THE BUBS.: November 2008

NAPFA TOA PAYOH STADIUM STANDARDS

Hmmmm, many conflicting views as to the standards of the NAPFA at Toa Payoh Stadium, so i guess i'll state this down to clarify with others who wish to take the NAPFA test to reduce their NS time by 2 months.

Firstly, you have to book the NAPFA test on ns.sg site. Secondly, you will need to get at least a NAPFA Silver, not a Bronze or Pass to get your reduction. Thirdly, if you wish to increase your chances of passing, try booking either the test on either the first or last week of the month, as the invigilators are normal civilians, not army PTIs, hence are more lenient.

There is also SIT and REACH included in the test. You can refer to the NAPFA website for their standards which vary according to Age.

Stations
- Pullups -
Contrary to popular belief, Underarm pullups are not allowed. Perhaps the PTI invigilator was strict, but its best to prepare for the worse case scenario. The PTI only allowed overhand pullups, IE, not using biceps. Minimum to get silver = 5.

-Shuttle run-
TIP: DO NOT STAND ON THE GRASS WHILE WAITING FOR YOUR TURN. The napfa is held in the morning, so there is dew and the grass makes you slip.

- Sit and Reach -
Put your shoulderblades against the board to maximise your stretch. PTIs slack in this station i think.

-Standing Broad Jump-
Mat seems to be shorter than the ippt training stations around HDB flats. but dont be complacent.

-Sit Ups-
Another testee will be counting for your when u do your situps, so it is easy to 'miscount'. almost everyone in this station got around 40 plus situps. Wow... everyone has 6 packs lol. However, if you are unlucky, you might have only afew people in your batch taking tha napfa, which makes it hard to cheat.

- 2.4 km run-
What can i say? train.... on the day itself, it is harder to run, as you will be tired from all the stations already. To train, run about 10 rounds at the stadium to increase your stamina, but say one week before your test, do run the actual 2.4 (6 ROUNDS OF STADIUM) to know where you stand.

The most important thing before taking the napfa is knowing where you stand, and having the confidence to take the test. Good Luck!