The Lion's Den Vol. 46

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Junior FOBISIA

Games

What an incredible week it was at Pattana Sports Resort, Bangkok witnessing our large group of 40 junior students take part in the FOBISIA Games Competing against schools from various parts of Asia, including China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Hong Kong and Thailand it really put our students outside their comfort zone and challenged them in a variety of ways.

We competed across four areas including, Athletics, Swimming, Tee Ball and Football. The level of competition was superb and was certainly a step up to what they’re used to here in Singapore. The highlights this year were finishing 2nd place overall in Athletics and finishing the final day as champions in each of the four football divisions - an incredible feat. A full breakdown of the results can be found in the table below.

Finally, thank you to the travelling parents for their support throughout the week.

Athletics Swimming

Runners Up 4th

Championship - 5th Cup - Runners Up

Plate - 4th

Bowl - 4th

U11 Boys - Champions

U10 Boys - Champions

U11 Girls - Champions

U10 Girls - Champions

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Singapore National Swimming Championships

The Merlions Swim team had a successful outing at last week's Singapore National Swimming Championships (SNSC), which featured the top open-age swimmers from Singapore and Southeast Asia. This event was the 'last chance' meet to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Out of 29 swimmers, 14 advanced to the evening finals in individual or relay events, with five making the A-Finals. Notably, Nathalie R. (400m Free) and Chloe L. (50m Breast) each placed 3rd in their respective events (excluding foreign visitors)

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Singapore National Swimming Championships

Special mentions include:

Nathalie R: Achieved eight personal bests across 16 races, including three AFinals

Amanda N: Set personal bests in both breaststroke events in the A-Final.

Bastien E: Achieved a personal best in the 50 Back and became the first male Merlion to reach a National final in over two years.

Eloise L: Finished 5th overall in the 50 Breast Final at just 14 years old

Natasha C: Set eight personal bests and qualified for four evening finals for the first time.

Laila S: Achieved five personal bests, significantly reducing her times in the backstroke events.

Penny B & Camilla N: This fearless duo set huge personal bests in the freestyle events, competing against significantly older and bigger competitors.

Ryan O: Achieved personal bests in all seven events, showing consistent improvement.

Boys Relay: Finished 6th in the 4x100m Free Relay—well done to Anand, Bastien, Michael, and Charlie.

Girls Relay: Finished 7th in the 4x100m Free Relay thanks to Maddy, Natasha, Nitya, and Flora.

Next up, the Merlions Mega Gala this Saturday, June 22nd, a combined Junior & Senior gala and social event to finish the year

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Cricket: Tanglin Champs CC vs TTS Staff

The TTS staff cricket team accepted the kind invitation from Tanglin Champs CC to play a friendly match on Saturday 15th June Playing at the NUS cricket field both sides persisted, despite very damp conditions, to produce some entertaining cricket.

Bowling first, Martin S and Leo M took two wickets each, whilst in the field Joe 'bucket hands' G held three catches. Tight bowling from Erasmus D helped to restrict Tanglin Champs to 171/8.

In reply, Ben R and Mat S made good contributions, although Mat did snap his bat in half in the process of playing a shot! Despite dogged resistance from James R, the total proved too much in the end and Tanglin Champs were worthy winners by 59 runs.

The match was played in excellent spirit and thanks go to our hosts, including former alumni parents Geoff Forday and Adil Kazi, and to Dave R for arranging the fixture.

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Term 3 Sports Events

26th – 28th April: Lion City Classic (Gymnastics)

29th April: End of Year Sports Celebration (The Moot)

2nd – 5th May: SEASAC Junior Swimming

2nd and 4th May: 11&U Netball Finals @ TTS (Div 1 – 3)

10th May: ACSIS Gymnastics

11th May: ACSIS Junior Track and Field Meet

11th May: ACSIS Junior Swimming Meet

17th – 19th May: Prime Gymnastics Competition

31st May: SJII Junior Invitational Swim Meet

2nd June: Albirex Singapore FA Cup (U10 & U18)

9th June: Albirex Singapore FA Cup (U12, U14 & U16)

3rd – 7th June: Gymnastics In-House Competition

7th – 9th June: 13&U FOBISIA Netball @ KLASS

10th – 14th June: Junior FOBISIA

12th - 15th June: Singapore National Swimming Championships

22nd June: Merlions Mega Gala