DANIELB. AND SHAUN- Two man F1 Team.
QX and Garick - Our video crew.
MICHAELAND HAFIZ- Our professional MCs.

is only possible because of the volunteers who sacrificed their valuable time away from love ones, work, and from climbing itself. And why the sacrifice?

Besides the human element, help also came from various organizations and institutions. Singapore Sports Council - For endorsing the league and sponsoring DYNO issue 4.

Young Change Makers - For sponsoring DYNO issue 5, current issue. Singapore Management University - For putting the trust in SCA in collaborating

Since 2009, our small tiny climbing scene in Singapore is slowly blossoming. More and more climbers are willing to lend a hand; more students are involved and participating in competitions, and our competitions are getting better.

WHO SHALL REPLACESCA's CHAIRPERSONIN 3 YEARS' TIME? Someone with fresher eyes and ideas must lead SCA and get the local scene ready to ride the next big wave, as sports climbing gets closer to becoming an Olympic sport.

Sponsorships from SSCand YCM covered newsletters and some logistic costs. But SCA will need a lot more funding to cover the cost for the volumes, web-hosting and professional services.

ARE MORE CLIMBERS GOING TO CHOOSEA "CAREER" PATH IN CLIMBING? Indeed, there are now more schools with climbing clubs then there are climbing coaches. However, pathways for climbing professionals need to be carved out that will ensure that coaches, route-setters, judges, wall-builders, etc are being fairly compensated.

All of you are instrumental in SCA's every step, and know that you have planted the saplings for the trees on which our young ones will climb.

here is one whereby a student is unwittingly swept along in the chorus of voices urging him to study hard and obtain good grades, all for the sake of securing his future. At the behest of his parents and teachers, he works diligently, seldom pausing to truly consider what he loves doing most. Should his energies be channelled towards the pursuit of his passion or should priorities be first weighed carefully and then inevitably tilted in the direction of future job security? No doubt, these issues remain close to the hearts of many of our young and aspiring climbers.

Often, young climbers in Singapore are told that there is no future for sport climbing here. Those comments are not without

merit. The dank, wet and mossy environment of our sole natural rock-climbing area (Dairy Farm Nature Quarry), coupled with occurrences of loose rock, neither inspire awe nor give a sense of safety. Granted, it stands proudly (in its own right) as a bastion against ceaseless developmental pressure, but it pales in comparison against the likes of Yosemite or Ceuse.

rock-dimbing without having a top-notch climbing spot in our backyard. Climbers aching for some natural rock will have to wait for the holidays before they can make an overseas trip to say, Krabi (the Mecca of Southeast Asian rockc!imbing), for some adrenaline pumping action.

All these negative factors could be mitigated had we a strong federation looking after the interests of our aspiring climbers. However, a bureaucracy hindered by red tape and politicking cannot adapt fast enough to all the exciting changes in the climbing world.

Many readers may find themselves nodding in agreement and despair at the current state of affairs. But there is still hope. Climbing is growing in popularity as a co-curricular activity in schools, probably due to the presence of towering rock-climbing facilities within their premises..Turnouts at local.bouldering competitions are overwhelming, and the organisers find themselves so swamped with participants (over 150 novice men!) that they have no choice but to turn some away! Talented young climbers showing boundless promise have also recently shot into the spotlight - these diamonds in the rough just need an experienced and dedicated coach to polish them up. Members of the climbing community have also contributed in various ways, e.g. volunteering to belay during competitions or sacrificing time for route-setting. Their ability to remain cheery throughout despite the under-paid and under-appreciated nature of the job hints at them having achieved some form of self-actualisation. Some people have gone one step further, giving up the corporate llfe to take up a coaching career moulding young minds, and imparting Hfelessons they've learnt through the years.

The way I see it, rock-climbing in Singapore has come a long way and will continue to move up the continuum of progression. Just as recent as PumpfestlO, we have witnessed a world cup style layout for the walls, deviously tricky 3-dimensional bouldering, and overall a h.ighly entertaining spectacle for the audience. The competitive scene has come a long way since the yesteryears comprising a shaky tower wall with 4 sides. Here's a big shout out to all the people who have shed sweat, tears and sometimes blood, in their efforts to make that progression happen.