FAS-backdrop 2.pdf 1 3/11/17 3:32 PM FAS-backdrop Text.pdf 1 3/11/17 3:36 PM FAS Annual Report FAS April 2016 - March 2017 April 2016 - March FAS-backdrop Text.pdf 1 3/11/17 3:36 PM ANNUAL REPORT April 2016 - March 2017 Football Association Of Singapore 100 Tyrwhitt Road,Jalan Besar Stadium, Singapore 207542 Tel:(65) 6348 3477 / 6293 1477 Fax:(65) 6348 6477 / 6293 3728 112371 FAS AR Cover (3 Nov 2017) Version 3.indd 1 6/11/17 5:11 PM MISSION To develop a vibrant football culture to enhance national life, strengthen social harmony and evoke the Singapore Spirit. VISION To excel in ASEAN and compete at the ASIAN stage. VALUES Teamwork Inclusiveness Transparency Respect Innovation Passion. 112371 FAS AR Cover (3 Nov 2017) Version 3.indd 2 6/11/17 5:11 PM FAS Annual Report 2017 1 2 FAS Annual Report 2017 FAS Annual Report 2017 3 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE For decades in the past, the leaders of the FAS were appointed by the relevant ministry. The government’s power to appoint Council members was enshrined in the Constitution of the FAS. In late 2015, FIFA, world football governing body requested the FAS to align its Constitution with FIFA’s requirements, and to allow for the fraternity to pick its own leadership. The review process to align our Constitution with FIFA Statutes was a complex and thorough one which lasted over a year. A three-phased approach was adopted, where the FAS prepared an initial set of amendments in consultation with FIFA in Phase 1, before Dear Members, sharing the draft with the Members in Phase 2, and then seeking congruence from the On behalf of the Football Association of Members on the amendments in Phase 3. Singapore (FAS), I am pleased to present our Annual Report for the Financial Year (FY) The revised Constitution was unanimously ended 31 March 2017. approved on 7 November 2016 at the Extraordinary General Meeting by the FAS’ 46 It is a milestone year for FAS as we celebrate our Members – made up of S.League, National 125th anniversary. We take this opportunity to Football League (NFL), Islandwide League thank our pioneer and founding generations of (IWL) and recreational clubs, and interest footballers, coaches, football administrators groups. and fans for their contributions. With the revised FAS Constitution coming into The past year has been a challenging one – effect, the Ministry of Culture, Community and perhaps one of the most challenging in the Youth then appointed a Provisional Council Association’s history. The results of our various on the advice of Sport Singapore to oversee teams have not been as good as they can be, the FAS between 16 November 2016 and 31 and we need to do better. All of us – Council March 2017. The key focus of the Provisional members, administrators, coaches, players Council was to prepare for the election of the and more – must unite and recognise that we new Council before the end of May 2017, have to work together to win the hearts and while ensuring stability and continuity in FAS minds of Singapore football supporters. operations in the interim period. We can disagree on various issues, but The amended Constitution cleared the way ultimately, we must still work towards the same for the football fraternity to elect its own set goal of footballing excellence. We must set a of leaders in a landmark election on 29 April positive example so that parents of talented 2017. young players can see a football fraternity that is disciplined, united and performing well, On the footballing front, a two-division NFL and be assured that there is a bright future for format was announced in September 2016 their children in football. as part of the NFL’s revamp, with the IWL 4 FAS Annual Report (Apr 2016 - Mar 2017) forming the NFL Division 2. This is intended towards fulfilling our key objectives, and also to further develop football at all levels and to strengthen community and social bonding provide more playing opportunities for our through football. FAS recognises the ability footballers. Improvements have also been of football to fulfil social objectives and we made by the FAS for the NFL, such as an will continue to organise high-profile events increase in prize money, insurance coverage aimed at bringing together Singaporeans for players and more publicity for the league from all walks of life. through the weekly live-streaming of matches. In the inaugural NFL Division 2 match between Football is important to all of us, especially in Warwick Knights FC vs Kembangan United Singapore. It is unique in that we may have FC on 22nd April 2017, there were 30,539 arguments on the pitch, but once the match views. ends and we are off the pitch, we shake hands and move on together. It is the great leveller We also remain committed to creating a – on the pitch, it does not matter whether you positive impact on the community at large. are rich or poor. Race or religion does not Amongst the many community-driven matter. The only thing that matters is working initiatives, I am proud to note that the annual hard together towards a common goal. executive football charity fundraiser “Football with a Heart”, an executive five-a-side On this note, I would like to express my football charity fund-raiser event organised by gratitude to our stakeholders, including fans, Singapore Pools, FAS and Sport Singapore, volunteers, sponsors, media and government proved to be a success once again. The agencies, for their support and commitment fourth edition, which was held at the National towards Singapore football. Let us continue Stadium for the first time on 21 May 2016, to work together and take this beautiful sport raised more than S$500,000 to benefit a to greater heights. variety of causes. In addition, the FAS Charity Golf event on 10 July 2016 raised a total of Thank you. S$238,980, and the funds were channelled to the underprivileged young footballers at Care Yours sincerely, United. Lim Kia Tong A partnership with the Singapore Cancer President, Football Association of Singapore Society (SCS) was also announced at the unveiling of the 2017 Garena Young Lions (GYL) squad, where half of the gross ticket proceeds from GYL’s S.League 2017 home matches will be donated to the Society. The SCS is the sole beneficiary of this fundraising initiative by the FAS. Through this, we hope to reach out to the players, fans and spectators to be advocates and further spread the awareness of cancer. The proceeds raised will assist in programmes and services to minimise cancer and maximise life. Football is rich with opportunities for us to learn and grow together, to strengthen our community bonds, and to develop our nation. We will continue to persevere and work around the constraints as we strive FAS Annual Report (Apr 2016 - Mar 2017) 5 6 FAS Annual Report (Apr 2016 - Mar 2017) CONTENTS 1. Executive Summary 8 2. S.League Sponsors 19 3. Administration 21 4. Standing Committees 24 5. Affiliation - Members 25 6. S.League Review 28 7. Football Excellence 43 8. Community Outreach & Grassroots 60 9. Competitions 62 10. Referees 69 11. Disciplinary Committee 81 12. Medical Committee 83 13. Women’s Football 89 14. Financial Report 95 FAS Annual Report (Apr 2016 - Mar 2017) 7 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 In 2016, the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) continued to implement its key programmes, both on and off the pitch, as spelt out in the FAS Strategic Plan 2017 – 2021. 1.2 Head Coach, National Teams Bernd Stange, who joined the FAS in May 2013, indicated that he would not seek a renewal of his contract upon its expiry and departed in April 2016. FAS thanked Coach Bernd for his contributions to Singapore football during his tenure. On the field, many young players who were given their international debut by Coach Bernd have since progressed to become regulars in the National Team. He mentioned that there is great potential for us to establish a very strong National Team in the coming years, especially with talents such as Adam Swandi, Amirul Adli, Irfan Fandi and Iqbal Hussain completing their National Service within the next few years. 1.3 Following a rigorous selection process, V. Sundram Moorthy was subsequently appointed as the Caretaker Coach of the National Team. The selection panel – which included members with strong expertise in various areas such as sporting and technical backgrounds – was tasked with appointing the best candidate whose objectives are aligned with FAS’ vision and strategy, and who can continue to raise the standards of the National Team while working around the attendant challenges and constraints. It reached a unanimous decision that Sundram is the best candidate to take on the post. The 50-year-old is the first Singaporean to lead the Lions in over a decade, and the news has been well-received by the Singapore football fraternity, especially the fans. 1.4 FAS hosted the inaugural FAS Under-21 International Challenge Cup 2016 on 20 and 23 July 2016. The quadrangular tournament took place at Bishan Stadium, and featured the Under-21 National Teams of Hong Kong, Iran and Uzbekistan. 1.5 Head Coach, National Youth Teams Richard Tardy said: “Our young players need as much international exposure as they can get leading up to the SEA Games in 2017. The FAS Under-21 International Challenge Cup is part of our comprehensive long-term preparations for the SEA Games which began last year, and will give them good experience against strong Asian teams.