Motivation, Team Building and Mental Toughness Camp 2011

A camp for Motivation, Team Building and Mental Toughness will be held from 30th April to 2nd May, 2011 at Santubong Resort and Camp Permai, Kuching, Sarawak which is joinly organised by A.B.A.S. and the team of coaches from Kuching.

Programs and activities have been line up to build and strengthen character of our young state athletes and interested senior members of the association. Majority of the program used will be that of Mr. Fred Tan who did the camp for our successful record breaking Sukma 2010 Team. Newly thought up programs and activities will also be exercised. Even a classroom session on nutrition will be added and facilitated by coach Reginald Walter Angkas.

Officials during camp will be as follows;

• Camp Commander - Angelo Koay
• Assistant Camp Commander - Reginald Walter Angkas
• Camp Assistants - Myron Khoo, Jeff Chin Jit Chong, Bong Kihow and Jonathan Ding Sagan
• Official photgrapher and cameraman - Jason Ling Yee Jiat

Camp program and activities;
"For Camp Commander to know and for participants to find out on that day."

Fees are as follows;

1.     Youth trainees under state program – RM100.00 (Inclusive of accommodation, transportations,

                                                                                    meals and program materials)

2.     Senior members of A.B.A.S. – RM100.00 (Program materials and meals – Rooms will be on

                                                                           sharing basis with the rate of RM180.00 per-night

                                                                           divided equally among room mates)

Must bring item;

1. Shirts - Plenty of old or shirt not mind dirtied or torn.
2. Pants - Plenty of track suit preferably that don't mind dirtied or torn.
3. Shorts - Knee length preferably.
4. Shoes - 2 x sport shoes especially jogging shoes the best that don't mind getting dirtied or spoiled.
5. Socks - Plenty of them.
6. Slippers - 1 pair
7. Towels
8. Toothbrush
9. Torch Light - Please bring your own spare batteries.
10. Under garments - Plenty of these please.
11. Swimming suit and trunk
12. Food, drinks and snacks are allowed and encouraged

Those that are interested please register and sign up with Mr Myron Khoo @016-8757519 on or before the 28th April, 2011 and information on rendezvous and time will be notified.


Posted by,
Angelo Koay
21.04.2011 @1818hrs 

M.S.S.M. Tenpin Bowling Championship 2011

After the first day of the on-going M.S.S.M. Championship 2011 for the sport of tenpin bowling, Sarawak has won 2 Silvers through our athletes, Christopher Tiong Lee Siong of Sibu, Sarawak in the Boys U-15 Singles and Gillian Lim of Miri, Sarawak in the Girls U-12 Singles event.
The championship has Singles, Doubles, Team, All-Event and Masters medals up for grab to determine the overall champion state of the meet. Today is the doubles event and we hope Sarawak will continue and gather more medals. We will keep all posted as best as we can as there are no scores available online and we are only furnish with details from athletes and bowlers who are there now.
Many thanks to them who have continuously kept me up-to-date with the official results. To the athletes, good luck, do your best, don't give up and always, always believe in yourself and success will be within reach.

AGI IDUP AGI NGELABAN!!!

Posted by,

Angelo Koay

18.04.2011 @1647hrs

SportExcel - Yayasan Kecemerlangan Sukan Malaysia

The SportExcel Yayasan Kecemerlangan Sukan Malaysia has an Athlete Assistance Program where each year SportExcel will provide elite performer or high potential performance athlete with financial assistance to defray costs associated with their training and competition programs.
The grant components are:-

1. accomodation costs during training and competition at home and abroad.
2. transport and travel for training and competition at home and abroad.
3. access to sport science and sports medical services.
4. equipment essential in competitions.
5. coaching fees.

We are honoured this year that M.T.B.C. has asked us to send in two names as nominations for the grant. We are proud to announced that the two athletes are Christopher Tiong Lee Siong (14 yrs - Male) of Sibu, Sarawak and Ellysha Syafeena (13 yrs - Female) of Kuching, Sarawak.
As mentioned this is only a nomination and our bowlers will need to be deemed worthy to be awarded the grant based on their achievements of the last 2 years against athletes from other sports such as cycling, shooting, archery and many others.
We will keep all updated if our athletes have been successful in winning the grant. Lets keep our fingers crossed and pray for their success.

AGI IDUP AGI NGELABAN!!!

Posted by,
Angelo Koay
18.04.2011 @1622hrs

Quote of the day!!!

"To win takes a complete commitment of mind and body. When you can't make that commitment, they don't call you a champion anymore."

Rocky Marciano (September 1, 1923 – August 31, 1969), born Rocco Francis Marchegiano, was an Italian-American boxer and the heavyweight champion of the world from September 23, 1952, to April 27, 1956. When he retired he became the only heavyweight champion to finish his career undefeated.

A lot of people put a lot of effort and sacrifices to get to the top. When at the top a lot of champions are vulnerable to the "COMPLACENCY" disease. Taking things for granted, laziness and cockiness are the main causes of the fatal disease of champions. Some can't cure it, those that do find the road to recovery more painful then the initial climb.

Posted by,
Angelo Koay
18.04.2011 @0257hrs

"Fit for Bowling, Fit for Life" fitness session #1 (16.04.2011 - Civic Centre @0900hrs)

U.S.P.T.N. AA and Pusat Cemerlang trainees attended the "Fit for Bowling, Fit for Life" fitness session at the Civic Centre in Kuching. The session which was held at 9am in the morning was organised and conducted by state tenpin bowling coaches, Angelo Koay together with Myron Khoo and Jeff Chin Jit Chong.
The aim of the fitness session was to introduce simple, easy and effective exercises for these young trainees which they can do at the comforts of their own home, is free and only takes up only 15 to 20 minutes of their time everyday. The 10 main exercise when performed can give a whole body workout from the arms, shoulders, abs, back and legs.
Senior bowlers and parents were also invited to join but as today was the state election day for the state of Sarawak, only Caroline Chien and Kelvin Eng of the 90's team joined. The session was initiated by the said coaches to remind bowlers that despite whatever age they may be, maintaining a good healthy lifestyle through exercise is important.

Doing the "Steps" is one very simple and effective exercise.

All shape, age and size can do it.

And its pretty fun too.

Easy, effective and fun, how exercise should be...

Caroline showing even the seniors can do it...

But then of course after some amount of repetitions...

Breathing gets heavier and muscles starts to sore and this happens...haha!!!

Then another simple exercise, just extend arms and go around in circles...

From little circles, to mid sized circle then to super big circles...

Then relax the muscles by just doing the gripping action...

Reach for the stars...

Of course, some could do it with a smile but don't think the look on Brendan's face is a smile...Haha!!!

Hopefully in future more of these sessions will be held and participation from senior bowlers and parents will be better as with the busy schedule the coaches have, opportunities like this will be limited.

37th MWA Thailand International Open

Chong Jun Foo finishes  5th in the Youth Boys Open Finals.
Sarawak's Sukma golden boy, Chong Jun Foo, missed a podium finish by only 11 pins from 3rd place. By scratch, Jun Foo would have been among the medal winners but this championship does award handicap based on bowler's grade. The 8 games finals saw Jun Foo finished with a 192.50 average. The overall low scoring in the tournament suggests that the lanes were oiled tough for participants.
Nonetheless, it was still a good outing for Jun Foo and finishing 5th among top youths from Korea and Thailand is still a feat by the 18 year old Sarawakian boy. Well done Chong Jun Foo and congratulations!!!

37th MWA Thailand International Open

Youth Open Masters Finals
	Pos  Bowler Ctry Hcp 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Total Ave 1  Jun Gwi Ae KOR 9 197 210 233 221 237 235 194 178 1777 213.13 2  Oh Kyu Sek KOR 203 242 216 210 226 166 201 174 1638 204.75 3  Sung Gyeong Eun KOR 9 215 177 191 186 167 136 172 235 1551 184.88 4  Song Si-Ra KOR 9 191 193 199 173 153 165 201 194 1541 183.63 5  Chong Jun Foo MAS 192 233 148 182 185 193 179 228 1540 192.50 6  Jun Chang Hun KOR 185 209 202 199 153 178 199 187 1512 189.00 7  Atittarat Cheng THA 202 194 214 184 158 176 154 226 1508 188.50 8  Seong Ji Eun KOR 9 194 165 157 165 173 188 178 196 1488 177.00 9  Phumin Klanbida THA 180 157 205 183 172 178 197 211 1483 185.38 10  Dechochai Tinjiratip THA 151 224 183 170 176 232 147 180 1463 182.88 11  Tanaprang Sathean THA 9 208 187 189 163 184 149 168 131 1451 172.38 12  Vorachet Arayavisedvong THA 155 200 193 148 150 223 166 190 1425 178.13 13  Gil Back KOR 154 168 189 157 173 130 174 221 1366 170.75 14  Bang Min Young KOR 129 147 154 186 169 191 172 191 1339 167.38 15  Back Chul Ho KOR 146 165 175 142 146 139 149 196 1258 157.25

Majlis Sukan Sekolah-sekolah Malaysia (M.S.S.M.) 2011

Good luck to all Sarawak trainees who are leaving early this morning to take part in this year M.S.S.M. Tenpin Bowling Championship which will be held at Melaka International Bowling Centre (M.I.B.C).

Our state are well represented this year with the likes of Abg Nazreen Firdaus, Christopher Tiong Lee Siong, Dayang Ainin Sofiya, Ellysha Syafeena, Raylin Ang Ke Xin, Adri Shari Santosoh and 2 brother and sister pair of Jeremy Jerome Jonathan and Jocelyna Judith Jonathan as well as Ervin Lim and Gillian Lim.

All the best boys and girls. Ensure Sarawak anthem the "Ibu Pertiwiku" sings loudly over and over again in M.I.B.C. like in Sukma 2010. Go for GOLD Team SARAWAK!!!

AGI IDUP AGI NGELABAN!!!

37th MWA Thailand International Open

Jun Foo moves up to 3rd place in qualifiers.

37th MWA Thailand International Open

Youth Open Masters Qualifying
	Pos  Bowler Ctry Scr1 Scr2 Scr3 Total Ave 1  Atittarat Cheng THA 677 617 588 1882 209.11 2  Gil Back KOR 635 628 605 1868 207.56 3  Chong Jun Foo MAS 646 627 595 1868 207.56 4  Song Si-Ra KOR 628 628 600 1856 206.22 5  Oh Kyu Sek KOR 662 602 560 1824 202.67 6  Jun Gwi Ae KOR 633 595 595 1823 202.56 7  Dechochai Tinjiratip THA 610 605 592 1807 200.78 8  Jun Chang Hun KOR 632 593 582 1807 200.78 9  Back Chul Ho KOR 636 584 577 1797 199.67 10  Vorachet Arayavisedvong THA 613 589 582 1784 198.22 11  Phumin Klanbida THA 601 599 580 1780 197.78 12  Bang Min Young KOR 613 613 552 1778 197.56 13  Seong Ji Eun KOR 619 583 573 1775 197.22 14  Sung Gyeong Eun KOR 602 589 575 1766 196.22 15  Tanaprang Sathean THA 637 594 534 1765 196.11 16  Kim Jin Seong KOR 608 591 543 1742 193.56  Reserves 17  Waritthorn Thanakarn THA 608 572 542 1722 191.33 18  Yanee Saebae THA 655 549 514 1718 190.89 19  Atchariya Cheng THA 577 566 549 1692 188.00

Results as at 14th April, 6.00pm squad...

37th MWA Thailand International Open

Pinfalls and position improvement for Sarawak's Chong Jun Foo in the Masters Qualifying for the 37th MWA Thailand International Open Youth Boys Open division.

37th MWA Thailand International Open
	Youth Open Masters Qualifying
	Pos  Bowler Ctry Scr1 Scr2 Scr3 Total Ave 1  Atittarat Cheng THA 677 617 588 1882 209.11 2  Gil Back KOR 635 628 561 1824 202.67 3  Back Chul Ho KOR 636 584 577 1797 199.67 4  Chong Jun Foo MAS 627 595 571 1793 199.22 5  Jun Gwi Ae KOR 633 595 565 1793 199.22 6  Vorachet Arayavisedvong THA 613 589 582 1784 198.22 7  Dechochai Tinjiratip THA 610 592 566 1768 196.44 8  Tanaprang Sathean THA 637 594 534 1765 196.11 9  Sung Gyeong Eun KOR 602 589 551 1742 193.56 10  Phumin Klanbida THA 601 580 550 1731 192.33 11  Oh Kyu Sek KOR 662 560 505 1727 191.89 12  Yanee Saebae THA 655 549 514 1718 190.89 13  Bang Min Young KOR 613 613 481 1707 189.67 14  Waritthorn Thanakarn THA 608 572 514 1694 188.22 15  Seong Ji Eun KOR 583 555 550 1688 187.56 16  Sitthi Chottanaphan THA 581 565 541 1687 187.44  Reserves 17  Kim Jin Seong KOR 608 534 481 1623 180.33 18  Nuttapol Korpatanachaicharoen THA 562 538 522 1622 180.22 19  Victoria Chan HKG 566 531 512 1609 178.78
	Results as at 13th April, 6.00pm squad...

Posted by,
Angelo Koay
14.04.2011 @0220hrs
sourced from: www.abf-online.org

37th MWA Thailand International Open

Chong Jun Foo, a National Youth and a member of Sarawak's tenpin bowling Elite team is currently in 5th position of the 37th MWA Thailand International Open Youth Open Masters Qualifying round with a score of 1754 pinfalls for an average of 194.

Youth Open Masters Qualifying
	Pos  Bowler Ctry Scr1 Scr2 Scr3 Total Ave 1  Atittarat Cheng THA 677 617 588 1882 209.11 2  Vorachet Arayavisedvong THA 613 589 582 1784 198.22 3  Dechochai Tinjiratip THA 610 592 566 1768 196.44 4  Tanaprang Sathean THA 637 594 534 1765 196.11 5  Chong Jun Foo MAS 627 571 556 1754 194.89 6  Phumin Klanbida THA 601 580 550 1731 192.33 7  Yanee Saebae THA 655 549 514 1718 190.89 8  Waritthorn Thanakarn THA 608 572 514 1694 188.22 9  Nuttapol Korpatanachaicharoen THA 562 538 522 1622 180.22 10  Atchariya Cheng THA 549 544 468 1561 173.44 11  Victoria Chan HKG 566 512 464 1542 171.33 12  Sitthi Chottanaphan THA 565 508 442 1515 168.33 13 14 15 16  Reserves 17 18 19 20
	Results as at 12th April, 5.00pm squad...

Assessment and evaluation for Pusat Cemerlang Youth Development Training Program in Sibu

Jackson Ting, Reginald Walter Angkas and Angelo Koay, together with an official from both A.B.A.S. and M.S.N.S., have been instructed by M.S.N. Sarawak to have a trip down to Sibu to asses and evaluate the existing training program there, the development as well as progress of the trainees and to do up a report to the state sports council. With report and recommendation, M.S.N.S. will then only release the Pusat Cemerlang Program to start in Sibu.

We have selected the date of 25.04.2011 which falls on a Monday and the assessment will be held in Sibu Superbowl @7pm. We hope coaches, parents and trainees in Sibu interested to be absorb into the training program will be present at the said venue, date and time.


Posted by,
Angelo Koay
12.04.2011 @2319hrs 

SportExcel-NSC-Milo-MTBC National Junior Circuit 2011 Sarawak Leg

The annual SportExcel-NSC-Milo-MTBC National Junior Circuit 2011 for East Malaysia leg will begin this year in Sarawak and will be hosted by Megalanes East, Miri from the 16.06.2011 to the 19.06.2011.

The planned schedule of play shall be as attached below;

The exact and confirmed schedule will be made known to all in the near future.

The only change in the format of play as to that of our counterparts in West Malaysia is we will have no cuts in the 2nd round. All registered bowlers in various categories will have to bowl both the 1st Round of 8 games followed by the 2nd Round of 6 games. From the quarterfinal stage onwards will shall follow the format of play of M.T.B.C. which the top 6 will go into match play.

For further information on the General Playing Rules and Format of Play, please visit M.T.B.C. at http://www.mtbc.org.my/

Posted by,

Angelo Koay

12.04.2011 @2254hrs 

Congratulations to Muhd Syafiq Bin Sajeli

In the just recently held National Youth Selection Trials 2011 in Sunway Megalanes, Selangor D.E., Muhd Syafiq Bin Sajeli successfully claimed his place in the Malaysian junior team joining up with fellow Sarawakian Aris Ardila Santosoh and Chong Jun Foo.
After 3 days of intense battle over 30 games, Syafiq managed to finish in the top 4 of the boys division. Syafiq who this year is a form 4 student of S.M.K. Batu Lintang, was also part of the state's successful Sukma Melaka 2010 team which won 7 Golds out of the 12 and thus claiming their maiden overall title for the sport of tenpin bowling in the games.
The young lad who has been bowling since the age of 10 was always regarded as one of the most natural and talented trainee by his coaches and always had the potential to be part of the Malaysian National Youth team. At last his promise has been fulfilled but the down to earth athlete knows the hard and tough road at hand facing him as getting into the team is one thing but maintaining your place in it is the hard part.
We wish him all the best and good luck. May his inclusion into the national team bring more success and glory for him, state and country.

Congratulations Syafiq!!!

Quote of the day!!!

For those Sarawak warriors, especially Jonathan Ding Sagan, who are taking part in the National Youth Selection Trials 2011 which is currently being held in Sunway Megalanes, Selangor D.E.
Remember today's best and make it greater but forget the day's worst as tomorrow is another day and all is not lost yet as long the fire of hope burns strongly in your heart.
All the best brothers and sisters, good luck and NEVER SAY NEVER!!!

See I never thought that I could walk through fire.
I never thought that I could take the burn.
I never had the strength to take it higher,
Until I reached the point of no return.

And there's just no turning back,
When your hearts under attack,
Gonna give everything I have,
It's my destiny.

I will never say never! (I will fight)
I will fight till forever! (make it right)
Whenever you knock me down,
I will not stay on the ground.
Pick it up,
Pick it up,
Pick it up,
Pick it up up up,
And never say never.

I never thought I could feel this power.
I never thought that I could feel this free.
I'm strong enough to climb the highest tower.
And I'm fast enough to run across the sea.

And there's just no turning back,
When your hearts under attack,
Gonna give everything I have,
Cause this is my destiny.

I will never say never! (I will fight)
I will fight till forever! (make it right)
Whenever you knock me down,
I will not stay on the ground.
Pick it up,
Pick it up,
Pick it up,
Pick it up, up, up,
And never say never.

Here we go!
Guess who?
JSmith and Jb!
I gotcha lil bro.

I can handle him.
Hold up, aight?
I can handle him.

Now he's bigger than me,
Taller than me.
And he's older than me,
And stronger than me.
And his arms a little bit longer than me.
But he ain't on a JB song with me!

I be trying a chill
They be trying to side with the thrill.
No pun intended, was raised by the power of Will.

Like Luke with the force, when push comes to shove.
Like Cobe with the 4th, ice water with blood.

I gotta be the best, and yes
We're the flyest.
Like David and Goliath,
I conquered the giant.
So now I got the world in my hand,
I was born from two stars
So the moon's where I land.

I will never say never! (I will fight)
I will fight till forever! (make it right)
Whenever you knock me down,
I will not stay on the ground.
Pick it up,
Pick it up,
Pick it up,
Pick it up, up, up,
And never say never.

I will never say never! (I will fight)
I will fight till forever! (make it right)
Whenever you knock me down,
I will not stay on the ground.
Pick it up,
Pick it up,
Pick it up,
Pick it up, up, up,
And never say never.

Lyrics by,
Justin Bieber

Sport Science Level 1

A Sports Science Level 1 course was held recently in Sibu from 04.04.2011 to 08.04.2011 which was attended by more than 50 coaches from the whole of Sarawak. It was the best attendance for such a course up to date in Sarawak. Coaches and officials from I.S.N., M.S.N.S. themselves, football, ping pong, softball, kaabadi, taekwondo, paralympics, tennis, shooting and of course tenpin bowling made time to attend this once a year course.
The course was organised by the National Sports Council of Malaysia together with the Sports Council of Sarawak and Encik Ahmad Suhaimi Yaakub was present as the N.S.C.'s representative. facilitators for the different subjects were also brought in to give the most up to date and to impart their expert knowledge.
The course was to introduce the basics of science in sports to help enhance athlete's development and performance while also keeping them safe from injury. The informative course included the subject of anatomy and physiology, sports nutrition, philosophy and principles of coaching, sports medicine, physical and strength conditioning, sports psychology, and bio mechanics.
For the anatomy and physiology, sports nutrition, sports psychology and bio mechanics, Dr. Ong Kong Swee was the lecturer and he made the recognition and memorization of the human bone and muscle ever so easy.
As for the subject of coaching competence and sports medicine, the facilitator was Dr. Chin Ngien Siong who made it very interesting and humourous with his explanations and elaborations, not forgetting his "Waalau eh" to end his every sentence.
For the knowledge of planing appropriate physical and strength conditioning training, Mr. Lim Eng Hui was called upon to give his teachings and experiences on the subject.

The subject of periodisation in trainings.

Leverage or "tuas" in Bahasa Malaysia.

Leverage Class 2



Leverage Class 3

The class.

After 4 days of absorbing all the information, terms and definitions it was time to put it all to the test and see how much the participants understood. Assignments was given and so was an objective exam which was 1 hour and 30 minutes of time duration. Results should be known by the participants in 2 months time.
Then of course was the closing ceremony of the course, many friendships were made and feelings of missed will be felt as participants come from all parts of the state. Of course staying in touch won't be a problem in this day and age as we have sms, emails, Facebook and Twitter to keep us all in constant contact. God bless technology.

The class penghulu's representative to be the MC.

Encik Ahmad Suhaimi Yaakub to say a few words during the closing ceremony.

Our Penolong Pengarah of M.S.N.S. giving her speech.

Then it is certificate of participation time for those who attended the course.

Cikgu Azizan is the name of the MC.

The gang.

And of course, not missing and forgetting the traditional practice of cam-whoring sessions at the very end for memorabilia of the educational gathering.

Young and old, male and female, all attended to better themselves for the development and progress of their athletes and sports for Sarawak.

The best looking dudes in the course, the one on the far left anyway.

Lastly, best wishes, appreciation and applause to M.S.N. and M.S.N. Sarawak for successfully organising the Sports Science Level 1 course. Great job, well done and many thanks for making our stay in Sibu for the 4 days convenient and comfortable.
Special thanks and gratitude to the facilitators who took the time out from their busy schedule to teach and impart their valuable knowledge and priceless experience on to us so we may enhance our trainings to effectively develop our sport and athletes' performance to maintain Sarawak as one of the powerhouse of sports in Malaysia.
To our fellow coaching counterparts and state athletes who will be taking part in the coming Sukma to be held in this coming June at Bukit Jalil.....Good luck and all the best!!!

AGI IDUP AGI NGELABAN!!!

Posted by,

Angelo Koay

09.04.2011 @0004hrs

U.S.P.T.N. AA trainees at the fitness session in Unimas

First day of fitness training for our young U.S.P.T.N. trainees at Unimas gym which is one of the best equipped fitness centre I've seen so far in Sarawak.
With a room for cardio-vascular conditioning, then for aerobics and another solely for weight machines. Best part of all is the gym is very clean and well-maintained and the man behind it all is Encik Sappian who is also a bowler himself. The gracious and humble Sappian also offered himself to be the fitness guru for our trainees.
Being young, most of our trainees were new to fitness and strength trainings and muscle soreness, cramps, moans and groans were expected. Hopefully these kids will not be afraid of a little soreness and discomfort and carry on doing the exercises taught on their own initiative whenever they have free time at home.
Remember kids, it is the extra mile that you are willing  to go to succeed that will set you a part from the rest of the field. That is the champions way.

Rise and shine to an early morning jog.

Listening intently to instructions and explanations of the next exercise.

And the exercise begins.

After completing the 1st exercise, its rest time while listening to instruction for the next.

The star jump.

Rest again while the instructions for the next exercise is being explained.

The trainees with Sappian (7th from right).

Trainees, coaches with some Unimas Bowling Team members together with Sappian gather for a group photo.

The trainees finished up their fitness training at around 11.30am and will be back for more next week. All in all  the trainees did well event though it was their first time
We would also like to express our gratitude and appreciation to Unimas to permitting our trainees to have access and make us of their wonderful facilities.


Posted by,
Angelo Koay
U.S.P.T.N. Sarawak AA Coach
03.04.2011 @0340hrs