Nakama Volleyball

2011-10-18T20:33:00.000-07:00

Hi all, the final basic lesson on setting, spiking and blockingSetting (Upper hand) SpikingSpiking Position and termsBlocking

2011-10-18T20:30:00.000-07:00

Hi, today's video is about digging: Digging - LowDiving

2011-10-18T20:26:00.000-07:00

Today, all these video posted are for basic SERVING viewing purposes (but in chinese):Serve - Jump serveServe - float Serve - Jump float

Shifting to facebook

2011-09-26T02:24:00.000-07:00

Hi all,Ever since now, everyone is using facebook like their daily thing now. We will be shifting to facebook too. So for the weekly updates and news, please refer to this link http://www.facebook.com/groups/41669741518/ Thank you for your many years of support. Cya at facebook!

Apologies

2011-08-17T23:04:00.000-07:00

Some bad news here for loyal followers of this frequent Sunday volleyball hangout.

Quite a few of the frequent "old birds" are either still nursing old injuries, or seriously bogged down with school work. The others have taken flight to Sentosa for the sun, sand, sea, babes, and vball.

However, Qili our resident icon of Nakama Volleyball will be graduating in September. He will be gathering people up to go back down again. Look forward to that, and hopefully we will be seeing many old faces, and maybe some new ones as well.

Happy New Year

2011-01-11T04:09:00.001-08:00

Hi all,

A year has passed. Did you achieve your new year resolution? Haha...I am rather glad to say TBCC has survived one year of volleyball again despite all the unpleasant happening and experience. We also hit our milestone by making another shirt.

Shirt will not be made every year. Sorry folks.

This coming year, any resolution u asked? Of coz, we have. Like to see more people committed their passion to volleyball MORE! Well, folks...if you are interested in playing volleyball, do head down to Tiong Bahru CC at 5.30pm onwards. We closed approximately 8.30pm.

For those who like to learn volleyball, please approach me (Qi Li) or any of the regulars i.e. yaya etc. (Trust me, everyone at there is friendly and nice. Just be thick-skinned to ask them for help. =]

If you really wan to play well, u need to be thick-skinned to learn and be passionate and committed. Volleyball is not a sport that you can picked up in an instant. Requires time and practice to be good at it.

We do not have a team. We just have some regulars who comes and goes...we are just trying to hang on the leisure of volleyball for all ages.

I will be away from TBCC due to work commitment, so folks please do head down, TBCC is still there even if i am not around.

Wishing everyone to have a great new year!

Christmas

2010-12-20T18:15:00.000-08:00

Ho Ho Ho
It has been months since I last updated. I have to apologize as I have overwhelming of work and assignment to handle. Lately, TBCC has been quite quiet...i guess everyone is busy too. BUT, christmas is around the corner! It's time to celebrate this festive season with your loved ones.
Here I am to wish everyone a merry christmas and a happy new year. Hope to see you guys at the coming Sunday, 26th Dec 2010. Below is a video ((video deleted becoz it was causing some havoc with the formatting but you can still watch it here ))

Nakama Shirt is finally out!

2010-07-01T03:45:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

The nakama shirt finally has been made. 1 task down, many more to go for this year 2010.

It has been quite a big hit as some people will like to buy. Thank you guys for showing your support. I will try my best. Till then, enjoy the colors~

Cheers,

7-up

Farewell guni, joanne and kenneth~

2010-06-21T13:59:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

Last week was sort of the last time for many people who are playing at TBCC as they have their study and work commitments during the weekend. Hence, I like to take this opportunity to wish them all the best in their future endeavors. Below are some of the photos that i took.

T-shirts are in the midst of making. Till then, updates will continue =]

Cheers,

7-up

the new design for the back

2010-06-17T00:01:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

Thanks to charles editting and yaya's original work...Combined effort = great effort...this will be the back design, what a great team work...now we have meet a minimum quota of 30 shirts, anyone want more, please let me know?

Cheers

7-up

Design for shirt

2010-06-11T15:55:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

Its me again, I am here to spread the good news about the t-shirt. Currently, we have entered the final phase of making it to happen however, we require your vote in Design A or B. If nobody vote, by default, we are choosing design A. From tomorrow onwards, we will be taking down the purchase.

You may make your purchase from 13 June to 20 June 2010 (latest).

Shirt material - round-neck, dri-fit

Cost: S$15

Colors: Light blue (1), bright apple green(2), yellow(3), orange(4) and red(5)

Printing of icons: Black

Design A

Design B

To all interested parties, please vote your views on the tagboard and make your way down to Tiong Bahru CC tomorrow as usual to look for Yaya regarding about the t-shirt.

Cheers,

7-up

06/06/10

2010-06-08T22:06:00.001-07:00

Hi all,

Last week, i suppose everyone have their fun time. There were a total of 4 teams, must be due to Mr Jun ting who is back from Switzerland. Enjoy the photos~

Credits goes to Joanne for taking the photos. Thank you~

She is leaving Singapore soon for 4 years studies, hence, if you like to drop her a bon voyage, please tag~

Cheers,

7-up~

2010-05-25T16:32:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

There is a saying that a picture says a thousand words, but without words, where are the effects of story? Haha...complicated? must be my phrasing. Oh well, finally have time to play volleyball after such a long time due to sch work. I know the blog is dying but nevertheless, doing my best to keep it up. Last week was a fun session, we have punggol secondary sch to join us and PK. haha...gd experience for everyone. =]

2010-05-25T16:20:00.000-07:00

2010-05-14T20:00:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

These videos are actually quite few months back de video, show casting how some of them are learning. It has been quite a while since I went down for volleyball. Sch work is just piling when i want to clear it. Damn? People out there! Must learn to enjoy volleyball moments!

2010-04-03T06:41:00.000-07:00

I'm love to play in the rain~
Everyone in their gears now since floor has been dried!

I am so ready to serve!
Does it look like the old times where you and your mates were crazy about volleyball and will just play no matter what?
Everyone not wearing shoes and have a crazy time out there!
Caught in actions!!
Even a small room, I will also play volleyball - Alan aka Lao dA~
Rain spolit ur mood? NEVER!
Looks cool right...but super long...is nylon made...very very soft like...not too good. Rating 2.5/5

Lets see it close...
The new purchased net has arrived!!!

Just for thoughts

2010-03-22T17:35:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,

Sorry, I supposed everyone is waiting for a new post etc. as I saw the blog is dying esp. the tagboard. I hope that this post would bring everyone back to life again. Lately, the rain has dampened the mood of many as we are not able to play our favorite sports in the heavy rain. However, I could like to thank those who still came down for the past few weeks irregardless of how far you live etc. Your participation is greatly appreciated.

Just for a thought, what keeps you holding to a sport that you love? Is it passion or is it loyalty? Is it because it is already in your blood and routine that's why rain or shine, you will still be there? Is it because you know that it is a place where you can gather with your good friends and played like a team?

I hope everyone can seek their answer on why you held on for so long in the first place when you feel at the lowest point. =)

Another thought to ponder about...Is winning or losing important to you? Lose because they are not my real team mates? Win because I am the strongest?

What is the real joy behind losing or winning? Is it the experience of being fully engaged in whatever you are doing?

Hope everyone has a good week. Photos of last week will be uploaded shortly.

7-up

Tips on maintaing your volleyball

2010-03-02T04:51:00.000-08:00

Hey all,

Hope you guys have opened your hong bao money by this time round and get ready to share your weath with the world. =)

http://www.mikasasports.co.jp/e/sports/maintenance.htm

The website above, is not a virus. I just like to share with you all some tips to maintain your ball. Hope that everyone can take care of things with care as everyone has the ownership to take care of every piece of equipment that is handed to you.

Meanwhile, I will be ordering MV210 at a price of $33 (inlcusive GST) for Tiong Bahru CC Volleyball. Anyone keen to buy too? Please drop me your email and contact number.

If anyone knows where to purchase Mikasa Volleyball Competition Net and Ball Carrier, please let me know.

Thanks guys!
7-up

New post

2010-02-25T14:35:00.000-08:00

Yahoo~~~,

Everyone hope you are able to see a big change in the blog. All the edits and designing is solely done by Mr. Charles. I am really happy to see someone volunteering his time to help out. Cool eh? Love the banner and words. Truly speaking, this blog has evolved into a volleyball life story blog.

Last week, it was quite happy and sad. Sad that the rain forced us to end early i.e. 7pm. Happy that we incorporate the advanced players into the training between 4-5pm. I can understand that if we keep changing or improving, some of you all might not like the management part on why keep changing things.

Do not worry, once a suitable system has been discovered and found, we will not change that much. Meanwhile, please hold your complaints and test drive with us as we need people to give us constructive feedback and comments to improve the better of everyone.

Cheers,

7-up (Gosh, deeply in love with the blog mannnn)

long time no post

2010-02-20T05:17:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

Hope that everyone has a good Tiger year. I (7-up) hereby wishes everyone to have a blissful year and be in good health and enjoy many and lots of volleyball. =) [Do not get sick as every Sunday still has volleyball]

Many things have happened. Hence, I did not post much. However, I would like to take this chance to say this.

Passion cards has 10 names already and we have let the CC know. Although this is nothing much at all, however, to me, I think that everyone has gathered together when we face a common problem. Everyone of you out there tried to help whatever u can.

I really can feel it. The spirit of 'Nakama'. I also like to say that now the new system is still in the progress of building its foundation. All and everyone is trying to help out. I understand that everyone likes to play a part and I also likes everyone to play a part too. Hence, I would really appreciated if you all can endure with me as this is a system whereby we need people to experience it to make it better. Building a system is never easy, sustaining a system is never difficult either as I believe if everyone is motivated to help out, everything should be alright.

I am not the best but I am doing my best =)

Sadly to say, even if Tiong Bahru CC closed down Volleyball training, I am very happy that I have make so much volleyball friends. I am seriously honored that through these few years, everyone helping out even though people come and go. I really hoped that Tiong Bahru has turned into a place where you feel home, a place where you can joke with and complain your daily lives or share your things with. It did for me...thats why I am hoping that you can have it too. Hope to see you all tomorrow if possible =D

2010-01-19T04:53:00.000-08:00

Hello all,

Last Sunday was a big step and a big mark for everyone, the NEW timing, NEW system.

This is to hope everyone could take note of these few issues to help us sail through the obstacle;

1) Litters - Last Sunday was a great improvement, lesser rubbish was spotted. Keep up the good work everyone, do not stop.

2) Smoking area - As mentioned, smokers if you like to smoke, smoke at a place where nobody can see you all. Thank you for your cooperation, no more smoking behind the fences. Mindful of where you throw your butts..

3) The charge has become $1 instead of $0.50. Now on, there will be a monthly birthday cake celebration and you will be looking forward for new balls.

4) Passion card membership [show CC some support]- We require of 10 person minimally to join Tiong Bahru CC as passion card holders. If you have passion card already, you need not sign at all.

The first 10 personnel who sign up, will subsidize $2 off from our funds, which is only $10.

[Please do not worry, you need not pay $10 at a shot. You will be paying through the $1 fund. We will take note of your attendance.]

Currently, we have

1) Fion

2) Guni

3) Charles

4) Zackiel

5) Chee Hao

6) Jia Hui

7) Qili

A few words from me (Personal though):

I am really very happy that everyone is coming together to help this interest group by your means to get over this obstacle. I really can see each and every one of you de effort i.e. Alvin willing to sacrifice his time to coach, YaYa taking time to make birthday list, Ray trying his best to take shots like mad, Alan using his own time to purchase squeezer, ask his friends to help us out and cleaning stores, Chee Hao offering help and advises quietly and helping in the dark, Jason who offers advice and wanting to save the place and secure the place and Charles, for always advising and take up the initiative to think of plans to help, Zhi ping who donates his volleyball and medical kit and giving feedbacks, Xuan guan who is willing to help even though he might feel uncomfortable.

I must seriously say, THANK YOU, please tolerate and endure these through with me. Yes, there will be disagreement, there will be unpleasant experience, there will be heated arguments but I feel that if we are open-minded rather than narrow-minded and understanding to every matter, everything will be alright.

Everyone is learning, learning to do what is right and when a choice or decision is made by that person, he/she tries his/her best to make the correct choice available to them at that point of time. [That's what I believe]

The spirit for Nakama should never falter or disappear...the spirit of teamwork and laughter together, the spirit of supporting each other in need or in darkness and never give up hope in each other even in time of crisis...That's the spirit of Nakama.

Sign off,

7-up

design deciding

2010-01-18T05:09:00.008-08:00

SORRY!!!

Hi all,

Below are the proposed design for the upcoming T-shirt.

First 3 designs are the logo for Nakama volleyball,

The last design is the design for the Back

We are most likely getting drifit and we are still sorting out the prices and quantity etc, please hold your fire...=)

Here goes~...

Design A (which is our current logo) [Front]

Design B (New logo) [Front]

This is Design C (New Logo) [Front]

Finally, this is the Design D (The design for the back) [Back]

Please put your vote in the tagboard. =) Thank you.

Credits go to those designers, Thank you for the effort of being a part of Nakama Volleyball...

Sign off,

7-up

service test

2010-01-16T02:40:00.000-08:00

Hello ~~~,

This might be too late to post but I hope everyone who are attending tomorrow's Alvin training, do take note.

The training will be on SERVICE and once everyone has passed his service expectations, he will proceed to teach RECIEVING...and Alvin will personally treat those who passed his service 'mini-test' for a plate of dessert.

Hence, I like everyone to take note of the timing again for the training will start at 4pm. Sorry that I am not able to inform you all earlier.

*Please do not be late, we will start at 4pm sharp!

Sign off 7-up

Big news...take note

2010-01-15T21:25:00.000-08:00

Hi all again,

its an announcement time~ please take note. Due to the situation that we are having, we have to change the timing from 4pm to 8pm or latest by 8.30pm. Yes, I know that it is a bit to early to end. Your cooperation is appreciated. Please show your support by attending the volleyball session frequently. Tomorrow, I will let everyone know and be updated of the situation.

Thank you,

7-up

another coment

2010-01-13T14:44:00.000-08:00

I like to share with everyone about previous Sunday

Lets take what happened on previous Sunday as a wake up call for everyone. A reminder to us all that our weekly ritual of gathering to play volleyball is that which ties us all together, and that it is bigger then any single one of us. A gentle nudge to all of us that we should all be working together for the greater whole, rather then for the fulfillment of one's self.

*Alot of changes will have to implement for the good and the sake of the interest group, please give me your utmost support. Thank you...

Sign off,

7-up

touched my heart

2010-01-10T07:59:00.000-08:00

I took from someone (Unknown) Been at Tiong Bahru CC volleyball for 8years.

This is not just a place for people to play volleyball, it is a place where friendships are made, brotherhood are forged, reunion of long lost friends. A place for people to pick up a sport that they never thought they would ever be playing and to many of the working adults, this is also a place whereby they can engaged in a healthy activity with friends to refreshed themselves before heading back to work for the new week. Last but not least, a place for everyone to express their love for the sport regardless of

background.

It is not about the amount of time we spend playing week in week out anymore, it is about the people whom we spend our time with playing week in week out at Tiong Bahru Community Center, where for the majority of us, we call it home to our volleyball activities.

**To all, these are somethings that I like at the end of day you guys feel, give me some time to set the pace right for everyone. Thanks.

Sign off,

7-up

2010-01-08T06:28:00.000-08:00

HELLO TBCC PEOPLE!
The cutest,youngest,smartest,prettiest and smallest girl of tbcc is here to post :D ok lah. actually maybe the truth is youngest and smallest. :) I on the way to school suddenly thought of something. And as u all know TBCC always celebrate everyone's bday. But we don't know everyone's birthday. So... Sunday please tell me when is each of your bday. Then i'll collate into one file or sth. Although i'm the youngest,but my memory is... horrible. So please remind me! THANKSSSSSS!

Love,
YAYA :)

2010-01-08T04:22:00.000-08:00

2010-01-08T03:24:00.000-08:00

afternoon session

2010-01-07T05:37:00.000-08:00

2010-01-06T02:25:00.000-08:00

2010-01-05T04:00:00.000-08:00

2010-01-04T08:00:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

As a new year has begins, our new system also has started.

Training class started off abit late as some of the personnels are late. However, I like to thank those for coming down early i.e. Fion etc. Although there were 3 of them to start off the training class, it was a fruitful session (i suppose).

After that, beginners and girls were having games with some of the seniors inside. For this part, it seems abit disorganized as rules and regulations and objectives were not laid down properly.

**Some comments:

I will try to improve on this system as it is pretty new and restructure is always required. Hence, I will need and require everyone's patience and feedback to improve and give everyone a fair amount of play.

To those girls, I have to apologize as I noticed, you all did not have your fair share amount of game play like the guys do. As my objective of having girls and beginners together is to have more rallies rather than just some power spikes and ending the game.

To those seniors out there, it would be helpful that you all could guide those beginners on how their techniques are and correct them etc. =)

To those beginners or trainees, please bear in mind that 1630 -1730 is a slot for you all to train and the training class is conducted by voluntary trainers. Hence, it would be nice that you all treat it seriously i.e. your behavior, respect and punctuality. I knew it is hard to make it on time as everyone has their own commitments if that happened, please inform the trainer or other committee members if possible. (Try not to be last-minute notice, Thank you)

If not, I hope everyone has their fair share of fun in the near future and more videos will be up soon. I hope the video is fun and enjoyable for viewing. Please tag or post any fun comments on the video. (Please take note of Fion Dancing at the start of the video...)

Sign off,

7-up

System implementation

2009-12-27T07:29:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

From next week onwards with effect, the timing system for Tiong Bahru will be as such:

1630 - 1730 ** Basic Training for all - conducted by Alvin &/or Xuan Guan

1730 - 1830 ** Games for beginners and girls (If there are shortage of players, advance players might join in to help to facilitate the game play)

1830 - 1845/1900 ** Free Training/Warm up i.e. Spiking (For anyone even beginner or girls or advance players)

1845/1900 - 2130 ** Games for advance players (Mostly for guys unless there are shortage of players, girls might participate)

* Please take note, this system is to bring out every individual's performance and potential so as they can be better and also have to inculcate a sense of belonging to each of them as Tiong Bahru CC has been a home for volleyball for some people out there.

Cheers,

7-up

Resolution for 2010

2009-12-26T07:08:00.000-08:00

Hi to all viewers & supporters,

From the previous chalet, I was able to have a gathering with the regulars and form a committee. Why a committee? This is to facilitate a better playing ground for everyone.

Our resolution for 2010 are

- To upgrade 1 level up of recreational for volleyball in Tiong Bahru so that everyone can perform to their standard or even better

- Help all beginners to learn some basic skills and not just staying stagnant.

- To create a new design shirt for our Nakama Volleyball as the last shirt was made 2 years ago

- To create bonding among each other not just your own clique.

- To create Tiong Bahru CC a better playing place in terms of organization, system and rules & discipline

- To have at least 10 personnel to join Passion Card Member at Tiong Bahru CC to show support to them for giving us a court to play every sunday.

Who are them?

Logistic - Alan & Chee Hao (assistant)

*In charge of resourcing logistic and equipments

Updates and FB profile - Ray

*Set-up Facebook account and updates any volleyball news from VAS or anything interesting volleyball to share about in Facebook

Trainers - Alvin and Xuan Guan(assistant)

*In charge of weekly trainings for beginners or anybody who wish to learn or improve (Basic Volleyball course)

Indirect IC/Treasurer - Qili (me)

*In charge of collecting funds, collecting feedbacks and provide suggestions to all and assist to all other committees, (update of blog if possible)

Designer - Yaya

* In charge of designing the t-shirt for Nakama Volleyball for 2010 (In progress, keep up the good work!)

Event planning - Jason

* In charge of planning up event 1 or 2 for Nakama Volleyball to boost the morale and interaction more

#Rules and Regulation at Tiong Bahru

All must abide to the rules that are below mentioned if not, you are not very welcomed by people

- Smoking point are behind the green fences and no where else, throw the butts in the rubbish bin

- No littering i.e. finish your cup or drinks, have the courteous to throw in the rubbish bin

- There will be a $0.50 funds collection every week to save up for rainy days

- Take care and account of the equipments i.e. balls, net, poles, score board etc.

- If you like to bring a friend or two to come Tiong Bahhru is fine, but if you are bringing a team, please have the courtesy to inform any of the committee members so that we can facilitate as there are other players too.

- Anyone trying to play punk, will be straight not welcomed by any of the committee.

**To all committees, no individual decision/action is to be made for making decision for Nakama Volleyball as any decision should be discussed through and agreed within the committee before executing.

Sign off,

7-up

Finished chalet

2009-12-26T07:00:00.001-08:00

Wooohoo...what a chalet, or finally a volleyball chalet, 3 D 2 Nite, tiring but good. Although it is quite expensive, but i guess everyone knew that the funds are going to our funds for buying volleyballs and etc. First, this chalet, i must give thanks to a few person irregardless your effort is small or big. It has shown that you willing to spend time for this Nakama Volleyball.

1) Ray

2) Alan

3) Xuan Guan

4) Cale

5) Alvin

6) Charles

7) Jason

*This has no ranking sequence, I just like to thank you guys for making this chalet to be a dream coming true.

I would like to express special thanks to V team for coming down to support us, although our chalet are not the best or offer SUPER good food but I guess everyone who turn up is because they have bonds within in each of them.

We have a lot of photos but i did not take them. Sorry. If you like to refer, you may look at some of the facebook profile of some members. (Although we cannot play real live volleyball, there was a volleyball game which everyone was attracted in watching or playing.) Overall, i like to take this chance to tell everyone Merry X'mas and a Happy new Year

update on chalet

2009-12-22T14:39:00.001-08:00

Hey all,

This is the update on the upcoming chalet:

There are 20 people heading to the chalet including those that never stay over night.

The venue is at Coastal Sand Unit A 09. Please take note of the unit number. If any case of being lost or not knowing your way, Alan aka Lao da will be the POC or me (92290171) on the location of the chalet.

There will be still volleyball session at Tiong Bahru on the coming 27 Dec 09. I hereby wishes everyone a merry X'mas and a happy new year in advance.

Thanks to all, in their effort and time in making this chalet coming true i.e. Ray, Alan, Alvin, Xuan Guan, etc. Too many...You know yourselves de =)

Sign off,

7-up

Update: Chalet (Revised)

2009-11-28T19:33:00.001-08:00

Greetings fellow players,

As most of you would know, we're having a chalet from the 24th-26th December. However, there'll be BBQ on both the 24th and the 25th of December. Interested parties, please be informed that we'll be collecting the money for the chalet starting from this week. The fees are as follows:

$30, for joining one BQQ dinner.

$40, for joining two BBQ dinners.

$40, for joining one BBQ dinner and staying over for a night.

$50, for joining two BBQ dinners and staying over for both nights.

*Note: Other meals (example: breakfast) are not included.

Venue: Coastal Sand Chalet (Unit No. will be informed through sms on that day after checking in)

For the convenience of everyone, it is best that everyone confirm their attendance and pay-up as soon as possible. Doing so would allow the organizers to have more time to plan and organize the chalet better for everyone. Ideas/suggestions/opinions in the choice of food/events/etc. are greatly appreciated.

We hope that everyone would be able to join in on this festive celebration/gathering. Until then, take care ...

Signing off,

Calefare

incur charge time

2009-11-14T18:08:00.000-08:00

Hmm...maybe this is a sudden news.

To everyone,

From now on, there will be a 50 cent charge for every player in the court. This is to start the saving of funds for rainy days. I will not be single chasing one by one but it is up to individual to pay. Your cooperation is utmost appreciated. Thank you.

For the chalet, the bbq will be $30, if u stay overnight for 1 day will be $40, overnight for 2 days will be $50. We are hoping more to stay for 2 nights instead of the bbq as our aim is to hope everyone gather together and have fun. ^_^

chalet!

2009-11-03T02:02:00.000-08:00

Hey all,

I am back again regarding on the Chalet thingy. There will not be any indoor courts for the rainy season. Please do not be sad if there are no indoor but there is a long-awaited chalet going on!!

It will be held on 24, 25, 26 dec 09. I knew you all will be having your own commitments.

Venue will be at Pasir Ris Chalet, double deck. How big, i am not very sure...

Nevertheless, the MAIN BBQ night will be at 24th Dec 09.

Details have not been finalized till attendance are finalized.

I will be collecting money at the end of Nov, so please start saving and get ready to pass me the money. We will try to post out if we organizing any activities or updates.

Do not hesitate! =p

json birthday

2009-10-05T00:53:00.001-07:00

Hey all,

Yesterday was Jason's birthday, we bought a cake for him and finally TAO POK him!!! YEA man! To those looking at the blog, sorry for letting the blog rot as lately everyone is quite busy. So here are alot of photos to make up the past few weeks. Enjoy~ (we hope json will cry after this).

Sad thing is we did not get the chance to play with lanterns...haha..

chalet!

2009-10-01T08:59:00.000-07:00

Hey!

Omg, lets forget about NTUC volleyball as we are going to have ONE big event coming up. Please block your holidays, take your gf or bf to our DREAM CHALET!!

Ray (thank you for his membership rate) and Lao da (thank you for telling me) has already booked a 3 day 2 night chalet @ pasir ris....OMG, finally a dream has come true after so many years of mentioning some chalet. It is going to be a hell lots of fun! Double storey somemore! I think lets unload our mind and have some crazy fun n laughter!

Date/Time - 24 - 26 Dec

Venue - Pasir Ris Chalet

Price - TBC depending attendence

We will also have one BIG BBQ if you cannot stay over night for the 2 nights. So do no worry and cmon join us. But we will not be playing volleyball for the 3 days coz there are also other things to do beside volleyball even we love it. =D

Anyone joining, please let me know and try to save up at least $50. Promise that will not be over $50.

Sign off,

7-up

2009-09-20T09:50:00.000-07:00

To all volleyball players who are interested, (spread the news!)

Greetings from NTUC Club! J

NTUC Club is a recreational and events arm of the NTUC, the Labour Movement in Singapore. U Sports, a department in NTUC Club, organizes sporting events for our Affiliate Unions and members as a way of engaging and building sporting communities. Included in these events are Open categories for non-NTUC members to participate.

INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN NTUC CLUB U SPORTS BEACH GAMES 2009

As part of our programmes, we organize the annual U Games, an inter-union sports competition comprising various sports and activities from July to May.

The 1-day Beach Games is one of the exciting events on our calendar which includes not only the Union categories, but also open categories with an emphasis on youth participation. There will also be games stalls and F&B stalls for participants, their families and friends. We are also currently in the process of collaborating with other facility operators in Siloso Beach to offer discounts to those attending the event to be able to use these facilities at discounted rates.

The event details are as follows:

EVENT: Beach Games

DAY / DATE: Sunday, 04 October 2009

VENUE: Siloso Beach (Sapphire), Sentosa

TIME: 0800 – 1800 hrs

As part of this year’s Beach Games 2009, we are including a Youth Category for those aged below 25 years of age:

We wish to invite your students (soccer; volleyball teams) to participate in the following category:

CATEGORY: Youth (Open), aged below 25 years

GAMES: Beach Soccer (Men’s, maximum 08 teams @ 07 players/team)

Beach Volleyball (Mixed, maximum 16 teams @ 06 players/team, at least 01 female on court during a game)

FEES: $40 / team / event (NTUC nEbO members)

$50 / team / event (non-members)

* Fees is inclusive of $3/pax entry into Sentosa and insurance

CLOSING DATE: Friday, 18 September 2009

PRIZES (Youth Open Category)

1st : $500.00 + Trophy + Medals

2nd : $300.00 + Trophy + Medals

3rd : $200.00 + Trophy + Medals

4th : Medals

CAPTAIN’S BRIEFING:

More information will be given to Teacher-In-Charge / Manager / Team Captain’s at the briefing on Wednesday, 23 September 2009 at 1930 hrsat ASTER 1, Begonia Ballroom, Downtown East. More info will be given to Teachers-In-Charge or Team Captain’s when we have received the Registration Forms.

REGISTRATION, PAYMENT AND ENQUIRIES:

See attached for the registration Form. The contact and submission details are shown on the Registration Forms.

Click here for payment.

For more information, contact Ms Carrie Soo @ Carrie_Soo@ntucclub.com.sg , DID: 6582 3449.

Cheers!

Bert

HUBERT YOHANNAN

Manager (U Sports)

NTUC Club

DID: (65) 6582 3482

FAX:(65) 6581 3326

HP: (65) 9343 1268

www. ntucclub.com

This post is by 7-up. For the registeration form, if required, please tag in the board. Thank you and have a nice day.

TBCC will be closed on this Sunday (20/09/09) ...

2009-09-16T04:44:00.000-07:00

Greetings fellow players,

Due to the fact that this Sunday (20/09/09) is a public holiday, therefore Tiong Bahru Community Centre will be closed. Please note there will neither be training session nor our usual games for the day. We shall resume our normal game sessions next week (27/09/09). Until then, take care and have an enjoyable holiday ...

Signing off,

Calefare

Training on 13/09/09

2009-09-12T06:11:00.000-07:00

Greetings fellow players,

I am here to inform you that there will be training this Sunday (13/09/09) at 04.30pm. We look forward to your participation. Till then, take care ...

Signing off,

Calefare

Training on 06/09/09

2009-09-02T06:13:00.000-07:00

Greetings fellow players,

I am here to inform you that there will be training this Sunday (06/09/09) at 05.00pm. We look forward to your participation. Till then, take care ...

Signing off,

Calefare

Training on 30/08/09

2009-08-29T07:13:00.000-07:00

Greetings fellow players,

I am here to inform you that there will be training this Sunday (30/08/09) at 05.00pm. We look forward to your participation. Till then, enjoy your day and take care !

Signing off,

Calefare

sharing

2009-08-28T20:50:00.001-07:00

Hi to all,

Tml might have or might not have training due to the fact, i have a report to rush and alvin might be at beach, if you still want training, please tag in the board so i can make any arrangements.

I also like to share something that i have learn. Nobody is wrong or right because, everyone tries to make best choice available to them at the point when they make it and i believe every intention or decision made by a person is positive at that point of time. Nobody should say who is wrong or right as we are not in the person's shoes too. (Hope you guys can learn this, it can help you)

One more point, please wear cover shoes if not u will be kicked out from the court and stop littering in the cc, if not i will personally kick u out of the court.

sign off,

7-up

Training on 23/08/09

2009-08-21T16:19:00.000-07:00

Greetings fellow players,

I am here to inform you that there WILL be training at TBCC this coming Sunday (23/08/09), at 04.30pm. We look forward to your participation. Until then, enjoy your day !

Signing off,

Calefare

Regarding TBCC's volleyball clinic ...

2009-08-20T19:33:00.000-07:00

Greetings fellow players,

I would like to apologize for the unclear informations that were being posted regarding our TBCC's clinic. Therefore, I would like to clarify some uncertainties:

-There will be a volleyball clinic at TBCC which is open to ALL, interested personals please take note of the following points:

1. It STARTS at 4.30pm, do come down earlier if you desire to stretch or warm-up.

2. Participants are to follow through the training; that includes sticking with your assigned 'group', cheering for everyone and in assisting everyone in the picking of balls.

3. Our organizers are not official coaches, however, they are relatively more experienced and are kind enough to make time to give us some guidance/training.

4. Due to the fact that our organizers also have they're own personal lives, there are days/weeks in which there won't be any training. Do check-back on our blog for the latest updates.

5. The objective(s) of the clinic is to teach/guide/enrich everyones' skills and knowledge of the game.

6. Your feedback of the training will be greatly appreciated by our organizers. This will allow us all to improve together.

7. Ultimately, enjoy yourself and have fun learning/training.

Signing off,

Calefare

lost balls

2009-08-18T18:06:00.000-07:00

Ahem Ahem...

From now on, Chee Hao, Ray and Yaya will be taking over this blog. Haha...let them write more about TBCC Vb...

Apparently, there are balls missing in tbcc. What we left are 6 balls, if anymore balls are lost again, i will collect funds $0.50 weekly from you guys. What I hope is that, everyone is responsible in playing ie. taking care of the equipments and clearing rubbish. We are not paying for the court fee at all. Please understand.

sign off,

7-up

cyber attack?

2009-08-12T06:13:00.001-07:00

Hey guys,

I do not know what happened as lately i was not able to post picture but all the icons are back for my macbook expect my desktop....weird..

I am here to so-called inform that to those who like to learn more volleyball skills (basic) not super advanced though. We will be having free class but it is going to be an hour and it starts at 4.30pm.

There are several rule and regulations if you like to join.

1) Be on time, every minutes count. If 4.30pm starts meaning, 4.30pm, everyone ready and warmed-up. Not taking your own sweet time to stroll n walk like orchard road.

2) Have a positive attitude, no matter how hard the trg is. Never show temper

3) Respect to those who are willing to teach you and listen to their advices even it is a scolding.

These rules are the most basic. Hence, is anyone still ok with it?

national day

2009-08-08T08:32:00.000-07:00

Hey folks, sorry...for the past 1 week that has no entry because apparently, the posting of picture and video icon is gone...so i have no choice but to put some boring words. Hope you guys don mind.

Tml is National Day, lets wish Singapore a 44th Happy Birthday. Tiong Bahru CC will not open tml as it is consider Public Holiday. Sorry for the late notice as I forget that there are newcomers that do not know that when there is a PH on sunday, we will be closed for the day. =)

Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

Thank you~

Have a good weekend, byebye.... 7-up

my gone

2009-07-30T08:57:00.000-07:00

Hmm...Konichiwa guys

Its me 7-up...after disappearing for like 22 days. Saw this blog a few times and found it rotting. My apology for disappearing w/o a word.

Hmm...i could really take this chance to say, this blog is not meant for me to write 'my story' is to write tiong bahru Vb story, the nakama story where strangers come tgt for recreational volleyball as i know there are people out there, who wish to play volleyball but not very pro. I think Tiong Bahru is a home that can accept these people de place.

After going to Japan 22 days, travelling alone & being able to play with the Japanese Senior High school kids (thanks to my host, Shinobu-san) really make me feel like making this decision. Some of them love volleyball but after their 3 year of high school, they don't get to play anymore as Japan is a place filled with baseball and soccer fans. Japan is so big and there is not much places like TBCC, accommodate people to play volleyball. It really hits on me, why are there people filled with passion being just kicked out...its like so unfair, maybe this is life. Life is unfair, fight to be the fittest to survive maybe.

Hence, I could really take this chance and say I like to make TBCC united and be a real Nakama. Nakama is not about strong partners, is about the bonds that you have formed with one another, the moments you have together.

Is anyone willing to be my Volleyball Nakama, ie. calefare, json, ray etc? Meaning to say, regardless what happen, they will support me and guide me. Is a big responsibility, are you freaking out now as there is nothing in return?

AYG

2009-06-29T19:46:00.000-07:00

Hey hey guys,

Another sunday has passed us so quickly...but i guess, it might be happy for some of us might be sad for some of us as we just have volleyball only two days ago? Haha...Ok, some good news to spread around, we have some newcomers joining us last sunday, there are two of them. One is called Micheal from C. Republic, another is called Feng from Singapore. Talked with them, had a good chat though although my communication has some problems but it went off good.

Hope they like volleyball after that session...haha...although they say they are rusty or first timer. I believe the more you come down, the more you train n ask people how to improve, you will improved in skills, stamina etc. =)

This week is a big event, those who love beach volleyball. There is AYG ( Asian Youth Game) going on, it is for youths from the international ASIA..so if you are interested, they are starting the competition Tml and ending on Sunday. I only know it will be at siloso beach, other details I do not know at all. Sorry folks, but it will be an eye opener for most of you out there who love volleyball. I might be on the TV ( if there is a chance) as i am the Linejudge ( not well-trained though.)

Sorry there is no pictures lately but jason took some and post in facebook. If you like to add us in facebook, do let me know so that i can tag, but if you guys prefer to look at it in the blog. So post a note in the tagboard on the left side of the blog.

Sign off - 7-up

2009-06-24T02:22:00.000-07:00

Somewhere over the rainbow~~~there is VB~

Theres a place where I love VB for my entireee life~~

Haha...just hoping to show everyone this rainbow where our mr Json took it @ TBCC when we abt to start the games...OOOhhh~~ sign off 7-up

rubbish clear pls

2009-06-22T21:13:00.000-07:00

Hey guys,

Sometimes must update and comment on some good and bad stuff that I have seen. If not, things might get worsen if not handle well. Hope you guys know that TBCC is really kind enough to give us a free court to play on every sunday. So lets try to keep the environment clean for them after use.

- The area is generally filled with cups and bottles after the games.
Comment: Guys, please clear up your rubbish and don't leave it around. Although your cleaning is 1% but if everyone does it, this makes the CC clean.

Comment: Smokers, i like to say keep up the good job of smoking at the side of the CC ( I am not encouraging more people to smoke, ya...) so people can smell less 2nd-hand. =)

This is just a gentle reminder to all that if everyone play a part to be clean (green), this place might be better.

One small note to Ray: Hey chef, you are improving in your reflexes. Good job...nevertheless, let us learn from Ray but try not to get injured too much. Sign off 7-up~

Bye Brad

2009-06-14T08:41:00.000-07:00

Hmm....Oh my oh my, today is a eventful day...Might have tears n joy but nevertheless, lets start with the story and stop going rounds. =)

Today, we celebrate our miss YAYA birthday which is falling on the Friday so people out there if you wish to send ur blessing to her. Do it @ the tagboard, bless till she cry if possible...haha, the pics abt this event will post within this week. So please hang on as our cameraman is in camp. I did not take any picture...haha...

The tearful event is that Brad is leaving us...he has a son to take care now. **Salute to the father** I will take this chance to thanks brad for coming down n his support for Tiong Bahru thus this far. I will like to tell brad also if we will welcome you with open arms. ^_^ Below is some of the image of Brad's tribute from us. Hope he likes it. n_n

Ready, Lets Start the Ball Rollin'~

Yeah man! This is how my Bread Power scores!
Face the deadly wall of the Long Bread!!
A lovely father, A funny player, A supportive friend, Yea~

Brad, your laughter, your spikes, your actions will always be remembered.....Do not be sad for when you wan to play, we are always there....^_^

Farewell, my friend...

referee POP

2009-06-09T21:08:00.000-07:00

Hey hey~~

Its me again 7-up. Last Sunday, I did not went down to Tiong Bahru but i heard from json that the attendence was quite gd with relatively 3 teams...i must say, Tiong Bahru Volleyball is pickin up even w/o much regulars, there will still be people going down to play volleyball...what a passion eh...hahaha...

Ok, why i never go down? The reason is because Both Alvin(s) and me went for referee course. Wat referee course? It is the FIVB beach volleyball referee course. The good news is that all 3 of us passed out with flying colors. I suppose we are overthrilled by the fact we passed out as the test was quite hard and the practical seems abit hard. One more point, i was kana arrowed for referee a few times...Hmm...dono wat i did wrong but it was quite an experience. 1st referee is better than 2nd referee...haha...

If you guys like to ask abt BVB rules, you can just drop your question, maybe we can try to answer. =) The next BVB referee course will not be so soon but nevertheless, people out there don be sad, I heard there is a indoor referee course coming up soon, ya? Hope you guys feel excitied abt it. However, it is VAS certified if you guys don mind. haha...

I will be heading down this week, so I suppose there will be more pics uploaded. So hang on guys...

2009-06-02T08:43:00.001-07:00

haha, mr enlistee(:

YOOHOO~
More pics!(:

2009-05-31T18:27:00.000-07:00

Ok...I must say first...every week has a story or pic to share with you guys right? U all must hold your horse...coz I not iron-man...lazy also will have de...haha..nevertheless, i will upload everyone their effort n action...haha..capturing your moments and put it into your memories. Let us share some of the photos again~

Erm...back recieve...back face opponent is that a confident score or is it anyhow...

'Ready, SET, DIG!'

Wah...wah... Mr crippled (jason) in action, ' Don aim my face la!' haha...

Ok! People, the photo of the week...I must give it to this person!
Lao DA!!! ' I am the world No. 1 Iron-man X...' hahaha....

Where is the ball, where is the ball...IS UP THE SKY!! LOOK~

Did anyone saw a yellow banana flying in the sky?

SLAM DUNK!....eh...i think wrong is snatch ball?

Hey hey, daimein in action...(classic shot eh...) haha..

OMg ...Mr Cripple VS TALL BANANA...who will win? Of coz Banana la...the bal is in his hands...DIE you...ahem...

Squat n Dig...Learn from Him, guys...

The main attraction is not on Paul la...is on Joanne, She is running to set the ball!!

All the guys watch show sia...only left Joanne digging...nevertheless...Joanne u have prove urself worthy in front of guys...hahaha~~

Make a guess, is he diamein or jason...haha...no prize give hor...i am too poor liao...

Hmm...ok, given that height n angle...credits to yaya for a gd recieve...haha~

UPDATES~

2009-05-26T10:16:00.000-07:00

HI!(:

HAHA, updates for 24/5 at tbcc again(:

offer

2009-05-25T23:23:00.000-07:00

OK!!! OFFER OFFER!! ( Esp. to all those volleyball passion guys!)

I got a great news to share with you all. Do you like to be a refree? Do you like to know more about volleyball rules? Do you like to control the volleyball game? Now, this is your chance!!

Ok, VAS is giving a 5-days refree course. This course is conducted by a brazlian lady...it is a very rare chance! The course is from 2 June to 5 June (7pm -10pm only). The venue for the theory lesson is @ ITE Clementi~

After which, there will be a chance for you ( MUST GO!) to practise your refree skills as there will be student matches on 6 & 7 June @ Bishan Beach Court n Sentosa (The Timings is from 9am to 5pm). The good deal is about this, as a Tiong Bahru regular, the course will cost around $150.

However, it will be charge FREE on one condition that is to become a refree for AYG (asia youth game) from 1 July to 5 July. The first 3 days, you will not get paid as it goes to the course fee but rest assured, 4 July onwards, you will get paid! =D

I hate to say but after the 5 day course, you are a LICENSED refree and you can be earning $30 per game...so are you ready to be a refree or are you ready to get extra skills ? FIVB referee certificate will be given to you. It is beach refree course for those wondering, you will be given FIVB cert. It is internationally known...so think twice!!

The deadline is by this Friday, let me know your contact number asap. I only have 10 slots...miss out this chance...I am really sorry. =( So please do not hesitate!

2009-05-25T19:34:00.000-07:00

by 7-up...too many...haha

burnt n hot

2009-05-24T09:15:00.000-07:00

Yooooh to all,

Sunday has come and passed once again...Ok, it is consider rather fast. Nevertheless, abit of update here n there. Our ah gu has left to europe for work, coming back in 3 months' time, so lets bid him a smooth journey. Meanwhile, this coming wednesday, Kian is heading to Phuket if I am not wrong for a week, lets bid him bon voyage. =) Also, coming Friday, i suppose its Sundown, and some of our strong guys are participating. Lets wish them all the best and don't fall out, ya! =D

Lets start on the main topic, I suppose, today, we have 3 teams and we finally get to see some really old faces. Maybe after exams, now more people are free up to play like wan huei and many more. It is good to see them again, but I suppose very fast, work will tie them up to prevent from playing volleyball. =( oh well, career/ studies comes first ya, so lets hope that they have a good working environment.

Photos, I suppose some of the guys took it and I will try to post it. Please comment on the photograper's effort in taking the gd-looking photos, ya? So that, they know their efforts are being appericated somehow. =)

The highlight of the day is that there is a BLACK OUT, i say again BLACK OUT! Out of my 8 years, I never experience one black out at all...everyone was stunned...and some of the youths still play in the dark...haha, I suppose its a lifetime experience in Tiong Bahru to have Black out in the middle of the game. Though there is this small obstacle, nevertheless, the lights shine again for the volleyball-ers passion. LOL~

BYebye, chao ta 7-up T-T

Speically for you jason

2009-05-19T01:53:00.000-07:00

Jason, as you requested, I will post one big photo for you. please do not blame ai lan, i guess she did a good job wor

2009-05-18T18:27:00.000-07:00

Alright, this time round is Alan who passed me his photos, let us enjoy and look at some funny moments of last week volleyball. Photographer is Ai Lan, if you wanting to know her, too bad, she is taken. Meanwhile, ENJOY~

Wow...this is truly "I Believe I can FLY!"

Grey T, our Mr David who came back from oversea, look rusty but definately working!

Clash of the titians ? Big grey wall VS Iron MAN!

Ai Lan in flying steps...(cool)~

Another moment of the titians...who win/lose...hmm...

Who is she ? She is SKY!...(no la, she is sky's daughter) lols

Holy!!! Why is Ray tongue out before his hand is out...(french kiss the vb) -faintz-

Aye~Cale caught in action again~ =D

2009-05-17T09:23:00.000-07:00

Hi to all,

These are the few photos that Kian took, thanks to his effort for sharing with us. Let us enjoy these few moments. =D
There is more photos, multi shots kind, please refer to his http://kianzation.multiply.com/photos/album/26/Volleyball_at_tbcc_D#58 it is really nice for viewing. Have fun guys~ That is kian in red, the newcastle fan!

Another guy in red, our Mr Ray ( Prone to injuries, known as stun man)

Mr Xuan Guan, finally hand itchy after so long of setting...haha...

Mr Ho, how can we forget this ROD guy who cooked for the army...hehe...

Woohoo...

Our Mr Cale in action! What a power spike!

Hit the ball HARD!

haha...is that a spike or a poke? Make a guess?

what to say?

2009-05-17T08:11:00.000-07:00

Hi to all,

Hmm...what is there to update? I am seriously at my wits' end. To everone out there, please forgive my english errors mistakes. I just hope that end of the day, the info passed down is correct will do. =)

I have nothing much to update but just to inform. We have another ball donated by alan, jason and alot more. Now with a total of 8 balls, we are picking up? Today or last week, there were two teams, if you compare it to last time. It is consider little but to me, I considered that amount more than enough. Today, Mr David was back from Malaysia, we welcome him back from a safe trip, it was great having some of the new players to visit us once a while.

Just now, Alan n Kian took some photos for today, when they send me the photos, I will upload as much as possible, I suppose gradually, there will be more photos again.

To viewers, Below paragraph is about me (7-up) if you have no interest, please do not read as it will spoil your mood.

Lately, I really not in a mood ba (I suppose) but nevertheless, just a small update of myself...I just ORD and my grandma passed away on the day I ORD...if I am not in a good mood or not myself, please do give me some space. Thank you for all the understanding. My grandma passed away peacefully, so no worries. =)

asking for help!

2009-05-04T19:30:00.000-07:00

Hi to all,

This is the old sai-kang warrior 7-up. But i suppose i am not a sai kang warrior anymore...haha, thks to all people who are willing to advice me in the open n in the dark. =D Cheers to you~

I am wondering if anyone knows how put a link on the old posting so that people can refer to it if they need to. If there are any web experts, i would really appreciated your help to assist me as i like to link back all the old posting. =)

With open arms and warmest clap, let us welcome injured Ray to the team.

new helper(:

2009-05-04T10:13:00.000-07:00

hihihi~

I'm RAY(:, helping out in this blog, my first post(:

Alright, i know there arent much updates, but i assure more will be coming soon, dont blame the rest! they're all too busy with army i think o.0

i'll be taking photos or videos and upload them every week if possible, the times when im not there, i'll get people to do it and send it to me, so that viewers or interested participants to join us can have a rough idea of how tiongbahru cc looks like, or how we play, and most of all, the fun we get form playing (: espacially with me and qili, the 2 noisiest (:

i hope any interested people out there that wishes to join, please do come down, even if you are a beginner , we play for leisure, and we are easy to make friends with, we do not scold you or coach you here! just come and play~~~~~~(: my email is chinxuan@hotmail.com , u can contact if anytime you wish to look for a person to ask details(:

We start normally at 5.30 at tiong bahru community centre, end at latest 9.30(: and we have dinner at tiong bahru market, joining us is optional~ if you do not know how to come here, as said, contact me(:

Thanks!!

mates

2009-04-10T05:30:00.000-07:00

Hey hey~~~

I believe every viewers out there will be bored soon, becoz i (7-up) will be flying off to taiwan, be back on 1st May. I believe, that there will be still stories going on. Suddenly, today went for some crazy volleyball. I must say i am shag after some serious 5 hrs of volleyball? Credit goes to Lao Da, alan and Jason for booking court and organising. Thanks guys. =)

I manage to grab my camera from my dad who went overseas. So here are some photos that i took although i know is not related to tiong bahru but i believe tiong bahru god will be fine with it, ya? Today, i must comment on everyone spirit was super high. I think some of our old good friends like chun khai and lay yin are missing in action. Wonder how you guys doing, still alive? If you are, drop a tag. =) Lately, there are alot of people coming and going off. I have to seriously apologise, reason being is that i never get the chance to interact much. There are too many people, i one Mr Small, try to do my best. =)

Lets Just enjoy~

Jason Time to pack bag and go home for candle lit dinner?

He JUMPS and swings...did he walk in mid-air?

Finally...he landed~ safely?

Eyeshield 21 running....but wait, where is his helmet and gears and why in slippers?

Fast reaction after setting....Wooo, give credits to Kian Guan. =)

Wah!!! Yaya...displaying matrix flight!!! Cool

Hanging in the air still...become jordan sia...PRO! Keep up the effort.

Is the ball over or is it not?

Practise~

feeback

2009-03-29T09:09:00.000-07:00

Hi to all,

ok, i must say today weather is not on ourside again...but not as always. Today, we 'fought and argue' with the weather god not to rain or to rain early as not to ruin our games. Luckily, we won the fight. We start off at 5.35pm.

What did we do?

Basically, we have a 3 on 3 pepper drills, I suppose everywhere or anywhere will be doing this drill. This drill is fun (i hope so). I must say if Mr Time could only given us more of him, we might be able to do a proper warm up. My objective is to warm up the guys and hope everyone can be interactive so as not to stick with your gang so much. =)

Basically, today we started the game at 6.30pm, which is rather late and not much people warmed up in anything. Today might not be the day to do the drill as we face challenge of time and space, anyway, today not the day then when? Lets start kicking off~~ hee

Irregardless of time n space, we tried playing. Actually, my main objective is to get everyone know this drill so that we can practise more on it as it can helps in the positioning and everyone get to play in one position to try, quote from a mail' don always eat char siew rice, try chicken rice at times, it might taste weird but fun', haha...

Subsquently, i also hope to implant more stuff in to make this volleyball fun. =) If i miss out the main point of volleyball , please remind me ya? No worries, just shoot =)

If you like to feedback, please kindly put in the tag or inform me personally if you scared of offending me. lOLS~

I have some feedbacks from all my friends, Thanks guys for your advice, i will take note of that in the next coming one. =)

Ok, Reporter 7-up shall make two great big news!!! today, our Handsome Jason, donated one of his beloved volleyball out for tiong bahru CC...( the spirit of a volleyball-er to share)
Thank you JASON.

Next, we have a newcomer called David, haha...well, i did not have much chance to talk to him but hope he enjoyed himself in the games as I only know he did not play volleyball for awhile. If possible, let us know how you know Tiong Bahru. I believe everyone has an interesting story of knowing tiong bahru CC volleyball though its not the best-looking volleyball, hope its the best-fun-entertaining volleyball experience you can get as an escape from everyday job/ life. =)

Sry that there is no pics lately as my camera is not with me. so pls don mind if your handsome or beautiful face is not in the blog. You are still remembered by the tiong bahru CC god...lol~

practise

2009-03-26T08:36:00.000-07:00

Heyo everyone,

its me (7-up). lately, i have been at home rotting. However, weird ideas suddenly flow into my head. =) Anyone is in for training from 4.30pm at tiong bahru CC irregardless of the participants? As i could like to do some training and some spiking training with setter.

It will be like

1. Warm up (which is alot of things includes dig n set NOT SPIKE)30mins
2. Warm up for spike 15mins
3. Briefing on the tatics
4. Tatics spikes trial. 15-20 mins

Anyone interested in this plan of mine? I could really hope you guys inform me asap as i need to brief on the drills for warm up.

Thank you to Shu hui lao shi n (unknown) for posting the videos, it has been a great vid and motivates all the players out there. =) Good day n nights to everyone~

WOW~~

2009-03-24T18:22:00.000-07:00

Cope from Shu hui lao shi...ahhaha!!!
hahaha remember them??? I do!! it was when i primary 3 i think hahaha! COOL show..

ENJOY!~~~

HAHAHAHA!

This is cool enjoy

2009-03-06T19:52:00.000-08:00

http://fvaweb.com/Docs/Volleyball%20Offense.doc

Hey everyone,

Something to share for those setters n hitters who are still new to handsigns, it is quite an interesting article to read. Enjoy~

Fatal accident

2009-03-04T05:59:00.000-08:00

BIG NEWS BIG NEWS!!!

Our good old RAY was knocked down by a ' dono what kinda' vehicle, TODAY 04 Mar'09. He is currently in NUH! He has blood clot in his head and is under observation. This is serious!! Omg, lao dao and me are planning to visit our little fren...i heard the driver was a human. The rest of the detail, I do not have but our main concern is that Ray condition is stable. Lets hope that no side effects or anything happen to him.

Ray has discharged on Thursday night and his condition is stable, we will be having dinner together to see how he is, send your regards in the tagboard if u wan to. =)

2009-03-01T01:36:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGKd-32leWo

Everyone watch this, a diving stance by the MVP Brazil Player Giba (no. 7) my idol. Although tdy is a raining session, but our heart n passion for volleyball are there as quite a few players asked me if today can play volleyball...haha...i am wondering if i can upload tt video, as it will be nicer...haha...

volley fest

2009-02-28T07:35:00.000-08:00

Hi,

Ok, i know that it has been quite a while that i never post anything up, but please forgive me because currently my camera is with my dad who is at shanghai. Nevertheless, i am here to discuss some issue or share anything as i think this blog is dying again....maybe my passion is diminishing...hahaha...currently left 2 more months for me, but i am still wondering what the he*k i should be doing ...work or study...tts y i never wanted to think much and life is quite haotic lately.

This blog is not abt me but volleyball, let me share, tml is SURF n SWEAT 09 organised by our friendly teck. Sorry pal, that i never join as i could not find any teams at all. However, i am here to wish all the players out there tomorrow a good play and have some fun out there. =)

Currently, my friend from NUS volleyball club which i did not happen to know at all, share with me something that is, they are organising some sort of volleyball marothorn. Hence players out there, who are eyeing or scouting for this joyous occasion, your time has come! The website is http://www.volleyfest.blogspot.com It is neither my event nor i am the organiser but just want to share with everyone about anything that is volleyball. =) Grab your teammates to have fun~~ Ace~~

2009-02-13T22:51:00.000-08:00

Wow...Lao Da Driver kick!!

Face me, you dumb metal pole! hahaha....

All the comments are for fun~~ enjoy~ phew~

photos

2009-02-13T22:30:00.001-08:00

Hi....to all~~

These are the first part, photos from mr charles. Thank him!! =) Enjoy~

End of event

2009-02-12T22:19:00.000-08:00

Hi peeps!!

I am here to announce the event on last Sunday, was considered a big SUCCESS!! haha...there are alot of photos to be upload but in the meantime, let me fill you up abit with details.

We have total of 6 teams though some people can't make it in time, we have some other people to back up too. ^_^ thanks to those who are willing to come down though u have a slight chance that u might not be playing. Every team was issued with 1 big packet of sweets and 6 100 plus, haha...the weather was considered quite HOT but GOOD! coz it never rain at all~~~yahoo~~

Team 1 - Chun Khai (C), Team 2 - Ah neh~ (C), Team 3 - Ray , Team 4- Ya ya, Team 5 - Ai Lan, Team 6 - Wayne

Overall, is team 4 who won. Congratz to them~ all the action photos will be uploaded this weekend because Calefare is our photographer for tt day, thanks to him. I have a few following personnel to thank/ express my gratidue. First of all, they are Jason, Alan, Chee Hao, Charles and many more. I did nothing much as i am being held in Camp every weekdays. They put in effort to help out and making this event fun n enjoyable for everyone. I seriously hope everyone would really appreciate for what they did, this event would never be successful without them. Nevertheless, I think this event is a time where everyone become SUN SHINE~~~~ =) If you guys have any feedback on the event, please let me know. Thank you

coming soon

2009-02-01T13:33:00.000-08:00

Hi guys,

7-up reporting back here. A few days back, i was busy with my computer and that is why i cannot come online. I am here to announce or proudly to inform that 8th Feb 09 will be our Nakama Cup Event. The details, i will be putting up now, so please take note of it.

Venue: Tiong Bahru CC
Timing to reach: 8.15am
Date: 8th Feb 09

I will send out a smsto all to remind you all. Hope you can turn out for the event. =)
I will explain how the timings will be like.

1. Players register and draw lots.
2. Players after drawing lots, will form a team. Please nominate a captain.
3. After nomination, everyone will attend a briefing so that their burning issues can be answered before playing the game.
4. Commence of the first game to all the way.

I would like to take this chance to thank you the following personnel for helping me out. I don't know how to express my graditude but a big THANK YOU.
They are Jason Tan (MOST!), Alan ( LAO DA!!), Charles, Chee Hao, Zhi Ping and much more for their valuble suggestions. =)

We will be playing on 1st FEB~!

2009-01-27T22:12:00.000-08:00

Dear all

Hope you guys have a great Chinese new year! On behalf of many many many people, I wish all of you have a great Moo Moo year ahead. May the gers get prettier, the guys get more handsome. H U A T AH!

Many thanks to Qili to let me this opportunity to write here is, I would like to inform all that there will be volleyball @ TBCC on this coming SUNDAY, 1st FEB 2009. We will be there around 5++ pm.

I know many of us out there are itching to get down to the court and enjoy the game, so what are you waiting for!? See you on Sunday!

If you have any queries, you can always tag here or contact me(jason_tan08@hotmail.com). I will try to reply asap.

Best Regards

Jason =)

MOre n more

2009-01-22T23:22:00.000-08:00

Hi guys, wow...within 5 days alot alot of things happen. More people joined tts the main thing! let me inform who are the players:

23. Thomas
24. Oscar
25. Brad (Pitt?)
26. - 33. Alvin with his 5 students plus two females friends. ( Thank you alvin, for telling me =) haha)
34 Law Yong Tee
35 Issca Yeo
36 Kang Aw

( Joanne will be helping lay yin as she is not able to come in the morning)

I hope that i did not miss out anyone out there.

I will be closing the registeration today due to the overwhelming response. With that, i congrats everyone a GONG XI FA CAI have a BIG FAT new YEAR~ =)

FOR THOSE BELOW 21 years old people,

please refer to this website for our consent form. We need your parents approval for it without that, i am sad to say but i must remove you all out from it. Thank you!

http://www.freewebs.com/vbaddiction/files/nakamacup%20consent.pdf

To all, please be reminded that this event will be from MORNING ONWARDS!!! If you cannot make it, please contact 7-up or Jason now so that we can make slots for other people. Thank you

more details

2009-01-18T08:17:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone,

I bring great news. Today, there are more people supporting in our event. Currently, our volunteers, jason, alan, charles, chee hao, alvin etc. are giving their best to help out in the event as i am trapped during weekdays. I don't know how to express my thanks but i really fortunate to have you all as my friends, thank you guys.

Today we have the following personnel who register:

14. Guo Zhang M
15. Ray M
16. Ray female friend ( yet to know who...) F
17. Teck Chong M
18. Alvin from Phil.. M
19. Wayne M
20. Zhi Ping M
21. Wan Huei (Weeee~ she is joining~) F
22. Lay Yoong (Weeee~ she is joining TOO~) F

I will really hope for more players to join us. Any interested parties please contact me to register or contact jason in the tagboard. If you don't know if you can make it to the event, we will put your name under the RVSP list. We will be making this event A WHOLE DAY. I hope you guys know that it is individual participation not team. If you like to have your friends to come down, also can but be in mind that we are going to base on your luck to choose your team mate.

Nakama Cup

2009-01-11T07:19:00.000-08:00

Hey guys, its time to Iron out the details.
The organizing committee had discussed several issues and we decided the following on our very 1st meeting.
The details of the competition is as follows:Name of Competition : Nakama Cup
Date of Competition : 08 -02-09
Time : To be advised
Venue : Tiong Barhu CC
Registration Fees is $5.

The Registration fees are meant for logistic items such as purchase of balls, net for the court, scoreboard and etc. We are in midst of searching for sponsors for goodie bags as well as prizes for the champion team. As on today, 13 players had registered for this event. DO note that none of us will know who will be playing in whose ever team till the day of competition. There will be 2 ballots taking place for this event. The ladies will ballot among themselves, while the guys will ballot too. It is my honor to introduce the following players to you, They are

1 Sebestian
2 Sebstian's friend who is a female
3 Shu Hui
4 Kenneth ( Ah net!)
5 Lay Yin
6 Chun Khai
7 Ya ya
8 Jason
9 Ai Lan
10 Alan
11 Xun Guan
12 Keng Guan
13 Qili

We will follow the FIVB rules for this competition. Some points to note :
1. Block is not considered as a touch
2. No Libero
3. No reserves in any team.
4. Each team will nominate 1 captain, 1 referee and 2 linesman thru out the competition. The roles can be exchanged within the team. This is to ensure fair play.
5. The competition format has yet to be fixed. We are currently in discussion over the fixtures and also the exact time to commence the competition.
6. All registration fees are non-refundable or transferable
7. The organizing committee decisions will be final.

I seek your kind understanding for the above mentioned as we are just going all out for the “FUN” factor for this event and also to raise funds to purchase equipment for tbcc volleyball. Therefore, we strongly encourage you to join and expect a fun fill day!
Thank you.

more details

2009-01-09T07:36:00.001-08:00

Ok ok...i (7-up) am here to appease all those burning issues and spirits...haha...

How do i ensure got players? Its not i can make magic or what but is through everyone who is out there to support me.

Where? Tiong Bahru CC.

Time? Subjected to the no. of players as everyone should have a fair share in playing the games.

When to register? NOW till 26 Jan which is CNY.

How to register? Come down Tiong Bahru CC on Sunday n submit your name, hp and the fee to 7-up not to the CC counter.

Hope all these can answer your burning issues out there.

Cmon and support us right now!

2008-12-30T00:03:00.000-08:00

Volleyball Friends Chemistry

OK!!

I have let everyone await too long on this event, let me briefly explain the rules n regulations n how the things are going to be about. I will inform you guys again on this coming Sunday. Objective of the game is to get to know more people other than your own friends n not to stay in your comfort zone for once. =)

How it is conducted?

Minimum required 4 teams which is 24 personnel required for the game.

1 team must consist 4 guys n 2 girls.

The team will be formed by drawing lots. =) (that's the fun n the objective of the game)

It is a league system, where all teams will compete with other teams by playing 2 sets for each match with the oppenent's team. The team with the highest pts gained wins the game.

If both fighting team drawn for the match, they will be given 1 pts each.

If a team wins the match, they will be given 3 pts.

Losing teams will not be given any pts.

Anyone who wants to join the game, must register $5 for registeration fee instead of $1 as we face some budget constraints.

Participation prize will be given to all who attend the game on that day and paid the registeration fee.

The captain of each team is to select, 1 refree and two linesman to help the flow of the game.

The reason is because 2 teams will be playing, the other 2 non-playing teams will help to facilite the match by being refree n linesman.

Refree n the linesman roles can be rotated around in the team.

No reserves is allowed and any injuries of the players will not be any fault of anybody.

If a team lacks of one player, they can find one replacement immediately but the person must not be from the other teams.

The winning team will be awarded with something secretive instead... hehehe.... =)

Rules n Regulations

1. Same as normally 6 person volleyball.

2. No libero allowed.

3. NO VULGARITIES or CHALLENGES to the organising committee if not KICKED OUT!!

When is the deadline and when it will be held?

The deadline of submitting names to me is before Chinese New Year 26 Jan 09. I hope to held this event during Febuary and some admin issues need to be settle. Mostly likely to be held in Tiong Bahru CC and on a Sunday. The timing of the event will depend on the personnel registered.

Everyone out there pls kindly give me your support and guidance in this small event. Thank you. By 7-up

emo

2008-12-29T07:22:00.000-08:00

EMO~~~

Suddenly been very emo...because just look back at the archives, all the good times and the bad times...been thr alot, meet alot of companions (nakamas)...

First, i must say a sincere BIG Sorry/ Apologises to my Ex-coach, Mr Mike Koh... I think back my first very post seems abit harsh and hard on him. Actually, i think he has his problems to face in his private life and he is facing pirvate life and volleyball n job...seems abit hard on him to settle alone. I did not really support him but still say he make me a sai kang warrior. Sorry, Coach...forgive me.

Come and think abt it, it actually shapes me abit... i also dono why is me till now, the question still flows in my head...sometimes people like to run away from responsibilities n be freed.

Right now, feel like things has really changed and shaped nicely...haha...don't know is it my luck to meet such a good group of companions or what....because they really guide me, advice me n help me...although i screwed up at times, they still are ok with me n did not really hate me.

Thank you guys, if i have to list the name down, i think it will be alot but some main bulk still must say like n no ranking:

- Calefare
- Alan ( Lao Da)
- Lay Yin
- Jason
- Chun Khai
- Ah gu ( Cow)
- Teck Chong
- Wan Huei
- Jian Rong
- Lay Yoong
- Ah Ho
- Charles
- Sebes
- Kenneth
- Jing Xian
- Lina
- Jun Ting
- Zhi Ping
- Teck Chong friend, who is the designer for the shirt...a female friend, Thank you.

Right now, we have a scoreboard which is cannot make it as i make it. DIY things by me don't really last so we are going to buy new one if possible la.... The shirt we have already got one, and some people really show their support like buying more than 1. Thanks guys, though is not the best design but it gives us a sense of belonging.

Abt the VFC competition, i will be the one organising. It will be a small event but the objective is to make new friends and mix around as i don't really hope everyone stick in their comfort team too long. Haha...i mean once awhile has some exposure is nice.

2008-12-16T22:25:00.000-08:00

I suppose, this is my last posting before i go to Shanghai...hehe..okay~~~

7-up time is here again....salute to our PTE Cale...haha, no more Rec anymore

wat to do...

2008-12-08T07:42:00.000-08:00

Ok~ yoh guys,

its me again...7-up, let me tink, abt volleyball, we have 3 teams, just nice! but the rain tried to overtake our spirit for volleyball.... T-T

BUT, i say again, BUT our tiong bahru wif its AURA of good luck, the rain STOP! haha...amazing job by our tiong bahru god who has been overlooking us, giving us a place to play, giving a place to let us chill n tok cock...thank GOD! haha....

eh...i will be going shanghai soon le, alone to visit my sis, those who like to know, can tok or msn me personally, i will answer you... hee

BIG BIG NEWS to share, our CALE fare~~ is going to POP on the 10th Dec, which is two more days and he will be going thr his first 24km route march, though is nothing big, but his FIRST time...so yup... CONGRATS to CALE!!

Meanwhile, christmas is coming, to some is a boring day, to some is a meaningful day, to tiong bahru might be an event day where everyone gathered for dinner or exchange gift? idea, guys?

haha...ok, although i might not be around but my spirit is always with TBCC, haha...i tink of an event for tbcc le, but i dono if can make it, i will call it Volleyball Friends Chemistry ( VFC)...

How it goes? it is simple, like normal volleyball, 6 people...but 4 guys wif 2 girls.
How the grouping is done? simple, all the guys will draw sweets, n the girls will draw sweets, those people who have the same sweet will be one group.
How is it play? It will be a league system & winner team, will take all the bags of sweet home, nice right? With the luck and chemistry, everyone can make new friends n laughter at the same time...

so is it an idea? or is it a crap? vote pls...

SO quiet

2008-11-21T07:23:00.000-08:00

Yoh guys!!!

Hows life, ok...its my fault (7-up) that i never update this for quite sometime. I never knew that my supporters are still around browsing for new posting.
Ok~~ time to let you guys know what happen, currently most of the team members are quite busy like friendly teck is having his stressful exams, while our gentle Cale has started his soldier life for 1 yr n 10 months while for me, i have still sometime to go on...( ok, lets face the fact, 6 months more?)

Hmm...abit don't know what to update becoz right now tiong bahru has not much of a news. Christmas coming...i wonder will Santa Claus give tiong bahru wat? Don't rain for every Sunday? i suppose that is super hard...haha...oh well, recently i am quite busy with my life so abit hard for me to post any related abt volleyball stuff...

But recently, i found out that sometime even it is your passion, you need to let yourself cool down for a period before you can continue the journey. ( ok la...abit crappy, i know i know)

Right now, i also thinkin how to make tiong bahru a nice volleyball place where everyone can chill...haha...New year also coming must have some wishlist for tiong bahru volleyball...

So guys looking out there who has been supporting tiong bahru and us, you guys got any comments or suggestion that you like to see in the near future?

PS: i am seriously feeling OLD...fire is dying out. Haha...

i was thinking of have some events, u know like those online games has some events to attract their gamers to come n log in again...(ok, maybe some people don't know)

7-up (\/) (^_^)
( )

2008-09-29T03:06:00.000-07:00

Exc!usive F1 report ...

For those who missed the first F1 Night Race in Singapore ... this is what you've missed ...

Impressive huh!? -_-|| ...

Squeeze ~~

Brought to you by Team Nakama (Calefare) ...

2008-09-08T23:06:00.000-07:00

2008-09-01T02:40:00.000-07:00

Post of the week ...

Brought to you by Team Nakama (Calefare) ...