Frequently Asked Questions

General

• How old is Singapore Adventurers' Club (SAC)?

  SAC was formed in 1963.

• Who runs the club?

  SAC is managed by a group of volunteer members who form the management committee. They are elected at the Annual General Meeting.

Membership

• What are the benefits of being a member?

  Besides the discounts and privileges offered by retailers to SAC members; you will be part of a club of members who share common interests.

• How come all memberships expire on 31 December?

  All membership fees paid are for the period from 1 January to 31 December, and memberships will expire on 31 December, regardless of when the fees were paid in the current year.

Activity Registration

• Are activities restricted to only SAC members?

  Most of our activities are open to everyone. Members of the public are welcomed. We do occasionally organise activties which are restrcited to members only, such as our Annual General Meeting.

• Are there any age restriction?

  For treks, we do encourage participation of all ages. While every care has been taken by the organisation and it's leaders, participants are reminded that they are responsible for their own well being during the activity.

  However, there will be certain activities where the age is restricted by the governing authorities or service providers. For such activities, we may have to reject your registration.

• How do I sign up for an activity?

  Fill out the registration form and send in together with your payment. We only accept cash or cheque as a mode of payment. Cheques must be made payable to "Singapore Adventurers' Club".

• I am a non-member, can I sign up for an activity?

  We welcome non-members for all activities. However, priority will always be given to members. We do occasionally conduct activities exclusively for members. For these activities, you would need to sign up for membership to take part. Please refer to the activity details when they are posted.

Payment

• What mode of payment do you accept?

  You can pay by cash or cheque.

  Cheques can be sent in with your registration form. Please make cheque payable to "Singapore Adventurers' Club". Please note that post-dated cheques are not acceptable.

Activity Preparation

• What kind of preparation, and experience is required for participation in an activity?

  Skills and proficiency varies from activity. Do contact the respective trip leaders, as they would be in a better position to assess.

  But ample preparation for activities is required, especially in the area of fitness. Please take note of the activity grading listed with each activity. It is the participant's personal responsibility to ensure that sufficient preparation is done.