NP ARCHERY CLUB

Dear Archers, Hello, I've got some thoughts I like to share with everyone in the club, especially after Pesta where most of our juniors have their first taste of participating in a real competition. Winning and losing, has always been a constant thought in everyone's minds for every single competition. Whether we like it or not, it is very difficult to suppress the thought of the rank we will get or, whether we will qualify for IKO, TKO, etc. As such, we always feel down and dissappointed in ourselves when we lose, or feel accomplished whenever we win. But does it really matter? Is losing necessarily a bad thing? No, it is not. A very wise senior ( Chai Han Loon ) once asked me, "What does losing mean?" I replied, "Losing only means you are lousy." This is the typical answer one expect. However, he replied saying, "No, losing does not mean that you are lousy, it only means you can be better." Losing has it's advantages, and it is worthwhile too

Dear Archers, Hope you guys had enjoy the camp and have enough rest. Please do take care of yourself, don't let yourself to fall sick before the Pesta Sukan competition. And thanks to Benji, for all the memorable pictures taken during the camp. =D As for the Pesta Sukan competition which will be this weekend, the reporting time will be: - Novice Class(D20m) and Open Class (Full Fita): 7.30 am - Intermediate Class (50m and 30m): 9.00 am And the attire for both days will be: - Open Class (Full Fita): Blue Jersey with Black shorts/pants - Intermediate Class (50m and 30m): Blue Jersey with Black shorts/pants - Novice Class(D20m): White Camp Tee with Black shorts/pants All other non-competing archers are require to come down and support the rest on Sunday, it will be optional for Saturday. Supporters are to come down in any NP Archery related shirt and report at Zhenghua Range by 9.00 am. Competing archers please make sure you have enough rest tonight and probably you will like to

This is a group photo of us in chronological order ^^ Before the 10km plus plus walk. This is half way through the walk at mac. We didnt get to take a picture at the end of the walk, i wanted to but i think there will be people that will be a little unhappy especially it's raining and all want to get back to bathe asap.

Hi Archers, As you all know, the Training Camp is tomorrow, please gather at NP Bus Stop by 0759 SHARP . Late comers will probably get to 'enjoy' the camp even more. =) Please report in your white Camp-T. And seniors, please bring your yellow training jersey for the trekking trip. Please take note that we probably will be shooting under rainy condition, so get yourself prepare with any medication which you may need, a few towels(for equipments and yourself), extra pair of shoe (if you think you need), many pairs of socks, rain coat(for trekking), dark colour shirts(especially for girls), plastic bags(for keeping your valuables in case if it rains), jacket and any other stuffs which you may need. You are allow to bring along your laptops or any entertainments if you want to, however, you will have to be responsible for your own valuables. You guys may like to lock up your bags when we leave the rooms. the rooms assignment will be decide tomorrow. So see ya. =D -Silie

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The team names are according to Greek Gods. Do some research on the different Gods, those names are purposely selected.

Dear all, Training will resume per normal this saturday. I would like to clarify that the tag board is not a place for you to inform us about your attendance. If you cant make it, Please call either : Shawn Chua Grace Chan Benjamin Chua The fletches are here finally, and will be distributed this coming Saturday . Please bring along: Super Glue Tissue Water Bottle Towel Alcohol (optional) Before you come, please look through the past post regarding "How to fletch an arrow". Seniors holding on to the school fletching jigs, please bring it down on Saturday as well. I am sorry but there will be a need to impose a fine if the Jig is not brought down - $5 . Those who has personal jigs, do bring them down as well to lend the junoirs. The details for the camp will be posted up shortly . -benjamin

Dear all, Pesta Sukan is up ahead. Please Download the File from : "CLICK HERE" Read the format for the competition and if you do not understand, ask you mentors. Most of it are pretty straight forward. Venue : Zhenghua National Archery Range (Next to Segar LRT station) Date and Time : 30 August 2008 (Saturday) 8.30am to 4.30pm 31 August 2008 (Sunday) 8.30am to 4.30pm Juniors who are not involved in the competition are required to help out at the competition grounds as arrow collector, rubbish collector, helper, timer. These sort of things. Open: Silie Derrick Zijie Intermediate: YanZhi Chun Jun Edi Shawn Chua Danny Chang Danny Lim Jason Koh Joshua Chow Mun Tat Stacy HuiFang Grace Yishan (hard decision - even though no team, work hard still ^^ ) Novice: Jing Ming Jin Teck Syuharah Mervin HaoXin Wen Ting Yi Jing Izzul Yao Song Tong Ann Yi Kang Jia He Juniors,, if you see your name here, you are selected for this comin

Dear all, It has come to my attention that our Ngee Ann Archers have ordered equipment from Mr Tang and have not paid up the full amount. Our Archery Club has always been prompt in our payment : we order we pay on the spot(if not the following week). There is a growing trend when making an order from Mr Tang : What happens is that archer orders the equipment and decides to pay in installment. And when Mr Tang brings the equipment to you (after many phone calls pestering him when it is coming ) , he expects payment for the job he's done. And you tell him that you can't pay him and pay in installment, imagine how he feels, though he says it's okay. My whole point is: Order the equipment only when you have the ability to pay the full amount. If you intend to pay by installment, let him know before hand and not let him think he is receiving money on that day he brings the equipment down. ( I strongly do not recommend you to do the installment way) Whatever money that our Nge

-Zijie

Hi Archers As you all know, there will be a training camp from 25th of August to 28th of August, the week right after our Exam week. The purpose of this Training Camp is to prepare you guys for the coming Pesta Sukan Outdoor Archery Championship which held on the same weekend as our Camp, 30th of August. This training camp is complusory for all competitive archers. And I believe that it may not be easy for some of you. So please be mentally prepared as well as physcially prepared. I will encourage you guys to do some bow training on your own while preparing for your Exams this few weeks, so that you will not struggle with your bow poundage and have to do bow training throughout the whole Training Camp. So all the best archers for your Exams. =D Train hard, Study hard! -Silie

The Limbs are here, danny lim has arranged for it to be sent to block 73. To collect your limbs, please come at 9am tomorrow (Saturday) . Meet at Canteen 1. If you cannot make it, contact Danny Lim @ 93814368 and make arrangements to collect your limbs. Do not expect the QMs to be free because it is the exam period. Therefore cooperate with them and work within their time frame. Thank you -benjamin

EXAM PERIOD: PLEASE REFRAIN FROM ANY ACTIVITIES OTHER THEN STUDYING!!!