Singapore Polo ClubQuarterly MagazineIssue No. 02/2012 Singapore

Polo Club

New Year Equestravaganza Easter Party 2012 Kids Can Bake Valentine’s Fiesta CSIY-B

Easter 2012 Party

Member Information

Committee 2012/2013

President Mr. Iqbal Jumabhoy

Vice President Mr. K. P. Lee

Polo Captain Mr. Jeffrey Hardee

Hon. Secretary Mr. Kevin Wilkinson

Hon. Treasurer Mr. Graham Cox

Committee Member Mr. Asad Jumabhoy

Committee Member Mr. Gary Tiernan

Committee Member Mr. Ian Lander

Committee Member Ms. Lynly Fong

Committee Member Mr. Paul Murphy

Committee Member Mr. Brian Reinhart

Management

Secretary Angie Ng

Polo Manager Sattar Khan

Stable Manager S. Shetty

Head, Riding Predrag Marjanovic (Pedja)

Membership & Marketing Manager Esther Ong

Head, Finance Mark Kevin Ng

Vice-President – Gaming David Lim

Address: Singapore Polo Club

80 Mount Pleasant Road Singapore 298334

Website: www.singaporepoloclub.org

Contact Details: Main Line +65 6854 3999

Fax +65 6256 6715

Contacts

General Enquiries enquiry@singaporepoloclub.orgCommittee angieng@singaporepoloclub.orgPolo polo@singaporepoloclub.orgRiding riding@singaporepoloclub.orgFood & Beverage fnb@singaporepoloclub.orgMembership membership@singaporepoloclub.orgFinance accounts@singaporepoloclub.orgGaming gaming@singaporepoloclub.orgFacilities Management facilities@singaporepolo.orgGym Sports gym@singaporepoloclub.orgHR & Admin hradmin@singaporepoloclub.orgMarketing marketing@singaporepoloclub.orgThe Polo Loft retail@singaporepoloclub.org

Sub-Committees 2012/2013

PoloJeffrey Hardee (Polo Captain)Kevin WilkinsonAsad JumabhoyAnna LowndesAli Reda

RidingGary Tiernan (Convenor)Catherine BarkerCatrina LairdDebbie SalilingFrancois BadelSamantha HagueYuki OtaniPhilippa Edwards (Advisor)

FinanceGraham Cox (Hon. Treasurer)April McKennaGuy Janssens

Grounds & FacilitiesPaul Murphy (Convenor)Greg ParkhurtIsabelle LarenaudieRonnie LimNeil Thorburn (Advisor)

HouseK. P. Lee (Vice President)Ali RedaHubert LarenaudiePeter HammondShehryar Ali Shah

Membership & PRKevin Wilkinson (Hon. Secretary)Fiona HammondStijn WelkersTim Khoo-Jones (Advisor)

Rules & RegulationsIan Lander (Convenor)Kevin Wilkinson (Hon. Secretary)Leong Weng CheeStijn WelkersGerry Gan (Advisor)Jimmy Yim (Advisor)

Social & Non-Equestrian Brian Reinhart (Convenor)Brenda CuthbertsonDiana Barrans Isla HaldevangNick WilkensonNicole CoventryTim Khoo-Jones (Advisor)

SponsorshipIqbal Jumabhoy (President)John PalmerSheonagh CoopsStijn Welkers

StablesLynly Fong (Convenor)Anna LowndesEmma McMurrayMelissa Tiernan

2 Upcoming Events

3 President’s Message

Riding Review

4 New Year Equestravaganza

5 CSIY-B

6 Valentine’s Fiesta

Events Review

8 Easter Party 2012

9 Kids Can Bake!A Learning Journey At the Zoo

10 New Members’ List

11 Reciprocal Club Listing

12 Sports & Recreation Guide

CONTENTS Operating HoursFront Desk 7.30am – 9.00pm (Sunday to Thursday) 7.30am – 10.00pm (Friday & Saturday)F&B OutletsThe Polo Bar 8.00am – 11.00pm (Daily)

Poolside Dining 12.00pm – 10.30pm (Daily)

The Mountbatten Room 4.00pm – 12midnight (Daily)

The Verandah 8.00am – 10.30pm (Daily)

Pastry Shop 9.00am – 10.00pm (Daily) (Last food order is at 10.30pm except Poolside Dining at 10.00pm)FacilitiesGaming 10.00am – 1.00am (Sunday – Thursday & Public Holiday) 10.00am – 2.30am (Friday, Saturday & Public Holiday Eve)

Gym 7.00am – 9.00pm (Weekdays) 8.00am – 8.00pm (Weekdays)

Jacuzzi 7.00am – 9.00pm (Daily)

Sauna 7.00am – 9.00pm (Daily)

Swimming Pool 7.00am – 9.00pm (Daily)

Tower Counter 7.00am – 9.00pm (Daily)

Internet Room 8.00am – 9.00pm (Daily)

Squash Courts 8.00am – 10.00pm (Daily)

Tennis Courts 8.00am – 10.00pm (Daily) The Polo Loft 11.00am – 7.00pm (Tuesday to Friday) 10.00am – 7.00pm (Saturday to Sunday) (Closed on Monday)

LUSH Spa 10.00am – 9.00pm (Daily)

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Don’t miss the exciting line-up of events and activities from April to June 2012.

*Information is correct at the time of print. The Club reserves the right to change the schedule of events without prior notice.

2 Singapore Polo Club|Upcoming Events

MAY

3-6

JUNE

16-17

JUNE

24

APRIL

28-29

Riding: Easter Festival

Riding: National Jumping

Finals 2012Riding: Competition Training Rounds

JUNE/JULY

30-1Polo: Club Tournament -Runme Shaw Cup

APRIL/MAY

29-1MAY

3-6

Riding: Pony Club Senior Camp

APRIL

21-22

Polo: Club Tournament - Mackray Cup

JUNE

7-10

Polo: Pro/Am Invitational

MAY

27Riding: Competition Training Round

APRIL

16

Social: A Learning Journey At The Zoo

MAY

12

Social: Kids Can Bake!Polo: International Pro/Am Invitational

APRIL

15

Riding: Competition Training Rounds

Upcoming Events for APRIL – JUNE 2012

APRILEvery Sunday

Riding: Pony Club

Easter Show

F&B: Jazz BrunchRiding: Pony Club Easter Show

APRIL

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Polo: Novice Tournament and Old Time Match

MAY

19-20Riding:National Dressage Championship

Polo: Club Tournament Victor’s Cup

3Singapore Polo Club|President’s Message

Dear Fellow Members

Thank you once again for electing your present Committee, who are now in place and have been busy taking over their various duties. It gives me great pleasure to introduce the members of the Committee individually.

including the last one. He rides regularly and has also played polo. He will be looking after the House (i.e. the Clubhouse and all activities within it.

administration of the Club and will concentrate on “right-sizing” its management as well as in improving communications with members. Kevin has also served on many committees, in practically every role. He and his wife, Anne, actively play polo.

the Finance sub committee in the past. He and his wife Anna both play polo and together with their children, are at the club most days.

brings a wealth of expertise to this one. Both he and his son, John are accomplished polo players. Jeff has served as Polo Captain previously and takes on this role once again.

matters, Ian Lander brings much needed knowledge to review our Rules and Bye-Laws, through a sub committee which he will head up.

the Club has ever produced. He serves on the Council of

to be on the Committee. When he served on the Committee previously, he was responsible for creating the Club newsletter, which remains a lasting contribution. All four of his children ride or play polo at the Club.

wife, Melissa, are familiar faces at the club. Both their children were born while they have been members of the Club and they are active both at the Club and overseas.

husband, Jono, are both accomplished business persons and have played polo all over the world. Their children ride in the Riding Section. She is heading up the Stables Sub Committee.

Riding section and can be seen tirelessly contributing to almost every area of the Club and its activities. Brian heads the Non Equestrian/Social Sub Committee.

an ideal person to head this area. He has taken on this task with great energy and I am sure that we will see great things due to his contributions. He currently also serves on the RDA committee and has previously been its treasurer.

Most of the sub-committees have now been formed and we have involved more than 20 persons from outside the Committee in these. I am certain that the Club will gain from the experience and expertise of these dedicated volunteers.

I hope to be able to announce dates soon for various forums, which we intend to hold to meet members and to share plans, listen to suggestions and also to update members on progress. We also intend to keep regular posts on the Club Notice Boards so that members can stay in touch with Committee activities and decisions.

Please do not hesitate to speak with any of your Committee members if you would like to bring anything to our attention. Here’s to a great year!

Best regards

Iqbal JumabhoyPresident

President’s Message

4 Singapore Polo Club|Riding Review

NEW YEAR EQUESTRAVAGANZA

TYear Equestravaganza”, was held on 28th and 29th January and saw a record 29 jumping entries in the 1m and 110cm

classes. Congratulations to our winners:

Preliminary: Alana Thorburn & Lenny Hays with a score of 57.60%

Novice 2A: Megan Spitzer & Popcorn with a score of 65.56%

Novice 2B: Sasha Thorburn & Falcon Kittywaike with a score of 63.03%

Elementary 3A: Asja Praetor & Akermanis with a score of 63.43%

Elementary 3B: Audrey Njoto & Come Along Bustrup with a score of 60.88%

80cm: Birgitta Fox & Magic

120cm: Leanne Heslop & Van Diemen

130cm: Predrag Marjanovic & Whispering the Wild

Thank you to our ground jury Monique Heah (jumping) and Gena Marjanovic (dressage) as well as Vivian Reinhart for emceeing throughout the weekend. Thank you also to volunteer members who assisted with the setting up, running and dismantling of the competition equipment: Brian Reinhart, Brenda & Paul Cuthbertson, Liane Buswell, Tim Khoo-Jones, and Neil Thorburn.

5Singapore Polo Club|Riding Review

SCSIY-B was held on 3rd to 5th February. In support of

Hays and Popcorn. The Singapore team of Caroline Chew

won the Team competition on Saturday. Club horse, Popcorn, with Australian rider Thomas Smith placed third in the Individual competition on Sunday. The Club’s team of Erin Buswell and Alana Thorburn beat off stiff competition from BSTC and NEC and won the Patron’s Cup; the Club’s riders Sasha Thorburn, Erin Buswell and Jackie Duffy took home the three placings for the Individual competition. Club members Timothy Khoo-Jones, Brian Reinhart, Neil Thorburn and Paul Cuthbertson volunteered

the event, Predrag Marjanovic.

Alana: “I was very proud to represent the Singapore Polo Club in the PatronsCup. I rode Falco who is a school pony. I competed in a team with Erin Buswell who is a fellow squad member and she rode a school pony called Toby. We found it very fun and competitive; the other teams also did really well and we were very happy to win. Overall I think that the show was a great idea and it was good for us to compete in such a way with the other clubs and to watch the riders compete in the borrowed horse competition. It was a great experience.”

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VALENTINE’S FIESTA

o Anna Haeger: “On Sunday 19th of February, I competed in the Valentine’s Fiesta Show Jumping Competition against other riders from the NEC and Singapore Polo Club. I competed in the 95cm on Mimo, before doing a late entry into the 105cm class. I was more

nervous in this competition than usual, as I had fallen off in my Thursday lesson. I hadn’t ridden Mimo for a couple months, but had previously been working with Mimo towards competing in the higher classes. I got a clear round

I was happy with! I then late entered the 105cm, and got one knockdown on

1m+ again, I have been invited to the Senior Jumping Squad. I hope to lease

competition, as I have never competed in it before.”

Congratulations to our winners:Preliminary 1A: Imogen Laird & Cloon Kaleigh with a score of 58.00%

Preliminary 1B: Holly Yang & Neblina with a score of 66.25%

Novice 2A: Bart Van Kuijk & MEC Genesis with a score of 71.11%

Novice 2D: Jackie Duffy & Kipster with a score of 68.29%

Elementary 3A: Emma McMurray & Falcon Kittywaike with a score of 71.43%

Advanced 5A: Audrey Njoto & Come Along Bustrup with a score of 54.00%

85cm: Carmen Wilson & Maximise95cm: Erin Buswell & Van Diemen95cm: Jo Ann Spitzer & Lenny Hays105cm: Alana Thorburn & Lenny Hays115cm: Sasha Thorburn & Falcon Kittywaike125cm: Leanne Heslop & Van Diemen135cm: Predrag Marjanovic & Whispering the Wild

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8 Singapore Polo Club|Events Review

The annual club Easter Party, held on Saturday 31 March 2012 was

More than 70 kids turned up for this celebration. It was rousing full-house with activities such as Balloon Sculpturing, Face painting, Pinatas, Egg Hunt and other fun games. Competition was held for each categories for the best Painted Photo Frame. Lastly, we would like to thank to all parents for your support and participations.

EASTERPARTY 2012

9Singapore Polo Club|Upcoming Events

Date: Saturday, 12 May 2012Venue: Bake King Retail Outlet at Blk 10 Haig Road, #01-363/365 Singapore 430010Member: $45 Per PairGuest: $75 per PairAge: 3yrs old and above

Baking of the Day: “Hearty Lollipop cookies of Love”

Closing date for registration: Friday, 27 April 2012*All Charges are subject to 7% GST

Lollipop cookies are not just cookies, they are fun, iced cookies on a stick, which are great for parties or wrapped up as little edible gifts for loved ones!

The baked cookies will be iced and decorated with coloured royal icing and sprinkles according to the child’s creativity. Each pair will bring home the lollipop cookies that they made in class. This is a great class for both parent & child to bond together for Mother’s Day and also have fun and be creative while doing it!

Package includes:

out at home

Date: Saturday, 16 June 2012 Meeting Place: KFC Entrance at the Zoo, 8.15amCharges: Child (Member) $25 Adult (Member) $35 Child (Guest) $35 Adult (Guest) $45

Learning journey is open to children between 3 to 12 years old.

Closing date for registration: Friday, 8 June 2012 *All charges are inclusive of KFC Lunch and subject to GST.

Programme for the day:

0845: Arrive at Singapore Zoo0900: Tram Ride to the Reptile Garden0915: Behind the Scene at the Reptile Garden1030: Arrive at Shaw Amphitheatre for Splash Safari Show1100: Head to Ah Meng Restaurant for KFC lunch1230: Free & Easy

To register and/or for more information on the above events, please contact the Membership & Marketing Department at tel: 6854 3999 or email: enquiry@singaporepoloclub.org

A Learning Journey AT THE ZOO

ids Can Bake!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Alun Pichaya BraninganAndrew John HillAnnabel Kate WetheyAnthony John PhillipsonBelinda Xiaoyun Bulley Alan MarkChan Li Yuan, CherylChan Wai Hoe, DerekCharles Peter BrazierChen Shaoyang, FrankChristopher Wright KingsleyClement Etienne BlaiseDavid Brian Capote

Denise Liu Li JuanDiane Florence GudinEdward Thomas HodgkinsonGen KatoHasnan Mustafa SiddiquiHenrietta Anne IngramHoong Ting ChungHugo Virag - LappasIan Alasdair GorsuchIan Irvine PollockIda Maureen Chao KhoIsabelle Frances PresendaJanet TanJason Dean DowdJason Michael Devereux De La PenaJean Francois Dominuque MilouJoachim ThomsenJonathan Dive ManifoldKetrina Eva KorzenowskiKrishnamurthy ChandramouliKum Wan Sze JocelynLow Chong Yin, LionelMaarten Albert KelderMarek Jerzy Danyluk

Matthew Thomas BennettMayumi Mitchell YamadaMichael Anthony PryalMunib Mohammad MadniNavep Singh OberoiNeil Carr Maxwell ToyOliver Rowland FavellPatrick Lee Fook YauPetrina Lam Huey LingPhilip Christopher D’CruzRichard FinlaysonRobert David CoughlanRooney EdgertonSanja BurnsStuart Mark BygraveTan Beng Ee, Sharel HuTay Bee BeeThomas VergheseTok Hoon KwangTony Tsang Mong ChenVikram Prem Kumar SahuVivienne Kathryn Mahony - PaulWilliam George Edward VogelZhuming Lynn Chen

NEWMEMBERS’LISTAs of February 2012

10Singapore Polo Club|New Members List

Family as of February 2012.

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RECIPROCAL CLUBSAs of April 2012

AUSTRALIABrisbane Brisbane Polo ClubCanberra Canberra Club LtdSydney, NSW The American Club Sydney Polo ClubPerth The Western Australian Club

CANADA Calgary The Ranchmen’s ClubMontreal Club Saint Denis Vancouver Terminal City ClubToronto The Boulevard Club

CHINABeijing Beijing Riviera Country ClubBeijing The Tang Polo ClubShanghai Nine Dragons Hill Polo Club

EUROPE France St. James ParisFrance Polo Club de ChantillyLondon St. James’s Hotel & ClubLondon Royal Over-Seas LeagueLondon The Calvary & Guards ClubLondon The Eccentric Club

Kowloon Kowloon Cricket ClubNew Territories Clearwater Bay Equestrian & Education Centre

INDIAJaipur Jaipur Riding & Polo ClubKolkata Calcutta Polo ClubMumbai Golden Swan & Country ClubMumbai Mumbai Cricket Association Recreation Centre

INDONESIA Jakarta Mercantile Athletic Club

JAPAN Yokohama Yokohama Country & Athletic Club

Seoul Seoul Club

MALAYSIA Ipoh Iskandar Polo ClubKuala Lumpur Sunway Lagoon ClubKuala Lumpur Royal Lake ClubKuala Lumpur Bukit Kiara Equestrian & Country Resort

PHILIPPINESCebu Cebu Polo ClubMakati Manila Polo Club

Colombo The Colombo Swimming Club

AFRICA South Africa Inanda Polo Club

THAILAND Bangkok The Capitol ClubPattaya Thai Polo & Equestrian Club

UNITED STATES OF AMERICAConnecticut The Hartford ClubDenver The Denver Athletic ClubHawaii The Plaza Club HonoluluHouston The Houston ClubIowa The Des Moines Embassy ClubMexico The University Club of MexicoNew York The Explorers ClubSan Francisco The University ClubWashington Capitol Hill ClubWashington The Bellevue Club

To visit any of the Reciprocal Clubs, an Introductory Letter is required from the Singapore Polo Club. For reciprocal arrangement and/or information please contact Membership & Marketing Department at tel: +65 6854 3999 or email: membership@singaporepoloclub.org

Singapore Polo Club|Reciprocal Club Listing

12 Singapore Polo Club|Sports & Recreation Guide

POLO GYMOperation Hours: Weekdays 7.00am - 9.00pm Weekends 8.00am - 8.00pmCharges: $10.00/per entry (Guests of Member )Age Limit: 16 years old & above

AEROBICS @ FITNESS STUDIO (NEW)BODY TONEDay/Time: Monday 10.00am - 11.00am Tuesday 1.00pm - 2.00pm Friday 9.00am - 10.00am

CIRCUITSDay/Time: Wednesday 9.00am - 10.00am Thursday 1.00pm - 2.00pm Sunday 11.00am - 12.00noonBOOTCAMP Day/Time: Tuesday 7.30pm - 8.30pm

BOX FITNESSDay/Time: Thursday 7.30pm - 8.30pmInstructor: Azmi Charges: Members $20.00/per lesson Guests of Member $30.00/per lesson

BOXINGDay/Time: Available Upon DemandVenue: Gymnasium/Fitness StudioCharges:Private - Individual $90.0010 sessions $810.00

Private - 2 pax $50.0010 sessions $450.00

Private - 3 pax $38.0010 sessions $342.00

Private - 4 pax $30.0010 sessions $270.00

HIP HOP DANCE (NEW)Open to all ages

Day/Time: Wednesday 7.30pm - 8.30pm Saturday 1.00pm - 2.00pm Venue: Gymnasium/Fitness StudioInstructor: Rila Charges: $120.00/4 sessions

PILATESDay/Time: Monday 9.00am - 10.00am Saturday 9.30am - 10.30amVenue: Gymnasium/Fitness StudioInstructor: AngeCharges: $100.00/4 sessions

HATHA VINYASA YOGA (NEW)Day /Time: Saturday 11.00am - 12.00noon Monday 8.00pm - 9.00pm Venue: Gymnasium/Fitness StudioInstructor: K.C.Charges: $120.00/4 sessions

ARCHERYDay : Saturday Time: 10.00am to 12.00noonVenue: Polo FiledInstructor: LetchuCharges: $60.00/month

SPORTS &RECREATIONGUIDEAs of April 2012

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TENNIS Day: Monday to SaturdayVenue: Tennis Court 1Instructor: Jerome Charges: 1 player $70.00/lesson

2 players $37.50/lesson

3 players $30.00/lesson

4 players or more $25.00/lesson

TINY TOTS & JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAMMEDay: WednesdayTime: 4.00pm to 5.00pm (3 - 7 years old) 5.00pm to 6.30pm (8 - 12 years old)Venue: Tennis Court 1 & 2Instructor: JeromeCharges: $125.00/month

SWIMMINGDay : Mondays to Sundays Venue: Polo Swimming PoolInstructor: VinceCharges:Group $100.00/month

Individual $50.00/lesson

Duo $35.00/lesson

PERSONAL TRAININGDay/Time: Available Upon DemandVenue: Gymnasium

**NOTE: ALL CHARGES ARE SUBJECTED TO PREVAILING GST CHARGES

For more information/registrations on the above mentioned activities, please contact Madelien Low, Sports & Recreation Supervisor, at tel: 6854 3984 or email: madelienlow@singaporepoloclub.org or

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