Thursday, May 27, 2010
Annual RSC-Aircrew Hockey Friendly
Aircrew Hockey Club will be hosting RSC to a friendly match this Saturday, May 29th at the Tun Razak Hockey Stadium at 6.30pm. There will be a "makan kecil" after the match to go along with the usual beers. All section members are encouraged to turn up for this annual event if you are in town. Hope to see a good respond from members.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
RSC Veterans win PSC Masters Cup
The RSC veteran’s hockey team participated in the first PSC Masters Invitational Hockey Carnival at the Penang Sports Club grounds on May 8th 2010. The PSC Masters Invitational Masters Hockey Carnival is the first of its kind in the country in that it is for players above 50 years old. The organizing chairman, Mr. Dharmasegaran from PSC, said that the idea to organize this tournament was because of the lack of playing opportunities for players over 50 years of age. He noted that currently for all the veteran tournaments the age-limit is cut off at 40 years. Thus he felt that for 50 year olds to play in these tournaments it was a distinctive disadvantage and too taxing. He also felt that by organizing a tournament of this nature, the older players could come and play amongst themselves on a level playing field and meet up with old friends.
4 clubs were invited to participate in this inaugural tournament, amongst them RSC, Singapore Cricket Club, Ipoh Masters and the hosts, PSC. However, on the day of the tournament, SCC shied away and the J-Stick Ipoh Lads replaced them. The competition format was a round-robin competition and played over 20 minutes. RSC’s first game was against the J-Stick Ipoh Lads and it turned out to be an easy game with RSC winning 2-0, goals scored by Terence and “import” Allan R. RSC’s next opponents were the formidable PSC, who had also won their first game against Ipoh Masters by 2-0. PSC took the game to RSC and attacked relentlessly but the RSC defence held them at bay. In the end, RSC trooped off winners by a 2-0 margin, goals courtesy of Terence. In the final game, which was of academic interest, the RSC guys after a long rest played out a goal-less draw with the Ipoh Masters. Maybe it was because of the long rest, which the RSC guys are not used to, that resulted in a tame draw.
It must be said here that RSC’s forte was the midfield where we had the energetic and buzzing Dato’ Poon Fook Loke and the “imposing but slightly mobile “ K Bala. It was like in old times to see these 1975 World Cuppers in action. In defence, RSC was marshaled by the “no-nonsense” but sometimes “erratic” Bobby Ho and the “ever electric” Baldwin . In goal, RSC had the calm and “gout” James to tend the cage. In the forward line RSC paraded the “effervescent” and “silky “Capt. Azman and the “goal-getter” Terence. To make up our numbers, we had to depend on 4 temporary “imports “to fortify our cause, because as it is always which we must admit, were able and dependable.
Immediately after the final game, the organizers treated the teams to a b-b-q lunch on the field with drinks flowing. It must be said here that with the drinks and the hot afternoon sun, the true hidden talents of the RSC hockey players surfaced. It was here that we saw the singing talents of the “gout” James, “effervescent” Azman and the “imposing but slightly mobile” K Bala. It was karaoke time and these sporting members really did RSC proud with their rendition of Cliff Richard, Lobo and Frank Sinatra hits. At times, they even did not want to part with the microphone. Even our very own Dato’ Yoges was impressed with their singing so much so he had to pencil some request for some of his favourites, and which was duly obliged by Bala, when he sang “ Let It Be “.It was a pity that both Bobby and Dato Poon had to return early and miss the renditions. Had they stayed back, we could have seen and heard more from these two, especially Dato Poon.
By the time all realized, it was late evening and it was time to leave. But before we left, the RSC guys definitely had left their mark in PSC and it was a good fun all round and the first PSC Masters Invitational Hockey proved a success. It has been decided that a tournament of this nature will be organized on a quarterly basis and that RSC would do this in December this year.
Report prepared by Terence.
4 clubs were invited to participate in this inaugural tournament, amongst them RSC, Singapore Cricket Club, Ipoh Masters and the hosts, PSC. However, on the day of the tournament, SCC shied away and the J-Stick Ipoh Lads replaced them. The competition format was a round-robin competition and played over 20 minutes. RSC’s first game was against the J-Stick Ipoh Lads and it turned out to be an easy game with RSC winning 2-0, goals scored by Terence and “import” Allan R. RSC’s next opponents were the formidable PSC, who had also won their first game against Ipoh Masters by 2-0. PSC took the game to RSC and attacked relentlessly but the RSC defence held them at bay. In the end, RSC trooped off winners by a 2-0 margin, goals courtesy of Terence. In the final game, which was of academic interest, the RSC guys after a long rest played out a goal-less draw with the Ipoh Masters. Maybe it was because of the long rest, which the RSC guys are not used to, that resulted in a tame draw.
It must be said here that RSC’s forte was the midfield where we had the energetic and buzzing Dato’ Poon Fook Loke and the “imposing but slightly mobile “ K Bala. It was like in old times to see these 1975 World Cuppers in action. In defence, RSC was marshaled by the “no-nonsense” but sometimes “erratic” Bobby Ho and the “ever electric” Baldwin . In goal, RSC had the calm and “gout” James to tend the cage. In the forward line RSC paraded the “effervescent” and “silky “Capt. Azman and the “goal-getter” Terence. To make up our numbers, we had to depend on 4 temporary “imports “to fortify our cause, because as it is always which we must admit, were able and dependable.
Immediately after the final game, the organizers treated the teams to a b-b-q lunch on the field with drinks flowing. It must be said here that with the drinks and the hot afternoon sun, the true hidden talents of the RSC hockey players surfaced. It was here that we saw the singing talents of the “gout” James, “effervescent” Azman and the “imposing but slightly mobile” K Bala. It was karaoke time and these sporting members really did RSC proud with their rendition of Cliff Richard, Lobo and Frank Sinatra hits. At times, they even did not want to part with the microphone. Even our very own Dato’ Yoges was impressed with their singing so much so he had to pencil some request for some of his favourites, and which was duly obliged by Bala, when he sang “ Let It Be “.It was a pity that both Bobby and Dato Poon had to return early and miss the renditions. Had they stayed back, we could have seen and heard more from these two, especially Dato Poon.
By the time all realized, it was late evening and it was time to leave. But before we left, the RSC guys definitely had left their mark in PSC and it was a good fun all round and the first PSC Masters Invitational Hockey proved a success. It has been decided that a tournament of this nature will be organized on a quarterly basis and that RSC would do this in December this year.
Report prepared by Terence.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
PSC Masters In Pics - Part 1
Our veteran members ( 50 years above ) took part in the PSC Masters tournament in Penang last week and emerged Champions after 2 wins and a draw. The section would like to congratulate them for their success and the effort put in.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
PRIZE ASSET
RSC members George Koshy and Stephen Van Huizen, has done the club proud by guiding the Malaysian team to respectable results in the ongoing Sultan Azlan Shah Cup Hockey Tournament in Ipoh. George is the team manager while Stephen is the head coach of the current national hockey team. After registering 2 draws against Asian powerhouses Pakistan & South Korea and losing narrowly to newly crowned world champions Australia 1-2, Malaysia trounced Egypt 5-0 yesterday to register their first win of the tournament and stayed in contention for a place in the final. Their remaining matches are against India and China respectively. The Indian team are playing good hockey and even stunned Australia 4-3 to top the table. Royal Selangor Club wishes both of them every success in the tournament.
Friday, May 7, 2010
9th RSC Hockey 9's Tournament 2010 - 17th & 18th July
Greetings from the Royal Selangor Club Kuala Lumpur. It gives us great pleasure to invite your club to participate in the 9th RSC Hockey 9s, which will be played on grass at our Bukit Kiara premises.
As in the past, participation in this tournament is via invitation only. We hope to ensure that clubs participating are willing to adhere at all times a right balance of fun and hockey. We hope to attract clubs both local and overseas to enjoy our hospitality while indulging in some great hockey matches. The following paragraphs will provide you with some useful information regarding the tournament.
TOURNAMENT
The tournament will commence at 9.00 a.m. on Saturday, 17th July and conclude by 5.00 p.m. on Sunday, 18th July. The tournament briefing which is compulsory for all Managers will be held on Saturday, 17th July at 8.00 a.m. at the Padang of our Bukit Kiara premises.
ENTRANCE FEE
The entrance fee is RM800 for local teams or US$275 for foreign terms, payable in advance by Monday, 1st June. The entrance fee will cover your participation in the tournament and the Tournament Dinner for 12 players and 1 Manager per team.
DINNER AND DANCE
The Tournament Dinner and Dance will be held on Saturday, 17th July at 7.00 p.m. at the Padang, in front of the clubhouse at our Bukit Kiara premises.
Additional tickets for the Tournament Dinner and Dance can be purchased at RM50 either during the tournament briefing or by latest 12 noon on Saturday, 17th July.
MODE OF COMPETITION
Currently, we are hoping to limit the participation to 24 teams in the Men’s category and 12 teams in the Ladies category. The League competition for the Men’s and Ladies will comprise 4 groups and 2 groups of 6 teams respectively. The top two teams will move into the Cup Competition, the next two into the Plate Competition and the remaining two into the Bowl Competition. The competition at this stage will be played on a knock-out basis. The mode of competition may be modified depending on the final number of participating teams.
PRIZES
Prizes will be awarded to the Champions and Runner-up at the Cup Competition level and Champions of the remaining competitions.
REGISTRATION
Teams interested in participating in the tournament will be required to submit their entry form by Monday, 1st June. Each team will be allowed to register 12 players and 1 Manager.
RULES
All matches will be played in accordance with the FIH rules modified by the tournament rules. The tournament rules will be provided to the Managers at the tournament briefing. In addition, each team will be required to complete an indemnity form at the tournament briefing.
All official entry forms and other correspondence should be forwarded to the following address :
Oommen Koshy
c/o Skrine
Advocates & Solicitors
Unit No. 50-8-1, 8th Floor
Wisma UOA Damansara
50 Jalan Dungun
Damansara Heights
50490 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Fax No : 603-20943211
Tel No : 603-20813899
Mobile No : 6012-2836586
E-mail : koshy@skrine.com
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