Hockey

HOCKEY

"WIN OR DON'T GO HOME!"

Crescent Hockey has a long history dating back to 1959 and is one of the longest running CCAs in Crescent Girls' School. In the early years, Crescent Hockey gradually gained recognition by achieving numerous awards in both district and national tournaments under the guidance of the teacher-in-charge and former coach, Mr Julian Hwang. The senior team had its first taste of winning when it clinched the first position in the District Tournament in 1971, followed by the junior team in 1975. In 1995, Mr Nordin Manaff took over Mr Julian Hwang’s position as coach. Under Mr Nordin's leadership and guidance, Crescent Hockey has continued to excel and has emerged consistently as one of the top 4 teams in the National School Games competition.

Since the resumption of the National School Games after the COVID pandemic, Crescent Hockey has continued to achieved stellar results. In 2022, Crescent emerged as double champions, bringing both the ‘B’ and ‘C’ Division Championship home. In the year 2023, we were 2nd runners-up for the 'B' Division and once again achieved gold in the 'C' Division Championship. Most recently in 2024, we were 1st runners-up in the 'B' Division and also emerged as champions in the 'C' Division.

These accolades do not come easy. Over the years, many Crescent Hockey teams have repeatedly paid and continue to pay the price of excellence. Hard work and dedication have long been the definitive culture of all Crescent Hockey teams and is most clearly demonstrated during training sessions which take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. In order for our players to play at their peak, these sessions include fitness and agility training as well. Additionally, we place significant emphasis on the theoretical aspects of the game and engage our players in theory lessons through video analysis of their games. We also participate in national leagues and by pitting ourselves against tougher opponents, our players will be able to gain valuable experience which will definitely aid them in the long run.

Nevertheless, to ensure that members of the team benefit from a holistic development, the teachers regularly review the academic performance and general conduct of the individual members of the Crescent Hockey team. This is to better support the team and to introduce assistive structures if deemed necessary.

To ensure that Crescent Hockey community upholds the spirit of togetherness, the Crescent Hockey Club was formed in 2002 by ex-Crescentians. Through this club, hockey carnivals and past versus present games are held occasionally to enable the current generation of Crescent Hockey players to bond with their seniors. This is to provide an opportunity for Crescentians to interact with one another, share their experiences and most importantly, to create a sense of belonging towards what we call, the Crescent Hockey Family.

CRESCENT HOCKEY IS MORE THAN A CCA, IT IS FAMILY.

EVENTS:

• National Schools ‘B’ Division 11-aside Tournament

• National Schools ‘C’ Division 11-aside Tournament

• Get Active Singapore! Pesta Sukan

• Singapore Hockey Federation National Women’s League

• Singapore Hockey Federation National Junior League

• Crescent Hockey Past vs Present Carnival

• Crescent Hockey Club Annual 6-aside Carnival

• Hockey Camp

• Friendly matches with international visiting clubs or schools

TEACHER-IN-CHARGE:

OIC

• Mr Christian Seah

OTHER TEACHER I/Cs:

• Ms Shannon Loh

• Mr Kingsley Ng

• Ms Pauline Chor

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