SP ORTS
Hockey
Convenor: Subhas Nathan | Article by: Kanan Packrisamy
HALLOWED LAWNS OF THE PADANG TO THE RESCUE The renovation of the national hockey stadium at Sengkang and its predecessor Delta also going down for renewal a few months before has left the hockey fraternity with limited training venues and slots to prepare for the 2020 season. The all conquering COVID-19 has continued to threaten the cancellation of much of the hockey season, having already consumed the National Junior Leagues in January and February and the SCC International Hockey 6s in late February and early March. The National Indoor League is also suspended after reaching the half-way mark. Despite these circumstances, we at SCC managed to get some training under our belts by utilising the immaculate Padang. The ground crew at the Club truly must be commended on their splendid craft as the pitch was flat, crisp and a sheer joy to play on. Cast on the picturesque setting in the heart of the Civic District, many hockey Members enjoyed their rare run out on the Padang under lights. Although visibility especially for goalkeepers was poor the sessions were well attended and fun. There were also late evening sessions from 6pm where as much of daylight was used to enjoy as much hockey as possible.
setback derail our enthusiasm as many of our young players have been coming to training regularly and eagerly looking forward to the end to the threat posed by the virus. Many of our Section Members and other members of our Club alike have been working out as they stay and work at and from home respectively. Our Section is going to engage members to participate on a fitness challenge for the coming weeks to ease the strain caused by the current circuit breaker mode that our country is in. Finally, our hearts do go out for all our Members, residents of Singapore and everyone in the world to stay safe during these extraordinary and testing times. We are sure that we can stay strong and come back stronger. During this time we have learnt to be innovative and can deal with many a situation. Stay Safe everyone!
The highlight of all these so-called back-to-your-roots grass sessions was the February monthly social which was held on what would have been the opening day of the SCC International 6s. The Section formed eight teams and played a mini 6-a-side tournament complete with guest of honour for each of the four finals. A massive social was held right after and all those that came truly had a great time. Our junior boys and girls were top of the table and looking good to win Boys and Girls National Junior League title before the championship was cancelled due to COVID-19. We didn't let this MAY / JUN 2020 THE PADANG
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