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T H E P A DA N G
S I N G A P O R E C R I C K E T C L U B M A G A Z I N E
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General Committee 2019
PRESIDENT DEPUTY PRESIDENT Contents
Mr. Sher Baljit Singh Mr. Zoher S. Motiwalla
sherbaljit.singh@scc.org.sg zoher.motiwalla@scc.org.sg CLUB NEWS
FINANCE MEMBER CHAIRMAN GAMES CONTROL BOARD President’s Message 3
Mr. Hamish A. Christie Mr. Matthew C. Streeton New Members Election Night: November 4
hamish.christie@scc.org.sg matthew.streeton@scc.org.sg New Members Election Night: December 6
General Club News 8
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Did You Know? 8
Mr. George V. Abraham Mr. Martin Goerojo Revamp of Main Lounge 9
george.abraham@scc.org.sg martin.goerojo@scc.org.sg
Mr. Anwar Gaffoor Mrs. Margaret Cunico DINING HIGHLIGHTS 10 — 12
anwar.gaffoor@scc.org.sg margaret.cunico@scc.org.sg
Mr. Ananda Kumar Mr. Lim Khoon CALENDAR 13
ananda.kumar@scc.org.sg lim.khoon@scc.org.sg
Mr. Paul Lawlass Ms. Fathima Mohietheen UPCOMING EVENTS 17 — 20
paul.lawlass@scc.org.sg fathima@scc.org.sg
RECENT EVENTS 21 — 25
Subcommittee Members SPORTS NEWS
GAMES CONTROL BOARD FOOD AND BEVERAGE SCC Rugby U17 Boys: Going Bald for Charity 26
Mr. Matthew C. Streeton (Chairman) Mr. Paul Lawlass (Chairman) In Conversation with Tan Wee Wern 26
Mr. Zoher Motiwalla Mr. Hamish A. Christie Rugby 7s Tournament Report 27 — 29
Ms. Mohietheen Fathima Mrs. Tracy Jones Padang Shield Games 30
Mr. Tony Fisher Mrs. Margaret Cunico
Mr. Victor Yeong Mrs. Ravina Bhojwani
SPORTS
Ms. Patricia Jasudasen Mr. Rangachari Raghavan
Balut 31
Mr. Hugh Darwell Mrs. Nalini Willetts
Ms. Genevieve Chase Ms. Fathima Mohietheen Bowls 32
Mr. Chionh Chye Hion Mr. Gilbert Ng Bridge 33
Mr. Intekhab Khan Cricket 34
Mr. Christian Huang SOCIAL Darts 35
Ms. Nanthini Visvalingam Mr. Anwar Gaffoor (Chairman) Football 36
Mr. Sam Sharpe Mr. George Abraham Golf 37
Mr. Jonathan Knapp Mr. Vikram Raman Hockey 38
Mr. Sarat Chandra Ms. Soma Devi Rugby 39
Mr. Soenke Langhoff Tennis 40 — 41
ESTABLISHMENT Squash 42
FINANCE Mr. Ananda Kumar (Chairman)
Mr. Hamish A. Christie (Chairman) Mr. Harpal Singh
Mr. Zoher S. Motiwalla Mr. Trevor Larbey
Mr. Preeti Dubey
Chinese
Mr. Matthew C. Streeton
Mr. Rangachari Raghavan Mr. Rajan Menon
New Year
Mr. Jon Robinson
PROPERTY
Mr. Nigel Stead
Mr. Trevor Larbey Mr. George Abraham (Chairman)
Mr. Andrew Moore
Promotion SCC Night Race 2019
Mr. Jonathan Leow
Mr. Retna Sabapathy Hospitality Suites
Mr. Ong Chin Leong
RULES AND MEMBERSHIP
Mr. N. Thangavelu Closed Tender
Mr. Martin Goerojo (Chairman)
Ms. Cynthia Robless
Mr. Lim Khoon 14 18
Mr. Jeyan Nadarajah
Mr. Matthew C. Streeton
Mr. Anwar Gaffoor MARCOM
Mr. Moiz Sithawalla
Mrs. Margaret Cunico (Chairlady)
SPECIAL PROJECT – R&M / LEGAL
Ms. Fathima Mohietheen
Mr. David Blaxtan
FRENCH WINE
Mr. Lim Khoon (Chairman) Ms. Monica Alsagoff
Ms. Daisy Irani PAIRING DINNER
SPECIAL PROJECT – SOCIAL Ms. Anjali Anderson
Ms. Fathima Mohietheen (Chairlady) Mr. Tushar Doshi
Connaught Drive Singapore 179681
Tel: 6338 9271 Fax: 6333 0119
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JAN / FEB 2019 THE PADANG 1
e b r a t e
C el
with SCC
Thursday, 14 February 2019
7pm | The Padang Restaurant
5 Course Set Dinner Menu
Member $108.00 | Guest $118.00
Member $128.00 | Guest $138.00
Includes a complimentary glass of champagne and free flow house pour wines / beer / soft drinks.
Poached Crab
Caviar, compressed melon, seaweed water
Egg Foam
Truffle jelly, salmon roe, brioche
Artichoke Soup
Crispy cauliflower, ham, wild garlic, pear, brioche crumbs
Main Course
John Dory
Mushrooms, oyster emulsion, macadamia nuts, fava bean
Or
48 Hrs Short Ribs
Smoked bone marrow, pea, onion, veal jus
Or
Risotto
Wild mushroom, truffle essence, artichoke
Dessert
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Elderflower gel, marshmallow emulsion, raspberry
Or
Cheese Selection
A choice of Coffee or Tea, serve with Petite Four.
40% of menu price will be imposed for cancellation after 7 February 2019 and 100% for no show.
Reservations are based on first-come-first-served basis.
For reservations or enquiries, please contact the Padang Restaurant at 6338 9271 Ext: 386.
PRESIDENT ’S
MESSAGE
Welcome to a brand New Year, everyone! Foundation (CCF) by shaving their heads for charity (see page
26). These young players – talented and altruist - are the type
2018 was an eventful year for the Singapore Cricket Club. Thanks of talent we strive to nurture. Meanwhile, our SCC Padantiques
to the support of our Members, the Club has enjoyed a stellar reaffirmed their commitment to the Youth Football Home
financial performance so far – from January to November 2018 in Phuket, supporting and helping the less privileged kids;
alone, our total operating revenue was approximately $16.9 they also retained the trophy in the Henrik Lorenz Memorial
million, a 2.4% increase over the $16.5 million earned in the Championship (see page 36).
same period last year; we look forward to consolidating the full
financial report for the year and reporting it to the Membership Our marquee SCC Night Race Fiesta saw Members and their
in April 2019. We have performed better than our budget and guests partying over an adrenaline-filled racing weekend and
last year’s figures. its performance was one of the best in all our Night Race
editions. We received enquires about our hospitality suites even
Last year was also a busy one on the F&B front: The Oval & before the race was concluded and due to their popularity, we
Verandah menu was enhanced and our recently renovated Oval will be making tender documents available much earlier this
Kitchen is now equipped to serve you even better. Members year from March. We also recently introduced a monthly Wine
have also been enjoying elevated levels of service and & Gourmet Series that has been extremely well-received by
exquisite culinary experiences at the Padang Restaurant since Members, judging by how the first two editions were sold out.
we revitalised our signature restaurant in August. Just in time
for the Christmas festivities, the Main Lounge also received a We have had most successful and appreciated Christmas Eve
makeover with new carpets, curtains and furniture, as well as and Diwali parties. Both were very well attended and Members
face lifts for the walls, ceilings, timber flooring and pillars. enjoyed the live bands and the food fiesta prepared by the Club
and the invitee chefs. Going forward we shall continue to bring
For the first time in known memory, four major field Sections of new and exciting fares for our marquee social events.
Rugby, Hockey, Cricket and Football won the 1st div / Premier
title in the league. We are a premier sports and social club We have several projects in the pipeline, including Dempsey
and winning the premier title defines us. All our Sports Sections improvements which we are excited to share details about in
have proudly flown the SCC flag high with their admirable the coming months. Plans are also underway to further improve
performances in their respective local and foreign leagues and our other dining facilities. Meanwhile, we are working to make
competitions, even as they continue with efforts to train the next it even easier for you to book sports facilities, lessons, social
generation of sportspersons. events and make dining reservations, with all these services
right at your fingertips.
The three main tournaments we organised – Hockey6s,
Soccer7s, and Rugby7s – attracted huge team participation from On behalf of the General Committee, I would like to thank
both Singapore and around the globe, as well as high spectator all Members for their strong support of all the initiatives we
viewership, positive financial contributions and F&B spending. implemented last year and for their patronage of the Club –
without you, 2018 would not have been such a tremendous
Our first major tournament for 2019 will be the SCC International year for SCC. This 2019 promises to be an interesting one of
Hockey6s tournament (2 – 3 March), which incidentally many opportunities and new experiences and we hope that
celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. It promises to be yet once again, with your enthusiasm, we can take SCC even
another stellar display of fantastic sporting action, teamwork further together.
and camaraderie as teams fly in from around the globe to
compete and renew friendships. Join us for a thrilling hockey I wish all Members and their families a phenomenal New Year
weekend and cheer on our SCC teams! ahead.
At the same time, our Members have continued engaging with
the wider community; I am very proud of the Rugby U17 Boys Sher Baljit Singh
who took it upon themselves to support the Children’s Cancer President, Singapore Cricket Club
JAN / FEB 2019 THE PADANG 3
CLUB NEWS
New Members’ Election Night
12 November 2018
Ordinary (Transferable) Members
Mr. Ujjal Nandi, Mr. Miheer Lall, GC Member Mr. Anwar Gaffoor
Mr. Peter Graham Mr. Ab Gaur
Mr. Takayuki Izumi Mr. Dorab Mistry
Mr. Yong Kai Di Bryden, Mrs. Shehnaz Mistry,
Mr. Rangarajan Narayanamohan, President Mr. Sher Baljit Singh,
Mr. Takayuki Izumi, Mr. Dorab Mistry, Mr. Kurt Wagner
Mr. Mohit Mahey Mr. Ujjal Nandi
GC Member Ms. Fathima Mohietheen,
GC Member Mr. George V Abraham, Mrs. Helen Thomas,
Mr. Srikanth K. V., Mr. Mohit Mahey
Mrs. Piyali Roy Mr. Kurt Wagner
Term Member
1. Mr. Abhishek Chatterjee
Sports Member
1. Mr. Miheer Lall
Special Recognition (50 Years of Membership)
1. Capt. Ho Weng Toh
2. Mr. Noshir H Mistri
3. Mr. Lim Teong Qwee Capt. Ho Weng Toh, President Mr. Sher Baljit Singh
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CLUB NEWS
Mrs. Shehnaz Mistry, Mr. Rangarajan Narayanamohan,
Mr. Abhishek Chatterjee, Mr. Anindo Mukherjee,
Mr. Noshir H Mistri, Mr. Dorab Mistry,
Deputy President Mr. Zoher S. Motiwalla
President Mr. Sher Baljit Singh
Mr. Lim Teong Qwee, GC Member Mr. Lim Khoon,
GC Member Mr. Anwar Gaffoor, Mrs. Shikha Gaur, Mr. Ab Gaur,
Capt. Ho Weng Toh, Mrs. Cheah Eok Lim Mary,
GC Member Mr. Ananda Kumar
Mr. Anwarul Haque, GC Member Mrs. Margaret Cunico
Chairman Games Control Board Mr. Matthew C. Streeton, Mr. Peter Graham, Ms. Claudia Briceno,
Mr. Takayuki Izumi President Mr. Sher Baljit Singh
General Manager/Secretary Mr. Sean Boyle, BEM, Mr. Samuel
Mr. Dorab Mistry, Mr. Rangarajan Narayanamohan,
Richard Sharpe, GC Member Ms. Fathima Mohietheen, Mrs. Helen
GC Member Mr. Lim Khoon, Mrs. Shehnaz Mistry
Thomas, Mrs. Piyali Roy, GC Member Mr. George V Abraham
JAN / FEB 2019 THE PADANG 5
CLUB NEWS
New Members’ Election Night
10 December 2018
Ordinary (Transferable) Members
Mr. David Sturdee, Ms. Amy Joasia Russell,
Finance Member Mr. Hamish A. Christie,
Mr. Romain Wolff, Mr. Vincent Viau
Mr. David Peter Bennett Ms. Chew Seok Yam
Ms. Lee Yi Hua Jodee Ms. Nirmala Nair
Mr. Michael J Kriener, President Mr. Sher Baljit Singh,
Mr. Soenke Langhoff
Mr. Ayan Sen Mr. Shawn Tan Rui Jie
Ms. Shelia Nagiah, Mr. Abu Ahmed Omar, Mr. Anwarul Haque,
Mr. David Payne, GC Member Ms. Fathima Mohietheen
Ms. Alyson Frances Tey Mr. George Varghese
Term Member
1. Mr. Ramsey Al-Rikabi
2. Mr. Michael J Kriener
3. Mr. David Payne
4. Mr. David Sturdee
5. Dr. John Thornback
Sports Member
1. Mr. Romain Lambert
2. Mrs. Karine Richard Deputy President Mr. Zoher S. Motiwalla, Mrs. Anita Varghese,
Mr. George Varghese
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CLUB NEWS
Wing Cdr. Timothy Monk, President Mr. Sher Baljit Singh, Mr. Jason Teo Kin How, Finance Member Mr. Hamish A. Christie,
Mrs. Claire Monk Ms. Alyson Frances Tey, Mr. Anwarul Haque
Mr. Ramsey Al-Rikabi, Ms. Snikarn Duangdee, Mr. Ayan Sen, Chairman,
Mrs. Lisa Ott Johnson, Deputy President Mr. Zoher S. Motiwalla Games Control Board Mr. Matthew C. Streeton
Mr. Vincent Viau, Mrs. Karine Richard, GC Member Mr. Martin Goerojo, Mr. David Payne,
GC Member Mr. Ananda Kumar Mr. Bruce Crane
Ms. Nirmala Nair, Mr. Tony Fisher, Mr. Anwarul Haque,
Mr. Romain Lambert, Chairman,
GC Member Ms. Fathima Mohietheen, Mr. Shawn Tan Rui Jie,
Games Control Board Mr. Matthew C. Streeton
Ms. Lee Yi Hua Jodee, Ms. Shelia Nagiah
JAN / FEB 2019 THE PADANG 7
CLUB NEWS
Did You Know?
The Padang magazine turns 20 this year!
Formerly known as The SCC Magazine, the publication was rebranded
and introduced to Members as The Padang twenty years ago in 1999.
In an era when digital media was uncommon,The Padang magazine
played a vital role in keeping Members abreast of the Club’s activities.
The Club chose The Padang as the magazine title to convey the close
relationship between the SCC and the historic green field it occupies.
For many years, the Padang field had witnessed numerous national
celebrations and Club tournaments which were played on it; there was
no better name to call the magazine than The Padang.
Today, The Padang magazine reaches a wide readership of more than
20,000 readers spanning the globe and is available in both print and
digital formats.
This year, on its 20th anniversary, The Padang will evolve again
– not only will it have a slightly different look, but we will also be
bringing you more interesting lifestyle feature articles on the Club
and its Members in addition to the regular content on SCC sports
news, social event updates and dining promotions. We will also be
enhancing the synergy between our print and digital communication
platforms to reach an even wider audience and offer you greater
variety in content.
Thank you, The Padang readers!
(Strengthen your marketing with The Padang! Advertising information available on page 43)
CHINESE NEW YEAR F&B OUTLETS
OPERATING HOURS
OBITUARIES Eve of CNY 1st Day of CNY 2nd Day of CNY
Outlet
Mon, 4 Feb 2019 Tues, 5 Feb 2019 Wed, 6 Feb 2019
The Club records, with deep regret,
the passing of our Member.
The Oval
8am – 11pm 8am – 11pm 8am – 11pm
Our sincere condolences go out & Verandah
to the family of the departed.
Main Lounge 9am – 1am 9am – 11pm 9am – 11pm
Men’s Bar CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Stumps 11am – 2am 11am – 11pm 11am – 11pm
The Padang 12pm – 3pm
CLOSED CLOSED
Restaurant 7pm – 11pm
The Deli 11am – 10pm 11am – 10pm 11am – 10pm
Mr R Kathiravelu
12pm – 3pm 12pm – 3pm 12pm – 3pm
The Victoria
7pm – 11pm 7pm – 11pm 7pm – 11pm
8 THE PADANG JAN / FEB 2019CLUB NEWS
Our Main Lounge Sports a New Look!
Over the last month, the Club carried out refurbishment work after operational hours to give the Main
Lounge a vibrant makeover with the aim to provide Members with a more comfortable, updated and
welcoming atmosphere.
The updates include:
• Re-upholstered furniture, new dining tables and chairs
• New carpet
• New sheer curtains
• Fresh new coat of paint on the walls and ceilings
• Re-varnished timber flooring and pillars
We thank Members for their patience with us during this refurbishment period and hope they enjoy the
Main Lounge’s new look and feel.
SOMETHING BETTER
COMING SOON
CARVERY Pick of Plenty!
Succulent Juicy Meats
BUFFET LUNCH
$17.90
Fresh Gourmet Salads
Warm Hearty Breads
JAN / FEB 2019 THE PADANG 9FOOD & BEVERAGE
Spirits & Wines
PROMOTION OF THE MONTH
Ferrari Trento DOC Brut NV, Italy Masi Costasera Amarone Classico DOCG, Italy
(Italian Winery of the Year 2018) Deep ruby red with brilliant reflections. Intense and elegant
A lively straw yellow with faint greenish highlights. aromas of cherry and plum jam with spicy hints
Fine and persistent perlage. of cinnamon and cloves.
Fresh and intense, with a broad fruity note of Firm structure but very soft on the palate with velvety tannins
ripe Golden Delicious apples and wild flowers, and a marked acidity that balances the alcohol level well.
underpinned by a delicate scent of yeast. Attractively long and full flavoured with a
fruity finish and soft spiciness.
Harmonious and well-balanced, with an attractive
undertone of ripe fruit and hints of crusty bread. Grape Varieties: 70% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, 5% Molinara
Grapes: 100% Chardonnay $138.00 per bottle
$68.00 per bottle / $15.80 per glass
Silver Palm Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Silver Palm Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
USA, North Coast USA, North Coast
Bright and refreshing, this Sauvignon Blanc has Dark ruby in color, with aromas of black currants, anise,
notes of grapefruit zest, candied tangerine, and tobacco, and dark chocolate. Flavors of black berries,
apricot. Mouthwatering acidity makes for a cherries, cocoa and toasty oak are cplimented by round,
beautifully crisp finish. soft tannins, leading to a silky, lingering finish.
Grape Varieties: 99% Sauvignon Blanc, 1% Semillon Grape Varieties: 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot, 6% Merlot
$62.00 per bottle / $14.80 per glass 6% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Sirah, 1% Malbec
$68.00 per bottle / $15.80 per glass
The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve Johnnie Walker 18 Years Snow Leopard Vodka The Glenrothes 12 Years
$128.00 per bottle / $182.00 per bottle $128.00 per bottle $128.00 per bottle /
$238.00 Twin Bottles $238.00 Twin Bottles
F&B Promotions
Mondays Wednesdays
Cocktail Craze Black Mussels Promotion
Get 2 Cocktails at Special price! Black Mussels with White Wine Sauce and Garlic Bread $15.80
Snow Ball $12
Screwdriver $12 Black Mussels with Saffron Cream Sauce and Garlic Bread $15.80
Spritzer $16 Available all day in all outlets.
Jaiger Bomb $16
Available all day in all outlets.
The above promotions are not
Fridays valid during major Club events
Prosecco and Oyster promotion and on the eve of Public Holidays.
Spark and Shuck Bundle! Not applicable for banquets and
Bottega - Prosecco Millesimato Brut $70 private functions.
Freshly shucked Oysters (A dozen) $70
Usual price $79 and now at $70 to celebrate a Friday Night!
From 6.30pm onwards, while stocks last.
Available at Main Lounge & Stumps.
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JAN/ /FEB 2019FO O D & B EVERAG E
Chef Arfin’s Oval Daily Specials
January/February 2019
S P E C I A L S
Fridays, 6.30pm onwards
The Courtyard
January
4 January
Sota Ayam
$8.80 (regular), $10.80 (large)
11 January
Combo Mutton & Chicken Biryani
$15.80
18 January
Lamb Shank Masala
served with Saffron Rice and Mango Raita
$16.80 SCC Laksa
25 January
Kambing Soup
$8.80 (regular), $10.80 (large)
January February
Monday 7, 14, 21, 28 January Monday 4, 11, 18, 25 February
Chicken Biryani, or Mutton Biryani, or
Oven-roasted Striploin with Braised Duck Leg with Orange
February Vegetables and Potatoes, or Sauce, Vegetables and Potatoes, or
Pink Leg Prawn Noodle Soup with Pink Leg Prawn Noodle Soup with
1 February Fresh Clams Fresh Clams
Nasi Goreng ‘Kampong Style’
served with Prawn Crackers and Fried Egg Tuesday 8, 15, 22, 29 January Tuesday 12, 19, 26 February
$10.80 SCC Laksa, or SCC Laksa, or
Pan-fried Seabass Fillet with Pan-fried Seabass Fillet with
8 February Lemon Dill Sauce, Vegetables and
Lemon Dill Sauce, Vegetables and
Indian Mee Goreng Potatoes, or
Potatoes, or
$8.80 (regular), $10.80 (large) Chicken Tikka with Mint Chutney,
Chicken Tikka with Mint Chutney,
Mixed Vegetables and Naan Bread Mixed Vegetables and Naan Bread
22 February
Kambing Soup
Wednesday 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 January Wednesday 13, 20, 27 February
$8.80 (regular), $10.80 (large)
SCC Chicken & Egg Curry SCC Chicken & Egg Curry with
with Steamed Rice, or Steamed Rice, or
Roast Leg of Lamb with Vegetables Roast Leg of Lamb with Vegetables
and Potatoes, or and Potatoes, or
Fish Biryani Fish Biryani
Cake
Thursday 7, 14, 21, 28 February
Thursday 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 January
SCC Chicken Rice, or
SCC Chicken Rice, or
Baked Salmon with Vegetables
OF THE MONTH Baked Salmon with Vegetables
and Potatoes, or
and Potatoes, or
SCC Chicken Masala with Basmati
$47 SCC Chicken Masala with Basmati
per kg
Rice and Mixed Vegetables
Rice and Mixed Vegetables
Friday 1, 8, 15, 22 February
Friday 4, 11, 18, 25 January Fish Moolie with Steamed Rice, or
Fish Moolie with Steamed Rice, or Breaded Pork Loin with Vegetables,
Grilled Chicken Chop with Vegetables Apple Chutney and Cheese Cream
and Potatoes, or Sauce, or
Paneer Butter Masala with Mixed Paneer Butter Masala with Mixed
Vegetable and Tandoori Roti Vegetable and Tandoori Roti
Saturday 5, 12, 19, 26 January Saturday 2, 9, 16, 23 February
SCC Laksa, or SCC Laksa, or
SCC Chicken Rice, or SCC Chicken Rice, or
Chicken Biryani Mutton Biryani
Mango Passionfruit with
Cream Cheese Mousse and Caramel Agar Sunday 6, 13, 20, 27 January Sunday 3, 10, 17, 24 February
Mutton Curry served with Mutton Curry served with
Visit The Oval & Verandah or call 6338 9271 Ext: 373 to place a Basmati Rice Basmati Rice
cake order for your special occasion or birthday celebration!
JAN / FEB 2019 THE PADANG 11FOOD & BEVERAGE
Dinner Specials
AT THE OVAL & VERANDAH
January January
Special Special
Pan Seared Salmon Fillet Bitter Gourd Fish with Salted Black Bean
with Capellini Aglio Olio $20.80
$28.80
February
Special
January
Masala Pink Leg
Special
Prawns with
Steamed Rice and
Masala Lamb Chop with Mint Chutney Shrimp Crackers
$20.80 $28.80
February
Special
‘Nawabi’ Seabass Fillet
with Raita
$20.80
All photos are for illustration only.
12 THE PADANG JAN / FEB 2019 Actual products may vary.C AL ENDAR
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
New Year’s Black Mussels 2 3 Prosecco and Oyster 4 5 Sunday Brunch 6
Day 1 Promotion promotion The Padang
Every Wednesday Every Friday Restaurant
Available Available at Every Sunday
all day in Main Lounge 12pm – 3pm
all outlets. & Stumps.
Cocktail Craze 7 Quiz Night 8 Wednesday Buzz 9 10 Hawker Fare 11 Satay 12 13
Every Monday Men’s Bar from the Bar The Courtyard The Courtyard
Available all day 8pm onwards Main Lounge 6.30pm Every Friday
in all outlets. Alternate & Saturday
Wednesdays 6.30pm – 10pm
7.30pm onwards
Carvery Lunch 14 15 16 17 Oysters 18 Look Who’s 19 Sunday Kids Corner 20
Main Lounge Main Lounge Cooking The Gilmour Room
Available on Every Friday Gilmour Room Every Sunday
Weekdays 6pm 11am 12pm – 3pm
12pm – 2.30pm
High Tea 21 22 Wednesday Buzz 23 24 Hawker Fare 25 Saturday Buzz 26 27
The Oval & Verandah from the Bar The Courtyard from the Bar
and Main Lounge Main Lounge 6.30pm Main Lounge
Available Daily Alternate Every Saturday
3pm – 5pm Wednesdays 8.15pm onwards
7.30pm onwards
28 29 30 31
January
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Prosecco and Oyster 1 Saturday Buzz 2 Sunday Kids Corner 3
promotion from the Bar The Gilmour Room
Every Friday Main Lounge Every Sunday
Available at Every Saturday 12pm – 3pm
Main Lounge 8.15pm onwards
& Stumps.
4 Chinese Chinese 7 Oysters 8 Satay 9 10
New Year 5 New Year 6 Main Lounge The Courtyard
Every Friday Every Friday
6pm & Saturday
6.30pm – 10pm
High Tea 11 Quiz Night 12 Wednesday Buzz 13 14 15 16 Sunday Brunch 17
The Oval & Verandah Men’s Bar from the Bar The Padang
and Main Lounge 8pm onwards Main Lounge Restaurant
Available Daily Alternate Valentine’s Chinese New Year Every Sunday
3pm – 5pm Wednesdays Day Dinner Celebration 12pm – 3pm
7.30pm onwards The Padang Main Lounge
Restaurant 7.30pm
7pm
Cocktail Craze 18 19 Black Mussels 20 21 Hawker Fare 22 Breakfast 23 24
Every Monday Promotion The Courtyard The Oval & Verandah
Available all day Every Wednesday 6.30pm Available Daily
in all outlets. Available 8am – 10.30am
all day in
all outlets.
25 Carvery Lunch 26 Wednesday Buzz 27 28
Main Lounge from the Bar
Available on Main Lounge
February
Weekdays Alternate
12pm – 2.30pm Wednesdays
7.30pm onwards
JAN / FEB 2019 THE PADANG 13FOOD & BEVERAGE
Chinese New Year
Celebration
Friday, 15 February 2019 | 7.30pm onwards
The Courtyard and Main Lounge
Buffet Price:
Member – $36.80
Guest – $44.80
Child* – $18.40
Dinner will be served from 6pm
Acrobatic Palm
at The Oval & Verandah
Lion Dance Reading
on the Pole
*Applicable for Children
aged 12 years and below
ance
Chinese Band Perform
&
Calligraphy by Matthew
rin s
on Pebbles the Manda
Programme may be subject to change.
Reservations for buffet will close 11 February 2019.
40% of the buffet price is chargeable for cancellation after closing date and 100% for no show.
Please contact the Oval Restaurant for reservations at 6338 9271 Ext: 373.
14 THE PADANG JAN / FEB 2019 For more information, please contact:
Ms Louis Neubronner at louis.n@scc.org.sg Tel: 63389271 Ext: 263 or Ms Becky Xu at becky.xu@scc.org.sg Ext: 377.FO O D & B EVERAG E
C hinese
New Year
Promotion
CNY OVAL ALA CARTE MENU YU SHENG WITH ABALONE / SALMON
Lunch: 5, 6, 11, 19 February 2019 (12pm to 3pm) 20 January – 15 February 2019
Dinner: 4 – 15 February 2019 (7pm to 10pm) Medium (Serves 4 – 5 persons)
With Salmon $42.80
Stir-fried Eggplant with Garlic $16.80
With Abalone $52.80
Pea Sprouts and Wolf Berries with Superior Broth $16.80
XO Seafood Skin Noodle $16.80 Large (Serves 6 – 10 persons)
Homemade Tiger Prawn Balls $16.80 With Salmon $52.80
Stir-fried Nai Bai Vegetables with Garlic $16.80 With Abalone $72.80
Claypot Roasted Pork with Bean Curd and Leek $18.80
Herbal Pork Maw and Abalone Soup $22.80
Deep-fried Spring Chicken with Fragrant Herbs $27.80
Roasted Tender Pork Spare Ribs $26.80 REUNION STEAMBOAT DINNER BUFFET
Stir-fried Oatmeal Tiger Prawns $28.80 Monday, 4 February 2019
7pm to 10pm
Deep-fried Soon Hock with Chef Special Sauce (500-600g) $44.80
Claypot Duck and Sea Cucumber $49.80 $42.80 Member | $52.80 Guest | $22.80 Child
Reservations are based on first-come-first-served basis. JAN / FEB 2019 THE PADANG 15
For reservations or enquiries, please contact the Oval Restaurant at 6338 9271 Ext: 373.FOOD & BEVERAGE
Chinese New Year
Dishes Highlights
The Reunion Dinner held on the eve of Chinese New Year marks the start
of the festive feasting and celebration. As with many traditions carried out
during this period by the ethnic Chinese to ensure a great year ahead, the
Reunion Dinner usually features dishes and/or ingredients of auspicious
significance that promise wealth, prosperity and health.
This year at SCC, one of the special dishes our chefs have prepared for the
CNY Oval Ala Carte Menu is the Claypot Roasted Pork with Bean
Curd and Leek.
While leeks are a fairly common ingredient in Chinese cooking, it is
considered an auspicious ingredient to have during Chinese New Year…
all because of the way its name is pronounced. The Chinese leek (大蒜)
or “dasuan”’ in Mandarin, when pronounced, sounds like “counting” and
symbolizes having wealth in abundance or, plainly-speaking, having lots of
money to count!
So if you want to ensure you’ll have pots of money to count this year, make
sure you order and eat (clay)pots of our Claypot Roasted Pork with Bean
Curd and Leek.
Another must-have dish for Chinese New Year is the Yu Sheng. Also
known as the “Prosperity Toss”, this salad-type dish consists of raw fish
(usually salmon) or abalone mixed with shredded vegetables and a variety
of sauces and condiments, amongst other ingredients.
Yu Sheng literally means “raw fish”, commonly conflated to “abundance”,
and symbolizes abundance, prosperity and vigour. Diners gather around the
table and recite auspicious sayings as they add the ingredients to the dish;
each ingredient has its own symbolic lucky meaning. Then, the diners toss
and mix the salad up with their chopsticks, and it is believed that the height
of the toss reflects the height of the diners’ growth in fortune – explaining the
often extremely enthusiastic tossing chaos that usually results!
Please refer to Page 15 for our full list of Chinese New Year dining specials.
16 THE PADANG JAN / FEB 2019 Reservations are based on first-come-first-served basis.
For reservations or enquiries, please contact the Oval Restaurant at 6338 9271 Ext: 373.U P CO M ING EVENTS
Tue, 8 Jan & 12 Feb Wed, 9 & 23 Jan / 13 & 27 Feb Every Sat
Quiz Night Wednesday Buzz From The Bar Saturday Buzz from
Men’s Bar Main Lounge The Bar
8pm onwards 7.30pm onwards Main Lounge
MSG with Terry and Robyn 8.15pm onwards
Sing along with That’s Life as they present
some of their classic hits with special
appearance by Raffy (Lead Singer of Jive Talkin’).
December Winner – Stickey Wicket
Fri, 15 Feb
Chinese New Year Celebration
Dinner will be served from 6pm at The Oval & Verandah
Performances start from 7.30pm onwards at The Courtyard and Main Lounge
Buffet Price: $36.80 per Member | $44.80 per Guest | $18.40 per Child*
Program Highlights: Acrobatic Lion Dance on the Pole,
Palm Reading, Chinese Calligraphy on Pebbles,
Band Performance by Matthew & the Mandarins
*Applicable for Children age 12 years and below.
Sat, 19 Jan
Join us and learn how to cook regional Indian dishes from
MasterChef Asia participant Priya Barve.
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12pm – 2pm
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Closing Date: 11 January 2019
6, 13, 20 & 27 Jan / 3, 10, 17 & 24 Feb
Sunday Gilmour Room
12pm – 3pm
Kids 6 Jan 3 Feb Movie Screening
Corner
13 Jan 10 Feb Cherry Blossom Art/ God of Fortune Clay Painting
20 Jan 17 Feb Super Hero Mask Making/ Venetian Mask Making
27 Jan 24 Feb Kite Making/ Shrink Art Key Chain
For more information, please contact Ms. Becky Xu at becky.xu@scc.org.sg Tel: 6338 9271 Ext: 377 or
Ms. Louis Neubronner at louis.n@scc.org.sg Tel: 6338 9271 Ext: 263.
JAN / FEB 2019 THE PADANG 17UPCOMING EVENTS
SCC Night Race 2019
Hospitality Suites
Closed Tender
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PADANG BOX
The SCC Night Race is a closed event organized by the Singapore Cricket Club
in conjunction with the Singapore Grand Prix, which will be held
from 20 to 22 September 2019.
Situated within the SCC Clubhouse, the Victoria Suite, Gold Box and the new
Padang Box provide perfect vantage points to experience the race up-close and set
your adrenalin pumping as the drivers race along the notorious “Singapore Sling”.
Available exclusively for SCC Members, these three hospitality suites are elite venues
for the perfect private experience during the 3-day event.
Tender documents for the hospitality suites will be available
from March till April 2019.
To register your interest or for more information,
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Mumbai meets Singapore in A rich & creamy prawn and A modern interpretation of in MasterChef Asia. She and her husband
this steamed egg & green chilli coconut gravy from Bengal, traditional Indian desserts Aniruddha now run a successful Supper Club
called the ‘Bombay Howrah Dining Car’,
custard, topped with a coriander which legend says got its name from Mumbai and Kolkata
specializing in regional Indian cuisines from their
& coconut chutney and finished from a similar dish made by made from coconut, palm home states of Maharashtra and West Bengal.
with melted cheddar cheese. Malay sailors visiting India. jaggery and rice.
For more information, please contact Ms Louis Neubronner at louis.n@scc.org.sg Tel: 63389271 Ext: 263 or Ms Becky Xu at becky.xu@scc.org.sg Ext: 377.
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Activities are subject to change without prior notice.
RSVP required; limited slots available. Registration is based on a first-come-first-served basis.
For more information and booking, please contact Ms. Louis Neubronner at louis.n@scc.org.sg Tel: 6338 9271 Ext: 263.
JAN / FEB 2019 THE PADANG 193 rd SCC WINE & GOURMET SERIES
Proudly presented by:
FRENCH WINE
PAIRING DINNER
“Old vs. New Syrah & Grenache Blends”
Date Friday, 18 January 2019 • Welcome Drink 7.00pm – 7.30pm
Member $108 per person • Guest $118 per person
Pre-Dinner Reception Experience an insightful journey with the Old vs New
Freixenet Syrah and Grenache Blends, which varied wine-
Cordon Negro Cava Brut NV making techniques and regulations produce final
wine styles that differentiate old world vs new world.
Menu Enjoy learning about Syrah / Shiraz and their
differences.
Tian of Crab
Avocado, dill, crème fraiche Most importantly, taste what you learn by savouring
Paul Jaboulet these remarkable wines from Old & New World
Cotes du Rhone Parallele 45 Rouge 2015 countries.
France, Southern Rhone Valley
Lobster Description Special U.P. $
Poached lobster, court bouillon jelly, cauliflower puree, caviar Take-Away
Paul Jaboulet
Crozes Hermitage Domaine d’ Thalabert Rouge 2012, Freixenet $35 $48
France, Southern Rhone Valley Ordon Negro Methode
Cava Brut NV
Spain
Lamb Rump
Grilled courgette, pea, mint, lamb jus
Paul Jaboulet $43 $55
Two Hands Brave Faces Cotes du Rhone Parallele 45
Grenache Mourvedre Shiraz 2016 Rouge 2015
Australia, Barossa Valley France, Southern Rhone Valley
Angus Short Ribs Paul Jaboulet $68 $85
48 hours sous vide short ribs, kale, pomme puree, Crozes Hermitage Domaine
horseradish emulsion, crispy shallots D’ Thalabert Rouge 2012
Two Hands Angel’s Share France, Southern Rhone Valley
Shiraz 2017
Australia, McLaren Vale Two Hands Brave Faces $53 $65
Grenache Mourvedre
Shiraz 2016
Vanilla Souffle
Australia, Barossa Valley
with Pistachio ice cream, maple syrup
Two Hands Angel’s Share $53 $65
Freshly Brewed Coffee or Tea Shiraz 2017
Petit Fours Australia, McLaren Vale
Call 6338 9271 for reservations. Limited Seating. Reservations are based on first-come-first-served basis.
40% is chargeable for cancellations after Monday, 14 January 2019 and 100% for no show.R E C E NT EVENTS
“Big Red” Italian Dinner
30 November 2018
SCC hosted the “Big Red” Italian Wine Dinner on 30 November
2018 with Celebrity Chef Lino Sauro as our guest chef, leading
our culinary team and presenting exquisite dishes to our
Members and their guests. The event was proudly presented by
SCC in partnership with St. James’s Place Wealth Management.
Deepavali Night
23 November 2018
Members and guests celebrated Deepavali at the Main Lounge which began
with the auspicious lighting of the lamp by SCC President Sher Baljit Singh,
Social Subcommittee Chairman Anwar Gaffoor and Social Subcommittee
Members George Abraham (also the Property Subcommittee Chairman) and
Vikram Raman.
This was followed by a spirited Bhangra dance performance which spectacular
dance and acrobatic moves drew thunderous applause. The audience was also
invited to learn and try out some dance steps.
Members and guests feasted on a decadent buffet spread prepared by our
culinary team as well as guest chefs from well-known Indonesian restaurant
Queens. Popular one-man band Ashish Thadani got the crowd on its feet in the
Main Lounge with his mesmerising lively musical sets and the party went on
late into the night.
JAN / FEB 2019 THE PADANG 21RE CE NT EVENTS
Remembrance Day
11 November 2018
Each year, SCC holds a Remembrance Day service at the Centopah in
Esplanade Park to honour the members of the armed forces who fought
and died during World War One. This Remembrance Day 2018 was
particularly significant as it marked a century since the end of World War
One and befitting this, the British High Commission provided a Royal
Navy Guard of 14 to support the SCC Cenotaph Act of Remembrance.
In attendance were VIPS including Royal Navy Commander Martin Moore
- UK Defence Adviser Singapore; Lieutenant Commander Aston Talbot -
New Zealand Defence Force Liaison Officer; Colonel Jeffery Drummond
– Canadian Defence Attache (Singapore/ Cambodia/ Vietnam); Captain
So Won Ahn – Defence Attache, US Embassy Singapore; all of whom
recited excerpts from the Pericles Eulogy, war poems “In Flanders Field”
and “For the Fallen”, etc.
SCC President Sher Baljit Singh said, “Every year, the Singapore
Cricket Club holds this Remembrance Day service because we see it
as a privilege to be able to honour the sacrifices made by the military
in defending Singapore during the war. We are grateful for the kind
support of the British High Commission in making this years’ service
particularly special as we mark the 100th year since the end of World
War 1. It is important to mark this, so we will always remember the price
of peace and how vital it is for us to safeguard it.”
The SCC Remembrance Day was covered in local media outlets
ChannelNewsAsia, The Straits Times, and Lianhe Zaobao.
Quiz Night
4 December 2018
Congratulations
to the Winner – Stickey Wicket
22 THE PADANG JAN / FEB 2019R E C E NT EVENTS
Christmas Children Party
15 December 2018
Jointly presented by SCC and Evolve Arts, a Christmas
pantomime “The Greatest Snowman” was performed on 15
December at the Padang Restaurant.
Children and parents alike rediscovered the joy of reading,
the gift of giving and the magic of the Christmas spirit
through a fun and interactive story-telling session with song
and dance. The kids also enjoyed themselves decorating
(and eating!) gingerbread men and Santa Claus even visited
to present the children with gifts!
JAN / FEB 2019 THE PADANG 23RE CE NT EVENTS
Christmas Eve
Lucky Draw Results
Monday, 24 December 2018
Main Lounge
Top 5 Prize Winners
1. Colin Martin
2. Amerjeet Singh
3. Lu Cheng-Yang
4. Jan Martin Stjernstrom
5. Nancy Eves
6th – 25th Prize Winners
6. K Kesavapany 16. Zaheer K Merchant
7. Subramaniam Sankar 17. Kapil Kapoor
8. Lim Thian Seng Thomas 18. Tang Seow Ling
9. Alistair Lamb 19. Boon Swan Foo
10. Han Seck Kwang 20. Nakul Beri
11. Zaibun Siraj 21. Shaun McLagan
12. Anant Bir Singh 22. Ong Yong Lock
13. Lim Yee How Matthew 23. Markus Antonius Van Rooijen
14. Jayesh A Parekh 24. Neil Roy Burge
15. Richard Wee Cheng Hong 25. Karine Richard
SCC thanks all sponsors for their support
24 THE PADANG JAN / FEB 2019R E C E NT EVENTS JAN / FEB 2019 THE PADANG 25
S PORTS NEWS
SCC Rugby U17 Boys: Going Bald for Charity
Our SCC Rugby U17 team was in Dubai from 22 - 25 November 2018 to compete in an international Rugby 7s tournament organised by
Dubai College. For most of the 12 players, their travels were funded by their parents.
Two of the players though - local Singaporeans who are also part of the SCC Rugby Academy Scholarship Program - not only received
some aid from the SCC Rugby Academy, but the U17/U16 players banded together in early-October and organised a car wash day at
Dempsey to raise travel funds for their team mates!
In addition, the SCC U17s felt that they wanted to more than play rugby; they wanted to do something for a meaningful cause and to
show care to those in need.
The touring boys decided to shave their heads in support of the Children’s Cancer Foundation (CCF) after training on 17 November
2018 “to tell children with cancer that it is OK to be bald”. The two coaches, Marc Lansonneur and Laurent Ducourneau, also joined their
players in shaving their heads for charity.
Incidentially, SCC U17s won the Dubai College Cup, beating last year’s cup holders Dubai College 19-5 in the finals.
SCC applauds our boys for being the champions that they already are and for having such big hearts!
In Conversation with Malaysian Professional Squash
Player: Tan Wee Wern
What are your 2019 plans?
2019 will be a big year for me. I only started playing again in July 2018 after being
out for about 21 months from an injury. I have been back playing professionally in
the past five to six months. So next year would really be like having a brand new
start for me.
How did you keep yourself from pressing forward after being out for 21 months?
I started playing professional squash since I was 17 years old. So playing squash
is all I know; not being able to train, to travel, and compete in tournaments was
tough. It was a phase that I had to go through but I was fortunate to have a good
team with me. They have been with me throughout my whole career and despite all
my injuries, they did not give up on me. So I felt it was only right that I got back in
training and playing again. If I decide to call it quit, it would pretty be much be like I
am giving up on them. Every day is an improvement for me; it has not been easy but
it is a process I have to go through and and it can only get better.
You achieved the World No. 5 ranking in 2014. Now, you have had to start over
again. How do you feel about that?
There is good and bad. It is good in that I feel, it can’t get any worse than this. Where
it feels bad is the frustration I have sometimes about not being able to do what I
used to do in the past, especially when I know what I was able to achieve. At the
same time though, it has been a reminder to me to really appreciate the sport; I
think I didn’t appreciate it as much as I should have then – at that point in time,
every tournament felt just like any other tournament. Being away for more than two
years made me realised how much I missed the sport and should have enjoyed it a
little bit more.
We have many junior sportspersons playing different sports for SCC. For those
considering a career in sports, what advice would you give them? would you
want to give them if they are considering a career in sports?
The desire has to come from within. Even with all the talent that you have, it really
has to come from within because at the end of the day, it is all about hard work
and persistence. At the same time though, while you are working towards your
aspirations, it would also be wise to make sure you have something that you can fall
back on in case of any unforeseen circumstances.
26 THE PADANG JAN / FEB 2019S P O RTS N E WS S P ORTS NEWS
71ST SCC International Rugby 7s
ends on a high
Daveta reclaims Ablitt Cup with a spirited showing from Casuarina Cougars
Report by Jonathan Leow
The Singapore Cricket Club International Rugby 7s (SCC 7s) ended on a high note on Sunday,
4 November 2018, as Daveta from Fiji reclaimed the Ablitt Cup in the rain against a Casuarina
Cougars side that were in their first final since 1984.
The Cougars had played most of the tournament with only 8 players in their squad but had
upset the likes of Hong Kong Dragons and Ponsonby from New Zealand in their run to the finals of the Ablitt Cup.
Daveta on the other hand, had a seemingly easy group round on day 1 of the tournament, and had cruised to what
seemed like an easy start with a quarter final against the hosts Singapore Cricket Club. It ended up being a game for the
day, with the local club holding the Fijians for most of the first half. It was however a game of inches, and it was the Fijians
that came out 12 – 5 over a club side that boasted several Singapore national team players.
It was an afternoon that was perfect for rugby 7s, with overcast clouds cooling the some 3,500 assembled who
turned up at the majestic Padang for some great rugby. It was the Schools and Colleges finals up first, with Anglo
Chinese School (Independent) coming out 33 – 5 winners over United World College (Dover Campus) to win the Len
Foster Trophy for the Under 14 category. The French School Lycée Français de Singapour played some
champagne rugby to come up similar 33- 5 winners over the Tanglin Trust School to win the John Clark
Shield for the Under 16 age group. In the Under 18 age group, Tanglin Trust School came up winners 15- 7 over United
World College (Dover Campus) to win the Sithawalla Cup.
After the Schools and Colleges finals, the crowd was warmed up to the Bowl final, where Kurumi from Japan won the Bowl
against the SCC Barbarians. In the Plate final, the Asian Games gold medalists Hong Kong Dragons were up against
the side from Perth, Cottesloe, who came up winners over Hong Kong Dragons. The Shield final was a great one where
another Japanese club, Tamariva were spirited but lost to long-time visitors Palmyra from Australia.
So it came to the Ablitt Cup final with a heavy downpour not stopping any proceedings. The Casuarina Cougars game
up strongly to hold Daveta in the first minutes of the game, but it was the Fijians who drew first blood.
A couple of quick tries to end the half seemed to signal the end for the boys from Darwin but they came
back strong to score a couple, closing the gap to a try, losing 17-24.
In the end, it was a great way to end a TOURNAMENT RESULTS
great tournament, with Daveta’s Mesake Schools and Colleges:
Varo being named Player of the Final, and • U18 – Sithawalla Cup: Tanglin Trust School
Daveta’s Leveni Tani winning the Ashforth • U16 – John Clark Shield: Lycée Français de Singapour
Trophy for Player of the Tournament. • U14 – Len Foster Trophy: Anglo-Chinese School
(Independent)
Ablitt Cup
• Winner: Daveta Rugby Club
• Runner up: Casuarina Cougars Rugby Club
Plate
• Winner: Cottesloe Rugby Football Club
• Runner up: Hong Kong Dragons
Shield
• Winner: Palmyra Rugby Union Club
• Runner up: Tamariva Rugby Football Club
JAN / FEB 2019 THE PADANG 27S PORTS NEWS
scc rugby 7s 2018 action
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S PORTS NEWS
Padang Shield Games
17 November 2018
The Padang Shield Games 2018 was a great opportunity for the Singapore Cricket Club and Singapore Recreation Club to affirm their ties across
the Padang field through friendly competition, and strengthen friendships. Our heartfelt thanks to SRC for hosting the event!
30 THE PADANG JAN / FEB 2019SP ORTS
Balut Convenor: Tony Fisher | Article by: Tony Fisher
38th Chivas Regal Interport Challenge Trophy Top 10 SCC In-house Baluteers for 2018
Ladder Rank Player Name Best of 8 Games
1 Raj Kumar 5,033
2 Vashi Sajnani 4,935
3 Mohan Dadlani 4,927
4 Philip Ng 4,883
5 Mohan Balagopal 4,800
6 Joyce Foster 4,797
7 Sunita Kapoor 4,796
8 Renee Balagopal 4,791
9 Jasmin Foster 4,770
10 Roopa J Mane 4,743
This is the year’s most prestigious Balut Tournament in Singapore 20 November saw SCC’s last in-house gathering for the year. As
and Malaysia, and as last year’s winners it was SRC’s turn usual, the attendance was good, the food was excellent, the drinks
to host. Some 80 players from the six Balut-playing clubs in flowed, and Raj Kumar demonstrated his mastery of the mystical
Singapore - SCC, SRC, Tanglin Club, NUSS, Indian Association art of Balut once again by obtaining the highest individual number
and the Eurasian Association - plus a further 16 Baluteers from of points in one column (162) as well as the highest individual
the Kinabalu Club, the Kinabalu Yacht Club, and the Sabah Golf aggregate (654)!
& Country Club gathered for this event on Friday and Saturday,
23-24 November. The Annual Christmas Party
Expertly organised by Yvonne Pereira and her highly efficient team, Due to issues obtaining the Gilmour room on the original required
the atmosphere was enhanced by plentiful food and drink, great date, we broke with ‘tradition’ and held this event earlier than
music, and the fact that it was held in SRC’s new and colourful usual on Saturday, 10 November. In a further departure from
ballroom. Congratulations to the Kinabalu Club for emerging the ‘norm’ we also played six games of Balut. With an excellent
worthy winners! Christmas-themed feast, free-flowing drinks, and continuous
infectious background music, plus a humorous quiz, a great party
Padang Shield atmosphere provided fun memories for all.
Held on 17 November, this biennial event was won by the host
SRC, edging past SCC by a mere 38 points. SCC Convenor Tony
Fisher is seen here handing the Trophy to SRC Convenor Yvonne
Pereira.
The Balut Inter-Club League
The final match of the season was hosted by the SCC on 17
October. Congratulations to the Tanglin Club Team 1 for emerging
as 2018 League winners with 14,149 points, closely followed by
the Indian Association with 14, 088 points. NUSS clinched 3rd spot
with 13, 842 points.
Upcoming Events
The following invitations have been extended to the SCC Balut
Section:
• Kinabalu Club 9th Invitational Tournament:
9 March 2019 (Saturday)
From top right corner, clockwise: Huned clutches main prize as Tony & Raj try to distract
• Sarawak Club 5th Invitational Tournament: him; Sunita presents Irene Chow with prize; SCC Ladies in Balut Christmas party spirits;
13 – 14 September 2019 (Friday/Saturday) Balut Champion captain Raj Kumar.
JAN / FEB 2019 THE PADANG 31S PORTS
Bowls Convenor: Christian Huang | Article by: Christian Huang
Asia Lawn Bowls Championships
Four SCC bowlers represented Singapore at the Asian Bowls
Championships in Henan, China in October and all came back with
medals. SCC bowlers Josephine Lim and Amira Goh combined
with May Lee from Singtel to claim the bronze medal in the Women
Triples. Matthew Ngui skippered his fours team of Bernard Foo,
Law Kwok Fai and Anthony Loh (all from Evergreen LBC) to a
silver medal, falling in the finals to Hong Kong by a solitary shot.
Shermeen Lim showed her class when she defeated the SEA
Games and Commonwealth Games gold medalist Emma Saroji
of Malaysia in the semi-finals to get into the gold medal match
against Japan. She took her form into the finals and defeated her
Japanese counterpart in straight sets to claim the Singles crown.
Congratulations to all winners!
National Singles League and National Fours
After capturing the Asian Singles title, Shermeen Lim continued
her scintillating form to win the National Singles league in
December. She beat Leng Li Li from Singapore Power in straight
sets and earned the rights to represent Singapore at the World
Cup in Warilla come March 2019. Unfortunately, Matthew Ngui
came short against Kah Hock in the finals and came in second
best.
Euan Wong, Matthew Ngui, Melvin Tan and Wong Hui Kai from
SCC successfully defended their Men’s Fours title at the Kallang
Lawn Bowls Green in November. They were undefeated in their
group matches and beat their opponents from ELBC in the finals
14-9. Congratulations to all for their efforts!
SCC Drawn Triples
A total of seven drawn triples teams participated. In the first semi-
final, Melvin, Lew Foong and Velu defeated Christian, Anwar and
Ben. In the other semi-final, Ganesh, Candy and Purush defeated
Chai, Retna and Srinivasan. The 3rd place encounter was a high
quality match, with brilliant shot-making and close heads. Chai’s
snooker-style shot in the penultimate end for four shots proved
lethal as they ran away winners 17-15 against Christian’s team. In
the finals, Melvin’s team proved too strong and defeated Ganesh’s
team to win the tournament.
SCC/RBSC/KBGC Triangular and Interport
After winning the triangular title for two years running, a twenty
strong team arrived in Bangkok, eager to make it a hattrick of titles.
The first match was the interport against RBSC. After a two and a
From top: SCC bowlers Matthew, Hui Kai, Melvin and Euan after winning the Men’s
half hour tussle, the final result across the green read 3-3, but due Fours; SCC bowlers in Henan together with manager Rodger Kimpton; RBSC Interport
to shots being the deciding factor, we lost the title to RBSC by an match in progress; Teams KBGC and SCC.
overall score of 89-107.
the result was not to be and we succumbed to the strong RBSC
The next match was our first triangular match against KBGC. SCC team with 1 win, 1 draw and 5 losses. We would like to blame the
fared strongly in the game, winning 4 out of 6 rinks, drawing one awesome Thai team dinner on Saturday evening that the Bowls
and narrowly losing the other end by one shot. The most crucial Committee threw for the players as some were still visibly hungover
game was against RBSC. Having done reasonably well against and thinking about the tom yum soup from the previous night. All
RBSC in the interport, our spirits were high and we were hopeful in all, it was a valiant effort by the team and we look to regain the
of a good result against the hosts the next morning. Unfortunately, trophy in Hong Kong next year.
Teams RBSC and SCC in Bangkok, Thailand.
32 THE PADANG JAN / FEB 2019SP ORTS
Bridge Convenor: Patricia Jasudasen | Article by: Lord Firoz Khimji (Lord of Glencoe)
“There are various ways to skin a cat”
And so it is, with the noble game of Bridge, I dare say!
It’s a great pleasure, nay indeed a privilege to be asked, and to accept, this appointment of “brand new scribe”, on behalf of the club
Bridge section, for its glossy magazine. And I promise to slam the ground running (pardon the pun)!
My sincere appreciation to Chitra for a job well done and tirelessly handled all these years gone by, and to our evergreen convener (and
“Commander-in-Chief”) Pat for filling the gap in the interim. Hats off to you ladies!
These have been a busy past few months of bridge too! As I shall now duly relate:
Padang Shield (17 November) Bridge Section Deepavali Celebration
VENUE: SRC (19 November)
One of our more colourful, annual events, with sumptuous Festival-
of-Lights delights, and a dress code to match!
As is the usual custom, prizes were awarded to the winning N/S
and E/W pairs.
The SCC (Gang of Seven) Bridge Team, at the ready with their (hidden) shields. From left to right: Best North-South Pair Mike Sharples and Jolene Lee-Austen; Best
East-West Pair Beng Tee Haythornethwaite and King Fook (“The King”).
SRC Open Pairs (18 November) Bridge Section Christmas Celebrations
VENUE: SRC (17 December)
Only one pair graciously volunteered to participate in this annual
Yet another one of our colourful, annual events, with yummy grub,
event, Olivia Jacob (our indomitable captain and past convener)
and X-Mas pud to boot. Prizes were awarded to the winning N/S
and Savithri.
and E/W pairs. Here’s some (curious) “Mr. & Ms Santa” imagery!
Quadrangular Games (Round Four) The champion pair for 2018 were Edith Somogyi and Murli V., and
(25 November) the individual champion for 2018 was Beng Tee Haythornethwaite.
VENUE: SRC
From left to right: Best North-South Pair Mruli V. and Edith Somogyi; Best East-West Pair
Peri (Santa) and Usha (Santaben).
The Gang of Four: L to R : Edith, Patricia, Lord Firoz & Jai. (Doesn’t Yours Truly make
them ladies look handsome?!)
Despite a spirited fielding and showing of our representative
teams, and our “A” team gaining an overall fourth position (with
a tally of 225 points) in this final round, SCC Bridge conceded From left to right: Champion Pair for 2018 Edith Somogyi and Murli V.; Individual
(rather graciously) overall, on all four rounds. Champion for 2018 Beng Tee Haythornethwaite.
With veteran and new Members comprising the Section committee, the last quarter of 2018 indeed added colour and character to this
delightful game, keeping one and all sane (and young)! And there’s yet another year of competitive bridge to look forward to, not least
amongst the line up”, the Premier & National Bridge Leagues!
SCC Bridge has, during the last couple of years, shown a rather promising increase in interest and turn out (from humble beginnings
of some four tables at the start, to a usually regular seven to eight now). So for all those duly inspired, and the souls that yearn to
continue maintaining their sanity, do come join in for some thrills (and a few spills along the way too). It is, by no stretch of the imagination,
a bridge too far!
“7NT doubled-redoubled”, bid and made, anyone?!?
JAN / FEB 2019 THE PADANG 33S PORTS
Cricket Convenor: Hugh Darwell | Article by: Vijay Jeyaratnam & Arjun Kakar
SCC at HKCC.
The Cricket Section’s 2019 season beckons and certainly promises
to be a landmark year with stiff competition for spots across
all teams. With SCC Tigers successfully defending the Div 1
premiership title for the Club and an outstanding performance by
SCC Lions to make it to the finals of the T20 competition in 2018,
we are certainly set to carry this momentum in to 2019.
The 2018 season ended with two extremely well organised and
attended tours: the first one to the historic Hong Kong Cricket Club
and our first tour to the Clark 6’s. Due credit to the tour managers
Peter Murray and James Kilbee for these respective tours. The
Section continues to build and strengthen our reciprocity with clubs
in the region via these tours and the recently concluded reciprocal
arrangements with Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) is a testimony to
the same. A special thanks to the General Committee for assisting
with this landmark development.
Our growing strength and quality in league performances is also
being recognised at the national level with some SCC players
donning the Singapore colours. Abhiraj Singh, Anish Paraam and
Arit Dutta represented Singapore at the ICC World Cricket League
division 3 in Nov 2018 in Oman. Singapore competed against
the host nation Oman, USA, Kenya, Uganda and Denmark in a
competition that had a lot at stake for each team, as the top two
would progress to division 2, which is a huge step towards gaining
One Day International status.
SCC cricketers gave a strong account of themselves. It is
heartening to note that two standout performances for Singapore
came from SCC players Aritra Dutta and Anish Paraam. Aritra
made a match defining 87 off 80 balls against Denmark as
Singapore set a target 254 & Anish scored a fantastic 85 off 93
balls in a mammoth chase of 324 against Kenya, which Singapore
nearly gunned down. Arit and Anish were the top 2 run scores for
Singapore in the tournament. Arit was adjudged Man of the Match
for his performance against Denmark and was the third highest
run getter across all the teams in the tournament, amassing 202
runs in 5 games.
The Cricket Section’s AGM and Awards Night took place on 9
November and the Committee would like to welcome Suresh
From top: Aritra Dutta receiving his Man of Match award VS Denmark; SCC Cricket
Kalpathy as the new Convenor and thank our outgoing Convenor Section Committee 2019; Navin receiving the Section Cricketer of the Year Award from
Hugh Darwell following an exceptional stint at the helm of affairs. SCC President Sher Baljit Singh.
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