Basketball Association of Singapore

1st November 2023BAS is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Leon Neo Lih Yaw as its new Chief Executive Officer, seconded from SportSG for a two-year term. With a wealth of experience and a proven track record in both public service and the private sector, Leon is poised to lead the organization into a new era of growth. Leon boasts over 20 years of experience working in both the public service and the private sector. He has been with SportSG for more than a decade, collaborating with various National Sports Associations (NSAs) in Singapore to advise them on their multi-year sports plans and funding matters. With this experience, Leon will play a pivotal role in helping BAS strengthen its governance and financial capabilities. Taking on this task is no easy job, but Leon is confident that he will work with stakeholders to elevate the sport to greater heights. Leon remarked, "I am both grateful and honored to be given this opportunity to serve in one of the most popular sports in Singapore. It is with great pleasure that I can seize this chance to work with a team of passionate volunteers and staff. I look forward to meeting more enthusiastic individuals to help build the Basketball ecosystem together." While Leon used to play basketball in primary school, he later transitioned to competitive volleyball during his secondary and tertiary school years. He believes that his understanding of team sports can help bring the community closer together. BAS Secretary-General, Mr. Kelvin Tan, expressed his confidence in Mr. Leon Neo taking the helm: "We are very excited to welcome Leon to the Basketball Association of Singapore. His extensive experience in the sports scene, coupled with his personal passion for cultivating a positive and communal culture around it, is truly admirable. I, for one, am grateful to work alongside him." BAS extends its gratitude to James Soh, the previous CEO, for his dedicated leadership, and eagerly anticipates a smooth transition under Leon Neo's guidance.

Objective: Establish a competitive platform opportunity in Singapore that welcomes basketball youths from various backgrounds.CategoriesU13 Boys and GirlsU15 Boys and Girls U17 Boys and GirlsLeague Period20th November 2023 to 22 December 2023 every weekday 9:00AM to 6:00PMRegistration Period27 October 2023 to 10November 2023

3X3 Coaching Clinic by Lazar Rasic Exciting news! Our 3X3 National Head Coach, Lazar Rasic, is hosting a coaching clinic, sharing insights from his journey as a professional 3X3 player and coach. Scan the QR code to join and delve into the world of 3X3 basketball! Date: 27/11/2023, MondayTime: 7pm to 10pmVenue: Singapore Basketball CentreRegistration Fee: 1) $50 for NROC Registered Coaches (CCE Hours included) 2) $70 for publicPayment Mode/Details to Basketball Association of Singapore:1) PayNow: S67SS0001J2) Bank Transfer: UOB 211-309-735-5#BasketballSingapore #CoachingClinic #FIBA3X3

Basketball Association of Singapore shall establish an Athletes Commission (AC) with the view to providing a process to promote open communication with the athletes.The AC shall comprise of no more than five (5) elected members, who are either past or present national Basketball athletes, including the Chairman who must be a former National Basketball athlete within the last 10 years from the time of election.To be eligible for nomination and appointment to the Athletes’ Commission, candidates applying for appointment as the Chairperson of the AC need to be at least 21 years of age, be a Singaporean, must not have a criminal record and, have never been sanctioned for a doping offence. Applicants (for nomination of AC member only) who are below 18 years of age must have the written consent of their parent or guardian.The Chairman and members of the AC shall be elected by National athletes who have represented Singapore in international Basketball competitions within the past twenty-four (24) months.The term of office of the AC members and their term limits, if any, shall follow that of the Board.The Chairman of the AC shall be appointed as a Board member with voting rights and shall represent the AC in the Board until the expiry of his term as Chairman of the AC..Do note that application forms must reach BAS by 26 October 2023, 5pm. Download the Athletes’ Commission Timeline for more information.Please contact High Performance Senior Executive Muhammad Darwis at darwis@bas.org.sg for more information.

BAS is now a member of Safe Sport Program. Safe Sport Program is to safeguard participants in the sporting environment from abuse and harassment which undermine both the mental and physical health of participants and the integrity of sport. You may visit the the link to understand more about it. https://www.safesport.sg/safe-sport-programme/purpose-and-principles/#SGSafeSport #PlayYourPart #TeamSafeSport #SafeinSport#basketballsingapore

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: ELECTION OF NINE (9) BOARD MEMBERS FOR TERM 2023 TO 2026 AS ACCORDING TO BAS CONSTITUTION CLAUSES 24. The Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2023 of the Basketball Association of Singapore (BAS) was held on 14th September 2023, 7.30pm at the Singapore Basketball Centre, 601 Aljunied Avenue 1, Singapore 389962. Congratulations to all the newly elected board members!