REACH Dragons at Spore River Regatta 2009

Guys,

I think it's too limited to use words to describe the whole experience that we had at Regatta this year. It's just totally indescribeable. To those that were with us in the water, you could feel the rush. To those that were on shore looking at us, you could see the whole team's spirit and efforts.. Well done!

Our Sat's heats, we fought against Filippino Dragons, SP and NP. Guess what.. we were not that far! all within 1 sec difference! wahahaha! that's really something amazing, considering that we are not school team like them who train more than once a week!

Our Sun's heats, we learnt our lesson and made the 1 sec difference and we came in 1st! What a joy! And we proceeded to the Semi-finals. Our competitors were strong, we fought against Taman Jurong CSC, a legend. And we came in 2nd. There were many other Csc teams that were strong. Well though our story ends here and we din make it into the finals, due to some reasons which it's not really important.. It's really the beginning of a great journey!

More to come!

Cheers!
Joe
REACH Dragons
Team Manager

27th Singapore River Regatta 2009 final brief

Hey REACH Dragons,
Do take care note of the following instructions and details for the race/s k? Don't mix up the timings k?

Sat 21st Nov:
20men open category
Reporting time - 10am
Race time - 1155am
Event no: 36

Lane 1: Filippino dragons
Lane 2: SP "A"
Lane 3: NYP "B"
Lane 4: PA Tnet Club (Sembawang REACH Dragons)

Sun 22nd Nov:
PA CSC Race
Reporting time - 745am
Race time - 920am
Event no: 5

Lane 1: Bishan East CSC - REACH Dragons!
Lane 2: Nee Soon CSC
Lane 3: Sengkang West CSC
Lane 4: Punggol North CSC

Note to all rowers:
Attire - Compression top (black or white also can, preferably white) on the inside with the new team jersey over on the outside.
New team jersey - will be at $8/pcs pay on actual race itself
Finisher Tee - Will be given to all rowers/drummers and reserves on the day itself.

Any questions pls contact me k?

Cheers!
Joe

REACH Dragons Team Jerseys and Finisher Tee for Regatta 2009

Hey REACH Dragons,

Just a sneak preview of the team jerseys and Finisher Tee for Regatta.

This will be roughly what it will look like.

For the Finisher Tee, a piece will be given to everyone who participate in the race including reserves and drummers.

As for the team jerseys, it will be at $8/pcs k? This can be purchased during Regatta itself.

REACH Dragons, JIAYOU! 9 more days!

Joe
REACH Dragons Team Manager

New Regatta Line Up for REACH Dragons

Hi REACH Dragons,

Pls note that there will be some changes to the line up for Regatta k?

We will be combining with Paddlers of Tomorrow for the 20men open Category under National Championship. The other 3 boats in the CSC race will be done by ourselves. Here is the line up as of now k? Weihua may make some changes later if there's a need.

CSC Boat 1:

Daryl Pek

Lucus

Sean Chng

Joe Chan

Wong Poh Ee

Bryan

Kok Yew Teck

Chan Huan Kai

Raymond Goh

Darwina Bte Azmi

Drummer - Peirong / Sharon

CSC Boat 2:

Ronald Ng

JinGuan

Dian

Su Yuan

Darryl Gan

Jiawei

Lam Wei Chong

Too Chin Siang

Heng Sheng

Kamen Pek

Drummer - Peirong

CSC Boat 3:

Alan Bong

Jia Yu

Yue Cheng

Benjamin

Joe Charn

Ruhaya

Priscilla Lum Siying

Hansheng - from NUS Alumni Edmund - from NUS Alumni

Drummer - Sharon

20 Men Open Category: Sean Chng Joe Chan Ronald Ng Lucus Darryl Gan Raymond Goh Kow Yew Teck Chan Huan Kai Too Chin Siang Bryan 10 other rowers and drummers from Sembawang side.

REACH Dragons River Regatta 2009 Line Up

Hey all,

After the 5-crew Dragonboat Challenge, we are not siting back and relax! We are getting ready for the River Regatta 2009 on 21, 22 Nov 2009.

We will be sending 4 boats. 3 boats under Bishan East CSC and 1 boat in the National Championship Men's Open category.

CSC boat 1:
Joe
Ray
Poh Ee
Darwina
Sean

Drummer - TBC
5 other paddlers from Paddlers of Tomorrow team

CSC boat 2:
Suyuan
Dian
Lucus
Darryl Gan
Bryan
Yew Teck
Huan Kai
CS
Kamen

Weichong

Peirong - drummer

CSC boat 3:
Fernell
Alan
Jiayu
Yue Cheng
Yaya
Pricilla
Heng Sheng

Jin guan

Siying
Ronald

Sharon - Drummer

National Championship Mens Opens - Boat 4:

Sean

Joe

Ronald

Lucus

Darryl

Ray

Yew Teck

Huankai

CS

Bryan
10 other rowers from Paddlers of Tomorrow team

Kamen - Reserved
Weichong - Reserved

Suyuan - Drummer

For all those that are in boat 1 and 4, it's very crucial for us to train with sembawang together during the weekdays. As far as you can, join us k? For those not in these 2 boats, you are also welcome to join to build up your fitness for the race.

For this Regatta, besides preparing the team physically, we are also getting a "new" look.

The above are rash guards which have:

1. UPF50+ rated for UVA and UVB protection.

2. 4-way stretchable fabric for comfort fit and superior flexibility.

3. Flatlock stitch construction to prevent chafing and abrasion.

4. Content and weight of fabric material optimised to achieve compression effect for muscular support so as to enhance sports performance and recovery.

5. Black and white options

It's offered at a special rate of $15/pcs for short sleeve and $20/pcs for long sleeve to REACH Dragons.

Pls note that there is no more XXS and XS for short sleeves k.

So all those keen, pls place orders with Suyuan k?

Cheers!

Joe

REACH Dragons

Team Manager

Results of REACH Dragons at National 5-Crew Dragon Boat Challenge 2009 Heats

Results of REACH Dragons at today's 5-crew challenge heats:
REACH Dragons Team A: 1.10min
REACH Dragons Team B: 1.11min

Great strokes and team work today at the race by both boats. Keep it up!

For all e rest of REACH Dragons & Alumni & other friends, do come down and support tomlo if you can. Our race is at Jurong Lake, beside lakeside MRT and our semi finals is at 330pm and finals at around 4pm.

REACH Dragons! Woosh!

Joe Chan
REACH Dragons
Team Manager

REACH Dragons @ National 5-Crew Dragonboat Challenge 2009

Hey REACH Dragons,
Here are the details of this Sat/Sun race.

Report at Jurong PA by 1145am on Sat 10th Oct. Meet at Chinese Garden station control 1115am.
Report at Jurong PA by 230pm on Sun 11th Oct.

Things to note:
- Bring your own drinks and snacks
- Wear the black team jersey
- Make sure you don't be late
- Lastly, make sure you eat/sleep enough. This race will have a few heats for those who make it into the finals. Therefore, must be able to last a few sets of the race.

Rowers:

Team 1:
Huan Kai
Darryl
Jiawei
Ronald
Coxswain - Weihua/Ang

Team 2:
CS
Suyuan
Yew Teck
Lucus
Coxswain - Joe

Reserve: Jin Guan

Anything not sure, contact me k?

Supporters do come join us!

REACH Dragons
Team Manager
Joe

National 5-Crew Challenge 2009

Hi all!

Long time no update liao.. haha.. Ok a few things are happening..

1. REACH Dragons this Sat/Sun will be representing Geylang West T-Net Club in the T-Net category at the 5-Crew Race taking place at Jurong PA. Timings and of the race will be released later. All supporters keen to come and see see look look contact me k? =)

2. 1st Round of Mentors training for volunteers is able to come to an end. We are still looking for volunteers to be mentors of youth-at-risk. So if you are keen, pls contact me k?

Alright Cheers!

Joe

Youth Mentoring Programme

Hi all,

REACH FSC is going to some exciting days ahead. We will be piloting a youth mentoring programme with National Youth Council. We are looking for volunteers who are age 20 years old and above to mentor youths age between 13-16. The programme will begin in Oct and currently we are at a stage of recruitment and training.

So all those keen and interested volunteers out there, pls check with me for more details as it's not convenient to post everything here.

You can reach me at joe.chan@reachfsc.com or 90017999.

Thanks.
Joe Chan
Senior Social Worker
REACH Family Service Centre

REACH Dragons at SDBA-AUSTCHAM 10KM Dragon Boat Challenge 2009

Hi all,

Some of REACH Dragons will be going for this race. It's going to be crazy, tiring, and even dying! But to those that endure till the end overcomes themselves!

So let me know if you are coming down to support!

Cheers!
Joe
REACH Dragons Team Manager

Hey people,
This is part one of our triathlon team. It was truly a great experience for the whole team! Part 2 of the video coming up!

Stay tune..

Cheers,
Joe

REACH Osim Triathlon Team - Finishers!!!

Hey all,

Updates on our Triathlon Team.. all of us completed the race. Everyone of us came in strong and most important is that it's the first triathlon for the rest of the team. You can find out from every one of them their experience and excitement of completing the race.

Ha.. now that it's over, think we going to take a break? No! In fact we are going for Osim Triathlon 2010 already! haha.. all of them will be either going for longer distances or trying to better their timings.. so join us if u are game!

Will be posting up the video of our race soon.. stay tune!

Cheers,
Joe

REACH Osim Triathlon Team

Hey all,


Updates on the upcoming Osim Triathlon 2009. Just to introduce the 5 of us who will be going for it!

That's ME! haha.. Going for the Sprint Distance. This is my 4th tri since last year already.. trying to break my personal best!

This is Fernell. This is his first tri and he is doing a sprint distance as well. He has being running and being training hard for this tri. Yeah!

This is Jin Guan. Only Sec 2, 14 years old this year. The youngest in our team. He is doing a mini distance, also first time. Studying at Zhong Hua Sec, and part of REACH Dragonboat Team. Young and potential!

This is Yew Teck, Sec 2, 15 this year. He is from Zhong Hua Sec as well, also part of REACH Dragonboat Team. Have been training hard with me in running and swimming. I'm sure this race will be memorable for him! He is also doing a mini category.
This is Huang Kai. He is 16 this year, Sec 4 from 1st Toa Payoh Sec. Also in REACH Dragonboat Team, and doing the Sprint distance. Being a soccer player, running is no kick for him.. :p But he has taken the challenge of trying the sprint distance though its his first tri!

Alright.. Will post updates of our race here soon! Stay tune!

Cheers!
Joe

REACH Dragons Singapore Dragonboat Festival 2009

Hi REACH Dragons,

I did this video to just bring back memories of our last race at the Dragonboat Festival 09. It was an awesome race and experience for us all. Most of all, the bonds, friendships, time that we have spent together as a team.

I know some of you need to focus on your exams and studies this period thus can't row with us this season. But no matter what, the bonds and ties still remain. I look forward to you being with us in the next season. All the best to your studies.. Remember our Motto: Decide, Determine, Discipline, Deliver! Apply this in your studies too..I'm sure you will come out strong and finish your race!

Lastly, for all the NUS Alumni mentors and trainers who rowed with us in the race... thank you for giving the team a chance to compete and race. Without you, we would never have made it into the race. It was truly great to row with you guys and I'm sure every single one in the team felt it a honor and privilege. We look fwd to more with you guys in future!

Cheers!
Joe
REACH Dragons Team Manager

See Set Smack - S'Mentoring @ ROMP!09

Hi people!

ROMP!09 marks the end of our first round of S'Mentoring programme. We have trained and groomed many of the youths to be prepared for ROMP!09 to meet teams from various schools and institutes. It was truly a meet of sportsmanship and a fight of the titans there. They fought fiercely in every match yet showing a sense of true sportsmanship and friendship. Here are some of our teams.. Enjoy!

Besides the games, there were stage performances by various performance artists showcasing their talents and skills.. cool music, dance and talents!

Our under 17 soccer team from Unity Sec School. Took part in ROMP!08, and now back for greater challenge.Another under 17 Team from Zhonghua Sec Sch. Ha.. a group of fun and exciting guys and gals! With a spirit that never say die! Keep it up!Our opens category for Badminton, made up of the youth team staff from REACH (Serene is not in the pic :P), and 2 other volunteers, Sean and Wenhao. I must say this was a very strong and determined team. We played through in the semi-finals and met the teams with good skills and even some from National Team. Though we lost in the Semis.. but it was a good experience to hone and challenge our skills. We will be back!

Our team from Zhonghua Sec Sch. Great team who took part in the under 17 category. Won many teams and eventually lost to some school teams. Don't worry guys, you haven't lost at all, coz you fought beyond your limitations.. btw Zhonghua doesn't have a badminton CCA, so you are really good for your standards liao! Ganbatte!

We are very happy to see that all our teams gave in their best shot. And I believe ROMP!09 being the first tournament that they ever took part in will become a stepping stone to more things in future! So stay tune for our teams k!

Alright.. next up will be our Triathlon Team for the OSIM Triathlon on 1st August. It's just 2 weeks away! Woohoo!!!

Cheers!

Joe

Osim International Triathlon 2009!

Hi people,

Our Joule Club has a team that is going for the coming triathlon on 1st Aug.. we have been training hard, on land, in sea, on bikes... and it's just 2 weeks away!

Here in the pic is Yew Teck and Huan Kai.. Absent for today's training were Jin Guan and Fernell.. Do catch us in action again!
Alright, Tri Team, pls take note of the following dates k:
28th Jul 630pm - Meet at Parkway Parade to go and collect Race Pack
31st Jul 3pm - Meet at East Coast Mac to go down and familiarize with the actual race route

For these 2 remaining weeks, let's train hard and focus on training to bring up your heart rate to 80-90% k? For the last week before the race, take it easy and start to slow down to allow your body to be race ready!

Alright Cheers!
Joe

ROMP!09 Updates

Hi all,

Joule Club will be at ROMP!09 this year. For more info, check out www.wadclub.org/romp ... do let us know if you wanna support us!

Important info for all teams:

Time: Team Captains to report at 8am to register your team. Failing to do so by 830am, teams might be disqualified.
Venue: CCAB (MOE) at Evans Road. Teams are to meet Joanne and Joe at Newton MRT station control at 730am.
Attire: Black singlets preferably with shorts
Things to bring: EZ link/IC for verification purposes + sports equipment + $5 at least for your lunch. (There is no ATM nearby, so pls bring enough cash.)

Note to soccer teams:
1. Games will be played on fields so players can bring soccer boots.
2. Round robin style
3. 10 min per game
4. Fixtures has been generated and team captains will know on the day itself their matches.

Note to badminton teams:
1. Under 17 teams will be playing double knock out system, open category team will be playing round robin.
2. Teams pls note your team no. REACH Peirce - T7, REACH Ultimate - T8, REACH ThreeE'3s - T15, REACH Indescriable - A2

For all, pls note that substitution is only allowed before the match starts. So therefore, teams will have to decide if they want to bring in substitutes before the match starts. No substituition is allowed during the game unless serious injury to the players.

For further queries, pls contact Joe at 81480568.

Thanks!
Joe

REACH Dragons Training

Hey all people..

We have just finished our season for Dragonboat Festival at Marina Barrage. It was a good experience for many!

Coming up next season, we will begin our training on 11th July at Kallang PA, every Saturday 10am - 12pm. If you are keen to join us, pls contact me...

Cheers!
Joe

REACH Dragons at Spore Dragonboat Festival 27th, 28th Jun 09!

Updates to all REACH Dragons and supporters and friends for our coming race!

1) Race composition:

National Championship Men's 20

Drummer: Pricilla
1 Weiming/Sean
2 Yi Chao/Wei Chong
3 Ang/Jiawei
4 Joe/Nat
5 Ronald/Darryl Pek
6 Benedict/Raymond
7 John/Pei Chen
8 Keman/Yew Teck
9 Jin Guan/Huan Kai
10 Kenneth/Richard
Reserve Han Siong/Jia Jun


National Championship Women's 10

Drummer: Felix
1 Donna\Shuyun
2 Dian\Hougy
3 Belinda\Fengtian
4 Mun Heng\Yaya
5 Poh Ee\Pricilla
Reserve Darwina

2) Meeting Place and Time:
There is only going to be one single meeting place and time.

Marina Bay Station Control MRT 730am sharp!

It's going to be early for some of you to wake up. So pls do your own preparations to sleep early and plan for your own waking up and DON'T oversleep!

On that day, no vehicles will be allowed to drive in to Marina Barrage. Therefore, if you are taking cab or your parents are sending you, you will have to get them to send you to Marina Bay MRT where we will all take the shuttle service provided.

Once upon arival of the MRT, report straight to Pricilla to take your attendance.

3) Things to bring:

A) Personal Paddle & Life Vest (share and borrow if you do not have one)
B) Own water supply
C) Own food (limited food sold and we will stay till about 2 plus pm from morning)
D) Fighting Spirit & Spirit to win

4) What it takes to Win!

Since our awesome performance at PA Championship, we have said enough during training about how much we want to win. The training tempo has stepped up; tyres become a training aid. Countless cursing were uttered as we pull that donut for all the long distance sets. I have seen all sorts of methods to push ourselves. All the pair by pair up 10, back pack united and all the shouting during training. Will that bring us closer to a win? It is now time to perform and achieve. Its not only about how fit we are, but how hungry we are in winning. Let this race be one you will remember. One that you did your best with your fellow rowers.

In this race, I want to you to see yourself as the greatest enemy. It's not your competitors but it's your own limits, your own mindsets, your own laziness. So in this race, whether we win or lose in the race, it doesn't really matter coz if we leave the race overcoming ourselves, we would have already won. We win in our studies, our work, our personal life, our dreams and many more!

5. Pre-Race preparations

The day before the race, is very important. You are to get sufficient rest and to keep your focus clear. During the day before race, run through your mind all our race strategies. From the 10,20,10 hard to maintenance, regular hard 10 and finally to the charge. Run through your mind how it feels, what it takes and overcome the race in your mind first. Keep rehearsing until it's in you because during the race, there is no way you are able to hear the timings and there will be lots of distraction!

Alright guys, all the best to our coming race and it's an honour once again to row with you all in this race!

Feel free to contact me if anything.

Joe
REACH Dragons
Team Manager

Spore Dragonboat Festival 09!

Hey all,

REACH Dragons is back and getting ready for the June Dragonboat Festival! This time round we are up with 2 teams again.. that's not the only exciting part, but we are combining forces with NUS Alumni for these 2 teams. That means our REACH Dragons will combine strength with the seniors from NUS and take part in the National Championship Category. Here is the line up of our teams: (those in red are from REACH Dragons)

		National Championship (Men) - 20 Crew
Pair		Drummer: Pricilla
1		Weiming	Sean
2		Yi Chao	Wei Chong
3		Ang	Jiawei
4		Joe	Nat
5		Ronald	Daryl Pek
6		Benedict	Raymond
7		John	Pei Chen
8		Kamen	Yew Teck
9		Jin Guan	Huan Kai
10		Kenneth	Richard
Reserves		Hanxiang	Jia Jun
		Coxswain: Weihua

		National Championship (Women) - 10 Crew
Pair		Drummer: Felix
1		Donna	Shuyun
2		Dian	Hougy
3		Belinda	Fengtian
4		Mun Heng	Ruhaya
5		Poh Ee	Jessica
Reserves		Darwina	Pricilla
		Coxswain: Weihua

There is no T-Net race category this coming race, thus the newer rowers won't get to take part in any race, but don't worry, there's more coming up!

For those keen to join REACH Dragons, contact Joe @ joe.chan@reachfsc.com

Cheers!
Joe
Team Manager

Cycling Trip @ East Coast Park

Hey all,

We are organising a cycling event.. here are the details! Come join us this hols k!

Date: 3rd June 2009 (Wednesday)

Time: 11am-4pm

Cost: $5 (including lunch and 4 hours' bike rental and a FREE Tee-Shirt!)

Description: Calling all cyclists and those who love to

cycle to join us in a day of fun and cycling amazing

race style! Promises lots of fun, new friends and

getting to know a bit more about why smoking aint cool!

To sign up, please contact any of the youth staffs like Joe, Serene, Joanne or Jaslyn directly or at our office at 62522566 by 2nd June (next Tues) before 6pm. Payment of $5 to be made on 3rd June.

Cheers!
Joe

Inspirational! Get Back Up!

Hi all, enjoy! For those who have fallen, it's alright.. just need to get up once again and try.. you haven't failed till you give up trying.. :)

Calling for Sports Enthus!

Hey all people,

I am looking for sports enthus in soccer, badminton, basketball and netball! Calling for our badminton team and REACH Dragons to go have fun together!

Here are the details:

Date: 18th July 09
Prizes: Attractive prizes + Goodie bags for all
Time: 8am - 6pm

Badminton (2 singles – Male and female, 1 mixed doubles)
Category 1 - Under 17 6 per team $55/team	Category 2 - Under 21 6 per team $70/team	Category 3 - Open 6 per team $105/team

Street Basketball 3v3
Category 1 - Under 17 4 per team $30/team	Category 2 - Under 21 4 per team $40/team	Category 3 - Men’s Open 4 per team $60/team

Street Netball 4v4 (Female Only)
Category 1 - Under 17 7 per team $55/team	Category 2 - Open 7 per team $105/team

Street Soccer (5v5)
Category 1 - Under 17 7 per team $50/team	Category 2 - Under 21 7 per team $60/team	Category 3 - Men’s Open 7 per team $90/team

Category:
U17 (After the year 1993*)
U21 (Between the year 1989 – 1992*)
Open Category (For all ages)

You can form up teams among yourselves or even pull in your school teams to join this competition and represent REACH.

Contact me for more info...

Joe

PA Paddle Championship 2009 - REACH Dragons!

Hey people!
Last weekend was AWESOME!! Just take a look at our team above!

It's really amazing how we performed at the mixed 20 open category. The spirit and attitude was really great and I believe unforgettable for a lifetime!

Mixed 20 Team going for the race start

Our results of our team under Geylang West T-Net Club

What's even more amazing was that we should have been the 1st in the Tnet Novelty Race but due to some club playing "unfair".. we came in 2nd.

Well, it's not over coz we are still going to go for Singapore DragonBoat Festival 2009. REACH Dragons, Keep the spirit going though now I know some of you are having exams... Jiayou!!! :)

More pics coming up.. so watch this space!

POST DRAGONBOAT RACE CELEBRATION!!!

Hey all!

Yes i know u are all excited n looking forward to the race on 25th, 26th April.. Not just about the winning (although I believe our team will deliver the results!) but it's about how hard we have worked until today. So let's get ready and scare the other teams with our "spirit" k? REACH wooosshhhh!

K, let me give you all something to look forward to! ITS OUR REACH DRAGONS ICE CREAM PARTY!!!!!

Date: 2nd May
Time: 11am
Venue: REACH FSC - Bishan St 13 Blk 187 void deck, just behind Bishan CC
Attire: REACH Dragonboat Tee (if you have)
Fees: $1!!

kkkk... We will have our very FIRST ICE CREAM PARTY!!! I will make sure u all eat until you stomache..haha..

Another thing we will do is to watch our race day video of the 2 days. I will be consolidating photos and videos taken of the whole event and all our previous training sessions and showing u all.. where we see many "muscular guys n pretty ladies" huh..hahaha..

On that day I will also be recruiting people who wants to join us to train for the next race on 27th, 28th Jun 09 in the Spore Dragonboat Festival at Singapore River. So you can invite your friends down too to join in the party and see our videos and have some fun!

Joanne and myself will be planning some "surprises" for u all.. so if u r confirm keen, register with Pricilla asap!

PADDLES UP!!! CHIONG AR!!!
Joe

REACH Dragons Training

Our first training at Bedok Reservoir.. Pre Training Time, settling admin. Good that almost all are on time! Good discipline guys!

ha 'some of e guys' actually popped over to the other side n help themselves to e food n drinks.. carrot cake n elcair.. :P


Our training was xiong! raced 300m, 500m, hard 10 n 30 for 3 sets. heh. funny things also happened, i.e. someone screaming because of spider on boat, someone saying 'up' at wrong timings which send J n P in fleets of laughter n hard to row.. etc.

Anw, we were inspired to up our stamina and power. Guys, coach said to lift weights k! So next wk onwards, gals, lets give them our bags to carry. ha.

k after trg we showered n this is where more fun continues!

our warm down tee! Looks pro! Thanks Pric, Ben n Yaya n all who helped. Such team spirit that most of us except *ahem* wore after our shower.

show e back design too! ha some posing n others act macho.. and u know what, we were all smiling actually but camera cant see right! haha... but i think e pic can sense our jovial mood :D

the hungry pple, esp men, need their meat n carbo! some of us went seoul garden.. heh, we train hard, eat well n enjoy, then train even harder! this looks like winning lunch.. heh

our well known WM.. to know him, u must hear him.. heh.

and HK who sends ppl to fleets of laughter without trying.. :D

Guys, i have so much fun with you all.. the team spirit, teeth gritting trainings, discipline, funny n not funny jokes, little casual chats, and your fighting spirit. Looking forward to next training with you all.

Race is around the corner, and let's gear up and give our very best!! All the way!!! OOSH! :)

2009 Upcoming Programmes and Events!

Hey Joule Club Members!
How have u all been?
I know the dragonboat team people are very excited and happening about their new jerseys and paddles... they have been hogging the limelight here! Lol... ok la i'm not complaining.. cos they make this blog alive! hee...:)

Here are some updates in Joule Club and programmes and events U may want to consider joining!

Sports:

Dragonboat
This is held on saturdays mornings from 9am-12noon at Kallang Dragonboat Association. This is a regular programme at our centre where youths learn the basics of dragonboat and lifeskills through team bonding activities.

We currently have 1 dragonboat team (RFSC Dragons) of around 25 youths and young adults who trains regularly on staturdays and compete in yearly dragonboat compeitions. So, contact Joe if you are interested to learn dragonboat, be part of the team, or simply enjoy the thrill of watching dragonboat compeition, come and support RFSC Dragons in the competition! The next competition is in APRIL..!

Community Service (Overseas):

Footprints Expedition (Cambodia) in December
This is our annual overseas expedition trip to Phnom Phen, Cambodia. It is a 10 days trip whereby we embark on various projects such as building, health education, and children's programmes to benefit the local community in Cambodia.

Footprints was started and inspired by this quote which we firmly believe in; "Life is not about where you go, but about the footprints you leave behind in people's lives."
We are inspired to make a difference and we want to empower the youths to make a difference in the lives of others. We are looking for interested youth participants and volunteers to join us in this year's trip.

Outreach:

'See, Set, Smack' Badminton Programme:
We will be conducting weekly weekday afternoon sessions of badminton at Bishan Sports Complex. We hope to increase youths' interest in badminton as a healthy sport and recreation, and as an avenue whereby we keep in touch with our school programme youths and current Joule Mentoring Club members. Participants will be trained on the basic techniques and skills, and take part in friendly matches. Youths who are interested are encouraged to bring their own rackets.

Dates: 24Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr (tuesdays)
We will have sessions from Jul to Sep too.
Time: 3.30pm to 5.30pm
Venue: Bishan Sports Complex (near J8)

Cycling:
We will be organising 2 cycling trips on 3rd June and 31st Oct. We are looking for 40 to 50 youths and Joule Club members to join us in this fun and energetic sport! Join us as we cycle around Singapore!


So....if you are bored staying at home, or wondering what you should do during the holidays, come JOIN us!!!! U can contact any of us to sign up. :)

REACH Dragons Paddle

Hi REACH Dragons,

For the team, I went to print a sticker that can be pasted on the paddle. it's our dragon logo, this sat you can see it on my paddle la..

And also for those want more, you can also print your own name in chinese characters and stick on the paddle too.. ha in case it gets mixed up with the rest next time.

So let me know if you want it k.. i can mass order for the stickers..

For those ordering the paddles, the picture can be seen above. it's $65..

For those who wants to order their own life vest, the pic can be seen above. it's $20..got black, blue and orange..will stick with one color?

So let me know asap k..

Joe
REACH Dragons
Team Manager

REACH Dragons Jersey!

Back of jersey

Front of jersey

Hi all,

take a look at our REACH Dragon Jersey... isn't it cool?? :p

We will be training towards the PA Paddle Championship on Apr 26th, 27th 09.

So stay tune for more!

Joe
REACH Dragons Team Manager

REACH Youth Team Pic!

If you have not met us before.....here are our faces!... haha. (taken in the office recently..:)

from left to right: Serene, Joe, Jaslyn, Joanne

REACH Dragons

hi REACH dragons,
today will be the resuming of our trainings. i really hope that we can take this season to a higher height than the previous seasons. not just in terms of competitions, but in terms of team spirit, perseverance and determination as an individual and as a team.

i am looking forward to this year coz i have been planning for a few things and am slowly seeing it happen. there are 2 things that i am working on now:

1. to see the mentoring of the Nus alumni team over our team of rowers. the expertise of the alumni rowers will definitely boost our skills and spirit. but more importantly, i am hoping for the nus alumni team to provide that big brother and sister to our team in terms of character building and developing and mentoring.

2. secondly, i am hoping to see that eventually our team this year will be able to benefit a group of disabled youths from Spore Disability Sports Council and allow these youths to be able to have a chance to row. Our team will just basically be that befriender to these youths. yes, they may not be able to row like we do, but what i want to see is that we will thru e process learn to see the many blessings we have and learn to see what many others don't have in this world. but the irony is that we often forget what we are blessed with and often just bury that talent and strength.

i hope that thru the above 2 moves, REACH Dragons will not just be any other ordinary dragonboat team, but one of different spirit and attitude!

Cya all this coming sat, i be there! =)
Joe