ST JOSEPH ’ S INSTITUTION • JOSEPHIAN ANNUAL 2014 CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES • SPORTS
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CANOEING
Teacher in Charge : Assistants :
Advisor :
Mr Fong Kok Hoong
Mr Karl Lee Ms Charlene Goh Ms Karen Teo
Mr Bernard Teo
‘ B ’ Division Captain : Lim Keng Kiat Brandon ( FN401 )
Vice-Captains : Wee Liang Tze Clarence ( LE403 ) Ian Chan Kit Wai ( ML403 )
‘ C ’ Division Captain : Neil Bhargava ( MN203 )
Vice-Captains : Keefe Teo Wei Wen ( FN 203 ) Toh Kevan ( MN203 )
( from left to right ) CANOEING “ B ” DIVISION Row 1 : Ian Low Bo Xue , Fong Wei De Elgin , Lim Wei Sheng Benedict , Lim Keng Kiat Brandon , Mr Karl Lee , Ms Charlene Goh , Ms Karen Teo , Mr Fong Kok Hoong , Ian Chan Kit Wai , Wee Liang Tze Clarence , Casey Goh Zhi Hui . Row 2 : Yong Woon Hao , Ng Zheng Jie , Low Jow Loon Jovian , Hoo Jinh Wann , Yang Yu Bing , Dylan Lim Yi Chen , Jeremiah Jiang , Zenton Yam Jing Yao , Joshua Low , Jeremiah Jed Chong . Row 3 : Ethan Leong Tian Sheng , Brandon Ow Chong Hiang , Aegan Tan Jian Hui , Gordon Tham Qi Hao , Tedric Chow , Kenneth Koh Zhi Hao , Tan Wei Ren Ezekiel , Aloysius Amos Lau , Tok Wei Zhong , Sing Jun Heng Marcus , Kevin Peh Qiheng . Row 4 : Nathan Wee Jia Le , Sai Shein Htet , Tan Jun Han Ryan , Chow Kit Ian , Sum Jing Meng , Hari Shiman R , Ambrose Yew Hao Qiang , Ignatius Lee En Yang , Chan Yu Xuan . Not In Picture : Mr Bernard Teo , Mr Huang Chun Jian , Michael Tan Jen How , Lim Dao An , Chang Cho Yew , Nelson Ng Zi Yang .
The SJI Canoeing team trained intensively for the past year in preparation for the National Inter-School Canoeing Championships ( NICC ) held at Bedok Reservoir . Despite facing tough competition as well as undesirable weather conditions , the ‘ B ’ Division secured 16 spots out of 18 possible events in the finals and 13 out of 16 for the ‘ C ’ Division . This exceedingly high number of boats in the finals is truly an affirmation that our boys have been working very hard and have displayed a strong desire to excel in the sport .
The ‘ B ’ Division team fought against all odds and put up a commendable fight . In the end , the team attained a 2nd runner-up placing in the ‘ B ’ Division category .
C Division Captain Neil Bhargava kissing his pride of his team
Hard work and determination paid off for the ‘ C ’ Division team . The ‘ C ’ Division canoeists who were competing in the Championships for the first time confidently brought home the Championship title .
Besides taking part in the NICC , the canoeists also took part in the annual National Inter-School Dragonboat Championships and both divisions clinched the 3rd position .
Sec 3 Canoeists winning big at the Annual Mid-Distance Championships 2014
The D Division Canoeists were named Champion at the National Canoeing Championships 2014
The canoeists challenged their limits in stamina and determination when they took part in the National Mid-Distance Canoeing Championships . The canoeists competed not just against their peers but also canoeists up to 20 years old . Though they were against impossible odds , the team performed excellently once again with some of our canoeists coming in 1st !
Apart from participating in numerous competitions , our canoeists also embarked on a partnership with the South Central Community Family Service Centre for Project Scubilion where we gave back to society by helping out at their community kitchen , planting simple crops for consumption and mentoring primary school students at their homework café .
The successes of the Canoeing team can be attributed to the hard work and determination displayed by every team member , coupled with the guidance and undying support from our dedicated Coach , Mr Huang Chun Jian as well as our teachers-in-charge .
The team will continue to work hard at canoeing , pushing its limits and constantly improving its skills . We will also remain confident as we face new challenges along with new heights of performance in the coming year .