Visit to Singapore [Archive] - Canoe Polo Forums

James

20-06-2003, 04:04 AM

Hi there,

I am planning to visit Singapore around 14-16 july for business, i woulds like some help in answering a couple of questions:

Are there any teams going to the Kuala Lumpa regatta 18/20 july?

Are there any shops that sell kayaking gear in Singapore? How do you buy gear?

Cuuld I train with any-body while I am there? I could help with coaching if required.

Just a quick description: I am the Export Manager for Perception Kayaks.....hence the business. I have played and coached Polo for 8-9 years. We have our national selections and National league finals a couple of weeks after my visit.....so I have to train.

Thank you in advance for your help

James Mitchell
NZ#2

Lek

20-06-2003, 07:31 AM

there quite a few institutions in singapore mainly:

Singapore Polytechnic

National University of Singaproe

Ngee Ann Polytechnic

Temasek Polytechnic

...............

you could try contacting the individuals.

enjoy your stay then .....

DT22

24-06-2003, 01:55 AM

Hi James,

If you don't mind to play in the Opensea, we do have facilities for u to train. Though u may need to pay a small fee for rental of the equipment. Feel free to drop me a mail if u have more enquiries.

Unregistered

24-06-2003, 07:42 AM

National University of Singapore has training on tuesday nights and thursday mornings.
You are more than welcome to come down and train with us and give us some pointers=)
if in doubt, just contact me at daun_pepe@yahoo.com

maverickai

24-06-2003, 05:33 PM

Hi!

I'm Sean, currently the captain from National Univ of Singapore, (NUS). You can come down on Tuesday nights, 7-9pm to join us for training. Do contact me at my email, seahkai@singnet.com.sg

We have a player population of 24 men, hence making that about 3 teams. We have a ladies team too.

Hope to hear from you soon!

Sean

James

24-06-2003, 11:40 PM

Thanks to every-one that has given me advice and offered help while I am in Singapore. I will be sure to contact you all ASAP.

Things are looking fine from my side, I will just get around to buying the tickets in the next couple of days.

I will see you in Singapore in 3 weeks or less

Ken Chew

25-06-2003, 08:41 AM

Hi James,

Would be nice to see you again.
Do you still have my mobile number? Give me a call if you need any help getting around.

See you at NUS.

Kenta Hoya

27-06-2003, 09:45 AM

hi guys,

I also gonna visit to Singapore at the end of July.
arrive at 23th midnight and leave 28th morning.

I'm very looking forward to paddling with you guys soon.
let's paddle hard!! ...and drink. :cheers:

Kenta Hoya

maverickai

27-06-2003, 03:07 PM

Hi Hoya!

Nice to hear from you! I'm Seah Kai, Sean from NUS, and I've replied to your email before. It's great to have a player like you who is so concerned about the C Polo developements in the region.

Not to worry, we'll play hard, and drink hard :) !

And hello James! issit alright if I invite you down to NUS on Monday night? I was wondering if it will clash with your flight to Singapore or your jet lag. Cos our orginal training is on Tuesday night, but we'll be going to Malaysia for our training trip after that. Hence I might want to shift the trianing to Monday night.

Look forward to you guys coming to Singapore!
:cheers:
Regards,
Sean Seah

Raymond Liow

27-06-2003, 05:25 PM

Hoya, want to e-mail me your flight details? I'll meet you at the airport, if possible, when you arrive.

James, I've sent you a PM. Pls check.

Thanx

angellover

28-06-2003, 01:06 AM

Hey hey..! Y'all forgot to mention Paddle Culture!! :thumbup:

Kenta Hoya

03-07-2003, 02:14 AM

Raymond,

<NorthWest AirLines>
arrival : 24th July am0:30 (23th midnight)
departure : 28th July am6:05

the Paddle Culture will look after me during my stay.
see you soon my friend. :wavey:

Kenta Hoya

Lek

04-07-2003, 04:53 AM

:headbang: Welcome !

think you'll just in time to catch the National's Canoe Polo Championships.

See you there!

Raymond Liow

05-07-2003, 03:53 AM

Errr Lek... Our champs in Aug, not Jul...

Lek

05-07-2003, 02:05 PM

4 category this year:
Men's Open
Women's Open
IVP Men
Under 19 (4 ppl who neber play b4)

23, 24 Aug
30, 31 Aug

sat from 1200-1700
sun from 0900-1700

:drunk:WOOOPS PARDON MY LAST ....

M@D

05-07-2003, 02:53 PM

:withstp: Ya lah Lek, wake up can?!?!
you taking part in the champs anot? or comfirm you
kanna confine then cannot take part? :gun::matrix:

Lek

05-07-2003, 07:19 PM

:gun: should be able to participate liao leh .... ha ha ....

Raymond Liow

28-07-2003, 04:39 PM

After a harrowing experience, both James and Hoya (James first then Hoya) returned to their home towns in one piece.

We hope you guys had a smashing time when you were here. I know all of us chummies here enjoyed both your company tremendously.

James, do visit us for a longer period next time so some of us can show you around our little island.

Hoya, I'm sure you'll be excited to cook some laksa for your wife to taste. More pool, durian, mangosteen when you drop by next time? Will let you know if I manage to go over next year. Hope my plans come through!

Kenta Hoya

29-07-2003, 09:47 AM

I really enjoyed this trip and favored with your county leh. ;)
hope to visit you again soon.

>Raymond

thanks for your kindness.
see you in Tokyo soon?

and I really miss laksa...

Kenta Hoya

ANYH

29-07-2003, 11:20 AM

hahahaa...LAKSA again........???

anyway hope u enjoyed ur trip here in Singapore!
:wavey:

hope to see u again and we maybe we cud go :drunk: tis time....

:thumbup:

angellover

29-07-2003, 02:06 PM

YES COME BACK SOON!!!!!!!! *gRInZ* :welcome:

~ck~

<<sSc>> Enthusiasm is contagious. Start an epidemic.

Kenta Hoya

01-08-2003, 02:46 PM

I also miss this sunshine.
it's still rainy season here in Tokyo...

it's taken by my mobile phone.
how a excellent machine, isn't it?

JW Lester

01-08-2003, 06:57 PM

haloz

03-08-2003, 03:12 PM

Well if any of the mentioned teams want to come to Singapore, we singaporeans definately welcome anyone, as it means that we can improve the level of our game!!! So if any teams wanna come to Singapore to have some sun and fun, rest asure we singaporeans definately welcome you!!!

angellover

04-08-2003, 04:10 AM

yay! come come come!! :welcome:

.ck. :D

TzeWee

04-08-2003, 05:39 AM

juz curious but what model is your phone hoya??? it has excellent picture quality man!!!

Kenta Hoya

04-08-2003, 06:23 AM

hi John! :wavey:

I didn't know "JW Lester" is YOU. :eek:
I could spend wonderful time in Singapore as I visited you last time in '99.

I heared the US team will come into Japan befor the World and entry some local competitions, for instance AWARA Cup??

TzeWee

it's produced by Panasonic.
a very good toy for me. :D

see this site.(only in Japanese)
http://foma.nttdocomo.co.jp/term/p2102v_01.html

Kenta Hoya

Raymond Liow

04-08-2003, 12:38 PM

TzeWee,

Unfortunately, cellphones made in Japan are suited for the GSM1900 network, as it is in US too. Only 2 countries in the world which refuse to budge out of the GSM1900 system. Don't think mobile phones designed for the Japanese market allows tri-band, unlike Nokia. That's why some Nokia phones can be used in Japan and US while DoCoMo phones can only be used in Japan or maybe the States.

For everyone's info, Japanese telcos do not support SMS. Their phones come with everything in the world except SMS. Understandably since Japanese characters would take them much longer to type. So, they call instead. Why bother to SMS?

angellover

04-08-2003, 02:29 PM

so sad singapore doesn't have handphones like that... :guns: haha, i want a digital camera!! can anyone tell me what digi-cam a poor jc student like myself can buy...? :)

.ck.

<<sSc>> "when you're at your worst, things can only get better." ~a very wise elmo

Kenta Hoya

07-08-2003, 03:42 AM

I wrote an essay about this trip.
I hope it helps to introduce your country to Japanese players.

if someone can read Japanese, see this site. :bow:

http://plaza2.mbn.or.jp/~canoepolo/docs/newcorner/now8/6/6.html

Kenta Hoya

MJB

29-03-2004, 06:10 PM

Wow! Nice place. You should be careful when posting pictures like that Kenta because given the conditions most people play polo in, the poor Singaporeans might get inundated with Swedes, Canadians, Brits and Americans looking for some sun.

:)

John
I'm a Brit spending an increasing amount of time working in Singapore - looking for somewhere where I can play/instruct polo and general kayaking whilst in Singapore...any ideas?

Background info: Club Secretary for Bude Canoe Club (Cornwall UK), www.budecanoeclub.freeuk.com (http://www.budecanoeclub.freeuk.com), paddling for 15 years, with interests in cp, kayak surfing and coaching.

Any info greatly appreciated.

MB

freshmen

01-04-2004, 03:23 PM

Hi MD,

i am Kim from Paddle Culture, we are most welcome to meet up with you when you are in town!

A short introduction, we are a centre which offer BCU star courses, canoe polo,over sea white water trips & expeditions, sales of kayaks & polo equipments.

My email is kim@paddleculture.com

looking forward to your email for futher discussion.

Best Regards,

Kim

Seraphim

08-04-2004, 03:11 PM

DaViDoNg

09-04-2004, 02:38 AM

hi andy,

jus wanna know if u had play in spore b4? I am from a team named 5frenz, current strength of my team is about 10ppl. trainiing ground is at east coast (big splash). could i hav ur email add if possible. We welcome u to join our team.

David

degoon

09-04-2004, 10:56 AM

Hey there all,

I'm a Singaporean currently studying and playing polo in UK at the moment but would love to continue playing throughout the summer when I'm back home in Singapore.

Any idea where I can join up with a team to train / compete? Are the nationals for this year in July/August too? I'd love to be able to play for them.

Thanks everyone

Andy

hi Seraphim,
Did you play for nottingham at the Warwick tournament sometime around nov? There was a chinese guy in the nottingham team...was that you? I'm playing in the ULU team. ;) cool! I din know there were other Singaporeans playing polo in UK outside London :D

Zunjie

Seraphim

09-04-2004, 01:50 PM

hi Seraphim,
Did you play for nottingham at the Warwick tournament sometime around nov? There was a chinese guy in the nottingham team...was that you? I'm playing in the ULU team. ;) cool! I din know there were other Singaporeans playing polo in UK outside London :D

Zunjie
Haha yeah that was me...think I might be the only one though there is that chinese girl in the Bath women's team, and another one with Warwick women's, they might be from Hong Kong though. Are you going to be at BUSAs in 2 weeks time? Am glad to see other Singaporeans playing in UK too.

Andy

Jordan

17-04-2004, 11:42 AM

Hi Seraphim,

I am Henry from NUS canoe polo team. We welcome you to play with us. You can ask Zunjie, who played with us while back on holiday last yerar. Maybe this time u guys can join us for training together, great idea right!

u can contact my captain Tongli at eng11981@nus.edu.sg, or me at henryblues@hotmail.com for more info.
Currently we are having exam break but we will resume training in May.
looking forward to playing with you. :)

Henry

Haha yeah that was me...think I might be the only one though there is that chinese girl in the Bath women's team, and another one with Warwick women's, they might be from Hong Kong though. Are you going to be at BUSAs in 2 weeks time? Am glad to see other Singaporeans playing in UK too.

Andy