About Us
Singapore Weiqi Association was founded in 1981. Activities started in the same year at the Ulu Pandan Community Center. The association has not only succeeded in establishing a foothold in Singapore, but has also attracted attention in the international Weiqi circles. During the late 80’s, the association successfully held several international tournaments and received visits of many Weiqi Grand Masters from China, Japan and Korea. The Weiqi population in Singapore has increased from about 100 in 1981to more than 20,000 in 2000.
The association is training more than 3000 students each year at our clubhouses and schools. Presently, there are more than 250 students learning Weiqi in the two clubhouses. Each learner can start from beginner’s courses, intermediate courses and up to advance courses. After two three years of learning, a student should be able to achieve a 1-Dan level.
About 20 schools and institution offer Weiqi training classes. This includes the two universities and several top schools in Singapore. Most of the training classes are conducted by our professional coaches. Our association also provides support to community clubs to promote their Weiqi activities.
Each year there are more than ten Weiqi tournaments held in Singapore to cater for different groups and different level of players. This includes children and youth tournaments, lady and veteran tournaments, open single, pair and group tournaments. Our association also send about 5 to 10 representatives for overseas championships each year.
Coach
Yang Jin Hua
Professional 6 Dan
Chief Coach of Singapore Weiqi Association
James Lee Xinqiang
Singaporean. Amateur 5 Dan. As of 2011, James has been elected into the Singapore Weiqi Association Executive Committee and currently he is also the Vice President of Singapore Weiqi Association. Since 2004, James has been teaching Weiqi part time in the Singapore Weiqi Association. 2007 onwards, he became one of the Singapore Weiqi association’s coaches and organized Weiqi appreciation classes in many community clubs too.
Wong Kok Meng
Singaporean. Amateur 5 Dan. Wong Kok Meng is currently a member of the Singapore Weiqi Association Executive Committee. He has vast experience in teaching children and adults. Wong Kok Meng won the South East Asia Championship in 2012.
David Chua
Professional 3 Dan
Singaporean. Amateur 3 Dan since 2004. Mr. Chua joined the Executive Committee of the Singapore Weiqi Association (SWA) since 1988 and is responsible for the treasury & finance matters of the association.
Committee
The association is run by an executive committee which are elected by members every two years during the annual general meeting. The AGM is held before the end of July of each year. The present executive committee consists of the following members.
新加坡围棋协会第二十二届理事会
The 22nd Executive Committee of Singapore Weiqi Association
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| 副会长: Vice President: |
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| 秘书: Secretary: |
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| 副秘书: Assistant Secretary: |
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| 财政: Treasurer: |
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| 理事: Committee Member: |
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| 观察员: Observer: |
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| 永久名誉会长: Lifetime Honorary President: |
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Members
Presently, Singapore Weiqi Association has more than 200 life members. We welcome you to join us as members. Members are entitled to the following privileges.
– Enjoy the facilities of our clubhouses in the city and Bishan.
– Discounted fee for Weiqi tournaments and classes.( Apply to all types of Memberships)
– Selected for international weiqi championships ( Ordinary and Lifetime membership only)
– Ranking of Weiqi strengths.
Entrance Fee and Annual Fees for Memberships
Please note we wouldn’t be issuing physical memberships cards
Membership’s annual fees are for renewal for 1 year ( Ordinary, Student, and Corporate members)
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Annual Fee: |
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| Life Member | S$550.00 | – |
| Ordinary Member | S$50.00 | S$50.00 |
| Student Member | – | S$20.00 |
| Corporate Member | S$100.00 | S$100.00 |
Anti Doping
Statement of Anti-doping Policy
STATEMENT
The Singapore Weiqi Association has on (23 August 2022) signed the Collective Policy thereby agreeing to at all times:
• Recognise and accept the Anti-Doping Singapore (ADS) as the National Anti-Doping Organisation designated by the Singapore Government as having the responsibility for all doping matters relating to sport in Singapore;
• Accept the Anti-Doping Policy of Singapore and the ADS Anti-Doping Rules, both of which are established in accordance with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Code, as the basis for the fight against doping in sport;
• Adopt the Anti-Doping of Singapore and the ADS Anti-Doping Rules either directly or by reference into our governing documents, constitution and/or rules and regulations, and which shall have binding force and effect on our members and Participants; and
• Agree to observe, abide by and implement the provisions of the Anti-Doping Policy of Singapore and the ADS Anti-Doping Rules in respect of our affairs and activities.
The Singapore Weiqi Association condemns the use of doping in sport. It recognises the right of all its Athletes to participate in a sport that is free from the misuse of drugs. The Singapore Weiqi Association is committed to educate, inform and test, as appropriate, participants competing in Weiqi in Singapore, and representing Singapore, so that it remains a drug-free sport.
It is a requirement of participation in the sport that all its Athletes, Athlete support personnel and other persons under the jurisdiction of the Singapore Weiqi Association comply with the Anti-Doping Policy of Singapore and the ADS Anti-doping Rules set out and published by the Singapore Weiqi Association and ADS.
In testing its Athletes, the Singapore Weiqi Association is committed to handling the management of results in a confidential and accountable manner and to carry out disciplinary procedures where appropriate by the fair and independent process it has agreed with its members and with ADS, its appointed National Anti-Doping Organisation, for the collection of doping control samples. The disciplinary procedure for a contravention of these rules is published in full in the ADS Anti-Doping Rules.
ANTI-DOPING RULES
The Executive Committee / Management Committee of the Singapore Weiqi Association has on (5 March 2011) adopted the ADS Anti-Doping Rules as the Singapore Weiqi Association’s Anti-Doping Rules.
The ADS Anti-Doping Rules published by Anti-Doping Singapore (or its successor), as amended from time to time, shall take immediate effect and be construed as rules of the Singapore Weiqi Association.
APPLICATION OF ANTI-DOPING RULES
All affiliates, members, athletes, participants, staff and any other individual, paid or on a volunteer basis, who are under the jurisdiction of the Singapore Weiqi Association are bound by the Anti-Doping Rules of the Singapore Weiqi Association and agree to abide by these Anti-Doping Rules.
To download the latest version of the ADS Anti-Doping Rules. Please click
http://admin.weiqi.org.sg/ckfinder/userfiles/files/Statement%20of%20Anti-doping%20Policy(1).pdf
PDPA
Singapore Weiqi Association’s Data Protection Policy
Respecting your privacy and protecting your personal data
Singapore Weiqi Association (“SWA”) organises, administers and/or manages various Weiqi events, including but not limited to:
• classes held at its clubhouses and satellite centres;
• Weiqi training sessions;
• competitions at its clubhouses or such other venues in its discretion
(collectively, the “Programme”).
To administer and/or manage the Programme, SWA will necessarily need to collect, use, disclose and/or process certain personal data or personal information about yourself (“Participant”).
SWA’s Data Protection Policy aims to help you understand how we collect, use, share and protect your personal information.
Ways we collect your personal information
We may collect your personal information when you:
• Register membership, courses, or/and tournaments
• Sign up for alerts or newsletters
• Contact us with a question or request for assistance
The information we collect
The following are key examples of the information we collect:
• Your identity – This includes NRIC, FIN or passport number, address, telephone number, e-mail address, date of birth, as well as photographs and videos taken during certain events.
• Your account information – For example, the services you use or other details related to your account.
• Your preferences – This is based on what information you share with us, such as how you would like to be contacted, or your preferred workshops or tournaments.
How we use your information
We may use your information for:
• Processing, administering and/or managing the Participant’s membership in the Programme, including but not limited to the compilation, processing and administration of the Participant’s information for the purpose of ranking in the SWA player database and publishing relevant information on the SWA website in relation to tournament results and players’ rankings;
• Contacting the Participant on matters relating to the Participant’s membership in the Programme;
• Enrolling the Participant in classes, competitions and training programmes, and administering these activities;
• Processing and sending to the Participant marketing, advertising and promotional information on future events, classes, competitions and promotions of SWA via postal mail and/or electronic mail;
• If consented by the Participant in the registration form and/or other methods of consent notification, sending the Participant such marketing, advertising and promotional information via voice calls / SMS/ MMS / fax / email / postal mail as may be consented by the Participant; and
• If consented by the Participant in the registration form and/or other methods of consent notification, utilising photographs of the Participant taken during the course of administering the Programme in SWA’s marketing, advertising and promotional campaigns
We will not use your personal data for purposes other than what we have informed you, or which are permitted under local laws and regulations.
We will retain your information for only as long as there is a continuous relationship with SWA or legal need.
Sharing your information
Your personal data may be disclosed by SWA to third party service providers or agents engaged by SWA for processing your personal data on behalf of SWA for one or more of the purposes stated above.
Otherwise, we do not offer, publish or share your personal information with third parties without your permission, unless required by law.
Protecting your information
We have implemented strict measures to safeguard your information. These include but not limited to the following:
• Access restriction to information in our systems
• Strict verification processes to prevent unauthorised access to information
Respecting your contact preferences
We may send marketing messages to you if:
a. you have given us consent, OR
b. the sending of such messages is permissible under applicable laws and regulations.
Our marketing messages aim to update you about our events and special deals from our preferred partners and sponsors.
If you wish to continue receiving such messages or to opt out, you can indicate your preference at any time at our counter. Your request will be processed within 2 weeks.
Please note that after opting out, you may still continue to receive non-marketing messages, such as notification or reminder of the events registered, or as permitted under applicable local laws and regulations.
Access & Correction
You can view and correct your personal data with us at our counter. Please bring along your original identification card for verification.
Questions?
Feel free to contact our Data Protection Officer at contactdpo@weiqi.org.sg
For more information about PDPA in general, please visit the Personal Data Protection Commission’s Website
Refund Policy
Refund for Weiqi Courses (Semester and Adult Classes)
Any request for refund of course fee for lessons within the first 3 weeks from the start of the first lesson will be subjected to the approval of the Executive Committee of Singapore Weiqi Association. The applicant must send a written email to the Executive Manager, stating the reason for requesting a refund.
Some possible reasons for a refund request
– Children loss of interest after a few lessons
– Family immigration / returning to country, etc
After the first 3 lessons (from the date of class commencement), any request for a refund will not be accepted. Example: Student started his first lesson on 4th January 2025. The request for refund that is being made after 25th January (i.e. 3 weeks after the first lesson) will be rejected
Refund Process
1. For smaller refunds less than S$200 like overpayments or early bird discounts error, we shall refund directly via Paynow method.
2. For bigger refunds more than S$200, parents are to email to the Executive Manager at manager@weiqi.org.sg and fill up the Refund Request Form. The refund shall be made via interbank transfer by our Accounts Team.
This document was created on 18 January 2025 and updated on 29 April 2025.