Well, there's no doubt a sense of excitement and relief being able to start training with Innebandy!Co about a month ago. However, when it came to participating in SUKPEN, it was a totally different experience, a nerve-wrecking one i would say. It's because of the fact that I've just started training not too long ago and also because I've not participated in any floorball competitions for almost a year. i was worried that i might make unpardonable blunders and affect the whole team. Those were the things anyone wouldn't want to do. Anyway, i feel relieved and elated that we managed to make history by grabbing SUKPEN's first gold medal in floorball although I made a few mistakes that could've affected the team. Overall, it has been a joyful ride with you guys. I was inspired, encouraged and motivated by people I'm proud to call my teammates! I'm looking forward to fight along side by side with you guys in the near future. carpe diem!
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Feature Interview with David Kok
After a hiatus from the floorballing scene due to the PMR examinations, Innebandy Forward David Kok relates his emotions and feelings training and playing competitive floorball again with Innebandy!Co.
Well, there's no doubt a sense of excitement and relief being able to start training with Innebandy!Co about a month ago. However, when it came to participating in SUKPEN, it was a totally different experience, a nerve-wrecking one i would say. It's because of the fact that I've just started training not too long ago and also because I've not participated in any floorball competitions for almost a year. i was worried that i might make unpardonable blunders and affect the whole team. Those were the things anyone wouldn't want to do. Anyway, i feel relieved and elated that we managed to make history by grabbing SUKPEN's first gold medal in floorball although I made a few mistakes that could've affected the team. Overall, it has been a joyful ride with you guys. I was inspired, encouraged and motivated by people I'm proud to call my teammates! I'm looking forward to fight along side by side with you guys in the near future. carpe diem!
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and feelings with us. Innebandy! Co. is certainly proud and honored to have you back on the team! Your presence in the team once again has certainly played a big role in our success as a team! We wish you all the best in obtaining excellent results for your PMR examinations as well as all future endeavours on and off the floorball court.
Well, there's no doubt a sense of excitement and relief being able to start training with Innebandy!Co about a month ago. However, when it came to participating in SUKPEN, it was a totally different experience, a nerve-wrecking one i would say. It's because of the fact that I've just started training not too long ago and also because I've not participated in any floorball competitions for almost a year. i was worried that i might make unpardonable blunders and affect the whole team. Those were the things anyone wouldn't want to do. Anyway, i feel relieved and elated that we managed to make history by grabbing SUKPEN's first gold medal in floorball although I made a few mistakes that could've affected the team. Overall, it has been a joyful ride with you guys. I was inspired, encouraged and motivated by people I'm proud to call my teammates! I'm looking forward to fight along side by side with you guys in the near future. carpe diem!
Thursday, December 10, 2009
SUKPEN Floorball Tournament 2009
On the 3rd and 4th of December 2009, Innebandy! Co. took part in the first ever Sukan Penang (SUKPEN) floorball competition held in Shang Wu Primary School. There were a total of 9 teams participating in the competition which included school teams from St. Xavier’s Institution and Bukit Jambul Secondary School.
Team Innebandy!Co
# 6 Rooban Chand
# 7 Valerie Yentl Tan
# 8 Lee Chester
# 9 Ephraim Teh (C)
# 10 Joshua Yam
# 11 Previn
# 18 Jason Chew (G)
# 20 Deswyn Wan
# 22 David Kok
# 23 Darien Loh
# 44 TK
# 86 Nicholes Ong
On the first day, Innebandy! Co was all pumped up and ready to face their opponents. Innebandy! Co. was in Group A together with Contact FireAnts, Frontliners, SXI Lunatics and Firebrands Influence.
Team Innebandy!Co
# 6 Rooban Chand
# 7 Valerie Yentl Tan
# 8 Lee Chester
# 9 Ephraim Teh (C)
# 10 Joshua Yam
# 11 Previn
# 18 Jason Chew (G)
# 20 Deswyn Wan
# 22 David Kok
# 23 Darien Loh
# 44 TK
# 86 Nicholes Ong
On the first day, Innebandy! Co was all pumped up and ready to face their opponents. Innebandy! Co. was in Group A together with Contact FireAnts, Frontliners, SXI Lunatics and Firebrands Influence.
Group Matches Day 1
Firebrands Influence VS Innebandy! Co. (0-2)
Innebandy!Co ’s first opponents were against the senior Firebrands lineup known for their speed. The team didn’t start the match well as they were finding it hard to take control of possession. Things got even worse when David was sent off for incorrect distance after a free hit was being awarded to Firebrands. Within a minute, Innebandy! Co got another bench penalty called against them as Teck Keat was also send off for 2 minutes, because Innebandy!Co were playing with one extra player on court.
However, Innebandy! Co. still managed to hang in the game while playing with 3 players. After numerous attacks, Valerie soon found the net after a nice pass from Joshua. Innebandy! Co. started to find their game as Ephraim scored the 2nd goal, which was assisted by Deswyn. Innebandy!Co created various opportunities, but couldn’t find the back on the net as the Firebrands goalie was on top form. The game ended with Innebandy!Co winning by 2 goals to nothing.
Innebandy!Co VS Contact FireAnts (1-0)
It is always tough playing against Contact FireAnts as they are a very well organized team. The match started with Innebandy! Co. fielding their attacking line to try to get an early lead. The strategy worked as Innebandy! Co. took an early lead as early as the first minute. Nicholes took a sweet wrist shot putting the ball in the lower right corner, which left the goalie no chance in making a save.
Firebrands Influence VS Innebandy! Co. (0-2)
Innebandy!Co ’s first opponents were against the senior Firebrands lineup known for their speed. The team didn’t start the match well as they were finding it hard to take control of possession. Things got even worse when David was sent off for incorrect distance after a free hit was being awarded to Firebrands. Within a minute, Innebandy! Co got another bench penalty called against them as Teck Keat was also send off for 2 minutes, because Innebandy!Co were playing with one extra player on court.
However, Innebandy! Co. still managed to hang in the game while playing with 3 players. After numerous attacks, Valerie soon found the net after a nice pass from Joshua. Innebandy! Co. started to find their game as Ephraim scored the 2nd goal, which was assisted by Deswyn. Innebandy!Co created various opportunities, but couldn’t find the back on the net as the Firebrands goalie was on top form. The game ended with Innebandy!Co winning by 2 goals to nothing.
Innebandy!Co VS Contact FireAnts (1-0)
It is always tough playing against Contact FireAnts as they are a very well organized team. The match started with Innebandy! Co. fielding their attacking line to try to get an early lead. The strategy worked as Innebandy! Co. took an early lead as early as the first minute. Nicholes took a sweet wrist shot putting the ball in the lower right corner, which left the goalie no chance in making a save.
The match was pretty stalemate after the goal as both sides were pretty even in terms of ball possession. Both sides defended well as no goals were scored after that. Special kudos goes out to Jason Chew as he guarded his goal well.
Innebandy! Co. were supposed to play 3 games on the first day of the tournament. However only the aforementioned 2 games were played as TNB decided to “save” some electricity for the Air Itam district as the power went out and the games were postponed to the following day.
Group Matches Day 2
Frontliners VS Innebandy! Co (2-2)
With two victories in hand from the first day, Innebandy went into this match with a rejuvenating pump up talk from Deswyn to start Day 2 off with a bang. With a slightly improved game play compared to the previous day, the team took the lead in the first half of the match through goals from Nicholes and Previn. However, mild defensive errors proved costly when aggressive runs from Frontliners forward Su Rong eventually leveled the scoreline from 2-0 to a final scoreline of 2-2.
Innebandy! Co VS Lunatics (SXI) (1-0)
Drawing the previous match was certainly a disappointment but definitely not a setback for the team. To prepare us for our next match, Deswyn huddled the team up for our customary team talk where he told us a story about his most ‘favorite floorball drill’. Reflecting on how Innebandy always used to “kick a**” in times past while applying the FUN from the aforementioned “drill”, he provided the team with the game plan for the next match. - Incorporate the FUN of the “drill” into the game play. That was the strategy for the next match against a team which consisted of very fast runners who have improved by leaps and bounds given their relatively new induction into the floorballing scene. Winning the match would not only mean that we would finish top of the group. It also meant that Deswyn would treat us to a sugar cane drink after the game as he had promised earlier!
Inspired by his words as well as the thought of the tantalizing feel of sweet ice cold sugar cane drink running down our parched throats, the confidence of the team sky-rocketed as the team play improved tremendously. The winning goal was eventually scored by the inspirer himself, which resulted in the team having a sugar cane drink treat from him=)
What “drill” was Deswyn talking about? Only the Inner Circle knows ;)
Semi-Finals
Innebandy!Co vs Bukit Jambul (4-0)
Playing in competitive floorball for the first time ever, Bukit Jambul going into the semi-finals was definitely an amazing feat and definitely not a team to be underestimated. Innebandy! Co. always giving 100% in every match pressed on with fine form in team play to win the game in convincing fashion. Numerous passes resulted in numerous shots on goal for the Innebandy! side. However, the Bukit Jambul goalie defended her position well as she blocked out most of the shots. The final scoreline of 4-0 was contributed by goals from Previn, David and a brace from Capt E.
Finals
Innebandy!Co vs Contact (1-0)
Already assured a medal In hand, Innebandy went into the finals with high determination and vigor to win another title for the beloved club. Deswyn and Sam gave us the talk and tactical approach we needed to face a rival of high caliber and determination. Before stepping on court, a short word of prayer followed by the singing of the Innebandy Cheer significantly raised the spirits of the players as well as the supporters around the hall. With renewed strength and hunger in the hearts of the Innebandy players, the attacking line of Innebandy started and successfully gave Innebandy the lead by a magnificent goal from Deswyn. More shots on goal were attempted after that but the ball somehow failed to find the back of the net. But that did not mean that the Innebandy line did not give up in attacking. On the other side of the court, counter attacks orchestrated by the opposing team were solidly disarrayed by Innebandy’s defence also not forgetting great goal keeping feats by first time goalie Jason Chew. Giving our best to the last minute, Innebandy eventually went on to win the match and made history as champions of the first ever SUKPEN Floorball Tournament.
Final Results
Champions- Innebandy! Co.
1st Runner Up- Contact Armies
2nd Runner Up – Ztec 8cers
The honour of winning the first ever SUKPEN floorball tournament could not have been more sweeter than our very own Deswyn being awarded the “All-Star” Center for the tournament. A rightfully awarded title, Deswyn’s efforts and all-rounded ability to assist the defender line in times of caution while providing the lethal attack when the forwards were charging were very much valuable to the Innebandy team and definitely did not go unnoticed.
Reflecting back on the night, the best moments that will be deeply lodged in the hearts of the players for many years to come was not the moment where the gold medals were hung around the players necks nor was it the moments where goals were scored. The best moments of the night were the moments where all Innebandiens formed an “Inner Circle” and started singing the Innebandy Anthem with their hearts and might. From the time the song was sung before each match to the time the song was sung after emerging champions, nothing could beat the feeling of being a part of the One Team with One Way.
[FLASHBACK IN MEMORY]:
Jason (Emcee):
Do you know who are the champions???
Crowd:
Innebandy!!!!
Jason (Emcee):
How do they cheer????
Crowd:
Innebandy!! Innebandy!! oooOOOOOOOOOo
Innebandy!! Innebandy!! oooOOOOOOOOOo HUU! HAA!
Standing amidst the Innebandy line hearing the crowd singing our team cheer certainly invoked touching emotions and feelings knowing that all efforts and sacrifices we have made as a team has definitely paid off. A broken toe nail, aching legs and even “excretion” problems did not stand in the way in our giving our best for the club.
Innebandy!Co Floorball Club would like to express our sincerest appreciation to Majlis Sukan Negeri Pulau Pinang for the induction of floorball into SUKPEN. May this be the start of many more milestones in the development of floorball in Malaysia.Successfully ending our 2009 campaign with a blast, let us continue striving on to improve ourselves both in training as an Inner Circle and also individually in our Independent Culture.
Innebandy! Co would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the amazing coaches for always believing in the team through many trials and tribulations. Most importantly, all praise and glory to God for his neverending blessings upon us. Things do not happen by luck but always by the blessings of God. Hence, the post shall be ended with the following word.
POT BLESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!=D
-Innebandy! Co. SUKPEN 2009 CHAMPIONS-
Monday, December 7, 2009
Friendly with ITE Singapore Women's Team
Attention all!
We are playing them on a Friday (11/12/2009), not Thursday (10/12/2009) as previously announced. Those who can make it, please be at the Dalat International School Gym about 6.10pm. Game will start at 6.30pm with 3 periods. Wear your Black jersey or a black t-shirt. Dark shorts.
We are playing them on a Friday (11/12/2009), not Thursday (10/12/2009) as previously announced. Those who can make it, please be at the Dalat International School Gym about 6.10pm. Game will start at 6.30pm with 3 periods. Wear your Black jersey or a black t-shirt. Dark shorts.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Dalat Junior Carnival 2009
A post way long overdue, a thousand apologies to all readers of our beloved blog.
Innebandy! Co. took part in the first ever Dalat (U-16) Junior Carnival organized by the Dalat Floorball Club which saw participation from 8 teams all over Penang. Innebandy! Co was represented by a majority of new young players making their debut for the club together with a few old and experienced players.
Team Innebandy! Co.
Ephraim Teh (C)
Rooband Chand
Previn Mohan
Jason Chew
Darien Loh
Jonathan Chow
Ronnie Chand
Divesh Mohan
GROUP STAGE
Match 1
Innebandy! Co. VS St. Christopher’s International School
We stepped onto the court for the first match, against a team from St. Christopher’s International School. Our opponents were young, adorable children. However, Innebandy! Co. also had a few young players on the team this time round. The three new additions in the team were Divesh, Jonathan and Ronnie. Previn, also had his debut as this is the first tournament we had him with us. Team Innebandy! Co. won the game with a large margin, 7-0. Previn, the team’s fast and agile forward became a hat-trick hero by the end of the game. What a debut! The three younger players on the other hand, had a lot of fun as they were given a lot of game-time.
Match 2
Innebandy! Co. VS Dalat 4
Shortly after that, we were up against team Dalat 4. The faster and more athletic opponents managed to beat us to the end, with an end score of 3-1 The team had to adjust to keep up with their speed, making it a fast-paced game. However, this game was a good experience for our new players.
Match 3
Innebandy! Co. VS Dalat 2
Reeling from our defeat in the previous game, Innebandy was determined to collect maximum points from this match-up. Both sides played well as the Dalat team wasn’t about to give in without a fight. Although lacking in experience, the opponents made up every inch of it with their teamwork and physical prowess. It was a difficult but not impossible match for us as they were a hard side to break down. Innebandy emerged the victors, taking both points from our last group match of the tournament.
In all, Innebandy! Co. managed to accumulate a grand total of 4 points from our three group matches. This ensured us a spot in the semi-finals against the first runner ups of Group 2; Dalat 1.
Semi-Finals
Innebandy! Co. VS Dalat 1
With the semis ahead of us, Innebandy had a team talk regarding our strategy and mental conditioning. Although we were up against a weaker side, we definitely could not take things for granted. After the team-talk, we steadied our nerves and marched into court. Dalat 1 were no pushovers despite finishing second in their group. Both the teams played their hearts out in a tight match. Innebandy took the lead twice but conceded 2 goals to make it all even. As the match drew to an end, our captain broke through the Dalat defence to grab the deciding goal. 3-2 the score, to Innebandy.
Finals
Innebandy! Co. VS Dalat 4
So there we were, at the finals, against Dalat 4. They proved to be the strongest Dalat team sent on that day. As tired as we were, we got ourselves mentally and physically ready before our match with a short warm up and talk by our very own Captain E. We were all set to face off against them. Having to lose to them in the group stages did not undermine our confidence. It was crunch time. The crowd was roaring the tension was building. Feeling solicitous, we went in the court, determined to clinch the top spot.
As the soon as the first whistle was blown, we gave it all we got. Regardless of how tired we were, we pushed ourselves to our limits. Dalat scored the opening goal against us but it did not stop us from trying to level it up. The challenging, fast paced game got compelling as Previn assisted Ephraim for an amazing equalizer just a few minutes before the end of the match. The score was 1-1 when the match time ended. Then, both teams moved on to an intense 3 minute sudden death round. Unfortunately, we conceded a goal after only less than a minute into the match and that was it, we lost. Feeling slightly saddened from our loss we picked ourselves back up and realized that second place isn’t that bad at all. Being able to advance to the semi finals was good but reaching the finals and getting silver among many other teams was satisfying enough for us =).
Final Result
Champion- Dalat 4
1st Runner Up-Innebandy! Co.
2nd Runner Up-Dalat 1
One of Innebandy’s players, Previn Mohan making his debut for the club made it a successful first one as his agile and versatile style of play earned him the ALL-STAR award for this tournament! Innebandy! Co is really proud of you!
The participation of Innebandy! Co. in this tournament was certainly one beneficial especially for the experience and exposure of the new members in the club.
There would be no young players in the club without the effort and coaching poured in by the “old” players of the club, namely the coaches. The club would like to extend its sincerest appreciation towards our coaches, Sam, Deswyn, Linken and Nicholes for their undying support, time and effort in investing in the future of Innebandy! Co.
Innebandy! Co. took part in the first ever Dalat (U-16) Junior Carnival organized by the Dalat Floorball Club which saw participation from 8 teams all over Penang. Innebandy! Co was represented by a majority of new young players making their debut for the club together with a few old and experienced players.
Team Innebandy! Co.
Ephraim Teh (C)
Rooband Chand
Previn Mohan
Jason Chew
Darien Loh
Jonathan Chow
Ronnie Chand
Divesh Mohan
GROUP STAGE
Match 1
Innebandy! Co. VS St. Christopher’s International School
We stepped onto the court for the first match, against a team from St. Christopher’s International School. Our opponents were young, adorable children. However, Innebandy! Co. also had a few young players on the team this time round. The three new additions in the team were Divesh, Jonathan and Ronnie. Previn, also had his debut as this is the first tournament we had him with us. Team Innebandy! Co. won the game with a large margin, 7-0. Previn, the team’s fast and agile forward became a hat-trick hero by the end of the game. What a debut! The three younger players on the other hand, had a lot of fun as they were given a lot of game-time.
Match 2
Innebandy! Co. VS Dalat 4
Shortly after that, we were up against team Dalat 4. The faster and more athletic opponents managed to beat us to the end, with an end score of 3-1 The team had to adjust to keep up with their speed, making it a fast-paced game. However, this game was a good experience for our new players.
Match 3
Innebandy! Co. VS Dalat 2
Reeling from our defeat in the previous game, Innebandy was determined to collect maximum points from this match-up. Both sides played well as the Dalat team wasn’t about to give in without a fight. Although lacking in experience, the opponents made up every inch of it with their teamwork and physical prowess. It was a difficult but not impossible match for us as they were a hard side to break down. Innebandy emerged the victors, taking both points from our last group match of the tournament.
In all, Innebandy! Co. managed to accumulate a grand total of 4 points from our three group matches. This ensured us a spot in the semi-finals against the first runner ups of Group 2; Dalat 1.
Semi-Finals
Innebandy! Co. VS Dalat 1
With the semis ahead of us, Innebandy had a team talk regarding our strategy and mental conditioning. Although we were up against a weaker side, we definitely could not take things for granted. After the team-talk, we steadied our nerves and marched into court. Dalat 1 were no pushovers despite finishing second in their group. Both the teams played their hearts out in a tight match. Innebandy took the lead twice but conceded 2 goals to make it all even. As the match drew to an end, our captain broke through the Dalat defence to grab the deciding goal. 3-2 the score, to Innebandy.
Finals
Innebandy! Co. VS Dalat 4
So there we were, at the finals, against Dalat 4. They proved to be the strongest Dalat team sent on that day. As tired as we were, we got ourselves mentally and physically ready before our match with a short warm up and talk by our very own Captain E. We were all set to face off against them. Having to lose to them in the group stages did not undermine our confidence. It was crunch time. The crowd was roaring the tension was building. Feeling solicitous, we went in the court, determined to clinch the top spot.
As the soon as the first whistle was blown, we gave it all we got. Regardless of how tired we were, we pushed ourselves to our limits. Dalat scored the opening goal against us but it did not stop us from trying to level it up. The challenging, fast paced game got compelling as Previn assisted Ephraim for an amazing equalizer just a few minutes before the end of the match. The score was 1-1 when the match time ended. Then, both teams moved on to an intense 3 minute sudden death round. Unfortunately, we conceded a goal after only less than a minute into the match and that was it, we lost. Feeling slightly saddened from our loss we picked ourselves back up and realized that second place isn’t that bad at all. Being able to advance to the semi finals was good but reaching the finals and getting silver among many other teams was satisfying enough for us =).
Final Result
Champion- Dalat 4
1st Runner Up-Innebandy! Co.
2nd Runner Up-Dalat 1
One of Innebandy’s players, Previn Mohan making his debut for the club made it a successful first one as his agile and versatile style of play earned him the ALL-STAR award for this tournament! Innebandy! Co is really proud of you!
The participation of Innebandy! Co. in this tournament was certainly one beneficial especially for the experience and exposure of the new members in the club.
There would be no young players in the club without the effort and coaching poured in by the “old” players of the club, namely the coaches. The club would like to extend its sincerest appreciation towards our coaches, Sam, Deswyn, Linken and Nicholes for their undying support, time and effort in investing in the future of Innebandy! Co.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Transfer Window
The transfer window of PFA is about to open in less than 2 weeks time. Therefore, all Innebandiens are required to bring their friends and family for our training to make them a part of this big happy family!
The transfer window will begin on the 15th until 31st of December 2009 with a nominal fee of ONLY RM5 per head.
Why Innebandy!Co?
The following are our track records for the year 2009:
The transfer window will begin on the 15th until 31st of December 2009 with a nominal fee of ONLY RM5 per head.
Why Innebandy!Co?
The following are our track records for the year 2009:
- Penang Floorball League(PFL) 2009 - Bronze medalist
- YouthWave Challenge 2009 - Gold medalist (women)
- Rising Star Challenge - Gold medalist
- Dalat U16 Junior Carnival - Silver medalist
- SUKPEN IV 2009 - Gold medalist
It has been a very very good year for Innebandy!Co. We managed to grab a medal in all tournaments we participated as organized by various organisation in the year 2009.
If you wanna know how it feels to have a medal around your neck then THIS is the right place for you! BUT be ready to be committed, train hard and instill the 3 ICs in you.
New players who signs up with us will immediately get a spot to play for PFL Div2 2010! So hurry up and don't miss this opportunity to make yourself known in the world of floorball in Penang!
FLOORBALL IS ADDICTIVE
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