RAIN UNITED
FOOTBALL CLUB
AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2007 - UPDATES
Choa Chu Kang Sports Constituency / RAIN United Kids Football
Our MP, Mr Gan Kim Yong visited us on our training session on 25th August 2007. He was encouraged by the program and the boys aligned to give him a warm welcome support. Though Mr Gan did not put on his boots this time round, when told of the forthcoming cross-culture mini football tournament that will be coming up, we learnt that the community has decided to fund us for the tournament.
The boys had their first cross culture friendly matches with the friends from the Belgium / Luxemburg community on 01st September 2007. The event was a success and not hampered by the rain, the friends, supporters and parents from both teams gathered and had a fun-filled evening. The opposite blocks across the field were also filled with friends and supporters.
We applauded all the friends, parents and both teams and presented a soccer ball to the Belgium team captain as a memorandum of goodwill. The friends thanked us for this wonderful get together and has written to request for another round of get together soon. They had commented that our community is bubbly, cheerful, well organized and were surprised with our warm hospitality.
We conducted our last training session, while the boys and their parents were informed that we will halt training for the kids to concentrate on their forthcoming school examinations. The programme will resume on the first week of November. In the meantime, the field will be closed for maintainance.
Big thank you to a parent who has donated some trainers to the kids and special thanks to Rafi, who was so willingly to forego his soccer boots to assist the community with his picture taking during the occasions.
On behalf of Mr Aw, the parents and the community, we wish the kids success in their examinations. So boys, remember to study and revise your school work and make daddy and mommy proud, ok? See you in November.
Friendship Cup 2007
Lionel was invited to play in the Friendship Cup 2007 for the Boy's under 10 years of age for the second year. Before his games, I had told Lionel to follow basics, what he has learnt from the various coaches and no matter where the coaches wants to play him; either as a striker, midfielder or a defender.
I have instructed Lionel to apply the focused on the "winning attitude" approached. A proud daddy at the end of the tournament, where the games were held over 2 consecutive Saturdays playing 7 matches en route to the finals, Lionel, playing as a last man together with his team mates conceded 0 goals throughout the entire tournament.
Facing tough opponents from schools and reputable clubs, Lionel lifted the championship trophy as a captain for the second consecutive year. Deserving CHAMPIONS YOUNGSTARZ !
www.persadaku.org/fc.htm
RAIN United
We played our last AFL League game on 9th September 2007. Special thanks to the 2 coaches in Mr Aw and Kelvin Lim, both have rendered big support to us. We have demonstrated the "never give up" attitude despite hiccups. There have been valuable lessons learnt from this league tournament.
While some unwarranted issues have been mitigated, some outstandings are still on the rectifications. We will resumed our trainings to work on our strengths and weaknesses. We are not ready for league games but we will continue with our football. May I also take this special opportunities to thank you guys.
Nelson
Jeremy
Max
Randy
Pako
Bernard
Jia He
Kenny
Kazi
Lloyd
Larry
Long
Darren
Shang Pei
Bee
Though we were hampered with a thin squad, thank you for being yourself. Thank you to Young Justin and Lionel who have been supporting us throughout. To Kenny and Jeremy, no football for you until you recover, please. You have serious genuine injuries. Randy, as what your dad had told us, work harder on your fitness as army is coming sooner. You will not enjoy football without it. Anyway, 200% salute to your perseverence but not enough. You have to help yourself.
In the meantime, Max, together with Bee and some friends will help us to organize our trainings.
Finally, may I apologized if I might have been too vocal with my straight forward comments. I am also glad that you have voiced your comments based on what you have seen and evaluated yourself.
Bee, thanks for that goal last evening. It was a beautiful one, for yourself.
Cheers, lets keep going.
Sabastian