29 March 08: Tourney @ NUS

Hiya ppl~

Good morning, the clock read 3.04am now. Lol, cant sleep so post this.

Last weekend's game was really a simple and short affair. Juz a comfortable 6v6, everyone was looking kinda shag and off key after who-knows-what-they-did-that-week. But nonetheless a weekend of soccer completed la. Ended rather early also, which aint a bad thingy cos it started to rain in the afternn.

News is that Singapore Poly (SP) grounds will be closed for renovation till 15 April so that next time we set foot there will be 19 April le. Hopefully we can expect something better bah. For the next 3 weeks of soccer, lets see what we can do...

There'll b a soccer tourney at NUS tis coming Sat. Organised by the same ppl as the previous tourney we had over there. From time of post, it's juz 4 days away. Game format will be minimum of 4 games per team, 8 groups of 5 teams, top 2 qualifies for the knock out stages. I guess not much changes from the previous tourney organised. Fee is $10/person, timing from 9am-6.30pm. Anyone interested? We can still squeeze out a team to go have fun but we'll need the confirmation fast.

If tourney is too rush then consider our average game of soccer somewhere else bah. Ngee Ann Poly stadium, Henderson Park, Telok Blangah Heights??? Any suggestions? Jackson and I agreed on Henderon but tis location will need the cooperation of everyone to turn up punctual liao cos we are afraid of other ppl coming earlier to chop the place...

Then again, we have our paintball session to attend also. This will take up one of the weekend liao. Paintball session will most prob be held during the late afternoon la, guarantee sunburn or heatstroke if played during noon. Or worse, u guys prefer a break?

Check out the space regularly for updates bah.

*Update: Some of our guys have decided to take on NUS again! Well gd deal then. All the best to our guys and bring glory back to Kismis!*

Tournament Details

Time to report to NUS Sports & Recreation Centre (SRC) general courts area is 8:30am for the captains & Vice captains brief.

2. First match will kick off at 9am SHARP.

3. Payment will be done at the registration counter, charge is $10 per player. You may add in more players if you may so wish even on the day itself.

4. There will be a drink counter selling 100 plus so you guys wont have to walk so far to get drinks, also there will be snacks on sale too.

5. Projected to have 24 teams

6. Split into 4 groups of 6 teams, which gives each team the minimum of 5 games each

7. Each game will last 6 minutes per half, with a minute break in between halves

8. In between games for each team, there will be a 30-40 mins break. (If everyone helps us a small bit by being on time prior to their respective fixtures, we can definitely cut the waiting time down!)

9. 5 mins prior to your next fixture, an official will gather your teams to standby at the assigned court.

10. The top 2 teams from each group will qualify for the quarter finals.

11. There will be 3 courts on Saturday to shorten the waiting time. (2 at SRC , 1 across the road at Raffles Hall)

12. There will be a 1 hour lunch break from 12pm -1pm. (There are canteens & subway close by, about 5 minutes walk from the courts)

13. In the case of rain without LIGHTNING (i.e. no CAT. 1 SIREN) games will still carry on unless the safety of the players are compromised, i.e. playing surface too hazardous.

14. In the case whereby there is continuous rain UNTILL 12pm, the knock out stages will be amended from top 2 from each group qualifying for the quarters to top team from each group qualifying for the finals.

15. In the case whereby rain lasts beyond 12pm, the organizers have the right to cancel or postpone the tournament pending available dates for the courts. In the event of cancellation, registration fees will be reimbursed to teams.

16. Our goal of this tournament is to provide an avenue for teams to enjoy a well run event with everything thought out and planned. We are doing all we can to not only ensure that the event is well run but future editions will only get better, as such we welcome all suggestions, feedback and comments that would assist us in doing so.

Once again thank you so much for your time and for signing up, we look forward to meeting you guys this Saturday!

Here goes:

Event: KING OF THE COURTS 2008 @ NUS
Venue: NUS Sports & Recreation centre
Date & time: 29 March 08, 8.00am - 6.30pm (Meeting Place - Buona Vista Station,
Meeting Time - 7.50am (Latest 8am)
Attire: Kismis White Jersey
Personel-in-charge: Jackson
Remarks: All the best Kismis Utd!!!
Players coming: Jackson, Fiq, Dieq, Alvin, Yong Siang, Neo, Daniel (Counter: 7 Players)
Players excused:


Eric, Jackson