

11. Photo Booth services for 2 hours (for weekend packages only)

12. Specially decorated model wedding cake for cake cutting ceremony

13. A bottle of sparkling wine for toasting

14. Use of built-in screens and projectors

15. One-night stay in a Deluxe Room at Orchid Country Club inclusive of breakfast for two (subject to availability)

16. Complimentary self-parking for all guests (subject to availability)

Call 6486 0872 or email meiyan.shen

Javanese Nasi Ambeng

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Available from Mon, 8 to Sun, 14 May

• Ayam Lemak Chili Padi (spicy chicken in coconut gravy)

• Begedil Kentang (potato patty)

• Ikan Masin Bulu Ayam (dried salted fish)

• Sambal Goreng Tempeh Kacang Tanah (fried tempeh & peanut with spicy sauce)

• Kerabu Taugeh (beansprout salad)

• Sotong Goreng Kicap Pedas (squid with spices in black soya sauce)

• Masak Daging Goreng Belado (stir fried beef Indonesian Style)

• Sambal Belacan

Available from Mon, 15 to Sun, 21 May

• Rendang Ayam Kering (dried curry chicken with grated coconut)

• Begedil Kentang (potato patty)

• Kerabu Ikan Bilis (anchovies salad)

• Sambal Goreng Kentang Kacang Panjang (stir fried long beans with bean curd in sambal)

• Kari Pekat Ikan Tenggiri (mackerel fish in thick curry)

• Daging Goreng Kicap (spicy beef in dark soy sauce)

• Sayur Kubis Masak Lemak (braised cabbage in coconut broth)

• Sambal Belacan

Available from Mon, 22 to Wed, 31 May

• Ayam Sambal Kicap (chicken in spicy soy sauce)

• Begedil Kentang (potato patty)

• Ikan Masin Bulu Ayam (dried salted fish)

• Bendi Celur Sambal Udang Kering (blanched ladies fingers with spicy dried shrimps)

• Kari Kambing Aceh (Indonesian style mutton curry)

• Bawal Hitam Goreng Belado (fried black pomfret with spicy sauce)

• Sambal Goreng (stir fried bean curd & long beans with sambal)

• Sambal Belacan

Barley, Bean curd with Gingko

Creamy Peanut Dessert

Tau Suan

Bubur Cha Cha

Yam Paste with Gingko Nut

UPCOMING EVENTS

All events and activities are subject to change without prior notice. Participants are required to abide by prevailing COVID-19 safe management measures.

GOLF

SELETAR MERCEDES-BENZ MAY

MONTHLY MEDAL

Date : Sat, 13 May

Time : AM/PM

Format of Play : Stableford

Fee : $46.01 (including entry fee, buggy and GST)

Booking : Wed, 03 May (online @ 9.15pm)

Closing Date : Upon completion of booking

LADIES MAY MONTHY MEDAL

Date : Sat, 13 May

Time : PM

Format of Play : Stableford

Fee : $46.01 (including entry fee, buggy and GST)

Booking : Wed, 03 May (online @ 9.15pm)

Closing Date : Upon completion of booking

GOLF IN JEJU, SOUTH KOREA!

Date : Sun-Sat, 28 May-03 Jun

SINGAPORE JUNIOR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS

Date : Tue – Fri, 06 – 09 Jun

SELETAR MERCEDES-BENZ JUNE

MONTHLY MEDAL

Date : Sun, 11 Jun

Time : AM/PM

Format of Play : Stroke Play

Fee : $46.01 (including entry fee, buggy and GST)

Booking : TBC

Closing Date : Upon completion of booking

LADIES JUNE MONTHY MEDAL

Date : Sun, 11 Jun

Time : PM

Format of Play : Stroke Play

Fee : $46.01 (including entry fee, buggy and GST)

Booking : TBC

Closing Date : Upon completion of booking

SOCIAL

TABATA

Date : Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday starting from Wed, 1 Mar 2023

Time : 8pm – 8.40pm

Venue : Energym

Fee : $43.20 (M), $54 (G)

* Subject to Change

MOTHER’S DAY LOVE NOTES

Date : Sat, 13 May 2023

Time : 11am – 2.30pm

Venue : Main Lobby

Fee : Free

FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL

Date : Mon, 12 June – Sun, 18 June 2023

Venue : Main Lobby

Fee : Free

NATURE PLAY @ SELETAR

Date : Wed, 31 May or Thu, 1 June 2023

Time : 8.30am - 10.30am

Venue : Butterfly Garden

Fee : $60 (M), $70 (G)

Closing Date : 1 week before date of event

PAINTING WORKSHOP

Date : Sun, 18 June 2023

Time : 10am – 12pm

Fee : TBA

Closing Date : Mon, 5 June 2023

BRISK WALKING

Date : Mon, 5 Jun 2023

Time : 6pm – 7pm

Venue : Golf Course

Fee : Free, members only

TENNIS MATCH PLAY

Orange - Sat, 27 May 2023

U10 Green - Sun, 28 May 2023

U10 High Performance - Sat, 3 Jun 2023

U14 - Sat, 3 Jun 2023

U12 - Sun, 4 Jun 2023

Time : 8am – 12pm

Fee : $28 (M); $38 (G)

TENNIS CAMP

Date : Mon, 12 Jun 2023 – Fri, 16 Jun 2023 Mon, 19 Jun 2023 – Fri, 23 Jun 2023

Time : 9.30am – 11.30am

Venue : Tennis Court

Fee : $260 (M), $320 (G)

Closing Date : Thur, 8 Jun 2023

CARING FOR BUTTERFLIES

Date : Sat, 17 Jun 2023

Time : 9.30am – 11.30am

Venue : Sports Complex Trellis

Fee : Free (Members Only)

SPORTS CARNIVAL

Date : Sat, 17 Jun 2023

Time : TBC

Venue : Sports Complex Vicinity

Fee : TBC

Closing Date : TBC

ONGOING ACTIVITIES

SPORTS

BOWLING YOUTH TRAINING

Sun, 10am – 12pm

Sports Complex, Bowling Centre

BOWLING ADULT TRAINING

Mon, 7pm – 10pm

Sports Complex, Bowling Centre

GYM PERSONAL TRAINING

Your preferred date and time

Main Clubhouse, Parakeet Room

Sports Complex, Gymnasium

TENNIS COACHING

Private lessons at your preferred date and time

TENNIS RED/ORANGE BALL (BEGINNER/ INTERMEDIATE)

Saturdays & Sundays

TENNIS JUNIOR GREEN DOT (PERFORMANCE)

Every Fri, 7.30pm – 9pm

CLUB TENNIS NIGHT

Wed, 7pm - 9pm

Sports Complex, Tennis Courts

TODDLERS’ SWIM (2 - 3 YEARS)

Sat, 10am – 10:30am

Sat, 6pm – 6:30pm

Sun, 6pm – 6:30pm

FOR INFORMATION ON:

GOLF ACTIVITIES

6486 0801 / 807

golfenquiry@seletarclub.com.sg

SPORTS & SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

6486 0873 / 874 / 880

sns@seletarclub.com.sg

JUNIOR I SWIMMING (3 - 4 YEARS)

Sat, 9:30am – 10am

Sat, 3pm – 3:30pm

Sun, 9am – 9:30am

JUNIOR II SWIMMING (4 YEARS & ABOVE)

Sat, 3:45pm – 4:30pm

Sat, 5:15pm – 6pm

Sun, 9:15am – 10am

Sun, 9:45am – 10:30am

Sun, 10am – 10:30am

INTERMEDIATE SWIMMING (5 YEARS & ABOVE)

Sat, 3:30pm – 4:30pm

Sun, 10am – 10:45am

Sun, 3:30pm – 4:30pm

Sun, 5:15pm – 6pm

ADVANCED SWIMMING (5 YEARS & ABOVE)

Sat, 10am – 11:30am

Sat, 4:30pm – 6pm

Sun, 9:15am – 10:45am

Sun, 4:30pm – 6pm

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

6486 0825 (Seletar Terrace) 6486 0872 (Banquet Sales)

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