Friday May 21, 2010
THE promotion drive to promote the third leg of the AND1 Streetball Challenge, to be held at the AEON Jusco in Bukit Tinggi, Klang on June 6, has started.
Ossia World of Golf, the organisers of the challenge, initiated a coaching clinic at the Kwang Hua Private School in Taman Eng Ann, Klang recently.
About 40 students from the school had a great time during the 90-minute coaching conducted by former international Tan Kee Hian and David “Boyce’’ Zamar.Watchful eyes: Tan keeps a close watch as a boy tries to net the ball.
Ossia World of Golf, the organisers of the challenge, initiated a coaching clinic at the Kwang Hua Private School in Taman Eng Ann, Klang recently.
About 40 students from the school had a great time during the 90-minute coaching conducted by former international Tan Kee Hian and David “Boyce’’ Zamar.Watchful eyes: Tan keeps a close watch as a boy tries to net the ball.
Watchful eyes: Tan keeps a close watch as a boy tries to net the ball.
The atmosphere at the school’s indoor court was lively with the active movement of the boys and girls.
Following a briefing by the coaches, the students went through a warm-up session before getting into the real action.
This was followed by training and shooting drills which required each participant to shoot the ball into the net from far and close ranges.
They also took up with real match situation training sessions aimed at helping them to learn the art of attacking their opponents and defending when their opponents are on the offensive.
Kee Hian also gave them tips on the right way to catch the ball, the techniques of executing the ball and dribbling during the clinic.
While giving the thumbs-up, the coaches also advised the students on how to improve their skills.
The streetball challenge has six categories — boys’ Under-13, boys’ Under-15, boys’ Under-18, boys’ Under-21, girls’ Under-15 and girls’ Under-18 — and the organisers have limited participation to only 300 teams.
The challenge, organised by Ossia World of Golf, the distributors of AND1 brand in Malaysia, is sanctioned by the Malaysia Basketbal Association (MABA).
Milo is the official beverage, StarMetro the official media, FlyFM and OneFM the official radio, Doublemint the official chewing gum and WCT Land the venue sponsors.
Ossia World of Golf executive director Saw Swee Leong said they were pleased with the response for the first clinic.
“We have lined up another series of coaching clinics. We are confident of meeting the target of 300 teams,’’ said Swee Leong.
The next coaching clinic will be held at 6pm on May 26 at the public basketball court in Jen-jarom, Selangor.
Besides playing in the challenge, participants will get the chance to be involved in numerous activities on Sunday.
The programme lined up includes the AND1 Streetball video game zone, freestylist and best shooter competitions, and slamdunk demonstrations besides a lucky draw offering AND1 merchandise.
Venue: AEON Jusco, Bukit Tinggi, Klang Date: June 6Time: 8am -6pm
Categories (six): Boys’ Under-13, Boys’ Under-15, Boys’ Under-18, Boys’ Under-21, Girls’ Under-15 and Girls’ Under-18
Entry Fee: RM90 per team. Each player will receive a jersey and each team will be given a ball.
Closing Date: May 31
Prizes: Basketball shoes and goodies for the top three teams in each category.
For enquiries: 012-239 2171 (Ong), 012-977 9147 (Loh), 03- 2078 8997 (hotline)
Website: www.and1malaysia.blogspot.com
