Group Sports and Adventure!

Group Sports and Adventure!
Imbiah Lookout in Singapore

Friday, December 10, 2010

Forest Adventure- Tree Top Courses at Bedok Reservoir

We have heard of the exciting Cable-Skiing, Fun-loving thrill Rides, Risk- taking Bungee Jumping and the adrenaline rushing sport of Paint Ball, and now.. We are introducing the ever height challenging and nature-loving Forest Adventure Tree Top Courses!

Located in the far east of the island, this adventure sport is bound to give you a whole new perspective of what Singapore, this tiny island has to offer!

So, a lot of you must be wondering what is Forest Adventure? What do they have in there that attracts so many people and allowing most of the customers leaving the course wanting to do it again?
Forest Adventure at Bedok Reservoir is an exciting aerial course built through the trees, comprising of height challenging courses that includes ladders, swings, bridges, nets, trapezes and the most exciting GIANT ZIP LINE! Equipped with a harness and a helmet and attached to a safety line, participants get to swing from tree to tree and zip across the Bedok Reservoir. Be ready for a real adrenaline rush with 4 giant zip lines – including the longest at 200 metres!

As a modern metropolis, many may think that Singapore might have many exciting and new rides that consists of only machines and machines, but Forest Adventure is the best adventure sport you can ever try out, to explore the closest of nature in Singapore! Despite being a country full of hustle and bustle, Singapore definitely has everything all balanced up! So come on down to this peaceful but exciting place of adventure, that definitely hones your confidence and character when you are trying to overcome each challenging obstacle!

Here is a short video about Forest Adventure!


However, Forest Adventure definitely has strict rules to adhere to maintain safety at all times in the park.

Who can participate:

On the Grand Course
Minimum height: Strictly 1.4m.
Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a participating adult (aged 21 and above) who is responsible for ensuring they are attached to the safety system at all times.
One adult can only supervise 1 participant under 14 years old and 2 participants aged between 14 to 18. Alternatively 2 adults can supervise 3 youths between them.
Maximum weight: 130kg

On the Kids Course
Minimum height: 1.10m – Maximum height: 1.45m
Recommended age: 5 years old
The Kid’s Course has a continuous safety line to which children are connected to at the start of the activity by an instructor. This means that they can go through the course by themselves while Mum and Dad guide and encourage them from the path below. Their will be no instructor following the children on the course.

Also, from the site itself,
Here are few tips to make your visit at Forest Adventure a memorable one!

Measure your children
For safety reason, we will not allow on the courses children that do not meet the height requirement. To avoid disappointment, we recommend that you measure your children and ensure they are between 1.1m and 1.45m for the Kids Course and 1.4m for the Grand Course.
Ensure you have sufficient adult supervision on the Grand Course
Participants under the age of 18 must be supervised by an adult. 1 adult can supervise 1 youth under 14 and 2 youths if at least one of them is 14 and over. Alternatively 2 adults can supervise 3 youths between them.

Dress adequately
Sport shoes are a MUST. Participants wearing sandals or lose fitted shoes will not be able to go on the course. We also recommend that you wear bermudas or trousers and generally clothes that you do not mind getting a bit dirty. You will be wearing a helmet; we suggest you bring a bandana as you may find it more comfortable. Some customers also like to have bicycle gloves to protect their hands.

Bring as little as you need
For safety reason, you will be asked to empty your pockets prior to going on the course. Please note that mobile phone are strictly not allowed. Coin lockers are available.
Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your booking time
The time you have been given is the start of your compulsory safety briefing. Prior to departing on the course you will need to register, sign your disclaimer form and make payment. On the Grand Course, briefings are at 30 minute intervals, if you miss the start of the brief, we will move your booking to the next available slots.

Opening Hours:
Grand Course
The Grand Course is open every day from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm
The last departure is at 4.30 pm to end before dark
Kids Course
The Kids Course is open on weekends, school and public holidays from 10am to 6pm. The last departure is at 5.00pm

*Please also take note that Forest Adventure is closed on Mondays! Booking is also essential as to ensure availability for an enjoyable experience!

Call (65) 8100 7420 to book now!!!!

Forest Adventure is situated inside Bedok Reservoir Park on Bedok Reservoir Road.
Nearest MRT : Bedok
Bus: 5, 18, 21, 22 ,28, 59, 65, 67, 69, 168
If you are driving take the PIE to Changi Exit 6, Bedok North Avenue 3

Here is the image of the map location provided at the site!


Delicious Food Nearby!

Today, we will be introducing our very own Singapore Hawker Centre! A hawker centre consists of many food stalls placed side by side in a small sheltered food court. Each food stall has their very own history on their recipes on local dishes such as Chicken Rice, Bak Chor Mee(Minced Meat Noodle) and even refreshing dessert stalls to cool yourself in a country with warm temperatures almost throughout the year! Singapore has a hundred over hawker centers all over the island, although they are homogeneous, be it in the atmosphere or the food, each place definitely has one or two stall that stands out to be famous for their delicious food resulting in large crowds patronizing them each day.

Here is the address!
Bedok Reservoir Road Block 630 Market And Food Centre
630 Bedok Reservoir Road
SINGAPORE 470630

Here is a food review on some of the food stalls there!



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Saturday, December 4, 2010

Red Dynasty Paintball Park

Hey there, ever wondered if you are able to shoot and aim well? Well, here's the one great opportunity you would never want to miss when you are in Singapore! Today we are going to introduce to you the Singapore's largest paint ball arena - Red Dynasty Paintball Park!



Red Dynasty Paintball Park, located in the north of Singapore in Bottle Tree Park, is the newest and largest paintball arena in Singapore. It can be comparable to the size of a soccer field and accommodates a 20m shooting gallery with a 2 scenario-based field and 1 standard sized speedball field respectively.

Fancy hearing 'Paintball' but have exactly no idea what it is? It is actually a vigorous sporting activity which involves one's aiming skills and strategic shooting right at the handful of venue scenarios which the park offers its users. Agility and alertness skills are the most important skills required in this exciting game. One has to be fast enough since it is known to be an adrenaline rushing sport. However, fret not if you think that it is dangerous and rough. This is because it is shown reportedly that it is a way safer sport compared to those contact sports like Touch Rugby. You do not have to worry if you might get injured or physically hurt even though you are inexperienced or a novice since it is assured that there will be less injuries incurred. Also, it is a 'friendly' sport which takes in people regardless of their gender, experience and stamina as long as there is an interest in the participants.

Paintball is a fun and exciting sport which encompasses team-spirit, team-building, strategic planning, and promotes friendships, and fosters harmony in a team. It also enhances the skills of aiming and shooting. Additionally, it will also boost individuals' self-esteem and confidence.

By visiting Red Dynasty Paintball Park, participants can get to experience the challenging levels of Paintball shooting from the novice explorer all the way advancing to the expert level. This is done so when you are provided with several different game scenarios ranging from the practice and knowledge of Paintball by spending time in the shooting gallery which progresses on to playing in a beginner's field, followed by a 20 men scenario field and then gradually enhancing to towards the speedball tournament field to train and sharpen your skills with the 35 inflatable speedball bunkers available there.

It is a mid-teenager and an all adults game. Teenagers who are above 14 years old will already be allowed into the premises for the game. Therefore, it shows that the game is suitable for young people as well and it does not harm as much as what people usually think.

Besides, the amazing fact about this activity is that players can actually decide to play either in the day or at night as the sport will be available at night too. So working adults or young people who prefer the breeze and the cooling weather and atmosphere at night can make their way down to the park which is easily accessible by transport to have a night of leisure under the stars. For those who prefer the day's beauty and love the outdoor nature, they can visit the park to have a game or two and practise their skills over there.

You seldom see these kind of activities anywhere else but here in Singapore, do count yourself lucky that you will be able to experience the 'feel' of shooting and aiming by playing Paintball games in this park which is exclusive to Singapore only. It is definitely a 'must-go' sport arena if you have never played Paintball before. It is a chance you must grab and it might also be a 'once-in-your-lifetime' memory to be able to experience playing Paintball since it is a relatively rare sport in many countries. You will not regret after trying it and you might even feel like playing it again after you attempted your first try!

Personally, I feel that it is a really rich experience and interesting insight to be able to take up this sport activity and try it out myself to have the first-hand experience and observation on how Paintball is exactly like or how does it exactly work. During my first attempt at shooting, it was tough, but yet challenging and motivating enough to compel me to take up a second, third and fourth attempt and so on. As the saying goes, 'Practice makes perfect.' Hence, it is guaranteed worth it to give it a try!

More details of the park are as follows:

Operating Hours

Monday - Friday
9am - 9am

Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays
9am - 7pm

Advance booking required

Packages
A- The Shooting Gallery (30 paintballs per pax) - $10.00 per pax

B- James Bond (50 paintballs per pax) - $25.90 per pax

C- The Godfather (100 paintballs per pax) - $35.90 per pax

D- Rambo (250 paintballs per pax) - $49.90 per pax

* All prices as indicated above are NETT. Additional paintballs can be purchased at $25.00 for 100 paintballs.
* All above packages include equipment rental such as paintball marker, chest protector and safety mask.
* All game duration as indicated above are estimated based on 8 pax.
* Package B, C and D must have a minimum of 6 pax to play.
* Groups can mix-&-match packages according to your preference.
* All participants must be 14 years old and above. Participants between 14 - 17 years old will require parental consent

Office Number: +65 6755 7537

For Booking/ Quotation/ Enquiries / Feedback, you can email to info@weplaypaintball.com

For more information, you can visit their website: http://www.weplaypaintball.com/





20 meters shooting gallery













Field 1 - Novice Field












Field 2 - Scenario Field












Field 3 - Speedball Field







How to get there
Address: Bottle Tree Park, 81 Lorong Chencharu (Yishun), Singapore 769198

By Car - Enter along Sembawang Road into Lorong Chencharu and follow the road signs.

By MRT - Alight at Khatib MRT and walk along Yishun Road, we are located opposite Yishun Stadium. 10 minutes walk from the MRT.

By Bus - Bus stops directly outside The Bottle Tree Park, alight at Yishun Ave 2. Services 39, 85, 851, 852, 853, 854, 855, 857, 858, 965 and 969.

Food Nearby

Botoru Ki Japanese Restaurant & Bar can be found at the Bottle Tree Park. It is a newly formed Japanese Restaurant by Bottle Tree Park Pte Ltd. This is to ensure that customer and Japanese food lover that patronize Bottle Tree Park will have more food choices.

Some of the popular dishes that customer will order in the restaurant are Sashimi, Sushi and Grilled item because the restaurant uses the freshest seafood and the best ingredient.

Another popular order that customer order is the bento set which are planned by the experience chef and the customer will only have to pay one price and they get to taste a few items.


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