Club Notices
5 April 2020
To support the Government on Singapore’s efforts in curbing the spread of COVID-19, the Club will be closed to all at the above stipulated dates.
The welfare of our livery, polo and riding school horses during this interim period remain as of paramount importance and we have reached out to relevant authorities for clarifications. We will be keeping everyone updated soonest possible.
Let’s stay safe, healthy and united during these difficult times.
We thank members for their patience and understanding.
The Management
3 April 2020
Dear Members,
The Committee is pleased to announce that Mr. Daniel Chua, has been co-opted onto the Committee with immediate effect.
The Honorary Secretary
By Order of the Committee
Following further clarification and updates from the various ministries. We have updated this advisory sent on 28 March to polo members accordingly:
Following advisories by the Ministry of Health (MOH), the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) and SportSG, which stipulates that all tournaments/competitions, leagues and matches are to be suspended till 30 Apr 2020, or cancelled with effect from 26 Mar 2020, 2359hrs, the club will be cancelling all polo practice chukkas and tournaments from now till 30 April 2020.
Polo lessons will still be available for adults (19 to 49 years old) from Tuesday to Sunday mornings.
Stick and ball practice on the field is allowed from Tuesday to Sunday from 4.30pm to 6.30pm subject to weather and field condition for polo players.
Polo players are to strictly observe the safe distancing measures of at least 3 metre spacing between them when riding or stick & balling.
This is to avoid close grouping when walking on or off the field during stick and ball.
Rules for Youth below 18 years old exercising on horses:
As per the SportSG/EFS advisory, youth will be allowed to exercise their horses with the following conditions:
Riders may untack and wash down their horses after their self-ride and are not allowed to mingle with other riders or staff thereafter. They must observe all MOH advisory/guidelines on Covid-19.
POSTED 28th March 2020
The Polo Captain
Following further clarification and updates from the various ministries. We have updated this advisory sent on 24 March to polo and riding members accordingly:
We refer our Notice of 21 March 2020 on the subject matter of PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES AGAINST THE RISK AND SPREADING OF COVID-19, sent out to members and in particular, Point 3 which states:
“Anyone who has travelled overseas or is in contact with a person issued with a Leave of Absence (LOA), or Stay-Home Notice (SHN) and Quarantine Order (QO) within the last 14 days is strongly advised to exercise social responsibility and refrain from visiting the club for the safety and health of others. Those feeling unwell (e.g. who have symptoms of flu, cough, sore throat or runny nose) are requested to leave the club immediately to seek medical assistance or to stay home to rest.”
The Committee, having received feedback from a number of members seeking further clarity as to who would fall under Point 3 of the said Notice, has decided that polo and riding members are:
Please note that the said Notice of 21 March 2020 and the above Points a), b) and c), apply to all members including those who are riding or playing polo, as well as to all employees such as, polo professionals, riding instructors and freelance instructors and professionals.
We would especially like to thank those members who, out of a sense of social responsibility, volunteered to withdraw from participating in the polo tournament on 21 & 22 March 2020.”
The Committee
