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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
Established 1852
Ava i l ab l e o n w w w. s c c . o r g. s g Jul y / August 2018
2018
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Contents
National Day
Family Picnic
10 12 21 22
CLUB NEWS FOOD & BEVERAGE RECENT EVENTS
2 2018 Annual Golf Tournament 15 Club-Wide Beverage Promotion 27 Faulty Towers
3 President’s Message 16 Chef Arfin’s Specialities Natural Healing Health Seminar
4 New Members Election Night: May Cake of the Month Reflections Organics Tutorial
6 New Members Election Night: June Saturday BBQ at STUMPS
8 Club News 17 Dinner Specials
SPORTS
9 Guest Visits to SCC 18 Daily Set Lunch
F&B and Events Calendar 28 News – Soccer Sponsorship
20 Spirits & Wines Promotion 29 Bridge
FEATURES 30 Balut
11 In Conversation with Paul Foster 32 Bowls
12 Historical Review of SCC’s Role UPCOMING EVENTS 34 Cricket
in Singapore’s National Day 21 Comedy Night 35 Darts
Celebrations 22 National Day Family Picnic 36 Football
14 In Conversation with Melvin Tan 24 Quiz Night 38 Golf
Buzz From The Bar 39 Squash
Comedy Night 40 Netball
25 Wednesday Buzz From The Bar 42 Tennis
National Day Family Picnic 43 Wine Circle
Red & White Wine Party
26 Sunday Kids Activity 44 Club Information
Business Hours
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
Established 1852
Ava i l ab l e o n w w w. s c c . o r g. s g Jul y / August 2018
On the Cover
NDP 2018
This is a behind-the-scenes photograph of the filming
of the music video for the NDP 2018 theme song Singapore Cricket Club
“We are Singapore”. Established 1852
Earlier in April, a total of two scenes were filmed on
our Padang field – one featuring a military school Connaught Drive Singapore 179681
band on our lush vibrant greens with the National Tel: 6338 9271 Fax: 6333 0119
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of professionals standing in front of our iconic SCC
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JUL / AUG 2018 THE PADANG 1
ANNUAL GOL Singapore Cricket Club
CHAMPIONSHIP 2018
18 • WARREN GOLF
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MBE CO
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OPEN TO ALL SCC MEMBERS.
LOOK OUT FOR MORE
INFORMATION COMING SOON.
Register your name, e-mail address and contact details with
Senior Sports Executive, Ms Thipa Mogan at thipa.mogan@scc.org.sg.
PRESIDENT ’S
MESSAGE
Sometimes I wonder if the space and medium of communication Singapore Grand Prix, is almost upon us (14 – 16 September
available to me is sufficient to inform members of all the 2018) and ticket sales have been fast and furious. To meet
wonderful happenings at the club. Perhaps we should have a demand, we have ordered additional tickets; do get them from
herald moving from room to room shouting: “Hear Ye... Hear Ye!” www.sccnightrace.com before they sell out again.
But we will soon be introducing a SCC Facebook page to help
keep Members better informed. We are constantly improving our facilities so Members can enjoy
themselves and relax comfortably. Some of the enhancements
First of all I would like to congratulate the 1st Division teams implemented around the Club so far include the installation of wet
of Rugby, Hockey and Soccer for winning the Premier Titles in wipe dispensers in the gym, new lights to brighten the restrooms
their respective leagues. We are only a premier sports club if we and changing rooms, and the addition of more plants around
win the premier titles of the big field sports. If we do manage to the Clubhouse to freshen the look and feel of the environment.
win Cricket too, it would be a wonderful “Grand Slam“. Certainly More enhancements are in the pipeline, and we look forward to
a first in known memory. Congrats also to Tennis and Bowls for sharing them with you soon.
winning at the premier level.
As part of the Club’s drive to be more sustainable and
The Club has seen a flurry of activity these past two months. environmentally-conscious, we are shifting to eStatements.
We were privileged to host the Secretary of State for Defence Not only does this help reduce your paper clutter, it also
of the United Kingdom, Mr. Gavin Alexander Williamson CBE, reduces waste and helps protect the environment. To ensure
on 3 June 2018. Singapore star swimmer and Olympic gold this transition is implemented seamlessly, we will be sending
medallist Joseph Schooling visited with his parents for dinner at your Statement of Accounts (SoA) for the months of July and
The Padang on 19 May. August to you via both post and email. If you do not receive your
SoA via email, please contact the Membership Department at
Meanwhile, our Cricket Section hosted a visit by the Indian membershipdept@scc.org.sg to update your email address.
Cricket Team for the Physically Challenged from 24-26 May and
played a 3-match series with them; unfortunately our Cricketers From September, all SoAs will be sent via email; should you wish
lost 2 games, but their full financial support of the Indian to opt out, please write in to inform the Membership Department.
team’s trip is admirable and representative of the SCC’s spirit Members who currently do not have an email address will
of community and commitment towards building the profile of still receive the SoAs via post for the time being; however we
sports and making them accessible for all. hope that eventually the Club can fully transit to a paperless
environment.
Our Football Section has also been busy. A total of 27 of the
Section’s former and current Members – including some who The F&B Department is working to bring you a healthy sports
have been with the Club for more than 50 years, and others menu, and is also re-engineering our existing menus. To make
who flew in from across the globe – reunited at the Club on 25 up on our F&B deficit, we may look at re-inventing big Club
May in an exhibition match against the current Padantiques. This events.
reunion of the 70s and 80’s SCC Football Section is a reflection
of the strong friendships that are formed between Members Thank you in advance for your support of the Club’s drive
through our Club’s sporting and social activities and something towards a sustainable paperless environment. See you at the
to be proud of. Preparations are also underway for the SCC SCC!
Soccer 7s 2018 taking place on 28 – 29 July at Padang Field; do
join us and cheer our teams on during that action-filled weekend!
Sher Baljit Singh
The highly anticipated SCC Night Race, in conjunction with the President, Singapore Cricket Club
JUL / AUG 2018 THE PADANG 3
C LU B NEWS
New Members’ Election Night
14 May 2018
Ordinary (Transferable) Members
GC Member Mr Ananda Kumar, Mr Rishi Dingley
Mr. Aditya Kumar Mr. Vira Chand Mr. Choo Kah Siang
Aggarwal Bothra Michael
Mr. Bryan Choo Mr. Rishi Dingley Mr. Abhishek Mathur
GC Member Mr Paul Lawlass, Mrs Nitika Sikka, Mr Vishal Sikka,
GC Member Mr Ananda Kumar
Assoc. Prof.
Mr. Avinash Naik Mr. Adam Proctor
Neo Kok Beng
Mr Aditya Kumar Aggarwal, GC Member Mr Anwar Gaffoor,
Mrs Taruna Aggarwal, Mr Raj Kumar
Mr. Ravindra Pandit Mr. Vishal Sikka
Term Members
1. Mr. Rob Ashfield
2. Mr. Rob Carnell
3. Mr. Gary Newbold
4. Mr. Noel O’Mahony
Sports Members
1. Ms. Laura Heyworth
2. Mr. Ankit Jain
3. Mr. Dominic O’Shea
4. Mr. James Waterhouse
Mr Dominic O’Shea, Mr James Waterhouse,
General Manager/Secretary Mr Sean Boyle, BEM
4 THE PADANG JUL / AUG 2018
C L U B N EWS
Mr Rob Carnell, Mrs Nitika Sikka, Mr Vishal Sikka,
GC Member Mr Martin Goerojo, Assoc. Prof Neo Kok Beng,
Ms Laura Heyworth, Deputy President Mr Zoher S. Motiwalla,
Ms Tan Lay Hwee Doris, Finance Member Mr Hamish A. Christie
Mr Abhishek Mathur, Mr Rob Ashfield
Datin Siti Hawa Othman, Mr Anwarul Haque, Mr Ravindra Pandit, Mr Vira Chand Bothra, Chairman,
President Mr Sher Baljit Singh, Dato Zulkifli Adnan, Mr Mohan J Bhojwani Games Control Board Mr Matthew C. Streeton, Mr Samuel Sharpe
Mr Abhishek Mathur, GC Member Mr Lim Khoon, Mr Choo Kah Siang Michael, Mr Bryan Choo, Mr Gary Newbold,
Mr Ravindra Pandit, Mr Noel O’Mahony GC Member Ms Margaret Cunico, Mr Ankit Jain
GC Member Ms Mohietheen Fathima, Mr Ranganathan Raghunathan,
GC Member Mr Anwar Gaffoor, Mrs Nitika Sikka, Mr Vishal Sikka,
GC Member Mr George V Abraham, GC Member Ms Margaret Cunico,
Mr Abhishek Mathur, Mr Raj Kumar
Mr Ankit Jain
JUL / AUG 2018 THE PADANG 5
C LU B NEWS
New Members’ Election Night
11 June 2018
Ordinary (Transferable) Members
GC Member Ms Margaret Cunico, Ms Sharon Lee, Mr Jimmy Leong,
Mr Daniel Hosford, Mr George Parrott
Mr. Mandar
Mr. Shahriar Antu Mr. Aditya Kaul
Suresh Donde
Deputy President Mr Zoher S. Motiwalla, Mr Mandar Suresh Donde
Mr. Jimmy Leong Mr. Mohd K Rafin Mr. Soon Sze Meng
Term Members
1. Mr. Vivek Kumar
2. Mr. Kent Nash
3. Mr. Ranjeet Sahni
4. Mr. Chris Wing
Sports Members
1. Mr. Jaideep Bedi
Mr George Parrott, Mr Daniel Hosford, GC Member Ms Fathima Mohietheen,
2. Mr. Matt Curphey Mr Benjamin Glynn, Mr James Laurence Kilbee
3. Mr. Benjamin Glynn
4. Mr. Daniel Hosford
5. Mr. Michael Hunter
6. Mr. James W Lord
Mr Shahriar Antu, Mr M M Patel, GC Member Mr Lim Khoon,
Mrs Ashna Kaul, Mr Aditya Kaul
6 THE PADANG JUL / AUG 2018
C L U B N EWS
Mr Shahriar Antu, Deputy President Mr Zoher S. Motiwalla,
GC Member Mr Martin Goerojo, Mr Soon Sze Meng, Mr Kent Nash
Mr M M Patel
Mr Harry David Lombe Taylor, Mr Jaideep Bedi, Ms Anjali Agarwal, Mr Darren Ron Wilson, Mr Ranjeet Sahni,
Mr Vivek Kumar, President, Mr Sher Baljit Singh GC Member Ms Margaret Cunico
Ms Sharon Lee, Mr Jimmy Leong, GC Member Mr George V Abraham, Ms Anjali Agarwal, Mr Vivek Kumar, Mr Matt Curphey,
Ms Genevieve Chase GC Member Mr Lim Khoon
Mr Peter Madhavan, Ms Karen Tan, Mr Mohd K Rafin, Mr Benjamin Glynn, Deputy President Mr Zoher S. Motiwalla, Mr James
General Manager/Secretary Mr Sean Boyle, BEM Laurence Kilbee, Mr Jaideep Bedi
JUL / AUG 2018 THE PADANG 7
C LU B NEWS
Join us as a
Member
Invite your friends and associates to be part of the Singapore Cricket Club,
the premier sports and social club in Asia.
Be rewarded with up to $1000 food and beverage credits when you successfully introduce
your friends/associates to join as Term or Ordinary (Transferable) Members.
For more information, please contact our Membership Sales Manager, Valerie Ong,
at valerie@scc.org.sg or call 6338 9271
OBITUARIES
The Club records, with deep regret, the passing of our members.
Our sincere condolences go out to the families of the departed.
Make a Statement.
Mr Arup Roy Mr Dinesh R Patel Go Paperless.
The Management and Staff of SCC fondly remember
Help us go green with eStatements and reduce waste.
From August 2018, Members will also receive their
Statements of Accounts via email.
To update your email address, contact
the Membership Department at
membershipdept@scc.org.sg.
Mr K Balasundram
Former SCC General Manager
(16 Years of Service)
We offer our deepest condolences to his children and all his family.
8 THE PADANG JUL / AUG 2018C L U B N EWS
Guest Visits to SCC
Joseph Schooling
19 May 2018
Olympian gold medallist Joseph Schooling was at our Club on a Saturday
evening for dinner with his mum and dad at The Padang; he then dropped
by the Main Lounge to say hello to family friends.
SCC XI vs Team India
(Physically Challenged)
24 May to 26 May 2018
The SCC Cricket Section recently hosted and
supported the visiting Indian Cricket Team for
the Physically Challenged.
As part of its support for this admirable team,
the Section assisted with accommodation,
food and transport, and played three matches
with them.
More details in the Cricket Section’s article
page.
SCC Football Section 70’s
and 80’s Reunion
25 May 2018
A total of 27 of the Football Section’s former
and current members – including some who
have been with the Club for more than 50 years
and others who had travelled across the globe
to be present – were reunited in an exhibition
match against the current Padantiques.
Full details in the Football Section’s article
page.
JUL / AUG 2018 THE PADANG 9C LU B NEWS Guest Visits to SCC UK Defence Minister 3 June 2018 SCC was honoured to host the Secretary of State for Defence of the United Kingdom, Mr. Gavin Alexander Williamson CBE, on 3 June 2018. During his visit, Mr. Williamson viewed the 1887 Navy Cup in the Main Lounge and enjoyed views of Padang Field and part of the Civic District. To mark the special occasion, SCC President Sher Baljit Singh presented a Plaque of Appreciation to the Defence Minister, and invited him to visit us again. 10 THE PADANG JUL / AUG 2018
F O O D & B EFVER
EATUAGE
RE
In Conversation with
Paul Foster
Singapore celebrity and SCC Member Paul Foster recently clinched a bronze medal at the Asian
Men’s Netball Championships for Team Singapore. In an exclusive interview, Paul shared with
The Padang about his sporting passions, playing for SCC, and his motivations.
What motivated you to pursue Netball - a sport that has You can find time for things if you know how to balance your
this stereotype of being more of a ladies’ game? time. I like to think that I am a flexible person but I also believe
in planning in advance.
My first and main sport is actually Rugby, representing the
I am not a morning person but in my line of work, I have to
Nation, SCC and school. But after my injury and as I got
manage my timings because mine is not a typical 9-5 job.
busier, I wasn’t really able to spend much time training and
practicing.
Is there a particular athlete that inspires you and why?
Then Netball came up. I thought it would be good because
I used to play a lot of basketball as Captain when I was in There is no particular athlete. I am more realistic I guess, and
school and some of the skills can fundamentally be transferred at that moment and time, when you need an inspiration or
across to Netball. motivation, you tend to turn to the ones closest around you:
Although Netball is predominantly a female sport, I play for the your loved ones.
SCC Mixed Social and Singapore Men’s teams respectively. Most importantly, you should work to being who you want to
When you play mixed, sometimes you cannot go as fast as be. For me, every time I want to do something, I would ask
you would like to because of the structure of the game. When myself if Dad would be happy and proud with my decision and
you are matched up against a female player, you don’t tone if the answer is “Yes”, I know I am doing it right.
it down per-say but you do need to be a bit more careful with
how you play because the game can get very physical.
What advice would you give to our Junior Sports
So to sum up, my love for playing team sports made me Members pursuing their dreams?
pursue Netball, with an added bonus point that I also get
to represent SCC at the same time. For me, that was really We have a very successful junior sporting programme at
important because I literally almost grew up in SCC, thanks SCC. My advice is to just keep doing what you enjoy doing.
to my parents’ involvement - Dad being Ex-President and Take advantage of the system
Mum being involved in the Social activities. Technically, SCC because you only get better
is family! the more you do it. Always
remember that you learn
What were some of the challenges you faced when you something new each day.
were training for the championships and how did you The sporting scene in
overcome them? Singapore is getting better
so keep training, keep
There are a few actually, the first being schedule because playing and keep loving
most of us in the team have day-to-day obligations. As what you are doing.
far as the game is concerned, I would think that it is more
about adapting to the speed of the Men’s version of Netball.
We had to learn how to react faster, get more physical while
maintaining the etiquette of playing Netball.
Last year, we came in last and this year, we came back with
a Bronze, surprising many people - so I think we have come
a long way.
What other sports do you play here? Has the sporting
culture at SCC played a big part in your life?
Obviously, I started out with Rugby, Balut, Darts, Netball and
at some point, maybe Lawn Bowls in the future. I think my
interest to play Rugby for SCC when I was much younger
paved the way for the junior rugby players today because
that’s when SCC started offering junior sports.
You are also a well-known actor and host both on and
off the TV screen around the region, which means that
you must be very busy! How do you maintain a balance
between work and staying fit?
JUL / AUG 2018 THE PADANG 11F E ATURE
National Day
Celebrations at The Padang
The Singapore Cricket Club is a national treasure and a well-known institution, which
was established in 1852. The Club stands at the center of the city’s colonial heart,
the Padang, a public space that has witnessed many of Singapore’s triumphs and
upheavals since its independence and the National Day Parade on 9 August.
National Day Parades since 1966
National Day celebrations with a parade featuring the march-past of military and civilian
contingents were held yearly at the Padang from 1966 to 1975 until NDP was decentralised and
held at 13 selected centres across Singapore. The NDP was celebrated at the National Stadium
for the first time in 1976 and thereafter at the Padang or the National Stadium, with the exception
of 1977, 1979 and 1981.
In this issue, we look back at how the Club has enjoyed a front-row seat in commemorating
the nation’s celebrations over the years as Singapore marks its 53rd year of independence.
1945 victory
Some of the spectators at the
celebration after the war
at the Singapore Cricket Club,
Padang (10.10.1945).
Photo Credit: David Ng Collection,
courtesy of National Archives of Singapore
1966 Lion dance performance on
the field, with spectators watching
from the Singapore Cricket Club
in the background.
Photo Credit: Ministry of Information
and the Arts Collection, courtesy of
National Archives of Singapore
12 THE PADANG JUL / AUG 2018F EATU R E
1967 President Yusof Ishak
inspecting the parade in a Land
Rover as spectators watched
from the Singapore Cricket Club.
Photo Credit: Ministry of Information
and the Arts Collection, courtesy of
National Archives of Singapore
1968 the
Spectators watching the parade from
terrace of the Singapore Cricket
Club, some using chairs and
umbrellas to shelter from rain.
Photo Credit: Ministry of Information,
Communications and the Arts Collection,
courtesy of National Archives of Singapore
1968 past
Cadet Corps contingent marching
the Singapore Cricket Club,
along Connaught Drive.
Photo Credit: Ministry of Information,
Communications and the Arts Collection,
courtesy of National Archives of Singapore
1969 Rehearsal
National Day Parade
at the Padang:
People’s Association and
Singapore Police Force bands
playing on field, with the Singapore
Cricket Club in the background.
Photo Credit: Ministry of Information
and the Arts Collection, courtesy of
National Archives of Singapore
JUL / AUG 2018 THE PADANG 13FE
OOD
ATURE
& BEVERAGE
IN CONVERSATION
WITH MELVIN TAN
SCC Sportsman of the Year 2018 Melvin Tan was recently in At that time, a lot of the greens around the world were actually
Gold Coast, Australia, to represent Singapore in the Men’s made up of real grass. And here at SCC, our greens are
Four event at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. The Padang actually real grass.
caught up with him to find out more about his experience
playing under our National flag. I think playing here in SCC has helped me experience the
different surfaces that you can expect to play on in the
It has been an interesting start of the year for you. You international tournaments. This is an important part of the
were awarded the Sportsman of the Year award at the game.
SCC Sports Awards and you also represented Singapore
in Lawn Bowls at the XXI Commonwealth Games. Have Leadership-wise, because I was only the second batch of
you had the chance to reflect back on these eventful few students to play Lawn Bowls, I guess I had to take on the role
months? of a mentor to guide some of the younger batch of players.
This included teaching them how to play the game and most
Looking back, we had never thought that we would get this far importantly inculcating teamwork. My team and I realized how
because typically, the sporting scene in Singapore for Lawn important teamwork and playing strategies were when we
Bowls is not very strong. At the same time, I was immensely were playing at the Commonwealth Games.
proud to have played with, and witnessed masterful displays
of Bowls from top-class players and teams alike at the Could you please share how you felt about winning the
Commonwealth Games. The whole experience at the Sports Man of the Year?
Commonwealth taught us this: ‘Nothing is impossible’.
To be honest, I was over the moon when I won. I had
Lawn Bowls is typically thought-of as an ‘old men’s game’ previously been shortlisted for the Award and was very
in Singapore. How did you get started in the game? disappointed when I didn’t win. I guess being selected to
play in the Commonwealth Games was a huge factor in my
Frankly, this game can be played by anybody – regardless of winning this year’s Award.
race, gender or age.
What advice would you offer younger athletes who aspire
I didn’t expect to play professionally. The game was first to play at an international level?
introduced to me by a SCC member, Mrs Mary Lim, who had
been our GP teacher in Junior College and I took up the sport This is tricky because as you know, Singapore’s weather
as a hobby. As I went along, I realised that my passion for the is generally warm and Lawn Bowls is a game played out in
game grew stronger and I eventually ended up representing the sun. Therefore, it is quite difficult to entice the younger
the Nation at the Commonwealth Games. generation to take on the game. But there is a lot of potential
for those who aspire to play at an international level.
I guess the irony of the game is that when you play as a player,
the game becomes very challenging. When I first walked the All I can say is this: Look, I have been to the Commonwealth
game, it was a little boring but once you are involved in it, Games and I know it is not impossible to get there.
there are many aspects and challenges to consider in this
game. Therefore, I would like to encourage all my fellow young peers
to take up Lawn Bowls for three reasons:
You are the captain of the SCC Lawn Bowls Section. How 1. It is mentally and strategically challenging
have your experiences in playing for SCC helped hone 2. It helps to build teamwork in a social sporting aspect
your skills? 3. If nothing else, it is fun!
When I first started playing Lawn Bowls, I played at Kallang, Last but not least, I would like to thank my Section Committee
which is on an artificial carpet. and fellow Section Members for their support!
14 THE PADANG JUL / AUG 2018F O O D & B E VER AGE
Club-Wide
Beverage
P R O M O T I O N EAT
July / August 2018 WITH YOUR
Mondays FAMILY DAY
Corkage Free (Wines)* Friday, 31 August 2018
Available only for diners at the Padang Restaurant 6pm onwards
and The Oval & Verandah from 7pm onwards.
*Applicable only to duty-paid wine bottles
Tuesdays
Available all day throughout the Club.
*This promotion is not applicable for mixers.
There is nothing better than having a good meal with your loved ones!
July & August Start your weekend by indulging in an array of local and western
cuisines with your family at the Oval Restaurant!
Gin* 1-for-1 by the glass
Also featured is our Hawker Fare, showcasing Chef Arfin’s Special
Fishers Gin* $17.80 – Kambing Soup and BBQ seafood special at the Courtyard*.
Premium quality gin. Fishers Gin is distinctive,
Mark your calendars for a wonderful dining experience with your
aromatic and full of character and flavour. From
family under our roofs!
the botanicals and flavours through to the logo
*Subject to weather permitting.
and fishing net inspired bottle design, it is a gin
that certainly captures the essence of the For more information, please contact Audrey Wang at audrey.wang@scc.org.sg Tel: 6338 9271.
English coast.
* While stocks last
Whisky* 1-for-1 by the glass
Balvenie 12 YO Doublewood $13.80 July/August 2018 • 12PM - 3PM
The Balvenie Doublewood single malt whisky
gains its distinctive character from being matured
in two different wood types. SUNDAY BRUNCH
WITH THAI DELIGHTS
Wednesdays BRAND NEW SCC SIGNATURE LOCAL FOODS SUNDAY
Heineken 1-for-1 by the glass / mug
Available all day throughout the Club
Glass - $6.80; Mug - $9.80
Thursdays
Complimentary Drink
Enjoy a complimentary glass of house pour white/
red wine, Tiger beer or soft drink with every order
of Main Course from 6pm to 10pm at the following
outlets on Thursday*: Enjoy a luxurious spread of freshly-
prepared cuisines by our Chefs at The
Padang Restaurant with a variety of
• The Padang Restaurant – Applicable with
THAI DELIGHTS, Live Stations and
every order of main course an array of seafood, pasta, cheeses, carving
• The Oval & Verandah, Deli Verandah and station and ambrosial desserts
Men’s Bar – Applicable with every order of
Western main course Buffet $43
• Stumps – Applicable with every order of
large pizza Buffet $108
With free flow of champagne, housepour wines
* This promotion is not applicable at the Main Lounge. and Tiger Beer
The above promotions are not valid during major Club Children Below 12 Years Old $19
No charge for children below 6 Years Old
events and on the eve of Public Holidays. Not applicable Children’s activities are available at the Gilmour Room
for banquets and private functions.
Please call 6338 9271 for reservations. A grace period of 15 minutes will be allowed for each reservation made.
Cancellation within 48 hours and no shows will be subjected to 40% cancellation charge for booking of 8 persons and above.
JUL / AUG 2018 THE PADANG 15F OOD & BEVERAGE
Chef Arfin’s Cake
OF THE MONTH
$47
S P E C I A L I T I E S per kg
Fridays, 6.30pm onwards
The Courtyard
July
6 July
Combo Mutton & Chicken Biryani
$15.80 Add more zest to your celebrations with
13 July Mango Yoghurt Cake
Plain Thosai served with Sambar Gravy
and Trio Chutney with Strawberry Jelly
$5.80
Masala Thosai served with Sambar Visit The Oval & Verandah or call 6338 9271 to place a
Gravy and Trio Chutney cake order for your special occasion or birthday celebration!
$9.80
20 July
Nasi Goreng ‘Kampong Style’ served
with Prawn Crackers and Fried Egg
$10.80
27 July
Kambing Soup
Join us for a
$8.80 (regular), $10.80 (large)
August
B a r b e q u e!
3 August
Soto Ayam
S a t u r d a y*
Every onwards
$8.80 (regular), $10.80 (large)
10 August
Indian Mee Goreng 7pm
$8.80 (regular), $10.80 (large)
17 August
Lamb Shank Masala served with Saffron
Rice and Mango Raita
$16.80
24 August
Plain Thosai served with Sambar Gravy
and Trio Chutney
$5.80
Masala Thosai served with Sambar Gravy
and Trio Chutney
$9.80
31 August
Kambing Soup
$8.80 (regular), $10.80 (large)
*Subject to weather permitting; while stocks last
16 THE PADANG JUL / AUG 2018F O O D & B E VER AGE
Dinner Specials
AT T H E OVA L & V E R A N D A H
July
Special
Pan Seared Beef
Tenderloin Wrapped
with Bacon and
Garden Vegetables
$26.80
August
Special
Grilled Pork Shoulder
with Spicy Thai Sauce
and Roots Vegetables
$22.80
July
Special
Mutton Boti Kebab –
Marinated with Indian Spices
Served with Plain Naan
$16.80
August
Special
Prawn Vindaloo –
Tiger Prawns with Ghee Rice
$18.80
July
Special
Curry Fish Head
$25.90
August
Special
Homemade Beancurd
with Shimeiji Mushroom
$12.80
All photos are for illustration only.
Actual products may vary.
JUL / AUG 2018 THE PADANG 17F OOD & BEVERAGE
Monday Tuesday
Daily 30 Carvery Lunch
Main Lounge
Available on Weekdays
31
Set Lunch
12pm – 2.30pm
2 Quiz Night 3
AT T H E O V A L Men’s Bar
8pm onwards
& V E R A N D A H
$15.90
9 Whisky 1-for-1 10
by the glass
Every Tuesday
Available All Day
July August
Monday 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July Monday 6, 13, 20, 27 August Free Wine Corkage* 16 17
Chicken Biryani, or Mutton Biryani, or The Padang Restaurant
Oven-roasted Striploin with Braised Duck Leg with Orange & The Oval & Verandah
Vegetables and Potatoes, or Sauce, Vegetables and Potatoes, or Every Monday
Pink Leg Prawn Noodle Soup Pink Leg Prawn Noodle Soup 7pm onwards
with Fresh Clams with Fresh Clams
Tuesday 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 July Tuesday 7, 14, 21, 28 August High Tea 23 24
SCC Laksa, or SCC Laksa, or The Oval & Verandah
and Main Lounge
Pan-fried Seabass Fillet with Pan-fried Seabass Fillet with
Available Daily
Lemon Dill Sauce, Vegetables Lemon Dill Sauce, Vegetables 3pm – 5pm
and Potatoes, or and Potatoes, or
Chicken Tikka with Mint Chutney, Chicken Tikka with Mint Chutney,
Mixed Vegetables and Naan Bread Mixed Vegetables and Naan Bread
Monday Tuesday
Wednesday 4, 11, 18, 25 July Wednesday 1, 8, 15, 29 August
AUGUST
SCC Chicken & Egg Curry SCC Chicken & Egg Curry
with Steamed Rice, or with Steamed Rice, or
Roast Leg of Lamb with Grilled Dory Fish Fillet with
Vegetables and Potatoes, or Vegetables and Potatoes, or
Fish Biryani Fish Biryani
Thursday 5, 12, 19, 26 July Thursday 2, 16, 23, 30 August 6 Quiz Night 7
SCC Chicken Rice, or SCC Chicken Rice, or Men’s Bar
Baked Salmon with Vegetables Baked Salmon with Vegetables 8pm onwards
and Potatoes, or and Potatoes, or
SCC Chicken Masala with Basmati SCC Chicken Masala with Basmati
Rice and Mixed Vegetables Rice and Mixed Vegetables
Friday 6, 13, 20, 27 July Friday 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August
Free Wine Corkage* 13 Whisky 1-for-1 14
The Padang Restaurant by the glass
Fish Moolie with Steamed Rice, or Fish Moolie with Steamed Rice, or & The Oval & Verandah Every Tuesday
Grilled Chicken Chop with Vegetables Breaded Pork Loin with Vegetables, Every Monday Available All Day
and Potatoes, or Dal Makhani and Apple Chutney and Cheese Cream 7pm onwards
Vegetable Curry with Tandoori Roti Sauce, or Dal Makhani and Vegetable
Curry with Tandoori Roti
20 High Tea 21
Saturday 7, 14, 21, 28 July Saturday 4, 11, 18, 25 August The Oval & Verandah
SCC Laksa, or SCC Laksa, or and Main Lounge
Available Daily
SCC Chicken Rice, or SCC Chicken Rice, or
3pm – 5pm
Chicken Biryani Mutton Biryani
Sunday 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 July Sunday 5, 12, 19, 26 August
Mutton Biryani Chicken Biryani 27 Carvery Lunch 28
Main Lounge
Available on Weekdays
12pm – 2.30pm
Public Holiday - Only SCC Laksa will be served at The Oval & Verandah
for Daily Set Lunch on 9 & 22 August.
Information is correct at the time of print.
18 THE PADANG JUL / AUG 2018F O O D & B E VER AGE
Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
1
JULY
4 5 6 Satay 7 8
Every Friday
& Saturday
The Courtyard
6.30pm – 10pm
FIFA WORLD CUP 11 FIFA WORLD CUP 12 Hawker Fare 13 BBQ 14 FIFA WORLD CUP 15
SEMI-FINAL SEMI-FINAL The Courtyard Stumps FINAL Screening
Screening Screening 6.30pm 7pm Stumps
Stumps Stumps 11pm
2am 2am
Breakfast 18 Complimentary Drink 19 Oysters 20 Buzz from the Bar 21 Sunday Roast 22
The Oval & Verandah with every Main course* Main Lounge Main Lounge The Padang Restaurant
Available Daily *Terms & Conditions Apply 6pm Every Saturday Every Sunday
8am – 10.30am Every 7.30pm onwards 12pm – 3pm
Friday
Heineken 1-for-1 25 26 Hawker Fare 27 Soccer 7s 28 Soccer 7s 29
by the glass/mug The Courtyard Singapore Cricket Club Singapore Cricket Club
Every Wednesday 6.30pm
Available All Day SOCCER SOCCER
7s 7s
2018 2018
Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
1 2 Oysters 3 Buzz from the Bar 4 Free Wine Corkage* 5
Main Lounge Main Lounge The Padang Restaurant
6pm, Every Friday Every Saturday & The Oval & Verandah
Comedy Night 7.30pm onwards Every Monday
The Padang Restaurant 7pm onwards
7pm
Heineken 1-for-1 8 National 10 BBQ 11 Sunday Roast 12
by the glass/mug Day 9 Stumps The Padang Restaurant
Every Wednesday 7pm Every Sunday
Available All Day Hawker Fare 12pm – 3pm
The Courtyard
6.30pm
15 16 Hawker Fare 17 Satay 18 19
The Courtyard The Courtyard
6.30pm Every Friday
& Saturday
6.30pm – 10pm
Hari Raya Haji Complimentary Drink 23 24 25 26
22 with every Main course*
*Terms & Conditions Apply
29 30 Eat with your 31
Family Day with
Hawker Fare
The
Courtyard
6.30pm
JUL / AUG 2018 THE PADANG 19F OOD & BEVERAGE
Spirits & Wines
PROMOTION OF THE MONTH
The Famous Grouse Chivas Regal 12YO Broken Heart Vodka
$68 per bottle $108 per bottle $155 per bottle
Allan Scott, Allan Scott,
Sauvignon Blanc 2017 Pinot Noir 2016
New Zealand New Zealand
Rated 89pts Wine Spectator & Careful barrel selection has resulted in
Best Buy from Wine Estate, classic this fine elegant Marlborough Pinot Noir.
Marlborough sauvignon with passion The aromatics are dark cherries and
fruit, citrus notes and herbs. raspberries, with subtle oak characters.
The palate entry is soft and warming
$52.00 per bottle / $12.80 per glass and delivers the fruit along with a little
spice to a mid intensity mid palate,
finishing softly with velvet-like tannins.
$56.00 per bottle / $13.80 per glass
Heritage Road, Heritage Road,
Traminer Riesling 2014 Bloodstone Shiraz 2014
South Eastern Australia South Eastern Australia
The sweet and aromatic spice of This is a well-rounded and fruity
gewurztraminer is a perfect match wine featuring the rich flavours
with the dry, delicate finesse of of ripe plum, blackberry jam and
Riesling. It delivers a sweet fruity spices. This is balanced with vanilla
palate of pineapple and melon and caramel flavours to result in a
blended with grapefruit and lime wine with good depth and intensity.
flavours.
$48.00 per bottle / $10.80 per glass
The slight sweetness on the palate
is balanced with the clean citrus
finish from the Riesling to deliver
a complete refreshing white wine.
$48.00 per bottle / $10.80 per glass
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Dinner:
7.30pm
Performance:
8.30pm onwards
Price:
$75/Member
$85/Guest
Ticket price is inclusive of the
Comedy Night Show by Kumar
and a buffet spread at The Padang.
Enjoy 2 complimentary bottles of house
pour wines with every 10 tickets purchased.
Closing date for registration: 27 July 2018
Registration is based on a first-come-first-served basis. 40% ticket price is chargeable for cancellation after closing date and 100% for no show.
For more information and booking, please contact Ms. Louis Neubronner at louis.n@scc.org.sg Tel: 6338 9271 Ext: 263National Day
Family Picnic
Celebrate the Nation’s 53 rd year
of independence at SCC!
Date:
Thursday, 9 August 2018
Time:
NDP Live S creening
4.30pm onwards wards
Time: 6.00pm
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Venue: Main L
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Venue:
SCC Clubhouse
& Padang Field Local Food Fare
Time: 6.30pm onwards
Activities: Venue: Courtyard / Oval
Re staurant
Face Painting
Balloon Sculpture
Pony Ride
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Bouncy and Foam Party Buffet @ Pa
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Please contact Oval Restaurant at 6338 9271 Ext: 373 (Only for National Day)
Cost: $53
per
and The Padang Restaurant at 6338 9271 Ext: 386 for reservations.
40% of the price is chargeable for cancellation and 100% for no show.
For more information, please contact Ms. Louis Neubronner at
louis.n@scc.org.sg Tel: 6338 9271 Ext: 263
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Buzz From The Bar
Main Lounge
SAT 7.30pm onwards
FRI Sing along with That’s Life as they present some of their classic hits
with special appearance by Raffy (Lead Singer of Jive Talkin).
AUG
Comedy Night
Padang Restaurant
3 Dinner @ 7.30pm
Performance from 8.30pm onwards
FRI $75/Member
$85/Guest
Ticket price is inclusive of the Comedy Night Show by Kumar and
a buffet spread at The Padang.
Enjoy 2 complimentary bottles of house pour wines with every 10
tickets purchased.
Registration is based on a first-come-first-served basis. 40%
ticket price is chargeable for cancellation after closing date
and 100% for no show.
*Registration closing date: 27 July 2018
Please refer to page 21 for more information.
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
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Upcoming Events
JUL
Wednesday Buzz From The Bar -
July Edition
4 Main Lounge
WED 7.30pm onwards
Experience guitar hero Zul Sutan live as he plays his classic
JUL rock n roll hits.
18
WED
National Day Family Picnic
AUG
Commemorate the Nation’s celebrations with us in a fun-filled
9 family picnic at the Club
Padang Field
THURS 4.30pm onwards
Face painting, Balloon Sculpture, Pony Ride, Bubble Play, Bouncy and
Foam Party
NDP Live Screening
Main Lounge
6pm onwards
Local Food Fare
Courtyard
6.30pm onwards
Buffet at Padang Restaurant
Padang Restaurant
7pm
$53/Adult
$26/Child
Please refer to page 22 for more information.
AUG
Red and White Wine Party
The Padang Restaurant
17 7.30pm
$50/Member
FRI $65/Guest
18 years old and above
In conjunction with National Day, join us for an exciting array of:
• Sumptuous dinner spread buffet
• Wide selection of cheese including the all-time favourite Raclette
Cheese live station
• Free wine tasting for over 30 wine labels
• Purchase your favourite wines at a special price
Ticket sale is based on first-come-first-served basis. 40% ticket
price is chargeable for cancellation after closing date and 100% for
no show.
*Registration closing date: 10 August 2018
*Club dress code applies
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
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26 THE PADANG JUL / AUG 2018EVEN TS
Recent Events
Faulty Towers Dining Experience
27 April 2018
It was a night of laughter at the Club as Members and guests were entertained by the
rib-tickling comedy theater presented by renowned comedy entertainers, Faulty Towers.
The audience was served a three-course dining experience inspired by the 70’s era and
hilarious gags from the comedy trio, making the evening a fantastic one for all present.
Natural Healing Health Seminar
23 May 2018
Members and guests spent the evening gaining insight on how pain can be eliminated
through natural healing methods. The program focused on the three physical pillars of
health, the skeletal (Chiropractic), muscular (Functional Wellness) & cellular systems
(Health Supplements), which allows the body to heal symmetrically.
The chiropractor also demonstrated techniques to relieve pain in the different parts of
the human body.
Makeup Tutorial by
Reflections Organics
9 June 2018
Members spent the afternoon learning about the benefits
of organic makeup from Reflections Organics.
In addition to a makeup tutorial to pick up useful tips on
enhancing facial features, Members also enjoyed special
Reflections Organics product promotions (only valid at
the session).
JUL / AUG 2018 THE PADANG 27S P ORTS NEWS From left to right: EVO LINES Directors Lawrence Lim and Roysten Tan, FAS President Lim Kia Tong, IZA spokesperson Christine Cheong, SCC Football Section Convenor Jonathan Knapp, P.O.D. Bistro Director Mary Woon, SCC President Sher Baljit Singh, ERA Snr. Marketing Director Ervine Wu, SCC Games Control Board Chairman Matthew C. Streeton, ERA Group Division Director Tiger Ng, and SCC NFL Team Manager Tan Kim Leng. Sponsors for 2018 SCC Football Season Revealed Four businesses commit their support for the first time to local football. For the first time ever, the SCC Football Section has received four corporate sponsorships for a single season. It is also the first time that these companies ERA Realty Network Pte Ltd (main sponsor), EVO Lines (S) Pte Ltd, P.O.D Bistro Pte Ltd and IZA Pte Ltd are sponsoring a local football team. This news was announced at a press luncheon on 8 May 2018 at The Stumps. In attendance were all four sponsors, special guests including Football Association of Singapore (FAS) President Lim Kia Tong, SCC President Sher Baljit Singh and Games Control Board Chairman Matthew C. Streeton, as well as media representatives. SCC Team Managers and Captains presented sponsors with jerseys at the event, which was hosted by former professional footballer and media personality PJ Roberts. “We are delighted and encouraged to be able to enter the new football season with such strong support from these four sponsors,” said Jonathan Knapp, Convenor of the SCC Football Section. “With their financial commitment, we believe that this would help kick-start partnerships for the local football fraternity with more of our Club’s activities, such as the SCC International Soccer 7s (to be held on 28 – 29 July 2018).” Tiger Ng, Group Division Director, ERA said, “For ERA, this was a great opportunity for us to further enhance our commitment to local sports and community activities. We are looking forward to playing a very active part in what is one of the most exciting football leagues in the country.” All four Sponsors will be represented by the SCC NFL TEAM in the National Football League (NFL) and the F.A. Cup 2018 Season. In addition, ERA and EVO LINES will be represented by the SCC FIRST TEAM in the 2018/2019 Cosmo League and Cosmo Cup. The Sponsors will also enjoy international exposure, with SCC teams participating in the Citibank Hong Kong 7s (18 - 20 May 2018), SCC 7’s (28 - 29 July 2018) and Royal Bangkok Sports Club 7’s (January 2019). EVO LINES Director Roysten Tan said, “Football is an extremely popular and much loved game. For EVO LINES, this sponsorship signifies an opportunity for us to reach both players and ardent fans of the sport through our support of the SCC football teams and ultimately, support the development of the sport in Singapore.” 28 THE PADANG JUL / AUG 2018
SPORTS
Bridge Convenor: Patricia Jasudasen | Article by: Chitra Varaprasad
Participants of the final Premier Bridge Game: King Fook, Usha , Perumal and Firoz
CELEBRATION GAMES ing planned so as to enable more partnerships to emerge
The last round of the PBL (Premier Bridge games) should to play competitive games.
finish soon. The second half of the year is going to be a
busy one for the Section. Dates have been fixed for the It can be seen that the second half of the year is going to
Hari Raya and National Day celebrations, which will be be an active and busy period for this Section.
followed by the AGM. Members will be busy participating
in the Pot and Quadrangle games, in addition to the Pa-
dang Shield in the last quarter
SCC-DR M BRIDGE OPEN PAIRS
TOURNAMENT
This tournament to be held Saturday, 1 September 2018,
will be the highlight of the Section events. The venue will
be the Padang Restaurant. Sponsored by Dr Modi, it is
also a way of celebrating Singapore-India relations. Ini-
tiated last year with very positive feedback, the tradition
will continue this year as well. Publicity flyers will soon be
sent out.
BRIDGE FOR BEGINNERS
Twelve participants took part in the Beginners Bridge
Course held on 5, 12, 19, 26 May. Two of them have
joined the Bridge Section. They are all very enthusiastic
to follow up with a Bridge Improvers Course. The Course
was conducted by our instructor Carlton Parker.
PRE-REGISTRATION FOR MONDAY GAMES
Given the space constraints and the need to give prior-
ity to Section members, the use of a mobile application
is being regularly used by both Section members and
non-members. It has been working very well for its cho-
sen objectives.
ADDITIONAL PRACTICE SESSION FOR
MEMBERS
Bridge Practice/Training Sessions will start on 9 June to
improve the game of the SCC Bridge team. The response
has been very positive. Regular Training sessions are be- Bridge Beginner’s Course
JUL / AUG 2018 THE PADANG 29S P ORTS
Balut Convenor: Tony Fisher | Article by: Tony Fisher
Newly re-elected Balut Section Committee Members - Captain Raj Kumar, Treasurer Else Stokkmo; Convenor Tony Fisher; Secretary John Taylor; Committee
members Sunita Kapoor and Yasmin Gaffoor.
BALUT SECTION AGM MAY 22ND 2018
The AGM was attended by 24 section members, as well
as General Manager Sean Boyle, BEM, Deputy Presi-
dent Zoher Motiwalla, Chairman of the Games Control
Board Matthew Streeton, GC members Hamish Christie,
Margaret Cunico, Anwar Gaffoor and the Head of Sports
& Recreation Janet Ng and Sports Executive Eunicia Tan.
The existing Committee was re-elected unopposed and
the meeting came to a smooth and swift conclusion at
7pm, followed by delicious makan and 6 rounds of Balut.
BALUT EVENTS APRIL-JUNE
On April 14th, Rajan Menon and Benedict Rasa spon-
sored the Benedict Rasa Conviviality Cup, which was
held at the NUSS Suntec City Guild House. This was a
joyous affair where over 70 Baluteers from our 6 League
teams battled it out for handsome silverware.
Since the objective of the sponsors was to encourage
conviviality among all Baluteers, everyone was divided
into pairs, and no one knew who their partner would be
until just prior to the start of the competition. The food
was superb, the drink unlimited, and the success of this
inaugural event unquestioned. The 3 winning pairs were:-
Gana & Florence Tan, Jasmin Fisher & Krishnan Vijay,
Paul Chin & Adam Tyebally
Besides the Conviviality Cup, we had our usual Tuesday
in-House events in April & May, as well as a Saturday Top: Rod vainly tries to convince Joyce that size doesn’t matter.
in-House on May 5th - all were well attended and fully Bottom: Captain Raj presents Sharon with her spot prize.
30 THE PADANG JUL / AUG 2018SPORTS
entertaining occasions. SCC also participated in the first
Inter-Club League game of the new season on May 16th
at the SRC. Socially, this was an excellent event, though
sadly most SCC players appeared to be ‘ring rusty’. The
results will be published in the next edition!
OVERSEAS TOUR
Please note that the SCC Balut Tour for 2018 is to Kuch-
ing for the 4th Invitational Balut Inter-Club Competition.
This will be held at the magnificent Sarawak Club, Au-
gust 30 – September 1st. While the SCC does not per-
mit subsidies for any sports section overseas tour now,
the Kuching trip offers excellent value for the following
reasons:-
• The budgeted club funds will pay the registration fee
for all playing members
• This fee covers all food and drink during the two-day
event
• The Singapore Dollar continues to be very strong
against the Malay Ringgit
• Malaysia abolished the 6% GST levy last week
• The hospitality shown by the Sarawak Club is virtu-
ally unsurpassed
Those planning to go on this tour are free to make their
own travel and hotel bookings, or go through Robin
Tessensohn. Guests are welcome, and will be required to
pay the registration fee (about S$75).
BALUT SECTION CALENDAR: JUL - DEC 2018
JULY
For registration, airline and hotel information kindly • Wed July 18th: 3rd League Match at NUSS.
contact John Taylor at johnlewistaylor@hotmail.com or • Tues July 24th: In-house event. Registration at 7pm,
Thipa Mogan at thipa.mogan@scc.org.sg followed by makan.
AUGUST
• Wed August 15th: 4th League Match at Tanglin Club.
• Tues August 21st: In-house event. Registration at 7pm,
followed by makan.
SEPTEMBER
• Sat September 8th: Extra In-house event. Lunch &
registration at 12 noon.
• Wed September 19th: 5th League Match at IA.
• Tues September 25th: In-house event. Registration at
7pm, followed by makan.
• Sat September 29th: Pot Games - Tanglin Club to host.
OCTOBER
• Sat October 6th: Extra In-house event. Lunch &
registration 12 noon.
• Wed October 17th: 6th & final League game at SCC.
NOVEMBER
• Sat November 17th: Padang Shield. SRC to host.
• Tues November 20th: In-house event. Registration at 7pm,
followed by makan.
• Friday/Saturday 23/24th: 38th Chivas Regal Interport
Challenge Trophy, hosted by SRC.
DECEMBER
• Friday 14th: Balut Section Christmas Party
Note: Dates and events subject to change, please check email/
Benedict Rasa Conviviality Cup runners-up Krishnan Vijay and Jasmin Fisher WhatsApp notifications
receive prizes from sponsor Rajan Menon and MC/organiser Prekash Singh.
JUL / AUG 2018 THE PADANG 31S P ORTS
Bowls Convenor: Christian Huang | Article by: Melvin Tan and Christian Huang
Our boys in the National Singles finals. TC Pairs Runner Up (SCC B).
NATIONAL SINGLES 2018 Commonwealth and there was no doubt that he would
After a short hiatus due to some players competing in give Euan a good run. Euan had a good start, taking 3
the Commonwealth Games, the National Singles was fi- shots in the first end and thereafter, leading comforta-
nally completed in late April. The four semi-finalists had bly. It was a similar story to Christian’s game when Euan
been previously unbeaten in the group stages, so both got to 19-11. Pang displayed his fighting spirit and took 4
matches promised to be interesting encounters. Two of shots in 4 tense ends to close the gap to 15-19. Euan en-
the semi-finalists, Christian Huang and Euan Wong, rep- sured that he did not waver and it was business as usual
resented SCC. when he snared the 2 shots to qualify for the Final.
In the first semi, Christian played against ELBC’s James The mouth-watering final was between 2 of SCC’s top
Ho. He had a slow start and was trailing James 3-5 after bowlers at the moment. No one could predict the out-
7 ends, but picked himself up in two ends to lead 7-5 after come given their strong drawing prowess in their games
9 ends. He showed his drawing prowess replicating his thus far. Euan maintained his strong start to take 4 shots
previous games to achieve a healthy lead on the score- in the first 2 ends and eventually race to a 13-3 lead after
board 19-11 after 19 exhausting ends. However, James 9 ends. Christian was unable to match Euan’s consisten-
refused to cave in just yet and took 4 in the next 3 ends to cy despite himself showing glimpses of his drawing that
close the gap. Christian eventually had the last laugh as carried him to the Final. The extreme heat that afternoon
he grabbed the vital 2 shots to win the game 21-15 and and the carpet that wrinkled under the high temperature
qualify for the Final. did not help him at all. Euan’s better adaptation to the
green empowered him to eventually emerge as champion
The other match was between Euan and ELBC’s Pang and landed him his first-ever National Singles Open title!
Heng Heck. Pang was still fresh from the Gold Coast
TC Pairs Champions (SCC A)
32 THE PADANG JUL / AUG 2018SPORTS
Over in the women’s side, Shermeen Lim claimed a SCC SINGLES 2018
bronze after losing her tough semi-final to the eventual Euan and Shermeen made it a hat-trick of titles after win-
winner, Tammy Tham from ELBC. Congratulations to all ning their respective Singles for the third year running.
our SCC bowlers for their fantastic achievement in the Euan made light work of his opponents in the earlier
tournament! rounds, brushing them away with ease, including for-
mer winner Chai Hon Yoong in the semi-finals. He found
TANGLIN PAIRS the going a bit tougher against Zoher in the finals. Both
Curtains closed on the annual Tanglin Pairs League players displayed impressive skills with Zoher coming up
which ran from February to April. SCC was well repre- with some precision drawing and timely conversions to
sented by two strong teams and both did not disappoint prevent Euan from running away with the trophy. Alas, it
when they came in top and runners-up in a tournament was not to be as Euan’s drawing consistency allowed him
which featured 7 other local teams. take the title and see his name carved on the McKean
Cup for a third year running.
SCC A - comprising of Euan, Shermeen, Melvin, Candy,
Hui Kai and Ming Li - led from the first week till the end, Over on the women’s side, Mary beat Amira in a close
dropping only one game enroute to their victory. SCC B semi-final encounter which spawned over two weeks due
- made up of seasoned bowlers Mary, Rosemary, Amira, to the unexpectedly wet weather we have been receiving
together with Harriman and Christian - were one game during this time of the year. In the other match, Sher-
behind and finished second, improving one spot from meen beat Ming Li comfortably to ease into the finals. A
their third place finish in 2017. We are grateful to Tanglin Shermeen-Mary final was always going to be interesting
Club for once again hosting such a successful event and with an experienced ex-international against the current
we look forward to participating next year. in-form national bowler. Honours went to the latter who
walked away with the WA Rose Bowl for the third year
running. Congratulations to all winners!
FRIENDLY MATCH BETWEEN SCC AND
FREMANTLE/NT TEAMS
We had the great pleasure of hosting our friends from
Down Under in April. They were also here in 2017 and
enjoyed their time so much that they paid us a visit again
this year. More than thirty avid bowlers and their spous-
es graced our club for a friendly match and the heavens
must have been excited for us too as the weather stayed
bright and breezy all afternoon.
Fortunately for us, our opponents found the green a little
too heavy for them and we managed to win the game on
5 rinks and drawing on the other. The game was followed
by dinner and drinks at the Stumps Terrace where our
guests were in awe of the view of our beautiful city .
SCC Singles Mens Final.
SCC vs Freemantle & NT: Hyped up for the game against our friends from Down Under; Start of the friendly match.
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