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G3U Girls Football
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he G3U girls football team started the 2020- 2021 season with an absolute explosion of 19 new players from Grade 1. So many amazing and enthusiastic footballers showed up to the first practice in August to learn how to play by practicing dribbling, passing, running, shooting, and working as a team. The team also ad ded some new Grade 2 members, as well as returning tournament champion team players: Aiya, Lilo, Neala, Mira, Bambi, and Alicia. Rounding out Grade 3 were the returning tournament champions: Name, Vicky, Pim Pim, and Kairi. We welcomed back Richy and added Brownie and Reiko. In total, the girls team had a record 35 footballers, all coming out every Tuesday and Thursday to play together. We were honored to have Name and Kairi as co-captains this year, as the three year veteran leaders on the pitch. Since our team had so many players this year, we were so fortunate to add Coach Cez, Coach Kit, and Coach Kyle to our growing team. Together with Coach Heather and Coach Wilmer, the team began developing skills to build knowledge and love of the game. Practices i ncluded many fun activities and drills to work on speed, strength, agility, coordination, athleticism, and above all, teamwork.
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In September, we had our first friendly game of returning players vs. the Grade 4 Concordian girls. For many of our players, it was the first chance to watch how to play a real game, understand positions, cheer on each other, and observe skills. Then in October, all the girls were divided into smaller teams for the first of the season friendly tournament at Concordian. What an exciting day of football! Girls played 3 games each and everyone went home happy and exhausted. Then in December, there was one more friendly tournament at Concordian, but this time, parents played too! So many parents came to play and everyone enjoyed playing football together. Stay tuned for the next exciting semester for when the girls will begin tournament practices on Thursday for the upcoming tournament at the end of March 2021. Go Dragons! Coach Heather
P.S. The girls from G3U football have been practicing and improving skills for months. Coaches created a friendly tournament with all 51 players into four teams with some parent guest players. It was a blast! Now, Coaches Cez, Wilmer, Kij, and Kyle will be focusing on AISAA games and another Tournament. A heartfelt “Bon Voyage” and thank you to Coach Heather for building the football program in our younger aged girl Dragons.
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Dragon Varsity Table Tennis
Dragons Varsity Table Tennis team, AISAA Champions for the 3rd straight year. Team Champion - Concordian Boys Champion - Man Girls Champion - Wandy Jaden earned 2nd place and Kor came in 3rd. Congratulations to Coach Tiew, Coach A, and each team member for building our strong Concordian Table Tennis program. Wandy: This is my last year playing table tennis for Concordian and I was really happy to end my last tournament with a win! Everyone in the team worked really hard and had a lot of fun competing with the other schools. I am glad to see the growing interest in the sport, and I wish the table tennis team the best of luck. GO DRAGONS!!
Jaden: The table tennis tournament this year was really thrilling! I have faced many challenges from other schools and their hard work even though some of them were new to this sport have made me feel that ping pong is evolving into a more enthusiastic and enjoyable sport.
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Man: It was such an honor to be able to play for the school’s team. I had a very fantastic experience during this table tennis competition. Not only do I get to play with my seniors and other school’s, I’ve been able to make connections and friendships with seniors from other international schools. I am very proud of my performance, and the most important part is that I’ve got an opportunity to enjoy a sport that I love. I am looking forward to the next school competition. I would like to thank all teachers, staff, and seniors who supported me during this competition. I would also like to thank kru Tiew and Coach Robert for setting up such an amazing tournament.
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Volleyball Alfie: This year is my last year playing volleyball at this school and I am very happy that I am able to play this year. I am very happy that our team was able to win second place in the tournament which was a very exciting moment, not because we got second place but because our team was kind of a newly formed team but all the members are able to play beyond the expectations. I am BeiBei: very happy that I got to be a part of this team! I’ve always wanted to win first place but seeing how we grew and improved as a team Kamlai: made me feel content. I am grateful for every team We worked hard, training and practicing twice member, and most importantly the coaches. As or thrice every week. I am more than glad that a team we’ve been through so much, despite I was able to play with this team as everyone in changing coaches every year I am proud that the the team has a positive attitude and are always team member’s love for volleyball persisted. Best ready to support other team members. Let’s wishes for winning first place next year! hope we win the next tournament. Momae: I have high expectations for myself and everyone on the team and everyone did their best on tournament day. I hope we can continue to practice with enthusiasm and I look forward to our January tournament! Grace: Even though it’s my first year playing volleyball I’m really glad I joined because I got to experience many new things. Everyone was so kind and accepting even though I wasn’t really good at playing. We gave it our all in the tournament and got second place, I’m really glad I joined the team.
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Jade: I am so proud and grateful for having the opportunity to play with this year’s team! This year was definitely a learning experience in playing on a volleyball court and I was able to undergo such a passionate and wonderful game with our encouraging and motivating team! The whole tournament was a rollercoaster for us, yet, no matter the situation, we would always try to cheer each other up by yelling! Even when there were situations where we felt like losing, we still held our spirits and blocked the scoreboard for our teammates to not worry! Therefore, I could tell that this team is full of love and comfort and I hope we will win the next tournament next year! Prim: I’m really proud of everyone on the team, and I feel that we’ve all improved tremendously since the start of the season. We all push and encourage one another to work through challenges and learn from our mistakes, and I feel that it has made us bond together strongly. I’m extremely excited that we will be able to attend the January tournament, and I hope that we continue to play hard! Go dragons! :D
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Swimming Dragon 2020 M
ore than 80 swimmers make up our team this year. Swimmers are in 5 groups which are Fundamental, Little blue Dragons, Junior Blue Dragons, Senior Blue Dragons, PY Advanced Dragons and Varsity Dragons. A big thank you to all of the parents for supporting your child in our swim team. During the pandemic coaches still provided online strength training and dry-land workouts to keep our swimmers fit and strong Swimming dragons train hard.Since August, we have had morning and afternoon swim training, following the government safety regulations. Attractive new equipment and lane ropes are already in use. And, the BIG NEWS is the heater for the 50m pool! No more cold water in December and January.
We deeply appreciate the constant support from all Concordian administrators and parents that always support the swim team. As coaches, we would not have the success we have had thus far without your kind and generous support. Last but not least, thank you to each of our fantastic swimmers for always being determined, demonstrating good sportsmanship, and working together as a team. Concordian Swim Coaches
Meko Shark Swim Meet
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oncordian swimmers entered the “Mako Shark Swimming Championships 2020” at Assumption University on December 13, 2020. Concordian received 4 Golds, 9 Silvers and 2 Bronzes Medals and received the 2nd place for highest point team award out of 25 swimming clubs. Medalist are as follows:
Gail Siwapornchai G5I, 3 Silver and 1 Bronze medal Silver, 50m Freestyle Silver, 50m Backstroke Silver, 50m Butterfly Bronze, 100m Freestyle
Miki G7S, 1 Silver medal Silver, 50m Butterfly Pote G7I, 2 Silver and 1 Bronze medal Silver, 50m Breaststroke Silver, 50m Butterfly Bronze, 50m Freestyle Titan G8C, 1 Silver medal Silver, 50m Freestyle
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Phaak G4D, 4 Gold and 1 Silver medal, Outstanding swimmer trophy in 9-10 age group Gold, 50m Freestyle Gold, 50m Backstroke Gold, 50m Breaststroke Gold, 50m Butterfly Silver, 100m Freestyle
Seth G2I, 1 Silver medal Silver, 25m Breaststroke