Lingawduwa 2014 Issue 1

Official Newsletter of the Filipino Sporting Event of the Year

Filipino Families and Friends in Fun and Games 31 May 2014, Auckland, New Zealand

Issue 1

More Fun in New Zealand During Sinulog, Filipinos gather to pray and to dance. During the weekend leading to the Philippine Independence Day, Filipinos celebrate with a variety show. During Labour Weekend, Filipinos compete in sports and cultural events.

A new addition to the Filipino calendar in New Zealand is LINGAWDUWA, the Filipino Sporting Event of the Year.

The inaugural competition was held on June 1, 2013 and families from different parts of Auckland formed themselves into “tribus” and contested in different events such as Dakup-Dakup, Siatong and Patintero. Tribu Irong Kagirun (of East Auckland) was declared as overall champion.

In 2014, LINGAWDUWA will happen on May 31 hosted by Filipino Chapter-Farm Cove.

According to Mikki Guantero, of the organizing committee, this year’s competition will be bigger and more fun. “We’ve divided the event in three categories: Group, Individual and Kids, and added more games. And we are extending the invitation to all Filipino associations as well as informal groupings not just in Auckland, but from outside as well.”

The group events are: Dakup-dakup (a,k.a. Tigsu, Agawan Base or Sekyu Base, Japanese game); Tubig-tubig (a.k.a. Patintero); Siatung (a.k.a. Bati Cobra); Agawang Sulok; Tumba Lata (a.k.a. Tumbang Preso); and Bagul-bagul. The individual events consist of: Dama; Sungka; Takyan; Paligid (a.k.a. Kariring); and Jolen Pinis (a.k.a. Holen). The kids are expected to compete in Tumba-lata (a.k.a. Tumbang Preso); Luksong Tinik; Luksong Lubid; and Piko.

Interested groups are requested to librelaw@yahoo.com. No fees are required.

register

with:

guantero@outlook.com

or

Introduction: This summary of information about the event is issued for the purpose of providing prospective participants and teams an appreciation of the proceedings of the day. This summary contains the most up-to-date information for LingawDuwa 2014 but is subject to confirmation. The organizing group reserves the right to change, add, or withdraw any detail as and when further information that may affect such detail becomes available.

Date: 31 May 2014 Timetable (general sequence of events): Registration: Opening: Parada, Pagbukas nga Pumulong, Panumpa sa mga Atleta Games Begin Lunch Programme: Games Continue & Final Games Awards and Closing: Finish

8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

9:00 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

2:30 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

Venue: (and directions to be advised) Games: (NB. Games in red font are planned on a tentative basis) Group:

Number of Players per Team

1.

Dakup-dakup (a,k.a. Tigsu, Agawan Base or Sekyu Base, Japanese game)

5

2.

Tubig-tubig (a.k.a. Patintero)

5

3.

Siatung (a.k.a. Bati Cobra)

4.

Agawang Sulok

4

5.

Tumba Lata (a.k.a. Tumbang Preso)

3

6.

Bagul-bagul

2

Individual:

3 up to 4

Number of Players

per Team 1.

Dama

1

2.

Sungka

1

3.

Takyan

1

4.

Paligid (a.k.a. Kariring)

1

5.

Jolen Pinis (a.k.a. Holen)

1

Kids Games (10 years and below only):

Number of Players per Team

1.

Tumba-lata (a.k.a. Tumbang Preso)

3

2.

Luksong Tinik

2

3.

Luksong Lubid

2

4.

Piko

2

Tournament Rules (General) 1. Teams should register for and able to adequately participate in at least 4 group games AND at least 3 individual games.

(The organising committee will endeavour but will not guarantee to schedule games such that no more than 3 different group games are held simultaneously to enable teams to field the required number of players adequately).

2. Teams are requested to have at least one member available for officiating duties for the day.

3. Teams should register by providing the following information to the organising committee by e-mail on or before 30th of April 2014: a. Team Name b. Games the Team will participate c. Team Coordinator – Name, Contact details, e-mail address d. Game Official/s available – Name, contact details, e-mail address, and preferred game to officiate 4. Systems of Play Game

Group

Number of Groups/Individuals Registered/Starts the Game 1

System of Play

Game champion by default

 Dakup-dakup  Siatung  Tubig-tubig  Tumba Lata  Agawang Sulok  Bagul-bagul  Tumba-lata (Kids)  Luksong Tinik  Luksong Lubid  Piko Individual:   

Knock out (points for first & second places)

3

Round robin (points for first, second, & third places)

4 or more

Simple knock out (points for first place only)

1

Game champion by default

Dama Sungka Jolen Pinis

Individual:  

2

Takyan Paligid

2 or more

Knock out (points for first, second, & third places)

5. Specific game rules apply in the event of a tie.

6. Players can play for more than one game but shall play only under one team for those games.

7. Team Points: At the conclusion of each game and subject to System of Play rules: First place

3 points

Second

2 points

Third

1 point

5. The team with most points at the conclusion of the tournament is the Champion Team Other Requirements: 6. Team Names 7. Banner 8. Team identifying colour or motif 9. Own food arrangements 10. Games equipment and paraphernalia (as may be required)

To register, email: guantero@outlook.com or librelaw@yahoo.com

MORE FUN IN NAMES What makes LINGAWDUWA more fun, other than the games is the adoption of names for the different competing tribus. The organizers encourage teams to submit tribu names that are Filipino in origin with a tinge of Pinoy humor.

Last year, we had a good harvest.

There were the formal: Tribu Agila, Tribu Talisayon, and Tribu Ibalon Hadlong. The legendary: Tribu Kabayong Idlas and Tribu Kabayong Pak-an.

The funny: Tribu Kiwing Gahalhal, Tribu Irong Kagiron, Tribu Kikik nga Layaw. And two of the most hilarious: Tribu Iring Gilaygit and Tribu Ilagang Pawt.

The first group to register this year carries the rib-tickling name – Sigbing Gahayang.

The organizing committee encourages the competing teams to design their own logos and bring their banners for the opening parade on May 31, 2014.

It is also suggested that each tribu wear uniform t-shirts with their official logo emblazoned in front.

THE GAMES

LET US CELEBRATE FILIPINO UNITY IN FUN AND IN GAMES

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