Singapore Bowling Federation

📣ANNOUNCEMENT📣
(26 March 2020, 3pm)

COVID-19 MEASURES

Bowling Industry Partners (commercial and club bowling centres, bowling academies, bowling clubs, etc) are to follow the latest measures implemented by the Multi-Ministry taskforce with effect from 25 March 2020 and these include:
❌No gathering of more than 10 persons (Ministry of Health Advisory)
❌All Sports events are to be cancelled/rescheduled till after 30 April 2020 (SportSG Advisory)
❌All children and youth*-centric activities are to be cancelled or suspended till 30 April 2020 (SportSG Advisory)

*Children and youth is defined as anyone who is currently in pre-primary, primary school, secondary school, junior college, International Baccalaureate (IB) programme, ITE or Polytechnic. Those who are in University and National service are excluded.

Singapore Bowling Federation (SBF) has ceased all National Training & activities for *youth till 30 April 2020.
We call on ALL in the bowling industry (bowling centres, academies, etc.) to do their part by observing the following:
❌CEASE All events and competitions till 30 April 2020 (these include Leagues, Fun Bowling events, etc.).
⛔STOP All group activities with 10 or more persons e.g. group coaching programmes.
✔ENSURE Temperature checks, travel and health declarations be part of the customers' registration process.
➕INCREASE Frequency of sanitization of high-touch surfaces.
⛔HALT All training sessions for children and youths till 30 April 2020, including one to one private coaching.
🧍🏻🔛🧍🏻COMMENCE Physical distancing of at least ONE metre between individuals at all times.

Enforcement of the latest government measures have also been stepped up. Safe distancing measures have legal force and persons/operators who don’t comply with regulations may face suspension of operations.

✳WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
The SBF office will be closed till 7 April 2020 and all staff will be on work from home.

You will be able to reach us through our main line 64407388 or via email to events@singaporebowling.org.sg or general@singaporebowling.org.sg

Let’s stay united in fighting this pandemic.

#SGUNITED 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT 📢

(25 March 2020, 7.26am)

The Singapore Bowling Federation has cancelled all national training with immediate effect till 7 Apr 2020 in support of the latest government directive and measures to maximize social distancing to slow and halt the spread of Covid-19.

In the same spirit, we encourage and seek the cooperation of all in the bowling industry (bowling centres, academies, etc) to do their part by suspending or cancelling group activities and events.

We need to be united and thank everyone for doing their part to combat Covid-19.

The Singapore Bowling Federation Office will be closed with effect today till 7 April 2020. All staff will be on Work From Home.

You will be able to reach us through our main line 64407388. You may also email your inquiries:

For general matters: general@singaporebowling.org.sg

For Coaching Courses: nur_raudhah@singaporebowling.org.sg

For Events:
Events@singaporebowling.org.sg

Let’s stay safe!!

#StayHome #SGUnited

📣***ANNOUNCEMENTS on 52nd Singapore International Open 2020 & Local Tournaments***📣

1️⃣ Cancellation of 52nd Singapore International Open 2020

While the local community spread of Covid-19 has been under control, the imported cases of Covid-19 has increased. Many countries have also resorted to more drastic measures to stem the spread of Covid-19 and this includes closing its borders and going into Lockdown. Hence, it is with great regret that Singapore Bowling Federation has decided to cancel the 52nd Singapore Internationals Open Tournament this year (originally scheduled for 23 May – 6 June 2020). This is in the best interest for all our local & overseas bowlers given the restrictions and uncertainties during this period. Should all be well, we hope to see you at Singapore International Open in 2021!

2️⃣ Local Tournaments (Up to June 2020)
We have received many enquiries regarding our local tournament plans and we would like to share that we are planning to hold the following two tournaments during the June School Holiday period:
▪️Trios Bakers Challenge (30 May – 7 June 2020, actual schedule to be confirmed mid April 2020) and this event will have multiple divisions, open to all.
▪️National Age Group Championships (12 – 20 June 2020) for ages U21 and below. The schedule may differ from past editions in order to reduce cross contact among participants during the tournament.

Do note that registration for the above two events will open mid-April (if allowed to proceed). Stringent control measures will be implemented to ensure that the event can be carried out as safely as possible in accordance to the latest government advisories & control measures for Covid-19. Apart from the usual temperature screening & Travel/Health declarations, the additional measures could include:
🔺Compulsory hand sanitization before entering bowling centre
🔺More buffer lanes to enhance distancing
🔺Adjusted competition scheduling to minimise cross contact
🔺Empowering officials to stop anyone from participating when they display any of the Covid-19 symptoms

We will share more on these control measures when we publish the tournament information once it is finalised. In the event if there is a need to cancel or further postpone the tournament(s), we will advise accordingly and provide refunds (for cancellation of tournament).

The situation regarding the spread of the Covid19 and corresponding advisories and control measures is uncertain and can change quickly. We will continue to monitor it closely before deciding on whether to proceed with our planned events.

In the meantime, please be patient with us and look out for updates on our Facebook and website for more information.

Feel free to contact us at events@singaporebowling.org.sg if you need clarifications.

Thank you and stay safe!🙏🏻