On the 11th of December 2009, YTSAs gathered at the airport to welcome back the Team Singapore Water Polo players. They brought tremendous glory to Singapore by clinching the first gold medal in the SEA Games, which is held in Laos, as well as by improving the record of 22 consecutive gold medals to 23!
At the airport, we waited ardently for the players to arrive. During that span of time, we practiced some cheers till it was made perfect.
The water polo team finally arrived at 9pm and were warmly welcomed by our vibrant voices. “G-Double-O-D-J-O-B! Good Job! Good Job!!” We cheered exultantly as each of the players walk past us.
After the team assembled, the welcome back event ended with a photo-taking session. You could tell from the smiles on their faces that they were more than satisfied with their achievement.
Go Team Water Polo!
By Emmanuelle Chow Hui Nee Tanjong Katong Girls' School
With Love @ 11:26
Catch Our 25th SEA Games Team Singapore Athletes Live!
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Hi YTSAs,
Catch our Team Singapore athletes live at 25th SEA Games 2009 on www.teamsingapore.com.sg now!
With Love @ 16:52
Team Singapore Well Wishing Campaign 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
Hi YTSAs
You can log on to www.teamsingapore.com.sg and send your warmest wishes to our Team Singapore Contingent that will be representing Singapore in the upcoming 25th SEA Games in LAOS.
There will be an Official Airport Send-Off on the 5th Dec 2009.
Event: 25th SEA GAMES OFFICIAL SEND OFF Date: 5 Dec 2009 Time: 5am Venue: Changi Airport Terminal 2 Attire: YTSA Official Orange for SEA GAMES Group and Orange Supporter Tee for non-SEA Games Group. Long Pants with Covered Shoes. Others: Taxi fare collect receipt.
Cheers, Melvin Chong YTSA Exec Committee
With Love @ 21:06
Upcoming Well Wishing Event Briefing
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Hey YTSA,
Hope everyone is doing well and didn't do anything silly when you received your EOY results. As long as you put in effort and got promoted for next year.
The upcoming well wishing event is going to start on the 13 November 2009 to 5 December 2009. The 4 weeks well wishing campaign aims to collect more than 15,000 well wishes all over Singapore.
Hopefully we will be able to beat the record of 15,000 by the end of the campaign.
There will be a briefing on how are we going to work and what is our role and responsibility during the event day itself. Please come down to Singapore Sports Council on the 12 Nov 2009, 6pm.
Please check both your email and ytsa blog for more details and updates.
Regards, Melvin Chong YTSA Exec Committee
With Love @ 20:55
Support Melvin @ YOG Sports Presenter Ceremony
Monday, October 19, 2009
Hi YTSAs,
On the 23rd Oct(Friday), 4pm at Orchard Cineleisure, 120 Sports Presenters will be presented and unveiled to the world through a media launch.
Go down and support Melvin Chong who will be presented on stage with a token from SPS Mr Teo Ser Luck. There will also be an Audition for Entertainers during the YOG Games period!
Here are the details:
Some of you might want to come down and cover the event, we will be able to consider this as a CD project. Come on down to support your fellow YTSA!
With Love @ 15:28
Coming Up Next
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Hi everyone
I hope you are doing well in your studies. Exams ended for most of you except the O and A Level. All the best to those who are taking it.
Its time for us to get back together and enjoy the events that are coming up.
1) YTSA SEA Games Interview 2) YTSA to put up a show during Flag Presentation Ceremony 3) YTSA to help up with SEA Games Well Wishing
1) Interview will be held most probably at the end of Oct for YTSA who are shortlisted.
2) Flag Presentation Ceremony will require YTSA to come up with something special during the evening program and enchance the atmosphere and cheer on for our Team Singapore Athletes.
3) Well Wishing will be during the weekends of Nov. 14,15,21,22,28,29 Nov. YTSA selected and passed the interview compulsory to attend at least 4(TBC).
If you are interested in putting up a act do email to ytsa08@gmail.com AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. I will require at least a 15 to 20 depends on what show you want to put up during the Flag Presentation Ceremony.
Please check email and YTSA blog for more updates and details.
Regards, Melvin Chong YTSA Exec Committee
With Love @ 21:27
Upcoming EVENTS!!!
Hello everybody,
These are some upcoming events and events that were carried out in the past and will be back again.
I hope all of you are doing well in your studies. Exams are coming really soon and I wish all you best of luck and study hard.
Event: Interviewing of YTSA shortlisted for SEA Games 2009, LAOS Date: End of Oct Time: To be confirmed Venue: Singapore Sports Council
We will announce the shortlisted YTSA in Mid October. YTSA who are shortlisted will be required to turn up for an Interview. Shortlisted YTSA will be based on number of hours you clocked for events and CD projects. Besides that, your contribution, attitude towards all events will be taken into consideration. Recommendation by teachers and leaders will be bonus to you. However, all shortlisted candidates’ final decision will be made by Team Singapore. All the best to you!
Event: 25th SEA Games Flag Presentation 2009 Date: 9 Nov 2009 Time: 5.30pm Venue: Nanyang Polytechnic
Pre-Event: 20 to 30 YTSA to come out with an item and end of with a cheer. I will post out more details again in Oct.
Event: 5th YTSA Christmas Gathering Date: To be confirmed Time: To be confirmed Venue: To be confirmed
The Christmas gathering is an annual event that we organise to gather all the YTSA at the end of the year for Christmas party and catch up session.
Event: 2nd Basic Instructor Training Camp (for 5th batch YTSA ONLY) Date: Next first quarter of the year (To be confirmed) Time: To be confirmed Venue: To be confirmed
The Basic Instructor Training Camp aims to develop potential leaders and camp instructor for the upcoming and annual YTSA Induction Camp. The BITC will cover the essential skills required to lead a group of 15 to 20 students in a camp.
Event: 1st Advance Instructor Training Camp (for YTSA Leaders ONLY) Date: Next March School holidays (To be confirmed) Time: To be confirmed Venue: To be confirmed
The Advance Instructor Training Camp only caters to YTSA who have gone through BITC. AITC is a test of leadership, endurance, mental, emotion and physical. Only YTSA who have gone through the camp will advance to be in the Executive Committee in YTSA.
The above details are subject to changes. Hopefully we can carry out all of it. Nevertheless, I hope to see everyone back again in YTSA and spread the Sporting Singapore Spirit.
Any queries please email to YTSA08@gmail.com
Best Regards, Melvin Chong YTSA Exec Committee
With Love @ 20:36
Friday, September 25, 2009
i was at Geylang Methodist Sec Sch (GMSS) with our Team Singapore AYG Bowlers for a sharing session with their sports leaders in conjunction with their 85th Anniversary. There were a million people and to my pleasant surprise, i saw some familiar orange tees running around :)
What was even better is that i realised our YTSAs from GMSS was in charge of organising/hosting the sharing session! Mandy was our very nervous host who had to speak in front of all her school mates and interviewed our bowlers haha...but she did a good job!
Below are photos that i have taken of the event:
With Love @ 12:17
YOG 1 Year Countdown to 2010 (By Apple and Priscillia)
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
On 14 August 2009, there were a crowd of people at the Padang celebrating the 1 year countdown of Youth Olympic. Among the crowd , there were also Singapore athletes wearing in red shirt and pants , they were specially invited to grace the events as they were be taking parts in the Youth Olympic games for Singapore which is making the Singapore proud.
There were some sports booths put out and there were tryout which people were queuing for a long queue. There were several sports like the basketball and soccer which have our local celebrities playing in it, this caught a lot of people attraction.
The Guest of Honor for the event was Professor S Jayakumar, Senior Minister for National Security arrived there at around 7pm, warmly welcomed by the Temasek Polytechnic’s cheers. After the speech, there were several entertainments and performance put up.
At 8pm, the first YOG countdown clock was shown to us, this brought the spirit up, making everyone delighted. Followed by, the fireworks which brightened up the night sky.
After that, it come to an end with some music by our Singapore‘s DJ, and people were staying back to enjoy for the party.
With Love @ 10:36
3......2....1.. *YOG countdown clock revealed!!!!* (By Lim Rui How )
Monday, August 24, 2009
The Youth Olympic Games will be hosted in Singapore and what better way to get everyone into the spirit than by getting them to come down and join us in the revelation of the Youth Olympic Games count-down clock? Getting off from the MRT after an hour long ride will be a relief especially if you were standing and had no space to move about. Even on the MRT, there were traces of the YOG carnival which has already started at the Padang. I alighted at City-Hall Interchange and went up to the street level. ‘Wow’ was the word I used to describe my surroundings. The atmosphere at the Padang was pumped and ‘alive’. More than 5000 people have attended this event which will initiate the 1-year count-down to the Youth Olympic Games which will be held in Singapore in 2010.Here is a little something about the Youth Olympic Games. It consists of 26 sports and 201 events The 26 sports are as follows: Aquatics. Archery.Athletics. Badminton. Basketball. Boxing .Canoe-kayak. Cycling. Equestrian (horse riding). Fencing. Football. Gymnastics. Handball. Hockey. Judo. Modern pentathlon, Rowing, Sailing, Shooting, Table tennis, Taekwondo, Tennis, Triathlon, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling.
Where ever I go, all I see are people who support Singapore in hosting the Youth Olympic Games. The entire Padang was buzzing with excitement. There were a number of sports which the public can try such as sailing, fencing and archery. Most people say Singaporeans are not physically active, but they are wrong. What I see with my own eyes are Singaporeans, young or old trying out the sports offered with sports such as archery having a queue that snakes here and there.
Of course, archery is not the only sport which we Singaporeans are interested in. To try out these sports, the public has to redeem coupons and they were all fully redeemed. This is concrete prove that Singaporeans are more than just mindless machines who do nothing but stare at the computer screens.
Everyone is waiting for the YOG count-down clock to be unveiled.
10 minutes to go and people started taking cameras and handphones in preparation for the glorious moment with some even cheering and recording the whole event. Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security S. Jayakumar, the guest-of-honor was moved by this occasion and atmosphere. “If anyone has any doubts about the support, enthusiasm and spirit of the young for the YOG, they should come here and listen to all of you.” he said. 3 minutes to go and the crowd starts to go crazy, screaming and shouting. 1 minutes more and the atmosphere is intense. 3…2…1…the curtain drops… and the clock is revealed and the crowd goes wild. Flashes were seen in the air as the crowd and photographers started snapping photos. The clock was unveiled at 8.10 pm which if changed to 24-hour would be 2010 which is the year when the Youth Olympic Games will start. With the unveiling of the clock comes the count-down.
YOG 1Year Countdown Event (By Rena Tan & Nur Shabrina Zulkifli)
Thursday, August 20, 2009
On the 14th of August 2009, crowds of high-spirited supporters were teeming at the Padang in great anticipation of the global countdown to the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games. Amongst the many that turned up, there were the Team Singapore athletes who had also made themselves especially available on the day to grace the historic occasion.
A strong sporting spirit pervaded the occasion as many sports tryouts and activity booths were made available for everyone to participate. In addition, there were soccer and basketball matches starring our very own local Mediacorp artistes such as Joakim Gomez and Randall, and other volunteered teams.
The Guest of Honour for the event was Professor S Jayakumar, Senior Minister for National Security, who arrived at around 1900 in the evening. He was cordially welcomed by the cheering revelers from the Temasek Polytechnic who were doing a successful job of injecting the crowds with vigor. After an inspiring speech by the Guest of Honour, several performances were lined up to entertain everybody.
At last, the celebratory event culminated in the unveiling of the first YOG countdown clock at 2000. The spirit of the crowds was at an all time high as a dazzling array of colours lit up the night sky with an impressive display of fireworks.
With the official end of the event at around 2100, many stayed behind and continued to party to the music provided by some of Singapore’s top DJs.
With Love @ 16:30
Running Clinic at NUS
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Mok Ying Ren (24th SEA Games Gold Medalist - Triathlon) is giving a talk along with Mr C Kunalan at a running clinic in NUS on 22nd August 2009, 2-4pm, in NUS Science Faculty LT 26. This event is not COMPULSORY! No hours will be clocked! Not a CD Project!Attendance will be NOTED for reference!
Event: Running workshop/clinic Date: 22 August 2009, Saturday Time: 2pm-4pm (Meet at Clementi MRT Station at 1pm) Venue: NUS Science Faculty LT 26 Attire: Orange YTSA Tee and Running Shorts with Covered Shoes
Proper conduct and behaviour of YTSA apply at all times
Please revert back to your leaders.If there are any further enquires please feel free to email ytsa08@gmail.com.
Best Regards,
Melvin Chong
YTSA Exec Committee
With Love @ 14:49
One Year Left (By Manfred Lim)
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
A slight drizzle earlier in the afternoon did not at all mar or dampen the spirits of over 5,000 partygoers, students and volunteers celebrating the 1-year-countdown to next year’s YOG, on 14 August 2010.
From 5 to 7, students and foreign guests thronged the Padang, to take part in the YOG carnival which included Sports tryouts and various sport stations to learn more about the 26 sports contested at next year’s Games. Some attractions included a street soccer pitch, where celebrity matches were held, and an inflated volleyball-soccer trampoline-like court.
IOC president Jacques Rogge, said that preparations for the Games were “well on track” and in a video message transmitted to the 2 LCD walls flanking the Padang, he said that confident that Singapore will host a successful games despite being given a short preparation time. There was also an Olympic day run sponsored my McDonalds, which drew over 3,000 participants.
The day was also a historic event: the launch of the YOG countdown clock by Omega, who has been the official timekeeper for all Olympic events for the past 77 years. After a few performances at the Padang which included a cheerleading show and a drum concert, the gigantic 10-m tall countdown clock was unveiled at the Padang, and revellers danced and partied until the countdown officially started, at 8:10, with dazzling fireworks lighting up the night sky. Then, thousands of partygoers crowded St Andrew’s Road to dance and party, accompanied by one of Singapore’s top DJs. This amount of enthusiasm and zeal will surely show itself again next year at the Marina Bay, where the YOG countdown starts.
The venue for the countdown was appropriate, as last year it was the same location where thousands gathered to hear the verdict for the location for the 1st YOG by the IOC – which was Singapore.
With Love @ 17:46
Combined APG & AYPG Flag Presentation (By Rena Tan)
The flag presentation ceremony for the Kuala Lumpur ASEAN Para Games and Tokyo 2009 Asian Youth Para Games was held at the Raffles City Shopping Centre on the 1st of August 2009. On the event, contingents representing Singapore for the upcoming games received an extra boost of support from the Chef De Missions. The Young Team Singapore Ambassador even came down to encourage the contingents. Spirits of fellow Asian Youth Paralympic and Asian Paralympic games were lifted as the the state flag was being passed to flag bearers, for the ASEAN Para Games and the Asian Youth Para Games are ASEAN Para Games silver medalist, Tay Wei Ming and Paralympic gold medalist, Yip Pin Xiu, respectively.
Mr Raja Singh, Chef de Mission of the ASEAN Para Games, and decorated ex national athlete, will be the one leading the contingent of 50 athletes and officials. He came down for the event, and gave an opening speech before the commencement of the event.
With Love @ 17:05
APG & AYPG Flag Presentation Ceremony By Amirul
Based on a true story...I proudly Present Mr Jovin Tan Wei Qiang(the man on the right).Many people look at him as someone who is less fortunate but to him, his just a normal person. He also mentioned ‘I can’t swim, but I’ve learnt to stop worrying and start asking WHAT IF?’ This very sentence shows how much he had gone through. I’m sure through this sentence he upholds himself till he achieved what he is today, a CHAMPION.
With Love @ 16:54
ASEAN Para & Asian Youth Para Games Flag Presentation
Monday, August 17, 2009
On the afternoon of 1st August 2009, Saturday, the Flag Presentation Ceremony was held at Raffles City where loud cheers and applause shook the building as the ceremony began.
A short speech was first made by Mr. Raja Singh. Following the speech was the presentation of the state flag by the respective Chef De Missions to the flag bearers for the ASEAN Para Games, Tay Wei Ming and Asian Youth Para Games, Yip Pin Xiu.
During the event, the athletes also pledged to give their 100 percent commitment for Singapore and never give up. Their hard work and perseverance was truly commendable.
Not forgetting the YTSA, the enthusiastic cheers led by the instructors brought the event to a higher level of fun and excitement which painted a beautiful setting to mark the end of the event.
With their determination and ‘never give up’ spirit, lets all give our support to the athletes. All the best! =D
Photos and article contributed by Lee Siew Bee
With Love @ 11:43
YOG Olympic Games One Year Countdown (Photojournalists)
Monday, August 10, 2009
Hi YTSA Photojournalists,
We have a once in a life time exlusive event for you! You get to interview our very own TS athletes and maybe even celebrities who will be down at the event for some sporting action. Whats more, at the end of the event, you get to join in the celebration party and also enjoy the fireworks display.
The YOG Olympic Games One Year Countdown will take place this friday, 14 Aug from 1700-2100 at the Padang. Please look at the poster below for more details If you are interested in covering the event, please let us or your leaders know by 12 Aug, Wed so that we can make the necessary arrangements. You can cover the event in groups of 2-3. Completed articles must be submitted one week after the event with photographs.
If there are further questions, please feel free to drop us an email @ ytsa08@gmail.com
Best Regards, Samantha Seah YTSA Exco Committee
With Love @ 11:09
SINGAPORE BAY RUN & ARMY HALF MARATHON 2009
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Hello YTSA and Leaders,
Hows your 2.4KM run? Are you able to talk and run at the same time? Are you fit and talkative enough to last for 6KM?
Next Sunday will be the Singapore Bay Run and Army Half Marathon. We would like to invite 80 YTSA to join us in the fun run with our Deputy Prime Minister, Mr Teo Chee Hean and our National Athletes, Nicole & Tabitha Tay from Gymnastic, Chua Jun Ler from Sailing and Russel Low from Basketball.
Event: Singapore Bay Run and Army Half Marathon (ONLY 80 YTSA) Date: 16 August 2009 Time: 6.45am (Report at Raffles Place MRT Control Station) Attire: YTSA Orange Top and Black Bottom with Shoes Things to bring: ABCD and YTSA/TS Cheer and your stamina and beautiful smile
Interested YTSA please reply to your Leaders by 7 August 2009, 2359. Email received after mentioned date and time will be place in waiting list.
If you have any enquiry please email us at ytsa08@gmail.com
Best Regards, Melvin Chong YTSA Exce Committee
With Love @ 19:09
Pictures of YTSA Soccer Tournament 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009
With Love @ 16:17
Asean Para Games and Asia Youth Para Games Flag Presentation Ceremony 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
Hi all YTSA
Pls note the following revised final details for the APG and AYPG Flag Presentation (changes in red) and confirm if we have the required no. of YTSA for cheering on site.
APG and AYPG Flag Presentation Date: 1 Aug Time: 2-4pm Attire: Orange Top and Black Bottom with Covered Shoes. (No running shorts are allowed example:FBT with side cutting) Venue: Raffles City Shopping Centre, Level 3 Atrium (Confirmed)
Also, pls note that we've declined, on YTSA motivators' behalf's, to make their appearances at APG Send Off Ceremony since it falls on a weekday morning. Will keep you guys posted on the AYPG Send Off Ceremony at a later date since SDSC can probably only advise us further on that after completing the APG one.
Please reply to your Group Leader by Wednesday, 2359. Batch 1 to 4 reply to ytsa08@gmail.com
Shout if you have any questions please email to ytsa08@gmail.com
Regards Melvin Chong YTSA Exco Committee
With Love @ 22:53
AYG Swimming Event
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Thunderous screams, and cheers, as the Singapore crowd gave support to their home team. The Young Team Singapore Ambassadors also gave their support, by coming for the event.
It was a tough race for the 4x100m medley for girls, as the other 7 teams were fighting equally hard. Kazakhstan and Singapore were the initial lead but it was down to Kazakhstan at the 100m mark.
The lead then became a third placing by the 200m mark for the Kazakhstan, with Korea as the lead. That, however, did not dampen the swimmer’s spirits. Fellow supporters cheered even louder for their home team. Singapore, who was 4th by the 300m mark, fought even harder and succeeded in catching up with the Kazakhstan.
Singapore eventually came in 2nd runners- up by the end of the race alongside Hong Kong, as the runner’s up and Korea as the winner. Indeed, the Singapore swimmers’, Quah Ting Wen, Lynette Lim, Amanda Lim, Roanne Ho showed their never ending determination in representing their country.
Written by Nur Shabrina Zulkifli(YTSA 5th Batch, Grp1) Photo taken by Regina Er(YTSA 2nd Batch)
With Love @ 01:45
General Meeting
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Hi all Leaders,
The General Meeting is important for all Leaders to attend. I hope you will keep yourself free on next friday evening tentatively at 6.30pm for the meeting.
This saturday General Meeting will be held at Singapore Sports Council. Please pass this message to all Leaders.
Anybody wanna play basketball after school hours at Admiralty Sports Park? The one outside Singapore Sports School.
Date and Time to be confirmed! Tag this blog to show interest.
This is NOT A YTSA EVENT! This is just for leisure playing. We can have other sports too if you all want.
Reply this blog yeah...
Regards Melvin Chong YTSA Exco Committee
With Love @ 22:32
Just a word of Appreciation
Saturday, July 11, 2009
To all YTSA and Leaders
I guess it has been quite a busy month for everyone.
Fighting against the H1N1 virus, AYG, school work and other personal activities you are involved in.
We have gone through the camp in june, tee shirt packing in june, AYG cheering event, the street soccer challenge, packing of goodies for AYG appreciation night, being an usher, distribution of goodie bags and celebration together as one.
Young Team Singapore Ambassador
A Sports Leader representing the nation, school, community, peers and yourself.
Promoting sports, motivating athletes and celebrating the success and achievement of everyone that contributed. With the help from the organising committee, staff, athletes, volunteers, schools and others who contributed in their own ways.
I hope the spirit you have will continue to spread to rest of the people in Singapore and inspire them, motivate them to participate in sporting events.
The passion and knowledge you have, share it with everyone and show them what you've got to inspire, motivate and celebrate the moment of victory and success in the sporting arena.
With that I wish you all the best in your contribution, dedication and service leadership in Young Team Singapore Ambassador's journey.
TS unite we show our might (HAAAA),(Shout with aggressiveness) We show them how we TS FIGHT! (HAAAA),(Shout with aggressiveness) We walk to the fight with RED & WHITE Fight all the way with all our Pride TS TS TS WOO! TS AH TS TS TS WOO! TS AH
TS unite we show the world (HAAAA),(Shout with aggressiveness) We show the world where is SINGAPORE (HAAAA),(Shout with aggressiveness) We fight to make our country proud S-I-N-G-A-P-O-R-E
TS TS TS WOO! TS AH TS TS TS WOO! TS AH
TS TS TS! (Everyone jump up and shout HA!)
With Love @ 13:41
THANK YOU
Monday, July 6, 2009
A VERY BIG THANK YOU TO ALL YTSA AND LEADERS
Thank you so much for taking your time down to Singapore Sports School to support our Team Singapore Athletes at the 1st Inaugural Asian Youth Games 2009.
Your support is much appreciated. You gave the athletes the motivation to strive for their very best. Once again thank you very much.
Remember to drink lots of water and take good care of your health as the H1N1 virus is spreading in Singapore.
We hope to see you soon (:
Regards
Melvin Chong
YTSA Exco Committee
With Love @ 21:50
AYG Table Tennis Round of 16
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Hi YTSAs,
We will be going down to cheer @ Table Tennis on 5 July, Sunday.
Meeting Time:915am Attire: Orange YTSA Polo Tee Venue: Toa Payoh Sports Hall
We hope that you can join us in the cheering =)
Regards, Samantha Seah YTSA Exco Committee
With Love @ 23:08
Asian Youth Games Swimming Finals Cheering Event
Monday, June 29, 2009
Hi YTSA and Leaders
We will be going down for the following cheering events. We will be doing lots of cheer and rock the whole Singapore Sports School! PLEASE LEARN THE TS CHEER!!! IMPORTANT!!! KEEP ON LISTENING AND WATCH THE VIDEO! THANK YOU =)
Event: AYG Swimming Finals Date: 4th July, Saturday and 5th July, Sunday Venue: Singapore Sports School (Please make your own way to the SSS) Bus 901 from Woodlands Bus Interchange and alight at the 4th Bus Stop
Time to report: 4.45pm (Leaders to report at 4.30pm)
Attire: YTSA Orange Polo Tee
Dateline to RSVP: 1st July, Wednesday
Please check the blog regularly during the AYG period(30 June to 7 July) for any last minute cheering events
If you have any enquiry please email to ytsa08@gmail.com
We look forward to seeing you at the cheering events(:
Regards,
Samantha Seah
YTSA Exco Committee
With Love @ 19:20
YTSA Involvement in AYG Torch Relay CANCELLED!!!
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
To all YTSA and Leaders
YTSA involvement in the AYG Torch Relay taking place this coming Sunday is cancelled due to the rising H1N1 cases. Our health is more important than anything else.
The AYG Torch Relay is a big event as YTSA will be mingling with a lot of people from the public. We need to stay together as one.
We understand your disappointment in not being able to attend this once-in a life time event. Therefore, if there is an improvement in the H1N1 situation, we will be arranging for everyone to watch Swimming or Table Tennis on the 4 or 5 July in Singapore Sports School or Toa Payoh Sports Hall to cheer for our own Team Singapore Youth Athletes.
We hope to hear from you by 29 June, Monday so that we can reserve tickets for the Cheering Event. In the meantime, drink lots of water and if all goes well, see you guys at the cheering events next weekend.
Time and schedule will be very tight for the next few weeks. We will update all the details through email and ytsa blog at http://www.team-ytsa.blogspot.com/
I hope you truly understand our concern and well being for each and everyone.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at ytsa08@gmail.com
Regards Melvin Chong YTSA Exco Committee
With Love @ 16:59
YTSA Soccer Tournament
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Hi YTSA!=)
Next Monday, 22 June 2009, 4.30pm to 7.30pm, we’ll be having a soccer tournament for us YTSA to take part in! It will be inter-groups, so this is a chance to prove that your group is stronger than the rest! (:
Some points to note:
·There will be attractive Saucony prizes to be won for the winning team!! =)
·Street Soccer 5-a-side with 4 substitutes. (You can have more players, but there are only prizes for 9, so someone will not receive it yup.)
·Each game lasts 7 or 8 minutes (depending on whether we have time), with no half-time.
·Normal street soccer rules apply (example: half-court rule)
·Rolling-substitutions will apply in game (any amount of substitutions, come out already can still go back in)
·The groupings will be as such. Red team will be in Group 1, and White team in Group 2. We will play round-robin first, and the winning team of the group will qualify for the finals.
·In the group stages, a win will earn 3 point, draw 1 point and defeat 0 points. Hence the team with the most points in each group is the winner.
·Girls who are interested to play are also welcomed to!
·There will be an instructors’ team! And we will draw lots to either join the red team group or the white team group.
Okay yup that’s about the details, and some points you have to take note:
·Every 2 groups are allowed to form one team for this tournament. So work with your mirror groups to come out with one squad. (The group that you did with your campfire!)
·The tournament starts at 4.30pm, but you have to come to SSC at 4pm. We will be settling the logistics. Settle the fixtures, draw lots for instructors’ team, and take photos of your team! (:
Reply to your instructors with your team by Friday! (:
·Please bring your own water, there should be mineral water provided, but bring just in case.
Choose someone in your team to bring a soccer ball if you want. This is optional but you may want to warm up before the tournament start.
We have finally gotten details for the AYG Torch Relay!!!
Date: 28 June, Sunday Attire: YTSA Orange Polo Tee
We will be cheering upon arrival and departure at district celebration points along Orchard Road on the Hippo Bus.
We will need a total of 4 teams(4 hippo buses). Each team consisting of max 30 people. Shift Timing: 7am to 1pm(3 teams) 2pm to 5pm(1 team) Reporting Venue: National Stadium West Entrance Carpark A Reporting time for 7am shift: 7am Reporting time for 2pm shift: 130pm
Places are limited!!!Please RSVP to ytsa08@gmail.com by 15June, Mon with the following details,
Name: School: IC Number: Contact Number: Email:
We look forward to seeing you at the event(:
Cheers, Samantha YTSA
PS: For the 5th batch of YTSAs, please RSVP to your respective group leaders
With Love @ 11:20
5th Young Team Singapore Ambassador Induction Camp 2009
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
5th YOUNG TEAM SINGAPORE AMBASSADOR INDUCTION CAMP 2009
With Love @ 18:03
Torch Relay
Hello everyone (:
28 June 2009, Mark that down on your calender.
YTSA is going to take part in a torch relay. This is gonna be an exciting and fun filled event. We will be running around Singapore with the torch bearer. No worries you don't have to be super fit because the distance that we running will not cover more than a marathon. Maybe a half or less? LOL
Details will be given to you as soon as possible. Do check your emails sent out by your Instructors and Leaders and check out the ytsa blog.
See you there....
Regards Melvin Chong
With Love @ 17:48
YTSA 5th Induction Camp Photos
Here's the link to download photos for Day 1 ,2 and 3. Those of you who want photos during the workshop taken by you and videos. Please come down to Singapore Sports Council on the 10 June 2009, 5pm to 7pm with your thumbdrive at least 2GB. If will be good if its 5GB or more.
Day 1:http://gs158.photobucket.com/groups/t90/INLQYKN1GY/?albumview=slideshow&track=share_email_album_view_click
Day 2:
http://gs168.photobucket.com/groups/u185/INQ6S2RHGY/?albumview=slideshow&track=share_email_album_view_click Day 3 http://gs176.photobucket.com/groups/w195/INR2CKKD2Q/?albumview=slideshow&track=share_email_album_view_click
With Love @ 15:06
YTSA Leadership Camp 2009
Thursday, June 4, 2009
With Love @ 01:24
YTSA Leadership Training Camp 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
If you are outspoken, outgoing, loves outdoor and always want to be a Sports Leader in Camp!
Here is a chance for you...
There will be a leadership training camp held on the 30 to 31 May at MOE Labrador Adventure Centre. This training is held to train leaders for the upcoming 5th YTSA induction Camp which will be held on the 5th to 7th June 2009 at MOE Labrador Adventure Centre.
Things to bring for the camp make sure it is sufficient for the 2 days. There might be wet activity. Last but not least come to this training camp with an Open Mind because you are the future leaders of YTSA.
YTSA who are attending the Induction Camp as a Leader will have to come for this training camp. This training camp will provide the YTSA with the necessary knowledge and skill to guide the 5th batch of YTSA during the Induction Camp.We need Group Instructors/ Group Leader to lead the team.
Interested please send your Name, Age, School, Contact Number and Email. We are looking at 15 years old and above.Send in your particulars by 22 May 2009 to ytsa08@gmail.com
Training camp will cover Basic Facilitation, Public Speaking, Ice Breaker Games, Cheering, Team Dynamic, Leadership and more. . .
Walk in with a piece of paper and walk out filled!
Regards
Melvin Chong
With Love @ 20:19
Mens Junior World Cup'09(Hockey)
Friday, May 8, 2009
The Mens Junior World Cup'09 (Hockey) will be hosted by Singapore on 7-21 June 2009 at Seng Kang Sports Complex. Please show your support for Singapore who will be competing amongst the best in the world from over 20 top nations.
If you will like to catch them in action, please make a reservation for the tickets through Lee Quan Long at 6216 6105 or 9585 3871.
No charges for tickets :)
Date Time Matches
Sun 07/06/09 1730 Netherlands VS Singapore Mon 08/06/09 1930 Singapore VS India Thurs 11/06/09 1930 New Zealand VS Singapore
With Love @ 13:29
AYG Training Session(April)
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
AYG Training Session(April)
Training Dates in April: 4th April or 11th April
Venues: 1. Temasek Polytechnic: 1 Tampines Ave 1, Singapore 529757. LT 1 (Informatics & IT Sch, Blk 3, Level 3) 2. Ang Mo Kio ITE: 4300 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5, Singapore 569869. Lecture Theatre next to Admin Office
Time: 9am to 3pm (Please note that all will have to complete the full training session)
If you are attending the 4th April session, please RSVP to us by 2nd April,Thur and for those who wish to attend the 11 April session, please RSVP by 9th April.
Thanks!
With Love @ 18:34
Recruitment of 5th intake of YTSAs
Recruitment of 5th intake of YTSAs is now open!
Please encourage your peers from your secondary school to apply. Interested students should seek nominations from their teacher-in-charge and must be existing students from Secondary 1, 2, 3 (Special/Express/Normal Academic/Normal Technical) and Secondary 4 (Normal Academic). Priority will be given to students from Secondary 2 and 3.
Application closes on 27 April 2009 and we look forward to seeing new faces this year!
If there are further queries, please contact us @ ytsa08@gmail.com
With Love @ 11:12
Recruitment for AYG Volunteers
Friday, February 20, 2009
Dear YTSAs,
The inaugural Asian Youth Games Singapore 2009 will be happening in just a few months time! There is a chance for you to be part of all these excitement!
We are recruiting volunteers for this nationwide event now! If you are interested to join us as an AYG volunteer, please submit the following particulars to ytsa08@gmail.com by 20 Feb:
Name NRIC DOB Contact No Email School Age
Please be reminded that all submissions will be subject to selection. Selected volunteers will be required to go through a face to face training on 28th Feb 09 by AYG selection team.
Cheers, Samantha President of YTSA
With Love @ 08:56
YTSA CAMP 09...!!!!!!!!!
Friday, February 13, 2009
Hi everyone!!
It’s been a long time since you all heard from us. This year, the highly anticipated YTSA camp 2009 is back into action! =)
Most probably it will be a 3days 2 nights camp on the first week of June.
We are now recruiting YTSA (from batch 1 to 4) to participate in this camp. During this period from February to June, there will be a series of planning and meetings going on so your commitment will be deeply appreciated.
This will also be a great opportunity for YTSA (especially the 3rd and 4th batch) to meet the requirements for their continuous development project for graduation.
Interested YTSA can revert back to YTSA email, ytsa08@gmail.com or contact me @ 92971961 if you have any queries.
Please reply by 16 Feb as there are limited places for the number of YTSA to be involved in this camp.
My first time performing in chingay makes me feel nervous. I was performing for in a big event. I had a phobia of performing in front of alot of people. Thus, I only kept thinking about what i needed to do in front of the audiences. At the same time, I was having fun performing because my friends were there beside me, smiling at each other while performing. Overall, it was tiring performing for four times but it was worth it as it made me overcome my fears and i was very happy about it. In addition, I was on television! Not many people would have this opportunity to be on television. I would like to thank everyone for making this event a success and i will remember it for the rest of my life. THANK YOU!
Siti Salmah
To begin with, to be able to participate in this chingay this year, will be something that is etched in me. I am pleased to say that the whole experience was a fruitful one. Through this experience, I was able to get to know how chingay works and what happens behind the television screen. You get to see how such big event really work out. To me, it was more than just another event I participated through YTSA, it was an eye-opener. Those few briefings and rehearsals allowed me to get closer with my fellow team Singapore ambassadors and make new friends. Throughout the event, I could feel the liveliness and excitement going through each was individual that was present. All the performances were breathtaking. Our performance emphasizes a lot on being ourselves. I felt honoured to be part of the toteboard family. From the scouts to the team Singapore athletes, I was glad to work with this group of people. They were really simply great! The best part about our performance was not only the singing and jumping, but also the giving out of red packets. Every red packet contained different items. It is like a new hope given out. I could see the smiles on the faces of the audience. That was really one part of the performance that made me feel really ecstatic. It feels as though you are giving out hopes to your audience and the feeling is beyond descriptions. As this is the first time I took part in chingay, it is definitely something novel and fascinating to me. If I were to be given another chance to participate it next year, I would be more than happy to do so!
Regina Er Hong Yee
Chingay parades are held every year during the Lunar New Year and this is the first time I am actually participating in the parade itself. As a beneficiary of Toteboard, Team Singapore was asked to participate in this grand event by performing alongside the float.
The objective of our float was to promote the joy of giving as well as reaching out to others. During the event, we had to sing and dance while giving out red packets to the audience. The atmosphere was simply incredible as we encouraged the audience to clap and sing along with us. As we moved along from City Hall to Raffles Avenue, there were many tourists and Singaporeans along the road cheering us on and that feeling is just terrific. Although we had to wait for a long time before the parade begun, it gave us time to bond together as we spend the hours chatting and jesting together.
This Chingay experience has taught me a lot as I see each and every performer as well as official putting in their utmost effort to make the event a success. All in all, this event had been really enjoyable and given a chance I would want to participate in it again.
Tan Shi Ying
With Love @ 23:29
Chingay Wonderland 2009
Monday, February 2, 2009
Hey YTSAs! Chingay 2009 was extremely fun and those who participated totally enjoyed the experience... Let the photos speak for themselves!
In the meantime, do VOTE for the Tote Board Family Float "Wonderland of Dreams" and win some great prizes!
Key in [ space space <3> space ]and send to 9109 6398 or visit HERE to cast your vote. Voting starts now and ends 14 Feb 09.
With Love @ 22:33
CAN!
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Hello YTSAs! Here are some of the photos from CAN! event which took place today at SMU.
Some of the activities include the 2010 metres run [which we didn't manage to register in time for =( ], handball, basketball, wrestling [we didn't dare try.] and equestarian.
The Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) logo will be unveiled at CAN! on Sat, 10 January 2009, 2pm onwards, at SMU Campus.
For the first time, all four local universities have come together, forming a joint student committee, to organise CAN! in support of the Singapore 2010 YOG. More details of the event can be found at: http://www.singapore2010.sg/can. We warmly invite you and your YTSAs to participate in CAN! which comprises:
1. CAN! Run - a non-competitive 2010-metre run in the heart of Singapore featuring 2010 runners in support of YOG. The first 2010 runners to register will receive a limited edition CAN! T-shirt and certificate. Closing date for registration is 9 January 2009.
2. CAN! Play - sports try-outs for wrestling, handball, modern pentathlon (fencing), as well as a 3-on-3 basketball competition (boys only) organised by Singapore Sports Council
3. CAN! Party - a concert powered by *SCAPE <www.scape.com.sg> featuring talented youth artistes in music, song and dance who will perform in support of the YOG.
Those interested can go and sign up at the CAN! website.. =)
With Love @ 23:42
Happy New Year!
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Happy New Year to all YTSAs =)
Here's to a more exciting and fun-filled 2009!
Sneekpeeks of future activities:
Chingay Parade of Dreams Singapore Badminton Open 1st Asian Youth Games @ Singapore SEA Games @ Laos ...
And many more!
With Love @ 12:34
Official Welcome Back
Friday, October 10, 2008
Team Singapore will be participating in the in the Commonwealth Youth Games (Pune, India) from 12-18 Oct and in the Asian Beach Games (Bali) from 18-26 Oct. We will be having Welcome Back ceremonies for the athletes going to both games.
The Official Welcome Back Ceremony for the Team Singapore Contingent going to the Commonwealth Youth Games will be held on
Date: 21 Oct 2008, Tuesday Time: 7.15am Venue: Changi Airport Terminal 1, Arrival Hall Flight: AI 442
The Official Welcome Back Ceremony for the Team Singapore Contingent going to the Asian Beach Games will be held on
Date: 27 Oct 2008, Monday Time: 2.45pm Venue: Changi Airport Terminal 2, Arrival Hall (To be confirmed) Flight: SQ 943
Dress code for both events: Team Singapore supporter tee(Orange Tee)
All YTSAs and TSVs are welcome to join us in cheering for the Team Singapore athletes! Those who are interested,please drop us an email at ytsa08@gmail.com=) Note: Hours can be clocked for these events
With Love @ 01:36
Welcome
The YTSA program is a new initiative spearheaded by Team Singapore and Singapore School Sports Council.
The roles of YTSAs include spreading the awareness of Team Singapore amongst our peers so as to achieve the larger goal of a Sporting Nation.
Based on a true story...I proudly Present Mr Jovin Tan Wei Qiang(the man on the right).Many people look at him as someone who is less fortunate but to him, his just a normal person. He also mentioned ‘I can’t swim, but I’ve learnt to stop worrying and start asking WHAT IF?’ This very sentence shows how much he had gone through. I’m sure through this sentence he upholds himself till he achieved what he is today, a CHAMPION. 
