tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post8746225316274906032..comments2024-03-29T15:10:48.844+08:00Comments on My Singapore News: Masters Athletes – Selection to represent Singapore Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-74286018518391219592019-07-10T16:32:56.540+08:002019-07-10T16:32:56.540+08:00If SMA imposed strict rules and regulations, treat...If SMA imposed strict rules and regulations, treating us like young children,etc..Also, since they are affiliate to AMA and WMA, either we quit or boycott those competitions that are sanction by them.<br />There is no 2 ways about it.<br />There are many overseas competition that we can participant without getting SMA's approval. Just enjoy our training and competitions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-43836779230759248492019-07-09T21:30:42.950+08:002019-07-09T21:30:42.950+08:00@ RB
>> What do you think? <<
I...@ RB<br /><br /><i> >> What do you think? << </i><br /><br />I'm big on individualism. Meaning, I try to avoid or at least minimise the effects of politics in my day to day. Politics happens because we are social animals and thus form groups and tribes which jockey for dominance and superiority. This is a quirk of our species and it's wasted time and resources. The less, the Ⓜatilah $ingapura⚠️https://www.blogger.com/profile/02652498247201967379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-1905344590617730252019-07-09T16:27:58.581+08:002019-07-09T16:27:58.581+08:00SMA has suggested that athletes selected to repres...SMA has suggested that athletes selected to represent Singapore may be given some subsidies on air fare and accommodation. I would agree that such monetary incentive should not be given freely and a qualifying criteria is reasonable. However this incentive thing is only a proposal, nothing has been firm, it may end up with no monetary incentive.<br /><br />The problem comes when athletes that didAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-13541469711360272252019-07-09T15:39:37.829+08:002019-07-09T15:39:37.829+08:00Given the freedom to participate and with own expe...Given the freedom to participate and with own expenses,<br />why would participants wants qualification and to be regulated ?<br />Bear in mind, this unofficial competition or rather sport, is for leisure, passion and maybe health.<br />Even if sponsor is sought forto make the event more attractive, there is no need to want official recognition, unless the motive to compete is glory seeking.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-13270913816544785892019-07-09T15:01:53.318+08:002019-07-09T15:01:53.318+08:00The only reason for qualifying time is cost. If th...The only reason for qualifying time is cost. If the govt or anyone is paying for the athletes, then the money must be wellspent eg for medal potentials.<br /><br />If the masters athletes are paying for themselves, why is there a need for qualifying time when the most important thing is about participation, not so much about winning.<br /><br />WMA does not impose any qualifying time/mark, why isAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-44359706683767039402019-07-09T14:30:01.106+08:002019-07-09T14:30:01.106+08:00Lazy people, incompetants, irresponsible and idiot...Lazy people, incompetants, irresponsible and idiotic nincompoop always go for one-size-fit-all shoes (policies, methodologies, systems). Such people stand out like sore thumbs. They should never be allowed to head any organization that deals with large groups of people of varied age, race and religion. Whoever put them in-charge must be equally lazy, incompetent and irresponsible.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-3372239834138229802019-07-09T14:25:35.990+08:002019-07-09T14:25:35.990+08:00What I know, as a masters athlete myself, is that ...What I know, as a masters athlete myself, is that everyone is different and must be handled with extreme care. <br /><br />To raise standard, what should be done is to set the qualifying marks and let the masters athletes manage their own training. The coaches are only needed on request, not to be imposed on the masters athletes, when needed by the masters athletes. Coaches to be available to Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-19848239010710051972019-07-09T14:21:37.334+08:002019-07-09T14:21:37.334+08:00Asia Masters was held in Singapore in 2016, largel...Asia Masters was held in Singapore in 2016, largely organised by Singapore Athletic Association. Singapore fielded the largest contingent ever, all the former national, school and 'kampong' athletes came and kept our SG flag flying high. Why? Becos masters love what they do and when they want do, no qualifying marks, no centralised training. ALL WERE WELCOME!<br /><br />Perhaps only the Run to live, live to runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02933079007112114903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-27508455565774530642019-07-09T14:17:29.463+08:002019-07-09T14:17:29.463+08:00What I can see is making changes without thinking....What I can see is making changes without thinking. Masters athletes range from 35 to above 80. Put them under centralised training doing the same thing is insane if not stupidity.<br /><br />The regimentation of masters athletes like young athletes reflects very badly on the one who thought this is the right way to go. Straight jacket training from the books.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-39942889002374060582019-07-09T14:11:03.340+08:002019-07-09T14:11:03.340+08:00Agree, cannot avoid unfairness and politiking. But...Agree, cannot avoid unfairness and politiking. But it is another thing to encourage or assist or to allow a flawed system to continue unchallenged.<br /><br />When riding a scooter on a walkway is dangerous, something must be done to change it, not to let it be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-79286869352576721762019-07-09T14:09:32.258+08:002019-07-09T14:09:32.258+08:00Been participating in Masters competitions since 2...Been participating in Masters competitions since 2000. Raced in 7 Asia Masters Championships, never once was there a qualifying requirement, also learnt from other countries that all masters athletes are welcomed to take part, no need for qualifications. This coming Asia Masters in Sarawak, Kuching, to be held in Dec 2019, Singapore set qualifying marks and also set up centralised training, much Run to live, live to runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02933079007112114903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-33229396491145689492019-07-09T13:58:24.591+08:002019-07-09T13:58:24.591+08:00Even if a National body were to do the selections,...Even if a National body were to do the selections, there will still have politics at play. Also, human beans are basically bias. They cannot be fair and objective at the same time. Their cognitive bias and political survival instinct will direct their decisions towards either favouritism or ill-will. Even the Popes, in the long history of the Vatican, could not and have not display neutrality, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-58462318902005186362019-07-09T11:30:42.192+08:002019-07-09T11:30:42.192+08:00The flaws of allowing one club to set the rules fo...The flaws of allowing one club to set the rules for other clubs are glaring and divisive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com