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General Committee 2020
Contents
PRESIDENT
DEPUTY PRESIDENT
Mr. Zoher Saleh Motiwalla zoher.motiwalla@scc.org.sg
Mr. Rangachari Raghavan rags.raghavan@scc.org.sg
CHAIRMAN GAMES CONTROL BOARD
FINANCE MEMBER
Mr. Martin Goerojo martin.goerojo@scc.org.sg
Mr. Victor Olsen victor.olsen@scc.org.sg
CLUB NEWS President’s Message 3 Annual Staff Fund 4 Notice of Expiration of F&B Credits 4 Bali Memorial 5
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Mr. George V. Abraham george.abraham@scc.org.sg
Mr. David Jones david.jones@scc.org.sg
Mrs. Margaret Cunico margaret.cunico@scc.org.sg
Mr. Paul Lawlass paul.lawlass@scc.org.sg
Mr. Mathavan Devadas mathavan.devadas@scc.org.sg
Ms. Fathima Mohietheen fathima@scc.org.sg
Mr. Anwar Gaffoor anwar.gaffoor@scc.org.sg
Mr. Samuel Sharpe sam.sharpe@scc.org.sg
Subcommittee Members GAMES CONTROL BOARD
Mr. Martin Goerojo (Chairman) Ms. Sunita Kapoor Mr. David Yim Ms. Edith Somogyi Mr. Ganesh Ramanathan Mr. Suresh Kalpathy Ms. Helen Campos Mr. Steve Dawson Mr. Bala Supramaniam Mr. Subhas Nathan Ms. Nanthini Visvalingam Mr. Henry Winter Mr. Sarat Chandran Mr. Soenke Langhoff Ms. Fathima Mohietheen Mr. Sam Sharpe
FINANCE
Mr. Victor Olsen (Chairman) Mr. Rangachari Raghavan Mr. Martin Goerojo Mr. Hamish Christie Mr. Jon Robinson Mr. Bill Chua Mr. Chionh Chye Hion Mr. KK Natarajan Mr. Gobi Nathan Ms. Ketki Sen
RULES AND MEMBERSHIP
Mr. Mathavan Devadas (Chairman) Mr. Lim Khoon Mr. Martin Goerojo Mr. Moiz H. Sithawalla Mr. Samuel Sharpe Miss. Geer Langezaal
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Ms. Margaret Cunico (Chairlady) Ms. Monica Alsagoff Mr. Srikanth Kakulapati Ms. Joanna Ossinger
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Mr. Paul Lawlass (Chairman) Mr. Rangachari Raghavan Ms. Margaret Cunico Ms. Tracy Jones Ms. Nalini Willetts Ms. Fathima Mohietheen Mr. Steve Dawson Mr. Ganesh S Ramanathan Mrs. Ravina M Bhojwani
FEATURE In Conversation with Football Junior Sports Member DINING HIGHLIGHTS Indian Kitchen Specials Oval Daily Specials Cake of the Month Dinner Specials Spirits & Wines Weekdays F&B Promotions F&B and Social Calendar
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ESTABLISHMENT
Mr. David Jones (Chairman) Mr. Sarat Chandran Mr. Rajan Menon Ms. Fathima Mohietheen
SOCIAL
Mr. Anwar Gaffoor (Chairman) Mr. George Abraham Mr. Vikram Raman Ms. Soma Devi Ms. Darlene Kasten Mr. V. Srikanth
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PROPERTY
Mr. George V. Abraham (Chairman) Mr. Andrew Moore Mr. Retna Sabapathy Mr. Ong Chin Leong Ms. Cynthia Robless Mr. Jeyan Nadarajah Mr. N. Thangavelu
MEMBER ENGAGEMENT
Ms. Fathima Mohietheen (Chairlady) Ms. Abi Rhodes Mr. Andrew Hill Mr. Rod Murchison Mr. Tushar Doshi Ms. Preeti Dubey Ms. Sheila Nagiah
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PRESIDENT ’S MESSAGE
Dear Members, First up, congratulations to Club Member Mr. Peter Gilchrist on being awarded the Sportsman of the Year 2020 for his achievements for Singapore in Billiards. No stranger to significant awards, Peter is a fourtime World Billiards Champion (Long-up format) and was also awarded the Singapore Sportsman of the Year in 2014. I would like to thank all Club Members for their immense support of the F&B. In the three months from July to September 2020, since the re-opening of the Oval Restaurant, Victoria Room and the Padang Restaurant, we have recorded in excess of $1.0m in F&B sales, a 24% increase for the same venues compared to the corresponding period in 2019. To cope with the increased F&B demand, we have brought back many of our Malaysian staff who are both happy to be back and also grateful to be working again. Sports continues busily, albeit in a controlled manner and we hope that Phase 3 will bring more opportunities to play regular competitive sport both at the Padang and the Dempsey locations. We are very grateful that the authorities granted us permission to reopen the billiard tables and dart boards in the Men’s Bar and Members have been informed of the strict safe-distancing guidelines accompanying their use. Fancy a game of quoit or croquet anyone? Look out for upcoming details. In spite of the pandemic, the management and staff of the Singapore Cricket Club are determined to organise and present our Members with two months of festivities as we draw closer to Christmas and the New Year. Until there is greater clarity on the easing of safedistancing measures and what will be permitted
under Phase 3, at the time of writing, the many events organised this festive period are meant to bring the SCC Family together in a safe manner virtually. Events that will take place physically will be conducted in accordance with guidelines applicable then. Together with this issue of Padang magazine, you would have received a special festive booklet supplement – much thicker this year - filled with extravagant menus to peruse, takeaway deals, events to note down and diarise and – new this year - festive hampers, to purchase for yourself or as gifts to loved ones. In the meanwhile, keep on visiting the Club and responsibly patronise the F&B outlets that are operational. I know many are experiencing pandemic fatigue, but so long as we continue to band together, we will pull through. I thank you for remaining gracious with our staff as they carry out their duties to ensure everybody adheres to the safety measures, so the Club can remain open for our Members and their guests to enjoy. While the past months have been trying for many, let’s look forward and make the last two months of 2020 joyous ones – something easily achieved with all the upcoming SCC festive treats and events. On behalf of the General Committee, I wish all our Hindu and Christian Members and their loved ones a Happy Deepavali and Christmas respectively, and to all Members our compliments of the season and may you have a wonderful 2021. See you at the Clubhouse!
Zoher Motiwalla President, Singapore Cricket Club
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CLUB NEWS
ANNUAL STAFF FUND Members are hereby invited to voluntarily contribute to the SCC Staff ‘Annual Ang Pow Fund’. It is an SCC “tradition” that this contribution amounts to the equivalent of one month’s subscription and the fund will be fully dispersed in the month January 2021 before the Chinese New Year as an ex-gratia payment that is equally distributed amongst all members of staff. This is the only occasion in the year when Members may show their appreciation to the Club’s employees. In keeping with recent practice, the amount will be debited from Members’ Accounts and will be reflected in the November 2020 Statement of Account and will be deducted via GIRO on 21st Dec 2020. This contribution as previously stated is wholly voluntarily and members may give written notice prior to 21 December 2020 should they choose to make a smaller, larger or no contribution at all. We would also be pleased to accept an email notification to ang.pow@scc.org.sg, as to your choice of option. On behalf of all SCC’s employees, the Management would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your patronage and support of the Club and its staff over this past year.
OBITUARIES The Club records with deep regret the passing of our Members. Our sincere condolences go out to the families of the departed.
Mr Neil Montefiore
Mr. Chua Chye Song
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Mr. Lim Wei-Jen
NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF F&B CREDITS ON 30 NOVEMBER 2020 This is a gentle reminder that the F&B Credits accorded to all qualified Members for the closure of the Club during the COVID-19 Circuit Breaker period will expire on 30 November 2020. Please utilise them if you have not done so before the expiration date. Please note that upon expiry, the F&B Credits cannot be brought forward or used in any manner for any purpose. To check your available credit balance, please refer to your monthly Statement of Account – “Credit Book Balance” located in the bottom left section of the document. Should you have any enquires pertaining to this, please contact accountsreceivable@scc.org.sg or call 6309 9112, 6309 9113 or 63389271 ext 208 or 217.
CLUB NEWS
BALI MEMORIAL 2020
By Jon Leow
For most of us, 2020 has been a year to forget. But we must remember that it has now been 18 years since the horrific events of 12 October 2002 in Bali. The circumstances of the current pandemic has meant that most of us will not have the opportunity to physically pay our respects to our fallen Clubmates in what has become the traditional Dawn Service – social distancing means that this year will have to be a much smaller service. That said, no one from the SCC should fail to remember the past, such is the history of the Club, and honour those who came before them. Honouring those who have passed, especially on 12 October is never easy, and yet we as a Club and a Rugby Section have been back to the Padang year on year to remember and honour them. It is with the passing of time that more and more of the Section that run on each weekend representing the Club do not know the eight clubmates we lost in Bali, but we still honour them with the insignia that adorns each and every jersey of each of the Section’s representative teams. Time is said to wait for no man, and in a flash 18 years have passed. Young colts have become seasoned growlers and yet, for those that had the opportunity to know those men that we lost, the memories remain vivid and the heart recalls fondly. Stories will certainly come back, as will the beer and the coffee (with a dash of “Bundy”), and it will be a day of memory, honour and celebration. That a Club such as ours, and indeed the sport of Rugby Union, can bring together people from diverse backgrounds and cultures under one banner, and no matter what, that tribe will always hold true (even at a time of Coronavirus and the necessity to broadcast the Dawn Service over the internet, rather than hold it in person). While the global pandemic has forced changes, as with much of what has happened since 12 October 2002, we will all adapt and change while holding dear to our heart the memory of those not only from the Club, but all 202 who lost their lives that fateful night.
“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.” Laurence Binyon – “For the Fallen”
Lest We Forget.
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FE ATURE
IN CONVERSATION WITH:
FOOTBALL JUNIOR SPORTS MEMBER
MUHAMMAD DEFERDAUZ B NOORDIN MEMBER PROFILE Full name: Muhammad Deferdauz b Noordin Nickname: DD Age: 25 Occupation: Banker Field Position: Left Winger SCC JSM since: 2015
WHEN AND HOW DID YOU START PLAYING FOOTBALL? I started playing football when I was 8 years old with my cousins. We joined an academy where we trained every Saturday. However, I only started playing football competitively when I was in secondary school.
What is it about football that excites you? Football is more than a sport to me. I enjoy football a lot because it provides me with an avenue to get together with my good friends. I have made most of my good friends through football. It is brilliant when you can always have like-minded individuals around you!
When and how did you join SCC? I started training with SCC when I was 18 in 2013, after completing my A-level examination. Gavin Lee, Tampines Rover’s current head coach, introduced me to SCC and he told me that it is an excellent place for me to continue playing football and also meet brilliant individuals who can make an impact in my professional life. I only officially became a Member of SCC in 2015 after getting clearance from the SCDF. In the same year, I started my first campaign with SCC NFL.
How has the Junior Sports Membership (JSM) Program benefited you as a player and in life in general? The Junior Sports Membership Program has benefited me in many ways. It has enabled me to continue playing the sport I love the most, whilst enjoying the best facilities around. The football pitch at Padang is the best pitch that I have ever played on. I have also gone on several trips with SCC for the annual Bangkok Seven’s. I have gone for two of these international competitions and have had good
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FEATURE
The SCC NFL Team that won the NFL Divisio
n 2 League in 2015 - a memorable experience
experiences during both. The trips were not just about us playing football, but they were also a good time for us to bond as a team and enjoy ourselves. Most importantly, what I have enjoyed most about SCC is the people that I have met. Personally, I feel that the SCC Members are the greatest assets of the Club. Ever since I joined the Club, I have met many influential and like-minded individuals. Many of the older Football Members have helped me with both my football and my career. Our coaches have also been an integral part of our training sessions and to the program. They take excellent care of the boys and they are like our mentors. The older Members also make an effort to look out for the younger boys. I hope that I can help the younger JSMs too in the future.
for DD.
Name a sportsperson that inspires you. Conor McGregor. Even though he is not a footballer, I think he is a great MMA fighter. I admire his confidence and he has achieved so much out of nothing. He also has a decent left foot!
Where do you see yourself 10 years from now? I hope to represent SCC in the NFL. My main aim would be to keep fit and continue to work hard with the boys. I am also confident that I will be with the Club because I have enjoyed my time here. It is definitely one of the best decisions that I’ve made in my life as it has moulded me into the individual that I am today.
Could you please share one memorable experience playing with SCC? The 2015 NFL Division 2 campaign. It was my first season and it was also one where we won the league and were unbeaten.
Next year will be your 7th year as a SCC JSM. What’s next for you? I am already looking forward to another season with the NFL boys, more so because this season has been disrupted due to the pandemic. And I am also looking forward to convert my Membership.
How do you keep fit and healthy? I run twice a week. Also, we have been training once a week within groups of five and the sessions have been amazing.
DD with the SCC
Team at Bangkok
7s 2016.
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FOOD & BEVERAGE
INDIAN KITCHEN S P E C I A L S Fridays, 6.30pm onwards
November
November 6 November Spicy Mutton Ribs served with Mango Chutney $14.90 13 November Combo Mutton & Chicken Biryani $15.80 20 November Indian Mee Goreng $8.80 (regular), $10.80 (large) 27 November Kambing Soup $8.80 (regular), $10.80 (large)
December 4 December Indian Mee Goreng $8.80 (regular), $10.80 (large) 11 December Soto Ayam $8.80 (regular), $10.80 (large) 18 December Kambing Soup $8.80 (regular), $10.80 (large)
CAKE
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Pumpkin Mousse Cake with Cinnamon, Honey and Chocolate Cremeux Visit The Oval & Verandah or call 6338 9271 Ext: 373 to place a cake order for your special occasion or birthday celebration!
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OVAL DAILY SPECIALS December
Monday 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 November Mutton Biryani, or Oven-roasted Striploin with Vegetables & Potatoes, or Pink Leg Prawn Noodle Soup with Fresh Clams
Monday 7, 14, 21, 28 December Mutton Biryani, or Braised Duck Leg with Orange Sauce, Vegetables & Potatoes, or Pink Leg Prawn Noodle Soup with Fresh Clams
Tuesday 3, 10, 17, 24 November SCC Laksa, or Pan-fried Seabass Fillet with Lemon Dill Sauce, Vegetables & Potatoes, or Butter Chicken Masala with Mixed Vegetables & Naan
Tuesday 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 December SCC Laksa, or Pan-fried Seabass Fillet with Lemon Dill Sauce, Vegetables & Potatoes, or Butter Chicken Masala with Mixed Vegetables & Naan
Wednesday 4, 11, 18, 25 November SCC Chicken & Egg Curry with Steamed Rice, or Roast Leg of Lamb with Vegetables & Potatoes, or Fish Tikka with Mint Chutney, Mixed Vegetables & Naan
Wednesday 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 December SCC Chicken & Egg Curry with Steamed Rice, or Grilled Dory Fish with Vegetables & Potatoes, or Fish Tikka with Mint Chutney, Mixed Vegetables & Naan
Thursday 5, 12, 19, 26 November SCC Chicken Rice, or Baked Salmon with Vegetables & Potatoes, or Palak Chicken with Vegetables & Brown Rice
Thursday 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 December SCC Chicken Rice, or Baked Salmon with Vegetables & Potatoes, or Palak Chicken with Vegetables & Brown Rice
Friday 6, 13, 20, 27 November Fish Moolie with Steamed Rice, or Grilled Chicken Chop with Vegetables & Potatoes, or Channa Masala with Stir-fried Vegetables & Chappati
Friday 4, 11, 18 December Fish Moolie with Steamed Rice, or Breaded Pork Loin with Vegetables, Apple Chutney & Cheese Cream Sauce, or Channa Masala with Stir-fried Vegetables & Chappati
Saturday 7, 21, 28 November SCC Laksa, or SCC Chicken Rice, or Mock Mutton Curry with Vegetables, Mango Chutney & Naan
Saturday 5, 12, 19, 26 December SCC Laksa, or SCC Chicken Rice, or Mock Mutton Curry with Vegetables, Mango Chutney & Naan
Sunday 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 November Chicken Biryani
Sunday 6, 13, 20, 27 December Chicken Biryani
SCC Fish Moolie
On public holidays, the Daily Set Lunch option at The Oval & Verandah will only be SCC Laksa.
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FOOD & BEVERAGE
SPIRITS & WINES BOTTLES OF THE MONTH
SAVE
$44.00
Macallan 12 Years Double Cask $138.00 per bottle (Usual Price: $182.00)
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$40.00
The Balvenie 12 Years
$118.00 per bottle (Usual Price: $158.00)
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$22.00
Famous Grouse
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$68.00 per bottle
$80.00
(Usual Price: $90.00)
The Botanist Gin $88.00 per bottle
(Usual Price: $168.00)
PREECE Chardonnay, Central Victoria, Australia
PREECE Shiraz, Victoria, Australia
Medium straw with vivid green hues. Nose offers delicate aromas of nougat, citrus blossom and spicy oak notes that swirl and lift from the glass. The palate unfurls with soft and supple ease, held neatly by a limey acid core. Flavours of stone fruit, oatmeal and citrus rind combine and build ahead of a fresh and cleansing finish.
Deep red with a distinct purple hue. the nose offers aromas of blackberry and plum and is supported by spicy vanilla notes. A full and mouth filling palate greets the taster with layers of plum, blueberry and spice. Well balanced oak and rounded tannin build on the long and flavoursome finish.
$65.00 per bottle / $15.80 per glass
$67.00 per bottle / $16.80 per glass
Elegance Sauvignon Blanc, Languedoc, France
Chateau Larquey, Bordeaux Superieur, France
This Sauvignon Blanc shows the wonderful typicity that our Seaview Vineyard is known for - highly aromatic fruit flavors with a vibrant palate and pure, elegant mineral finish. The palate is elegant yet full with sufficient weight and texture that is balanced by the flinty minerality, typical of the Seaview Vineyard.
Chateau Larquey presents a nice ruby red color. There are slightly woody aromas, with notes of fresh raspberry, small red fruits, currant and blackcurrant, that burst out in the mouth. Tannins are opulent and granulous, with aromas of wood and soft spices like paprika. The finale is tasty, with a lot of freshness and vivacity.
$48.00 per bottle / $12.80 per glass
$52.00 per bottle / $13.80 per glass
No limit on purchase. Storage of bottles capped at 2 bottles per month, per purchase, due to storage limitations. Not applicable for banquets and private functions.
F&B PROMOTIONS Mondays
Wednesdays
Cocktail Craze Enjoy 2 Cocktails* at special prices. Snow Ball $12.00 Screwdriver $12.00 Spritzer $16.00 Jägerbomb $16.00
Available all day across all outlets. *Applicable to same cocktail only.
Black Mussels Promotion
Black Mussels with White Wine Sauce and Garlic Bread
$15.80
Black Mussels with Saffron Cream Sauce $15.80 and Garlic Bread Available from 6pm onwards, every Wednesday across all outlets.
The above promotions are not valid during major Club events and on the eve of Public Holidays. Not applicable for banquets and private functions.
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All promotions are subject to change.
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Sunday
Sunday Lunch The Padang Restaurant Every Sunday 12pm – 3pm
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Cocktail Craze! Every Monday Available All Day at All Outlets
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The Virtual Edition Quiz Night 8pm
The Virtual Edition Quiz Night 8pm
Black Mussels Promotion! Every Wednesdays Available at All Outlets 6pm
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Wellness Thursdays Christmas Gift Wrapping Online event on Zoom 7.30pm
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6 Business Talk – COVID-19 Update, Outlook and Implications for Businesses by Pivotscapes Online event on Zoom 5.30pm – 6.30pm Indian Kitchen Specials Every Friday 6.30pm
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Satay Every Friday & Saturday 6.30pm – 10pm
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SCC Whisky Festive 28 Cocktail Workshop Online event on Zoom 8pm Advent Flora Workshop For Adults Conducted outside SCC 10am – 12pm
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December Miniature Tree 6 Decorating & Ornament Creation Workshop Online event on Zoom 3pm
Gingerbread House Workshop Online event on Zoom 3pm
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A Sartorial Tour 3 of ACM’s New Material & Design Galleries on Fashion Matters 6pm
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SCC Family Pantomime CINDERE-LAH!!! The Padang Restaurant 11am – 12.30pm
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Satay Every Friday & Saturday 6.30pm – 10pm
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Murder at the Juice Joint Online event on Zoom 7.30pm onwards
Christmas Eve Lucky Draw Courtyard 2pm
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CHRISTMA S DAY
31 New Year’s Eve Glitz & Glamour Countdown Party 8pm onwards
*Tentative (Depending on COVID-19 Guidelines)
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S PORTS
SCC TENNIS ACADEMY Warm welcome to the new Tennis Director
Jorge Jimenez - Master Tennis Coach
The Perfect backhand With Coach Alok Preparation phase: During the take back (Backswing), the non dominant hand will be on the throat of the racquet with the dominant hand on the grip.
The Backswing is initiated with a "unit turn" where the racquet goes back with the turn of the upper body and not just the hands. Contact Phase: - To hit a One Handed Backhand top spin, the swing path is "High-Low-High". The racquet head after the take back drops below the intended contact and goes upward. Contact is in front of you right hip with the racquet faces vertical at contact.
Online booking of tennis Coaching Packages for Private and group classes will be available on probuddy.io with limited times slots so sign up soon to a package and secure a weekly playing time on the most iconic courts in the heart of the CBD. From November all Members will be able to view who are the appointed club Pro's and book private and group classes online.
NEW TENNIS PROGRAM By Christo Wiese Director, Befit121
Starting in November, Head Coach and former ATP player/Coach Jorge Jimenez will be leading a new tennis coaching program at the Club -You can look forward to high levels of coaching for all ages and levels! We would like to invite all tennis enthusiasts to sign up for professional tennis coaching during the early daytime or squad/groups in the late afternoons. With up to 4 tennis courts available at times, the Club has amazing tennis facilities for kids and adult tennis lessons. Please take note that the SCC tennis academy will be planned based on a performance Tennis Academy structure from beginner introduction right up to international competition players. We aim to have junior squads for ages 6-16 on weekdays 4-7 pm and weekends. Registration for the academy program will be opened and the programs will be curated by coaches Jorge, Alok and Anais - all former ATP or WTA players *View complete profiles on next page. The entire team and I are super happy to assist the SCC members in any of your tennis on- or off- court needs; we look forward to see you all on the courts soon.
THE COACHING TEAM Looking at improving your game? Befit121 brings a experienced team and passionate coaches that will run private classes and SCC Tennis Academy squads weekly.
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1. Jorge Jiminez With more than 16 years of experience as a Tennis Coach, and 15 years experience as a Mental Coach, he was Former Director of the Mental Coaching Section of the Carlos Moyá SD Tennis Academy in Madrid and also Former Director of the Tennis Section of the Clubs Sports Tennis International Academy & Padel Cunit in Spain 2. Christo Wiese Christo has been involved in managing tennis programs for 10 years including Shangri-La, Google and the One 15 Marina and as a coach learned from coaches like Francisco Roig coach of Rafeal Nadal. He also arranges yearly academy tours to Barcelona He is also a member of the SCC premier A team.
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3. Alok Bhide A former ATP and ITF ranked player with several years of international coaching experience. Played NCAA college tennis in USA on Academic and Athletic scholarship. PTR certified coach. Accredited Hitting Partner for WTA Finals Singapore2018 4. Anais Gomar Anais Gomar comes from Spain. She was a former WTA and Division I player. She has played tennis all her life. She has more than 10 years of coaching practice with players from all levels and ages. Anais is internationally certified and specialised in tennis by the “Global Professional Tennis Coaching Association”. She is professionally qualified with the level C and level B of tennis coaching.
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Balut
Convenor: Sunita Kapoor | Article by: Sunita Kapoor
Although the Balut Section has had such grand Christmas parties in the past, we will miss it this 2020. The Balut Committee misses all the running around preparing for the big day; however, taking the current situation into consideration, we would rather prefer to ensure the safety and well-being of our Section Members. To entertain you, here’s a few pictures for nostalgia! We look forward to games starting soon.
HERE'S WISHING EVERYONE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS! HAVE A GREAT ONE WITH FAMILY OR FRIENDS!! 14
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Bowls
Convenor: Ganesh Ramanathan | Article by: Edmund Lin and Shermeen Lim
MEN’S CHAMPION DECIDED The Cup and Plate finals of the Men’s Singles finally took centre stage on 22 August 2020. Melvin had beaten Ganesh in the previous week 21-16, while Edmund was fresh out of a closely fought 21-19 victory over Zoher, as both emerged as Cup finalists. Edmund started with all guns blazing, and went into an 8 shots lead early in the match, often making his last bowl count. However, Melvin’s usual consistency started to get on Edmund and he soon started chipping away Edmund’s lead. Towards the end, Melvin had eliminated all of Edmund’s advantage and was ready to kill off the match at 20-18. Melvin already had an unbeatable bowl right next to the jack, and Edmund was ready to pack his bowls. However, in an unexpected turn of events, Melvin went heavy with his last bowl with the intention to “guard the back”. He unfortunately hit his bowl, which in turn pushed the jack towards Edmund’s back bowl, and handed the end to Edmund instead. The crowd gasped and the momentum shifted. Edmund went on to win the championship match 21-20, securing his first ever Singles title, in his fourth attempt in the finals spanning over nearly 20 years. On the other side of the green, the Plate finals pitted the up and coming bowler, Srini against veteran bowler, Chai. Chai eventually won the game with his vast experience with the final score of 21-5. Well done to the finalists!
The Cup and Plate finalists of the Men’s Singles, from left: Srini RS, Melvin Tan, Edmund Lin and Chai Hon Yoong.
WOMEN’S CHAMPION DECIDED The Cup Final in the Ladies’ Singles was played on 8 September 2020 between two ladies who had won the SEA Games Triples’ Gold together last year. The match started on a fierce front that saw Shermeen playing brilliantly from the first end before Amira swooped in to keep the score tight on the board. Amira had displayed tremendous patience and skills to take the game shot by shot. As the game approached the last few ends, Shermeen had reached game point with an incredible 2-shots draw and Amira’s closest shot was just behind the jack on the next end. The spectators were at the edge of their seats as Shermeen prepared to deliver her last bowl to seal the win. But it was not to be, and the game continued on for another last two ends.
The Ladies’ Singles finalists, from left: Amira Goh and Shermeen Lim.
It was an intense second-last end as Amira played an amazing draw shot and Shermeen managed to sit it out. Amira tapped strongly on her warrior instincts and drew her last shot dead cold to save herself from being knocked out! The last end was just as intense, as Shermeen drew her first two shot bowls to the jack and planted a back bowl. But it was not the best back bowl and it gave Amira the confidence to attempt a running shot down the swinging side of the green, and she succeeded in taking the jack to the back! Everyone gasped as the jack moved and bounced squarely off Shermeen’s back bowl and stayed near it. A very close and exciting game, with the final score at 21-17. Well done to the finalists, and congratulations to Shermeen on defending her Singles title once again!
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Cricket
Convenor: Suresh Kalpathy | Article by: Scott Mckechnie
RETURN OF JUNIOR CRICKET AT SCC IN ASSOCIATION WITH It’s been an exciting month for SCC Cricket and after almost five gruelling months, we were able to recommence our much-missed Junior Cricket program!
We spent all Summer mapping what our return would look like. We mapped for the return of 183 Children, to which we ended our COVID-19-impacted first term with; we even mapped for perhaps a 10 or 20% decrease in participation as families work hard to recalibrate after the most uncertain of phases. We felt families might have needed to leave town, or that Mums and Dads would still be understandably wary of all things COVID-19. Remarkably & excitingly, at the time of writing, we have 205 Children active & participating within our new-look program - a participation growth of 12%. Additionally, participation amongst girls continues to upscale, with 12 girls now actively enjoying regular Cricket with the support of SCC Cricket; this is up from the five girls to which we had actively engaged in Term 3 of 2019 and we fast approach a time where we can facilitate all-girl training groups and all-girl squads - building the foundation of a new era for female Cricketers at the Club! Watch this space…
SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS
We are pleased to share that our Summer Camps of 2020 ran with absolute success! With both weeks sold out, we knew we were set for fun, fun and more fun, as 73 children took part in the first Cricket Section-led Camps. These Camps not only introduced new children to all things Sport at SCC, they also raised vital funds for the Section in addition to channelling significant F&B revenue back into the Club by way of 500 lunches in total across the two weeks.
ANNOUNCING CHRISTMAS SPORTS CAMPS! Following the success of our 2020 Summer Camps, we are pleased to announce that plans have commenced for two further weeks of Camps in December this year! Camp structure will again be modelled on a Cricket-specific week and a Multi-Sport week; more details to follow in due course. With everybody ‘stuck in town’, we anticipate immense demand for spots so don’t delay once information is released!
FAREWELL TO OUR HEAD COACH TIM MCMAHON
It is with mixed feelings that we announce the upcoming departure of our Head Coach, Tim McMahon. Tim’s wife, Jules, has been presented with an incredible professional opportunity in Hong Kong, which will take the McMahon family away from Singapore at the end of the year. With not much happening by way of serious cricket, he felt it was appropriate for him to step down from the position in order to enable the search for a replacement which will commence in due course. Even though it was only a brief tenure, Tim made some great contributions to the Section. His running of the Senior training sessions was extremely efficient and impactful, which was amply evident in the huge turnout seen during the week. He inculcated a keen sense of discipline and rigor, not to speak of the professional approach that he brought to his coaching by virtue of his extensive experience. As the team coach on the Chennai tour, Tim’s presence resulted in a much improved performance by all our teams against some tough opposition. He was primarily responsible for the running of our vital community engagement collaboration with Raffles Institution and expertly executed our maiden Captaincy & Leadership Course, directed towards our ‘future leaders’ of the Section. With COVID-19 robbing our young kids of the Junior Cricket, Tim additionally ‘took point’ on our vital Home Engagement program, which kept our children engaged with Cricket through the first six weeks of the lockdown, prior to leading the Coaches through our recent Summer Camps which ran to absolute success.
Whilst excited for the opportunities that lie ahead, Tim was keen to convey his disappointment that his time as Head Coach at the Club has been cut short. On behalf of the Section, I would like to sincerely thank Tim for his contributions through what has been a turbulent year. We wish Tim, Julie and their young son Jack all the very best heading into the next phase of their life. We will no doubt see Tim in Singapore on a Hong Kong Cricket Club tour to Singapore soon! NOV / DEC 2020 THE PADANG
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Football
Convenor: Steve Dawson | Article by: Steve Dawson
Max Johnson and Michael Drake gracefully slicing their way to a 9-5 conclusion. Matches were on a first-to-9-game basis, with the required winning margin being two games.
With the Football Section still unable to play in competitive encounters that involve more than 5 people, training continues at the Padang and Dempsey with good numbers on excellent playing surfaces. New training equipment has been purchased so that these sessions continue to entertain and nurture, until such time as we can play meaningful matches again. In the meantime, to fill the competitive void, the Football Section Tennis Championships are nearing their conclusion. There are three divisions of four players each and so far we have reached a conclusion in Division 2, where Tyler Drake overcame his father Michael, Tigers player Max and yours truly as follows:
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Games L
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Wins
Tyler
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15
12
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Michael
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21
4
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Steve
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29
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1
Max
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31
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0
Keep training!
Steve
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Golf
Convenor: Bala Supramaniam | Article by: Ravi T Chandran
Despite the remarkable ‘recovery’ the SCC Golf Section has had from after the circuit breaker restrictions (Apr-June 2020), it has become increasingly difficult to organise golf events at both public and private golf locations. Specifically, after the Ang Pow game on 4 February (which was a huge success!) we have only had two outings (which in itself was a great effort and undertaking by the Section Committee) – the MBGC game on 21 July and the Changi Beach Club event at Changi Golf Club on 14 August. The Golf Section Committee, with the kind intervention of Captain Alvin Khoo, managed to get some semblance of a game stitched together for the month of September at Seletar Country Club. While it was hoped that six flights would be available for our Members, it turned out that there were only six slots which, after all, was better than nothing. This was subsequently increased to eight slots and was well appreciated by the Members who got to play on Friday, 25 September. The Golf Section Committee then endeavoured to get a game fixed for the month of October for our “game-hungry’’ members. However, efforts to secure Warren, Sembawang and NSRCC proved unfruitful as priority is currently given by these clubs to its own members. This was because there was a higher demand than usual as most of its members were now unable to travel due to the pandemic, and therefore opt to play more golf – both on weekends and some weekdays. The monthly games coordination notwithstanding, the focus of the Golf Section Committee was now on the all-important Annual Golf Championship (AGC). To meet this end, an organising committee, chaired by none other than the former secretary of the SCC Golf Section (and now GC Finance Member!), Victor Olsen, was formed. To date, three meetings have already been held to discuss and decide everything from the event itself - the special prizes (with a $50,000 hole-in-one prize sponsorship by a Member), excellent goodie-bag package, special offers on premium whisky and wines, at the event and dinner thereafter, concluding with a dinner at the Padang Restaurant (including Padang Foyer) and Gilmour Room (plus marquee at the Gilmour Terrace). It must be added that strict social distancing and only 4-to-a-table arrangements have been made. Despite the tremendous hard work put in by the Chairman of the AGC organising committee, it has now come to be known, at the time of submitting this report, that the venue, Seletar CC, may not be able to host the event as planned on 6 November. This is a tremendous blow to the organising committee and the Golf Section as a whole! However the committee, still undaunted, is exploring various options and will hope to try to ensure that the AGC still takes place, albeit at a different location/date/format.
The Golf Section Committee also proposes to have a Christmas game on 10 December followed by a Christmas Dinner at the Padang Restaurant on the following day, Friday, 11 December. The game venue is likely to be at the Laguna National incorporating the newly restructured Dusit Thani Resort Hotel and Country Club. The Golf Section Committee hopes to be able to report a positive outcome for the AGC in the Jan/Feb 2021 edition of the Padang magazine. Until the next issue, here’s wishing all Members a safe and joyous Christmas and a better New Year ahead in 2021!
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Squash
Convenor: Sarat Chandran | Article by: Jodee Lee and Andrea Nicholas
Due to COVID-19, we are all having to stay put in Singapore, so now is a good time to pick up a new hobby, do that training or coaching you have been meaning to get round to but have always been too busy for. We may be grounded, but that doesn’t mean you can’t aim for the stars in Squash. At SCC, we are very lucky to have three high calibre coaches who are all SCC Members. Two are former national champions and SEA Games medalists, and one is the coach of the very successful Raffles Institute and Raffles Junior College school teams. Meet our coaches.
ALLAN CHANG Tell us more about yourself as a squash player and a squash coach. I started playing squash during my National Service in the Army and played as a novice for SAFSA (the Singapore Armed Forces Sports Association) Before squash, I was a National Volleyball player. I joined SCC in 1995 upon the recommendation of former coach and national player Chia Chew Lan. I was a C-grader then and within 2 years was promoted to A-grade. My coaching career started in 1997 when I was asked to take over the coaching of the Anderson Junior College school team. In 2004 I began coaching the Raffles Institute, Raffles Junior College and SMU squash teams. I became a SCC squash coach in 2001 when Chia Chew Lan left Singapore.
Complete the sentence: “Squash is …” Squash is my life (confirmed by his wife Shirley!)
Any tips to keep fit and healthy (besides playing squash)? I recommend players do their own physical training; programs such as circuit training are good for squash. During the recent circuit breaker, I kept fit by staircase-running at my apartment block and MRT stations.
Who’s your favourite squash player? I don’t have a favourite player. I watch squash on YouTube to pick up tips from the top players on movement and coaching.
Contact our Squash Coaches to find out more about the different types of training programmes and sparring sessions they offer! Allan Chang
Mohd Rizal
Vivian Rhamanan
Mobile: 9764 3171
Mobile: 9239 1443
Mobile: 9026 5650
Email: allanclk@yahoo.com.sg
Email: chaloner05@hotmail.com
Email: squashyboi@hotmail.com
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MOHD RIZAL Tell us more about yourself as a squash player and a squash coach. Squash happened accidentally to me. When I was 12 years old, I followed a friend to a training scheme just to accompany him. I was asked to join. I made it and my friend didn’t. Since then I have never looked back. I remember those days during the height of squash’s popularity in Singapore: Mah Li Lian, Peter Hill and Zainal were playing and I would stay late after training to watch these people doing their senior training and wanted to emulate them. And indeed, I did. Along with Mr Z , I am another successful Malay sportsman and I have won almost every squash title from U-14 and all the way to a Singapore Masters title. Coaching is like my second career at this point of time. I still have a lot to learn but I believe I have the knowledge and skills to impart and share with people.
Complete the sentence ‘Squash is …” Squash is just not about your fitness. It tests both your physical and mental abilities. The longer you are willing to stay in the court, the stronger you become mentally.
Any tips to keep fit and healthy (besides playing squash)? Fitness has been my passion since young. I have been doing gym training for the last 20 years and people ask me if I am a fitness trainer. I do a lot of bootcamp too, something to complement my squash with HIIT. It’s all about consistency and eating the right food at the right time. What goes in must come out.
Who’s your favourite squash player? I never grew up having a favourite squash player. Whenever I see the TOP players when I am in tournaments, I try to learn bits and pieces from them.
VIVIAN RHAMANAN Tell us more about yourself as a squash player and a squash coach. As a squash player, I've learned the art of focus and being present in court during my training and matches. It has also taught me as a player to manage my emotions while on court and focus on the most important aspect, to deal with the consequences of my shot decision making (such as life, dealing with the consequences of the choices I make in life). As a coach, it has taught me to put myself in my trainees’ shoes to better understand their shot decision making and correct them when needed or praise them for a well-executed shot (which also opens up my eyes to another perspective of squash which I enjoy learning). The similarities between being a player and coach is there is no end to learning squash, as squash is deep and it evolves all the time, which is to me amazing too.
Complete the sentence: “Squash is …”
Vivian in his SEA Games 2015 Gold Medal match for Jumbo doubles
Squash is an art of balancing emotions and focus - once you conquer the mind, anything in squash is possible.
Any tips to keep fit and healthy (besides playing squash)? Dedicate an hour a day of your busy schedule to do any form of exercise, be it squash, jogging, gym or yoga. Spending an hour a day exercising enhances an individual's mind to be more positive about themselves, and in return life for them will be more positive.
Who’s your favourite squash player? Amr Shabana is my favourite squash player; he is calm, composed, collected, honest, the best tactician in the current squash era and humble. THE MAESTRO!!
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Hockey
Convenor: Subhas Nathan | Article by: Kanan Packrisamy
REGULAR TRAINING BACK ON SCC HOCKEY MENU The SCC Hockey Section returned to regular training in July and have scheduled to continue training until the end of the year. The players had been informed that the abridged National League season was scheduled to start initially on 19 September and then 3 October, but that will no longer be a viable option due to the prolonged safety measures imposed on sports in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. There is however some light at the end of the tunnel with news that if these measures were to be relaxed for sports in the coming weeks, then some form of hockey matches competitive or otherwise can be arranged between like-minded clubs/teams. The Section however has been taking training seriously and more than 20 players brave the peak hour traffic en-route to “faraway” Sengkang Hockey Stadium to take in an explosive hour or two of hockey with their coach Kanan Packrisamy, who has now been with the club for 10 seasons (years). Continuing to train in groups of five, the sessions have seen a good mix of individuals with Wednesdays featuring mainly women (not by design, more by chance) and Thursdays, men. With players from all walks of life and ages, training time flies by in a colourful and exciting manner. Negotiating the many newly crafted drills under the shadow of Sengkang Stadium Pitch 1 grandstand from the setting sun has proven to be worthwhile for those that put in the effort to get there for the early 6pm start. Having to end the session earlier and vacating the pitch five minutes before the hour to fulfil safe distancing requirements and facilitate the training of the next user has been challenging but the players have been highly positive and things are now working like clockwork. No hands on the balls and other paraphernalia ensures further safety of the players and with only transient contact allowed, we have done well to make the sessions engaging and enriching at the same time. The open-minded nature of the players goes a long way in ensuring the sessions remain relevant and useful to the overall well being of the players’ development and hockey nourishment. The Section is also proud that despite the lockdown imposed by COVID-19, we have managed to attract new talent to the Club. New juniors from Germany and the United Kingdom are signing up this month. We have also managed to bring into our fold a Floorball star, who is slowly but surely going to be fully converted and current women’s national player Tiffany Ong has also agreed to sign up and line up with our Ladies 1s for the next season. This has been a real coup for our Club as we are always on the look out for fresh talent to join our ranks and aid our omnipresent desire to fly the SCC flag as high as possible.
From top: Juniors Girls Enjoying Training; Women’s national player Tiffany Ong set to star for SCC in the new season.
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FASHION MATTERS ACM EXHIBITION TOUR by Darlene Kasten LIM ITED TICKETS AVAIL AB LE
Thursday, 3 December 2020 6.00pm (Meet at SCC Main Entrance) Registration: http://bit.ly/SCCTour2 ENTRANCE FEE TO ACM APPLIES: • Adults: $8 • Students (with valid student pass): $4 • Senior Citizens (60 yrs and above with valid ID): $4 On the heels of the international awardwinning special exhibition Guo Pei: Chinese Art & Couture held in 2019, the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) opened its first dedicated Fashion & Textiles Gallery in April, one of three new Materials and Design-focused galleries opened simultaneously on the museum’s third floor. With it, ACM joined a worldwide fraternity of museums, galleries and costume institutes that celebrate fashion as a decorative art. While the exhibitions in the other two galleries, Ceramics and Jewellery, are permanent, the Fashion & Textile gallery will act as a revolving space that changes exhibitions with each of ACM’s annual themed seasons. The inaugural exhibit during ACM’s “season of China” is called Fashion Revolution: Chinese dress from the late Qing to 1976. It features 40 glorious examples of Chinese dress, from rare and incredibly elaborate dragon robes handmade for emperors to the iconic “Mao suit.” Join SCC Member and self-identifying fashionista Darlene Kasten for a sartorial tour of all three new galleries on ACM’s third floor. Darlene is an FOM volunteer docent with the Asian Civilisations Museum, The Malay Heritage Centre, and STPI Creative Workshop & Gallery.