8TH UNIFORMED GROUPS BOWLING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2012

Briefing to Participating SchoolsMonday, 28 May 2012

Contents Introduction History of UGBC Important Reminders Scoring Going through of Rules & Regulations Westwood Bowl@ Bukit Batok Civil Service

Club The Prelims The Finals

Introduction

UNIFORMED GROUPS BOWLING CHAMPIONSHIPS

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

Last year, the competition is extended to all Officers and Youth Volunteer Leaders

This year, there is an introduction of the Individual Category for Individual Bowlers

Introduction - GOHs 2011 – Mr. Ng Han Min, Assistant Director,

Uniformed Groups 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

Past Winners

Year School/Unit2011 Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) Scouts2010 Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) Scouts2009 Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) Scouts2008 Catholic High NPCC2007 Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) Scouts2006 Hwa Chong Institution NPCC2005 Springfield Secondary School NPCC

Past Winners

Year School/Unit2011 Singapore Chinese Girls' School Girl Guides2010 Bukit Panjang Government High School SJAB2009 Nanyang Girls’ High School NPCC2008 Compassvale Secondary School Red Cross

Youth2007 Nanyang Girls’ High School NPCC2006 Cedar Girls Secondary Secondary School

NPCC2005 Mayflower Secondary School NPCC

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

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)

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

SCORING

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

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

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

Going through of Rules & Regulations

Location and Transport

WESTWOOD BOWL@ BUKIT BATOK CIVIL SERVICE CLUB

Map of Bukit Batok CSC

Pictures of Bukit Batok CSC

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.

Getting to Bukit Batok CSC

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 or the HCINPCC Unit Tee-Shirt for ease of recognition

Signs will be placed within the premises of the club

The club’s information counter is also available if you have any queries

THE PRELIMS

The Prelims Preliminary Round•Date: 01 June 2012 (Friday)•Time: 1000h to 1600h– Registration starts at

– 0915h (Session 1)– 1045h (Session 2) – 1345h (Session 3)

•Venue: Westwood Bowl@ Bukit Batok CSC•Attire: School UG T-shirt & track pants

The Prelims• There will be three sessions during

the prelims – You will be informed via the members of

the OT– Registration Time– Roll-Off Time

– Stickers will be given to you based on the session you are in on the actual day

– Please remember to stick these stickers at your right chest once you get them

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$24.00 (team)

or S$8.00 (individual), 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 the stickers Proceed to prepare for the bowling

competition Bowlers must be the same for the finals (if

they qualify)

After the Prelims Results of the prelims will be

released two working days after the Prelims (ugbc.hcinpcc.sg) or our Facebook page Team Captains of finalists will be called

up by the OT

THE FINALS

The Finals Date: 08 June 2012 (Friday) Time: 1000h to 1300h

Registration starts at 0915h Venue: Westwood Bowl@ Bukit Batok

CSC Attire: School UG T-shirt & track

pants

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 two working days after the finals ugbc.hcinpcc.sg www.facebook.com/8thugbc

FAQ1. 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

2. 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

3. Must I show any identification?Yes, you will be asked to produce i/c or student pass

FAQ4. I’m in the Session 1 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

5. Will transport be provided?No, participants will have to travel to the venue by themselves

THANK YOUAny questions ?

Wishing you the best for the Bowling Championships