What a difference a year makes... CHAMPIONS!

Our Boys last year (top). Our Champions this year (bottom).

What a difference a year makes. 

A year ago, we sent our boys to take part in a friendly 5-vs-5 basketball competition organised by Jurong Secondary. We sent one team as we were not sure how we would perform. As the boys had only just started training then, there was not much expectations. They were also a young Junior Team against much stronger Senior Teams. True to form, they were also soundly beaten. As some boys would recall then, we lost by as much as 52-2. 

This year, on 9th November, our boys returned once more to the courts of Jurong Secondary to compete in their annual 5-vs-5 competition. This time we entered as Seniors. Due to the team's growth, we could also compete as 2 teams - Team A and B. Team B gave their best but were eliminated after garnering 2 wins and 2 losses in the first round. Our story does not end here, as Team A would go on to sweep all their games in rounds 1 and 2 to emerge as the champions of the Jurong 5-vs-5 competition! 

Our Senior Boys Team A would win each of their games with a deadly mix of panache, skill and swashbuckling play. Like a hot knife through butter, they would scythe through their opponents on their way  to the basket. Where individual play was stopped, the team passed their way into the zone before scoring crucial baskets. Whenever the opponent seemed to step up their game, our Senior boys never waivered or waned. They would press harder on the defence and obliterate their foes with their stinging offence. 

There were plenty of games to savour that day and the parents and supporters who joined us were treated to a boundless display of lethal scoring and accurate passes accompanied by a relentless defence. The Senior Boys would play 7 games and win all 7 that day. The boys won for themselves a medal each and $300 in Popular vouchers which was shared not just by the players in Team A but also with the players in Team B. As a team, they share their defeats and their triumphs, their joy and sorrow.   

THEY ARE A TEAM, A BAND OF BROTHERS. 

HOWEVER DIFFERENT THEY ARE IN TALENT OR ABILITY; 

THEY ALL BLEED NANYANG BLUE.

We congratulate our Senior Boys on their triumph and hope that this would spur them to greater glory and achievements. 

Next up, the Senior Falcons head to Taipei, Taiwan to take part in a provincial tournament organised by Nangang Primary School. Let us wish them all the best in their endeavours! 

Basketball Carnival (Recreation Players and Girls Team) and Updated Training Schedule (Boys Senior/Junior Team)

Dear Nanyang Basketballers,

Basketball Carnival, Tuesday 4th November, 2-4pm
There will be a Basketball Carnival for Recreation Players on Tuesday, 4th November, from 2pm to 4pm.

Expect to learn more about Basketball and to play some games together. Some party food and drinks will be served after the games.

Your child will be given a consent form, kindly fill it up and return it to the teachers-in-charge.
You can also download the consent form HERE

Updated Training Schedule for Senior and Junior Falcons (Boys)

There are some IMPORTANT updates to the schedule. Please click HERE to download.
If you are not sure, please contact the teachers.

Junior Boys - Mr Matthew Lim and Mr Jonathan Lim
Senior Boys - Mr Cha Ming Cheng and Mr Eugene Ng

Some key updates to the training schedule

1) Monday, 4th November @ TTC - Senior Boys will train 0800h to 1230h

2) Saturday, 9th November - Senior Boys competition @Jurong Sec while Junior Boys will train @TTC

3) Monday, 11th November - Senior Boys training @KRC 1400h to 1600h

4) 14 to 22 November - Junior Boys are to train at TTC and KRC while the Senior Boys are in Taiwan
                                      Junior Boys are to train to compete with the Senior Boys when they return.
                                      Senior Boys not going Taiwan are to join the Junior Boys.
                                      Mr Jonathan Lim will update you all via Whatsapp.

5) Senior and Junior SEPARATE training every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday @TTC

6) Senior and Junior COMBINED training every Friday 0800h-1100h @TTC

7) NYPS FALCONS Christmas Celebration on Saturday, 21 December 2013, after the combined training.

Warmest Regards,

Nanyang Falcons

Term 4 & November-December Holiday Training

Dear Nanyang Basketballers,

We have reached the final term of the school calendar.
Please take note of your training schedules for this term.

All Recreation & Seed Team Players
Training is suspended from Week 2 till Week 6.
Due to the school programs, we regret to inform that your only training session this term is Friday, 1st November.
The teachers understand that you love the game. As such we have decided to organise a fun day of Basketball on Tuesday, 5th November. We will have a small party and plan some games with everybody involved. Look out for more details in the future.

Girls Team
There will be a short briefing for you and your schedule will be finalised soon.
We hope to have you more committed and training with the Junior Boys Development team.

Junior and Senior Boys Development Teams
Please refer to latest post on 31st October 2013.

Study hard for the upcoming end of year examinations!
And see you all on the Basketball court again soon.

Regards,

Nanyang Falcons

End of Term 3 Training and 1-week Holiday training schedule for Seniorand Junior Boys Team

Dear Senior and Junior Boys,

There will be no training in the last week of Term 3 due to the Teachers' Day Celebrations on Thursday, 5th September and the School Holiday on Friday, 6th September. There is also no training this Saturday, 7th September

Do spend time with your families and enjoy the break ahead.

For the 1-week holiday, the training schedules for your teams are as follows. Kindly adhere to them and try to come for ALL trainings in order to improve as a team. All trainings are held at Toh Tuck Road campus.

SENIOR TEAM*
MON 9 SEPT, 0800-1000h
WED 11 SEPT, 0800-1000h
FRI 13 SEPT, 0800-1230h

JUNIOR TEAM
TUES 10 SEPT, 0800-1000h
THUR 12 SEPT, 0800-1000h
FRI 13 SEPT 0800-1230h

We have invited Choa Chu Kang Primary Senior team to have a friendly match with us on Friday morning.

a) Coach has requested that BOTH senior and junior team are to come down at 8am to start training on Friday.He will train both teams - basics and basketball foundation skills for the Junior team, a lighter session and more shooting for the Seniors.
b) At 1030, we will start the friendly game. This is a good opportunity for the Junior team to watch a full match as well as to learn from the Senior team. For the senior team it is a good gauge to learn from the champions, CCKPS.
c)After the game, lunch is catered for all from 1145h to 1230h.
d)We may be opponents but only on the court, when the final whistle blows we will embrace each other and recognize that we are better because of what the other gives to the game. That is the spirit of Olympism and sportsmanship.

Warmest Regards,

Nanyang Falcons

CCA/Seed Team & Girls Team - End of Term 3 Training

Dear CCA/Seed Team and Girls' Team,

We have come to the end of training for Term 3.

As this Thursday, 5th September is the Teachers' Day Celebrations and this Friday, 6th September is a school holiday, there are no training sessions this week.

Have a good 1 week break and come back for training when school reopens.
You can look forward to training on our new basketball court then!

Warmest Regards,

Nanyang Basketball

No training on week 8

Dear Nanyang Basketballers,

There is no training this week on Thursday 22nd August and Friday 23rd August.

Have a good week ahead.

Regards,

Nanyang Basketball

No Training on Week 6: Selamat Hari Raya & Happy National Day!

Dear Basketballers and Parents,

There will be no training next week due to the Hari Raya Puasa holiday and the National Day holiday.

Trainings on the following dates below are cancelled.
Thursday, 8 August
Friday, 9 August
Saturday 10 August,
 
Do spend the time well with your family and have a good weekend.

Warmest regards,

Nanyang Basketball

Basketball Training Resumes

Dear Basketballers and Parents,

Basketball training resumes this week. Please follow the schedule below.

Thursdays 2-4pm @ Toh Tuck Campus
Junior Development Team
Senior Development Team
Girls Team
* Bus will leave for Toh Tuck Basketball Court at 145pm and be back in King's Road campus at 3.45pm
Please do not eat a heavy lunch.

Fridays 2-4pm @ King's Road Campus
Seed & Recreation Team
Girls Team
Other players are free to join in to work on their basics and fundamentals.
The more you bounce the ball and play the game, the better you become!

Saturdays 8-10am @ Toh Tuck Campus
Senior Development Team
* Training is at Toh Tuck campus

Saturdays 10am-12noon @ Toh Tuck Campus
Junior Development Team
* Training is at Toh Tuck campus

Regards,

Mr Eugene Ng

NYPS Basketball June Camp 2013 - Day 3

Day 3 of the Basketball Camp begin with a hearty breakfast of bread, eggs, sausages and sandwich spreads.

After breakfast, the pupils were told to tidy and clean up their rooms to prepare for the end of camp.
When the area cleaning was complete, the pupils gathered to vote for their favourite mascot to lead Nanyang Basketball. After a round of intense voting, the pupils decided to be known as Nanyang Falcons.

 The various teams took turns to present their ideas and drawings. 

The winning design and mascot name. 

As the camp drew to a close, we arranged for prizes to be given away to the Best Team, Best Girl Camper, Best Boy Camper and Most Improved Player. 

The prizes which were kindly bought and sponsored by our parents. 

Here is a picture of the best team with their new water bottles and gym towels. 

At the end of camp, all basketballers were also given a collar pin which they can start wearing from Term 3 onwards. The collar pin is to be won on the left collar for the boys and above the name tag for the girls. 

We look forward to next year's camp 2014!

NYPS Basketball June Camp 2013 - Day 2

We started the second day of camp with a quick morning stretch and workout before heading to the nearby Bukit Timah Food Centre for breakfast. Each team was allocated an amount of money for breakfast and team captains had to help plan and order meals for their younger team mates. It was good to see the older boys and girls working together to serve their younger peers. The teams were happy to enjoy their breakfast of fishball noodles, chee cheong fun and fried bee hoon.

We walked back to school after breakfast. Fortunately for us, Game 7 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals was being played in the United States. This was a tight series featuring the Miami Heat against the Indiana Pacers. The team that wins this final game 7 of the series would proceed on the NBA Finals to compete against the San Antonio Spurs. Thanks to a parent, we were able to stream the NBA Finals live for the basketballers to enjoy. Coach Ong was even sporting enough to join us in the morning to analyse the game for the pupils. He explained the different playing styles of the 2 teams and the basketball plays to watch for.

The game was a resounding victory for the Miami Heat and they would even go on to win the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. After watching the game, the students had a simple lunch before preparing to host Choa Chu Kang Primary for a friendly match. Choa Chu Kang Primary had graciously accepted our invitation to come down for a friendly game.

Our parent volunteers, Khim and Regina, helping to wrap prizes and souvenirs for the players of both schools.  

The boys and girls from Nanyang Primary and Choa Chu Kang Primary. A few of them had also won basketballs kindly sponsored by the Nanyang parent volunteers. 

After the friendly games, the campers then showered and cleaned themselves up to prepare for the barbecue night. Food and Drinks were all kindly sponsored by our parent volunteers. Thank you parents!

Each team was allocated a barbecue pit along with food trays and tongs. 

Along with the uncooked food, many parents also prepared cooked beehoon, fishballs and other delights for the party.

 The pupils had lots of fun in the barbecue!

 Parents were reminded not to help in cooking and to let their children serve them!

 The Nanyang Basketball Family grows bigger and stronger!

NYPS Basketball June Camp 2013 - Day 1

The Nanyang Basketballers started bright and early by gathering at the Toh Tuck Campus on 3rd June 2013. The camp kicked off with a training session with Coach Ong. Coach was happy to see 36 campers, boys and girls, training with him.

Meanwhile, Mr Eugene Ng, took the parents on a tour of the camp site and answered their queries about camp. Many campers were very excited to take part in their first camp. They were anxious, excited and so were their parents.

After training, the campers were briefed on the camp rules. The rules form the acronym SBBALL:-

S - Safety First
B - Buddy System
B - Be Clean
A - Act Fast, Move Quick
L - Listen to Instructions
L - Let's Have Fun!

They were then shown their bunks and told to conduct an area cleaning to ensure that their sleeping area was clean. We were fortunate to have the use of the Air-conditioned Music and Dance Studios to use for the camp. Following an inspection of cleanliness, the campers were allowed to wash up before lunch was served. Lunch was a simple meal of rice, vege, egg and meat.  

After lunch, the basketballers were led on a re-envisioning exercise. They were shown videos of successful teams like Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat and L.A.Lakers. They were also shown videos of our own Nanyang Boys team in competitive action. The basketballers were told to think about a mascot and name for Nanyang Basketball. At the end of the exercise, names such as Nanyang Lightning, Nanyang Ninjas, Nanyang Tigers, Nanyang Thunder, Nanyang Rhinoes and Nanyang Falcons were thought up by the campers. They even made drawings and designs for the new team logo. The campers would vote the next day for their favourite design and name.

At the end of the re-envisioning exercise, the campers were then instructed to prepare for their hike to Bukit Timah Summit. Before setting off, they were given a safety briefing and water parade. The following are pictures of our campers as they made their way up the hill. 

 Start of the hike from Toh Tuck Campus to the foot of Bukit Timah Hill.

 At the foot of Bukit Timah Hill where the Ranger Station and Park Office is located. 

 Mr Ng, stopping to allow everyone to catch their breath and taking the opportunity to share about the history of Bukit Timah Nature Reserve as a granite quarry and primary rainforest. 

 Our students walking up the sloping path. 

Some resorted to trying to walk backwards to relieve the strain on their knees. 

Mr Ng sharing about the forest canopy and how plants compete for light in a dense rainforest. 

 We made it to the top!

Campers sharing their snacks at the summit of Bukit Timah hill. 

The teachers and campers are proud that everybody completed the hike to the top of the hill. 

Even our little ones from Primary 2 prevailed and did not give up.

Campers on their way down the hill. 

Having completed the long and challenging hike up the summit of Bukit Timah, the campers were rewarded with a nice meal at King Albert Park Macdonalds. 

After a nice hearty dinner, campers headed back to their bunks to wash up and prepare for bed. Lights out came at 1030pm.

Good night Campers!

Basketball 'A' Division Nationals Final - In support of Hwa Chong JC Girls and Boys

Dear All,

The Nanyang Primary Basketball Coach, Coach Ong, is also coaching the Hwa Chong JC Girls and Boys "A" Division Team. Both of these teams have qualified for the "A" Division Final. The Boys match will be played at 2.30pm followed by the Girls Match. The games should finish by 5pm. 

The games will be played at the Jurong East Sports and Recreation Center. (pls click on the name for link to map)

Coach Ong has cordially invited the Nanyang Primary Basketball CCA members to watch the games this Wednesday afternoon and we have accepted his invitation. The matches themselves should be very fast-paced and exciting. It will be a good experience for all Basketball players to watch these exciting games being played by their elder brothers and sisters. 

We will be arranging a school bus for all interested NYPS Basketball CCA players. 
The bus will return to Nanyang Primary by 530pm. We seek parents' help to arrange transport for your child if you child is attending the matches. You can pick your child up either from Nanyang Primary, King's Road Campus or from the Jurong East Sports and Recreation Center, at 21 Jurong East St 31. 

A consent form has been sent out to all Nanyang Primary Basketball CCA Members. 
Kindly complete the form and return it to Mr Ng (King's Road Campus) or Mr Cha (Toh Tuck Campus).

You can also download the form from this link below.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/fr6mkbwdu0j01vp/Hwa%20Chong%20Finals%2022%20May%202013.doc

Warmest Regards,

Eugene Ng

Basketball CCA June Camp 3rd - 5th June 2013

Dear parents / guardians,

We are pleased to inform you that the Basketball CCA Teachers and Coach Ong will be organising a Basketball Camp from Monday, June 3rd to Wednesday, June 5th. 

You can download the consent forms by clicking the link below
https://www.dropbox.com/s/6efqze3x9nozgin/Letter%20for%20June%20Camp.doc

The details are as follows:-

1) The Basketball Camp will be held at the Toh Tuck Campus located at 5 Toh Tuck Road, Singapore 596679. 
This is due to the extensive renovation works being carried out at the King’s Road Campus. We will be able to use the large indoor court to train, rain or shine. The camp will start at 0800h on Monday, June 3rd. It will end at 1200h on Wednesday, June 5th. We seek your assistance to provide transportation to and from school for your child. 

2) The objectives of this basketball camp are:-     
a. Foster team spirit and friendship within the CCA
b. Improve on Basketball Skills
c. Inculcate the spirit of sportsmanship and the Olympic values
d. Create and cultivate a strong basketball identity for Nanyang Basketball CCA. 

3) Based on the camp objectives, your child will be undergoing a program of basketball training as well as take part in a varied list of activities. 
We do not wish to focus only on Basketball but also to provide a holistic platform for your child to garner a set of skills and values. At the camp they can expect Basketball Trainings, a Basketball Friendly Match, a Nature Trail, play Team Games, Learn about Olympic Values, a Barbeque Dinner and more. 

4) Please note that the camp is not compulsory.
However we hope that ALL BASKETBALL CCA members can take part and join in the fun and games. We are aware that some of the pupils have signed up for courses during the school holidays. Your child may take leave during the camp provided notice has been given and a registered adult is picking your child up. Kindly direct your child to report to the teacher-in-charge before leaving and the moment he or she is back. Please fill up the form attached if you intend to withdraw your child midway through the camp.  

5) Planning and executing a camp can be a challenging task for teachers. 
We hope that some parents can volunteer to help us at this camp. We will need 4 parent volunteers (PVs) on Monday, 3rd June and Tuesday, 4th June. Parent Volunteers will be allocated to groups to help in their tasks and at meal times. During trainings and team activities, our PVs can take a breather and proceed to do their own work or rest in the comfort of the office. We can also arrange a guest ID to allow you to use the school Wi-Fi network. Please note that PVs are not allowed to stay overnight. Kindly complete the form below if you can volunteer your time and would like to join in the fun. 

6) There’s a barbeque on the second night and you are invited! 
We hope to build the CCA into an inclusive community and we would like to hold a barbeque session on the second night – Tuesday, 4th June. Basketball CCA members can invite their parents and siblings down for a good time. We will hold some party games for everybody along with some prizes to give away. Any sponsors for food, drinks, prizes or cash will be deeply appreciated and acknowledged. Do note that camp participants will stay for the night after their family members have left. 
           
If you have any queries or feedback, feel free to email me at eugene_ng_ming_teck@nyps.edu.sg 

Warmest regards,


Mr Eugene Ng
Nanyang Basketball

Post exams potluck party on 18 may 2013

Finally the kids' exams are over. Training resumes at Toh tuck campus. Training was followed up by a potluck party with food contribution from existing school team parents as well as new parents. It was a good opportunity for the new and old parents to interact.

Suspension of Basketball Training from 22 April to 20 May

Dear Parents and Nanyang Basketballers,

Basketball Training has been suspended till 20 May.

Our next Basketball Training will commence again on Thursday, 23rd May for the Devt Team and Girls Team; and on Friday, 24th May for the Seed Team.

Do ask you child to continue practicing ball drills at home. He or she does not necessarily need a coach or the court to improve in ball skills. All they need to do is practice, practice and practice.

Training will continue this Saturday, 5th May, for the Development Team from 0730-0930.
Take note that training will be held at Toh Tuck Campus this Saturday.

This training is not compulsory as we are aware that some of the students require more time for revision.
However we hope that you can continue to bring your child down for training. It is a form of exercise which can help your child relieve stress. We also wish to open this Saturday's training for the Girls Team as they are missing the mid-week training.

Warmest Regards,

Mr Eugene Ng
Nanyang Basketball

Training Schedules

Dear All,

Please note your training dates and schedules.

For Nanyang Girls Team, training on Thursday is compulsory. We hope you will come on Fridays for additional practice especially with your basic ball handling skills.

In Nanyang we have a basketball philosophy based on the human fist. When we play, we play well and we play hard. Like a fist. There are five core playing skills which we hope to inculcate in every Nanyang Basketballer. We hope they carry these skills with them as they grow to be better players and students. 

"A basketball team is like the 5 fingers on your hand. 

If you can get them all together, you have a fist. 

That's how I want you to play"

 - Mike Krzyzewski

Basketball Training Days

Dear All,

Please note that Basketball Training has resumed in Term 2. The different teams train on different days. 

Please take note of which team you are and come for training punctually. 

Thursdays 200pm to 345pm

Boys and Girls School Team, Development Team

Fridays 200pm to 345pm 

Recreation Team and Seed Team

Saturdays 0730am to 0930am*

School Team and Development Team

* There is no training this Saturday, 13 April, due to Walk for Nanyang.

Some players have been picked to join the Development Team. They will be notified via letter and consent form to parents this week (Week 3). Members of the Development Team have to attend more trainings in order to further develop their skill and potential. Development Team players can subsequently be selected to the school team to play for Nanyang Primary. 

Thank you and warmest regards,

Nanyang Basketball 

What makes a champion?

...The will must be stronger than the skill...

Basketball camp

This morning, 38 kids from CCA group and school team ranging from P1-P5 reported at 7.30am. They were split into 4 groups namely Miami Heats, LA Lakers, Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics.

From 8-10am, they were led by coach Ong in doing warmups and drills. After which they had simple tea break of milo and cake. At 10.30am, it was ice breaking games and getting to know one another.

At 12, it was time to cook their own lunch. Before that, they were briefed by Mr Eugene on fire safety regarding usage of mess tins and stoves. He did a cooking demo of instant noodles with veggies, egg and sausages. Then the kids went to their various groups to set up the cooking area at the library garden. The older P5 boys and girls took over the cooking job and served the younger ones before finally tucking in to their own cooked meal. Can see that they are very pleased and deserved a pat on their backs for a job well done. The younger ones then helped out on scouring the mess tins and cleaning up the place.

After lunch, it was to watch videos of great NBA players to analyse their game and share what they can learn from them.

From 3.30-5.30pm, it was time to hit the basketball court for mini games. While the younger group played mini games, the older boys played 3 on 3. After a short debrief, the kids broke camp and headed home. Hopefully though tired but inspired to play more basketball. Hope the kids have forged new bonds and may the fellowship continues when they see one another back in school after this 1 week term break.