IT'S a busy weekend for the Evangelista Aquatics and Sports Management Inc. (Easmi) as it holds the 8th Mindanao Novice Swimming Meet-Dolan Sprint Swimfest on Saturday at Ladislawa Garden Country Club and the Tropang Growee Summer Sports Camp culminating activity at the Gaisano Grand Citimall SkyGym on Sunday.
Easmi president Darren Evangelista, who was a guest at the Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the Tower Inn Thursday (May 27), said novice swimfest will showcase the talents of beginners who haven't competed yet in any amateur competition.
"It's our eight years in the novice meet and we are happy that more and more kids are learning to swim. Graduates of various swimming clinics from all over Mindanao are expected to join," Evangelista said.
He added that exciting freestyle dribbling, shoot-out, and 3-on-3 competitions will be featured over at the SkyGym.
Players who joined the recent Tropang Growee basketball camps held in various gyms in Davao City will join the event that will give away special prizes and freebies to the winners.
"We have prepared exciting freebies for participants and the audience," Evangelista said.
The Tropang Growee Basketball Camp is a nationwide program handled by Easmi. (MLSA)
Published in the Sun.Star Davao newspaper on May 28, 2010.
Friday, May 28, 2010
Sunstar Davao: SBC to hold 'Tatlohan' bowlfest at Fairlanes
THE 2nd Tatlohan Bowling Tournament will roll off on Saturday at the Fairlanes Bowling Center along F. Torres St.
This was according to host Sunday Bowlers Club (SBC) president Emie Orteza during the Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the Tower Inn Thursday (May 27).
"The tournament will be held twice a month in partnership with Daciba (Davao City Bowlers Association). SBC and Daciba will take turns in hosting the event. The first Tatlohan was hosted by Daciba so this Saturday will be our turn," Orteza said.
He said both bowling groups agreed to hold the biennial competition in preparation for next year's National Fedbop Open set in Tagum City.
"We want to prepare this early so we can have stronger chances next year. We really want to defend the women's title for Davao City in the nationals and at the same time better the third finish of the men's team," Orteza said.
The three-game tournament offers cash prizes of P3,000 to the champion, P2,000 to the second placer, and P1,000 to the third finisher.
"The team with the highest total of pinfalls after three games will be declared champion. We expect over 20 teams competing," Orteza said.
SBC will also resume its monthly finals on Sunday. (MLSA)
This was according to host Sunday Bowlers Club (SBC) president Emie Orteza during the Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the Tower Inn Thursday (May 27).
"The tournament will be held twice a month in partnership with Daciba (Davao City Bowlers Association). SBC and Daciba will take turns in hosting the event. The first Tatlohan was hosted by Daciba so this Saturday will be our turn," Orteza said.
He said both bowling groups agreed to hold the biennial competition in preparation for next year's National Fedbop Open set in Tagum City.
"We want to prepare this early so we can have stronger chances next year. We really want to defend the women's title for Davao City in the nationals and at the same time better the third finish of the men's team," Orteza said.
The three-game tournament offers cash prizes of P3,000 to the champion, P2,000 to the second placer, and P1,000 to the third finisher.
"The team with the highest total of pinfalls after three games will be declared champion. We expect over 20 teams competing," Orteza said.
SBC will also resume its monthly finals on Sunday. (MLSA)
Sunstar Davao: Davao girls ready for Asean chess
By Marianne L. Saberon-Abalayan
DAVAO City woodpushers are undergoing rigid training for the 11th Asean Age-Group Chess Championships slated June 4 to 13 in Subic, Olongapo City.
National Age-Group Chess Championship girls under-eight silver medalist Irish Yngayo, girls under-12 bronze medalist Ella Grace Moulic, girls under-14 bronze medalist Dhona Yngayo, and her sister girls under-16 bronze medalist Nikki Erica Yngayo on Thursday said they are preparing hard for their first-ever Asean Age-Group Chess Championships stint.
The four girls graced the Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the Tower Inn Thursday (May 27) sans National Age-Group Chess boys under-14 champion Austin Jacob Literatus, who is reportedly seeing action in the ongoing Kabasan Open Chess Tournament at the Island Garden City of Samal.
Literatus was a rapid gold medalist in the Asean event held in Vietnam last year.
"Andam nako mudula. Nagsige man ko ug praktis matag adlaw uban akong mga ig-agaw. Wala man ko gikulbaan basta himuon ra nako ang tanan para mudaug (I'm ready to compete. I've been practicing every day with my cousins. I'm not nervous though. I'll just do my best to win)," Irish Yngayo said.
Irish, whose favorite opening is the King's Indian, was referring to cousins Nikki and Dhona, who live in just one compound with the rest of the Yngayos in Toril.
Dhona Yngayo said she trains the whole day for the big event.
"Expectations? I want to be an Asean champion (laughs). I've trained hard for it every day with my sister Nikki and father Eric. I just take a break when I eat. It's good to have coach Henry Fajardo also helping us with our openings," the 12-year-old Dhona Yngayo said.
The 16-year-old Nikki Yngayo incorporates physical training to her preparations.
"I jog at the beach and also swim. Sometimes, I play basketball. Physical training is very helpful for my stamina. It would be useless if I prepare mentally and yet will end up sleepy in the tournament. Being physically fit will also help me be awake in my games," Nikki Yngayo said in the vernacular.
Moulic, meanwhile, said she won't make any predictions.
"I'll do the best I can. I practice with my father and play in the laptop," Moulic said.
While Moulic and the Yngayo sisters admitted they are more confident playing the standard chess, Irish said she is confident playing the standard, rapid, and blitz events all entered in the Asean meet.
The National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) is funding the traveling expenses of the Dabawenyos to Subic as they represent the country to the prestigious spectacle in chess.
Published in the Sun.Star Davao newspaper on May 28, 2010.
DAVAO City woodpushers are undergoing rigid training for the 11th Asean Age-Group Chess Championships slated June 4 to 13 in Subic, Olongapo City.
National Age-Group Chess Championship girls under-eight silver medalist Irish Yngayo, girls under-12 bronze medalist Ella Grace Moulic, girls under-14 bronze medalist Dhona Yngayo, and her sister girls under-16 bronze medalist Nikki Erica Yngayo on Thursday said they are preparing hard for their first-ever Asean Age-Group Chess Championships stint.
The four girls graced the Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the Tower Inn Thursday (May 27) sans National Age-Group Chess boys under-14 champion Austin Jacob Literatus, who is reportedly seeing action in the ongoing Kabasan Open Chess Tournament at the Island Garden City of Samal.
Literatus was a rapid gold medalist in the Asean event held in Vietnam last year.
"Andam nako mudula. Nagsige man ko ug praktis matag adlaw uban akong mga ig-agaw. Wala man ko gikulbaan basta himuon ra nako ang tanan para mudaug (I'm ready to compete. I've been practicing every day with my cousins. I'm not nervous though. I'll just do my best to win)," Irish Yngayo said.
Irish, whose favorite opening is the King's Indian, was referring to cousins Nikki and Dhona, who live in just one compound with the rest of the Yngayos in Toril.
Dhona Yngayo said she trains the whole day for the big event.
"Expectations? I want to be an Asean champion (laughs). I've trained hard for it every day with my sister Nikki and father Eric. I just take a break when I eat. It's good to have coach Henry Fajardo also helping us with our openings," the 12-year-old Dhona Yngayo said.
The 16-year-old Nikki Yngayo incorporates physical training to her preparations.
"I jog at the beach and also swim. Sometimes, I play basketball. Physical training is very helpful for my stamina. It would be useless if I prepare mentally and yet will end up sleepy in the tournament. Being physically fit will also help me be awake in my games," Nikki Yngayo said in the vernacular.
Moulic, meanwhile, said she won't make any predictions.
"I'll do the best I can. I practice with my father and play in the laptop," Moulic said.
While Moulic and the Yngayo sisters admitted they are more confident playing the standard chess, Irish said she is confident playing the standard, rapid, and blitz events all entered in the Asean meet.
The National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) is funding the traveling expenses of the Dabawenyos to Subic as they represent the country to the prestigious spectacle in chess.
Published in the Sun.Star Davao newspaper on May 28, 2010.
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