From Fire-breathers to Dunking Machines: Play for Charity 2010
An outspoken clown on stilts, a fire-breather, and a TCSH staff who gets dunked into a pool of shame… If you weren’t there to experience this wide variety of fun, then shame on you!
With heavy promotion including road shows and invitations to other well-known colleges namely INTI College, KDU, TAR and many more, attendees were predominantly college sports-enthusiasts. It was a delight to witness people exclaiming “Hey, I remember you from the so-and-so conference!” and also see students who’ve graduated from the same high schools reunite. Although this event was open to people of all ages, it certainly attracted the collegiate circle of Kuala Lumpur for the most part.
Teams registered themselves to participate in what could be the biggest sellout point of the event, the competitive sports: football, basketball and badminton. Just when you think that the end of this year’s World Cup would ease the minds of those who are less ecstatic about football, Play For Charity begged to differ. A Vuvuzela was present (deafeningly so), thanks to avid supporters of participating football teams.
Proving that football is the passion of many, teachers of TCSH formed their own team, playing against Taylorians. It was the right time to observe TCSH staff’s competitive nature, and man, the teachers can be entertaining to watch. In a situation where Mr. Rahul fell, campus director/striker Mr. Ananda says, “Get up lah!”
When asked about how they think their team did, Mr. Boon said “I think we could’ve done better”, whereas Mr. Abbot simply motioned his index finger to his lips, refusing to comment. The students’ team won, but to the teachers’ credit, they were pretty good and they played the game in pure enjoyment of the sport, which is what counts.
The scene at the basketball courts was just as active, with all the dunking, and rebounding action enough to make those who fall short in the athletic department like me feel inferior. The badminton games were conducted in the indoor hall, where many well-trained players gathered and spent the entire day competing or just playing out of sheer fun. I registered to compete, but got my physically unfit self unmercifully beaten.
Coming down to the entertainment department, music was far from short. From as early as 7.30am music that could very well have been played at a nightclub was thumping throughout the expanse of the complex. Performers included college mates Siti Mahirah and Danisha. Many other performers included bands who volunteered themselves, giving themselves a good platform for their music to be heard. There were also comical dance performances that showed people a great time, as well as the Roti Canai show.
There were too many games stalls that depended too much on aim for my comfort, but they were all good fun. The stalls provided exciting games like piñatas and archery. Across the stalls were a bouncing castle and an inflatable rock wall, which many did not hesitate to try out, not bothering to consider the suitability of their age to join those activities.
But the one thing I’m sure no attendee could get over is the dunking machine, especially when Mr. Rahul volunteered himself to be dunked. At this point, you can imagine how busy the token collectors were as people wanted to have a hand in seeing the student affairs manager get drenched.
Mr. Rahul was even found singing We Are The Champions for a while when a candidate missed the bulls eye. But in the end, students still managed to get him dunked a good 3 times.
The fire-breather was a real show-stopper, though some people did not appreciate the idea of a pyromaniac blowing fire at them from a short distance of 5 meters. The photographers of the editorial board were at the frontline, standing close to take good shots.
The weather on the 31st of July 2010 was in favour of the event. It was hot, but it did not rain till early evening. The turn-up was not a satisfying number, but for those who attended the event, they sure had a blast. At least I know I did.
BY LOW TE JINN
Sales booths at the Play For Charity event
With heavy promotion including road shows and invitations to other well-known colleges namely INTI College, KDU, TAR and many more, attendees were predominantly college sports-enthusiasts. It was a delight to witness people exclaiming “Hey, I remember you from the so-and-so conference!” and also see students who’ve graduated from the same high schools reunite. Although this event was open to people of all ages, it certainly attracted the collegiate circle of Kuala Lumpur for the most part.
Teams registered themselves to participate in what could be the biggest sellout point of the event, the competitive sports: football, basketball and badminton. Just when you think that the end of this year’s World Cup would ease the minds of those who are less ecstatic about football, Play For Charity begged to differ. A Vuvuzela was present (deafeningly so), thanks to avid supporters of participating football teams.
Proving that football is the passion of many, teachers of TCSH formed their own team, playing against Taylorians. It was the right time to observe TCSH staff’s competitive nature, and man, the teachers can be entertaining to watch. In a situation where Mr. Rahul fell, campus director/striker Mr. Ananda says, “Get up lah!”
Mr. Ananda (left) on the football field
When asked about how they think their team did, Mr. Boon said “I think we could’ve done better”, whereas Mr. Abbot simply motioned his index finger to his lips, refusing to comment. The students’ team won, but to the teachers’ credit, they were pretty good and they played the game in pure enjoyment of the sport, which is what counts.
The scene at the basketball courts was just as active, with all the dunking, and rebounding action enough to make those who fall short in the athletic department like me feel inferior. The badminton games were conducted in the indoor hall, where many well-trained players gathered and spent the entire day competing or just playing out of sheer fun. I registered to compete, but got my physically unfit self unmercifully beaten.
Coming down to the entertainment department, music was far from short. From as early as 7.30am music that could very well have been played at a nightclub was thumping throughout the expanse of the complex. Performers included college mates Siti Mahirah and Danisha. Many other performers included bands who volunteered themselves, giving themselves a good platform for their music to be heard. There were also comical dance performances that showed people a great time, as well as the Roti Canai show.
There were too many games stalls that depended too much on aim for my comfort, but they were all good fun. The stalls provided exciting games like piñatas and archery. Across the stalls were a bouncing castle and an inflatable rock wall, which many did not hesitate to try out, not bothering to consider the suitability of their age to join those activities.
Stall games are serious business
But the one thing I’m sure no attendee could get over is the dunking machine, especially when Mr. Rahul volunteered himself to be dunked. At this point, you can imagine how busy the token collectors were as people wanted to have a hand in seeing the student affairs manager get drenched.
A drenched affair
Mr. Rahul was even found singing We Are The Champions for a while when a candidate missed the bulls eye. But in the end, students still managed to get him dunked a good 3 times.
The fire-breather was a real show-stopper, though some people did not appreciate the idea of a pyromaniac blowing fire at them from a short distance of 5 meters. The photographers of the editorial board were at the frontline, standing close to take good shots.
Burn baby burn
The weather on the 31st of July 2010 was in favour of the event. It was hot, but it did not rain till early evening. The turn-up was not a satisfying number, but for those who attended the event, they sure had a blast. At least I know I did.
BY LOW TE JINN
