Hollandse Club - The Magazine - Quarter 1 - 2019

O N WA R D S & U P WA R D S W E TA K E P L AY S E R I O U S LY W W W. H O L L A N D S E C LU B .O R G . S G

QUARTER 1 2 019 ISSUE

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Growing a better world together

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Foreword 4 Club Management 5 Ang Pow 2019 6 Referral Campaign Winner

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Gin Lee Finds Flexibility At The Workspot

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Club Opening Hours Sunday - Thursday: 7am - 12am Friday - Saturday: 7am - 1am

Reception Monday - Sunday: 7am - 11pm reception@hollandseclub.org.sg

General Office Hours

AGM 2019 10

Monday - Friday: 9am - 6pm Tel: 6464 5225 (Reception) www.hollandseclub.org.sg

Staff Profile 11

Lost & Found Items

Two And A Half Years Later

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Member Benefits 15 Chinese New Year Memories

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Kids’ Colouring Contest

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Kids’ Activity Corner 19 Events Calendar 20 Upcoming Events 22 Spring Skiing In Niseko Great New Year Getaways!

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Sports Schedule 2019 28

Contact the Reception

F&B OUTLETS Terrace (Jaxs’ Bistro) Daily: 8am - closing Last food order for the kitchen: 9.45pm (Mon - Thurs) 10.15pm (Fri - Sun) Beverages are available until closing

SPORTS & RECREATION Swimming Pool Monday - Friday: 7am - 10pm

Tennis Courts

Tanglin Arts Studio 31

Daily: 7am - 11pm Booking is required via Reception at 6464 5225 or reception@hollandseclub.org.sg

Swimming 32

Gymnasium

Sports Contact List 30

Tennis 34 Squash 36 Hockey 37 Quick Back to School Recipes

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Daily: 7am - 10pm

Squash Courts Daily: 7am - 11pm Booking is required via Reception at 6464 5225 or reception@hollandseclub.org.sg

Multi-Purpose Court Daily: 7am - 10pm Please check availability with Reception first before using

Kids Room Monday - Friday: 12pm - 8pm Saturday, Sunday & PH: 9am - 8pm 2 - 11 years

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MANAGEMENT

FO R E WO R D

Dear Members,

MAIN COMMITTEE

hope that you’ve enjoyed your Christmas break and are looking

President

Daniel Gelinas

Vice President Rein Graat

Treasurer Stuart Crow

Welcome to the New Year! On behalf of the Main Committee, we forward to 2019.

We have a lot of exciting things planned for the new year, with the possible highlight being the welcome addition of the new heated Instruction Pool in Q1. Not only will this allow us to offer more swimming classes but by doing so we will free up space in the main swimming pool for our members to enjoy their leisure time.

Secretary Steffen Pedersen

Membership Esther Veltman

Ladies Doubles Tournaments, Junior Matchplay and the return of our iconic Davis Cup event all taking place in the first quarter of the year. In addition, we will be running our popular Tennis Camps

Commercial Affairs

during the school holidays and February will see the launch of our

Karen Bart

exciting new Teddy Tennis program designed for kids as young as

Facilities & Maintenance Andrew McDonald

Sports & Recreation Steven Mulder

Member

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The tennis program will be in full strength with our Tennis Ladders,

2-3 years old, so keep an eye out for more details!

Aside from these sporting events we will be welcoming back our members from the festive holidays with a New Year’s Pool Party and the latest New Member’s Gathering in January, whilst in February we usher in the Year of the Pig with an auspicious Lion Dance and a

Pieter Idenburg

delicious Chinese New Year menu at Jaxs Bistro.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS Finance Committee

For those who enjoy a night out we have tripled the excitement by

Sjoerd van Miltenburg, Morten Strange, Matthew Waters

Quiz Night throughout the year. Please check the events page in this

Marketing Committee Karen Bart, Pooja Arora, Rob Garrett

Magazine Committee Nina Gunasingham, Karien van Ditzhuijzen, Inge Kuipers, Annabelle Lim

Tennis Committee Tara Hassett, Jules Perkins

adding Family Trivia and Music Bingo nights to our already popular magazine issue or on our website for all the details.

Last, but certainly not least, our Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be taking place on Tuesday, 19th March. The focus will be on the Club Revisited Delivery Strategy as well as the Club’s current financial performance so we hope to see as many of you there as possible.

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who participated in our recent annual Member’s Survey. Hearing directly from our members is extremely important to us as we strive to make

Hockey Committee

the Club more relevant and vibrant than ever. We will be conducting

Men: Olaf Kwakman Ladies: Laurence Pouw & Boukje Zonneveld

more mini-surveys throughout 2019 on various elements of club-life so take the opportunity to make your voice heard.

Squash Committee

Perhaps as a final thought we can entice you to become more active

Colin Bullock, Kim Hine, Paul Roberts

helping establish a new Interest Group. Simply email the Club and

Swimming Convenor Sophie March

in the Club either through joining one of our Committee’s or by we will be pleased to get back to you with more details.

Yours, Daniel Gelinas President

CLUB

MANAGEMENT

CLUB MANAGEMENT TEAM General Manager Annemiek Kuijsten gm@hollandseclub.org.sg

Commercial Affairs Director Chris Mulcairn ca.dir@hollandseclub.org.sg

Finance Director Aditya Mishra fin.dir@hollandseclub.org.sg

Membership Director Petra Hemmes mmb.dir@hollandseclub.org.sg

Operations Director Martijn Boersma ops.dir@hollandseclub.org.sg

EDITORIAL TEAM Aidil Teper Nadzirah Razali

Proofreader Annabelle Lim

Writers Nina Gunasingham Karien van Ditzhuijzen Annabelle Lim

Photographer Inge Kuipers

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NEW MEMBERS Alexander Shepherd & Nadia Shepherd | Richard Sell & Sarah Wells - Stick | Pascal Vaandrager & Ria Vaandrager | Christopher Moss & Katherine Moss | Cathie Campbell & Tim Campbell | Paul Cope & Joanna Cope | Frank Oostveen & Anneke Ravensbergen | Martina Klein & Matteo Vezzosi | Matthew Pagewood & Annette Beacher | Declan Kearney & Deirdre Kearney | Wyatt Wilcox & Susannah Wilcox | Femke Hannes & Stephane van Reet | Nicholas Anderson & Sophia Tan | Stephane Calvez & Amandine Calvez | Jyo Pandey & A. Krishan | Caspar Jonk & Kristina Jonk Marpaung | Andre Scott Calcada Bastos & Nicole de Souza | Tim Boswell & Nataly Papadin | Catherine Keenan & Michael Keenan | Antony Szafranek & Pantipa Szafranek | Carmen Spangler & Earl Dancel | Fleur Smeets & Jorrit Smeets | James Cook & Melanie Cook | Lizzie Roe & Magnus Roe | Peter Coombs & Karen Coombs | Damien Veilleroy & Nadege Claudel | Stephen Howlett & Glynis Howlett | Timothy Brown & Tadarath Kantasa | Christopher Wolfe & Joanne Fisher | Guy Johnston & Lydia Johnston | Sunaina Patel & Jinesh Patel | Shaun McPhail & Sarah McPhail | Adrian Hill & Claire Hill | Marcel van Hoogstraten & Nicole van Hoogstraten | Benoit Delater & Geraldine Delater | Dolf van den Brink & Sylvia van den Brink | Karen Schrasser & Jelte Waardenburg | Sietske Kalse & Dirk Pingen | David Miller & Carrie Miller | Ralf Buzink & Judith Buzink | Alessandro Perinelli & Claire Weston | Shaun McEwan & Wendy ..

McEwan | Leona Geilvoet & Anders Hegre | Jessamy Smit & Paul Smit | Jurgen Herzog & Annette Herzog | James Orme & Rebecca Orme | Toby Forrest & Anne-Laure Kegels | Charles Barrett & Lindsay Barrett | Robert Cracknell & Kerry Cracknell | Lohette Benson & Wayne Benson Along with 103 little Monsters!

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ANG POW 2019

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EVERY YEAR, HC EMPLOYEES RECEIVE AN ANG POW (RED PACKET) FOR CHINESE NEW YEAR (AS PER OUR BYELAWS). FUNDS FOR ANG POW ARE GENERATED FROM THE MEMBERSHIP. ON NOVEMBER 15, THE MAIN COMMITTEE HAS DECIDED TO SET THE SUGGESTED AMOUNT TO $30 (SINGLE MEMBERSHIP) AND $60 (FAMILY MEMBERSHIP).

HOW DOES IT WORK? WE WILL DEDUCT THE SUGGESTED AMOUNT BASED ON YOUR MEMBERSHIP TYPE (FAMILY OR SINGLE) FROM YOUR ACCOUNTS BY THE END OF JANUARY 2019.

THE TOTAL SUM WILL THEN BE DISTRIBUTED AMONGST ALL STAFF DURING CHINESE NEW YEAR. SHOULD YOU WISH TO CONTRIBUTE A DIFFERENT AMOUNT OR WITHDRAW FROM THIS CONTRIBUTION FOR 2019, KINDLY INFORM OUR MEMBERSHIP DEPARTMENT AT MEMBERSHIPHOLLANDSECLUB.ORG.SG BEFORE JANUARY 14TH, 2019.

ON BEHALF OF OUR STAFF WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY.

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R E F E R R A L C A M PA I G N WINNER

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Congratulations to our latest Referral Campaign winner, Paul Mah, who has won a 3D2N stay in a private villa courtesy of Trikora Beach Club & Resort!

Situated on the island of Bintan, the resorts and villas are hand-built using a locally sourced materials and feature traditional Indonesian-styled thatched roofs. It also boasts a spa, an outdoor infinity pool, a kids pool plus a beachfront restaurant featuring all-day dining.

Paul won his prize by referring Club Member, Gin Lee, who also subsequently joined our WorkSpot.

There will be more fun and exciting prizes to be won from the Referral Campaign. So don’t wait any longer and gather all your friends to join the Hollandse Club! Remind them to quote your name so that we’ll know you’ve referred them.

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GIN LEE FINDS FLEXIBILITY AT T H E W O R K S P O T

BY AIDIL TEPER

Gin Lee, the Managing Director of GLOO PR made the

like going on a long roadtrip – you have a rough plan,

jump to join the WorkSpot after being recommended

but don’t really know how it will turn out. So far, it’s

by another member, Paul Mah. Since then, he has

been good.

enjoyed the great flexibility that our co-working space offers him and his team.

WHAT’S THE BEST THING ABOUT THE WORKSPOT?

We used to work in a small cramped office, now the TELL US MORE ABOUT YOUR COMPANY

whole Hollandse Club is our playground. We can

GLOO PR helps consumer technology companies and

work in the beautiful WorkSpot office, on the bench

gaming brands get into the news. In the last three

outside while watching tennis balls fly by, at the

years we have represented over 50 clients including

gazebo where we can chill and even at the bistro with

global brands such as PlayStation, Nokia, Garmin and

a bottle of apple cider. The WorkSpot is great if you

Razer as well as homegrown ones like NETS, Circles.

are starting out because you are charged per desk.

Life, X-mini and ViewQwest.

At the moment, my team is still small and operating from the WorkSpot is cost-effective. We may expand

In industry-speak we are a public relations agency,

further in the New Year if the opportunity arises.

but it’s hard for people outside the industry to

For me, it’s really more about the people at the

understand what we do. When I first heard of PR

Hollandse Club and the beautiful surroundings that I

people, I thought they were like lounge hostesses

look forward to when I arrive at work.

also known as “Public Relations Officers (PRO)”.

WHAT MADE YOU DECIDE TO START THE COMPANY?

I had spent 15 years as a tech journalist, most of those years with The Straits Times. I loved my old job (actually I still do) but I wasn’t getting any younger and I wanted to try my hand at building my own business from scratch. Starting your own business is

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S TA F F P R O F I L E ANNA MENDOZ A

that I should enjoy life more and appreciate all the blessings I am surrounded by.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE TO DO WHEN YOU ARE NOT WORKING?

I love to travel around the world. It’s a great learning experience where I get to understand other cultures and beliefs. I challenge myself to travel alone and step out of my comfort zone. This makes me become more independent and helps me to broaden my mind to be more open to other people and the world around me.

When I travelled to Seoul, South Korea on a group tour last November, I met a Filipino lady from London, UK. She was a solo traveller too and we instantly became buddies. We went everywhere together and shared our travel stories. We are still in touch with each other and share our new adventures on social media. This is the reason why I love travelling alone, WHAT DO YOU DO AT THE HOLLANDSE CLUB?

I’m a Front Desk Officer, but I do much more than greet our Members and guests at the Reception. I have lots of fun with their kids at the Puppy Room and I also come to the rescue when our Hotel guests

the chance to meet other travellers who end up becoming new friends.

WHAT IS YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION?

Honestly, I don’t have a New Year’s resolution because

need my help. I’ve been working at our Club since

I believe that if you want to bring about change or

May 2012 but I took a year off in 2016 and returned in

achieve something new, you can start at any time of

June 2017. I feel very grateful working here and I’ve

the year. There is no better day than today, so why

never looked back since.

wait any longer!

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT YOUR JOB?

The fun and playful environment at the Club is always great! Also the Members are the reason why I look forward to work. I have grown fond of them and and their families throughout these years. I love meeting people from different countries and learning more about their cultures. Also, I love playing with their kids because I am a big kid at heart. I feel appreciated for the friendly service that I provide to the Members.

HOW HAS WORKING AT THE CLUB CHANGED YOUR LIFE?

The people whom I’ve worked with have become

more than just colleagues to me. We share everything with each other about our lives and families. We support each other unconditionally by listening to each other’s opinions and offering advice based on our experiences. They’ve helped me to realise

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T WO A N D A H A LF Y E A R S L AT E R B Y K A R I E N VA N D I T Z H U I J Z E N

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It was March 2016 and we sat in the Main Hall in

We joined to spend good times here as a family. The

trepidation for the Annual General Meeting that was

“Club Revisited” proposal that was voted in, meant

about to start. All the members knew what was on the

the Club was given a chance to reinvent itself: New

line – the Club was on the verge of bankruptcy and

membership

the looming question was: Can we save it?

international families, and outsourcing of F&B. To tide

options,

revamped

branding,

more

the Club over the initial financial troubles, a group of Rumours had been circulating about what could

members would furnish a loan.

happen if we threw in the towel – speculations on the valuable plot, and what might possibly happen to the

Now, it is the end of 2018, and I sit on the terrace

proceeds if it were to be sold, ran wild. As you can

writing this article overlooking the pool, flanked by

imagine, the atmosphere in the Main Hall that night

new sun loungers and umbrellas, sipping tea and

could have been cut with a knife.

pondering the “new” Club. Over the last few years, I have been impressed to see management, the main

After the votes were in, some in the audience may

committee, members, and staff all pulling together to

have been disappointed, but I breathed a sigh of

make this Club Revisited work.

relief. We had not joined this Club to make a profit.

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2015

2018

2015

2018

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2015

2018

It is a Tuesday evening and the Club feels alive.

pleasure in complaining about increased F&B prices,

This is our “Club day�, we have been coming every

our favourite dish that has been taken off the menu,

Tuesday for six years, rain or shine, only deterred by

the library that is gone, or new members that don’t

thunder or haze. First it was swimming lessons, now

have to pay the high membership fees we had too.

for tennis. Most Tuesday afternoons the terrace is full again. Kids run around in droves, yelling, until weary

But we forget that the old restaurant made hundreds

parents push them to the Puppy Room with relief.

of thousands in losses and that in an era where

Because some things never change; the Club is still

companies cut down on expat packages, and people

the place to play and meet friends.

live in condos with their own pools and tennis courts, simply too few are prepared to put up those fees.

Other things have changed: The terrace furniture, the renovated changing rooms, tennis courts, a planned

Yes, I too have been guilty of these grumbles (I still

new pool. The Club has an international feel, is more

rue the loss of the Vietnamese spring rolls!) but

open and accommodating to families from across the

looking around this new Club today, I can only feel

globe, yet long-time members are pleased to note

glad. Traditional expat clubs might no longer fit in the

bitterballen are still on the menu.

twenty-first century, but this, our Club for expats and Singaporeans alike, continues to evolve, to provide a

Yes, we veteran members can be difficult to please.

home away from home to families in an ever-changing

Having been around longer than many of the staff,

world. As I finish my tea I wonder what the future

we feel we own the place, and like to moan if things

will bring. Whatever it is, we can look forward to it

are no longer the way they always were. We take

knowing we gave our all. Onwards and upwards!

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CHINESE NEW YEAR MEMORIES SUMMER GUO SHARES HER CHILDHOOD MEMORIES OF HER CHINESE NEW YEAR AND REVEALS WHY IT’S SUCH A S I G N I F I C A N T C E L E B R AT I O N F O R H E R FA M I LY.

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BY AIDIL TEPER HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WORKING AT THE CLUB?

English professor gave everyone in my class an English

I have been working at the Puppy Room of the

name so that it was easier for her to remember us.

Hollandse Club for almost 5 years. I adore the kids

Since I had a warm smile, she named me Summer!

and love being around them because they are so pure.

I feel blessed because I am like a Mum to them. There are times when I’m feeling so sad, but when I see their

HOW WILL YOU CELEBRATE CHINESE NEW YEAR?

I will be flying home at the end of January to celebrate

cute faces and they hug me tightly, I feel much better.

Chinese New Year with my family. What makes it even

They are the main reason why I love my job so much

more special is that it’s also my Dad’s 74th birthday

and I don’t want to leave them.

on the eve of Chinese New Year. I have much of his characteristics because he too is nice to everyone and

TELL US SOMETHING WE WOULDN’T KNOW

loves being around kids. My mum is the serious one in

When I was studying in college back in China, my

my relatives will be coming to celebrate with us since

ABOUT YOU?

our family but I love both of my parents so much. All

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it’s an important day for my family.

WHAT IS IT ABOUT CHINESE NEW YEAR THAT YOU MISS THE MOST?

I miss setting off the fireworks with my family before our Reunion Dinner. It’s a beautiful moment which I look forward to every year. When I was a little girl, I got excited about eating the yummy food, receiving new clothes and especially the Ang Pow (red packet). I still get an Ang Pow from my parents even till now. They say that no matter how old I am, I will always be their daughter. It is also a way of giving me luck. I also get to reunite with my daughter who is staying with my parents. I miss her very much but we video call each other almost every night.

I MISS SETTING OFF

T H E F I R E W O R K S W I T H M Y FA M I LY B E F O R E OUR REUNION DINNER.

IT’S A BE AUTIFUL MOMENT WHICH

I L O O K F O R WA R D T O E V E R Y Y E A R .

YOU’VE SAID THE HOLLANDSE CLUB IS LIKE YOUR SECOND FAMILY. IN WHAT WAY?

I feel that the Hollandse Club is truly my second family because of the wonderful people around me.

Sometimes when the Puppy Room gets too busy during the weekends, our General Manager asks her twin daughters to help me with the kids. Petra, our Membership Director, also takes great care of me and ensures that I get enough support. On my birthday, everyone wished me the best, and hugged me. Jacky even surprised me with a cake at the Staff Room and everyone sang “Happy Birthday”. I cried tears of joy because I was deeply moved by everyone’s sincerity.

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FA M I LY F U N

CO LO U R I N G CO NTE S T

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PR E VI OUS IS S U E CONTE S T WI N N E R S !

Congratulations winners! You will be notified via email! Keep up the great work!

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EVENTS

CALENDAR

EVERY T H U R S DAY QUIZ NIGHTS

8pm | Jaxs’ Bistro No Quiz Night on 3 Jan

JA N UA RY

JAX BISTRO SPECIALS: HAIR OF THE DOG BRUNCH Tuesday | 11am onwards Jaxs Bistro

20 NE W YE ARS POOL PARTY ( S P I N N I N G S U N DAY ) Sunday | 2pm - 5pm Pool | (M) Free

EVERY T H U R S DAY QUIZ NIGHTS 8pm | Jaxs’ Bistro

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Sunday | 2pm - 5pm Multipurpose Court | (M) Free

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MUSIC BY THE POOL Sunday | 2pm - 5pm Pool | (M) Free

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MUSIC BINGO

BOUNCE

Saturday | 4pm - 8pm Asia 1 | Free

EVERY T H U R S DAY QUIZ NIGHTS

Sunday | 2pm - 5pm Multipurpose Court | (M) Free

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&

10

MUSIC BY THE POOL

8pm | Jaxs’ Bistro

Sunday | 2pm - 5pm Pool | (M) Free

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MARCH HOLLANDSE CLUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Tuesday | Asia 1 8pm onwards

BOUNCE

Sunday | 2pm - 5pm Multipurpose Court | (M) Free

EVENTS

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MUSIC BY THE POOL Sunday | 2pm - 5pm Pool | (M) Free

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CALENDAR

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CRAFTY SESSION: WISHING TREE & YEAR OF THE PIG Sunday | 2pm - 5pm Kids Room | (M) Free

18 WHOSE LINE IS I T A N Y WAY ?

Friday | 8pm onwards Asia 1 | (M) $20 (NM) $30

27 NEW MEMBERS GATH E R I N G

Sunday | 3.30pm - 5.30pm Indoor & Outdoor Lounge | (M) Free

09 F A M I LY T R I V I A

Saturday | 4pm - 8pm Asia 1 | Free

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CRAFTY SESSION: VA L E N T I N E ’ S DAY C A R D & PERSONALISED STORYBOOK Sunday | 2pm - 5pm Kids Room | (M) Free

17 SPIN & SLIDE CNY E D ITI ON FE AT LI ON DA N CE Sunday | 2pm - 5pm Pool | (M) Free

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09 COM EDY N IGHT

Saturday | 8pm - 11pm Asia 1

24 NEW MEMBERS GATH E R I N G

Sunday | 3.30pm - 5.30pm Indoor & Outdoor Lounge | (M) Free

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CRAFTY SESSION S A I N T PAT R I C K ’ S DAY LE PR ECHAU N HAT & AN ORIGAMI SHAMROCK Sunday | 2pm - 5pm Kids Room | (M) Free

16 SPIN & SLIDE

Sunday | 2pm - 5pm Pool | (M) Free

EVENTS CANCELLATION For fee-based events, written cancellation (and refund) will be accepted up to maximum 48 hours in advance. Any cancellation requests received after the deadline will not be entitled to a refund and your account will be charged.

EVENTS

PLAYFUL S U N D AY S

MUSIC BY THE POOL SUN 06 & 13 JAN | 2.00PM - 5.00PM POOL | (M) FREE NEW YEAR’S POOL PARTY SUN 20 JAN | 2.00PM - 5.00PM POOL | (M) FREE BOUNCE SUN 27 JAN | 2.00PM - 5.00PM MULTIPURPOSE COURT | (M) FREE F O R M O R E I N F O P L E A S E C O N TA C T E V E N T S @ H O L L A N D S E C L U B . O R G . S G

WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY? FRI

ASIA

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JAN |

8P M

ONWARDS

( M ) $ 20.00 ( N M ) $ 30.00

TO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION: EVENTS @HOLL ANDSECLUB.ORG.SG

+ 65

6464 5225

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CRAFTY SESSION WISHING TREE YEAR OF THE PIG

SUN

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JAN |

2 .00P M

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5.00P M

KIDS ROOM | (M) FREE

F O R M O R E I N F O P L E A S E C O N TA C T E V E N T S @ H O L L A N D S E C L U B . O R G . S G

QUIZ NIGHTS T H U R S D A Y S | 8.00 P M O N W A R D S JAXS’ BISTRO | FREE

http://www.beinquizitive.com

Be Inquizitive Singapore

TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT PLEASE EMAIL INFO@JA XSBISTRO.COM

EVENTS

CRAFTY SESSION VALENTINE’S DAY CARD PERSONALISED STORYBOOK

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PLAYFUL S U N D AY S

MUSIC BY THE POOL SUN 03 & 10 MAR | 2.00PM - 5.00PM POOL | (M) FREE SPIN & SLIDE SUN 17 MAR | 2.00PM - 5.00PM POOL | (M) FREE BOUNCE SUN 24 MAR | 2.00PM - 5.00PM MULTIPURPOSE COURT | (M) FREE F O R M O R E I N F O P L E A S E C O N TA C T E V E N T S @ H O L L A N D S E C L U B . O R G . S G

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FE AT U R E S

SPRING SKIING IN N I S E KO

BY ANNABELLE LIM

Confession: I am terrified of skiing, and must be one of the slowest people on the slopes. I picked it up four years ago, when I was about to turn 49, and have been trying to master the skill of controlled falling downhill ever since, with the assistance of private ski instructors.

Yet every year, I have planned our family week of skiing in Niseko, in Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido, with utmost relish and dedication. Our ski-in, ski-out apartment in the main village of Hirafu is booked at least six months ahead (once I booked the week we came home), favourite restaurants are reserved as soon as bookings open, and new shops, cafes and

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restaurants are carefully researched.

There is an ongoing list of “to dos” I add to.

Consistently on the list is buying Japanese whisky at Lucky’s supermarket, and a reminder to stock up on the “two cows” yoghurt drink (The picture on the bottle). In the run up to ski season, I compulsively check the Niseko App for snow reports, and to look at the web cameras to see how the runs are doing.

FE AT U R E S

The area has, I’ve been told, some of the best powder snow in the world. And there is heaps of it. Last season, it was about 15m in total. And there is still plenty about when we go in March. Down South in Tokyo or Osaka, it will be sakura, or cherry blossom season, but in Niseko, the white stuff still abounds.

The town is just 260m above sea level, but its position opposite Siberia, keeps it colder for longer.

At that time of year, it is less crowded, with a minimal wait at the chairlifts, and the slopes are gorgeous, with clear, blue skies above you. The temperatures are also mild, although there have also been years where we get a late snowfall, to the delight of the kids. In March, there are great bargains to be had. Accommodation is For an abysmal skier, I really look forward to a ski holiday!

cheaper, and kids’ ski passes are free if one adult skis.

Off the slopes, there is food to satisfy most budgets.

I know nothing about skiing in Europe, where there

There are food trucks, Michelin-starred restaurants,

are supposed to be stratospheric mountain ranges to

and it’s not all just Japanese food. In a very short

explore. Yes, there are other resorts scattered around

distance, you will find French, Italian and Indian food

Japan, but we keep going back to Niseko.

as well. Quintessential Hokkaido specialties include soft-serve ice-cream, and egg tarts from Niseko Milk

We love the food, the small-town yet hipster vibe of the

Kobo, and soup curry.

resort, the access to some excellent restaurants, and how everyone’s skiing ability is catered to. Language

Quite honestly, I could just skip the skiing stuff and

is seldom a barrier. Niseko’s ski tourism was developed

spend my time exploring, and eating.

by Australians and attracts so many international visitors, most people you’ll meet speak English.

Ah Niseko, I think it’s time to start planning my next visit!

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FE AT U R E S

G R E AT N E W Y E A R G E TAWAY S !

W E L C O M E 2 0 1 9 I N S T Y L E W I T H A L U X U R I O U S H O L I DAY E S C A P E TA I L O R E D E X C L U S I V E LY F O R YO U B Y L I G H T F O OT T R AV E L .

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FO R A M AG I C A L C E L E B R AT I O N

FO R R O M A N T I C S

What better way to celebrate 2019 than with a dancing sky in the shape of the famous Northern Lights? Visiting Iceland in February should provide a good opportunity.

February is the ideal time to travel to Oman when the temperature is cooler. Begin your trip in Ras al– Jinz Turtle Reserve where you can stay in an ecotent and observe endangered green turtles nesting and swimming. Continue with quad biking and camel trekking in Wahiba Sands.

G O TO : I C E L A N D

Spend time in Reykjavik before heading to The Retreat at Blue Lagoon, a beautiful property carved into an 800-year old lava field. Away from the sleek rooms, cosy restaurant and underground spa, soak up the thermal pools that circle the hotel. Suitable for children 12+.

G O TO : O M A N

FE AT U R E S

FO R P E AC E S E E K E R S

G O TO : LUA N G P R A B A N G , L AO S

After the madness of the festivities, the UNESCO World Heritage city of Luang Prabang will offer peaceful respite. Charming, historical, pretty, and offering plenty to do, spend your days wandering the markets, swim in the Kuang Si Waterfalls, cycle through the streets, and join a cookery class.

Then relax at the romantic Six Senses Zighy Bay where the villas come with private pool and a generous deck which is perfect for candlelit dinners.

FO R W I L D L I F E FA N S

G O TO : YA L A N AT I O N A L PA R K , S R I L A N K A

Yala National Park is Sri Lanka’s oldest nature reserve and home to wildlife including elephants, buffalo, mongoose, exotic birds, plenty of cheeky monkeys and the Sri Lankan leopard.

Rosewood Luang Prabang is a lovely escape with a swimming pool, lush gardens and a relaxing spa.

Family-friendly Wild Coast Tented Lodge has a special section featuring a mini-cocoon for kids (up to 12-years old) and a suite for parents. There’s also an open-air restaurant, an infinity pool, a spa, and knowledgeable naturists on tap.

Accommodation and flights subject to availability at time of booking Lightfoot Travel is a luxury tour operator with offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai and London specialising in designer holidays around the world.

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PA R E NT & CH ILD SWIM / LEARN TO SWIM 10am - 11pm

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PA R E NT & C / LEARN 10a

PA R E NT & CH ILD SWIM /PRESCHOOL / LEARN TO SWIM 2.30am - 3.30pm

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PRESCHOOL / LEARN TO SWIM 3.30pm - 4pm

PRESCHOOL / LEARN TO SWIM 3.30pm – 4pm

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LEARN TO SWIM 4pm – 4.30pm

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COMPETITIVE DEVELOPMENT 2 & 3 5.15pm – 6pm

COMPETITIVE DEVELOPMENT 2 & 3 5.15pm – 6pm

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COMPETITIVE DEVELOPMENT 4 6.15pm – 7.15pm

A D U LT S B E G I N N E R S 6.15pm – 7.15pm

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HOCKEY (YOUTH – 10S – 12S) 6pm – 7pm

TENNIS MIXED SOCIALS 8pm – 10pm

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COMPETITIVE DEVELOPMENT 2 & 3 5.15pm – 6pm COMPETITIVE DEVELOPMENT 4 6.15pm – 7.15pm

AMERICA ROOM

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SPORTS C O N TA C T S P OR TS CATEGORY

TENNIS SOCIALS

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L I S T

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STEPHANIE KIRCHHOFER

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SWIMMING B Y DAV I D V E R L I N D E

Dear Members, We wish you all a very happy New Year and a splashing good 2019!

Last year was an exciting one for aquaDucks, with many events taking place for our swimmers in the past three months.

S W I M M I N G T E A M D U TC H D O L P H I N S

We organised three Neptune Leagues in 2018: At the Swiss Club, British Club and the Hollandse Club.

The aquaDucks’ swimmers won many medals and reached the top three in almost all heats (races).

Also, in November, triple Olympic Champion swimmer Ranomi Kromowidjojo gave a special swim clinic at the Hollandse Club and taught the Dutch Dolphins some secret swimming skills. We are looking forward to seeing her later this year again.

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AWA R D S W I M M I N G A N D A B C AWA R D S

On Saturday December 8 and 9, we organised the annual Award Swimming at the Hollandse Club. Over a hundred Dutch Dolphins showed their parents and coaches their swimming skills and were rewarded with their swimming awards. Well done!

We are looking forward to seeing you all back at the pool in 2019.

Splashing greetings from the aquaDucks team!

SPORTS

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12 weeks Mid-term break 10 Feb Fees Public Holidays $410 (weekday) 16 & 04 17 to Feb 12 weeks 19 Apr Fees Public Holidays $435 (weekend) $410 (weekday) 17 Feb 1,16 19 & May 30 Mar, 01 May, $380 (weekday) $435 (weekend) 5 Jun $410 (weekday) 16 & 17 Feb 29 May, $405 (weekend) 12 weeks 9, 11 Aug 15 Jun $435 (weekend) 30 Mar, 01 May, $380 (weekday) 12 weeks 27 Oct

$300 $405 (weekend) $380 (weekday) $330 (weekend) $405 10 weeks $300 (weekday) P R O G R A M $330 S T E(weekday) R M 1/ 2 10 weeks $300 (weekend) $330 (weekend) 10 weeks $300 (weekday) Duration $330 10 weeks $300 (weekend) (weekday)

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8 Oct - 16 Dec 06 Nov, 25 Dec Weekday Weekend $330 (weekend) Parent andSChild 1 x 30 min/week 12 weeks (2nd lesson free) $402.00 $438.00 WIMMING PROGRAMS TERM / Learn To Swim 1 x 30 min/week 12 weeks (2nd lesson free) $402.00 $438.00 SWIMMING PROGR A M S T(2nd E R lesson M free) / Competitive Development 1/2/3 and 12 weeks $402.00 $438.00 Programs S W I M M I N G P Duration ROGRAMS TERM / Fees Dutch awards B,C, ZWEMVAARDIGHEID Competitive Development 4/ Dutch10 12 weeks x x Programs Duration Fees Pre-school/ weeks $300 $402.00 (weekday) Dolphins/ Waterpolo (Up to 6 times/week) Programs Duration Fees (1 lesson per week + 1 lesson Parent and Child $330 (weekend) Pre-school/ 10 weeks $300 $204.00 (weekday) Adult Swim Training Tue / Thu morning weeks if available)x x free on a12 weekday Weekday morning promotion (1 lesson per week + 1 lesson x Parent and Child $330 Adults Swim Training 12 weeks $300.00 x Pre-school/ 10 weeks $300 (weekend) (weekday) $100 (10 weeks) on a per weekday Tue /and Thu Child morning + Mon evening free Weekday morning promotion (1 lesson week if + 1available) lesson Parent $330 (weekend) weeks if available)x $390.00 x free on a12 weekday $100 weeks)promotion $300 (10 (weekday) 10 weeks Weekday morning Learn to Adults Swim Swim Training Tue / Thu morning + Mon evening Couples (1 lesson per week + 1 lesson $330 (10 (weekend) $100 weeks) $300 $204.00 (weekday) Learn to Learn Swim To Swim, Tue 6:15pm 10 weeks Adults weeks if available)x x free on a12 weekday (1 lesson per week + 1 lesson $330 $300 (weekend) (weekday) 10 weeks LearnPromotion: to Swim Parent and Child 10 weeks x $120.00 x free on a per weekday (1 week if + 1available) lesson weekday mornings* 10lesson weeks Competitive/ $300 (weekend) $330 free on6a10 weekday if available)x Helpers Swimming lesson* weeks $120.00 x (up to times a week) Development (CD) Squad 10 weeks Competitive/ $300 Aqua Fit** 10 weeks x $120.00 x (up to 6 times a week) Adults’ Learn (CD) to Swim/ Development Squad 10 weeks $150 Competitive/ $300 1-1 Private lesson (on request) 30min per lesson $60.00 x x 4 times a week) (up to 6 Swim training Development (CD) Squad 1-2 Private lesson (on request) 30min per lesson $90.00 x x Adults’ Learn to Swim/ 10 weeks $150 Competition fee race $16.50 x x (up to 4 times a week) Adultstraining Couple toper Swim/ Swim Adults’ Learn Learn to Swim/ $200 10 weeks $150 Dutch Diploma Swimming $32.00 x x Swim training (up to 4 times a week) Swim training Adults Couple Learn to Swim/ 10 weeks Award Swimming $32.00 $200 x x 10 AquaFit (up to 4 times a week) Swim training Adults Couple Learn to fee Swim/ 10 weeks weeks $200 Registration $32.00 $100 x x (up to 4 times a week) Swim training Camp per day $72.50 x Helper Swim Classes 10 weeks AquaFit $100 $80 (NM) 4

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SPORTS

TENNIS B Y S C OT T J O H N S TO N

JUNIOR INTER-CLUB TEAM TENNIS CUP, NOVEMBER 25 AND DECEMBER 2 Twenty-five juniors aged under 10, 12 and 14 represented the Hollandse Club. We had tough competition against Singapore’s best junior players representing the Swiss Club, British Club and Tanglin Club. This year, the Tanglin Club won the cup but the HC juniors played great tennis and won a number of close matches. More importantly, the kids enjoyed their time on the court playing tennis and making some new friends.

2018 JUNIOR MATCHPLAY SEASON 2 Congratulations to all the juniors who participated in the recent season. Junior players participated in the five-week team competition which has weekly match play in two different age categories.

U10 WINNERS - TEAM NAME: TENNIS WARRIORS (Sophie Geerdink, Leopold Steinmetz, Marine Provost) U12 WINNERS - TEAM NAME: TEAM NADAL (Lana McLean, Simon Rueth, Gaius Lamers)

WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR CHILD TO PLAY NEXT SEASON?

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PEPERNOTEN TOURNAMENT, NOVEMBER 16 AND 30 This year’s tournament was a big success, with 40 juniors signing up. We had players from 5 to under-12 players. We had great tennis over the two evenings and eating lots of pepernoten (biscuits) .

The new 2019 season will start on February 15, where we will be using the FAST4 format to give juniors more tennis matches. Players can join as part of a team of three players or register individually, and we will find a team for you where available. Age categories will include under 10s and 12s. Minimum standard is able to serve and rally from the baseline. Registrations close on February 1 or when player quotas are filled, so register early to avoid disappointment. For more information please contact tennis@hollandseclub.org.sg

CHINESE NEW YEAR TWO-DAY TENNIS CAMP, FEBRUARY 7 AND 8

JOIN US ADULT GROUP COACHING

M O N DAY O R T H U R S DAY, 8 P M TO 9 P M W E D N E S DAY,

7P M TO 8 P M

T H U R S DAY, 9:30A M TO 11 A M

Want to learn tennis? Haven’t played in years and want to get back into practice? Contact the Tennis Director to book a trial lesson at tennis@ hollandseclub.org.sg.

JUNIOR

Hollandse Club tennis camps are a great way for players to learn new skills and meet new friends.

This camp runs for two days from Thursday to Friday after the Chinese New Year Holidays. We have a half-day and a full-day option. Snack and lunch are provided for full-day players with every player collecting a participation certificate and prize. For players aged 5 to 14.

2 Half Days

9am - 12pm

2 Full Days

9am - 3pm

For more information, or to register for the Tennis Camp, go to “Tennis” section at www.hollandseclub.org.sg

SPORTS

2019 TENNIS LADDER SEASON 1 1 J A N - 21 F E B

We inspire children aged 2 1/2 to 6 years to get active and learn to play tennis.

WHAT IS TEDDY TENNIS? It works by combining music, pictures and teddy bear characters into a totally interactive learning adventure that young children love.

MENS DIVISION A & B LADIES DIVISION A & B

HOW DO I GET MY CHILDREN INVOLVED? In February, we will be offering free trial lessons.

TO SIGN UP OR FOR MORE INFORMATION:

TENNIS @HOLLANDSECLUB.ORG.SG

HAS ARRIVED AT THE HOLLANDSE CLUB

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HOLLANDSE CLUB

FAST4 JUNIOR MATCH PLAY

E V E R Y F R I D A Y | 15 F E B - 22 M A R F O R P L A Y E R A G E S U N D E R 10 A N D U N D E R 12 Playing Level for all age categories: Players must be able to serve competently over the net and have the ability to rally.

Registration closes 1 February or when maximum quota is reached.

TO SIGN UP OR FOR MORE INFORMATION:

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SQUASH

B Y CO L I N B U L LO C K

Gosh where to start? 2018 was a big year… We got upgraded courts, we finally got our own internal account which enables us to fund the tournaments and other events that we organise, we are truly masters of our own destiny now. We were considering a reverse take-over of the Club but felt that we might receive a bit of resistance from the tennis chaps and chapesses.

athlete refrains from alcohol…). In fact, everyone enjoyed the evenings so much, we had to have an internal match on the weeks when we had a bye….

Many thanks to Kim for being the bestest most winningest captain ever.

Unfortunately, we lost our Gautam Mug match against the Singapore Cricket Club (SCC) 10-8, but at least the matches were close and it was a great evening. Revenge will be sweet next year. Many thanks to Kim for organising the evening.

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We had a very successful Open Veterans Tournament – many thanks to Daniel Gelinas for doing all the scheduling (and not losing it when folks tried to change times etc.) and to Kim Hine for making another great shirt (last year’s shirt was the best advertisement for this year’s comp). Out of a total of 32 entrants (and no untimely deaths), finals were: * Over 55: Brian MacDougall from Hong Kong beat Peter van Heiss from Germany 3-1 • Over 45: Jeremy Khoo beat Bill Hickling 3-2 • Over 35: Robbie Lyons beat James McCarthy 3-0 Many thanks to NZ Fresh, Wine Universe and Jaxs Bistro for the sponsorship. One of the competitors Andy Soh wrote in to say: “Guys, congratulations to a successful tournament over the weekend. It was competitive and yet friendly, played to the true spirit of the game, I thoroughly enjoyed it and I am sure for all that participated. Well done!”. I think this sums up squash at HC. We also had a very successful COSMO league team and as we go to press, we have just won by one point from the tournament organisers. Well played by all involved, a fantastic league and lots of fun. SCC are hosting the end of league dinner on December 7 so a goodly tranche of Orange Duivels will be heading down to the Padang to drain their beer tanks… (apart from Eugen who as an elite

TO LO O K FO R WA R D TO :

Early Feb

Home match against American Club

Late Feb

Tanglin Club Jumbo Doubles Tournament

Mar to Jul

National Squash League

Mid-Mar

Away match against British Club (Oranges & Roses) Away match against Tanglin Club

Mid-May End-Apr

Chiang Mai Jumbo Doubles Tournament in Bangkok

Early Jun

Racquetlon against tennis section

Mid-Jun

Club Championships

Late Aug

Away match against SCC (Gautam Mug)

Sep to Dec COSMO league Early Nov

Hollandse Club International Open Veterans Tournament

As always, we are on the look-out for new players to join our very vibrant section. Social squash sessions are: Tuesday

7pm – 9pm

Thursday

7pm – 9pm

Saturday

2pm - 5pm

SPORTS

HOCKEY B Y A U D R E Y WA L B E E H M & R I N S K E B L O E M E N DA L

MENS & LADIES HOCKEY The Hollandse Club men’s and women’s hockey teams are very much looking forward to another successful and active hockey season. Field hockey and the Dutch go very well together. With over 10,000 Dutchmen living in Singapore and having so many opportunies to play the game, it’s no wonder the Dutch hockey community is very much alive and kicking. For 2019 the Hollandse Club has two men’s- and two women’s hockey teams lined up to start playing in the National Hockey League as from January.

this year. On March 2nd and 3rd the Hockey 6s of SCC will take place at the Padang in Singapore. The second tournament is The Wooden Shoe in May. This is an annual charity tournament organized by the Dutch Hockey Community for the whole Singapore Hockey Community. For sure another highlight for 2019 will be the ZOAT (the south east Asian hockey tournament) in October in Hong Kong, organised for all Dutch hockey teams having their home base in Asia.

Apart from the weekly training at the CCAB Hockey Pitch, the Hollandse Club hockey teams will be represented in the three competitions organised by the Singapore Hockey Federation (SHF): the National League, the National Master League (men and women mixed teams) and the National Indoor League. Furthermore the teams join the Liga every year, a 9-a-side Social Hockey Tournament.

37 During last year’s hockey season the men’s and women teams managed to win some prizes in these different competitions. They would like to take this occasion to proudly present to you the list of trophies won: Ranking achievements 2018 Hollandse Club Hockey Team

SHF Competition

Men’s National League 1

Women’s 6th place

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National League 3

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National League 4

3

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National Master League (mixed teams)

3

National Indoor League

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2

The liga (9-a-side)

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2

* Top scorer list: 3rd place Louis Wouter van Wersch (13 goals) ** Top scorer list: 2nd place Sophia Alkernade (6 goals)

Apart from the competition, The Hollandse Club Hockey teams will join three annual tournaments

YOUTH HOCKEY Around 120 youth hockey players are playing hockey every Sunday morning. The younger ones play on the Club’s tennis courts, the older kids at the CCAB pitch on Evans Road, where they also train on Tuesday night. A mix of ages, nationalities and levels: everyone is welcome.

The professional people of FTO make sure hockey skills are trained and fun to be had. During the year there are a few different tournaments, with the Kids ZOAT (Southeast tournament) as the highlight.

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P E K I N G D U C K À L’ O R A N G E

INGREDIENTS Roast duck

METHOD

1 duck breast to marinade

To make the marinade

1 tbsp five spice powder

Combine all the ingredients together and season to taste.

3 tbsp honey

To make the duck

2 tbsp light soy sauce

1. Clean the duck breast of sinew and score the duck fat in a

25g brown sugar Sea salt and cracked pepper to taste

crisscross pattern.

2. In a pot of boiling water, blanch the duck breast for 1 minute.

3. Remove and place on a tray, place the tray in the fridge to chill for 1 hour.

Chinese Pancakes 150g plain flour 100g water 10g grape seed oil

4. Brush with the marinade and leave to dry­­overnight in the fridge uncovered.

5. Pre-heat the oven to 170C. Brush the duck with the marinade and bake in the oven for 20 minutes. Turn the oven to grill and grill for 5 minutes.

À l’Orange sauce 240ml freshly squeezed orange juice 50g white sugar 30g light soy sauce 3 star anise 1 cinnamon stick 3 slices fresh ginger 3 tbsp Shaoxing cooking wine

6. Remove and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.

To make the sauce 1. Place all the ingredients into a pot. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes till the sauce is reduced and has thickened.

To make the pancakes 1. Bring the water to a boil.

2. Mix the boiling water with flour and knead it for 2 minutes till you have a smooth dough.

Garnishes

3. Let the dough rest for 30 minutes before rolling out.

Sliced cucumber

4. Roll out the dough till it is 3mm flat. Using an 8cm ring cutter cut out discs of dough.

Shredded lettuce Chopped spring onion

5. Brush one side with a bit of oil and stick to dough discs together. Roll flat out as thinly as possible with a rolling pin.

6. Brush pancake with oil and fry in a non-stick frying pan on medium heat till slightly brown on both sides. Repeat with the remaining pancakes.

7. Stack cooked pancakes between greaseproof paper. Prepare a steaming basket and steam pancakes for 5 minutes before serving.

To serve 1. Thinly slice the duck breast.

2. Place orange sauce, garnishes onto warm pancake, finishing with the duck breast on top.

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B R E A K FA S T F R I T TATA INGREDIENTS 300g cooked penne pasta 500ml cream 5 eggs Grilled onions, sautéed mushrooms or other cooked vegetables or meats, even cheese!

Fresh herbs such as parsley, or basil Salt & pepper to taste

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METHOD To make the frittata 1. Whisk eggs and cream together, season to taste.

2. Add whatever cooked ingredients to the penne pasta and toss, for this we are using onions, mushrooms and some herbs.

3. Add the egg mixture and transfer to a container.

4. Bake for 40 minutes at 180°C/350°F or until the egg has set.

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INGREDIENTS 50g unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing 2 tsp cocoa powder 50g dark chocolate, broken into pieces 1 egg 1 egg yolk 50g caster sugar 50g plain flour, sifted Vanilla ice-cream, to serve Icing sugar, to dust

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METHOD 1. Preheat the oven to 160C. Butter 4 ramekins or a muffin tray and dust with cocoa powder.

Melt the chocolate and butter in a bowl set over a pan of hot water till melted, stir until smooth.

2. Using an electric whisk, beat the whole egg, egg yolk and sugar together until pale and thick, then fold in the chocolate mixture.

Fold in the flour once the chocolate is fully incorporated.

3. Divide the chocolate mixture among the ramekins and bake for 12 minutes. Turn the chocolate fondant out onto warm plates, dust with icing sugar and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream.

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