Below is a draft of the proposed survey we want to conduct in Singapore to give us some vital statistics on sports participation/paintball awareness in Singapore. The survey is to aid both paintball development and industry development in Singapore so everyone is encouraged to make comments or suggestions for modifications or new questions.
Sports Participation Singapore Survey 2012
Name
NRIC
Gender
Age
Race
Nationality
Address/Location
Estimated annual income?
less than 10, 11-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 50+
Occupation
Marital status
How many times do you participate in sport & physical activity a week?
0, 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7 or more
If answered yes, do you participate in any of the following:
* School/college organised sports
* Team sports
* Other organised sports activities
What is your primary interest in participating in sport-related activities (choose one)
Fitness, enjoyment, professional, social activity, image, other
Do you pay club, gym or sports related annual membership fees?
How much money would you estimate you spend on sports participation each month (not including annual membership fees)?
Less than 50, 51-100, 101-200. 200+
Do you participate in other sport-related activities:
management, promotions, coaching, referee, volunteer
For each of the following statements, use the criteria listed that best describes your views towards sport-related activities that you participate in.
Strong Agree/Agree/Unsure/Disagree/Strongly Disagree
I enjoy competitive sports activities
Winning is important to me
I need physical activity often
My health depends on being active
The sport I choose to participate in needs to be something I can look good in
I choose sports activities based on who else is involved
I participate in sport activities to help control my weight
I chose this sport based on a friend being involved
I prefer sport activities that focus on individual achievement Vs. group achievement
I have the time I need to participate in sport-related activities
I need to participate in sport-related activities to feel good about myself
There are enough local venues for me to participate in sport-related activities
I can afford to pay to participate in sport-related activitiesIf I didn't work such long/odd hours I could play more sportI have no interest in playing sport
List the sport activities you are currently involved in on a frequent basis (choose all that apply) Editor Note - many of these chosen because they have current NSA status
* Archery
* Athletics
* Badminton
* Basketball
* Bodybuilding
* Bowling
* Canoe/Kayaking
* Climbing
* Cycling
* Cricket
* Dance
* Dragon Boat
* Fencing
* Floorball
* Golf
* Gym/Yoga/Pilates
* Gymnastics
* Hockey
* Inline skating
* Martial Arts
* Netball
* Paintball
* Rugby
* Running / Jogging
* Sailing
* Sepak Takraw
* Shooting
* Skateboarding
* Soccer
* Softball / Baseball
* Squash
* Swimming
* Table Tennis
* Tennis
* Scuba Diving
* Volleyball
* Wakeboarding
* Walking
* Weightlifting
Other _ _ _ _ _ _
Have you ever played paintball before?
If answered yes, did you participate as part of the following:
* School activity
* Work activity
* Team building course
* Social activity with friends/family
Kindly indicate how many times you have played paintball
1, 2-5, 6-9. 10+
Did you play paintball in Singapore or overseas?
Do you know where to play paintball in Singapore?
Do you know that paintball is played as an organised sport?
For each of the following statements, use the criteria listed that best describes your views towards paintball.
Strong Agree/Agree/Unsure/Disagree/Strongly Disagree
I think that paintball is a safe activity
I would play more paintball if there was a venue closer to my home
I think paintball is a great team building exercise
I consider paintball a sport that could be played by the whole family
I would play more paintball if my friends played
I see value in paintball being offered as a school CCA (Co-curricular activity)
I would play more paintball if I could purchase my own marker (gun)
I consider paintball venues a tourist attraction
Which of the following factors might affect your decision to play paintball more frequently? (you may select more than one option)
* Lack of information
* Cost
* Location
* Bruising/pain
* Field size/design
* Indoor paintball field
* Paintball fields open in the evenings
* Availability of equipment to buy
* Work/Family commitments
Other_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Please rate the venues you have played at:
Great Good Average Below average Poor
Field design
Pricing
Washrooms/facilities
Equipment & Gear
Protective clothing
Employee Assistance