DEC 2011– JAN 2012Issue No. 022

With the ISO Certification, you can now look forward to SAFSA's higher commitment to quality, customers, and a willingness to work towards improving efficiency.

SAFSA QUALITY POLICY

WE STRIVE TO ACHIEVE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION THROUGH THE PROVISION OF EXPERTISE ADVICE, SERVICES AND SUPPORT IN ALL SANCTIONED SPORTING ACTIVITIES

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HIGH PERFORMANCESAFSA Polo boys fight their way through!

*Article courtesy of 1WO TAN HONG BOON (Team Manager/Coach)

TEAM SAFSA FOUGHT HARD ADMIST EXIGENCIES

TEAM SAFSA competed in the Singapore Swimming Association LIFE League 2011 conducted from 4 Nov to 28 Dec 2011 at the CNB Swimming Complex and emerged third in the table standings.

As not all our first team players were able to be present for the all the matches due to exigencies of service, our team had to fight extremely hard for all matches.

I would like to sincerely thank all players for their commitment towards the matches, especially so when the matches were conducted in the evenings and during the weekends. Also to all Commanders, thank you for your support towards the training and competition commitment of your servicemen. We look forward to your continued support of TEAM SAFSA.

FINAL STANDINGS

Team Torpedo 1stACS OBA 2ndSAFSA 3rdQT Team A 4thCSC 5thSMU 6thQT Team B 7th

Singapore Government Football League*photo courtesy of PIONEER Magazine

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Senior Commanders football team, in their bright red football kits and the Singapore Prison Services football team, in blue, were battling it out for the title of Division II champions of the Singapore Government Services Football League (SGSFL) on 25 Nov 2011 at the St. Wilfred's Field.

At the end of a very exciting match, the SAF team emerged victorious with a resounding 5-0 scoreline. With the championship in the bag, the SAF Senior Commanders football team will be joining the SAF Open team in Division I of the SGSFL in 2012.

The Open team had also captured the championship for the Division I of the SGSFL 2011.

The SAF Senior Commanders team celebrating their victory.

SPORTS MANAGEMENTSAFSA Inter Formation Air-Weapons Competition 11/12 (IFAWC 11/12)

*photos & article contributed by the CPT SEAH WEE TAT (SAFSA Shooting Convenor)

IFAWC is an annual event organised by SAFSA Shooting Club (SSC) whereby the very best of shooters amongst the respective formations gathered to pit against each other.

This year, with SAFSA's very own pride, 2WO Poh Lip Meng missing out the competition, putting a dent on the reigning champion, CDO-SOTF, in retaining their title. Will CDO-SOTF produce another prodigy or will they recall the “old-guns”. Whatever the situation, we're sure CDO-SOTF always has their Plan B & C. While CDO-SOTF are balancing the gap missed by 2WO Poh, the rest of the formations are in fact training hard week-in week out, months before the competition and are secretly confident to improve their standing from previous year.

The prestigious IFAWC 11/12, spanned across 3 days from 4 to 6 Jan 2012, saw a great turn-out at SAFRA Yishun Air Weapons Range as each Formation showed up in full force lending moral support for their comrades at the firing point.

With the use of Index scoring system in team events to promote an intensive event, it was clear that pressure was boiling up as the event progressed into Day 2. Convenors were scrutinizing each and every result, and pepping up their next line of shooters hoping to out-perform each other.

Our ladies in action!

After 2 days of intense competition, the ever consistent RSAF, emerged as overall Champion, edging out previous title-holder CDO-SOTF, as RSAF clinched the 1st position for 3 out of the 4 team events.

With each breathtaking shot, the crowd would go wild cheering for their Formation, where each single decimal point would decide the shooters' final standing. After an intense 10 shots for each discipline, a winner for each discipline was born:

Air Pistol Men - 2WO On Shaw Ming (CDO-SOTF)Air Pistol Women - 2WO Pheong Siew Shya (9 Div/ Inf)Air Rifle Men - 3SG Tan Han Feng Chester (3 DIV)Air Rifle Women - ME2 Sanhti (RSAF)

SAFSA Shooting Club would like to congratulate all winners of IFAWC 11/12 and the rest of the participants who had demonstrated true sportsmanship and fighting spirit in their display throughout the competition.

44th SAFSA TRACK AND FIELD MEET(Article contributed by ME4 Lin Xinhong)

Air Logistics Squadron, Air Defense and Operations Command (ALS-ADOC) organized the 44 th edition of the annual SAFSA Track & Field Meet (STFM) in January 2012 at the Air Force training Command (AFTC) Stadium. The Meet for the Inter-Formation Championship (IFC) was held on 10 and 11 January 2012. The 44th

STFM saw an increased participation with a total of 567 athletes from 10 Formations registered for the meet as compared to 498 athletes for the 43rd STFM.

Over the 2 days at AFTC Stadium, the competition among the formations were very keen as all the participants gave their best effort in all events amidst the wet conditions. There were also much cheering and encouragement from the supporters as athletes displayed strong fighting spirit and great determination to compete in their events. A total of 66 events were held with both Men and Women athletes competing in Open, Master and Veteran categories. The grand finale was the Tug of War finals between 9 DIV and NAVY, which incidentally were the top 2 formations. In this closely fought best-of-3 round battle, it was the team from 9 DIV who eventually emerged as the Tug of War champions as well as the best formation for the 44th STFM. The teams from NAVY and TRANSFORMERS finished strongly in 2nd and 3rd position respectively.

When asked to comment about their success in capturing the title, MSG Ng Juin Ming, the track and field convener of 9 DIV revealed that “The determination and commitment shown by our athletes were greatly commendable... It was a nail biting finish to the very end but the perseverance of the athletes as well as the strong spirit displayed managed to overcome all odds and rise to the occasion. Well done to Team 9 Division/Infantry for this achievement”.

The Guest of Honor for the 44 th STFM, Commander AOCG, COL Francis Ngooi, presented the trophies and medals for the special events, best individual performers, and overall best formation on 11 January 12.

The Best Individual Performers were as follows:

S/N CATEGORY RANK/NAME

1. Men Open 3SG Timothy tan (9 DIV)

2. Men Master MAJ Dominic Teo (NAVY)

3. Men Veteran 2WO Hioe Han Meng (NAVY)

4. Women Open Ms Berlinda Chua Puay Ling (MINDEF)

5. Women Master DX9 Yap Wee Lee (RSAF)

6. Women Veteran 3WO Lee Siok San (MINDEF)

The 44 th STFM also saw 2 long-standing SAFSA Track records being broken. ME2 Michael Wee from NAVY broke the 18-year record for Men (Masters) 100m with a breath-taking 11.29s, an improvement of 0.21s from the previous record of 11.5s set in 1993. Not to be outdone by the men, MSG Winnie Oh from TRANSFORMERS also broke an equally long-standing record for Women (Masters) 100m with an impressive 14.14s, an improvement of 0.56s from the previous record of 14.7s set in 1993.

The Organizing Committee for this year focused on improving the efficiency of conducting the 44th

STFM. The key changes include reducing the STFM from 3 days to 2 days, the use of commercial tents which took considerably less resources to set up, as well as the use of electronic starter gun, which eliminated the need for daily arm escorts. To add on to the mood of the event, sports equipment vendors were invited to promote and retail sports equipment at the venue.

The Organizing Committee was very encouraged to have received numerous compliments from the participating formations' conveners.

MSG Ng Juin Ming, convenor of 9 DIV commented “this year's STFM was very well organized with the events being conducted professionally and efficiently. They have not only maintained the standard from the previous years but have actually raised it this year. We look forward to the SAFSA Track and Field Meet next year and Kudos to the Organizing Committee for a job well done”.

ME4 Nyeow Thai Yee, convenor of NAVY also commented “Being my first experience in the SAFSA T&F, it was very obvious that the organizing committee had spent tremendous amount of effort in ensuring the smooth conduct of the event and I was impressed at how meticulous the organizing committee was. Above all, the organizing committee had made the extra effort to have several prize presentation ceremonies. I thought this was creative and it gave more athletes opportunities to receive the awards personally. I'm sure it was very meaningful for the athletes.”

The Organizing Chairman, ME5 Tan Kim Hock, would like to extend his gratitude to the organizing committee and participants for making the 44th STFM a resounding success. He highlighted that it was great satisfaction to receive heartening compliments from the participants who appreciated the numerous areas of improvements successfully implemented for the 44th STFM.

The Ultimate Race! Give all ya' got! Over the Top!

Girl Power True Grit! Sportsmanship & Bonding

Awards & Rewards! Proud Moment! Champions – 9 DIV/INF!

Our Hardworking & SuccessfulOrganizing Committee!!!

IFC updates

Games Champion 2nd 3rd Venue Concluded on Organized by

Table Tennis MINDEF Gp 9 DIV / INF NAVY Bukit Panjang Camp 22 Jun 11 3 DIV / 3 SIB

Basketball RSAF 3 DIV Armour Mandill Hill Camp 19 Sep 11 6 DIV/ 2SIB/1SIR

Badminton RSAF CSSCOM MINDEF Gp Kranji Camp 3 22 Sep 11 CSSCOM

Cross-Country CDO-SOTF 9 DIV / INF MINDEF Gp Macritchie Reservoir 4 Nov 11 2 PDF / 9 SIR

Shooting RSAF CDO-SOTF NAVY SAFRA Yishun 6 JAN 12 9 DIV/INF / SIW

T & F 9 DIV / INF NAVY Transformers AFTC Stadium 11 JAN 12 RSAF / ADOC

Football KRANJI 2, KHATIB,CNB Sports Complex

Guards / I GDs

Swimming CNB Sports Complex RSN / IMOS

Overall Standing (updated as at 120112)

*for more details, please check out our SAFSA website – http://safsa.intranet.defence.gov.sg/

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MINDEF Gp 10 4 10 8 14 5 5 56.00 4

3 DIV 3 12 7 6 8 8 6 50.00 5

CSSCOM 12 3 6 5 4 3 6 39.00 6

TRANSFORMERS 4 5 5 3 5 10 6 38.00 7

Armour 5 10 3 2 6 2 6 34.00 8

Strikers 6 7 1 4 2 6 6 32.00 9

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Sports @ Formations/Units

S/N DEC 2011 – JAN 2012

1 02/2011 JILC Sports Challenge

2 2 SIB 43rd Anniversary “ACE Meet”

3 6 DIV (HQ) HLS Sports Challenge 2011

4 8 SIR BN Sports & Cohesion day 11/12

5 AFC (HQ) Tag Rugby Challenge 2011

6 AFC Biathlon Challenge 2011

7 Armour Inter-unit T&F Meet 11/12

8 BMTC Sch 1 Gamesday 04/11 cohort

9 BMTC Sch 2 Gamesday 04/11 cohort

10 BMTC Sch 3 Gamesday 04/11 cohort

11 BMTC Sch 4 Gamesday 04/11 cohort

12 Commando 42nd Anniversary Sports event

13 MSTF Swim Meet 11/12

14 SOTF Swim meet 2011

15 SWI Combine Arms Term IP 09/11 Sports day

*all Prizes (trophies & medals) are sponsored by SAFSA

PROMOTION & DEVELOPMENT

YOUR QUESTIONS TOWARDS THE 4-PART SIGNATURE FUNDINGS ANSWERED!

WHO CAN APPLY?

Anyone organising sporting events for their unit or formation.

WHAT CAN I USE THE FUNDS FOR?

Purchasing of souvenirs or refreshments for all participants or personnel involved.

HOW CAN I APPLY?

1) Put up an AOR and submit to SAFSA 2 weeks in advance for vetting.

2) Contact Ms Peh SS @ 6410 5729 for more details.

WHAT IS THE CLAIM PROCEDURE?

1) Buy and Claim : Original invoice or receipt must be submitted and endorsed by

AOR requester together with SAFSA claim form. 2) Credit terms : Supplier to bill invoice to unit, AOR requester to submit invoice to SAFSA within 2 weeks of completion of event together with SAFSA claim form.

WHAT IF MY UNIT HAS LESS THAN 100 PAX?

A flat rate of S$300.00 will be funded by SAFSA.

DO I NEED TO PUT UP ANY QUOTATION?

Yes, If : 1) Purchases are more than S$3000.00 involving only one company. 2) Purchase involves one item costing more than S$500.00.

FAQ

CONGRATULATIONS to the follow recipients of the Grand Slam Medallion and S$50 RSH Voucher!

Name/Rank: Unit:

ME5 HENG SOO YEOW FMLB- JID

CPT NIGEL JEVAN MATHIAZ BMTC SCH 4/9DIV INF

CPT CHAN PEY LING 3 SIR

SWO NG SIAK PING 3 DIV

2WO SOH TIAM KEE SCLD

ME3 GOH CHEE ENG NSUWC/HQ RSN

ME2 NG AIK EE HQ 1525/ISG

Simply submit your Army Half Marathon ( AHM), Singapore Biathlon (SB) and National Runway Cycling & Skating( NRWCS) completion certificates (2011/2012) to Ms Peh SS @ SAFSA to qualify! You

could be the next recipient!

Any queries on the GSM can be directed to Ms Peh SS @ 6410 5729.

MEET OUR SAFSA FAMILY MEMBERS

Management Committee Appointed Member (Dy Chairman)

About myself

Rank/Name: COL CHIA CHOON HOONG

Current Appointment: Commander 9 DIV / Chief Infantry Officer

Age: 39

Service

Years in Service: 20

Character

Sports likings: Golf & Soccer

Favorite Team/athlete:Manchester United (Football) & Roger Federer (Tennis)

Likes: Nil

Dislikes: Nil.

Aspirations/hopes/dreams:Design & own a Golf course!!! Still dreaming...

MEET OUR SAFSA FAMILY MEMBERS

Management Committee Appointed Member (NAVY)Chairman of SAFSA High Performance Work Group

About myself

Rank/Name: COL TAN KAI CHEONG

Current Appointment: Commander 3rd Flotilla

Age: 43

Service

Years in Service: 25

Character

Sports likings: Basketball & Table Tennis

Favorite Team/athlete:NBA LA Lakers (Basketball)

Likes: Good food & Travel

Dislikes: Nil.

Aspirations/hopes/dreams:To travel around the world after retirement.

MEET OUR SAFSA FAMILY MEMBERS

Management Committee Appointed Member (RSAF)Chairman of SAFSA Sports Management Work Group

About myself

Rank/Name: COL NG KIAN HUAT, ROLAND

Current Appointment: Commander Divisional Air Defence Group, Participation Command

Age: 38

Service

Years in Service: 20+

Character

Sports likings: Jogging & Ultimate Frisbee

Favorite Team/athlete:Nil

Likes: Reading

Dislikes: Long distance flight

Aspirations/hopes/dreams:See my daughter grow up to a self-reliant and successful person.

SAFSA EVENTSIFC 11/12 events

Games Date / Period Venue/s Organized by

Football 2 Feb – 1 Mar 2012 Kranji camp2 & Khatib campChangi Naval Base (Finals)

3 GDS / Guards

Swimming 21 – 29 Feb 2012 Changi Naval BaseSports Complex

IMOS / NAVY

Management MeetingsMeeting Date Venue/s Chair by

MC 01/12 22 Feb 2012 Air Staff conference room MC Chairman - CAF

Public Service STAR Games (for REGs/DXOs only)Games Commencement

DateRegistration

DeadlineVenue/s Organized by

Sepak Takraw 18 Feb 12 30 Jan 12 CSC @ Tessensohn CivilService

Club3-on-3 Basketball 18 Feb 12 31 Jan 12 Club HDB

Badminton 27 Feb 12 3 Feb 12 CSC @ Tessensohn

Chess 17 Mar 12 29 Feb 12 CSC @ Tessensohn

QUOTE OF THE MONTH

"An individual belongs to a team, and the team is formed by individuals. The overall Champion title in the Public Service STAR game for the MINDEF Swim team spells our determination and hunger for success. Winning the SAFSA Best Mixed team Award denotes the recognition of our sweat and hard work!”

- 1WO TAN HONG BOON, SAFSA MINDEF Swim team captain (SAFSA Awards Best Mixed Team 10/11)