Canoeing (Boys & Girls)
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| Name of CCA: | Canoeing | |
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| Teachers-in-charge: | Coaches: | Student Leaders: |
| Mdm Marhaidah Abdul Hamid Mr Wong Chong Tuck Mrs Chithra Thanigaivel Mr Jeffrey Sui |
Ms Ong Kai Wen Mr Alvin Siew |
Male Captain: Muhammad Aqil Bin Mohd Fared Female Captain: Megan Loo Mei En Male Vice Captain: Tan Yi Kai Female Vice Captain: Yap Yi Xuan Shanice |
| The GESS Canoeing team goes to MacRitchie Reservoir for their weekly water trainings to build up water confidence and individual skills in preparation for competitions. Additionally, all members will undergo the One Star Kayaking Course certified by the Singapore Canoe Federation, to equip themselves with the necessary knowledge and ability to handle the sport. Through the regular trainings, competitions, and Values-in-Action experiences, the CCA seeks to foster leadership qualities, team bonding and discipline among the team members.
The GESS Canoeing team has had much success over the years, and are proud to share the achievements in 2023 that include: 2023 National School Games B-Boys K4-500m (5th Position) B-Boys K4-1000m (5th Position) B-Girls K1-500m (1st Position) B-Girls K1-1000m (1st Position) B-Girls K4-500m (4th Position) B-Girls K4-1000m (4th Position) C-Girls K1-500m (4th Position) C-Girls K1-1000m (4th Position) C-Girls K4-500m (4th Position) Overall, our ‘C’ Division boys finished in 6th position and our ‘B’ Division girls finished in 3rd position in the 2023 National School Games Canoeing Championship. You can follow us at our official Instagram account @gess.canoeists |
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