VOYAGER'S at the World Ice Hockey 5's, Kuala Lumpur
By:  Dainty Cuevas (parent of a hockey and figure skater)

The World Ice Hockey 5’s Tournament 2006 was held on May 2-6, 2006 at the Pyramid Ice, Sunway Pyramid Mall in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.  It attracted 60 teams from 15 different countries, including the Philippines, from International Division to Atoms Division.

The Manila Voyagers was one of the teams who joined the hockey league under the Squirts Division (9-12 years old).  Headed by Coach Bong dela Cerna, the members of the team are Ashley Alcancia, Louis Alix, Vincent Cuevas, Miguel Dimacali, Raphael Dimacali, Miguel Relampagos, Julian Santiago, Julius Santiago and Kendrick Torres. 

The Manila Voyagers played against the Beijing Dragons, Hong Kong Panasonic and Qatar Desert Flames. Although our team lost, they surely put up a good fight.  Qatar Desert Flames emerged as the champion in the Squirts B Division.  Hong Kong Panasonic was the runner up.

Joining an International competition was indeed a great experience for the kids.
 

FCFISC's Mary Ann Limjoco, competed for the very first time in our country's National Grand Prix Figure Skating Championships last March 18 - 19 at the SM Ice Skating Rinks and topped the short program event in single skating against 12 other figure skaters in the pre-juvenile category.

Skating Mom Evelyn cheered on with nerves on edge with friends and family while Mary Ann skated through her music with fluidity, precision, and clean edges while the mere presence of her coach encouraged Mary Ann.

Hours and months of practice paid off as Mary Ann skated to the top rank of the short program in just a matter of 2 minutes.   Organized by parent groups in conjunction with the Philippine Ice Skating Union, the Philippine Grand Prix is an open competition that follows the International Ice Skating Union Standards . 

For more information on ISU regulations for Single Skating, visit their website at www.isu.org.

Thanks to Mary Ann, her parents, family, friends and coaches for sharing this important event in her life with the other members of FCFISC.

Mary Ann may you skate your personal best at all times and give thanks always to our Lord.
Photos courtesy of Peter Ong and Evelyn Limjoco
 

Sports Development, skating  and ADHD

When your child is diagnosed with a learning disability with a name mostly comprised of capped letters such as ADHD and when parenting becomes overwhelmingly  full of challenges, you may be encouraged to learn how sports, skating in particular, may actually turn your worries into new sources of joy for you and your child.

Smart Parenting April 2006 writes about  FCFISC member Robby Alix and how skating harnesses his boundless energy into channeled outlets of  excellence in  sports, boosting self-esteem and self confidence in the 7 year old cool kid diagnosed with ADHD.

FCFISC presented to Mr. Ric Camaligan, Philippine Skating Union and VP - SM Leisure Group

Our thanks to Mr. Ric Camaligan and the Philippine Ice Skating Union working committee for graciously accepting and accrediting the Filipino Chinese Friendship Ice Skating club as a bona fide member of the union last July 2006. 

FCFISC  presented itself formally to Mr. Camaligan during a dinner meeting at Emperor's Teahouse along Wilson Street.

FCFISC member Niccolei Cuevas, FS2 skater,  joins the ISI Worlds Recreational Team Championships in Boston, USA, accompanied by her mom, Vangie and Coach Rene.

Milenyong Jump & Swim

Soon after the wind of Milenyo sweeped  and immersed the nation into days of power shortage last November, the ice princesses of FCFISC spent an afternoon doing axels and spins in the air, landing in a couple of feet of chlorine blue water!

Needless to say, parents of these princesses tried to catch up on much needed relaxation by the poolside with the music of their children's shrieks and laughter.

Thanks Coach Carlo for the tremendous treat!

Club Activities 2006

Friends of FCFISC

Our thanks to our friends who continue to support FCFISC and its  members:

Emperor's Dimsum & Teahouse

DEC (Diao Eng Chay)

Careline Cosmetics
Ludy's Good Oats
Caparas Promotional Items
Peter Ong,  Photographer

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