Ex-UM's next practice will be on Wednesday, 2/4/2008, 8:30pm at UM, 4th College outdoor basketball court.
I have arranged for a friendly match against the current UM (full) team. We will play a full, 40 minute (4 quarter), timed, game.
If players are still up to it and if time permits, we can of course continue to play additional quarters after that.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
UM Practice
Next practice is this Sunday (tomorrow) 30/3/2008, 8am at 12th College.
It will mainly be a shooting session. Other than those players who have already been excused, please do not miss this session as we need to improve our team's shooting percentage.
It will mainly be a shooting session. Other than those players who have already been excused, please do not miss this session as we need to improve our team's shooting percentage.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Ex-UM Update
Below is an update from Lee Jing Fa:-
I am currently in Hong Kong doing my second degree in theological training namely Master of Theology. I have been in HK for 4 years and i hope can complete the course by next year June. I am still single and available but looking forward to end my single life soon.
I am currently in Hong Kong doing my second degree in theological training namely Master of Theology. I have been in HK for 4 years and i hope can complete the course by next year June. I am still single and available but looking forward to end my single life soon.
Btw, I joined my school basketball team as well and i am surprise that i still can play. We won the champion for inter seminary in HK for consecutive 2 years and they ceased to organised such competition.
(Below is) the photo on our ordinary training session. However, not really training lah. I dun even sweat!!!!
What about next gathering in HK??????we can revisit the places we did in our TIG???!!!
Regards,
Fa
Lee Jing Fa is squatting down and 4th from left/center of 1st row
Lee Jing Fa is squatting down and 4th from left/center of 1st rowEx-UM Update
To All Ex-UM players,
... especially to "early generation" Ex-UM players (i.e. graduated in 90's)
... especially to "early generation" Ex-UM players (i.e. graduated in 90's)
How are you all doing? Where are you all staying/working now? How many kids already?
The rest of us had a very nice lunch gathering organized by Lee Teng last Sunday. It was really nice to catch up with each other. Pity you all were not there too.
FYI, Foong Hing and I now have 4 boys, Brian (11), Aaron (9), Eric (7) and baby Sean (2). Foong Hing says “enough” already so that should be it la. Foong Hing has left legal practice many years ago and joined Talam Corp (Developer) then MBf Unit Trust and now (as Compliance and Legal Manager) at MAA KL Mutual Unit Trust. I had been in legal practice in the same law firm (Christina Chia Ng & Partners) for many, many years (14 years!) but finally left them Sept 2007 and joined WCT Engineering Berhad (a construction company) as their Legal Senior Manager, Head of Legal Affairs Dept.
My older boys are now into basketball as well. Brian, Aaron and Eric’s school has a very good, professional basketball coach (national junior (U-12) coach) and they are learning really good fundamentals at a very young age. Brian and Aaron has taken part in several basketball competitions organized by the school. But then, my boys are into almost everything … badminton, swimming, cycling, football, track and field, taekwando, jungle tracking … Foong Hing & my weekend are scheduled around fetching them to this or that activity … Daddy/Mummy = driver!
Myself, I am still coaching UM boys’ team. Since I took over coaching UM team (way back in 1995!), we had always been competitive … at least making it out of the first round each year (save one) … losing in quarters another year but usually making it to semi or finals. We finally had some success last year, winning the MASUM (Inter-U) basketball competition for the first time after 17 years. The last time UM won the MASUM was in my 2nd year (and Kit/Gai’s first year!!) 17 years ago!!! Last year’s victory was an especially meaningful victory as UM beat a UPM team in the finals that had 7 national junior players … team work vs. individual talent. This year’s MASUM competition will be from May 21-28, at UMS, Kota Kinabalu,
I have also started this blog for current and ex UM basketball team.
During the lunch last Sunday, we met Aik Huey’s daughter, See Kok Loong’s daughter, Kit/Peng Peng’s daughter … who’s character reminded me so much of Peng Peng when she was in UM …, Renee’s daughter and Gan’s son. I've already posted a picture of the kids in an earlier post. I’ll leave them to tell us all more about their current situation, their lives, work and their kids.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Ex-UM Practice
Ex-UM will be having their usual social basketball/light practice tonight 8:30pm at the basketball court in the park behind my house (at SS22, Damansara Jaya).
Ex-UM players taking part in Puchong Open are highly encouraged to attend.
UM players are also encouraged to attend to get more "game/playing" experience.
All UM and Ex-UM players are of course welcomed to join in, just to get some exercise.
Ex-UM players taking part in Puchong Open are highly encouraged to attend.
UM players are also encouraged to attend to get more "game/playing" experience.
All UM and Ex-UM players are of course welcomed to join in, just to get some exercise.
UCBL - Schedule
Latest news!
I've just been informed by the UCBL organizers that the Opening Ceremony this Sunday, 30/3/2008 has been postponed indefinitely as the Minister of Youth who was supposed to officiate it could not make it. The Manager's Meeting will still be held at 3rd Floor, Berjaya Complex (opposite Berjaya Times Square) at 9:30am, on Sunday 30/3/2008. UM players do not need to attend this meeting.
However, the competition games themselves are now planned to be held after MASUM!! Tentatively, around June.
That means we won't have any competition to make our final adjustments or test different unit combinations before MASUM. We will have to arrange for as many friendly matches as we can and will likely end up (like last year) still making adjustments into the 1st round of MASUM itself.
If any player or Ex-UM member is able to help arrange for (reasonable quality) friendly matches, please contact the Coaching Staff and/or Team Captain, Chen Wee. We have the use of the gym on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 9pm to 10:45pm and we can use either of these time slots for friendly matches..
I've just been informed by the UCBL organizers that the Opening Ceremony this Sunday, 30/3/2008 has been postponed indefinitely as the Minister of Youth who was supposed to officiate it could not make it. The Manager's Meeting will still be held at 3rd Floor, Berjaya Complex (opposite Berjaya Times Square) at 9:30am, on Sunday 30/3/2008. UM players do not need to attend this meeting.
However, the competition games themselves are now planned to be held after MASUM!! Tentatively, around June.
That means we won't have any competition to make our final adjustments or test different unit combinations before MASUM. We will have to arrange for as many friendly matches as we can and will likely end up (like last year) still making adjustments into the 1st round of MASUM itself.
If any player or Ex-UM member is able to help arrange for (reasonable quality) friendly matches, please contact the Coaching Staff and/or Team Captain, Chen Wee. We have the use of the gym on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 9pm to 10:45pm and we can use either of these time slots for friendly matches..
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
UCBL - Schedule
UM will be taking part in the Universities-Colleges Basketball League or UCBL, which will kick off this weekend, Sunday night, 30/3/2008 @Berjaya Times Square.
All participating teams including UM will be required to play a short, 10 minute, exhibition game there. Official UCBL competition games will be played later at MABA Stadium, KL. I will post details of game days/times when I have them later.
So far this year, UM has only managed to take part in Carlsberg Open competition. UCBL is therefore critical to UM's preparations for MASUM and is likely the last competition we can take part in before MASUM, which is scheduled for 21-28 May 2008 at UMS, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
UCBL will provide us a very good opportunity to fine tune our 1st/2nd unit combinations, as well as making our defensive and offensive tweaks to take into account the loss of last year's (crucial) players and the addition of this years new players.
We hope Ex-UM players will take this opportunity to drop by and support/encourage our UM players.
All participating teams including UM will be required to play a short, 10 minute, exhibition game there. Official UCBL competition games will be played later at MABA Stadium, KL. I will post details of game days/times when I have them later.
So far this year, UM has only managed to take part in Carlsberg Open competition. UCBL is therefore critical to UM's preparations for MASUM and is likely the last competition we can take part in before MASUM, which is scheduled for 21-28 May 2008 at UMS, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
UCBL will provide us a very good opportunity to fine tune our 1st/2nd unit combinations, as well as making our defensive and offensive tweaks to take into account the loss of last year's (crucial) players and the addition of this years new players.
We hope Ex-UM players will take this opportunity to drop by and support/encourage our UM players.
Ex-UM Gathering
We had a very good, "generation #1" Ex-UM gathering/lunch last Sunday at Ah Tuan Ee's in SS2.
The lunch was very kindly organized/arranged by Lee Teng (Well done! Keep up the good work!). It was really good to catch up with everyone who came ... though a few couldn't make it due to work or other commitments. This is, after all, the group that "started it all" ... that really started the "Ex-UM" traditions that has lasted throughout the last 17 years!!
Below is the group photo ... as well as the next generation!
We really should have these gatherings more often (Lee Teng?).
The next idea/plan in the making now is possibly a short, weekend trip to PD. It would be really good if it actually happens and I am really looking forward to it! Check back here often or email me (lykhor@pc.jaring.my) so I can keep you posted on more information as the plan develops.
The lunch was very kindly organized/arranged by Lee Teng (Well done! Keep up the good work!). It was really good to catch up with everyone who came ... though a few couldn't make it due to work or other commitments. This is, after all, the group that "started it all" ... that really started the "Ex-UM" traditions that has lasted throughout the last 17 years!!
Below is the group photo ... as well as the next generation!
We really should have these gatherings more often (Lee Teng?).
The next idea/plan in the making now is possibly a short, weekend trip to PD. It would be really good if it actually happens and I am really looking forward to it! Check back here often or email me (lykhor@pc.jaring.my) so I can keep you posted on more information as the plan develops.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
UM Practice
There is no practice this Sunday morning, 23/3/2008 as many players are back in hometown for Ching Meng.
Next practice is as follows:
Day : Tuesday
Date : 25th March 2008
Time : 9pm-10:45pm
Venue : Gym 1, 1st College, UM
IMPORTANT : Please be at Gym 1 by 8:30pm - warm up off the court/outside the gym - and be ready to start as soon as the girls' team finish their practice.
Next practice is as follows:
Day : Tuesday
Date : 25th March 2008
Time : 9pm-10:45pm
Venue : Gym 1, 1st College, UM
IMPORTANT : Please be at Gym 1 by 8:30pm - warm up off the court/outside the gym - and be ready to start as soon as the girls' team finish their practice.
Puchong Open 2008 - Schedule
The start of the games have been delayed to 19th April 2008 weekend due to the change in Selangor government (MCA --> DAP).
The games were originally under the auspices of the MCA-led Selangor government. In view of the recent change, the games had to be delayed to give the new DAP-led government time to take over office etc.
The venue has also been changed to the SS3 basketball court - the one with a roof and where Sultan Cup was held a few years back.
The games were originally under the auspices of the MCA-led Selangor government. In view of the recent change, the games had to be delayed to give the new DAP-led government time to take over office etc.
The venue has also been changed to the SS3 basketball court - the one with a roof and where Sultan Cup was held a few years back.
Monday, March 17, 2008
UM Practice
Next Practice is as follows:-
Day : Tuesday (tomorrow)
Date : 18sth March 2008
Time : 9pm-10:45pm
Venue : Gym 1, 1st College, UM
IMPORTANT : Please be at Gym 1 by 8:30pm - warm up off the court/outside the gym - and be ready to start as soon as the girls' team finish their practice.
Day : Tuesday (tomorrow)
Date : 18sth March 2008
Time : 9pm-10:45pm
Venue : Gym 1, 1st College, UM
IMPORTANT : Please be at Gym 1 by 8:30pm - warm up off the court/outside the gym - and be ready to start as soon as the girls' team finish their practice.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Annual UMBBT Trip
This year's Annual UMBBT Trip will be to Port Dickson (PD).
Details as follows:-
Date : 15 March 2008 (Sat) - 16 March 2008 (Sun) - this weekend!
Venue : PD
Departure : Gather at PJ Gate on this Sat 15/3 @UM PJ Gate
All UM and Ex-UM players are highly encouraged to attend.
note : there will not be any practice for boys' team on this Sunday 16/3 morning.
Details as follows:-
Date : 15 March 2008 (Sat) - 16 March 2008 (Sun) - this weekend!
Venue : PD
Departure : Gather at PJ Gate on this Sat 15/3 @UM PJ Gate
All UM and Ex-UM players are highly encouraged to attend.
note : there will not be any practice for boys' team on this Sunday 16/3 morning.
UM Practice
Next Practice is as follows:-
Day : Thursday (TODAY!)
Date : 13th March 2008
Time : 9pm-10:45pm
Venue : Gym 1, 1st College, UM
IMPORTANT : Please be at Gym 1 by 8:30pm - warm up off the court/outside the gym - and be ready to start as soon as the girls' team finish their practice.
Day : Thursday (TODAY!)
Date : 13th March 2008
Time : 9pm-10:45pm
Venue : Gym 1, 1st College, UM
IMPORTANT : Please be at Gym 1 by 8:30pm - warm up off the court/outside the gym - and be ready to start as soon as the girls' team finish their practice.
Monday, March 10, 2008
UM Practice
Next Practice is as follows:-
Day : Tuesday
Date : 11th March 2008
Time : 9pm-10:45pm
Venue : Gym 1, 1st College, UM
IMPORTANT : Please be at Gym 1 by 8:30pm - warm up off the court/outside the gym - and be ready to start as soon as the girls' team finish their practice.
Day : Tuesday
Date : 11th March 2008
Time : 9pm-10:45pm
Venue : Gym 1, 1st College, UM
IMPORTANT : Please be at Gym 1 by 8:30pm - warm up off the court/outside the gym - and be ready to start as soon as the girls' team finish their practice.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
UM Practice
Please note there is no practice tomorrow Thursday night for this week as Gym 1 is being used for a sepak takraw competition.
UM's next practice is:
Sunday morning 9 March 2008, 7:45-10:00 am @12th College.
UM's next practice is:
Sunday morning 9 March 2008, 7:45-10:00 am @12th College.
Ex-UM Practice
For tonight's practice, lets try a new venue/court. There is a public, lighted basketball court near Yuk Chai Primary School.
The location map can be downloaded from here.
Look for the link that says "(Near) Yuk Chai Basketball Court" under "Practice Facilities".
UM players who are free, do join us.
The location map can be downloaded from here.
Look for the link that says "(Near) Yuk Chai Basketball Court" under "Practice Facilities".
UM players who are free, do join us.
Puchong Open 2008 - Schedule
Yesterday, I have paid the registration fees for Puchong Open 2008 as well as submitted the jersey numbers and sizes.
Puchong Open 2008 is tentatively scheduled to start on the weekend of 22nd/23rd March 2008.
I will try to arrange for some "social basketball/light practice" for Ex-UM on Wednesday nights.
Puchong Open 2008 is tentatively scheduled to start on the weekend of 22nd/23rd March 2008.
I will try to arrange for some "social basketball/light practice" for Ex-UM on Wednesday nights.
Monday, March 3, 2008
Puchong Open 2008 - Roster
Ex-UM will be taking part in Puchong Open 2008.
The competition is only open to non-students (as such UM is not able to take part) and will be played in league format, over a period of 3 months (with 1 or 2 games per week only), starting this month (after the general elections).
Ex-UM players (jersey no. - name) who have signed up for this competition are as follows:-
4 - Bik Yih
5 - Ben
6 - KC Yu
7 - Leong
8 - Juin Haur
9 - Kim Koh
10 - Pin
11 - Sem
12 - Loke Yew
13 - Ming Lip
14 - Alfred
15 - Haw Keat
We will try to arrange for some light (!) practices/social basketball on Wednesday nights (venue to be confirmed).
The competition is only open to non-students (as such UM is not able to take part) and will be played in league format, over a period of 3 months (with 1 or 2 games per week only), starting this month (after the general elections).
Ex-UM players (jersey no. - name) who have signed up for this competition are as follows:-
4 - Bik Yih
5 - Ben
6 - KC Yu
7 - Leong
8 - Juin Haur
9 - Kim Koh
10 - Pin
11 - Sem
12 - Loke Yew
13 - Ming Lip
14 - Alfred
15 - Haw Keat
We will try to arrange for some light (!) practices/social basketball on Wednesday nights (venue to be confirmed).
Next Practice
Practices for the month of March 2008 are as follows:
Tuesday nights, 9-11pm @ Gym 1
Thursday nights, 9-11pm @ Gym 1
Sunday mornings, 7:45-10am @ 12th College (mainly on shooting)
Next upcoming practice is therefore this Tuesday, 4th March 2008, 9-11pm @ Gym 1.
As the gym sessions are short, players are requested to arrive early (8:30pm latest) and to warm up off the court/outside the gym and be ready to start immediately at 9pm sharp.
Tuesday nights, 9-11pm @ Gym 1
Thursday nights, 9-11pm @ Gym 1
Sunday mornings, 7:45-10am @ 12th College (mainly on shooting)
Next upcoming practice is therefore this Tuesday, 4th March 2008, 9-11pm @ Gym 1.
As the gym sessions are short, players are requested to arrive early (8:30pm latest) and to warm up off the court/outside the gym and be ready to start immediately at 9pm sharp.
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