Terry Fox Run , 2010 Titiwangsa Kuala Lumpur

 

   Who is Terry Fox ?

   Terrance Stanley Fox or otherwise known as " Terry Fox" (July 28, 1958 – June 28, 1981) , was diagnosed with bone cancer at the age of 19. In 1980 he ran The Marathon of Hope, with one leg having been amputated he embarked on a cross-Canada run to raise money and awareness for cancer research. Although the spread of his cancer eventually forced him to end his quest after 143 days and 5,373 kilometres (3,339 mi), and ultimately cost him his life, his efforts resulted in a lasting, worldwide legacy.The Terry Fox Run now is held in over 80 countries with millions participating for a cause. 

Me and Steven Tan

                                                                                                                                  

Main Stage

                This years Terry Fox Run was held in Tasik Titiwangsa , 7th November 2010. The beauty of this run is , you don't necessarily have to run , you can skate , cycle , board , scooter , even pogo stick your way if you can. This year I was a marshal on wheels , flagging of the wheelers.  This years route was only 2km but you could 10 laps if you wanted. I got a little worried for the rollers because it was still drizzling at 630am thus leaving the floor damp but that was not gonna stop us.

                                                 
                                           












                                                                                          
                                                     














                  
      Despite the gloomy morning weather alot of skaters came and showed their support all for a good cause. 

           All waiting to be flagged off. There were even moms with strollers . I had to remind the crowd that this was not a race , they we getting really competitive among each other. 

                                And their off !!!!!!!

                                  

                   What awesome skate it was that morning , I think I did like 5 laps or so . I was really happy to see so many people turned up in . This year we had manage to raise more than  RM 600 thousand for cancer research . Big ups to the event organisers , sponsors and everyone who did their part. If you had bought the t-shirt which cost only RM 25 , you had help out in The Marathon of Hope.

     Its really beautiful to see people working hand in hand , we can change this world and make it a better place. 

                                                

Bauer Mission Cup , Singapore 2010

  

  The Underdogs had planned  to go for another competition this year . This time ' Bauer Mission Cup' in Singapore uhhhhhh , yea thats how it was. Singapore is known to have the best Inline Hockey Teams in South East Asia , yes this is very true. I wonder why  ? Facilities ? Just have good players ? skaters ?  always wondered why , it must be their awesome rink at Tempines , no doubt about it.


             This will be our 2nd ever Mission Cup which the Underdogs have went too. This time around we stayed along East Coast Park . I forgot the name of the place which we stayed it was pretty runned down but good enough to stay , I'm no diva. We got there in Singapore a day earlier for goods nights rest before the tournament day .  On our first day , we went skating along East Cost Park.

took a stroll 

then decided no way lets skate..

End Point of East Coast Park 

  

      Yes tired out , East Coast coastline stretches over 15km with a beautiful scenic root. A good day one warm up...
    
    I love playing at Tempines Millennium Court , its really big with nice boards . Your whole game play changes from playing in an open area to a rink , everything is hard. Its a different ball game all together and it really improves ones skill.  

 
                 Its a really beautiful rink , I really wished we had one like that here in Malaysia and we are working closer towards it. There were a total of  7 teams who took part in this years tournament. Malaysia was the only international team this year.

Underdogs Mission Cup 2010 

Opening Match w Bunch of Clowns

Face Off !!

      

  

Piranhas vs Project Strikers 

Geared up for the next match

Lili lili lili li lil i Lily !!! Ex team manager

Me and Worlds Best Captain...

Underdogs Vs Piranhas 

                              

         Like every Mission Cup , the favorites to win every year are The Piranhas , they really live up to their name. Move like fishes , fantastic game play and of course deadly goals . Who would have taught Project Strikers beat them in finals 7 - 2 . "Train Hard , Fight Easy". Project Strikers Mission Bauer Cup Champions 2010.  I would also like to thank Gladys , Ziggie , everyone who ref the matches you guys did a great job !! , not forgetting Skateline Singapore for sponsoring this event. 

                   

After our last game in the tournament

         We on the other hand only manage to come in 6th Place. We came , we did our very best , we knew there was no way we could have won . To win tournaments it takes more just than training . You really got to be committed to the game and also remember hockey is a team sport , not a one man show. Whats really the up most important thing is we all had fun . We went ...

Sight Seeing ...

Meet old and new friends

and got wasted......

     Till next time Team Underdogs ... " Theres only one type of dog that I know , that shines in a battle show , glare so bright like pot gold , legendary fairy tales many have told , always favored never followed , to often commonly underestimated "  - 6 Star Steve-

KHIS Merdeka Cup 2010

    On the morning of 31st August 2010  , Merdeka Cup was held in Arena PJ. A crowd of about 20 people showed up. For most hockey players this is inline hockey tradition here . Rules of  the are  :

1. Each player pays RM 25.00  /  Teams dividend equally according to players skills on the day itself. Winner    takes all the money .







 



    
 Yes that is it . This small tournament was pretty intense for a small tournament . Only 3 teams were formed from the group of hockey players that showed up .Teams really put up a good fight among each other.

1. Team Sure Loose
2. Team 1 Malaysia
3. Team Mat Salleh

        When it comes to playing outdoor sports the weather plays an important role especially in our country were it rains and shines all year around. Thank God for the beautiful weather which we had that morning. It was sunny and cloudy making it perfectly perfect weather. Playing indoors would definitely be a better option as we used to play indoors , but that venue is no longer available. 

                                                      

      After several  intense  matches , Team Mat Salleh emerged as Champions of Merdeka Cup 2010 beating Team 'Sure Loose'  in the finals at a penalty shoot out.

Team Sure Loose

Team Mat Salleh 

     Team Mat Salleh deserved to be champions as they played very well together. Thats how a team should be , no ' I ' in team if you know what I mean . It was a great day out lets not forget the others volunteered and played at the same time to make this tournament a successful one . 

Agnes ' The Nurse & Bow

                    Thank you Agnes and Bow who did all the score keeping of all matches. Where would all the MVP's be without these people.

Areef 

Steven Tan 

                          

Craig @ Captain of The Undersdogs

                    Not forgetting the others Oliver , Areef , Steven Tan for reffing the games. Of course Craig Matthew Lee who has done so much for Inline Hockey in Malaysia . Most of importantly all those players who should up to play and keeping this sport alive .