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SAFRA Toa Payoh Is Having An Open House With Drone Racing

Be@SAFRA Toa Payoh Open House 

 

 safra toa payoh open house field pack

#Throwback to your army daze when “book out” were the only 2 words that mattered while digging your own graves shellscrapes while outfield. 

To celebrate 50 years of our soldiers fighting for the nation, SAFRA is hosting an open house to thank all servicemen who have done our country proud. Join SAFRA Toa Payoh’s open house on 1-2 July to reminisce some good ole’ NS memories – a day so good you’ll want to semula

 

Free-flow beer at rooftop party*

 

army 11b

Fall in with your section mates at SAFRA Toa Payoh’s rooftop and reminisce your NS life together. All you have to do is flash your 11B for exclusive access to  a lepak-at-the-rooftop session. Non 11B holders, you can also join the party with a nominal fee of $15nett. Free-flow beer included! 

Finger food will also be provided, and don’t worry it’s not army rations!

Date: 1st July 2017

Time: 6pm – 10pm

Venue: Rooftop

*Pre-registration required. Register here

 

Race a drone through an obstacle course*

 

drone racing

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Take SOC to the next level and race a drone through an obstacle course. With a racing arena made just for drones, you can finally fulfill your F1 dreams.  

Manoeuvring a drone is not as easy as it sounds – it requires a great deal of hand-eye coordination. Put your skills to the test and be astonished at how far technology has come. Best part? It’s 100% free. SAFRA members are given priority for pre-registration.

Date: 1st July 2017 & 2nd July 2017

Time: 10am – 6pm

Venue: Multipurpose Hall

*Pre-registration required. Register here

 

Experience IPPT again – with your kid this time*

 

ippt safra

If you were the zero fighter of your platoon, it’s time to redeem yourself. The difference is, this time you get to try again with your kid – which means you cannot afford to lose face. You never know, you may just outdo yourself while trying to prove a point. 

ord loh notebook safra

P.S. You’ll get this limited-edition notebook and an “11B” for your kid if you participate!

Date: 1st July 2017

Time: 12pm – 6pm

Venue: Atrium

*Pre-registration required. Register here

 

Be #fitspo and join a 4x50m family swimming relay*

 

safra toa payoh swimming

Source: SAFRA 

In commemoration of NS50, SAFRA’s aim is 50,000 metres over the span of 2 days. By participating in the SAFRA-Speedo 100m Swim & Sprint Challenge, you can proudly say you contributed to the 50,000 target! 

Date: 1st & 2nd July 2017

Time: 1pm – 6pm

Venue: Swimming Pool 

If you’d rather jio your family along too, join the SAFRA FINS School Family 4x50m Swim & Dash Relay** to swim a relay against other family teams (2 adults & 2 children 5 to 12 years old). 

Date: 2nd July 2017

Time: 11am – 1pm

Venue: Swimming Pool 

Registration Fee: $10 per team (SAFRA Member) | $20 per team (Guest) 

*Pre-registration required. Register here

**Prizes will be vouchers and prizes sponsored by Speedo.

 

Bowling for a cause 

 

Source: SAFRA

From outings to trekking/hiking with children & senior citizens, the SAFRA Community Services Club has done monthly volunteer work organised by NSmen since 1987. At the SAFRA open house, you can contribute to something meaningful through fun activities organised by them too.

Strike a free bowling game** on SAFRA when you join their club – you’ll get to play against SAFRACS and their beneficiaries. At this bowling event, watch and learn from the expertise of athletes from Special Olympics and national players. 

Date: 1st July 2017

Time:  10am – 2pm

Venue: Superbowl

**T&Cs apply

 

Get your very own SAFRA  ID tag with customisable engraving*

 

saf id tag

id tag engraving

Upon pre-registration, SAFRA members receive an exclusive NS50 commemorative ID tag, that can be customised with engravings at an additional $1 charge**. Personalise your ID tag and keep it as a memory of your NS50 experience.

*Pre-registration required. Register here

** Maximum characters apply

 

Be @ SAFRA on 1st & 2nd July – Save the date 

 

Source: SAFRA Toa Payoh 

SAFRA Open House 2017 isn’t only a great opportunity to have an army reunion, but also to let your family have a rare chance to see what you went through. As a tribute to all Singaporean servicemen who have fought so hard (and lagged 2 years behind everyone else) for the nation, come down and celebrate with SAFRA. 

The open house is from 10am to 6pm, so you can visit OTOT. Don’t forget to pre-register for the events you wish to participate in!

Be@SAFRA Toa Payoh 

When: 1st & 2nd July 2017

Where: SAFRA Toa Payoh 


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