An interview with 'Bekah'

We are in the mid month of January and how is everyone doing? We definitely hope it has been a good start to your year so far!

Remember the special interview post we said we would be having some 2 months back? Well, the time has come! We have set up an email interview with a very special Sports Trainer for the team, Rebekah Marie who is also known as 'Bekah' by the team.

Just a brief information about her. She is a 3rd year student at School of Sports, Health and Leisure, specializing in Sports in Exercise Science. She is the one who manages all the injuries and any players who gets injured on and off the field.

We took some time to ask her some questions...

RPWST: How did you get involved in being a sports trainer for the team?

Bekah: I was helping some players tape their ankle during one of the training session and from there i was recommended to Fazilah (staff advisor for the team)

RPWST: What was the biggest challenge you have faced so far?

Bekah: The biggest challenge was the packed training schedule the team had (for and during polite season) as a number of players were down and having to find ways to help quicken the players recovery was a little challenging.

RPWST: Did you end up loving the game of soccer?

Bekah: Honestly, yea I ended up loving the game of soccer, as I tend to know how the game is played and what are the different rules and of course kicking some balls around with the players also makes me want to join and learn soccer.

RPWST: What was the best memory/moments throughout your involvement with the team?

Bekah: Best memory/moment would be being there with the team throughout the Youth League as well as their POL-ITE games and all the other games, always there to give them my support despite the wins or loses from the game/s and rendering my help with their injury as I know that they have been working and training very hard to achieve what they want, and seeing them play and then laughing it out after games or training.

This team i would say is the best as they have become a group of friends who would simply make your day with their smiles, laughter, silly dances and songs.

RPWST: Do you hope to be assisting the team again any time soon?

Bekah: I wouldn't mind being RPWST's sports trainer again.

Bekah (left, in bib), assisting an injured Singapore Rugby player during a Rugby Event.
(Photo courtesy of Rebekah Marie)

Thank you 'Bekah' for taking your time off for our short interview and for the readers out there, let us know who you want us to interview next! We may come up with a monthly interview special...

Check back soon!

Last 2 days!

No, not that the blog is going to be on our last 2 days. Rather, it's 2 more days before we welcome 2012! So what are your countdown plans? What are your New Year resolutions? For us, one of our new year resolutions is to get 3rd or even better for next year's POL-ITE Women's Soccer!

We hope you did have a great Merry Christmas and the blog wishes you an advanced Happy New Year!

Quote

"Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after another. We cruised from the first match of thrashing SP 9-0 to a slight mistake being punished by a single bitter goal in our net against NP to a grueling nail biting 0-1 lost by penalty to ITE.

During the last crucial match, the final whistle was blown few seconds after we placed the ball for the fourth time in NYP's net. Ultimately, we created history this very year by clinching 3rd place in the POL-ITE Games. This could not be a better finish for the team in
POL-ITE Games 2011."

Indeed, it has been a great year for the team, as our midfielder, Natasha has put it.

Finally, the team has something to tell and show everyone...

Medal at last!

That's right, the team has finally brought on "home" a medal by concluding the tournament in 3rd place, defeating NYP 4-0 in their last and final POL-ITE match. The 4 goals were courtesy of a hat trick by Fifi and a goal by Shank! What a great way to end the tournament.

For now, let's head onto the photos:

A formal team photo with the Advisor, Fazilah and also their proud medals around their neck!

Time for some fun!

Congratulations to the Year 1s on their first medal clinched!

The scores from the matches are as follow:
RP 9 : SP 0
RP 0 : NP 1
RP 0 : ITE 1
RP 4 : NYP 0

After all the hardwork, the team will take a 2 weeks break and yes, that also means that the blog will also be on a 2 week hiatus! When we come back, we will have a special interview put up just for you! Stay tuned to find out who are we going to interview!

9-0 Victory: The report

This week, we have our midfielder, Natasha, who shares with us on the 9-0 romping victory:

On 8 Oct 2011, RPWST made our way to ITE Simei for the first POL-ITE match against SP. In the first few minutes, all our players were busy settling into the uneven field, taking note of SP's strengths and weaknesses as well.

We dominated the first half, pushing the play to our attacking half for most of the 45 minutes. By half time, the score was 4-0 with Fifi grabbing 3 goals and a well placed shot by Jannah.

Determined to end the game on a high note, RPWST pushed on despite the 4 goal lead. Attacks after attacks, we never let any ball slip out of our possession and by the final whistle, we managed another 5 goals, courtesy of Fifi who scored another hat trick, Shank and Natasha.

Spirits were flying high as the final whistle blew, signalling the end of 90 minutes and the score victory belonged to RPWST.

This evening, the team would be playing a crucial match against power house ITE, KO 8pm @ ITE Simei. Will victory repeat itself? Come on down to catch the exciting match and show your support for the team!