NANYANG KAYAK RACING TEAM!

2010-07-11T22:13:00.000+08:00

i hate and refuse to let this blog die! DO YOU ALL RMB THIS?

2010-05-08T00:12:00.012+08:00

Hello NYKRT, I guess this is most probably one of the last, or in fact the last post for this blog. (I hope you guys still pop by to see this) Its been about a month since our last race. I guess i should not leave the blog hanging around like that. On behalf of the team, I would like to thank all of our seniors from ALL the different batches for your guidance, support and encouragement. We have come a long way and we would not be who we are today without you guys. The sad thing is, we were unable to clinch any medals from the national schools championships to end KRT's legacy in nanyang with a bang....

I guess all of us would miss the fun times we had during trainings especially rowing. All the running, gymming and capsizing.. We probably wont be able to row together again anytime soon. So in the mean time, do study hard and do well for your Alvls. But don't forget to take care of your health as well.

So many memories..

Anyway, are you guys getting any whiter and flabbier? Haha see you guys around in school!

-Ben

2010-03-24T20:58:00.004+08:00

Hello team, today is the last day we would be training at macritchie i guess. This saturday would be a big day. Do look at Jori's email. I suppose all of you are super nervous by now.

ALL THE BEST NYKRT!

Lets give it our best and leave no regrets. Do take care and rest well, especially to those who are sick or injured.
-Ben

2010-03-20T00:48:00.002+08:00

Hey guys, I know its quite long since this blog is being updated. Hope you guys are still checking this blog every now and then. I would just like to tell you guys to continue working hard. Our very first competiton is coming up soon and it will be followed shortly by our last race. So do train hard and stay healthy. If possible, DO CUT DOWN on junk food, fried food and fizzy drinks alright. Everything is going to be over before we know it, so endure and cherish the remaining trainings that we have.

Anyway, i have sent you guys the rules and regulations of the adivs via email already. Do take a look at it.

Jiayou team. Even if the odds are against us, press on!
-Ben

2010-02-21T23:46:00.003+08:00

2010-02-20T20:23:00.002+08:00

This is the jersey design(:
the Nanyang words will be at the back.
Nan chu will be on the left chest(:
say your piece(: hahaha

2010-01-30T22:19:00.002+08:00

HELLOOOO
i haven been updating for a long long time:(
just felt that i needed to reiterate what was said during debrief.

1: CHERISH
Had junkai not told us about how each sch is
having individual time trials to choose their team,
i wouldn't have known about it.
Well, it can be seen as a privilege that we are small enough such
that everyone has a chance to participate in the A div events.
so right, i hope that we'll bear this in mind and cherish this chance.
plus, the teachers are doing their bit to let us have the chance to compete.
we need to prove that we are worth it(:
Its gonna be tough but " when the going gets tough, the tough gets going"

2: AGGRESSION
Well, i believe this is a bit abstract for us
cos we seem to not get the aggression thing the seniors wants.
but, like what junkai said,
we need to transfer the aggression we had when we were sprinting,
into our water time(:
and show our desire to prove ourselves(:

3: TRAIN HARD/ T-E-A-M
As you all know, we don't have much water trainings left.
I hope that in the next few trainings as we work on our balancing on the stingrays,
do remember all the tips the seniors has gave us on how to improve our strokes.
For the K2s, i want you all to set a goal for yourselves next training.
For example, to limit the number of times you cap.
communicate with each other to how you are gonna improve in the next training(:
For Chew pheng and Jia rong,
don't give up!!!
even though you 2 don't have someone behind to back you up,
do try to encourage each other as you pass each other.
Share some tips about rowing with each other.
it'll help to keep the morale up(:

We are TEAM(:
we need to support each other and help each other achieve MORE(:
JIA YOU JIA YOU!!!
LOVES!!!

-del

2010-01-24T22:17:00.002+08:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHEWPHENG

hope you liked the balloons :D

YOU'RE EIGHTEEN!

2010-01-07T02:04:00.004+08:00

This place is almost as good as dead! hahah
yeah. training has been picking up pretty much
i hope you all are surviving in your own little way!
sch is starting!
the beginning of the nightmare
block tests are coming i really hope we all survive this!
jia you guys!!!

Did you feel the exhilaration today?
when all 4 boats we almost alined to the last buoy
jia you guys! we will survived fri's challenge.

and, wanlin we miss you terribly!!
can't wait for block test to get done!

-del

2009-12-12T23:03:00.002+08:00

Hello team. Today's training was a tough one i believe. The water conditions were not exactly favourable as well. I know everybody was kind of down after the short talk the seniors gave to us but I think that really got us to see our flaws that we failed to see all this while. Whatever it is, dont give up, we have come a long way. The bond among us itself is already the proof of how far we have come.

Anyway, I just want to highlight something that elaine said today that I feel is important to the team to note. If we are afraid of capping, but we still cap eventually, then what's the point. Why not go all out right? The most important thing is that we must get back on the horse that threw us!

Press on guys. Jia you for training, your studies and for everything else.
-Ben

2009-12-11T21:17:00.002+08:00

BENJAMIN BEY CAPSIZED AT SUBWAY~

hahahahahh
joke of the day(:
funny ah bey!!!
don't ever try that agin arh...
if tmr you cap i know what you doing in the water!
ahhahahah(:

Training is once again getting tougher
jia you guys(:
we want AGGRESSION!!!
ahem.. hahahah tmr k2...
ahhahaha(:
jia you guys(:
see ya(:

-del

2009-12-09T23:50:00.006+08:00

CLICK TO ENLARGE

HEY GUYS

here are new shirt designs!!!

hahahaha

we have decided to make the shirt a yellow one(:

any objections??

ok. i got a few designs and slogans out

some are quite cool

others just totally random!!!

OHH pls choose the yellow!! i made 2 shades.

i like the brighter shade though(:

-del

2009-11-27T22:27:00.002+08:00

Hi guys. I hope you all find today's training fun. I thought it was fun. Magical Chair for the win. If you guys got suggesstions for light trainings do let the team know since the training is planned and conducted by the team itself. Haha, anyway there wont be training for tomorrow since both teachers are involved in LTC. However normal land training would resume on Monday. Lim Xi and Wan Lin please take charge. For LTC participants, please start packing if you havent, and have a good rest and attend the LTC with an open and positive mindset alright.

BTW, Dec is coming. Alot of trainings and fun would be coming up. I assume we would be celebrating YEW WEI birthday, overnight at Lim Xi hse and attending Wan Lin Xmas event? But the main point is start studying cause block tests would be coming soon. Jiayou guys.

Oh and please tag at the board so that this blog would be a lively one. Haha.
-Ben

2009-11-22T00:33:00.002+08:00

HO HO!! new designs came up from our dear artist(:

WANLIN (LUCY)

just pls comment abt it!!

i can't wait for the shirt to be borned!

hahahahah

anyway, seniors, you all can come up with the design also(:

just post it.

or email me if you don't have access to this place(:

winter_daze@hotmail.com

i'll help you put it up here(:

Anyway, guys(:

i'm proud of all of you today

we survived Jori's killer training schedule today

there will be more to come as we get closer to competition

but press on(: JIA YOU

WE CAN DO IT(:

-del

2009-11-19T19:02:00.002+08:00

Front

Back

Hey guys(:
wanlin, lim xi and i was thinking of getting a new kayak shirt!!
as you can see from the design
this just a proto-type(:
if you all got any ideas just tell me k(:
oh the back right, suppose to be the font on our board
but i can't find it
i only managed to find this
the back design you guys just
exchange the black with the red part for the logo.

oh and this shirt, we are planning for all the seniors to get it(:
it'll be really cool if all 5 batches of NYKRT have this(:
plus it'll be alot cheaper for all the bo lue (no money) people(:
seniors who are reading this do tag for suggestions(:
THANKS(:

-del

2009-11-16T21:46:00.003+08:00

Anyway, let me recap what Mr Lim expects from us

1. Academic. Get an average C for block test :(
2. Fitness. Guys hit 9.30, Girls hit 11 FLAT! :(
3. Balance properly on our K-boats by this month :(

sigh. like ben said, training is gonna get tougher than ever
so don't give up guys(:
anyway, i've asked my cross country friend how to
improve our running timings.

she suggests running at least 3 times a week
alternate between long dist and short dist.
the long dist is for recovery so run slow
its also to train our mental strength
and we shld do sit-ups and push-ups
that, is covered in our daily routine so consider it done(:
right.
when the going gets tough, the tough gets going.
JIA YOU GUYS
Love you much(:

-del

2009-11-14T22:38:00.002+08:00

Hey guys, its been a while since we rowed. We finally rowed today. Anyway do not be demoralised if you keep capping alright. Its only the first water training since...
Haha hope you guys enjoyed today's training.

By the way, just to inform those who did not come and also to remind those who came today, starting from next week, there would be an additonal land training day as requested by the teacher in charge, Mr Tony Lim and Mr Raymond Poon. Do not worry, it would be light training. Also, Jori also mentioned that we have to write down our daily personal training and extra training if any and send it to Wan Lin everyday by the end of the day. However, I would want you guys to send everything only to her every Saturday night instead. This would make Wan Lin's job much easier instead as she would only need to compile and standardise font and format etc. Also, Wan Lin, i would need you to do up a template for the personal training records and send it to everyone so that they would fill in their personal trainings using your template, thus making your job easier. Lastly, please take note that you have to do your compulsory 100 push ups and 200 leg raises daily. Some pull-ups would be good as well. And before i forget(although i really wish to forget this part) Jori wants us to swim 2km(40laps) once a week. You have to complete it on the day itself.

Starting from today, training would get harder than ever.
All the best team.
-Ben

2009-11-12T23:09:00.002+08:00

I'm so glad people still respond(:
hahahah
hello. i decided to post something to keep this place alive(:
tmr is the last day of OP!!!
heard from dear lucy,
i think only left me and jia rong thats not done with OP
JIA YOU(:
hahahaha
wheeewww

i can't really update on our situation now
cos i don't even know anything -_-
sigh
just have to wait for ben to send his sms loh...
anyway, i think we shld do something together!!!
i kinda miss seeing all of us gathering together!!!
yeah. see how things goes ba
btw, david's birthday is coming(:
4 dec and we need a plan!
i don't think he comes to read this
hahahaha
but if you happen to be here, pretend you didn't see anything
hahahahaha(:

lets come together and come up with a plan guys(:
i think we'll have a fun time(:
hahaha but david can't come
sorry... hahaha(:
okok.
i hope we'll meet up soon(:
seeya(:

-del

2009-10-29T23:25:00.002+08:00

PW PW PW PW PW PW...

Hey guys(: we finally got back our promo results
and now we are choing-ing PW and for some of us, Chinese:(
anyway, i know the first few trainings have been pretty tough
honestly, i'm like dying. hahahah
but thanks to BENJAAAAMINN'S encouragement, i'll press on(:
hahaha
anyway, training is sure gonna get tougher as PW pass
so JIA YOU PPL!!
i know i may not be able to say this during training cos i'll probably be out of breath
hahahhaha
so JIA YOU!!(:

I hope PW haven been too killer for you all(:
ok i shld go(:
see ya around in sch mates(:
-del

" WINNERS ARE THOSE WHO PERSEVERE"

2009-10-14T23:51:00.002+08:00

" David! you haven finish eating your chicken?!? "

jhahahahaha(:
just one of the few funniest moments tonight(:
oh and we found out why david took soooooo long to finish lucy's chicken.
its ok david(:
we still love you(:
wait, before i continue, THANK YOU JUNKAI FOR GIVING US A LIFT(:

ok(:
i really enjoyed the time eating together
though we are gonna suffer for the 1st training. haha
but we had fun(:
and lucy your chicken wings are not that bad ok!! haahah
still love you(:
and then there was the egg cooking competition(:
and the chicken wing dropping :D
the straw melting
the weird stuff dropping in cups.
hahahah ben's one was classic. see lah. karma! hahaha

was disappointed that the sparkles didn't really work out :(
but we had fun(:
see you all around in sch on fri(:
JIA RONG!! MUST WEAR THE CLIP!! hahahahha

see ya(:

-del

2009-10-13T16:40:00.002+08:00

" Even if he is crooked, he is taller than you..."

Joke of the day...
hahahah good one lucy(:

HAPPIE BIRTHDAY JIA RONG!!

Anyway, our promos are finally O-V-E-R!! yeah.
hahahaha
enjoy the break mates(:
soon after pw, we'll be back on our boats(: [ i hope mrs koh does what she says ]
anyway, we need to schedule a meeting time with her first before we do anything.
yupp...
as for now go out and do some running
start training your abs

have fun friends(:

2009-10-01T23:06:00.002+08:00

Hey guys, it's been quite long since the blog have been updated, and even longer since I updated. Alright tomorrow will be the start of our promos already. We have to take it regardless of revision progress so let's do our best. Good luck to everyone and stay strong! It will be a stressful period but lets endure all the way till the end of OP and hopefully by then, we would be back on our boats, rowing hard once again.

Continue to study hard in the meantime. I wish everybody all the best :)
-Ben

2009-09-21T17:05:00.000+08:00

Hey guys(: this blog is pretty stagnant as you all can see...
the last time anyone posted was....
i don't know lah.
hahaha promos are coming jia you people(:
can't wait for promos to end
then we can start rowing again
yes it'll be hard for some of us to pick up our stamina again (including me:( )
but jia you(:
persevere(:
we can do it(:
its been ages since i've said this...

" WINNERS ARE THOSE WHO PERSEVERE! "

-del

2009-08-29T22:50:00.004+08:00

Row row row our boat(:

Hey(:
few of us went to take stock at kallang and mac.
i'm too lazy to upload those pictures i took
will upload another day(:
but its gonna be a long time till we go back those 2 places again...
the mrt,
the 1 dollar bread
the way there
the smelly underground place
those red and grey tiles
the shed
our paddles
our boats...

it was really tiring...
but with had fun with LUCY(:
hahaha from now on,
wanlin's english name will be lucy(:
lim xi gave her a nice name(:
good job lim xi(: hahaha
yeah.
hmmm i'm thinking of planning a rowing session before we go for promos.
the row for fun kind(:
but i don't know if we'll be able to.
see how ba(:

as for now, i'm signing off(:
-del(:

" lai ya lai ya mian bao yi ge yi kuai. yi ge yi kuai..."

2009-08-24T23:54:00.002+08:00

" The seniors feel that we want to apologise to you guys..."

No...
we don't need that apology our dear seniors.
it isn't your fault that things end up like this
not like you all could predict the future...
you all were not obliged to come back and fight for us
but you all did
you came back for us
for the team...

No amount of "Thank You"s can show our gratitude to you guys
these few months with you guys are just indescribable
I'm sorry if we have let you all down in any way.
Be it our empty promises of doing well in mid-years or fitness wise
but you guys were there for us(:

I dare not say that we'll get an equally good time in other CCAs.
But, the undeniable fact that we stayed on despite the tough trainings
and difficult situation the team is in,
is evidence of us not regretting being here.
Even for now, we would like to put in our best effort to train competitively.
Although its sad to say, we are the last batch,
i really hope that we can add a little something for NYKRT's place in NY.

Lets work hard,
work towards making NYKRT a LEGEND in NY(:
we can't possibly do anything to undo the school's decision
So, lets
let every tinge of effort contribute to the KAYAK RACING TEAM'S LEGACY

" i would say its a blessing that all 5 batches of us is so united(: "

What's the use of being the BEST in NY?
Winning medals?
Honour?
Personal Glory?
Nothing beats having such
COOL/GREAT/LOVELY/WONDERFUL/FUN-LOVING/DEDICATED/LOVING...
SENIORS
the list goes on cos we can never thank them enough(:

-del

2009-08-23T00:03:00.001+08:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BENJAMIN(:

Yes guys(: if you haven forgotten, its ben's birthday today(:
23 AUG! hahah
hope you'll have a great time with your friends
and WHOEVER that is gonna celebrate for you
ahem.. you know.. hahahha
ok lah
shall not disturb you le(:
JIA YOU CAPTAIN!
one year older le(:
like FINALLY! hahah

yeah have fun(:

-del

2009-08-18T22:35:00.002+08:00

44 DAYS and counting...

yes mates, we are down to 44 days...
die die. hahahah
anyway, i hope you all are trying to follow your study schedule
or at least doing a bit of studying
and consultations(:
JIA YOU friends(:
let's get this over and done with
and everyone is gonna come up(:
JIA YOU(: loves

-del

2009-08-15T00:01:00.002+08:00

Happy Belated Birthday Gentson :)

Hey guys,its been quite awhile since anyone updated this blog. I guess everyone is busy with their studies. Trainings haven't been fruitful too. I guess everyone is pretty much worn out by the problems we are facing within the cca and your own studies and maybe even PW. Don't give up guys! Take neccessary breaks from your mugging sessions if you have to!

Before i end, i would like to share with you what a friend told me. It makes sense in a way.
"If your current life have hit rock bottom, it only means that it can only get better :)

-Ben

Study group(:

2009-07-29T21:14:00.002+08:00

Hello(: i am back(: YAY
hahaaha

yupp i thought today's study group was pretty good(:
how did you all find it??
well i guess the team bonding jori and de zhi came up with did a good job
i mean i feel that we are more bonded now
can talk more crap. hahahah
which i guess is good since the seniors always complain that we never talk to each other
yupp. do take care of yourselves k.
hmmm maybe we all shld get vitamin C.
what do you all think?

yah.. anyway, all the best for the chem test all you chem ppl(:
and the maths test on fri! JIA YOU JIA YOU(:
study hard(: loves

-del

2009-07-23T21:45:00.003+08:00

hello everyone (;

I'm blogging here for the very first time.

promos are approaching in 2 mths time!

we can do it tgt!

我们要共同进退.

i'm sure everyone felt that the atmosphere at kallang was different today.

YAY!

Jiayou everyone ((((:

To Mr Chiang:

Do come back and visit us!!!

- wanlin

2009-07-22T21:59:00.002+08:00

HEY!!!
I hope you guys really enjoyed today alot(:
the team bonding and stuff.
hopefully we'll become better(:

I was blog hopping and i found something pretty interesting for you all to read.
but i think i must consult ben and chew pheng first before putting it up.
hhahah
so i guess you guys have to wait..
hahah

tmr is water training
rmb your AGGRESSION!!
hahaha
see you all
loves(:
-del

2009-07-12T02:21:00.004+08:00

Hi guys. MYEs are over.Congrats to those who have done well or at least met their expectations. Keep up with the good work. I apologise once again for letting the team down. Nevertheless, MYEs is definitely a wake up call for many of us. We still have 12 more weeks before the start of our final exam. Please do work hard, in fact, very hard during this crucial period of time. Stay focus and dont procrastinate. It will definitely be tough with pw and trainings and everything so stay disciplined and take good care of your health at the same time.

I havent said this yet but i think it really makes sense so we should all believe in it. WINNERS ARE THOSE WHO PERSEVERE!
-Ben

2009-07-06T21:35:00.005+08:00

Youth day outing(:

Just thought of sharing our enjoyable day out(:

i wished the other 2 could have joined us.

but oh well.

some other time(: hahah

Photo credits: wanlin, random girl that helped us took the pic at barrage(:

Marina Barrage(:

Kelvin joined us(:

It rained half way at barrage so we decided to go to vivo and look for elaine(:

ahhahaah

Elaine treated us to dessert at her brother's jap restaurant(:

THANKS ELAINE(:

"Don't take my face!!!"

Finally caught her in the act(: but ben's head... a bit BIG!!

CHAO KENG!! hahah(:

The closest shot wanlin got(:

I hope she doesn't sees this(:
at least till after wed's training(:
hahaha!!

Had a fun day today with you all(:

hope you did too(:

term 3 of sch is starting...

JIA YOU JIA YOU(:

i suddenly thought of zoe's reminder...

" its 3 mths to promos!! now is july le"

WAH!! thanks lah zoe.

just had to spoil the mood. hahahah

kidding lah!!

well it is a reality check for us(:

JC life is really speeding by.

let's cherish every moment whether we like it or not(:

LOVES!!
-del

2009-07-02T21:24:00.003+08:00

YAYYYY hahah
its nearing the end of our mid years!!
those 4 H2 peeps already finish their exam!! NO FAIR!! hahaha
okok. no use whining now..

anyway, as i've said in the sms,
here are some of the places i like to go for outings with my friends(:

1. Minds cafe (near ps. we can play board games the whole day(: its really fun(: )
2. Marina Barriage!! ( we kayak near there(: really nice place for a pinic(: and team bonding games)
3. Sentosa? (usual cliche place)
4. Sakae buffet(:
5. Grafitti cafe ( at far east. we can only eat wanton mee cos there is only wanton mee there. hahah but we can draw at the cafe. like there are markers for us to draw on the tables(: )
6. Crash someone's house?

Just some of the things i thought off.
you all can contribute too(:
anywhere you all particularly wanna go?
can post on this blog or email/sms me(:

anyway, we'll most prob have the outing on monday (youth day)
try to reply me asap(:
it'll just take less tahn 5 mins to reply
and your reply is deeply appreciated(: hahaha
okok
jia you H1 people!!!

-del

2009-06-25T21:41:00.002+08:00

Hello(:
hhahah i'm back to keep the blog alive(:

anyway, its thur!!!
and pretty soon our mid years are gonna come!!
i guess its time to show how hard we've studied during the june hols(:
here is a word of encouragement(:
those of you who have finished everything you need to and is ready and confident for the exams on mon,
give yourself a pat on your back(: well done!! xin ku le.
for those days of mugging(: now, just vomit out all you've studied(:

As for those who are struggling to finish, ( which includes myself)
JIA YOU!!! don't give up ok!
3 days = 72hr= ??? mins.
hahaha i'm too lazy to calculate lah. fill in the blanks(:
whatever you do, don't give up!!
i'm falling off the cliff but i'm still hanging on!!
So hang on guys!!!

after the mid years, i promise we'll go somewhere nice to celebrate(:
have an outing to de-stress before we start studying again!

and...
take care of yourself.
just as Jori said on the tagboard!!
hahaha make sure you don't suay suay got H1N1!!
hahah CHOIIII!!!! touch wood!! hahah
yupp(:
JIA YOU JIA YOU!!!

" Winners are those who persevere"

Love you all(:
-del

2009-06-20T23:23:00.002+08:00

All right guys, trainings for the holidays have ended. We are left with about a week or so to prepare as much as we can for the mid-years so please give it your best shot. Study hard for the sake of your teachers, your family, yourselves and most importantly, for NYKRT. Anyway, the trad tees are also done already. 14 dollar per piece :)

While preparing for your exams, please remember to complete at least 200 push ups and leg raises each daily. If time permits, please do some light running on your own.

All the best guys :)
-Ben

2009-06-15T02:17:00.002+08:00

Hey peeps!!
before i officially leave for my camp,
causing this blog to probably die in the next 5 days,
i would like to say...

BYE BYE. ahahahh

ok lah. serious serious.

Do rmb to go for training tmr!! 8am at Grandstand
Free attire. don't wear your jersey if not will kanna pump de.
Rmb to eat breakfast!!
tmr you all running 2.4
JIA YOU JIA YOU!!!
i ran mine on sat. Totally screwed it cos of the mc i had.
don't follow my example.

anyway, do take care of your health(:
drink lots of water and isotonic and protein(:
Its also the 3rd week le. time flies eh.
i hope you guys have been studying hard.
to be honest, my timetable over flowed le.
sian:( its really hard to keep up lah. but don't give up k!!!
JIA YOU JIA YOU!!!

Do keep in mind that " winners are those who persevere!!!"
Yupp. guess i'll see you all soon(:
after mid years & LTC!!
we'll most prob have an outing together to celebrate the end of mid years(:
also a team bonding session!!
do give suggestions(:
I really hope EVERYONE can come(:
see you guys(:
LOVES

-del

2009-06-10T21:20:00.003+08:00

Hi guys. Special thanks to Delicia for trying to keep this blog alive. Basically guys, I am pleased with the effort you guys have put in to improve your personal fitness as I can cleary see it from the blue notebooks that you guys have passed to me. Continue to keep up with the good work.

Haha the jerseys are finally here too. I dont know what happen to the cuttings and everything thus I am really sorry for that. But I would have to say you guys look great in them nonetheless :)

Also, please be more responsive during debrief sessions as there is a purpose in doing a debrief and please remember to inform your vice-caps about your absence at least one day before training and vice-caps are to re-confirm with the absentees before the training itself. I would also like to make it clear that I would not tolerate anyone that informs me that he/she would not be coming for training on the training day itself any more unless your reasons are absolutely reasonable.

If nothing goes wrong, next training would be on Monday(18/06). It would be the last land training for the holidays and there will be 2.4 time trial. So please come prepared. A maximum of 10 seconds buffer time is allowed.

Trainings are getting tougher and schoolwork and exam stress is piling on, so please work hard and take good care of yourselves.

I thought i would share a short quote with you guys too because I think that it really applies to all of us.

The person who makes a success of living is the one who see his goal steadily and aims for it unswervingly. That is dedication.
Cecil B. DeMille (1881 - 1959)

Thats all for me. Feel free to blog and see you guys on Monday. :)
-Ben

2009-06-07T23:21:00.003+08:00

Hello(:
yes i'm back(: hahha.
anyway, hope you all enjoyed yourselves on sat night(:
i did(: watching the seniors tau pok each other hahaha(:

anyway do rest well(:
RMB there is training tmr(:
meet at 8 at atrium(:
free attire
a few more days and i'll be joining you all in the runs and whatever exercises(:
YAY finally(: hahah.

Jia you for training!!!
its the 2nd wk of june hols!! JIA YOU
study hard(:
Remember: " Winners are those who persevere "
-del

2009-06-03T22:33:00.002+08:00

HEY!!!
Its 3days into the June hols my fellow team mates(:
hows the studying going??
hope you all are doing ok.
i'm actually dying liao. sigh.
hopefully i'll sustain the whole month(:
jia you jia you!!
REMINDER: training tmr at serangoon complex 8am. DON"T BE LATE!!

Delicia's
7 WAYS TO DE-STRESS!!!

1) Stop whatever you are doing and fall on your couch/bed. Close your eyes and breathe(: empty your mind of physics/chem/bio/maths/econs/geog/lit/hist...

2) Annoy your older sibling. (too bad if you don't have one(: )

3) Start organizing things. (pack your table/ bed. It is proven that organizing things helps ppl to de-stress(: )

4) Find your 'chou chou' (smelly smelly- direct translation. it provides you comfort(: )

5) Sit on the toilet bowl and play PSP/read a book (It is proven that one is most relaxed in the toilet(: )

6) EAT CHOCOLATE!!! ( choc helps to de-stress but make sure you don't over eat(: )

7) Talk to your imaginary friend(:

hahaha alright(: i doubt anyone will see this but hopefully it provides you some laughs(:
hahahah.
OH check your mails!!! regarding 1 can of coke(:

-del

2009-05-30T22:11:00.005+08:00

HELLO ppl(:
i'm here to make sure the blog doesn't dies. hahah
anyway, the June hols are here(:
YAY
finally we get a break from the hectic sch life(:
Jia you and study hard!!
work towards the goals set
donm't forget to come fro training also arh!!!
And most importantly, PLAY!!
don't study till you go ~~bonkus~~bonkers
i don't want ~~bonkus~~bonkers ppl as team mates!!
hahaha. i sound so naggy:P

In case you all wanna know when i'll be joining you guys for runs again,
it'll be after 11june hopefully.
thats when my mc ends.
i really wanna be there with you all
but my hip... sian.. oh well...

You all must take care during the hols too.
don't end up like me...
hahah.

I know following the timetable you've planned out is gonna be dam hard.
i've been through it and it really requires lots of discipline and determination.
but... i want you all the remember the quote on our board.
" WINNERS ARE THOSE WHO PERSEVERE(:"
JIA YOU JIA YOU!!

Remember to:
-practice your strokes with your beloved paddles(:
-send Benjamin what you need to send.

By the way, do you all wanna have kayak outing?
like maybe hang out after training or go study together.
Let me know ok(: i'll try to plan(:
(All J2s are invited!)

-del

2009-05-25T20:43:00.002+08:00

Words of inspiration:

The difference between a successful person and others is,

not a lack of strength,

not a lack of knowledge,

but rather a lack in will.

-Gens

2009-05-24T22:04:00.002+08:00

Hi guys. I am currently trying my best to put across my point in words as this is the first time that I am blogging and that my english is not exactly good-.-

Basically, there are some things i would like you guys to do:
-Approach teachers and ask if they would like to be our teacher-in-charge
-Put in effort in studies as the goals we set for our mid-years have to be achieved to sustain out cca
-Visit this blog and the kayak blog regularly for instructions

Also, please note that you have to inform your captain/vice-captains about your absence from training at least 1 day before the training. Also, please include details about your absence and please repond to our calls,sms,emails and etc. Please remember that actions would be taken to those who fail to attend training for more that 2 times without valid reasons.

Lasly, please reply to messages that are asking for your opinions!

Anyway, there would be training tomorrow.Free attire.Report in gym by 5.15pm.Rest well and jiayou together guys :)
-Ben

2009-05-17T16:12:00.004+08:00

HURRAY!!! Our beautiful kayak board is finally done up(:

FINALLYYYY!!

look at the fruits of our labour(: nice ba!!! hahaha

Special thanks to...

Wanlin for providing most of the materials

Benjamin and Chew pheng for printing and FINDING the photos

AND all the rest who has helped in one way or another(:

Now, we have the NICEST and MOST UPDATED board in NY!! hahahah(:

-delicia

2009-05-14T22:10:00.002+08:00

HELLOOOO!! This is Delicia, your beloved vice-cap(:
on behalf of the team and our dear captain,
i would like to dedicate this post to ALL SENIORS of NYKRT
who has helped us in one way or another.

Thanks for helping us integrate into the team
Thanks for encouraging us to press on
Thanks for pushing us to our maximum
Thanks for fighting to keep the team up
Thanks for everything you all have done(:

You all could have went on ahead with your own lives,
spending time with other things in your lives.
But you all chose to come back for us...
you all chose to come back for us(:

Don't worry!! we won't let you guys down!
Give us more time, by next year, we'll go out there to WOW the crowd.
NYKRT, hua zu SA!!!

Marathons

2009-03-19T12:33:00.003+08:00

Here are some marathons i found from http://www.sgrunners.com/blog/upcoming-local-races-2009/

http://www.singaporepassionrun.com/
24 May 2009, Sunday
East Coast Park, E2 (Angsana Green)
0645hrs - 1200hrs
Men and women open both 10km and 15km
cost: below $45

http://greatestcharityrun.wordpress.com/gcr09/
24 Apr 09
2.4 or 5 km
cost: $50

http://www.smuadrace.com/index.html
25 April 2009
25km or 35km
cost: $25 or $30

http://www.rawduathlon.com/index.php?page=race-details
Sunday, 26 April 2009
Changi Coastal Road
7.00am – 1.00pm
10km run 40km bike 10km run or
5km run 40km bike 5km run
cost: $50 to $100

http://xphysique.ntusportsclub.sg/Site/Regi.htm
24th May Sunday
cost: $40 or $50

http://www.habitat.org.sg/bys09/main/page2/page2.html
6 June (Saturday) 2009
7am - 11:30am
Sentosa
7km
cost: $40

http://ntuodac.com/atc/index.html
26km
cost: $35

http://www.milkrun.sg/#
6 July 2008
River Valley Green (next to River Valley Primary School)
9.4km and 6km
cost: $6 or $30

-Kelvin

2008-10-16T17:42:00.002+08:00

Just to officially tell everyone. Next year we will no longer be taking part in A'div. Basically its because we cant win anything and thus taking part will be a waste of time. Plus the fact that next years A'div will be in April. So the school has decided that the team should start to reconsider the direction we should take from now on. If anyone has any ideas or suggestion as to what directions we should head towards, please tell me. Im damn tired of doing everything with only daryl helping me. Please contribute and show some action, not just talk.

-Gen-

2008-08-08T00:01:00.005+08:00

Seeing as the blog is so dead i decided that i will try to post when i can. If u guys have any probs feel free to come find me or call me. i appreciate any suggestions from the older batches too. will be posting training stuff sorta lyk a review of how the training went. hope u guys will read and think bout it.

Training today was one of the worse yet. Daryl, Rachel, Kat and me. somemore it rained today. dammit!!! wheres the team spirit we all had during initiation guys? Try planning for training then only 4 people turn up for it. totally no mood to train much.

I and daryl went to have a look at the DB training and we realise how much exactly are we lagging behind. Pls try and find the passion we all had when we first join the team. Personal training is of coz important and might even be more effective then the team training. But we are the Kayak Racing TEAM. we shld train as a team and act more lyk 1. the success of a team is the efforts of each and every member of the team! com'on guys i noe we all wanna win it nxt year.

-GEN-

2008-08-03T23:22:00.005+08:00

Sorry for the late photos

2008-05-29T01:00:00.000+08:00

CONFIRMED DESIGN!

2008-05-24T21:56:00.002+08:00

TRADITIONAL TEE

FRONT DESIGN, MORE OR LESS CONFIRMED.

Get ready your $$, it'll be sent for printing once the back design is confirmed.

Last design!

2008-05-11T19:36:00.003+08:00

ok this is the last design le. I personally think this is by far the nicest one(compared to all those nooby 'ol me designed). Any issues or whatsoever hope you'all bring it up! 8weeks to go, train hard and study hard! Whatever the outcome come mid-July, it all comes down to the nxt 8weeks. WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Finalising jersey..

2008-05-06T21:10:00.006+08:00

Above is the Trebuchet font we used for our black jersey last yr. If i dont arc the bottom line i cant really fit the words inside the red zone. But if anyone feels the straight might look good let me know I'll edit the arcing to straight.

Below is Impact font de, also arced to fit.

Now is Minion font.

If anyone has any issues on colour of words, pattern or font, pls suggest or bring it up! All suggestions are welcome =) Post in the tagboard for your preferred font thx!

Jersey issues

2008-05-01T21:12:00.008+08:00

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we will have to assume responsibility of our own team jersey this year. I have sourced out two New Balance designs and we will need to vote for our preferred colour. Basically, this cutting has 4 colours, but the other two were way too bright and outstanding so we're left with red and blue. Below are the designs, first 3 are the blue, next 3 red. (model is the little boyboy):

Front, far and close up.

Back

Red, front

The pricing is like this. Each piece initially is $27, but because we order in bulk, we're entitled to a discount. For orders less than $500, 30% discount on total receipt. But for orders more than $500, we're entitled to a 40% discount. So essentially we just need to order more than 19pieces, we'll be able to enjoy a greater discount. If we'll be ordering 19pieces, total will be $513. After discount each piece will cost around $16.20. BUT BUT, this is the price excluding printing, which has to be done elsewhere because NB don't do tt kinda stuff. I haven't enquired abt printing costs, bt it should be an extra 8-10bucks per piece, which adds up to a total of around $27 per piece. I'm nt sure whether everyone is ok with paying this price so if there are any issue pls bring it up, be it brand issues, or price issues or whatever. Rmb we wont be getting any subsidy for the jersey this yr so do think through carefully. Hope we can get this done and over with asap =) Thanks for ur time, and to those concerned, JIAYOU for organic chem test tmr. All the best to everyone. =D

cheers,

-ct

we fought so hard to keep the cca open for them and this is what we get in return. disappointment is an understatement..

2008-04-21T18:53:00.003+08:00

Traditional Tee of Nanyang Kayak Racing.

PROPOSAL OF THE IDEA OF TRADITIONAL TEE: To have a shirt design that will be passed down every batch. Each batch can have their own tee shirt but they have to print the traditional tee. The design will be passed down from each batch to be printed by the incoming new batch.

NEW IDEAS FOR THE SHIRT DESIGN ARE WELCOME.

FRONT

BACK

NOTE: Please leave your comments on the tagboard. New ideas are VERY welcome.

i am not emo

2008-03-09T21:39:00.002+08:00

so wat if we do not get to go to njcc
its called team strategy and tactics..
set your goals on higher things..

cher is a wise man, he do not do thinks without reasons
as a coach, he knows what is best for us
although i might never reali understand the reasons,
it still exists.

junhonghaobinchortengdeweijoeyaudrey
train hard, row with your lives
get that medal and make us proud for nyjckrt

2008-01-28T22:44:00.000+08:00

National Junior Canoeing Championships.

Canoeing 'A' Divisions.

let's start visualising,
let's start imagining,

the tophies we will hold,
the glory we will receive,
the pride in our hearts,
the Nanyang Kayakers' spirit.

where imaginations become reality.

row with our lives.

~junhong

2008-01-27T20:55:00.000+08:00

heys pple.

hooray marathon's over!
i can feel the fatigue coming from everyone. and bear in mind, it's all worth it. first time we rowed a distance we've never rowed before. 22km, it's not easy. especially vincent and weikok. 36km, 3 cheers for them!!

as i said, enjoy the whole process, remember the whole process of the marathon, the outcome is not the most important of all.

yes, the outcome is harsh, we lost everything, everything we hoped for, we did not achieve.

however...

ONE DOWN, TWO TO GO.
there are more races lined up for us,
the junior championships and the A divisions.
take this marathon as a stepping stone, a stepping stone to success.
failure is inevitable in everyone's success,
but to achieve it,
we need to believe,
we need to persevere,
WE WILL WIN.

if im determined to win, if i can believe, if i can survive,
i'll make sure we'll take this step together,
we'll continue running on this path together,
for we are the Nanyang Kayak Racing Team.
ONE FOR ALL, ALL FOR ONE.

deep down from my heart, I'M PROUD OF ALL OF US!!

most importantly now, rest well and drink lots of water!! tough trainings will be resuming soon=)

~junhong

2008-01-25T13:28:00.000+08:00

hey team! 2 more days to marathon! (:

do rmb to pump more carbo and eat more these few days. try to abstain from chilli and caffeine cos they decrease ur stamina and be watchful of your diet. (you are what you eat!) yup. and most importantly, take really good care of yourself and get loads of slp and rest alrights.

the reporting time for sunday is 7am at sdba. the timings for the event are as such:
8.30 a.m. - Senior Men
8.34 a.m. - Junior Men
8.38 a.m. - Junior Women

oh, and for the convenience of those who are still unclear of the marathon route, here's some notes i took down during e briefing jh conducted on thurs. hope it'll help to clarify any doubts or uncertainties you have about the route to take.

1) STARTING POINT: OASIS BEACH
- take the shortest route to Sheares Bridge (DO NOT enter central area of Sheares)
- turn & go to Sg flyer and go to 2nd Sheares Bridge
- turn at e 2nd pillar counting fr e right (go around e whole pillar)

2) MARINA BARRAGE
- take shortest route to Marina Barrage
- there'll be 3 red buoys (triangular shaped)
- turn & continue to the right side of Sheares (YOUR extreme right)

3) SUSPENSION BRIDGE
- take e shortest route to Suspension Bridge
- go through e centre and AVOID e side pillars
- turn around e 3 red buoys
- go past Oasis Beach

that will mark the END OF FIRST ROUND.

4) NICOLL HIGHWAY (start of 2nd round)
- go around e 2 pink buoys (which u always see there)
- head straight for PORTEGE
(do whatever you can at this point to ATTRACT ATTENTION! if not you'll have to go another round!)
- detour at satellite area
- go straight to Sheares & repeat e cycle again

okay that should be about it. hopefully it helped and everyone's clear about everything now. yup. lets just all jiayou do your best and show them all that you've got (: all e best!

joey

2008-01-22T23:05:00.000+08:00

yo pple!

marathon's drawing nearer day by day..

as what chor theng said in the tagboard, remember to START PUMPING CARBO! we realli will need it for the marathon. if u scared will convert to fats den can do abit of light running after sch, just dont over exert yourselves.

altho we are told that we are going for the marathon for exposure,
i hope that this isn't imprinted in ur head.
this is also another competition,
and when we compete,
WE ROW WITH OUR LIVES!
even if it's for exposure,
WE WILL STILL ROW OUR BEST FOR THE WIN.

drink lotsa water and rest well!!

jiayou jiayou!!=)

~junhong

2008-01-20T16:57:00.000+08:00

hey pple.

all the best for the maths and physics test coming up on tuesday!!=)

there will be land training on this thursday, starts at 1715hrs, conducted by mr low.

i understand that the games day clashes with our water training on wednesday, 23 jan. those who are involved in the games day will be excused, and will attend water training at kallang.

on this tuesday we will be moving boats over to kallang. i only need about 6 people. i've checked ur timetables for dismissal times and those who received my message will be involved in the transport.

*pls spread around. thanks.

~junhong

2008-01-16T21:02:00.000+08:00

hey nycanoeists,

chem lecture test on friday!! those who have chem.. come on jiayou jiayou study hard!! but dun forget to train while mugging hard=X and dont forget our projects, i trust that all of us can finish it at our own time, so JUST DO IT.

so.. training's very tiring. especially when we are training for marathon. so ALL OF YOU, EAT AND REST PROPERLY, AND DRINK LOTS OF WATER!

marathon.. 22km.. how long is that? we all are aware of it's distance.
but always remember:

dont think about the distance,
dont fret about whether we can complete it or not.

think of how are we enjoying the whole process of rowing altho it's tiring.
think of how are we going to emerge the champion.

anyways,
jiehuang told me,
NO DISTANCE SHALL KEEP US APART.
a super short distance between us,
reminds everyone on how close the team is,
support one another when they are falling!!

mug hard, row with ur life.

~junhong.

2008-01-14T21:30:00.000+08:00

heyheys.

i believe all of our lecture tests are coming up really fast. and sooner or later our block test is going to flood our brain cells. so im here to remind us...
STUDY HARD AND JIAYOU!!!

*it is not the strong who survive, it is those who survived are strong.

survive every training we have,
survive the mental stress we feel,
survive the huge weight on our shoulders,
SURVIVE THE WHOLE PROCESS!!!

for we know,
every moment,
the whole team is behind us,
the whole team is there for us.

~junhong=)

2008-01-13T21:42:00.000+08:00

dear nycanoeists,

im very glad to see so many of u turn down all ur sunday appointments and came for training. i know it was very abruptly organised, apologies for that. for those who did not turn up, dont worry! it's alright de. we have more trainings up ahead for the whole team to train.

i know everything is coming down hard on us, but i really need u to hold on. we must not leave anyone behind, if we win, we win as a team, as a small but great team of 14 canoeists! no less than 14.

our mentality and willpower is already there, but i hope i can see all these being put into great use whenever we have water trainings. it's not like we train alot then we can win, it's how are we going to make use of our mental strength in everything we do. it's ALL THE SMALL THINGS which determine the champion, and the loser. even in our usual water trainings, i hope to see people start rowing as best as they can, push ourselves to the limits! ROW WITH YOUR LIFE!*in chinese =X

loves always,
~junhong.

the nykrt spirit!

2008-01-09T20:36:00.001+08:00

dear nycanoeists,

i'm realli very happy to see all of you training so hard and united. our kayak spirit... i can feel the fire burning once again. it'll be burning at the strongest flame from now till forever. even after our A levels, we will still feel the nykrt spirit, and we'll still be best friends for life.

training will be very tough now. we will start planning "hell" trainings whenever we can get to train together. the other days, do it at ur own pace and always look up and tell urself, WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!!

giving up has never been a choice in any of our minds. every drop of sweat we drip on the ground, every step we run forward together, every encouragement we shout, every bit of muscle we trained up, every laugh we joked about, every word we promised... we are a step closer to the A divisions, TO BRING HOME GLORY!!

jus for all of ur information, i will be conducting fitness tests as and when i feel it's neccessary. bear in mind they are all fitness tests, so there will definitely be penalties if we did not live up to expectations. so everyone!! turn on top gear and train hard!!

FOR OUR TEAM!! FOR OURSELVES!! FOR CHAMPION!! FOR GLORY!!

oh ya, dont forget to study hard while training hard=) need me to organise after school nykrt study programme? hahas.

alrite it's late. go rest ba!!

~junhong

2008-01-08T22:00:00.000+08:00

Marathon, A' Divisions, National Juniors.

and the Trophies on the table.

Thats all we have left. lets make it OURS.

We, are NANYANG KAYAKERS.

all as one, all for one.

2008-01-08T21:29:00.000+08:00

my dearest nycanoeists,

i know it will be hard for all of us to accept the fact that kayak racing team is closing down, but do not take it too hard. REMEMBER: our team of 14, we share weals and woes together, we share happiness together, we share sadness together. we might have fallen, but we stood up once again. our spirit will never die, and this spirit... let's bring it into all our upcoming competitions. BRING OUT THE CHAMPION IN YOU!!!

if u have to cry, cry it out. the cca has fallen, but the team still stays strong and unbeatable. hold on to the team, we'll always be the pillar of strength, and will never let anyone of you fall, we'll never leave anyone behind.

after everything, after the hardest truth. i'm really delighted on seeing all your smiles once again. i'm really impressed on seeing all of your willpower and mentality building up once again after the fall. and i'm very excited to see how our spirit, willpower and mentality will make us the champion on any water we row.

IF WE HOLD ON TOGETHER, I KNOW OUR DREAMS WILL NEVER DIE. let this sentence be imprinted upon your mind, your heart, and your soul. CHAMPION. let this word be the first word you see whenever you open your eyes on any water we row. NANYANG JC KAYAK RACING TEAM. let this be the words we see whenever we cross any finish line.

i take your word for it. do not ask yourself anymore whether we are going to win the competition or not. WE SHOUTED YES. it's a promise made. a promise we made to the team, a promise we made to ourselves.

trust me, trust da ge... WE WILL WIN IT FOR OURSELVES, FOR THE TEAM, AND FOR EVERYONE ELSE WHO SUPPORTS US.

NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE!! WE CAN DO IT!!! GLORY LASTS FOREVER!! LONG LIVE NANYANG JC KAYAK RACING TEAM!!

junhong.chortheng.joey.zixian.maocheng.vincent.weikok.haobin.dewei.charlene.jiehuang.weihan.audrey.john.

with lots of love,
~junhong.

we'll never let go.

2008-01-06T16:36:00.000+08:00

my dearest teammates!

nykrt is never gonna close down! we will do all we can as the fortress to defend our passion, sweat and life. 3 years of this cca may seem short to others, but to us, we have come thus far and i know all of us will fight for what we are!

let's prove our worth as nykrt, one way is the kayak marathon at kallang river: OUR HOMEGROUND!! JIAYOU JIAYOU!!

in the meantime while worrying about this matter, pls do focus on ur homeworks and studies too, try ur best not to let it affect us too much. and remember no matter what happens, look at everything with a positive thinking. we still have us.

so it seems the going is getting tough for us, but WE, THE TOUGHEST, GETS GOING!!

gimme one nykrt clap!! WHAT THE.. HUA ZHU SA SA SA!!

i love you pple!!=X

~junhong.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgqLlzkp2jo

2007-12-25T09:08:00.000+08:00

dear nykayakers,

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
here's a christmas present for you all:
Cows sulk.

go figure!

back to the serious matters,

As a team, we had went through this year together, through thick and thin. although there might be some problems within our team within this year, we had solve them together as a team and become more united and bonded. there had been some departures, some of which inevitable. some of us are sorry for these, but we cant do anth abt it now. hopefully there will be no such thing happening nex yr since our team is alr vr small.

ok thats all for the emo part.pls stop posting irrelevant stuff which make ppl want to delete them once they c it.do all of us a favour and keep ur personal conversations PERSONAL.
thank you.
due to the sensitivity of this issues which was discussed among some members, this post will be posted annonymously

2007-08-09T21:01:00.000+08:00

HEY PEOPLE!

okay the blog's finally revived (i hope). lol. anyway, here are the details for saturday's duathlon:

NOVICE:
report: 9a.m.
starts: 9.30a.m.

STANDARD (U-19):
report: 9.30a.m.
starts: 10.00a.m.

more information can be found from the duathlon site, about all the routes and time slots, etc.

anyway for the meeting time right, from the response i've gathered on wed, seems lyk majority of e people rather go themselves except charlene and john since all have different routes of their own, and since the novice and standard categories have different reporting times (dont think u guys would miss the chance to slp in more right?), i think everyone just head down to bedok yourselves then, think u all too already know how to get there yourselves. yeap.

there's no specific attire u're required to wear for the event, but all who are going pls wear your jersey (including team managers) for standardization :) oh, and all are encouraged to wear their shoes down to row, cause there wouldnt be anyone there to help you guys take care of your shoes. yeap.

one last note, be careful when running along the paths, cause the people have warned us that there may be two races (novice n standard) going on at the same time due to time constraints, so it may be very chaotic and all. yeap. oh and most importantly, everyone get a good night's rest on friday k, dont stay online/play games till late in the night and sacrifice your slp! do your best and go all the way! JIAYOU! :)

joey

2007-06-06T22:01:00.000+08:00

hey,

seems like majority's for the black, so black it is. nan chu will be embroided and the colour of the font will be white. below are some samples of how the jacket would most prob look like with the printing and all. yeap just a rough idea. pls vote for your preferred one :) i'll be going down queensway tmr to take some sample sizes for u all to try out on friday. will prolly be going down to place the order either over the wkend or on friday itself. yeah. will msg everyone again tmr to tell you all how much the jacket will cost. for now, pls cast your votes! lol.

erm pardon the chinese font, just a draft pic for you all to see. will be using the font on our jersey instead. yeah so no worries :)

anyway, just to let you all know, i called the shop today again and the uncle quoted me a different and higher price, around 40 bucks. (we talked to an aunty the previous time we went) i'll ask again tmr and re-confirm the exact price. i know 40 is a bit too off our budget so maybe then some would prefer to get the white fbt one instead, which shld be around 30 to 35. yeah. i'll re-confirm everything again with you all on friday then you all can decide again whether to get this brandless one or the white fbt one. so for now, pls just vote for whichever one you prefer, the slanted/straight/semi-slanted one lol. thanks :)

joey

pictures of the jacket

2007-06-04T20:44:00.000+08:00

hey hey.

so i umm, found my cable which was all the while right in front of me. haha. here are the pictures of the black jacket, front and back. [ignore the words of the jacket]

ok. so please vote for:

the colour of the jacket you want.

embroided or printed nan chu.

colour of the font at the back and embroidery. (both will be the same colour)

for the black one, embroided nan chu will cost about $35 and printed one will cost $32.

please vote as soon as possible. ((:

jacket

2007-05-30T22:12:00.000+08:00

woah. i didn't know this blog has like 50 posts. i wonder if there are still people who check this blog out. haha.

anyway, joey and i went to check out the jackets the other day. mostly black or white. and it's 35 bucks and below. white ones are the fbt kind. there's this black one that's not too bad. (will upload the pictures when i find my cable. -.-)

just want to ask for opinions so as to speed things up.

preference of colour of jacket: black or white
[i know you've given your answers but just to confirm]

for the front of the jacket the nan chu, you guys want it to be printed or embroided? (embroided is like the j2s' jacket and it'll cost a bit more)

colour of the font? (state for the respective jacket colours)

guess that's all. hopefully we can get the jacket done soon too!

anyway, happy holidays! :D let your hair down, enjoy, row and remember to study for mid years. jiayou! :D

2007-05-06T16:35:00.000+08:00

Above: this is the 'hua' design that's gonna be at the front. Just for everyone to see again. =)

2007-05-06T16:29:00.000+08:00

Above: changed the T1 pic to K1, so it fits the other K1 well. Yep.. So shouldn't have anymore complaints? lol..

ct

2007-05-02T23:39:00.000+08:00

and with such efficiency, I should be rewarded with lollipops!

Oh, and I forget because I wasn't allowed to speak any longer =.= The slogan, anyone have any comments? Though it's small it's still part of the tee, but it's still the tee. So, ...

Above: Weikok's suggestion. I actually spend time putting the colour back after invert. It was blue, but now the two original colours! Be appreciative! (:

Above: AiLin's suggestion =DD

Above: Combination of both.

No one's online now. Anyway, we hope that tee can come out asap, so efficiency is essential (:

Sometimes I wonder why am I doing all these stuffs.

2007-04-26T23:39:00.000+08:00

ooh first time blog here (:
i made this ytd!
from 10pm to 4.30am.
so i almost died during lecture today.
hahas.

n woah had to do alot of research to find out e measurements n stuff.
though e info there like nt say alot.. :S
den diff to find pics so other den e t1 boat n logo, e rest are handdrawn. :X
so anw:

click for larger view::

used back some of e earlier designs.
but edited a little bit.
((:

'CHERYL

2007-04-21T11:32:00.000+08:00

Here's another "HUA" with a different font.. Yep. Ps I'm not good all this so pardon the big space there. haha..

2007-04-21T11:21:00.000+08:00

how's this for the back of the kayak shirt? lol.. just my suggestion only. can be edited etc

thanks!

2007-04-16T22:46:00.000+08:00

this may be a bit lag. but yeah. training's good on sat. :D can see all the effort you guys have put in, be it on the k1, k2, t1 or t1. :D i must say the guys' balancing skills are so so so good. way to go john and khairul! haobin, you're good too. :D

we're so going to do better and better every trainings! ((:

anyway, thanks chor theng, wei han, john, joey, li ling, audrey, zi xian, jin sheng, brandon, wei kok, khairul! i hope i didn't miss anyone out. but really thanks so so so much. :D you know why.

oh yes. let's take responsibility for our own boats before setting off alright. regardless singles or doubles. make sure you have a 'seat' out in the sea. and then double check for the seniors, cher and the teacher.

and jie huang! don't take cher's boat again. HAHA.

way to go people!

and and and. i so ~~do not~~ like the waves! urgh.

oh yes. the front of the jersey will be printed in chrome yellow. no gold cause the warehouse has no stock. so yeah. i think gold will have to pay extra or something. will check it out for you guys. hopefully it turns out good. whatever it is, jiayou for wednesday's training. :D :D :D

2007-04-15T20:43:00.000+08:00

-edited

THE NEWEST (:

BACK:

Front:

Do comment (:

2007-04-09T22:21:00.000+08:00

this is the font submitted by none other den Neo Hao Bin (aka Brandon's bro). Comments...

jersey.

2007-04-09T21:49:00.000+08:00

ok. let's just try to settle the whole jersey issue as soon as possible so that we can get the jerseys printed and stop all the unhappiness among people.

alright, so now we'll start from scratch again and vote for the colours, the font and whether the school name should be in the middle or at the side of the jersey. we will, as far as possible follow the majority, which includes the j2s and if anyone has any objections of including the j2s' views, please speak up.

let's just bring the whole issue up and clear whatever doubts and misunderstandings that we're all having. the tee shirt is no doubt important, but i think the more urgent thing is to get the jersey done first as we need to wear it for training.

hgopefully we can have a discussion and voting session before or after water training on wednesday to confirm every detail. the final decision still lies in the number of votes and we'll go to the supplier which offers the cheapest printing prices.

please note the details and decide one which colour, which font and where you want the school name to be placed on the jersey. no one is to sit on a fence. you have to give your opinion.

to vote:

colour: black or navy
font: those on the net or please show the team if you have more suggestions
position of school name on the front of the jersey: centre or side

for the colour of the font, it will be white. if anyone has violent objections, please let us know what colour you want it to be and show us that colour.

i hope this will really clear all confusion and unhappiness. it's no point being so unhappy over the whole jersey issue. so please consider carefully as you will be wearing the jersey for two years and make up your mind by wednesday.

also, i apologize for insisting having a black jersey and went to search for it despite chor theng, ai lin and audrey having plans to go to the warehouse. let's just trash things out and follow the decisions of the majority. sorry chor theng, ai lin and audrey.

grace

2007-04-09T21:47:00.000+08:00

I've got quite an important message for everyone. It has something to do with the college's 30th Anniversary Celebrations. Erm, Mr. Low told to tell y'all not to volunteer yourself for roles that will get yourself involved in the rehearsals or whatever for the 30th anniversary celebration. My guess is that the rehearsals may clash with our training times. So ya, he urges all to refrain from going for roles that need you to go for rehearsals etc.. Unless you're the CT rep or something and your Civics tutor already has a role for u la, then of course cannot help it. But try and get urself a minor role la.. lol. Slack slack can already. Once y'all are informed of ur roles for this 30th anniversary thing, let me know asap. I need to compile everyone's role etc for Mr. Low's reference. Yep that is all. Everyone take good care and catch y'all around in sch =)

-ct

2007-04-09T21:37:00.000+08:00

lai this is after charlene's suggest for the logo to be reinstated. Look less plain now? Comments pls..

2007-04-09T20:34:00.000+08:00

2007-04-09T17:38:00.000+08:00

Font: Levenim MT

Font: Segeo Print

2007-04-06T23:02:00.000+08:00

Modification after Charlene's suggestion of "you'd": Original Idea.

Original Idea with the AEP student designed logo.

Modification after John's suggestion of slogan.

Most Original Idea.

Modification after Grace's suggestion of doing without the logo and that "rowing is in my blood" is used already.

2007-04-06T15:39:00.000+08:00

BACK: Front - design 1: Credits to John

Front - design 2: modified.

2007-04-04T00:23:00.000+08:00

BACK Front 1:

Front 2:

Credits: JinSheng for saving the email for half a year (: So that we can kope the words ((:

2007-04-02T21:09:00.000+08:00

Tee's design:
Newer design, AEP students are pro =X

Front, across the chest.Back, big and LOUD (:

Designs are still open, and opinions are welcomed for modification.

2007-04-02T20:26:00.000+08:00

FBT designs. ChorTheng and I went to take a look at the FBTs (: We manage to find our way there, and thanks YanHan for the veh detailed directions. $11, with prints. Okay, take a look at designs:

Okay, anyway, these got not enough stocks for us. So we are basically left with two choice. First, the stripe ones: Colour - Navy left.

Size: L. A little too big for ChorTheng.

Something like that.

Round Neck :DCurve in at the back more than that of girls'. Now girls: It's M. ChorTheng got lousy camera skills (:

V-shaped neck.

Broader cut.

This is recommended by the Aunty, but it's only for guys and it's a little basketball-ish. So, we don't think it's a good idea.This is basketball-ish again.

I don't remember this, but I think no stock. We were just looking at the size.Next: Navy Front. Black Front.

The back.

Back again, for navy.

Jacket: Price - $30+ It's of a different material from the seniors'.

2007-04-01T21:41:00.000+08:00

Front of the kayak tee =D Comments please.

2007-04-01T20:12:00.000+08:00

ok I know where's the TYR factory outlet already. Should be going there tmr to take a look at the stuff. Derick told me they dont have ready made designs for us to choose and just do the printing, which means we have to "design" the jersey ourselves. As in choose the colours and all. Take the look at the image I uploaded, middle one. How's the colours? I think it looks ok. Give comments pls thanks. And for the fonts, try to get nice fonts for the printing as well.

-ct

2007-04-01T19:57:00.000+08:00

Click to join nyjckrt

Okay, everyone's suppose to join this, set up by -teacher's name-, so click and join.

2007-04-01T19:13:00.000+08:00

A meaningful trip to Queensway shopping centre and we found cheap deals for new balance jersey! (: It's 25 dollars if we make 40 and above in total. and There are 7 colours available, saw the orange one in the shop, and blue and red one in shop keeper's phone.

This is another design. We aren't sure they have it or not.

The size are big though. The navy one is like size S and we think that it'll fit like some huge people =X So we may need like XXS? LOLS.

Anyway, it's been suggested by -teacher name- that Thursday training push to Friday for this week due to mural painting! COMMENTS NEEDED.

JERSEY

2007-03-31T00:26:00.000+08:00

yoohoo people!

umm, just want to shout out to all those who are good at drawing or designing to start sending your designs in for the kayak tee shirt. :D yeah. since the seniors have their tee shirts already, let's have one too. umm. try to design something that will go with preferbably any colour so that it'll be less troublesome to change the designs and all. but if you think that your design can only go well with this certain tee shirt colour, do include the colours alright. yeah. try to minimise the colours used for the design. send in as many designs as you can and at the end of the day we'll vote for the design, colour, type of shirt, etc.

but but but, this is not as important as the jersey. yeah.

if you have nice fonts for the jersey, do feel free to send in too. so that we can all vote for it. so yeah. currently, we're thinking of having black and navy jerseys since we got to make 2. but do suggest more colours if you want then we'll pick from there.

and if you've got any good deals, do let us know too. :D

so, let the designs and suggestions keep coming in. let's have our jerseys and tee shirts really really soon! :D

and by the way, us refers to the team. all decisions will be finalised after voting so that it's fair. (:

HAVE FUN DURING SPORTS CARNIVAL LATER! :D

JIAYOU TO THE SENIORS WHO ARE HAVING COMPETITION! ((:

Mizuno Run fully registered

2007-03-30T23:00:00.000+08:00

Sorry I just got to know that we can't register for the run liao. SIAN!! no more vacancies.. zzzz crap la.

Mizuno Mount Faber Run 2007

2007-03-30T20:59:00.000+08:00

erm ppl, I'm just asking if anyone's interested in going for this run. Yep, I think Ah Mao and Xiao Hei are going with me. Maybe Zi Xian also.. Anyway here are the details..

Date: 22nd April 2007

Distance: 10km

Reporting time: 6.30am at Henderson CC

Cost: 10bucks per head (inclusive of Mizuno event t-shirt)

I'll be going to register next week the the World of Sports outlet at Kovan. Anyway interested pls let me know, so I can help to get one registration form or smth. Ya try to let me know asap, in case the registration full le. Yep thanks. Everyone jiayou for Sports Carnival tml k. =)

-ct

2007-03-27T00:22:00.000+08:00

Okay this is kind of late into the night, and I doubt anyone will read this, but this is for future trainings (:

ATTIRE:
Wednesday - Yellow Orientation Tee
Thursday - Black Orientation Tee
Saturday - NY PE Tee

So kindly dress accordingly to the days. Sorry that we have to wear the Orienation Tees again cause PE lessons are starting and so if we were to wear them twice a week then those with only one tee won't have enough to go through the week. So yah, sorry for all inconvenience caused.

As for the duties that Mr Low requested, we've already planned them out already.

Attendance: AiLin
Lockers: MaoChen
Counting of paddles and lifejackets: LiLing, AiLin will help her when she's done with it. They will put the bags into the lockers as well.
*As for the rest, you will help with loading the boats.
Warm Up: ZiXian (Jiayou, and learn it from Chor Theng)
Traffic: Joey and Grace
Paddles: AiLin and Audrey
Shoring: Liling

KAYAK TRAINING**

Shoring: Liling
Paddles: AiLin and Audrey
Traffic: Joey and Grace
Washing of life jackets: John and Khairul (John to wash, Khairul to hang them) *Duty includes moving bag out of locker too.
*Mao Chen have to open all locks required.
Washing of paddles: AiLin and Audrey (paddles to be washed before the boats come back)
Washing of boats: AiLin and Audrey *The rest will help to move the boats
Racking: ChorTheng
Cool Down: ZiXian
*In the case of when there's no one's taking the duty, someone do take initiative to take over.

Oh. Anyway, It's been decided that we will take 100 to Kallang instead of 853 cause it is faster, so we will be meeting early so as to walk to Serangoon Interchange on time.

Wednesday's Training:
Attire: Yellow Orientation Tee
Meet @ swing at the back of canteen 2.45pm sharp. Late comers will not be entertained.
Things to bring: 1 litre water bottle, shoes, slippers, toiletries, clothings, etc.

*Also, change before setting off. Do try to have your lunch before assembly.

Let's Jiayou for training (: If you have questions, do bring it out on the tagboard! (: