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GENERAL COMMITTEE 2015/2016 President Capt. Baldev Singh Email: baldev.singh@scc.org.sg Deputy President Mr Brian Teo Email: brian.teo@scc.org.sg Chairman, Games Control Board Mr Richard Stapley-Oh Email: richard.stapley-oh @scc.org.sg Finance Member Mr Parasuram Krishnan Email: parasuram.krishnan @scc.org.sg
Mr Anwar Gaffoor Email: anwar.gaffoor@scc.org.sg
Mr George V. Abraham Email: george.abraham @scc.org.sg
Mr Paul Lawlass Email: paul.lawlass@scc.org.sg
Mr Dinakaran S. Appiah (Dino) Email: dinakaran.appiah @scc.org.sg Mr Hamish Alexander Christie Email: hamish.christie@scc.org.sg Ms Joyce Foster Email: joyce.foster@scc.org.sg
Ms Cynthia E. Robless Email: cynthia.robless@scc.org.sg Mr Teo Kwang Whee Email: kwangwhee.teo @scc.org.sg
Subcommittee Members Games Control Board Mr Richard Stapley-Oh (Chairman) Professor Brian Farrell Mr John Lewis Taylor Mr Victor Yeong Mr Tony Richardson Ms Olivia Law Geok Lian Mr David Jones Ms Mohietheen Fathima Mr Richard Loo Mr K. Rajaram Ms Kerry Jane Brown Mr Marc Lansonneur Mr Scott Starr Mrs Andrea Nicholas Mrs Fiona Pilling
Establishment Capt. Baldev Singh (Chairman) Mr Brian Teo Mr Dinakaran S. Appiah (Dino) Mr Teo Kwang Whee Mr Leonard Thangavelu Mr Harpal Singh food & beverage Mr Dinakaran S. Appiah (Dino) (Chairman) Mr Robin Thomas Mr Jude Tan Ms Joyce Foster Mr Anthony Richardson
marketing & Communications Ms Cynthia Robless (Chairlady) finance Ms Tracy Jones Mr Parasuram Krishnan (Chairman) Mr Srikanth K V Mr Paul Lawlass Mr Richard Stapley-Oh Mr Dinakaran S. Appiah (Dino) Mr Anwar Gaffoor Mr Hamish A. Christie Mr Thomas Monahan Mr Krishan Sharma
Property Mr George V Abraham (Chairman) Mr Anwar Gaffoor Mr Retna Sabapathy Mr Ong Chin Leong Mr Andrew Anthony Moore Mr N Thangavelu Mr Matthew Streeton Rules & Membership Mr Brian Teo(Chairman) Mr Richard Stapley-Oh Ms Josephine Ee Mr Tushar Doshi Mr Anthony Netto Mr Damian Pereira social Ms Joyce Foster (Chairlady) Mr Dinakaran S. Appiah (Dino) Ms Soma Devi Ms Ravinder Kaur Ms Sunita Kapoor Ms Tracy Jones Mr Vikram Raman Capt E R Raymond Ambrose
Singapore Singapore Cricket Cricket ClubClub
Club News 3 President’s Message 4 New Members’ Election Night 8 Announcements 10 Jackpot News 11 Great Souvenir Sale Features 12 Mr Lee Kuan Yew SCC’s “Lifetime” Visitor 16 Wheels on the Green 18 28th SEA Games 2015 Food & Beverage 20 Chef Arfin’s Specialities Cake of the Month SCC SG50 Cocktail 21 Dinner Specials 22 Beverage Promotion 24 Food & Events Calendar Upcoming Events 26 Kampong Night Pub Quiz Night 27 SCC Celebrates SG50 Wine and Cheese Night 28 Buzz from the Bar One Night Only 29 SG50 SCC Family Day 30 SCC Night Race Fiesta 2015 Recent Events 32 Wine & Cheese Night Movie Under The Stars Sports 33 SCC Annual Golf Tournament 34 SCC Sports Awards Night 36 Balut 37 Billiards & Snooker 38 Bowls 39 Bridge 40 Cricket 41 Darts 42 Golf 43 Hockey 44 Netball 45 Rugby 46 Soccer 47 Squash 48 Tennis
Established 1852 Established 1852
Connaught Drive Singapore 179681 Tel: 63389271 Fax: 63330708 Email: scc@scc.org.sg Web: www.scc.org.sg SCC celebrates Singapore’s 50th birthday - the cover depicts the 1969 National Day Parade held at the historic Padang with the SCC, former Supreme Court and City Hall in the background.
MCI (P) 143/08/2014 | The Padang is published bi-monthly and is produced for the Singapore Cricket Club by Grenadier Press Pte Ltd. All rights reserved, copyright ©2014 by Singapore Cricket Club. Opinions expressed in The Padang are solely those of writers and not necessarily endorsed by the Singapore Cricket Club. For editorial and advertising enquiries, please contact the Marcom Department at marcom@scc.org.sg
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Club Management Mr Nigel Stearns General Manager Telephone: 63389271 (ext. 333) E-mail: nigel.stearns@scc.org.sg Ms Adeline Tan Financial Controller / Acting Head of Membership Telephone: 63389271 (ext. 201) E-mail: adeline.tan@scc.org.sg
Business Hours Member Services Desk Monday - Thursday Friday, Saturday & Eve of Public Holiday Sunday & Public Holiday
0900 - 2400 0900 - 0200 0900 - 2200
No after-games sports attire or studded boots.
Main Lounge Monday - Thursday Friday, Saturday & Eve of Public Holiday Sunday & Public Holiday
0900 - 2400 0900 - 0100 0900 - 2200
Flip-flops, singlets, shorts & tee-shirts are not permitted.
Ms Janet Ng Head, Sports & Recreation Telephone: 63389271 (ext. 389) E-mail: janet.ng@scc.org.sg Mr Daljeet Singh Head, F&B & Events Telephone: 63389271 (ext. 372) E-mail: daljeet.singh@scc.org.sg Ms Judy Ting Head, Property & Housekeeping Telephone: 63389271 (ext. 383) E-mail: judy.ting@scc.org.sg Ms Jessica Ng Human Resource Manager Telephone: 63389271 (ext. 265) E-mail: jessica.ng@scc.org.sg Ms Hnin Aye Lwin @Snow Membership Sales Manager Telephone: 63389271 (ext. 221) E-mail: snow@scc.org.sg
Stumps Monday - Thursday Friday, Saturday & Eve of Public Holiday Sunday & Public Holiday
1200 - 2400 1200 - 0200 1200 - 2200
Flip-flops & singlets are not permitted.
The Padang Restaurant Lunch Monday - Friday & Sunday
1200 - 1500
Dinner
1900 - 2300 1900 - 2200
No lunch operation on Saturdays and Public Holidays.
Monday - Saturday & Eve of Public Holiday Sunday & Public Holiday
Flip-flops, singlets, shorts & tee-shirts are not permitted. Denim trousers are not permitted except Saturday, Sunday & Public Holiday between 1000 & 1700.
The Oval & Verandah Monday - Saturday & Eve of Public Holiday Sunday & Public Holiday
0900 - 2300 0900 - 2200
Flip-flops, singlets, shorts & tee-shirts are not permitted. Bermudas are permitted at Oval Verandah.
The Victoria Room Monday - Saturday & Eve of Public Holiday Sunday & Public Holiday
0900 - 2300 0900 - 2200
Flip-flops, singlets, shorts and tee-shirts are not permitted.
Mr Raymond Lee Executive Chef Telephone: 63389271 (ext. 336) E-mail: raymond.lee@scc.org.sg Ms Chovin Blix Ong Asst F&B and Events Manager Telephone: 63389271 (ext. 10252) E-mail: chovin.ong@scc.org.sg Ms Julia Hirschberg Marcom Manager Telephone: 63389271 (ext. 213) E-mail: julia.hirschberg@scc.org.sg
Club Attire Members are advised to refer to the Club’s Bye-Laws for more information on attire. Club Rules and Bye-Laws are also available on the SCC website at www.scc.org.sg and at the Member Services Desk. For sports attire, please refer to the Section’s Bye-Laws. Information correct at time of print and subject to change without prior notice. 2
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The Deli Daily 1100 - 2200
Men’s Bar Monday - Saturday & Eve of Public Holiday 1100 - 2300 Sunday* 1200 - 1800 Public Holiday Closed *The Men’s Bar will be open for billiards & snooker only. F&B services are available at the Main Lounge. Flip-flops & singlets are not permitted.
Jackpot Room Monday - Thursday Friday, Saturday & Eve of Public Holiday Sunday & Public Holiday Flip-flops, singlets, shorts & tee-shirts are not permitted.
1000 - 2330 1000 - 0100 1000 - 2130
Gymnasium Daily 0600 - 2200 Gym attire must be worn at all times, i.e. tee-shirts, shorts and sports shoes.
CLUB NEWS
Dear Members,
28th SEA Games Congratulations to all SCC Member athletes who represented Singapore with such distinction in the recently concluded 28th SEA Games. The SCC is proud of their commendable efforts and accomplishments in the various sporting categories. “Team SCC”, you did us proud! More details on our Member athletes and of their medal successes in the Games can be found on pages 18-19. 8th SCC Annual Sports Awards Outstanding contributions from our finest sportsmen and sportswomen across our 13 Sports Sections were recognised and honoured at the 8th SCC Annual Sports Awards. It was a memorable evening for many Sections with well-deserved wins applauded and celebrated across all sporting disciplines. A comprehensive write-up and pictorial together with a list of award winners can be found on pages 34-35. 68th Societe Generale SCC International Rugby Sevens Tournament The 68th edition of the Societe Generale SCC International Rugby Sevens Tournament will be held from 30 October to 1 November. Further information on the SCC’s largest sporting event will be provided in the next issue of ‘The Padang’ magazine. In Aid of Nepal My Committee and I were most heartened by the generous Member donations received and that will go towards relief efforts and humanitarian aid following the recent tragic earthquakes in the Kingdom of Nepal. The proceeds of the SCC ‘Aid Appeal’ have been donated in their entirety to the Singapore Red Cross Society, and I take this opportunity to sincerely thank all Members who contributed for your generosity.
Capt. Baldev Singh President Singapore Cricket Club
SG50 National Day Parade Singapore will soon celebrate its 50th year of independence and the Club is proud to be the custodians of the famed Padang at which this milestone parade celebrating the Nation’s storied history will take place. Members will be periodically informed of road closures and other associated inconvenience inevitably resulting from the on-going preparations for the National Day Parade preparations. Redevelopment Phase 5 The Clubhouse is in its final stages of re-development with the Padang Bar and Wine Cellar undergoing a needed facelift. The Clubhouse Building façade is also being re-painted and both re-development projects will be completed in August 2015. SCC SG50 Themed Upcoming Events Several Club events will be held in commemoration of SG50 - the Club will organise an SCC Family Day to Universal Studios Singapore on 1 August; a Wine and Cheese event also planned for August will showcase Singapore’s unique cultural landscape through a sumptuous spread of local food. Continuing on the theme of festivities, Kampong Night returns this year on 24 July in celebration of Hari Raya Puasa. Details of this and all other events are available on pages 26-29. SCC Night Race Fiesta 2015 The SCC Night Race Fiesta held from 18-20 September this year will tie-in with nation-wide SG50 celebrations. Limited 3-day tickets and specially priced children tickets are sold-out; single-day tickets however are on sale now. Exclusive to the SCC Night Race Fiesta this year is the Victoria Suite Premium Ticket Zone which promises a thrilling weekend of racing action with a touch of luxury. In closing, I wish all Members a pleasant and relaxing time at our Club in the company of family and friends.
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CLUB NEWS
New Members’ Election Night 11 May 2015 Ordinary (Transferable) Members Term Members Mr Owen Hawkes Mr A. E. Linehan Mr Paul Murphy Mr Matthew Everett Dr Tracey Wing Li Mun
Ms May Lay
Mr Huang Kai
Mr Sunil Daryani
Mrs Khadija MacKenzie
Mr Cameron L Senior
Mr Deepak Gupta
Mr Tobias Pinker
Mr Danny Cheung
Ms Sunita Kapoor, Ms May Lay, President Capt. Baldev Singh 4
Mr Jonathan David Wheatley
Mr Tan Kok Hwa
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Mr Deepak Gupta, Finance Member Mr Parasuram Krishnan, Mrs Roopa Gupta, Mr Naveen Sharma
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New Members’ Election Night 11 May 2015
Mr Sunil Daryani, GC Member Mr Paul Lawlass
GC Member Mr Teo Kwang Whee, Mr Nicholas Owen Cochrane, GC Member Mr Dinakaran S. Appiah (Dino), Mr Paul Murphy
Mr Matthew Everett, Mr Jonathan David Wheatley, Mr Owen Hawkes, GC Member Mr Hamish A. Christie
GC Member Mr Anwar Gaffoor, Mr Cameron L Senior
Chairman Games Control Board Mr Richard Stapley-Oh, Mr A. E. Linehan
Dr Tracey Wing Li Mun, Mr Wing Sang Jeik
Ms Eunice Tan, Deputy President Mr Brian Teo, Mr Woo Chun Ho Richard, Ms Karena Lee Ming Wei
GC Member Mr George Abraham, Mrs Khadija MacKenzie
Mrs Serina Senior, Deputy President Mr Brian Teo
Mr Danny Cheung, GC Member Mr Anwar Gaffoor, Ms Tan Kok Hiang
GC Member Ms Joyce Foster, Mr Huang Kai
Mr Tobias Pinker, Mr Tan Kok Hwa
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CLUB NEWS
New Members’ Election Night 8 June 2015 Ordinary (Transferable) Members Term Members Mr Ian Cummin Mr Ian Millner Mr Nirish Unni
Mr Aneet Shukla
Ms Shirley Zhang Qiugui
Ms Tricia Grace Mr Chris Godfrey
Sports Members Mr William T Woolsey-Brown Mr Piers C. Bourke Mr Kevin Choo Heok
Mr K. K. Ralhan
Mr Ichiro Iino
Mr Chow Ying Hoong
Mr Jai Mirpuri
Mr Loh Ngai Seng
GC Member Mr Teo Kwang Whee, Mr Ian Cummin, GC Member Mr Dinakaran S. Appiah (Dino), Mrs Cummin Susan Denise 6
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Mr Frazer J Wilson, Ms Shirley Zhang Qiugui, President Capt. Baldev Singh
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New Members’ Election Night 8 June 2015
Finance Member Mr Parasuram Krishnan, Mr Chris Godfrey, Mr Peter Charles Schott
Chairman Games Control Board Mr Richard Stapley-Oh, Mr Jai Mirpuri
Mr Kevin Choo Heok, Ms Koh Gek Hwa, GC Member Ms Joyce Foster
Mr Grant Lawrence Stanley, Ms Tricia Grace
Mr Ian Millner, Mr William T Woolsey-Brown, Financial Controller Ms Adeline Tan, Mr Aneet Shukla
Mr Ichiro Iino, Deputy President Mr Brian Teo, Mrs Ralhan Jayashree, Mr K. K. Ralhan
Mr Piers C. Bourke, GC Member Ms Cynthia Robless, Chairman Games Control Board Mr Richard Stapley-Oh, Mr Marcus C P Davies
Finance Member Mr Parasuram Krishnan, Mr Chow Ying Hoong
Mr Sitaraman Mani, Mr Nirish Unni, GC Member Mr Dinakaran S. Appiah (Dino), Mr Loh Ngai Seng
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CLUB NEWS
In Aid of Nepal
T
he SCC would like to thank Members for their generous donations towards the relief efforts in the Kingdom of Nepal following the devastating earthquakes that struck the country in recent months, tragically affecting the lives of thousands.
SCC wishes Mr Henry Lee “Happy Retirement”
The SCC’s final donation amount of SGD$7,570 has been forwarded to the Singapore Red Cross Society and will be utilised for the much needed relief aid to the country. The Club is heartened by your kind contributions.
T
he SCC held a ‘Retirement Party’ for Mr Henry Lee Kuay Heng on 16 June at a special reception at the Clubhouse during which he was presented with an SCC Plaque in recognition of his service over the years. Mr Lee served the Club for 12 years from 3 January 2003 to 31 May 2015 as Jackpot Cashier and is one of the familiar faces remembered by Members who frequent the Fruit Machine Room. Mr Lee’s tireless commitment towards service excellence during his time as a Jackpot Cashier is exemplary. Said Mr Lee while reminiscing his time at the Club, “it has been a pleasure working for SCC and I now look forward to making the most of my golden years.” The Club wishes Mr Lee good health and a happy retirement!
SCC President, Capt. Baldev Singh signs the cheque to the Singapore Red Cross Society.
OBITUARIES The Club records, with deep regret, the passing of our Members: Our sincere condolences to the family of the departed.
Mr Arumugam Nadarajah
Mr Clive Jackson
Mr Simon Ralph Martin
Mr David John MacKenzie The reprint of Mr David John MacKenzie’s obituary is regretfully a result of a misprint in the May/June issue of ‘The Padang’ magazine.
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CLUB NEWS
JACKPOT ROOM NEWS
Ha p p y
May - June 2015
B ir t h d a y JACKPOT
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embers were entitled to a special celebration in their birthday month with a sumptuous buffet and birthday cake. With all the merriment and fun, fellow members and friends came closer to enjoy the cheer and laughter of celebration. Come join us for birthday celebrations and buffet promotions at the Jackpot Room. We celebrate Members’ birthday of the month on the last Friday of each month. Register your name at the Jackpot Room today!
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FEATURE
Mr Lee Kuan Yew
SCC’s Lifetime “Visitor” T
his year Singapore celebrates its 50th year of independence as a city-state and we remember the visionary leader who shaped the nation into the thriving metropolis it is today. Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, our founding Prime Minister from 1959 to 1990 championed the growth and progress of Singapore while leading the government for decades thereafter. Mr. Lee believed that to be successful Singapore needed to be important to a world that did not owe it a living, which meant moulding a society that possessed a strong sense of itself but at the same time became a truly global hub.
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Mr. Lee recognised this challenge on a smaller scale by the handsome tribute he paid to our Club when we hosted him in December 1970, declaring “…there is an indefinable quality about this club which no other club can match – it bridges the transformation from what was, to what is, and represents our capacity to meet what will be.” May we always strive to merit his praise. The following pages bear the transcript of the speech delivered by Mr. Lee Kuan Yew in 1970 at a dinner hosted by the SCC during which time he was bestowed the honorary title of ‘Visitor’.
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You do not have to make me a Visitor. There is no building, no road, no school, named after any of my colleagues or me. You are not required to give honorary membership or club facilities to any one of us.
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This is a reproduction of the scroll presented by the President of the Club to Mr. Lee Kuan Yew at the Visitor’s Dinner.
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he transcript was a kind donation to the Club from SCC Member, Mr Paul Ridgway (right). Mr Ridgway who had been in Singapore from 1969 to 1971 served as a UK-based civilian attached to the Navy, Army and Air Force Institute headquarters (NAAFI). He now resides in London and continues to keep up with happenings at the Club. Mr Ridgway wishes Singapore happy SG50! The Club is ever grateful and sincerely thanks Mr Ridgway for contributing an invaluable piece of the Club’s history so that others too may seek pleasure in it.
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Article: Mr A. Purushothaman
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he Lawn Bowls Association for the Disabled, Singapore (LBAD) was recently invited by the Singapore Cricket Club for a friendly game of bowls. The SCC has been a source of inspiration to members of LBAD. The numerous practices and friendly games at the SCC and Kallang Green have helped elevate the standard of our game. The LBAD members thoroughly enjoyed the game as well as the hospitality, warmth and willingness of the SCC Members to teach us the finer points of lawn bowls. We exchanged gifts to mark the occasion which was graciously attended by the then Deputy President, Mr Sher Baljit Singh Johal. He was very impressed with our players and encouraged us to work with the SCC Lawn Bowls Section to arrange more friendlies and practices together. The LBAD is most pleased to take the opportunity to strengthen our comradeship with the Club. The idea of forming an association for the physically challenged with the purpose of playing an outdoor game of lawn bowls was originally mooted by SCC Member, Mr A. Purushothaman when he witnessed physically challenged individuals, including those on wheelchairs, play excellent lawn bowls during his participation at the Australian Tattersalls Tournaments in 2001. He discussed the idea with like-minded friends and they set out to raise funds and conceptualise the formation of an association. With help from many individuals and corporate partners, LBAD was registered under the Societies Act in April 2004 and a committee was duly elected under the leadership of Mr Purushothaman to run it.
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Lawn bowls is a sport which allows those who are able-bodied, as well as those who are physically, mentally and visually-challenged to pick up the game in a relatively short time. It is a game of strategy, aim and delivery of the bowls rendering it a good sport for the mind and body. The sport enhances the self-confidence of people with disabilities and a positive attitude developed on the playing field can have a positive impact on the quality of daily life. The initial committee worked very hard to recruit over 60 members including the Sree Narayana Mission Home for the mentally burnt-out; Singapore Leprosy Relief Association; Metta Welfare Association (Metta School); Society for the Physically Disabled (SPD) and the Association for Persons with Special Needs, Chaoyang School who adopted lawn bowls as an ExtraCurricular Activity. LBAD was awarded the status of Institution of Public Character (IPC). Today, LBAD enjoys numerous games and despite their disabilities, has taken part in international meets such as the: • FESPIC Games in Kuala Lumpur in 2006 • World Championships in Sydney in 2008 • Asian Para Games in Incheon in 2015
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0 SCC Members represented Team Singapore as athletes and games officials in various sports at the 28th SEA Games (South East Asian Games). Hosted right here in Singapore from 5-16 June after a 22-year hiatus, this biennial multi-sport event saw the participation of over 4000 athletes from 11 South East Asian countries – with our very own SCC Members amongst the stellar crop of participants.
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With the promise of home ground advantage on their side, our athletes took to the competition with no less than courage, hope and tenacity to perform their best and succeed with several podium finishes. And succeed they did, with the following medals won by our respective sportsmen and sportswomen:
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We congratulate SCC athletes on their outstanding achievements at the 28th SEA Games Men’s English Billiards Singles and Men’s English Billiards Singles (500) Peter Gilchrist – Gold Medallist Men’s English Billiards Doubles Peter Gilchrist – Silver Medallist Squash Men’s Jumbo Doubles Vivian Rhamanan – Gold Medallist Squash Men’s Team Vivian Rhamanan – Silver Medallist Squash Men’s Team Bryan Koh – Silver Medallist
rina, a lovely gesture Pet porters group....what e! The Emily Chan sup don ll .we g... gan & ngo Liu Geer Langezaal, Shi
an McKay,
Anne De Souza, Sus
Squash Men’s Singles Bryan Koh – Bronze Medallist Squash Women’s Singles & Squash Women’s Team Mao Shi Yuan – Bronze Medallist Men’s Rugby 7s Bryan Ng – Bronze Medallist Squash Women’s Team Joannah Yue – Bronze Medallist Women’s Hockey Emily Chan – Bronze Medallist Tennis Women’s Team Wee Khee Yen – Rank 5
Chaps, I’d like to say a big congratulations on behalf of the Section to the National 7s Squad for bringing back Bronze in the SEA Games. In particular our very own Bryan Ng, who has done the Club proud. Well done lads! Sharpie
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FOOD & BEVERAGE
food PROMOTION July - August
Chef Arfin’s Specialities
3 July Mutton Biryani $13.80
14 August Indian Rojak $6.80 (regular), $10.80 (large)
10 July Soto Ayam $5.80 (regular), $9.80 (large)
21 August Plain Thosai served with Vegetable Dhal, Coconut and Onion Chilli Chutney $5.80
24 July Indian Mee Goreng $5.80 (regular), $9.80 (large) 31 July Kambing Soup $6.80 (regular), $10.80 (large)
Masala Thosai served with Vegetable Dhal, Coconut and Onion Chilli Chutney $9.80 28 August Kambing Soup $6.80 (regular), $10.80 (large)
Cake of the Month Royal Chocolate Banana with Hazelnut Sponge $43.20 per kg
SCC SG50 Cocktail Alcoholic - $6.90 Gin, Triple Sec Liqueur, Grenadine Syrup & Fresh Lime Juice
Non- Alcoholic - $5.90 Fresh Lime juice, Grenadine Syrup and Sprite
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FOOD & BEVERAGE
DINNER SPECIALS At The Oval & Verandah
July
Tandoori Salmon with Minted Aloo Chat $15.80
Deep Fried Sambal Pomfret $32.80
Seared Yellow Fin Tuna Fillet coated with Crushed Black Pepper served with Honey Wasabi Mayo Dip $18.80
August
SCC Claypot Fish Head $18.80
Oven Baked Seafood Macaroni with Creamy Cheese Sauce $18.80 Baked Tumeric Chicken $12.80
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BEVERAGE PROMOTION July - August
Taittinger Brut Reserve NV France
Veuve Clicquot NV, France
Absolut Elyx Vodka
Mount Gay Black Barrel Rum
$95.00 per bottle
$128.00 per bottle $7.50 per glass
$98.00 per bottle
$95.00 per bottle $6.50 per glass
Bruichladdich Single Malt Whisky $138.00 per bottle $9.50 per glass
Johnnie Walker Gold Label
$118.00 per bottle $7.50 per glass
WINES OF THE MONTH July - August Wild Rock Infamous Goose Sauvignon Blanc 2014, New Zealand Pale straw with green hues. Vibrant aromatics of gooseberry, green tea and a hint of perspiration. Flavour some palate of ripe citrus and nectarine with refreshing acidity providing great drinkability.
Wild Rock Cupid Arrows Pinot Noir 2013 Vivid deep red with crimson hues. Sweet, decadent nose of dark cherry, violets and dried wood. The palate is generous and rounded with lovely sweet fruit framed by a strong tannin profile. $54.00 per bottle | $11.50 per glass
$48.00 per bottle | $10.50 per glass
Rutini Trumpeter Torrontes 2014, Mendoza Argentina As Argentina’s signature white varietal, the Trumpeter Torrontes is a unique white wine with distinctive floral aromatic character. Enticing aromas of white peaches are accompanied with hints of jasmine and rose. On the palate, it has pleasant freshness with citrus notes, beautiful structure, and acidity, with a long and full finish. $48.00 per bottle | $10.50 per glass
Torbreck Woodcutter’s Semillon 2012 Barossa Australia Deep ruby red color with complete aromas of blackcurrant and cassis that are finely integrated with mocha and vanilla notes obtained from twelve months maturation in oak barrels. The palate is full bodied with velvety tannins and a long, complex finish. $58.00 per bottle | $12.50 per glass
Giesen Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, New Zealand Pale yellow color with green hues. The aroma is fresh and vibrant with a base of rich tropical fruit but dominated especially when young, by fresh lime and lemongrass aromas as well as a fresh herb note. The palate shows a lovely fruit weight on the mid palate with flavors reminiscent of gooseberry and citrus and this is surrounded by a juicy, pure acidity giving the wine it’s zesty exuberance with a fresh, dry finish. $36.00 per bottle | $8.50 per glass
Rutini Trumpeter Malbec 2011, Mendoza Argentina Trumpeter Malbec displays an inky and dense color with attractive cherry aromas and a touch of cinnamon and sweet spice. A full, fruity wine, with excellent body, intense tannins, and flavors of cherry, blackberry, boysenberry and plum intermingled with hints of cardamom and pepper, and along, full finish. $48.00 per bottle | $10.50 per glass
Barista Pinotage 2012, Paarl, Cape Winelands South Africa A burst of intense, rich coffee, and chocolate aromas with ripe nuances of mulberry, plum and Maraschino cherries, and meaty, savoury hints The tannins of this medium-body wine are ripe, enhancing the taste of round and mouth-filling plum and mulberry fruit. $48.00 per bottle | $10.50 per glass
Giesen Estate The Brothers Pinot Noir 2012, Marlborough New Zealand Brooding, intense, dark fruit aromas of black cherry and cassis in addition to spice, earth, brambles and a touch of mocha. The palate is beautifully balanced with elegant, fine grain tannin providing a lovely taut structure to surround the silky fruit weight. A wine that will reward cellaring. $52.00 per bottle | $11.50 per glass
Kahurangi Estate Chardonnay 2013, Nelson New Zealand Harvested in mid-2012, the grapes produced an elegant, fruit driven Chardonnay with a delicate and faint oak background teamed with vanilla and ripe nectarine finishing with a refreshing, lingering palate. $48.00 per bottle | $10.50 per glass
FOOD & EVENTS CALENDAR
At The Oval & Verandah All Western Set Lunches ($15.80) are served with Soup of the Day, Coffee/Tea and Dessert of the Day. All Local and Tandoori Set Lunches ($14.80) are served with Coffee/Tea and Dessert of the Day. Western Ala Carte Dishes are available at $10.80. Local and Tandoori Ala Carte Dishes are available at $9.80. Monday 6, 13, 20 & 27 July Chicken Biryani, or Oven-roasted Striploin served with Vegetables and Potato Wedges, or Bak Kut Teh served with Steamed Rice
Monday 3, 17, 24 & 31 August Chicken Biryani, or Braised Duck Leg with Orange Sauce served with Vegetables and Potatoes, or Bak Kut Teh served with Steamed Rice
Tuesday 7, 14, 21 & 28 July SCC Laksa, or Pan-fried Seabass Fillet with Vegetables and Potatoes served with Lemon Dill Sauce, or Butter Chicken Masala served with Naan Bread
Tuesday 4, 11, 18 & 25 August SCC Laksa, or Pan-fried Seabass Fillet with Vegetables and Potatoes served with Lemon Dill Sauce, or Butter Chicken Masala served with Naan Bread
July 2015
Daily Set Lunch
7 8.00pm Men’s Bar
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Pizza Mondays 1-for-1 Takeaway Only The Oval & Verandah
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Carvery Lunch Available daily 12.00pm to 2.30pm Main Lounge
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Thursday 6, 13, 20 & 27 August SCC Chicken Rice, or Baked Salmon with Vegetables and Potatoes, or Mutton Curry served with Naan Bread or Steamed Rice
Friday 3, 10, 24 & 31 July Fish Moolie served with Steamed Rice, or Grilled Chicken Chop served with Vegetables and Potatoes, or Dal Makhani and Vegetable Curry served with Naan Bread
Friday 14, 21 & 28 August Fish Moolie served with Steamed Rice, or Grilled Pork Chop coated with Cheddar Cheese served with Vegetables and Potato Wedges, or Dal Makhani and Vegetable Curry served with Naan Bread
Saturday 4, 11, 18 & 25 July SCC Laksa, or SCC Chicken Rice
Saturday 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 August SCC Laksa, or SCC Chicken Rice
*Public Holiday - Only SCC Laksa will be served at the Oval & Verandah as Daily Set Lunch on 17 July, 7 August, 9-10 August 2015.
August 2015
SCC High Tea Available daily 3.00pm to 5.00pm The Oval & Main Lounge
Thursday 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 July SCC Chicken Rice, or Baked Salmon with Vegetables and Potatoes, or Mutton Curry served with Naan Bread or Steamed Rice
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Wednesday 5, 12, 19 & 26 August Chicken and Egg Curry served with Steamed Rice, or Grilled Dory Fish Fillet served with Vegetables and Potatoes, or Fish Curry served with Steamed Rice
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UPCOMING EVENTS
events guide July - August
Kampong Night
In conjunction with Hari Raya Puasa, SCC brings you to the good old Kampong days with a good spread of hawker food and special performances.
Date: 24 July 2015 Time: 6.30pm onwards Venue: Courtyard
Quiz Night Every First Tuesday of the Month Date: 7 July / 4 August 2015 Time: 8.00pm Venue: Men’s Bar
Join like-minded fellow Members for an evening of fun! Pit your wits against other teams and win fantastic prizes.
May Winner GOBS
June Winner GOBS
Ticket sale is based on first-come-first-served basis. 40% ticket price is chargeable for cancellation after closing date and 100% for no-show. For more information and booking, please contact Audrey Wang at event@scc.org.sg Tel: 6338 9271 Ext:263 or Chovin Ong at chovin.ong@scc.org.sg Tel: 6338 9271 Ext: 252 26
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SCC Celebrates SG50
Celebrate the Nation’s 50th birthday with SCC’s hawker food fare. Bring home a family photo taken at the photo booth and enjoy other children activities such as face painting & balloon sculpting. Watch the LIVE screening of the National Day Parade at our Main Lounge and catch the action before your very eyes!
Date: 9 August 2015 Time: 3.00pm - 8.00pm (Face Painting, Balloon Sculpture & Photo Booth) 6.30pm onwards (Hawker Fare) Venue: Courtyard - Hawker Fare Main Lounge - NDP LIVE Screening Deli Verandah - Kids Activities
Wine and Cheese Night
In conjunction with Singapore’s 50th birthday, we will be featuring everyone’s favourite local food. With over 30 local delights accompanied with more than 70 labels of wines and not forgetting a delectable spread of cheeses, it is the Wine & Cheese Party not to be missed!
Date: 21 August 2015 Time: 7.30pm onwards Venue: Padang Restaurant # Price*: $50.00 per member $65.00 per guest
# Club dress code applies. Age Limit: 18 years old and above.
Closing Date: 14 August 2015
*Photos for illustration purposes only Ticket sale is based on first-come-first-served basis. 40% ticket price is chargeable for cancellation after closing date and 100% for no-show. For more information and booking, please contact Audrey Wang at event@scc.org.sg Tel: 6338 9271 Ext:263 or Chovin Ong at chovin.ong@scc.org.sg Tel: 6338 9271 Ext: 252 July / August 2015
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THUNDERBIRDS 28 AUGUST 7.45pm onwards Main Lounge
* There will be NO One Night Only in July due to the NDP Technical Rehearsal.
For more information and booking, please contact Audrey Wang at event@scc.org.sg Tel: 6338 9271 Ext:263 or Chovin Ong at chovin.ong@scc.org.sg Tel: 6338 9271 Ext: 252
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RECENT EVENTS
WINE & CHEESE PARTY 5 June 2015
MOVIE UNDER THE STARS 7 June 2015
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n conjunction with SG50, the SCC presented its first ever outdoor theatre experience on 7 June 2015, with the 1978 classic hit musical, ‘Grease’. Screened at the Gilmour Terrace under the starlit sky, it was a wildly popular movie that entertained Members and guests of all ages with its groovy hits and iconic characters. With drinks flowing and popcorn aplenty, it was a great evening of social bonding and everyone had an enjoyable time. Stay tuned to this space for details of our next screening.
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n 15th May, the Club celebrated outstanding sporting talents from its 13 Sports Sections at the 8th SCC Annual Sports Awards. Section representatives, keen supporters and Members of the General Committee gathered at the Padang Restaurant in honour of the nominees of the various awards. Taking pride in its rich and storied history of sporting tradition, the awards ceremony aimed to recognise sporting achievements borne out of determination, passion and exemplary sportsmanship in the past year. The event was emceed by fellow sportsman and Fox Sports TV pundit, P J Roberts who engaged the audience with his charismatic warmth and energy. The event commenced with an opening address by Deputy President, Mr Brian Teo who congratulated the 13 Sports Sections on their various accomplishments. Chairman, Games Control Board, Mr Richard Stapley-Oh expressed his appreciation for the tenacious efforts of SCC’s sportsman and sportswomen, not forgetting the budding Junior Sports Members. The ‘Sports Initiative of the Year’ award, now in its second year, was presented to the Darts Section which has over the past year, initiated a number of activities with the purpose of maintaining an active and vibrant Section for its Members. Earning the ‘Team of the Year’ award was the Rugby Section’s SCC Growlers. It was a double victory for the Section that evening as they proudly claimed the ‘Section of the Year’ award too. Members and guests, in high spirits and good cheer, made their way to the Gilmour Terrace for an array of delicious food and great company – undoubtedly recapping highlights of the awards ceremony with plans for even bigger accomplishments in the coming months. Dinner was swiftly followed by the musical stylings of Dr. Feelgood – the rock band had everyone on their feet dancing the night away.
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RESULTS SECTION OF THE YEAR Rugby TEAM OF THE YEAR SCC Growlers (Rugby) SPORTS MAN OF THE YEAR Peter Gilchrist (Billiards & Snooker) SPORTS WOMAN OF THE YEAR Nilma Missir-Boissac (Tennis) SPORTS BOY OF THE YEAR Chua Man Chin (Squash) SPORTS GIRL OF THE YEAR Wee Khee Yen (Tennis) SPORTS INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR Darts Section SPORTS FEAT OF THE YEAR Andre De Lange (Cricket) SPIRIT OF SPORT Balut - Geoff Mullett Billiards & Snooker - Joseph Yip Hon Mon Bowls - Dr K U Menon Bridge - Trevor Chapman Cricket - Hugh Darwell Darts - Philip Ng Golf - Peter Salt Hockey - Sean Chen Netball - Penny Hands Rugby - Mike Cosnett Soccer - Ronnie Smollet Squash - Zoher Motiwalla Tennis - Fiona Pilling
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DIARY DATES
Scribe: Margaret Cunico | Convenor: John Lewis Taylor
Inter-Club League: 22nd July: Tanglin Club 19th August: NUSS (Town Club Suntec) Tours to Sarawak Kuching: 12th / 13th September 35th Interport @ Sandakan Yacht Club: 27th / 28th November Christmas Party: 11th December
Full house at the Gilmour on Balut Section Night
Good comradeship at the Inter-Club League even though particular SCC Members choose to play for rival teams!
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alut Just Keeps Getting BIGGER! At our Section Night in May, a total of ten tables were set up in the Gilmour Room to accommodate 37 Members and guests who turned up to wage a battle with the cup and dice. Intense competitiveness intermingled with camaraderie; the latter always the main ingredient during Section Nights. At the first inter-club Balut League, SCC made up 7 of the 20 participating teams. Rival clubs were pleasantly surprised that the SCC has triggered such widespread fervor for the game of balut. There is just no stopping the ballooning enthusiasm for this sport at our Club. If you’ve not as yet had the chance to get your balut fix, feel free to attend any of our Section Nights, usually on the third Tuesday of each month. Seasoned players will be happy to guide you along. Be warned though – you just might get addicted to the sport. The month of May saw some pretty high scores, with Mogens Anderson hitting the highest overall score of 683 points, closely followed by Kiran Kaur with 671 points. The highest individual score went to Mogens Anderson with 141 points. Even The Committee Got Bigger There was no need to cajole Section Members to lend a helping hand and be part of the Committee. Not only did the four office bearers and two Committee Members readily step forward when their names were proposed, an additional two were co-opted into the Committee as well. John Taylor, Raj Kumar and Lars Berg were re-elected as Convenor, Captain and Treasurer respectively. Margaret Cunico was elected Secretary. Sunita Kapoor and Mogens Andersen
BALUT sectioN COMMITTEE 2015/16 Elected on 12 May 2015 during AGM
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John Taylor Margaret Cunico Lars Berg Raj Kumar Else Stokkmo Mogens Andersen Yasmin Gaffoor Sunita Kapoor
were re-elected into the Committee while Else Stokkmo and Yasmin Gaffoor were co-opted. We look forward to any feedback or suggestions from Section Members. Mr Mullet: Man of the Moment! It came as no surprise that Geoff Mullet was the worthy recipient of the Balut Section’s Spirit of the Sport Award at the Club’s 8th SCC Annual Sports Awards 2015 in May. The affable Geoff truly embodies the essence of balut. Geoff never fails to turn up on Section Nights if he is not travelling. He is also a stalwart at our interclub league and annual interport meets. In the midst of his friendly banter, Geoff often makes some pretty nifty and strategic moves when he rolls that dice, which gets him consistently high scores. Have a game with Geoff, and you’ll soon learn that balut ain’t no game of fluke. Inter-Club League Begins The first in the series of monthly tournaments began in May with the Singapore Recreation Club playing host. Our side was strongly represented by 28 players. The highest scoring teams were: 1. Indian Association with 2446 points. 2. NUSS Team 2 with 2424 points. 3. SCC Team 6 with 2412 points. It is still early days yet in the League. Watch this space for more news.
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BILLIARDS & SNOOKER Scribe: Jason Tan | Convenor: Victor Yeong
Victor receiving the Sportsman of the Year Award on behalf of Peter Gilchrist
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reetings to all Section Members!
Our trip to Bangkok was held from 3 to 7 April - this is an Invitational 6 Reds tournament with a total of six clubs comprising of three from Thailand, and two from Malaysia and SCC. The games were very competitive. Bak Choon, Jason Teo, Matthew Lim, Victor Yeong, Ong Chin Leong, David Yim and Jason Tan represented SCC, Sports Executive, Ken Ang also came along. Bak Choon beat the top player, Mr A’s, from the Polo Club which was one of the greatest highlights. While David, Chin Leong and Jason Teo played all out to win their games. RBSC emerged champion in this tournament, well played and excellent game! We had a great time, superb hospitality by the Bangkok boys. Three cheers!
Spirit of Sport Award Winner - Joseph Yip
More updates: The SCC Snooker “Open” is still in progress at the time of writing. 28th SEA Games – Congratulations to Peter Gilchrist for his outstanding achievements at the SEA Games. He won the Gold medal for the Men’s English Billiards Singles and Singles (500). He was also awarded the Silver medal for Men’s English Billiards Doubles. The billiards and snooker AGM will take place in the month of July and we will update you when the exact date has been determined. We are making plans for a trip to Kuala Lumpur with the Royal Selangor Club and Penang Club to play our port game in July. The SCC will host the Pot Games with the Tanglin Club on 3 October 2015. The Melbourne Cricket Club, in March 2016, will bring their sportsmen to SCC to compete in various sports including snooker. Feel free to drop by the Men’s Bar for a game and a few drinks, we look forward to catching up with you.
Six Reds Tournament at The Royal Bangkok Sports Club
8th SCC Annual Sports Awards - We would like to congratulate Joe Yip who had won the ‘Spirit of Sport’ award. The SCC Sportsman of the Year went to Peter Gilchrist, a great achievement indeed! In-House Snooker Open and 3-Balls – The finals was between Peter Gilchrist and Sunil. Sunil gave his best shot, but Peter proved to be unstoppable, flexing his skills of canons and inoffs to be crowned champion.
Look out for our emails & check our Section notice board for more updates! July / August 2015
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Scribe: Edmund Lin | Convenor: Tony Richardson
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n Eventful Lead-Up to the Nation’s 50th Birthday As the exciting SG50 celebration draws closer, let us review the happenings around the green leading up to the highly anticipated milestone event. Spirit of Sport Award Dr. K U Menon has been a Club Member since 1985, and has contributed significantly to the Club in various ways over the years. In more recent years, he has been a lawn bowls Committee Member for 5 consecutive years from the time he joined the Section. He has also been the Scribe for every issue of ‘The Padang’ magazine while serving the Committee.
Velu (Captain) with our Spirit of Sport Recipient, Menon, and SCC General Committee Member, Anwar. (Left to right)
In competitions, he has won the SCC Men’s Drawn Pairs on two occasions in 2011(1st) and 2012(3rd), and has fully engaged in helping with two runs of the Triangular Games as well as participated and assisted with every other event hosted by SCC. For all his selfless efforts over the years, the Club has thanked him with the ‘Spirit of Sport’ Award for the lawn bowls Section for 2014 during the 8th SCC Annual Sports Awards. Congratulations to Menon - thoroughly well-deserved!
Tatts 2015 A strong contingent of bowlers from SCC faced off the Australian Tatts in the highly competitive annual competition in April at Bendigo, and they most certainly put up a good fight. To make things better, this was the 50th anniversary of the competition, and a special one it was. Despite missing out on a placing in the general competition, all our teams fought hard and well, resulting in several welldeserved wins. The ‘never say die attitude’ evident during the tour shows that many bowlers in our Section never lost their competitive spirit! Our Ladies Did It Again! “One Up!” The crowd at Tanglin Club’s Bowling Green erupted in cheers as skipper, Shermeen Lim’s final bowl landed next to the jack. That sealed SCC’s victory in the National Ladies’ Pairs 2015. SCC’s representatives, Chng Ming Li and Shermeen Lim advanced into the finals without dropping a game during the round robin matches. The final match against ELBC was uneventful till the SCC team made a costly mistake and dropped 5 shots in one end. The ladies entered the last end with a 2 shot lead (16-14). After ELBC’s skipper drove out SCC’s bowl to get 2 shots on the green, our ladies faced the threat of a sudden death. Shermeen proceeded to draw her last bowl. The crowd held their breath as the bowl rolled toward the head. The crowd went wild as the shot secured the gold medal for SCC.
Pot Games The sky was merciless on the day of the competition. With the Pot Games for lawn bowls brought forward several months and the green closing in two days meant that the Committee had no choice but to declare the competition a draw. Although all involved were disappointed not to have a game, we could tell that the bowlers from SCC and the Tanglin Club were thrilled with the sumptuous dinner, drinks and hospitality provided by SCC. Thanks to all bowlers from SCC and TC for the wonderful company and until next year’s edition! SEA Lawn Bowls Championship Our bowler, Melvin Tan, participated in the South East Asian Lawn Bowls Championship 2015 tournament organised by Bowls Singapore. The tournament was conducted at Kallang Bowls Green from 27 to 28 March 2015 and was participated by four countries in the region - Brunei, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore. Melvin, one of the top players in Singapore, was involved in two disciplines: Men’s Singles and Men’s Fours, and emerged runner-up in both categories. Congratulations to Melvin for the fantastic achievements! 38
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A mixture of SCC and TC Bowlers enjoying the “after-match” dinner after the Pot Games was rained off.
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Promoting and Fostering Ties
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f you were to pass by the Oval Restaurant on Mondays, you would likely see the room packed with players intensely engaged in bridge sessions. Recently, the number of tables have stayed at almost seven at every session, boding well for Members and the Section. This interest and enthusiasm has perhaps motivated some of them to play outside the SCC, not merely to improve their game but to also promote and foster ties between the Section and other bridge associations. Some of the Section Members have ventured out to play at four of the eight National Bridge League events organised by the Singapore Contract Bridge Association (SCBA) so far. This is the Section Members’ first year of participation. It has undoubtedly been a valiant effort, considering that the Section has been around for only three years. Keep going, Members. There are still four more events to go and I am sure all of you will do the Section proud. Some others also took part in the Premier Bridge League (PBL) for the first time again, against some veterans such as Geylang West Bridge Club, Chinese Swimming Club, Serangoon Gardens Country Club, Keppel Club, NUSS, SRC and SCC. It is undoubtedly a good way to promote bridge and foster ties amongst the clubs. Having played four out of seven rounds, the Section did quite well in round four with a victory point score of 14 against Geylang Club’s 16. Well done players! We are very proud of you! The PBL is a series of friendly games where each club hosts a match and provides lunch, dinner or tea; but does not participate
when hosting. The Section was the proud host on 26 April at the Gilmour Room with six tables and each club represented by four players. Snacks at tea break and a delectable dinner were served. It was an occasion to experience good camaraderie and social bonding by the participating bridge fraternity. From all accounts, it was a great success. Local events have not been ignored. Plans to hold sessions for Hari Raya (20 July) and for National Day (13 August) are underway. The Section may combine the AGM along with the National Day session. The Committee is also mindful of the fact that more Section Members are needed to grow the pool of available players. It plans to organise four training sessions in November to initiate new members and to get them started on the game. An enrichment session is also in the works for those interested in finding out more about the nuances of the game to further enhance their play. Look out for specific details in the coming months! Last but not the least, to show its appreciation, the Committee has nominated Trevor Chapman, our Secretary, to receive the ‘Spirit of the Sport’ award at the 8th SCC Sports Awards event. Many thanks to Trevor for his excellent teamwork, commitment and enthusiasm for the game! As can be seen, the Committee’s attempts to foster and promote ties both at the local level and across clubs are laudable and will undoubtedly continue.
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CRICKET Scribe: Arjun Kakar Convenor: David Jones
Section members families / CYD members enjoying a day out.
Cricket Section "Derby Day" - 18 April 2015 the first time ever, we had SCC playing each other in a Fonordouble header on the same day. This took place at Dempsey 18 April with Cheetahs taking on Panthers and Cougars
heading up against Tigers in what promised to be the ‘ Battle for the Brag’ within the Club courtyard. The newly laid Dempsey pitch facilities saw some exhilarating cricketing action on display, F&B arrangements by the Club were fantastic and the Section support on a beautiful bright day just added that extra bit of excitement. It was also great to see the Cricket Youth Section turn up to train and carry out match scenario analysis with the senior coaching staff, really using this opportunity to drill down some useful observations. The buzz was clearly felt and enjoyed by all. The day unfolded with the SCA Division 3 game between the SCC Cheetahs and Panthers. Cheetahs won the toss and put the Panthers in to bat and the run fest began with Panthers putting up what looked like an above par total of 234/4 in their allotted 30 overs. Top knocks from Rupert Jakes with 89 (83 balls) and James Watson 73(60). What followed was a scintillating chase by the Cheetahs. Cheetahs got off to a flyer and never really fell behind the run-rate and kept up the tempo with the middle order batsmen contributing and supporting Charles Russel 93(54) and Appu Ponnusamy 42 (51). Cheetahs bought the game in with 3 deliveries to spare. 59.3 overs, 469 runs scored - a sensational entertainment. The afternoon Division 2 encounter, in stark contrast, was a low scoring affair with Cougars electing to bat on what looked like good batting conditions. The bowlers set up the game for the Tigers with Krishna Prasad (2/27), Duncan Robinson (3/25), Paul Immanuel (2/26) and Peter Murray (3/9). Cougars were reduced to 57/7 with the Tigers keeping the pressure up until the lower order combined well with Phil Simmonds 33(52) to stretch the Cougars total to 131 all out. Tigers went in to bat with some cloud cover and some good banter from the Cougars camp which kept things edgy. The Tigers played attacking 40
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cricket with Vivek Dixit 33 (30) leading the way. Tigers won the game by 4 wickets in the 20th over. The Derby games, as expected, ignited the can-do spirit - something which every SCC cricketer representing their respective squads looks forward to. The experience right from the build-up was remarkable and the beers later were wellattended too. Overall, it was a great advertisement for Cricket and for Dempsey.
The Panthers and Cheetahs squad
The Tigers squad
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Scribe & Convenor: Mohietheen Fathima
Sports Initiative of the Year - Darts Section
Spirit of Sports Award Winner - Philip Ng
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he Darts Section held its Annual General Meeting on 7th of May at the Oval Restaurant with 25 Members in attendance.
We would like to thank SCC President, Capt. Baldev Singh for gracing us with his presence at the AGM. Special thanks also go out to our Chairman, Games Control Board, Mr Richard StapleyOh, General Committee Members, Ms Joyce Foster, Mr George Abraham and Mr Anwar Gaffoor for attending the meeting. Not forgetting former Chairman, Games Control Board, Mr T. Ravi Chandran. With the closure of the AGM, the friendly games commenced. It was an enjoyable evening and many thanks to all Members who attended and participated in the games. Our Chairman, Games Control Board, Mr Richard Stapley-Oh, playing darts for the first time, joined the Section as a Member.
8th SCC Annual Sports AwardS The 8th SCC Annual Sports Awards was held on 15 May and we are pleased to announce that Mr Philip Ng received the ‘Spirit of Sport’ award. Philip Ng deserved this award as he took ownership and pride in
his responsibilities and delivered them well. The Darts Exco appreciates his great captainship and the manner in which he successfully planned and executed the various tournaments. Thank you Philip! The Darts Section received the ‘Sports Initiative of the Year’. This was due to the various events such as the Annual Darts Bull’s Eye Tournament and the Ladies’ Darts Night organised under the leadership of Convenor Fathima and the Exco Members. Congratulations to the Darts Section! Upcoming Events The Annual Darts Bull’s Eye Tournament (Inter-Section Darts Tournament) will be held on Saturday, 15 August. Do save this date in your calendar and send in as many teams as possible from your Section. Members, if you have changed your email address, please update us at: dartssection@sccsections.com We would like to update you with all our upcoming events.
darts sectioN COMMITTEE 2015/16 Elected on 7 May 2015 during AGM
Convenor Secretary Treasurer Captain Co-opted Vice Captain Committee Members Co-opted Committee Members
Mohietheen Fathima Shelia Nagiah Soma Devi Anthony Houlahan Graham Wilson Genevieve Chase Raymond Ambrose Lynn Wilson Mohan Balagopal Philip Ng
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ur social golf event was held on 28 April at Jurong Country Club (JCC). 23 disappointed golfers managed to finish only nine holes, and most of us were left stranded at the half way hut for almost two hours due to the heavy thunderstorm and flashes of blinding lightning. As usual, our Captain, Peter Salt, made light of the day with a well-arranged flow of drinks and a delicious dinner menu at JCC. 11 Section Members travelled to Hong Kong from 7-10 May to play a return match with the Hong Kong Football Club’s golf section at the famous public course - The Jockey Club Kau Sai Chau Public Golf Course. We played the East Course with lots of blind holes making it a stressful one to play. Sadly we were bitten 6-0 by our worthy opponent.
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cancelled owing to poor response. Only a mere four Section Members confirmed attendance. Phillip, we appreciate all your time and efforts spent on organising the trip. Come 9 July, the SCC Golf Section will host the Royal Selangor Club in an Interport Game to be played at the Jurong Country Club. Our Captain, Peter Salt, looks forward to the support of those Members who had travelled to Kuala Lumpur for the away game last year to reciprocate the hospitality of our generous hosts. Captain is seeking 24 competitive golfers with room for four social golfers for the Interport game. Committee Member, Hugh Darwell, will be organising a golfing trip to Johor or Malacca this August. Details of the trip will be forwarded to all Section Members; and, as usual, we look forward to your positive response. Kindly record the above activities in your diary and make an effort to support us and keep the Section active.
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HOCKEY
Scribe: Kanan Packrisamy | Convenor: K. Rajaram
Gold Medal Dream Stays Alive at SCC
Emily in action
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t was another afternoon at the sun drenched Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium on 7 March. Set in the historic and picturesque India Gate locale, SCC’s very own Emily Chan stepped onto the pitch ready to lock horns with Russia in the World League Round 2.
Meanwhile, our 3rd and 4th XI men squads were selected and Adrian Cowell will continue as captain with Dirk-Jan Rijks assisting him as the 3rd XI make an assault on the NHL 4 title. Marc Kramer will make his bow as Captain of the 4th XI who will try to improve on their 4th place finish last season and hunt a medal.
Early in the match, Emily was zipping through physical challenges from the Russians, but suddenly, the ball she was attempting to control bobbled, bounced and then…bam! Emily met a Ruffian, sorry Russian’s stick with her head. How Singapore did at the tournament is another story.
All these pre-season talk will not be complete without informing the Section’s move to hire Momentum Fitness, a professional fitness training outfit to get the teams fit for the rigours of the National Hockey season ahead. The idea mooted by SCC’s 1st XI ladies has been a big hit thus far and the tough regiment has had a telling effect on all, with some wishing they could stay in bed the day after. With renewed fitness goals, SCC Hockey is looking forward to delivering success alongside Emily. We dream of gold, together with Team Singapore.
Many stitches later, Emily not only completed the tournament but has resumed training even harder than before and is now an integral member in the completely spirited and revamped Team Singapore national team. Emily, who still finds time to join her SCC teammates in selected pre-season Women’s Premier Liga matches, was in action for Singapore during the 28th SEA Games hockey match held at the Sengkang Stadium. As the 28th SEA Games consume us, the rest of SCC Hockey has been working hard to prepare for the season ahead. Our 2nd XI Men and Women are still in with a fighting chance of winning the NHL 2 and NWL 2 respectively. The 1st XI Men and Women are in the latter stages of the pre-season Premier Ligas, whilst the men used the latter to bleed in new players and lie in mid table, the women have hardly put one step wrong in picking up 7 wins out of 7 to be on the cusp of retaining the Hockey Liga title.
If you would like your child (between 6 to 16 years old) to learn hockey in a professional setting with an elite sports club backing it, you need not look further than “The Hockey SCChool”. Trainings are held every Saturdays at Delta Sports Complex from 10am to Noon. Contact our Head Coach, Kanan Packrisamy at 90217012 for more information. Finally, take note that SCC will entertain Bradfield College on 3 July 2015.
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Scribe: Sadaf Salim | Convenor: Kerry Jane Brown
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e’re already at the halfway mark of 2015 – it’s amazing how quickly time flies when you’re having fun. And the netball girls sure have been enjoying themselves this year. Plenty has happened since we last shared updates of our netballing activities.
SCC League In our 4th year of organising the SCC league, the season came to an end in May and culminated in an endof-season awards night and party at the Gilmour Room. SCC hosted the participating clubs from the ladies’ league, as well as the mixed league, for a night of revelry in May. And it goes without saying, the awards night was a roaring success, with teams intermingling and bonding over one too many drinks. Big thanks to Mads, our social secretary, for putting on a great party; Anna and Rachael, for organising the ladies’ league; and, Nan and Jacq Ann for coordinating the umpires. Apart from the partying which the netball ladies thoroughly enjoy, the SCC teams had a great run during the tournament. Serving as a lead-up to the National League in June, the teams took this opportunity to strengthen team play and explore playing combinations. In the words of our Hawks Captain, Alice, the first team is seeing marked improvements in team play as the league progressed, setting ourselves up well for the upcoming league. As a relatively new team, players are coming together well both on and off the court. It’s also the first year that SCC has fielded a new team, Kites - with a mixture of players, both new and those returning from injury. The strength of this team that emerged as the league progressed was the players’ versatility; notably, Team Captain Lee-Anne, and the surprise kick-ass defender. And on to our Eagles team under the captaincy of Fathima who performed really well to clinch second place in Division 3 – with new players coming into the mix and older players returning to the game, the players gelled well to consistently deliver results on court. The mixed team also saw a great season with Harriett as our captain, and here are a few words from her: “We had another great season of mixed this year, with its popularity growing among the Members of the Netball Section. Many weeks, we were over-subscribed and we had to ask for volunteers to stand down which was a great change from previous seasons. We had a consistent core of players from previous systems, but also some great new players, both guys and girls, who were keen to get involved. On the court, we continued to be competitive, though ending up middle of table in the league overall, there was definite progression in our play from previous years. Standout players for the season were Storm Dalati, who seemed to play a different position every week and Paul Foster who makes a big difference for us in defence – as proven by a 44
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couple of losses the weeks he was away! All in all, it was a solid season where we were able to introduce some new players to the game and we are looking forward to the next one!” Netballers take on Bangkok What is now a regular tour fixture in the netball calendar, a team of SCC players headed to Bangkok in May to participate in a yearly club tournament organised by the Bangkok Southerners. While it has always been a blast year after year, more for our off-court adventures, the team this year walked away as runner’s up of the tournament. It was an incredible performance by all and what a way to raise the profile of the Club in a hallmark club tournament in Asia. Special mention goes to Katy, our star shooter who took to playing keeper in the tournament and our JSMs - Munch, Jini and Jacq who brought the speed to the mid-court. While it is tempting to share some of their off-court antics, we’ll stick to the saying, ‘what happens on tour stays on tour’.
SPORTS
RUGBY
Scribe: Matthew Love Convenor: Marc Lansonneur
Section of the Year - Rugby
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he Societe Generale Rugby Section’s outstanding 2014/15 season reached its culmination on 15 May at the 8th SCC Annual Sports Awards.
Mike Cosnett’s commitment to the Section’s cause was rewarded with the ‘Spirit of Sport’ award. A huge thanks on behalf of the Section, Mike. A replica of the ‘Oscar’ statuette does not even come close to matching your input. We then saw Elroy Tan narrowly miss out on ‘Sports Boy of the Year’. After a break out year, Elroy made his debut in the 1st XV and made the Singapore National team training squad ahead of the Asian Five Nations. We all look forward to seeing bigger and better things in 2015/16. Sadly there was a bit more disappointment to come with 1st XV skipper Peter McFeely missing out on ‘Sports Man of the Year’. Having captained the Singapore side to promotion to Division 1 in the Asian Five Nations and the 1st XV to the Premiership final we all thought he would be a shoo-in for the award. Next year, with the Premiership Cup in hand, he will be. When the Section was denied again for ‘Sports Feat of the Year’, and, having had all four teams make the Grand Final with two premierships, it looked like it might be a disappointing night.
Finally, the Section was bestowed with the highest honour available in sport at the SCC. In a year that saw a big leap forward in training standards; consistency of results; and, with all four teams appearing on Grand Final day with two titles out of a possible three in tow, the icing was finally put on the cake with the ‘Section of the Year’ award. The large Section contingent present made sure the moment was celebrated accordingly and that the silverware was kept suitably hydrated. It has been a very successful year for the Section. Well done to all Section Members from the Academy all the way through to the over-35s. We have set a great platform for next season and beyond. Updates: On 20 June, a large Nomads touring party headed to Ho Chi Minh City to play the Geckos. Nomads captain Sam Flint will undoubtedly have an exciting tour report for the next edition.
Fear not, the World Champion Growlers to the rescue. After a brilliant year that included a Grand Final appearance, a Manila 10s title and the Vets 10s world championship, the Societe Generale Growlers were awarded ‘Team of the Year’. The back of the room erupted in hearty cheer and the Growlers received the adulation of the SCC Sports community. Team of the Year - SCC Growlers
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Scribe & Convenor: Scott Starr
SCC Firsts
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s the 2014/15 Cosmo season is complete for the SCC FIRST Team, let’s reflect…
The whole season for The FIRSTS has been aimed at reaching key objectives. The first and foremost was to retain the League title which was closer than expected; this was achieved by the second last game of the season and it means that the FIRST team has now retained the League title 7 years in a row which has not been achieved by any team in the modern day Cosmo League. The second objective was to retain the League Cup, this was a tricky task as the draw was not kind however on 6 June at Turf City the FIRST team beat long standing rivals the Casuals 3-0, which was a replay of the previous year’s cup final. The win means that the FIRST team has won the cup 6 years in a row.
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The team has undergone many changes throughout the years but the coaching staff of Owen “Benetiz” Monaghan, Andrew “Hutcho” Hutcheon plus others like Adam Bowden, Stevie “The Blind Cobbler” Rogers, and Ronnie “Plays for every team” Smollet have ensured that the team is competitive, strong and very difficult to beat. This feat would not have been possible without Graham “The Convener” Dickson and Len B and Dirk Paulsen who have and still do devote time and effort to keep the squad at the pinnacle of the football tree in Singapore. Congratulations to the entire 14/15 squad and to all the previous squad members who all have contributed in some way. You all have been a part of 7 fantastic years and we hope it continues into the 15/16 season. Guys, you all are a credit to the Club well done.
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SQUASH
Scribe: Bill Gartshore | Convenor: Andrea Nicholas
Squash at the SCC: 50 Years & Counting
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he game of squash at the SCC was conceived 50 years ago but it took a few years of troubled gestation before the Club’s first new sports section in more than three decades saw the light of day. SGM 5 March 1968 - Resolution “That in compliance with Rule 32 (d), the committee be authorised to spend approximately $21,000 to construct two squash courts on the site of the present old billiard room” The result was a comfortable 62 in favour with 19 against. However, this wide margin masks what was at the time a very divisive issue within the Club. The proposer was newly elected president, Derick Reid, who faced opposition led by the past - and seven time – president, the revered and ‘Grand Old Man of the Club’, Andrew Gilmour. As part of his anti-squash position, Gilmour had suggested that the squash courts proposal be delayed and become part of a larger plan encompassing the renovation of the Club building. He even suggested that the SCC should pursue a ‘special’ arrangement with the Tanglin Club, whereby, their recently enlarged squash facilities could be co- utilised by SCC Members. But Derick Reid was not swayed – he was determined to build two courts at the SCC. Gilmour complained that the poor SGM attendance was a major factor contributing to the result; there being about 2,000 Members at the time. He later graciously conceded that his stance opposing the Resolution had been wrong. Work commenced soon after the SGM and the two new courts were completed in June 1968. It was fortuitous that two courts could be squeezed into the space of the old
Extracted from the Singapore Cricket Club 150th Anniversary History Book: The social side of SCC life is important to Club camaraderie and team spirit on the field too, and it boosts the Club’s coffers - above, “Farmyard Frolics” night hosted in 1982 by the squash section with squash convenor Tony Hendey and player Bill Gartshore on stage.
bar. But the resulting low ceiling meant high-lobs were not possible although in the mid-eighties, this was alleviated somewhat when the floors of both courts were lowered by about a metre. The courts were further improved by the installation of glass back walls and the opening up of the back walls during the major club renovations in 2005. The Squash Section took off and numbered 200 Members in the early 1970’s, and now has 358 Members including 47 Junior Sports Members. Squash at the SCC, along with Singapore in general, grew quickly in popularity from the 1970’s. Regional and overseas tours multiplied with just one highlight being the 12-day tour to South Africa in 1992 when 12 ladies and 12 men from the SCC played against teams in Cape Town and Johannesburg. In keeping with the SCC’s position as a premier sporting club, the Squash Section has become a regular top performer in the Singapore national squash leagues – frequently winning the men’s and ladies’ Premier League titles.
NZ Tour , late 1980’s left to right: Wilson, Lawrence, Desmond, (Unknown), Kim, Jenny, Mahes, Chew Lan, Poo Eng, Richard, Lynda, Doc Kwok, Ish, Winston. Front: Sadiq.
Mahes & Kamala , mid 1980’s
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TENNIS
Scribe: Nilma Missir-Boissac Convenor: Fiona Pilling
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ctivities in June The 28th SEA Games took place in early
June and our very own Wee Khee Yen, who recently won the SCC Sportsgirl of the Year title represented Singapore in the women’s tennis category. The Singapore women’s team faced a tough challenge in the first round as they were drawn against top seeds Thailand, but Khee Yen and her team mate did not make it easy for their Thai opponents – one of whom was a quarterfinalist at Wimbledon several years ago. While the Thai team won with a 3-0 margin, each game was closely contested. The experience gained from playing in this high level of tennis will certainly help juniors like Khee Yen in improving their game. At the end of June, the SCC men’s and ladies’ teams took part in the interclub doubles tournament. Last year, we surprised even ourselves by winning the overall club champion title. This wasn’t planned, but was a result of the combined performance of the SCC teams and certainly it was a cause for extra celebration. The Men’s C team came in runners-up while the Ladies’ A team was champions. In the next issue of the magazine, we will share the results of our June interclub tournament.
Roland Garros in Singapore? Since the closure of the tennis
courts at the SCC, our ‘temporary’ home has been at the Savitar Tennis Centre at the Fairmont Hotel - not far from the club. The tennis grounds consist of clay courts and two astroturf courts. So if you’re looking for some tennis action on ‘red dirt’, join the SCC tennis social on Fridays from 5 - 7pm. Every last Friday of the month, the tennis social will culminate with a ‘makan kechil’ (light bites) and bonding with fellow section members back at the SCC. Alternatively, for private hitting sessions, you can book a court at Savitar Tennis Centre and part of the court fees will be reimbursed by SCC. If you haven’t received the details on how to book a court sent in April, please contact Ken, our tennis executive at ken.ang@scc.org.sg.
Beaming smiles at the Sports Awards Night
SCC Sports Awards Night The SCC Sports Awards night was held on 15 May 2015, and the tennis section members won three awards that night! Congratulations to Fiona Pilling who won the Spirit of the Sport award for her efforts in boosting the social tennis scene at the club. Wee Khee Yen received a standing ovation as she went on stage to receive the Sportsgirl of the Year award. She joined the club at 12 years old and over the last few years, has dedicated herself to playing the sport seriously and travels very often to play in various junior and women’s competitions. She has also been an instrumental member of the team. Nilma Missir-Boissac who has been the ladies’ captain for several years and is involved in recruiting talented juniors to the Club was awarded the Sportswoman of the Year award. The Ladies’ A team was also a finalist in the team of the year category. Congratulations to all! Serves, Volleys, Croissants...and AC/DC? As part of
the tennis teams’ off-season practice just before SCC’s courts closed in late April, a morning breakfast session of tennis involving players from the Mens A, B, C and Ladies’ teams played in a series of doubles games. Some were still feeling the effects of a very jolly Friday and were struggling to find their form. However, we found the perfect antidote for on-court sluggishness. A potent concoction of AC/DC music played courtside helped to pump up the players under the hot sun, and pretty soon the players started to whip out winning smashes, down the line shots and amazing volleys. Thank you to Adam Sturmer for organising it and look out for the next edition!
Guess who? Can you guess who the two ladies in the photo are?
All set for a colourful tennis session!
Here are some hints: the lady on the left was SCC’s ladies’ captain for many years. Her careful placement of shots and consistency tends to drive some players into self-destruction mode! The lady on the right was an eight-time ladies’ singles winner of the SCC Club Championships – from 1986 to 1993. Her serve and volley game is her trademark. When combined, the two ladies’ form a deadly doubles duo and have won numerous doubles titles both at the SCC and Tanglin Club. They, along with the rest of the SCC ladies team members from the early 70s to the early 2000s won the interclub titles for the Club, such as the Martha Young Cup. Both continue to be avid players of the sport. Can you guess who they are?
Doubles 101 Session with Melissa Pine On 21 May, the
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Answer: Evelyn Lim (L) and Yasmin Blumbach (R
SCC juniors and friends were treated to a session of ‘Doubles 101’ with Melissa Pine and her colleague Mark where they shared a few tips on playing a compact game of doubles. Melissa plays on the Ladies’ A team and is also the tournament director of the season-ending WTA Championships in Singapore. Some of the tips included moving in tandem with your partner as though you’re linked by a string. Second, the team that controls the net in doubles is most likely to win the point. So players were encouraged to come to the net more often. This session was useful in having the juniors further acquainted with the doubles game, apart from singles which they more often play.