"They say a picture paints a thousand word,

I say 38 pictures paint thirty eight thousand word!"

20th of May, Team PaintKillerz headed to Alor Setar, Kedah along with our coach, Shion and crew, Roxanne fo' our 1st paintball tourney, The Sultan of Kedah Cup 2010! We are playing in the Novice Division, which is the Division 4. Reached there around 3.30pm to walk the field. My 1st time stepping in a stadium, it's so huge and grand! Superb loving the grass! Our team line up consisted of Johannson Yu, Lai Chun Chee, Aw Juey Fang, Joshua Kwan and Edwin Kim.

Walking the field

Spotted Team Heartbreakers from Singapore walking the field!

Captain's meeting at 8pm, Regency Sentosa Hotel.

21st of May

Grand opening day at Stadium Darul Aman

Malaysia MPOC marshalls

Chun Chee, Shion & Juey Fang

Johannson & Roxanne

Thanks to my Sweetheart fo' the support and help all along! Muaks!! ^^

Warming up fo' the 1st day 1st match

Standby booth

Game starts, socks off, counting to 3 fo' 10 seconds... GAME ON!!

Break Out!

Go Go Go!! To your position!

Chun Chee the Center Back

Johannson the Doritho Back

Me the Snake Back

Juey Fang the Doritho Foward

Joshua the Snaker

Game interval break

Reviewing game plan

Observing games

Prayer's break, 脱掉 脱掉 脱掉~~

Wee~

After 2 hours break in the evening, the games continued. Probably the 1st outdoor paintball night game ever in Malaysia at this very stadium, and it's raining!! woohoo~

Our night match against the Champion team, RocknRolla and we eliminated 5 of them, it's a draw though due to time out. Thanks to Shion fo' the game plan!

Epic moment!
Jimmy from RocknRolla bunked Juey Fang and got hit by Johannson.
Thanks to Dez Residentevilchef Foo fo' the photos! It's awe(wait fo' it)some!! Hahaha

After a long and tiring day, the 1st day of qualifying rounds ended at 8.30pm. Exhausted, hungry and thirsty, we went to have our 1st proper meal of the day opposite the Alor Star Mall. Spended some bucks in the mall and went back to rest.

22nd of May

The qualifying rounds continued at 9am, and we are almost late fo' our game. In a rush, we suit up, warm up, and walk in the field with a different positions due to Juey Fang's leg injury.

Slightly different in the break out, I dashed to the Doritho Foward, Juey Fang is in the Center Back and Chun Chee played Snake Back.

Me in Doritho Foward

Chun Chee at Snake Back

Joshua did a good job in Snake!

We ended the qualifying rounds (10 matches) with a 2nd placing among 20 teams, headed into quater-finals, semi-finals, and finishing at 4th place!! Good job Team PaintKillerz!!

8.30pm, Player's Party = free dinner! =D Such a great pleasure to make friends with the novice division champion team, RocknRolla. Had a great laugh at the dinner!


Congratulations to Team RocknRolla fo' taking the Champ trophy and Team PaintKillerz fo' finishing at 4th place in the Sultan of Kedah Cup 2010!!

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(age 26)

Lin Dan is a left-handed player whose most defining characteristic is his ability to attack with fast smashes at steep angles. He combines quick movements around the court with the ability to maintain long aggressive rallies to win the majority of his matches. He is confident in diving to retrieve his opponents attacking shots with an exceptionally fast recovery. His well built physique helps him to produce powerful straight and cross court jump smashes, and his dynamic penetrating footwork makes him one of the toughest active badminton players in the open circuit. At one time he was criticized for a lack of precision or refinement, especially when compared to competitors such as Taufik Hidayat and Peter Gade, although Lin is now adept at using deceptive wrist movements to create winning shots. He sometimes struggles to put sufficient pace back on the shuttle when his opponent reduces it with an overhead shot. Other criticisms are in his slight lapses of concentration during crucial stages of a game.

(age 27)

Datuk Lee Chong Wei is known for his extraordinary defensive play, combining fast reaction times with very quick movements towards attacking shots. This attributes him with an almost unnatural ability to retrieve powerful smashes, and return to a winning position within the rally. His ability to smash crosscourt towards his right side (opposite to the natural trajectory of a crosscourt smash for a right-handed player) is often a winning shot, especially after prolonged tiring of his opponent within the rally. He is an extremely fit player, who utilizes a relatively small physique and consistent, disciplined training program to last even the longest of badminton matches without appearing to get tired (using this tactically to his advantage, by wearing down his less fit opponents with clear shots). Criticisms are in his over-reliance of stamina and defensive play, sometimes not taking the initiative to attack when there is an opportunity to do so.

(age 28)

Taufik Hidayat's main qualities are his backhand (as he is perhaps most famous for his backhand smash, revered for its unusually high generation of power) forehand jump smash, drop shot (reverse slice in particular), smooth footwork and deceiving net play. Hidayat's forehand jump smash in the 2006 world championships is currently the fastest smash recorded in single's competition. He recorded a 305 kph smash in a match against Ng Wei.

This overwhelming power on both his forehand and backhand, combined with his tenacity at the net and scope for deceptive shots provide him with an extremely diverse weaponry on court, making him one of the most difficult players on the open circuit. Criticisms are in his lack of fitness, impatience with loud crowds and his propensity to return a net shot with a net shot, even though his opponent is dangerously close to the net.

In 2009, he started competing in world badminton tournaments independently outside the Indonesian national badminton team. This supposedly gives him the freedom to enter only the tournaments he wishes.

(age 33)

Peter Høeg Gade's playing style is known for fast attacks, smooth footwork and constant pressure. His deception is particularly creative for a world badminton player, and he uses a widely recognised and highly successful "trademark shot" (the so-called double action of the racket sends the shuttle to the back of the court, whilst aiming to bring the player towards the net, away from the shuttlecock's true destination). With a plethora of deceptive and confusing shots, he has been known to win points from more outrageous attempts, such as the reverse forehand (using the opposite side of the racket head to the one anticipated, to make contact with the shuttlecock at a radically different angle). At the club level he plays for Team Skælskør Slagelse.

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*Ding Dong*

It's already 15th of May, it's your birthday!

Happy Birthday Sweetheart!

I love you!!

Let's put a blast into your party!

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Guess what? The SOKC 2010 field's layout has been published on last Friday, and it looks like this...



Well some of the bunkers are different as this is the MPOC Millennium format, while all this while Shion's field was using NPL format. We can see there is a Big M in the middle, Maya Temple on the sides, some unfamiliar bunkers (to me) such as Brick, Cake and Tree. It will be a tough game!

Surprisingly there were some changes in the field today, Shion directed us to a change of the field's layout. So here goes the construction..

*chiang chiang chiang chiang chiang!!!!!!!!!!*

Thanks to Shion, Jun Cong, Johannson, Chun Chee and Sam now we've got a fresh look on the field. It's my first involvement in changing field's layout, guess it would be the last too since I'm leaving soon? So I was thinking on last Saturday whilst I was cutting the grass as Jun Cong reminded me.. "after I leave to UK on Sept, am gonna start working soon after my studies, will I still be working on the field?" Hmm.. I will miss it! =/

Back to the topic, so now we've replaced the R1/L1 Temples with Baby Spikes, longer Snake Beams on the 50, lesser bunker in the middle, no more Baby Doritho, a Temple on Doritho side's 50, guess it would be as similar as possible to the SOKC layout. WOW and I played like shit in this layout during today's training. Hopefully we get familiar and better with everything and EVERYTHING SERIOUSLY! The competition is around the corner, few trainings remaining and we shall win on this coming Saturday's sparring, WE MUST WIN!

That's all fo' today, class starts tomorrow, off to bed. Nights world. Zzz.....

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THE SULTAN OF KEDAH CUP 2010

The Sultan of Kedah Cup is back on the 21st and 22nd of May 2010 in conjunction with Karnival Amal Hari Penyayang Yayasan Sultanah Bahiyah held on 21 & 22 May 2010.

The patron of the event is His Royal Highness himself and it promises to be the greatest northern Malaysia tournament ever!

Yayasan Sultanah Bahiyah's Royal Patron is HRH the Sultan of Kedah and their Chairperson/Pengerusi whom is HRH Princess of Kedah.

It will be held in the stadium (Stadium Darul Aman) and with over 250,000 spectators expected during the occasion as it is held in conjunction with Karnival Amal Hari Penyayang Yayasan Sultanah Bahiyah held on 21 & 22 May 2010 which is the brainchild of the Princess of Kedah (YTM Dato’ Seri Tunku Puteri Intan Safinaz Binti KDYMM Tuanku Sultan Haji Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah). And yes..Paintball is one of the key event of the festivities.




Tremendous PRIZE MONEY (RM40,000 for 2 Divs only!) that pays till 8th placing with bonus for “best from” divisions!!

Participants will stay at the 3 star + Regency Hotel for peanuts@Rm110 per night with opening dinner and playaz party planned!!

The 1st 30 lucky teams get in…registration at Rm500 for Open Div (Div 1,2,3-MPOC or NPL)
and Rm250 for Novice Div (Div 4 Mechanical)

30% discounts for early birds.

Paintballs at Rm185.
Full details coming right up!!
May is indeed a happening month!!
Good luck to all teams..
Register with the PALS HQ now..cheers!!



FULL EXECUTIVE SUMMARY BELOW:

Event Name: The Sultan of Kedah Cup 2010

Date: 21st & 22nd May 2010

Venue: Stadium Darul Aman

Offiated by: HRH AL SULTAN ALMU'TASIMU BILLAHI MUHIBBUDDIN TUANKU ALHAJ ABDUL HALIM MU'ADZAM SHAH IBNI ALMARHUM SULTAN BADLISHAH

Official Hotel: The Regency Hotel, Alor Setar, Kedah. (www.sentosaregencyhotel.com.my)

Main Organiser:Yayasan Sultanah Bahiyah.

Event Manager: Anugerah Kasih Resources, in association with Kedah Paintball Assiocation, an MPOC/PALS endorsed tournament.

Total Prizemoney: RM 40,000.00. Pays till 8th place.

Format (P5 format): Open to all local and international teams

Total 2 Divisions (Open & Novice)

Open Division
- All Division 1, Division 2 and Division 3 teams
- PSP, Millennium, Semi-auto modes of fire allowed
- Capped at 13 BPS

Novice Division
- All Division 4 teams
- Mechanical House Marker only


Registration
- Open Division – RM 500.00
- Novice Division – RM 250.00

Early Bird Registration – 30% Off (before 23rd April 2010):
- Open Division – RM 350.00
- Novice Division – RM 150.00

Dateline for registration: will be on the 3rd of May 2010 or when the quota is full!! This is a very special event and we can expect the quota to fill up pretty fast..don't wait.

Player ID: All valid Player ID cards from PALS, MPOC and NPL (ID Cards issued in 2010).

Paintballs: RM185.00 per box

Hotel Rate: RM110/per night (Twin sharing w/ Breakfast)

SPECIAL PROMO. FOR INTERNATIONAL TEAMS:First 4 (four) international teams to sign up will get FREE accommodations!

PRIZE MONEY - OPEN DIVISION (Div. 1, Div. 2, Div. 3 Teams in the MPOC & NPL)

1st-RM8,000.00 + Trophy + Medals
2nd-RM5,000.00 + Medals
3rd-RM3,000.00 + Medals
4th-RM2,000.00
5th-RM500.00
6th-RM500.00
7th-RM500.00
8th-RM500.00


PRIZE MONEY - NOVICE DIVISION (Div. 4 Teams in the MPOC & NPL)

1st-RM4,000.00 + Trophy + Medals
2nd-RM3,000.00 + Medals
3rd-RM2,000.00 + Medals
4th-RM1,000.00
5th-RM500.00
6th-RM500.00
7th-RM500.00
8th-RM500.00

Prize Money for Best Performing team from:
Division 1: RM1,000.00
Division 2: RM1,000.00
Division 3: RM1,000.00
Best team from Kedah (for Novice Division): RM1,000.00


Prize-giving by the HRH Sultan of Kedah (subject to final confirmation) There will be a closing night dinner and playerz party too!!

All participating players will receive a certificate of participation from His Royal Highness with the Royal Seal.

Expect one of the grandest trophy for the event too!

The Sultan of Kedah Cup 2010 - Registration Form - Please download from this link below. TQ:
http://www.xtionpaintball.com/doc1/KEDAH2010reg.xls (1.3 MB)

Link: http://www.paintballkedah.myakr.com/
Link: http://www.xtionpaintball.com/skc2010
Link: http://www.xtionpaintball.com/forum/index.php/topic,5383.0.html

For Registration and More Info, please contact PALS HQ:

No. 52A-1, Jalan PJU 8/5B,
Bandar Damansara Perdana
47820 Petaling Jaya
Selangor Darul Ehsan,
Malaysia
Tel: +603 7710 3960
Fax: +603 7710 3961


Allan Phang
Mobile: +6012 306 2568 / +6019 666 7932
Email: allan@palseries.org
Blackberry: 25878E91
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/allanphang

Keegan Wong
Mobile: +6012 2888 489
Email: keegan@palseries.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/keegan.slowmo

Mr Syed Sherezal (Kedah)
Mobile: +6019 289 0028
Email: syedsherezal@gmail.com

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Last Saturday was my first time fixing the netting on paintball field, and the problem is, I'm afraid of heights! Seriously you wouldn't understand how it feels like to climb up 3 storey high with a ladder hanging on the cable when you are an acrophobia. I felt so insecure, falling at anytime, scared of death, burnt, hot, and the netting is freaking heavy! I can even reach out to say hi to the opposite Phor Tay school's 3rd floor students. lol No idea since when I became acrophobia. You won't see me enjoying much in Genting Highland's playground, I'm suspecting that the 'superman ride' that contributed to my phobia. =/

Moreover, the photos below will be showing some of my bravery act - top naked under the sun! Yes I was not thinking and fo' the consequence of the brave act, I have became the new super human being with red skinned. After working under the sun, should be said burning under the sun fo' freaking six hours I was totally red and black in colour, but now I'm evolving through the 2nd stage, skin peeling. No joke sunburn is about absolute pain and uncomfortable! The next day, my tauke, Shion helped out by tying up some of the netting which seems to be so easy to him. No offence but he has got the ability of a monkey. Impressive! Finally, mission accomplished! Had a great training taught by Shion, he is also our coach.






Below are the photos of me trying out the 1on1 snap&bunk drill with David. The outcome, he hit my middle finger, also known as bird finger when I was about to run towards him. OUCH! I LOVE IT!

Chao!

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I hereby proudly presents you the Collabozonk Dance Crew participation in 8TV SHOWDOWN and is now on air! Please enjoy the show and thanks fo' your support!











Fyi we had passed through the 1st round audition, unfortunately we were eliminated in the 2nd round of battling with the Blackie Wacky Crew. Joining the 2nd round battle was a hesitation, but it is no excuse to blame. Lesson learned: DON'T THINK, JUST DO! and the rest is history. =)

Thanks to all the Collabozonk mates fo' making this happen! It's one of the proudest thing I've ever done in my life. Cheers! =D

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Very familiar column where I often used to write in, and here I'm filling in the blanks again after being m.i.a. fo' so long. My blog has been dead since months that I did not even bother to check out fo' any updates nor cleaning the rubbish comments. Pretty much due to my new sport that has currently conquered my life and mind, and yes I'm here to refurnish this blog into my lil' paintball ground. Well I was deeply inspired by one of my paintball mates' blog, Wei Chun after enjoy reading it yesterday. Hence, I'm back to writing now. =D

Team PaintKillerz is a newly formed paintball team in Penang. We are all newbies with no tournament experience and are still looking fo' new teammates to join us fo' competitions. At least 5 committed teammates will be needed to determine our trip to My-Npl D4 tourney is a successful one by this year. Since we have missed out the 1st leg in the starting of 2010, so we will have to catch up with either the 2nd leg in June or the 3rd leg in August, maybe both if we can get podium. Will slowly elaborate through out the coming updates. Basically we are having team training on every Sunday from 10am to 4pm at Shion's field, which is located next to Indian Association (left) and Phor Tay private school (right). So paintball freaks out there, if you are interested to take paintball as your extreme sport, please do not be hesitated but come to us instead! Hope to see YOU soon!



Aight, have to get some rest befo' work tomorrow. Oh yeah last but not least I am working on the paintball field as well, so if you wanna have a match, do call me up fo' booking. Thanks!
Edwin Kim - 0164242911

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