SAFSA i-news 22

DEC 2011– JAN 2012
Issue No. 022
With the ISO Certification, you can now look forward to SAFSA's higher commitment to quality,
customers, and a willingness to work towards improving efficiency.
SAFSA QUALITY POLICY
WE STRIVE TO ACHIEVE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
THROUGH THE PROVISION OF EXPERTISE ADVICE, SERVICES
AND SUPPORT IN ALL SANCTIONED SPORTING ACTIVITIES
WITHIN SAF
HIGH PERFORMANCE
SAFSA Polo boys fight their way through!
*Article courtesy of 1WO TAN HONG BOON (Team Manager/Coach)
TEAM SAFSA FOUGHT HARD ADMIST EXIGENCIES
TEAM SAFSA competed in the Singapore Swimming Association LIFE League 2011 conducted
from 4 Nov to 28 Dec 2011 at the CNB Swimming Complex and emerged third in the table standings.
As not all our first team players were able to be present for the all the matches due to
exigencies of service, our team had to fight extremely hard for all matches.
I would like to sincerely thank all players for their commitment towards the matches,
especially so when the matches were conducted in the evenings and during the weekends. Also to all
Commanders, thank you for your support towards the training and competition commitment of your
servicemen. We look forward to your continued support of TEAM SAFSA.
FINAL STANDINGS
Team Torpedo
1st
ACS OBA
2nd
SAFSA
3rd
QT Team A
4th
CSC
5th
SMU
6th
QT Team B
7th
Singapore Government Football League
*photo courtesy of PIONEER Magazine
The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Senior Commanders football team, in their bright red football kits
and the Singapore Prison Services football team, in blue, were battling it out for the title of Division II
champions of the Singapore Government Services Football League (SGSFL) on 25 Nov 2011 at the St.
Wilfred's Field.
At the end of a very exciting match, the SAF team
emerged victorious with a resounding 5-0 scoreline.
With the championship in the bag, the SAF Senior
Commanders football team will be joining the SAF
Open team in Division I of the SGSFL in 2012.
The Open team had also captured the championship
for the Division I of the SGSFL 2011.
The SAF Senior Commanders team celebrating their victory.
SPORTS MANAGEMENT
SAFSA Inter Formation Air-Weapons Competition 11/12 (IFAWC 11/12)
*photos & article contributed by the CPT SEAH WEE TAT (SAFSA Shooting Convenor)
IFAWC is an annual event organised by SAFSA Shooting Club (SSC) whereby the very best of shooters amongst
the respective formations gathered to pit against each other.
This year, with SAFSA's very own pride, 2WO Poh Lip Meng missing out the competition, putting a dent on the
reigning champion, CDO-SOTF, in retaining their title. Will CDO-SOTF produce another prodigy or will they
recall the “old-guns”. Whatever the situation, we're sure CDO-SOTF always has their Plan B & C. While CDOSOTF are balancing the gap missed by 2WO Poh, the rest of the formations are in fact training hard week-in
week out, months before the competition and are secretly confident to improve their standing from previous
year.
The prestigious IFAWC 11/12, spanned across 3 days from 4 to 6 Jan 2012, saw a great turn-out at SAFRA
Yishun Air Weapons Range as each Formation showed up in full force lending moral support for their comrades
at the firing point.
With the use of Index scoring system in team events to promote an intensive event, it was clear that pressure
was boiling up as the event progressed into Day 2. Convenors were scrutinizing each and every result, and
pepping up their next line of shooters hoping to out-perform each other.
Our ladies in action!
After 2 days of intense competition, the ever consistent RSAF, emerged as overall Champion, edging out
previous title-holder CDO-SOTF, as RSAF clinched the 1st position for 3 out of the 4 team events.
With each breathtaking shot, the crowd would go wild cheering for their Formation, where each single decimal
point would decide the shooters' final standing. After an intense 10 shots for each discipline, a winner for each
discipline was born:
Air Pistol Men
Air Pistol Women
Air Rifle Men
Air Rifle Women
-
2WO On Shaw Ming
2WO Pheong Siew Shya
3SG Tan Han Feng Chester
ME2 Sanhti
(CDO-SOTF)
(9 Div/ Inf)
(3 DIV)
(RSAF)
SAFSA Shooting Club would like to congratulate all winners of IFAWC 11/12 and the rest of the participants
who had demonstrated true sportsmanship and fighting spirit in their display throughout the competition.
44th SAFSA TRACK AND FIELD MEET
(Article contributed by ME4 Lin Xinhong)
Air Logistics Squadron, Air Defense and Operations Command (ALS-ADOC) organized the 44 th edition of
the annual SAFSA Track & Field Meet (STFM) in January 2012 at the Air Force training Command (AFTC)
Stadium. The Meet for the Inter-Formation Championship (IFC) was held on 10 and 11 January 2012. The 44 th
STFM saw an increased participation with a total of 567 athletes from 10 Formations registered for the meet as
compared to 498 athletes for the 43rd STFM.
Over the 2 days at AFTC Stadium, the competition among the formations were very keen as all the
participants gave their best effort in all events amidst the wet conditions. There were also much cheering and
encouragement from the supporters as athletes displayed strong fighting spirit and great determination to
compete in their events. A total of 66 events were held with both Men and Women athletes competing in
Open, Master and Veteran categories. The grand finale was the Tug of War finals between 9 DIV and NAVY,
which incidentally were the top 2 formations. In this closely fought best-of-3 round battle, it was the team from
9 DIV who eventually emerged as the Tug of War champions as well as the best formation for the 44 th STFM.
The teams from NAVY and TRANSFORMERS finished strongly in 2nd and 3rd position respectively.
When asked to comment about their success in capturing the title, MSG Ng Juin Ming, the track and
field convener of 9 DIV revealed that “The determination and commitment shown by our athletes were greatly
commendable... It was a nail biting finish to the very end but the perseverance of the athletes as well as the
strong spirit displayed managed to overcome all odds and rise to the occasion. Well done to Team 9
Division/Infantry for this achievement”.
The Guest of Honor for the 44 th STFM, Commander AOCG, COL Francis Ngooi, presented the trophies
and medals for the special events, best individual performers, and overall best formation on 11 January 12.
The Best Individual Performers were as follows:
S/N
CATEGORY
RANK/NAME
1.
Men Open
3SG Timothy tan (9 DIV)
2.
Men Master
MAJ Dominic Teo (NAVY)
3.
Men Veteran
2WO Hioe Han Meng (NAVY)
4.
Women Open
Ms Berlinda Chua Puay Ling (MINDEF)
5.
Women Master
DX9 Yap Wee Lee (RSAF)
6.
Women Veteran
3WO Lee Siok San (MINDEF)
The 44 th STFM also saw 2 long-standing SAFSA Track records being broken. ME2 Michael Wee from
NAVY broke the 18-year record for Men (Masters) 100m with a breath-taking 11.29s, an improvement of 0.21s
from the previous record of 11.5s set in 1993. Not to be outdone by the men, MSG Winnie Oh from
TRANSFORMERS also broke an equally long-standing record for Women (Masters) 100m with an impressive
14.14s, an improvement of 0.56s from the previous record of 14.7s set in 1993.
The Organizing Committee for this year focused on improving the efficiency of conducting the 44th
STFM. The key changes include reducing the STFM from 3 days to 2 days, the use of commercial tents which
took considerably less resources to set up, as well as the use of electronic starter gun, which eliminated the
need for daily arm escorts. To add on to the mood of the event, sports equipment vendors were invited to
promote and retail sports equipment at the venue.
The Organizing Committee was very encouraged to have received numerous compliments from the
participating formations' conveners.
MSG Ng Juin Ming, convenor of 9 DIV commented “this year's STFM was very well organized with the
events being conducted professionally and efficiently. They have not only maintained the standard from the
previous years but have actually raised it this year. We look forward to the SAFSA Track and Field Meet next
year and Kudos to the Organizing Committee for a job well done”.
ME4 Nyeow Thai Yee, convenor of NAVY also commented “Being my first experience in the SAFSA
T&F, it was very obvious that the organizing committee had spent tremendous amount of effort in ensuring the
smooth conduct of the event and I was impressed at how meticulous the organizing committee was. Above all,
the organizing committee had made the extra effort to have several prize presentation ceremonies. I thought
this was creative and it gave more athletes opportunities to receive the awards personally. I'm sure it was very
meaningful for the athletes.”
The Organizing Chairman, ME5 Tan Kim Hock, would like to extend his gratitude to the organizing
committee and participants for making the 44th STFM a resounding success. He highlighted that it was great
satisfaction to receive heartening compliments from the participants who appreciated the numerous areas of
improvements successfully implemented for the 44th STFM.
The Ultimate Race!
Give all ya' got!
Over the Top!
Girl Power
True Grit!
Sportsmanship & Bonding
Awards & Rewards!
Proud Moment!
Champions – 9 DIV/INF!
Our Hardworking & Successful
Organizing Committee!!!
IFC updates
Games
Champion
2nd
3rd
Venue
Concluded on
Organized by
Table Tennis
MINDEF Gp
9 DIV / INF
NAVY
Bukit Panjang Camp
22 Jun 11
3 DIV / 3 SIB
Basketball
RSAF
3 DIV
Armour
Mandill Hill Camp
19 Sep 11
6 DIV/ 2SIB/1SIR
Badminton
RSAF
CSSCOM
MINDEF Gp
Kranji Camp 3
22 Sep 11
CSSCOM
Cross-Country
CDO-SOTF
9 DIV / INF
MINDEF Gp
Macritchie Reservoir
4 Nov 11
2 PDF / 9 SIR
Shooting
RSAF
CDO-SOTF
NAVY
SAFRA Yishun
6 JAN 12
9 DIV/INF / SIW
T&F
9 DIV / INF
NAVY
Transformers
AFTC Stadium
11 JAN 12
RSAF / ADOC
Football
KRANJI 2, KHATIB,
CNB Sports Complex
Guards / I GDs
Swimming
CNB Sports Complex
RSN / IMOS
NAVY
MINDEF Gp
3 DIV
CSSCOM
IFC'SHIP BONUS PTS
IFC DEMERIT PTS
1
6
64.00
2
7
7
IFC BONUS PTS
64.00
12 14
TRACK & FIELD
6
7
TABLE TENNIS
14
SWIMMING
2
12
SHOOTING
POSITION
6
TOTAL IFC'SHIP
PTS
7
FOOTBALL
14 14
9 DIV / INF
CROSS COUNTRY
RSAF
BASKETBALL
Formations
BADMINTON
Overall Standing (updated as at 120112)
8
8
8
10
10 12
6
62.00
3
10
4
10
8
14
5
5
56.00
4
3
12
7
6
8
8
6
50.00
5
12
3
6
5
4
3
6
39.00
6
5
5
3
5
10
6
38.00
7
TRANSFORMERS 4
Armour
5
10
3
2
6
2
6
34.00
8
Strikers
6
7
1
4
2
6
6
32.00
9
CDO-SOTF
0
0
14
12
0
0
2
28.00 10
Guards
2
2
4
1
3
4
5
21.00 11
*for more details, please check out our SAFSA website – http://safsa.intranet.defence.gov.sg/
Sports @ Formations/Units
S/N
DEC 2011 – JAN 2012
1
02/2011 JILC Sports Challenge
2
2 SIB 43rd Anniversary “ACE Meet”
3
6 DIV (HQ) HLS Sports Challenge 2011
4
8 SIR BN Sports & Cohesion day 11/12
5
AFC (HQ) Tag Rugby Challenge 2011
6
AFC Biathlon Challenge 2011
7
Armour Inter-unit T&F Meet 11/12
8
BMTC Sch 1 Gamesday 04/11 cohort
9
BMTC Sch 2 Gamesday 04/11 cohort
10
BMTC Sch 3 Gamesday 04/11 cohort
11
BMTC Sch 4 Gamesday 04/11 cohort
12
Commando 42nd Anniversary Sports event
13
MSTF Swim Meet 11/12
14
SOTF Swim meet 2011
15
SWI Combine Arms Term IP 09/11 Sports day
*all Prizes (trophies & medals) are sponsored by SAFSA
PROMOTION & DEVELOPMENT
FAQ
YOUR QUESTIONS TOWARDS THE 4-PART SIGNATURE FUNDINGS ANSWERED!
WHO CAN APPLY?
Anyone organising sporting events for their unit or formation.
WHAT CAN I USE THE FUNDS FOR?
Purchasing of souvenirs or refreshments for all participants or personnel involved.
HOW CAN I APPLY?
1) Put up an AOR and submit to SAFSA 2 weeks in advance for vetting.
2) Contact Ms Peh SS @ 6410 5729 for more details.
WHAT IS THE CLAIM PROCEDURE?
1) Buy and Claim : Original invoice or receipt must be submitted and endorsed by
AOR requester together with SAFSA claim form.
2) Credit terms : Supplier to bill invoice to unit, AOR requester to submit invoice
to SAFSA within 2 weeks of completion of event together with SAFSA claim form.
WHAT IF MY UNIT HAS LESS THAN 100 PAX?
A flat rate of S$300.00 will be funded by SAFSA.
DO I NEED TO PUT UP ANY QUOTATION?
Yes, If : 1) Purchases are more than S$3000.00 involving only one company.
2) Purchase involves one item costing more than S$500.00.
CONGRATULATIONS
to the follow recipients of the Grand Slam Medallion and S$50 RSH Voucher!
Name/Rank:
Unit:
ME5 HENG SOO YEOW
FMLB- JID
CPT NIGEL JEVAN MATHIAZ
BMTC SCH 4/9DIV INF
CPT CHAN PEY LING
3 SIR
SWO NG SIAK PING
3 DIV
2WO SOH TIAM KEE
SCLD
ME3 GOH CHEE ENG
NSUWC/HQ RSN
ME2 NG AIK EE
HQ 1525/ISG
Simply submit your Army Half Marathon ( AHM), Singapore Biathlon (SB) and National Runway
Cycling & Skating( NRWCS) completion certificates (2011/2012) to Ms Peh SS @ SAFSA to qualify! You
could be the next recipient!
Any queries on the GSM can be directed to Ms Peh SS @ 6410 5729.
MEET OUR SAFSA FAMILY MEMBERS
Management Committee Appointed Member (Dy Chairman)
About myself
Rank/Name: COL CHIA CHOON HOONG
Current Appointment: Commander 9 DIV / Chief Infantry Officer
Age: 39
Service
Years in Service: 20
Character
Sports likings:
Golf & Soccer
Favorite Team/athlete:
Manchester United (Football) & Roger Federer (Tennis)
Likes:
Nil
Dislikes:
Nil.
Aspirations/hopes/dreams:
Design & own a Golf course!!! Still dreaming...
MEET OUR SAFSA FAMILY MEMBERS
Management Committee Appointed Member (NAVY)
Chairman of SAFSA High Performance Work Group
About myself
Rank/Name: COL TAN KAI CHEONG
Current Appointment: Commander 3rd Flotilla
Age: 43
Service
Years in Service: 25
Character
Sports likings:
Basketball & Table Tennis
Favorite Team/athlete:
NBA LA Lakers (Basketball)
Likes:
Good food & Travel
Dislikes:
Nil.
Aspirations/hopes/dreams:
To travel around the world after retirement.
MEET OUR SAFSA FAMILY MEMBERS
Management Committee Appointed Member (RSAF)
Chairman of SAFSA Sports Management Work Group
About myself
Rank/Name: COL NG KIAN HUAT, ROLAND
Current Appointment: Commander Divisional Air Defence Group, Participation Command
Age: 38
Service
Years in Service: 20+
Character
Sports likings:
Jogging & Ultimate Frisbee
Favorite Team/athlete:
Nil
Likes:
Reading
Dislikes:
Long distance flight
Aspirations/hopes/dreams:
See my daughter grow up to a self-reliant and successful person.
SAFSA EVENTS
IFC 11/12 events
Games
Date / Period
Venue/s
Organized by
Football
2 Feb – 1 Mar 2012
Kranji camp2 & Khatib camp
Changi Naval Base (Finals)
3 GDS /
Guards
Swimming
21 – 29 Feb 2012
Changi Naval Base
Sports Complex
IMOS / NAVY
Management Meetings
Meeting
Date
Venue/s
Chair by
MC 01/12
22 Feb 2012
Air Staff conference room
MC Chairman - CAF
Public Service STAR Games (for REGs/DXOs only)
Games
Commencement
Date
Registration
Deadline
Venue/s
Organized by
Sepak Takraw
18 Feb 12
30 Jan 12
CSC @ Tessensohn
3-on-3 Basketball
18 Feb 12
31 Jan 12
Club HDB
Badminton
27 Feb 12
3 Feb 12
CSC @ Tessensohn
Civil
Service
Club
Chess
17 Mar 12
29 Feb 12
CSC @ Tessensohn
QUOTE OF THE MONTH
"An individual belongs to a team, and the team is formed by
individuals. The overall Champion title in the Public Service STAR
game for the MINDEF Swim team spells our determination and
hunger for success. Winning the SAFSA Best Mixed team Award
denotes the recognition of our sweat and hard work!”
- 1WO TAN HONG BOON, SAFSA MINDEF Swim team captain (SAFSA Awards Best
Mixed Team 10/11)