It was surreal but at the same time very natural, like my team was meant to be there. I was very nervous playing the game at first, but after settling in, I began to remember what it was like to play an actual game with my team and just getting back into that dynamic and watching people jump around and have fun was amazing.
HENRY WONG, TWELFTH GRADE VOLLEYBALL
For many players, this was the first time in years that they got to test and grow their skills under tournament conditions and all of them rose to the challenge. From day one to day three, you could see them grow as individuals and a team under the careful direction of Coach Oscar. They left with so many new opportunities to improve. Equally important, everyone got to spend time together again in unrestricted groups after the games. This would’ve been special on its own but the fact that it came on the back of Singapore’s eased restrictions made it a celebration on more levels. We all felt grateful to be able to be a community again. In short, the tournament was a huge success and a well-appreciated time away for the 12U White Eagles Baseball Team.
RASHMI DALAI, PARENT
The approval to operate under the vaccination-differentiated safe management measures is a giant leap forward in terms of facilitating sport within our community, and I am very appreciative of the Singapore government for providing this opportunity for our school. Seeing games with officials, fans, players, and coaches all doing what they love is incredibly uplifting. I realize what we have been missing for so long, and it is a tremendous boost in morale for our entire community to be able to enjoy sport again in a manner to which we are more accustomed. Hopefully, we will continue to make positive steps forward in providing our students with the opportunity to do what they enjoy.
JARED BILDFELL, MIDDLE SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND ATHLETICS DIRECTOR
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