CLUB SINGAPORE January – March #01 / 2018 P18 P30 P38 POLOPOLO RIDING LIFESTYLE October saw the return of the Singapore SPC Year End Riding Show Safari of a Lifetime Polo Club’s 16 goal GOLD CUP NEW LOOK, NEW BEGINNINGS Sheer Driving Pleasure RELEASE THE POWER WITHIN. INTRODUCING THE ALL-NEW BMW 5 SERIES. The all-new BMW 5 Series is a modern business sedan with the beating heart of an athlete. It unites intelligent business assistance systems with legendary BMW engineering and design. On the open road the new, lightweight chassis with near 50:50 weight distribution improves handling significantly and gives you the confidence to harness the irresistible 6-cylinder engine: an engine that can take you from 0-100km/h in just 5.1 seconds. Release the power within and take sheer driving pleasure to the next level. Visit Performance Motors or call 6653 2646 to book your test drive today. For more information, visit pml-bmw.com.sg * Car specifications may vary from the models shown. Options and features are model-dependent. This advertisement provides information on BMW products and does not constitute an offer of sale. A sale is subject to our applicable terms and conditions. BMW 5 Series fuel consumption: Combined: 4.8-7.2 l/100km CO2 emissions: Combined: 125-164 g/km. A member of the Performance Motors Limited. Sime Darby Performance Centre, 303 Alexandra Road. Tel: 1800-2255-269. Sime Darby Group Co Reg No: 197401559W Untitled-2 1 23/11/17 2:28 PM Sheer Driving Pleasure PATRONS CONTRIBUTORS Peter Abisheganaden Ameerali Jumabhoy Simon Cariss Derek Mitchell Kelvin Chung K.C. Loh Patrick Furlong Ruelle Laurent Nurul Nadiah COMMITTEE Ali Namazie President Satinder Garcha Sonja Piontek Ali Reda Vice President Wee Tiong Han Siti Sarinah Sheldon Trollope Polo Captain Ali Namazie Amelie Villeneuve Honorary Secretary Rickard Hogberg CLUB SINGAPORE Honorary Treasurer Amelie Villeneuve January – March #01 / 2018 P18 P30 P38 POLOPOLO RIDING LIFESTYLE October saw the return of the Singapore SPC Year End Riding Show Safari of a Lifetime Polo Club’s 16 goal GOLD CUP Committee Members Ali Reda Lawrence Khong Melissa Ko an Hock T SINGAPORE POLO CLUB 80 Mount Pleasant Road, Singapore 298334 MANAGEMENT Tel: +65 6854 3999 NEW LOOK, Fax: +65 6256 6715 Email: [email protected] www.singaporepoloclub.org NEW BEGINNINGS General Manager Sylvan Braberry Permit No.: MCI (P) 146/12/2017 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. COPYRIGHT BY SINGAPORE POLO CLUB. Opinions Secretary Joanna Wong expressed are solely those of the writers and are not necessarily endorsed by the Singapore Polo Club. 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Published Quarterly by the Events & Banquet Manager Irene Seah Singapore Polo Club Membership & Marcom Kelvin Chung Manager 80 Mount Pleasant Road, Singapore 298334 Riding School Manager Daniel Sitranen Tel: +65 6854 3999 Fax: +65 6256 6715 Lifestyle & Events Manager Victor Phua Email: [email protected] www.singaporepoloclub.org Polo Administration Manager Sunny Oh Permit No.: MCI (P) 146/12/2017 RELEASE THE Connect with us at: Facilities and Maintenance Han Peck Hoe www.facebook.com/SingaporePoloClub Manager instagram.com/singaporepoloclub POWER WITHIN. twitter.com/singaporepolo INTRODUCING THE ALL-NEW BMW 5 SERIES. The all-new BMW 5 Series is a modern business sedan with the beating heart of an athlete. It unites intelligent business CONTACTS assistance systems with legendary BMW engineering and design. 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Sime Darby Group Co Reg No: 197401559W 3 SINGAPORE POLO CLUB Untitled-2 1 23/11/17 2:28 PM ONTENTS OPERATING HOURS 4 President’s Message 6 General Manager’s Message FRONT DESK 7.30am – 9.00pm (Sunday to Thursday) 8 Singapore Polo Club Events 7.30am – 10.00pm (Friday & Saturday) January – March 2018 F&B OUTLETS 9 2018 Polo Calendar The Polo Bar 8.00am – 11.00pm (Daily) CLUB NEWS 10-12 New Look, New Beginnings The Mountbatten Room 8.00am – 11.00pm (Daily) 14 2017 Long Service Award The Verandah 15 SPC Christmas Charity Drive 8.00am – 11.00pm (Daily) (Last food order at 10.30pm except for Poolside at 10.00pm) 16 New Member’s List 17 In Memory: Paul von Lissberg FACILITIES Gaming 11.00am – 1.00am ( Sunday – Thursday & Public Holiday ) POLO 11.00am – 2.00 am ( Friday, Saturday & Eve of Public Holiday ) 18-21 October saw the return of the Singapore Polo Club’s 16 goal GOLD CUP Gym 7.00am – 9.00pm (Weekdays) 22-25 Beinhorn-Faizullah Cup – Youth Challenge 8.00am – 8.00pm (Weekends) Mini-Tournament Jacuzzi 7.00am – 9.00pm (Daily) RIDING 26-27 Merriest Achievements in December LUSH Spa 10.00am – 9.00pm (Daily) 30-31 SPC Year End Riding Show 32 Pony Club’s Art Attack / Sizzlin’ BBQ Sauna 7.00am – 9.00pm (Daily) 34 Pony Camp Squash Court 8.00am – 10.00pm (Daily) LIFESTYLE 38-40 Feature: Safari of a Lifetime Swimming Pool 46-49 Feature: A First For Everything 7.00am – 9.00pm (Daily) Tennis Courts SPOTLIGHT 8.00am – 10.00pm (Daily) 50 Spooktacular Halloween The Polo Loft 52 Members’ Networking Night 9.00am – 7.00pm (Tues –Sun) Towel Counter 22 38 7.00am – 9.00pm (Daily) 2 SINGAPORE POLO CLUB PRAZZD17010566EX_Pru Polo Club Quarterly Mag_A4sz_R6.pdf 1 8/18/17 3:02 PM C M Y CM MY CY CMY K Because a smile from you can give me strength. Because you show me what true joy is. Because of you, I am more than me. I Am We. Your relationships are precious. Protect them. Call us at 1800 333 0 333 or speak to your Prudential Financial Consultant. PruProtects.com.sg Always Listening. Always Understanding. PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Dear Members, appy 2018! The New Year spells excitement for us in many areas in terms of our line-up of Polo, Riding & Lifestyle events and more importantly Hthe Club’s redevelopment and upgrading which will be undertaken by award-winning architect Ernesto Bedmar from Bedmar & Shi, a leading Singapore-based design firm. As the Club turns 132 this year, it is important to preserve the rich heritage and long-standing traditions which has seen us through the years whilst keeping up with the ever-changing landscape of the economy. The Club hasn’t seen an upgrade in the last 12 years and as such, one of the key highlights to look out for this year is the first phase of our upgrading which will be explained in depth in the next few pages. Members will receive progress updates through email announcements, The Polo Calendar promises another engaging year the Club’s Facebook & Instagram, Club magazine and a with the combination of adrenaline-pumping polo dedicated section on the Singapore Polo Club website action and a series of upbeat lifestyle parties. With which will include details and contents of the plans, international players gracing the tournaments, I hope renderings, timeline, FAQ’s and a feedback form. you will be intrigued to enjoy these tournaments. Beyond Polo and Riding, our social members can look Apart from changes in the aesthetics of the Club, forward to more frequent and engaging lifestyle a few other revamps will also be unveiled in time to activities such as Social Tennis, Themed Parties, Cocktail come, and all this is part of the Club’s plan to retain and & Networking Nights to name a few. Although Polo & expand our Membership. Riding is at the forefront of the Club, a range of social activities is also our priority and it is on the calendar this 2017 has been a very fulfilling year for the Club in year so do keep a lookout for these activities. terms of our finances despite the government’s new jackpot regulations. My gratitude goes out to our kind There is so much to look forward at the Club this year sponsors for their generous support. We look forward and I would like to invite you and your loved ones to the to building more lasting and memorable partnerships Club more often. with each and every one of our sponsors. With the Lunar New Year approaching soon, I wish The Riding Section has made significant you and your family a prosperous year ahead filled with improvements from 2015.