today was the SAV Rugby Dinner at sajc. its marks the season closure of the national schools competition this year. this also means that i have officially stepped down for my captaincy and its time for boon rong to take over. i am very confident he will do an even better job then me and thats how its supposed to be. in addition, my chapter for playing for st andrew's has officially ended (playing for the alumni is not official jus a pastime).
dinner was great. saw the videos of all the divisions and the plans that has been set for them. the junior school boys came down in numbers. its nice to see them down knowing tat they will be the next generation of ruggers to bring the village rugby to greater heights. and im very sure. we not only have good young enthusiatic players but also committed coaches who will go the extra mile without asking for anything in return.
i take my cap off to my wonderful coaches and teacher in-charges who have sacrificed alot of their time and taking care of us not only in the pitch but also off.
next comes a group of players, the batch of 1988/87 rugby players, who have not only shown but proved to the world that nothing is impossible. we have achieved what pple said is jus another dream into reality. you gentlemen will have a special place in my heart and i will never forget those great friendships that had been forged. if theres going to be a word to describe you guys will be.. legends. then we have the batch of 1989/90, for their outstanding performance in maintaining if not acheived more than what the batch of 1988/87 did. i do agree that your life is more stressful than ours because you all no longer carry the names of underdogs. u guys are pressured to produce results and have done so neatly.
for the juniors, eventhough there is pressure on u guys, u must always remember that the ultimate purpose of playing rugby is to enjoy and love the game. once u have the passion, the results will come naturally.
Lastly here are the people who i owe A BIG THANK YOU for making my St. Andrew's rugby career a not only memorable but an extraordinary one!
Mr Adam Silas: for taking the first step in taking me in to saints.
Mr Gene Tong, Mr Alan Wee, Mr Marcus Yeo, Mr Jonathan Leow: always believing in me. giving me the chance to lead the saints team. never failed motivating me to be a better player and leader.
Mr Koa Chee Meng: giving me plenty of leadership opportunites.
Mr Roy Wee: teaching me what discipline is. being very hard on me during trg (until in sec 1 n 2 i came home crying most of the time after trg. haha!) and pressuring me constantly. not for you, i will not have the discipline to take me where i am now.
Mr Louis Ho, Mr Edmund Koh, Mr Lenoard Ong: for taking me into sajc. n taking care of my welfare.
Mrs Charles: for having the faith in us.
i hope i did not leave anyone out!
theres only one thing left to for me now.. which all of my coaches, teachers, family, principals, vice-principals and friends will constantly remind me... STUDY!
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