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would have received adequate relevant training and hence acquired the necessary abilities, despite their disabilities. Like anyone who works in a new environment, they may be a little slow in the beginning of their service and for this, we ask for your kind patience and grace.

Corporate social responsibility and embracing inclusive hiring practices aside, the Club is tapping into this manpower pool in an attempt to resolve the perennial problem of recruiting locals for service positions. The Dependency Ratio Ceiling or the proportion of foreigners on work permits or S passes whom a firm can employ will be cut from 40% to 38% in January 2020 and to 35% in 2021.

Greater adoption of technology can help save manpower. The new Club Management IT System, when it goes live in Q2 2020, will automate certain manual tasks currently undertaken THE GIVING SEASON by staff. For example, the system will incorporate F&B modules that enable members to self-serve and sign their bills December is the season of gifting and giving. In spite of electronically, thereby reducing our reliance on waiting staff. the global economic slowdown striking a worrying note for Singapore’s outlook, I am certain that many of our Club The new system comes with a free mobile app, which members members are still diligently spreading constant love and can use on-the-go to update their particulars, book facilities, compassion to the less fortunate, and is tradition, parting sign up for events, check transactions, pay bills, etc. This will with some of their year-end bonuses to donate to social streamline work processes and free up human resources to causes that they are passionate about. allow the Club to operate with a leaner workforce.

Giving does not always have to be of money, though. December is also a season of joy. To celebrate Christmas and Showing kindness to others and making them feel welcome usher in the New Year, we have lined up an eclectic mix of and accepted is a generous and heart-warming gesture of activities and our various F&B outlets are offering scrumptious giving as well. feasting options. Details are in this magazine.

The Club is partnering with SG Enable to explore Before 2020 comes along, let us raise our glasses and toast to a employment options for persons with disabilities. Soon, brilliant year ahead. Merry Christmas and happy holidays. members patronising The Palms may be served by a waiter who is on the spectrum or an attendant who has a physical disability could be processing the rental of lockers and towels Yeo Chui Hee at the changing rooms. Whomever we were to hire, they President

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Yeo Chui Hee, President Anthony Hoe Jonathan Wang Food & Beverage Integrated Estate Services Social Key Administration Yap Bau Tan Gerad Loo Gope Ramchand, Vice-President Jackpot Sports Legal & Rules Swimming Membership Joyce Chan Vice-Chair, Key Administration Lifestyle Mamta Vice-Chair, Membership Michael Chia, Hon. Treasurer David Chung Finance Marketing Communications Procurement

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MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR! The Christmas season emanates hope and love for all. Perhaps it is this spirit, combined with the cooler weather and the usual slowing down of the pace of life, that we tend to have more pleasant encounters with friendlier faces and warmer smiles at this time of the year. It seems people are more ready to forgive or let things go with a shrug, even if you have stepped on their toes accidentally. What a beautiful world…

A member, in response to my letter of appeal for contribution to the annual Staff Hong Bao Fund, generously gave more To err is human and to forgive is divine. A simple “Thank than 30 times of the suggested amount. It was his way of you”, “How are you?” or “You’re welcome” goes a long way to saying how much he appreciated our hardworking and long- encourage better service. Whatever shortfalls and lapses you suffering staff. He gave not because he was compelled to but may experience because of our imperfections, we hope for because he wanted to and that came from his heart. We are kinder and more understanding responses. heartened by such a kind gesture. As 2019 comes to a close and 2020 draws near speedily, my What could be more gratifying to the staff than monetary hope for the Club is a happy and harmonious membership incentives is a reciprocation of their warmth and friendliness that fraternises well. by members. Sadly, there will always be instances where no matter how decorously one tries to convey a negative In addition, I hope for members to bring forth their ideas in message to the recipient, the messenger ends up getting regard to what they would like to see in the Club. Two-way shot. Those in the front line are especially vulnerable. communication is imperative for a finer and better Club. Members can write to [email protected]. It would be nice if members bellow not when our security staff asks for your Membership Card for verification of May this Christmas season be a fitting end to a fruitful year identification. Reciprocate with a smile of understanding for you and may the New Year bring bright beginnings and when you are asked to move your car from the 15-minute fresh hopes! Time to pen down your New Year’s resolutions waiting lot because you have exceeded the time limit. If and hit the gym again? your special request of ‘less oil’ in your char kway teow slips the server’s mind, remind him nicely instead of berating Blessed Christmas and Happy New Year! him. If your order takes longer than usual during the busy lunch hours, refrain from being harsh or mean to the servers and kitchen staff but prompt them politely to check on Alfred Poon your orders. General Manager

CLUB MANAGEMENT Alfred Poon, General Manager Rajesh Kumar, Director, Ken Lim, Director, Yuan ZaoYu, Head Coach, [email protected] IT & Innovation Membership & Jackpot Operations Swimming [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Carryn Koh, Financial Controller [email protected] Mylene Soh, Director, Willie Sia, Director, Edwin Chow, Manager, Events Human Resource Integrated Estate Services [email protected] Jennifer Wee, Senior Director (Projects) [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Faizal Rizal Bin Jamil, Stanley Wong, Director, Patsy Seet, Senior Manager, Assistant Manager, Security Lily Tan, Director, Swim & Sports Communications Secretariat, MC [email protected] [email protected] & Member Experience [email protected] [email protected] Johnny Wong, Director, F&B [email protected] 3 4 CONTENTS

MESSAGES 1 President 3 General Manager

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10 Glenfiddich Whisky Night EVENT COVERAGE 10 F&B 16 Social & Lifestyle 21 Sports 27 Swim

EDITORIAL 9 Safety and Emergency Equipment

F&B PROMOTIONS 29 Cabana 20 Deepavali Ball Extravaganza 30 The Palms 32 Jackson Miller 35 Jade Phoenix 36 3Ds & SOM

PLAN & PLAY 38 Sports & Swim 39 Social & Lifestyle 40 Club Directory

th 22 Annual Golf Championship 30 Annual Bilateral Games 26 with SIA Group Sports Club

MARKETING EDITORIAL TEAM ADVERTISING ENQUIRIES COMMUNICATIONS Stanley Wong Emily Phua Please contact: SUB-COMMITTEE Director, Communications Senior Graphic Designer Stanley Wong 6342 3722 2019/2020 & Member Experience [email protected]

David Chung, Chairman Catherine Yeo Ling B.P. Executive, Communications Renel Moey Senior Manager, Design & Member Experience

Sky Sng MCI (P) 036/11/2019 Senior Graphic Designer

SPLASH is published bimonthly and distributed free to members of Singapore Swimming Club. All details of events and promotions are accurate at the time of printing. SPLASH is pleased to receive any contribution but is under no obligation to review or return unsolicited articles or materials. The opinions and views expressed in this magazine do not necessarily reflect those of the Club. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form by electronic or mechanical means without prior written permission. 5

BULLETIN

NEW MEMBERS We welcome the following The Club is under 24-hour new Ordinary Family members ... video surveillance for safety Mr & Mrs Chen Sze-Hou and security purposes. Mr & Mrs Sandeep Gupta If you would like more information, please email Mr & Mrs Deepak S. Iyer [email protected]. Mr & Mrs Kashminder Singh Loomba Ms Chee Yuen Leng Mr & Mrs Toh Cheng Hock Kenneth Mr Lim Li Liang Joshua 100% Membership Checks Mr & Mrs Sharma Vivek Mr & Mrs Lai Kong Hong 1. To preserve the exclusivity of our membership and Mr & Mrs Wong Beng Chye upkeep security to safeguard members’ interests, our Miss Tamanna Kaur Bajaj security staff will be conducting 100% membership checks twice every month. We would like to remind Mr Ian Mattheus Chue Man Kong members of Bye-Law 20 (a)–(d): Mr Brandon See Wei De Mr Praveen Indru Khemaney (a) Membership cards shall be issued for the identification Mr Lim Liang Hong Gerard of members and should be carried whilst on the Club premises and produced when requested by an Miss Bethanie Claire Yeap Huimin authorised employee or official of the Club. Mr & Mrs Chong Huai Seng

(b) Periodic gate checks shall be carried out when determined by the General Manager and any member not in possession of his membership card shall notify the checking officials or employee of his name, his Locations of Accessible Toilets in the Club account number and the reason for not being able to There are eight accessible toilets in the Club: produce it. • One behind Children’s Changing Rooms (c) Any member who, on three occasions fail to produce • One each in Male and Female Toilets near the Games Rooms his membership card shall be required to submit • One at MSCP Towel Counter and one each in MSCP Male within 7 days, a written explanation satisfactory to the and Female Changing Rooms General Manager. • Two at Sports Centre Towel Counter (d) Membership cards are not transferable.

2. We practise a zero-tolerance policy for trespassing:

(a) Any non-members, including terminated and suspended members who are not signed in as guests and unaccompanied by Club members, shall be considered trespassers.

(b) All trespassers will be declared persona non grata and repeat offenders will be handed over to the police.

3. We seek your understanding and full cooperation.

Suggestions to Improve Financial Performance Members are encouraged to write in to feedback@ sswimclub.org.sg with suggestions that can improve the Club’s financial performance. Please indicate ‘Improve Financial Performance’ as the subject of the email.

6 BULLETIN Club Operating Hours During Lunar New Year Period

24 Jan 2020 (Fri) (除夕): Close at 3pm

The Club will reopen at 5.30pm to members who have made reservations for the Reunion Dinner at Jade Phoenix and Grand Ballroom (Please refer to the ‘Singapore Swimming Club Lunar New Year F&B Promotions & Special Events’ pull- out.)

25 Jan 2020 (Sat) (初一): Close Call for Volunteers for Urban Garden The Club’s Urban Garden is managed by volunteers and is Club operations will resume on 26 Jan 2020 (Sun). always on the look-out for more! Duties include tending to the crops, removing dead leaves, plucking out weeds, watering, fertilising and re-potting of the plants, harvesting Ashley Lim to Represent and delivering of produce like curry leaves, chillies, etc to the Club’s kitchens, among other manual tasks. It’s Singapore at SEA Games thankless hard labour but someone’s got to do it!

Club swimmer Ashley Lim, Volunteers must have good experience in gardening and 14, has qualified to represent more importantly, must be able to commit at least five Singapore at the upcoming days per week for at least two hours daily performing the SEA Games held in Luzon, the above-mentioned. Philippines from 30 November to 11 December. She will be If you are keen to help, please write to Integrated Estate participating in the Women’s Services Director Willie Sia at [email protected], 200m and 400m Individual Medley events, and the Women’s stating your interest. 400m and 800m Freestyle events.

Ashley recently excelled at Singapore Swimming Association’s 8th Singapore National Swimming Championships (Short Course Meet) where she took home two gold and two silver medals, and set a new 400m Individual Medley record.

Dirty Toilets? Tell us in 3 Ways to activate our cleaners!

Introducing Board Games in the Games Room! 1. Inform the Towel Counter Attendants. Besides mahjong and card games, members can now play board games in the Games Rooms! Simply make a booking 2. Press the Service Call Buttons at the Towel for the Games Rooms and loan a board game of your choice Counters or above the hand dryers in the at the Front Desk! various toilets and changing rooms.

3. WhatsApp Housekeeping at 9748 3599.

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9 9 F&B

OGIER CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE WINE & FOOD PAIRING DINNER 27 September

GLENFIDDICH WHISKY NIGHT 14 September

10 10 F&B

OGIER CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE WINE & FOOD PAIRING DINNER 27 September

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Douglas Kahle, founder of WINE & SPIRIT FAIR Globalwine, shared his expert 2 & 3 November knowledge of Rodney Strong Vineyards wine. More than 400 members visited the fair to stock up at special prices for the festi ve season. Members got to sample an extensive variety of wines and spirits RODNEY STRONG VINEYARDS WINE from 168 labels while gaining a more in-depth knowledge from the winemakers & CHINESE CUISINE PAIRING DINNER of what they are tasti ng. 24 October

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 LIVE SCREENING 20 September–2 November

Numerous members showed up at D’Tanjong and D’Sports to watch and cheer their favourite teams on whenever the games were streamed.

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WINE & SPIRIT FAIR 2 & 3 November

More than 400 members visited the fair to stock up at special prices for the festi ve season. Members got to sample an extensive variety of wines and spirits from 168 labels while gaining a more in-depth knowledge from the winemakers of what they are tasti ng.

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 LIVE SCREENING 20 September–2 November

Numerous members showed up at D’Tanjong and D’Sports to watch and cheer their favourite teams on whenever the games were streamed.

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The Wine and Spirit Masterclass Series aims to inspire and empower enthusiasts with guided tasti ng sessions by some of the best in the industry.

PERRIER-JOUËT CHAMPAGNE MASTERCLASS 2 November

RIEDEL WINE GLASS WINE-TASTING & BUFFET DINNER 18 October

BRUICHLADDICH ISLAY WHISKY MASTERCLASS TERROIRS OF BURGUNDY 3 November WITH MAISON ALBERT BICHOT 26 October

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The Wine and Spirit Masterclass Series aims to inspire and empower enthusiasts with guided tasti ng sessions by some of the best in the industry.

PERRIER-JOUËT CHAMPAGNE MASTERCLASS 2 November

RIEDEL WINE GLASS WINE-TASTING & BUFFET DINNER 18 October

BRUICHLADDICH ISLAY WHISKY MASTERCLASS TERROIRS OF BURGUNDY 3 November WITH MAISON ALBERT BICHOT 26 October

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KIDS' HALLOWEEN PARTY 2 November

Courage, wits and teamwork were imperati ve qualiti es to escaping the rooms within the Horror Mansion and all 60 children who parti cipated, possessed exactly those! They made it out alive and were treated to a fantasti c boo-ﬀ et dinner.

CHILDREN’S DAY CARNIVAL —PARTY UNDER THE SEA 28 September

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KIDS' HALLOWEEN PARTY 2 November

CHILDREN’S DAY CARNIVAL —PARTY UNDER THE SEA 28 September SOCIAL & LIFESTYLE CHRISTMAS LIGHT-UP 16 November The annual Christmas Light-up kicked off with carnival games and handicraft booths where parti cipants got to bring home snow globes and snowmen they made. Everyone was pleasantly surprised and thrilled when a magician popped out of the giant gift box. The magician initi ated the light-up ceremony by ‘gathering’ lights, which represents warmth and love during this joyful season, from everyone present.

18 SOCIAL & LIFESTYLE CHRISTMAS LIGHT-UP 16 November The annual Christmas Light-up kicked off with carnival games and handicraft booths where parti cipants got to bring home snow globes and snowmen they made. Everyone was pleasantly surprised and thrilled when a magician popped out of the giant gift box. The magician initi ated the light-up ceremony by ‘gathering’ lights, which represents warmth and love during this joyful season, from everyone present.

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DEEPAVALI BALL EXTRAVAGANZA 26 October The Festi val of Lights celebrati on held at Grand Ballroom was a huge success with an excellent turn-out of nearly 200 party-goers. They had a superb and memorable ti me grooving to live music and band performances, and tucking into the sumptuous food. Category Medals Men’s and Ladies' Medley and Freestyle Relay (combined Age 160-199 Years) 4 Gold

Ladies' Medley and Freestyle Relay (combined Age 200-239 Years) 2 Silver

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HEALTH TALKS 28 September & 5 October

During the 'Beati ng Gout' and 'Importance of Water' health talks by Holisti c Health Consultant Lydia Ling, she shared with parti cipants ti ps to change our diets to avoid gout fl ares as well as debunked certain myths about the water we drink.

SPORTS

ANNUAL 9-BALL POOLS CHAMPIONSHIP 9-13 September

Number of Parti cipants: 10 R E S U L T S Champion : Andrew Wong 1st Runner-up : Oliver Tan 2nd Runner-up : Isaac Chan 3rd Runner-up : Prashant Chainani

L-R: Bhavin Sham, Isaac Chan, Andrew Wong, Prashant Chainani & Oliver Tan

TABLE TENNIS FRIENDLY R E S U L T S WITH SINGAPORE INDIAN PADDLERS CLUB Singapore Indian Paddlers Club (Host) : 16 26 October Singapore Swimming Club : 11

21 SPORTS 5TH BINGO TABLE TENNIS ANNUAL GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP 7 September 10 September

Raymond Tan Chong Jiun Ching Chin Chee Choon L-R: Dorothy Tan, Peggy Wong, Natasha Seet & Michelle Ng

L-R: Raymond Tan, Patrick Yap, Marcus Wong, Katrina Tan, Chetan Kapoor & Anthony Tien

Venue: Marina Bay Golf Course Men’s A Division (Best Nett ) Ladies' Division (Best Nett ) Number of Parti cipants: 20 Number of Parti cipants: 68 Champion : Chong Jiun Ching Champion : Peggy Wong Format of Play: Singles (Round Robin) 1st Runner-up : Anthony Ng 1st Runner-up : Rina Ng Scoring System: Stroke Play 2nd Runner-up : Vinay Birla 2nd Runner-up : Natasha Seet R E S U L T S Champion 1st Runner-up 2nd Runner-up 3rd Runner-up R E S U L T S Team Typhoon Men’s B Division (Best Nett ) Nearest-the-Pin (Novelty Event) Team Hurricane Team Tsunami Team Tornado Overall Champion (Best Gross) Marcus Wong (Captain) Champion : Chin Chee Choon Hole #2 : Phillip Yeo Max Lei (Captain) Tommy Kow (Captain) Ong Yong Hwee (Captain) Champion : Raymond Tan Chetan Kapoor 1st Runner-up : Poh Tian Chin Hole #5 : Raymond Tan Angie Kow Lei Kun Meng Zachary Chang Katrina Tan 2nd Runner-up : Sandy Lek Hole #9 : Anthony Ng Queenie Lee Lisa Ong Ow Seng Kiat Raymond Tan 3rd Runner-up : Thaker Sabir Husain Hole #13 : Vincent Chua Deepak Malik Peggy Ou Kayley Tian Anthony Tien 4th Runner-up : Max Lum Hole #15 : Anthony Ng Dipak Shah Wang Zelin Grace Xie 5th Runner-up : Andrew Low

GOLF FRIENDLY R E S U L T S Champion : Singapore Swimming Club WITH SERANGOON GARDENS Runner-up : Serangoon Gardens Country Club COUNTRY CLUB TABLE TENNIS FRIENDLY Best Pair (Singapore Swimming Club) 27 September Chong Jiun Ching & James Leow WITH CHANGI BEACH CLUB Kwok Zhong Li & Anthony Ng 14 September R E S U L T S Venue: Sembawang Country Club Maurice Low & Ou Siang Chin Singapore Swimming Club (Host) : 7 Scoring System: 4 Ball Best Ball Match Play Changi Beach Club : 26 Overall Best Gross: Anthony Ng 22 SPORTS 5TH BINGO TABLE TENNIS ANNUAL GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP 7 September 10 September

Raymond Tan Chong Jiun Ching Chin Chee Choon L-R: Dorothy Tan, Peggy Wong, Natasha Seet & Michelle Ng

L-R: Raymond Tan, Patrick Yap, Marcus Wong, Katrina Tan, Chetan Kapoor & Anthony Tien

GOLF FRIENDLY R E S U L T S Champion : Singapore Swimming Club WITH SERANGOON GARDENS Runner-up : Serangoon Gardens Country Club COUNTRY CLUB TABLE TENNIS FRIENDLY Best Pair (Singapore Swimming Club) 27 September Chong Jiun Ching & James Leow WITH CHANGI BEACH CLUB Kwok Zhong Li & Anthony Ng 14 September R E S U L T S Venue: Sembawang Country Club Maurice Low & Ou Siang Chin Singapore Swimming Club (Host) : 7 Scoring System: 4 Ball Best Ball Match Play Changi Beach Club : 26 Overall Best Gross: Anthony Ng 23 SPORTS 36TH TENNIS OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP 17 August–1 September Hidden behind is Yee Chen Fah!

L-R: Aamish Pal, Tennis Convenor—Poh Tian Chin L-R: Lim Kong Wee, Kevin Ong, Poh Tian Chin, Gopalakrishnan M.S. & Kuhan Gopal & Liew Wen Hsiung

R E S U L T S Men's Singles Men’s Doubles Number of Parti cipants: 22 Number of Parti cipants: 10 Pairs L-R: Jeremy Ching, Michael Wong, Chia Loy Hong, Sandeep Makhijani, Zackary Teo, Ong Eu-Gene, Chew Kok Keene, James Ang, Format of Play: Knockout Format of Play: Round Robin Gan Yu Unn, Anant Singh & Jason Goh Champion : Aamish Pal Champion : Lim Kong Wee & Kevin Ong Runner-up : Kuhan Gopal Runner-up : Gopalakrishnan M.S. & Liew Wen Hsiung SQUASH OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP Semi-fi nalists : Prakash Mulani & Johann Singh Semi-fi nalists : Prakash Mulani & Andy Zee 14, 21 & 28 September Kuhan Gopal & Dheeraj Shamdasani : Andrew Wong R E S U L T S : Oliver Tan Number of Parti cipants: 14 : Isaac Chan Main Event Plate Event : Prashant Chainani Champion : Chew Kok Keene Champion : Zackary Teo BADMINTON DOUBLES OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP st st 1 Runner-up : James Ang 1 Runner-up : Jason Goh 8-17 October 2nd Runner-up : Anant Singh 2nd Runner-up : Sandeep Makhijani

L-R: Susanto Halim, Eugene Ang, Ng Chee Meng, Bernard Goh, David Chua, Ignati us Lim, Tricia Kong, Maurice Low, Badminton Convenor—David Yang, Kaiser Bawla, Arun Cavale, Tan Chee Khiam, Lim Wah Fong, Natalie Sim, Akshay Menon, Lee Hua Hoon, Lim Boon Leng, Lui Saew Chew, Lim Yew Hong, Edwin Lim, Wong Teck Hock, Mosses Chua & Leo Lau

R E S U L T S Mixed Doubles Format of Play: Round Robin Men’s Doubles Open Number of Pairs: 5 Format of Play: Round Robin Champion : Arun Cavale & Tricia Kong Number of Pairs: 5 1st Runner-up : Lim Boon Leng & Natalie Sim Champion : Maurice Low & Chong Soon Onn 2nd Runner-up : Lui Saew Chew & Lee Hua Hoon 1st Runner-up : Lim Yew Hong & Lim Boon Leng nd 2 Runner-up : Edwin Lim & Raymond See Men’s Doubles Open (Group 2 & 3) SQUASH FRIENDLY Format of Play: League R E S U L T S R E S U L T S WITH THE AMERICAN CLUB Number of Pairs: 11 Singapore Indian Paddlers Club (Host) : 16 Singapore Swimming Club (Host) : 14 Champion : Akshay Menon & Lim Wah Fong Singapore Swimming Club : 11 31 August The American Club : 8 Runner-up : Tan Chee Khiam & Ng Chee Meng Semi-fi nalists : Ignati us Lim & Mohan Raj Gupta David Chua & Bernard Goh 24 SPORTS 36TH TENNIS OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP 17 August–1 September

L-R: Aamish Pal, Tennis Convenor—Poh Tian Chin L-R: Lim Kong Wee, Kevin Ong, Poh Tian Chin, Gopalakrishnan M.S. & Kuhan Gopal & Liew Wen Hsiung

R E S U L T S Men's Singles Men’s Doubles Number of Parti cipants: 22 Number of Parti cipants: 10 Pairs Format of Play: Knockout Format of Play: Round Robin Champion : Aamish Pal Champion : Lim Kong Wee & Kevin Ong Runner-up : Kuhan Gopal Runner-up : Gopalakrishnan M.S. & Liew Wen Hsiung Semi-fi nalists : Prakash Mulani & Johann Singh Semi-fi nalists : Prakash Mulani & Andy Zee Kuhan Gopal & Dheeraj Shamdasani

BADMINTON DOUBLES OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP 8-17 October

R E S U L T S Mixed Doubles Format of Play: Round Robin Men’s Doubles Open Number of Pairs: 5 Format of Play: Round Robin Champion : Arun Cavale & Tricia Kong Number of Pairs: 5 1st Runner-up : Lim Boon Leng & Natalie Sim Champion : Maurice Low & Chong Soon Onn 2nd Runner-up : Lui Saew Chew & Lee Hua Hoon 1st Runner-up : Lim Yew Hong & Lim Boon Leng nd 2 Runner-up : Edwin Lim & Raymond See Men’s Doubles Open (Group 2 & 3) Format of Play: League Number of Pairs: 11 Champion : Akshay Menon & Lim Wah Fong Runner-up : Tan Chee Khiam & Ng Chee Meng Semi-fi nalists : Ignati us Lim & Mohan Raj Gupta David Chua & Bernard Goh 25 SPORTS

18TH FINA WORLD MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS 5-18 August

R E S U L T S

Name Category Positi on Christi na Tham 50m Breaststroke 5th 50m Backstroke 7th 200m Individual Medley 7th Freda Yeo 200m Freestyle 8th 100m Freestyle 9th Jill Lutz 50m Breaststroke 2nd 30TH ANNUAL BILATERAL GAMES 100m Breaststroke 2nd th WITH SIA GROUP SPORTS CLUB 50m Butt erfl y 8 Johannes Potgieter 200m Breaststroke 5th 15 & 29 October and 3 November Mark Tan 100m Breaststroke 10th Singapore Swimming Club scored four wins in Melaine Speet 3km Open Water Swim 4th badminton, squash, table tennis and tennis while 800m Freestyle 8th SIA Group Sports Club triumphed in cuesports, 100m Freestyle 9th bowling and golf. The games was followed by a Sharmin Foo, Jill Lutz, Women’s Freestyle Relay 3rd celebratory dinner and trophy presentati on to L-R: Freda Yeo, Sharmin Foo, Christi na Tham & Jill Lutz Christi na Tham (Combined Age 166-199) the respecti ve team captains. & Freda Y eo Women’s Medley Relay 3rd Nine masters swimmers represented Singapore at (Combined Age 166-199) R E S U L T S the 18th FINA World Masters Championships held Lloyd Eastment, Mixed Medley Relay 5th Singapore Swimming Club (Host) : 4 in Gwangju, Korea. Close to 5,700 athletes from 84 Lim Chee Kiong, Jill Lutz (Combined Age 200-239) & Christi na Tham SIA Group Sports Club : 3 countries took part in the meet.

Tan Ong-Jin with Maddison (left ) Chua Hong Lin & Dylan Tiew & Caitlyn (right)

KICK AND SWIM MEET #02 R E S U L T S 5 October Father-and-child Relay Champion : Tan Ong-Jin & Maddison The second Kick and Swim Meet this year had a 1st Runner-up : Bernard Tay & James parti cipati on of 52 swimmers from the Learn-to-Swim 2nd Runner-up : Edwin Chiam & Celeste Programme. The Meet aims to provide a platf orm for the young ones to gain exposure to competi ti ve swimming. Mother-and-child Relay Champion : Chua Hong Lin & Dylan Tiew 1st Runner-up : Loh Wei-Lyn & James Ong The parent-and-child relay was a great opportunity for 2nd Runner-up : Pauline Chin & Nathaniel Chan the fathers and mothers to bond with their kids. 26 SWIM

18TH FINA WORLD MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS 5-18 August

R E S U L T S

Tan Ong-Jin with Maddison (left ) Chua Hong Lin & Dylan Tiew & Caitlyn (right)

L-R: Fu Siang Jee, Seita Otsu, Kar Ling Lee, Jill Lutz, Lilik Indrawati , Suzy Bratasena, Sharmin Foo, Lim Chee Kiong, Lam Shiao Ning, Melanie Speet, Mark Tan, Suzanawati Titus, Annie Yam & Tze Pat Wan AJINOMOTO/AMINOVITAL SINGAPORE MASTERS

SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS Category Medals 2 November Men’s and Ladies' Medley and Freestyle Relay (combined Age 160-199 Years) 4 Gold Our Masters swim team clinched four gold and two silver at the Championships held at Toa Payoh Swimming Complex. Ladies' Medley and Freestyle Relay (combined Age 200-239 Years) 2 Silver

35TH JUNIOR INTER CLUB SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS 10 November

A total of 46 swimmers represented the Club at this annual event. The Club was placed fourth out of the 10 clubs parti cipati ng with nine gold, 16 silver and 16 bronze, and a total score of 765.50, a step-up from last year’s fi ft h positi on and a score of 575.50.

A job well done, swimmers, and keep up the good work! Photo credit: Terence Wee 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Available at 3Ds, SOM & Le Petit Tresor ‘Tis the season to be jolly! Stock up on your favourite wines or spirits for this festive season with great deals this season and toast to a brilliant year ahead! Mix and match two bottles to enjoy the special prices. Complimentary bottle for every 12 bottles purchased. Minimum purchase of six bottles (same labels) to enjoy free home delivery.

1 Perrier-Jouë t Grand Brut NV $85 (U.P. $120)

2 Perrier-Jouë t Blason Rosé NV $95 (U.P. $145)

3 Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque 2012 $238 (U.P. $298)

4 Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Rosé 2010 $238 (U.P. $298)

5 Bertani Amarone Classico DOCG $168 (U.P. $228) in Wooden Gift Box, 2008

6 Maison Albert Bichot, Chateau Gris $138 (U.P. $198) Monopole Nuits-Saint-Georges 5 6 7 Premier Cru 2012

7 Maison Albert Bichot, Chablis $108 (U.P. $158) of the Month of the Month Grand Cru Les Blanchot's 2015

8 The Macallan Rare Cask $428 (U.P. $588)

9 Royal Salute 21 Year Old $238 (U.P. $380)

10 Johnnie Walker Blue Label $288 (U.P. $368) Year of The Rat

11 John Walker & Sons XR 21 $198 (U.P. $268)

12 Hennessy VSOP $100 (U.P. $148)

13 Dassai 23 $128 (U.P. $188) 1 2 3 4 14 Saito Junmai Daiginjo Gift Pack $108 (U.P. $168) Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2019 Brugal 1888 Ron Gran Reserva Rum 1 x Saito Junmai Daiginjo, 2 x Sake Cup, Marlborough, New Zealand This is a truly extraordinary rum combining the rich 1 x Saito Junmai, 1 x Sake Carafe Fresh and vibrant on the nose, this wine comes with ﬂ avours of bourbon and sherry casks through a aromatics of bright citrus, kafﬁ r lime, orchard blossoms double-ageing process. A complex yet balanced and passion fruit. spirit that stimulates the senses and evolves in the glass. Enjoy 1888, sip-by-sip. $52 | $11

Maison Ogier Lirac AOC 2016 $10 | $18 Rhone, France The cherry colour reﬂ ects the balance of ripe red fruits $128 (U.P. $158) with hints of mild spices in this wine, while its aromatic richness trails off lightly on vanilla notes. Dark & Stormy @ $12 (Brugal 1888, Fever-Tree Ginger Beer & Lime) $52 | $11 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Mix and match any two bottles for $92! 36 For more information, please call D'Tanjong at 6342 3684 during operation hours or email [email protected] Available at 3Ds, SOM & Le Petit Tresor ‘Tis the season to be jolly! Stock up on your favourite wines or spirits for this festive season with great deals this season and toast to a brilliant year ahead! Mix and match two bottles to enjoy the special prices. Complimentary bottle for every 12 bottles purchased. Minimum purchase of six bottles (same labels) to enjoy free home delivery.

1 Perrier-Jouë t Grand Brut NV $85 (U.P. $120)

2 Perrier-Jouë t Blason Rosé NV $95 (U.P. $145)

3 Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque 2012 $238 (U.P. $298)

4 Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Rosé 2010 $238 (U.P. $298)

5 Bertani Amarone Classico DOCG $168 (U.P. $228) in Wooden Gift Box, 2008

6 Maison Albert Bichot, Chateau Gris $138 (U.P. $198) Monopole Nuits-Saint-Georges 5 6 7 Premier Cru 2012

7 Maison Albert Bichot, Chablis $108 (U.P. $158) of the Month of the Month Grand Cru Les Blanchot's 2015

8 The Macallan Rare Cask $428 (U.P. $588)

9 Royal Salute 21 Year Old $238 (U.P. $380)

10 Johnnie Walker Blue Label $288 (U.P. $368) Year of The Rat

11 John Walker & Sons XR 21 $198 (U.P. $268)

12 Hennessy VSOP $100 (U.P. $148)

Maison Ogier Lirac AOC 2016 $10 | $18 Rhone, France The cherry colour reﬂ ects the balance of ripe red fruits $128 (U.P. $158) with hints of mild spices in this wine, while its aromatic richness trails off lightly on vanilla notes. Dark & Stormy @ $12 (Brugal 1888, Fever-Tree Ginger Beer & Lime) $52 | $11 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Mix and match any two bottles for $92! For more information, please call D'Tanjong at 6342 3684 during operation hours or email [email protected] 37 Ang Pow Special Fun Bowling Cosmic Bowling Sunday, 2 February Saturday, 28 December & 18 January Lots of Ang Pows to be won! Come and have a ball of a ti me at the Bowling Centre!

Time: 1pm roll-off Time: 7pm–11pm Format: 9 Pin-tap Venue: Bowling Centre No. of Games: 6 Fee: $21.40 per lane per hour Venue: Bowling Centre Fees: $32.10 (member) / $42.80 (guest) Maximum of 8 bowlers per lane

Minimum 20 parti cipants for event to commence. First 20 registrati ons will each receive a Club mug.

35th Tennis Junior Championship 29 February & 1 March

Time: 9am-3pm Venue: Tennis Court Categories: 10-under Boys' & Girls' Singles/Doubles (Born in 2010 or later) 12-under Boys' & Girls' Singles/Doubles (Born in 2008 or later) 14-under Boys' & Girls' Singles/Doubles (Born in 2006 or later) 16-under Boys' & Girls' Singles/Doubles (Born in 2004 or later) Entry Fees: $16.05 (fi rst event) | $10.70 (per additi onal event) Closing Date: 15 February

Adult Learn-to-Swim Programme Every Tuesday (10 sessions) Build your confi dence and improve your swimming skills! From basic to advanced stroke techniques and more, this programme is suitable for non-swimmers and swimmers alike!

Time: 9.45am-10.45am or 7.30pm-8.30pm Venue: Learn-to-Swim Pool Fees: $321 (member) / $353.10 (guest) Intake: Every Quarterly (March/June/September/December)

Minimum 4 parti cipants for class to commence.

Contacts

Bowling, Squash & Cuesports Gym Daniel Ng 6342 3617, [email protected] Rajinder Singh 6342 3610, [email protected]

Table Tennis & Tennis Golf Tabby Sim 6342 3616, [email protected] Mustajab Kassim 6342 3614, [email protected]

Badminton, Sports Faciliti es Booking, Fitness, Swimming Marti al Arts & Sports Classes Joey Tan 6342 3713, [email protected] Rahmat Sukiman 6342 3603, [email protected] Kimberly Guo 6342 3727, [email protected] Sumarianah Soejerto 6342 3652, [email protected]

38 Ang Pow Special Fun Bowling Cosmic Bowling Sunday, 2 February Saturday, 28 December & 18 January Lots of Ang Pows to be won! Come and have a ball of a ti me at the Bowling Centre!

Minimum 20 parti cipants for event to commence. First 20 registrati ons will each receive a Club mug.

35th Tennis Junior Championship 29 February & 1 March

Time: 9.45am-10.45am or 7.30pm-8.30pm Venue: Learn-to-Swim Pool Fees: $321 (member) / $353.10 (guest) Intake: Every Quarterly (March/June/September/December)

Minimum 4 parti cipants for class to commence.

Contacts

Bowling, Squash & Cuesports Gym Daniel Ng 6342 3617, [email protected] Rajinder Singh 6342 3610, [email protected]

Table Tennis & Tennis Golf Tabby Sim 6342 3616, [email protected] Mustajab Kassim 6342 3614, [email protected]

39 CLUB DIRECTORY

MAIN HOTLINES SQUASH COURTS* 6342 3603 RESTAURANTS & EATERIES Daily 7am–11pm RESTAURANTS & EATERIES MAIN LINE: 6342 3600 Enquiry 6342 3674 (Office hours) TABLE TENNIS HALL* 6342 3603 [email protected] MEMBERSHIP Daily 7am–11pm Banquet 6342 3675/27 [email protected] [email protected] TENNIS COURTS* 6342 3603 Replacement Cards/Child Admission Cards/ Daily 7am–11pm No food from outside the Club is allowed. Change of Address/Child Registration/ Proxy/Junior Conversion: 6342 3682 RECREATION POOL* 6342 3713 THE PALMS 6342 3685 Daily 5.30am–10pm Daily 11am–10pm Life Membership/New Application/Transfer Last order 9.30pm of Membership: 6342 3625 BOWLING CENTRE 6342 3602 Mon–Fri 2pm–10pm JACKSON MILLER 6342 3679 Absent Membership/Reactivation/Temporary Sat & Eve of PH 2pm–11pm Lunch Noon–3pm Visit/Divorce/Deceased/Bankruptcy/Sales Sun & PH 10am–10pm Dinner 6.30pm–11pm of Term Membership/Renewal Term/Visiting Last order @2.15pm & 9.30pm Membership/Spouse Application/Ordinary GYM (Members Only) 6342 3610 Tue* Closed Conversion: 6342 3648 Mon–Fri & Eve of PH 5.45am–10.30pm *Eve of PH & PH open as usual Sat, Sun & PH 5.45am–10pm FINANCE DELICATESSEN 6342 3681 [email protected] JACUZZIS*, SAUNAS* & 6342 3604 Daily 8am–10pm Monthly Statements/GIRO Payments STEAM ROOMS* Last order 9.45pm : 6342 3647 Daily 7am–10pm Mon & Thu Closed for cleaning JADE PHOENIX 6342 3659 SWIMMING (Ladies) 8.30am–9.30am Weekday Lunch 11.30am–3pm [email protected] (Gents) 9.30am–10.30am Weekend Lunch 11am–3pm Development & Competitive : 6342 3727 Dinner 6pm–10.30pm Learn-to-Swim : 6342 3652 PLAYROOM Last order @2.30pm & 9.45pm Mon–Thu 9am–9pm Mon* Closed SPORTS Fri–Sun, 9am–10pm *Eve of PH & PH open as usual [email protected] Eve of PH & PH Enquiry : 6342 3613/14/15 FOUNTAIN BAR 6342 3624 /16/17 LIBRARY Mon–Thu & Sun & PH 3pm–10pm SOCIAL & LIFESTYLE Daily 8.30am–11.30pm Last order 9.30pm [email protected] Fri, Sat & Eve of PH 3pm–11pm Enquiry : 6342 3650/70 GAMES ROOMS 6342 3698 Last order 10.30pm Sun–Thu 7am–Midnight SECURITY Fri–Sat 7am–1am CABANA 6342 3683 [email protected] Room rates apply Tue–Thu & Sun & PH 4pm–10pm Enquiry : 6342 3655 Last order @ 9.30pm VIDEO GAMES ROOM Fri–Sat & Eve of PH 4pm–11pm FACILITIES Daily 10am–11pm Last order @ 10.15pm [email protected] Mon Closed Lost & Found : 6342 3660 ADAM’S RETREAT & EVE’S CORNER Daily 8.30am till Club closes ADVERTISING SPORTS FACILITIES LOUNGES & BARS [email protected] *Guest fee of $5 applicable. Enquiry : 6342 3722 Happy Hour (Daily) 5pm–8pm SHOPS INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY D’TANJONG 6342 3684 Mon–Thu 2pm–Midnight [email protected] GOLDEN SCISSORS 6342 3605 Enquiry : 6342 3629 Fri–Sat & Eve of PH 2pm–1am Daily 10am–8pm Sun & PH Noon–Midnight Lunch 1pm–1.30pm FEEDBACK/SUGGESTION [email protected] D’GALAXY 6342 3635 THE HAIRVEN 6342 3608/86 Mon–Thu 5pm–Midnight Tue & Wed 10am–6.30pm Fri, Sat & Eve of PH 3pm–1am FACILITIES & AMENITIES Fri 10am–7.30pm Sun & PH 3pm–Midnight Sat & Sun 10am–7pm BADMINTON HALL*6342 3603 Mon, Thu & PH Closed STRAITS OF MALACCA 6342 3683 Daily 7am–11pm Mon–Thu Noon–11pm EDES SPA 6440 3110 Fri & Eve of PH Noon–Midnight CUESPORTS ROOM*6342 3602 Daily 10am–9pm Sat 10am–Midnight Mon–Fri 2pm–10pm Sun & PH 10am–11pm Sat & Eve of PH 2pm–11pm LACBAR 6736 1735 Sun & PH 10am–10pm Mon–Fri 11am–8pm D’SPORTS 6342 3684 Sat & Sun 10am–7pm Fri, Sat & Sun 6pm–Midnight FITNESS STUDIOS* 6342 3603 Daily 7am–11pm 40

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