remember this?

this yr, we are bringin back the traditional
whacky themes this comin ntl.
so get ur gears ready
n stay tune for the weekly update.

so for week 1.
we are gg the HARRY POTTER line

choose who u wana be,
the lunatic luna,
cocky draco,
weak-hearted neville longbottom,
dashing ronie,
cutie harmonie
or even the BFG hagrid etc.

so cya on the field w ur
harry potter gears this coming sat.

Lets Expecto Patronum tgt!

NTL sparkle 2007

hey gurls. HOw's everyone recovering from our long weekend? for those of you who missed out. i really hope u guys would find out from the rest wat u missed out. and most importantly we covered defence and sub box on the last few trainings. PUHLEESE find out from the rest. thank you

Anyhoo...... NTL is on this weekend. SATURDAY. Excited? Pulse racing? blood running through ur veins? adrenaline? hehe.

Just take note the daily mantra for nTL:

1. No Alcohol before games and no smoking. I need all of you to be As fit and healthy as u can. ALternatively it would be great if everyone of you could get hold of the drink i bought u guys in NTL. ITs called 'accelerade' available at any gnc outlet. its selling for 6 dollars per bottle. one bottle could last u for 3 games. and one sip can make u tahan any weather. makes u feel like superman.
2. Please do not eat 2 hours before the game. haf an early breakfast. Carbo loading is great before a game. (maccers, pizza hut, french fries) gives u the long term energy u need for the game. so im all for it. but try not to eat anything spicy.
3. make sure there are gummies available at every game. fastest energy boost u can get. actually the fastest would be gatorade not only does it give u energy but it also makes u less thirsty. it replaces the salts that u haf lost and need during the game.
4. haf fun. be nice to each other. and lets have a great team bursting, mind blowing NTL.

one mind one move
srcoyotes

National Day touch

http://www.eream-sports.com/v2/ for more details

Camp Sparkle 07

preparing for the trek..

having breakfast...
teh-o from home

Sunblock....
Picture b4 the trek....

Lunch time in a small hut..after walking for 1 hr

taking a break after 2hr+ walk..dunno how km we have covered.
waiting for vie to join us in the mean time..and we did trust fall..
hmm photos of trust fall with qiao ying..larnt quite a bit from trust fall AND we had fun ther =)next is the tree top walk..only 250m and is one way only..so no turning back



needa crop sya in..coz she's the one taking the team photos 4 us..lol
continue trekking for part 2 of our day..trek to bukit timah..
from the pic below..can u imagine how mani flights of stairs/steps we took for the entire trek..


last break before we climbed towards bukit timah hill's summit..
look at our captain lol..

AND FINALLY!!!! after which illegal workers of coyotes were transported to east coast...
at east coast..after pitching our tents.. DINNER TIME!!!!!!!

after dinner, activity, goal setting, shower..LIGHTS OFF!!
everyone was cosy and sleeping our tents..till this happened..lol

our tents were flooded due to the rain...but we had lotsa fun while this took place...9 of us squeezed into a 6men tent..with some squatting,standing and sitting in puddles of water...
vie and ho telling us their jokes..
we used mess tins to scoop the water out and towels to absorb whtever it could...
once in a lifetime thing man..lol

till coach came and asked us to seek shelter under the nearest pavilion...haha

After a nice breakfast at the pavilion, we made our way to kallang basin for our 2 hr dragonboat session..no pics taken coz nv bring camera down..
had our final debrief..and it was home sweet home...


One mind.One move.SRCoyotes...

extra notes

adding on to wat aisya posted,

regarding the blindfold, it'd be good if you can bring a tie. easy to tie arnd your eyes.
n impt, pls do not forget bring pen n ppr,small notebook oso can.

meeting venue: macritchie park
time: 0915 hrs sharp

please note that the walk will commence at 10am sharp. and you are to be at macritchie at 915 for me group (me, khoo n qy) to brief you on our trekking activity(very impt). i have decided that a fine shall be imposed to those who are late. 50cents per minute late after 915am. hee good oso cos the fund needs moneyy hah.
bt yeah gurls, i really need your cooperation in this.
i could have taken the easy way of just telling everyone to meet at 830am even though we'd only start at 915++. but tt would be equal to lying to you. so yes i TRUST tt everyone will be on time. if you know you're very very likely to be late, i suggest you make your way down way earlier. or wake up way earlier. or get someone to give you morning wake-up call. do anything you need to, just DO NOT BE LATE K!
ok i tink i whining too much heh.
see you on sat ! :)
*sho exciting


ps: i've managed to rent a van. bt it'll b parked at bukit timah. the tents will be in the van. sorry but you guys have to bring your stuffs with you for the walk. at least no need carry tents with us. and all your hard work will pay off when we drive str to campsite frm bkt timah :D


eh one more thing; don't forget bring utensils ie. fork and spoons ok. plus colgate to put under e mess tins..

FINAL DEBRIEF

...1 day to camp sparkle...

Just a few important reminders:

1. Please bring ur wet weather gear. be it ponchos, raincoats or umbrellas. the weather doesn't look good these days so make sure u bring ur jumpers too. Its also important that everyone waterproof ur gears and ur food. just use the black trash bag and layer the inside of ur bag before u put ur stuff in.
2. Ensure that u haf one litre worth of water being carried around. Just to make sure none of you get dehydrated. Then we no need to call the ambulance heh. also ensure you wear your sunblocks.
3. Please bring ur own first aid kit. most importantly for those who have asthma or anything other please bring ur meds. most important first aid to bring are plasters. for ur blisters and anything else that u think u might need. apologies for the absence of the kit as we were unable to obtain it from the club as it is missing.
4. Please try to pack all your stuff into ur bag. try not to have anything hand carried. all ur possessions including ur food and sleeping bag and water bottles should be hanging on or in ur bags during the trek.
5. in case of rain, we will still be continuing the activities. but leaders make sure u noe where the nearest shelter is in ur track. and also please prepare a simple wet weather activity/game. I do not wish to see the team unenganged at any point of time. your objective is to keep the team busy with activities for them to bond.
6. each team who are leading the team for that section of the day, you will be in charge of the whole period of time that is allocated to u. this includes ur activities, time management, safety management. I will only step in if i see that time and safety are not effectively addressed or whenever i need to. if all goes well u will not see me involved at all.
7. leaders you are also in charge of the cleaning up. remember leave only your footprints bring back only memories or photographs. I am quite anal about this. everyone should be responsible for their own rubbish.
8. Have Fun! I have seen three groups activities so far and you guys are on the right track. Just make sure u haf an objective in mind when u're running the activity and u'll be fine.
9. finally, everyone please bring also a blind fold, pen and paper along. Cheers

any questions please run it by me preferably by friday. i will be giving prizes to the best group. See you guys on saturday.

p.s. I would like to thank Ifa for assisting me in making sure that the admin side was settled.
I would also like to thank eda for helping me with the logistics. I would like to say you both did an excellent job.

NTL 2007

First 5 weeks NTL will be running on 4 fields ; next 5 weeks NTL will be running on 3 fields


Women B – currently 8 teams
o SRC
o Wantoks
o Bedok
o RP Phoenix
o RP Pixies
o Bucks
o Bucks
o NP



 Teams are to bring own warm up balls – Touch Singapore will only provide game ball.

 Teams are to bring own first aid kit.

 Referees will be strict on sub-box – so please be aware of the sub box.

as instructed by Boss Bubu.



bdae gal : Kristy frm wantoks

live the dream

Coyotes

it was wat it was last year
smiles
tempers
great people
tears
happiness
but this year
with new blood
and new tears
we fear on wat
we might not be able to achieve
but fear is a weakness
which could be our ultimate downfall
no fear
big dreams
extreme faith
no regrets
will lead us
to a place
we never imagined we'd be
And then we can proudly declare
that we did it
as a team

-chuckie-

"misunderstandings, are created by assumptions. Humans have a lazy attitude towards understanding each other. they fear confrontations. Hence, conflict arises. Take a moment to listen and understand each other. That's the key to truly be a team player."

" The most faithful friend is the one every one else misunderstands the most"

(Raw quotes from chuckie's warped mind)

NTL '07

guys...sorry if i seemed moody after trg yest...

i mean like i was really frustrated...we got less than 2 weeks which only adds up to about 5 more trgs before our very first NTL game as a pack of Coyotes...

do u see the limted time we have to perfect our team and its game play??ok..maybe perfect is too strong a word...but as club players i do expect a certain level of which we are supposed to live up to...we are no longer school representatives or just doing our CCAs..no longer bound by a system to be playing for SRC..we made the choice to play touch competitvely and chosen to play in the NTL to represent SRC...

at the moment..we seem to be picking our basics..and gelling up as a team but however i strongly believe that we do need to pick up pace..gear a notch higher...we cant be making the same mistakes again and a gain..where is ur sense of urgency ya...this is not a scolding ya...im just saying what im feeling cos NTL means alot to me..i wanna us to be like last year or better...nothing less....

to those who are not confident or dunnoe whats happening..its time to be actively involbved both on and off the field...if u need theoretical help..tell us...hey..hu noes i may benefit from it too...we got experienced ppl in the team whom you can approach...we started as friends..but on the field we are team mates..we are passionate touch players who compete for the love of the game with equally passionate team mates who fortunately are people whom we call friends..however passion with no effort bears no fruit...we all have our own resposibilities to tend to..but we also made the commitment to play touch competitively...im sure u guys wanna win NTL too..hu doesnt...but we gotta work for it...

honestly i feel dat our trgs compared to other clubs is waaaaaaaaaaay too laxed...so if with such trgs we come in 2nd last year..can u imagine if we had put in more effort..what would the outcome be??all im asking for is your utmost attention and desire to be the best of your capabilities to im prove yourselves and play as a pack of COYOTES...

i make my mistakes too and am currently to improve myself with every trg...i urge the rest to do the same...i want all of us to give whatever we can..for the next few weeks...to ppl ive grown with..esp Jane Boey..Chua..Eileen Ho..Ifa...lets do this again...let fight for whats ours...u guys are my pillar of support...and a note to Jane who has to me, personally has improved tremendously in terms of self control(read: temper..hahaha) and game play on the field..i think u deserve the recognition babe...its time to take the game into your hands...

to the rest whom ive not mentioned..you are not forgotten..its just that im blogging instead of doing my work in the office rite now...u get my drift??

dis pic was taken at harry's during the prize presentation...if we could..i wanna a gold cup dis year...

one mind
one move
SRC Coyotes!

love,lels

meeting minutes - friday,13th july

SRCoyotes Meeting 2
Present:
Coach Aisya
Karen
Ifa
Christina
Qiao Ying
Lela
Jane Boey
Vie
Lane
Eda
Chua

Idea of camp : CAMP SPARKLE

To have chemistry in the team

How we go through the obstacles to reach our main objectives

Outdoors give us a different perception

Time Start: 19 40
Agenda:
1.Route to take for camp
2.Rules of the walk
3.Cost
4.Things to bring for camp
5.Activities

1.Route to take for camp
Camp starts at 0800, Bukit Timah
Trying to get a transport van now.
Van to transport all of us to Mac Ritchie and for us to leave our stuff in there.
If we get transport van, all have to meet earlier at Bukit Timah to put belongings in van after which will take bus down to Mac Ritchie. if don't get van, to meet straight at macritchie.

First trekking route from Mac Ritchie
Will take around 3 to 5 hours. It depends on how many breaks we take in between.
Take the YELLOW route (on map)
Need to go through the tree-top walk
Groups that are doing trekking activity, can choose where to have breaks.
A good place for the activity will be at Jelutong Tower.

After the tower, no breaks to be taken.
1st trekking activity group to hand over at the Tower. 2nd trekking activity group to take over the Bukit Timah trail.
On Rifle Range Road, need to take extra note on SAFETY.
Do not walk in groups.
After Rifle Range Road, should be able to see 2 singtel satellites discs
Then cross to Belukar Track
Along Belukar track, good place to break for lunch.
Cut across the roads to reach the summit

Take the green route
Can have the next break and activity
To get down from summit, use the roads
If we are fast enough, in 1.5hrs time we should be able to reach the foot.
Whole Bukit Timah route will take around 3 to 5 hrs
Need to reach the end point by 4pm so that we can reach Fort Road in time to set up tents before nightfall

2.Rules of the walk
It is a protected area so do not anyhow litter.
Throw rubbish in bags
Each and everyone to take care of your own rubbish
Do Not anyhow ‘talk rubbish’ throughout the trail. Silence is golden in the jungle.
There are toilets at tree-top walk area.
Other than that, for the rest of the journey, you have to do your ‘business’ in the jungle
No watches to be worn. ONLY Coach and the leader can have
Bring our own lunch. We will only be cooking for 1st day dinner. For 2nd day breakfast, up to each pair if to cook or bring food.
No alcohol. No cigarettes.
Wear Shoes. No sandals.
Those who are sensitive to dust etc, please wear long sleeve/pants
All advised to wear cotton, try not to wear dri-fit.
Is ok to wear shorts to trek.
When trekking, there should only be food, rain gear and water bottle in the bag.
Have breaks throughout the walk and hydrate yourselves to prevent from getting heatstroke.

3. Cost
$15 per person
Might increase if we manage to get the transport van

4. Things to Bring
Each to bring a 1 bottle of 1 litre water. Best if each can bring 2 bottles.
Torchlight Poncho
Sunblock ; Aloe Vera
Clothes ; Undergarments (to own discrete how many sets you need)
Sandals (For dragonboat. NO SLIPPERS)
Shades
Toilet paper (if you want; bear in mind there might not be any along the way)
Own 1st aid kit
Guards (if you need)
Food : 2 Breakfast , 1 Lunch , 1 Dinner
1st day breakfast
can just buy your own and bring
2nd day breakfast
can cook if you want
Lunch
Do not eat heavy stuff
Have to pack along in your bag for 2hours so ideally is sandwiches
Try not to eat snacks like potato chips etc.
Dinner
have to cook
try to cook something different. Other than instant noodles.
Eg: pasta etc
Bring along jelly, sweets etc for sugar/energy intake
Decide between partners how much food to bring. Don’t bring too much.
Do not bring sling bags. Please bring 2 strips bag-pack.
Mess tins/ solid fuel/ tents will be provided.]
Put colgate on the mess tins before cooking and wash them after cooking because the mess tins are Coach’s personal ones.
Don’t cook on the grass

5. Activity
Has to be related to the team / goals of NTL
Trekking (2 groups in charged)
Learn how to facilitate the group
Help the group to reflect
Egs: - writing letter to each other (about strength and weakness)
read a story to the team. A story that can reflect back
Can get them to draw whatever they think they have gone through
During half an hour break, used it for reflection
Activity along the walk (to build on the facilitation)
Egs: - Print out pictures of the birds etc so that we have to observe
the surroundings while walking
find out history of the place
Aim and count how many steps as we walked.
Land (2 groups in charged)
Team building activity
1.5 hr to play. 0.5hr for debrief
Relate the games back to NTL
Card games/ Board games are out
Have some physical games

Groups to give Coach Aisya the activities details by Wednesday, 18/07/07
Groups:
Ifa , Khoo, Qiao Ying , CC ( Mac Ritchie Trek)
Eda, Karen, Jane K, Shi Han, Bridgette ( Bukit Timah Trek)
Vie, Lela , Chua , Ho ( Night Land Activity at Fort Road)
Steph, Jane B, Lane, Chris (Morning Land Activity at Fort Road)
Time End : 21 30

Things to bring - camp sparkle

- poncho
-first aid / medication / deep heat
- insect repellant (optional)
-torchlights (it'll be dark at night at fort road)
- 2 sets of clothings
-1 wet shoes or sandals with straps (water activity)
-1 dry shoe & slippers
-water bottle ( at least 1 litre please)
- sunblock / cap / sunnies
-toilet paper
-mat ( can picnic at fort road. bleah no. to sit down on la while we eat or anytin else )

• no need bring boots
• small backpack recommended ( you may want to pack ur stuffs in ziplock bags in case it rains. )
• bring own food (to discuss with your partner) 2 breakfast, 1 lunch and 1 dinner
• for sat, advised to bring packed food for breakfast and lunch so you don't have to cook(hassle-free). cooking only to be done for sat dinner at campsite and sun breakfast
• aisya will provide mess tins

note: i am still searching for transportation. so do pack light ok :)

Camp Sparkle 2007 (21st – 22nd July)

Objectives:

To be able to achieve a phenomenal magical rapport with every member of the team whether on or off the field, in which we would truly be proud to acknowledge each other as SRCoyotes.

Day 1

0830h Gathering Time Macritchie Reservoir
0900h Trek 1
1000h Break 1 (Breakfast)
1030h Trek 2
1130h Break 2 (Activity 1)
1200h Trek 3 Tree Top Walk
1300h Lunch
1400h Break 4(Activity 2)
1430h Trek 4
1530h Break 5 Peak BT Hill
1630h Make way to East Coast Campsite
1830h Setup camp + Dinner Wash up
2000h Night Activity (Activity 3)
2130h Goal Setting Ifa and Steph
2330h Lights out

Day 2
0600h Rise and Shine (Wash up)
0700h Morning Activity (Activity 4)
0830h Breakfast
0900h Make way to DBA
1000h Dragon Boat (Activity 5)
1200h Final Debrief for Camp And NTL
1300h Break Camp (Team Lunch)
Whenever Bye bYE!


#Activity

You will be broken into your sleeping groups (Groups of 4). In your groups;

If you choose to lead the group in the walk, you are to come up with a reflection activity in the half hour break (i.e. reflection through drawing, sharing with the group a story you think could reflect back to team, have the team write a strength and weaknesses letter to each player, etc). Also, during the walk think of creative ways to motivate and encourage your team mates.

(2 groups can opt for this)

If you choose to lead the group in an activity, each Group are to come up with a team building game be able to facilitate or relate back the activity to the team during the debrief that you will be conducting. You will be given approximately one hour for the activity and half an hour for debriefing.

(2 groups can opt for this)

Each group are to come up with the activities by next week. Activities have to be run by me for approval.

#Debriefing
Tool to use during debriefing are the DISC profiles. Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, Compliance. Please research online to get an idea of what these profiles are and how to use them.

Identify the experiential learning cycle that has occurred in every activity.
Experience (e.g. i am unable to keep up during the Trek)  Reflection (did not train up that’s why I’m tired)  Analysation (I should have trained up first so im more prepared)  Action (I am going to train up the next time)

It is important to relate back the reflection process back to the team and training.

please go to these websites for more information:
Macritchie guide and map
http://www.nparks.gov.sg/nature_central_hiking.asp
http://www.nparks.gov.sg/imgs/nature_central_map1.jpg

Bukit timah guide and map
http://www.nparks.gov.sg/nature_bukit_hiking.asp
http://www.nparks.gov.sg/imgs/nature_kampongtrail.jpg
http://www.nparks.gov.sg/imgs/nature_bukitmap2.jpg

That's all for now. I will go into details on Friday. Cheers!


(Any questions please bring it this friday.)

NTL

hey Coyotes...

its that time of the year again!

yup..the upcoming NTL is just round the corner...literally...

firstly...i wanna thank those hu have been coming regularly for trgs..thanks guys..ur commitment to the team is greatly appreciated..and in fact tremendous improvement was noted in the positive change of attitude, ball skills and overall game performance...again..KUDOS to all...

now...on wed trg(04.07.07) i brought up the suggestion of having trg on fri as well..well u see..the reason behind it is that we just dun have time to bond and play as a team..we gotta put in more effort in order to do well..u see..firstly, our training isnt that tough...im sure u guys would remenber how trgs were like wen u guys were back in ur respective polys/jcs where trg was rather more consistent and intensive...

we have to make up for lost time...i sincerely believe that we are the underdogs this time..and lets prove them wrong..

do not look at the extra trg as a burden but more of an investments where the results are to only be reaped later at the finals(hopefully)..i suggest that only the nest 2 weeks we have the 3 days a week trg...cos when NTL stats we shouldnt overwork ourselves.2 days a week of real intensive trgs.we will start with a Bang!

and if i could suggest that the tradition of having a themed week for every sat for each NTL should be preserved and practised. :)

i hope that everyone will do their part and contribute to the team.everyone plays in the success of SRCoyotes.

i noe im saying alot already.let me say my peace aite. :)

some coyotes have gone up to the Barras.to me;no love lost.no offence to nure,chong n mag.cos we have not lost them as friends but as players.thus we are not at the losing end cos players can be trained and groomed.but heart and attitude is more difficult to inculcate.and we have not suffered a loss with the movement of players but i sincerely feel that we have opened the doors of opportunities for the rest of us to shine. :)

thanks for taking time to read these scribblings of mine...and pls pay $2 for the Coyotes fund on Monday ppl...lets just make dis a habit..we cant let jane do everything rite?hehe..

i love u guys,SRCoyotes

train as if we're competing.compete as if we're training.

love,lels