Packlist for Shanghai Trip

For everyone going on the Shanghai Trip (:

I'll be listing the items that should be packed by headings, but please remember to read whatever's below the packlist items as there'll be details and instructions for you guys, especially the proceedings on Wednesday morning 26th November, the day we leave Singapore.

Clothing
Jerseys ( White & Green Raffles jerseys/ reversible gryphons jersey) X2
Training attire (PE Shirt + Basketball shorts) X2
Shoes (Basketball and leisurely)
Slippers/Sandals X1
Leisurely Clothes (enough for 5 days, to be worn when we go sightseeing)
*NOTE: it is advised for each of us to be wearing at least 2 sets of clothing beneath a windbreaker/jacket whenever we're out of the hotel, so take note of this when packing no. of sets of clothes, temperature 6-18 Degrees
RI Basketball Jacket (will be given out on wednesday morning)
Sweater/Coat/Jacket/Windbreaker X2
Pyjamas (if necessary)
Undergarments (based on personal preference)
Socks (based on personal preference)

Toiletries
Shampoo
Soap
Facial Cleanser
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Shaver & Shaving cream (if necessary)
Deodorant
Bathing towel
Small towels (for after games)
Contact lenses & solution
Powder
Nail Cutter

Medicinal
Personal medication
Asthma Inhaler
Deep Heat
Portable Ice Pack
Panadol
Vitamin ABCDE (IMPORTANT)
Thermometer (optional)
Alchoholic Swipes
Tissue (Dry and Wet, for public toilets)
Lip Balm

Miscellaneous
Singapore $300 converted into RMB for lodging and food fee
Extra RMB for shopping / our own meals etc. (advised: max 100 sing dollars)
PSP
Gameboy
Nintendo DS
MP3s
Ipod Shuffle Classic Nano Touch
CAMERA (IMPORTANT, do bring if you have one)
Video Cam (if you have, and sufficient memory)
DVDs (original and non-pirated please)
Chargers (handphone/camera/torchlight etc.)

I really encourage you guys to bring a digital camera if you have your own, or borrow one from your parents, as this trip to Shanghai wasn't really easy to come by, and you'll be able to capture moments you share with a very special group of people in someplace so far from home. And please do make sure you bring along your chargers and sufficient memory. 5 days to hone your camwhoring and phototaking skillz.

Additional Information
As mentioned above, the temperature in Shanghai now is from 6-15 deg. celcius, and when the wind blows it's really going to be cold, so do bring along extra pieces of clothing, minimum of 2 sets beneath a coat/jacket and lip balm for cracked lips. We'll be playing 3 games in the 5 days we'll be there, and we'll be staying at a 3-star hotel.

Plan for Wednesday morning, 26th November
Our flight will be at 10.10am, so everyone will be meeting at 8AM, TERMINAL 3. Our flight details are: China Eastern, MU546. On wednesday morning, there will be a big screen in the middle of the departure hall and you can check which counter we should be at from the screen. Once again, it's 8AM, TERMINAL 3 at our respective counter/row.

Please have your PASSPORTS WITH YOU, and no liquid items more than 500ml if i'm not wrong in your handcarry bags, so please keep things like your deodorant and contact lense solution in your check-in bags instead.

That's about all for now, will update the packing list or instructions if anything new pops up. Apart from that, please do start packing as soon as possible, don't leave your packing till tuesday night when you realise many things cannot be found. Get your currency changed to RMB soon too, and PLEASE REMEMBER TO PASS $15 to your respective captains for the insurance, and for the sec 2s and 3s, pass Jordaan and I $15 for the raffles basketball jacket.

Thanks, and do keep checking back for updates.
Ryan

Training Schedule (10-15 Nov)

At the moment, there is some uncertainty with the ISIBL semi-final schedule. As such, we'll only fix the trainings as follows:

Sec 1s + P6s

17 Nov Monday 0800hrs Training @RI (Coach YC)

19 Nov Wednesday 0730hrs Training @RI

B Div

20 Nov Thursday 0800hrs Training @RI

21 Nov Friday 0730hrs Training @RI

• To add to this, there is likely to be to be ISIBL matches for both U16 & Senior Teams on 18 Nov
  
• We may cut 1 session of training if the Finals/Placings match falls on this Saturday
  

Obama Plays Basketball!

ISIBL U-16 RI 60-38 CIS

We played the Canadian International School on the 6th of November at 4.30pm. We played the match without the secondary 3s, who were at OIP training. We made a couple of changes in the team, and we came into the game with a different mentality altogether. We started the match well, getting fast break opportunities as well as key offensive rebounds to finish the 1st quarter with a 12-6 lead. We broke down in the 2nd quarter, letting the other team get on a run, ending the 1st half with a 18-17 lead. We were unable to stop their star players, and we were unable to break their half court trap, leading in too many turnovers which resulted in easy baskets. In the 3rd quarter, we fought back and pulled away with impressive 3 pointers and 3 point plays by Brendan and Alex. We gathered momentum and finished the 3rd quarter with a 33-25 lead and the match 60-38. 

MVP candidates: 

CIS: Edwin Huo 

RI: Brendan Sim, Ding Jian Han 

ISIBL U-16 RI 34-32 GESS

The match was played on the 4th November, at around 4pm. The team started off slowly, with only Alex and Brendan scoring to hand the team a 7-6 lead at the end of the first quarter. However, everything went wrong in the 2nd quarter, which was interrupted by a short rain. We could only muster 3 points in the 2nd quarter, off a Brendan 3 pointer. We ended the 1st half down 15-10. Thankfully, we pulled it together in the 3rd quarter, with Alex hitting 2 3 pointers to allow us to tie the match 21-21. In the last quarter, we were unable to stop their star player:Chris Bader, who scored 6 straight points. We responded with 3s from Alex and Joel, before we slowly pulled away, finishing with a 3 pointer by Joel. We kept possession for the last minute, and ending the match with a slim 2 point lead. 

The MVP candidates are: 

GESS: Chris Bader

RI: Brendan Sim, Alexander Loh

Training Schedule (Week of 10 Nov)

RI-WSHS

7/11/08
ISIBL U-20
Final Score: RI 78-54 AIS

RI played their last match before some of the guys left for OIP at Waseda Shibuya High School. The game started off well, with good defense and quick transition baskets. But into the 2nd quarter, we started to lax and found ourselves on the receiving end of a run. Our pressbreaker didn't work initially and Coach called a timeout for us to regain our composure. Late in the game, we started pressing and managed to come up with many steals. Many layups and underbaskets were missed in the game, but all in all, those going overseas leave with a sweet taste of victory--78-54.

RI-CIS

6/11/08
ISIBL U-20
Final Score: RI 38-32 CIS

RI played against the Canadian International School whose team comprised mainly of Koreans! Poor defence in the first quarter led to us being slightly behind but we fought back with great intensity in the second and third quarters with a man to man defense. We eventually won the game 38-32!

RI-CTS

31/10/08
ISIBL U-20
Final Score: RI 44-29 CTS

RI fought hard and manage to keep the oppositions star post player at bay, beating Clementi Town School 44 to 29!

This Week's Schedule