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Singapore YOG 2010 Sponsors

singaporeyoutholympicgames — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:39:47 +0000

The potential of the Youth Olympic Games to unify the nation, and also reinforce Singapore’s presence on the world sporting map has captured the hearts and minds of many Singaporeans.

Many companies have also stepped forward to pledge their support for both the bid process as well as the successful organization of the Singapore Youth Olympic Games 2010. Here is a list of the 700+ companies that have publicily stepped forward to lend their support.

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10AM Communications
1A Crispy Puffs
1st BASE
3P Fengshui Consultancy
3-sixty brand communications
77th Street
ABN AMRO
Acclaim Insurance Brokers
AceCom Technologies
ACP Computer Training & Consultancy
Action City
Active Intelligence Consultancy
Active Rights Management (Asia)
AcumentTM Global Technologies
AdTag Services
Advanced Integrated Manufacturing Corporation
Advantech Peripherals
AdWOW!
Agrocorp International
Air Market Express
Aircraft Interiors
Airjet Auto-Care
Airjet Automotive
AISHOP
AK Diseno
Alcatel-Lucent
Alexandra Hospital
All Nippon Airways
Altantic Sports, Converse
Amara Holdings
American Express International
Amsbach Marine
AOL
Apex-Pal International
Appetite Media
Applicam Industries
Applied Materials South East Asia
APS Lifestyle Marketing
Aqua-Terra
ArupSport
Asia Football Group
Asia Innovatory Management School
Asia Pacific Breweries
Asia Pacific School of Sports & Business
Asia Polyurethane Mfg
AsiaTeck Industrial Supplier
Asiawide Franchise
Association of Independent Television Production Companies
Association of Machinima Arts and Sciences (AMAS)
Association of Small and Medium Enterprises
ASTI Holdings
Astralink
Astralpool Singapore
Astro Express Logistics
AT&T Business, Singapore
atea Environmental Technology
Atlantic Oil Mfg
Atlas Sound & Vision
Atos Origin
Attitude Investments
Audi Singapore
Autoacc Trading
Automobile Association of Singapore
Avis Car Rental
Avi-Tech Electronics (S)
AVS Technologies
Axioo International
AXS InfoComm
Aztech Systems
Bain & Company
Bammfitness
Ban Leong Technologies
Bang Public Relations
Bath Culture
Bathworld
BBS Access
BBS Electronics
BBS Telecommunications
BDO Raffles
BE Interactive
BEA Systems Singapore
Beard Papa (S)
Beaumont Publishing
BeiJing Kenetics Innovations
Berwin Leighton Paisner LLP
Best World International
Beyond Xtreme
BIG Communications
BIG Interactive
Billy Bombers American Diner
Biosphere Capital
BizTrading Group
BLC Solutions
Blue Coat Systems
Bodenheim Investments
Bond International Consultants
Borneo Motors (S)
Boutique Fund
Brady Corporation Asia
BrainWave Brand Development & Communications
Brite Koncept
Brocade Communications Singapore
Bulk Trade
Burson-Marstellar (SEA)
Business Objects Asia Pacific
BuzzCity
C. Melchers GmbH & Co
CAAS
CAC Management Consultants International
Caffeine Media
Cairnhill Group Holdings
Calne
Cambridge Hostel Management
Cambridge Industrial Property Management
Canon
CapitaLand Retail
Car Times Automobile
Carlson Wagonlit Travel
Caryl Lynch
Cel Tractors
Center for Creative Leadership
Central Engineering
CentraLand Limited
Champions Golf Academy
Changi Airport Singapore
Changi General Hospital
Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing
Chec
CHEETAH MegaBite
Cherie Hearts International
Chesney Real Estate Group
Chesterton International Property Consultants
Chevron Singapore
Chong Sing
Chuen Cheong Food Industries
Cisco Systems
Citigate Dewe Rogerson i.Mage
City Developments
CityCare
Clarins
Code Branding & Design
COMAT Training Services
ComfortDelGro
Communication Concepts
ComnetSolutions
Company Ford Supply & Services
Connor Manufacturing Services (Asia)
Contiki Holidays
CONTRA Integrated Creative Services
Coop
CopperRED
Core Concepts
Corporate Alliance
Corporate Travel Services
CozyCot Inc
CP Wines
CPG Facilities Management
CPG Productions
Crescendas
CRUSH Advertising
Crystal Computer Graphics
CTLS Global
Curiosity
CYC The Custom Shop
D’ Mianes
d’0z International
Daikin Asia Servicing
Dane Court
d’Art Studio
Dashmesh Singapore
Datacraft Asia
DCI Consultants
De Floral Gallery
Del Monte Pacific
DHL Express (Singapore)
Digibyte Technologies
digiNEXX
Digital Image Studio
Digital Microsystems
Dragages Singapore
Dragon Phoenix Restaurant
Dream Axis
Drinkdings
Driven Productions
DSO National Laboratories
Dun & Bradstreet (Singapore)
Dzign Studio
E R International School
E.ream Sports
E.S.T. Online Biz
eAngelz
Eastern Navigation
East-West Gateway
EFG Bank
Eggstory Creative Production
Eleven Print
Ellipsiz
Eltron Interconnection System
EMC Corporation
Emerio
Emirates
Energie EyeCare
Eng Bee Paper Merchant
Eng Wah Organization
Enterprise Sports Group
Environcorp Consulting Services
Epson Singapore Pte
EPT Solutions
ERC Holdings
Ernst & Young
Esco Micro
Eu Yan Sang International
Eucalyptus Day Spa & Training Academy
Eurokars Group of Companies
Evergreen Global
Evershine Traders Corporation
Ewing Communications
Expressions International
EYE
F J Benjamin
F1 Recreation
Far East Organization
Farmart Centre
Fast-Del Enterprises
Federal Packaging Industries
Financial Alliance Private Limited
FirstLeap Solutions
Fitrex
Flakecoat Technology
Flame Tree Communications
Flight Experience
Forbe Enterprises
Foreign Policy Design Group
FPA Financial
Fragrance Hotel Management
Franklin Templeton Investments
Frasers Centrepoint
Freely
Freight Links Express Holdings
Fuji Ice Palace
Fuji Xerox Singapore
Fulford Public Relations Consultancy
Fullerton Fund Management
Furama Hotels International
Futurelinks International
Gardenasia
Gardenia Foods
Genovate
Genting International (S)
GFA (Singapore)
Global Entrepreneurs Network Organization
Global Offshore Supply & Engineering
Global Sports Network
Global Testing Corporation
Global Travel & Scenic Travel
GMP Group
GoFlyKite.com
Gold Matrix Resources
Golden Factors
Goodrich Global
Goodrow
Gosh Advertising
Great Eastern Holdings
Green City Project
Green Dot Internet Services
Greenwich Management Consultancy
Gres
Grid Communications
Griffin Asset Group
GSK Global
GST Academy
Guardian Wealth Management Consultant
GYC Financial Advisory
Half-x (translation & editing)
Han Technology
Happy Drawing
Harry Elias Partnership
Harry’s International
Hasidon Holdings
Haw Par Corporation
HB Media Holdings
HB Properties International
HB Venture Capital
HBO Investments
HBS Investments
Healthe International
Heritage Tour
Hewitt Associates
Hewlett Packard Singapore
Hilda Loe Associates
Hin Lung Credit
Hitachi Asia
HIVelocity
Ho Bee (Eastwood Park)
Ho Bee (Pasir Ris)
Ho Bee (Sentosa)
Ho Bee Capital
Ho Bee Cove
Ho Bee Developments
Ho Bee Holdings
Ho Bee Homes
Ho Bee Investment
Ho Bee Realty
Honeywell
Hong How Group of Companies
Hong Leong Asia
Hong Leong Finance
Hong Leong Group
Hong Leong Holdings
Honor Games International
HSBC
HSR International Realtors
Huntington Communications
Hussmann Tempcool
Hyflux
I Search Worldwide Group
IBM Singapore
ICE3
icecream! communications
ICH-Capital
Ims Solutions
Index-Cool Furniture Design & Construction
Informatica Corporation
Info-wire Consultancy
ING Bank
Ingram Micro
Initium Services
Innovative eDge
Insight Adjusters Group
Institute of Technical Education (ITE)
Intense Animation Studio
interTouch
Intraco
IOB@SCCCI (Singapore Chinese Chamber Institute of Business)
IOCS Asia
iWorldServices
JAF Consulting
Jardine Matheson
Jason Electronics
Jay Gee Melwani Group of Companies
Jewels Collection
JG Nino
JGT.SG
Jim & Hall’s
J-Lite
John Laing Investments
Joven Electric
JPL Corporation
Jurong Autoblast Services
Jurong Integrated Services
Jurong Shipyard
Jurong SML
K H Teh Consulting
K&C Protective Technologies
Kaiiten Communications
Katong Hostel
Kelly Services
Kenetics Group
Kenetics Innovations
Kepner Tregoe Asia
Keytech Investment
KH Security Agency
KhattarWong
Kian Guan Industries
Kiln Marine Singapore
Kim Ann Engineering
Kimann Investment
Knight Frank
Koufu
KPMG
Lamarstone
LantopCorp
Lau Sun Lighterage Co
Le Fresh
Leadership Development Centre
Legion Holdings
Lemlabs
Lenovo
Lerk Thai Restaurant
Les Amis Group
Les Gallery, My Kind Of Place (mkop)
Leung Kai Fook Medical
Lian Huat Group
Lifewire.com.sg
LimousineCab.com
Lin Ho
Linkers (Far East)
Live Your Dreams
Lloyd Fonds Singapore
Loh Eben Ong & Partners
Lorenzo International
LushSpa
Luzhou Bio-Chem Technology
M2B Game World
MA Lighting
Macquarie
Macshop
Majapahit
Management Consultant
Management Development Institute of Singapore
Manchester Business School Worldwide
Manulife (Singapore)
Manzaro
Marina Mandarin Singapore
MarinaBaySands
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
MarketSpace
Matex International
Maxxium Singapore Fine Wines & Spirits
Maybank Singapore
MCCM Media
McDonald’s Singapore
Mcgraw Hill Companies
Media Associated Displays
MediaCorp TV Singapore
Megacorp Group
Megatech Information Systems
Memtech Internatonal
Mercer (Singapore)
Merck Sharpe & Dohme
Meritus Mandarin Singapore
Metro Parking (S)
Meyer International Marketing
MGarage
Michelin Asia Pacific
MicroLumens
Midas Holdings
Milagros
Mileage Communications
Millennium & Copthorne International
Mindtrac
Ministry of Education, Education Programmes Division
Ministry of Health
Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts
MMI Group
Mobile & Wireless Group
Modetti Office Services
Morgan Glenwel
MPT Motor Tradin
MSIG Insurance (Singapore)
muvee Technologies
my exam papers
MyCell Technologies
Nanyang Instrument & Machinery
Nanyang Polytechnic
National Library Board
National University of Singapore
NBDA Asia
NBS Consulting
NetGain Systems
NETS
Network Courier
Network Express Courier Services
New Balance Singapore
Newurbanmale.com
Nexia TS Public Accounting Corporation
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Nike Singapore
Novel Club
Novell Singapore
NTUC Fairprice Cooperative
Ogilvy & Mather Singapore
OilPods
OKP Holdings Limited
Olam International
Old Asia
Old Chang Kee
Ole Group
Omni United (S)
On Demand Contract & Services
Ong First Tradition
Oracle Corporation Singapore
Orchid Information
Orient Express Lines
Origin Singapore
Original Media
Orkney Holdings
Osim International
Outdoor Venture
Pace Forwarding
Pacific Rover
Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts
Parisilk Electronics and Computers
Park Hotel Group
Parkroyal Hotels & Resorts
ParTech
PASR Technologies
Path Productions
Pemberton Investments
Pere Ocean
Permasteelisa Singapore
Perspectiv Technologies
Petrojaya
Philip Tang & Sons
Philips Electronics
PhillipCapital
Pico Art International
Pico Music
Pidilite Innovation Centre
Pimabs
Pine Garden’s Cake
Pinnacle (Sentosa)
Pinnacle Acupuncture & Chinese Physician
Pitney Bowes
Plainegate Liquemetal
PLAN-B ICAG
Play Sports! School
Poh Tiong Choon Logistics
PolarisHub
Powerbox Singapore
PPL Shipyard
Practice Consulting & ICT Projects Associates
Precious Entertainment
Prem Fashions
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Priority Consultants
Professional Investment Advisory Services
PropNex Realty
Protocol Academy
Providend
Prudential Assurance Company Singapore
PSA Singapore Terminals
PTC Learning School International
PurpleClick Media
Qian Hu Corporation
QM Sports (S)
Rabobank International
Raffles Campus
Raffles Medical Group
Rafflesian Clinic and Surgery
RainForest Productions
Rajah & Tann
Ram Industries
RCH International
Red Hat Asia Pacific
Red Sports
Regency Steel Asia
Rehoboth online
Renewal Self-Development Centre
Republic Polytechnic
Rhodo Property & Estate Management Services
Rice Fields
Rights Xchange
Robert Walters (S)
Robust DataComm
Rockeby Biomed
Rodyk & Davidson
Roi Strategy Consultants
Ross Human Directions
Rotary Club of Singapore
Running Lab
Russell Brand Communications
SAGISS
Samsung Asia
SAP Asia Pacific Japan
SAS International
Satyam Computer Services
Saucony 100PLUS PAssion Run 2008
Savills (S)
Saxo Capital Markets
Scentuary
Schott Singapore
Schroder Investment Management
Sciencescan
Sciente International
Seaquest Marine Systems
Seaview (Sentosa)
Secure Computing Singapore
Securities Investors Association of Singapore
Select Group
Selectro Selections
Sembawang Engineering & Constructors
Sembawang Shipyard
Sembcorp Industries
Sembcorp Marine
Serial System
Shang Investment
SHINES Education
Shinsen Healthy Product
Shiro Corporation
Si Chua Dou Hua Restaurants
Siang May
Silk Road Solutions
Silver Ribbon (Singapore)
SIM
Sincere Watch
Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Singapore Computer Systems
Singapore Discovery Centre
Singapore Embassy in Beijing
Singapore Exhibition Services
Singapore Food Industries
Singapore Furniture Industries Council
Singapore Hotel Association
Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Singapore INLINE
Singapore Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management
Singapore International Chamber of Commerce
Singapore Management University
Singapore Media Press
Singapore National Olympic Council
Singapore Petroleum Company
Singapore Polytechnic
Singapore Power
Singapore Recreation Club
Singapore River Cruises & Leisure
Singapore Sports Council
Singapore Technologies Engineering
Singapore Totalisator Board
Singapore Turf Club
Singaporean-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce
SingTel
Sino-America Tours Corporation
Sinotron United
Sirius Venture Consulting
SISTIC.com
Sitra Holdings
SkateSports
Sky Tower
SkyQuestCom Global
SMOE
SMRT Corporation
Social Innovation Park
SoluNet Global
Soon Lian Holdings
Soon Wing Properties
SOONSteel International
SOSS Asia
Sozo Perles
SP Consulting
Specialist Management Resources
Spectaworks
Speedy Advertising Enterprise
Speedy Tech Electronics
SPH Magazines
Spinn
Spire Research & Consulting
SPORTFIVE Singapore
Sri Warisan Som Said Performing Arts
Ssangleong Bulkhandling
ST Chan Clinic & Surgery for Women
ST Electronics (Info-comm Systems)
St Gregory Spa
STA Travel
Stamford Media International Group of Companies
Standard and Poor’s
Standard Chartered
Starcom Resources
STEE-InfoSoft
Sterling Capital Partners
Stewart Engineering Works
Style Events Management
Subway Singapore Development
Sulzer Metco (Singapore)
Summer Productions
Sun Microsystems
Sungard System Access
Sunshine Residences Group
Suntax International Corporation
Suntec City Development
Suntec Investment
Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre
Super Bean International
Super Galvanising
Super Satay
Surbana Corporation
Swee Hong Exim
Synear Food Holdings
Synergistic Real Estate Management & Networks
Tan Chin Tuan Foundation
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Tat Hong Holdings
Tata Consultancy Services
Tat’s IT Solutions
Tay Choon Mong Agency
TDK Singapore
Team Building Asia
Tecman
Tecpro Systems
TEE International
Teleflex Morse
Ten & Han Trading
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
The Esplanade Co
The Event Company Staging Connections
The Flame Centre
The Learning Lab
The Legends Fort Canning Park
The North Face
The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore
The Yoga Cove
The Youth Empire
theVoice
Thomson Medical Centre
Tian Jin Hai Seafood International
Tiger Airways
Tigernix
Tiro Consulting Services
TJ Systems
TKL Consulting
TMX Show Productions
TNT Express Asia
TNT Singapore
Toh Eng Hock Construction (TEHC)
Toll (Asia)
Top Advertising
Tourism Management Institute of Singapore
Toy Factory Productions
TR Asia Holdings
TR Formac
Transview Holdings
Travelex Group
Trek 2000 International
Trend Micro (Singapore)
Tru-Marine
Trust Associates
T-Systems Singapore
Tung Lok Restaurants (2000)
Tunghua International Enterprises
Turf City Management
Tushiv International
Two Best Automation & Computer
U21 Global
UAN World
UBS AG
Unidux Electronics
Union Air Freight
United Airlines
United Industrial Corporation
United Premas
United Test and Assembly Center
UOB Group
UOB Travel Planners
UOL Group
UP BrandBuzz
UP Media
UPS Singapore
V Ships (Asia Pacific)
Velocity@Novena Square
Venture Consortium Holdings
Veolia Water Southeast Asia
Virtuoso Arts
Visa International Asia Pacific
Visual Studio Singapore
Walt Disney Television International – Southeast Asia
Wangi Industrial Co
Wanin Industries
Wealth Management Asia
Wealth Management Resource Centre LLP
Web Synergies (S)
WEC Engineers & Constructors
Wildlife Reserves Singapore – Jurong BirdPark, Night Safari and Singapore Zoo
Wilmar International
Wine Treasures
Winson Press
Wood Doctor (Far East)
Work & Health Psychologists
World Sport Group
XchangeInfo Internet Company
Xpress Holdings
Yamaha Music (Asia)
Yamakawa Trading
YCH Group
Yellow Pages (Singapore)
YHS (Singapore)
Yim Medical Centre
YMCA of Singapore
Young NTUC
Youth Enterprise Academy
Zen Property Management
ZT Technologies

Source: The Singapore Business Times, as of 20th February 2008

Sports In Hot Weather Conditions

singaporeyoutholympicgames — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 05:48:39 +0000

One area of higher risk for organizers and participants of community sporting events in tropical locations such as the Singapore Youth Olympic Games 2010 is that of a physical environment of high heat and humidity. These events are more likely to see participants from non-tropical environments push themselves beyond their normal boundaries of activity and both athletes and organizers need to take extra precautions.

At any time, high intensity exercise in a hot environment, with the associated elevation of body temperature, can lead to heat illness. Heat illness in sport presents as heat exhaustion or the more severe heat stroke.

Heat Exhaustion

Characterized by a high heart rate, dizziness, headache, loss of endurance/skill/confusion and nausea. The skin may still be cool/sweating, but there will be signs of developing vasoconstriction, e.g pale color.

The rectal temperature may be up to 40°C and an athlete may collapse on stopping activity. Rectal temperature should only be measured by a doctor or nurse.

To avoid heat exhaustion, if you feel unwell during exercise you should immediately cease activity and rest. Further benefit comes if the rest is in a shaded area with some passing breeze (from a fan if necessary) and you take extra hydration. Misting or spraying with water can also help.

Heat Stroke

Characterized similar to heat exhaustion but with a dry skin, confusion and collapse. Heat stroke may arise in an athlete who has not been identified as suffering from heat exhaustion and has persisted in further activity. Core temperature measured in the rectum is the only reliable diagnosis of a collapsed athlete to determine heat stroke.

Heat stroke is a potentially fatal condition and must be treated immediately. It should be assumed that any collapsed athlete is at danger of heat stroke. The best first aid measures are “Strip/Soak/Fan.”

Strip off any excess clothing
Soak with water
Fan
Ice placed in groin and armpits is also helpful

The aim is to reduce body temperature as quickly as possible. The athlete should immediately be referred for treatment by a medical professional.

Important: heat exhaustion/stroke can still occur even in the presence of good hydration.

Dehydration

Dehydration is fluid loss which occurs during exercise, mainly due to perspiration and respiration. It makes an athlete more susceptible to fatigue and muscle cramps. Inadequate fluid replacement, before, during and after exercise will lead to excessive dehydration and may lead to heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

To avoid dehydration, you should drink about 500mls (2 glasses) in the 2 hours prior to exercise. During exercise longer than 60 minutes, 2-3 cups (500-700ml) of cool to lukewarm water or sports drink are sufficient for most sports. After exercise, replenish your fluid deficit to ensure you are fully re-hydrated, but not over-hydrated.

Take note, even a small degree of dehydration will cause a decrease in performance. However be sure not to over-hydrate. Drinking too much fluid can lead to a dangerous condition known as hyponatraemia (low blood sodium). Aim to drink enough to replace lost fluids, but not more than that.

Clothing

Type of clothing is vital in minimizing health risks associated with exercise in heat. Fabrics that minimize heat storage and enhance sweat evaporation should be selected. Light weight, light colored, loose fitting clothes, made of natural fibers or composite fabrics with high wicking (absorption) properties, that provide for adequate ventilation are recommended as the most appropriate clothing in the heat. This should be applied to the clothing worn by not just athletes, but also umpires, other officials and volunteers.

Protective Clothing

If clothing is worn for protective reasons, ensure that it is worn only while training and competing in hot weather. Some examples include leathers in motor sports and mountain biking, protective equipment for hockey goalkeepers, and softball umpires.

Remove non-breathable clothing as soon as possible if the athletes or officials are feeling unwell in hot conditions. Start cooling the body immediately via ventilation and/or a cool spray such as a soaker hose or a hand-held spray and a fan.

Acclimatization of Participants

Acclimatization of the participant includes the umpires, other officials and volunteers as well as the athletes.

Preparation for exercise under hot conditions should include a period of acclimatization to those conditions, especially if you are traveling from a cool / temperate climate to compete under hot / humid conditions such as in the case of Singapore.

It has been reported that youth and children acclimatize slower than adults. Regular exercise in hot conditions will facilitate adaptation to help prevent the athlete’s performance deteriorating, or suffering from heat illness during later competitions. 60 minutes acclimatization activity each day for 7-10 days provides substantial preparation for safe exercise in the heat.

Fitness Levels & Athletic Ability of Participants

A number of physical/physiological characteristics of the athlete will influence the capacity to tolerate exercise in the heat, including body size and endurance fitness.

In endurance events an accomplished but non-elite runner, striving to exceed their performance may suffer from heat stress. The potential for heat related illnesses would be exacerbated if they have not acclimatized to the conditions and have failed to hydrate correctly.

Overweight and unconditioned athletes, umpires, officials and volunteers will also generally be susceptible to heat stress.

Age and Gender of Participants

Ladies may suffer more during exercise in the heat, due to their greater percentage of body fat. Young Children are especially at risk in the heat. Prior to puberty, the sweating mechanism, essential for effective cooling, is poorly developed. The ratio between weight and surface area in the child is also such that the body absorbs heat rapidly in hot conditions.

In practical terms, young athletes must be protected from over-exertion in hot climates, especially with intense or endurance exercise.

Although youth can acclimatize to exercise in the heat, they take longer to do so than adults. Coaches should be aware of this and limit training for non-acclimatized youth during exposure to hot environments.

Predisposed Medical Conditions

It is important to know if athletes, umpires, officials or volunteers have a medical condition or are taking medication that may predispose them to heat illness.

Examples of illnesses that will put the participant or official at a high risk of heat illness include: asthma, diabetes, pregnancy, heart conditions and epilepsy. Some medications and conditions may need special allowances.

Participants and officials who present with an illness such as a virus, flu, gastro, or feeling unwell are at an extreme risk of heat illness if exercising in moderate to hot weather.

Participants or officials who may be affected by drugs or alcohol may be at an extreme risk of heat illness if exercising in moderate to hot weather.

Other factors to Consider

Preventative measures can be undertaken to minimize heat injuries. Examples include the provision of shade, hats, appropriate sunscreen, spray bottles and drinking water. It is important to have trained personnel available to manage heat injuries and designated recovery areas for patients. In situations where heat problems may be expected, an experienced medical practitioner should be present.

Dining In Singapore

singaporeyoutholympicgames — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 05:35:57 +0000

Singapore is a gourmet’s heaven and is considered one of the food capitals of Asia. Tasty Chinese, Indian, Malay, Indonesian, and Western foods are sold from the many street stalls at reasonable prices. There are also many fast food restaurants serving quick service meals for the on-the-go citizen.

Visitors to Singapore have the opportunity to sample a wide variety of popular Singapore dishes, such as roti prata, rojak, chicken rice and laksa, as well as other varieties of cuisine that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. An excellent Singapore food resource is Makan Sutra, which has established itself as the definite food guide in Singapore.

A normal meal in a “hawker center” (food stall on the street) costs about as much as a snack in the U.S. or Europe (although it has been reported that portions are smaller). Food in the canteens at the Youth Olympic Village or neighboring National University of Singapore (NUS) costs even less; a few dollars will buy a hearty meal. The NUS canteens are subsidized for the benefit of students and faculty.

Since Muslims don’t eat pork and Indians don’t eat beef, fish and chicken are universally accepted staples. Rice is also commonly eaten with most local meals. Singaporeans today are also becoming more conscious of their health and are in general consuming less fats and carbohydrates, and eating more greens and fresh fruit. It is not difficult to find well balanced, healthy and delicious meals in Singapore that are befiting to the diets of athletes and the health conscious.

An interesting aspect of dining in Singapore is that you will also discover an extreme diverse range of unusual tropical fruits such as rambutans, mangosteens, durians, jackfruits, pomelos, starfruits, zirzats, buah dukus, chikus, dragon fruits, and guavas.

A type of cuisine local to Singapore and Malaysia is Nonya cooking, which combines Chinese ingredients with Malay influenced spices such as coconut cream and lemon grass. Singapore is also home to many restaurants, but prices vary and a good meal at a reasonably high quality restaurant can be expensive.

Singapore Youth Olympic Village

singaporeyoutholympicgames — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:28:57 +0000

NUS University Town is expected to become the Youth Olympic Village for the Singapore Youth Olympic Games in 2010, and will act as the central hub for accomodation as well as the education and cultural programs for athletes.

The iconic, 19 hectare facility is located at Warren Hill, near the National University of Singapore Kent Ridge campus in the Western area of Singapore.

Due for completion in early 2010, NUS University Town will be seamlessly connected to Kent Ridge Campus via a vehicular and pedestrian bridge.

NUS University Town / Youth Olympic Village is also a short bus or taxi ride away from the popular leisure district Holland Village, and the suburban town center of Clementi.

Built on the site of a former golf course, the brand new NUS University Town / Youth Olympic Village will consist of four main areas:

The Residential Zone: A cluster of 4 or 6 bedroom apartment units built to house 6,000 athletes and officials.

The Village Square: An interactive learning environment for athletes to deepen their knowledge of sports and global issues.

The Operational Zone: To provide for the Olympic Village’s various administrative and support functions.

The Transport Hub: To connect the Olympic Village to all competition and non-competition venues with a comprehensive and efficient shuttle bus service.

Space and opportunities for athletes to interact and learn from one another is a central feature of the NUS University Town / Youth Olympic Village.

The facility will be used as an integrated learning and living facility for the university after the games are over.

Besides student accomodation and social & recreation facilities, NUS University Town will also host the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), the first research centre within the National Research Foundation’s Campus for Research Excellence And Technological Enterprise (CREATE) as well as the Asia Research Institute.

Tropical Ailments And Diseases In Singapore

singaporeyoutholympicgames — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:21:59 +0000

Compared to other places in the region, Singapore appears sparkling clean. However, being located in the heart of Asia, Singapore is subject to problems related to tropical diseases. Whilst a high quality, international level of healthcare is available readily and inexpensively, any athlete or participant in the Youth Olympic Games should note and take precautions especially if it is their first time traveling to the tropics.

Although rare, diseases such as dengue fever and malaria have been reported. They are, however, kept in check through government-imposed regulations on locations such as sports facilities, gardens, drainage systems and other private and public space. Although dengue and malaria do surface periodically, and dengue fever has been reported as a rather serious issue at certain times of the year, they are largely isolated cases. The Singapore Ministry of Environment is very vigilant in its mosquito abatement programs.

New visitors to the region should take particular care when they travel outside Singapore, and especially avoid food stalls, and drink only bottled water. Students should frequently wash their hands, watch what they eat, and frequently replace common items such as toothbrushes and razors.

Illnesses in the tropics will not present the same symptoms as illnesses one experiences in temperate climates of Europe and the U.S., and may not respond to familiar treatments and common cures. It often takes much longer for recovery, and symptoms may be a great deal more severe. Prevention is critical.

By law, Singapore requires those who are traveling from infected countries to have the Yellow Fever vaccination. Visitors to the Singapore Youth Olympic Games in 2010 who plan to travel to neighboring countries need to consider their travel plans when getting their vaccinations. If possible, Hepatitis A and B as well as typhoid vaccinations are advisable, even though they are expensive.

There is a low risk of Japanese Encephalitis, but cases are reported countrywide, year-round. There is a low risk of traveler’s diarrhea in Singapore.

Life As A Student In Singapore

singaporeyoutholympicgames — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:05:41 +0000

Students will find Singapore a modern city that is much cleaner and safer than most cities in the world. In fact, it may look a lot like home for many visitors from metropolitan cities in North America and Europe. However, new visitors and students to Singapore should not let appearances be deceiving. The appearances may lull students into assuming that people probably think just as they do. This is a mistake.

Singapore is an Asian city with many cultural differences. It is a combination of at least three ancient cultures: Chinese, Malay, and Indian. Important distinctions exist within each of these cultures. There are also many religions practiced in Singapore. The four official languages of Singapore are Mandarin, Malay, Tamil and English.

English use is widespread and is considered the language that unites the various ethnic groups. Past students mention difficulty in trying to understand the unique pidgin version of English called Singlish – which uses a clipped form of English mixed with Malay and Hokkien words. It will take some time to get used to, but past students have enjoyed learning it.

Be patient and make friends with local students to help. Many school campuses are of international quality and standard. The Singaporean higher education is also continually evolving, and right now is transiting away from the traditional British education system model to a more U.S. centric model.

Within Singapore, the local schools and universities are highly regarded, and whilst many students are able to perform well and find achievement so long as they are willing and able, only the most qualified students are able to truly excel and perform well in the competitive but rewarding education system. Having excelled amongst the best, these students are also likely to continue their track record of success at an international level.

In Singapore secondary education is relatively demanding and structured. Students specialize in their majors earlier. Consequently, most students are well prepared and highly disciplined in their study habits, and many students are reading and performing well in subjects that are more advanced then that of their peer group in other countries.

Students in Singapore may not study much in the first few weeks of school, but most generally crank up the intensity later in the academic term. International students new to Singapore may not be used to studying with this kind of intensity.

New students should therefore begin their studies early and consistently and never be too complacent. International students must be realistic and not let the excitement of a new academic environment lure them into taking courses that are beyond their abilities. New international students need to remember that they are dealing with a different educational system that is highly demanding but at the same time recognizes hard work and achievement.

For new international students in Singapore to be totally integrated into the local student population, socially, academically, and culturally, it is important for that they make friends and participate in their school activities. Participation in sport and other socio-cultural activities are highly regarded, and the friendships that develop on the playing field spill into the academic work in the form of study groups. Students often travel in groups to other Asian countries between semesters or during academic holidays.

Many international students are also invited to homes of fellow students. Past students have been treated with great hospitality by local Singaporeans. However, it is fair to say that Singaporeans do not wear their friendship on their sleeves. Their generosity is reserved for close friends and families. It takes a little effort and time to break through the social barrier with local Singaporeans, but once you do, you are very likely to be greeted with incredible warmth and hospitality.

Studying in Singapore

singaporeyoutholympicgames — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:31:13 +0000

According to legend, a 14th-century Sri Vijayan prince mistook a tiger for a lion – a lion being considered a good omen – on the island at the tip of the Malaysian Peninsula, prompting the area to be called by the Sanskrit term Singa Pura, or Lion City.

Singapura today, now known as Singapore, the prosperous and clean “Lion City,” exists on a small tropical island and more than 60 surrounding islets, lying one degree north of the equator. Singapore’s location offers ready access to other exotic Asian countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. Singapore is also conveniently located right between India and China, which are both easily accessible in 6 hours of flying time.

In many ways, Singapore has always acted as a crossroad for many travelers in the region, who often stop by for a short visit over a few days, for both leisure and business. Many have decided to settle down over the years, leading to an extremely diverse and exotic mix of cultures, languages and backgrounds.

Today, Singapore’s local population of more than 4 million inhabitants represents a multi-ethnic society that is fully and peacefully integrated and uniquely blends Western and Asian cultures. Around 1 in 4 people you meet on the street is likely to be a foreigner, hence with the foreign population combined, the total number of inhabitants on the tiny island state numbers to around 5 million.

Studying in Singapore provides students with the dual advantages of living comfortably and safely in one of Asia’s most modern metropolis, which is at the forefront of international business, finance, high technology, communications, and education. There is also a big commitment by Singapore to nurture an environment of innovation and entrepeneurism, and there is an active and dynamic business startup ecosystem that is developing in leaps and bounds.

At the same time, a student studying in Singapore will also get to enjoy the many opportunities to experience the abundant natural beauty and cultural diversity of Asia. Students in Singapore enjoy access to a dazzling variety of ethnic food, endless cultural celebrations, diverse religious traditions, the widest array of leisure and entertainment facilities, and, of course, the best shopping in the world.

Testimonials from past students note how Singapore feels immediately comfortable, with its abundance of tropical flowers and manicured trees and shrubs, and with both English and Mandarin Chinese spoken widely as primary languages.

Singaporeans are also amongst the most well traveled citizens of the world, and are also known, for the most parts, to be cosmopolitan in outlook, as well as friendly and warm towards new friends and visitors.

A dynamic, globally-oriented, multicultural city-state, Singapore’s record of economic and civic success since independence in 1965 has been nothing short of spectacular. The former British colony’s per capita income is the highest in the surrounding region and among the highest anywhere in the Asia Pacific.

Many Singaporeans enjoy an excellent standard of living, are home owners, and benefit from a stable social and political system that is based on merit and achievement. Basically, if you are able and willing to carve a life for yourself, Singapore presents compelling opportunities for personal development, and allows you to make your mark in this world, be it in sport, business or social achievements.

Singapore enjoys an excellent and competitive public education system, Singapore students regularly participate and win international Mathematics and Science competitions. At the university and tertiary education level, several world renowed institutions such as John Hopkins, INSEAD, the University of Chicago and MIT have set up satellite campuses, research laboratories and facilities in Singapore.

With inexpensive, advanced health care on a par with most developed countries, a high degree of political and economic stability, a highly-skilled English-speaking work force, one of the world’s most modern information infrastructures, and one of the world’s largest and most modern ports, Singapore is easily one of the top countries in the world to pride itself as an international trade and information hub.

As a founding member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Singapore has also been a bulwark of regional stability and free trade, whose open market economy is studied and emulated throughout the world.

Useful Singapore Travel Information

singaporeyoutholympicgames — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:33:27 +0000

Airports

The airport in Singapore is called Changi International Airport and, like everything else in the city, it is a miracle of efficiency. All services are provided locally and it is recognised as one of the best airports in the world. All 3 terminals are linked by a skytrain which operates both at the transit and public areas. The shopping in the airport is also, without a doubt, amongst the best in the world. Communications to and from the city are excellent as the end station of one of the routes on the MRT underground train service is the airport.

The MRT is also the most economical and fastest way to the city, about S$2 will bring you right into the heart of the city in about 30 minutes. Taxis can cost between S$16 and S$24 for a journey of around 15 to 20 minutes.

Budget transport to the city and other parts of the island can also be by bus or by train. Terminals are located at the basement of Terminals 1 and 2. Either purchase and use an electronic ticketing card (EZLink), or Pprepare the exact fare (around S$2) for buses as no change will be given.

If you choose to go by train you would have to switch trains at EW4 – Tanah Merah MRT Station to get downtown.

A Ground Transport Centre (GTC) is available at the Arrival Hall of terminals.
For further information on Changi Airport visit their website.

For more details on time tables and fares, pick up a copy of the MRT brochure at the
Changi Airport MRT Station, or visit the Singapore MRT website.

Trains

The MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) train service with fast and ultra-efficient trains is the artery of Singapore’s local transport. The network comprises three main lines and a number of smaller sub-lines which link up most of the city and suburban areas.

The train runs from the early morning (around 5AM) until midnight and it is clean, fast and very safe. Tickets and different types of reduced rate tickets can be bought at all stations.

Information about the MRT and different types of tickets can be found at the Singapore MRT website.

Buses

Singapore also has an extensive network of buses which cover local transport in areas to which MRT does not go. Buses are cheap and proportionately comfortable. There are buses both with and without air conditioning. In both cases, you save money by buying a bus ticket. Visit the SMRT Bus Service website for more details.

Taxis

Flexible and easy – there are a great many taxis in Singapore which all use taximeters. Compared to most large, busy cities, taxis in Singapore are relatively inexpensive, but be careful of numerous surcharges at peak travel hours, nights, and road tolls at highways and other areas where there is high traffic flow. There are a few large taxi companies of which Comfort is the largest.

Taxi Call Service Phone Numbers

Comfort: +65 6552 1111
City Cab: +65 6552 2222
SMRT: +65 6555 8888
Transcab: +65 6555 3333
Premier Taxis: +65 6363 6888
SMART: +65 6485 7777

Shopping: Singapore’s National Sport

singaporeyoutholympicgames — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:15:28 +0000

Shopping is a national sport in Singapore – there is an enormous range to choose
from, both locals and visitors pack the streets daily to browse an unimaginably wide variety of goods and services to meet every need and desire.

The artery of Singapore’s shopping life is Orchard Road where most of the largest department stores and specialty shops are clustered. Besides Orchard Road, there are also many shopping centres and markets scattered around the city and suburbs.

Anyone who is after a bargain, for example in home electronics, is smart enough to check on prices at home before leaving, just to have something with which to make a comparison. Not everything is cheap but watches, clothes, cloth, gold, and spices and jade at a good price.

We have listed some great areas for shopping in Singapore.

Orchard Road

Orchard Road is the main shopping street in Singapore. There are department stores and shopping centres with choices to suit everyone, both young and old. You can easily spend a few days to walk up and down Orchard Road, soaking in the sights and sounds of a buzzing metropolis.

Nearest MRT stations: Orchard, Somerset, or Dhoby Ghaut

Chinatown

Chinatown is just below the financial district’s skyscrapers – colourful, bustling and with the typical fragrances of the Chinese district (spices, herbs, medicines, fruits). In Tanjong Pagar there are traditional tea shops. Here are also masks and other works of art. In the narrow
Smith Street, Trengganu Street, Temple Street and Pagoda Street it is easy to find all kinds of bargains. Don’t forget Sago Street with its porcelain shops. The Peoples Park Complex shopping centre is a must, not least for the local street life. And don’t miss OG Peoples Park, which has suddenly become hip with its fashion boutiques, jewellery and cosmetics.

Nearest MRT station: Chinatown

Kampong Glam & Arab Street

Kampong Glam and Arab Street are the main Middle Eastern / Muslim districts and there are lots of small, bazaar-type shops selling fabric, baskets and mats. Muslim religious and ethnic origin (prayer mats and headdresses for example) artefacts can also be found.

However, fabric is still the number one reason for visitors to Arab Street – silk and cotton in all their forms. Here is also batik imported from other parts of Asia.

Nearest MRT station: Lavender (plus an additional 5 minute taxi ride or 15 minute walk)

Little India

Serangoon Road and the adjacent streets is the centre for Singapore’s Indian community – hence called Little India. Little India offers wonderful fragrances and impressions of Incredible India. Go shopping for silver and silk, all while the fragrance of incense spreads over the streets like the heavy scent of spices.

Nearest MRT station: Little India

Riverside and Clarke Quay

At Clarke Quay, there are a number of newly renovated harbour warehouses, accommodating 150 shops. They sell antiques, clothes, souvenirs and other odds and ends. Here is also a flea market on Sundays.

Immediately adjacent is Liang Court where there are a number of Japanese designer shops. Riverside Point is an exclusive shopping centre in the area.

Nearest MRT station: Clarke Quay