President’s Message

Dear Members, A significant highlight for the Club was the gazetting of the Padang as a national monument on National Day 2022. Below is the Club’s statement as reported in the Straits Times:

The Club’s statement to the Straits Times encompasses the significance of the Padang to the nation and also captures the essence of our privilege, custodianship, responsibility and our past and continuing contributions in keeping the Padang true to its many purposes in the way it serves Singapore. The Singapore Cricket Club has been privileged to have been allowed to use the iconic Padang these 170 years. Apart from the many significant national social, community and sports events, the Padang has been the site of many of our marquee events – including the world’s second oldest Rugby7s tournament, the SCC International Rugby7s, as well as our international Hockey, Football and Cricket tournaments.

On Saturday, 13 August, the Club established two new Sections, the Mahjong Section and the Chess Section. These new Sections were principally member-driven initiatives through the Member Engagement Subcommittee and are in step with creating more opportunities and touch points to the Club for the wider membership. The initial responses to the events organised by the Sections have been highly encouraging. For more information and to find out how you can join and participate in the Section events, email memberengagement@scc.org.sg for assistance. Our Sports Sections have been back in full force with their training and activities, and winning performances in local and overseas competitions. Most recently, our Junior Sports Members Justin Yap and Ong Zhe Sim were named SG Squash Junior Athlete of the Year in the boys’ and girls’ categories. Bowls won the National Triples with the team of captain Edmund, Bryan and 11-year old Arman – read our special feature on Arman and the Bowls Sections Members who have been coaching and mentoring him. Team Singapore emerged as Champion of the Asia Rugby Sevens Trophy and have been promoted to the Asia Rugby Sevens Series – congratulations to the SCC Rugby players who represented Singapore and Suhaimi Amran - the National Teams’ Head Coach for both Singapore Men’s and Women’s Rugby team. The National Women’s Rugby team also emerged as the Champion in this tournament, which meant a double Gold under Suhaimi’s coaching! Our SCC Ladies and U15 Girls Teams also shone in the Pesta Sukan Hockey 5s Tournament and won in their respective categories; the Hockey SCChool finished with a Bronze in the Mixed U12s as did our U15 Boys and U19 Girls, while our Masters finished with a Silver. SCC Netball teams also did well in the National League 2022, with SCC Eagles winning Champions for Division 5B, while SCC Ospreys won 2nd position for Division 7A. In the Football Sport Cares Hearts 5-a-side Tournament, SCC NFL were the Men’s Champions while our young SCC WNFL did well as the Women’s second runner up. SCC won the Mixed Doubles title in the Tennis Interclub Knockout Tournament and retained the Overall Championship title. With travelling opening up, the highly popular Sections’ tours are in full swing. SCC emerged as the overall Runners up in 6th Invitation Balut Tournament organised by The Sarawak Club. Tennis and Squash won their inter-port matches against Royal Bangkok Sports Club, Tennis won the challenge trophy against The British Club Bangkok. The Rugby section had tours to Phuket and Ho Chi Minh.

Over the next two months, the Rugby Section will play their inter-port match in Kuala Lumpur; the Golf Section will be headed to Kuala Lumpur and Kluang for their inter-port matches; Snooker & Billiards will be headed to Kuala Lumpur; Netball will be playing matches in Bali and the Squash Section will be competing in the 26th edition of the Triangular Cup in early November in Kolkata.

As you read this, you would also be seeing the lights and barriers going up around the Clubhouse – an indication that the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix is nearing. We are excited to be organising the SCC Night Race again – our tickets sold out within minutes of opening, and our staff are working hard to bring you a fun weekend of exciting action, excellent hospitality and entertainment.

Another major event the Club will be hosting the SCC International Rugby7s Tournament. So far, we’ve confirmed international teams from New Zealand, Australia, Papua New Guinea, Thailand, Japan and Malaysia, and look to have a final team list soon. The tournament organising committee has also now opened bookings for corporate hospitality packages and there are also branding opportunities available – there are limited slots for corporate hospitality, so do book them early by emailing scc7s@scc.org.sg. We appreciate your patience during this period too while we are in the midst of our windows replacement project. There was a slight unforeseen logistical delay that was not within our control but the renovations have been progressing well. While they continue, our F&B department has been looking again into our product and service offerings; look out for more information about our revamped menus and some new services soon!

SCC Club life has certainly returned to full force these weeks, and we look forward to racing through the last quarter and coming up tops. Join us for the many events activities we have lined up for you, and partake of the delectable dining options specially curated for your pleasure – see you at the Club!

Roads around the 2022 Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix circuit will close from 0000hrs on Wednesday, 28 September 2022 (two days before the race) until Tuesday, 4 October 2022 at 0530hrs (two days after the race).

• As the Singapore Cricket Club is located within the circuit park, access to the Club will only be permitted for

SCC Night Race ticket holders from Friday, 30 September to Sunday, 2 October. • The Club may be accessed via Gate 4. Members may download the circuit map from the SGP website for details and reference.

• Pedestrian access will be available on 30 September to 2 October via Gate 4 located near the Asian Civilisations

Museum.

• St Andrews Road / Parliament Place – There will be no vehicular access into the Club from Wednesday, 28 September 0000hrs to Tuesday, 4 October 0530hrs. • Members who plan to drive are advised to exit the Clubhouse on Tuesday, 27 September, by 2300hrs before the road closure commences.

• St Andrews Road / Parliament Place will be fully accessible from Tuesday, 4 October, 0530hrs onwards.

• Taxis may continue to call at the following taxi stands: i. Capitol Piazza ii. Peninsula Excelsior Hotel iii. Funan Mall iv. Battery Road v. Hitachi Tower along Collyer Quay as well as others not listed here

• Access to alternative taxi stands is subject to prevailing traffic conditions.