The idea to set up an umbrella body to facilitate mountaineering and climbing related sports was first mooted in 1990. A protem committee comprising representatives from various adventure clubs in Singapore was then formed in 1991 to spearhead the effort. With the support from the Singapore Sports Council, the Singapore Mountaineering Federation (SMF) was officially established in September 1993.
As the National Sport Association (NSA) for mountaineering and climbing related sports, the SMF is a federation of adventure and mountaineering member organisations, and it us run by an elected committee of 10 persons drawn from affiliated clubs. The Federation is affiliated to the Asian Committee for Climbing Competition based in South Korea and is a council member of the South-East-Asia Council for Climbing Competition. The SMF is also a member of the UIAA, the world body representing climbing and mountaineering. On 1st April 2021 we launched our new logo and name. With Sport Climbing being recognised in the major games like Olympics, Asian Games and in line with our International Federations call to include the sports proper, we are now the Singapore Sport Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (SSCMF). Objectives of the SSCMF;
The objectives of the Federation are:
- To encourage and promote all forms of climbing and mountaineering sports in Singapore - encompassing rock and sport climbing, snow and ice climbing, alpine climbing and similar and related outdoor activities.
- To regulate and set standards and guidelines for all climbing and mountaineering activities in Singapore.
- To provide information, assistance, facilities and advice on matters pertaining to climbing and mountaineering in Singapore and elsewhere to all Members.
- To serve as the national body in liaising with any affiliated, federated, or recognised mountaineering association or club in any part of the world.
