7 th Uniformed Groups Bowling Championships 2011

1. 7thUniformed Groups Bowling Championships 2011 Briefing to Participating Schools

2. Contents • Introduction • Important Reminders • Scoring • Westwood Bowl@ Bukit Batok Civil Service Club • The Prelims • The Finals

3. UNIFORMED GROUPS BOWLING CHAMPIONSHIPS Introduction

4. Introduction • Hwa Chong Institution NPCC Unit has been organising the Inter-school Bowling Competitions for all NPCC units since 1999 • Competition was extended to members from all nine Uniformed Groups in 2004 • This year, the competition is extended to all Officers and Youth Volunteer Leaders

5. Introduction - GOHs • 2010 – Mr. Charles Chong, Chairman, NPCC Council • 2009 – SUPT Rosalind Khoo, NPCC Commandant • 2008 – Dr Soon Kong Ann, Vice-Chairman, Board of Directors, Hwa Chong Institution • 2007 – Ms Charis Wong, Head, Uniformed Groups, CCAB • 2006 – Mr S Rajasekaran, Head, Uniformed Groups, MOE

6. Past Winners

7. Past Winners

8. IMPORTANT REMINDERS

9. Important Reminders • DO be ready when it's your turn to bowl. Remain in your lane area while your teammates are bowling • DO bowl immediately when it is your turn • DO wait until you have completed the frame before checking your score • DO return your bowling shoes/house ball if applicable

10. Important Reminders • DON’T wander off • DON'T bring food or drink into the settee or bowlers area • DON'T bench jockey while others are bowling • DON'T linger at the foul line after releasing the ball.

11. SCORING

12. Scoring • For each pin knocked over – 1 point • Eg. 3 pins with 1st shot and 6 pins with 2nd shot – 9 points • In the event that all ten pins are knocked over by a player in a single frame, bonuses are awarded

13. Scoring - Strike • Happens when all 10 pins are down with 1st ball of the frame • Awarded 10 points AND • A bonus of whatever is scored with the next two balls

14. Scoring - Spare • Happens when all 10 pins are knocked down with the 2nd ball of a frame • Awarded 10 points AND • A bonus of whatever is scored with the next ball

15. WESTWOOD BOWL@ BUKIT BATOK CIVIL SERVICE CLUB Location and Transport

16. Map of Bukit Batok CSC

17. Picture of Bukit Batok CSC

18. Getting to Bukit Batok CSC • Nearest MRT Station to Bukit Batok CSC: Bukit Batok MRT Station • Bus Stop A (Bukit Batok West Avenue 2): 187, 188, 947, 985, 985W • Bus Stop B (Bukit Batok Central): 66, 157, 174, 173, 174E, 176, 178, 187, 941, 947, 985, 506 • You can alight and walk towards the CSC once it is in view. The bus stop should be just beside the CSC.

19. Getting to Bukit Batok CSC

20. Getting to Westwood Bowl • Marshals and helpers will be present to guide you to the bowling alley • They will be dressed in the black UGBC official tee-shirt for ease of recognition • Signs will be placed within the premises of the club (We are currently seeking approval from CSC) • The club’s information counter is also available if you have any queries

21. THE PRELIMS

22. The Prelims Preliminary Round • Date: 3 June 2011 (Friday) • Time: 1000h to 1300h • Registration starts at 0915h (Session 1) and 1100h (Session 2) • Venue: Westwood Bowl@ Bukit Batok CSC • Attire: School UG T-shirt & track pants

23. The Prelims • There will be two sessions during the prelims • First Session: Boys’ Teams • Registration Time: 0915h • They will be issued yellowstickers • Second Session: Girls’ Teams • Registration Time: 1100h • They will be issued orange stickers • Please remember to stick these stickers at your right chest once you get them

24. On the Day of the Prelims • Check the names of your team and the team members against the registration list • Pay the registration fee of S$25.00, and collect your receipt (If you are unable to do so today) • Confirm the session and lane for your team • Ensure that you are given orange/yellow stickers • Proceed to prepare for the bowling competition • Bowlers must be the same for the finals (if they qualify) • Unless valid medical grounds

25. After the Prelims • Participation souvenirs will be given out to all participating teams after the prelims • Please do not leave until you have received the souvenirs • Results of the prelims will be released about a week after the Prelims (ugbc.hcinpcc.sg) • Team Captains of finalists will be called up by the Organising Committee

26. THE FINALS

27. The Finals • Date: 17 June 2011 (Friday) • Time: 1000h to 1130h • Registration starts at 0915h • Venue: Westwood Bowl@ Bukit Batok CSC • Attire: School UG T-shirt & track pants

28. After the Finals • Finalists to gather at the reception area for the prize presentation ceremony • Results will be announced and trophies given out • There will be refreshments for the finalists • Results of the finals will be posted on the UGBC website about a week after the finals • ugbc.hcinpcc.sg

29. FAQ • If on the Prelims, the list is different from the official registration form, is it okay? • This will only be allowed for the Prelims. Once a bowler has played in the Prelims, there will be no further change in the Finals • If I’m not in my school tee-shirt, is it okay to wear home clothes to bowl? • No, you will not be allowed to bowl unless in proper attire

30. FAQ • I’m in the Boys’ Team at 0915h, but my team is unable to make it. Is it possible to change the time? • Yes, but this will be allowed only in case-by-case basis • Will transport be provided? • No, participants will have to travel to the venue by themselves

31. THANK YOU Any Questions?