Athletics
Description
Welcome to the web page of the Raffles Institution Athletics Team!
Athletics is also commonly known as the ‘Mother of All Sports’ because of its historical background since the beginning of mankind and the simplicity of the events involved (run, jump or throw). The sport is also one of the most keenly contested in the world. At the Olympics Games, the person who wins the 100m final will be given the tag of ‘The Fastest Man / Woman’ on earth.
On the local school scene, the Track & Field overall title remains the biggest and most challenging National Schools’ title up for grabs! Every July over 3 weeks, athletes from schools nationwide come together to compete against each other in the various running, jumping and throwing events. At the end of the competition, the school that accumulates the most number of points from all the discipline goes on to win the Overall Title and the Challenge Trophy.
Our Teachers & Coaches Appointment/Event(s)
Mr.Yeo Kian Chai(coach) Sprints, Hurdles & Relays
•Ex-National Sprints Coach
•IAAF Specialist Coach
•Ex-National Sprinter/Jumper
•Former National Record Holder (4x100m)
•Former Asian Record Holder (100 yards)
•Sportsman of the Year (1973)
•Olympian (1972)
•Asian & SEA Games Medallist
Teacher/Assistant Manager/Coach:
Mr. Steven Lim (Teacher cum coach) Middle Distance
•PE Teacher in RI
•Elite Middle Distance Athlete
•Ironman (Swim 3.8km + Cycling 180km + Run 42.195km)
Mr. Lim Boot Hiang (coach) Jumps
•Ex-National Jumps Coach
•IAAF Specialist Coach
•Ex-National Jumper
•Former National Record Holder(Long Jump)
Mr. Ng Kean Mun (coach) Pole Vault
•Ex-National Pole Vaulter
•IAAF Level 2 Coach (Jumps)
•Former National Record Holder (Pole Vault)
•SEA Games Medallist
•Former RI National Schools’ Champion
•Lecturer at Nanyang Polytechnic
Mr. Ng Bock Huat (coach) Throws
•Ex-National Thrower
•National Record Holder (Javelin)
•Specializes in Strength & Conditioning Training
Mr. Vincent Quek (Teacher/Manager/Coach) Junior Development Squad
•PE Teacher in RI
•Member of the Singapore Schools’ Training &
Selection Committee (Track & Field)
Mr. Jai Singh (Teacher cum Assistant Manager)
•English Teacher in RI
•Former National Schools’ Cross Country Representative
•Former RI School Record Holder (1500m)
Athletics is also commonly known as the ‘Mother of All Sports’ because of its historical background since the beginning of mankind and the simplicity of the events involved (run, jump or throw). The sport is also one of the most keenly contested in the world. At the Olympics Games, the person who wins the 100m final will be given the tag of ‘The Fastest Man / Woman’ on earth.
On the local school scene, the Track & Field overall title remains the biggest and most challenging National Schools’ title up for grabs! Every July over 3 weeks, athletes from schools nationwide come together to compete against each other in the various running, jumping and throwing events. At the end of the competition, the school that accumulates the most number of points from all the discipline goes on to win the Overall Title and the Challenge Trophy.
Our Teachers & Coaches Appointment/Event(s)
Mr.Yeo Kian Chai(coach) Sprints, Hurdles & Relays
•Ex-National Sprints Coach
•IAAF Specialist Coach
•Ex-National Sprinter/Jumper
•Former National Record Holder (4x100m)
•Former Asian Record Holder (100 yards)
•Sportsman of the Year (1973)
•Olympian (1972)
•Asian & SEA Games Medallist
Teacher/Assistant Manager/Coach:
Mr. Steven Lim (Teacher cum coach) Middle Distance
•PE Teacher in RI
•Elite Middle Distance Athlete
•Ironman (Swim 3.8km + Cycling 180km + Run 42.195km)
Mr. Lim Boot Hiang (coach) Jumps
•Ex-National Jumps Coach
•IAAF Specialist Coach
•Ex-National Jumper
•Former National Record Holder(Long Jump)
Mr. Ng Kean Mun (coach) Pole Vault
•Ex-National Pole Vaulter
•IAAF Level 2 Coach (Jumps)
•Former National Record Holder (Pole Vault)
•SEA Games Medallist
•Former RI National Schools’ Champion
•Lecturer at Nanyang Polytechnic
Mr. Ng Bock Huat (coach) Throws
•Ex-National Thrower
•National Record Holder (Javelin)
•Specializes in Strength & Conditioning Training
Mr. Vincent Quek (Teacher/Manager/Coach) Junior Development Squad
•PE Teacher in RI
•Member of the Singapore Schools’ Training &
Selection Committee (Track & Field)
Mr. Jai Singh (Teacher cum Assistant Manager)
•English Teacher in RI
•Former National Schools’ Cross Country Representative
•Former RI School Record Holder (1500m)
Achievements/Involvements
Achievements/Involvements This Year
| Achievement | Description |
|---|---|
| Syafiq Poh Bin Shahabidin | Western Australia Little Athletics (WALA) Track & Field Championships - Triple Jump (1st w new school under 15 record of 13.40m) and Long Jump (2nd w new U17 and U15 school record of 6.64m) |
| Seow Yeong Yang | Western Australia Little Athletics (WALA) Track & Field Championships - 4th in 1500m and 5th in 800m |
Summary of Achievements/Involvements
| Year | Achievement | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | National Schools' Track & Field Championships | C Division Team 3rd |
| 2006 | National Schools' Track & Field Championships | B Division Team 4th |
Teachers-in-Charge
| Name | Role | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vincent Quek | Athletics Master (Manager) | vincent@ri.sch.edu.sg | 93292305 |
| Jai Singh | Assistant Team Manager | jaisingh@ri.sch.edu.sg | 91764303 |
Students Committee
| Name | Role | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Said Mahadi | Captain | saidmbsi@yahoo.com.sg | 93893003 |
| Kieran Ong | Vice-Captain | 93835259 | |
| Aaron Goh | Secretary | 92990678 | |
| Ng Junrui | Quartermaster | 82011863 | |
| Brian Kum | IT Representative | 96395970 |
External Partners
| Type |
|---|
| Coach |
Practice Schedule
| Day | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Monday (RJC Stadium) | 3.30pm | 6.30pm |
| Wednesday (RJC Stadium) | 3.30pm | 6.30pm |
| Friday (RJC Stadium) | 3.30pm | 6.30pm |