2013 Prohibited List & Revisions to the Anti-Doping Singapore (ADS) Therapeutic Use Exemption Policy

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has published the List of Prohibited Substances and Methods for 2013 and it will come into effect on 1 JANUARY 2013. Highlights of the key changes to the 2013 Prohibited List are listed below for your information.

SUBSTANCES PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES (IN- AND OUT-OF-COMPETITION)

2 S3: Beta-2 Agonists

The permitted delivered (inhaled) dose of formoterol has increased from 36 micrograms to 54 micrograms over 24 hours with a corresponding increase of the urinary threshold from 30 ng/mL to 40 ng/mL.

Note: The List refers to the delivered dose of formoterol and not the metered dose. The delivered dose is the dose that leaves the mouthpiece and is available for inhalation.

All optical isomers (_d_- and _l_-) where relevant, are prohibited.

SUBSTANCES PROHIBITED IN-COMPETITION

3 S6: Stimulants

All optical isomers (_d_- and _l_-) where relevant, are prohibited.

SUBSTANCES PROHIBITED IN PARTICULAR SPORTS

4 P2: Beta-blockers

Beta-blockers will no longer be prohibited in the following 5 sports:

- Aeronautic (FAI)

- Boules (CMSB)

- Bridge (FMB)

- Ninepin and Tenpin Bowling (FIQ)

- Powerboating (UIM)

You may download a copy of the 2013 Prohibited List for your reference.

PESTA: Handball for Teachers

PESTA will be having a 2 day course on Handball this October!

Teaching of Handball in PE

Date: 10th & 11th October 2012

Time: 0900 - 1700 hours

Venue: PESTA or School Venue

Target Group: PE Teachers with little or no experience teaching Handball

 

Objective

At the end of the course, participant will acquire the knowledge and skills to teach handball skills and concepts in PE, design engaging lessons and learn to use formative assessment to evaluate student learning.

Content

• Learn to teach skills and concepts in handball
• Learn to plan lessons that are engaging with developmentally appropriate activities
• Acquire the knowledge of using formative assessment to evaluate students' learning
• Learn strategies to overcome real classroom issues while teaching handball in PE (eg: wet weather, students who are not interested, different abilities, space constraints, equipment, participation rate, etc.)
   

**Further details can be found at TRAISI. Hurry Sign Up Now!

 

 

 

 

2012 OLYMPIC HANDBALL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME & PARTILLE CUP

2012 OLYMPIC HANDBALL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME & PARTILLE CUP

(23 JUN – 9 JUL 2012 @ GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN)

 

Damai Secondary School’s boys’ Handball team was selected by the Handball Federation of Singapore to represent the country in the 2012 Olympic Handball Development Programme and Partille Cup held in Gothenburg, Sweden.  This was in recognition of their achievements at the 2011 National Inter-School Handball Championships where they won the Boys’ ‘C’ Division title.

The team consisted of four 14-year-olds, nine 15-year-olds and one 16-year-old, and they were accompanied by Mr Tan Heng Loon (HOD PE & Student L’ship) and Mr Sheikh Luqmahn (SH Student l’ship), who acted as team leaders and coaches to the team.

The team embarked on a 24-hour journey from Singapore to Ugglums skola, our school’s accommodation in Gothenburg, Sweden. The trip included a flight transfer in Doha, UAE and also a coach transfer in Oslo, Norway.

As part of the Olympic Handball Development Programme, our team was involved in a one-week intensive training programme under the auspices of the International Olympic Committee and the Swedish Handball Federation. The programme brings together teams from countries such as China, England, Ireland, Scotland, USA, Zimbabwe and ourselves, who were trained by coaches hired by the Swedish Handball Federation to level up the technical and tactical skills of the teams before the Partille Cup. Other than the training sessions, players from the participating nations also had time to mingle and interact with each other in a relaxed and lively environment.

 

 

The Partille Cup commenced in the second week of our trip and the Damai Team was drawn to face club teams from Denmark, Germany and Sweden in the Boys’ U-16 preliminary round. Although we lost all our matches and were subsequently relegated to the losers’ pool, the players gave a good account of themselves with some spirited displays. We eventually bowed out of the tournament in the first round of the losers’ pool, losing 20 – 4 to Bjurslatts IF, a Swedish team.

During the tournament, the players and team leaders were kept entertained as there were players’ and leaders’ parties organised, as well as subsidised visits to other places of attractions. The team arrived back in Singapore on 9 Jul after another arduous 24-hour trip.

Through the tournament, the players learnt that there was a wide gulf in standards between us and the rest of the world. To improve themselves, they will have to devote more hours towards training, employ the training drills and techniques they had learnt from the Swedish coaches, and remember the competitiveness needed to succeed from the Partille Cup.

 

Perhaps, the best learning from the experience was described by one of the players:

The one thing I am certain of is that I will never forget my experiences in Sweden. Throughout the entire trip, not only did I learn and relearn all kinds of skills, drills and techniques, I learnt something beyond Handball and beyond sports.

After undergoing one week of intense training by our Swedish coach, Mr Per Soderbergh, we played friendly games with countries such as Ireland and Scotland, which were also in the Olympic Development Programme. It was really a novel experience for us interacting and playing with like-minded teenagers from such faraway countries. It really opened up our minds and broadened our horizons.

The entire training and playing experience from start to end taught me that our team lacks physical training, communication, a strong defence and a sense of alertness. However, I also learnt that we can easily solve all these if we put in 100% effort. I also learnt, through my teachers’ guidance, the need for discipline, in terms of punctuality for example, and the need to put in ‘perfect practice’ to be truly committed to becoming not just a better athlete, but a better person. I will never forget something Mr Tan said to me, “Do not be a person who waits for things to happen, be a person who makes things happen.” – Zacharia Lee Zhi Ming (Damai Sec Sch)

 

Article contributed by Damai Secondary School

40th Interamnia World Cup-Italy

HFS nominates Team NUS to the 40th Interamnia World Cup in Italy last July.

Team Manager Andy Lwi from the NUS Mens Team shared with us their valuable experience and insights on the trip.

Getting there

On 1st July 2012, a group of Team NUS students stood at the departing gates of Changi Airport Terminal 3 and bade farewell to their loved ones. These are the privileged athletes who, with the recognition and support from the Handball Federation of Singapore, will be representing the nation and Team NUS in the Interamnia World Cup for the very first time! The Interamnia World Cup, located in Teramo, Italy, has been recognized by the International Handball Federation as the world’s biggest junior handball tournament. This year will be the 40th Interamnia World Cup and a staggering number of 190 teams and 1800 athletes are expected to take part.

For many of us, this was the first time we were participating in an overseas tournament and naturally we were all very excited throughout the journey. Even a 20-hour flight could not dampen our spirits as we finally arrived in the beautiful city of Teramo. Once there we were accommodated in Notaresco, a picturesque town and commune in Teramo, where we would stay for the next 9 days of the tournament. This was the beginning of our Interamnia World Cup experience.

Opening Ceremony

The opening ceremony, held on 4th July 2012, was nothing like what we had expected. Decorated with a myriad of national flags, the streets of Teramo were turned into a parade ground. The crowds on both sides of the pavement were loud and overwhelming. As we were participating in the tournament for the very first time, we were blessed with the good fortune of being the first team to parade down the streets! With the national flag and Team NUS flag held high, we felt an utmost sense of pride as we walked around the parade square while the national song ”We Are Singapore” was blasting through the air. Yet, at the same time it was a humbling experience for us when we saw the countless number of athletes from different nations parading after us.

The highlight of the trip was undoubtedly the opening ceremony. We met people from all over the world who share the same passion as us, took pictures with them, danced with them, and even sang together. The ideals of the Interamnia World Cup, celebrating youth and friendship, were indeed encapsulated in the ceremony.

Games and Results

Despite our excitement to play, we knew that we were no match for most of the teams that we were about to meet in the tournament. These are teams who have been playing the sport for more than a decade and some of them are even professional clubs who have taken part in established leagues around the world. Our objective in this tournament was, hence, simple: To play to our best abilities without giving up.

 The following are the respective results for the Team NUS Handball Male and Female teams after nine days of competition:

Game	Score	Game	Score
Team NUS (M) vs. DC Diplomats (USA)	8-15	Team NUS (F) vs PCM Koscerzyna Polonia (Poland)	7-20
Team NUS (M) vs. Cerutti Crash (Switzerland)	6-26	Team NUS (F) vs Watan HT (Turkmenistan)	6-0
Team NUS (M) vs Isfahan University (Iran)	12-26	Team NUS (F) vs ZRK Kosaca (Bosnia)	14-20
Team NUS (M) vs. H. Tapolka (Hungary)	17-18	Team NUS (F) vs Jaszbereny (Hungary)	8-13
Team NUS (M) vs. Uzbekistan	1-26	Team NUS (F) vs H.C. Reggio (Italy)	17-10
Team NUS (M) vs. VSH2002 (Denmark)	14-25	Team NUS (F) vs Team Alberta (Canada)	8-25
Team NUS (M) vs. SPE Strovolou (Cyprus)	13-26

Overall, Team NUS Handball (M) emerged 8th in the U30 Male category while the Team NUS Handball (F) emerged 6th in the U30 Female category.

 Learning points

Although we were outclassed by the vast difference in skill level between us and the foreign teams, what we learned from the Interamnia World Cup are invaluable. Technical aspects aside, we understood the importance of mental preparedness for a game. Most of our opponents were bigger, faster and more experienced players than us. We had to calm our nerves and focus on playing our own game by having a team mental preparation and visualization session before each match. This was effective in ensuring that we concentrate on our own strengths while not being affected by our opponents.

Also, we recognized the importance of conducting active recovery during a tournament. In the Interamnia World Cup, we had to play two games a day for three consecutive days which caused a lot of stress on our body, making us prone to fatigue and injuries nearing the end of the tournament. Conducting active recovery such as swimming or stretching helped to reduce fatigue and risks of injuries, hence ensuring that our team can play at full capacity in the following games.

Conclusion

The Interamnia World Cup has indeed been an eye-opener for us. We will not forget our time there, the places that we visited; the friends that we made and the things that we learned. Most importantly, we aim to pass on what we have learned from playing with the foreign teams to the local handball community, thereby raising the overall standard of handball in Singapore.

Nationals Inter-Schools Handball Championship 2012 "C" Division

Dear friends,

Nationals Inter-Schools Handball Championship 2012 "C" Division will be held at North Vista Secondary School on 21st July (Saturday) from 8am to 5pm. Please support our young handball players as they put on their best fight to win the champion trophy!



The tournament fixtures as follow:

Si Ling	vs	Regent
Damai Boys	vs	North Vista Boys
St Andrews	vs	ACS Barker
Damai Girls	vs	North Vista Girls
Si Ling	vs	North Vista Boys
Damai Boys	vs	Regent
Bedok South	vs	ACS Barker
Deyi	vs	North Vista Girls
Si Ling	vs	Damai Boys
North Vista Boys	vs	Regent
St Andrews	vs	Bedok South
Damai Girls	vs	Deyi
20 minutes break
BOYS' SEMI-FINAL 1 (1ST GROUP BA vs 2ND GROUP BB)
BOYS' SEMI-FINAL 2 (1ST GROUP BB vs 2ND GROUP BA)
20 minutes break
BOYS' 3RD PLACING MATCH (LOSING SEMI-FINALISTS)
GIRLS' GOLD MEDAL MATCH (1ST vs 2ND GROUP G)
BOYS' GOLD MEDAL MATCH (WINNING SEMI-FINALISTS)
PRIZE PRESENTATION

Congratulations to Singapore Handball Players for receiving The Singapore Olympic Foundation (SOF) - Peter Lim Scholarship 2012

Dear handball friends,

Join us to congratulate the following Singapore Handball Players as they will receive the Singapore Olympic Foundation - Peter Lim Scholarship on Monday, 16 July 2012, at the Rock Auditorium (Suntec City Mall).

Ms Julia Nga Xinyun, Ngee Ann Poly

Ms Loh Yi Jie, Ngee Ann Poly

Mr Tan Hong Rui, ITE College Central

Mr Yeu Czech Den, Singapore Polytechnic

Mr Koh Jing Li, ITE College Central

Each recipient will receive up to S$3, 000 scholarship this year. Congratulations!

What is the Singapore Olympics Foundation (SOF) - Peter Lim Scholarship?

The Singapore Olympic Foundation (SOF) – Peter Lim Scholarship aims to help promising young athletes achieve their goals in sports performance and serve to support outstanding young athletes from financially challenged backgrounds, to facilitate their pursuit of sporting excellence. The scholarship is awarded to deserving students from primary, secondary and tertiary educational institutions. This scholarship is also awarded to deserving athletes on a high-performance pathway and who are training with the respective National Youth or National  teams. Special considerations will be given to athletes who require specific funding support which is not provided by existing schemes of the National Sports Associations or the Singapore Sports Council. 

The support for each category of scholarship is as follows:

Primary School level athletes – up to $2,000 per year; 

Secondary and tertiary level athletes – up to $3,000 per year; 

and High performance athletes with specific needs – up to $20,000 per year.

The eligibility criteria for the scholarship are as follow:

• Singapore Citizens (eligible to represent Singapore); 

• Below 25 years old (age restriction is not applicable to High Performance applicants) 

• Good character record; 

• Promising achievement in sports; 

• Good track record in school CCA/Junior or Youth Sports Academies; 

• Participated in age-group, Youth or National championship of their selected sport; 

• Special consideration would be given to athletes who faced financial difficulties or constraint; and 

• Shown potential for high performance training in their selected sport.

IHF Symposium for Coaches, 29 to 31 August in Doha, Qatar

Dear Handball Coaches,

HFS is pleased to announce that the Federation will be nominating 2 coaches to attend the IHF Symposium for Coaches from 29 to 31 August, 2012 in Doha, Qatar in conjunction of the Super Globe. The Super Globe is a handball competition contested between the champion clubs from continental confederations. At the fringes of the Super Globe, the IHF Symposium for Coaches will handle topics about the latest development in Handball, especially recent trends of the Olympic Games 2012 and World Championships. Participants will deepen their knowledge of the theory and also learn how to practically implement the latest developments directly during the lessons conducted by World Class Handball Coaches.

Special feature of the course includes:

 - Applying modern coaching methods

- Unique approach regarding the preparation of top teams 

- Building a network among the top coaches from all over the world 

- Observation of selected Super Globe Matches

Who can apply:

At least 18 years of age

Obtain HFS National Coaching Accreditation Program (NCAP) Level 1

Interested Coaches may send your personal details, coaching experiences (preferably HFS organized or endorsed tournaments) and a one page write up in your interest in developing yourself as a Handball Coach including your contributions to the development of Handball in Singapore after completing the course to Mr Ong Yonghui, HFS Hon Secretary, at honsecretary@hfs.org.sg or by post to HFS office at Jurong West Sports Hall 20 Jurong West Street 93 #02-05A Singapore 648965 by 13th July 2012 (Friday).  Additional information of this course will only be released to coaches who are shortlisted.