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| Posted: 19 Apr 2013 05:39 AM PDT ROAD CLOSURE Parts of Jalan Damansara heading towards Bangsar will be closed to traffic from 9pm to 6am every day until April 30. For details, call 012-564 9371 (Munusamy). TOLL PLAZA CLOSURE Toll Plaza A on LDP (Sunway to Puchong) will be closed from 6am to 10am today. For details, call 03-7494 7333. PRANIC HEALING PREVIEW Pranic Healing Centre is having a free preview on pranic healing at 7pm today at the Centre For Pranayoga and Self Transformation, Zenith Corporate Park, Block D, Unit 41-1, Jalan SS7/26, Kelana Jaya. To reserve a seat, call 012-974 2028/ 03-7887 1028 or visit www.pranichealingmalaysia.org MOTHER'S DAY CONTEST The Mines is organising "My Mum, Our Story" contest. Partici-pants are invited to share an interesting story of them and their mothers. It is open to contestants aged 18 years and above. Deadline is May 4. For details, call 03-8949 6333 or visit www.facebook.com/theminesshoppingmall MEDITATION SESSION Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Self-Realisation Society is having an introduction to kriya yoga at 17-4, Jalan 1/114, Kuchai Business Centre, off Jalan Kuchai Lama, KL on April 20, from 3pm to 5pm. To RSVP, send SMS to 012-385 0267/ 016-535 7335 or visit www.klsrf.net / www.facebook.com/KLSelangorSRF GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP GGP Grief Support Group will hold meetings every Sunday from 2pm to 4pm from now till July 7 at 3rd floor, Bangunan Yin (SIBKL) Jalan Damansara, KL. Admission is free. To register, call 012-387 8668 or email ggpoutreach@gmail.com VOCAL CHECKS Ovation Vocal Specialist is offering free vocal checks and consultation at 45A, SS21/37, Damansara Utama, Uptown 37, PJ, every weekday from 4pm to 8pm. To book a place, email nick.at.ovation@gmail.com or call 012-200 7083. PUBLIC TALK National Association for Gifted Children Malaysia is organising a free public talk on "Challenges gifted children face at home and school" tomorrow at 83B, SS 14/1, Subang Jaya at 3pm. For details, email geeclau@yahoo.com DHAMMA TALK There will be a dhamma talk on April 19 at 8pm at the Buddhist Maha Vihara. For details, visit www.buddhistmahavihara.com or call 03-2274 1141. PARENTING TALK There will be a free talk on mindful parenting on April 27 at Sentul Buddhist Temple from 3pm to 5pm. For details, call 012-683 3112. ALUMNI GATHERING The St Michael's Institution Alumni Association, Klang Valley will hold its 2013 annual dinner at the Tropicana Golf & Country Club, Petaling Jaya starting at 6.30pm, on April 27. For details, call 012-3661223 (Francis), 019-2225660 (Michael) or 016-2737808 (Helen). |
| Budding cagers all set for AND1 Streetball Challenge’s opening leg Posted: 19 Apr 2013 05:39 AM PDT THE drive forward is gaining momentum for another exciting start at the opening leg of the AND1 Streetball Challenge, to be held at IOI Mall in Puchong on April 28. Over the past decade, the three-on-three basketball tournament has been providing an alternative for budding cagers to gain exposure in the competitive environment. The youngsters' desire to be part of this season's five-leg series has remained strong as the challenge is rated as a familiar feature in the domestic competitions calendar. And the challenge's friendly partners have also renewed their support to back the initiative at the grassroots. At the launch of the challenge held at the basketball equipment retail outlet Hoops Station in Lot 10, Kuala Lumpur recently, Nestle Products sports marketing manager Ng Ping Loong also sensed the eagerness of budding cagers as they anticipate the start of the challenge for the season. Former Management Science University mates Lin Wai Kit and Mohd Taha Jelani indicated that they would continue to soak up the atmosphere and join in the fun in the men's Under-25 category. The duo emerged as two of the top three performers in the In Search of Freestylists' contest last year. The 24-year-old Taha, who is pursuing his second degree in law, said he had many unforgettable memories, including finishing top three in the freestyle category since participating in the challenge in 2009. "I have been developing a close bond to stay connected with the challenge over the years. It was a pleasant surprise as I did not expect to be among the top three freestylists last year. "Freestyling is a different ball game because it is unlike the conventional basketball focusing on fundamental skills. Freestyle allows us to express ourselves and attempt more tricky moves with the basic skills," he added. Meanwhile, sound engineer Wai Kit, who turns 25 in October, is also aiming to broaden his experience in his final season competing in the Under-25 group. This season, the In Search of Streetballers will be replacing the In Search of Freestylists contest. And a maximum of three promising cagers will be selected as recipients of the award for each leg. The Best Shooter and Slam Dunk contests are the two other side events included in the challenge for this year. The hosts are also setting up stations for the NBA Beat X Box for participants and spectators to engage in the simulation games in-between matches during the challenge. For the upcoming first leg, the hosts are throwing in a Kobe Bryant basketball each as a reward to the first 100 teams to sign up. And they can accommodate up to 300 teams in six categories for the upcoming first leg. The five other age-groups are boys' Under-13, boys' Under-15, boys' Under-18, girls' Under-18 and men's Under-21. Following the opening leg, four other legs have been lined up at Sutera Mall, Johor (June 16), East Coast Mall in Kuantan, Pahang (July 6), Penang Times Square (Sept 14) and Berjaya Times Square, Kuala Lumpur (Oct 20). AND1 STREETBALL CHALLENGE OPENING LEG Venue: IOI Mall, Puchong Date: April 28 Categories (six): Boys' Under-13, Boys' Under-15, Boys' Under-18, Girls' Under- 18, Men's Under-21 and Men's Under-25 Entry Fee: RM90 per team. Each player will receive a jersey and a ball for each team. Closing Date: April 21 Prizes: Basketball products and goodies for the top four teams in each category. Registration Centres - World of Sports - World of Outdoor - Hoops Station - Echo Park - Infinity Sport House - MVP Basketball Store Partners - Official beverage: Milo - Official media: StarMetro - Official radio: One FM - Sanctioned by: Malaysia Basketball Association (MABA) Enquiries: 03-9173 1066; 012-358 5911 (Wong); 017-657 0082 (Ahmad) |
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