Twentieth SCC International Hockey 6s Tournament 1st & 2nd March 2014
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Team Profiles
Official Things
Messages 02 Organising Committee 05 Participating Teams 06 Tournament at a Glance 08 Past Winners 59
Features
The Singapore Cricket Club Heritage Trail 10 19th SCC International Hockeys 6s 12 Tournament 2013 The Hockey SCChool 18 SCC Hockey Section 20
2013 Gallery
Roll of Honour 14 Action on the Padang 16 Action off the Field 17 Asterix at the SCColosseum 22 Cocktails 26
SCC Supremes 30 SCC Crystals 31 SCC Steppenwolves 32 SCC Rolling Stones 33 Mods Women 34 Cairn Hockey Academy Sapphires Cairn Hockey Academy Colts Clubhouse Casuals 37 Doha Hockey Club 40 Fremantle Hockey Club Okawa & Yokoe Japan ISCI Jakarta 42 HC Get Wilds Maechans Owls & Hawks 43 Recalcitrant Redmen 44 Roaming Redmen 45 YMCC Anothavodie 46 YMCC Hockey Club 47 YMCC Youth Development Squad 48 Bruce Rock CWA 49 Green Machine Melville City Hockey Club Modernians Hockey Club Monsooners Ladies 50 Moonsooners Men RIHP Blaze & Rubies The Pink Ladies (UWA) 51 UWA Hockey Club YM Crabs 52 HKCC Ladies HKCC Men Kowloon Cricket Club 53 Valley RFC J Brothers 54 UEDA Company Falcons MAPA Liquorice All Sorts 55 Sentul Sports Club Hollandse Club Men Prodigy ‘92 56 Tornados Ladies Tornados Men 57 Gymkhana Club 58 Seethadevi Hockey Club Acknowledgements
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The 20th SCC International Hockey 6’s Tournament 2014 Magazine is published by:
Singapore Cricket Club
Connaught Drive Singapore 179681 Tel: 63389271 Fax: 6337 0119 Email: scc@scc.org.sg Website: www.scc.org.sg MCI (P) 207/01/2014
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President Singapore Cricket Club
Col. (Retd.) Gurcharan Singh
The 20th Singapore Cricket Club International Hockey 6s Tournament 2014 to be held on Saturday 1st and Sunday, 2nd March 2014 brings to the Padang sixes hockey at its best. The 20th SCC International Hockey 6s is one of the corner stones of the six international tournaments organised by the Singapore Cricket Club. The tournament has very quickly developed into one of the most popular in the region. It is my pleasure to welcome the teams and their officials, players, supporters, umpires, sponsors, advertisers, spectators and the Club Members to this outstanding exhibition of top class hockey. The competition will be fierce and the tournament will be a wonderful social gathering of the hockey fraternity. This year the tournament, which has been graced by Olympic and World Cup Champions, promises to be no less exciting with 40 men’s teams and 20 ladies’ teams from Asia, Oceania
and Europe with top teams from Australia, Japan, Malaysia and Sri Lanka. Setha Devi, the 2013 ladies champions will be defending their title. In addition, the Asian champions – KL Hockey Club, Perth Toyota League Team, YMCA and Cairns Hockey Association Colts will return to challenge for honours this year. In addition to the participating teams, I wish to thank the sponsors and advertisers for their vital support. The SCC Sports Department, as usual, will ensure that all the facilities are in tiptop condition for such an important tournament. The SCC Sixes Organising Committee led by Mathavan Devadas deserves a pat on the back for their effort, time and commitment. With a theme of ‘The Swinging Sixties’, this 2014 Tournament will be a great event for players and spectators alike. I strongly urge all to come down to the Padang on 1st & 2nd March 2014 (Saturday & Sunday) and be part of the hockey spectacle.
President Singapore Hockey Federation
K Ramamoorthy
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It is my great pleasure, on behalf of the hockey fraternity in Singapore, to welcome all participating teams to the SCC International Hockey Sixes 2014. I am glad to note that the SCC Sixes has grown from strength to strength, and this year the tournament will witness 60 teams participating over the two days. As I understand, the teams are coming from all over Asia, Oceania as well as Europe. It will be interesting to see the mixed
styles of hockey being played at the Padang. The SCC Sixes is not only a great platform for hockey, but also an interesting place for warm friendships, great memories and exciting social events. I am sure that this will continue to be so for this year too. I hope that all teams will have great fun and excitement over the two days. I wish all participants, supporters and the Singapore Cricket Club and its Hockey Section a very successful tournament.
Chairman SCC Games Control Board
Sher Baljit Singh
It gives me great pleasure to welcome all participating teams and spectators to the 20th SCC International Hockey 6s Tournament 2014. In its 20th edition, this is one of our six marquee international sports events. The Hockey 6s which is held at the Padang, brings together almost 60 teams from Asia, Europe and Australia. This is our only tournament that boasts events for both gents and ladies. With six matches happening simultaneously its non-stop action from hockey stars, most of whom have played for their countries at one time or the other. With six-a-side format, it is all the more exciting and fast-paced. This year we have Seetha Devi (from Sri Lanka), the Ladies Cup Champions from 2013, returning to defend their title. In addition, Asian Champions KL Hockey Club, Perth Toyota League Team, YMCC and Cairns Hockey Association Colts will also return to challenge for the honours in 2014. With teams travelling from afar, one can be sure the competition is going to be intense.
Besides the fast-paced hockey, the Organising Committee also organises a wonderful F&B arena and a tournament dinner. This gives all the participating players a chance to socialise and enjoy themselves after a hard and well fought weekend. Coming from past experiences, this year’s theme of ‘The Swinging Sixties’ shall surely be well appreciated. I would also like to extend my sincere thanks to the sponsors for supporting hockey and especially the SCC 6s tournament. Without their commitment it would not be possible to hold this tournament on such a scale. My sincere thanks also to the Organising Committee that is comprised of volunteers for spending their countless hours on organising the event. It is their pure passion and love for the game that motivates them to come back every year and organise the 6s. Let’s all turn out in numbers and show our support to the players!
Chairman SCC Hockey 6s Organising Committee
Mathavan Devadas
It is a very great pleasure to once again welcome the participating teams to the SCC International Hockey 6s. The popularity of this tournament continues to grow with every year and for 2014, we have 60 participating teams with 40 men’s teams and 20 ladies teams. There remains a very good mix of teams from Asia, Oceania, and Europe. I am sure the weekend will be one of wonderful hockey, warm fellowship, great partying and all around good fun and spirits. I wish all teams a wonderful weekend in Singapore. A special thanks to our sponsors and
advertisers who through their continued loyal support and generous contributions have made this year’s tournament a reality. Without a resourceful Organising Committee with Members coming forward to take charge of the various tasks required to be done, the planning, organising and execution of this year’s tournament would not have been possible. A very special thanks to the SCC Sports Department and grounds staff who worked very hard to ensure a smooth tournament weekend. I wish all participants and supporters a fun filled weekend and a safe journey home.
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Captain SCC Ladies Hockey “The 1960s...Conservatives denounce the decade as one of irresponsible excess, flamboyance, and decay of social order.” [Wikipedia] Rosalind ‘Felicity Shagwell’ Spink
If it’s on Wikipedia then it must be true! Welcome to the 20th SCC International Hockey 6s – this year taking you back to ‘The Swinging Sixties’. Once again excitement levels have been reaching new heights as we get ready for the main event in SCC hockey. A huge ‘thank you’
to the Organising Committee whose tireless efforts make it all happen. As always, we look forward to an international showcase of talent in the pool, on the dance floor and possibly even on the hockey pitch. With 60 teams from around the world and from here in Singapore, there’s bound to be some quality action in all departments, as well as a suitable display of irresponsible excess and decay of social order. Enjoy!
Captain SCC Men’s Hockey
Jamie ‘Austin Powers’ Chambers
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Welcome to “Swingapore” and this year’s instalment of the SCC International ‘Man of Mystery Hockey’ 6s. In its 20th year, the tournament has received ‘shagtatsic’ support, attracting 60 teams from Europe and the Asia Pacific region
– how appropriate that the theme for the event this year is ‘The Swinging 60s’! So rev up your ‘mojo’ and have a ‘smashing’ weekend! “It’s time to swing… yeah baby!”
Chairman
Mathavan Devadas
Deputy Chairman Intekhab Khan
Martijn de Blauwe
Sponsorship
Tournament Functions
Infrastructure
Infrastructure
Merchandising & Souvenirs
Merchandising & Sponsorship
Treasurer & Sponsorship
Marc Kramer
Magazine & Design Laura Trythall
M Silvarajoo
Lemoushmi Devi
Subhas Nathan
Patrick Meredith
K Rajaram
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Men’s TEAMS Australia Anothavodie Cairns Hockey Academy Colts Fremantle Black Fremantle White Green Machine Hawks Melville City Hockey Club Modernians Hockey Club Monsooners Owls Recalcitrant Redmen RIHP Blaze Roaming Redman Southern Stormtroopers UWA Hockey Club YM Crabs YMCC Hockey Club YM Youth Development Squad Hong Kong HKCC Chater Casuals HKCC Chater Crickets Valley RFC Indonesia I.S.C.I
Japan HC Get Wilds J Brothers Maechans Okawa Japan Yokoe Japan UEDA Company Malaysia Falcons MAPA Liquorice All Sorts Sentul Sports Club Qatar Doha Hockey Club Singapore SCC Steppenwolves SCC Rolling Stones Hollandse Club Prodigy ‘92 Singapore Recreation Club Tornados Hockey Club Sri Lanka Gymkhana Club Colombo UK The Clubhouse Casuals
Ladies’ TEAMS Australia Bruce Rock CWA Cairns Hockey Academy Sapphires Modernians Hockey Club Monsooners RIHP Rubies Southern Stormtroopers The Pink Ladies (UWA) Hong Kong HKCC Chicks with Sticks HKCC The Other Team Kowloon Cricket Club Valley RFC Indonesia I.S.C.I 6
Japan Wakakichi Tokyo Malaysia KL Hockey Club Singapore English Hockey Club SCC Supremes SCC Crystals Theresians Hockey Club Tornados Hockey Club Sri Lanka Seethadevi Sports Club
FRIENDS OF HOCKEY
Abdul Aziz Bin Mohammad Aman Bajaj Sivasriamphai Hamidul Haq Intekhab Khan Jayaprakash Jagateesan Joseph Sagaram K. Balachandran Lavin Pritam Vaswani Mathavan Devadas Munisamy Silvarajoo Patrick Low Seow Wann Ricky Chew Rohit Hemnani Tahlil Ahmed Khan Tan Chin Chai Wallace Thomas Tan Boon Yong Vincent Lawrence Mark Celenk Dan Marjanovic Ravindran Sherwin Lin Lloyd Branson Raymond R N Lee Lee Kay Yong Danial Ashish Manchharam P. Jeyaputra Philip Soh Cosmas Gomez
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Venue
Team Briefing for Managers & Captains
6.00pm
Gilmour Room
Reception for Teams
7.30pm
Padang Restaurant
Men’s A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H Ladies’ W, X, Y, Z
9.00am – 4.30pm
Pitches 1 – 4
7.00pm
Sixes Marquee*
Men’s First Round Men’s First Round Men’s Quarter-Finals Ladies’ Quarter-Finals Men’s Quarter-Finals Ladies’ Quarter-Finals Men’s Quarter-Finals Ladies’ Semi-Finals Men’s Semi-Finals Ladies’ Semi-Finals Men’s Semi-Finals Ladies’ Semi-Finals Men’s Semi-Finals
10.00am 10.40am 11.20am 11.40am 12.00pm 12.20pm 12.40pm 13.00pm 13.00pm 13.20pm 13.20pm 13.40pm 13.40pm
Pitches 1 – 4 Pitches 1 – 4 Pitches 1 – 4 Pitches 1 – 4 Pitches 1 – 4 Pitches 1 – 4 Pitches 1 – 4 Pitches 1 & 2 Pitches 1 & 2 Pitches 1 & 2 Pitches 1 & 2 Pitches 1 & 2 Pitches 1 & 2
Friday, 28 February 2014
Saturday, 1 March 2014 League Competition Official Tournament Dinner & Dance
Sunday, 2 March 2014 Plate Competition Cup Competition Bowl Competition Plate Competition Plate Competition Cup Competition Cup Competition Bowl Competition Bowl Competition Plate Competition Plate Competition Cup Competition Cup Competition Rolling of Pitch 1
14.00pm
Exhibition Match
14.15pm
Pitch 1
Bowl Competition Bowl Competition
Ladies’ Final Men’s Final
15.00pm 15.30pm
Pitch 1 Pitch 1
Plate Competition Plate Competition
Ladies’ Final Men’s Final
16.00pm 16.30pm
Pitch 1 Pitch 1
Cup Competition Cup Competition
Ladies’ Final Men’s Final
17.00pm 17.30pm
Pitch 1 Pitch 1
18.15pm
Sixes Marquee*
Presentation of Prizes
*The Sixes Marquee is located in front of the SCC Clubhouse.
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stablished in 1852, theÂSingapore Cricket Club is today a premier sports and social club in Asia. It is the second oldest sports club in Singapore, junior by 10 years to the Singapore Sporting Club, now the Singapore Turf Club. The Club stands at the centre of the city's colonial heart, a public space that has witnessed many of Singapore's triumphs and defeats, upheavals, independence and, finally, the annual National Day Parades on 9 August. Nearby historic buildings include Raffles Hotel, St Andrew's Cathedral, City Hall (on the steps of which the Japanese surrendered to the British in 1945), the Old Supreme Court (to re-open with City Hall as the National Art Gallery of Singapore in 2014), Old Parliament House (now the Arts House), Victoria Theatre and Memorial Hall, and Empress Place Building (formerly government offices and now the Asian Civilisations Museum). Cricket was played on the Padang as early as 1837, only 18 years after Sir Stamford Raffles founded the settlement of Singapore in 1819, but it was not until 1852 that the first meetings were called to discuss the formal establishment of a cricket club. There have been no fewer than three clubhouse buildings on the Padang, the first erected some time in the 1860s, the second in 1877. The third pavilion, which forms the core of the present
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Clubhouse building, was built in 1884. It was extended in 1907, and the northern and southern wings that we see today were added in 1922.
Humble Beginnings
The Club's beginnings were quite humble, with the first 28 Members in 1853 being mostly men working in the British business and mercantile community, usually as clerks or "junior assistants". In the 1880s, however, membership had grown to almost 400 and was seen as a social feather in the cap, not only by the businessmen who founded the Club but also by the power-brokers and decision-makers in government. Presidents in the early days of the Club included several governors of the then Straits Settlements: Sir Cecil Clementi Smith (SCC President, 1883, Governor, 1887-1893), Sir Frank Athelstane Swettenham (SCC President, 1902-1903, Governor, 19011904) and Sir Arthur Henderson Young (SCC President, 1909-1910, Governor, 1911-1920). It was not all cricket on the Padang. A popular event almost up to World War I was the SCC Annual Sports, and the SCC Athletic Sports were an integral part of this programme up to 1900. Football of both sorts, soccer and rugby, was established in Singapore in the 1880s, while an annual tennis tournament was initiated in 1875. Hockey arrived early in Singapore, in 1892, considering that the rules of the game had been established in Britain only in 1849 and the English Hockey Association established only in 1886. Billiards was no doubt played at the Club, but it is seldom mentioned in existing records. Lawn bowls began at the Club in the 1870s, and the tournaments were held regularly from 1898. Membership of the Club had reached 878 by 1914. World War I affected Singapore sport badly, however (although the crown colony was not directly involved in the conflict), and the supply of sporting "manpower" was sharply reduced. Cricket suffered in particular, and in 1922 the Club was unable to make up a full team to send to play in Hong Kong. Morale must have been improved by
the visit, in 1927, of Charles Gordon Macartney and his Australian cricket XI. Macartney's team, which included eight Test cricketers, actually lost one match, against Malaya. Another major cricketing event occurred 10 years later, in 1937 – a three-day match by Malaya versus Sir Julien Cahn's XI, the first English cricket team to visit Malaya or the Singapore Cricket Club. On 15 February 1942, Singapore fell to the Japanese, and most Europeans who had not escaped were interned. The Club was closed for the duration of the war. Even after Singapore was liberated, in 1945, it was clear that life in the crown colony would never be the same again. Elections in 1959 were won easily by Lee Kuan Yew's People's Action Party, which proceeded to form a strong majority government in a selfgoverning Singapore. It was reported that the new government was considering taking back the Padang from its lessees, the Singapore Cricket Club and the Singapore Recreation Club. In the event this did not happen, but the government did insist, in 1962, that all clubs in Singapore maintain at least 50 per cent Singaporean membership. Prime Minister Lee made his first official appearance at the Club in 1963, when his wife presented the Lee Kuan Yew Shield to the Club's ladies' hockey team. He returned in 1970 to accept the honorary title of "Visitor" to the Club.
Significant Events
Between 1959 and the early 1970s, numerous cricket teams of Test or first class standard visited Singapore and graced the Padang. The most notable of these were: l The
Australian Test team to India and Pakistan in 1959. l The MCC team to New Zealand in 1961. l Ron Roberts’ Commonwealth XI in 1962. l E.W. Swanton’s Commonwealth XI in 1964. l Joe Lister’s International XI in 1968. l The MCC XI on its East African and East Asian tour in 1970. l The Indian and Pakistan Test teams returning from their tours of Australia in 1968 and 1972 respectively also visited Singapore. Unfortunately, their one-day fixtures were washed out. Although the future of the Club looked grim during the 1960s, because of declining membership, financial difficulties and the possibility of government action, it survived (largely because of the sterling work of Club President Andrew Gilmour, after whom the Gilmour Room is named), and during the 1970s and 1980s it began to prosper once more. Concern for the community became a hallmark of the Club during the 1980s, the most outstanding example of this being an SCC Extravaganza charity day in 1984, in which year Singapore celebrated 25 years of self-government. The event raised $285,000 for the Community Chest of Singapore. Seven-a-side rugby teams had competed for the Ablitt Cup since as long ago as the 1940s, but it was not until the 1980s that the SCC Rugby Sevens was expanded to become a truly international competition. The SCC Soccer Sevens has become an equally popular annual event, and in 1991 it was enhanced by the presence of British soccer stars Gordon Banks, Bobby Charlton, Roger Hunt, Geoff Hurst, Martin Peters (all members of the England team that won the 1966 World Cup), Mike England, Pat Jennings, Kevin Keegan and Tony Woodcock.
The highlight of 1991 was the visit of Singapore President Wee Kim Wee on 6 December, and his acceptance of honorary membership of the Club. Another event in 1991 of interest in the context of the Club's history was the discovery of the oldest sports trophy the Club has in its possession – a Challenge Cup presented to the Club by Vice-Admiral C.B. Hamilton and officers of the British ships visiting Singapore in 1887, in commemoration of the many games the British Navy had enjoyed on the Padang.
ANNIVERSARIES & THE FUTURE
In 1992, the Club celebrated its 140th anniversary and organised various functions to raise funds for charity as part of the celebrations. The most memorable event was the 140th anniversary party held on the Padang on 30 October, which was graced by President and Mrs Wee. An SCC Hockey Sixes competition was inaugurated in 1992. In October 1993, the Singapore Cricket Association organised the first International Cricket Sixes tournament on the Padang, in which teams from 10 countries participated. On 29 May 1996, the Club passed several landmark resolutions – to embark on a $60- million Clubhouse redevelopment that will involve building two storeys underground, create a new class of transferable membership and give women full membership for the first time in the history of the Club. In November 1997, the Club started offering a new class of transferable membership. In the late 1990s, the SCC International Rugby Sevens attained the status of a top international club tournament. In 1998, the New Zealand Rugby Sevens Commonwealth team featuring rugby legend Jonah Lomu visited the Club and played on the Padang. In the same year, Petone from New Zealand, featuring another Kiwi legend, Tana Umaga, won the Ablitt Cup at the Padang. The status of the Club as a premium institution in Singapore was again underlined when Mr S.R. Nathan – a long-time member of the Club – was elected President of the Republic of Singapore in 1999. The millennium year saw a complete re-turfing and repair of
the Padang field, including an improved drainage system. The year was also marked by the courtesy visit of His Royal Highness Prince Norodom Ranariddh from the Kingdom of Cambodia. In 2002, the Club celebrated its 150th anniversary with a year of festive activities organised by the specially formed anniversary committee. Among the highlights of the anniversary year was a charity golf match attended by Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong and Mrs Goh. The anniversary celebrations culminated with a gala dinner at the Padang on 5 October. A week later, on 12 October 2002, a terrorist bomb in Bali tragically killed eight Club Members who were visiting the island to represent the Singapore Cricket Club in the annual Bali International Rugby 10s tournament. On 1 December 2003, a year after the 150th anniversary, a Special General Meeting of Members approved the most extensive Club renovation since 1922. Work was completed three years later, and on 2 February 2007 the Club held a dinner to celebrate the renovation. The guest of honour was Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong, who accepted the title of "Visitor", making him the second recipient of that honorary title after Lee Kuan Yew in 1970. Today, the Club boasts a total of some 5,822 active Members, of whom 3,145 are voting Members. There are currently 13 Sports Sections in the Club, the largest being Golf (545 Members), Tennis (501) and Squash (393).
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19TH SCC INTERNATIONAL HOCKEY SIXES TOURNAMENT, 1 – 3 MARCH 2013
Heavenly Figures Show Their Prowess On The Padang By Lorna Campbell
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hout, cheer, sexy side-stepping, shimmy to the left, shimmy to the right – some of the moves on show both on and off the field at the 19th SCC International Hockey Sixes which took place from 1 to 3 March 2013 on the Padang. The event now is now renowned worldwide and once again attracted 60 teams from the United Kingdom, Australia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, India, Japan, Philippines, Thailand and Singapore, of course! 36 Men’s sides and 24 Women’s sides arrived at the Padang fresh-faced on Saturday morning (well, some maybe had one too many at the Friday night Captains Meeting) ready to do battle. Baking under the Singapore sun, the heat oozed from every pore of every player as they faced a gruelling match schedule to determine who would playoff in the respective Cup, Plate and Bowl competitions. You could see the relief on the players’ faces when they saw the infamous paddling pool (kindly donated by Rosalind Spink this year) as a great way to cool off and show off between matches! From the searing heat to the heavens opening, heavy rain and storms disrupted play but this proved the perfect excuse for some to show their inner-child as they created mud slides to pass the time. SCC fielded four teams, two in each competition – all eager to keep some of the silverware in the SCC trophy
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cabinet and showcase the best of Singapore hockey to their opponents. Under the watchful eye of Coach Kanan and a great supportive SCC crowd who enjoyed watching from the side-lines, there were high hopes for the selected sides but they reached their peak after the opening day, and one by one we had to say goodbye to the home sides. In the Men’s section, SCC Zeus went down 2-0 to the eventual runnersup Tornadoes (Singapore side) in the quarter finals of the Cup competition while SCC Ares lost 4-0 to Modernians from Australia in the last eight of the Bowl. For the Ladies, SCC Athena lost 2-1 in the quarter finals of the Cup to Cairns Sapphires who made it all the way to the final. SCC Venus were beaten 3-0
by SST Ladies also from Australia who went on to win the Bowl competition. The teams maybe didn’t capture the top honours on the pitch but they shone like heavenly creatures with the time and effort put into the costumes created for the legendary Saturday night party, this year themed as “Gods and Goddesses”. Gladiators (ancient and from the recent TV show!), Greek Goddesses and even a team of Maradona look-a-likes dined and drank the night away in typical SCC Sixes fashion. A magical marquee where
everyone got fully into the theme and created an atmosphere of camaraderie and crazy antics! Special mention must go to Kanan’s youth academy that played a match against the Dutch Club and won. Great to see the developing talent we have coming through the ranks. Other memorable moments of the weekend (as shared by some of the players) include: l Roz receiving a card! l Denise missing the first
match on Sunday – we’ll say no more. l A player’s son getting excited by the paddling pool not realising what was probably in there by Sunday afternoon! And also taking on the role of official beer opener for the
guys also enjoying the “water” – again, we’ll say no more. l SCC Athena Goalkeeper Sup, coming to compete after one of her medical exams and cramming in her studies between matches. Apparently playing in the tournament is more stressful then doctors exams! So another amazing event is over for another year but there is no doubt it will be back next year. Bigger, better and with another fantastic party theme. A huge thank you goes to the committee for all your hard work and dedication to making this event such a success. Without you, this would never happen and the Section is very grateful for your efforts.
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MEN'S COMPETITION
LADIES' COMPETITION
MEN’S CUP Winner: Runner-up:
KL Hockey Club Tornados
LADIES’ CUP Winner: Runner-Up:
MEN’S PLATE Winner: Runner-up:
Hollandse Club Royal Thai Air Force Hockey Team
LADIES’ PLATE Winner: Scarlet Redbacks Runner-up: Jansenites
MEN’S BOWL Winner: Runner-up:
Gymkhana Club Roaming Redmen
LADIES’ BOWL Winner: Southern Stormtroopers Runner-up: Monsooners
MEN'S PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT Imadh Muzammil, Gymkhana Club
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Seethadevi Sports Club Cairns Hockey Association, Sapphires
LADIES' PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT Bec Fatnowna, RIHP Old Rubies
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THE HOCKEY SCCHOOL
COMMITTED PARENTS, INDUSTRIOUS COACHES, HAPPY CHAMPIONS! By Kanan Packrisamy
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he Hockey SCChool started recruiting kids since November 2012 and celebrated its one year anniversary with its 30 strong champion base. The SCChool has since made application to be included as one of the Satellite Centres for the Singapore Hockey Federation wider youth development framework. Nestled in its base at Delta Sports Complex, the SCChool has a cosmopolitan feel with its champions hailing from Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Finland, Spain, Chile, India and Singapore. This year the SCChool started its first block of four lessons on Saturday 25 January. There are nine blocks in total per season and to enhance the experience for young hockey players, Patrick Meredith and Jess Tallent have been brought in to attend to the coaching needs alongside principal coach, Kanan Packrisamy.
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Working on a ratio of 1:10 coach to champion ratio, the champions seems to be responding to the greater contact time with a professional coach and are set to be well on their way to achieving their goals on perfecting their core hockey skills, gaining valuable insights into game situations and improving decision making. The relative success of the SCChool comes down to the commitment displayed by all parents in wanting to
provide a stable and suitable platform for their champions to become the best that they can be in a sport which can be played for life! However, the industry of our coaches also plays a big part in setting the tone for the training sessions and getting the intensity of the tempo that facilitates the development of the players, and coaching them subtly to arrive at their short and long term targets. My greatest joy each time we hold a session at the SCChool is the happiness the champions display. They feel a sense of belonging to the SCChool which allows them to express, make friends and play the sport they know and love! To the champions, remember
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Success is not Happiness, HAPPINESS IS SUCCESS!
From Sixes to Sixes – The Section that never sleeps!
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he Hockey Section at SCC is well known now for its International Sixes. However for the rest of the year it does not go to sleep, in fact it is very much the Section that never sleeps! Just prior to the Sixes the Singapore Hockey Federation Junior Leagues would have been run and SCC sends both boys and girls teams to participate. Following that the Section runs five Men’s and three Ladies teams in the SHF League. In 2013 the Ladies were runners up in the National League 1. In addition the Club hosts visiting teams from overseas and in 2013 Mazenod College visited again. And of course there are the tours, Jakarta, Tokyo and Bangkok. Jakarta
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involves the ISCI tournament and always presents an opportunity to play hockey while sufficiently inebriated. Tokyo was a new feature to the calendar and Keio University were excellent hosts. And of course Bangkok which involved both Men’s and Ladies teams. On the social side there was a Juniors’ Darts and Balut Night at the Men’s Bar when the Ladies 1st XI became the first team of female gender to have its picture in the Men’s Bar And then there was the Awards Night with the theme of Black & White. All in all a very full but fulfilling year for the SCC Hockey Section.
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Kanan Packrisamy (Coach) Position: Coach and a prolific goal scoring centre forward in the ‘recent’ past Nationality: Singaporean No. of SCC 6s Appearances: 9 (5 as a player + 1 as Hollandse Club coach + 3 as SCC coach) I love the 6s because… it's probably the best hockey carnival of them all and I have played in a few the world over. The sheer location of the clubhouse and Padang makes this a remarkable event, one that I am very proud to be part of! My hope for SCC 6's 2014: To will our 4 teams to be the most sociable (party animals) and still win the cup!
SCC Supremes Laura Trythall (Captain) Position: Midfield Nationality: British No. of SCC 6s Appearances: 3 I love the 6s because... at the end of the day it’s a game of two halves. And Susan ties one on.
Supranee aka Sups
Susan McKay
Emily Chan
Position: Defence Nationality: Canadian No. of SCC 6s Appearances: 5 I love the 6s because…you can tie one on.
Rosalind Spink
Position: Midfield Nationality: British No. of SCC 6s Appearances: 5 I love the 6s because... Susan ties one on.
Laura Rogers
Position: Defence Nationality: British No. of SCC 6s Appearances: 3 I love the 6s because… good hockey, good people, good fun and amazing fancy dress.
Catherine Wheeler
Position: Midfield Nationality: British No. of SCC 6s Appearances: 5 I love the 6s because… what's not to love about bouncing balls you just can't trap?
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Position: Kickass rib-cracking goalie Nationality: Singaporean No. of SCC 6s Appearances: Started in 2007... never missed a 6s ever since. I love the 6s because… Who doesn't?! Awesome people, superb hockey!
Position: Midfield/Forward Nationality: Singaporean No. of SCC 6s Appearances: 3 I love the 6s because...it’s a great weekend of party and hockey.
Rachel McKeon Flynn
Position: Forward Nationality: Irish No. of SCC 6s Appearances: this is the second I love the 6s because…it's a bit of craic.
Geer Langezaal
Position: Centre Back Nationality: Dutch No. of SCC 6s Appearances: 3 with SCC, 4 with the Hollandse Club I love the 6s because… don't know any other place where you can play hockey with a view like this!
SCC Crystals Shingo Liu (Captain)
Position: Forward Nationality: Singaporean No. of SCC 6s Appearances: 5 I love the 6s because… it's the best hockey tournament on grass.
Christine He
Position: Anywhere on the pitch Nationality: Singaporean No. of SCC 6s Appearances: 2 I love the 6s because… of the sun, the sweat, the friends and the FOOD.
Hannah Bedford
Position: Goalkeeper Nationality: British No. of SCC 6s Appearances: This is my first appearance I love the 6s because… it is a great chance to test my skills against players from all over the world.
Pauline Appleyard
Position: Anywhere but goalie, or the merchandise stall Nationality: British lah Number of SCC 6s Appearances: 11, I think?? I love the 6s because… nothing beats running round on the Padang in the heat and humidity then having a nice cold one in Stumps.
Lemoushmi Devi
Position: Defender Nationality: Singaporean No. of SCC 6s Appearances: first time I love the 6s because… it is great fun meeting so many people from many countries and of course the greatthemed parties!
Muna Rylie
Position: Forward Nationality: Singaporean No. of SCC 6s Appearances: 2 I love the 6s because… Damn it's gooood!
Petrina Anne De Souza
Position: Defender Nationality: Singaporean No. of SCC 6s Appearances: 4 I love the 6s because… it’s the two things I love mashed into one - hockey and partying!
Christabel Lum
Position: Defence/Centre back Nationality: Singaporean No. of SCC 6s Appearances: First time! I love the 6s because... we get to go back to basics!
Jessica Tallent
Position: Forward Nationality: British No. of SCC 6s Appearances: 2 I love the 6s because… it’s a great tournament, opportunity to represent my club and to meet new people.
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SCC Steppenwolves Christian Bischoff (Captain)
Position: On top of things Nationality: German (of course) No. of SCC 6s Appearances: 4 I love the 6s because... of myself
Max Asschenfeldt
Position: Defence Nationality: German No. of SCC 6s Appearances: 0 I love the 6s because‌  six-a-side means much more action
Ben Chia
Position: Anywhere Number of Appearances: 0 Nationality: Singaporean I love the 6's because‌ It's my virgin 6s experience
James Erskine
Position: Midfield Nationality: British No. of SCC 6s Appearances: 0 I love the 6s because‌ I’ve never played in them before
Gerald Goh (Gee)
Position: Midfield/Forward (praying for the chance to be a goalie đ&#x;˜) Nationality: Singaporean No. of SCC 6s Appearances: 1 I love the 6s because... Booze, hockey and a pool....who can complain?
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Bradley Lewington
Position:Â Defence Nationality:Â English No. of SCC 6s Appearances: 0 Â I love the 6s because... I couldn't get into the 5s
Fadhil Nasser
Position: GK Nationality: Singaporean No. of SCC 6s Appearances: 1 I love the 6s because‌ it’s an opportunity for players to witness the most eventful hockey tournament in our country. Period.
PW
Position: Midfender Nationality: British No. of SCC 6s Appearances: 3 I love the 6s because... it's Casually the best hockey tournament in Asia
Chen Ting Hao
Position: Midfield/Forward Nationality: Taiwanese No. of SCC 6s Appearances: 6 I love the 6s because... of International love
SCC Rolling Stones Intekhab Khan
Non-playing Team Manager
Marc Kramer (Captain)
Nationality: Dutch | Nickname: Kramer Sixes tournaments played: 2 Position you normally play in: Forward Strengths: In terms of hockey ability, absolutely none Weaknesses: Social skills and personal hygiene Biggest achievement on the hockey pitch: Third place in Div 1, season 2013 Biggest achievement off the hockey pitch: Handless pint
Sean Chen (Vice Captain)
Nationality: Singaporean | Nickname: One Last Beer Sixes tournaments played: Lost count Position you normally play in: Bench Strengths: Distributing beers from the bench Weaknesses: Running out of beers Biggest Achievement on hockey pitch: National U21 champions Biggest Achievement off hockey pitch: Drinking continuously for 24hrs
Jamal Siddique
Nationality: Singaporean | Nickname: Keeps / Goalie (most people don't usually know who's behind the helmet) Sixes tournaments played: 1 (this tournament) Position you normally play in: Goal Strengths: Keeping the ball out of the net Weaknesses: Keeping the ball out of the net Biggest achievement on the hockey pitch: Singapore u-21 at some point Biggest achievement off the hockey pitch: Getting this profile in on ‘time’
Patrick Meredith
Nationality: British | Nickname: Paddy Sixes tournaments played: 0 Position you normally play in: Centre forward Strengths: Blistering pace Weaknesses: Lying about blistering pace Biggest achievement on the hockey pitch: Playing to this age… Biggest achievement off the hockey pitch: Living to this age…
Subhas Nathan
Nationality: Singaporean | Nickname: Bashi Sixes tournaments played: 0 Position you normally play in: Forward Strengths: Playing drunk Weaknesses: Playing drunk Biggest achievement on the hockey pitch: Playing for SCC Biggest achievement off the hockey pitch: Doing 45 days straight Bikram yoga.
Kishen Rengaraj
Nationality: Singaporean | Nickname: Rajuiceeeeeee Sixes tournaments played: 1 Position you normally play in: Midfield Strengths: Puke-free since ‘93 Weaknesses: Too easy going Biggest Achievement on hockey pitch: Junior World Cup 2009 (once upon a time) Biggest Achievement off hockey pitch: My girlfriend
Shakthiganesh
Nationality: Singaporean | Nickname: Iceman Sixes tournament played: 2 Position normally played: Defender, forward Strengths: Basically nothing Weakness: Basically squandering every single task given to me Biggest achievement on the hockey pitch: National Under 21 Champion Biggest achievement off the pitch: Three shotgun in a row
Anandraj Rengaraj
Nationality: Singaporean | Nickname: Abang Body Sixes tournaments played: 1 Position: Defence Strength: Never gives up and always does his best on and off the pitch Weakness: What is weakness? Greatest Achievement: B Division School Champion Greatest Weakness: Ladies
I M Logaraj
Nationality: Singaporean | Nickname: Loga / Logs Sixes tournaments played: First one! Position you normally play in: Forward Strengths: Beer Weaknesses: Beer Biggest achievement on the hockey pitch: SHF Division 3 Champions, 2008 Biggest achievement off the hockey pitch: jumping to Oasis performing live with my ankle in a cast.
Ben Bowden
Nationality: British | Nickname: LGW Sixes tournaments played: 1 including this one Position you normally play in: Loitering a few feet from the goal hoping to get a rebound or a faint touch on an already goal bound shot. Strengths: I was quick once upon a time. Weaknesses: But not so much these days. Biggest achievement on the hockey pitch: Consistent attendance on Jakarta tours Biggest achievement off the hockey pitch: Haven't (yet) been hounded out of the country for posting offensive things on Facebook. 33
MODS WOMEN Australia
The Mods ladies are back again! We love heading over from Perth for the weekend with hockey, partying, shopping… how can you go wrong? Most of us are old hands at this competition now and are once again making the pilgrimage, although we have snuck a few newbies along for the ride too. It will be make or break for them as it takes an experienced, finely-tuned athlete to play hard and party hard, especially in the trademark Singapore heat. The exceptional athletes making the cut this year are: l Jo, who manages to pull out all the snazzy stuff, always making the rest of us look bad! l Magic Meeks, the powerful ball magician. Watch out for this one! l Rosie is this year’s bar b!tch. She has some serious ground to make up from last year’s dismal performance! Admittedly she was crook, but that is no excuse in Singapore!
Trish a.k.a. ‘Speedy Gonzales’. Our token Irish who runs rings around the rest of us (on and off the field). Brace yourselves people! l Joey is the warrior of the bunch. With her guns of steel she is a modern day Wonder Woman. l Dee is our gutsy goalie. She don’t take no crap from no one! l Beth comes across all sweet and innocent, but when it comes to l
the crunch, there ain’t no quitting, she is the Bone Breaker! l Tarsh is our super mum. Don’t let the mother status fool you, she is one determined lady and can still teach you a thing or two! Win or lose we are looking forward to a fun-filled weekend. The rest of you had better be too. Bring it on!
CAIRNS HOCKEY ACADEMY SAPPHIRES Australia
2014 sees the Cairns Sapphires returning to Singapore for the fifth straight year. Only two players are returning from last year opening the way for a number of youth development athletes. This means the squad is probably the youngest Cairns has sent, however the players are keen to perform better than last
year where they were runners-up in the Cup Competition. The SCC Hockey 6s presents a great opportunity for the athletes to not only experience some great hockey but also get amongst the vibrancy that is truly ‘Singapore’. We look forward to making new friends, catching up with old ones and having a great time.
Back Row (L-R): Karli Riesen, Jasmine Collier, Annie Mitchell, Jaden Bollman, Lani Fitzsimmons. Front Row (L-R): Simone Bettany, Kaitlin Reichardt, Jacqueline Gallop, Caitlyn Whipp
CAIRNS HOCKEY ACADEMY COLTS Australia
Back (L-R): Damon Gordon-Moore, Mitchell Naylor, George Druery, Luke Sefton, Mitchell Ivory. Front: Brendon Hoff. Inset: Deyonte Fraser
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Welcome to the Magnificent 7. Although extremely young there is talent in abundance with this group and they just can't wait to get amongst it all. With a mixture of returning players and ‘newbies’, there is no doubt the Cairns Colts will give all they have got in an effort to improve their finishing position from 2013. We look forward to participating in the SCC Hockey 6s competition, playing against a diverse opposition and making new friends. Bring it on!
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The Clubhouse Casuals: Casually competing in the SCC Hockey 6s since 2010
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DOHA HOCKEY CLUB Qatar
The club has a broad player base, from beginners to ex-International and European first division players. At last count we had players from 22 different countries, ranging in age from 6 to 60! As the biggest club in Qatar, Doha Hockey Club has fielded teams in the Qatar Hockey League for the past four years. Our primary focus is social
hockey; to enjoy the game in a social environment, improve fitness and enrich the experience of working in Qatar. The club is also extremely active on the International hockey tour circuit, sending teams to play at tournaments in Dubai and Singapore in recent years. We also host tournaments here in Qatar for visiting teams from around the region.
FREMANTLE HOCKEY CLUB Australia
Freo Black have been playing in the SCC Hockey 6s since 1994. Same old boys – always ready to play hard and party harder, teaching the newbies in Freo White a thing or two along the way.
Freo White are the newbies from Freo, this is their 2nd year at the 6’s. They play hard and party hard...and try to beat the old boys from Freo Black
OKAWA & YOKOE Japan
We are back from Japan for our fourth participation in the SCC Hockey 6s since 2011. We have won the Silver Cup twice in the last three years and at this year’s tournament, we aim to win! Last August (on a very hot summer),
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we invited Singapore Cricket Club to an exhibition match and welcome party in Japan for the first time. We were happy to be SCC’s host and enjoy the camaraderie between us and we hope to continue building this relationship
with SCC. Thank you, SCC for giving us this opportunity again to participate. We look forward to play at the Padang again against your team and other around the region. Let’s enjoy the hockey!
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ISCI JAKARTA Indonesia
The International Sports Club of Indonesia (ISCI) is a loose mix of largely tropo expats and unstable locals, which has existed in various forms, shirt colours and bars for over 25 years. Whilst our attempts to get to the bar are occasionally interrupted by games of hockey, we remain fiercely competitive (as drinkers
anyway). ISCI’s ability to have fun while trying to play hockey, through hangovers, missed alarms, sleeplessness, apathy and language barriers (and that’s just amongst ourselves!), knows no bounds and we hope to continue that tradition at the Singapore Cricket Club Hockey 6s in 2014!
HC GET WILDS
Japan
As members of the Keio University Hockey Team and pioneers of hockey in Japan, we are proud we have a strong team with great team work. We will use our intelligence, speed and quick response to on-field strategies to tackle our opponents – no matter who they are! This is Japanese Ninja Style Hockey! And we are ready to ‘Get Wild’ in Singapore!
MAECHANS
Keio University Hockey Team Japan We won the Men’s Bowl in 2012 and this year we are aiming for the Cup!
Kazuya Taniguchi Team Captain
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Kouki Maeda Strong and solid defender
Yusuke Watanabe Scores from everywhere; a surprising guy
Kiwamu Nagano Loves hockey and always enjoying the game
Takaomi Aoki Amazing goalkeeper, shutting out every single shots
Hiroyuki Ohba Key player for Maechans. A tricky dribbler but has no stamina
Taro Kimura An excellent passer and good scorer
OWLS & HAWKS Australia
Birds of Prey Come to Play at the SCC Hockey 6s in 2014
THE OWLS They may be older wiser larger and slower, but when the going gets tough, experience shines through to show the so called ‘young guns’ what old fashioned grass hockey is all about. Led by Damian ‘Coops’ Cooper and ‘Wrong Way Compass’ Rodereda, there is little wonder opponents will shudder when they are unlucky enough to draw the Owls. Regulars Tony ‘Ray Gun’ Riggio and Tommie are back too, with new recruits Paul Dev’s, John ‘pass another knee strap’ Woodford , bouncing Eugene ‘Huge’ D’Orsogna and Brad ‘Braddles’ Gallagher in goals – all of whom found a way to influence the selector’s eye, probably through his bank account. None were put off by a promise of a full and thorough initiation at the Friday welcome drinks. Watch out, in this case, slow doesn’t mean dumb.
THE HAWKS Hardly as wise and still kinda slow, this team in many ways is new to the competition in name only. A number of stalwarts make their return to Singapore including; Kelpie and Elroy Walsh – the mad hockey brothers; Donut McEvoy, Saltie and ‘The Caveat’ Culshaw in goals. But with the clever signings of Steve ‘The Chairman’ Wood, No. 79 Tony Sutherland and under the new leadership of Giles ‘The Diplomat’ Nunis – this team will be hard to stop, as they march their way to the bar and then the Bowl. Expect big things from this team on Sunday when things get serious and Class with a capital ‘A’ really matters.
Team Sponsor
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RECALCITRANT REDMEN Australia
After the success of the Roaming Redmen in their 2013 SCC Hockey 6s debut, word quickly spread throughout UQHC of a mythical grass hockey carnival across the ocean, where Redmen who are too old and slow to compete at intervarsity (IV) games could
wit and impressive consumption skills. The Recalcitrant Redmen are under no illusions about their likely progress in the 2014 tournament, and are hoping for many lengthy Singapore rain delays to maximise effectiveness of their patented ‘slow-mo’ style of play.
Player: Sandal AKA: Rhys Cullen
Sandal debuted at the 2013 SCC 6s with the Roaming Redmen. This year he promises to stay away from duty free tequila, and plans on remaining conscious for the entirety of the 2014 tournament dinner. A specialist defender, Sandal is one serious head knock away from becoming a goalie.
Player: Cholo AKA: Nick Miller
Veteran midfielder/striker/team-lothario from the 2013 Roaming Redmen, out on dayrelease from Southport Watchhouse for the 2014 tournament. The Cholo’s lengthy stride is suited to the smaller SCC pitches, and his manly appetite is well suited to the Saturday night buffet.
Player: Brooksy AKA: David Brooks
UQHC striker Brooksy debuts at the 2014 tournament, bringing both potent goal scoring abilities and some musical prowess to the squad. A man of few words but many goals, Brooksy has been known to take to the stage, guitar in hand. Nominated choirmaster for the Recalcitrant Redman in 2014.
Player: Curtains AKA: Isaac Nunn
Curtains debuts in the net at the 2014 SCC 6s. A dominant shot-stopper, with a quick wit and quicker reflexes, Curtains will have his work cut out operating behind a defensive unit that is easily distracted and not particularly effective. Has a penchant for posting dog photos on Facebook.
Player: Gash AKA: George Kennedy
Gash, the team doctor, makes his SCC 6s debut in 2014. A goal scoring animal, an anaesthetist, and a father, much is expected from Gash in Singapore, including providing appropriate WADA-sanctioned medicine for the squad. Listen out for his goal-scoring catchcry: “Watch me Mum!”
Player: Mothman AKA: Adam Dinsdale
The Mothman will flutter into Singapore on debut in 2014, after an outstanding career with UQHC as a goalkeeper. He has emerged from his post-hockey cocoon, reborn as an elusive striker, known for effeminate celebrations. Will provide for all entomology needs of team in 2014.
Player: Tophi AKA: Sam Gowty
Tophi, also on SCC debut in 2014, is one of the quieter members of the squad. He likes books, fine wine, and hitting people with things. Tophi’s touring pedigree extends way back to an early IV career with QUT, before joining the Redmen due to an altercation with an aggressive Ibis.
Player: Tugboat AKA: Woz Shillito
The Tugboat steams into Singapore on debut in 2014, fresh from an off-season wedding (#TBW). Although he tends to operate at low RPMS, he possesses incredible torque, and will be the engine of the squad. Capable of delivering the ‘hair dryer’ treatment in the dugouts if required.
Player: Knuckles AKA: Ross Kealy
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go to showcase their waning skills on the pitch, and consume copious amounts of Tiger beer and chilli crab. Hence a second UQHC team was birthed from Brisbane, Queensland, for the 2014 SCC 6s tournament, filled with Redmen of questionable character, inimitable
Despite what his name suggests, Knuckles, debuting at the SCC 6s in 2014, is not a known pugilist. He in fact acquired his name due to a resemblance to some of the great apes of the world. Knuckles is an outdoors man, known for hosting soirees, BBQs, and burning shopping trolleys.
ROAMING REDMEN Australia
The Roaming Redmen are back for their second SCC 6s, after finishing as runners-up in the Bowl in 2013. Some excellent off-season recruiting has seen the team’s skill, cunning and average age
Player:Master Ceefoo AKA: Chris Fenton
Player: Berro AKA: Mark Berridge
all increase, whilst managing to rid themselves of some of the younger, drunken baggage they carried into the 2013 tournament. Last year’s results coming as something of a surprise,
the Roaming Redmen are comfortably ambivalent about winning many games in 2014, but are possessed of a bloody-minded focus when it comes to consuming all of the beer and food that Singapore has to offer.
A veteran campaigner from the 2013 tournament, Master Ceefoo initially struggled to adjust to the famous SCC bounce, however it is rumoured that he has been working hard on his upright technique in the off-season. Will be looking to make some traps and menace some goalkeepers in 2014. Berro returns for his 5th SCC 6s in 2014. Now based in Singapore, he is the designated Redman Tour Guide, responsible for ensuring bad behaviour is encouraged whilst keeping Baldric out of prison. Berro will be dominant in midfield, and most effective when people run at him, rather than around him.
Player: Ferg AKA: Alan Ferguson
Ferg also returns for a second SCC 6s 2014, after spending much of this year concealing the credit card bill from the 2013 tournament from his wife. Ferg will this year focus on booking flights for the correct week, and improving on his impressive penalty shootout conversion rate.
Player: Slippery AKA: Chris Attard
Slippery has spent the off-season training in tropical Mackay, Queensland, utilising a patented nutritional program consisting of mud crabs and beer. Slippery is comfortable on the grass SCC pitches, and particularly enjoys donning his Speedos and enjoying the above ground pool between matches.
Player: Baldric AKA: Steven Wagner
Baldric is back for his third SCC 6s, although how they keep letting him in to the country is a mystery. Shinpad-less, fearless, and some would say clueless, Baldric always has a cunning plan. Predicted himself as top scorer for the 2013 tournament only to fail spectacularly. What can he produce in 2014?
Player: The Knob AKA: Rob Von Nesselrode
The Knob was the lanky assassin for the Roaming Redmen in 2013, scoring some incredible goals with his grass hockey pedigree. He returns for his 2nd SCC 6s in 2014, with a thirst for Tiger beer and erudite conversation. Will he let his wife know he is attending prior to take-off from Brisbane?
Player: Pretty Boy AKA: Sonny Connors
Pretty Boy is one of the new recruits for 2014, and will clearly be the fastest and most skilful of the squad, and hence burdened with most of the running and playmaking. Expect to see Pretty Boy taking full advantage of the massage table as he nurses his bionic limbs through the tournament.
Player: Webby AKA: Michael Webb
Webby makes his SCC 6s debut in 2014 as goalkeeper. Definitely one of the better dressed in the team and happily contributes to bringing the average age down. Great keeper well respected in UQ and will have a great tournament.
Player: Whippett AKA: Wayne Follett
A relative unknown, and on debut in 2014. However, with a nickname like Whippett there is expected significant running so senior members of the team can enjoy the atmosphere. Depending on sobriety levels within the squad, he could be the X-Factor the Roaming Redmen require to replicate their 2013 successes. For further information on The University of Queensland Hockey Club visit www.unihockey.org.au
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YMCC ANOTHAVODIE Australia
It’s been over 10 years since the YM boys started touring and we thought that it was worth a bit of insight into the playing careers of the band members for the bands from YMCC in Perth, the
#11 Dave ‘Robbo’ Robbins
Angus Young (AC-DC): Flashy younger brother of Malcolm, known for his ambitious solos and larger than life on-field persona. Wouldn’t be a big surprise if he turned up in a schoolboy costume either, although his days of getting away with it are probably behind him. Has considerably less hair than Ben/Malcolm.
#70 Ben ‘10’ Robbins
Malcolm Young (AC-DC): Solid, dependable, older brother of Angus who lets his younger brother take all the glory, but just keeps cracking out those fantastic dependable rhythms all over the big stage. Like Malcolm, Ben has long flowing locks, well at least in comparison to Dave.
#1 Grant ‘Buster’ Hymus (GK)
#4 Richard ‘Gibbo’ Gibson
#14 Chris ‘Rawkus’ O’Reilly
#3 Matthew ‘Howelly’ Howell
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originals (YM Hockey Club), newbies (Youth Development Squad) and the virgins (Anothavodie). Each has been associated with a musician who best summarises their characteristics.
Singapore caps: 3rd year (only non-virgin in the team) Mick Fleetwood (Fleetwod Mac): Sits at the back of the group and pulls the craziest eyes in the business. Buster has played in arenas all over the world, but particularly loves the Padang for some of his best concerts. Has been seen carrying plastic bags full of recycled SportsPlus100 (minus the bottles) after a particularly big performance on the balcony of the Cricket Club. Justin Timberlake: With his strawberry blond tight gentlemen’s perm, Gibbo has been at the very top of the pile. Consequently he has all the moves and busts them out regularly to astound everyone around. He’s bringin’ sexy hockey back! Like JT, he has also tried his hand at other performing arts (coaching women’s teams). Shane McGowan (The Pogues): The team’s Irish connection but only because of the name. Much like Shane McGowan’s face, Rawkus plays ugly despite being at the top level of the game for many years. Known for being carded early in grand finals so he doesn’t have to deal with the pressure. Also like Shane, could easily be caught drinking during his performances. Vanilla Ice: Tall, blond(ish), with a radical haircut and likes wearing tracksuits! Stole someone’s best move and has been dining out on it ever since. When he dances he makes everyone else feel like they have rhythm, even when they don’t, and similar effects happen on the hockey field.
#95 Aron ‘Shak’ Chakera
Tupac: Mostly because he doesn’t have enough muscles for a full six-pack, but also because he’s your ‘thinking man’s gangsta rapper. Often thinks about running on a hockey field, seldom does it. He also thinks about tackling, to no avail. Doesn’t even bother thinking about passing.
#88 Andrew ‘Caddy’ Caddy
Billy Joel: Hugely talented little man but somewhat unfashionable and blissfully unaware of it, either that or he just doesn’t care. Is apparently a dark horse in the drinking stakes having spent some years training in Darwin with David Essex and Harry Connick Jr.
YMCC HOCKEY CLUB Australia
It’s been over 10 years since the YM boys started touring and we thought that it was worth a bit of insight into the playing careers of the band members for the bands from YMCC in Perth, the
originals (YM Hockey Club), newbies (Youth Development Squad) and the virgins (Anothavodie). Each has been associated with a musician who best summarises their characteristics.
#1 Doug “Dougalicious” Ockerby
Singapore caps: 9th year Meatloaf: He’s a large, angry man with a string of massive hits, but you’re only as good as your last performance (anyone recall the AFL grand final in 2011?) Not being able to always do what he used to easily just makes him angrier! Don’t worry Dogs, two out of three ain’t bad!
#2 Pete “Pivot” Mark
Singapore caps: 7th year One Direction: But not because of snappy clothes, fancy dance moves or string of crappy hits. It’s because that is all he can do – move slowly in one direction. Will hopefully not be remembered in a few years.
#5 Garth “No Goals” Sly
Singapore caps: 9th year Jim Morrison (The Doors): Completely unpredictable in his psychedelic behaviour on the field except for one thing – he will have a long hit. Both Mr Mojo Risin’s have a long history with bathroom apparatus: Jim with a bath in Paris and No Goals with a Portaloo in Singapore. His crazy behaviour on field is kept in check off field by the Mojo thief (see below).
#7 Paul “Mountain” Syminton
Singapore caps: 8th year Phil Collins: Mountain initially had his Genesis in deep defence in the band, although not many people (especially other fullbacks) care to remember. Since moving up the front of the band, Mountain has scored a number of unexpected hits, although some people still don’t appreciate his work, especially Meatloaf.
#$50 Chris “Fiddy Buchs” Buchan
Singapore caps: 7th year. The Rolling Stones: Fiddy burst onto the scene in the 60s and was at the peak of his powers in the 70s and early 80s. He was still playing strongly in the 90s although there wasn’t much new stuff anymore. He continued his touring in the 00s, playing to packed stadiums, particularly in Singapore. He’s still going today but people aren’t really sure if he is alive or a puppet on a string.
#13 Michael “Jordy” Jordon
Singapore caps: 9th year Ginger Spice: With fiery red hair and a sassy attitude towards the umpires, opposition and at times his own teammates, Jordy has had more hits than many would care to remember and is also known for some extremely bad acting on the field. Sometimes on the field he can be mistaken for another band member – Scary Spice.
#15 Rob “Swifty” Swift (GK)
Singapore caps: 4th year Dave Grohl: Swifty can’t quite decide whether he is the drummer or the lead guitarist and singer as he rotates between goalie and on the field, but we think his best work is done at the back of the band because that makes us in Nirvana.
#42 Michael “Fitness” Maxwell
Singapore caps: 8th year Milli Vanilli: Toured around the field extensively, playing in numerous positions – has been up front, in the half line and in deep defence. Everybody initially thought they were great, but then quickly realised that it was other people doing all the work. Has all the dance moves but later found out to be lip-syncing. Most likely to be lying in a pool somewhere when everyone else is ready to go out.
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YMCC YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SQUAD Australia
It’s been over 10 years since the YM boys started touring and we thought that it was worth a bit of insight into the playing careers of the band members for the bands from YMCC in Perth, the
#69 Patrick “Colonel” Knott
Singapore caps: 4th year (with the team that matters), 5th in total David Bowie: A bone fide star on the field, the “thin (and short), white Duke” has consistently produced hits over a number of years at the highest level. Everyone knows that he predominantly plays for the regular team, but there are rumours circulating that he might actually bat for the opposition, on the odd occasion. Nobody has actually seen the photos of him with Mick Jagger, although they are apparently out there somewhere.
#12 Geoff “Coops” Cooper
Singapore caps: 4th year Alice Cooper: Puts on a fantastic show that is usually doing gory things with body parts and bats (or sticks as they call them in hockey). In his leisure time, Coops dismembers people for fun and charges them big money to do it. On the hockey field, though, Coops misses much more than he hits and teammates are more likely to say “You’re not worthy”.
#86 Rob “Smarty” Smart
Singapore caps: 4th year Julian Lennon: Had a very famous father who reached the pinnacle of his profession, but Smarty had some big hits of his own across the years. His biggest hit (Bundy Water) contained the line “But when I hear of how the brown hour has died, Bundy water gets in my eye.”
#15 Shaun “Junior” McLoughney
#99 Joel “Joelski” Hughes
#98 Jeff “Scotty” Scott (GK)
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originals (YM Hockey Club), newbies (Youth Development Squad) and the virgins (Anothavodie). Each has been associated with a musician who best summarises their characteristics.
Singapore caps: 3rd year Harry Connick Jr: Just like his namesake, Junior is a triple threat – he can hack, he can bump and he can cause hangovers. Furthermore he usually does all of these to his own teammates. Just please don’t ask him to sing, dance or act. Singapore caps: 2nd year David Essex: Was a massive “Rock God” (or was that Rock Jesus Christ Superstar?) of many years ago, and had the tall, dark and handsome rockstar looks. Now people have absolutely no idea who he is or whether he was any good, because it’s hard to tell from watching him play. We also wonder exactly when his head will explode – loosen your tie sunshine! Singapore caps: 4th year Ringo: Sits at the back of the band calling the shots (or at least he thinks he is), but in reality nobody listens to what he says and he’s only really there for the novelty songs (like the wobble offs). Scotty is still touring around the place with his All Star band, living of the reputation of his teammates.
#10 Paul “The Hoff” Hough
Singapore caps: 4th year David Hasselhoff: Who else could it be? He was big in Germany and Japan (no he’s not Tom Waits although he does sound a bit like him after a heavy night) in the 80s and 90s, best known for his extremely cheesy performances. Nowadays he is mostly recognised through his massive number of hits on You Tube where he appears in embarrassing video clips of him falling all over the place. Unlike the rest of us, he doesn’t have enough body weight to counteract the amount of alcohol he consumes.
#11 Phil “Fidel” Oates
Singapore caps: virgin Hall and Oates: One half of a very dodgy duo (and no-one knows which is which). Has had some massive hits in his time, but usually when he should have been slipping in a short pass. His crosses from the wing are particularly good for the back foot cut. Was the downfall of OpTimus Prime’s touring ambitions.
BRUCE ROCK CWA Australia
The CWA Team – Cindy Stevens, Tracy Kilminster, Julie Ditchburn, Merredith Thornton, Jo Buller, Davina Biglin, Shahron Prosser and Gabby Cowan. CWA is made up of eight women (three of whom are sisters) from five small wheatbelt towns in Western Australia. We are weekend warriors who
travel hundreds of kilometres to play hockey against each other. In 2014, we have teamed up in pink and black to have a girl’s weekend while playing the sport we all love, meet up with old friends, make new ones and maybe win a game or two.
Green Machine Australia
We are a motley crew from the hardened battle-fields of the western region of Perth, Western Australia. Many players are fierce rivals in the local competition, but who have come together in the spirit of the Singapore Sling. We have some long-standing members of the Green (Michael, Geoff, Steven and Rohan), some who are debuting in the Green (Jammers), some who have flirted with the Green (Jezza and Greg) and
others still who have dared to dream that they might one day get to wear the Green (Lemmo). Whilst some of the team has played at earlier editions of the SCC Hockey 6s Tournament, we will be making our debut as the Green Machine. However, the Green Machine members are very familiar with the bars and sights to see of the ‘Pore.
Melville City Hockey Club Australia
Melville City Hockey Club (MCHC) was founded in 1956 and is currently one of the largest hockey clubs in Western Australia. Competing in the SCC International Hockey 6s tournament for the first time, the depth of the club is evidenced by individuals
who were hand-picked to compete in Singapore. Most striking to the keen observer will be the physical attributes of the team. The relentless Singapore humidity will extract a monumental toll on this naive group. Their style of play is literally heart stopping!
Modernians Hockey Club Australia
Our story begins in the Shire of the GMLA, when Scott ‘Frodo’ Sumner inherits a ring with dark and powerful magical properties from his uncle and guardian Paul ‘Bilbo’ Maley. Scott ‘Frodo’ Sumner isn’t aware of the power the ring possesses, but Paul’s ol’ mate, Yer A Wizard Harry ‘Gandalf’ Jockel suspects the ring’s identity and advises Scott to leave the Shire. Scott departs accompanied by his friend and beer-pong partner Jiggy ‘Samwise’ Higgins. In the meantime the location of the ring is discovered by the Dark Lord Mike ‘Sauron’ Strano, whose all seeing eye looks over the GMLA from Sorrento. He sends a pack of unruly orc mechanics to capture the ring and kill whoever carries it. Soon after leaving the GMLA Scott and Jiggy meet the dark and mysterious Tom ‘Aragorn’ Jockel, who helps them escape from Mike ‘Sauron’ Strano’s orcs and leads them to the safe haven of the Modernians Clubroom bar. After a few froths at the bar it is decided the ring must be destroyed in the flames of the SCC International Hockey 6s Tournament in Singapore, where it was forged. Scott ‘Frodo’ Sumner and Jiggy ‘Samwise’ Higgins volunteer
to take on the quest and the Fellowship of the Ring is formed to aid them. As well as Harry ‘Gandalf’ Jockel and Tom ‘Aragorn’ Jockel, the fellowship consists of the hairy dwarf, Chris ‘Gimli’ Wyatt, the highly fashionable and unreasonably good looking elf Joshua ‘Legolas’ Leslie and heir to the clubrooms, Anthony ‘Boromir’ Chiappalone. After making it part of the way to Singapore Anthony ‘Boromir’ Chiappalone is seduced by the power of the ring and the thought of how much it might fetch at his local Cash Converters and attempts to steal it. At this point Scott and Jiggy suspect they might be better off alone and separate from the group and embark on their own more-than-slightly romantic leg of the journey. Unfortunately Scott and Jiggy are pestered all the way to Singapore by the malformed Marcus ‘Gollum’ Jockel, who is unwilling to share the ring with the tricksy little hobbitses and attempts to gain possession of ‘his precious’ with a mix of deception and flattery. Tune in for the sequel to see if Scott and Jiggy can tear themselves away from their budding bromance and destroy the ring once and for all. 49
Monsooners Ladies Australia
The Monsooners Ladies Touring Team is back for a third year. We had so much fun last year, together with the excitement of winning some silverware that everyone is keen to play again in the SCC Hockey 6s. We are pleased to have Sharon Kirkaldy back again in goals after last year persuading her to play for the Monsooners rather than the Perth based pink team. Julie Hoare and Linda Kennaugh front
up for a fifth time, with youngster Cara Burton looking forward to her second tournament. Our newest recruit, Cath Lucas is keen to play another year and is looking forward to a run in the forward line. Broome and Kununurra based players, Hilary Wilkins and Penny Goldsmith will complement the defence and forward line respectively and Abi Vasantha and Heike Schimitzek, and our Singapore-based players complete the team as our defensive players. The Monsooners are looking forward to another great hockey tournament.
Monsooners Men Australia
The Monsooners Men are racking up a sixth tournament appearance this year. Pace continues to challenge the team and consequently will be adopting the Sam Allardyce football formation of six behind the ball and no strikers in an effort to get past Round 1 on the Sunday – yes, we failed to make it again last year! Whilst the Monsooners did look threatening as Roman soldiers at the team dinner, it never translated to the field of play. The mainly Darwin team is looking forward
to another great tournament and comprises of: Kevin Burton, Clayton Archer, Dave Money, Simon George, Glenn Kirkaldy, Gary Cox, Steve Rowe, Jim Rowe and a star youth player undergoing rigorous selection trials after the Australian Navy has deprived us of Chris Saville for some reason thinking that protecting Australia shores was more important than the SCC Hockey 6s.
RIHP Blaze and Rubies Australia
The RIHP Blaze and Rubies are hockey teams of talented indigenous young men and women from all over Queensland who are part of the Hockey Queensland Indigenous Pathways Support Programme. This team provides opportunities for these young people to advance their skills, travel and meet new people at the same time trying to advance their opportunities to play representative hockey for their local region as well as advancing into state and national programmes. These young people are role models for many disadvantaged young indigenous people living in remote communities across Queensland who want to choose to play hockey. The experiences provided by the SCC International Hockey 6s Tournament stay with these young people forever, they are
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challenged to be the best they can be on and off the field and the many friends and life experiences are building blocks for the future successes these young people will achieve.
The Pink Ladies (UWA) Australia
In 2014 University of WA Associates Women’s Hockey Club are bringing a mixed team of wise shoulders and animated youth to Singapore. There are bound to be fun times on the field when the elders, in their wisdom, allow the young’uns to run wild on the field; and embarrassment for the young’uns, when the oldies let loose on the dance floor on Saturday night. Together, we will share our life values, on and off the field- It’s not just a club, it’s a lifestyle. There is one thing that we all agree on, the SCC Hockey 6s provides a great opportunity to play fun hockey in a beautiful city, with a great sense of camaraderie. Original Cast l Jecs Edis – A Pink Lady through and through, Jecs will show her true colours in Singapore, providing drive down the centre. l Lis Hando – Loves pink and Singapore. Lisa is an experienced campaigner, who will add stability in the back line. l Tiki Kelsey – ‘Rizzo’ will rule the roost if the team lets her. She is planning on taking credit for the young legs up front.
New Cast Goalie – AKA ‘Goalie’, an indispensable team member. We love you – thanks for coming. l Jacqueline Morgan – ‘Frenchie’, watch out for the hair disasters. This Beauty School Drop Out returns to school this year. l Pippa Morgan – ‘Marty’, barely legal. Pippa is a utility player who will add sparkle to our striker line. l Nicola McEvoy – ‘Jan’ – the noisy one. We expect to use Nic’s speed to our advantage in the midfield. l Jasmin Angel – ‘Sandy’ is new to the school of pink but fits like a glove. Expect a few goals from the wing. l
UWA Hockey Club Australia
The boys from the UWA Hockey Club are ready for another trip to the Boat (and the SCC Hockey 6s) in 2014. For some of us this will be our fourth consecutive tournament, which we eagerly look forward to every year. After another gruelling pre-season over winter the squad is starting to hit its straps following an intensive two-week training camp over Christmas/ New Year. Once finalised, the team is expected to include a number of players with several tournaments (and a few extra kilos) under their belt. Based on pre-season form, we have the following confirmed starters (who have booked their ticket to Singapore): David ‘Pex’ Albrecht – legendary defender and boat racer Guy ‘Boat’ Peterson – expect another strong post-game performance this year l Cam ‘Stinge’ Jansen – reliable player, unreliable payer l l
Ilario ‘Cobra’ Dichiera – strikes like a cobra, most of his victims won’t even feel the short and sharp prick l Steve ‘Walshy’ Walsh – another experienced campaigner – still looking for dirt on him l Ryan ‘Rhino’ Winters– unknown quantity on the field, watch out off the field l Jeremy ‘Jez’ Murray-Yong – agile goal keeper with delusions of also being a good field player l Scott ‘Choppa’ Fitzpatrick – star kiwi import, will be disappointed by the lack of sheep in Singapore l William ‘Noodle’ John – should be at home (literally) on the grass fields of the SCC, not sure his family are ready to put up the rest of the team l
Please feel free to come up and say hello to us and buy us a beer if you see us after a game. See you on the Boat.
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YM Crabs Australia
Coming back for their fourth year, the SCC Hockey 6s forms part of the Crabs ‘intensive’ pre-season training programme. This year sees the debut of two Hockey 6s virgins who happen to bookend the team in terms of age. Whatever the level of
hockey, the Crabs are able to pull out this early in the season – you’ll be sure to see them sitting on the sidelines with an icy cold Tiger in their hands, cheering on the other Perth teams.
HKCC Ladies Hong Kong
It’s that time of year again when the annual SCC Hockey 6s Tournament occurs and the Hong Kong Cricket Club couldn’t resist sending some fantastic ladies. In fact, only a small bunch of girls, 22 to be exact. As we spend loads of time training and
getting fit, we are looking forward to putting our skills into good use and may even fit some hockey in there – at some point. Good luck, girls! We look forward to another great tournament with loads of fun. Let’s win some silverware!
HKCC Men’s Hong Kong
We are entering two teams this year and are bringing a few bon viveurs in support. The main team is the Chater Crickets – fresh from their high altitude training amongst the snow peaks of Kenya living with the Kalenjin tribe who brought us Daniel Arap Moi and Wilson Kipsang – so expect some toned athletes, long distance running and a turn of pace that would scare an 52 2
antelope. The second tribe is the Chater Casuals, who like their name, did not go to Kenya and certainly didn’t much running over the festive season. They enjoy the fruits of their labour and helping the tailors of Hong Kong make ever larger trousers and jackets.
Kowloon Cricket Club Hong Kong
Introducing the Mighty KCC ladies, hailing from countries near and far. The South Africans aka the Saffas, can turn any situation into an awesome party with their crazy themes and spirited personalities. The Hong Kongers bring an edge to the team with their savvy skills, and quick feet (both on and off the field). And lastly our feisty Canadians, taking on teams with her ‘ice-hockey’ warrior-like techniques. As a whole, our team enjoys playing hard both on and off the pitch and look forward to having a great time with all the other teams!
Valley RFC Hong Kong
The SCC Hockey 6s is a highlight in the hockey calendar for Valley. Both the ladies and the men’s teams qualified for the Cup last year and this year we are hoping to go one step further in the knock-out stages (Saturday night fines session dependent). Valley is still the leading club in Hong Kong for hockey, rugby and netball and the ladies ‘A’ team won both the Premier league and the Cup last season. The men are happy to be the best looking team in the premier league even if that doesn’t bring them any silverware! Player Profile: Emma Hayes It is Emma’s third tour to Singapore but with her upcoming marriage to James it will be her last as a ‘Hayes’. Next year she will return bigger (breasted) and better (cleavage) that ever as a ‘Pichaud’. Recently she was overheard saying, “I cannot wait for the transformation to happen. I am looking forward to giving up work for good and being a lady what lunches. Once I have him locked in I can ditch the act of being interested in triathlons and concentrate on my real strengths – eating pies and lying on the sofa.” We wish her and James eternal happiness together! 53
J BROTHERS Japan
We are very pleased to participate in the 20th SCC International Hockey 6s Tournament 2014 and we thank the Organising Committee of the tournament. J Brothers is a team from Japan and our team members are mainly from Japan, with one from Singapore. This tournament will be a good experience for our young team members as this will be their first international tournament. We look forward to enjoying the hockey and the party! Takashi Yamamoto The Captain of J Brothers
UEDA Company Japan
The UEDA Company has participated with much enthusiasm and energy in the SCC Hockey 6s tournament since 2012. All players in the team are also umpires from Japan and Singapore and are full of zest to make as many friends all over the world through various field hockey tournaments. We welcome anyone who wants to join us in our exciting around the world adventures!
Falcons MAPA Malaysia
Established in 2009, originally known as MAPA (Malaysia Airlines Pilots Association) Hockey. l Team’s name: Falcons MAPA hockey, fondly known as Falcons. We are fully self-funded. l Players: 25 (80% are pilots of MAS) including two ladies who currently act as our informal coach. l Based in Kuala Lumpur, we usually get together once or twice a month at Stadium Jalan Pantai. l Team colour: orange/blue (second colour: black) l Purpose and objectives: Purely for the enjoyment of hockey and for a bunch of friends to get together and have fun through a healthy lifestyle. l Annual activities: MAS-Borneo 9-a-side, RSC 9s and VHF 6ers. l
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Liquorice All Sorts Malaysia
Liquorice All Sorts (LAS) is a local social hockey club founded in 2004 – 10 years old this year! Founded by Scotsman, Keith Brown and our Manager Malkit Kaur, with no age-limit, the club is made-up 30 registered members consisting of ladies and men, locals and expats and professionals as diverse as engineers, doctors, bankers as well as students, housewives (and house-husbands). As a hockey team, LAS never fails to get invited to various open as well as veteran tournaments locally and abroad, and despite playing to have fun, which is our ultimate goal, we have nevertheless had done well on the pitch winning many trophies as champions as well as runners-up. Being a member of LAS gives great opportunity to meet other hockey loving locals and expats while playing and socialising. LAS always welcome anyone who is keen on playing hockey,
may it be competitive or social. The team plays weekly at SSU Kelab Aman, Jalan Damai, Kuala Lumpur followed by downing the cheapest and freshest beer in town. LAS has successfully held two veteran tournaments. This year it will be held in August, it will also mark LAS’ 10th year as a hockey entity. If your team wants to be part of the celebration and competition, please do enquire at manhash@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page: Liquorice All Sorts Kuala Lumpur.
Sentul Sports Club Malaysia
Sentul Sports & Cultural Club (SSCC) in Kuala Lumpur is an all social club founded in 1999 by Kuldeep Singh. This team is made up of locals and non-local players. As a hockey team, SSCC has been invited to various games and tournaments over the years. Our ability to have fun while trying to play hockey through hangovers, missed alarms, sleepless nights, and language barriers knows no bounds and we hope to continue this tradition over in Singapore. Our Motto: Together We Play, Together We Win.
Hollandse Club Men’s
Singapore
The Hollandse Club is a team that mainly constitutes players with the Dutch nationality. They have strengthened their forces with a few quality players with passports other than that of the Dutch, but only after these lads were able to properly pronounce ‘Scheveningen’, eat two ‘broodjes kroket’ (Dutch Sausage Roll) and sing the national anthem.
drinking their first glass of Dutch cow milk. Don’t be surprised if these players showcase some excellent on and off the pitch skills on day one, as they are usually held back on day two by being the team that lasted the longest at the party. “We’re in it to win it” is the mentality. That said, they’re happy to walk away with the Plate (as they did in 2013).
Although the average age of the players is well above the average GDP in Singapore, you wouldn’t say so once you see them handle a stick and ball, as if they have done so ever
In no particular order, the team are: Arthur, Jos, Ralf, Paddy, Michiel, Pascal, Joeri, Huub, Lennard and Wim.
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Prodigy ‘92 Singapore
How do we start? The best word comes to our mind is “Camaraderie”. It means goodwill and light-hearted rapport between or among friends; comradeship. Let’s go back to history – 1992 U21 Asia Cup (which began in December 1990), where an open nationwide trial was held in Klang, Selangor. We did not know each other then, but the three years being together was one of the best years in all our lives. It is always easy to be a cog in the wheel, but lion-hearted players like us don’t want to be counted so. We don’t like to be among the ordinary. This team became second best in the Asian region and broke all hells’ loose to hold the record for 20 years up till 2013; the Malaysian Juniors come in as Champions of the Asia Cup in Malacca. This 1993 Junior World Cup batch was handled by three evergreen and renowned hockey greats such as C. Paramalingam, Malek Khiew and Khairuddin Zainal and together they embody the proverbial principle to “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil”. These three gentlemen deserve a pat on their backs for transforming us to who we are today. After the 1992 Asia Cup and 1993 Junior World Cup, many players have stepped up into the senior team and played in major events such as the World Cup and Olympics. Some retired to pursue education and began their career in the corporate world. As of today, many of these players are still
Tornados Ladies Singapore
Over the past few years the Tornados Ladies Section has seen a sharp increase in members attracting a wealth of hockey talent from around the globe. Whilst the girls have always been competitive the 2014 season promises to be a new and exciting chapter in the clubs history with the provision of a new team to accommodate new players and once again allowing us to raise the standard of ladies hockey in Singapore to a new level. As always we will be fielding a strong team into the Hockey 6s and the Tornados supporters are looking forward to a good showing from these fiercely competitive individuals. The team has strong individuals from back-to-front but keep a special eye out for the industrious Nicola Knaust and new addition Kristiina Baker who is going to terrorise defences with her raw pace. Ability on the pitch aside these girls will also be leading the way with their epic social skills! Good luck girls!
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contributing to the Malaysian hockey either as administrators, coaches and also sponsors to players. We all lost contact since then, and the credit must be given particularly to a person, no other than I. Vickneswaran (Vckee) the owner of Prodigy, Malaysia. He went on to search for everybody and established a common group forum chat via Whatsapp. Then the goal was scored by our great centre half who is based in Singapore, Sunil Prasad Eyamo who came up with this brilliant proposal for us to participate in this unique annual international Hockey 6s hosted by Singapore Cricket Club (SCC). The initiator, Vckee have agreed to sponsor our attire for this event and with that, the team is named as Prodigy ‘92. We will try to exhibit our true potential skills but except for few still keeping fit by playing competitive hockey, most of us are now with different jersey sizes and extended bellies. We all know that hockey is in our blood and through hockey we will keep our camaraderie going. On top of that, we would like to thank the Chairman of the SCC Hockey 6s organizing committee and its members for giving us this platform to catch up on our lapse time over the years. To end it, Prodigy ‘92 believes that sports are such a great teacher. We think of everything they’ve taught us: camaraderie, humility and how to resolve differences. It always seems impossible until it’s done.
Tornados Men Singapore
It is a pleasure to be invited to the SCC International Hockey 6s once again. Participating in the tournament is definitely one of the highlights of the Singapore hockey calendar for our club and the Tornados are looking forward to locking horns with a selection of some of the finest field hockey clubs around. Last year marked one of our finest performances in the tournament to date with a hard fought victory over a spirited SCC men’s team in the semi before narrowly losing out in final. Our team this year is made up of a group of extremely talented individuals who will be sure to entertain both on and off the pitch. Keep an eye out for returning Tornado Jan ‘The Dancing Man’ Weislogel – his skills on the pitch (and on the dance floor) will definitely bring a smile to your face. The boys will be captained this weekend by Joo-Seuk Maing – a player who will undoubtedly lead by example and will demand the absolute best from his team. Good luck, boys!
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Gymkhana Club Colombo, Sri Lanka
Past Performance in Singapore Hockey Sixes Cup Runners Up – 1992, 1996 & 1999 Plate Champions – 2001, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2012 & 2013
Manager: Dammika Manchanayaka
Coach / Referee M.F Laheer
Player: Eranga Bandara Herath
Player: Manjula Elwaththa
Player: Asanka Maduranga
Player: Kasun Herath
Player: Navin Marapana
Player: Diluka Weerasooriya
Player: Duncan Devendra
Player: Udaya Fernanado
Player: Chandana Gunapala
Player: Charaka Wickramage
Our Best Compliments to the 20th SCC International Hockey 6s Tournament 2014
Seethadevi Sports Club Sri Lanka
Seethadevi Girls College, Kandy, Sri Lanka Ladies Cup Champions, 2012 & 2013
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YEAR
COMPETITION
WINNER
RUNNER UP
2013
Men’s Cup Men’s Plate Men’s Bowl Ladies Cup Ladies Plate Ladies Bowl Player of the Tournament Men’s Player of the Tournament Ladies
KL Hockey Club (Malaysia) Hollandse Club (Singapore) Colombo Gymkhana Club (Sri Lanka) Seethadevi Sports Club (Sri Lanka) Scarlet Redbacks (Australia) Southern Stormtroopers (Australia) Imadh Muzammil, Gymkhana Club (Sri Lanka) Bec Fatnowna, RIHP Old Rubies (Australia)
Tornados Hockey Club (Singapore) Royal Thai Air Force Hockey Team (Thailand) The Reds (Australia) Cairns Hockey Association Sapphires (Australia) Jansenites (Singapore) Monsooners (Australia)
2012
Men’s Cup Men’s Plate Men’s Bowl Ladies Cup Ladies Plate Ladies Bowl Player of the Tournament Men’s Player of the Tournament Ladies
Singapore Recreation Club (Singapore) Freemantle (Australia) Maechens (Japan) Seethadevi (Sri Lanka) Hockey Goddesses (Australia) SCC Gold (Singapore) Shoga Matoba, Seven Stars (Japan) Chathurika Wijesooriya, Seethadevi (Sri Lanka)
Seven Stars (Japan) Hong Kong Cricket Club (Hong Kong) Gymkhana Club (Sri Lanka) KL Hockey Club (Malaysia) Melos 85 (Japan) Super Dux (Australia)
2011
Men’s Cup Men’s Plate Men’s Bowl Ladies Cup Ladies Plate Ladies Bowl Player of the Tournament Men’s Player of the Tournament Ladies
Singapore Recreation Club (Singapore) KCC (Hong Kong) Riverside Lions (Australia) KL Hockey Club (Malaysia) SCC Slammers (Singapore) SMK Puteri (Malaysia) Keisuke Yoshida, Yokoe HC (Japan) Nadia Abdul Rahman, KL Hockey Club (Malaysia)
Yokoe HC (Japan) YMCC Hockey Club (Australia) VIOBA (Malaysia) Hong Kong Island Queens (Hong Kong) Hockey Goddesses (Australia) Tornados (Singapore)
2010
Men’s Cup Men’s Plate Men’s Bowl Ladies Cup Ladies Plate Ladies Bowl Schools Boys Schools Girls Player of the Tournament Men’s Player of the Tournament Ladies Player of the Tournament Boys Player of the Tournament Girls
KL Hockey Club (Malaysia) Gymkhana Hockey Club (Sri Lanka) Tannibellies Hockey (Singapore) KL Hockey Club (Malaysia) Singapore Cricket Club (Singapore) Hong Kong Cricket Club (Hong Kong) St. Andrews Secondary School (Singapore) CHIJ St. Theresa’s Convent (Singapore) Abu, KL Hockey Club (Malaysia) Kannagi Arumugam, KL Hockey Club (Malaysia) Gugan Sandran, St. Andrews Secondary School (Singapore) Nurfana Hani, CHIJ St. Theresa’s Convent (Singapore)
Clubhouse Casuals (UK) Boatpeople Hamburg (Germany) Royal Selangor Club (Malaysia) Seethadevi (Sri Lanka) Gulf Camels (UAE) Sri Lanka Schools (Sri Lanka) Jurong West Secondary School (Singapore) East View Secondary School (Singapore)
Men’s Cup (Joint Champions) Men’s Plate Men’s Bowl (Joint Champions) Ladies Cup (Joint Champions) Ladies Plate Ladies Bowl (Joint Champions)
Singapore Recreation Club (Singapore) & Royal Selangor Club (Malaysia) Gymkhana Club (Sri Lanka) Royal Klang Club (Malaysia) & Boatpeople Hamburg (Germany) Royal Selangor Club (Singapore) & Singapore Cricket Club (Singapore) Valley Pandas (Hong Kong) PDRM Scorpions (Malaysia) & Kasetsart University (Thailand)
YMCC Youth Development (Australia)
2009 2008 2007
2006
Kowloon Cricket Club (Hong Kong)
No Tournament Men’s Cup Men’s Plate Men’s Bowl Womens Cup Womens Plate Womens Bowl
Hotspurs Black (Australia) Dolphins (Malaysia) Cobra Magic (Australia) Hotspurs HC (Australia) Kesetsart University (Thailand) SCC Frangipanis (Singapore)
Men’s Cup Men’s Plate Men’s Bowl Womens Cup Womens Plate Womens Bowl
Singapore Recreation Club (Singapore) Gymkhana Sports Club (India) YMCC (Australia) Royal Selangor Club (Malaysia) Police SA (Singapore) United World College SEA (Singapore)
Air India (India) Police SA (Singapore YMCC (Australia) Hotspurs (Australia) Cobras Strikers (Australia) SLS Black (Sri Lanka)
2005
Royal Selangor Club (Malaysia) Cobras Fusion (Australia) Unfit Allstars (Australia) Royal Selangor Club (Malaysia) Royal Selangor Club (Malaysia) Valley RFC (Hong Kong) No Tournament
2004
Men’s Cup Men’s Plate Men’s Bowl Women’s Cup Women’s Plate Women’s Bowl
Air India (India) Royal Thai Air Force (Thailand) Boatpeople (Germany) Royal Selangor Club (Malaysia) Royal Thai Air Force (Thailand) Kaset Ladies (Thailand)
Maharajah (India) YMCC Hockey Club (Australia) Royal Selangor Club (Malaysia) Police Scorpions (Malaysia) Westside Wolves (Australia) Sri Lanka Schools Hockey Association (Sri Lanka)
2003
Men’s Cup Men’s Plate Men’s Bowl Women’s Cup Women’s Plate Women’s Bowl
Air India (India) Penang Sports Club (Malaysia) Chenab Eagles (Singapore) Police Vipers (Malaysia) Royal Thai Air Force (Thailand) Chav Z - Force (Australia)
Kilat Club KL (Malaysia) Singapore Police Sports Association (Singapore) YMCC Hockey Club (Australia) Flying Queens (India) Singapore Recreation Club (Singapore) SCC Survivors (Singapore)
2002
Men’s Cup Men’s Plate Men’s Bowl Women’s Cup Women’s Plate Women’s Bowl
Air India EI Nino Gymkhana Royal Selangor Club Royal Thai Air Force Yokohama
Redza Sports Club Royal Thai Airforce Sri Lanka Juniors Kilat Ladies Singapore Cricket Club Valley RFC
2001
Men’s Cup Men’s Plate Men’s Bowl Women’s Cup Women’s Plate Women’s Bowl
Soul Mates Air India Club Aman Police Scorpions Air India Westside Wolves
Indian Airlines Rosellers Valley RFC Theresians Valley RFC Freemantle
2000
No Tournament
COMPETITION WINNER
RUNNER UP
COMPETITION WINNER
RUNNER UP
1999
Men’s Cup Men’s Plate Men’s Bowl Women’s Cup
Pakistian Intl Airlines Jollylads Club Aman Police Scorpions
Colombo Hockey & FC Singapore Recreation Club Prisons Theresians
1995
Men’s Cup Men’s Plate Men’s Bowl Women’s Cup
Indian Association Johore Bahru Harimau Hong Kong Phads Police Scorpions
Freemantle Johore Bahru District H.A. Khalsa Police United
1998
Men’s Cup Men’s Plate Men’s Bowl Women’s Cup
Chenab Singapore Recreation Club Singapore Cricket Club Royal Malaysian Police
Pakistian Intl Airlines Royal Thai Air Force ‘B’ Misfits Police United
1994
Men’s Cup Men’s Plate Men’s Bowl Women’s Cup
Singapore Recreation Club Sentrans Dutch Club Theresians
Pakistian Intl Airlines Royal Thai Air Force ‘B’ Misfits Police United
1997
Men’s Cup Men’s Plate Men’s Bowl Women’s Cup
Johore Bahru District H.A. Indian Association Misfits North Coast Raiders
Pakistian Intl Airlines Penang Sports Club Valley RFC Police United
1993
Men’s Cup Men’s Plate Men’s Bowl Women’s Cup
Malacca Club Police ‘B’ Padang Select Royal Selangor Club
Singapore Recreation Club Penang Sports Club Jansenites Theresians
1996
Men’s Cup Men’s Plate Men’s Bowl Women’s Cup
Singapore Recreation Club Singapore Cricket Club Royal Bangkok Sports Club Police United
Gymkhana Chinese Taipei SIA Sports Club Singapore Recreation Club
1992
Men’s Cup
Malacca Club
Gymkhana
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