REACH Osim Triathlon Team

Hey all,


Updates on the upcoming Osim Triathlon 2009. Just to introduce the 5 of us who will be going for it!

That's ME! haha.. Going for the Sprint Distance. This is my 4th tri since last year already.. trying to break my personal best!

This is Fernell. This is his first tri and he is doing a sprint distance as well. He has being running and being training hard for this tri. Yeah!

This is Jin Guan. Only Sec 2, 14 years old this year. The youngest in our team. He is doing a mini distance, also first time. Studying at Zhong Hua Sec, and part of REACH Dragonboat Team. Young and potential!

This is Yew Teck, Sec 2, 15 this year. He is from Zhong Hua Sec as well, also part of REACH Dragonboat Team. Have been training hard with me in running and swimming. I'm sure this race will be memorable for him! He is also doing a mini category.
This is Huang Kai. He is 16 this year, Sec 4 from 1st Toa Payoh Sec. Also in REACH Dragonboat Team, and doing the Sprint distance. Being a soccer player, running is no kick for him.. :p But he has taken the challenge of trying the sprint distance though its his first tri!

Alright.. Will post updates of our race here soon! Stay tune!

Cheers!
Joe

REACH Dragons Singapore Dragonboat Festival 2009

Hi REACH Dragons,

I did this video to just bring back memories of our last race at the Dragonboat Festival 09. It was an awesome race and experience for us all. Most of all, the bonds, friendships, time that we have spent together as a team.

I know some of you need to focus on your exams and studies this period thus can't row with us this season. But no matter what, the bonds and ties still remain. I look forward to you being with us in the next season. All the best to your studies.. Remember our Motto: Decide, Determine, Discipline, Deliver! Apply this in your studies too..I'm sure you will come out strong and finish your race!

Lastly, for all the NUS Alumni mentors and trainers who rowed with us in the race... thank you for giving the team a chance to compete and race. Without you, we would never have made it into the race. It was truly great to row with you guys and I'm sure every single one in the team felt it a honor and privilege. We look fwd to more with you guys in future!

Cheers!
Joe
REACH Dragons Team Manager

See Set Smack - S'Mentoring @ ROMP!09

Hi people!

ROMP!09 marks the end of our first round of S'Mentoring programme. We have trained and groomed many of the youths to be prepared for ROMP!09 to meet teams from various schools and institutes. It was truly a meet of sportsmanship and a fight of the titans there. They fought fiercely in every match yet showing a sense of true sportsmanship and friendship. Here are some of our teams.. Enjoy!

Besides the games, there were stage performances by various performance artists showcasing their talents and skills.. cool music, dance and talents!

Our under 17 soccer team from Unity Sec School. Took part in ROMP!08, and now back for greater challenge.Another under 17 Team from Zhonghua Sec Sch. Ha.. a group of fun and exciting guys and gals! With a spirit that never say die! Keep it up!Our opens category for Badminton, made up of the youth team staff from REACH (Serene is not in the pic :P), and 2 other volunteers, Sean and Wenhao. I must say this was a very strong and determined team. We played through in the semi-finals and met the teams with good skills and even some from National Team. Though we lost in the Semis.. but it was a good experience to hone and challenge our skills. We will be back!

Our team from Zhonghua Sec Sch. Great team who took part in the under 17 category. Won many teams and eventually lost to some school teams. Don't worry guys, you haven't lost at all, coz you fought beyond your limitations.. btw Zhonghua doesn't have a badminton CCA, so you are really good for your standards liao! Ganbatte!

We are very happy to see that all our teams gave in their best shot. And I believe ROMP!09 being the first tournament that they ever took part in will become a stepping stone to more things in future! So stay tune for our teams k!

Alright.. next up will be our Triathlon Team for the OSIM Triathlon on 1st August. It's just 2 weeks away! Woohoo!!!

Cheers!

Joe

Osim International Triathlon 2009!

Hi people,

Our Joule Club has a team that is going for the coming triathlon on 1st Aug.. we have been training hard, on land, in sea, on bikes... and it's just 2 weeks away!

Here in the pic is Yew Teck and Huan Kai.. Absent for today's training were Jin Guan and Fernell.. Do catch us in action again!
Alright, Tri Team, pls take note of the following dates k:
28th Jul 630pm - Meet at Parkway Parade to go and collect Race Pack
31st Jul 3pm - Meet at East Coast Mac to go down and familiarize with the actual race route

For these 2 remaining weeks, let's train hard and focus on training to bring up your heart rate to 80-90% k? For the last week before the race, take it easy and start to slow down to allow your body to be race ready!

Alright Cheers!
Joe

ROMP!09 Updates

Hi all,

Joule Club will be at ROMP!09 this year. For more info, check out www.wadclub.org/romp ... do let us know if you wanna support us!

Important info for all teams:

Time: Team Captains to report at 8am to register your team. Failing to do so by 830am, teams might be disqualified.
Venue: CCAB (MOE) at Evans Road. Teams are to meet Joanne and Joe at Newton MRT station control at 730am.
Attire: Black singlets preferably with shorts
Things to bring: EZ link/IC for verification purposes + sports equipment + $5 at least for your lunch. (There is no ATM nearby, so pls bring enough cash.)

Note to soccer teams:
1. Games will be played on fields so players can bring soccer boots.
2. Round robin style
3. 10 min per game
4. Fixtures has been generated and team captains will know on the day itself their matches.

Note to badminton teams:
1. Under 17 teams will be playing double knock out system, open category team will be playing round robin.
2. Teams pls note your team no. REACH Peirce - T7, REACH Ultimate - T8, REACH ThreeE'3s - T15, REACH Indescriable - A2

For all, pls note that substitution is only allowed before the match starts. So therefore, teams will have to decide if they want to bring in substitutes before the match starts. No substituition is allowed during the game unless serious injury to the players.

For further queries, pls contact Joe at 81480568.

Thanks!
Joe

REACH Dragons Training

Hey all people..

We have just finished our season for Dragonboat Festival at Marina Barrage. It was a good experience for many!

Coming up next season, we will begin our training on 11th July at Kallang PA, every Saturday 10am - 12pm. If you are keen to join us, pls contact me...

Cheers!
Joe