Ashaway 2015 - 2nd Day

Hi all, here is a quick update on the second day of Ashaway Badminton Youth Games.

On the second day (Mon),
We had the following players who played.

BSU14 Cheng Xian @ 1030 (win)
BSU14 Bryan @1100 (win)
BSU14 Dinesh @1200 (lose)
BSU16 Li Xin @1330 (BYE)
BSU16 Xhi Chun @1330 (BYE)
BSU16 Cidrick @1400 (win)

At this point of time, I would like to share a little bit about what I feel about our matches so far.

From my perspective, I actually view all your matches as a "performance" that is put up by you for your teammates, coaches and teachers to see, the fruits of your training and I can say that I really enjoyed some of your performance be it winning or losing.

A lot of people may see winning as something positive and losing as something negative but to me, winning is neither all good nor losing a match is all bad and both experiences are equally important for the growth of a team or an individual. In fact, there are actually much to be learnt and discovered from losing a match. Therefore, as a team or an individual, we need to be able to rise above the mentality of only winning and losing to look at the bigger picture.

We may not be able to take home the cash prize and trophy for Ashaway yet but I do sincerely hope that all the participants of this year's Ashaway will be able to take home at least one valuable lesson or experience to help you understand more about both your strength and weakness so that you can become a better player the next time I see you "perform" and I really look forward to it.

So, always remember to stay focus and discipline for your training.

For tomorrow (Tue),
We will have the following players playing.

BSU14 Cheng Xian @1030
BSU14 Bryan @1030
BSU16 Li Xin @1200
BSU16 Xhi Chun @1200
BSU16 Cidrick @1200

GDU14 Siying & Puiwoon @1330
GDU14 Nisha & Val @1400

Next,
For the following players,

GDU16 Wendy & Lixuan

Your first match is scheduled on Wednesday @1330.


For tomorrow (Tue) and the day after tomorrow (Wed),
I will not be able to watch the performance that these players has put up because I am required to go back to school to prepare and administer the 2016 Sec 1 registration.

Fixtures had been updated for GDU14 and GDU16

Please check.

Ashaway 2015 - 1st Day

Hi all, here is a quick update on the Ashaway Badminton Youth Games.

For the first day,
We had the following players who played.

BSU14 Jason (lose)
GSU14 Manying (lose)
GSU14 Sabrina (lose)
BSU16 Yixin (BYE)
BSU16 Kevin (lose)
BSU16 Rahul (lose)
BSU16 Xhi Chun (win)
BSU16 Cidrick (BYE)
GDU16 'Ain & Lea (lose)

For the tomorrow,
We will have the following players playing.

BSU14 Cheng Xian @ 1030
BSU14 Bryan @1100
BSU14 Dinesh @1200
BSU16 Li Xin @1330
BSU16 Xhi Chun @1330
BSU16 Cidrick @1400

Next,
For the following players,

GDU14 Si Ying & Pui Woon.
GDU14 Nisha & Val
GDU16 Wendy & Lixuan

The date and time of your first match is not out yet due to BYE but it will very likely be on Tuesday (22/12/15). I think the organisers will be updating the match fixture on their official website soon. In the meantime, please refer to the official website for the latest update.

Pasir Ris Sports & Recreation Centre

For those who have never been to Pasir Ris Sports & Recreation Centre, here is a video footage of the venue I found on YouTube. We will be playing in the hall that is shown from 1:22 to 1:33.

After looking at the video, don't you think it will be a waste to go all the way there and not try their swimming facilities? Anyway, I will be bringing my swimming stuffs along for tomorrow. Feel free to bring yours if you want to.

Entrance fee for the swimming complex are as follows,

Adult: $2
Child: $1

Update on Ashaway 2015

The fixtures for this Sunday is out.

Please refer to the official website to check.

Please also take note that there are quite a number of BYE on the first day of the competition. So, some of you may not be required to play on Sunday but, we still be going together as a team for the opening ceremony on Sunday.

Transportation has long already been booked for the team for the opening ceremony, therefore, attendance is compulsory.

Details are as follows,

Date: 20th Dec 2015

Day: Sunday

Time: 0720

Pick up location: Outside school main gate.

Remember to start preparing yourself physically and mentally for your upcoming match!

And ALL THE BEST FOR THE COMPETITION!

*And also, please bring along your Ez-link on Sunday for verification.

Extra training for Ashaway (No coach)

I have managed to book 2 extra training sessions next week to help keep your engines running for the upcoming Ashaway Badminton Youth Games.

Training session 1
Date: 15/12/2015 (Tue)
Time: 8 am to 11 am
Location MPH

Training session 2
Date: 16/12/2015 (Wed)
Time: 8 am to 11 am
Location MPH

Please note that these practice sessions are not compulsory for all to attend and no coach will be around during the practice sessions. The MPH is simply being booked for you guys to train on your own or with your buddies to better prepare yourself for Ashaway.

Update on Ashaway 2015

There is two important updates for Ashaway in this post.

A. Due to low number of entries, the [Girls Single Under 16 Category] has been cancelled. 

Players affected:
1. Sandy
2. 'Ain

* I'm trying to get the organisers to slot both of you into the [Girls Double Under 16 Category] as a team now. Waiting for their response....

** The organisers had agreed to slot both of you into the [Girls Double Under 16 Category].


B. The list of registered names are out on the Ashaway official website.

Please do me a favor and go and check that your name is on the list.

Link: http://www.smbayouthgames.com/#!match-fixtures/pq723

According to the website, the fixture will be out soon.
So please stay tune...