Sunday, June 12, 2011

Results of Classification Competition

29 May 2011

Serdang Rhythmic Angels Classification Competition
SJK( c ) Serdang Baru 2

This is a brief winner list for Little Gymnasts and Grade 1 of the recently concluded classification competition, just in case any gymnasts, coaches or parents missed the prize-giving ceremony.

Congratulations to all the winners!

Little Gymnast Freehand Born 2003-2004
1st Placing - Natsuki Koike
2nd Placing - Alyssa Dania
3rd Placing - Lee Wei En

Little Gymnast Freehand Born 2005-2006
1st Placing - Leong Yie Jien
2nd Placing - Low May Torng
3rd Placing - Goh Yi Wen

Little Gymnast Ball Born 2003-2004
1st Placing - Chew Yi
2nd Placing - Lee Xin Yao
3rd Placing - Koh Yua Hung

Little Gymnast Ball Born 2005-2006
1st Placing - Grace Chong
2nd Placing - Hiew Wen Xuen
3rd Placing - Angeline Lee

Little Gymnast Rope Born 2003-2004
1st Placing - Lee Xin Yao
2nd Placing - Chew Yi
3rd Placing - Koh Yua Hung

Little Gymnast Ball Born 2005-2006
1st Placing - Valerie Kuek
2nd Placing - Grace Chong
3rd Placing - Eyrulmellissa Nabila

Grade 1 Freehand Born 2001-2002
1st Placing - Seri Tharshini
2nd Placing - Koh Kai Leng
3rd Placing - Vanessa Shannen Wah

Grade 1 Freehand Born 2003
1st Placing - Ng Yuin Yee
2nd Placing - Adele Yap
3rd Placing - Miyo Ching

Grade 1 Freehand Born 2004-2005
1st Placing - Nur Liyana
2nd Placing - Eleanor Koh
3rd Placing - Tan Wanwiz

Grade 1 Ball Born 2001-2002
1st Placing - Koh Kai Leng
2nd Placing - Seri Tharshini
3rd Placing - Yeo Ka Chen

Grade 1 Ball Born 2003
1st Placing - Kong Xiang Xuan
2nd Placing - Ng Yuin Yee
3rd Placing - Miyo Ching Xin Ying

Grade 1 Ball Born 2004-2005
1st Placing - Nur Liyana
2nd Placing - Eleanor Koh
3rd Placing - Chin Siu Mun

Grade 1 Ribbon Born 2000-2001
1st Placing - Pan Kah Hui
2nd Placing - Lai Rui Xe
3rd Placing - Nurul Afrina

Grade 1 Ribbon Born 2002
1st Placing - Lim Jun Yi
2nd Placing - Chan Mun Charity
3rd Placing - Zara Louise Chitty

Grade 1 Ribbon Born 2003-2005
1st Placing - Teo Yan Xin
2nd Placing - Chan Shi Ting
3rd Placing - Diong Jun Ci

Grade 1 Rope
1st Placing - Chan Shi Ting

Grade 1 Clubs Born 2000-2001
1st Placing - Pan Kah Hui
2nd Placing - Lim Xiu Mun
3rd Placing - Lai Rui Xe

Grade 1 Clubs Born 2002
1st Placing - Zara Louise Chitty
2nd Placing - Tan Hao Yuan
3rd Placing - Lim Jun Yi

Grade 1 Clubs Born 2003-2005
1st Placing - Chan Shi Ting
2nd Placing - Teo Yan Xin
3rd Placing - Kock Hiew Hui Min

Thursday, June 2, 2011

Classification Competition May 2011

On the 29th of May 2011, Serdang Rhythmic Angels once again held their classification competition as a platform for the gymnasts to gauge their strength and progress as well.  The classification program also allows the club's gymnasts to proceed to the next level whereby they would have the opportunity to take on new elements and technique.

The competition started at 9 am with the presence of Mdm. Jayalily Daniel, Mdm Usha Rani Ayyaru, Mdm Norhashimah Abbas as well Mdm. Chew Siew Tin as judges for the whole day.  So, there we go from Little Gymnasts all the way to Grade 5 in the evening, a long day indeed.

During the lunch break, we had the prize-giving ceremony for Little Gymnasts and Grade 1. All in all, everyone went home satisfied, especially the little ones as they have trophies to add to their collection or in some cases start a collection. The club has taken the initiative to divide the gymnasts into their age group for each level. For example, there is the born 2005 to 2006 and born 2003 to 2004 categories for Little Gymnasts, same goes for the other grades. This allows the gymnasts to have a level playing field among their peers.

In the afternoon session, several gymnasts caught the attention of the judges as well as the audience. One of them is Chan Shi Ting, a six-year-old who went on to compete in both Grade 1 and Grade 2. It is an amazing feet indeed for a gymnast her age. We wish her all the best for the future endeavours!

We also had 3 gymnasts all the way from Sabah who came for the competition as well as a one-week training stint.  After previously having gymnasts from Japan, South Africa, Taiwan, Philipines, Singapore, and Johor over for a training stint, the club is thrilled to have the delegation from Sabah over for the event.

At the end of the day, during the prize-giving ceremony, it was announced that the overall winner for Grade 5 was Tham Pei En who train under Ms. Makoto Sato. She won the rope, hoop, ball, clubs and ribbon event to become the overall champion for her category. After her success in this classification competition, she would be preparing for the more challenging junior program.

Thank you to the coaches, judges, gymnasts and parents for their cooperation and effort to make this event a success. I can't stop here without mentioning the gratitude all of us have for Mdm. Kok Mong Lin as well as Mdm. Teh Lah Hoong who worked tirelesly to make the grading happen. So, a big THANK YOU to everyone!

After this, training would be going on as usual to gear up for the next grading which will be due in December/early January.

Here are some photos of the grading. Enjoy!

Two panels of judges


Gymnasts going through their routines before their turn







Phoebe Ng (Left) and Chong Lok Yi warming up before their event


Saturday, May 7, 2011

Japanese Gymnasts @ Serdang Rhythmic Angels

Last week, Seradang Rhythmic Angels had some special guests-Gymnasts from Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. They are the former gymnasts of our coach, Ms Makoto Sato.

The 5 gymnasts were here for a short training camp to prepare for their upcoming competitions.



Observing the their training was really an eye-opener as they are highly discipline and very respectful towards everyone. In addition to that, the spirit and energy they bring into their training is really inspiring. That is the kind of foundation that we need to bring up a successful gymnast. So, we hope, this exposure would motivate SRA's gymnasts to work harder and achieve greater heights in their rhythmic gymnastics career.

One day before the Japanese girls are due to fly back home, we had a mini control testing where we got the chance to see all of them performing their individual and group exercise. People always say that the  Japanese group exercise is one of the best in the world. Seeing their performance on that day, we have no more doubt about their team work, creativity and originality. Other than that, on that day itself, SRA gymnasts also got the opprtunity to display their skills in their respective categories.

After all the hard work, we had a small gathering at the auditorium. We were able to enjoy food prepared from our SRA's mummies. There were nasi lemak, karipap, kuih, ketupat, curry chicken, agar-agar...It was definitely a Malaysian food affair.


The gymnasts even took the opportunity to exchange gifts and contacts as well as take photos with our 'stars'. It was quite an experience for the gymnasts, especially the young ones. In three words, everyone had fun!


Sayonara to the Japanese girls and we welcome you to come visit us again. All the best to all of you:)



Monday, April 18, 2011

2011 Classification Competition

The tentative date for Serdang Rhythmic Angels's  2011 Classification Competition is on the May 2011. This is the first day of the mid-term school holidays. This is a new approach to allow parents to bring their children for holidays after the test.

 So, from now on, training will go into full gear with all coaches aiming to prepare their gymnasts for at least 2 routines. However, only gymnasts who are consistently attending training as well as mentally and physically ready will be considered for the grading. Some caoches may arrange for extra training to ensure their gymnasts are better prepared for the upcoming classsification.

Please take note that the entry forms will be distributed as soon as possible. With that, we hope to get the support and cooperation of the parents to hand in the form early to avoid any last minute preparations.

Together, we hope to make this SRA Classification Competition a success! Thank you.

Sunday, January 16, 2011

New Intake of Gymnasts

Serdang Rhythmic Angels rhythmic gymnastics or gymrama training new intake is now on going. Parents who are interested are encouraged to send their children aged 4 to 7 for a trial class. The young gymnasts will be exposed to the basics of rhythmic gymnastics such as splits, bridge and many more to improve their flexibility, strength and coordination. These are essential in raising a healthy and well-rounded child.

Please do drop by at SJK( c ) Serdang Baru 2, Seri Kembangan on Saturdays to check out the classes. For new gymnasts, the class begins at 9 am and ends at 10.30 am.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

YouTube Videos of Tan Xin Yue

You Tube Videos of Angel Cup 2010







YouTube Videos of Angel Cup 2008





YouTube Videos of Angel Cup 2006

YouTube Videos of Zaty Nazurah


Mol International Rhythmic Gymnastics Cup 2009


YouTube Videos of Loh Chooi Shawn

No Limits Open 2009, Antwerp, Belgium










Mol International Rhythmic Gymnastics Cup 2009





YouTube Videos of Au Wei Ran

No Limits Open 2009, Antwerp, Belgium










Mol International Rhythmic Gymnastics Cup 2009











ESPINHO Portugal 2007



YouTube Videos of Loh Chooi Joy

No Limits Open 2009, Antwerp, Belgium







Mol International Rhythmic Gymnastics Cup 2009









Angel Cup 2008



Monday, January 10, 2011

Links on Our Club

Below are some of the links on Serdang Rhythmic Angels:

IJM Corporation Berhad
http://www.ijm.com/v2/nurturing/community.html

 Young gymnasts Izzah leads Malaysia to a 1-2 finish
 http://www.thestaronline.com/news/story.asp?sec=central&file=/2010/8/18/central/6860740

Wei Ran helps team win crown
http://www.nst.com.my/nst/articles/46angelcupp/Article/

Skuad negara pertahan juara
http://www.bharian.com.my/bharian/articles/Skuadnegarapertahanjuara/Article/index_html

Gimnas cilik negara pertahankan kejuaraan Angel Cup buat kali keempat
http://mstar.com.my/variasi/sukan/cerita.asp?file=/2010/8/15/mstar_sukan/20100815182135&sec=mstar_sukan

17 pasukan sertai Piala Angel
http://www.bharian.com.my/bharian/articles/17pasukansertaiPialaAngel/Article/index_html

Rhythmic Angels get a new coach
http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2009/1/12/central/2941722&sec=central

Making a leap to the next level
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/4/12/central/20914652&sec=central

Gymnasts out of sukma due to back injury
http://www.thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2008/5/26/central/21339332&sec=central

 Serdang angels bag top spots in Taiwan
 http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2008/9/23/central/2056371&sec=central

 Parents reach out
 http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-10409586.html

Diminutive Loh clinches 5 gold medals in gymnastics challenge
http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2008/11/13/central/2459209&sec=central

Better times ahead for Au
http://www.thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2008/11/7/central/2457740&sec=central

Cheah outclasses her rivals
http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2008/7/30/central/1679594&sec=central

Gymnasts awe the crowd at mall
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2007/7/23/central/18320483&sec=central

Bid for strong showing on home soil
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/10/30/central/15837842&sec=central

 Focus on rhythmic gymnasts
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/12/1/central/16129516&sec=central

 Chong Yen Shan set to be next star
http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-109027468.html

Sunday, January 2, 2011

Classification Competition 2011

What a day! The classification competition today has seen gymnasts aged from 4 to 14 years  competing in the level of Little Gymnasts up to Grade 5. The competition started at about 8.30 am and ended at 5.30 pm.

It was indeed a fruitful affair as we seen many talented budding gymnasts showing off their skills to impress the judges. The highlight of the day should be the performance of the two Grade 5 gymnasts, Yap Qian Ling and Loo Shiow Yng who impressed the judges, parents and the gymnasts with their exceptional flexibilities and apparatus handling. Both of the girls are trained by Jamie Lee Yoke Jeng, a former national gymnast. I am sure we can expect great things from Qian Ling and Shiow Yng in the future. Keep up the good work girls!



The competition wrapped up with the prize-giving ceremony, a time which every gymnast look forward to. The ceremony went on smoothly with the cameras clicking away non-stop to capture the proud moment. The best thing about it is that almost every gymnast received a trophy, putting a smile on everyone's face.

Thank you for the support of all the judges, coaches, parents and also gymnasts. Special appreciation to all the hardwork put in by Mdm Kok Mong Lin and Mdm Teh Lah Hoong, the founders of the club who strive to make this a success. Thank you everyone!

Saturday, January 1, 2011

Contact Information

For any enquiries, kindly email it to angelcupmas@yahoo.com

Club Profile

The idea of setting up this rhythmic gymnastics club was mooted in 1998 to cope with the shortage of qualified coaches and the tremendous interest in this sport.  Kok Mong Lin or 'Mama Kok', fresh from the success of the 1998 Commonwealth Games rhythmic gymnastics team together with Teh Lah Hoong (rhythmic gymnastics project manager of JAYA '98) formed a voluntary training centre in Seri Kembangan, offering free rhythmic gymnastics training to all girls who were interested. From an initial number of 12 gymnasts in 1998, the enrolment of the club named as Serdang Rhythmic Angels has grown to 16 elite gymnasts, 50 developmental programme gymnasts and 128 recreational and budding gymnasts at the last count.  Besides, it is also a training ground for interested coaches/coaches-to-be.  Physical Education undergraduates from Universiti Putra Malaysia and ex-national gymnasts such as Thye Chee Kiat, Durratun Nashihin, Cheong Zu Er and Jamie Lee Yoke Jeng have volunteered their services to the centre.

The club is entirely managed by volunteers headed by Kok Mong Lin (1999 National Woman Coach of the Year) and Teh Lah Hoong (1998 MSSM/MILO Woman Coach of The Year).  Currently the club has twoo full-time qualified coaches: Elena Mesheryakova (who is fully sposored by the National Sports Council of Malaysia), Atsuko Koyama and 12 part-time coaches: Durratun Nashihin, Jamie Lee, Tam Sheau Wen, Choo Pui Yoke, Chen Li Shan, Ong Yen Chiu, Tai Chien Siu, Tay Li Xin, Lee Hwei Ling, Loh Chooi Shawn, Tan Yih Nan and Lee Mei Guan.

Ms elena Mesheryakova coaches the gymnasts of the elite programme whereas Ms Atsuko Koyama is in charge of the developmental programme which is the 'feeder' group to the elite programme.The gymnasts have not only succeed in the national arena but also have won accolades from teams abroad.  So far, two gymnasts from Serdang Rhythmic Angels Club are training at the national training centre in Bukit Jalil, namely Amy Kwan Dict Weng and Elaine Koon who made the country proud during the recent Commonwealth Games in New Delhi.

Thus far, we have successfully organized four editions of our own Angel Cup.  The last one was held on the 13-15 August 2010 where we saw gymnasts from ten different countries, namely Australia, China, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, New Zealand, Uzbekistan, Cyprus, Indonesia and Malaysia coming together to share our love for the sport.  Our role fired by passion, is to realise the dreams and interests of all girls and young ladies in this beautiful Olympic sport of rhythmic gymnastics.  We genuinely believe in the ideals of sports training which lay down the foundations of character building in these young lives besides their pursuit of success in this sport. 

Classification Coming Up

The Serdang Rhythmic Angels' first classification competition for the year 2011 will be held tomorrow at the school hall of SJK( c ) Serdang Baru 2. Gymnasts as young as 4 years old are competing in the Little Gymnasts level until Grade 5.  Gymnasts from the recreational as well as the elite group are looking forward to put their best foot forward and show off the hardwork they put in to perfect their routines.

Well, good luck to everyone! This is the first post... Short and brief but hopefully we will be able to add on updates as frequent as possible.