Sports clubs are a great way to keep healthy, meet people, and combine fun and fitness at the same time.  The old favourites like the hash house harriers are here in force – and although Singapore’s wooded areas may not compare to larger countries, what we have is well pounded each few days by those fervent to keep this tradition going.  For other sports, check the list below for links.  If you still have a question, or your favourite sport is not covered then don’t hesitate to email us and Smartypants will find out for you if it can be done!  Fact fans, Singapore has 16 stadiums, 27 swimming complexes, 11 sports halls, 18 multi-purpose fields, 55 tennis courts, 36 squash courts, 8 netball courts, 2 indoor stadiums and 2 fitness parks under the umbrella of the Singapore Sports Council.

Archery             -                      http://www.archery.org.sg

                                               http://www.archeryinsingapore.com

Athletics             -                    Hash House Harriers

                                               Jokingly referred to as the club for “drinkers with a running habit”

                                               Singapore Amateur Athletics Association                                                                          

Badminton             -                  Singapore Badminton Hall

                                               Contact the above through this link for details of local clubs. 

Bowling             -                      Bowling Singapore

                                               Discussion group – also includes bowling resources.

Canoeing             -                     Singapore Canoe Federation

                                                Find out about local canoeing and where to learn and enjoy it!

Chess               -                       Singapore Chess Federation

                                               The official website.

Cricket              -                       Singapore Cricket Club

                                               Contact this club to find out about cricket in Singapore!

Cycling -                                   Links to cycling resources

                                                Clubs, information, tips and overview!

Diving               -                       Seadiveadventure.com

One of a few one stop websites organizing trips for the avid diver in Singapore.                        

Fencing             -                        Fencing Masters

Including courses offered, facilities overview and a history of the sport.                        

Football             -                        Various sites

Lots of sites to choose from here, for the world’s favourite ‘beautiful game’.

Golf                   -                        Various sites

                                                Even more sites for the golf lover here!

Horse-riding             -                Singapore Equestrian

Not the most popular of sports in crowded Singapore but this site should tell you all you need to know!

Ice-skating             -                   Fuji Ice Palace

                                                General info, events, and a school for Singapore skaters.

Jogging             -                        See Athletics

Karate               -                        See Martial Arts

Martial Arts             -                 Various sites

Aikido, Bushido, Kendo, Karate…something for everyone here.            

Paintball             -                      Paintballasia.com

                                                Something that is exhilarating and fun!  Check it out!

Rugby              -              Singapore Rugby Union

                                       News, results and information about rugby in the region.       

Squash             -              Singapore Squash Rackets Association

                                       Homepage of the above organization.

Swimming             -         Singapore Swimming Club

                                              A great starting point for the aquatically-minded among you.

Tennis               -            Tennis Centres list

                              A list of local tennis-playing venues courtesy of the Singapore Sports Council.

Water-skiing   -             Singapore Water Skiing Federation                                                                                            

                                             The Governing Body for competitive and recreational water

                                             skiing in Singapore.                        

                                              Cowabunga!

                                             A great site for water ski enthusiasts!

I am sure the above list will cover most possibilities, so reach out and enjoy expat life by meeting people!  If you have any comments/questions or any problem we can help with, don’t hesitate to get in touch!

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