Amazing Race Results & Afterthoughts

And the Grand Prize of the Amazing Race goes to the team comprising of Chen Yen, Clarrisa, Derrick, Jianyun, Kevin, Weisun and Yeekhoon! Congrats!

Despite the deduction of points for their late return to the end-point, the victorious team covered more grounds - including the stations at National Stadium and going as far as the Nasi Lemak stall at Jalan Besar. High points go to them in the “team spirit” segment too. Well done, guys!

I think it was an excellent effort from both teams with sporting, fair play. 3 cheers to all!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the teambuilding activity on Sunday, we hope you all had fun! If nothing else, I think those present got to know one another a bit better - at least I’m pretty sure you all will remember each other's name by now.

From the simple ice-breaker game of "human knot", we understand the importance of communication and teamwork. Admittedly, these are the areas that our team needs to work on. Although we took an hour to untangle the knot, I'm confident that the next time we attempt the same activity, we will use only half the time or maybe even less!.

By the way, as to why I did not carry out the team discussion which was scheduled at 3.00 pm was due to lacklustre attendance and I felt that it was inappropriate with many new rowers present. I'm not sure if there will be an opportunity to conduct such a discussion before our next race but I really hope that when the going gets tough, everyone will hang in there to fight the battle together.

To quote Henry Ford - "Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, and working together is success."

We have a good beginning with this current mixed team of rowers from all walks of lives. I believe that's one of the things that make our team different from the others out there. Now our challenge is in keeping it together and working together towards a common vision so that we can succeed as a team.

For a start, I urge everyone to be committed to showing up and being punctual for training sessions. The only way to improve as an individual and as a team in this sport is through rowing together. We've a fantastic dedicated coach who is committed to training this team despite his hectic work & family commitments. Let's all remember that and not let him down!

By Team Coordinator (Evelyn)