SAFSA i-news 17

MAR 2011
Issue No. 017
BREAKING NEWS!!!
IFC 10/11 Champion – Team NAVY!!!
Congrats to Team NAVY, for clinching back the prestigious title – SAFSA Best Formation for
WY10/11!
This also marked the end of SAFSA IFC 10/11. SAFSA would like to show our deep appreciation to all
the IFC games organisers, participants and supporters, for promoting Sports and creating Vibrancy
in the SAF!
Kudos to all your effort!
More Sporty years ahead!
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HIGH PERFORMANCE
Water-polo
*photos & article courtesy of 1WO TAN HONG BOON (Master Chief UDG, NDU)
SAFSA Water Polo Team participated in the TYR Open Water Polo Challenge 2011, from 26 to 27 Feb
11. The competition saw 9 highly-competitive teams wrestling for the championship title. Foreign teams
included the Thailand and Malaysia National teams. SAFSA, Swift Swim Club, the Master Team, the 2 teams
of the National Training Squad, and the 2 JC teams formed the teams from Singapore.
On 26 Feb 11, SAFSA played 2 matches and we were ranked 2 nd in the group. This allowed the SAFSA
team to proceed onto semi-finals. However, the effort of our team was halted by the National Training
Squad B team (AKA Teck Ghee CSC), we ended up in the 4-to-6-placing play-off.
SAFSA played 3 matches on 27 Feb 11, though having lost to the National Training Squad and the 2
foreign team, managed to secure the 5th position. Team SAFSA has shown depth and composure playing
against the top gun in water polo both locally and among the foreign team. The scores were respectable
and this shall pave our way for organising the SAFSA Open end of this year.
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SPORTS MANAGEMENT
SAFSA Inter Formation Swim Meet 10/11
*photos & article courtesy of ME3 ONG BOON PENG (Organising Chairman 42nd SAFSA Swim meet)
Team NAVY is victorious again! The NAVY won at the 42 nd SAFSA Swimming Meet. The Finals was
held at the Changi Naval Base Sports Complex on 8 Mar 2011, and was proudly organised by the Institute of
Maritime Operations and System (IMOS). A total of 675 participants from 11 SAFSA Formations participated
in this year's meet that comprised of 61 events, supported by SSA trained Technical Officials from the 3
Services.
SSA trained Technical Officials from the Singapore Armed Forces
Gracing the event was SLTC LEE KIEN TIAN, Chairman SAFSA Swimming Committee, who flagged off
the first event. This year's Swim Meet also saw seven records broken during the heats and finals.
Overall Formation Standing (Swim Meet 10/11):
Position
Formation
Points
1st
NAVY
552
2nd
CDO-SOTF
368
3rd
STRIKERS
271
4th
TRANSFORMERS
246
5th
9 DIV/INF
212
6th
RSAF
171
7th
CSSCOM
134
8th
GUARDS
106
9
3 DIV
105
10
ARMOUR
89
11th
MINDEF GP
72
th
th
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ME3 Ong Kian Meng, Navy Swimming
Team Manager, has been involved in swimming for
the past 7 years and his knowledge of his
swimmers' strengths had enabled him to
strategically plan and place swimmers for each
event. He played a critical role in leading the Navy
Swimming Team to victory.
ME3 Ong Kian Meng receiving the SAFSA Swimming
Championship Trophy from SLTC Lee Kien Tian
New records were set by the following swimmers:
50M Breaststroke Men Senior:
ME4 Loh Kong Fah (Navy) - New Record: 00:40.13
DX10 Chia Quee Hock (RSAF) - New Record: 00:40.58
200M Individual Medley Men Veteran:
1WO Tan Hong Boon (Navy) - New Record: 03:04.89
400M Freestyle Men Veteran:
1WO Tan Hong Boon (Navy) - New Record: 06:10.25
100M Backstroke Men Open:
LCP Zach Ong (CSSCOM) - New Record: 00:58.63
1500M Freestyle Men Master:
MAJ Richard Koh (9 DIV/INF) - New Record: 22:16.77
50M Freestyle Men Veteran:
DX7 Quek Choon Seng (CDO-SOTF) - New Record: 00:28.78
50M Backstroke Men Open:
LCP Zach Ong (CSSCOM) - New Record: 00:27.66
The followings are the Best Performance in the respective categories:
Best Performance (Men's Open)
LCP Zach Ong (CSSCOM)
Best Performance (Men's Intermediate)
CPL Lim Thow Hwee (TRANSFORMERS)
Best Performance (Men's Master)
3WO Sia Yew Boon (Navy)
Best Performance (Men's Veteran)
DX7 Quek Choon Seng (CDO-SOTF)
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3WO Sia Yew Boon from HQ RSN/NDU, Best Performance (Men Master) commented that it is
his passrion for the sport that kept him in performing to his best. He added further “You must first love
it and embrace it before you can excel in it”. Our heartiest congratulations to 3WO Sia for achieving the
award!
The organising committee for the 42nd SAFSA Swimming Meet wishes to thank all participants
and their supporters for making this Meet exciting and meaningful, befitting as the final event for the
IFC of WY 10/11. Congratulations to Team Navy for conquering the pool 21 years in a row!
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IFC updates
Games
Champion
2nd
3rd
Venue
Concluded on
Organized by
Badminton
CSSCOM
MINDEF GP
RSAF
Kranji Camp 3
3 Sep
CSSCOM / ALTI
Basketball
RSAF
NAVY
9 DIV/INF
Mandai Hill Camp
24 Sep
2 SIB / 1 SIR
Cross Country
CDO-SOTF
Transformers
MINDEF GP
Macritchie Reservoir
8 Oct
2 PDF / 9 SIR
Table Tennis
NAVY
MINDEF GP
RSAF
Bukit Panjang Camp
22 Oct
3 DIV / 3 SIB
Shooting
CDO-SOTF
RSAF
9 DIV/INF
SAFRA Yishun
7 Jan
9 DIV/INF / SIW
Football
9 DIV/INF
Guards
CSSCOM
Pasir Laba Camp
1 Feb
Guards / 1 GDS
T&F
Transformers
9 DIV/INF
NAVY
AFTC Stadium
15 Feb
RSAF / ADOC
Swimming
NAVY
CDO-SOTF
STRIKERS
CNB Sports Complex
8 Mar
RSN / IMOS
Overall Standing (updated as at 9 Mar 11)
6
10
5
7
7
Transformers
8
7
12
8
7
8
6
14 10
POSITION
9 DIV/INF
TOTAL IFC'SHIP
PTS
8
IFC'SHIP BONUS PTS
5
IFC BONUS PTS
SHOOTING
7
IFC DEMERIT PTS
FOOTBALL
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TRACK & FIELD
CROSS COUNTRY
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Formations
TABLE TENNIS
BASKETBALL
Navy
SWIMMING
BADMINTON
Sports
8
5 90.00 1
12
8
5 84.00 2
14
8
5 83.00 3
10
6
8
5 82.00 4
14 14 10
RSAF
10 14
4
7
12
6
CSSCOM
14
3
10
6
5
4
7
8
5 68.00 5
MINDEF Gp
12 2* 10
2
4
1
12
5
7
0 55.00 6
6
Guards
2
3
6
12
5
4
5
3
8
5 53.00 7
Armour
4
5
8
4
2
2
2
8
8
5 48.00 8
3 DIVISION
3
8
2
3
3
3
8
2
8
5 45.00 9
CDO-SOTF
0
0
14
0
0
0
3
0 43.00 10
Strikers
5
4
0
6
3
4
7
0 40.00 11
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Sports @ Formations/Units
S/N
FEB 2011
1
SAFTI Sepak Takraw Tournament 10/11
2
MSTF Swim Meet 10/11
3
38th RSN Swim Meet 10/11
4
12C4I Battalion Sports Day 2011
5
4SAB Road Relay Competition 2011
6
SAFTI Inter-unit Frisbee Challenge 2011
7
BMTC School 1 Games Day 01/11 Cohort
*all Prizes (trophies & medals) are sponsored by SAFSA
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PROMOTION AND DEVELOPMENT
NDU Ultimate Frisbee Carnival
*photos & article courtesy of 3SG Tian Enqi (PS UDG, NDU)
On the 8 Mar 2011, various units in Naval Diving Unit (NDU) formed up 10 teams to participate in
the NDU Ultimate Frisbee Challenge 2011. As an added hype to the event, a foreign team consisting of
personnel from the US Navy took part in the challenge, as part of interaction and engagement with their
peers during the bilateral exercise with NDU/SWG.
The event started with an introduction to the game that is widely gaining popularity among
Singaporeans youths. SAFSA has been continually driving this initiative (LTP – Learn to Play Program) for the
past 2 years to allow various formations and units within SAF to appreciate the beauty and benefits of
Frisbee games.
The workshop commenced with 200 enthusiastic divers practicing their throws and catches
vigorously before the commencement of the league games. In the blink of an eye, the practices were over
and it was time for a break before the league started. Refreshments were catered for, and in a manner of
minutes, these delicacies were all finished up as everyone was drained out from the fun yet physical
demanding games.
The team comprising of personnel from both the US Navy and SWG took the Top podium standing,
for being undefeated in both league and knock-out stages. Team UDG came in close behind taking secong
spot after losing only in the finals. Team CDG and DVS took 3rd and 4th placing respectively.
The event also marked the closure of WY10 for NDU Formation Sporting Calender. Following this
successful LTP event, everyone will be looking forward to the new SAFSA initiative for the new WY11 - TAG
RUGBY!
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MEET OUR SAFSA FAMILY MEMBERS
SAFSA Games Committee 11/12 –
Chairman, SAFSA Swimming Committee
About myself
Rank/Name: SLTC LEE KIEN TIAN
Current Appointment: COMMANDER IMOS
Age: 39
Service
Years in Service: 21
Character
Sports likings:
Long-distance Running, Golf & Soccer
Favorite Team/Athlete:
Manchester United!
Favorite Inspirational Sporting moment (personal or otherwise):
When I completed my first marathon in 2009. I have since been addicted and will like to achieve more runs every
year.
Likes:
Enjoy the moment when I can catch a golf game. I try to clear half a day of leave every month to consolidate and
focus myself over a round of golf. It is also my way of de-stressing.
Dislikes:
The smell of cigarette smoke.
Aspirations/hopes/dreams:
Able to play a round of golf at the renowed golf courses around the world, such as Augusta and St Andrews.
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MEET OUR SAFSA FAMILY MEMBERS
SAFSA Games Committee 11/12 –
Honorary Secretary, SAFSA Swimming Committee
About myself
Rank/Name: ME3 SABAPATHY R.
Current Appointment: TRAINING DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, NSTD, IMOS
Age: 50
Service
Years in Service: 31
Character
Sports likings:
Jogging & Swimming
Favorite Team/Athlete:
No specific team, will support all good teams and athletes who brought glory to Singapore in Youth Olympic
Games, Commonwealth Games and Olympic Games.
Favorite Inspirational Sporting moment (personal or otherwise):
Winning serveral top prizes in Cross country races during my Secondary school days. Achieving my first IPPT
GOLD in 1991!
Likes:
Always willing to learn “new knowledge and skills”. Presently, I am still upgrading myself by attending NACLI,
Certificate in Community Leadership course during my weekends.
Dislikes:
Inconsiderate friends, colleagues and especially dishonest people.
Aspirations/hopes/dreams:
I wish our SAFSA Swimmers will represent Singapore in major sports events internationally. Hope that I can
motivate, encourge and support them, and be part of the Winning team!
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MEET OUR SAFSA FAMILY MEMBERS
SAFSA Games Committee 11/12
Team Manager, SAFSA Swimming Committee
About myself
Rank/Name: ME3 ONG KIAN MENG
Current Appointment: PGSTC, MCMV INSTRUCTOR
Age: 41
Service
Years in Service: 23
Character
Sports likings:
Swimming, Fishing & Soccer
Favorite Team/Athlete:
Arsenal
Favorite Inspirational Sporting moment (personal or otherwise):
When Team TRACOM win the Navy Sprint Challenge in 2010!
Likes:
Enjoy the moments during swimming & Fishing
Dislikes:
Someone smoke beside me and blowing the smoke at me
Aspirations/hopes/dreams:
Able to travel to my favourite fishing spot around the world
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UPCOMING EVENTS
IFC 11/12 events
Games
Period
Venue/s
Organized by
Table Tennis
12 – 27 May
Bukit Panjang Camp
3 DIV
Management Meetings
Meeting
Date
Venue/s
Chair by
MC 02/11
5 May
Air Staff conference room
MC Chairman - CAF
*for proposals & approval of AORs, all requesters are to forward their submissions to SAFSA Secretariat at least 1 month before the
meeting
Public Service STAR Games (for REGs/DXOs only)
Games
Period
Registration
Deadline
Venue/s
Organized by
Tennis
12 Apr – May
Closed
Kallang Tennis Centre
Yio Chu Kang Tennis Centre
CSC Walk
6 Apr
Closed
West Coast Park
Swimming
16 Apr
Closed
Club CSC
Bowling
23 Apr – 14 May
Closed
Club CSC
Scrabble
14 May
27 Apr
Club CSC
Civil Service Club
(CSC)
*interested personnel, please contact SAFSA PD Exec @ 6410 5729
National/ International Events (for SAFSA Teams & Athletes)
Games
Competition
Dates
Venue
Basketball
National Basketball League
Apr – Jul 11
Basketball Association
of Singapore
Football
National Football League
Apr – Sep 11
Multiple Locations
STTA Singles League
Mar 11 – TBC
Kallang Tennis Centre
1 – 3 May 11
Shandong, China
Tennis
Badminton
rd
3 World Chinese Team
Cheampionships
QUOTE OF THE MONTH
"Commitment to the team – there is no such thing as inbetween, you are either in or out.”
- Pat Riley, One of the greatest NBA coaches of all time
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