SAFSA i-news 28

FEB 2013– MAR 2013
Issue No. 028
Changes in SAFSA Council and Management Committee Chairmanship
On 27 Mar 2013, LG NEO KIAN HONG relinquished his appointment as Chief of Defence Force
(CDF) and SAFSA Council Chairman. He was succeeded by MG NG CHEE MENG who was Chief of Air
Force.
BG HOO CHER MOU who was Chief of Staff - Joint Staff, succeeded MG NG on 25 Mar 2013 as
Chief of Air Force and SAFSA Management Committee (MC) Chairman.
On behalf of all SAFSA members, SAFSA Secretariat would like to express our heartfelt
appreciation to LG NEO and MG NG for their invaluable contribution to SAFSA.
More Sporty years ahead!
Changes in Appointment of Our Members
S/N
SAFSA APPOINTMENT
In-coming Members
Out-going Members
1
COUNCIL CHAIRMAN
MG NG CHEE MENG
LG NEO KIAN HONG
2
CHAIRMAN
BG HOO CHER MOU
MG NG CHEE MENG
3
APPOINTED MEMBER
LTC TAN BOON KIAT
COL NG KIAN HUAT ROLAND
4
CO-OPTED MEMBER
LTC KANG CHYE THIAM
LTC PNG ENG KEONG
5
EX-OFFICIO MEMBER
MAJ CHIA GEOK KOON
LTC CHUA BOON CHUAN
6
EX-OFFICIO MEMBER
TAY GEK SIE EUNICE
-
7
EX-OFFICIO MEMBER
MARK TAN KIAK YANG
SOH LENG WAN
8
TRACK & FIELD CHAIRMAN
LTC CHIUN KOON WEE
ME6 YEO HOCK HENG
ANDREW
9
TRACK & FIELD DEPUTY CHAIRMAN
ME5 FONG SZE YEE
ME5 TAN KIM HOCK
10
TRACK & FIELD HON. SECRETARY
ME3 ANDY KOH CHOON
HIAN
ME4 LIN XINHONG
11
TRACK & FIELD TEAM MANAGER
ME3 TAN MONG HEM
ME3 TAN CHOON YONG
12
TRACK & FIELD FINANCE SECRETARY
JASMINE NG
ME3 BAGIAM CHINNA
13
FOOTBALL CHAIRMAN
SLTC MARTIN KOH KWANG
HAW
COL CLIFFORD KEONG
14
FOOTBALL DEPUTY CHAIRMAN
MAJ YEO KIN TEOW
MAJ HO KEE YEOW ALEX
15
FOOTBALL TEAM MANAGER
CPT JOEL TAN KIM CHUAN
MAJ YEO KIN TEOW
16
FOOTBALL FINANCE SECRETARY
LTA NORAZHAR
-
17
BASKETBALL CHAIRMAN
COL MARK TAN KEN-LI
COL ANDREW LIM
18
BASKETBALL DEPUTY CHAIRMAN
LTC JUSTIIN ANG
-
19
BASKETBALL SECRETARY
CPT TAN CHYE LEONG
CPT TAN YONG MENG
20
TABLE TENNIS CHAIRMAN
SLTC GOH SI HOU
COL LAWRENCE LIM TENG
CHYE
21
TABLE TENNIS DEPUTY CHAIRMAN
MWO GOH SOON MENG
MAJ WILSON YEO
22
CROSS COUNTRY DEPUTY CHAIRMAN
MAJ ANG CHOON KIAT
MAJ THOMAS NEO
23
SHOOTING CHAIRMAN
LTC PETER CHEE
LTC YACOB BIN AHMAD
24
FSO (MINDEF)
MAJ KAVE GOH MUI SENG
MAJ KALDIP SINGH
25
FSO (STRIKERS)
MAJ DARYL HOO
LTC ONG KWANG WEE
26
FSO (ARMOUR)
SWO GORDON CHITRAN
LTC YEOH KEAT HOE
To the in-coming members...
WELCOME TO THE SAFSA FAMILY!
Farewell and Best Wishes to the out-going members, thank you for your invaluable contributions
to SAFSA!
SAFSA Convenors' Dialogue 2013
On 21 MAR 2013, SAFSA Secretariat held the SAFSA Convenors' Dialogue for all the 2013/14
SAF Sports Appointment holders (i.e. Formation Sports Officers and Games Convenors), to brief them
about what to expect for the new work year.
It was a fruitful exchange of ideas and opinions between the Secretariat Staff and the attendees, with
topics which covered organizing IFCs, budgeting & fundings etc.
The event was chaired by the new CO AFC, MAJ CHIA GEOK KOON.
HIGH PERFORMANCE
(Article contributed by Mr Victor Sim, SAFSA Badminton Convenor)
MINDEF was declared the overall Champion MINISTRY at the PSIG Inter-Ministry Badminton
Championships 2013 FINALS on 22 Mar 2013. Badminton, one of the 9 SAF core sports, has been
under CSSCOM's charge for more than 25 years.
It was another SUPERB performance by our 3 teams in the Finals for the MEN Open, MEN Senior (40
yrs) and the MEN Active Agers (50 yrs). With this win, MINDEF was proclaimed the Overall CHAMPION
MINISTRY for a historic 12 times in PSIG history. Our teams also won all the 3 FINALS by beating our
opponents 2-1 in all 3 categories. Apart from the great teamwork, it was a strong display of our SAF
Core Values of FIGHTING SPIRIT and DISCIPLINE by all of our players!
MINDEF Badminton ROLL OF HONOURS @ Inter-Ministry Games
1999 – Champion
2006 - Runner-Up (to MOE)
2000 – Champion
2007 - Runner-Up (to MOE)
2001 – Champion
2008 - Joint Champion (with MOE)
2002 – Champion
2009 - Runner-Up (to MOE)
2003 - Joint Champion (with MHA) 2010 - Champion (Record 9 times)
2004 – Champion
2011 - CHAMPION (Record Perfect 10 times)
2005 - Joint Champion (with MOE) 2012 - CHAMPION (New Record 11 times)
2013 - CHAMPION - A RECORD 12 times!
SPORTS MANAGEMENT
SAFSA Football IFC 12/13
(Article contributed by 3WO Sitha, IFFC 12/13 Dy Organising Chairman)
Defending champions 3 DIV emerged victorious as they retained their title for IFFC 12/13. A total of
10 formations took part in the competition held from 14 January 2013 to 5 February 2013. The finals
was held at Bedok Camp II. With a score of 2-2 at the 90th minute and after extra time, the match
proceeded to penalty shoot-out. 3 DIV won 5-4 on penalties against CSSCOM. The Guest of Honour
for the finals was COL Desmond Tan, Chief Guards Officer.
We also witnessed a record match of 16-0 (3 DIV vs Armour) during the round robin matches.
The top goal scorer for IFFC 12/13 was 3 DIV striker PTE Stanley Ng, with a total of 13 goals.
IFFC 12/13 was proudly organised by 1st Battalion Singapore Guards. The organising committee would
like to express their sincere appreciation to all formation team managers, participants and supporters
for making this event a success.
Formation Standing (IFFC 12/13)
Rank
Points
Formation
1st
14
3 DIV
2nd
12
CSSCOM
3rd
10
Strikers United
4th
8
Guards
5th
7
9 DIV
6th
6
NAVY
7th
5
MINDEF
8th
4
Transformers
9th
3
RSAF
10th
2
Armour
-
0
CDO^
^ Did not compete
Top Scorer: PTE Stanley Ng (3 DIV)
Hear the Tigers ROAR!!!
2nd Runner-up: Strikers United
1st Runner Up: CSSCOM
IFFC 12/13 Champion: Team 3 DIV!
SAFSA Track & Field Meet 12/13
(Article contributed by LTA Sim Jun Cong, Track & Field Meet 12/13 Dy Organising Chairman)
UAV Command (UC) from the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) organized the 45 th edition of the
annual SAFSA Track and Field Meet (STFM). The event was held on 5 and 6 March 2013 at the Air
Force Training Command (AFTC) Stadium.
The 45th STFM saw more than 602 men and women from various formations in the Singapore Armed
Forces (SAF) participating in 69 events over 2 days. Despite the hot weather, cheers and
encouragement filled the stadium. The athletes' will and determination to do the best for their
respective formations was evident. The grand finales for this year were the Tug-of-War and the Chainof-Command 4x100m relay. Team TRANSFORMERS were victorious in both events, and eventually
emerged as the overall champion of the 45th STFM with 410 points. 3 DIV and 9 DIV followed closely
behind in 2nd and 3rd places with 390 and 372 points respectively.
Organizing Chairman, LTC Chiun Koon Wee presented the medals and vouchers for the winners and
the best individual performance trophies. The Best Individual Performances were as follows:
S/N
CATEGORY
RANK/NAME
1
Men (Open)
3SG Ashley Huang (TRANSFORMERS)
2
Men (Master)
MAJ Dominic Teo (NAVY)
3
Men (Veteran)
ME5 Robson Phan Sewe Siang (RSAF)
4
Women (Open)
OCT Lim Xiu Yue, Stella (RSAF)
5
Women (Master)
DX9 Yap Wee Lee (RSAF)
6
Women (Veteran)
DXO Alice Chan (TRANSFORMERS)
2 SAFSA Field records were broken in the 45th STFM. ME2 Shaune Lin from NAVY established a new
record of 27.05m from 26.71m (2008) in the Women (Master) Javelin event. Later in the day, she
established a new record for the Women's (Master) Shot-Put with a distance of 8.30m.
The 45th STFM Organizing Committee utilized the Photo-Finish Technology to reduce the manpower
required and ensure greater fairness at the finishing line. This was the first time that the technology
was used in the STFM event.
The Organizing Chairman would like to express his heartfelt gratitude to SAFSA executives, and the
respective Formation Sports Conveners and Team Managers for their invaluable support towards the
event. He highlighted that it was gratifying to see participants enjoying themselves during the event,
and that he looked forward to the successful conduct of the 46th STFM.
Ready, Set, GOLD!
Bonding through Sports!
Intense Action!
Our ever reliable T&F Technical Advisor,
Mr Martin Simpson (in white), always there
to ensure the events go smoothly
You go Girl!
Record Breaker - ME2 Shaune Lin (NAVY)
BG Lam Shiu Tong (Team Transformers Sports
Commander) receiving the overall winner
Challenge Trophy from LTC Chiun Koon Wee
(SAFSA T&F meet Chairman)
Track & Field Meet 12/13 Champion: Team Transformers!
SAFSA Swimming Meet 12/13
(Article contributed by ME3 Chua Yong Hwa, Swimming Meet 12/13 Organising Chairman)
Once again, Team NAVY remains formidable and unbeatable! RSN continued to dominate the
meet and emerged as champions. The 44th SAFSA Swimming Meet was held at Changi Naval Base
Sports Complex on 13 March 2013 and the event was organised by the Institute of Maritime
Operations and System (IMOS) and Naval Training Command (TRACOM). A total of 382 participants
from 11 SAFSA Formations competed in this year's meet that comprised of 44 events with support
from SSA trained Technical Officials.
Flagging off the 1st event of the competition between the swimmers in the SAF was Guest-ofHonour, COL Tan Kai Cheong, Commander 3rd Flotilla, RSN.
This year the committee reviewed the format of organising the meet. A new time-final format
was introduced, similar to that of the Public Service Swimming Meet. In previous years, the meet was
held over a period of 4 days with 3 days of heats and one day of finals. This year the meet was
conducted in a single day time-final format. This bold decision took into consideration that we could
and would maintain the swimming committee's objectives, and at the same time free the
participating formations for more operational duties. After the swimming meet, praises and positive
feedbacks were the evidence that this new format was the right way to go ahead.
The organising committee for the 44th SAFSA Swimming Meet would wish to thank all
participants and their supporters for making this meet an exciting and meaningful one.
Heartiest congratulations to Team NAVY for conquering the pool 23 years in a row!
Overall Formation Standing:
Position
Formation
Points
1st
RSN
376
2nd
RSAF
321
3rd
CDO-SOTF
316
4th
CSSCOM
292
5
th
Strikers United
261
6
th
Transformers
167
7
th
9 DIV
135
8th
MINDEF Group
131
9th
3 DIV
129
10th
Armour
51
11th
Guards
35
5 x New records set by the following Swimmers/Team:
400m FREE Men Senior:
2WO WEE BOON SIEW/RSN/NR: 6:01.02
50m BACK Men Senior:
MAJ ALVIN LIM JIN SIEW/RSAF/NR: 33.61
4 x 50m FREE Relay Men Senior:
RSN/2:07.63
4 x 50m FREE Relay Women Open:
CSSCOM/2:36.33
4 x 50m MEDLEY Relay Men Senior:
SOTF/2:29.00
The following are the Best Performers in their respective categories:
Best Performance (NSF Open)
PTE LIM YONG EN CLEMENT/RSAF
Best Performance (REG Open)
CPT COLFLESH KHOON LIAT/SOTF
Best Performance (Men Master)
2WO SIA YEW BOON/RSN
Best Performance (Men Senior)
2WO WEE BOON SIEW/RSN
Best Performance (Men Active Ager)
MR CHIA QUEE HOCK/RSAF
Best Performance (Women Open)
ME1 TAN HSIN YIN/CSSCOM
Best Performance (Women Active Ager)
ME5 CAROLINE SEOW/MINDEF
Mr Quek Choon Seng
Mr Henry Tan
Mr Lee Soo Peng
Mr Eric Yan
Here is a special mention to the four technical 'gurus' who constantly gave their invaluable
service and effort to our SAFSA Swimming committee for more than 20 years. Sadly, they are leaving
the service soon and this year's Swim meet will mark their last contribution to the annual event.
They are Mr Eric Yan of Artillery Formation, Mr Henry Tan of MINDEF Formation, Mr Lee Soo Peng of
Infantry Formation and Mr Quek Choon Seng of Commando Formation.
I managed to interview Mr Eric Yan and these were his comments: “Firstly, I would like to thank the
NAVY Formation for their support all these years. And most importantly, I would like to thank the
Artillery family. It has been my honour to work with all of you for the past 20 years.
Secondly, I would like to give thanks to my mentor, (RET)1WO Ong Hock Lai, RSN. It is with his
guidance and teaching that I am able to achieve what I have through the past years.
Also, it has been my pleasure working with the SAFSA swimming team all these while. The times
when we clinched the championship title will remain the highlight of my tenure here. The friendships
and close bonds forged among the swimmers will not be forgotten. I hope that this culture will
remain and that the swimmers will regain the championship title.
It has truly been my pleasure and honour to do what I have been doing for the past 20 years.”
Champion Team Manager (ME2 Yeap Jin Qiang, SAFSA Swimming Chairman, LTC Yip Wai Choong
Team NAVY) receiving the Overall Challenge
gracing the event
Trophy from GOH (COL Tan Kai Cheong)
Team NAVY Manager, ME2 Yeap Jin Qiang commented that being new on the job was like
treading into unchartered waters. He faced challenges when he needed to get replacement for
swimmers couldn't make it due to operational commitment. But, what he witnessed was everyone's
willingness to contribute their part to the NAVY even at the eleventh hour. ME2 Yeap strongly
believe that the victory Team NAVY brought back this year will continue on. This was because NAVY
would always be supportive, cooperative and wanting to keep the ensign flying high.
Swimming Meet 12/13 Champion: Team NAVY!
IFC updates
Games
Champion
2nd
3rd
Venue
Concluded on
Organized by
Table Tennis
Transformers
NAVY
MINDEF Gp
Amoy Quee Camp
28 JUN 12
3 DIV / ARTY
Basketball
CSSCOM
RSAF
3 DIV
MandaiHill Camp
20 JULY 12
6 DIV/ 1SIR
Badminton
CSSCOM
RSAF
Strikers United
Kranji Camp 3
28 SEP 12
CSSCOM / ALTI
Cross-Country
CDO-SOTF
Transformers
3 DIV
Macritchie Reservoir
16 OCT 12
2 PDF / 9 SIR
Shooting
RSAF
NAVY
Transformers
SAFRA Yishun
11 JAN 13
9 DIV/INF / SOI
Football
3 DIV
CSSCOM
Strikers United
KRANJI 2, BEDOK 2
05 FEB 13
Guards / I GDs
Track & Field
Transformers
3 DIV
9 DIV
AFTC Stadium
06 Mar 13
RSAF / UC
Swimming
NAVY
RSAF
CDO-SOTF
CNB Sports Complex
13 MAR 13
RSN / IMOS
INTER FORMATION CHAMPIONSHIPS ( IFC'SHIP) 2012/2013
(As at 13 MAR 13)
TOTAL IFC'SHIP
PTS
POSITION
IFC BONUS PTS
IFC'SHIP BONUS PTS
IFC DEMERIT PTS
6
8
-
8
NAVY
7
7
-
8
5
86.00
2
Transformers
5
5 12 4 10 6 14 14 -
8
5
83.00
3
RSAF
12 12 2
-
8
5
78.00
4
3 DIV
2 10 10 14 6
3
8 12 -
8
5
78.00
5
9 DIV/INF
8
8
5
8 10 -
8
5
74.00
6
Strikers United
10 3
6 10 5
7
2
4
-
8
5
60.00
7
Guards
3
6
4
8
2
2
4
6
-
8
5
48.00
8
MINDEF Gp
6
2
0
5
4
4 10 2
Armour
4
4
3
2
3
3
CDO-SOTF
0
0 14 0
8
8
FOOTBALL
8
BASKETBALL
TRACK & FIELD
6 12 14 12 7
TABLE TENNIS
1
SWIMMING
87.00
SHOOTING
5
14 14 5 12 7
BADMINTON
Formations
CSSCOM
CROSS COUNTRY
Sports
7
3 14 12 5
7
5
3 6
3
45.00
9
3
3
-
8
5
38.00
10
0 10 0
0
-
2
1
27.00
11
Sports @ Formations / Units
S/N
FEB – MAR 2013
1
3 AMB Battalion Sportsday 2013
2
4 SAB Road Relay 2013
3
48 SAR Gamesday 2013
4
GBAD Sports Challenge 2013
5
HAEL Shield 2013 (Soccer Tournament)
6
MP Command COC Relay 2013
7
MTI Sportsday 2013
8
OCS Biathlon 2013
9
OCS Race day 2013
10
SCS CAT Leadership 14/12 Gamesday
11
Signal Formation Signature event 12/13
12
Signal Formation Soccer Competition 12/13
13
Signal Institute SHARE Program Sports Challenge 2013
*all Prizes (trophies & medals) are sponsored by SAFSA
PROMOTION & DEVELOPMENT
Introducing the New LTP 13/14
Contact Ms Peh Shuan Shuan for more information NOW!
48 SAR Battalion Sports Day
The Battalion Sports Day is one of many main events organised by 48 SAR every work year. The
event was conducted on 270213 and involved a total of 460 personnel.
The purpose of the event was to foster teamwork and strengthen bonds among the
servicemen through fun but competitive sports activities. There were a total of 4 games: 5x400 Relay,
Tug of War, Basketball and Captain Ball.
Support Company of 48 SAR was crowned this year's overall champion.
We would like to thank SAFSA for supporting the event in many aspects and contributing to its
success.
We sincerely look forward to your support in the coming future.
Article contributed by
2LT Mike Loo
Conducting Officer
48 SAR Battalion Sports Day 2013
SAFSA E-Quiz Results
1) Name the Formation that won the SAFSA Shooting IFC 12/13.
Ans: RSAF
2) Where would the upcoming SAFSA Track & Field IFC 12/13 be held at?
Ans: AFTC Stadium
3) When would the upcoming SAFSA Swimming IFC 12/13 be held on?
Ans: 13 Mar 2013
4) Name the 3 groups of people that can apply/qualify for the SAFSA Grand Slam Award?
Ans: Regulars, DXOs, NSFs
Congratulations to the following for winning the $20 Sports Voucher! Please contact CPL Firdaus at
6410 5767 to collect your prize at the SAFSA Secretariat by 30 Apr 2013.
S/N
RANK/NAME
UNIT
1
PTE SIM JIE KAI
30 SCE/ 3 DIV
2
REC WEE XIN QUAN
HRSC/PERSCOM
3
2WO ALAN HENG
SWI
4
DX6P MOHAMAD HAIRIL
AFC
5
PTE MUHAMMAD SHAHRUL
AFC
6
PTE LIM WEE SIONG
AFC
MEET OUR SAFSA FAMILY MEMBERS
SAFSA Management Committee (MC) Member
About myself
Rank/Name: MAJ CHIA GEOK KOON
Current appointment:
CO AFC (Army Fitness Center)
Age
:
41
:
21
:
Running, Endurance Race
Service
Years in Service
Character
Sports likings
Favorite Team/athlete:
NIL
Likes
:
Spending time with family
Dislikes
:
Last minute working
Aspirations/ hopes/ dreams:
To optimise individuals' potential through fitness.
“Fitter father, stronger nation”, SAF is a common passing phase for all male Singaporean citizens. If
we are able to capitalize on their stay with us to build their fitness and change their attitude towards
fitness, the positive effects will be radiated to their children and people around them.
SAFSA EVENTS
IFC 13/14 events
Games
Projected Date / Period
Venue/s (TBC)
To be
Organized by
Table Tennis
May 2013
Amoy Quee Camp
3 DIV
Basketball
May- June 2013
Mandai Hill Camp
6 DIV
Badminton
July 2013
Kranji Camp 3
ALTI/CSSCOM
Football
July – Aug 2013
Bedok Camp 2
Guards
X-country
Oct 2013
Macritchie Reservoir
Transformers
Air weapon
Jan 2014
SAFRA Yishun
9 DIV/INF
Track & Field
Feb 2014
AFTC Stadium
RSAF
Swimming
Feb 2014
CNB Swimming Complex
RSN
Management Meetings
Meeting
Date
Venue/s
Chaired by
MC 03/13
28 May 2013
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
Commencement
Date
Venue/s
Tennis
1 Apr
YCK Tennis Centre
Swimming
6 Apr
CSC Tessensohn
Netball
13 Apr
CCAB, Evans Road
Bowling
24 Apr
Westwood Bowl
Organized by
Civil
Service
Club
COMIC OF THE MONTH
WE ARE RECRUITING
Calling all Sports enthusiasts!!!
Netball (Guys & gals)! Regardless of experiences, all are welcome!
POC (Netball Team Manager) – MS MAGDALENE @ 8113 3237
Training on every Mon & Wed @ Kallang Netball Centre.
Basketball (Good players)
POC (Basketball Team Manager) – 3WO CHUA PING @ 9272 1400
Triathletes (only well-trained ones)!
For enquiries (i.e. Race subsidy, registration, reimbursement, future events, etc.):
POC (Team Manager) – CPT KENNETH LEE @ 9749 2044
Dragon Boat Enthusiasts! Regardless of experience, all are welcome!
POC (Ladies Dragon Boat Team Manager) – MAJ ONG SUAT LIN @ 9846 3322 / 6796 8637
POC (Men's Dragon Boat Team Manager) – MSG SHAUN TAN @ 9782 7001
Football enthusiasts!
POC (Team Manager) – MAJ YEO KIN TEOW @ 6305 2040
POC (Asst Team Manager) – LTA NORAZHAR @ 6305 2041
Contact us @ SAFSA Secretariat
Executive Secretary
Sports Management/ IFC rules/
High Performance/ FPUL-TOFT/SAFSA Teams
Promo/ Signature Grant/ GS/ PS/ LTP/ Clinics
Liaison/ Prizes/ Re-branding
Admin/ Finance/ Bills submission/ Claims
ASA
- Ms EUNICE TAY
@ 6410 5728
- Mr JIM HUI
@ 6410 5727
- Ms SHARON KWOK
@ 6410 5770
- Ms PEH SHUAN SHUAN @ 6410 5729
- Mr HO KUEN HOONG @ 6410 5769
- Ms TAN AH YIAN
@ 6410 5784
- CPL FIRDAUS/
@ 6410 5767
REC GARETH
- Fax
@ 6410 5768
*or email us your requests & requirements (through our intranet OA accounts)