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Update: Manila Tryouts

PUA Board — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:48:25 +0000

Hey Discheads,

Just a reminder that Team Philippines open tryouts for Luzon will be conducted tomorrow and Saturday:

Wednesday, January 25th
8-10pm @ Ultra

Saturday, January 28th
10am-1230pm @ Evia City Multipurpose Fields/Portofino (same location as NYL)

All players who feel they have the skills and/or talent to contribute are welcome to attend. Players are expected to make BOTH tryouts. If for some reason a player can only make one tryout, a valid reason must be given. Attending both however will give the Team Leaders a better chance to observe a players skill and most likely increase the chances they have to shine.

There will be two more tryouts in Manila following these two dates, but these will be by invitation only as cuts will be made after Saturday. Please sign up on the signup sheet TODAY so we can adequately prepare for the tryout:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ArosmTw6IowfdEF3VDFOSkRaUXRONE4xQ3hVdXZEdXc&hl=en_US#gid=0

Regarding provincial tryouts, they will be conducted in Visayas and Mindanao on the weekend of Feb 18/19 and Feb 25/26, details to be given later.

Thanks,
PUA Board

Manila Tryouts for WUGC Osaka 2012

PUA Board — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:46:47 +0000

Hey guys,

We are pleased to announce the dates and locations of the first two days of Manila tryouts for Team Philippines for the WUGC Osaka 2012 campaign:

Wednesday, January 25th
8-10pm @ Ultra

Saturday, January 28th
10am-1pm @ Evia Multipurpose Fields/ Portofino (same location as NYL)

All players are welcome to attend these tryouts, and if attending, are expected to be cleated and fully warmed up at the start of practice. For any players planning on attending, please fill out the attached “Sign Up” spreadsheet on google docs:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ArosmTw6IowfdEF3VDFOSkRaUXRONE4xQ3hVdXZEdXc

These tryouts are for experienced, high level players who want to represent the Philippines. As the tournament will be costly, financial commitment will be required if selected. The PUA welcomes any player eligible to play under WFDF rules, regardless of religion, nationality, color, creed, sexual preference, etc. For those who need clarity on the WFDF rules, please visit:

http://www.wugc2008.com/files/WFDF_Player_Eligibility.pdf

There will also be tryouts in the provinces in February, please wait for announcement with specifics.

Thanks,
PUA Board

Singapore Recap

admin — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 02:51:32 +0000

by Mel Lozano

Philippine Ultimate definitely represented at the recently held Singapore Ultimate Open, with 3 quality teams competing in the Pool A bracket — reigning Singapore 08 runner-up Team Philippines (who was mind-boggingly “seeded” 3rd or 4th), reigning HK Open champs Sunken Pleasure (even more mind-boggingly seeded at 7th), and returning Singapore B-Pool Champs Kidlat.

Saturday saw all Philippine teams playing 5 games in the brutal Singaporean heat (forecast for the weekend was rain. Not!) and in less-than ideal fields (to say that Anchorvale is not the best field to hold an international tourney is an understatement) . SP dominatedwith decisive wins against Disc Knights and China United among others. TP plowed through their competition with blow-outs against Disc Indo, Shiok, and Vietnam Vudoo. While Kidlat won enough games to place them at the top of the B-Pool at the end of the day.

There was no free beer on field on Saturday and the party was equally disappointing. Sigh.

Sunday started with TP winning their quarters against Australia-based Sizzle and SP defeating Bangkok’s Soidawgz. The morning’s upset was Freakshow (ranked first for some reason) losing to Singaporean coed team Disc Knights Orange (for all you boys, the only name that matters in DK Orange is Chong Pei, who caught the winning catch at universal point). Mo’Chi (ringer team consisted of Asia Ultimate superstars Uli and Yoshio, and our very own Bats Cuyugan) meanwhile easily got through quarters with their win against Shiok.

No doubt the most anticipated game against Sunday was the showdown between SP and TP — a math that was so quality, it should’ve been the finals. SP’s power O-line of Xtian, Peng, Karla, Carlo, Cherry, Camille and Panoy matched points with TP’s all-star O-line of Reema, Wendell, Pia, Nica, Jeffrey, Derek and Buboy/JC/Will. It was a really exciting match that showed everyone watching how far Philippine ultimate has come. In the end, TP pulled away and won over SP 11-8 (I think).

The after-game huddle between the two powerhouses was made poignant thanks to Peng’s emotional speech — one that I hope was recorded. And for the record Jasper, you’re the only one who will ever admit he’s in his “twilight” years (look at Wendell. Never say die!).

Finally, finals between TP and Mo’Chi. TP led most, if not all, of the way, thanks to impressive defensive and offensive plays much to the delight of the crowd — who kept yelling “Pilipinas” or “Pinas” or “Penis” (depending on the accent). Most notable moments were definitely Jeffrey’s lay out D’s and endzone hucks to Dereka and Yosu’s massive endzone layout defense even if 2 Mo’Chi players were way ahead of him. Memories not worth keeping — TP guys cramping up on the field. One word boys: hydrate!

At 10-6 (TP favor) soft cap was called (in SUO there’s a softcap at the final) which made the final a race to 12. After trading points, the score was then at 11-7 — TP had 4 match points to take the Open. After a quick series of unfortunate turnovers, the score was suddenly at 11-all. A fumble within TP’s offensive line turned the disc over and wa quickly picked up by Uli who hucked it to Yoshio for the win. Goddammit.

So yes, we lost. Hay naku talaga!

Another touching post-game huddle, this time by TP, SP, and Kidlat — all the Philippine teams. I really hope someone video’d this because of all the words said by Xtian, Derek, Jude, and Wendell. Mabuhay ang Philippine Ultimate!!

Mythical went to Pia Ybanez (normal!) and Ollie! Wuhoo! But honestly, I thought Jeffrey deserved to be there. The boy has come of age.

Final ranking:

1. Mo’Chi

2. Team Pilipinas

3. Sunken Pleasure

4. Disc Knights

Pool B champions: China United (who beat Kidlat in Pool B semis)

Next tourneys — HK and Beach Championships in October, and of course SPIRITS!!

Shanghai 09

admin — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:38:40 +0000

By Mel Lozano

Team Philippines just finished a successful run at Shanghai, despite losing our bid for nabbing the Emperor this year.

We came in Day 2 as the as the crowd favorites yet again, easily beating Japan-Korea- China ringer team Fusion (a team whose average height was 5’8 at least, including their women), 11-5 (I think. I never keep track and just make up numbers on my own) in the quarters.

Semis was versus Freakshow again and it was truly anyone’s game, with each team trading points relentlessly til the very end. It was a hotly contested match with lots of controversial calls from both sides (including two very crucial ones that the Freaks didn’t agree to that probably cost us the game) and a near-fight between the teams. No wonder the crowd stayed to watch all the drama. In the end, Freakshow beat TP at universal, 11-10. Truly heartbreaking as we really could’ve gone all the way.

Oh well. Drinking on the sideline at Finals always makes any loser feel better.

Finals was between Shanghai and Freakshow. Honestly I was too hammered on the sideline to notice what was going on but apparently Shanghai won over Freakshow 15-13.

Mythical 7 went to Garreth (new Shanghai mid-long) and a couple of guys and girls I really don’t remember. And to our very own… FAIQAH!

MVP’s went to Dawn Yeo of Freakshow (Dario’s wife) and John Greenberg (new handler import of Shanghai).

Despite not going to the finals, we finished 3rd! TP played really well and I wish someone had come along to tape and photograph us. And I wish you guys had seen Jeffrey (Boracay) make his international grass debut outside of Spirits! He had so many fans!

Special thanks to F’s Team Spirit who outfitted TP with sick blue and white jerseys that were the hottest commodities on the field the whole weekend. Thanks again F!