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The Penang Sports Club (PSC) has opened its doors for its 90th year, and its events run into 2027. Its Open Day on 31 October drew members, families and visitors to Jalan Utama. Sports fans can also read about Penang’s new Crystal Palace Snooker Club.
The Open Day carried the theme “90 Years of Heritage, Sportsmanship & Community”. Visitors tried sports, joined health talks and played traditional games. Moreover, the club gave tours of its grounds.
Overall, here is what happened on the day, what the club has lined up next, and what is unclear. Still, the club has not shared attendance figures or membership fees.
Sports clinics at Penang Sports Club’s Open Day
Visitors could try tennis, hockey, cricket, squash, darts, billiards and snooker. As a result, beginners could pick up a racket or a cue. In addition, a resistance exercise challenge ran alongside them.
Meanwhile, a chess exhibition and challenge drew a crowd. National Master Jonathan Chuah took part in the chess session. Likewise, children watched and played in the exhibition matches.
Senior vice-president S. Kannan chaired the Open Day committee. He described the day as a way to open the club to the wider community. Furthermore, he said that a club should serve society, not only its members.
The club says it supports charity causes and shares its facilities for good work. However, the text gives no examples of those causes. Readers may want to ask the club which charities it has backed.
Health talks and family games at Penang Sports Club
Meanwhile, doctors and health specialists gave free talks on sports nutrition and spinal health. Other topics included healthy ageing, prostate health, obesity and diabetes. Heart health also made the list.
For families, there was a separate programme. For example, traditional games such as coconut bowling, tengteng and chapteh introduced children to older pastimes. In addition, a Halloween programme offered costume contests, games and craft sessions.
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An Open Day Passport Challenge added a game for visitors. Those who finished three challenges and collected stamps could claim a gift. However, the club did not say what the gift was.
Guided tours covered the club’s facilities and its history. Afterwards, visitors learned how to join as a member. Even so, the club has not stated fees or the waiting period.
Penang Sports Club’s 90th anniversary calendar
Historically, the club was founded in 1936 after the old Penang Golf Club and Cricket Club merged. It offers tennis, squash, badminton, cricket, hockey, football, swimming and table tennis. Recently it added a new building with four badminton courts and a multipurpose hall.
Moreover, President Datuk Dr Koay Teng Hin joined the Open Day with other committee members. Likewise, Pulau Tikus assemblyman Joshua Woo Sze Zeng also attended. For nearby leisure, see Jalan Cheeseman park, Penang’s first Taman Rekreasi Madani.
Importantly, the Open Day is only the first of several anniversary events. For example, a dance night and a Grand New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance are on the list. An anniversary jogathon and Members Day will follow.
In short, Penang Sports Club will host an international invitational tournament and a soccer 7’s tournament. The club has not published dates for any of them. Check with the club before planning a visit, as some events may be for members only.
Sashidaran Gunathevan
Sidhaarthan
Maran Perianen
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