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Combined Martial Arts Display 2009 is back!
by CMAD'09 Marketing
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After a long and eagerly anticipated wait, the National University of Singapore Martial Arts proudly presents Combined Martial Arts Display (CMAD) 2009!!!
Co-hosted by NUS Wushu Club and NUS Taekwondo Club, and featuring 10 unique martial arts groups, CMAD 2009 promises to be the biggest and most spectacular martial arts performance of the year.
Be awed. Be inspired. Be there. Call us now to buy your tickets!
Details of CMAD'09:
Date and time: 20th Aug, Thursday, 7.30 to 9.30pm
Venue: University Cultural Centre (free seating)
Ticket price: $10 (promotion package: buy 4 get 1 free)
We will be setting up a booth during the first week of school. Kindly purchase/collect your tickets there!
Date/Venue: 14th Aug, Fri, at Arts, along the central library walkway
Contact Yun Min at 91192758 to place your orders!
For more information, please visit our website at http://cmadnus.page.tl/Home.htm or contact Keng Yong at sky_falcon224@msn.com or Robin at elvenic@hotmail.com for more details!
Proudly brought to you by Aikido. Capoeira. Judo. Karate. Kendo. Muay Thai. Nam Wah Pai. Silat. Taekwondo. Wushu.
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RunNUS 09 Helper Recruitment
by NUS Students' Sports Club
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RunNUS is an annual running event organized by the NUS Students' Sports Club to promote a healthy lifestyle amongst the NUS population and the public. This year, the event is going to be held on 30 August, at NUS Sports Complex.
The Organizing Committee is looking for dedicated volunteers to help with an array of areas, for example participant registration, baggage deposits, road marshal and time-recording. This is a great way to get involved in your community, support sporting activities, meet new people and have some fun! It will be an exciting experience and one you can be proud of.
So if you have what it takes to be part of a national event, hesitate no more and come join us! As part of our appreciation for your efforts, you can look forward to receiving:
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Exclusive volunteer T-shirt
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Meals and refreshments during and after the race
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Community Involvement Programme Hours (if required)
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NUS CCA points (if required)
To register, please email us at runnus09@yahoo.com with the following information:
Full name
Gender
NRIC/Passport No.
Date of Birth
Home Address
Contact Number (mobile preferred)
Matric Number
T-shirt size
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Hyperjive 2009 is coming
by NUS Aerobics Club
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Where: NUS, School of Arts and Social Sciences, Central Library Block
When: Saturday 22nd August 2009, 1:30pm
NUS Hyperjive 2009 is a 3 hour mass aerobics marathon open to all NUS students as well as the public. This event aims to encourage individuals to integrate Aerobics into their fitness regime. This year, the event includes Cardio Aerobics, Kickboxing and Hip hop fit!!
Not to forget, Hyperjive t-shirt, lucky draws and attractive goodie bags are provided!
Selling of Hyperjive 2009 Tickets:
Sales of tickets (2nd round) : Booth outside NUS Central Library from 11th to 19th August - 10am to 6pm ( excluding weekend)
For Further details, please visit our website:
www45.brinkster.com/nusaerobics/
If interested, please do not hesitate to send an email to nus_aerobics_club@yahoo.com or call Jessica @ 91250092
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NUS WINDSURF CHAMPIONSHIP 2009
by NUS Windsurfing Club
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NUS Windsurfing Club brings you NUS Windsurf Championship 2009
Venue: People's Association Water-Venture (East Coast)
Closing date: 17th August 2009
Race Categories
Club-board Category:
4.0m" Mens Open
4.0m" Ladies Open
5.0m" Mixed Open
6.0m" Mixed Open
RS: X Mixed Open
Raceboard Open: Max. Sail Size: 8 m2 and a board with a daggerboard.
Bic Techno 293 Mixed Open.
The entry fees will be non-refundable:
By 14th August 2009
$28 (Club board)
$18 (non-club board)
After 14th August 2009
$32 (Club board)
$22 (non-club board)
Entry fee will include race fee, lunch, sponsored goodie bag and the event shirt.
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Fencing Appreciation Course 2009
by NUS Fencing Club
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Never tried fencing? Seize your chance now!
Our annual Fencing Appreciation Course (FAC) is back! If you are curious about fencing and would like to try, do sign up for one of the dates below:
18th August 2009 (Tuesday)
20th August 2009 (Thursday)
25th August 2009 (Tuesday)
27th August 2009 (Thursday)
The courses will be conducted from 1830 to 2130 hr at MPSH6. No prior experience required! Experienced fencers are also welcome to take part in the activities.
All equipment will be provided - just come in sports attire (shirt, shoes, socks etc.)
FAC will cost $15 per person. This is a one time charge, so that means it is $15 whether you come for 1, 3 or all 4 sessions! Payment is to be made on the FAC day itself.
Sign up via email at nus_fencing@yahoo.com with your name, handphone number, email address, matric number, faculty and most importantly, which FAC dates you are coming for. If you have experience in fencing, do include that as well, specifying which weapon.
For enquiries, email us or contact Joanna at 91790391 or Kuan Khai at 91793390.
See you!
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NUS Windsurfing Club Welcome Tea
by NUS Windsurfing Club
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Wish you were something with more SPEED and EXCITEMENT?
If you love the sun, beach, wind, sea and have a passion for adrenaline, then, WINDSURFING is the sport for you.
If you are interested in finding out more, then do come down to our welcome tea on 18 August, 6.30pm at Sports Club Meeting Room 2.
And if you are keen to step up and share your passion, we welcome you to join our Windsurfing Committee 09/10! YES! You can make a difference!
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Windsurfing Level One Course for Beginners
by NUS Windsurfing Club
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Ever wondered how on Earth windsurfers could derive thrill and challenge from harnessing nature's energy? Here's your chance! Sign up now for the Windsurfing Level 1 proficiency course NOW to get started on this one-of-a-kind sport.
Come and join us to learn the basics of windsurfing which will enable you to develop the skill of maneuvering your board and sail, enjoy the sun and sea, making the wind-your power, the sail- your guide!
Course dates available:
29 August 09
6 and 12 September 09
Time: 10am - 5pm with lunch break
Venue: PA Water Venture East Coast
To sign up, simply log on to www.nuswindsurf.com! For any enquiries, please feel free to contact our friendly course coordinators at nuswindsurfcourses@gmail.com.
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Lifesaving 123 & Bronze Medallion Courses
by NUS Lifeguard Corps
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Those interested in taking lifesaving courses, the University Lifeguard Corps will be conducting the basic lifesaving course (LS123) & advanced lifesaving course(BM) for you!
The details are as follows:
Venue: NUS SRC Pool
Date: 31st August 2009 (Monday)
Time: 7pm
Course fees: $70 for LS123 & $60 for BM
Contact: Junsong at 96222492
Lessons are conducted every Monday and Wednesday at NUS SRC pool from 7pm to 9pm.
There will be swim proficiency sessions for those taking BM, which starts on the 17 August, 7pm at NUS SRC Pool, every mon & wed till the actual course starts... It is not compulsory that you must attend these swim proficiency sessions but it will be most helpful as u will be improving your swim techniques and speed to prepare you for the test.
LS123 is the basic lifesaving course available and it is the pre-requisite for BM. Upon attaining the BM certificate, you are eligible for lifeguard duties in Singapore and membership to our big family in NUS ULC. For further information on the course, please visit www.nuslifesaving.com
'We are not just swimmers, runners, canoeists... we are Lifesavers!'
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Learn to dive with us in September!
by NUS Dive Club
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The NUS Dive Club will be organizing two trips to Pulau Aur in September so join us for some fun in the underwater sun as we take the plunge into cool ocean depths to go swimming with the fishes.
Certified divers can sign up for the leisure dives or further their diving education with the PADI Advanced Open Water course, while those who are new to the sport can learn how to dive and become certified divers with the PADI Open Water Diver course. Either way, you'll get to explore the underwater terrain of Pulau Aur in Malaysia, discover some interesting critters and some interesting people.
Trip 1: 4 - 6 September 2009
Trip 2: 11 - 13 September 2009
Registration Dates & Timing:
Dates: 20th Aug & 21st Aug
Time: 10am - 5pm
Location: Bench along Arts Walkway (outside Central Library)
Courses
PADI Open Water Diver - $480
-Theory Session: 27 August
-Trip 1 Pool Session: 1 & 2 September
-Trip 2 Pool Session: 8 & 9 September
PADI Advanced Open Water - $450
Leisure (Excluding rental gear) - $285
Refresher Course - $80
For more information such as the sign-up date and venue, please visit us at http://nusdiveclub.org or email us at nusscubadiving@gmail.com
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NUS Capoeira's Welcome Tea - Dois
by NUS Capoeira Club
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NUS Capoeira warmly invites you to participate in our 'Welcome Tea' for this new semester!
Capoeira is a martial art developed by the African slaves of Brazil in the 16th Century but was only recognised as a Brazilian heritage in the 1930s.
Therefore, we are inviting you to have a go at our introductory class and be introduced to the music, song and moves that makes Capoeira 'a fight-like dance; a dance-like fight'
Details:
Date: 19 Aug (Wed)
Time: 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Venue: MPSH 4
Attire: comfy attire for stretching & bare-footed
Contacts:
email: capoeira.nus@gmail.com
Ian (hp): 97348713
Admission and light refreshments are free.
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NUS Nam Wah Pai Food Hunt 2009
by NUS Nam Wah Pai Club
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To all food lovers, NUS Nam Wah Pai is pleased to announce NUS Nam Wah Pai Food Hunt 2009!!
An exciting competition in the search for food throughout Singapore. Our hunt will cover several places around Singapore, such as Little India, Chinatown, Geylang Seria and Geylang.
There will be prizes given out for the winning team and Lucky Draw!
Not a NUS Nam Wah Pai member? Don't worry because this event is opened to the public.
Don't miss this opportunity to explore the variety of cuisine in Singapore!
There are only 30 slots for participants to join, so do book your place now and join our exciting food hunt!
Date: 15/8/2009 (Saturday) Time: 10am to 5.30pm
Meeting Place: Sports Club Meeting Room 2
Fee@$15 per person (Please take note: Some of the food are neither halal nor vegetarian)
Please register with Hwei Ying (98372395) or Ying Ying (96167326)
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Nam Wah Pai Welcome Tea
by NUS Nam Wah Pai Club
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Fancy learning kungfu? Aware of what Qigong, free-sparring and patterns are all about?
Whatever your reasons are; whether you are an undergrad, grad, exchange, or staff... join US at Nam Wah Pai Welcome Tea 2009! You will get to...
Observe martial Arts performances
Practice basic Martial Arts Moves
Understand Our Curriculum
On: 22August 2009, 1pm to 6pm
At: Sport Club Meeting Room 2 (1pm to 2pm) and MPHS2 (2pm to 6pm)
In: long loose pants & tee-shirt
With: Refreshment provided- (no fee charged)
For more details, contact Hwei Ying @ 98372395 and Juanna@ 98179519
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NUS Kendo Club Welcome Tea' 09
by NUS Kendo Club
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NUS Kendo Club's welcome tea is a great opportunity for everyone to know more about Kendo and what we do during trainings. Just dress comfortably and come down for a fun-filled session of Kendo!
Date/Day: 24th August 2009, Monday
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Venue: Multi-purpose Hall 6
For further enquiries, contact Shumin at le_suz@hotmail.com
Also, visit us at http://z3.invisionfree.com/NUS_KENDO/
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NUS Taekwondo Welcome Tea
by NUS Taekwondo Club
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Hailing from Korea, Taekwondo is one of the most popular Martial Arts in the world, with the largest number of practitioners internationally. Taekwondo places a relatively strong emphasis on kicking techniques, and is well known for its array of fast, powerful and accurate kicks that are delivered in swift deadly succession.
Affiliated to the Singapore Taekwondo Federation, NUS Taekwondo conducts its trainings twice a week:
Wed: 7.30 - 9.30pm
Sat: 2.30 - 4.30pm
To all interested martial arts enthusiasts with or without martial art background, don't miss our upcoming welcome tea to find out more about NUS Taekwondo!
Details of welcome tea:
Date/Time: 22 Aug 09 (Saturday) 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Venue: MPSH 2/Outside MPSH
Attire: Tshirt and trackpants (pls be in comfortable wear)
Light refreshments will be served. For more information, pls visit our website at http://www.nustkd.axac.com/pages/main/aboutus.php
For any enquiries, contact Robin at 94763106 / robinxie@nus.edu.sg
We hope to see you there!
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NUS Wushu Welcome Tea and Beginners' Course
by NUS Wushu Club
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Greetings!
NUS Wushu club will be holding our annual Welcome Tea session on 21 August 2009, Friday, 7pm at SRC, Multi-Purpose Sports Hall 2. Whether you are a freshie, returning student or staff of NUS, we welcome you to join us! Light refreshments will be provided, so you may enjoy an evening with people who share an interest in Wushu.
We will also be conducting a Beginners' Course, which begins on 24 August 2009, and stretches 7 weeks (every Monday excluding recess week). Through this course, you can expect to learn basic punches, kicks and stances. Trainings will also include exercises which will help you to develop strength, power, flexibility as well as practical self-defense skills. A one-time fee of $18 will be charged for the Beginners' Course.
As for those who already possess experience in Wushu, we welcome you to join our regular members for trainings.
You may email any queries to nuswushu@gmail.com, or contact:
Chi Ling (9177 2273)
Zheng Jun (9777 4651)
Li Min (9772 0383)
Or visit our club blog at nuswushu.blogspot.com.
Hope to see you soon! =)
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