We are able to reduce the deficit by $2,000 excluding the cost reduction on paper for the change of venue from hall to classrooms. We also asked for less contribution from CSC, i.e. $450 instead of $800.

With the total registration fees of $570 ($10 per player), the subsidy from Bishan C.C. should be within $1,780 now ...., i.e. the estimated total expenses is $1,780 + $570 + $450 = $2,800 (the maximum limit), much less than 4th Bishan Cup for Primary School Team Event held in 2006 (actual total expenses more than $4,100) .

For 2008 Bishan Cup, the competition method is by individuals as the World Cup but the priority is given to the teams within constituency boundary. Since we are not able to get at least 10 teams for the coming event, we prefer to keep to the original closing date for registration, i.e. 30 Jan 2008. In the review meeting to be held in early Mar 2008, we will discuss whether to suggest to try again the concept of teams within constituency boundary including other team combinations as mentioned early.

Here just to share one of the methods for budget planning ......