In the Hockey AGMs of recent years, the one recurring theme has always been 5-a-side hockey at Kiara. An idea mooted and reminded yearly by Dato R.Yogeswaran after Malaysia had won the Hockey 5-a-side competition in the Olympic Youth 2019, held in Barcelona.
With the
support of the then Sports Chairman, Charlie Chelliah, the field in front of
the Pavilion was allocated for 5-a-side hockey field, and our Saturday grass
hockey sessions became a popular activity amongst our section members
thereafter.
However, it
was at the dinner after the 2021 Hockey Section AGM on 9th April
2021, that a group of our young sports members (Allan, Greg, Agilan and Brian) finally
agreed to organise the home RSC 5-a-side activity. The organising team was then
expanded to include Gagan, Harvinder and Taranveer.
Organising
team “off-site” discussion
The initial
date for the event was set on 26th June 2021 with over 40 section
members confirming their participation. But alas, this was not to be, as all
team sports was called off due to the pandemic until further notice from the
government.
We finally
received the green light in September to re-start this activity and 16th
October 2021 (Saturday) was the chosen date agreed by the RSC Hockey Section
Committee. With this, the organising team immediately contacted all section
members to reconfirm their availability for this much anticipated event, including
many who had not played with us for a long time.
Due the
good response and huge turnout for this activity, we had organized the players
in 6 teams as we have limited playing time from 4-7pm only.
6 mixed
teams of equal ability were formed
The
pitch was in great condition. Thank you to our groundsmen for doing a great job!
To keep
some order and fun during the matches, some interesting rules were drawn up by
Harvinder.
Amongst the
rules of the game were as follows:
*
Every player (including reserves) must play in each match. Rotation is a
must, if never complied, yellow card will given to Team Captain and he will be
suspended for 2mins at start of next game.
*
Strictly NO Hitting. Any harsh/ deliberate tackle made in the D, a
Penalty Stroke will be given
*Team
Captain is responsible for the behaviour of his teammates during the entire
tournament.
*
No foul language should be used at any time during the entire tournament
*This
tournament is organised to create Brotherhood and greater bond for the entire
hockey section under RSC as well as to close the gaps between the
"Veterans" and the "Young Chaps"*
*
Finally, anyone uses the sentence that begins with "Last time, Uncle used
to…" will be fined 5 JUGS of TIGER Beer
The
intention was to keep the atmosphere friendly and social whilst enjoying a nice
evening of grass hockey at Kiara Sports Annexe, and we achieved exactly that!
There were
no winners or losers on this day, as everyone has taken home something that
money can’t buy – good old sportsmanship and camaderie amongst fellow hockey
players.
A big “Thank
You!” to the team that helped organize this activity (and who agreed to do it
again!), Cikgu Tan Chin Chin for helping out with administrative tasks, the RSC
Sports Department for the field arrangements, the RSC F&B department for
the dinner arrangements, and all the participants from the RSC Hockey Section
for making this a success.
Special note
of thanks to Allan Netto for sponsoring the beautiful and creative jerseys to
commemorate and remember this day. We will treasure these jerseys for a long
time to come!
Finally,
our appreciation also to the Cricket Section for finishing up earlier than usual
to accommodate our hockey section activity. We are looking forward to our
cricket-hockey weekend!
So, for
now…. let sit back and the photos do the talking!
The RSC Dogs Teams (missing in
action were the Pitbulls!)
The
mighty Chihuahuas
The
Rottweilers
The
Huskies
A
rare “breed” of hockey players, and an even rarer group of hockey stalwarts!
They
say Goalies should always stay on their feet!
But
sometimes the plan changes…
Dio
and Harvinder showing they can still perform with their skill and speed
The
Bobby Ho style – there can only be one!
Everyone is a winner!
Speeches
from Hockey Convenor, Simon See and Sports Chairman, Ranjit Singh
The theme
was suppose to be Hawaiian… guess some didn’t get the memo!
The
organising team with Dato R. Yogeswaran and the special awards recipients with
Dato Poon
The Chihuahuas with the Dato
R.Yogewaran Challenge trophy
The howling
Huskies and Bulldogs with the fruits of their labour
Poodles and
Pitbulls enjoying their fruity moment
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