SINGAPORE: To encourage more children to take up sports, those aged four to 12 will get an additional S$100 credit in their ActiveSG accounts on May 1.
To receive the credit, they have to be born between 2011 and 2019, be a Singapore citizen or permanent resident, and be an ActiveSG member.
"We see the value in life-long learning,
Since 2014, a one-off S$100 credit has been given to all Singapore citizens and permanent residents who sign up for ActiveSG membership.
The top-up will automatically be added to the ActiveSG accounts of eligible children. Those who are not ActiveSG members, but sign up as one between May 1 and Oct 31, will receive a total of S$200 credit – S$100 for signing up and S$100 top-up.
These credits can be used to offset the cost of programmes such as ActiveSG academies and clubs, leagues and competitions, as well as cover entry fees for swimming pools and facility bookings.
One has to be at least 12 years old to apply for ActiveSG membership, but those who are below 12 are eligible for supplementary memberships, tagged to the accounts of their parents or guardians.
"This, I hope,
He added that the ministry is working hard to build more as well as better sporting facilities throughout Singapore.
"We will enhance access and also step up on having a greater variety of programming at these facilities.
The ActiveSG credits can be rolled over to the next year if members use their credits at least once in the current year, the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth said separately.
Sign-ups for membership can be done at myactivesg.com or via the ActiveSG app.
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To receive the credit, they have to be born between 2011 and 2019, be a Singapore citizen or permanent resident, and be an ActiveSG member.
"We see the value in life-long learning,
Since 2014, a one-off S$100 credit has been given to all Singapore citizens and permanent residents who sign up for ActiveSG membership.
The top-up will automatically be added to the ActiveSG accounts of eligible children. Those who are not ActiveSG members, but sign up as one between May 1 and Oct 31, will receive a total of S$200 credit – S$100 for signing up and S$100 top-up.
These credits can be used to offset the cost of programmes such as ActiveSG academies and clubs, leagues and competitions, as well as cover entry fees for swimming pools and facility bookings.
One has to be at least 12 years old to apply for ActiveSG membership, but those who are below 12 are eligible for supplementary memberships, tagged to the accounts of their parents or guardians.
"This, I hope,
He added that the ministry is working hard to build more as well as better sporting facilities throughout Singapore.
"We will enhance access and also step up on having a greater variety of programming at these facilities.
The ActiveSG credits can be rolled over to the next year if members use their credits at least once in the current year, the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth said separately.
Sign-ups for membership can be done at myactivesg.com or via the ActiveSG app.
Continue reading...