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THE PINNACLE 2009
27th June 2009
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Sunday, February 3, 2008

AVONTUUR DE REPUBLIC 2008
02 Feb 2008
Republic Polytechnic

hi! i have good news for everyone!! on 2 feb 2008, rox, rongchoon, jie hui and i participated in the Republic polytechnic FIRST adventure race AVONTUUR DE REPUBLIC. jie and i came the 2nd!! while rox and rongchoon came the 4th!!! what a fabulous result!!!

during the race...

wooo... jie hui swimming..

she is wearing her socks.

ya!! me..

swimming is tiring!!! xD
end point

jie hui and i with our finisher medal.

ya!!! we completed the race!!

wahahah! this is not our timing. we did better than that.. keke xD

Rong choon and rox running to the finishing point..

candid!! keke

we did it!! xD

don't drown fizz!!!

my new post!!

Prize presentation...
jie hui and i up on stage to collect our medal and prizes...

all the winners of the race... =D

the top 3 winners!! 1st, 3rd & 2nd. xD

thanks for coming guys!!!

Ngee Ann and Nanyang!!

our medals!! 1st runner up.

my medal and i..

jie hui and her medal..

chong came and visit us again....

OREO.... wahhahaha

team partners- rongchoon and rox

ai zhen and rox. where is rene?? busy eating?? whahaha

ai zhen and jie hui

jie hui and rongchoon

NG...

jie hui and rox..

xavier caught you eating!!
whahahahahaaha xD

i told you rene was busy EATING!!! xD

oero chatting... x)

the medals..

later the day rene, rox, ai zhen and i went for NPOB AGM....

our NYP's friends..

another one....

the host.

Farand.

dongyang the new NPOB president...

rene stop laughing at dongyang!!! xD

president, vice president and training development officer

let us work hand in hand!!

ohh.... so sad... rene your face is BLOCK.. which means..... whahahahah xD

brandon xD

Labels: 2008 and older

A Challenge by Choice

Achievements

Year 2009
SMU AdRace
Open- 2nd Runner Up
Cheryl Lim, Xavier Li, Tan Jun Jie, Ng Rong Choon
VJC I.D.A.R.E 2
Youh Mixed- Champion
Cheryl Lim & Brandon
Youh Mixed- Champion
Year 2008
National Schools Sport Climbing Championship 2008
A Division Men - 1st Runner Up
Shaun Goh Chee Kiat
National Schools Sport Climbing Championship 2008
A Division Women - 3rd Runner Up
Foong Wei Ling
Rockamania 2008
Intermediate Men - 1st Runner Up
Shaun Goh Chee Kiat
Rockamania
Intermediate Men - 3rd Runner Up
Jonathan Hwa Soong Yi
Rockamania
Intermediate Women - 3rd Runner Up
Foong Wei Ling
Pumpfest 2008
Novice Men - 2nd Runner Up
Rastus Chow Yong En
Avontuur De Republic 2008
Student Mixed - 1st Runner Up
Gan Chea Hui. Brandon Ma
Avontuur De Republic 2008
Student Mixed - 3rd Runner Up
Roxanne Chua. Ng Rong Choon
VJC D.A.R.E
Womens - 1st Runner Up
Serene Ho. Roxanne Chua
VJC D.A.R.E
Mixed - 1st Runner Up
Brandon Ma. Joanne Yeo

Year 2007
NYP Synergy 07
Student Mixed - Champion
Gan Chea Hui. Li Xiang Yun Xavier
SAFRA Avventura - The Coastal Challange
Youth Men - 1st Runner Up
Jason Ang. Li Xiang Yun Xavier
SAFRA Avventura - The Coastal Challange
Youth Women - 1st Runner Up
Jamie Chan. Ng Ai Zhen
Adventure Trail Challenge
Tertiary - 2nd Runner Up
Gan Chea Hui. Brandon Ma. Chong Tze Yang. Ng Zhao Mu
Adventure Singapore 2007
Tertiary- Top 5
Gan Chea Hui. Brandon Ma
The Runners' Relay 07
NP Club/Society - 6th
Andrew Teng. Gan Chea Hui. Yao Hong Bin. Jason Ang. Brandon Ma. Joanne Yeo. Ng Rong Choon
NSSCC
Open Men Individual- 2nd Runner up
Jonathon Hwa
Pumpfest
Novice - 1st Runner up
Jonathon Hwa
NUS Race 5
8th out 25 teams
Izwan. Ng Ai Zhen. Roxanne Chua. Serene Ho

Race Information

THE PINNACLE 2009
27th June 2009

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President
Serene
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Shaun
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Secretary
Fadzli
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Treasurer
Ju Er
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Logistics
Naufal
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Captain
Xavier
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Captain
Wee Gee
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Programmer
Rong Choon
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Ngee Ann X-Ventures

Ngee Ann X-Ventures, meaning Extreme Adventures, was previously known as Adventure Ropes Course (ARC).

ARC was form in 1998 to train NP staffs and students to manage the Challenge Ropes Course (CRC) at Camp David, located opposite Kismis field. As Camp David is closing down, ARC has changed its focus to Adventure Racing. Rock Climbing was formed during 2006, as part of ARC with their focus on Rock Climbing.

On the 26th of January 2008, which is the 9th Annual General Meeting, ARC and Rock Climbing was officially merged as 1 club under the name, X-Ventures. X-ventures now have 2 wings, Adventure Racing and Rock Climbing. To find out more about the extreme sports, please click on the tabs on the left to find out more.

Milestones

On the 20th of October 2007, ARC organized the Ngee Ann 1st Adventure Race, The Pinnacle 07. Ngee Ann is the 1st polytechnic to organize an adventure race in Singapore. The Pinnacle 08 will be coming back in mid July 08. Beside that, there will also be a rock climbing competition organized by X-ventures. So, stay tuned to our blog for updates!

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Race Director
Cheryl Lim
funky_funky123@hotmail.com

Assistant Race Director and Finance Officer
Ng Rong Choon
ngrc_joe@hotmail.com

Secretary and Sponsorship Coordinator
Kee Wen Li
wen_li1991@hotmail.com

Publicity Coordinator/Logistics I/C
Xavier Li
xavierli_2000@hotmail.com

Manpower Coordinator
Tan Jun Jie
chem1stry@hotmail.com

Logistics Coordinator
Toh Jun Kai
tohjunkai@hotmail.com

Logistics Coordinator
Chuat Heng Yi
hengyi12345@hotmail.com

Staff Advisor
Miss June Phoon
pjy2@np.edu.sg

Mondays- Physical training @ Yellow bin (near snack bar) @ 1730hrs
Wednesdays- Physical training @ Yellow bin (near snack bar) @ 1730hrs
Saturdays- Skills training @ venue to be confirmed

Adventure racing is a combination of two or more disciplines, including orienteering and navigation, cross-country running, mountain biking, paddling and climbing and related rope skills. An expedition event can span ten days or more while sprints can be completed in a matter of hours. There is typically no dark period during races, irrespective of length; competitors must choose if or when to rest.

Disciplines

Because adventure racing is a multi-discipline event, training for adventure racing combines pure strength and endurance training with skills training. The three disciplines that should be practiced are 1) trekking or running 2) cycling 3) and paddling. It is worth noting though, that to simply compete and have an enjoyable race, you do not need to be an expert in all these events. Often a basic working knowledge will suffice. Navigation is another aspect to consider, so basic map and compass knowledge is often prerequisite for at least one teammate. To become a competitive adventure racer, one must be an accomplished runner, mountain biker, paddler and navigator. Moreover, adventure race training goes beyond physical preparation; navigation skills, rope knowledge and basic wilderness medicine skills are also vital when competing in the longer events. Proper nutrition, foot care, and mental preparation are essential during these longer races.

What we have to offer!

Because we do not only focus on any one aspect, we are exposed to many different elements of extreme sports, especially running, cycling, and many others! Join us as we train together and compete together against other teams from all over Singapore!

ePinnacle 2007

Race Result!

Student Men
Student Women
Student Mixed
Open(Staff/Alumni)

Top 3 of each category

Student Category
Open(staff/alumni)

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ePinnacle 2007

Race Results!

Student Men
Student Women
Student Mixed
Open(Staff/Alumni)

Top 3 of each category

Student Category
Open(staff/alumni)

Click here for Race Picture

Rock Climbing

About Us

Now a part of X-Ventures, an extreme sports club, we are running with more than 30 members as a whole. We do top rope, bouldering, speed and lead climbing.Although we are a newly formed club, we organize climbing trips overseas. An example is to Camp 5 in Kuala Lumpur.

Climbing Venues

Singapore:
Climb Adventure
West Coast Recreation Centre
*More than 40 climbing lanes up to 7.5m high walls with 2 abseiling lanes.

Climb Asia
Civil Service Club
* 20m wide indoor climbing wall - 9m high; 9 lanes outdoor high wall - 15 meters; indoor bouldering cave

My Adventure Center
Safra Yishun * Largest climbing facility in Singapore with 1000 sq m of climbing and bouldering surface

Malaysia:
Camp 5
Utama Shopping Centre
* Indoor climbing wall with 12 meter top rope walls, 8m trad rock-like wall with 16m lead climbing walls.
Slabs, roofs, dihedrals and 5.5m overhang. 300 square meters of bouldering on 2 free standing boulder blocks with a 5m top out.

Types of Climbing

Bouldering

Bouldering is climbing on low walls of about 4m. There is no rope involved as the walls are fairly short and crash mats are placed to prevent injury. The routes generally shorter but more powerful.

Top Rope Climbing:

Top rope climbing is on a highwall with preplaced ropes. This is the easiest and safest form of climbing as the distance of a fall is minimum.

Speed Climbing

Speed climbing is a style of competition where climbers climb neck to neck to compete for the fastest timing.

Lead Climbing

Lead climbing is climbing without preplaced ropes. The climber has to bring the rope up bring clipping into carabiners also known as quickdraws along the way.

Deep Water Solo Climbing

Deep Water Soloing is the purest form of climbing, as it is performed with minimum equipment. Should a climber fall, he will fall into the world’s largest crash pad, the ocean.

Weekly Tips For Climbers

Endurance Drills

Endurance drills can be relatively simple but should be at least mildly fun. It takes a different mental approach to think that pushing yourself on a wall for 10-20 minutes in fun, but you should try and take that approach. Something to think about is that everyone gets pumped, it is the person who does more moves while pumped that will win the competition. Try and learn how to push yourself when pumped. For most people their footwork and technique are the rst things that fail them when they start to get tired. When doing these drills really concentrate on being as ecient as possible especially when you start getting tired. It doesn't make sense to make moves harder than they have to be especially when you are pumped.