Invitation to Participate in the National Day Parade 2012.

This year National Day Parade 2012 will be celebrated at the Float@ Marina Bay on 9 August, Thursday. The Boys' Brigade Singapore once again has been invited by the parade organizer to contribute a marching contingent in the Parade and Ceremony segment. The marching contingent is to consist of 49 Boys, with an additional of 5 standing by as reserves.

You are cordially invite to participate in the celebration of our nation's 47th birthday. However, please take note of the following essential information and conditions for applications:

1. Singapore citizen, preferably 1.6m to 1.7m in height.

2. Boys should be physically fit and energetic. Any pre-existing medical conditions that would render as unfit to participate fully in the rehearsals and actual parade will NOT be accepted. Boys with back problem are also advised not to participate.

3. Boys must attend ALL rehearsals, in addition to the actual parade, in order for you all to be awarded the National Event Badge and CCA Points. Boys with valid letter from school may be excused during examination periods.

4. Boys who are in Platoon 3 who have attained Drill Stage 2 Award (should be able to march correctly in timing) may participate in the contingent.

5. Boys who are wearing glasses should only wear glasses with BLACK frame and CLEAR Lenses (no colored or transition lens), or contact lenses.

How to apply:

An internal mass brief and selection exercise will be conducted at BBHQ on 7 April at 9am to 3pm in Full Uniform. All interested Boys should attend the internal mass brief and selection exercise if you wish to make it into the contingent. Boys are required to attend the full session.

Any interested Boys please approach Mr Bay or Mr Terence by 27 March, 11pm.

Time commitment and other notes:

Boys participating in the parade should expect to have to keep their Saturdays free from mid April till the parade from 9am to 9pm. The rehearsals are schedule on every Saturdays, 12.30pm to 5pm, starting from 17 April to 9 August. Individual contingent training may commence 2 to 3 weeks before proceeding to combined rehearsals. Longer rehearsal hours are expected on 23 June onwards, when combined rehearsal begins at the parade venue.

Please note, in the event of heavy rain and other disruptions, the next day (Sunday) may be used as a replacement date, at the discretion of the parade organizers.

NO exemptions from rehearsals will be allowed due for Company and church (whether sponsoring church or Boy's own church) events.

Food and Transportation:

Food will be provided for training that straddle across Lunch and Dinner. Transportation will be catered to pick up/drop off from BBHQ.

Should you require any clarification, please feel free to approach Mr Terence.

We (a team of NDP 2012 BB Officers) look forward to your enthusiastic participation in this event.