just for laughs!

the end of the video says this: 'CHEERS to all of us as a family and may we have many more joyous moments to come! (the very next video might just have your unglam picture in it haha!)'

SP BIATHLON 2011

On a bright Saturday morning (only because it was so blasting hot) on the 6th of August 2011 we spent the morning at Singapore Poly for the SP Biathlon.

This was the first biathlon for many of us and we naturally went for the beginner route: 250m Swim, 2km run. Sounds like a piece of cake, doesn't it? NOT(well for me anyways). Other brave contestants such as Issac, Jin and Cass took the slightly longer route of 450m swim and 3.3km route while the BRAVEST OF THE BRAVEST( and the most hiong of all) UNCLE XQ & SAM took the longest route of 750m Swim and 6.3km run.

However, while we all met at 8.05am at the DOVER MRT STATION, majority of our events would only begin in the late morning/afternoon but NO WORRIES:) we took lots of pictures :D enjoy:)

Jo helping Jeff out, so sweet:)

Jeff and Sean showing their love for each other:)

UNCLE XQ & SAM, before their event.

Everyone before their event...

... and everyone after. (GROUP SHOT)

Lastly, Cass and Jin were 1st and 3rd respectively for their category and Hui Hiang came in 1st for her category as well. CONGRATS u guys:)

All in all, it was a great experience and I've learnt that as little as 2km sounds (lesser than the usual 2.4) it ain't no joke to run after swimming. Phew, gotta train up for whatever comes!

Friendlies by the pool

Jeff the model

Stacia and Yu ting

Xing Quan towing the manikin.

Jo getting ready for her event:)

Ready, Set, GO!

Rope throw:)

RP/ NTU/ SIM/NP

Saturday's training was different than usual, we were in school to have a round of friendlies with NTU, SIM & NP. This was specially put up to allow the Year 1s to gain exposure and tips as well as to learn what it's like to take part in a competition.

This was a learning experience for all the Year 1s and it also gave us a chance to bond with the Yr2s more:) We learnt and we had fun under the sun:) Hopefully we will have more of these friendlies so that we can learn more as well as meet more new people:D

SP biathlon 2011.

Categories
-Men Individual 250m Swim (5laps), 2.0KM Run $5/pax

-Female Individual 250m Swim (5laps), 2.0KM Run $5/pax

-Men Individual 450m Swim (9laps), 3.3KM Run $5/pax

-Female Individual 450m Swim (9laps), 3.3KM Run $5/pax

-Men Individual 750m Swim (15laps), 6.3KM Run $5/pax

-Female Individual 750m Swim (15laps), 6.3KM Run $5/pax

HANDOVERRRRRRRRR (:

AY 11/12


CAPTAIN - HAZWAN
VICE CAPTAIN - SEAN
HEAD OF TRAINING - JOSEPH
FACEBOOK IC - KURT
BLOG IC - CLARISSA
IG PHOTOGRAPHER - NICOLE
LOGISTICS - DARIUS

Hey guys,

Those people up there are in the new committee. Support them in every way ya !

To the committee of AY 10/11, really enjoyed working with you guys. Thanks for making the term so fun (:

Hui Hiang

the adventures of BO & BI.

nus invitationals 2011.

hazwan prepping himself up.

have you guys met your newest and youngest addition to the team :)

coach conducting a debrief session.

i guess joseph was having a moment to himself. haha.

sean towing the manikin.

and our flag always fly high.

jonny's 'kanchiong' face.

marvin and longfei.

cassandra and myself.

team republic lifesaving 2011.

this welcomed the juniors to the competitive side of lifesaving as a sport. i hope that after watching us all compete, you guys are more motivated to train harder and create a piece of history with the team.

it's never easy to build up a team. it's never easy to keep people with us and it's definitely not easy to bring home medals all the time. but that's really besides the point. we want more than just medals. we want a team that's not just strong physically but mentally as well. that's what being a lifesaver is about. you can't just be fit and expect to save someone. you need strategies as well, you need to be able to think and react on the spot.

i guess what i am also trying to say is that this is our 2nd home, we are a team and we should all learn to be in harmony. the occasional sibling squabbles and disputes are all right but at the end of the day we should all come home and give each other a hug and be there for each other. we stay together, we aren't in this alone. lifesaving is not an individual sport but a team sport. you'll see that at the end of the day you'll need to look out for one another. everyone's an equal in the team and there really isn't a thing such as who's better that who.

there'll be many upcoming events that we can all take part together and i do hope that we can all take this chances to bond better :) nationals are coming up to so let's train hard together as well. we'll have plenty of fun along the way no doubt!

This marks the 100th post.

I'd like to thank those who've came down to support us even though you could have slept in or attend to any other thing. (doesn't matter if you came late or miss out, you came down and that's what matters); Thank you for taking the time to come all the way to NUS to watch us and to support us :) For those who competed, GOOD JOB AND CONGRATS :) You all did well !! We made it through together and as one, love you team ♥

And for those who competed for the first time: If any of you are feeling upset because of your timing/position/DQ, don't be because each and every one of you did good. So take it as an experience and do better in the next. Train hard and you'll see results, I'm sure all of you can do it. Have faith and never give up :)

We'll come back stronger the next time, together :)
-Cass

coach's wedding.

congratulations to the both of you. we are all really happy and excited and wish the both of you the very best and have an awesome life ahead from now on.

from us to the both of you. obviously the fairer bear is shirui and the darker one is you, coach. if you noticed, we even made your bear have a slight belly. haha!

and so the day finally arrived. we've never seen coach all dressed and made up looking so handsome and happy. he couldn't stop smiling alongside his beautiful bride. they were clearly very in love and so meant to be.

the groom and bride's very first appearance as husband and wife!

mr and mrs tan in their second outfit!

the girls.

the guys.

no bare feet, slippers/sandals or fins that night!

now we are finally complete as a family :)

xoxo.

yayy!! finally a video!!!

hey guys! i have been meaning for us to do something like that and i am happy to announce that i've finally had time to play around and create something short for everyone to enjoy! have fun with it and laugh it off :) not everyone's faces is in it but fret not! your turn will come soon! haha. the next one will get better!

xoxo.

Updatess (:

Hey guys, It's been a really long time since we last updated the blog, hope you guys are still coming here to see if there are any updates (: Anyway, over these past few months since the last update, there are many events that were going on and we participated in some. December Babies Birthday, RP Splash, Singapore Biathlon, NTU Mass Swim, Youth Life Saving 2011, Peggy's 21st. To keep you all updated, RP will be having an international invitational competition which is held in Penang. We encourage all to go because we can take this opportunity to bond as a team and also to gain some overseas competition experience. Date / Day of Event: 16th July / Saturday Time: 7am - 5pm (We are planning to go up the day before) Venue: Swimming Complex, University Science Malaysia, Jalan Sultan Azian Shah, Batu Uban, Penang The estimated cost for everyone would be about $200, but for current students, we have 50% subsidise, so we only have to pay $100. As for alumnus, the school would not be able to subsidise :/ But we would like you guys to still join us if you are able to make it (: Okay, so the not so important parts are settled, here comes the important part. I need your answer on whether you want to go or not by 1st April (crucial date as we need to rush the proposal) ! If you are keen on going, please text me your answer thanks ! (: Hui Hiang