July: Wcup Ends, Our Season Starts

July Trng Schedule for Mens and Ladies:
*Individual trng by mens & ladies coach, not combined trng
*But timing is entirely the same

Tampines Sports Hall
06 July Thurs 7-10pm
11 July Tues 7-10pm
18 July Tues 7-10pm
25 July Tues 7-10pm

Division 2 Fixtures

Blacks Mens Div 2 Fixtures:
01 Jul Sat 12pm SIM Blacks vs Motorola Red Juniors (Div 2 Opening Match!)
16 Jul Sun 12pm SIM Blacks vs Tampines East Knights
22 Jul Sat 2pm SIM Blacks vs Pasirian Floorball
30 Jul Sun 6pm SIM Blacks vs Storm Force
05 Aug Sat 6pm SIM Blacks vs SMU Hunters
13 Aug Sun 8pm Tazsilian Arowana vs SIM Blacks
20 Aug Sun 6pm SIM Blacks vs FC Squirrels
26 Aug Sat 2pm MS Victoria Skools vs SIM Blacks
02 Sep Sat 6pm SIM Blacks vs RP SalsaZ

Team Guidelines
- All players to reach Tampines Sports Hall, 1 hour before the game
- Reflect your Attendance/Absence for all matches to the Captain
- Attire: Black Jersey, Black Shorts, Black Long Socks
- Ladies: Do head down & support us, cos we wont make it through w/o u all!
-Lastly: Very Impt!! Please remember to bring the jersey money for the very first match against Motorola Juniors!

Interview with BLACKS Men's coach

He is one of the top forwards in Singapore floorball and was even a Cleo Most Eligible Bachelor. He is non other than the men's coach Lionel Sing Chao Wei. Born on 13th August 1981, he is currently representing one of the top local floorball club Mooseman. When not playing floorball, he is a student in MDIS pursuing his BSc Biz Mgmt degree. This chap uses a righty Exel stick and has a favourite athlete in soccer player Thiery Henry. We caught up with him and had a chat to find out more about him and his feelings towards BLACKS.

How was the recent World Floorball Championships that you played in for Singapore? Anything to share?
L: I learnt a lot from the WFC; there are a lot of new tactics to share with the team. The level of the sport has reached another level. We (Team Singapore) must catch up quickly.

Anything in particular that you think is applicable for your coaching material?
L: The tactics that some European teams are using are totally different and interesting. The box play and power play tactics have improved so much! Individual skills of the players have also improved tremendously. I have gained from the experience and hope to pass on these skills to my team.

What do you think is the weakness of BLACKS?
L: The team can be more focused. I mean our players know the play ups and tactics but at times do not execute them to my satisfaction. We can release the ball faster. On top of that, our players tend to stop playing when something goes wrong. For example, when someone makes a mistake or the referee makes a lousy call we forgot to continue playing. We must remember that the ball is still in play and we still have a job to do, there is no time to stand around in a floorball court!
What do you think is the strength of BLACKS then?
L: So far so good. The team is becoming more discipline, especially in defence. I'm please that everyone knows their role but the new players have to catch up quickly. Everybody is committed to this club and that is great!

Any player you reckon our opponents should watch out for?
L: Alvin, Don and Ming Cong. Especially the Don and Ming Cong partnership. Hopefully they will score more goals. However, the rest of the team have great potential as well. Keep a lookout for some dark horses.

Any player or team that will take Div 2 by storm?
L: Well, I feel that it does not matter who is strong. What I am most concerned with is our own performance. We can outshine any team if we play to the tactics and be discipline.

So how you rate BLACKS in Div 2?
L: We can only think of 2 things. It can either be promotion or promotion. I don't even want our team to think of relegation in any way!


If you were granted a wish for Singapore floorball what would it be?
L: I wish that there will be a stadium in Singapore built solely for floorball. It would definitely be inspiring for all players and coaches.

Lastly, a floorball skill/tip by Lionel himself.
L: Master the turn and drag shot move (Running in a semi circle direction from one end to another along the goal and taking a shot on the run). It's a move that will help you to score the most goals. Keep the shot on target is the most important not the power of the shot.


Stay tune for the next interview with the ladies team coach Gary.

**RECRUITMENT DRIVE**

hey blacks! be sure to turn up on 28 june '06 to recruit anyone we can find from the mass of RMIT newbies!!

We'll be setting up a booth!! come on down as we'll be needin manpower to tend the booth, give out some pemphlets n be clothed in the mascot wear.... oh! n bring ya sticks too if ya comin down..

so... once again,

be there or be square :P

Friendly VS MI *(Jersey Announcment)*

Hi all,

Confirmed: Blacks Mens vs MI
Date/Time: 22 June, Thurs /3pm Warmup 330pm Match
Venue: MI Bartley Campus

*Ladies take note:
Pls reply to Don by WED if you want to have/not have names/numbers printed on your jersey. If not, we will take it as default design with numbers :)

Please take note that the jersey will cost $20 with number,$25 with number and name and $15 for just the jersey(inclusive of cost of Blacks Logo).Ladies who wish to change their minds are to get back to Don.

June Training *Ladies take note*

Mens
SPANS
04th June, Sun 5-6pm (Physical) 6-8pm (Training)
11th June, Sun 3-4pm (Physical) 4-6pm (Training)
18th June, Sun 5-6pm (Physical) 6-8pm (Training) *MI Skools Friendly Day
25th June, Sun 5-6pm (Physical) 6-8pm (Training)

NTU SRC
09th June, Fri 7-10pm
16th June, Fri 7-10pm

Ladies
*LADIES to be at the Toa Payoh Stadium 2pm ready for physical.
Court timing will be badly wasted if you ladies are not on time.
SPANS
04th June, Sun 3-4pm (Physical) 4-6pm (Training)
11th June, Sun 130-4pm (Friendly vs MI) 6-8pm (Training)
18th June, Sun 3-4pm (Physical) 4-6pm (Training)
25th June, Sun 2-4pm (Physical) 4-6pm (Training)

SIM Activities come July!!!

Come July Holidays, many activities coming up, especially with the new faces coming in!

Event: RMIT Orientation
Date: 28 June Wednesday
*They are looking for GLs, so if you are interested, contact me asap.
*We will be setting up a Floorball Booth to publicise our club.

Event: Dragonboat PM Cup
Date: 2 July Sunday
Venue: Bedok Reservoir
*Head on down to support our muscle dudes!

Event: UOL Orientation
Date: 11-12 July Tues-Wed
*Interested GLs, please contact me asap before 18 June
*Our publicity team will be doing a HUGE Floorball Recruitment Booth

Friendly with MI gals! (postponed)

There will be a friendly for our very own Blacks ladies. More updates about the friendly would be posted up later.

1st Guys Friendly Match

Our 1st friendly in preparation for DIV 2, big test for our rusty bones, get ready!
Event: SIM Blacks (Mens) VS Millenia Institute
Timing: 12th June, Mon 230-530pm
Venue: MI Bartley Campus (Bus 28 from Paya Lebar MRT)
Attire: Black Top

NTUC 3on3 Floorball Tournament

The annual 3 on 3 is back. Remember the fun we had at Tampines last year?
Time for you to form your teams (3 Players 1 Reserve) & do SIM Blacks proud!
Only 32 places, do register asap at least before end-June.
Register @ http://www.snw.com.sg/sports/body_sports.aspx