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CHINESE NEW YEAR ALA CARTE MENU Lunch & Dinner
8 – 26 February 2021 Doubled Boiled Ginseng Chicken Consommé with Dried Scallops $24.80
Claypot Roasted Pork with Bean Curd & Leeks $20.80
Home-made Prawn Roll with Minced Pork and Sweet Sauce $22.80
Buttered Cereal Prawn with Chili Padi & Curry leaves $32.80
Deep-fried Soon Hock with Chef’s Special Sauce $48.80
Wok-fried Yuan Chai Seedling Sprout with Wolfberries $18.80
Claypot Duck & Sea Cucumber $48.80
Sambal Eggplant with Salted Fish $18.80
Crispy Fried Spring Chicken with Prawn Crackers $28.80
Wok-fried Nai Bai Vegetables with Garlic $16.80
Roasted Pork Ribs with Crispy Fried Mantou $32.80
Wok-fried XO Seafood Vermicelli $22.80
For enquiries, please contact the Oval Restaurant at 6338 9271 Ext: 373.
General Committee 2021
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 Chinese New Year Special Operating Hours 4 Shoe Collection Drive 5 SCC Rugby on “Rugby Lives Here” 5 Staff News 6—7 SCC - SportCares Sports Clinics 8—9 New Club Activities for All! 10
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. Vishal Vijay 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
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. Srikanth Kakulapati
DINING HIGHLIGHTS Chinese New Year Ala Carte Menu IFC Chinese New Year Reunion Steamboat 2 Chinese New Year Roasts & Yusheng Specials 11 Chinese New Year Takeaway Goodies 12 Valentine’s Day Menu 13 Spirits & Wines 14 Weekdays F&B Promotions 14 Indian Kitchen Specials 15 Oval Daily Specials 15 Cake of the Month 15 Dinner Specials 16 F&B and Social Calendar 17 New Zealand Wine Pairing Dinner 18 UPCOMING EVENTS SCC Beach Clean Up Virtual Quiz Night The Great SCC Virtual Escape Virtual Pictionary
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RECENT EVENTS Christmas Eve Lucky Draw Results
23 37
FEATURES In Conversation with Chef Richard Ng From JSMs to Full Ordinary Members: SCC (Born & Bred) Bowlers
19 24 — 25
SPORTS Cricket 26 Balut 27 Bowls 28 Darts 29 Football 30 Golf 31 Hockey 32 Squash 33 Tennis 34
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
Singapore Cricket Club Established 1852
Connaught Drive Singapore 179681 Tel: 6338 9271 Fax: 6333 0119 Email: scc@scc.org.sg Website: www.scc.org.sg
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o i n u e R t a o b m a e t S r e n Din 9 – 11 February 2021 6.30pm – 10pm
Member: $42.80 | Guest: $52.80 | Child: $22.80
With Assorted Ingredient Platters of: MEAT
Sliced Angus Beef, Chicken, Pork Belly
SEAFOOD
Tiger Prawns, Sliced Barramundi Fillets, Squids
MEAT & SEAFOOD BALLS
Pork Meatballs, Beef Meatballs, Fish Balls, Lobster Balls, Octopus Balls, Prawn Balls
NOODLES & DAIRY
Tang Hoon, Tau Pok, Eggs
VEGETABLES
Black Fungus, Shitake Mushrooms, Pamo Chye, Tang “O” Additional $18.80 for Naked Boston Lobster Meat and Claw per order Reservations are on a first-come-first-serve basis. For reservations or enquiries, please contact the Oval Restaurant at 6338 9271 Ext: 373.
PRESIDENT ’S MESSAGE Dear Members, Greetings in the new year, everyone! There was some cheer towards the end of 2020 as we learnt of the approval of our licence application to ‘Pivot to Permissible Activities’ which enabled us to open up the Main Lounge, Stumps and the Stumps Terrace with safe measures in place. We resumed the ever-popular Carvery Lunch in the Main Lounge and further introduced revamped Breakfast offerings at The Oval and Verandah. Do also look out for the new bar snack menus. The Padang Restaurant has been regularly fully booked for lunches and dinners and we have been receiving very favourable comments from patrons who have dined there. To compliment the great food, and taking Members’ feedback on board, efforts are underway to curate a more exciting wine list. The implementation of Phase 3 on 28 December 2020 (at the time of writing) will also bode well for our Members. We do ask for your patience as we better understand the new guidelines while simultaneously, we look to resuming many of our regular activities and adding some new ones. Balut, Bridge and Darts have been given the green light to start, with safe distancing measures in place, their weekly/ monthly events. SCC Golf Section Members who are also members of golf clubs are constantly trying to ballot for those premium slots so the SCC Golf Section Members can have an opportunity to play with their Section mates and keep the Section bonding going. December has always been a month busy with season festivities. December 2020 was no exception except several events were held virtually. It was heartening that participant numbers were positive. While unable to have the usual festive Christmas Eve carol singers, the band and the dancing, we were able to conduct the traditional Christmas Eve Lucky Draw and once again we thank our generous sponsors for the exciting prizes. The Tennis and Cricket holiday camps for children were extremely well attended. We had 70 and 80 children respectively for the two 5 and 4 days Cricket Camps which were held during the period from the 18th December to the 24th December. Meanwhile, over 40 children attended the three Tennis camps held on Monday to Friday from 9am
to 11am each week starting from Monday 7th December. It was heartening to have so many parents and grandparents involved. The new enhanced breakfast offerings were an added bonus. As we seek to develop more contact points to the SCC for the wider segment of the membership, in December we launched the SCC Book Club and more than 90 members expressed their interest to participate. If you would like to shed some of the festive calories you have gained, do join the SCC Running & Brisk Walking Club. More information is available on Page 10 of this Padang Magazine. It is a good way to meet more Members too. Chess next? Do email marcom@scc.org.sg if you wish to help kick-start Chess at the SCC. As part of our continuing Community Engagement activities, our members donated over 300 pairs of used sports shoes to aid the Sport Singapore’s campaign to collect and recycle them into useful materials for sports infrastructure. SCC continued its support for SportCares, a charity for which we had raised $700,000 in 2019. In December, we organised a total of five Sport Clinics for SportCares’ community partners to provide the children in their care with the opportunities to try out sports they may otherwise not have the chance to play and to share our love for sports. On behalf of the General Committee, I would like to thank all Members for their strong support and patronage of the Club – despite the circuit breaker and the restrictions on operations. As the Club gradually opens up and more Members and their guests visit the Club for F&B, sports and other activities, please note that Safe Management Measures have to be observed and we beg your indulgence to cooperate with our Safety Ambassadors. With this new year comes new bright opportunities and we look forward to entering 2021 together with you. I wish all Members and their families a Happy New Year and wish you all an abundance of good health, joy and success in all you do.
Zoher Motiwalla President, Singapore Cricket Club
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CLUB NEWS
CHINESE NEW YEAR SPECIAL OPERATING HOURS Eve of CNY
1st Day of CNY
2nd Day of CNY
3rd Day of CNY
Thursday, 11 February 2020
Friday, 12 February 2020
Saturday, 13 February 2020
Sunday, 14 February 2020
The Oval & Verandah
8am – 11pm
8am – 11pm
8am – 11pm
8am – 11pm
Main Lounge
9am – 11pm
9am – 11pm
9am – 11pm
9am – 11pm
Men’s Bar
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
Stumps
11am – 11pm
11am – 11pm
11am – 11pm
11am – 11pm
The Padang Restaurant
12pm – 3pm 7pm – 11pm
CLOSED
CLOSED
12pm – 3pm 7pm – 11pm
The Deli
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
The Victoria Room
12pm – 3pm 6pm – 11pm
12pm – 3pm 6pm – 11pm
12pm – 3pm 6pm – 11pm
12pm – 3pm 6pm – 11pm
Outlet
* Accurate at Time of Printing / Subject to changes
OBITUARIES The Club records with deep regret the passing of our Members. Our sincere condolences go out to the families of the departed.
Mr Prithvi Raj Ahuja
Mr Ameerali Jumabhoy
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Mr Laurence Poots
Mr Robert Tan Ban Seng
Mr David Michael William Hodgkiss
CLUB NEWS
SHOE COLLECTION DRIVE SCC participated in SportSG’s campaign to collect used sports shoes and recycle them into materials that will be used for jogging tracks, fitness corners and playgrounds. On 28 November 2020, our Members sorted and packed about 300 pairs of shoes from our Shoe Collection drive and delivered them to the Sport Singapore collection point at Jalan Besar Sports Centre. A big thank you to our Members for your support in building a more sustainable future for ourselves and Singapore, and thanks too to Qool Enviro Pte Ltd for supporting our drive with the loan of their recycling bin!
SCC Rugby on “Rugby Lives Here” On 26 November 2020, our SCC Rugby Convenor Henry Winter and 1st XV Captain Declan Martens were interviewed by the Singapore Rugby Union (SRU)’s “Rugby Lives Here” web program, during which time they talked about rugby past and present at SCC, The SCC Rugby Academy and The SCC 7s. Thank you, gentlemen, for flying the SCC flag high! To view the interview, visit: https://www.facebook.com/ singaporerugby/videos/749375289010383
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CLUB NEWS
WELCOME BACK! Our colleagues who have been in lockdown in Malaysia for the past few months due to the current global pandemic situation are finally back!
From left to right: Jeffrey Ng – F&B Supervisor, Mohamad Amirul Zairus Bin Zainol – Housekeeping Assistant, Rumaizi Adha Bin Mokhtar – Captain, Ahmad Bin Omar – Bar Supervisor, Sathia Seelan – Housekeeping Assistant, Kesavadass P Chandran – Banquet Ops Supervisor, Siva Kumar – Senior Chef De Partie, Marimuthu – Bar Supervisor, Uthayarasu (Vicky) – Senior Waiter, Chan Tuck Fatt – Chef De Partie
Safe Management Measures at SCC Now that we are able to reopen most of our facilities, more Members have been visiting the Club. In order for the Singapore Cricket Club to remain a safe place for everyone, our staff have volunteered to be Safe Distancing Ambassadors to ensure that the Club complies with the Government’s rules and regulations on safe distancing measures.
From left to right:
PADANG RESTAURANT (Top Photo) Owen Tean – F&B Supervisor Leonard Beh – Bar Captain Marco Chai – Senior Captain Stephy Yap – Senior Waitress
F&B BAR (Middle Photo) Mary Jane Cadelina – Bar Manager Marimuthu A/L Vikenasenan – Bar Supervisor Hebe Loh – Senior Bar Captain
OVAL RESTAURANT (Bottom Photo) Mohd Alias – Assistant Restaurant Manager Rumaizi Adha Bin Mokhtar – F&B Captain Johnny Law – Senior Restaurant Manager
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CLUB NEWS
24TH EXCELLENT SERVICE AWARD (EXSA) BY SHATEC EXSA is a national award presented by SHATEC Singapore to recognize individuals who have delivered outstanding service. At the Singapore Cricket Club, our staff regularly go the extra mile for Members and the management is pleased to congratulate the following staff who have been nominated for these awards!
GOLD CATEGORY Clockwise from top left: Geng Shengbo, Jacob – F&B Captain, The Padang Restaurant, Ng Kok Fong, Jeffrey – F&B Supervisor, Oval Restaurant, Xia Xue – Senior Captain, Oval Restaurant, Lee Boon Kean, Kenn – Assistant Bar Manager, Main Lounge
SILVER CATEGORY From left to right: Rumaizi Adha Bin Mokhtar – F&B Captain, Oval Restaurant, Albert Bugarin Calangian – Assistant Manager, The Padang Restaurant, Bejay Villafuerte Ponce – F&B Supervisor, Oval Restaurant
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CLUB NEWS
SCC - SPORTCARES SPORTS CLINICS Over two weekends starting from 4 December, SCC held a series of four Sports Clinics in partnership with SportCares. Our Bowls Section Members spent time coaching families from The Hut – a charity that targets social mobility and aims to enable all children and youth to develop to their fullest potential – as well as kids from Kim Tian West RC; and the children had loads of fun trying to roll their bowls to target areas! Meanwhile, our Football Ladies had a great evening session with the SNL Girls, while three coaches from the Cricket Section coached participants from the Marymount Girls Home. We are very grateful that we had the opportunity to share our love for sports with the SportCares participants over the past weeks and host them so they could try these sports. Thank you also to our Members for volunteering their time to help! We look forward to organising another series of Sports Clinics with SportCares soon!
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CLUB NEWS
Say hello to 9-year-old Arman, one of the participants of the SportCares Sports Clinic conducted by the Bowls Section last Saturday. This was Arman’s first experience with lawn bowls; he was so focused and enthusiastic about understanding the sport, tried his best to learn how to play, and by the end of the clinic, had improved a lot. His SportCares mentors noted, “It was wonderful to observe and see Arman so happy by the end of the session, with a newfound interest in lawn bowls! “Mr Edmund (Bowls Captain and in photo) really encouraged him and gave him so much confidence. Kudos also to Mr Ganesh (Bowls Convenor) and Mr Kimpton (SCC Member and National Bowls Coach) who gave their time and energy and went above and beyond to not just explain how to play, but also made an effort to get to know our SportCares children, youth and their families better.”
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CLUB NEWS
New Club Activities for All! We are kicking off the New Year with two new interest groups for everyone to join!
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For orders and more information, email karen.tay@scc.org.sg.
Handmade Chinese New YEAr Goodies FOR TAKEAWAY ONLY
26 January – 26 February 2021
Pineapple Ball $23.80 Pineapple Tart (Open-Faced) $23.80 Love Letters $19.80 Florentine Mixed Almonds $26.80 Cashew Nut Cookies $19.80 Peanut Cookies $19.80 Spicy Prawn Roll $23.80 For orders and more information, email karen.tay@scc.org.sg. Orders must be made at least 3 working days before collection. Last day for orders is Friday, 20 February 2021, 1800 hrs. Order is confirmed only upon receipt of confirmation email. Lalamove Islandwide Delivery option is available upon request. Delivery charges apply.
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4 COURSE DINNER
14 February 2021, Sunday 7pm onwards
Member $118.00 / Guest $128.00 Includes a complimentary glass of Prosecco on arrival
AMUSE BOUCHE Butter-Seared Scallop Shaved Dehydrated Caviar, Celeriac Foam on its Shells
STARTER Chilled Black Truffle Angel Hair Crispy Sakura Ebi, Sea Urchin, Seaweed Mustard Cress
Lemongrass-Infused Lobster Bisque Crispy Seafood Wanton
INTERLUDE Lemon Sorbet Osmanthus Jelly & Rose Petal
MAIN COURSE (Choice of 1) Grilled US Beef Mignon Seared Foie Gras, Soft Mashed Parsnip, Port Wine & Morel Reduction
Or
Dukkah-Spiced Crusted Duck Breast Honey Dates Puree, Caramelized Oriental Vegetables, Hoisin Balsamic Glaze
Or
51 Tooth Chilean Sea Bass Cream Seafood Risotto, Heirloom Vegetables, Chablis Beurre Blanc Espuma
DESSERT Strawberries and Almond Chocolate Gateau Or
Fresh Cut Tropical Fruits with Wild Berries Petite Four SCC Coffee or Tea Please contact the The Padang Restaurant at 6338 9271 ext: 386 for reservations. A confirmation email will be sent to you within 3 working days of the date of reservation once the booking has been processed. Cancellation of reservations must be made in writing and received by the Club no later than 14 working days prior to the date of the Event. Please note that the full amount will be charged for cancellations made after the cancellation cut-off date. A no-show charge of the full amount will apply for no-show on the date of the Event. In the event of a reduction in the final number of confirmed pax after the cancellation cut-off date, the full charge will be levied. The Restaurant reserves the right to choose an alternative seating arrangement within the restaurant to accommodate your booking.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
SPIRITS & WINES BOTTLES OF THE MONTH
SAVE
Johnny Walker Gold Label
$30.00
$108.00 per bottle (Usual Price: $138.00)
SAVE
The Dalmore 12 Years
$40.00
$138.00 per bottle
SAVE
Stolichnaya Vodka $68.00 per bottle
$31.00
(Usual Price: $178.00)
(Usual Price: $99.00)
Lealtanza Sauvignon Blanc, Spain
Lealtanza Capitoso, Spain
Intense, fragrant bouquet with pineapple and grapefruit as first notes, backed by hints of green apple, jasmine, mineral aromas. Fresh, crispy entry leads to a silky, flavourful mouth, with its lively acidity deliciously complementing tropical and citrusy flavours.
Strawberry, red berry and liquorice aromas are predominant, with back notes of sweet almonds. Fresh and flavourful, with a notable finish; supple, velvety sweetness coming from its delicious fruit and prime oak touches. Well-rounded and balanced, with a food-friendly acidity.
$48.00 per bottle / $12.80 per glass
$48.00 per bottle / $12.80 per glass
30 Mile Sauvignon Blanc, Australia
30 Mile Shiraz, Australia
Light, crisp and fresh with hints of green fruits and herbal notes. Clean acidity and decent intensity with a rejuvenating finish.
Deep, intense and full-bodied palate with ripe dark fruit aromas. Subdued spicy notes integrated with a balanced oak and pleasant finish.
$50.00 per bottle / $13.80 per glass
$51.00 per bottle / $14.80 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 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.
Wednesdays Black Mussels Promotion
Black Mussels with White Wine Sauce and Garlic Bread
$15.80
Black Mussels with $15.80 Saffron Cream Sauce 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.
FO O D & B EVERAG E
INDIAN KITCHEN S P E C I A L S Fridays, 6.30pm onwards
JANUARY
JANUARY 8 January Hyderabadi Lamb Biryani served with Basmati Rice, Vegetables Achar & Papadum $15.80 15 January Indian Mee Goreng Istimewa $10.80 22 January Murtabak Chicken served with Chicken Curry & Dhal Dacha $10.80 Masala Thosai served with Sambal Gravy & Trio Chutney $9.80
5 February Spicy Kadai Mutton served with Raita, Home-made Chapatti $14.90 19 February Ayam Masak Merah served with Fragrant Coconut Rice, Achar & Prawn Crackers $12.80 26 February Kambing Soup served with Toasted Baguette & Fried Shallots $10.80
OF THE MONTH
Monday 1, 8, 15, 22 February Mutton Biryani, or Braised Duck Leg with Orange Sauce, Vegetables & Potatoes, or Pink Leg Prawn Noodle Soup with Fresh Clams
Tuesday 5, 12, 19, 26 January SCC Laksa, or Pan-fried Seabass Fillet with Lemon Dill Sauce, Vegetables & Potatoes, or Butter Chicken Masala with Mixed Vegetables & Naan
Tuesday 2, 9, 16, 23 February SCC Laksa, or Pan-fried Seabass Fillet with Lemon Dill Sauce, Vegetables & Potatoes, or Butter Chicken Masala with Mixed Vegetables & Naan
Thursday 7, 14, 21, 28 January SCC Chicken Rice, or Baked Salmon with Vegetables & Potatoes, or Palak Chicken with Vegetables & Brown Rice
FEBRUARY
$47
PER KG
FEBRUARY
Monday 4, 11, 18, 25 January Mutton Biryani, or Oven-roasted Striploin with Vegetables & Potatoes, or Pink Leg Prawn Noodle Soup with Fresh Clams
Wednesday 6, 13, 20, 27 January SCC Chicken & Egg Curry with Steamed Rice, or Roast Leg of Lamb with Vegetables & Potatoes, or Fish Tikka with Mint Chutney, Mixed Vegetables & Naan
29 January Kambing Soup served with Toasted Baguette & Fried Shallots $10.80
CAKE
OVAL DAILY SPECIALS
Wednesday 3, 10, 17, 24 February SCC Chicken & Egg Curry with Steamed Rice, or Grilled Dory Fish with Vegetables & Potatoes, or Fish Tikka with Mint Chutney, Mixed Vegetables & Naan Thursday 4, 11, 18, 25 February SCC Chicken Rice, or Baked Salmon with Vegetables & Potatoes, or Palak Chicken with Vegetables & Brown Rice
Friday 8, 15, 22, 29 January Fish Moolie with Steamed Rice, or Grilled Chicken Chop with Vegetables & Potatoes, or Channa Masala with Stir-fried Vegetables & Chappati
Friday 5, 19, 26 February 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 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 January SCC Laksa, or SCC Chicken Rice, or Mock Mutton Curry with Vegetables, Mango Chutney & Naan
Saturday 6, 20, 27 February SCC Laksa, or SCC Chicken Rice, or Mock Mutton Curry with Vegetables, Mango Chutney & Naan
Sunday 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 January Chicken Biryani
Sunday 7, 14, 21, 28 February Chicken Biryani
Chocolate Bavaroise Truffle Cremeux, Crisp Feuilletine Visit The Oval & Verandah or call 6338 9271 Ext: 373 to place a cake order for your special occasion or birthday celebration!
SCC Laksa
On public holidays, the Daily Set Lunch option at The Oval & Verandah will only be SCC Laksa. JAN / FEB 2021 THE PADANG
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DINNER SPECIALS
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4 Cocktail Craze! Every Monday Available All Day at All Outlets
Sunday Lunch The Padang Restaurant Every Sunday 12pm – 3pm
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The Virtual Edition Quiz Night 8pm
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NEW YEAR’S DAY 6
Virtual Pictionary - Draw & Guess! 7.30pm
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SCC BOOK CLUB Virtual 8pm – 10pm
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Indian Kitchen Specials Every Friday 6.30pm
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Satay Every Friday & Saturday 6.30pm – 10pm
SCC Running & Brisk Walking Club 6pm onwards
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SCC Breach Clean Up East Coast Park 9am – 11am
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Cocktail Craze! Every Monday Available All Day at All Outlets Sunday Lunch The Padang Restaurant Every Sunday 12pm – 3pm
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Satay Every Friday & Saturday 6.30pm – 10pm
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Indian Kitchen Specials Every Friday 6.30pm
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Indian Kitchen Specials Every Friday 6.30pm
The Great SCC Virtual Escape Online event on Zoom 7.30pm – 8.30pm
SCC Running & Brisk Walking Club 6pm onwards
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Black Mussels Promotion! Every Wednesdays Available at All Outlets 6pm
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SCC Running & Brisk Walking Club 6pm onwards
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FEBRUARY *Tentative (Depending on COVID-19 Guidelines)
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FOOD & BEVERAGE
15TH SCC WINE & GOURMET SERIES
New Zealand Wine Pairing Dinner A New World Country that Entered the Wine Industry in the 19 th Century
Friday, 29 January 2021 Welcome Drink 7.00pm – 7.30pm Date
$108 per person $128 per person
Member Guest
Degustation Wine Dinner Menu by Chef Richard Ng
5 Course Dinner Sanjay joined the wine industry in 1999, starting his wine career in a retail wine shop for a year before moving on to distribution sales in 2000. Prior to joining the wine trade, his job experience includes various operational roles in the restaurant and hotel sector. With the years of experience in the wine industry, Sanjay Chandra Nair is fuelled by passion to thrive in the trade and has gained a number of credentials under his belt. He is Wines & Spirits Education Trust Advanced Certified, a Certified Sommelier by the Court of Master Sommeliers, a Certified Specialists of Wines by the Society of Wine Educators and a French Wine Scholar by the French Wine Society. He has also attained the Certification of the Spanish Wine Educator Program by the Spanish Wine Academy and the Certification in Australian Wines by A+ Australian Wine School. His current role as Sales Director for Vinicole Asia also sees a dynamic focus into quality fine wines sourced directly from wineries around the world, in addition to attending to corporate clientele.
Smoked Scallops Carpaccio “Aurore” Sauce, Spring Baby Leek & Keta Caviar
Craggy Range Te Muna Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Martinborough Lobster “Ravioli” Toasted Hazelnut, Dehydrated Shaved Caviar, Bouillabaisse Foam
Tohu Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016, Marlborough Foie Gras Cherry, Champagne Jelly & Pistachio, Port Wine Gel
Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Merlot 2016, Hawke’s Bay Wagyu Short Rib Parsnip Mousseline, Peruvian Asparagus, Garlic Confit, Smoked Mustard
Craggy Range Te Kahu Gimblett Gravels Bordeaux Blend 2018, Hawke’s Bay Passion Meringue Tart Passion Fruit Cream, Italian Meringue, Butter Shortbread
SCC Coffee & Tea Petite Four Description
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Rimapere Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Marlborough
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Craggy Range Te Muna Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Martinborough
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Tohu Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016, Marlborough
$50.00
$62.00
Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Merlot 2016, Hawke’s Bay
$55.00
$75.00
Craggy Range Te Kahu Gimblett Gravels Bordeaux Blend 2018, Hawke’s Bay
$55.00
$75.00
Call 9271 for reservations. Limited seating available; reservations are based on a first come first served basis. 186338 THE PADANG JAN / FEB 2021 40% is chargeable for cancellations after Monday, 25 January 2020; 100% for no show.
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n o i at s r e v n o C n I e v i ut c e x with E g N d r a h c i R f e Ch Since he joined the Singapore Cricket Club in October this year, Executive Chef Richard Ng has been making noticeable impact across all our F&B outlets. SCC General Manager Sean Boyle BEM said, “We are delighted to welcome Richard to SCC and look forward to his long-term contribution to the culinary scene. With 12 years’ experience previously at the Fullerton and Fullerton Bay Hotels, 3 years at InterContinental Singapore, and 10 Years at the Shangri-la Hotel Singapore, we are excited to have him on board. I wish him every success and I’m sure our Members will welcome him to the SCC family.” Read on to find out more about the main man behind the stove. Why did you decide to become a chef? Since young, I have enjoyed eating and I love trying different cuisines. When I was a teenager, I had an opportunity to visit a famous hotel in Penang, Malaysia and when I saw the chefs, I really admired their smart uniforms. I told myself that I wanted to be a chef and promised myself that one day I will wear that polished chef’s uniform. When I graduated from secondary school, an opportunity was given by God and I joined Shangri-La Singapore Hotel as an apprentice; that was when my chef journey began at the age of 17.
How would you describe your approach to ingredients and your cooking style? As I was trained in western cuisine while growing up in Asia, my cooking style leans more towards fusion; I like to mix and match. Colourful things always capture my eye; I like to choose fresh ingredients and present my food in a colourful manner. I would like for my colourful food to brighten up my guests’ mood and make them fall in love with the dishes. Food brings happiness and satisfaction.
What in your opinion is the most underrated ingredient or cuisine right now? In my opinion, cauliflower is the most underrated ingredient. This ingredient contains good nutrients and is versatile in cooking; it can be in soup, replace carbohydrates, work as a main course for vegetarians, etc. Cauliflower can be explored further into
snacks and desserts. This powerful ingredient is cheap and easily available too. Additionally, Impossible meat is on trend and I think cauliflower can definitely be explored as a possible ingredient for Impossible fish.
What new developments can we look forward to at our F&B outlets? My aspiration is to develop at least one signature dish for each F&B outlet, hoping to entice people to patronise the F&B outlet because of the special dish.
“Food brings happiness and satisfaction.” Is there a chef that you admire the most? Why? I do not have one particular chef that I fully admired. Whilst growing up, there was always one influencer in each phase. In the beginning year of my career, Chef David Mollicone was my mentor in French fine dining cuisine. He introduced me to the importance of food ingredients preparation, flavour paring, valuing each ingredient so as to bring out its best flavour. Chef Wan is renowned for his Malay cuisine. During my short period working together with him, I learned and admired how he easily uses spices in food to enhance the flavour
of the dish. In return, I assisted Chef Wan in presenting traditional Malay dishes in a modern and creative way. Chef Hermant Oberoi has influenced me towards fusion cuisine through his impressive skill of integrating Indian cuisine with futuristic presentation. Another Chef that inspired me was Chef Robert Rainford who is also known as King of Grill. He has excellent skills in grilling; he knows what is on the griller just by smell. He taught me not to be afraid of the heat but instead to exploit it as an important element in cooking. Lastly Chef Daniel Boulud, who holds 2 Michelin Stars, influenced me to use an ancient clay cooking method in the modern kitchen. It makes me reminisce the preparation of my childhood’s favourite dish, chicken wrapped by clay and cooked in a brick chamber.
Is there any food that you must always have in your fridge at home? Eggs, cheese and chili, because eggs and cheese are versatile ingredients and I love chili.
If you could cook for anyone in the world, who would be it be and what would you serve? That is my wife! She is trained in Food Science and fussy with food. Cooking the right aroma food which suits her appetite will be something challenging. One day, I will cook the perfect Chinese-style Fried Bee Hoon for her. JAN / FEB 2021 THE PADANG
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Beach Up n a e l C
Sunday, 24 January 2021 9am to 11am East Coast Park
Help us take a step towards saving the environment and Singapore’s marine life by clearing waste around the country’s coastal areas! Not only would this be a meaningful act of service for the community and the environment, it is also a great bonding opportunity! For more information or to register, please contact memberengagement@scc.org.sg.
*Government Guidelines will be followed accordingly
U P CO M ING EVENTS
Tuesday, 5 & 19 January 2021; 2 & 16 February 2021 | 8pm Gather your family and friends to test your wits, have fun and form new friendships! Screenshots of past Virtual Quiz Nights:
For more information and to register, please email eventsdept@scc.org.sg or register directly via this link: https://bit.ly/VirtualQuizNightReg
1 September
13 October
Form a team of up to 4 and break out of SCC’s version of Escape Room by solving puzzles that will put your brains to the test. Each correct answer will lead you to another challenge and the first team to unlock the last door wins!
Wednesday, 27 January & 24 February 2021 7.30pm onwards | Online event on Zoom To register, go to https://bit.ly/SCCVirtualEscapeRoom For more information, please email eventsdept@scc.org.sg.
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a n o i t c i P - D raw & G uess!
Wednesday, 13 January & 10 February 2021 7.30pm Join us for an interactive and fun charades-inspired word-guessing game where you will draw and guess each other drawings! All participants will need own a device; teams will be arranged randomly.
For more information or to register, please contact eventsdept@scc.org.sg.
R E C E NT EVENTS
Deepavali Night
SCC TALENT HUNT
Not letting the restrictions stop us from continuing with our annual SCC Deepavali Lamp Lighting Ceremony, we conducted the ceremony on 20 November 2020 with safe management measures in place. SCC President Zoher Motiwalla, past President Sher Baljit Singh, Chairman of Social Subcommittee Anwar Gaffoor and the Social Subcommittee Members took turns in two batches to light the lamps. The entire ceremony was broadcast via Facebook Live so that our Members could join in too.
Members showcased their hidden skills and talents at the 1st SCC Talent Hunt, held virtually on 24 October 2020. Congratulations to our winners! To view the videos of the winning entries, visit: https://bit.ly/SCCTalentHunt2020
To view the video, visit https://bit.ly/SCCDeepavali2020
TREE PLANTING To help make our city a little greener and restore nature back to our urban jungle, SCC held our very own Plant-a-Tree day on 22 September 2020. SCC President Zoher Motiwalla, past President Sher Baljit Singh, Chairman of Games Control Board Martin Goerojo, Chairman of Property Subcommittee George Abraham, Chairlady of Marketing & Communications Subcommittee Margaret Cunico, and Chairlady of Member Engagement Subcommittee Fathima Mohietheen spent a fruitful morning planting fifteen saplings on the Club’s grounds. Take a walk around the Club and see if you can spot the new introductions to our landscape!
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FROM JSMS TO FULL ORDINARY MEMBERS:
SCC (BORN & BRED) BOWLERS Edmund Lin, Melvin Tan, Loh Hui Shan, Chng Ming Li, Candy Lai, Christian Huang and Shermeen Lim. Do you know what they have in common? All were students at Catholic Junior College (CJC); all took up lawn bowls as their Co-Curricular Activity (CCA); all joined SCC as Junior Sports Members (JSMs) under the Bowls Section, and later converted to full Ordinary Members; and all are excellent bowlers! Their mentor? Then-lecturer at CJC and SCC Bowls Section Member – Mrs Mary Lim.
Why did you take up bowls at CJC? Edmund: I just wanted to try something new. Melvin: Mrs Lim brought my class down to the bowling green at Kallang to try out the game. I got hooked on to it. Hui Shan: I wanted to try something different and there was also under some peer influence. Ming Li: I was in a uniform group in secondary school and when I entered junior college, I wanted to try something new and different. Candy: I was walking around the school during the CCA exhibition looking for a club to join, and that’s how I stumbled across the Lawn Bowls booth. I signed up thinking that it was ten-pin bowling (haha)! I realised what lawn bowls was only when I was sent to the bowling green at Kallang. I fell in love with the game and never looked back. Christian: I joined the college late and was in urgent need to find a sport to join. My classmate invited me to one of the lawn bowls training session. I went, and the rest is history. Shermeen: Because it looked interesting, and it is a strategic game that is challenging.
What were your first thoughts or experience of the sport? Edmund: World domination! Melvin: Uniquely challenging. I had never seen or heard of the sport before. Hui Shan: I had trouble reaching the longer ends and it took many months of practice under the intense coaching from Mrs Lim before I could reach it consistently. Ming Li: I wanted to know if I can nail the jack all the time! Candy: I found it to be a mental sport which required a strong focus and perseverance. It was also about team work. Christian: I was apprehensive at first, but am glad I remained opened to it. Shermeen: Very therapeutic when you’re in the flow, pretty fun and enjoyable with friends.
Why did you join as JSM at SCC, and why did you convert to full membership?
From left: Candy Lai, Loh Hui Shan
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All: Mrs Lim encouraged us to join! Edmund: The offer to convert was value for money, and I had developed a sense of belonging with the Club and wished to continue the association. Melvin: She saw my potential and interest in the sport. My passion for bowls and a sense of belonging with the Club won me over to convert the membership. Hui Shan: Social reasons. Hubby Edmund converted - I am the spouse member. Ming Li: JSM membership fee was S$1.00 per month! I converted because of my fellow youngsters. Candy: I found it to be a great opportunity to continue playing the sport at a different level. Hubby Melvin converted – I am spouse member.
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Christian: Converting membership was an offer I could not refuse. Shermeen: Playing with ex-national bowlers was a new level of challenge and excitement. I wanted to continue playing bowls and the friendship I had built with the Members.
What are some of your best experiences or memories of the sport? Edmund: Winning the SCC Men’s Singles title this year after trying for nearly 20 years. Melvin: The inaugural World Junior Cup 2005 in Hong Kong. Nothing can beat the exhilarating feeling of playing against the best in the game at the young age of 21. Hui Shan: Plenty. To name one – winning the SCC Ladies’ Singles title twice. Ming Li: Any epic game; winning against the odds; delivering a perfect shot. Candy: Being selected to represent Singapore at a young age, such as the World Junior Cup in Hong Kong in 2005 when I was 19; the friendship built over many years playing bowls. Christian: It would be qualifying for and playing in the 2016 World Bowls in Christchurch, New Zealand.
MBE and Christian Huang Chia Tee Chiak, Alex Marshall From left: Paul Foster MBE, ) Bowls (Singapore vs Scotland at 2016 World
Shermeen: Playing a few times a week with the Lims, Chais and Chews, learning how to be a good lead and playing carousel and having to play second or skip right from the beginning was a huge learning curve and incredible experience.
In which overseas competitions have you represented Singapore? Edmund: Several of the under-25 competitions. Melvin: Numerous - including the World Junior Cup; World Cup; Asia Bowls; Asia-Pacific Bowls; 2018 Commonwealth Games; 2019 SEA Games. Hui Shan: Asia bowls – under-25 Ladies’ Singles. Ming Li: Asia bowls; Asia-Pacific games; SEA games. Candy: World Junior Cup; Asia bowls; Tiger Bowls. Christian: Numerous – including the 2016 World Bowls; 2017 SEA Games; World Cup; Champion of Champions. Shermeen: Numerous – Asia Bowls; Asia-Pacific Indoor and Outdoor games; World Junior Cup; World Cup; Champion of Champions; 2019 SEA Games.
What keeps you interested in the sport? Edmund: The chance to bring more players into the sport. Melvin: The level of focus and concentration required always makes each game an exciting one. Hui Shan: Being able to stay competitive as a social bowler. Ming Li: The challenge. Candy: Each game is challenging yet satisfying. Christian: The opportunity to make friends and maintain friendship through bowls, locally and overseas.
From left: Edmund Lin and Melvi
n Tan
Shermeen: The inner journey to transcend to the next level, not just in bowls but as a person.
Any other comments? Edmund: Bowls is really not just an old person’s sport! Melvin: If you have not played bowls before, join in. You will not regret it. Christian: It is a good test of character. It has greatly helped to improve my temper, patience and mental toughness. Ladies: This quote best describes bowls - “A Day To Learn, A Lifetime To Master.”
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Balut
Convenor: Sunita Kapoor | Article by: Cindy Raman
The new Balut Section Committee, from left: (front row) Secretary Cindy Raman, Convenor Sunita Kapoor, Committee Member Soma Devi, (back row) Committee Member Tony Fisher, Captain Raj Kumar, Treasurer Mohan Dadlani.
BALUT SECTION 2019/2020 AGM The Balut Section was the first Section at the Club to hold a Hybrid AGM, due to the COVID-19 crisis. It was held at the Padang Restaurant on the 31st of October 2020 at 2pm. Seats were arranged according to social distancing specifications, “theatre style”. Attendees had to wear masks at all times except when taking a sip of the complimentary beverages provided. The turnout for the AGM was impressive and included VIP guests including Zoher Motiwalla (President), Martin Goerojo (Chairman, Games Control Board) and Mathavan Devadas (Chairman, Rules & Membership). The Convenor, Sunita Kapoor, presented the report on the Section’s activities and the Treasurer, Mohan Dadlani, updated attendees on the financial health of the Section. The highlight of the evening was the election of a new committee. The 2019-2020 committee was re-elected in its entirety for another term. Unfortunately, the Balut Section had to forgo its Christmas party/ games last year, but we hope all Section Members enjoyed the surprise Christmas vouchers!
Convenor Sunita Kapoor Officiating the AGM
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Bowls
Convenor: Ganesh Ramanathan | Article by: Edmund Lin and Candy Lai
SCC DRAWN PAIRS CONCLUDED This edition of the SCC Drawn Pairs received an unprecedented, overwhelming response with a record 32 members signing up. Amongst them were new Section Members like Kelvin, Marianne and Philip which was most encouraging for our Section! In the Cup finals, hot favourites national team regular Matthew and 2020 Singles Plate runner’s up Srini faced the challenge of surprise contenders Bob and Michael in a fiercely contested match. Although the score ended 25-11 in favour of the favourites, the gap was widened only during the later part of the match when Bob and Michael played high-risk shots in an attempt to close the gap. The joint third for Cup Section went to the teams of Ganesh & Rosemary, and Melvin & Marianne. Section super-star Shermeen and first-time bowler Kelvin Teo pitted against the husband and wife pair of Edmund and Hui Shan in the Plate finals. In an exceptionally low scoring match, Shermeen and Kelvin prevailed with the score of 10-8, with the victors determined only in the final end. Congratulations to all winners and we hope that participation rates will carry on the current trajectory!
From left:The Cup finalists: Srini R.S., Bob Gattie, Michael Daryanani and Matthew Ngui / The Plate finalists: Kelvin Teo, Shermeen Lim, Loh Hui Shan and Edmund Lin.
SINGAPORE’S FIRST SEA GAMES GOLD MEDALIST IN LAWN BOWLS When Rosemary Tessensohn first joined the club in 1971 as a spouse member, she made bowls her first choice of sport. “I enjoyed the game. Bowls is an inclusive sport. It’s a great way to meet new people and enjoy time with friends. It is extremely social on and off the green,” said Rosemary. It was only in about 1990 that she took the sport seriously and started playing competitive bowls. At that time, the national team players were basically all SCC members. So it was easier to gel and train together. One of her best achievements was winning the Ladies’ Singles gold medal at the 1999 SEA Games in Brunei. The training back then put her in good stead to be picked to play in the Singles event, and she did not disappoint. “I became so emotional that tears flowed when the Singapore flag was raised,” said Rosemary when she recalled the proud moment. It was the first Gold medal for Singapore in the sport of bowls in the SEA games. Another highlight was winning the gold medal in the 1st Asian Lawn Bowls Championship held in Hong Kong in 2001 with fellow SCC member Mary Lim playing in the Ladies’ pairs. They were called the “golden girls” then. As a competitive player, Rosemary bravely took risks when playing crucial shots. “You have to take risks, otherwise you will never know”, explained Rosemary. She encourages younger players to similarly take calculated risks whenever required and not to be afraid of doing so, and to learn from it. Her best memory of playing bowls thus far would be travelling the world with the SCC teams and also the national team and participating in the competitions and meeting many bowling friends from different countries. Last December, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong was invited by SCC to be a Distinguished Visitor of SCC, and a dinner was held at the Club in honour of it. With a distinguished record in the sport of bowls and that gold medal, Rosemary was handpicked to be seated next to the Prime Minister at the head table! What an honour. Coincidentally, just a couple of days before the dinner, the Singapore Ladies’ Triples team won a gold medal in the bowls event at the SEA games held in Philippines, matching Rosemary’s 20 years record of being the sole gold medal winner in the SEA games. Rosemary said her fondest memory of the Club “is learning to play lawn bowls and the camaraderie among the bowling members”. In three words, she described bowls as” FEEL, DIRECTION, SKILL”.
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Darts
Convenor: Helen Campos | Article by: Fahmida Hassanbhai
Hi Dart Section Members! Hope everyone is well. Unfortunately with the COVID-19, our darts activities have been put on hold as social distancing is required. In the interim, positive opportunities have come about due to the lockdown; people are spending more quality time at home with their families and loved ones. Some have even picked up new hobbies while others are dishing out delicious cuisine and snacks at home. And we now have enough time to declutter homes and bring in positive energy.
DARTS SECTION NEWS UPDATE At the time of writing this article, it has just been announced that the Club has allowed us to restart our darts games at the Men’s Bar darts corner, albeit with only 3 players per 1 hour session subject to rules on registration, safe distancing and other guidelines. We will start with 3 pax per dart board and only 1 player at the throw line at each time. Please strictly follow all guidelines and reminders given by the staff. Bookings for play commenced from Monday, 16 November 2020.
DARTS SECTION AGM The Darts Section AGM was held at the Padang Restaurant on 19 December 2020 at 2pm. In compliance with established protocols, attendees had to pre-register and observe safe distancing during the meeting while remaining seated throughout the meeting. Section Members in attendance were given $25 vouchers in addition to generous flow of wines and beers during the meeting which was served by SCC staff. We are thankful to Club President Zoher Motiwalla and GC Member George Abraham for their presence. Our new committee from 2020-2021 were unanimously elected to the following posts: • Convenor: Helen Campos • Captain: Shanmugaraj A/L Madasamy • Treasurer: Kelvin Teo • Secretary: Fatema Zoeb Sadiq • Committee Members: Fahmida Hassanbhai and Louisa Fernandez Our Convenor Helen Campos updated Members of the Committee’s plans to organise various events for Section Members when the Government guidelines are relaxed from 28 December 2020, subject to approval from GC. The AGM ended with a vote of thanks to Helen and her team for the excellent work and support. Many activities in the Club have resumed, bringing some sense of normalcy as we once again meet up and interact with friends and dine at the Club. So let’s make it a point to visit the Club! Be safe, take care !
The new Darts Section Committee, from left: Louisa Fernandez, Shanmugaraj A/L Madasamy, Kelvin Teo, Helen Campos, Fatema Zoeb Sadiq, and Fahmida Hassanbhai.
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Football
Convenor: Steve Dawson | Article by: Kevin Slack
While COVID-19 keeps all 11-a-side teams stood down, this has not hampered the appetite from all Section Members to get involved with any available training. In terms of social soccer, Mondays have welcomed a mixture of the Legends and Women’s teams; on Wednesdays the Thirds can be seen strutting their stuff, while Thursdays and Fridays are the historical home of the SCC Lions and the Padantiques respectfully. The Section’s two weekend competitive teams, the SCC NFL and the SCC Tigers, have combined training on a Saturday. Despite the last few sessions having fallen victim to many a rain storm, the attendance numbers never falter nor does the willingness of the coaches to lay on a tough running session. Given that the last five months have seen severely restricted footballing activities, all the teams have adapted with all the positivity and collaborative goodwill that mark them out as such a great bunch. Every single week, training sessions have been fully attended both on the pitch and afterwards. Perhaps unsurprisingly the first few sessions after months of no football and no Padang, led to high blood pressure from the players as they huffed and puffed back to fitness. Everyone will probably agree that despite the lack of matches, the regular training has probably given many of us a chance to discover touches and skills we never knew we had - although that will need to be fact checked! All we want from Father Christmas is the chance to use them in a game……… A big thank you to the coaches and managers that continue to take time to plan sessions in a safe and compliant manner.
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Convenor: Bala Supramaniam | Article by: Ravi T Chandran
Bidding adieu to the year 2020 and welcoming 2021 with much optimism, the golfers of the Section have had their mettle tested, in an unprecedented manner, in the previous year. Patience, fortitude and other such adjectives come to mind when it comes to describing the emotions that the golfers have been facing – particularly the golfers that do not have a local golf club membership and are unable to play in nearby overseas locations like Batam, Bintan and, of course, Johor in Malaysia. The Golf Section Committee has all but exhausted its best endeavours to organise games for its ‘golf-hungry’ Members. Desperation even drove Members to make suggestions to the Committee to try and ‘bend’ the rules. Needless to say, the Committee was completely unwilling to do so. Such attempts, it was felt, would only bring the Club to disrepute and perhaps even result in a suspension of activities and/or a fine. By far, the biggest ‘blow’ was the cancellation of the Annual Golf Championship (AGC) which was due to be held on 06 Nov 2020 at the Seletar Country Club. All the arrangements had been made and finalised, including the sponsorship of the hole-in-one prize ($50,000), the contributions to the goodie-bag, and the special discounts on premium whisky and wines. The flyer was prepared and sent out to the Section Members advertising the event. Even the banners and A-Boards for the tournament were already designed and prepared with the sponsors’ names. Sadly, everything came to a grinding halt, when the Seletar Country Club management, under prevailing government directives, was unable to host the event. This was because it had previously anticipated that the rules would be relaxed by November, but that was unfortunately not the case. The Club had to abide by the decision, respectfully. I am sure all the Section Members who received the facemask with the Club logo will agree that the mask is a grim reminder of the event that never took place. As a consolation, the Committee, under the leadership of Convenor S. Bala, had mooted the idea of holding a Christmas game at Laguna National Golf and Country Club on 10 Dec 2020, followed by the Christmas dinner at SCC the following evening. Laguna National GCC had actually provided the Secretary of the Golf Section with a very competitive quotation for a minimum of 12 flights subject to a conditional clause. The clause was that the quotation would be void if current government guidelines were not eased to allow external events to be hosted by the respective golf clubs by Dec 2020. By the same token as for the AGC dinner, the committee decided to cancel the Christmas dinner planned to be held at the Padang Restaurant on 11 Dec 2020. The Golf Section Committee feels for its Members and is in the process of deciding what to do for the 2021 year when, hopefully, with the advent of the vaccine for COVID-19 and it becoming available, the government would relax the current guidelines sufficiently to allow for our Members to resume regular section golfing activities. The committee trusts Section Members have had a safe and healthy Christmas as well as it wishes all Section Members, with all optimism, a better New Year ahead in 2021 with more golfing events!
Throwback to the 2019 Annual Golf Championship.... with the hope of a better 2021 with more golfing events!
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Hockey
Convenor: Subhas Nathan | Article by: Kanan Packrisamy
Front row, left to right: Janice Tan (Ladies’ Captain), Natsuko Yoshiki (Committee), Subhas Nathan (Convenor), Martijn de Blauwe (Treasurer), Intekhab Khan (Co-opt Immediate Past Convenor). Back row, left to right: Bala Chandran (Secretary), Jeremiah Thong (JSM Representative) , Chris Jones (Men’s Captain), Julian Michael (Men’s Social Secretary), Gretel Cannon (Committee member). Insert: Paul Topfer.
NEW YEAR, FRESH FACES BUT SAME OLD COVID-19? The Hockey year drew to a close with the Hockey Section AGM and more training slots on Wednesday at the Padang and Fridays at Sengkang. The AGM saw Subhas Nathan returned as Convenor for his second term and welcomed Australians (purely by chance) Paul Topfer and Gretel Cannon to the Section Committee. The fresh faces in the Committee should bring new ideas to keep the Section engaged especially in these trying times. The AGM, which was held on Saturday 21 November at the Padang Restaurant, was a short, sharp and smooth event with all nominees being elected unopposed. The Committee saw a shuffle this time around with long standing Secretary Martijn de Blauwe becoming the new Treasurer, seasoned stalwart Bala Chandran becoming the Secretary and Mathavan Devadas - who has contributed a good part of his SCC lifetime to Hockey Section management - stepping down from the Committee to focus his omnipresent energy on his new role in the Club’s Rules and Membership Subcommittee. Rightfully, Subhas thanked ‘Mat’ for his unwavering service to the Section and wished him luck in his wider role in the Club’s General Committee. We also had to bid farewell to Evgenia Babkova who has left Singapore for Canada with her husband, Tasvinder Singh. Apart from the changes and farewells, Chris Jones, Janice Tan, Jeremiah Thong, Julian Michael and Abigail Rhodes all continue in their roles as Men’s Club Captain, Ladies’ Club Captain, JSM Rep, Men’s Social Secretary and Ladies Social Secretary respectively. Intekhab Khan was once again co-opted into the Committee as immediate past convenor along with Joshua Chan and Ervin Firdaus who will cover Social Media and Communications respectively. The Convenor together with his Committee was also pleased to announce that plans to start the Club’s very own hockey academy, The Hockey SCChool, has met with approval and all the groundwork can now officially start. The Hockey SCChool will open its doors to all comers aged 5 and onwards in the new year. With the Committee in place, the Section continues to train on average with 30 to 40 players each week at our three training slots. The 5.30pm - 6.45pm session on the Padang is a popular one with the 7pm session right after played under lights in the immaculate Padang lawns. Fridays’ Sengkang Stadium session from 7pm to 8.55pm is the most subscribed and sees mostly players from 13 years of age right up to those in their early 30s training week in week out. The sessions have been demanding on the players and the regular goers have seen their game improve but everyone continues to yearn for competitive hockey to return on the cards. In this vein, the Singapore Hockey Federation (SHF) have sent invites to all affiliates to register their interest to participate in age group, indoor and National Leagues slated to start in January if COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. Many may mistake the SHF to flatter to deceive but the rationale is that teams must be ready to play so games can start as soon as possible when the COVID-19 induced restrictions are lifted. If they took a less prepared route, there will be unnecessary delays which can thwart the return to competitive hockey and delay it to maybe even 2022. The teams have been prepared as best as we can under these circumstances and new players are signing up so these fresh-looking SCC players in their unworn new kit will strut their stuff the moment the authorities give the go-ahead. With hopes of this occurring sooner rather than later, the Section would like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year!
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Squash
Convenor: Sarat Chandran | Article by: Rahul Khare
The Squash JSM program has been very successful in developing young talent who have represented the Club and country at various tournaments. We caught up with a few of these JSMs who recently converted into full time members.
CHEONG KAH WAH When did you join as a JSM and what made you choose SCC? I joined SCC in 2009 after I had arrived in Singapore to start my high school education. My coach at Raffles Institution, Allan, introduced me to the Club. The Squash Section Members were very welcoming, especially Udai, Manminder, Wai Keng etc. The Club’s superb locations and facilities also made it an easy choice.
What was your experience as a JSM? We have a cohesive Section that makes juniors feel welcome and inclusive in the activities organised by the Club. Playing in socials and league matches also helped to create a good sense of camaraderie.
Any tips for future JSMs? Being a JSM in SCC is a privilege, so make good use of it to get to know your Section Members and build meaningful relationships. These will contribute to your sport as well as your career.
JODEE LEE When did you join as a JSM and what made you choose SCC? I was probably about 14. Coach Allan was my coach from school and through him I got introduced to SCC. When I used to play competitively, I gained a lot of match experience at SCC. The squash players here are willing to give you a game however different your squash standards or playing styles are, and I think that remains the culture in SCC Squash today.
What was your experience as a JSM? I always looked forward to Coach Allan’s weekend JSM trainings. Besides good training and the enjoyable company, almost every training would end with us at the Deli having chicken wings and beer for the older JSMs.
Any tips for future JSMs? Go for SCC Squash events and tours, and interact more with non-JSMs or other JSMs that you aren’t already familiar with. As a young JSM I was quite shy and reserved so I missed out on some of these, but I’ve come to appreciate how approachable and diverse the SCC Squash community is. Also, turn up for league matches and play lots of squash. Exams may keep you busy now, but in my experience, it somehow just gets busier when you’re older!
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Tennis
Convenor: Vishal Vijay | Article by: Vishal Vijay
The end of 2020 was eventful for the Tennis Section, though to be honest just like all of you, we’re glad to see the end of the year and hope for a better 2021!
INTERCLUB LEAGUES In September the Interclub Doubles League started and we’re proud to report that our C Team, led by the always-reliable Michael Hodson, won the title by beating the aptly-named Bagels and Breadsticks team in the final at the Tanglin Tennis Center. The final was a hotly contested affair that went down to the wire with SCC prevailing 2-1 in a deciding rubber. The boys went down 1-0 before the Michaels (Eves and Hodson) rallied to make it 1-1 and then Kieran and Anatole sealed the title in a 3rd set tiebreak. Kieran, our lanky JSM, fired down a resounding ace at matchpoint to trigger the celebrations which went on into the night (in groups of 5 that ended at 1030pm)! On top of this we also recorded a 2nd place finish in the Mens A division and 3rd place in the Ladies A division. We also saw the continuation of the Interclub Singles League that was disrupted due to COVID-19. In March we were proud to report that the Mens A title had been secured and that form continued eight months later with the Mens B team winning their title as well. The trophy was secured emphatically with 3-0 wins in the semifinals and finals with the same strong lineup of Abdellah, Soenke and Christo featuring on both occasions. The C Men also got to their final but just fell short against Tanglin with a 2-1 loss. Abhinav got the final off to a great start by romping home in his match but the other two matches proved to be much tougher with Michael Kreiner and Karun falling after strong fights. The Ladies A team also clinched a 2nd place finish in their League to round off a an amazingly silverware-laden season for the Section, certainly the best in the last 10 years! Kudos to all our players for making this happen and hopefully we can build on this platform in 2021 with even more success.
TENNIS SECTION AGM The Section also elected a new Committee at its AGM which took place on the 28th of November. Soenke, after serving as Convenor for the past three years, stepped down and the reigns were handed over to Vishal (yours truly) who undoubtedly has pretty big shoes to fill! Darren was elected as Mens Captain, Emilie as the Secretary and Abhinav as the Treasurer. To round off the list, Soenke took on the JSM rep role and Eugene the social rep role, while both Rehmat and Mihir were co-opted in. Abhinav and Mihir represent the new blood coming into the Committee with Andrew deciding to step down. The AGM closed with a vote of thanks to both Soenke and Andrew for their service and an outlook of hope for what 2021 will bring!
The 2021 Tennis Section Committee
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From top: Michael Hodson, the Mens C Doubles Captain, lifting the trophy; Victorious Mens B team (Soenke, Christo and Abdellah); Mens C singles team that finished 2nd (Karun, Abhinav and Michael Kriener).
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