Training Schedule for January 2010

3rd January 2010 - No Training
10th January 2010 - Floorball Training
17th January 2010 - Floorball Training
24th January 2010 - Floorball Training
31st January 2010 - Floorball Training

Training Schedule for December 2009

6th December 2009 - No Training
13th December 2009 - Floorball Training
20th December 2009 - Floorball Training
27th December 2009 - Ultimate Frisbee

Floorball by Insight Sabah

Check this out!

http://insightsabah.gov.my/article/read/82

Matthew & Madalen's Wedding Dinner 29th November 2009

Nomad vs Sky Knights Friendly 21st November 2009

WEDDING INVITATION

Nomads!
You are all invited to witness the sacrament of the Holy Matrimony between Matthew & Madalen at All Saints Cathedral , Kota Kinabalu on Saturday, 28th November 2009 at 10:00am.

Ultimate Frisbee

Instead of having our usual floorball training, we had an ultimate frisbee session last Sunday due to the unavailability of court. It was supposed to start at 4pm but most of us were already there by 3pm, so we started off by playing this: A game of handball, using a floorball ball, in a basketball court, & at the same time training floorball positions. Confused?? I was too that time. =) But it was fun. Lavinia was so happy that she lost control of herself and scratched Coach Shawn. See the fun? =)

So after less than an hour, we proceed to the field opposite our court and met up with the Ultimate Frisbee fanatics. =) And boy, those guys were HUGE! Tall and buff. Like rugby or American football players. Even the ladies looked healthy. Not too skinny not too fat. Just nice. We had Jaco to brief us slightly through in the beginning, which was then taken over by Ken and Angela.

Ken briefing us regarding Ultimate frisbee

Angela & Ken showing us how to "stall"

We then got into pairs to practice passing the frisbee to each other. That was one of the most dangerous moments. Discs flying at all direction. I know 'cause I threw one and nearly hit Shawn's face and Cynthia's disc nearly hit mine. Hahaha. But it was fun. Ken said I look like a ballet dancer 'cause my back leg comes up when I toss the disc (and I shall take that as a compliment XP). After that, we got into 2 teams and the game began.

Each team at their end zones

Each team has a total of 7 players allowed in the field and substitutions are only allowed between points, unlike floorball which you can come out whenever you're tired. The objective of the game is to pass the disc to your teammate at the opposing end zone and earn your team a point. The person holding the disc must not run and has only 10 seconds to pass the disc to another person. Sounds easy eh? BUT IT'S NOT!!!

However, it was really, really fun. Something very different from floorball in terms of tactics and positions, but when it comes to physical strength and speed, both Ultimate frisbee and floorball requires it.


To those of you who missed it, do come and join us and them again on the 22nd of November, at the football field right in front of Tanjung Aru Community Hall. =) Wear proper shoes (soccer shoes recommended), do not eat too much before the game, bring enough water, wear a cap if you're afraid of the sun, sunglasses are allowed if you wanna look cool, and come and have fun. =)

by,
-TGITGS-

Goalie Tryout - Amy Lim

The first thing I did when I reached was to warm up. Anne taught me how a goalkeeper is suppose to warm up. After that, the shooters had pinball and I had to catch their balls. This was also part of my warming up. Then, they had tactical training but Ann and I didn’t do much at this part because all I could see the most was our coach, Mr. Shawn punishing the shooters push ups.

As for the last part of the ladies training, my knees started to be painful. For me, I felt that it was by God’s grace that my knees were not painful earlier although the knee guard keep on sliding down at the earlier part. Soon. The ladies training was over and the guys training will be starting soon and my heart was pumping faster because guys’ shots are harder, painful and even more solid than ladies’.

The guys also had their pinball first and at that time, I started to get panic and my knees started to hurt a lot. After that, they had their tactical training and here’s where I stopped as a goalie because I can’t stand the pain on my knees which I can’t stand it anymore. The last but not the least, I would like to thank coach Shawn for giving me a chance to be a goalie although I don’t really like it because it hurts my knees but at least I’ve experienced it.

Goalie Tryout - Jennifer

I had been having butterflies floating around in my tummy at the thought of having to put on goalie gear and get on my knees to block the shower of tiny but FAST little floorballs. =S But come the moment I arrived at Tg. Aru community hall, I was um, still scared-lah. Hahaha.

I was super blessed to be goalie this week 'coz I had not 1, not 2, but 5 'coaches'! Since Leonard, 'resident goalie trainer' was busy as the new kids' floorball coach,

1. Ann showed me how to suit up. She even shared her brand new gloves with me! =)
2. Shawn taught me the basics of how to warm up and some other basic moves.
3. Then Felix came to share tips on how every goalie has his/her own different styles. He pointed it out throughout the training, and opened my eyes to the many things I never noticed as a field player.
4. CK (Ivan) helped with practical pointers on how to do the stuff that SOUNDS easy.
5. After the kids' were tired out, Leonard taught me how to determine which was my 'stronger' side and thus which side to focus on, and lots more.
(and Eeleen taught me how to de-suit without breaking the knee pads..)

What I've learnt?

• That putting on the Goalie Helmet meant diving into a whole new world. Personally, it felt like I was in a virtual reality video game; with the helmet bars on top of everything in my view and the helmet framing my view of the court.
• That being goalie is more mentally than physically tiring. I quote Felix, "Being a field player is like Arghh!!, and being a goalie is like AiEyargh!!!" It was a real challenge for me to keep track of EVERYTHING that was going on on court, and then predict what was going to happen next.
• Then there's the challenge of overcoming my disappointment every time a floorball shoots pass me and goes into the cage (which was quite often, =S). But Leonard said that's just one of the things about goalie-ing. And everyone has his/her own way of dealing with it. =)
• Sliding all over the floor on your knees is NOT as simple or fun as it looks. But hey, if I (sorta) got the hang of it (after countless balls shooting past me), anyone can! ;)

It was a really cekap experience for me to look at a floorball game from another view point. And at the end of the day, ask me if I want to continue being goalie and I'll reply that I can't say for sure. Why? A simple 2 hour trial is not enough!

Me: in my "defeated goalie pose"

Training Schedule for November 2009 at Tg Aru Community Hall

1st November 2009 - No Training
8th November 2009 - Ultimate Frisbee (3pm - 6pm)
15th November 2009 - Floorball Training
22nd November 2009 - Ultimate Frisbee (3pm - 6pm)
29th November 2009 - No Training

Goalie Tryout - Sharain Liew

honestly, i was rather reluctant to be goalie. i was already thinking
of ways to escape and thinking of good excuses..emm..sakit la, sibuk
la, takut la blablabla. thankfully i kept my mouth shut. oso coz the
longer i waited the more anxious i become. anyhow i'm glad i went
through it and it wasn't as bad as i tot it was...whew...

the toughest was overcoming my fear of the ball, scared of it hitting
my face even with the helmet on. i dont mind it slamming into my hands
or shoulders just don't kena my face. anyhow thanks to leonard and
anne and encouragement from our former gal goalies it was not scary
especially once i got the flow of things. flicking of fast balls was
bearable but the best of it all. and oh ya i learnt something realy
important. never use your hands or arms in blocking the ball at the
side of the goal cage. not only is it less effective oso a higher
chance of injury. no wonder goalies have body vests.

i oso have come to realy realy respect and apreciate our goalies
effort. realy huge responsibility on their shoulders. like what
leonard said; its ok if you get hurt, it hurts when you don't get
hurt.hahah. so true...

i don't know if its compulsory for goalies but get long socks or a
knee guard to cover your knee..kneeling and moving on your knees realy is 'burning' due to the roughness. if not for the pain i could've
continued for the last 30 minutes.

guess that's all for now. short and sweet right. best wishes to our
next goalie and the goalies to come. an experience not to be missed.

Goalie Tryout - Eeleen

As easy as a goalie's job may seem, let me tell you: IT IS NOT!!!!!!
I've always had great respect for goalies 'cause they're the last man of defense when the team fails to do their part. And when a goal is conceded, the feeling and the courage a goalie must have to pick up the ball from his/her own cage, sometimes it's unbearable. And after 3 hours of goalie tryout last Sunday at training, I have the utmost admiration for all you goalies in the floorball world out there. =)

Well, I'm not gonna leave much advice here 'cause I think Sham and Cynthia already did a very good job listing down the things one needs to prepare for goalie tryout (read their previous posts). And as for the skills and basics for a goalie, Leonard is definitely more qualified than me to tell you everything you need to know.

I had fun. That's for sure. =) And one thing I learn that day is that one has to have the passion to be a floorball goalie. When the passion is there, you'll be good at it. Same goes to all floorball players.

Lastly, I wanna give special thanks to:
Shawn - for giving me a chance to feel how a goalie feels
Leonard - for mentoring and encouraging even when I performed badly
Sham - for your shoes which life I ended. Sorreeeeeeeeeeeee...=(
and to Nomads & Butterfly - Thanks for giving me a great game and a good experience. =)

P/s: To the next person who's gonna use the knee guard, if you see a 1.5cm to 2cm hair stuck to your knee when you take the knee guards off, know that I'm not the one who "donated" it. It's from the person who used the knee guard before me. Shhhhhhhhh... No mentioning of names. Hahahahahahahahahahahaha!!! =) Hehe.

Eeleen =)

Goalie Tryout - Valerie Sham

The moment has finally come!

I wasn't particularly apprehensive about doing the goalie job nor did I prepare myself much for it. Buuuuuut... I did get some great tips from the previous goalie candidate. Good thing I haven't thrown away/trade-in my old shoes (had it since year 2002!) and the ever excellent coach who reminded me to wear contact lens.

So... there I was, at the Tanjung Aru Community Hall, suiting up, or at least trying to. Everything, the pants, the vest, even the knee guards are like 3-4 sizes bigger. By the time I'm dressed, I feel like a hip-hop rapper. "Yo man!"

Time of reckoning is here....

Lenoard gave a lot of very good pointers as to what to expect. Perspective, feet and legs position, the hands, the diving, the head-butting, or should I say the helmet-butting...

... and so it begins.

Shawn hit a few balls at me, blocked some with my feet, swatted a lot with my hands. Sigh... one of them left me with a bruised finger and had a wee bit of problem driving. Not serious, won't die.

Then everyone takes up their position, taking turn to hit the balls at the goalie. Ops... I mean at the goal cage. I started off really brave and confident, down on both my knees, hands spread wide opened, waiting for the onslaught of flying and rolling balls. As the barrage of balls came flying, my pain-avoidance instinct kicks in and my wide spread hands grew narrower with each flying ball until both my hands was crossed across my chest with me lying on my side. Oh yes, my attackers had a good laugh.

As I mentioned earlier, I'm glad I wore my old shoes as some part of it are starting to fall off and apparently, it wasn't just my shoes are falling apart, but the knee guards are also slipping down my legs, especially the one on my right leg, until it was resting pretty on my shin and not on my knee! That's when I start to feel the pain on my knees. Sigh... I'll bring extra strings to tie the huge kneeguards around my legs next time... IF there's next time.

By the time we're done with the training, I was drenched in perspiration and left panting for oxygen. Never in my life have I perspire until my whole shirt is wet and I think I lost 2-3 kg of fluid in the course of it.

What I enjoyed/learned most were:

1. Swatting away the balls with my bare hands, even though one of my fingers was bruised;
2. Diving, although Shawn keep screaming at me that it's not football;
3. Screaming at teammates who pass the ball between me and the goal post; and
4. Gaolies have a tougher and more draining job than the rest of the players.

So here I am, the next morning, with sore thighs, bruised knees and finger, and a whole new respect for all the goalies of the floorball world.

To all the goalies, I salute you.

Valerie Sham

Team Unihoc, Penang

Floorballers! Team Unihoc will be making their debut in town on the 18th September and 19th September 2009!

18th September @ Dewan Hongkod Koisaan (KDCA)
Time : 5:30pm - 9pm
Program : Friendly Match & Clinics
Registration Fee : RM5 per pax
* Attention all Team Leaders, please register your team with Shawn ASAP!

19th September @ Dewan SM Lok Yuk
Time : 8am - 11am
Program : SFA Debut & Team Butterfly


Time to hit the gym and jogging tracks guys! Game On!

Unleashed! 3.0

Training Schedule for September 2009

6th September-----> Tanjung Aru Community Hall
13th September-----> Tanjung Aru Community Hall
20th September-----> No Training (Unleashed! 3.0 Sports Leadership Convention)
27th September-----> Tanjung Aru Community Hall

Goalie Tryout - Cynthia Lee

It was my turn last Sunday to be the pinball target, i mean the goalie. It was a very interesting experience. I learned new terms like crabbing (i've always associated that word with something edible until last sunday), learned to look at the game from a goalie's perspective (that includes putting my face on the floor), learned to go against my usual instincts of avoiding an oncoming potentially painful object :p besides other things. All in all, it was a good learning experience, hopefully it will improve my game as a field player. Hehe..

Some pointers I would like to share with those whose turns are coming up :)

: Do not remove goalie gear until you get the green light from the coach, or else you will spend the next ten minutes putting it back on.

: make sure you put on your knee guards on properly, otherwise you will be spending the whole time kneeling on the velcro ends instead of the proper paddings, or else you will have to keep tugging at it cos it keeps sliding down;

: don't wear your brand new shoes when playing goalie, otherwise it will become not so new :-(

: bring your own talcum with your favourite smell in order to boost your alertness in the court;

: bring more water because you will perspire more as a goalie due to the many layers of clothing/gear you need to wear;

: Lastly, if all else fails, just sit down in front of the goal and stick your hands out!

Final training in Damai Community Hall

As most of you should know, Damai Community Hall will be closed for renovation until this December. Which means, last week was actually our last training in Damai hall and if you happened to miss it...
COME JOIN US THIS SUNDAY (09.08.2009) in Tanjung Aru Community Hall!!!
Nothing's stopping us from floorball-ing. Not the weather, not the availability of courts, not the amount of people not turning up for the training. Nothing.
So here are some pictures of last week's training, featuring a few important things:

#1. Goalie tryouts - Anne
#2. We have two new kids joining us - Nicholas and Vivian
#3. Shawn's new hair cut. Hehe.
(Most pictures are taken by our little miss Shania so it's a bit shaky, hope you guys won't mind.)

Anne definitely showed great potential in goal-keeping.
Keep it up Anne!

See Nicholas & Vivian? The two kids at the right bottom.

Future talents. See how the kids run?!?

Referee: "Your opponent's ball." *Pointing at the other direction*
Lala: "See you on court!" *Pointing at the Referee*
The crowd: "Oooooooooooooooohhhhhh...."
LOL.

Face-off!2 goalies and 1 goal post?!?!? NOT FAIR! Hmmp!
And the highlight of this post...
SHAWN'S NEW HAIRCUT!!!
That's all for now folks.

By,
-The girl in the green socks-

Friendly Against Reloaded

Well, I won't comment much about the match; except that it was "OUCH!" for the guys (Housefly) but "WHEEEEEEE!" for the girls (Butterfly).
Oh, just in case you're confused, Nomads ladies' team is currently known as Butterfly and as for the guys', IT'S STILL NOMADS LA..... Housefly's just some joke we came up with. Hehe.
The final score was 7-3 to Reloaded. *Ouch* But some of the things that Nomads should be proud of are:

1. Lavinia aka Lala (a girl in an all-girls-line) scored 1 out of 3 goals against the Reloaded guys (and 1 girl). Awesome.
2. Madalen actually played in the game against the rough and tough Reloaded after LOADS of persuading from the team.
3. Reloaded was only able to score one goal against the girls' line but was then recovered by Lala's goal. Super super awesome.
4. The guys didn't give up. They were steady and showed real sportsmenship.
5. Nomads' goalkeepers had MANY good saves.

And last but not least, we are still a TEAM after the game and attended the following week's training despite the defeat. AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME.

So Nomads, I know and I believe we can rise to beyond expectation. All we need is A LITTLE BIT of faith, TONS of sweat training physically, mentally and SERIOUS polishing on our skills.

Nomads (in green) vs Reloaded (red)

Trust me. You don't want this to happen to your ball. Oh, I mean floorball. Hehe.

By,
-the girl in the green socks-

7 km Charity Run

A legendary runner once said, "If you want to win, run 100 meters. If you want an experience, run a marathon." And that is what the 7km charity run was about - the experience.
It was a first time for many of us (I think la), looking at the way we run. Hehe. 'Cause Nomads were supposed to run together as a team but due to some "human errors", we were scattered all over the place after running a distance of 500 meters. And I believe many of us ran only 3km but walked the other 4. *Oooopppssss*
But beyond that, everything else was awesome. The weather, the adrenaline rush, the sweat, the pain in the muscles while trying to push through our past limits, the cheering crowd (Okay okay, there was no crowd. Was just exaggerating.) It was a good experience.
So, anyone signing up for the Borneo International Marathon held on 11th October 2009? And Yes, I am challenging you.
We are Nomads, anything is possible.
For more info on the Borneo International Marathon, click HERE.

Serious version (Except for Madalen)

Girl Power!!!

Hmmmm. Just another side of us. By,

-The girl in the green socks-

Damai Community Hall

Floorballers!

Please be informed that Damai Community Hall, KK Community Hall & Luyang Community Hall will be closed for renovation from the 3rd August till December 2009. Thus, this coming sunday will be our last training at Damai Community Hall for this year.

Our new venue for training will be Tanjung Aru Community Hall (opposite Terminal 2).
Please refer below:-

2nd August -----> Damai Community Hall
9th August -----> Tanjung Aru Community Hall
16th August -----> Sports Complex Likas, Lake
23rd August -----> Tanjung Aru Community Hall
30th August -----> No training

Penang after thoughts

Semasa saya di Pulau Pinang, belajar banyak tentang floorball.
Team Nomad juga dilatih bermain cara "bola keranjang"..
Banyak penggalaman yang saya lalui di penang..
dan..dapat MAKAN makanan penang...ahaha..tapi....banayk yang pedas....


"Nomad Gemilang...ow...Nomad gemilang......HU~HA!!!

- #69 Alexander Carl Gutual



My experience going too penang was too much... haha.. on the 1st day many thing's had happen to me.... loosing my bag.... loosing to ztect... 24-4... that was our welcoming present that we got from penang... haha..on that night also we lost to the penang women's state team.... fuh!!!! the next morning... we go to the red cresent's hall for training.... Uncle Edward coach us on movement's.... and defence for the match againts the "state"@"national" team that night.... eventhough it was predicted 40-0.... but Nomads keep a good work by lowering the score to 10-0... All of us were bought KFC... haha... nomads suprises our coach...the next day we fought Fire Brands... a new team who were coach by our good Friend Jason...we won 6-4 I think.. and I was the goalie on that day.... that night Innebandy come... we lead the match 4-3 at the end of the 2nd period... but lost 4-5 at the end of the match...many thing's I have learned about myself,ourself, and my friends.... the main thing is never to Give up at all cost and train Hard for us to go to the top... have the passion and vission for the future of floorball in malaysia... at the end were the first sabahan's to win the Penang youth wave challenge.... eventhough we lost our first game 2-0... we fought hard and finally... we won 2-0 in the final...

- #18 Nazrin Ismail Abbie



My experience in Penang? I will just summarise everything and keep it as short as possible. The hospitality shown by Pastor Edward, Kor Kor Kenny and Jie Jie Penny touched me.They drove us around, everyday, thanks a lot. Floorball? Yeah, it is a team game which most Sabahans stil cannot conceptualise. The Penangites showed us loads sbout floorball- the way it should be played. It was a vast difference that can be seen between us-Nomad and the Penang Teams from Day One. The Penangites, were far ahead of us in terms of technical skills, movements and understanding of the game. We got thrashed the whole week, 24-4 to Ztec, 6-3 to the state ladies team, 10-0 to the state mens team, 5-4 to Innebandy, but won 8-5 against Firebrands.Nevertheless, I am sure, we have a lot to bring back to Borneo, to show you guys how to play floorball.haha.. Oh yah, congrats Nomad, for winning the Wave Challenge. hahaha....Although winning with a mixture of maturity, technical skills and luck, we all deserved it. Yeah!! haha... Nomad Gemilang, Nomad Gemilang, WooHa!!!

- #27 Adrian Lim

Penang Wave Challenge 2009

This year's Penang Wave Challenge consist of 4 games; Floorball, Ultimate Frisbee, Captain Ball & Skittle Ball (only introduced this year). After a long week of Floorball Experience with various clubs & the state teams, Nomad FC is left with 6 players to participate in the Floorball games of Penang Wave Challenge. Perfect!

Upon arrival at Balik Pulau Stadium, it was great to see so many participants in their various teams performing group warm-ups, stretching, briefing, etc. It's hard to imagine the amount of effort the organizers has put into this event. Over 600 participants this year from the previous year's 300 over. Totally Awesome!!

As the Wave Challenge kicks off with an opening prayer, the atmosphere charged up as the games begun!

There are 19 teams in 6 grouping for the Floorball Men's Category alone:-

Group A
A1 Firebrands i2
A2 Saintz FC
A3 Impact
A4 Frontliners Juniors

Group B
B1 Innebandy Warriors
B2 Ztec 42
B3 Torch Bearers

Group C
C1 Frontliners 300
C2 Kaki Perempuan
C3 Ztec 43

Group D
D1 Innebandy Giants
D2 Kaki Ayam
D3 Contact Army

Group E
E1 Firebrands i
E2 Green Rush FC
E3 Nomads

Group F
F1 Firebrands i3
F2 Frontliners Spartans
F3 Salibandy


Our first game defeat to team 'Firebrands i' (0-2) became our rude awakening to the reality of the competitiveness of Wave Challenge. This ain't the friendlies anymore, if we loose another game, we can be sure we'll be packing our bags early. As we struggled to re-organize our playing to suit the 8 minutes game, we went into the 2nd game against team 'Green Rush FC' (1-0) with humility and renewed zealousness; and it pays off this time.

Barely making it through the preliminary round, our 3rd match proves to be the hardest of them all, team 'Ztec 43'. Bitter memory of our landslide defeat to team Ztec earlier in the week warns us of the coming onslaught. Fighting muscle to muscle, bone to bone, teeth to teeth; Nomads made me proud by drawing the game to a 1-1 score. Whether we make it to the semi-finals is now determined in our next game against team 'Saintz FC'.

If we win 1-0, we'll fail to make it into the semi-finals; if we win 2-0, a penalty shoot-out against team 'Ztec 43' will be the judge; if we win 3-0, we'll automatically make it into the semi-finals. With unspoken agreement, the whole team gave full pressure to 'Saintz FC' during the 4th game resulting in a 4-1 score. The joy of making it into the Semi-Finals was such a great relief!

Our 5th game against team 'Kaki Ayam' is termed as the 'Heart Stopping Game'. With a 1-1 draw at the end of the 8th minute, a penalty shoot-out is unavoidable. Each team will take the penalty shot 3 times to determine the winning team. If its still a draw, the penalty shot will go into sudden-death.

With both teams only scoring 1 out of 3 tries, we went into Penalty Shoot-Out Sudden Death. The atmosphere is electrifying! Nomads took the first shot and missed. 'Kaki Ayam' took their first shot and missed. Nomads took our 2nd shot and scored!. 'Kaki Ayam' took their 2nd shot and missed!

We went crazy!! Woooo Hooooo~~!!!! WE'RE IN THE FINALS!!!!

It almost didn't matter anymore who we're playing in the finals, as we walked into the court with smiles across our faces. The thought of a guaranteed medal is already beyond our expectations. None the less, the team we're meeting is Salibandy, a team not from Penang but from KL. Interesting..... Observing the way they played against Kaki Perempuan convinced me they're gonna be a tough team to play.

Knowing this will be our last game in Penang, we ran like there's no tomorrow. With speed to our advantage, we managed to keep the pressure on them throughout most of the game, which resulted in a 2-0 score. What better way to end the Wave Challenge from a 0-2 defeat in the first game? Again Nomad suprises me. ;)

Nomad FC vs Innebandy!Co

The next game in our minds was against Innebandy!Co. A game in Balik Pulau Stadium, where Sabahans refer to as, "the largest rink we ever played in".

Nomad, a team with only 7 players left, facing a team with 4 lines, including two national players and a national goalie, it was a game of David against Goliath.

Nomads in their usual green, against Innebandy!Co in black. Nomad started the game well, when Mark scored from a rebound following a free hit. Innebandy!Co immediatly struck back to equalise. But defensive error proved costly as Adrian Lim picked up a missed pass from halfway to slot in a shot beneath Lin Ken's arms. Goals came in from both teams as the second period ended. Adrian Lim adding another two to make the score 4-3.

Nomads were in ecstacy, something seemingly impossible is on the verge of becoming possible. They had to remain focus. Coach Shawn had been telling the team to be mentally strong.He kept reminding us to not get complacent.

Then, into the third period, things didn't happened as how we hoped for. The defence was seen leaking everywhere. Innebandy!Co just seized on the chance to make the score in favour of them. The final whistle blew, with the score 5-4. We lost dramatically. Coach Shawn was obviously irritated and furious.

We lost the game, but gained truly worthy experiences. We've learned to be a team throughout the game, from the beggining to the end. Nevertheless, Nomads, be proud of the good fight. Nomad Gemilang, Nomad Gemilang, WooHa!!

Nomad FC vs Firebrands

A warm afternoon, to Red Cresent we head, Fresh from the 10-0 defeat to the Penang Men's State Team, we were on fire. Vowed to improve our performance agaiqnst a local club, Firebrands.

Physical wise, we knew we had the advantage, they looked like a bunch of kids around twelve to sixteen years old, except for their commander- Jason Chan, who was twice their age I suppose, 27 years old. But hey, we had to keep our feet on the ground, we have yet to find out or taste what skills do they have in the bag. It was a 4on4 game, due to the size of the hall. Nomad clad in green, while firebrands in their grey jersey.

From the start, they showed how floorball should be played- a team game with lots of passing and running. They were good in their passes and movements. However, we managed to score the first and second goals of the game.

Goals were pouring in from both sides. Firebrans showed a Nomad team with only 7 players that they were no puchovers, they showed great spirit throughout the game. Firebrands do look dangerous at times, but it was their physic that kept them at bay, it was the physical difference that cost them more goals.

Nomad won the game 8-5, CK dragging a shot to the top corner, a brace from Alex, Adrian Crnilla grabbing one and another four from Adrian Lim. Winning or losing the game was neither the case nor the point, it is the experience from the game that the team got together that matters most, it is the experience that matures the team together.

Penalties were followed, after the game, with both sides testing the opposition goalies with their own tricks and skills.

Good win, at least a consolation to bring back to Sabah. Keep it up Nomad. Nomad Gemilang, Nomad Gemilang, WooHa!!!

Nomad Floorball League 2009

The inaugural Nomad league concluded with the defending champions, Reloaded stamping their mark once again as the kings of Sabah by trumping both Sky Knights Floorball Club and Nomad Floorball Club in a hotly contested league.

Reloaded vs Sky Knights FC (17-2)

1st Period Scoring Summary

1’ 10” – Adrian Lim (Reloaded)
4’ 56” – Adrian Lim (Reloaded)
7’ 00” – Aaron Lim Chee Ren (Reloaded)
7’ 20” – Gregory Scott Chin (Reloaded)
8’ 00” – Lim Yao Seng @ Jeremy (Reloaded)
9’ 49” – Terence Wong Tchin Ngee (Sky Knights FC)
12’ 26” – Samuel Wong Wai Ming (Reloaded)
13’ 40” – Gregory Scott Chin (Reloaded)

2nd Period Scoring Summary

1’ 12” – Lim Yao Seng @ Jeremy (Reloaded)
2’ 31” – Lim Yao Seng @ Jeremy (Reloaded)
10’ 41” – Banjo Teo Porle (Sky Knights FC)
11’ 10” – Adrian Lim (Reloaded)
12’ 50” – Gregory Scott Chin

3rd Period Scoring Summary

1’ 40” – Samuel Wong Wai Ming (Reloaded)
6’ 43” – Adrian Lim (Reloaded)
11’ 17” – Gregory Scott Chin (Reloaded)
13’ 39” – Chong Chao Sheng @ Travis
14’ 40” – Gregory Scott Chin (Reloaded)
14’ 59” – Adrian Lim (Reloaded)

Match Summary

Result: 17 – 2 (7 – 1, 4 – 1, 6 – 0)
Shots on Goal: 25 – 8 (7 – 1, 7 – 6, 11 – 1)
Match Referees:-
Shawn Chung Yuk Leong
Lai Chin Khong

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Sky Knights FC – Nomad FC (8–7)

1st Period Scoring Summary

0’ 28” – Shawn Chung Yuk Leong (Nomad FC)
4’ 22” – Oscar Jefferson Chew (Sky Knights FC)
9’ 06” – Lee Kong Ning (Nomad FC)
12’ 10” – Lee Kong Ning (Nomad FC)
13’ 11” – Eugene Wong Yung Gen (Nomad FC) , Assist – Lee Kong Ning

2nd Period Scoring Summary

4’ 56” – Terence Wong Tchin Ngee (Sky Knights FC)
6’ 55” – Gavin Cha Chung Yong (Sky Knights FC), Assist – Terence Wong
7’ 49” – Terence Wong Tchin Ngee (Sky Knights FC)
9’ 27” – Oscar Jefferson Chew (Sky Knights FC)

3rd Period Scoring Summary

1’ 25” – Kevin Lo Siap Shin, Assist – Leon Chin Lik Zhen (Nomad FC)
2’ 45” – Lai Chin Kong (penalty shot) (Nomad FC)
5’ 35” – Lavinia Ann Lam Mei Teng, Assist – Shawn Chung (Nomad FC)
10’ 00” – Terence Wong Tchin Ngee (Sky Knights FC)
13’ 15” – Terence Wong Tchin Ngee (Sky Knights FC)
14’ 20” – Terence Wong Tchin Ngee (Sky Knights FC)

Match Summary

Result: 8 – 7 (1 – 4, 4 – 0, 3 – 3)
Shots on Goal: 13 – 12 (3 – 6, 4 – 2, 6 – 4)
Match Officials:-
Chin Foo Wing
Adrian Lim Chee En

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Nomad FC – Reloaded (5–5)

1st Period Scoring Summary

2’ 31” – Mark Casselle Mickey (Nomad FC)
5’ 10” – Gregory Scott Chin (Reloaded)
12’ 16” – Adrian Lim (Reloaded)

2nd Period Scoring Summary

0’ 26” – Mark Casselle Mickey (Nomad FC)
5’ 11” –Alexander Carl Gutual (Nomad FC)
13’ 43” – Gregory Scott Chin (Reloaded)

3rd Period Scoring Summary

2’ 06” – Mark Casselle Mickey (Nomad FC)
5’ 34” – Mark Casselle Mickey (Nomad FC)
14’ 47” – Lim Yao Seng @ Jeremy (Reloaded)
14’ 59 – Gregory Scott Chin (Reloaded)

Match Summary

Result: 5 – 5 (1 – 2, 2 – 1, 2 – 2)
Shots on Goal: 15 – 9 (5 – 2, 4 – 3, 6 – 5)
Match Officials:-
Leslie Ling
Adrian Ling

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Total Goals 44

Top Scorers

8 goals - Gregory Scott Chin (Reloaded)
6 goals - Adrian Lim Chee En (Reloaded)
6 goals - Terence Wong Tchin Ngee (Sky Knights FC)
4 goals - Lim Yao Seng @ Jeremy (Reloaded)
4 goals - Mark Casselle Mickey (Nomad FC)
4 goals - Lee Kong Ning (Nomad FC)
2 goals - Oscar Jefferson Chew (Sky Knights FC)
2 goals - Samuel Wong Wai Ming (Reloaded)
1 goal - Aaron Lim Chee Ren (Reloaded)
1 goal - Alexander Carl Gutual (Nomad FC)
1 goal - Banjo Teo Porle (Sky Knights FC)
1 goal - Chong Chao Sheng @ Travis (Reloaded)
1 goal - Eugene Wong Yung Gen (Nomad FC)
1 goal - Gavin Chia Chung Yong (Sky Knights FC)
1 goal - Kevin Lo Siap Shin (Nomad FC)
1 goal - Lai Chin Kong (Nomad FC)
1 goal - Lavinia Ann Lam (Nomad FC)
1 goal - Shawn Chung Yuk Leong (Nomad FC)