2019 Annual Report of the Singapore Cricket Club

CONTENT Notice of Annual General Meeting AR1 President’s Report AR2 The General Committee AR5 The Executive Staff AR6

SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS Games Control Board AR7 Finance Subcommittee AR13 Establishment Subcommittee AR16 Food & Beverage Subcommittee AR19 Marketing & Communications Subcommittee AR22 Property Subcommittee AR25 Rules & Membership Subcommittee AR28 Social Subcommittee AR31

ACTIVITIES OF THE YEAR Social Events AR34 Sports Events AR86

SPORTS SECTION REPORTS Balut AR46 Billiards & Snooker AR48 Bowls AR51 Bridge AR54 Cricket AR57 Darts AR60 Football AR62 Golf AR65 Hockey AR68 Netball AR71 Rugby AR74 Squash AR77 Tennis AR80 Wine Circle AR83

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1 - 35 Reciprocal Clubs AR133 Past Presidents AR137

PRESIDENT’S REPORT Members of the General Committee elected for 2019/2020 were: President Sher Baljit Singh Deputy President Matthew C. Streeton Chairman, Games Control Board Martin Goerojo Finance Member Rangachari Raghavan Committee Members George V. Abraham (Property Subcommittee - Chair)

Anwar Gaffoor (Social Subcommittee - Chair)

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On behalf of the General Committee, it is my privilege to present to you the Singapore Cricket Club’s Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ending 31 December 2019.

Ananda Kumar (Establishment Subcommittee - Chair)

Paul Lawlass (Food & Beverage Subcommittee - Chair)

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Lim Khoon (Rules & Membership Subcommittee - Chair)

Margaret Cunico (Marketing & Communications Subcommittee - Chair)

David Jones (Special Projects - Sports)

Fathima Mohietheen (Special Projects - e-Commerce and Social/Sports Outreach)

I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the Members of the General Committee (GC) who have given their valuable time and effort to represent the best interests of the Membership of the Singapore Cricket Club (SCC), and lent their expertise in guiding the Club Management throughout their term of office in 2019/2020.

Our Subcommittees were also instrumental in pushing forward initiatives for the betterment of the Club and I would like to thank the Subcommittee Members - invited from multiple categories of Membership and across a diverse range of professional disciplines – for working closely with the GC and Club Management to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the Club.

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While 2019 had its challenges, including Members being unable to play sports on the Padang, we pulled through and emerged with better-than-expected results, thanks to efficient resource utilization, strategic planning, and prudent investments in Club improvements.

Detailed planning and close follow-up with our partners and contractors also enabled us to reinstate our sports facilities ahead of schedule so Members could return earlier and enjoy their matches back on home ground.

The crème de la crème momentous occasion of 2019 was the visit

by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Mrs Lee to the Club’s Distinguished Visitor’s Dinner on 5 December 2019. At the dinner,

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PM was conferred the title of “Distinguished Visitor”; the conferment of this title makes PM the Club’s third Patron – a title which was first bestowed upon the then-Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew on 12 December 1970, and upon then-Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong on 2 February 2007. During the dinner, the Club presented a $300,000 cheque for SportCares to Mr Lim Teck Yin, CEO of SportSG, while Prime Minister Lee witnessed the ceremony.

This event was covered by the local media on television, print and online platforms and is testimony to the Club’s position in the community since it was established in 1852. As Prime Minister noted, “The SCC has been here, watching history unfold, and witnessing the complete transformation of the city over the years. The Padang has remained where it is. So has the SCC.” Financially I am glad to report that we did better than the year before, reporting a net surplus after income tax of S$395,000 which was S$176,000 higher than the previous year. Though our operating revenue increased by only S$30,000, we were able to better the profit by adopting new and innovative systems to increase margins and reduce cost.

During the year, we embarked on a refurbishment project for STUMPS; by increasing the bar size and enhancing the layout and equipment, we have improved efficiencies in the bar and service areas. Additionally, we upgraded the Oval kitchen to incorporate a new designated wash-up area for greater productivity and turnaround time.

Meanwhile, at SCC Dempsey, we worked on improvements to the Dempsey Clubhouse so Members would have a comfortable environment to relax at before and after games and matches. Apart from new toilet and shower facilities and furniture, the F&B Shack was also upgraded with improved foodservice and beverage equipment facilities. These improvements helped the Club tide over the months

during which we did not have Padang field and needed alternative training and playing grounds. Both Sports and F&B go hand in hand in providing recreation and entertainment for our Members and are integral parts of our revenue generation; the GC will continue to ensure these facilities are of high standards.

We amplified our communication channels with a new website and increased our social media presence to generate more publicity for the F&B, Social and Sports events and activities. Our dining and social events continue to remain popular, and a great way for Members to mingle and interact indoors.

Our Sports Sections were exemplary this year – we are proud of our Members who flew the national flag high at the Southeast Asian Games 2019 and other international competitions and won a total of nine individual and team medals. In their various local leagues and regional competitions, our Sections performed well and we are grateful to them for their dedication and hard work.

The three signature tournaments run by SCC – Hockey6s, Soccer7s and Rugby7s – attracted large and quality team participation both from Singapore and around the globe, in turn drawing great numbers of spectators which not only helped contribute to high F&B spend and revenues but also boosted the Club’s reputation as a sporting mecca of high international esteem.

The Sections are continuing to invest in the future development of their respective sports and juniors in Singapore. Not only are our Cricket and Rugby Sections continuing with their youth development programs, this year the Football Section also introduced a junior football program in partnership with Chelsea Football Club International Development Program – Singapore. Meanwhile, our Tennis and Squash Sections are expanding their coaching capacities for our younger ones.

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This year, two new portfolios were created in the GC: Special Projects (e-Commerce and Social / Sports Outreach), and Special Projects (Sports). The focus of the GC remains to increase interaction within the Membership, and we will continue to work to increase intra-Club participation and engagement between our more sporting-focused Members and our more social Members. Of the intersection events held this year, one highlight was the newly reinstated 100-yard President’s Dash held during the SCC Rugby7s tournament. We have further tried to expand the Intersection events to Intersection leagues; this will increase the membership value for our Membership. We are a multi-sports club and we encourage Members to participate in more than one sports.

A meaningful part of 2019 for the Club was the adoption of SportCares – the philanthropic arm of Sports Singapore - as our Club charity for this year. The Club has always believed in the great positive force of sports in inspiring and enabling our children and youth and build stronger communities; with these being the same goals of SportCares, it was a privilege for us to have the opportunity to encourage their good work.

As part of the Club’s participation in Singapore’s commemoration of its Bicentennial, the SCC decided to raise funds for SportCares and also organised two weeks of cultural and food events themed “A Fiesta of Heritage and New Beginnings” that celebrated Singapore’s and the Club’s own diverse heritage while also heralding a new era in nation building. A total of seven events were organised, with the key highlight being the SCC Heritage Charity Ball held at InterContinental Hotel Singapore in Bugis so that we could accommodate a 300-pax dinner to raise as much funds as we could for our adopted charity SportCares; from the live charity auctions alone, more than $38,000 was raised.

Altogether, the Club raised $300,000 for SportCares and I thank our Members for their generosity.

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Of all my years as a Member at the Singapore Cricket Club, these last three years as President have been extremely meaningful for me and I am grateful for the trust you have placed in me to lead this prestigious institution. My thanks to the General Committee, Subcommittee Members, Section committees, tournament organising committees and volunteers from multiple categories of Membership and across a diverse range of professional disciplines who have worked closely with the GC and Club Management to ensure the smooth and efficient operations of the Club. I am thankful to all Members for accepting all the changes we have been trying to bring to the Club for its betterment.

It has been our honour to have been entrusted with this responsibility of guiding the Club for three consecutive terms. But the Club’s success would not have been possible without you, the Members, and we thank you for your support in making the SCC a better club.

There is always room for improvement and I am confident the new General Committee will do even better.

Sher Baljit Singh President Singapore Cricket Club

THE GENERAL COMMITTEE

From left, sitting: Martin Goerojo, Sher Baljit Singh, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Mrs. Lee Hsien Loong, Rangachari Raghavan.

From left, standing: Sean Boyle - BEM, Lim Khoon, Margaret Cunico, Ananda Kumar, David Jones, George Abraham, Anwar Gaffoor, Fathima Mohietheen, Paul Lawlass.

President Sher Baljit Singh Deputy President Matthew C. Streeton Chairman, Games Control Board Martin Goerojo

Not in main photo, pictured above: Matthew C. Streeton

Finance Member Rangachari Raghavan Committee Members George Abraham Margaret Cunico Anwar Gaffoor David Jones Lim Khoon Ananda Kumar Paul Lawlass Fathima Mohietheen

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THE EXECUTIVE GENERAL COMMITTEE STAFF

All alone, our total operating revenue was approximately $16.9 million, a 2.4% increase over the $16.5 million earned in the same period last year; we look forward to consolidating the full From left, front row: Jill Woo, Sean Boyle - BEM. financial report for the year and reporting it to the Membership in April 2019. We have performed better than our budget and last year’s figures. Membership in April 2019. We have performed From left, back row: Trina Tan, Raymond Lee, Ng Hong Leng, Judy Ting, Alice Tang, Valerie Ong, Cassie Wong, Janet Ng. better than our budget and last year’s figures.

General Manager / Secretary Sean Boyle, BEM Executive Secretary / PA Jill Woo

Financial Controller Ng Hong Leng

Head, Sports & Recreation Janet Ng

Head, Human Relations Alice Tang

Head, Property & Housekeeping Judy Ting

Executive Chef Raymond Lee

Head, Membership Valerie Ong

Head, Marketing & Communications Trina Tan

Head, Events, Sponsorship & Member Relations Cassie Wong

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GAMES CONTROL BOARD

From left, first row: Bala Supramaniam, Helen Campos, Martin Goerojo, Abi Rhodes (Hockey rep.), Nanthini Visvalingam. From left, second row: David Yim, Sean Boyle - BEM, Fathima Mohietheen, Janet Ng. From left, third row: Ganesh Ramanathan, Murray Wyllie (Rugby rep.), Soenke Langhoff, Steve Dawson, Cindy Raman (Balut rep.).

(Photo insert: Sunita Kapoor, Sarat Chandra, Henry Winter, Subhas Nathan, Edith Somogyi, Suresh Kalpathy. Not in photo: Wendy Foo, Thipa Mogan, Ken Ang, Tor Yijie.)

Chairman Martin Goerojo Subcommittee Members Sunita Kapoor David Yim Edith Somogyi Ganesh Ramanathan Suresh Kalpathy Helen Campos Steve Dawson Bala Supramaniam Subhas Nathan Nanthini Visvalingam Henry Winter Sarat Chandran Soenke Langhoff

“A trophy carries dust. Memories last forever.”

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his quote from U.S. Olympic gold-medal winning gymnast Mary Lou Retton sums up - very simply - why I have been a very happy longtime Member of the SCC, and a passionate supporter of our teams and activities.

A lot of good memories were made in 2019 and it was really pleasing to see the successes achieved across many sports and activities. Some of the standout successes included the National Snooker League Division 5 win, and Peter Gilchrist’s victory at the World Billiards Championship finals, attaining his sixth world title, as well as a great photo and story in the Straits Times.

It was also fantastic to see a good number of SCC Members representing Singapore at the 2019 Southeast Asian Games in a host of sports, and winning medals in Lawn Bowls, Squash and Billiards.

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Special mention to Shermeen Lim who enjoyed an unforgettable 2019 winning gold at the 13th Asian Lawn Bowls Championship in the Singles event, and gold again – with Amira Goh - at the Southeast Asian Games winning the Women’s Triples crown together.

Shermeen was 12th in the top-20 overall World Cup Indoor Singles rankings and was also awarded the Individual Meritorious Award at the Singapore National Olympic Council Annual Awards Dinner. I am proud that SCC has played a part in Shermeen’s success – she was introduced to the sport by SCC veteran (and her coach) Mrs. Mary Lim at Catholic Junior College - and has been hooked since then.

Other Lawn Bowls successes included a championship in the National Triples Women’s Event and second and third placings in the National Singles categories. Our teams also finished second and third in the National Pairs Men’s Event, second in the National Triples Men’s Event, two runner-up spots in the National Fours (Men’s Women’s events) and joint third place in the Lion City Cup. We saw double success in Hockey with the SCC First XI Men and Ladies Teams winning their respective leagues in the National Hockey League Division. The SCC Ladies Team also won the National Indoor Hockey League for the third year running, while the SCC Masters team was crowned the champion of the ISCI International Hockey 8s Festival (Legends Tournament) – the Masters team also took home top honours at the Pesta Sukan Hockey 5s (Masters Competition).

It was pleasing to host another successful SCC International Hockey 6s – a landmark 25th tournament and results-wise, the SCC Fishermen (men’s team) was the Bowl Runner-Up, the SCC Temasek (Ladies’ Team) was the cup winner, and Lea Hartmann from SCC Temasek was named Ladies’ Player of the Tournament.

In Tennis, the SCC Ladies A team won the Singapore Tennis Association’s Interclub Singles League. Meanwhile on the Squash court, our Ladies team won the Division Two title in the Singapore Squash Rackets Association National League.

On the Football front, SCC Firsts were runner ups in the Open Cup category of the SCC International Soccer 7s, while the SCC Masters won the Masters. A Fair Play award was also presented to the SCC NFL (National Football League) team at the 2019 Football Association of Singapore (FAS) awards.

The SCC Netballers emerged as Bowl Champions at the Bangkok Southerners Netball Invitational tournament. The SCC Hawks (first team) notched a major milestone in taking the first runners-up spot in the National Netball League Division 2 for the first time.

On the Rugby field, the SCC U16 Boys were the Bowl Winners in the KL Tigers Tournament. At the Singapore Rugby Union - Club 7s Tournament, SCC Gold won the Cup Champions title and the SCC Blacks were the Plate Champions. SCC also hosted and won an Interport match against the Hong Kong Football Club.

Our Cricketers were in action at the SCA T20 Final with the SCC Lions taking the runners-up spot. In the SCA League 2019, our Lions team took the runners-up spot in the Premier 50 Over competition.

Finally, I want to salute the winners honoured at the SCC Sports Awards in April 2019 which saw Shermeen Lim named Sportswomen of the Year, Matthew Ngui winning Sportsman of the Year, and team of the year accolade going to the SCC 1st XV Prems (Rugby) – a well-deserved Lifetime Achievement award was also presented to Peter Schott.

I also want to highlight Ravi Chandran who hit a hole-in-one last year – I am sure Ravi will be dining out on this for many years to come.

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SCC Members represented Singapore at the 2019 SEA Games.

As I mentioned at the start, I am honoured to be part of the SCC family which brings together people from different backgrounds, interests, and passions. Our diversity and teamwork (on and off the field) are terrific strengths and I want to end by thanking our “unsung hero” backroom teams – including the Convenors, Section Committees, Tournament Organising Committees, sponsors, the Sports Department and many others who put in the hours, help drive our success, and embody how our teamwork first values and culture.

Martin Goerojo Chairman Games Control Board

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SCC SECTIONS’ ACHIEVEMENTS (JANUARY TO NOVEMBER 2019) BALUT • Annual Balut Triangular (SCC-NUSS-IA): Champion • IA Interclub League - Champion, 2nd place and 3rd place: SCC teams in top 3 placings • 35th Interclub Balut Competition 2019: Champion

BOWLS • National Singles – Men’s (2nd & 3rd) & Women’s (Joint 3rd) Events: 2nd & 3rd placings • National Pairs – Men’s Event: 2nd & 3rd placings: • National Triples – Women’s Event: Champions • National Triples – Men’s Event: 2nd placing

BRIDGE

• National Fours – Men’s Event & Women’s Event: 2 x 2nd placing

• Tanglin Club Open Pairs Tournament: 3rd place:

• Lion City Cup: Joint 3rd placing

• Annual SCC-DR Modi Open Pairs Tournament: SCC in top 3 placings

• World Cup Indoor Singles 2019: Shermeen Lim ranked 12th in top 20 overall ranking

• Quadrange Tournament: SCC in top 3 placings CRICKET BILLIARDS • National Snooker League Division 5 - Champions: SCC

• SCA T20 - Runners Up: SCC Lions • SCA League 2019:

• Billiards and Snooker Interport against Royal Selangor Club: SCC won

• Premier 50 over - Runners Up: SCC Lions

• World Billiards Championship finals - Champion: Peter Gilchrist (his 6th world title)

• Divison 1 - 3rd placing: SCC Cougars

• The Straits Times Star of the Month - October 2019: Peter Gilchrist

• Division 1 - 2nd placing: SCC Tigers • Division 4 - 3rd/4th placing (ongoing): SCC Panthers • Masters League - 2nd placing: SCC Sphinxes • Interport Match vs Royal Selangor Club: SCC won

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The SCC NFL team received the Fair Play Award at the 2019 Football Association of Singapore (FAS) awards; accepted by Section JSM Representative Amos Boon.

FOOTBALL • SCC International Soccer 7s 2019: • Open Cup - Runner Up: SCC Firsts • Masters Cup - Champions: SCC Masters • Legends Plate - Champions: SCC Legends • FAS Annual Awards 2019 - Fair Play Award: SCC NFL (National Football League) team • Won the Interport Game against Royal Selangor: SCC won

• KL Tigers Tournament - Bowl Winners: SCC U16 Boys • Singapore Rugby Union - Club 7s Tournament: • Champions (CUP): SCC Gold • Champions (PLATE): SCC Blacks • Interport Match with Hong Kong Football Club: SCC won SQUASH • Singapore Squash Rackets Association National League 2019

GOLF • Hole-in-One achieved by Ravi Chandran.

• Champions: Ladies div 2 • 3 x 2nd placing : Men’s A, Men’s B, Ladies div 1 • 2 x 3rd placing : Men’s C ,Men’s D, Men’s E

HOCKEY • 25th SCC International Hockey 6s: • Men’s Team - Bowl Runner Up: SCC Fishermen • Ladies’ Team - Cup Winner: SCC Temasek • Ladies’ Player of the Tournament: Lea Hartmann (SCC Temasek) • National Hockey League Division 1 - Champions: SCC First XI Men & Ladies Teams • National Indoor Hockey League - Champion: SCC Ladies’ Team (3rd consecutive title) • ISCI International Hockey 8s Festival - Masters Champion: SCC Masters • Pesta Sukan Hockey 5s - Masters Champion: SCC Masters NETBALL • Bangkok Southerners Netball Invitational tournament - Bowls Champions: SCC • National Netball League Division 2 - 1st Runner Up: SCC Hawks (1st Team) (for the first time in Section’s history) • National Netball League Division 5 - 2nd placing: SCC Eagles

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• Nationals Championships & other significant achievements • 3rd placing : National Championship 2019 - Men (Aaron Liang) • Champion : National Championship 2019 – Women’s (Wai Yhann) • Champion: Lion City Junior 2019 U19 Boys (Aaron Liang) • 2nd placing: Lion City Junior 2019 U17 Boys (Shaivi Rau) Oncocare • SCC Players with PSA rankings 2019 • Man Chin 223/ Man Tong 249/ Rutvik Rau 307/ Ben Sim 433/ Tim Leong 479/ Wai Yhann 117 • Ashes Tournament against British Club: SCC won

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TENNIS • Singapore Tennis Association – Interclub Singles League

INTERSECTION TOURNAMENTS • Giles Roche Intersection Lawn Bowls Tournament, 16 March 2019

• Champion: SCC Ladies A team

• Champion: Darts

• 3rd placing: SCC Men’s B team

• 1st Runner Up: General Committee

• Singapore Tennis Association – Interclub Doubles Knockout • 2nd placing: SCC Ladies’ A team • Singapore Tennis Association - Interclub Doubles League • 3 x 2nd placing: SCC Ladies A team, Men’s A team and Men’s B team 30TH SOUTHEAST ASIAN GAMES 2019 • Gold Medal winners: • Shermeen Lim & Amira Goh (Lawn Bowls - Women’s Triples) • Peter Gilchrist (English Billiards Men’s Singles) • Silver Medal winners: • Sherilyn Yang Huixian & Au Yeong Wai Yhann (Squash Women’s Team Event) • Timothy Leong & Au Yeong Wai Yhann (Squash Mixed Team) • Bronze Medal winners: • Matthew Ngui & Melvin Tan (Lawn Bowls Men’s Triples) • Chua Man Chin (Squash Men’s Singles) • Au Yeong Wai Yhann (Squash Ladies’ Singles)

• 2nd Runner Up: Netball • Intersection Mixed Soccer Tournament, 28 July 2019 • Champion: Netball & Rugby • 1st Runner Up: Squash • 2nd Runner Up: • Intersection Balut Tournament, 20 March 2019 • Champion: Darts • 1st Runner Up: General Committee 2 • 2nd Runner Up: General Committee 1 • Intersection Cuesports Tournament, 8 June 2019 • Champion: Billiards & Snooker • 1st Runner Up: Squash • 2nd Runner Up: Bowls • Darts Intersection Bull’s Eye Tournament, 18 August 2019 • Champion: Cricket 1 • 1st Runner Up: Hockey • 2nd Runner Up: General Committee

• Chua Man Tong and Chua Man Chin (Squash Men’s Team Event)

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SCC INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENTS • Hockey - SCC International Hockey 6s Tournament 2019, 2 & 3 March • Ladies Cup Winner: SCC Temasek • Men’s Bowl Runner Up: SCC Fishermen • Ladies Player of the Tournament: Lea Hartmann (SCC Temasek) • Football – SCC International Soccer 7s Tournament 2019, 23 & 24 March • Open Tournament - Open Cup Runner Up: SCC Firsts • Masters Tournament - Cup Winner: SCC Masters • Legends Tournament - Plate Winner: SCC Legends

The Straits Times Star of the Month - October 2019: Peter Gilchrist

12TH SPORTS AWARDS NIGHT ON 5 APRIL 2019 Name of the Award

Winners

Spirit of Sport (Balut)

Jasmine Fisher

Spirit of Sport (Billiards & David Yim Snooker)

ANNUAL POT GAMES: SCC VS TANGLIN CLUB ON SATURDAY, 28 SPETEMBER 2019 SCC emerged as the overall winner for the 37th time in the Pot Games against The Tanglin Club

Spirit of Sport (Lawn Bowls)

A.Purushothaman

Spirit of Sport (Bridge)

Edith Somogyi

SPORTS

RESULTS

Spirit of Sport (Cricket)

Dene Border

Tennis (Tennis Trophy)

TC Won

Spirit of Sport (Darts)

Daniel Liam Hosford

SCC Won

Spirit of Sport (Golf )

Richard Loo

Lawn Bowls (Lawn Bowls Trophy)

Spirit of Sport (Hockey)

Kenneth Forbes

Draw

Spirit of Sport (Netball)

Audi Nuraini

Golf (The President’s Golf Challenge Trophy)

Spirit of Sport (Rugby)

Samuel Sharpe

Ten-Pin Social Bowling

TC Won

Spirit of Sports (Football)

Ravi Krishnan

Cricket (Cricket Trophy)

SCC Won

Spirit of Sport (Squash)

Rahul Khare

Spirit of Sport (Tennis)

Martin Goerojo

Sports Initiative of the Year

SCC Padantiques (PADS)

Sports Feat of the Year

Aritra Dutta

Sports Girl of the Year

Joy Lim (Squash)

Sports Boy of the Year

Rutvik Rau (Squash)

Sports Woman of the Year

Shermeen Lim (Bowls)

Sports Man of the Year

Matthew Ngui (Bowls)

Team of the Year

SCC 1st XV Prems (Rugby)

Section of the Year

Rugby Section

Lifetime Achievement Award

Peter Schott

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Billiards & Snooker SCC Won (Tony Church Snooker Trophy) Squash (Squash Trophy)

SCC Won

Bridge (Bridge Trophy)

TC Won

Balut (Balut Trophy)

SCC Won

Darts (Darts Trophy)

SCC Won

FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE

From left, first row: Sally Heng, Nigel Stead, Rangachari Raghavan, Jonathan M E Robinson, Hamish Alexander Christie, Ng Hong Leng.

From left, second row: Doris Ng, Martin Goerojo, Shanmugan Ganeson, Sean Boyle - BEM, Victor Olsen, Zoher Motiwalla, Rachel Koh. Not in photo: Sher Baljit Singh, Matthew C. Streeton)

Chairman Rangachari Raghavan Subcommittee Members Sher Baljit Singh Matthew C. Streeton Martin Goerojo Zoher Motiwalla Jonathan M E Robinson Nigel Stead Hamish Alexander Christie Victor Olsen Shanmugam Ganeson

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019 was a very special year with Singapore celebrating its Bicentennial.

Consequent to the special NDP celebrations we had no access to the Padang field from late March to August. Against this backdrop and its resulting disruptions however, the financial results still showed improvement in operating revenue, a lower operating deficit and a higher surplus as compared to 2018. The Club on its own initiative also commemorated the Bicentennial with the nation by organizing various activities including its SCC Heritage Charity Ball on 25 October 2019 and altogether raised $300,000 for SportCares.

SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS • Operating Revenue of S$19.63 million was a slight improvement over 2018 S$19.60m.

• Operating Deficit of -S$1.25 million was S$195k lower than 2018.

• After-tax bottom line Surplus of S$395k was S$176k higher than 2018.

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CLUB’S OPERATING AND NET SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) YEAR 2009 TO 2019

OPERATING FINANCIAL POSITION

Operating Deficit

Operating Revenue

The Operating Deficit of -S$1.25 million was S$195k lower than last year’s deficit of -S$1.45 million.

Operating Revenue of S$19.63 million for 2019 was S$30k higher than last year’s S$19.6 million.

F&B total revenue, despite the NDP 2019 disruptions, was S$9.76 million against S$9.61 million in 2018, an increase of S$142k or 1.5% higher.

Sports & Recreation total revenue was S$2.58 million which was just S$85k below 2018 total revenue of S$2.67 million, mainly due to the closure of the Padang Field for NDP 2019 preparation.

Operating Expenditure Operating Expenditure was S$20.89 million, S$164k or 0.8% below last year’s total of S$21.05 million.

The lower expenditure was mainly due to the lower F&B cost of sales of S$224k, lower Social Events expenditure of $72k and lower Sports and Recreation expenditure of S$54k.

The resulting decrease in Operating Expenditure was partially offset by higher Management and other staff costs of $47k, General expenses of $62k and higher Depreciation costs of $82k.

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NET SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) AFTER INCOME TAX The Club realised a surplus of S$395k, S$176k higher than the prior year. The reduction in transfer fees of S$290k was partially offset by a higher interest income of S$152k and increase in conversion fees of S$122k.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR Subscription and Fees Subscription and Fees accounted for 28% of Club revenues in 2019, which is similar to what was seen in the prior year.

Food and Beverage (F&B) The F&B Department incurred a deficit of S$203k, a significant improvement of S$340k over the prior year.

Both revenue and cost of sales have moved in a positive direction, with the gross profit improving by 6.5% due to better cost control measures that were implemented by the management team.

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Sports & Recreation (S&R) S&R saw a decrease in revenues of S$85k, mainly due to lower rental of facilities and other income of S$181k due to loss of Padang field for the NDP and lower Sports membership fees of S$30k.

This was partially offset by higher sports section income of S$117k, mainly drawn from the higher revenue derived from the Cricket Youth Academy programs.

On a departmental level, S&R bottom line performance slightly worsened with the net deficit being higher by S$37k from the prior year, mainly caused by the corresponding higher sports section expenditure and depreciation.

Membership Transfer Membership Transfer Fees decreased by S$290k due to loss of Padang field and road closure resulting from the NDP causing a perceived negative impression of the Club.

Cash Position

expenses. As such, we will need to increase our focus on improvements in staff and process productivity including cost controls focusing on the supply chain and harnessing technology for daily operations. We also need to seek opportunities to increase both F&B revenue and rental income of both Padang and Dempsey field.

The last increase in Members’ subscriptions was in 2010 and whilst the Club generated a net surplus of S$395k in 2019, continuing upward pressure on costs means that the Club will continue to closely monitor the relationship between Members’ subscriptions and Operating Revenues and Expenditures.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I would like to take this opportunity to thank all fellow Members of the Finance Subcommittee who selflessly contributed their valuable time and expertise during the year.

I would also like to thank the Financial Controller and his team for their commitment and continued efforts.

As at the end of 2019, the Club had cash resources of S$23.7 million, versus S$23.2 million in 2018.

The Sinking Fund was established in 2016 for the purpose of lease renewal for the Club (which includes the Padang field) and for capital expenditure specifically authorised by the general body of members. In 2019, we have transferred S$1.6 million to the Sinking Fund (S$1.27 million of transfer and conversion fees, and S$305k of interest received on fixed deposits).

Rangachari Raghavan Finance Member Finance Subcommittee

The Club’s cash reserves need to be increased each year so that sufficient funds are available for the renewal of the Club lease in 2026 which includes the Padang field, and for capital projects.

THE YEAR AHEAD Going forward, Singapore is facing fresh challenges caused by the COVID-19 situation which impeded negatively into the general economic well-being of not only Singapore but also the world economy at large.

The current situation may potentially have an adverse impact on our Members’ patronage of the Club with an exceptionally high cancellation and postponement of events seen in February including our very own Hockey 6s tournament scheduled in February/March 2020 being now postponed.

The Club has taken steps to improve overall Club hygiene and cleanliness to fight and prevent the potential spread of the virus and both the Management and staff are working together to tide over this rather difficult period with appropriate measures including preparing a Business Continuity Plan and other recommendations put forth by the government.

In addition, the Club continues to face pressures from cost increases especially in manpower, food and beverage and other operating

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ESTABLISHMENT SUBCOMMITTEE

From left: Daryl Heng, Suzie Chan, Preeti Dubey, Harpal Singh, Ananda Kumar, Sean Boyle - BEM, Alice Tang.

(Photo insert: Rajan Menon)

Chairman Ananda Kumar Subcommittee Members Preeti Dubey Rajan Menon Harpal Singh

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aving the best Club in Singapore in a premier location for the Membership is important, and having a team which keeps it functioning every day of the year is paramount to that; we are very fortunate to have hardworking and dedicated employees striving to make that happen. The Establishment Committee is in place to help support management to look after our team and to consistently review how we can improve things to ensure that all our staff work in an environment which, whilst always challenging, must also be rewarding, motivating and enjoyable. As with all businesses, we face many challenges - maintaining high standards in quality and service, keeping and supporting the talented staff we have and want to attract, meeting the government restrictions on hiring foreign workers - all of which make the HR department a crucial function of the Singapore Cricket Club.

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2019 Long Service Award receipents

HEADCOUNT

STAFF DINNER & DANCE 2019

In 2019, the Club’s total manpower headcount as at 31 December 2019 had increased in comparison to previous year 2018. Many positions in F&B that were vacant had been filled.

The Singapore Cricket Club held its annual staff Dinner & Dance on 25 March 2019 at the Fullerton Hotel. This event acknowledges and thanks the staff for their hard work during the year. During the evening, besides ensuring the team had a wonderful experience, staff awards and acknowledgements were presented by our President and attending Members of the General Committee.

DEPARTMENT

2018

2019

General Manager’s Office

2

2

Membership

3

3

Member Services

6

5

Marketing Communications

3

3

IT/ Purchasing

4

3

Finance

10

9

Fruit Machine

2

2

Human Resource

2

3

Food & Beverage

88

96

Housekeeping

13

13

Maintenance

8

8

Sports & Recreation

14

14

Total Headcount (Permanent Full-Time)

155

161

MANPOWER TURNOVER – 2019 The Club’s manpower turnover is below the 2% mark.

STAFF TURNOVER COMPARISON 2018 VS 2019 2018

1.44%

2019

1.31%

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STAFF TRAINING In 2019, we have continued to try and increase the training required to improve staff’s capabilities and individual career progression.

Many of the staff are trained in line with the business needs to serve the Membership well; such training will also help benefit them as individuals.

• Food & Beverage Training Through our Club’s sponsorship, Kenn Lee – our Senior Bar Captain attained his Diploma in F&B Management.

• Occupational First Aid Training: Staff have been trained in First Aid to ensure a safe environment for all.

• Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) Training: Our staff are trained to understand how to be compliant and know how to handle personal data in accordance with the PDPA. STAFF ACTIVITIES & WELFARE Staff participated in the 2019 Chingay segment that commemorates Singapore’s Bicentennial in February.

Staff activities have increased with bi-weekly bowling and ad-hoc movie sessions.

CONCLUSION On behalf of myself and the General Committee, I would like to give a sincere vote of thanks and appreciation to our General Manager, the Management team and every one of our employees for their efforts and continued service to our Members. It is always a pleasure to come to the Club and this is down to each and every single one of them.

Thank you all very much.

Ananda Kumar Chairman Establishment SubCommittee

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FOOD & BEVERAGE SUBCOMMITTEE

From left: Ravina Bhojwani, Paul Lawlass, Sean Boyle - BEM, Karen Tay, Margaret Cunico, Fathima Mohietheen.

(Photo insert: Tracy Jones, Nalini Willetts)

Chairman Paul Lawlass Subcommittee Members Ravina Bhojwani Margaret Cunico Tracy Jones Nalini Willetts Fathima Mohietheen

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he SCC’s Food & Beverage (F&B) Department has concluded a positive year of operations across all F&B outlets despite challenges that were overcome with team effort and strategic leadership. The Subcommittee has been focusing on new initiatives to ensure the continuous enhancement of the F&B Department to match market trends. We have seen encouraging results with an increase of revenue in F&B for the year 2019 compared to 2018.

The F&B Subcommittee and SCC management aim to develop new directions and create new dining concepts to enhance Members’ dining experience at the Club. The main focuses are to improve food quality and consistency, and ensure it is value for money whilst maintaining cost efficiency throughout the Department.

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NEW FOOD & BEVERAGE INITIATIVES A wide variety of F&B promotions were introduced in 2019 and some had garnered very good responses from our Members and their guests.

We have promoted the ‘Monday to Thursday’ Beverage specials, improved the range of Carvery Lunch at the Main Lounge, introduced healthier choices of food and introduced new highlights for Hawker Fare at the Courtyard as well as Main Lounge Friday promotions.

The Oval Restaurant and Padang Restaurant Ala Carte menus were revamped and set at competitive prices.

The Oval & Verandah continues to offer a full range of SCC signature dishes as well as a wide variety of local and Western specials. Popular monthly specials were introduced to our menu and were well-received.

The Oval kitchen introduced a new washing area to improve efficiency and continue to maintain a high hygiene standard and create a healthy working environment for the culinary team.

As part of the Club’s efforts to reduce the strain of unnecessary plastic in our environment, we have implemented steps to phase out the use of plastic bags and will move to eliminate their use in 2020.

Our Friday fortnightly ‘Hawker Fare’ in the Courtyard has become a firm favourite for dining on evenings for Members, their families and friends. Favourites include Satay, Mee Goreng, Oyster Omelette, Chinese Rojak and Chendol as well as Chef Arfin’s much sought-after specialty dishes Soup Kambing, Soto Ayam, Indian Mee Goreng, Rojak, Roti Prata, Thosai, Spicy Mutton Ribs and Nasi Goreng Kampong style.

BARS

TRAINING

The F&B Subcommittee aims to introduce high quality wines and liquors at the most affordable ‘Can’t Get in Town’ prices. The Club also invested on better glassware for whiskies and wines.

Promotions such as ‘Bucket & Tower of Beers’, ‘Monday Corkage free’, ‘Tuesday Whiskey 1-for-1’, ‘Wednesday Beer 1-for-1’, ‘Wine Down Thursday’ and ‘Festive promotions’ were generously introduced to Members. The Club has also introduced a wide selection of fine wines from all over the world to cater to the preferences of our Members – all offered by the glass.

Stumps underwent a revamp and was reopened in June with a brand new look and reinvigorated bar F&B menu.

RESTAURANTS New table settings with fresh flowers centrepiece and upgraded glassware have helped create a lovely dining ambience at the Padang Restaurant.

Almond Milk was introduced for coffee drinkers who are lactose intolerant at all F&B Outlets. Fresh coconuts were added to the menu as an option for fresh fruit juices.

Wine dinners offered during the year continue to be fully booked by Members and our chefs do an excellent job of pairing the wines with the food menu.

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Staff training remains an important area of focus for continuous improvements in service standards and product knowledge. We will continue to invest in trainings to help develop our staff’s skills, which in turn uplifts the overall service quality of the Club.

Since the new point-of-sales system – Northstar, came on board in December 2017, the Club introduced the IPad ordering system in March 2018 that has helped increase the efficiency of the service provided in all F&B outlets. Members continue to enjoy seamless service paired with the constantly upgraded technology usage in the Club.

EVENTS A series of SCC Wine and Gourmet Series at the Padang Restaurant was organised on a monthly basis. Past successful events include ‘Wines from the Commonwealth’ Wine Pairing Dinner and ‘Big Reds’ Wine Pairing Dinner. There are many more upcoming wine dinners already planned for 2020 which aim to discover the charm of many exquisite wines to pair with the delicious cuisine that the SCC Padang Restaurant offers exclusively.

The SCC Night Race welcomed a diversity of Members and their guests from all around the world. The general feedback on our F&B was most inspiring. Our club-wide events such as the festive celebrations and the New Year’s Eve countdown ball continued to generate and improve F&B revenues and definitely bring the Club to life!

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The Club commemorated Singapore’s Bicentennial with two weeks of events which concluded with the SCC Heritage Charity Ball held at InterContinental Hotel where SCC raised a total of $300K for SportCares. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong visited the Club on 5 December to present the cheque together with SCC President to SportCares.

In conjunction with celebrating Administrative Professionals Day, Members and their guests got to enjoy a specially created four-course set lunch at the Padang restaurant at an affordable price. This was very well received as Members could recognize and celebrate the work of secretaries, administrative assistants and other office professionals for their contributions to the workplace.

BANQUET With our wonderful selection of F&B and stunning views from the Padang Restaurant, Gilmour Room & Terrace, our banquet services remained abuzz throughout the year with Members’ social and corporate private events. The Victoria Room gives our Members as well as corporate clients a good alternative at a more affordable minimum spending to host small parties and seminar meetings. The breakfast and seminar package introduced in 2018 for banquet has been very well received.

WINE CIRCLE With about 150 Wine Circle Members joined to-date, there were many well-received wine classes and dinners organized in year 2019, including the ‘MASI Wine Tasting Event’ and ‘The Great Aussie BBQ with Wines from Peterson’s’.

GOOD HYGIENE PRACTICES The F&B Department emphasizes and enforces the highest standard in food and hygiene. Regular sanitation in our kitchen is essential and all of our F&B outlets are awarded an ‘A’ Grade by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA). Ensuring good hygiene practice will continue to be the F&B Subcommittee’s and management’s utmost priority.

Chovin Blix Ong. The F&B Team will continue to work hand in hand to achieve Service Beyond Expectations and Creating Memories since 1852.

Finally, I thank Members for their support and kind words to our F&B Staff and Management. Your invaluable feedback and comments are important to us, and you can be assured that we will continue to strive to offer the best food, the best beverage and the best service quality possible as well as ‘value-for-money’ for Members to enjoy.

CONCLUSION Last but not least, I will like to thank the Members of the F&B Subcommittee for their time and significant contribution to the success of 2019. I further express my sincere appreciation to all F&B Department Staff led by Executive Chef Raymond Lee and Ms.

Paul A Lawlass Chairman F&B Subcommittee

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MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE

From left: Sean Boyle - BEM, Monica Alsagoff, Margaret Cunico, Sarah Pung, Tushar Doshi, Trina Tan. (Photo insert: Daisy Irani)

Chairperson Margaret Cunico Subcommittee Members Monica Alsagoff Tushar Doshi Daisy Irani

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he year 2019 was a dynamic and productive one for Marketing and Communications as we launched new communication channels to deliver Club announcements and highlight social and sporting events and F&B promotions. This paid off with increased patronage and participation in Club activities which in turn contributed to the Club’s revenue.

THE PADANG MAGAZINE The bi-monthly Padang continues to be a popular publication with a readership of approximately 20,000. More than just a means to plug Club events and seasonal F&B specials, the Padang magazine also helps to build the Club’s ethos and identity through its special editorial features and Club achievements. The diversity and distinction of our membership are also represented in the articles and interviews with Members.

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SCC WEBSITE A new Club website was launched in May 2019 that aimed to be more visually appealing, user-friendly and intuitive and it has been well-received with high traffic volume: • Average unique visitors per month: 6,740 • Average page views per month: 22,735 • Pages per session: 2.36 Much of our focus over the past year had been to ensure the website was fully functioning and updated, bugs removed and improvements made. Now that this is done and with positive statistics to boot, we will focus on converting external visitors into new Members and prompt more frequent patronage among existing Members. .

SOCIAL MEDIA In 2019, we more than doubled the number of Facebook Page followers to 1,260, with an average reach of approximately 3,200.

At 9.5 per cent, our post engagement rate is higher than the industry average of 5 per cent.

We launched our Instagram platform in July 2019 and have a respectable average monthly reach (the number of unique accounts that have seen our posts) of 1,100 while our average monthly impressions ( the total number of times all our posts have been seen) stand at 3,850.

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Our social media platforms have vastly improved our interaction with Members and provided more convenient and timely feedback of Club activities and promotions. Social media has also helped us communicate our sporting achievements not only to Members but also to the wider non-member audience. By connecting and resharing content from our Sports Sections and Tournaments that are also active on social media, we have promoted and inspired pride in our Club and built a thriving online community. Thank you Sports Sections for being our brand ambassadors.

In December, we started our YouTube channel. We look forward to creating interesting content across our various digital and print avenues, generating synergies that will empower our marketing and communication efforts to effectively build SCC’s reputation.

GENERATING REVENUE In totality, our communication assets are being recognised as viable vehicles for businesses to reach a wide and discerning audience. In terms of contra arrangements, Club sponsors took up over $40,000 worth of advertising space while direct advertisement sales were a decent $4,740. There will be a continued push to generate revenue from our various media.

SOUVENIRS Gross souvenir sales for 2019 totalled just over $50,000, with a higher monthly average profit margin of 39 per cent, marginally higher than the previous year despite there being a lesser number of products for sale following our decision to cease production of less popular items.

The top three popular souvenir items were the SCC black cap, our new 2019 polo tees, and placemats. The limited-edition SCC mug which we launched to commemorate Singapore’s Bicentennial is also on our best-seller list.

Moving forward, we will be revamping the Souvenir Shop to maximise the retail shelf space and create a more visually appealing store. We will also be introducing new souvenir items for sale.

I would like to thank the Marketing & Communications Subcommittee Members for volunteering their time and sharing their expertise as well as the staff team for their resourcefulness and dedication. I would also like to thank the Membership for their support and feedback.

Marcom will continue to keep improving Member and external communications through the use of innovative technologies and work hard to uphold the traditions and values of the Singapore Cricket Club.

Margaret Cunico Chairperson Marketing & Communications Subcommittee

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PROPERTY SUBCOMMITTEE

From left, standing: Norliah Soyoeti, Jeyan Nadarajah, Retna Sabapathy, Ong CHin Leong, N Thangavelu, Andrew Moore.

From left, siting: Judy Ting, Cynthia Robless, George Abraham, Sean Boyle - BEM.+

Chairman George Abraham Subcommittee Members Andrew Moore Retna Sabapathy Ong Chin Leong Cynthia Robless Jeyan Nadarajah N Thangavelu

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n addition to maintaining and upkeeping the standards of the Club’s facilities, the Property Subcommittee together with the Property & Housekeeping Department have also been busy with upgrading of facilities and infrastructure to enhance the comfort of Members and meet Members’ expectation.

In April 2019, we embarked on a project to refurbish Stumps. The refurbishment work has given Stumps a timely and refreshing uplift. Over the years, heavy patronage resulted in fair wear and tear. In particular, the bar and service station were crammed with items and cables from add-on electronic devices.

The refurbishment work was undertaken to improve efficiencies to the bar and service areas. The increased bar size with a new layout and equipment has helped increase efficiencies and improve the quality of refreshments served.

To further enhance the original interiors, ceiling and wall cornices were added.

The original pendants were restored while additional pendant lights installed. A new display cabinet was added to house our sports trophies and memorabilia.

Overall the vibe is trendy and vintage.

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To better serve Members, we installed an additional smart TV after the renovation. The newly refurbished bar has been well-received by Members who need a place to relax and unwind after a tiring game. I would like to thank Members of the Club for their understanding and bearing with the inconveniences during the period when renovation work was in progress.

Another project undertaken during the year of review was upgrading work at the Oval kitchen to create a designated wash-up area that streamlines the washing of utensils and glasses – having the new system in place to organize the washing of dirty glasses / sorting of clean glasses helps enable quick turnover, and the provision of proper racking for storage of glasses will help reduce breakage and ensure proper hygiene is maintained. These will in turn enable the bar staff to be more productive in their core work of providing excellent service to our Members. Management successfully obtained a government grant of S$20,000 to fund the project.

An ultra-short throw projector providing good image quality and a large motorised screen were installed at the Padang Restaurant to support the Club’s events and functions. In addition, new spotlights complete with a control system were installed at the venue.

To discourage Members from sitting on the steps while waiting for taxis or pick-ups, we arranged an additional bench at the main entrance porch.

In order to provide more comfort to our Members and visitors who smoke, we have installed an evaporative air cooler at the smoking area.

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In preparation for Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s visit in December 2019, some minor renovation work was carried out to enhance the visual appearance of the Clubhouse. The walls at the porch, ceiling and walls at the lobby and staircase leading to the Padang Restaurant were given a fresh coat of paint. The two display cabinets at the Main Lounge were given a makeover, and a newly designed Visitors’ Board was fabricated. The red carpet at the main entrance was also replaced.

Tree pruning and trimming of tree top crowns was carried out routinely on a six-months basis to maintain their structural integrity.

The last tree pruning exercise was conducted shortly before the SCC Night Race to prevent tree canopies at the carparks from obscuring the race lighting. As part of our move to be greener, more trees were planted around the perimeter of the carparks to provide shade as well as environmental benefits.

Fire safety inspection checks are conducted regularly to ensure compliance to fire safety regulations as well as provide a working tool to identify possible fire hazards. Two fire drills are conducted yearly to ensure staff are aware of evacuation procedures and their roles and responsibilities. Our automatic fire alarm system is tested and inspected on a monthly basis and defects are immediately rectified.

The Club’s fire protection system is inspected and certified yearly by a Professional Engineer (PE) for Fire Certificate renewal.

Utility consumption is continuously monitored to ensure wastage is reduced to a minimum. However, and as you would be aware, the cost of electricity saw a huge increase during the year, invariably translating into higher energy costs to the Club despite our efforts in

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consumption savings. We will continue with our efforts and strive to achieve better savings in the year ahead, especially in light of the rising costs.

In our efforts to combat mosquito breeding, mosquito misting and larvicide treatment were carried out on a weekly basis. In addition, mosquito fogging was carried out fortnightly for the entire Club.

Monthly general pest control treatment for Clubhouse and night fumigation for both kitchens were carried out as well. Our pest control vendor carried out bird narcotising to effectively manage bird infestation.

Over the year, we have increased the number of CCTV cameras onsite to provide better coverage of the entire Clubhouse to enhance security and surveillance. These CCTV cameras have assisted us in our investigations of certain incidents which occurred in the Club.

Waterproofing of the gutter around the Gilmour Terrace was carried out to prevent water seepage that cause spallation of concrete to the carpark.

A number of less visible initiatives, some of which may have passed unnoticed, have also been completed including: • General repainting and varnishing of various areas within the Clubhouse • Replaced tarnished mirror at Padang Restaurant Gents toilet • Replaced cooling coils for AHUs serving the Gilmour Room and Stumps • Replacement of PABX system for the Clubhouse and Adelphi office • Replaced wicker furniture for the Courtyard & Gilmour Terrace • Refurbished bar stools for Main Lounge • Acquired a new AED for the MSD area • Refurbished tabletops and dining chairs for the Victoria Room • Replacement of carpet tiles for Oval Restaurant • Repair & replacement of sunken linoleum tiles at the back end of the bar at Main Lounge • Repainting of the changing rooms • Replacement of sump pumps at the carpark • Replacement of globe lights at the landscape along the Tennis court.

• Fabrication of display cabinet for storage of sports trophies at Adelphi office.

The challenges of maintaining the high standards of the Club in an ageing building could not have been possible without the invaluable experience and guidance of the Members of the Property Subcommittee. I would like to thank them for their invaluable and continued support.

I also record my sincere thanks to the Property and Housekeeping staff for their patience and untiring efforts in maintaining all physical aspects of the Club to the highest possible standard and their continued support and contribution.

George Abraham Chairman Property Subcommittee

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RULES & MEMBERSHIP SUBCOMMITTEE

From left: Chandra Mohan K. Nair, Jolene Yam, Lim Khoon, Valerie Ong, Martin Goerojo.

(Photo insert: Matthew C. Streeton, Moiz H. Sithawalla)

Chairman Lim Khoon Subcommittee Members Matthew C. Streeton Martin Goerojo Moiz H. Sithawalla Chandra Mohan K. Nair

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irst up, I would like to thank distinguished and long-standing Member, Chandra Mohan K. Nair, for accepting my invitation to be part of the Subcommittee. I am also grateful that distinguished Members Matthew C. Streeton, Martin Goerojo and Moiz H. Sithawalla agreed to remain as part of the Subcommittee, thereby ensuring continuity. Matthew had to leave the Subcommittee at the end of December 2019 as he and his lovely family moved to the USA. We wish him the best of luck and thank him for his many contributions to the Subcommittee.

CLUB MEMBERSHIP In 2019, we welcomed 261 new Members to the Club and brought the number of Active Members to 3,997 as of December 2019. Of the new Members, 84 were Ordinary Transferable Members; 34 Term Members; 36 Sports Members; and 107 Junior Sports Members.

After a slow start to the year, the number of Ordinary Transferable Memberships that were sold in 2019 picked up considerably towards the end of the year, no doubt thanks to the Member-get-Member incentive package that was introduced as part of the Club’s Bicentennial celebrations. There still remains a small number of Members wishing to sell their memberships and the Membership Sales Department is actively seeking to match these sellers with prospective buyers. It is urged that Members who wish to sell their memberships get in touch with the Membership Sales Department so that they may achieve the best possible selling price.

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MEMBERSHIP TYPE

2019

2018

VS PRIOR YEAR

Corporate Members

10

10

-

Honorary Life Members

2

2

-

Honorary Members

66

63

4.8%

Junior Sport Members

348

342

1.8%

Life Members

11

11

-

Ordinary Non-Transferable Members

131

147

-11.0%

Ordinary Transferable Members

3,203

3,191

0.4%

Sports Members

122

145

-15.9%

Term Members

104

112

-7.1%

3,997

4,023

-0.6%

Active Membership

It is heartening to note that each year the Club remains able to attract a substantial number of Sports, Term and Junior Sports Members to join the Club and even more heartening to note that a considerable number of these Members subsequently convert their memberships to Ordinary Transferable Memberships - a testament and endorsement of their positive experience with the Club.

RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS The Rules & Membership Subcommittee regularly reviews the list of existing Reciprocal Agreements with other Clubs and Associations around the world. One new relationship was established in 2019; Members can now enjoy reciprocal privileges at the Sydney Cricket Ground. With the new addition, we bring the total number of Reciprocal Agreements to 116.

CHANGES TO CLUB RULES At the Club’s Annual General Meeting held on 30 April 2019 (“AGM”), three separate resolutions proposed by Mr. Mohan J. Bhojwani, Mr. Desmond Decker and Mr. Yap Giau Peck were passed at the AGM. The three Resolutions are as follows: 1. THAT the incoming Committee works towards putting forth as soon as practicable and in any event no later than at the 2020 AGM a proposed rule change such that the elected Committee Members shall hold office for a term of two (02) years as opposed to the current one (01) year term. This is to ensure continuity and stability in the governance of the Club. If this resolution is carried, that the proposed rule change provides for a maximum term for President, Deputy President, Chairman of Games Control Board and Finance Member of two consecutive terms (i.e. 4 consecutive years).

2. THAT pursuant to Rule 35, an Ordinary Member who has been suspended by the Club for a three (03) months or longer period shall be barred from holding office of President, Deputy President, Chairman of Finance and Chairman of Games Control Board for a period of five (05) years upon completion of his suspension. a) Key office bearers of the club must uphold the highest standard of decorum and discipline. Such key office bearers must have an unblemished disciplinary record.

3. THAT pursuant to Rule 37, an elected office bearer of the Club shall not conduct any business with the Club through their business entities, proxies and families. a) A committee member is barred from conducting business transactions with the Club where he is deemed to have direct or indirect interest in the organization. b) A committee member who has relinquished his position shall be barred for 1 year thereafter from conducting business transactions with the club. (collectively, the “Resolutions”).

The passing of the Resolutions would necessitate the amendment of the relevant Rules that relate to the Resolutions, namely Rules 34, 35 and 37. The proposed amendments to these Rules to bring them in line with the Resolutions passed will be tabled at the upcoming Annual General Meeting for consideration and approval by the Members.

DISCIPLINARY MATTERS The Subcommittee continued to have to deal with disciplinary issues and cases that cropped up over the last year. I would like to take this opportunity to remind Members to familiarise themselves with the Club Rules and Bye-Laws so that they would not find themselves on the wrong side of it.

CONCLUSION I would like to express my sincere thanks and gratitude to my fellow Subcommittee Members as well as the General Manager Mr. Sean Boyle, BEM, and staff from the Membership Department for all their support and hard work in the past year.

Lim Khoon Chairman Rules and Membership Subcommittee

b) GC members who have been disciplined by the club with recorded suspension shall not be elevated to the key appointment of President, Deputy President, Chairman of Games Control Board and Finance.

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MEMBERSHIP PROFILE (AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2019) VOTING

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

2005

2004

2003

2002

2001

Honorary Life Members

2

2

2

2

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

Ordinary Members

3334

3338

3341

3334

3301

3291

3178

3121

3110

3076

2998

2921

2909

2876

2855

2877

2877

2827

2927

Corporate Members

10

10

8

8

8

8

8

8

8

8

8

8

8

8

8

8

8

8

8

Life Members

11

11

11

11

11

12

12

13

15

13

13

12

12

12

11

9

8

9

9

Total Active Voting Members

3357

3361

3362

3355

3323

3314

3201

3145

3136

3100

3022

2944

2932

2899

2877

2897

2896

2847

2947

OTHER CATEGORIES

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

2005

2004

2003

2002

2001

Honorary Members

66

63

59

59

61

63

64

60

61

59

53

60

59

57

60

58

54

52

58

Family Members

1940

1848

1786

1807

1778

1829

1797

1736

1721

1646

1630

2055

1506

1461

1473

1525

1565

1646

1798

Sports Members

122

145

134

141

162

226

270

286

290

314

266

223

212

151

152

91

99

90

104

Term Members

104

112

111

139

166

179

184

182

180

187

172

130

23

6

3

2

0

0

0

Junior Sports Members 348

342

297

283

315

328

338

345

366

372

394

417

550

553

566

320

256

183

111

Total Active Other Members

2580

2510

2387

2429

2482

2625

2653

2609

2618

2578

2515

2885

2350

2228

2254

1996

1974

1971

2071

TOTAL MEMBERSHIP

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

2005

2004

2003

2002

2001

Active Voting Members

3357

3361

3362

3355

3323

3314

3201

3145

3136

3100

3022

2944

2932

2899

2877

2897

2896

2847

2947

Active Other Categories

2580

2510

2387

2429

2482

2625

2653

2609

2618

2578

2515

2885

2350

2228

2254

1996

1974

1971

2071

Sub-Total

5937

5871

5749

5784

5805

5939

5854

5754

5754

5678

5537

5829

5282

5127

5131

4893

4870

4818

5018

Absent Members

1703

1666

1831

1880

1845

1814

1919

1959

1964

1925

1916

2792

2892

2917

2949

2920

2926

2872

2820

Total Membership

7640

7537

7580

7664

7650

7753

7773

7713

7718

7603

7453

8621

8174

8044

8080

7813

7796

7690

7838

SPORTS SECTION

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

2005

2004

2003

2002

2001

Balut

119

118

125

127

128

143

152

164

169

190

230

125

132

131

184

150

153

149

158

Billiards & Snooker

249

236

245

232

211

204

196

206

206

201

189

188

188

200

222

206

199

204

221

Bridge

86

72

67

66

61

56

53

52

Cricket

368

370

331

328

366

344

322

336

308

301

295

281

279

262

257

223

198

180

182

Darts

147

134

127

113

106

108

113

118

97

73

71

75

65

67

89

84

82

95

109

Football

205

230

209

212

215

234

229

232

273

225

224

222

238

221

202

205

194

184

206

Golf

422

427

449

452

476

491

509

546

559

551

539

498

538

541

603

561

574

575

593

Lawn Bowls

115

112

125

118

121

119

123

137

142

135

130

109

130

124

149

122

138

122

144

Hockey*

203

214

226

223

226

244

214

245

234

216

49(L)

60(L)

73(L)

84(L)

95(L)

60(L)

45(L)

51(L)

48(L)

Netball

81

75

67

69

51

60

54

66

58

52

34

5

19

23

42

45

56

55

62

Rugby

238

225

244

263

269

278

274

287

273

281

265

250

264

230

247

206

199

186

151

Squash

370

391

359

351

361

379

376

393

379

361

351

311

316

317

361

352

383

406

440

Tennis

577

585

539

503

511

524

493

501

463

443

430

334

373

389

454

440

443

476

506

Wine

152

155

119

Total Membership of Sport Sections

3332

3344

3232

3057

3102

3184

3108

3283

3161

3029

2997

2621

2845

2815

3170

2780

2801

2830

2954

190(M) 163(M) 230(M) 226(M) 265(M) 126(M) 137(M) 147(M) 134(M)

*Hockey: Before 2010, the membership for the Hockey Section was segmented into Ladies’ Hockey (L) and Men’s Hockey (M).

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From left, front row: Darlene Kasten, Vikram Raman, Anwar Gaffoor, George Abraham, Soma Devi.

From left, back row: Becky Xu, Cassie Wong, Sean Boyle - BEM, Choo Ziqian. Jasmine Tan. (Photo insert: Srikanth K.V.)

Chairman Anwar Gaffoor Subcommittee Members George Abraham Vikram Raman Soma Devi Darlene Kasten Srikanth K.V.

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019 has been an eventful year for the Social Subcommittee. The Social Subcommittee has two new Members, i.e. Darlene Kasten and Srikanth K.V. and we welcomed back returning Members George Abraham, Vikram Raman and Soma Devi who kindly offered to extend their contributions for another term. Together, we strategised to bring in an array of iconic events for the Club. One of the main highlights of the Club was creating a two-week celebration of Singapore’s Bicentennial from 11 – 26 October 2019 as we paid tribute to Singapore and the Club’s heritage. Through the strong support and participation of our Members, SCC raised $300,000 for SportCares, SCC’s adopted charity.

We also organised the usual monthly quiz nights, Sunday Kids Corner that featured arts and crafts sessions and movie screenings monthly as well as our resident band for Saturday’s Buzz from the Bar at the Main Lounge for Members who enjoy listening to music.

We have received many positive feedback about various events that were organised in the year.

Watch out for us as we bring you more events in 2020!

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LOOK WHO’S COOKING

SCC FAMILY FIESTA @ DEMPSEY

19 January 2019

29 June 2019

MasterChef Asia participant Priya Barve and her husband Aniruddha hosted a cooking session for SCC Members and shared a few regional Indian recipes from Mumbai and Kolkata at the Gilmour Room.

SCC Dempsey Field bustled with activities during the SCC Family Fiesta. Families participated in various activities from bouncy castles and face painting to archery tag sessions and free coaching trials by Chelsea FC IDC.

Adapted from the Supper Club menu, Members learnt how to prepare Eggs Kejriwal, Prawn Malai Curry and the Coconut Jaggery Panna Cotta while also sampling these savory dishes.

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION 15 February 2019

The Club welcomed the Year of the Pig on a joyous note. As the uplifting rendition of drums and cymbals filled the entire Clubhouse, Members and guests gathered at the Courtyard to enjoy an acrobatic lion dance on poles as they reached out for the lucky mandarin oranges thrown by the lion mascot.

The evening continued with band performances by Matthew and the Mandarins. Members and guests were also entertained by other interesting fringe activities such as the Chinese calligraphy and palm reading.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 7 March 2019

SCC celebrated International Women’s Day this year with a special 4-course dinner that featured keynote speaker Zaibun Siraj, an SCC Member and co-founder of AWARE. Members and guests enjoyed a meaningful evening discussing pressing issues faced by women today as well as ways women can lead happy and productive lives.

SCC HERITAGE TOUR 30 March 2019

On this SCC Heritage Tour, Members got a glimpse into the history of Singapore, as well as SCC’s Clubhouse building. The event began with a historical tour of the SCC grounds, followed by the sacred burial grounds of Fort Canning Hill. The last stop was an underground venture into the Battlebox, a former WWII secret command centre where the British made the decision to surrender Singapore.

RAFFLES TOUR 11 April 2019

In line with the Bicentennial year of Singapore, Members visited an exhibition and were brought on a tour conducted by SCC Member and volunteer guide with Friends of the Museums, Darlene Kasten, to find out more about the man who established Singapore as a British Port. The exhibition, presented by the Asian Civilisation Museum, showcased a multi-layered picture of Raffles, and the rich heritage of Java and the Malay Archipelago.

KAMPONG NIGHT 14 June 2019

Held in conjunction with Hari Raya Puasa, Members and guests came together for SCC’s annual Kampong Night and were treated to a delectable spread of traditional kampong hawker fare before enjoying dance performances by the Sri Warisan dance troupe and live band music from Euphoria.

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Hosted by our very own Chef Vik from the Padang Restaurant, Members were shown how to prepare a healthy three-course meal fit for a king. From a refreshing heirloom tomato starter, to a delicious seabass main and a chia seed coconut pudding dessert, it was a delicious way to end the week.

NATIONAL DAY 9 August 2019

The Club celebrated Singapore’s 54th birthday with an afternoon of activities for the kids, and dinner options including traditional hawker fare at the Courtyard and a huge buffet spread at the Padang Restaurant. The day was completed with magnificent views of the NDP 2019 highlights including fireworks which lit up the sky.

INTERSECTION SUPER BRAINS 23 August 2019

Members enjoyed a fun and stimulating evening as they tested their knowledge to compete for exclusive individual and Section prizes at the annual SCC Intersection Super Brains. But this was not altogether a serious contest as some questions were brain-teasers that added an element of fun to the evening.

GUO PEI: AN EXHIBITION 30 August 2019

Our Members and guests got an opportunity to reimagine Chinese aesthetics and traditions at this exhibition featuring couture creations

by Guo Pei, the designer behind Rihanna’s 2015 MET Gala dress, and artworks from the Asian Civilisations Museum National Collection.

Participants were also treated to a rare viewing of an antique silver Chinese import mug that was awarded to the winner of the 100- yard dash at SCC in 1881.

SCC NIGHT RACE 20 to 22 September 2019

It was three days of non-stop food, fun and race action at the 2019 SCC Night Race as Members and guests had the time of their lives with front row seats to the excitement on the Marina Bay Street Circuit.

Besides watching the sleek and powerful race cars, our Members and guests were treated to entertaining fringe activities like disco man stilt walkers, Mirror Man, roving magicians and even a Lewis Hamilton lookalike. A race car simulator at the Main Lounge also amplified the racing experience.

Spectacular fireworks marked the end of the race as some Members and guests also headed to the Padang field to enjoy live entertainment by world-renowned artists.

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PERANAKAN FIESTA

STOCK UP FOR THE HOLIDAYS

18 October 2019

6 December 2019

Members and their guests had a fabulous time as they makan-ed and joget-ed into the night at our Peranakan Fiesta with a delicious and authentic Straits Chinese buffet feast prepared by Celebrity Chef Raymond Khoo. With local night ‘street’ stalls showcasing rattan bags, print crafts, and nyonya apparel at the Courtyard and live entertainment by the Peranakan Voices Choir and Band, it brought the spirit of an authentic Peranakan night to life!

In preparation for the festive season, SCC held a Christmas Wine & Cheese Party in December. There were over 80 varieties of sparkling, red and white wines from France, Italy, Argentina, New Zealand and more for Members and guests to taste and bring home at special prices. To enhance the wine tasting experience, there was a tempting array of starters and mains such as crab crostini, poached salmon and chicken roulade to go with the wines. Participants could also pair their favourite bottles with a fine selection of cheese and a raclette counter.

FAMILY DAY & OPEN HOUSE 20 October 2019

Families had a great time at our Family Day & Open House as they engaged in various activities such as pony rides, bouncy castles, bubble soccer, arts and craft and games stalls. Club Tours were also arranged for people interested to see the Club.

SCC CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY 14 December 2019

22 October 2019

This year, the children were treated to a traditional Christmas Pantomime titled A Lad in Singapore. It was an afternoon filled with laughter as both the kids and their parents journeyed to the land of the magic land to rediscover the spirit of Christmas through a fun and engaging pantomime. At the end of the event, Santa Claus made a special appearance and gave each child a present!

Members and guests were treated to a four-course meal cooking demonstration with celebrity chef Paul Askew where he shared useful cooking tips for everyday cooking.

24 December 2019

LUNCHEON AND COOKING DEMONSTRATION WITH PAUL ASKEW

SCC COMEDY NIGHT 23 October 2019

It was a fun night of laughter featuring headliner and one of Southeast Asia’s most sought-after comedians Kavin Jay, with popular local boy Sam See and rising star Qam also taking to the stage for a fun-filled night of stand-up comedy hosted by celebrity Pete Price.

SCC HERITAGE CHARITY BALL 25 October 2019

It was an extravagant evening of fine dining and entertainment for our Members and their guests. Held at the InterContinental Hotel, the Heritage Ball featured a curated dinner by UK Celebrity Chef Paul Askew, live entertainment by Singapore’s top band ’10 Seconds’ and the launch of SCC Private Reserve Gin. Through a raffle draw and live auction, the Club raised money for its adopted charity SportCares.

REMEMBRANCE DAY 11 November 2019

To honour the sacrifices of those who fought during World War One, SCC holds a Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph in Esplanade Park every year on 11 November. Attendees read excerpts from the Pericles Eulogy and war poems, For the Fallen and In Flanders Fields, to pay tribute to the members of their armed forces who died in the line of duty.

This year, those in attendance included the British High Commissioner H.E Ms Kara Owen, Australia’s Deputy High Commissioner to Singapore, Ms Kate Duff, UK Defence Adviser Commander Martin Moore, SAF Veterans League Captain So Won Ahn, and New Zealand Defence Adviser to Singapore Group Captain Greg Burroughs.

DEEPAVALI NIGHT 1 November 2019

The evening opened with the traditional lighting of the lamp ceremony

by SCC Member and national ladies’ cricket team captain Divya Menon with Club President and Social Subcommittee Members.

This was followed by a spectacularly energetic dance performance at the Main Lounge by Bhangra dancers.

Members and guests feasted at a fully-booked buffet dinner at the Oval. They then showed off their dance moves and grooved the night away to live band entertainment by Evergreen Souls.

CHRISTMAS EVE LUCKY DRAW & CELEBRATIONS The Christmas Eve celebration at the Main Lounge started with some lovely Christmas Carols by the Christus Laudatur Voice Choir. As part of the festive promotion, we gave out 25 lucky draw prizes to our Members with the top prize valued at over $2,400 - a pair of Raymond Weil Watches from the Toccata Collection. After the draw, popular band Jive Talkin’ played through the afternoon as Members and their guests danced and had a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon with calls for encore as the band played their last numbers in the evening.

CHRISTMAS DAY CELEBRATION 25 December 2019

On Christmas Day, Santa Claus came on his sleigh to visit our Club.

He warmly welcomed everyone and gave out candies over lunch! The children were excited to see him and followed him around the Club as he greeted Merry Christmas to all who were there.

NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION 31 December 2019

Members and their guests had a blast as we counted down to 2020 with a Gurkha Performance, the penning and releasing of wishing balloons and of course the fireworks show! Members danced through the night as one of Singapore’s top bands ’10. Seconds’ played through the night.

In conclusion, I want to thank my fellow subcommittee members George, Vikram, Soma, Darlene and Srikanth for their valuable contributions and ideas that allowed us to have a truly exciting calendar of events for our Members and their guests.

And to our Social team under current head Cassie with Jasmine and Becky, my grateful thanks to each of you for putting into action the ideas and thoughts that we brainstorm at our monthly meetings.

And thank you also to our GM Sean who attends our meetings and helps with useful ideas and suggestions.

Anwar Gaffoor Chairman Social Subcommittee ANNUAL REPORT 2019

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LOOK WHO’S COOKING 19 January 2019

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS 15 February 2019

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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 7 March 2019

SCC HERITAGE TOUR 30 March 2019

RAFFLES TOUR 11 April 2019

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KAMPONG NIGHT 14 June 2019

SCC FAMILY FIESTA @ DEMPSEY 29 June 2019

LOOK WHO’S COOKING WITH CHEF VIK 14 July 2019

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NATIONAL DAY 9 August 2019

INTERSECTION SUPER BRAINS 23 August 2019

GUO PEI: AN EXHIBITION 30 August 2019

ANNUAL REPORT 2019

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SCC NIGHT RACE 20 - 22 September2019

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SCC BICENTENNIAL COMMONWEALTH WINE PAIRING DINNER 11 October 2019

PERANAKAN FIESTA 18 October 2019

LUNCHEON & COOKING DEMONSTRATION WITH PAUL ASKEW 22 October 2019

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FAMILY DAY & OPEN HOUSE 20 October 2019

SCC COMEDY NIGHT 23 October 2019

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SCC HERITAGE CHARITY BALL 25 October 2019

ANNUAL REPORT 2019

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DEEPAVALI NIGHT 1 November 2019

REMEMBRANCE DAY 11 November 2019

SCC WINE & GOURMET SERIES 2019

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SOCIAL EVENTS

SCC DISTINGUISHED VISITOR’S DINNER WITH PRIME MINISTER LEE HSIEN LOONG 5 December 2019

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STOCK UP FOR THE HOLIDAYS 6 December 2019

SCC CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY 14 December 2019

CHRISTMAS EVE LUCKY DRAW & CELEBRATIONS 24 December 2019

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NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION 31 December 2019

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BALUT

From left: Tony Fisher, Soma Devi, Cindy Raman, Sunita Kapoor, Mohan Dadlani, Raj Kumar.

Convenor Sunita Kapoor Captain Raj Kumar Secretary Cindy Raman Treasurer Mohan Dadlani Committee members Soma Devi Tony Fisher Elected 21 May 2019

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e have Balut evenings in the Gilmour Room on the second Tuesday of each month.

In May 2019, the six-club interclub games commenced and took place on the third Wednesday of every month. We are pleased to report that the SCC Balut Section was the overall winner. In 2020, it restarts on 20 May at the Singapore Recreation Club (SRC), followed by the Eurasian Association in June, July at Tanglin Club, August at NUSS, September at the Indian Association and the big final game on 21 October 2020.

SCC Balut Section won the interclub league in 2019, and will be hosting the finals for 2020 at the Padang restaurant in October 2020 In September 2019, 14 members went to Kuching, Sarawak, for the invitational games. However in 2020, the plan is to have the games earlier in July 2020; we are awaiting confirmation.

Also in September was the Pot Games - SCC won the Balut game; in 2020, the Pot Games will be held in the Gilmour Room In November 2019, 16 members went to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, for the 39th Chivas Interport Championship, at which the Indian Association (IA) won the

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game; we are awaiting information about the location and date for the 2020 game from IA. On 7 December 2019, we held the Section Christmas Party. It was a great success and everybody had a great time. The 2020 December Christmas party and game will be held in the Gilmore room on 12 December.

On 16 December, IA invited SCC Balut for year-end games; for 2020 they have fixed the date of 16 December 2020 for this event.

UPCOMING EVENTS Some of the upcoming events for the Balut Section include: • 14 March 2020: SCC Balut Section’s Club Intersection • 3-5 April 2020: A total of 24 SCC baluteers are going to Batam to play Balut • 12 May 2020: SCC Balut Section’s AGM The Section Committee has voted to present Tony Fisher with the 2020 Sportsman of the Year award.

The Balut Section is becoming more popular and we are still working on recruiting more Members.

It has been a good year for the Balut Section; we may not have been winners in the Sarawak games and Kota Kinabalu games, but we were hosted well followed by great comradeship Sunita Kapoor Balut Section Convenor ANNUAL REPORT 2019

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BILLIARDS & SNOOKER

From left, standing: Tan Bak Chon, Desmond Decker, Jason Tan. From left, sitting: (Victor Yeong), David Yim, Peter Gilchrist.

(Not in photo: Yap Giau Peck, Jason Teo, Glenn Yeo)

Convenor David Yim Captain Tan Bak Choon

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he Billiards & Snooker Section AGM was held in February 2019 in conjunction with the traditional CNY section Lo Hei at the Men’s Bar. David Yim was elected as the 2019 Convenor with Tan Bak Choon and Jason Tan retaining their positions as Captain and Secretary. Yap Giau Peck was elected to be our treasurer. Committee members include Peter Gilchrist, Jason Teo, Desmond Decker and Glenn Yeo.

Secretary Jason Tan

SECTION ACHIEVEMENTS

Treasurer Yap Giau Peck

SCC won the Cuesport division 5 National League in March 2019 with Jason Tan wining the individual high break for the season. Congratulations to all the players for their commitment to the league. Well done guys.

Committee members Jason Teo Glenn Yeo Desmond Decker Peter Gilchrist Elected 15 February 2019

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At the SCC Sports Awards Ceremony in the Padang in April, David Yim was nominated for the “Spirit of the Sport Award” for his past contributions to the Section.

Peter Gilchrist, an Honorary Member of the Club and Section had a wonderful year and won the World Billiard Championship in Melbourne in October 2019.

SPORT SECTIONS • BILLIARDS & SNOOKER

This is his sixth world title to cap a wonderful year with several earlier wins on the World Billiards Tour. In December, Peter also successfully retained the SEA Games Gold Medal for Singapore. His win caps 10 consecutive years of retaining the Gold medal since 2009.

Peter did a clinic for all the Section Members in July 2019. We thank Peter for his support of the Section and the Club and wish him a great 2020 ahead.

The Intersection Snooker and Pool event was held in June 2019 and was well participated with six sections taking part in this popular event - Golf, Tennis, Balut, Bowls, Bridge and Billiards & Snooker.

In the end, Billiards & Snooker Section beat Squash Section 2-1 to win the event.

INTERPORT MATCHES 2019 was also a busy year for Interport home and away matches.

Brisbane Tattersalls Club visited us in February.

Royal Bangkok Sports Club Polo visited us in June.

SCC made their way to Penang in September to play 2 away games with Penang Club and Penang Sports Club.

Royal Bangkok Sports Club and Royal Selangor Club paid us a visit in November.

In 2020 it will be our turn to make our way to Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur.

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In September SCC made its way to Penang for the Tri-Nations 6-Red Snooker Tournament that was hosted by Penang Sports Club.

SCC made it to the semi-final, before being beaten by Penang Sports Club - the eventual winners of the event.

SCC also made two visits to Chinese Swimming Club for their National Day Invitational 6-Red Tournament in August, followed by the President’s Challenger Charity event in December.

We thank them for the wonderful hospitality as we continue to build our close relationship with the two clubs.

SECTION CHRISTMAS PARTY The Section’s Christmas Party was held on 13 December and we had a great turnout of 30-40 pax.

To close, the Billiards & Snooker Section Committee would like to thank the previous Convenor Victor Yeong for his contributions to the Section.

My sincere thanks to all the 2019 Committee Members, Captain Bak Choon and all the players for their commitment to the Section.

I also recognise all the Section Members for their support in the social and interport events.

Finally, my appreciation to SCC Sports department staff Janet and Ken for their hard work, as well as the F&B and Events staff for their support - Becky, Chris and Hee Bee. Have a great 2020 and happy cueing.

David Yim Billiards & Snooker Section Convenor

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BOWLS

From left: Derek Hodgkinson, Josephine Lim, Melvin Tan, Ganesh S. Ramanathan, Candy Lai, T. Velu, Christian Huang.

Convenor Ganesh S. Ramanathan Captain Melvin Tan

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t has been another eventful year for Bowls in 2019, as is evident from the range of our activities.

ACTIVITIES FROM JANUARY TO APRIL Secretary Candy Lai Treasurer Derek Hodgkinson JSM Representative Christian Huang Committee members T. Velu Josephine Lim

With the knowledge that the bowling green will be closed for play from endApril, we worked to fill in as many events as we could during the first four months of the year. We organized the following events during this period at our bowling green: 1. SCC Singles; 2. SCC Drawn Pairs; 3. SCC Inter-Section Bowls Competition (Giles Roche Trophy); and 4. Inaugural SET Annual Bowls Challenge (between SCC, Tanglin Club and ELBC).

All other games from May were played at the Tanglin Club Bowling Green or at the Kallang Bowling Green.

Elected 28 January 2019

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GAMES PLAYED OVER THE YEAR

HIGHLIGHTS

SCC organized competitions:

SCC Singles competition - Since only three ladies signed up to take part, we decided to have a mixed competition that included both the men and the women. It was the first time that this has happened in the history of the competition. 16 members took part. It was won again by Euan Wong for the fourth year in a row.

• Singles (Men & Women mixed competition) • Pairs Competitions with local Clubs: • SET Annual Bowls Challenge between SCC, Evergreen Lawn Bowls Club & Tanglin Club (inaugural edition) • Pot Games between SCC & Tanglin Club Friendlies: • Jointly with Tanglin Club against Craigengower Cricket Club (from Australia) • Jointly with Tanglin Club against Frankston Bowling Club (from Australia) • Jointly with Tanglin Club against Manning Bowling Club (from Australia) • Against Dalkeith-Nedlands Bowling Club (from Australia) • Against Tanglin Club Others: • SCC Inter-Section Bowls Competition • Inter-Club Pairs League organized by Tanglin Club National competitions: • Singles (Men’s and Women’s) • Pairs (Men’s and Women’s) • Triples (Men’s and Women’s) • Fours (Men’s and Women’s) International competitions played in Singapore: • Lion City Cup organized by Bowls Singapore SCC Members who represented Singapore in bowls competitions overseas: • World Cup Indoor Singles (in Australia) – Shermeen Lim • Asia Open Championship (in China) – Matthew Ngui, Amira Goh, Shermeen Lim • SEA Games (in Philippines) – Melvin Tan, Matthew Ngui, Amira Goh, Shermeen Lim, Josephine Lim

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SET Annual Bowls Challenge – For the first time, the three main local bowls playing clubs joined forces to set up this competition aptly named SET (taken from the first letter from each club – Singapore Cricket Club, Evergreen Lawn Bowls Club and Tanglin Club). We took the opportunity to host the inaugural event at SCC over a weekend in April. Though we finished second (tied on points with ELBC but lost out on shots difference), it was a great opportunity for the bowls playing community to come together to foster closer ties between ourselves. Almost all of the regular bowls players in Singapore participated in this event. We hope this relationship will be strengthened with each future edition.

Friendlies with visiting clubs – It was nice to have four Australian clubs visit Singapore to play bowls. As our green was unavailable, we coordinated with Tanglin Club to play at their green. Such games give us a different perspective and an opportunity to test our skills against overseas players.

Inter-Club Pairs League – Another strong showing in 2019, with the two SCC teams coming in second and third positions out of 10 teams that took part.

National competitions – Out of the eight competitions played last year, our Members who played through the SCC entry came in the top three positions in seven of them. Great achievement. Keep it up folks.

• Winners : Women’s triples • Runner-Up : 5 events • 3rd or joint 3rd : 3 events Lion City Cup – Bowls Singapore organised this event at the Kallang Bowling Green. A Men’s Pair and a Ladies’ Pair make up a Team.

Bowls Singapore selected Melvin Tan and Shermeen Lim to play for one of the two Bowls Singapore team. That team progressed to the semi-final but lost out. SCC sent in two teams, one of which (comprising of Christian Huang, Wong Hui Kai, Amira Goh & Mary Lim) credibly progressed to the semi-final but lost out to the eventual winners from Malaysia.

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Triangular with Kowloon Bowling Green Club (KBGC) and Royal Bangkok Sports Club (RBSC) and Interport with KBGC – The event was scheduled to be held over the weekend of 6 to 8 December 2019 at KBGC in Hong Kong. Unfortunately, due to the continued unrest in Hong Kong in the second half of the year, KBGC shelved holding the event.

SEA GAMES Five of our Members were selected to represent the Team Singapore in Lawn Bowls at the biennial competition: Josephine Lim, Amira Goh, Shermeen Lim, Matthew Ngui and Melvin Tan. There were four bowls events: • Men’s Triples and Men’s Fours; • Women’s Triples and Women’s Fours.

Shermeen Lim and Amira Goh were team-mates in the Women’s Triples and they won a Gold medal. This was the first ever Team Gold medal for Singapore in lawn bowls in the SEA Games, and the first SEA Games Gold medal after 20 years, following Rosemary Tessensohn’s Gold medal in the Women’s Singles in the 1999 SEA Games.

Matthew Ngui and Melvin Tan were team-mates in the Men’s Triples and they won a Bronze medal.

We are proud of our Members for being selected to play in the National Team and for having put in much effort to practice hard and for having played well to raise the profile of the sport of bowls in Singapore.

We hope this provides a platform for all concerned to take the sport to the next level.

SPORTS AWARDS NIGHT Incredibly, the SCC Sportsman and the Sportswoman of the Year for 2019 were our Section Members Matthew Ngui and Shermeen Lim respectively. They were selected based on their sporting performances in 2018. Well done.

We extend our appreciation to the General Committee for their continued support of the Section and for approving our request for a new turf to be laid, to the Management and Sports Department staff for their assistance all year round, to the F&B Department staff for their friendly service, to the Grounds-men for keeping the green well

maintained and ready for play, and to all others who have in one way or other rendered their support or assistance to this Section. Thank you.

We look forward to more exciting times in 2020. Good Bowling.

Ganesh S. Ramanathan Bowls Section Convenor

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BRIDGE

From left: Olivia Law, Edith Somogyi, Patricia Jasudasen, Felix Gnanapragasam, Esther de Silva, N Savithri.

Convenor Patricia Jasudasen Captain Olivia Law Secretary Esther de Silva Treasurer Felix Gnanapragasam Committee members N. Savithri Edith Somogyi Elected 24 September 2018 - 7 October 2019

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am happy to report that 2018/2019 was a very successful year for the Bridge Section. Not only has membership increased to 85, but generally between 30 and 40 players now participate each week in the game of Duplicate Bridge.

REGULAR BRIDGE NIGHTS, BEGINNERS TABLES AND SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS Our regular duplicate bridge nights continue as usual on a Monday evening, either in the Victoria Room or in the Gilmour Room, where we have a larger space to accommodate more players. We have Members with a range of abilities, from highly-skilled and experienced players to beginners.

Since early this year, whenever we play in the Gilmour Room, we have been setting aside one or two tables for the beginners to hone their skills. We hope that eventually they will feel confident enough to join the main game. This is part of our plan to develop the game and bring new and younger players into the Section. All will be made to feel welcome.

In addition to the regular Monday nights, we have seven special celebrations each year to mark our national festivals, with dinner prior to the game, and modest prizes awarded to the top players.

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SPORTS AWARDS NIGHT At the SCC Annual Sports Awards Night on 5 April 2019, committee member Edith Somogyi received the “Spirit of Sport” award.

TOURNAMENTS Bridge Section was once again delighted to host the Annual SCC-Dr Modi Open Pairs Tournament on Saturday 31 August 2019, now in its third year. It was a full-house, with 62 participants, or 15 and 1/2 tables. The Tournament attracted a cross-section of participants from both the usual local Bridge Clubs as well as from the wider expatriate community, such as The Japan Club and the American Women’s Association. Generous cash prizes were awarded to the top players, thanks to the generous sponsorship of Dr Modi, and we hope his support will continue - permitting us to host this popular tournament again in 2020. We are most grateful!

Every year the Bridge Section participates in the Premier Bridge League Tournament (PBL) which runs from March to June. In 2019, seven clubs participated, namely CSC, GWCC, Keppel Club, NUSS, SRC, SCC and TC. SCC hosted a round on Sunday, 7 April 2019.

We also participated in the Quadrangle Games between Keppel, NUSS, SCC and SRC, which ran from March to November. SCC hosted a round on Sunday, 9 June 2019.

In addition, we send representatives to various ad hoc “open pairs” tournaments which other clubs organise from time to time.

Bridge is one of the many sports played in the annual POT Games between SCC and the Tanglin Club. TC hosted the event in October 2018, and SCC hosted in September 2019. Unfortunately we were outmatched by TC, but we remain ever-hopeful that one year SCC will prove to be a significant challenge for TC. Bridge Section did not take part in any overseas tournaments in 2019, although a few members arranged privately to attend the Kuching Congress in Kuching in July, and the Royal Lake Club Congress in KL in September.

TRAINING Training is part of Bridge Section’s policy, and we run courses periodically. The Beginners’ Course, conducted by our instructor Carlton Parker, was held over four Saturdays in March 2019. It proved extremely popular with around 28 participants enrolling, and resulting in several participants joining Bridge Section.

So great was their enthusiasm that a follow-up Improvers’ Course was held over four Saturdays in May 2019. Olivia (Captain) now runs informal practice sessions in the Men’s Bar on Wednesday afternoons for anyone interested.

In May, Bridge Section sponsored two members to undertake the Bridge Director’s Training Course conducted by the Singapore Contract Bridge Association (SCBA). It is a rigorous programme consisting of four theory sessions followed by a challenging practical exam. Not for the faint-hearted!

I am happy to report that Mr. Perumal Ramanathan passed the course with flying colours. Perry had the opportunity to practise his newfound skills on three Mondays in July when Carl was away - with great success! Well done, Perry!

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In October we introduced a once monthly theme night, held on every third Monday, where a certain number of hands is pre-dealt to present a specific bidding challenge. The Section Committee hopes to use this as an additional tool for upgrading our players skills to better prepare us for the inter club championships.

WORDS OF THANKS As in previous years, I would like to thank most sincerely my team of committee members for volunteering their services, and for all their hard work.

Special thanks to Carlton Parker, our Director and also Instructor without you, bridge nights and tournaments at SCC would not be the same!

At the time of writing, we are also preparing to launch a new beginners’ course some time during February/March 2020, to be followed by an Improvers’ course if there is sufficient interest.

A big “thank you” to Janet, Eunicia and Becky and all the management team for supporting and guiding the Section Committee and helping to steer Bridge Section in the right direction!

SOCIAL EVENTS

Last but not least, many thanks to the lovely F&B bar staff for taking good care of us week after week!

We had two successful festive dinner & game events in the last quarter of the year, Deepavali on 4 November, and Christmas on the 16 December.

In the new year 2020, we held the first of our special festive events of the current year, the CNY Dinner & Game on 3 February. At the event, we presented the Player of the Year awards:

I now hand over the baton to the new team!

Patricia Jasudasen Bridge Section Convenor

• Player of the Year, Individual: Mr. John Martens • Player of the Year, Pair: Perumal and Usha Ramanathan.

NEW IDEAS We have unveiled a new system for members to view their weekly results online on our website: https://www.bridgewebs.com/ sccbridge.

Also, Carl has recently set-up a round of online bridge should Members wish to play against the computer whenever they are the “sit-out” pair on a Monday night.

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On 7 October 2019, the new Bridge Section Committee was elected.

Patricia Jasudasen stepped down and Edith Somogyi took the helm. The full line-up is as follows: • Convenor: Edith Somogyi • Captain: Patricia Jasudasen • Secretary: Olivia Law • Treasurer: Charles Macgregor • Committee Members: Esther de Silva, Susan Milford

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From left: David Bennett, Rohan Kapoor, James Kilbee, Suresh Kalpathy, Dene Border, Harry Taylor, Arjun Kakar

Convenor Suresh Kalpathy Captain Dene Border Secretary Arjun Kakar Treasurer Rohan Kapoor Social Secretary James Kilbee Tours & Fixtures Harry Taylor Cricket Youth Development David Bennett

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t the end of another enriching and successful Cricket season, we can stand tall and feel proud of our achievements both in the Senior League as well as development of budding young cricketers. 2019 saw us play 94 League games across six Divisions with creditable results, not to speak of the numerous social games by the Saturday XI. 2019 was also a year when we launched a couple of new initiatives, re-invigorated others and set ourselves on a pathway that should not only catapult our teams to the top of the Singapore League in the coming years, but also see us contribute handsomely to Youth Development and furthering cricket at the grassroots level in the country.

Of notable mention is that six of our Club cricketers represented Singapore in the T20 World cup qualifiers held in UAE. On the social side of things, key highlights were: • An informal evening with the legendary Henry Blofeld, erstwhile commentator for the BBC Test match special • Hosting the Zimbabwe National Cricket team to an evening of Dinner & Drinks.

Elected 12 November 2018 - 22 November 2019

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From left: Zimbabwe National Team at Dinner; The SCC Lions team.

SCA SENIOR LEAGUE It was a mixed bag for our teams in 2019. While the top three teams showed great consistency, the lower division teams have had to face some stiff challenges. Nevertheless, there has been excellent representation from our CYD and JSM groups into the lower divisions and this augurs well for the future.

Highlights: • The Lions had a Top table finish in the league and were overall Runners-Up in the Premier Division. They also technically won the truncated Premier T20 which was abandoned after only a few games.

• In Division 1, SCC Tigers and Cougars had a 2-3 finish. While the Tigers narrowly failed to cling on to their Premiership from last year, it was great to see two SCC teams finishing so high up in the same division.

• Panthers in Division 4 made a strong push for promotion by coming in third place.

• In the Masters’ League, the SCC Sphinxes had to face a reversal – missing out on the Title which they had made their own for the past four years! It was our first defeat in 25 games which should count as a phenomenal record. Kudos to Andy Beer and the Veterans • Some notable individual performances: • Sidhant Singh shone through brightly with 726 runs, 26 wickets and 22 catches, clearly earning the label of All-round player of the Club • Surya Azad was one of the most improved players with 579 runs which included a stellar innings of 132* • Pramodh Raja and Aahan Achar were the top wicket takers with 33 and 31 wickets respectively.

• Peter Murray top scored for the club with a score of 160* • And Harry Taylor returned the best bowling figures for the club with 7 for 23

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Sports Awards Winners – Dene Border and Aritra Dutta.

TOURS AND INTERPORTS A major highlight of the year was a repeat tour to the UK by a Club XI team comprising more than 20 SCC cricketers. The tour kicked off with a bang by a visit to Day Four of the Edgbaston Ashes Test which proved a feisty affair in the famous Hollies stand, with the SCC lion being represented appropriately.

The tour included games at some of the most picturesque grounds in the English countryside - Penshurst Park CC, the oldest privatelyowned cricket pitch in the world where cricket has been played since 1724; Twickenham CC, Seven Oaks Vine CC, Mortimer West End CC, Cuckfield CC and Hampshire Hogs CC. Perfect temperate English conditions greeted the tourists wherever they went, not to mention the tremendous hospitality accorded by our hosts. The highlight of the tour was the game against our reciprocal club, Marylebone CC at High Wycombe - where SCC unfortunately came out second best to a very strong side, despite a belligerent century by Charlie Russell.

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Overall a wonderful tour with eight fixtures in seven different counties, a number of games going down to the wire and SCC coming out with three wins, three losses and two weather impacted ‘no results’.

This year we travelled to Royal Bangkok Sports Club, Royal Selangor Club and Hong Kong Cricket Club for our annual interports. All trips were a great success on and off the field with a huge number of league and social players signing up for all three. We retained our trophies against RBSC and RSC but had to settle for second place against HKCC. KEY INITIATIVES The Section prides itself in leading the way when it comes to taking initiatives, implementing new processes, nurturing talent and contributing to the overall advancement of Sports at the Club. Ample testimony lies in the appointment of a full time Director of Cricket and in the expansion plans of the Cricket for Youth Development (CYD) program.

Scott McKechnie’s appointment as Director has resulted in the development of a four-year business plan that investigates nearly every aspect of Cricket at SCC including organization of new tournaments, nurturing continuous talent and introduction of a Points system - all aimed at having a self-sustainable future for the Section/Club.

Our CYD program has made significant strides in 2019 under the aegis of David Bennett & Peter Muruthi. Term 3 saw 148 participants in the program which is now supervised by two full-time and a few part-time coaches. The numbers for 2020 look extremely promising as the Academy stakes its claim to be the best-run Cricket Academy in South East Asia. CYD revenues have touched S$242,000 (an increase of almost S$100,000 from last year) with the future looking even brighter (projected participants for Term 3 2020 likely to be around 180). Outreach to schools, Junior cricket camps and overseas tours are other CYD initiatives on the anvil.

The Section has also gone ‘High Tech’ with the introduction of TeamApp to streamline all communication among Members and an Online store for efficient processing of fees and payments.

IN CONCLUSION It has been a stellar year for the Section in many ways. And the well laid-out plans give rise to greater aspirations for the next season.

We all, however, need to play our own part in contributing to this progress. There are ample opportunities available – not the least of which is the impending SCC International Club Cricket Tournament – The SCC T10 Sling, between 21 – 23 August 2020.

It would be remiss of me if I don’t extend my sincere gratitude to several people who work tirelessly for the Section: • To my fellow Committee Members who always put their best foot forward despite their busy schedules. Dene Border, Harry Taylor, James Kilbee, Arjun Kakar, David Bennett and Rohan Kapoor deserve all the credit for expertly managing all Section activities.

• To all the league captains who managed their sides efficiently this year, not forgetting Rohit Shah, the Sat XI captain whose job is the toughest.

• To our expert scorers - Lorraine Meyer, Tracy Jones, Sadiq Siraj and Peter Garlick! Many thanks for the countless hours you put in to ensure our on-field exploits are recorded accurately.

From top: Edgbaston, Day 4 England vs Australia Ashes – In the Hollies Stand; Tour game against MCC – High Wycombe; Tour game against Seven Oaks.

The Sports Department are integral to the smooth running of the Sections. Janet Ng, Wendy Foo and Thipa Mogan all deserve our highest gratitude for their continued assistance to the cricket section. The F&B team of Jasmine Tan, Chovin Ong, Louis Neubronner and Audrey Wang who do a stellar job of assisting us with all our catering needs, particularly for home matches.

• To Rasheed and his team for all their hard work to keep the pitch and grounds in pristine condition.

Suresh Kalpathy

• And to the Club Management, under the leadership of Sean Boyle.

Cricket Section Convenor

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From left: Kelvin Teo, Shanmugaraj A/L Madasamy, Helen Campos, Fahmida Hassanbhai, Fatema Sadiq.

(Not in photo: Genevieve Chase)

Convenor Helen Campos Captain Shanmugaraj A/L Madasamy Secretary Genevieve Chase Treasurer Kelvin Teo Committee Members Fahmida Hassanbhai Fatema Sadiq Elected 9 May 2019

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e had a busy calendar in 2019 and saw participation of Section Members and guests from other Sections of the SCC. This included 10 darts nights, intersection tournament in August, Pot Games in October, culminating in our annual year party in December.

The Darts Section had its tossing of the Yu Sheng (Lo Hei in Cantonese) on Thursday, 6 February 2020. Before the tossing began, each and every ingredient was added one by one in a specific order with wishes of good luck and prosperity.

It is popularly believed that the higher your toss, the better your prospects and fortune in the year ahead. We had a good turn out and Charles and Louse were enthusiastically dressed for the occasion.

Darts has established itself as a popular sport with all Members and attracts increasing numbers to our events. With a core of skilled and regular players, we look forward to building this talent pool to compete in local and regional games including overseas trips for Section Members.

The Section Committee thanks all Members and staff for their support in making 2019 a huge success.

Submitted on behalf of Section Convenor by: Fahmida Hassanbhai Committee Member, Darts Section

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rom left: Glyn Vince, Paul Paffett, Steve Dawson, Alex Khan, Amos Boon.

(Not in photo: Chris Godfrey, Daniel Shepherd)

Convenor Steve Dawson Captain Glyn Vince Secretary Chris Godfrey Treasurer Paul Paffett JSM Representative Amos Boon Committee Members Alex Khan Daniel Shepherd Elected 13 February 2019

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019 was a pivotal year for the Club’s Football Section; one where we embraced an identity that most closely resembles our present-day Members, while leaving the door to our past entirely open.

For a lengthy period of years, the SCC First Team dominated Singapore’s competitive expatriate football, while also offering a stern test to the best that the local (non-expatriate) scene had to offer. But the challenges of maintaining those standards in the 2020s have become difficult for our Section’s demographic to meet.

Today, our Section is proud to provide the chance to play social football with first-class equipment at sublime venues with memory-forging after-match experiences in the friendly confines of our historic property. Our Members revel in these conditions and want for little else in a footballing experience.

There are of course plenty of younger, vibrant Members who can still compete with the best on the island. Our NFL team, managed by Amos Boon (nominated for NFL Coach of the Year), shows that we can perform competitively and with admiration (a fourth-placed finish in the League, while reaching the quarterfinals of the FA Cup and the final of the Royal Bangkok Sports Club 7s).

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While no longer competing in the Cosmopolitan League, the Club continues to compete as the SCC Tigers in the Saturday EFL Premiership. It has been a challenging season but Alvin Yeo, Bruce Loggie, Ian Roberts and their charges have our admiration in getting a team out every week, that sustains a competitive link for the Club, away from the NFL. However, if social football is now our DNA, the Lions, Thirds and Pads must all take great credit for being the chains that coil around our structure and most accurately determine our culture. In 25 years at this Club, I have never witnessed three teams whose players are so delighted to compete alongside each other. Add to that the Legends providing our more senior players from those squads with a chance to play at their own, steadier pace. While there is plentiful and necessary movement of players from one team to another, the joy that players clearly take from meeting up with their pals for a game of football, seems unrelenting.

The Thirds, led by Ashish Manchharam and Justin Madhavan, toured Yokohama, Japan on the way to amassing 22 wins in 42 games, smashing in 84 goals in the process.

The Pads were captained by Joseph “Yossi” Azran Alemberg under the difficult conditions of living and working overseas for much of the year. Despite this, the Pads staged dramatic comebacks on the field and raised funds for causes close to the team’s collective heart.

Once again they toured Phuket, with the beaming faces of orphaned children at the island’s Youth Football Home testament to that annual trip’s importance.

With Ravi Krishnan’s Legends, every game is a cup final. Medals, trophies, man-of-the-match awards and aftermatch speeches are the Legends’ modus operandi. Ravi’s vast experience and network brings greats of the game to our Club, where even national players of great prominence make the Padang the highlight of their golden footballing years.

The Lions, stage managed by Jeremy Lim, saw contributions from 38 different goalscorers in 2019, averaging more than three goals a game in their 46 matches, on their way to winning the Henrick Lorenz Cup and the Indian Association Cup. Tony Moore continues to generously strive for efficiency in his unofficial role Lions GM, not only from his teammates but also the committee that serves the Section; and it is

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that body of men (soon to include women) to whom I now turn.

My sincere thanks to Paul Paffett. The role of treasurer is the most technically demanding and requires great commitment and attention to detail. Paul has been a watchdog for us all, provides great counsel and above all has helped make the Section transparent, compliant and robust.

Glyn Vince put his heart and soul into a report that was several months in the making and will be the bedrock of our Section in the years to come, if given a mandate by the General Committee. I can’t think of a more passionate Section man.

Amos Boon knows the inner workings of Club football both at the SCC and in the wider, national game. He is a fine ambassador and while also running arguably the best 7s tournament in Asia, has been pivotal in establishing the junior football programme, powered by Chelsea FC. Alex Khan, Chris Godfrey, Dan Shepherd and Mark Mirosevic have all put in the hours this year, protecting our members’ right to play, housekeeping the running of the Section, communicating its data and innovations, aggressively challenging ideas and suggestions and helping this institution continue to be our happy place.

Finally, let me also thank our pioneering women who are helping to lay a path for regular women’s football on the Padang. I hope we can tell you more about the strides they are making this time next year.

Steve Dawson Football Section Convenor

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GOLF

From left: Alvin Khoo, Richard Loo, Colin Kong, Bala Supramaniam, Ravi T. Chandran, Koh Kheng Guan.

(Not in photo: Roland Pereira)

Convenor Bala Supramaniam Captain Alvin Khoo Secretary Ravi T Chandran Treasurer Koh Kheng Guan Committee Members Richard Loo Colin Kong Roland Pereira (co-opted)

Elected 17 October 2019

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019 was a year characterised by precision organisation by the Golf Section Committee under the able leadership of its Convenor, Chionh. It was a fun-filled year, packed with one or more events every month, both social and competitive. The Section Members will attest to the quality and quantity of the activities which were optimally designed and delivered.

The highlights of the year under review are as follows: QUARTERLY MEDAL GAMES There was a total of three medal games in 2019 before the Annual Championship.

This first quarterly medal game was held at Warren Golf CC on 9 January 2019 and it effectively kicked-off the golfing calendar year. The second quarterly medal was held over two days from 30-31 May 2019 in Malaysia at the Els Club.

The third quarterly medal was held at Sembawang CC on 14 August 2019.

ANNUAL INTER-CLUB MATCH WITH CHANGI GOLF CLUB: 26 JANUARY 2019 This long-standing fixture was eagerly anticipated and well participated by our Members because of the hospitality afforded by the Changi golfers, some of whom are also SCC Members. Changi GC won the match but the great food and copious flow of beer and whisky helped balm the loss!

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ANG POW GAME: 13 FEBRUARY 2019 The annual ‘Ang Pow’ game was held at the SICC Old Course and was tremendously supported and participated with gusto by our Members. The course was also a favourite among local golfers and which was thoroughly enjoyed by our Members.

COUNTRY AND WESTERN NIGHT: 8 MARCH 2019 This was the first social event of the year which was well attended by Members and it was a refreshing change and well appreciated by all.

It was held at the Padang Restaurant and Gilmour Room.

BRITISH CLUB FRIENDLY: 15 MARCH 2019 This was played at the Sembawang Country Club and it was followed by dinner at the Gilmour Room at SCC. There was a relatively small contingent from the British Club on this occasion.

OVERSEAS TOUR TO SABAH: 26-29 MARCH 2019 There were three golf flights on this tour to Kota Kinabalu. The courses on this tour were at Puteri Harbour, Karambunai Golf Resort and Sabah Golf Club. Our Members enjoyed the warm hospitality of the Sabahans there.

SAFRA FRIENDLY: 2 APR 2019 This was a closely fought game held at the Orchid CC and SCC managed to win on this occasion against a stronger opponent.

ROYAL SELANGOR CLUB INTERPORT: 25-26 APR 2019 This was held at the Forest City Golf Resort where SCC played hosts and dinner was held at a local hotel in Johor.

KLUANG GOLF CLUB MATCH: 17 MAY 2019 Kluang GC team were unable to make it so the Section had a social game at the Marina Bay GC and there was a nice dinner reception held at the SCC Courtyard thereafter.

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CHANGI BEACH CLUB INVITATIONAL GAME : 14 JUNE 2019

OVERSEAS GOLF TOUR TO HANGZHOU, CHINA: 8-13 OCTOBER 2019

This was a very cordial invitation by members of the Changi Beach Club. The game was played at the nearby Changi GC followed by dinner at Changi Beach Club.

The last and possibly the most enjoyable event of the SCC golfing calendar was the tour to Hangzhou, China. A total of four games were played. The games were at Deqing Dragon Hill Lake Golf Club, Hangzhou Lake Hill Golf Club, Anji King Valley Country Club and Deqing Moganshan Guanyun Golf Club. The highlight of the tour was a visit to Xihu Lake followed by the light and sound show there.

SERANGOON GARDENS CC FRIENDLY: 25 JUNE 2019 This game was held at Marina Bay GC followed by a social night at the Padang Restaurant.

SOCIAL NIGHT WITH MATTHEW AND THE MANDARINS: 2 AUG 2019

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: 17 OCTOBER 2019 The SCC Golf Section AGM was held at the Gilmour Room and the following Committee was elected for the term 2019-2020.

This was a major social Night for the SCC Golf Section which was celebrated across both the Padang Restaurant and Gilmour Room.

The golfers were well entertained by the ‘old great’, Matthew who was famous in the 70s and 80s.

• Convenor: Bala Supramaniam

SCC ANNUAL GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP : 29 AUGUST 2019

• Treasurer: Koh Kheng Guan

This was the main event of the year for the SCC Golf Section and it was done in grand style. The championship was held at the prestigious Sentosa GC (Serapong Course) followed by dinner at the Padang Restaurant and Gilmour Room.

• Committee Members: Richard Loo, Colin Khong, Roland Pereira (co-opted)

• Captain: Alvin Khoo • Sceretary: Ravi T Chandran

ANNUAL POT GAMES AGAINST TANGLIN CLUB: 26 SEPTEMBER 2019

Submitted on behalf of Section Convenor by:

The annual POT was hosted by the Tanglin Club saw SCC emerge champions at both golf and in the overall competition.

Secretary, Golf Section

Ravi T Chandran

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Convenor Subhas Nathan

Immediate Past Convenor Intekhab Khan

Secretary Treasurer Martijn Blauwe Mathavan Devadas Men’s Captain Chris Jones

Ladies Captain Janice Tan

Men’s Social Secretary Julian Michael

Ladies Social Secretary Abigail Rhodes

Asst Men’s Social Secretary Joshua Chan

Asst Ladies Social Secretary Natsuko Yoshiki

Committee Members Nicholas Warner K. Balachandran Ervin Firdaus Evgeniia Babkova

JSM Representative Jeremiah Thong

Elected 24 November 2019

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019 is our most successful year to date. We outdid the previous bestyear performance of 2017 and lifted the SCC International 6’s Ladies Cup title. Our Men in order to keep up with the Ladies took the Dutch Wooden Shoe title.

From the carnival side of things, we then continued our uncanny knack for doing the double and won both the Men’s and Ladies’ National Titles. We were due to do the same in the National Indoor, but only our Ladies won the title and the Men missed out and finished second.

Our Ladies then capped off their season with a fine undefeated run in the Women’s Liga to win it yet again. Our younger ladies also played tremendously well to rebound from an opening weekend loss in the U21 Youth Liga for Girls and won every other game to claim the title.

Our boys followed suit and also won the U21 Youth Liga for Boys undefeated.

From the young to the experienced, we have been blessed with success. Our Masters men travelled to Jakarta and surprised many with their exceptional passing game and won the inaugural ISCI Masters title. They then returned and put in a dignified shift in the Pesta Sukan Masters Open to win that title too.

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OUR RESULTS - MEN’S 1ST XI • SCC Hockey Sixes: Quarter-finalist • National Hockey League 1: Gold (third title in a row and fourth in five years) • National Indoor Hockey League: Silver • Pesta Sukan Open: Unplaced • Dutch Wooden Shoe: Gold 2nd XI • National Hockey League 2: Unplaced • SCC Sixes (as Committee Team): Bowl Competition - Silver 3rd XI • National Hockey League 3 Social Liga: Silver Masters • ISCI Masters Tournament: Gold • Pesta Sukan Masters Open: Gold Junior Boys • National Junior League (Division 1): Unplaced • U21 Youth Liga: Gold (third title in a row) OUR RESULTS - LADIES’ 1st XI • SCC Hockey Sixes: Gold (second title in three years) • National Women’s League 1: Gold (fourth title in eight years) • National Indoor Hockey League 1: Gold (third title in a row) • Women’s Liga: Gold (fourth title in a row) • Pesta Sukan Ladies Open: Silver • Royal Bangkok Sports Club Hockey Festival - Bronze 2nd XI • National Women’s League 2: Unplaced • SCC Hockey Sixes (as Committee Team): Plate Semi-Finals Junior Girls • National Junior League (Division 1): Bronze • U21 Youth Liga: Gold KEY EVENTS SCC International Hockey Sixes The 25th SCC International Hockey Sixes was once again a resounding success, with the theme for 2019 being “From Kampong to Cosmopolitan- 200 years of Nation Building”.

The tournament, which was held on 2 and 3 March last year at the Padang, once again received overwhelming responses from teams across the region.

Our main Men’s team were out in the Cup quarterfinals and our Committee Team played in the Bowl Finals but were unfortunately beaten. Our Ladies team did us proud and won the Cup competition with the Committee team making it to the Plate semi-finals.

Pesta Sukan Games (Replaces the National Games)

National Indoor Hockey League

In conjunction with Singapore’s National Day, ActiveSG organized the Pesta Sukan in August 2019. In the spirit of promoting friendly competition and fostering new friendships with other teams in the nation, the Section entered three teams in three categories. We proudly walked away with one Gold and one Silver medal from the Games.

The Section entered two teams into the annual SHF National Indoor Hockey League. The league took place over the weekends in June and July. Our Ladies defended their title for the third year running with the Men almost doing the double but were denied by a strong Eagles team.

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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Grooming of young players continues to be a focus of the Section, and we are pleased to announce that the integrated Hockey Academy has been continuing to grow in size and in popularity.

We have brought in 17 Girls and 17 Boys who were talent-spotted by our coach. Of these, 15 are Singaporean.

With the run of two titles in the U21 age group, we look well poised to do well in the coming years as these youths continue to represent SCC in the National U19 Junior League in 2020 including supplementing the First Team.

SINGAPORE COACH MEDALLION Our coach, Kanan Packrisamy was awarded the Singapore Coach Medallion this year in the Community Coach category for his work rendered to our club. The synergy shared between our club and his company, True Blue Consultants, have delivered this prestigious award. We congratulate him and are delighted that SCC’s hockey prowess has been recognized at the national level across all sports. In even better news Kanan has joined the club as a Sports Member and we look forward to his outstanding contribution on the pitch.

SCC SEVEN’S RUGBY PRESIDENT’S DASH CHALLENGE SOCIAL EVENTS

The Hockey Section won the first and second positions in the Men’s and Ladies’ category respectively.

The 12th SCC Sports Awards

TOURS

We made nominations for all categories but unfortunately, we only received the Spirit of Sport award for Ken Forbes. We are looking forward to the next SCC Sports Awards wherein we believe we stand a strong chance of winning a number of awards as 2019 has been our best year yet (i.e. 10 titles).

The Section was represented by 34 Section Members at the Royal Bangkok Sports Club Hockey Festival. Our Ladies won the Bronze Medal in the main competition whilst our men were ousted in the quarterfinals.

Monthly Socials The Section’s monthly socials at the Padang have continued to be a real hit in the past year, with Members participating in (and watching) exciting hockey games, before settling down together to enjoy local delights and drinks together.

Seniors Grass Hockey The Seniors Grass Hockey program has also been largely successful, with an increasing number of members participating in the few sessions of grass hockey between the seniors held during the year. We were unable to do more due to the National Day Parade preparations and the like.

Inter-Section Bonding In terms of Inter-Section bonding, the Section socialized plenty this year, participating in the Intersection Football, Quiz, Darts, Lawn Bowls tournaments and Netball.

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Our Masters participated in the inaugural ISCI Masters in Jakarta and won the tournament. Nine Section Members were on that tour.

FAREWELL FROM CONVENOR, INTEKHAB KHAN We also said farewell to our most successful Convenor to date, Intekhab Khan, whose passion, relentless dedication and Humor made him a much beloved Convenor. Under his stewardship, the Hockey Section garnered success both on the pitch and off the pitch with Unity and Camaraderie. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors.

Subhas Nathan Hockey Section Convenor (Elected 23 November 2019)

NETBALL

From left: Ranjini Visvalingam, Rosie Vavasour, Monique Dickerson, Nanthini Visvalingam, (Stacey Beard) (Not in photo: Eliza White, Zara Wingfield, Genevieve Guiney)

Convenor Nanthini Visvalingam Secretary Eliza White Treasurer Zara Wingfield Captain Genevieve Guiney JSM Liaison Rosie Vavasour Committee Member (Tours & Fixtures) Ranjini Visvalingam Committee Member (Social Secretary) Monique Dickerson

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t has been a year of positivity, commitment and growth for the Netball Section. Led by our new Section Committee for 2019/2020, there has been a renewed sense of excitement for the game and what the Section can achieve. This year alone we have welcomed a number of new faces which has seen the Section grown to over 50 members, revamped off-season training and enjoyed our most triumphant year on the court to date. What has been most impressive is the commitment that our Section Members across a range of abilities have demonstrated which has translated into outstanding results in the National League! We have also had some incredible social events which has further bonded the Section Members together.

8TH ANNUAL SCC LEAGUE 2019 This year the Netball Section continued to run its successful off-season League from January to May and put forward two strong teams to compete. The aim of this League is to keep the Section Members engaged on the Court after and in the lead up to the National League. The SCC Hawks (our 1sts team) and SCC Eagles (our 2nds team), played in divisions 1 and 3 respectively and were incredibly strong throughout the season with the Hawks winning their division and the Eagles coming in second place. The SCC League contributed to an increase in participation from the players and allowed us to put four teams forward for the National League.

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NATIONAL LEAGUE 2019 The National League ran between June - July, with our four teams playing in various divisions (Hawks - Div 2, Eagles - Div 5, Ospreys - Div 7, Kites - Div 8). It was extremely encouraging to see our teams showcase the SCC spirit and achieve outstanding results at all levels.

After an unbeaten eight weeks, the SCC Hawks (our 1sts team) made it to the National League Division 2 playoffs and fought for a promotion to Division 1. While the Hawks put up an excellent fight and gained an early lead, they were ultimately unable to snatch victory, losing by only five goals. While this wasn’t the fairy-tale ending everyone was hoping for, it was brilliant to see so many Members of the Section supporting the Hawks on the day. The Eagles (our 2nds team) also had a fantastic finish to the National League, coming in second place in Division 5 by a mere goal. The Ospreys (our 3rds team) and Kites (our 4ths team) finished fourth and seventh respectively, clearly displaying that the SCC’s ability and talent stretches across all eight divisions in the National League.

This is the first time the Section has ever entered four full teams.

The stellar performances we have seen would not have been possible without the guidance and support of our wonderful coach Eric Lee who continues to motivate and inspire the Section to new heights.

MISCELLANEOUS CARNIVALS In February, a mixed team represented the Section at the annual Daisy Tan carnival hosted by Netball Singapore. Despite making it into the second round of the competition, the team unfortunately succumbed to a strong ex-opens team and just missed out on a semi-finals berth.

In March, a team of U23 players and a team of open women’s participated in the annual beach netball tournament and both teams qualified for the knockout stages (second round). Fierce competition in both categories saw both teams bow out of the competition just short of the semi-final rounds by the smallest of margins (five goals or less).

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We also sent a combined team into the 2nd Bucks International Invitational tour tournament in April. Comprised of a mix of experience and youth, the team despite playing together for the first time achieved a very commendable fourth placing.

In August, a team comprising of players from all four teams took part in the Deloitte Pesta Sukan carnival and played against experienced teams with national and super league players. The team was not fazed and put on a tremendous performance.

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In November, the Section also ran the annual SCC Schools’ Carnival.

Junior athletes (13-17 years old) from schools and other clubs in Singapore participated in this carnival, increasing the profile of the Section as well as of the Club within the younger netball community.

TOURS The annual Bangkok invitational tour took place in June. The touring team, SCC Flamingos, had a great outing in the first round. Missing out on a cup grand final berth by a mere point, the touring team eventually came back with the Bowl award. The after-party did not disappoint with our youngest member still joining in the dress-up festivities whilst being chaperoned by her mum.

FINANCES With a steady stream of new Members, a rejuvenated social committee and a dedicated convenor, 2019 was a healthy year for the Section’s finances. As set out above, this year saw the Section hosting two leagues (the SCC pre- and post-Nationals Leagues) which generated the majority of our income. Most of this was invested back into both the Section and the Club more generally. In particular, the Section was able to heavily subsidise much of the social activities set out below together with the relevant tournament entry fees.

SOCIALS The Section continued to keep things lively and 2019 saw no shortage of opportunities for our Members to come together off the court.

Activities included wakeboarding, BBQ’s, quiz nights and brunches; whoever said being an athlete means no fun was very wrong!

As this year marked the Bi-Centennial for Singapore and to show our support to SportCares SG, the Club’s chosen organisation, one which we very much admire, we hosted a Quiz night fundraiser with profits going directly to SportCares! The support from other Sections for the evening was fantastic and it turns out our girls not only have skills on the court but also off, with one of our very own teams taking out the top prize (promise the quiz was not rigged!).

Our fierce and competitive rivalry with our neighbouring teams in Singapore when playing and friendships off the court continued for another year and it is great to be able to welcome these girls (and guys!) into the Club for food, drinks and fun at our end-of-league socials hosted in the Gilmour Room. For a second year running, we rounded out our social year with a busy December hosting the JSM Carnival followed by our most favourite event, the annual Section Christmas brunch held in The Padang Restaurant.

CLOSING After such an amazing year both on and off the court, the Netball Section is ready to climb to even greater heights in 2020 and with a new committee at the helm and lots of new players in the squad, there is a real sense of optimism for what the future holds. As always, we would like to take this opportunity to thank the SCC Sports Department, the SCC staff and GC without whom none of our successes would be possible.

Nanthini Visvalingam Netball Section Convenor

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From left: Bryan Lim, Jeremy Bird, Murray Wyllie, Henry Winter, James Drudy.

(Not in photoL Jack Whiskin)

Convenor Henry Winter Secretary Jeremy Bird Treasurer James Drudy Captain Murray Wyllie

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fter the success of the 2017/2018 season – in which the Prems (1st XV) won the Singapore Rugby Union Premiership Cup for the first time in 21 years – the Rugby Section had a disappointing end to the 2018/2019 season. The Lions (3rd XV), Tankards (2nd XV) and Prems all went into the finals as favourites and then each proceeded to lose their semi-final.

Our veterans team – the Growlers – also suffered from the semi-final curse and went down against the eventual winners Bucks Stags.

In 2019, we did however achieve other successes and achievements – such as the introduction of a new Under 19s side, further growth of the SCC Rugby Academy and another great SCC International Rugby 7s.

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JSM Representative Bryan Lim

The 1st XV finished the 2018/19 with a semi-final loss and we will waste no more ink dwelling on that.

Social Secretary Jack Whiskin

The 2019/20 season is off to a much better start. Led by the familiar coaching team of Matthew Head and Suhaimi Amran, and new captain Declan Martens, our Prems are so far undefeated this season – with six wins from six matches – including a comprehensive win over last season’s winners Wanderers Prems

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31-10. The boys have also been re-joined by our players from the Singapore National side and at the time of writing, signs are looking good for victory in the final on 7 March 2020.

MENS – 2S The Tankards (2nd XV) have also had a strong start to the 2019/20 season under the new coaching set up of David Griffiths and Daryl Harding. The Tankards are in the same competition as the Prems and have faced predominantly first grade sides so far. Led by the dreadlocked breakdown warrior – Jeremy Bird, who was elevated from skippering the 3rd XV last season – the Tankards have narrowly lost to Bucks 1st XV (26-33) and Wanderers 1st XV (5-13), and have had big wins over Wanderers 2nd XV (24-13) and Bedok 2nd XV (59-12). With some of the more fancied opposition out of the way, the Tankards are all set for a strong finish to the season and are the bookmakers’ favourite to take out the Plate Final.

MENS – 3S The Lions (3rd XV) also saw a leadership change this season, with last year’s captain Jeremy Bird handing the baton to the dual captains Shakeer Shakuro and Ian Gamble. The Lions have received an influx of new players from our brand new Under 19s side (more on that later) and have had a solid start to the Development League Season, currently sitting third on the ladder. Continuing the tradition of fielding players from the Growlers and JSMs coming up from the Academy, the Lions have a squad comprised of the club’s oldest and youngest players, and they will be a genuine threat come finals.

GROWLERS With the festivities of the 10-year anniversary resigned to the past, Will Walker’s Growlers had another rollercoaster season. Continuing to gain more veterans – with a recent influx of newly 35-year old Section members adding to the ranks – the Growlers were hoping to go one step closer to winning the Muddy Penny Cup in 2019. Sadly this was not to be, and once again our Vets were beaten in the semifinal by the eventual winners Bucks RFC. The new season started off with a morale boosting trip to the Fat Boys Tens in Angeles City, the Philippines. Although there was good initial interest, the boys unfortunately managed to go with only a bare 10 players, but exceeded themselves by getting to the semi-final of the main competition – a great showing all things considered, and certainly an eye opening visit for those newly minted recruits.

NOMADS The Section’s touring side – the Nomads – have also been active with a win over the Hanoi Dragons in a sweltering encounter in northern Vietnam and a narrow loss to the KL Tigers in the Malaysian capital.

However, 2020 is the big year with the first major tour in years scheduled to travel to the Pacific Northwest. With fixtures against the Vancouver Rowing Club and the Seattle Saracens – and socializing with our friends from the Royal Canadian Navy – the Adam Waiseled Nomads are looking forward to being ambassadors for the SCC and to spread the traditions we hold dear: heritage, sportsmanship and camaraderie.

UNDER 19S For the first time the Section fielded a team in the Singapore Rugby Union Under 19s competition. Coached by Section stalwarts Declan Martens and Jay-Hykel Jalani, and managed by former Convenor Marc Lansonneur, our newest side comprised a mixture of existing JSMs and new recruits from the Academy. Training started at the end of June 2019 and competition for starting spots was immediately intense. The side made it to the League Final in September, but unfortunately went down 7-21 to a more experienced Bucks side.

However, the rugby did not end there for many of our under 19s players; six were selected for National duties and played for Singapore in the Asia Rugby U19 Men’s Championship 2019 in Taiwan. A further eight players then continued to the SCC’s men’s competition, playing across the Prems, Tankards and Lions, making the under 19s a terrific feeder side bridging the Section and the Academy.

SCC ACADEMY The SCC Rugby Academy continues to grow from strength to strength and, with well over 500 boys and girls, is firmly established as one of the biggest and most successful junior rugby clubs in South East Asia. The Academy operates a junior Rugby program for boys and girls from age three to 18 years and a Touch Rugby program for girls aged six to 18 years. Beyond the age of 18, players are then encouraged to become JSMs and play Rugby / Touch Rugby for the SCC – making the SCC the only club in Singapore with this kind of fully integrated sports program and it’s great to see the Academy youngsters graduating into the senior ranks and becoming JSMs representing the Section.

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From left:: SCC Academy; SCC Lionesses Touch side.

participating in their respective grand finals weekends in all but one age group. The Academy also participated in numerous competitions both at home and overseas (including tours to Hong Kong, Malaysia and Perth) with numerous notable successes, including the KL Tigers Tournament where the Academy again won several age groups, overcoming some stiff competition from clubs from Hong Kong, Malaysia and elsewhere in the region.

A highlight and much anticipated fixture of the Singapore junior rugby calendar has become the SCC Rugby Academy 7s and Touch Tournament, held on the weekend before the SCC International Rugby 7s with the Cup Finals being played on the SCC 7s weekend.

In 2019 the Academy achieved huge success with the Black and Gold running out in finals for 16 (out of 17) age categories.

SCC Rugby Academy continued to partner with SportCares, a charity supported by Sport Singapore, which seeks to improve the lives of the less fortunate through sport. In 2019 the sport of Wheelchair Rugby benefited from charitable donations to support the purchase of wheelchairs and to host an International fixture at the SCC. SCC TOUCH RUGBY The SCC Touch Rugby program has also continued to go from strength to strength under the guidance of Rebekah Anderson and Terry Noë – with the Untouchables (mixed touch squad) coming a very credible second in their league and the SCC Lionesses (ladies team) winning their league and being promoted!

SCC 7S The 2019 sevens season was another huge success for the SCC, again driven by coach Suhaimi Amran. The SCC 7s squad came third in the first round of the SRU Club 7s, before winning the second round. They also held their own against semi-professional sides from Australia, Fiji, New Zealand and Japan in the 2019 SCC International Rugby 7s competition where they reached the Cup Quarterfinals.

Several of our players – led by captain Declan Martens – also played in the National 7s side, which had a heartbreaking 14-17 loss to Malaysia in the final of the Asia Rugby Men’s Sevens Trophy. Four SCC players were then selected for the Singapore 7s SEA Games squad, who had a fourth place finish narrowly missing out of a bronze medal.

The SCC was also well represented in the Singapore National side, which after beating the hosts (Chinese Taipei) on 1 June 2019, lost 21-29 to the Philippines in the Asia Rugby Championship Division 1 final.

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SCC INTERNATIONAL RUGBY 7S TOURNAMENT The 72nd instalment of the SCC International Rugby 7s had a lot to live up to, coming off the back of a fantastic Rugby World Cup in Japan. It did not disappoint. The boys from Fiji – Daveta – went back to back and retained the Ablitt Cup over Auckland’s Ponsonby Rugby Club in an absolute thriller of a final. Ponsonby was in control early but the experienced Daveta side emerged as two point winners. The tournament – broadcast live for the first time in its history – was another huge success. Special thanks to Chairman Raj Sankaran and the rest of the Organising Committee for another superb tournament.

SIGN OFF After three hugely successful years at the helm, Sam Sharpe has hung up the boots as Convenor of the Section. A new Committee was sworn in at the Rugby Section AGM on 15 May 2019. With a mixture of continuity and change, the newly elected Committee saw myself take over from Sam as Convenor, and James Drudy and Jack Whiskin join as our new Treasurer and Social Secretary respectively.

Murray Wyllie stayed on as Club Captain, Jeremy Bird continued as Secretary and Bryan Lim as JSM Representative (and thankfully Sam graciously stayed on in his new role as Emeritus Convenor!).

Henry Winter Rugby Section Convenor

SQUASH

From left: Mageswari Velupillai, Andrea Nicholas, Sarat Chandran, Ben Chandler, Robbie Lyons and Rahul Khare.

(Not in photo: Eleanor Tan and Bryden Yong)

Convenor Sarat Chandran Secretary Andrea Nicholas Treasurer Ben Chandler Men’s Captain Robbie Lyons Ladies’ Captain Eleanor Tan JSM Representative Bryden Yong Committee Members Rahul Khare Mark Evans

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his year has been a busy and productive year for the Section.

NATIONAL SQUASH LEAGUES We participated in all grades in the NSL entering 11 teams in 2019. This comprised of two teams in A grade and team each in the rest of the grades, including Vets and Ladies Div 1 & 2 For the first time in many years, our levels of competitive squash were higher across all grades, which saw us finish a close second place in the overall league.

Here are our positions across grades: • A grade – Team 1 – 2nd, Team 2 – 4th

• F grade – 7th

• B grade – 2nd

• Ladies div 2 – 1st

• C grade – 3rd • D grade – 3rd • E grade – 3rd

• Ladies div 1 – 2nd • Vets 1 – 5th • Vets 2 – 8th

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NATIONALS CHAMPIONSHIPS & OTHER SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS • Nationals 2019 • Aaron Liang 3rd, Tim Leong 4th • Wai Yhann – Women’s champion • Lion City Junior 2019 • Aaron Liang, Winner U19 • Shaivi Rau, runner up GU17 • SICC Marigold Jumbo Doubles Championships 2019 • Glenn Hitch & Marcus Phua • SCC Sports Boy and Sports Girl of the Year 2019 • Rutvik Rau and Joy Lim • Oncocare Singapore Junior Tournament 2018

PSA RANKINGS We have the following players with PSA rankings 2019 • Man Chin - 223 • Man Tong - 249 • Rutvik Rau - 307 • Ben Sim - 433 • Tim Leong - 479 • Wai Yhann - 117 COSMOPOLITAN LEAGUE 2019 We had a good competitive season in the Cosmopolitan league. We were a close second till the last couple of games and finished fourth overall in the league.

• Rutvik Rau, Winner TRIANGULAR TOURNAMENT ON THE INTERNATIONAL STAGE • Members of Team Singapore for Asian Junior Championships, Macau 2019 • Ethan Chua, Zacheus Yeo, Josiah Chong, Aaron Liang – 5th BU19 • Joy Lim • Members of team for WSF World Junior Squash Championships 2019, Kuala Lumpur • Aaron Liang, Josiah Chong, Zacheus Yeo, Joy Lim • 5th SEA Cup 2019, Manila • Tim Leong, Chua Man Tong, Chua Man Chin • Sneha Sivakumar – individual silver medal • Wai Yahnn • SEA Team Games 2019, Manila • Men – Chua Man Tong, Chua Man Chin, Aaron Liang • Women – Sneha Sivakumar, Wai Yhann, Sherilyn Yang

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For the 25th edition of the Triangular tournament, CRC organised a wonderful weekend of games and entertainment with a gala dinner & presentation.

INTER CLUB MATCHES We won all the inter club friendlies in 2019 – vs British Club, American club and Hollandse club.

INTER SECTION EVENTS We strongly support InterSection events and make it a point to participate in as many as we can.

Notable finishes are • Ladies Darts Night – winners • Soccer 5’s – Runner up • Snooker –Runner up

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This year, we continued with the initiatives we launched last year to continue to develop squash skills within our Section:

A new Section Committee was elected during the AGM. In addition, as part of building the new leadership of the Section, we have drafted in Reuben and Zi Hang as Vice Captains for the Men’s Team and Jodee as Vice Captain for the Women’s Team. They will be groomed to take on the Captain roles in the coming years.

• Under the supervision of Vivian, we continued to run the Adult training program for most part of the year. This continues to be well attended helping with physical conditioning and on court ability of our players. This has helped us being more competitive in some of the grades during this year’s league.

• Feeder program to build junior squash talent – This initiative that was launched last year continued to run successfully this year. We have five juniors signed up for each 10-week block.

COURTS In December 2019, the floors were sanded down and the walls were patched, cleaned and painted. We have also now installed adjustable tins to be aligned with international standard requirements. This will now allow us to host higher grade competitive events.

SPIRIT OF SPORTS Rahul Khare for his relentless work and commitment to the Ssection.

He has been instrumental in the phenomenal success of us hosting the Cosmo league last year. He has also put in tremendous effort in helping us prepare for this year’s NSL and has worked extensively across various grades in ensuring that we were well set for a good season. Playing across two grades, he has played the highest individual games by any player this season, 31 games!

The Section finances are in decent shape. We agreed to work on recruiting more Sports Members and increase overall Section membership.

After the AGM, we held our End-of-League dinner, which was well attended.

The Squash Section Committee would like to thank the Sports Department, especially Janet, Thipa, the Games Control Board and the General Committee who have been very supportive of us through the course of the last 12 months

Sarat Chandran Squash Section Convenor

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From left: Rehmat Johal, Darren Wilson, Soenke Langhoff, Vishal Vijay, Giacomo Poggi, Eugene Lim, Andrew Hill (Not in photo: Emilie Wolff)

Convenor Soenke Langhoff Secretary Treasurer Emilie Wolff Darren Wilson Men’s Captain Vishal Vijay

Ladies’ Captain Rehmat Johal

JSM Representative Andrew Hill Committee Members Giacomo Poggi Eugene Lim

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019 ended with the holding of the Tennis Annual General Meeting and the election of the new Tennis Section Committee. The 2019 Committee members were re-elected, and we also welcomed two new Section Committee Members, Rehmat and Eugene, to help the Committee make 2020 another successful year.

2019 CHINGAY PARADE In February 2019, SCC had the opportunity to participate in the 2019 Chingay Parade held at the Singapore F1 Pit lane. The SCC contingent consisted of Members from different SCC Sections. Tennis was the largest participantcontributing Section and was represented by Soenke, Darren, Martin, Vishal, Michael and Nancy; it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience playing tennis in front of such a large crowd and dancing to Chingay rhythms.

INTERCLUB SINGLES LEAGUE In March and April, SCC Tennis participated in the Singapore Tennis Association (STA) organised Interclub Singles League. We send four Men’s and one Ladies’ team. Our Men’s teams fought hard and managed to secure a respectable third place in the B division. Unfortunately, the semi-finals were played over the Easter break which meant that quite a number of our players were away! On the Ladies’ side, it was business as usual with the Ladies A team coming home with the title. They dominated throughout the season and made the Club proud with another trophy added to their growing cabinet.

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TENNIS TOUR TO RBSC From 26-28 April, the Tennis Committee organised a tennis tour to visit our long-time reciprocal sports club in Bangkok, the Royal Bangkok Sports Club (RBSC) - a very fine and prestigious club in the heart of Bangkok. To foster and expand our friendship over the coming years, SCC created the Tennis Challenge Trophy for the winning team to keep and for future matches to play for. 10 players from our Men’s, Ladies’ and Social teams joined the tour and the matches were competitive with both sides fighting tooth and nail to emerge victorious. However, after a few hours of toil in the sun, on very fine real grass courts, RBSC won the final match to result in a tie. Happy with the fairness of the result, both sides retired for a round of beers and some unwinding. For 2020, please look out for our announcement emails as we are planning another tour this year.

STA INTER CLUB DOUBLES KNOCKOUT TOURNAMENT In August, the STA Inter Club Doubles Knockout tournament took place again and SCC sent their Men’s and Ladies teams to participate in the Kliny Cup (Men’s “A” Grade), the Chua Cup (Men’s “B” Grad), the Chan Ah Kow Cup (Men’s “C” & “D” Grades) as well as the Martha Young Cup for Ladies. The various SCC Tennis Men’s team fought hard, but the teams were weakened by injuries and players travelling overseas. It was up to the Ladies’ team and they are known to deliver. With a convincing win in the STA Singles league earlier this year, the SCC Ladies fielded one of their youngest teams ever in the Martha Young Cup competition. But Doubles is different, and it is a game that requires more experience and wisdom than pure athleticism like singles does. The average age of our Ladies team was 17 with our youngest star at 13! This demonstrates that SCC Tennis has become a home for successful junior tennis players.

In the second round, the ladies team beat Oldham Tennis Club who fielded several national players. In the finals, we played against our strongest competitor SANWA, which team is made up of women who were formerly top 20 in Japan. The line-up wasn’t really in our favour, but our girls fought to tie it 1-all going into the 3rd tie. The

3rd tie was probably the best Ladies’ doubles match we have seen in a few years in Singapore with our juniors Clare Cheng and Joelle Goh stunning us with their bravery.

Ultimately experience won out, but just barely! SCC came in runners up, but the entire tournament had stiff competition and the final was so excruciatingly close that we felt like winners anyway.

STA INTERCLUB DOUBLES LEAGUE September and October were all about the STA Interclub Doubles League for the Section with a full month of action and no less than five teams representing the Club. While the hazy weather made scheduling matches a little tricky, our players came out in full force to represent the Club in the Men’s A - D divisions and the Ladies A division. There was some good tennis all around and it was heartening to see so many of our Section Members being passionate about the Club and stepping forward to represent it. In the Ladies A division, the SCC Ladies came close to matching their 2017 title winning performance, but narrowly missed out and finished in 2nd place. In the championship decider, they lost a nail bitter to the British Club 2-1.

In the Men’s A division, SCC came within a whisker of winning its first title in nearly a decade! After winning its first five matches against some top-quality opposition, SCC went down fighting to SICC in its final match 2-1. Like the ladies, the Men’s A team fielded some topnotch juniors who produced some outstanding wins against more established opponents. The Men’s B team performed well too and reached the final of their division before falling 2-1 to Keppel Club.

The final rubber was a high-quality doubles match in which Tristan and Romain battled hard but ultimately went down 6-3 7-5. Romain showed nerves of steel with three consecutive match points saved with some bullet serves! Honorable mentions go out to the Men’s C and D teams who each had memorable wins but failed to get out of their groups.

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The Tennis Section has also seen a number of Junior Sports Members (JSM) join us in the last few months on both the Men’s and Ladies’ sides. Most of these youngsters are playing at a very high level and they have managed to put together some stellar performances in the national tournaments that the Section can be proud of. Of note is Joshua Cheng (13 years old) who reached the recent National doubles tournament final with a fellow incoming JSM, Aneish Sawney, and his sister Clare Cheng who featured in the Junior Fed Cup for Singapore which was held in Sri Lanka. Brendan Hendrata (another 13-yearold) reached the U16 National Singles Tournament final. The future certainly bodes well for the Section!

In November, the Tennis Section celebrated the Men´s and Ladies team successes of the year by throwing a season ending party. We had more than 30 players across the Men’s and Ladies’ teams attend the celebrations which featured ‘beach’ soft ball tennis on the Padang and some hard-hitting social matches across the four courts. We also had dinner and drinks and an awards night to sum up the evening. The awards featured the best players for each of the teams, as well as prizes for specific achievements attained by the players in the course of the year. The final award was to commemorate Mert’s dedication to the sport and the Section and was aptly named the Rodger Federer award for continuous excellence. The only hitch was that Mert dislikes

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Federer with a passion and was torn between showcasing and binning the award. He ended up accepting it with a big cheeky grin!

Further, the Tennis Section held the inaugural SCC’s Laver + Cup in end November. 18 SCC players represented their countries and formed the Team Europe and Team World. Three rounds of competitive doubles and mixed were played. At the end, there was no doubt about the winner: Team World beat Team Europe 12 : 5 and will be engraved as the first winner on the prestigious trophy.

In 2019, we had to give up our tennis courts for quite some time for the National Day Parade and the F1 race. Despite not having played many competitive matches on our home ground we had a fantastic year with great wins for Ladies and Men teams. In November we were able to re-open the newly surfaced tennis courts. We also have new nettings making the courts even safer and were also able to slightly enlarge the courts, providing more space in the back. Please come down and check out the new tennis courts.

Soenke Langhoff Tennis Section Convenor

WINE CIRCLE

All alone, our total operating revenue was approximately $16.9 million, a 2.4% increase over the $16.5 million earned in the same period last year; we look forward to consolidating the full financial report From for the left,year clockwise: and reporting Genevieve it toChase, the Membership Arjun Kakar, in GP April Yap, 2019.

Naveen We have Gupta, performed Soo Keng better Chua, than Andrew our budget Yeo, Sally and Brenchley. last year’s figures. Membership in April 2019. We have performed better than our budget and last year’s figures.

Convenor Genevieve Chase Secretary Arjun Kakar

Treasurer GP Yap Events Coordinator Naveen Gupta Committee Members Andrew Yeo Sally Brenchley Soo Keng Chua

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s the Club’s newest Section, the 150 members of The Wine Circle have plenty of opportunity to grow in their knowledge and appreciation of wine through events organized both by SCC and the Wine Circle.

In 2019, our Members have continued to enjoy participating in the monthly wine dinners (SCC Wine and Gourmet Series) organized by SCC. Some of the activities arranged exclusively for our Wine Circle Members in 2019 have included the following: VIGNANO WINERY – TUSCAN WINE TASTING Vignano is a bio-organic winery as well as DOCG certified to produce Chianti wines. Under Italian wine law DOCG is the highest designation of quality among Italian wines. Vignano Winery is located in the Tuscan hills south of Florence. Wine Circle members learned of the ecological awareness that is an integrated part of the farming and wine making process at Vignano. Wines tasted included: • Primavolta, a white blend of 50% Viognier and 50% Petit Manseng • L’Unico 2014 Toscana DOCG, a blend of 80% Sangiovese and 20% Malvasia Nera

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• L’Unico 2016 Toscana DOCG, a blend of 80% Sangiovese and 20% Pinot Nero • Senio Toscana DOCG, a blend of 85% Sangiovese and 15% Merlot, Petit Verdot and Syrah • Il Primo Toscana DOCG, 100% Sangiovese • Merlino, 100% Merlot • Matrio, 100% Malbec

THE GREAT AUSSIE BARBEQUE WITH PETERSONS Back by popular demand, we were delighted to team up with Petersons Wines of Distinction for the Great Aussie BBQ. The Padang Restaurant was at full capacity with the Wine Circle Members and guests enjoying a range of Australian wines direct from Petersons’ Cellar Door. Chef created an exquisite menu of Australian BBQ favourites including baked crayfish, grilled tenderloin and loaded potatoes, which matched perfectly with the selection of wines including:

MASI WINE TASTING EVENT

• 2013 Chardonnay Semillon – Hunter Valley

Famous for their rare and exquisite single-vineyard Amarone wines, Masi’s constant innovation has produced wines that are recognised and appreciated in more than 120 countries. Guests enjoyed a range of exclusive Amarone wines in an intimate setting with Masi’s wine ambassador, Marco Zauli, with an opportunity to take them home at very special prices, including:

• 2014 Shiraz Cabernet – Mudgee • 2012 ‘Poms’ Shiraz – Eden Valley • 2013 Semillon – Hunter Valley • Peterson House Rouge • Lisse Merlot Muscat

• Masi – Costasera Amarone Classico 2013 • Masi – Costasera Amarone Classico Riserva 2012

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR WINE FIESTA

• Amarone Classico Costasera 1980

To round off 2019, the Wine Circle put on a special Christmas and New Year Wine Fiesta. Free to Members, we toasted the year-end festivities with:

• Amarone Classico Costasera 2003 • Serego Alighieri Vaio Amarone 2003 • Amarone Classico Costasera Riserva (First Vintage) 2003 • Amarone Classico Mazzano 2003 • Amarone Classico Campolongo di Torbe 2003.

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• Ca’Del’Doge Bianco Spumante extra dry • 2017 Clairault Sauvignon Blanc Semillon - Margaret River • Resalte Vendemia Wine • SURI Red Wine.

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Our first event of the year (to be held after submission of this report) will be a Spanish Wine Masterclass. It sold out within a week, and we look forward to hearing the feedback of our Wine Circle Members on the food and wine pairings, as well as who learns the most on the day – to be revealed by the result of the on-the-spot quiz.

We are excited to take the Wine Circle to the next level in 2020, with more education events and regular wine tastings for our Members.

We would love to hear more ideas from you on what else you would like to see this 2020 for our wine events, keeping it fun for all.

Genevieve Chase Wine Circle Convenor

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25TH SCC INTERNATIONAL HOCKEY 6S 2 - 3 March 2019

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CHINGAY 15 - 16 February 2019

ARCHERY COURSE @ DEMPSEY 17 - 19 July 2019

CHELSEA FC - IDC FOOTBALL CAMP 23 - 25 July 2019

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SCC INTERNATIONAL SOCCER 7S 23 - 24 March 2019

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12TH SCC SPORTS AWARDS NIGHT 5 April 2019

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INTERSECTION TOURNAMENTS 2019

SCC FOOTBALL YOUTH TOURNAMENT & CARNIVAL 26 October 2019

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ANNUAL POT GAMES 28 September 2019

WHEELCHAIR RUGBY 9 November 2019

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72ND SCC INTERNATIONAL RUGBY SEVENS 9 - 10 November 2019

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OVERSEAS RECIPROCAL CLUBS

RECIPROCAL CLUBS

OVERSEAS RECIPROCAL CLUBS AUSTRALIA Adelaide The Adelaide Club 165 North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia 5000, Australia Email: admin@adelaide-club.asn.au

Naval, Military and Air Force Club of South Australia

Cricketers’ Club of New South Wales

Panaga Club

31 Killarney Drive, Killarney Heights, NSW 2087, Australia Email: hawkesam@bigpond.com

E5, Simpang 464, Panaga Housing Area, Jalan Utaram Seria KB3534, Brunei Darussalam Email: admin@panagaclub.com

Royal Automobile Club of Australia

CANADA

89 Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia Email: reception@raca.com.au

Tattersalls Club

The National Club 303 Bay Street Toronto, Ontario M5H 2R1, Canada Email: info@thenationalclub.com

111 Hutt Street, Adelaide, South Australia 5000, Australia Email: memberservices@navmil.org

181 Elizabeth Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia Email: administration@tattersallsclub.org

Brisbane

Level 8, 65 York St, Sydney 2000, Australia Email: admin@rugbyclub.com.au

141 Wilson Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5M 3A3, Canada Email: info@torontocricketclub.com

Western Australia

Hollyburn Country Club

Queensland Cricketers’ Club Ground Floor Gabba Towers, 411 Vulture Street, East Brisbane Qld 4169, Australia Email: qcc@qldcricketersclub.com.au

Tattersall’s Club Brisbane 215 Queen Street, Brisbane, Queensland 4000, Australia Email: admin@tattersallsclub.com

United Service Club Queensland 183 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill Queensland 4000, Australia Email: reception@unitedserviceclub.com.au

The Rugby Club

Perth & Tattersalls Bowling & Recreation Club 2 Plain Street, East Perth WA 6004, Australia Email: manager@perthandtatts.com.au

950 Cross Creek Road, West Vancouver, BC V7S2S5, Canada Email: memberservices@hollyburn.org

Royal King’s Park Tennis Club (Inc)

FRANCE

21 King’s Park Road, West Perth, WA 6005, Australia Email: rkptc@iinet.net.au

Automobile Club de France

Rugby Union Club (Rugby WA – Western Australian Rugby Union (Inc)

Melbourne

203 Underwood Ave, Floreat WA 6014, Australia Email: media@rugbywa.com.au

Athenaeum Club

Scarborough Sportsmen’s Club

87 Collins Street, Melbourne Victoria 3000, Australia Email: concierge@athenaeumclub.com.au

Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club Inc. 489 Glenferrie Road, Kooyong Victoria 3144, Australia Email: reception@kooyongltc.asn.au

Melbourne Club 36 Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia Email: frontdesk@melbclub.com.au

Melbourne Cricket Club Gate 2, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Brunton Avenue, Jolimont St. East Melbourne Victoria 3002, Australia Email: membership@mcc.org.au

Melbourne Savage Club 12 Bank Place, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia Email: melbournesavageclub@bigpond.com

Royal South Yarra Lawn Tennis Club 310 Williams Road North, Toorak Victoria 3142, Australia Email: admin@rsyltc.org.au

Sydney City Tattersalls’ Club 194-204 Pitt Street Sydney NSW 2000, Australia Email: members@citytatts.com.au

Sydney Cricket Ground Moore Park Rd, Moore Park, NSW 2021, Australia Email: reception@scgt.nsw.gov.au

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Toronto Cricket Skating and Curling Club

75 Deanmore Road Scarborough WA 6019, Australia Email: ssc@iinet.net.au

The Western Australian Club (Inc.) The Penthouse, Level 11, 12 St George’s Terrace Perth WA 6000, Australia Email: administration@waclub.com.au

Western Australian Cricket Association (Inc.) WACA Ground, Nelson Crescent, Gate 2, East Perth, WA 6004, Australia Email: membership@waca.com.au

Western Australian Golf Club (Inc.) 60 Hayes Avenue, Yokine Western Australia 6060 Email: reception@wagolfclub.com.au

AUSTRIA St. Johanns Club A-1010 Wein, Schubertring 4, Vienna, Austria Email: office@sjc.at

BANGLADESH Dhaka Club Ltd Ramna Dhaka-1000 Bangladesh Email: info@dhakaclubltd.com

6-8 Place De La Concorde 75008 Paris, France Email: contact@automobileclubdefrance.fr

GERMANY Hamburg The Anglo German Club Harvestehuder Weg 44 20149 Hamburg, Germany Email: office@anglogermanclub.de

HONG KONG Craigengower Cricket Club 188 Wong Nai Chung Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong Email: info@ccc1894.com

Hong Kong Cricket Club 137 Wong Nai Chung Gap Road, Hong Kong Email: hkcc@hkcc.org

Hong Kong Football Club 3 Sports Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong Email: frontdesk@hkfc.com

The American Club Hong Kong (Country Club) 28 Tai Tam Road, Tai Tam, Hong Kong Email: membership@americanclubhk.com

The American Club Hong Kong (Town Club) Floors 48-49, Two Exchange Square, Central, Hong Kong Email: membership@americanclubhk.com

The Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Hong Kong

BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

North Block, 2 Lower Albert Road Central, Hong Kong Email: concierge@fcchk.org

Royal Brunei Yacht Club

Kowloon Bowling Green Club

Sarasa Beach, BT1728, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam Email: admin.rbyc@gmail.com

123 Austin Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong Email: info@kbgc.com.hk

RECIPROCAL CLUBS

Kowloon Cricket Club

Deccan Gymkhana

Negeri Sembilan

10 Cox’s Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong Email: info@kcc.org.hk

Survey No 759/1, Ground Floor, Club House Building, Pune 411004, India Email: deccangymkhana@gmail.com

Royal Port Dickson Yacht Club

INDIA Bangalore Bangalore Club Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa Road, Bangalore 560025, India Email: secretary@bangaloreclub.com

Chennai Madras Cricket Club 1 Bells Road, Chepauk, Chennai 600005, India Email: contact@madrascricketclub.org

Jodhpur Umed Club Old Public Park Road, Near Gaushala Grounds, Jodhpur (Rajasthan) 342006, India Email: secretary@umedclub.com

Kerala Trivandrum Club Vazhuthacaud, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695010, India Email: info@TrivandrumClub.net

Rajasthan

Batu 4 ½ Mile Jalan Pantai, 71050 Sirusa, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia Email: info@rpdyc.com.my

Jaisal Club

Royal Sungei Ujong Club

Jethwai Road, Jaisalmer – 345 001 Rajasthan, India Email: info@jaisalclub.com

2A Jalan Dato’ Klana Ma’amor, Malaysia Email: royalsuc@gmail.com

INDONESIA

Kelab Kuantan (Kuantan Club)

International Sport Club of Indonesia (ISCI) Jl. Ir. H. Juanda No. 2, South Tangerang 15419, Indonesia Email: sales@isci-jakarta.com

Mercantile Athletic Club Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav 29-31 Jakarta 12920, Indonesia Email: marketing.macjakarta@gmail.com

ITALY Circolo Canottieri Aniene A.S.D

Pahang Jalan Kelab, Bukit Rotan, 45700 Kuala Selangor, Pahang, Malaysia

Penang Penang Club 42B, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, 10050 Penang, Malaysia Email: genmgr@penangclub.net

Kelab Sukan Pulau Pinang (Penang Sports Club) Jalan Utama 10450 Penang, Malaysia Email: admin@pgsportsclub.com.my

Lungotevere dell’Acqua Acetosa, 119, Roma, Italy Email: info@ccaniene.com

Kelab Renang Pulau Pinang (Penang Swimming Club)

Kolkata

JAPAN

517 Tanjung Bungah 11200 Penang, Malaysia Email: info@penangswimmingclub.com

The Bengal Rowing Club

Kobe Regatta and Athletic Club

13/2, Baroj Road Rabindra Sarobar, Kolkata 700 029, India Email: info@bengalrowingclub.com

1-20, 2-chome, Hachiman-dori 2-Chuo-ku, Kobe 651-0085, Japan Email: info@krac.org

The Calcutta Racket Club

Yokohama Country and Athletic Club

95, Jawahar Lal Nehru Road, Chowronghee, Kolkata-700071 India Email: crcsquash@hotmail.com

11-1 Yaguchidai, Naka-ku, Yokohama, 2310831, Japan Email: concierge@ycac.or.jp

Calcutta Cricket & Football Club

KENYA (EAST AFRICA)

19/1 Gurusaday Road, Kolkata 700019, India Email: ccfcsecretary@ccfc1792.com

Nairobi Gymkhana Club

1 Jalan Padang, Peti Surat No.10318, 88803 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia Email: thekinabaluclub@gmail.com

P.O.BOX 30171-00100 GPO, Nairobi, Kenya Email: info@nairobigymkhana.com

Sandakan Recreation Club

Madhya Pradesh Yeshwant Club Race Course Road, Indore (M.P.) 452003, India Email: yeshwantclub@gmail.com

Mumbai Bombay Gymkhana Club M G Road, Fort, Mumbai 400 001, India Email: admin@bombaygymkhana.com

Cricket Club of India Stadium House, Block No. 3, 1st Floor, Veer Nariman Road, Churchgate, 400 020, India Email: info@cciclub.in

New Delhi Delhi Gymkhana Club 2 Safdarjung Road New Delhi 110 011, India Email: membership@delhigymkhana.org.in

The Palms Town & Country Club B Block, Sushant Lok, Phase I, Gurgaon – 122001, India Email: membership@thepalms.in

Pune

Perak Royal Ipoh Club Jalan Panglima Bukit Gantang Wahab, P.O. Box 3, 30000 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia Email: enquiries@royalipohclub.org.my

Sabah The Kinabalu Club

MALAYSIA

Ground Floor, Blok 60, Jln Singapore, 90000 Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia

Johor Bahru

Sarawak

Johor Cultural & Sports Club

The Island Club

No. PTB 21338, Jalan Tun Abdul Razak, 80100, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia Email: jcscjb@gmail.com

Kluang Kluang Country Club Jalan Mengkibol 86000 Kluang, Johor, Malaysia Email: kluangcountryclub@yahoo.com

Kelantan Kelantan Golf & Country Club jalan 16/44, Pengkalan Chepa 15200 Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia

Melaka The Malacca Club No.18, 5th Floor, Jalan Syed Abdul Aziz, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia Email: tmclub@malaccaclub.com.my

Jalan Airport 96000 Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia Email: sibu_island@yahoo.com

The Sarawak Club Jalan Taman Budaya, Taman Budaya, 93300, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia Email: info@sarawakclub.com

Selangor Kelab Taman Perdana Diraja Kuala Lumpur (Royal Lake Club) Taman Tasek Perdana, Jalan Cenderamulia, Off Jalan Parlimen, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Malaysia Email: membership@royallakeclub.org.my

The Royal Commonwealth Society No. 4 Jalan Birah, Damansara Heights, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Malaysia Email: communications.rcs@gmail.com

Poona Club Ltd 6 Bund Garden Road, Pune 411001 India Email: secretary@poonaclubltd.com ANNUAL REPORT 2019

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Royal Selangor Club

Durban

Marylebone Cricket Club

Jalan Raja, P.O. Box 10137, 50704 Kuala Lumpur Selangor, Malaysia Email: reception@rscweb.org.my

Durban Country Club

Lord’s Cricket Ground, St John’s Wood, London NW8 8QN, United Kingdom Email: reception@mcc.org.uk

Royal Klang Club No. 7, Jalan Istana, 41000 Klang, Selangor, Malaysia Email: info@royalklangclub.com.my

MIDDLE EAST The British Club, Bahrain Building 41, Ahmed Ali Kanoo Avenue, Manama 337, Bahrain Email: secretary@britishclubbahrain.com

1001 Isaiah Ntshangase Road, Stamford Hill, Durban, 4001, South Africa Email: communications@durbancountryclub.co.za

Johannesburg The Wanderers Club 21 North Street, Illovo, Johannesburg 2196, South Africa Email: contactus@wanderersclub.co.za

SPAIN Real Club de Polo de Barcelona

MAURITIUS

Avda. Dr. Marañón 19-31 08028-Barcelona, Spain Email: info@rcpolo.com

Mauritius Gymkhana Club

SRI LANKA

Suffolk Road, Vacoas, Republic of Mauritius Email: secretary@mgc.mu

THE NETHERLANDS Nieuwe of Litteraire Societeit De Witte Plein 24, 2511 CS The Hague, Netherlands Email: secretariaat@societeitdewitte.nl

NEW ZEALAND Auckland The Northern Club

Colombo Swimming Club

National Liberal Club Whitehall Place London SW1A 2HE, United Kingdom Email: secretary@nlc.org.uk

Oriental Club Stratford House, Stratford Place, London W1C 1ES, United Kingdom Email: membership@orientalclub.org.uk

Royal Overseas League Over-Seas House, Park Place, St. James’s Street, London Sw1A 1LR, United Kingdom Email: membership@rosl.org.uk

St James’s Club

148, Storm Lodge, Galle Road, Colombo 03, Sri Lanka Email: admin@colomboswimmingclub.org

7-8 Park Place, St. James’s London, SW1A 1LS, United Kingdom Email: info@stjameshotelandclub.com

Gymkhana Club

The Cardiff And County Club

31 Maitland Crescent, Colombo 7, 00700, Sri Lanka

Singhalese Sports Club No. 35 Maitland Place Colombo 7, Sri Lanka Email: info@ssc.lk

Westgate Street, Cardiff CF10 1DA, United Kingdom Email: secretary@cardiffandcountyclub.com

The New Club 86 Princess Street, Edinburgh EH2 2BB, United Kingdom Email: reception@newclub.co.uk

19 Princess Street, Auckland 1010, New Zealand Email: manager@northernclub.co.nz

SWEDEN Sallskapet

United Club

Wellington

Arsenalsgatan 7 SE-111 47 Stockholm, Sweden Email: info@sallskapet.se

3 Church Street Saint Helier Jersey JE2 3NN, United Kingdom Email: enquiries@unitedclubjersey.com

The Wellington Club Level 4, 88 The Terrace, Wellington 6011, New Zealand Email: reception@wellingtonclub.co.nz

PAPUA NEW GUINEA Aviat Social and Sporting Club P.O. Box 57, Port Moresby, 121 National Capital District, PNG Email: gm@aviat.com.pg

PHILIPPINES The Manila Club 7th Floor Corinthian Plaza, Paseo de Roxas, Cnr Legazpi St, Legaspi Village 1229 Makati City, Philippines Email: mc@manilaclub.org.ph

SOUTH AFRICA

THAILAND Bangkok The British Club 189 Suriwongse Road Bangrak Bangkok 10500, Thailand Email: info@britishclubbangkok.org

Royal Bangkok Sports Club 1 Henri Dunant Street, Pathumwan Bangkok 10330, Thailand Email: sportsclub@rbsc.org

Chiangmai Chiangmai Gymkhana Club 349 Chiang Mai – Lamphun Road, Chiang Mai 50000, Thailand Email: gymkhanagolfclub@gmail.com

Bryanston

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Bryanston Country Club

The Club

63 Bryanston Drive Bryanston Sandton Gauteng 2021, South Africa Email: debbied@bryanstoncc.co.za

Mina Sadiyat, PO Box 658, Abu Dhabi, UAE Email: admin@the-club.com

Cape Town Kelvin Grove Club 144 Campground Road, Newlands, Cape Town 7700, South Africa Email: reception@kelvingrove.co.za

Western Province Cricket Club Ave De Mist, Rondebosch, Cape Town 7700, South Africa Email: members@wpcc.co.za

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UNITED KINGDOM Army and Navy Club 36-39 Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 5JN, United Kingdom Email: club@therag.co.uk

City University Club 42 Crutched Frairs, London EC3N 2AP United Kingdom Email: secretary@cityuniversityclub.co.uk

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Massachusetts Algonquin Club of Boston 217 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02116, USA Email: concierge@algonquinclub.com

California The Balboa Bay Club 1221 Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92663, USA Email: rreitkopp@balboabayclub.com

New York Down Town Association 60 Pine Street, New York, NY 10005, USA Email: reception@thedta.com

Florida Fisher Island Club One Fisher Island Drive/Fisher Island Florida 33109, USA Email: membership@fisherislandclub.com

PAST PRESIDENTS Although the Singapore Cricket Club was founded in 1852, until 1880 the principal office was that of Captain.

1880 – 1881

Louis J R Glass

1949

Andrew Gilmour, CMG

1882

Charles Stringer

1950

Robert Donald Stewart

1883

Sir Cecil Clementi Smith, CMG

1951

Peter M B C Frend

1884 - 1887

Sir John Anderson

1952 – 1953

H F Clements

1888

A P Talbot

1954 – 1955

L A Williams

1889 – 1891

Charles Stringer

1956

L L Cooper

1892

A P Talbot

1957

John S Kirkham

1893 – 1895

Major Sir Henry E McCallum, CMG

1958

John S Kirkham / H K Franklin

1896

J J H Orman

1959

Joseph W Cashin

1897 – 1898

Justice Andrew John Leach

1960

David I Price

1899 – 1900

Charles Stringer

1961

O H R Beadles, OBE

1901

Sir Hugh Fort

1962 – 1967

Andrew Gilmour, CMG

1902 – 1903

Sir Frank Athelstane Swettenham, KCMG

1968

Derek R Reid, MC

1904

Sir Hugh Fort

1969

Derek R Reid, MC / Alistair B McPherson

1905

Lieutenant-Colonel E G Broadrick

1970 – 1972

Alistair B McPherson

1906

Sir Hugh Fort

1973 – 1975

Tom Eames Hughes, CBE

1907 – 1908

Sir John Anderson

1976 – 1977

Justice T S Sinnathuray

1909 – 1910

Sir Arthur Henderson Young, KCMG

1978

Justice T S Sinnathuray / Neill B Aitken

1911

Lieutenant-Colonel E G Broadrick

1979 – 1980

Neill B Aitken

1912 – 1914

Cedric I Carver

1981 – 1985

Haider M Sithawalla

1915

Charles William Darbishire

1986 – 1990

Len F Foster

1916 – 1918

Cedric I Carver

1991 – 2000

Charlie K P Phua

1919

D Y Perkins

2001 – 2008

Anwarul Haque

1920

William Langham-Carter

2008

Abu Omar

1921 – 1922

Sir William Murison, KTB

2008 – 2010

Teh Leong

1923 – 1929

Ron John Farrer, CMG

2011

Mohan J Bhojwani

1930

Oswald Phillips Griffith-Jones

2012 – 2013

Col (Retd) Gurcharan Singh

1931 – 1932

Charles Salter

April – August 2014

A Michael Grice

1933 – 1934

Oswald Phillips Griffith-Jones

September 2014 – April 2015

Mohan J Bhojwani

1935 – 1937

John Middleton Sime

2015 – 2016

Captain Baldev Singh

1938 – 1939

Bernard E Ablitt

2016 – 2017

Mohan J Bhojwani

1940 – 1941

John Athelstan Dean

2017 – 2018

Sher Baljit Singh

1942 / 1945

Club Closed (Pacific War)

2018 – 2019

Sher Baljit Singh

1946

Oswald W Gilmour

2019 – 2020

Sher Baljit Singh

1947 – 1948

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