Wednesday 16 March 2011
Friday 11 March 2011
Aiming for their Dreams....1 to 1 training
My kid and his school Team Captain Ang Heng Di is training very hard...
One aiming to qualify for the Junior Sport Academy
while the other aining for a Good Sec School for the coming DSA selection..
Well ! All the very best to them......
Special Thank To Their Coach ,,,,Mr Teo Hp 91182979 who train them so hard for their goals.......
Friday 4 March 2011
Thursday 3 March 2011
Huang Chao a rising star
EVEN at this early stage of his career, Huang Chao is becoming Singapore badminton's player to watch.
The powerfully-built China-born 18-year-old placed himself in the running for a medal after qualifying for the quarter-finals of the YOG badminton competition yesterday.
He first scored an upset by scalping second seed Sai Praneeth Bhamidipati on Sunday.
He defeated Peru's Mario Cuba 21-15, 21-10 in the early match, and easily dispatched New Zealand's Asher Richardson 21-7, 21-8 in the evening.
He faces Malaysian Low Wei Sheng, who is seeded seventh, in the quarter-finals today.
The pair last met at this year's World Junior Championships and Huang Chao lost in the rubber set.
'Our standards are close, so a match could go either way,' he said. 'It'll be a hard match tomorrow, but I will give of my best.'
Singapore coach Jeffer Rosobin said today's match would offer Huang Chao a chance for revenge. A win would also be a springboard to launch his career.
18 Aug 2010 ... In badminton, Singapore shuttler Huang Chao's dream run came to an end after he lost to Malaysia's Loh Wei Sheng in the quarter-finals. ...
Wednesday 2 March 2011
Tuesday 1 March 2011
Badminton - VKOSSP-2011- Men's Single Finals in korea
Below is the Badminton VKOSSP 2011 single men's the badminton final match of LinDan vs LeeChongWei. Enjoys their match! ...
JSA MOE Junior Badminton Selection last year
This event was organised by MOE / JSA for junior level students who are young sportsmen interested to be groomed further in their racket hitting
to view more clips :-
http://www.flickr.com/photos/shotsense/sets/72157624355632418/show/
Monday 28 February 2011
Six New Junior Sports Academies to Develop Young Sporting Talents
1. Six new Junior Sports Academies (JSAs), with two new sports—artistic gymnastics and bowling—will provide budding primary school athletes in these sports with high quality development programmes. Resources are collectively harnessed at these academies to provide systematic training to realise the athletes’ potential.
2. Young athletes who are identified for the different sports will receive training at centralised sports academies. An estimated 170 more young athletes will be developed with the establishment of the six new JSAs, bringing the total number of athletes in the programme to 930.
3. The six new JSAs will be based in the following schools:
4. The schools are selected based on their achievement track records in the particular sport, sporting culture and management support. More JSAs catering to a wider range of sports will be set up over the next few years.
Background
5. The Ministry of Education announced the launch of its Talent Development Framework for Sports in December 2007 to systematically identify and provide development opportunities for talented athletes within the school system. The Framework will ensure that students talented in sports will be given appropriate provisions to realise their potential.
6. The Framework focuses on three key strategies;
- Development of talented athletes in primary schools through MOE Junior Sports Academies;
- Enhancement of the support of the Singapore Schools Sports Teams; and
- Enhancement of resources for schools’ talent development efforts.
7. In 2008, MOE piloted seven Junior Sports Academies. In 2009, eight more JSAs were added. The list of JSAs and the sports offered is listed below.
Junior Sports Academies Seek Smashing Results
You could say the ball is in their court - for student athletes, that is. Come February 2008, they will have new avenues to bring out the best of their abilities.
Take Lim Jie Han, a Pri 5 school badminton player at Henry Park Primary School, for example. Under a pilot Junior Sports Academy (JSA) programme to be launched by MOE in February 2008, Jie Han will have the opportunity to train with top coaches and spar with the best of his peers.
Part of the Ministry's Talent Development Framework (Sports), the JSA programme systematically identifies and provides talented student athletes with the means and environment to achieve their full potential. For a start, there will be four JSAs over the next two years, to serve as centres for training and athlete development for students from schools across Singapore:
1.Singapore Sports School (North Zone) - netball, swimming, table tennis, track and field
2.Chung Cheng High School (Main) (East Zone) - wushu
3.Henry Park Primary School (West Zone) - badminton
4.Singapore Table Tennis Association (South Zone) - table-tennis
The number of JSAs and sports will be adjusted after the pilot period, but the programme is already getting the thumbs up from participants. Jie Han's mother, Mrs Eliza Lim, has high hopes. "It will be good if Jie Han can go all the way and play for Singapore in the future," she remarks. "I'm happy that he can pursue his passion and bring it to the next level. Such training will help instil discipline and commitment, and help prepare him for lifelong learning."
Mathew Chin from Henry Park Primary School can look forward to new opportunities for badminton training and complementary subjects.
Mdm Wang Sheau Yng, whose son Mathew also plays badminton for Henry Park Primary School, agrees. "It has boosted his self-esteem and confidence, and has shown him that he is capable of achieving in his sport if he puts his mind to it." No longer just a mere hobby, badminton is now a serious pursuit for Mathew. "I think the JSA is a wonderful motivator for him. He's been playing almost every day during the school holidays!"
Do the two parents feel that intensive sessions on the court would affect their sons' classwork? "No, I don't think so," replies Mrs Lim. "I monitor his progress very closely. I think he has struck a good balance between sports and his homework."
"If his schoolwork suffers, it won't be because of the JSA training," laughs Mdm Wang. "I certainly won't blame the sport. With proper time management, he can cope with both school and training."
Clearing the hurdle for JSA
Admission to the JSAs follows a stringent selection process. Students are picked based on their showing at the National Schools Championship, nominations by coaches and teachers, or outstanding physical fitness test results. Students from the participating schools who are keen could also nominate themselves for the sports camp. Shortlisted pupils attend a sports camp and undergo a series of tests to determine their generic motor skills, sports-specific skills and match play to evaluate their potential and aptitude for high performance training.
The first batch of sporting talents was recruited from the top one percent of the 2007 Pri 4 cohort participating schools. Students like Mathew and Jie Han can look forward to specialised training two to four times a week with qualified coaches, as well as instruction in complementary subjects like nutrition and mental skills development.
Schools as sporting hubs
For schools, the JSA scheme offers a pathway to become a sports hub. For example, by end-2008, Henry Park Primary School will feature a new indoor multi-purpose hall with six badminton courts. Meanwhile, the courts in the school hall are open for daily evening training.
"I think the JSA is a very exciting development for the local sporting and school scene. Students who are fit and show potential, but did not play a certain sport before, can be talent-spotted through various tests, and nurtured to excel in the sport," remarks Mrs Julia Wan, Senior Head of Department for CCA, Physical Education and Aesthetics at Henry Park Primary. "They'll have the opportunity to train with qualified coaches - some of whom are ex-national players - and compete among their cohort to improve their skills."
Mr Teo Hock Hoe, Head of Department for Physical Education and CCA at Chung Cheng High School (Main), where wushu is a trophy-winning activity, is similarly enthusiastic. He believes the JSA programme will fan a greater level of interest in wushu among his students, as well as those from other schools. "It's a very good idea to bring together students who are good or show potential for the sport," he said. "The age of 10 is not too late for beginners to pick up wushu. In fact, the Wushu Federation has exponents from the age of 4 to 60!"
Take Lim Jie Han, a Pri 5 school badminton player at Henry Park Primary School, for example. Under a pilot Junior Sports Academy (JSA) programme to be launched by MOE in February 2008, Jie Han will have the opportunity to train with top coaches and spar with the best of his peers.
Part of the Ministry's Talent Development Framework (Sports), the JSA programme systematically identifies and provides talented student athletes with the means and environment to achieve their full potential. For a start, there will be four JSAs over the next two years, to serve as centres for training and athlete development for students from schools across Singapore:
1.Singapore Sports School (North Zone) - netball, swimming, table tennis, track and field
2.Chung Cheng High School (Main) (East Zone) - wushu
3.Henry Park Primary School (West Zone) - badminton
4.Singapore Table Tennis Association (South Zone) - table-tennis
The number of JSAs and sports will be adjusted after the pilot period, but the programme is already getting the thumbs up from participants. Jie Han's mother, Mrs Eliza Lim, has high hopes. "It will be good if Jie Han can go all the way and play for Singapore in the future," she remarks. "I'm happy that he can pursue his passion and bring it to the next level. Such training will help instil discipline and commitment, and help prepare him for lifelong learning."
Mathew Chin from Henry Park Primary School can look forward to new opportunities for badminton training and complementary subjects.
Mdm Wang Sheau Yng, whose son Mathew also plays badminton for Henry Park Primary School, agrees. "It has boosted his self-esteem and confidence, and has shown him that he is capable of achieving in his sport if he puts his mind to it." No longer just a mere hobby, badminton is now a serious pursuit for Mathew. "I think the JSA is a wonderful motivator for him. He's been playing almost every day during the school holidays!"
Do the two parents feel that intensive sessions on the court would affect their sons' classwork? "No, I don't think so," replies Mrs Lim. "I monitor his progress very closely. I think he has struck a good balance between sports and his homework."
"If his schoolwork suffers, it won't be because of the JSA training," laughs Mdm Wang. "I certainly won't blame the sport. With proper time management, he can cope with both school and training."
Clearing the hurdle for JSA
Admission to the JSAs follows a stringent selection process. Students are picked based on their showing at the National Schools Championship, nominations by coaches and teachers, or outstanding physical fitness test results. Students from the participating schools who are keen could also nominate themselves for the sports camp. Shortlisted pupils attend a sports camp and undergo a series of tests to determine their generic motor skills, sports-specific skills and match play to evaluate their potential and aptitude for high performance training.
The first batch of sporting talents was recruited from the top one percent of the 2007 Pri 4 cohort participating schools. Students like Mathew and Jie Han can look forward to specialised training two to four times a week with qualified coaches, as well as instruction in complementary subjects like nutrition and mental skills development.
Schools as sporting hubs
For schools, the JSA scheme offers a pathway to become a sports hub. For example, by end-2008, Henry Park Primary School will feature a new indoor multi-purpose hall with six badminton courts. Meanwhile, the courts in the school hall are open for daily evening training.
"I think the JSA is a very exciting development for the local sporting and school scene. Students who are fit and show potential, but did not play a certain sport before, can be talent-spotted through various tests, and nurtured to excel in the sport," remarks Mrs Julia Wan, Senior Head of Department for CCA, Physical Education and Aesthetics at Henry Park Primary. "They'll have the opportunity to train with qualified coaches - some of whom are ex-national players - and compete among their cohort to improve their skills."
Mr Teo Hock Hoe, Head of Department for Physical Education and CCA at Chung Cheng High School (Main), where wushu is a trophy-winning activity, is similarly enthusiastic. He believes the JSA programme will fan a greater level of interest in wushu among his students, as well as those from other schools. "It's a very good idea to bring together students who are good or show potential for the sport," he said. "The age of 10 is not too late for beginners to pick up wushu. In fact, the Wushu Federation has exponents from the age of 4 to 60!"
List of Secondary Schools Participating in DSA 2010 for Admission to Secondary One in 2011
List of Secondary Schools Participating in DSA 2010 for Admission to Secondary One in 2011 (last year)
http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/dsa-sec/participating-schools/
for your reference......
List of Secondary Schools with Niche Programme (NS) School Niche
Admiralty Secondary School Robotics Enterprise
Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School Shooting
Ang Mo Kio Secondary School Symphonic Band
Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) Drama, Water Polo
Bendemeer Secondary School National Education
Bowen Secondary School Band
Bukit Merah Secondary School Floorball
CHIJ St Theresa’s Convent Hockey
Chong Boon Secondary School Environmental Education
Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) Chinese Orchestra
Clementi Town Secondary School Uniformed Groups
Deyi Secondary School Performing Arts
Evergreen Secondary School National Education
Fuhua Secondary School Robotics
Gan Eng Seng School Uniformed Groups
Hong Kah Secondary School Soccer
Jurong Secondary School Basketball
Jurong West Secondary School Uniformed Groups
Manjusri Secondary School Wushu
Marsiling Secondary School Environmental Education
Montfort Secondary School Badminton
Northland Secondary School Hockey
Outram Secondary School Rock Climbing
Pasir Ris Crest Secondary School Fencing
Pasir Ris Secondary School Chinese Orchestra
Peirce Secondary School Uniformed Groups
Presbyterian High School Uniformed Groups, Volleyball (Girls’ Team)
Riverside Secondary School Dance, National Education
Seng Kang Secondary School Hockey
Siglap Secondary School Gamelan and Angklung / Kulintang Ensembles
Springfield Secondary School Rock Climbing
St. Andrew’s Secondary School Rugby
St. Hilda’s Secondary School Volleyball
St Patrick’s School Military Band
Unity Secondary School Basketball
West Spring Secondary School Air Pistol
Woodlands Ring Secondary School Robotics
Yio Chu Kang Secondary School Performing Arts
Yuhua Secondary School Concert Band
Zhenghua Secondary School Uniformed Groups
http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/dsa-sec/participating-schools/
for your reference......
List of Secondary Schools with Niche Programme (NS) School Niche
Admiralty Secondary School Robotics Enterprise
Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School Shooting
Ang Mo Kio Secondary School Symphonic Band
Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) Drama, Water Polo
Bendemeer Secondary School National Education
Bowen Secondary School Band
Bukit Merah Secondary School Floorball
CHIJ St Theresa’s Convent Hockey
Chong Boon Secondary School Environmental Education
Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) Chinese Orchestra
Clementi Town Secondary School Uniformed Groups
Deyi Secondary School Performing Arts
Evergreen Secondary School National Education
Fuhua Secondary School Robotics
Gan Eng Seng School Uniformed Groups
Hong Kah Secondary School Soccer
Jurong Secondary School Basketball
Jurong West Secondary School Uniformed Groups
Manjusri Secondary School Wushu
Marsiling Secondary School Environmental Education
Montfort Secondary School Badminton
Northland Secondary School Hockey
Outram Secondary School Rock Climbing
Pasir Ris Crest Secondary School Fencing
Pasir Ris Secondary School Chinese Orchestra
Peirce Secondary School Uniformed Groups
Presbyterian High School Uniformed Groups, Volleyball (Girls’ Team)
Riverside Secondary School Dance, National Education
Seng Kang Secondary School Hockey
Siglap Secondary School Gamelan and Angklung / Kulintang Ensembles
Springfield Secondary School Rock Climbing
St. Andrew’s Secondary School Rugby
St. Hilda’s Secondary School Volleyball
St Patrick’s School Military Band
Unity Secondary School Basketball
West Spring Secondary School Air Pistol
Woodlands Ring Secondary School Robotics
Yio Chu Kang Secondary School Performing Arts
Yuhua Secondary School Concert Band
Zhenghua Secondary School Uniformed Groups
2010 Last year Direct School Admission - Secondary Exercise (DSA-Sec) for Admission to Secondary 1 in 2011
The Ministry of Education (MOE) has been giving schools greater flexibility in their admission of students to allow a more diverse range of student achievements and talents to be recognised.
This year, under the Direct School Admission - Secondary Exercise (DSA-Sec), 80 secondary schools will select some of their 2011 Sec 1 students earlier using criteria other than the PSLE results. These criteria are schools-based and seek to allow a greater range of student achievements and talents to be recognised.
PSLE students have a choice of whether or not to participate in this exercise. If they choose to participate in 2010 DSA-Sec, they should be aware of the procedures as listed below well before the start of the 2010 DSA-Sec. If they choose not to, they can continue to gain admission to secondary schools through the usual centralised Secondary One Posting Exercise.
What is DSA-Sec Exercise?
For the DSA-Sec Exercise, students’ talents and achievements in both academic and non-academic areas will determine if they will be selected for direct admission into a secondary school. Each school has its own merit-based academic and non-academic criteria for selection. These are based on the qualities, such as talent in science, music or sports, that the school would like to emphasise. To assess these qualities in applicants, schools may conduct tests, interviews or trials as necessary.
Information on the participating schools, their areas of focus, their selection criteria and their application and selection processes can be found in their respective school websites.
The 2010 DSA-Sec Exercise will be conducted in 3 stages between 28 June 2010 and late November 2010. Here is the list of Secondary Schools participating in the 2010 Exercise.
The 3 stages of the 2010 DSA-Sec Exercise are:
1.Selection Stage (28 June 2010 to 3 September 2010)
2.Exercise School Preference Stage (25 October 2010 to 29 October 2010)
3.Results Release Stage (late November 2010)
Selection Stage (28 June 2010 to 3 September 2010)
During the Selection Stage, the participating secondary schools will conduct selection exercises, which might include trials, interviews or tests, to assess applicants. By the end of this period, schools will inform their applicants as to whether they:
■have been given a Confirmed Offer; or
■have been put on a Waiting List by the school; or
■have not been successful in their application.
Exercise School Preference Stage (25 October 2010 to 29 October 2010)
On 25 October 2010, all students with Confirmed Offers or who have been put on the Waiting List of a school will receive a School Preference Form from their respective primary schools. The School Preference Form will clearly list down:
■all schools which have given the applicant Confirmed Offers; and
■all schools which have placed the applicant on their Waiting Lists.
During the Exercise School Preference Stage, students with School Preference Forms will be able to indicate their preferences for up to 3 schools. A student who indicates his preference for a school which had given him a Confirmed Offer will be guaranteed a place in the school, provided that he is eligible for a course (e.g. Express) which is offered by the school.
Results Release Stage (late November 2010)
The results of the 2010 DSA-Sec Exercise will be released in late November 2010, together with the PSLE results.
Successful DSA applicants will be informed of the school they have been admitted to through their primary schools. Since these applicants already have a place reserved for them in a Secondary school, they will not be allowed to opt for a school in the Secondary One Posting Exercise. However, they may still indicate their interest in a third language programme or specify the academic course they would like to pursue where applicable.
Unsuccessful DSA applicants will also be notified through their primary schools. During the Secondary One Posting Exercise, these students may still opt for the schools that had not been able to offer them a place under the DSA-Sec Exercise. Other than Integrated Programme (IP) schools, 80-95% of places in DSA participating schools will continue to be available to students under the Secondary One Posting Exercise.
How and when to apply?
As each Secondary school will have its own selection process, students may refer to the school websites for details on their respective application and selection procedures well before the start of the Selection Stage. View the flowchart showing the steps in the DSA-Sec Exercise.
Interested students may also refer to some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for more information on the DSA-Sec Exercise, or call the MOE Customer Service Centre at 6872-2220.
This year, under the Direct School Admission - Secondary Exercise (DSA-Sec), 80 secondary schools will select some of their 2011 Sec 1 students earlier using criteria other than the PSLE results. These criteria are schools-based and seek to allow a greater range of student achievements and talents to be recognised.
PSLE students have a choice of whether or not to participate in this exercise. If they choose to participate in 2010 DSA-Sec, they should be aware of the procedures as listed below well before the start of the 2010 DSA-Sec. If they choose not to, they can continue to gain admission to secondary schools through the usual centralised Secondary One Posting Exercise.
What is DSA-Sec Exercise?
For the DSA-Sec Exercise, students’ talents and achievements in both academic and non-academic areas will determine if they will be selected for direct admission into a secondary school. Each school has its own merit-based academic and non-academic criteria for selection. These are based on the qualities, such as talent in science, music or sports, that the school would like to emphasise. To assess these qualities in applicants, schools may conduct tests, interviews or trials as necessary.
Information on the participating schools, their areas of focus, their selection criteria and their application and selection processes can be found in their respective school websites.
The 2010 DSA-Sec Exercise will be conducted in 3 stages between 28 June 2010 and late November 2010. Here is the list of Secondary Schools participating in the 2010 Exercise.
The 3 stages of the 2010 DSA-Sec Exercise are:
1.Selection Stage (28 June 2010 to 3 September 2010)
2.Exercise School Preference Stage (25 October 2010 to 29 October 2010)
3.Results Release Stage (late November 2010)
Selection Stage (28 June 2010 to 3 September 2010)
During the Selection Stage, the participating secondary schools will conduct selection exercises, which might include trials, interviews or tests, to assess applicants. By the end of this period, schools will inform their applicants as to whether they:
■have been given a Confirmed Offer; or
■have been put on a Waiting List by the school; or
■have not been successful in their application.
Exercise School Preference Stage (25 October 2010 to 29 October 2010)
On 25 October 2010, all students with Confirmed Offers or who have been put on the Waiting List of a school will receive a School Preference Form from their respective primary schools. The School Preference Form will clearly list down:
■all schools which have given the applicant Confirmed Offers; and
■all schools which have placed the applicant on their Waiting Lists.
During the Exercise School Preference Stage, students with School Preference Forms will be able to indicate their preferences for up to 3 schools. A student who indicates his preference for a school which had given him a Confirmed Offer will be guaranteed a place in the school, provided that he is eligible for a course (e.g. Express) which is offered by the school.
Results Release Stage (late November 2010)
The results of the 2010 DSA-Sec Exercise will be released in late November 2010, together with the PSLE results.
Successful DSA applicants will be informed of the school they have been admitted to through their primary schools. Since these applicants already have a place reserved for them in a Secondary school, they will not be allowed to opt for a school in the Secondary One Posting Exercise. However, they may still indicate their interest in a third language programme or specify the academic course they would like to pursue where applicable.
Unsuccessful DSA applicants will also be notified through their primary schools. During the Secondary One Posting Exercise, these students may still opt for the schools that had not been able to offer them a place under the DSA-Sec Exercise. Other than Integrated Programme (IP) schools, 80-95% of places in DSA participating schools will continue to be available to students under the Secondary One Posting Exercise.
How and when to apply?
As each Secondary school will have its own selection process, students may refer to the school websites for details on their respective application and selection procedures well before the start of the Selection Stage. View the flowchart showing the steps in the DSA-Sec Exercise.
Interested students may also refer to some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for more information on the DSA-Sec Exercise, or call the MOE Customer Service Centre at 6872-2220.
SBA signs a Memorandum of Understanding with six Schools for its (PBE) Scheme
The Singapore Badminton Association (SBA) is signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the following six Schools for its inaugural Partners in Badminton Excellence (PBE) Scheme:
BOON LAY SECONDARY SCHOOL
MARIS STELLA HIGH SCHOOL (PRIMARY AND SECONDARY)
MONTFORT JUNIOR SCHOOL
MONTFORT SECONDARY SCHOOL
XINMIN SECONDARY SCHOOL
The objective of the PBE Scheme is to encourage badminton youth talents in Singapore to develop themselves further in the sport as they pursue their academic goals.
“SBA seek through this MOU, to recognise and support partner- Schools to better integrate top badminton talents into the Singapore education and sports development systems. The ultimate goal is to further develop well-rounded youths excelling in both studies and sports, capable of winning internationally" explained Mr Lee Yi Shyan, SBA President who is also Minister of State (Trade and Industry, and Manpower).
Under the MOU, SBA and the participating Schools seek to further develop the sport of badminton amongst student-athletes in the following three areas:
a) Best Practices and Coaching Methodology
To promote these, SBA will seek to organize for the signatory Schools’ badminton players numbering about 300, coaching clinics and other developmental courses to share best practices; as well as promote these students jointly with the Schools as “ambassadors” of the badminton sport at the school and national sports association levels. The Schools’ teachers-in-charge of badminton and coaches may also attend specially-organised game knowledge, coaching and/or technical officiating workshops or seminars organized by SBA; receive support from SBA to attend other courses in sports psychology, nutrition and various aspects of sports science; and obtain from SBA, High Performance (HPE) guidelines and standards for the development of their school players as future elite athletes for the national badminton squad.
b) Competition Exposure to Raise the Standard of Play
In this regard, SBA seeks to provide the Schools’ players with the opportunity to vie for a place in specially-formed SBA-PBE Selection Teams to participate in suitable overseas age-group competitions or training trips organized by SBA; as well as join the national badminton teams for sparring sessions. SBA may also facilitate the holding of inter-PBE School competitions and the participation of the Schools’ top shuttlers in SBA-organised international and domestic age-group tournaments.
c) Talent Identification, Attraction, Development and Retention
To help identify, attract and encourage the retention of top student talents in badminton, the participating Schools will seek to establish and provide an academic scholarship under the PBE Scheme, in a form to be determined by the School, for up to two selected badminton talents annually. The PBE scholarship will cover the period from the Scheme’s Candidate’s point of admission into the School till the PSLE or GCE O Level or GCE N Level examination. Finally, SBA will also render its support wherever possible to the Schools for their efforts to raise or secure more funds to help develop the badminton sport in their Schools.
“In these specific ways, SBA hopes to work closer with our partnering Schools to raise the standard of coaching and play in the Schools. By sharing resources and ideas, we also hope that collectively, our School partners can achieve more in the badminton sport than they individually can,” said Mr Tan Kian Chew, Secretary-General of SBA.
These signatory Schools were among several invited by SBA to be part of the Scheme because of their good track record in supporting their students to excel in badminton at the schools and national age-group tournaments. These Schools also have good training facilities and qualified, experienced coaches.
Beyond this initial batch of six Schools comprising four secondary and two primary schools with a total of about 300 student-athletes, SBA looks forward to more schools joining its PBE Scheme in future, so as to further expand its base of aspiring youth talents who form the developmental pipeline from local schools to the national badminton teams.
The MOU will be signed on 24 February 2010 at Montfort Junior School by the principals or staff of the participating Schools and SBA’s Deputy President Sam Goi and Secretary-General Tan Kian Chew. The ceremony will be witnessed by SBA President Lee Yi Shyan who is also the Minister of State (Trade and Industry, and Manpower).
ABOUT SBA:
The Singapore Badminton Association (SBA) was founded in 1929 and seeks to promote and develop badminton, one of the most popular sports in Singapore, as well as establish the Republic as a top badminton nation in the world. As the governing body for badminton in Singapore, SBA also co-ordinates, regulates, advises and administers all matters relating to the sport. SBA is a member of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) and Badminton Asia Confederation (BAC), and an affiliate of the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC). SBA which has a total of 45 member clubs is led by an elected Management Committee headed by its President, Lee Yi Shyan, who is also Singapore’s Minister of State (Trade and Industry, and Manpower). For more information and updates on SBA, visit www.singaporebadminton.org.sg
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Edwin Pang / Vivien Seong
CEO / Senior HPA and Corporate Relations Manager
Singapore Badminton Association
Tel: 6767 1247 (HP: 98469494) / Tel: 6767 1242 (HP: 90623056)
Email: edwin / vivien@singaporebadminton.org.sg
BOON LAY SECONDARY SCHOOL
MARIS STELLA HIGH SCHOOL (PRIMARY AND SECONDARY)
MONTFORT JUNIOR SCHOOL
MONTFORT SECONDARY SCHOOL
XINMIN SECONDARY SCHOOL
The objective of the PBE Scheme is to encourage badminton youth talents in Singapore to develop themselves further in the sport as they pursue their academic goals.
“SBA seek through this MOU, to recognise and support partner- Schools to better integrate top badminton talents into the Singapore education and sports development systems. The ultimate goal is to further develop well-rounded youths excelling in both studies and sports, capable of winning internationally" explained Mr Lee Yi Shyan, SBA President who is also Minister of State (Trade and Industry, and Manpower).
Under the MOU, SBA and the participating Schools seek to further develop the sport of badminton amongst student-athletes in the following three areas:
a) Best Practices and Coaching Methodology
To promote these, SBA will seek to organize for the signatory Schools’ badminton players numbering about 300, coaching clinics and other developmental courses to share best practices; as well as promote these students jointly with the Schools as “ambassadors” of the badminton sport at the school and national sports association levels. The Schools’ teachers-in-charge of badminton and coaches may also attend specially-organised game knowledge, coaching and/or technical officiating workshops or seminars organized by SBA; receive support from SBA to attend other courses in sports psychology, nutrition and various aspects of sports science; and obtain from SBA, High Performance (HPE) guidelines and standards for the development of their school players as future elite athletes for the national badminton squad.
b) Competition Exposure to Raise the Standard of Play
In this regard, SBA seeks to provide the Schools’ players with the opportunity to vie for a place in specially-formed SBA-PBE Selection Teams to participate in suitable overseas age-group competitions or training trips organized by SBA; as well as join the national badminton teams for sparring sessions. SBA may also facilitate the holding of inter-PBE School competitions and the participation of the Schools’ top shuttlers in SBA-organised international and domestic age-group tournaments.
c) Talent Identification, Attraction, Development and Retention
To help identify, attract and encourage the retention of top student talents in badminton, the participating Schools will seek to establish and provide an academic scholarship under the PBE Scheme, in a form to be determined by the School, for up to two selected badminton talents annually. The PBE scholarship will cover the period from the Scheme’s Candidate’s point of admission into the School till the PSLE or GCE O Level or GCE N Level examination. Finally, SBA will also render its support wherever possible to the Schools for their efforts to raise or secure more funds to help develop the badminton sport in their Schools.
“In these specific ways, SBA hopes to work closer with our partnering Schools to raise the standard of coaching and play in the Schools. By sharing resources and ideas, we also hope that collectively, our School partners can achieve more in the badminton sport than they individually can,” said Mr Tan Kian Chew, Secretary-General of SBA.
These signatory Schools were among several invited by SBA to be part of the Scheme because of their good track record in supporting their students to excel in badminton at the schools and national age-group tournaments. These Schools also have good training facilities and qualified, experienced coaches.
Beyond this initial batch of six Schools comprising four secondary and two primary schools with a total of about 300 student-athletes, SBA looks forward to more schools joining its PBE Scheme in future, so as to further expand its base of aspiring youth talents who form the developmental pipeline from local schools to the national badminton teams.
The MOU will be signed on 24 February 2010 at Montfort Junior School by the principals or staff of the participating Schools and SBA’s Deputy President Sam Goi and Secretary-General Tan Kian Chew. The ceremony will be witnessed by SBA President Lee Yi Shyan who is also the Minister of State (Trade and Industry, and Manpower).
ABOUT SBA:
The Singapore Badminton Association (SBA) was founded in 1929 and seeks to promote and develop badminton, one of the most popular sports in Singapore, as well as establish the Republic as a top badminton nation in the world. As the governing body for badminton in Singapore, SBA also co-ordinates, regulates, advises and administers all matters relating to the sport. SBA is a member of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) and Badminton Asia Confederation (BAC), and an affiliate of the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC). SBA which has a total of 45 member clubs is led by an elected Management Committee headed by its President, Lee Yi Shyan, who is also Singapore’s Minister of State (Trade and Industry, and Manpower). For more information and updates on SBA, visit www.singaporebadminton.org.sg
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Edwin Pang / Vivien Seong
CEO / Senior HPA and Corporate Relations Manager
Singapore Badminton Association
Tel: 6767 1247 (HP: 98469494) / Tel: 6767 1242 (HP: 90623056)
Email: edwin / vivien@singaporebadminton.org.sg
Winning and Winning
We are in the midst of a very exciting sporting season. Our boys have been training very hard for their games – Sepak Takraw, Rugby, Softball, Wushu and our Badminton Teams. In the games, we win some and we lose some – but every one of the boys are champions – not so much by which side got the highest score or beat the other team - but by the sheer way they played; how they gave their best, how they showed inner strength and true grit. The badminton Zonal B-Division Finals yesterday afternoon was one such moment. Our boys lost to a great opponent – the Singapore Sports School. But throughout the game, there was deep respect by both sides for both sides – whether it was the players, the coaches or the students and staff of both schools.
Both sides played valiantly and there were many exciting and heart stopping (really heart stopping!) moments where players fell but got up again and again to take a shot, many times when they dashed from one corner to another corner of the court with dexterities I did not think possible to achieve – and this from players of both sides. I am extremely proud of both sides. And even though we lost, for some reason, I felt like we were all winners – simply because we gave our very best and we saw standards of play that was very high. And this is what it is all about.
I had an opportunity to hear C Kunalan speak recently and he said that we must have competitive sport, but one where respect for the opponent runs deep. Because it is the presence of the other that truly challenges us to be more than who we think we can be. Because it is in the competing with the other that we realize who we can be, what we can truly achieve.
Of course, there is another important point – we lost this game, but we are Zonal Runner Ups – and that’s gotta count for something. We have the Nationals next and honestly, I am not sure I can take all this excitement!
Principle Matters from Montfort Sec
February 26, 2011
Irene Wong: “Parental support is very, very important”
Derek’s mother, former national Champion Irene Wong, and grandmother turned up to support him. (Photo 6 © Lai Jun Wei/Red Sports)One of Singapore’s most promising young badminton players, 19-year-old Derek Wong, may have crashed out in the qualifying round of the 2008 Singapore Badminton Open yesterday, but this has not stop his parents, former national champions Mr Wong Shoon Keat and Mrs Irene Wong, from believing in their son.
The Montfort Secondary School graduate is currently serving his National Service with the police force, while Mr and Mrs Wong are currently the most prominent badminton coaches in the school sports’ scene. The family’s commitment to the sport is evidently second to none. In fact, the family has been traveling regionally to lend their support to Derek at international championships.
Red Sports caught up with Mrs Irene Wong, who was seen cheering her son on at the 2008 Singapore Badminton Open qualifying round yesterday.
Red Sports: How did Derek get into badminton?
Irene Wong: We didn’t force him into it, we just encouraged him to pick it up. We brought him along to play with us when he was about 8 and he enjoyed it. For him to be now playing at this level is not easy. He has to have the love and passion for the game. He is very, very focused. All his free time is strictly focused on badminton at the moment.
Red Sports: What do you think is important for young players like Derek to bring their game to the next level and move forward in his professional career as a badminton player?
Irene Wong: A lot of good sparring, like with Kendrick and Ronald. Training has to be definitely full-force and with ample rest. Derek is quite lucky now that he gets to be released from the NS’ police force to train now and then, but he doesn’t get the opportunity to rest as he has to go straight back to work after training. He is definitely not having enough training due to NS. Most of the current full-time players are playing and competing a lot more than he is at the moment.
Red Sports: What are your plans and goals for Derek?
Irene Wong: If he can, the SEA Games gold medal and maybe one of these days, world champion. Since he is putting so much of his time into it. And hopefully he can make it to the Olympics in 4 years or 10 years?
If he can do well, we are all out for him. We are definitely happy for him to play full-time. The standard is very, very high now, the overall standard has gone up a lot higher. He will need a lot a lot of hard work. But both Mr Wong and myself are very supportive of him playing badminton professionally.
We will be supporting him in Thailand for the coming Thailand Open. Mr Wong, myself, Shawn (Derek’s elder brother) and maybe his grandmother will be there. We will spend 3 to 4 days there primarily to support him. We were in Malaysia last month to support him too, at the Badminton Asian Championship.
Red Sports: How does being supportive parents actually help a young professional athlete like Derek?
Irene Wong: I believe support gives him (Derek) a lot of motivation and encouragement. The only thing we are worried is it gives him a lot of pressure too. We try not to give him that pressure. I believe in encouragement.
If parents are not supportive, it is very difficult for the child to bring up their standard of the game. Parents will need to encourage their children to go for training, that is what the child needs to improve, training and more training, nothing but training.
Parental support is very, very important. If their parents are behind them, then they will be given more time to go for training. Guidance of the coach is also very important, they will have to encourage them to study as well, otherwise it is very easy for a youth athlete to stray.
Red Sports: Why do you think not many parents are as supportive of their child in becoming a professional athlete?
Irene Wong: Maybe because it is difficult to do well. Perhaps because both Mr Wong and myself were players before so we know what is it like. Most parents just want their child to study, study, study. Even for the primary school children I’m coaching! Without parental support, it is very, very difficult.
Red Sports: Finally, what will you tell other parents?
Irene Wong: I believe in balance. Studies are just as important but it is important to balance it out with their sports training. Sports training also helps a lot in character development, it gives them strong focus, discipline and mental strength.
Interview by Jan Lin/Red Sports. Pictures by Lai Jun Wei/Red Sports.
June 11th, 2008
The background of the 2 great gaint and its achievements.........
The Singapore Sport Schools....
Head Coach: Mr Basri Yusuf represented Indonesia from 1975-80 and helped his country to win the Thomas Cup. Before joining the Sports School, he was a former Singapore national coach who groomed players like Ronald Susilo and Kendrick Lee and an Elite Squad coach with the Badminton Association of Malaysia.
Coach/Manager: Ms Fanny Kumala Megahwati
Fanny was the top-ranked women's singles player in the Indonesian national team from 1987-88. She has an International Olympic Council (IOC) certification and was a national coach with the Indonesia National Badminton Association (PBSI). She has extensive coaching experiences in Indonesia and Malaysia and has produced numerous top-class champions and Uber Cup-winning teams
Coach: Bai Li Hua
Bai has started coaching in 1995. She was the Liaoning province coach and has groomed world class players like Zhang Ning during her time. She then moved to Malaysia to coach the National team. In 2004 she was awarded the title of Excellent Coach of Liaoning Province. Bai will be in charge of the girl’s team.
Assistant Coach: Ardian Kusnanto
Ardian is currently an assistant coach with the sports school. He was a former Indonesian National Player from year 2002 to year 2005. He represented his country in various tournaments in his career such as the Indonesia Open, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam satellites. He has been with the sports school since early of the year 2006.
The Badminton Academy is also proud to have Ms Tan Bee Leng, Ms Michelle Yeo and Mrs Chan Yew Fook as the Academy's Mentors and Dr Low Che Yong as our Sports Science representative.
Its achievementsIN 2010...
Inter School Zonal Competition
C BOYS FINALS
B BOYS FINALS
RUNNER UP (SSP lost to Montfort 0-3 in the B division finals)
MONTFORT SEC...Lead by Head Coach : Wong Shoon Keat former SEA Games singles gold medallist with history of 10 years win in the champ tittle
refer to our youtube links....
North Zone (NZ) for ‘B’ & Runners-Up for ‘C’ Divisions Champion 2010
National Champions for 'B' Division National Champions 2010
National Third for 'C' Division National Third 2010
Head Coach: Mr Basri Yusuf represented Indonesia from 1975-80 and helped his country to win the Thomas Cup. Before joining the Sports School, he was a former Singapore national coach who groomed players like Ronald Susilo and Kendrick Lee and an Elite Squad coach with the Badminton Association of Malaysia.
Coach/Manager: Ms Fanny Kumala Megahwati
Fanny was the top-ranked women's singles player in the Indonesian national team from 1987-88. She has an International Olympic Council (IOC) certification and was a national coach with the Indonesia National Badminton Association (PBSI). She has extensive coaching experiences in Indonesia and Malaysia and has produced numerous top-class champions and Uber Cup-winning teams
Coach: Bai Li Hua
Bai has started coaching in 1995. She was the Liaoning province coach and has groomed world class players like Zhang Ning during her time. She then moved to Malaysia to coach the National team. In 2004 she was awarded the title of Excellent Coach of Liaoning Province. Bai will be in charge of the girl’s team.
Assistant Coach: Ardian Kusnanto
Ardian is currently an assistant coach with the sports school. He was a former Indonesian National Player from year 2002 to year 2005. He represented his country in various tournaments in his career such as the Indonesia Open, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam satellites. He has been with the sports school since early of the year 2006.
The Badminton Academy is also proud to have Ms Tan Bee Leng, Ms Michelle Yeo and Mrs Chan Yew Fook as the Academy's Mentors and Dr Low Che Yong as our Sports Science representative.
Its achievementsIN 2010...
Inter School Zonal Competition
C BOYS FINALS
B BOYS FINALS
RUNNER UP (SSP lost to Montfort 0-3 in the B division finals)
MONTFORT SEC...Lead by Head Coach : Wong Shoon Keat former SEA Games singles gold medallist with history of 10 years win in the champ tittle
refer to our youtube links....
North Zone (NZ) for ‘B’ & Runners-Up for ‘C’ Divisions Champion 2010
National Champions for 'B' Division National Champions 2010
National Third for 'C' Division National Third 2010
Sunday 27 February 2011
Anderson Badminton Team
We manage to go into Top 8 beating Evergreen and Rivervale Pri School...
This is our best achievement over the years ....
As the North Zone ( Monfort / Maris Stella / Rosyth / Nan Chaiu ) are always tough to competed ......
This is our best achievement over the years ....
As the North Zone ( Monfort / Maris Stella / Rosyth / Nan Chaiu ) are always tough to competed ......
Pri 3 player ? He may be our future Singapore Team ?????
This pri 3 Nan Chiau Pri School school player was spotted @ the North Zone inter school Tournament @ monfort Junior School...this boy maybe our future Singapore player ....
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check this out.........
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check this out.........
Badminton Satellite Centres for Sports Development
Badminton Satellite Centres for Sports Development
by "Singapore Badminton Association"
If you are between 6 and 16 years old, have an interest in badminton, and do not know where to sign up to play, our Satellite Centre is your answer.
Venue: North Vista Primary School - Indoor Sports Hall, 20 Compassvale Link, Singapore 544974
Overview: 12 weeks of Badminton using games-based approach including instruction from qualified coaches.
This course will also feature occasional guest appearances by our national team players and coaches.
Duration: Once a week for 12 weeks (Please look out for our commencement dates)
Course Fee: $192.60 (inclusive of 7% GST)
Training session: Choose 1 out of the following 3 sessions
■Saturday, 3pm - 5 pm
■Sunday, 10am - 12nn
■Sunday, 1pm - 3pm
Age Group: Participants will be divided into 3 age groups:
■6 - 8 years old
■9 - 11 years old
■12 - 16 years old
To register, please complete the badminton satellite centre application form and return to us by mail with your cheque payment made payable to "Singapore Badminton Association"
Click on the following links to download the application form:
Course Level
Badminton Satellite Centre Beginner
Intermediate
http://www.singaporebadminton.org.sg/TournamentCourses/BadmintonSatelliteCentre.aspx
by "Singapore Badminton Association"
If you are between 6 and 16 years old, have an interest in badminton, and do not know where to sign up to play, our Satellite Centre is your answer.
Venue: North Vista Primary School - Indoor Sports Hall, 20 Compassvale Link, Singapore 544974
Overview: 12 weeks of Badminton using games-based approach including instruction from qualified coaches.
This course will also feature occasional guest appearances by our national team players and coaches.
Duration: Once a week for 12 weeks (Please look out for our commencement dates)
Course Fee: $192.60 (inclusive of 7% GST)
Training session: Choose 1 out of the following 3 sessions
■Saturday, 3pm - 5 pm
■Sunday, 10am - 12nn
■Sunday, 1pm - 3pm
Age Group: Participants will be divided into 3 age groups:
■6 - 8 years old
■9 - 11 years old
■12 - 16 years old
To register, please complete the badminton satellite centre application form and return to us by mail with your cheque payment made payable to "Singapore Badminton Association"
Click on the following links to download the application form:
Course Level
Badminton Satellite Centre Beginner
Intermediate
http://www.singaporebadminton.org.sg/TournamentCourses/BadmintonSatelliteCentre.aspx
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