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SATELLITE CENTRES FOR SPORTS DEVELOPMENT BEGIN OPERATIONS
Olympic Sports Brought To Singapore Youth As First Satellite Centres Are Rolled Out By Three NSAs
Singapore, 3 July 2010 - Following the recent $2.5 million pledge by the government to develop Satellite Centres for Sports Development (SCSDs), the Singapore Sports Council's (SSC) Let's Play movement was given further impetus with the commencement of operations of three SCSDs this weekend.
2 Targeted at youths aged six to 16, the SCSDs serve as the launching pad for them to learn new sports early in life in a safe, fun and friendly community setting. These sports include those being featured at the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games (YOG). The SCSDs are being established in existing sports facilities such as schools, sports and recreation centres as well as community centres located in the heartlands. They will be coordinated and managed by the respective National Sports Associations of each sport.
3 At the Marina Barrage, which is the site of the SCSD for Sailing, the Singapore Sailing Federation (SingaporeSailing) lined up an armada of nearly 20 sailboats to offer to the public free 20-30 minute rides around the Marina Reservoir. This was to encourage potential future sailors to take up the sport. Nearly 50 underprivileged children from homes / centres such as Boys' Town and Muhammadiyah Welfare Home were also brought on a tour of the Marina Barrage.
4 Young water enthusiasts who wish to take their interest in sailing one step further can sign up for sailing courses organised by SingaporeSailing. From 4 July onwards, SingaporeSailing will be conducting their "SailFun" courses at the Marina Barrage.
5 "Singaporeans have heard of the many successful overseas exploits of our sailors. This is an opportunity for Singaporeans to try the sport out for themselves. Perhaps this experience may be the start of a lifelong passion, be it in competitive or recreational sailing," said Dr Ben Tan, President, Singapore Sailing Federation. "With Singapore being an island, it would only be natural that more Singaporeans have easy access to the sport, and SingaporeSailing would be happy to facilitate that."
6 The SCSD for Wrestling also took off with five youths being introduced to the sport of Freestyle Wrestling. The training model was devised by two-time Olympic and six-time World Champion wrestler, Sergei Beloglazov. The SCSD for Wrestling is located at the National Wrestling Centre / Asian Wrestling School at Upper Aljunied Road.
7 The SCSD for Basketball, located at Bukit Panjang Government High Indoor Sports Hall, will commence operations on Sunday 4 July 2010.
8 "We want to make all sports available to all youths in Singapore, including those who would otherwise not have the opportunity or resources to participate in sports," said Mr Bob Gambardella, Chief of Sports Development Group, Singapore Sports Council. He added, "The SCSDs will provide these such opportunities and resources for our youths to learn and play sports. This is synergistic with our Let?s Play movement, which seeks to encourage everyone in Singapore to embrace sports as a lifestyle choice. We are confident that the SCSDs will build on the legacy of the YOG by championing sporting values such as confidence, sportsmanship, respect and other lessons gained from an active sporting lifestyle."
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| About the Singapore Sports Council |
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Formed in 1973, the Singapore Sports Council (SSC) is tasked with developing a holistic sports culture for the nation. The SSC creates opportunities for people to excel in sports; opportunities for people to be engaged in sports as, coaches, officials, volunteers or fans; and opportunities for people to do business in sports as sponsors and investors. The SSC has changed the way Singaporeans view and participate in sports. Through sports, we now have an enhanced national identity thanks to our sports participation programmes; greater national pride as a result of high performance results at international and regional games; and more diversified economic stability through our vibrant sports industry initiatives.
To find out more, visit our websites www.ssc.gov.sg and www.singaporesports.sg
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| About 'Let's Play' |
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Let's Play is a nation-wide movement by the Singapore Sports Council to encourage everyone in Singapore to embrace sports as a lifestyle choice. Sports, while also fun, offers health and social benefits. Let's Play seeks to connect, energise and enrich everyone from all walks of life through the many aspects of sports, be it playing, watching, cheering or volunteering. For more information on Let's Play, please visit www.singaporesports.sg.
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Annex 1 - Satellite Centres for Sports Development Programmes
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Wrestling Satellite Centre
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Overview:
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Participants will undergo a special training model
devised by 2-time Olympic and 6-time World Champion Wrestler, Sergei Beloglazov, introducing the Olympic discipline of
Freestyle Wrestling.
Over 10 weeks, participants will work their way towards
attaining the yellow belt, and will receive a certificate of participation
upon completion of the course.
Wrestling will help enhance the participants? overall
development such as confidence, mental strength, self-discipline and respect.
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Venue:
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National Wrestling Centre /
Asian Wrestling School
102 Upper Aljunied Rd (2nd Floor) Singapore 367855
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Dates:
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10 weeks commencing Saturday 3rd July 2010
(4 x 10 week sessions will be run
every year)
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Times:
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Two
sessions will be conducted every Saturday
1st session - 10.30am - 12noon
2nd session - 12noon - 1.30pm
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Age Group:
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Participants will be divided into two age groups:
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Number of participants:
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20 per session
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Certification:
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After 10 weeks, participants will be at least half-way
to achieving the yellow belt
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Next Steps:
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The sessions will continue, allowing participants to
work through the belt system
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Cost:
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$85 per participant, 15 hours of instruction over 10
weeks
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Registration Details:
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Registration may be completed
online via the website (www.singaporewrestling.com),
by phone (6280 4748) or walk-in at the National Wrestling Centre at 102 Upper
Aljunied Road.
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Instructors:
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Two qualified wrestling instructors
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Sailing Satellite Centre
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Overview:
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An introductory programme on
the sport of sailing combined with the development of knowledge, including
understanding the environment, weather, tides, and decision-making.
Sailing as a sport strongly contributes
to important life-skills such as leadership, teamwork, applying scientific
principles to real life scenarios and water safety.
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Venue:
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Marina Barrage
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Dates:
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Commencing on Saturday 3 July 2010 / Sunday 4 July 2010
and operating for 30 weeks of the year
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Times:
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4 half-day sessions will be
conducted per weekend.
Every Saturday and Sunday
1st session - 9am to 12.30pm
2nd session - 2pm to 5.30pm
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Age Group:
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7 - 14 years old
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Instructors:
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4 qualified instructors
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Number of participants:
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16 participants per half-day session
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Certification:
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Participants will receive certification on
completion of the half-day session
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Next Steps:
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Participants can follow the comprehensive
Singapore Sailing Federation system. The next step would be to complete the
4-day SailSmart, based at the National Sailing
Centre or basic sailing courses available at sailing clubs islandwide.
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Cost:
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$50 per participant, 3.5 hours
of instruction. (1 coach to 4 participants)
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Registration Details:
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Registration
may be completed online via the website (www.sailing.org.sg),
by phone (6444 4555), e-mail (gosailing@singaporesailing.org.sg),
or walk-in to the National Sailing Centre at 1500 East Coast Parkway,
Singapore 468963.
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Basketball Satellite Centre
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Overview:
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The Basketball programme will
consist of 12 weeks of small sided games as well as guidance and coaching
from qualified coaches.
The sport will help hone the
participants? life skills in areas of teamwork, decision-making and
leadership and promotes a high level of fitness. (Participants get to bring
home a basketball upon registration)
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Venue:
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Bukit Panjang
Government High - Indoor Sports Hall 7, Choa Chu
Kang Avenue 4 Singapore 689809
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Dates:
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12 weeks commencing Sunday 4 July 2010
(3 x 12 week sessions will be
run every year)
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Times:
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3 sessions will be conducted
every Sunday
First session - 9.00am to
11.00am
Second session - 11.00am -
1.00pm
Third session - 3.00pm - 5.00pm
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Age Group:
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Participants will
be divided into three age groups:
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Group
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6
- 8 years old
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Group
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9
- 11 years old
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Group
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12
- 15 years old
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Instructors:
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3 qualified instructors
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Number of participants:
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30 per session
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Certification:
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Participants will receive a
certificate upon completion of the 10- week programme
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Next Steps:
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Sessions will continue
throughout the year. Participants can join in Singapore Basketball
Association's other advance initiatives.
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Cost:
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$180 for 12 weeks, 20 hours
instruction.
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Registration Details:
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Registration
may be completed online via the website (www.bas.org.sg),
by phone (6743 8425), e-mail (benson@bas.org.sg)
or walk-in to the Singapore Basketball Centre at 601 Aljunied
Crescent, #01-04, Singapore 389862
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