SDBF 2012

It has been a long time since we last posted, because we have been busy training hard for the annual Singapore Dragon Boat Festival 2012. The competition remains tough, with top teams such as SPC and Mountbatten, also competing in the hotly-contested Inter-Business Houses and Clubs category.

It was a pity that the organisers decided to do away with the Plate and Minor finals this year, thus leaving only the Grand Finals for all to strive for.


Our draw for heats was not an easy one, with powerhouses such as SPC 'A' with us. We gave a good fight during our heats which enabled us a second chance to qualify to the semi-finals through the repechage. In our repechage, we had known teams such as SAFRA and the Corporate powerhouse HP giving us a good fight. Through our grit and might, we managed to clinch 2nd placing to qualify for the semi-finals.

As always, the competition only got tougher, we were up against teams such as Mountbatten, PLK and ITE during our semi finals. We never let the tough fight get the better of us, instead we were determined to row our best, both in form and in spirit.

Although we did not win anything this time round, we will never forget all the lessons we had learnt today, the camaraderie we forged and the memories created. We will continue to train hard and keep the esprit de corps going!

How's everyone? Are you still recovering from the celebrations and feasts that you had from the December holidays in 2011? COME ON!! It's time to work off those fats that you had accumulated over the holidays.

Training this Sunday, 8 January 2012
1.30pm at SDBA Kallang

Remember to bring sunscreen, bathing materials, water and extra clothings. The first training of 2012, Gambette!!!

Email us at fundragonboat@gmail.com for more details!

Team AGM and New Ex-Committee

The AGM was held in a small cozy bar at Boon Tat. Most of the team members turned up for this joyous occasion to mark the end of this season.

Delicious food and drinks were served and little chats were happening around every corners of the bar. It was a warm gathering to see the whole team gathered together to elect and welcome the new Ex-Co inboard and to bid farewell to the previous Ex-Committee members.

One of our senior members announced his retirement over the AGM as he stated that he is hitting the age of 40 and it's time for him to spend more of his time in leisure and recreation. We thanked him for his endless contribution over all these years for the team and wishes him all the best for his future endeavors.

Hence, the New Ex-Committee members were elected.

Team Captain: Mr Alan Tan
Vice-Captain/ Team Manager: Ms Sharen Png (standing for her 2nd year)
Treasurer: Mr Keith Tan

We thanked the previous ex-committee members for their efforts and time spent on the team and all the best

Former Captain: Dr Ivan Choong
Former Treasuer: Mr Lai Nam Kin

Not forgetting the relentless efforts and time of our Coach LE LE for coaching us this season, let's look forward to her teachings again next season!

Thank you!!!

Hope the team will give our utmost support and encouragement to the new Ex-Committee and together in victory for Friends United in 2012.

Thanks,
J^Lim

The race season ended with a good note

Over the weekends, Friends United participated in various categories in the annual Singapore River Regatta 2011. The competition this year was tight, with only the team securing the first position in the heats can go straight into the semi finals. The rest with the fastest timing proceed to the repecharge, with only the best 3 teams go into the finals. The race course was also shortened to 200 metres.

Friends United did hit a couple of ups and downs, I believed that all members who had raced in SRR this year carried home with them the valuable experiences and lessons learnt. Though the team did not secure any medals this time round, we can always make a comeback next year.

Let's take this time to think through what we have erred during the race, and make sure we do not do the same wrongs in our future races. Whereas the 'good' that we have put into the race, make sure we put them in again in our future races.

For those who thinks that in technically, psychologically and physically aspects, you are lagging behind others, make sure you improve on them and do better the next time round.

Saying is easier than doing, put your heart and soul into this sports if you like dragonboating!

Cheers for a better 2012 and Cheers for Friends United in the upcoming season.

J^Lim

2 weeks to the Race of The Year

Message from our Dear Captain:

"Please do make every effort to be there to prepare with your team mates - we cannot row alone across the finish line and we need to be in synch both mentally and technically"


Saturday Training:


Please note the timing for the training, it will be from 2pm - 4pm. Please be at SDBA at 1.30pm for warm ups and other matters.


Sunday Training:


Getting a light boat for training, please be at SDBA at 1.30pm.


2 weeks to go, please give in your best for all the remaining sessions. Jia you!




Thanks,
J^Lim

Updates updates & updates!!!

Dear fellow rowers!

Singapore River Regatta is just around the corner, in approximately less than 2 weeks. We are glad that we are making progress for the past weeks, but I believe that we can do even better for the rest of the trainings before SRR! let's pull ourselves together and make the impossible possible!

Together in Victory! We have to remember that... 加油！

J^lim