Utar CF Captain Ball '11

When I was asked to write something about our UTAR CF’s Captain’s Ball Competition, I thought: “What else is there for me to say?”

It was in November 2010 when, for the first time ever, we organized a Captain’s Ball Competition, open to the public. There were 7 teams and 56 players in total.

We had an even bigger one in March 2011, at our very own UTAR Sports Complex. There were 8 teams and 80 participants this time.

Our most recent competition had about 90 participants.

Having always received positive feedback, advertising for this event is very easy – almost unnecessary even. It has become a signature event of the UTAR CF that is highly anticipated!

This is not just because of the fact that every generation of organizers thus far have taken every step to ensure that the event is run smoothly, and that every decision made is to maximize the experience of participants, but, I think, mainly because of the spirit of the event.

We pray hard every time we have this event coming up, because we know that no matter how we plan, the factor that will be the most important to make the event a success is the spirit that participants have.

It is a great joy to have organized this event and so many smiling faces come together and play. I see a lot of teamwork and a lot of happiness. I see people celebrating the chance to pursue something together and I see a lot of new bonds formed that will last. I see a lot of fond memories made.

I see a lot of people losing matches, but winning hearts. And I see very gracious winners.  There’s humour and friendly banter all around!

  Sometimes they pretend to be sad when they lose :P

                                                     
To sum it up, the UTAR CF Captain Ball Competition has always had a great spirit – not lacking in intensity of competitiveness, but always knowing where to draw the line and remember the big picture.

This is a big statement about the general attitude of the participants, be they the CF-ers or friends who come in just for the match.

It is a great pleasure to organize the event for such people. Long may it continue!

Blessings in Christ, 

Ngee Derk 

Person-in-Charge 

UTAR CF Captain’s Ball Nov ’10, March ‘11