Please kindly be reminded that there will be training tomorrow, 30th October, starting at 5.30pm at SPGG. Please do come early so that it can commence on time.

For bowlers in the POL-ITE Games Squad, the training will be held at SAFRA Yishun Cathay Bowl this Friday, 3 November. Training will commence at 6pm sharp. Please be there 15 minutes before time for warm-up and gearing up.

Thank You.

The following bowlers will be representing our club in the upcoming students versus staff game.

Bowlers Line-Up:

1st Men Singles: Raymond Wong
2nd Men Singles: Kollin Seah

1st Men Doubles: Ng Tiac Pin & Ng Kok Guan
2nd Men Doubles: Zulfadhli & Alvin Tan

Ladies Doubles: Sarah Joseph & Karen Lin

Mixed Doubles: Raakesh & Elisha Lim


Please kindly know that you are required to report to the Vanda Room on 8 November, 2.30pm. Briefing will commence at 3.00pm and the game will officially start at 3.15pm at SPGG.

Please be reminded that there will be no training today.

Training will resume next week. Have a good holiday that's coming.

Thank you.

With the recent chain of posts on the tag board, I feel that a proper explanation is due so club members can understand the situation better, and to see the matter in the proper light. This post is aimed to clarify the doubts and questions that would have crossed most of our bowlers' minds. It is just that 3 people, that I suspect is actually 1 person under 3 names, have brought the matters up, but have done so in a rude and unreasonable manner. However, being civilized, I shall address the matter less like ruffians.

Firstly, Temasek Polytechnic bowlers are sponsored by the school for bowling training (ref. bowler). There is a very good reason why. There are good bowlers in the school that win tournaments. The school takes into the consideration the performance of the club before approving the funds for the club. In TP, bowlers go through a selection to see if they are fit to be in the team, and good attendance is also required. Here in Singapore Polytechnic however, we are not as fortunate to be under the funding of the school for obvious reasons. We however, are able to allow bowlers to be in the team/club as long as they conduct themselves properly and have good attendance. I too hope that training could be less costly and even better free, but this is only possible if we show the results. Rather than doing nothing about it and give unconstructive criticism, I urge you to bowl better and show the results first. I would also like you to consider your comparison of SP vs. TP's bowling team properly and thoroughly before commenting, because it would make you sound less stupid.

Secondly, through simple mathematical calculation, $12.50 X 4(weeks) = $50. I am appalled that you could say that we are cheating (ref. Bowler) you of your money. Please do not distort the facts. On a side note, since we are paying our own training, perhaps you would like to know how much training actually cost. Lanes come at $15-10 per hour per lane, depending on location. Our trainings are organized such that 3 person is to a lane. Training is for 2 hours. Taking the average amount, $12.50 as lane fee, the cost of lanes alone would be (12.5X 2)/3 = $8.30. From this amount, we add the coaching fee of about $100 considering a group of 21-24 bowlers, you would come to slightly above $12. The extra 50 cents goes to the club fund, to provide money for self-sponsored competitions and other events such as farewell for seniors.

For your information, the arrangement to collect for a month's training fee is to urge bowlers to come regularly for training. As a bowler of SPBC, you are supposed to be responsible enough to keep good attendance and conduct. But as our attendance list has shown, many bowlers come and go as and when they like. The committee works hard to ensure trainings and other events are well planned out so that we can all become better bowlers, but if you are not interested, you are welcome to quit, as being a member of SPBC is a privilege and not an entitlement, and as such we are not obliged to adjust rules of the club to your whim and fancy. If you think you can do a better job as a management committee member, you are welcome to try. Yes I agree that coughing up $50 at one go is a bit difficult, but considering members' attendance and tardiness, I think it is only logical.

If you have a valid reason to not turn up for training, like sickness or have something important, you can approach or call the Training-in-Charge or Captain/President, if possible in advance, and we will gladly refund your training fee. You can also download or obtain a copy of the SPBC's official LOA form from the website and hand it up. Let me stress that we will only refund you if you have a valid reason, and not reasons like "I come on alternate wks" (*quote Bowler at 11:19pm 18/10/06 IP 6:52). If one is to spend so much time collecting fees at the start of each training, we would be wasting lane time, which then would really be wasting your money. Unless you can assure that all bowlers come early to pay for training and try to give exact change, we would not have considered this option.

Lastly, it would help if you identified yourself so we can address your concerns better. If you choose to post such comments in the future with no basis of logic or fact and with such foul language, I would see to it that your post be moderated or removed. Likewise I welcome constructive criticism and serious questions and queries. I hope this post would enlighten you on how much hard work the club committee is putting in. If you would like things to improve or think you have a better idea, you are welcome to voice your opinions in a civilized matter.

Please take note that next Monday, 23rd October training had been cancelled. As it is the eve of Hari Raya Puasa, we will not be having training on the day so as to let our fellow muslim bowlers and our head coach to prepare for the festival.

The management committee wishes all muslims associated to SPBC a happy Hari Raya Puasa.




With effect from November, we will be changing our collection of weekly training fee method. Instead of collecting every week of $12.50 at the bowling alley, we will be collecting a grand sum of $50 ($12.50 x 4 weeks) which is the monthly training fee at the 1st training of every new month.

This new method has been seen as a better way for us to keep track our financial statement and also to benefit the training day IC so that he can join in the training with the rest of the bowlers.

Please kindly contact Raymond or Ryan if you are facing problems to make the monthly payment. We understand that some bowlers had difficulty in the area of finances.

All bowlers, please take note that the timing for today's training is from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.

Sorry for the late notice as we only got the news that we can have training at our normal timing today.

Attn: Training Squad Bowlers

Captain of POL-ITE games 06/07: RYAN NG

Please take note that the coming Monday, 16 October training will be from 7.00pm to 9.00pm. The change had to be made because Team Singapore is booked to train during our normal time slot.

The management deeply regrets for any inconvienences caused. Any bowler who is unable to attend the training, please feedback to us by sending us an email as an acknowledgement. Thank you.

Please take note that there will be a bowling event organised by SPSU. Registration for the event is from 9th to 13th Oct. There will be two categories - Beginners and Professionals. For more information, please head over to their website. Registration forms can be obtained from our clubroom. Fill up the registration form with your team of 3 and we'll do the submission for you.

Club trainings will now be held on Mondays only. Please take note that there will be no more trainings on Tuesdays.
As for those selected for the POL-ITE team, trainings will be held on a seperate day. For that, selected bowlers will be contacted via mobile for trainings.

Thank you.

Management Committee

The following club members had been appointed officer bearers for the new academic year 2011


President
Akmal Azan

akmalazan@hotmail.com


Vice President
Alfred Bay

bayalfred@hotmail.com


Secretary
Humaira Johari

merah_1992@hotmail.com


Sports Secretary
Basil Low

low.basil@gmail.com

Treasurer
P Shoban

metal_raven_007@live.com.sg


Events Secretary
Nurul Amirah Abdullah

gerllonely_amirah@hotmail.com


Training & Development ICs
James Philip Phua

james_alpha07@hotmail.com

Muhd Halim

oh.joee@live.com


Publications and IT
Eugene Seng

eug3n3_s3ng@hotmail.com

Ladies Captain
Acelyn Chan

acelynchan@hotmail.com

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Advisory Committee

Club Officer
Mr. David

General

1. Compulsory attendance of 75% to be accumulated by all club bowlers for POL-ITE Selection unless otherwise
2. All club bowlers are to be at the alley 15 minutes before commencement of each training
3. No food and drinks at training area when trainings are in progress
4. All club bowlers are to wear the club tshirt once it is ready

Attire - Female

1. Strictly no skirts allowed <1i> Pants / knee length shorts / slacks / jeans are allowed
2. Collar tshirts / tshirts are allowed

Attire - Male

1. Strictly no bermudas / three-quarter pants / shorts / jeans are allowed
2. Pants / slacks are allowed
3. Collar tshirts / tshirts are allowed

All rules & regulations will be subjected to changes without prior notice.

Head Coach

Adam Chew


Assistant Coach

Clara Lau

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Club Training Day

Mondays

Training Venue

Singapore Polytechnic Graduates' Guild

Training Time

6.00pm to 8.00pm


Fees Payable

Training: $50.00 per 4 training sessions
[Inclusive of lane rental, coaching fee]



Please be at the alley at least 15 minutes before training time to prepare yourself and make payment.

Files for downloads

Official LOA Form

4th SMU Doubles Challenge 2010 - Rules and Regulations

4th SMU Doubles Challenge 2010 - Registration Form





Files are strictly for SPBC members only

2009/10 POL-ITE Championships

Men

[+] Team - Bronze
      [Jonathan Ang Wei Xiang, Derrick Liau, Firdhaus, Jerein]

Bowlers Involved: Peh Si Hui, Jonathan Ang Wei Xiang, Mohd Firdhaus, Dalbert Tin, Derrick Liau, Jerein, James, Chor Boon, Donric Sng, Ng Shu Ling Sheena, Si Jia, Raina Liew, Samantha Leong, Siti Nabilah, Christopher, Colin Choo

2008/09 POL-ITE Championships

Men

[+] Singles - Silver [Jonathan Ang Wei Xiang]

[+] Doubles - Gold [Jonathan Ang Wei Xiang / Derrick Liau]

[+] Team - Bronze
      [Jonathan Ang Wei Xiang, Derrick Liau, Louis Tan Wai Kit, Zulfadhli]

Ladies

[+] Singles - Silver [Jasmine Yeong-Nathan]

[+] Doubles - Silver [Jasmine Yeong-Nathan / Karen Lin]

Bowlers Involved: Elisha Lim Ee Ching [Capt - Ladies], Jonathan Ang Wei Xiang [Capt - Men], Mohd Firdhaus, Dalbert Tin, Derrick Liau, Zulfadhli, Louis Tan, Stanley Ho, Joshua Pang, Ng Shu Ling Sheena, Jasmine Yeong-Nathan, Peh Si Hui, Koh Si Hui, Raina Liew, Oriana Chew, Karen Lin, Samantha Leong, Siti

2007/08 POL-ITE Championships

[+] Overall School Standings [Ladies] - 2nd

[+] Singles All-Events [Ladies] - Bronze [Karen Lin]

[+] Doubles Event [Ladies] - Silver [Elisha Lim / Karen Lin]

[+] Team Event [Ladies] - Bronze
      [Elisha Lim, Sarah Joseph, Peh Si Hui, Karen Lin]


Bowlers Involved: Ryan Ng (Capt - Mens), Elisha Lim (Capt - Ladies), Mohd Firdhaus, Darren Tan, Preetpal, Tan Chor Boon, Kollin Seah, Muhd Yusof, Gabriel E, Zulfadhli, Karen Lin, Samantha Leong, Ferrina Lim, Eleanor Wang, Charissa Goh, Sarah Joseph, Peh Si Hui, Koh Si Hui

2007/08 School Team Squad Selection

Mens (Top 6 Qualifiers)

1st - Kollin Seah
2nd - Ryan Ng
3rd - Louis Tan
4th - Muhd Firdhaus
5th - Zulfadhli
6th - Tan Chor Boon


* Rest of the bowlers will undergo another rolloff this coming Monday, 1st October conducted over the training session.

Detailed Scores available here.

6th SPGG Annual Bowling Championships

Mens' Open Division 16-Game Finals

1st - Ng Kok Guan
2nd - James Chua
3rd - Ryan Ng
4th - Johnny Kok
5th - Alvin Chua
6th - Yeo H K
7th - Eric Chan
8th - Thomas Ng
9th - Gary Tan
10th - Patrick Toh

[+] High Game: Ng Kok Guan [242]

Ladies' Open Division 16-Game Finals

1st - Pauline Tan
2nd - Priscilla Chua
3rd - Elisha Lim
4th - Suzanna Chew
5th - Maureen Lye

Youth Division 10-Game Finals

1st - Ng Kok Guan
2nd - Ng Tiac Pin
3rd - Lynal Low
4th - Raymond Wong
5th - Gabriel E
6th - Ryan Ng
7th - Elisha Lim
8th - Samantha Leong
9th - Mohd Firdhaus
10th - Noreen Yong

[+] High Game: Ng Tiac Pin [250]

Graded Division (165 Avg & Below) 10-Game Finals

1st - Patrick Toh
2nd - Pauline Tan
3rd - Maureen Lye
4th - Priscilla Chua
5th - Ryan Ng

[+] High Game: Pauline Tan [245]

*Names in bold denotes current SP Bowlers' members

SPBC Bowling Challenge 2007

Top 10 Bowlers

1st - Preetpal Singh
2nd - Samantha Leong
3rd - Chew Mou Wei
4th - Tan Chor Boon
5th - Douglas Teo
6th - Tan Xu Liang
7th - Muhammad Redzhuan
8th - Jordan Tan
9th - James Wong
10th - Muhammad Isammudin

Perfect Game: Samantha Leong

Note:
**This is an 8-pin Tap Tornament
**Detailed Scores can be downloaded here.

2006/07 POL-ITE Championships

[+] Overall School Standings [Men] - 2nd

[+] Singles All-Events [Men] - Gold [Raymond Wong]

[+] Doubles Event [Men] - Gold [Raymond Wong / Ng Tiac Pin]

[+] Doubles Event [Ladies] - Bronze [Karen Lin / Elisha Lim]

[+] Team Event [Men] - Silver
      [Ng Kok Guan, Yeo Nai Kiang, Raymond Wong, Ng Tiac Pin]

[+] High Game [Men] - Raymond Wong [265 Pinfalls]


Bowlers Involved: Ryan Ng (Capt), Raymond Wong, Ng Kok Guan, Ng Tiac Pin, Raakesh, Yeo Nai Kiang, Kollin Seah, Louis Tan, Alvin Tan, Zulfadhli, Karen Lin, Elisha Lim, Ferrina Lim, Eleanor Wang, Charissa Goh, Sarah Joseph, Michelle Kok, Koh Si Hui

2006/07 POL-ITE Team Selection Roll-Offs

Mens Category (Top 6 Qualifiers)

1st - Raymond Wong
2nd - Kollin Seah
3rd - Zulfadhli
4th - Ng Tiac Pin
5th - Alvin Tan
6th - Yeo Nai Kiang


* Rest of the team will be handpicked by the coach.
* All women took part will be part of the team

2nd Brunswick Collegiate League

[+] Team Overall Standing - 2nd Runner-Up

[+] Team High Series - 2nd Runner-Up [2331 Pinfalls]
        [Raymond Wong, Ng Tiac Pin, Ng Kok Guan & Elisha Lim]

[+] Most Improved Bowler Award - Ng Tiac Pin

[+] Boys Masters - Champion [Raymond Wong]


Bowlers Involved: Ng Tiac Pin (Capt), Raymond Wong, Elisha Lim, Ryan Ng, Karen Lin, Ng Kok Guan, Kollin Seah, Phyllis Neo, Alvin Tan, Yeo Nai Kiang, Jasmine Y. Nathan