The Lion's Den Vol. 36

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Tanglin Lions Netball Championships

The Lions Netball Tournament, hosted by Tanglin Trust School, unfolded on the 8th and 9th of March, attracting 25 teams eager to showcase their prowess on the court. With a staggering 123 matches played over the course of the tournament, it was a testament to the enthusiasm and dedication of the participating teams.

From the outset, it was evident that the standard of competition was exceptionally high. Teams arrived prepared and determined to give their best performances. Each match was fiercely contested, with players demonstrating exceptional skill, agility, and teamwork. Spectators were treated to displays of outstanding netball talent throughout the tournament.

As the tournament progressed, anticipation mounted for the finals in both age groups. Spectators were treated to nail-biting matches that kept everyone on the edge of their seats. The finals were a culmination of the hard work and dedication displayed by each team throughout the tournament.

The Lions Netball Tournament hosted by Tanglin Trust School was a resounding success, thanks to the dedication of the organizing committee, the commitment of the participating teams, and the support of the spectators. With 25 teams competing in 123 matches, the tournament showcased the high standard of netball talent present within South East Asia. The nail-biting finals served as a fitting conclusion to an exhilarating two days of competition, leaving everyone eagerly anticipating the next edition of this prestigious event.

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FOBISIA Climbing

The competition spanned two thrilling days of intense climbing action:

Day 1 - Boulder Challenge: Participants engaged in short, skillful climbs without ropes, navigating through 30 routes, each assigned a specific point value. The competition lasted 3 hours, with victory going to the student who conquered the most routes. The boulder routes offered a fantastic array of challenges and styles to test the climbers. Tanglin excelled in the boulder event, with James (10Cn) and Aston (11Wx) being the only two climbers to complete all 30 climbs, both proudly representing Tanglin.

Day 2 - Top Rope Adventure: This day featured long routes using ropes, once again comprising 30 routes with assigned point values. The route setters underestimated the climbers, resulting in a captivating tie for gold in the U17 Male category. The miscalculation set the stage for an incredibly exciting finish, especially in the U19 Male category, where a climber from UWCEast and Aston traded attempts. The tension escalated as both fell short, but the East climber eventually made a spectacular leap to the final hold, securing victory and forcing Aston into a well-fought second place

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15th Singapore Gymnastics National Championships

The National Championships serves as the highest level of gymnastics competition in Singapore, acting as a crucial route for Singaporeans to attain national team status and recognition.

Tanglin, being one of just two international schools participating, stood alone in both the boys' category and the higher-level girls' division.

We take immense pride in our squad's remarkable performance on this prestigious stage, as they not only represented themselves admirably but also showcased the school's strength by standing tall among these clubs as formidable competitors.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all for the ongoing support

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Singapore National Age Group Swimming (Juniors)

A total of 23 Merlions swimmers participated at the Junior Nationals Age Group swimming championships last weekend. We had a total of 78 individual swims and achieved over 95% personal best times. Congratulations to our mixed relay team which consisted of Flynn, Carina, Camilla, and Kai who came in 8th overall, and as the top International School participating team in this event

We would like to congratulate all 23 swimmers for the amazing performance over the weekend!

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UWC East: Super Cup Football

Our U19 boys and girls participated in the inaugural South East Asia Super Cup hosted by UWCE, providing competitive football for our oldest players later in the academic year Prior to the tournament, both teams showcased excellent skills against our Singaporean rivals, UWC East.

During the weekend, our girls faced NIST and Shrewsbury from Bangkok, demonstrating quality finishing and securing victories, notably against NIST. In a hard-fought match on Saturday afternoon against Shrewsbury, they showed resilience, securing a 2-2 draw and winning the cup on goal difference.

The boys, led by Mr. Robinson, comfortably defeated NIST and started strongly against Shrewsbury on Saturday, ultimately securing their first Super Cup. On Sunday, breaking tradition, our players united with UWC East to form a Singapore team, with Mr Baker guiding the girls in a showcase game.

Overall, this experience provided valuable competitive exposure for all players, representing both the school and country admirably in 11v11 matches.

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Girls Rugby

A great first Hit out for Tanglin Trust schools very first Girls contact rugby team.

Congratulations to the players and huge thanks to Tanglin Rugby Club for facilitating the fixture with us. There was some really great rugby played by 2 committed teams. The potential is huge!

The students have been the major driving force behind this and I hope they inspire other international schools to commit to developing Girls rugby programs.

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March Sports Events

6th - 9th March: FOBISIA Climbing

8th – 9th March: Tanglin Lions Netball Championship

8th - 10th March: UWC East Super Cup Football

8th – 10th March: 15th Singapore Gymnastics National Championships

8th – 15th March: Singapore National Age Group Swimming (Juniors)

12th – 17th March: Singapore National Age Group Swimming (Seniors)

14th - 17th March: Harrow Football

16th March: International School Climbing League

22nd – 24th March:

SEASAC Badminton Boys @ UWCE

SEASAC Badminton Girls @ SAIS

Snr Gymnastics @ BSJ