ANZA’s Great BBQ!

Jan 29 2018

Proudly presented by Commonwealth Bank, 3,800 mums, dads, children, vendors, friends and ANZA supporters descended on the Oval at the Australian International School to celebrate Australia Day in Singapore.

The annual ANZA Great Australia Day BBQ welcomed nearly 4,000 people for an afternoon of great food, great games and great celebration. The event kicked off with a group of AIS students taking to the stage for a rendition of Advance Australia Fair followed by a cover of Australian singer-songwriter Vance Joy’s Riptide. Australian Deputy High Commissioner Kate Duff and title sponsor Daniel Matthews of Commonwealth Bank were joined by ANZA’s President PJ Roberts in officially opening the 2018 edition of the event.

A hot afternoon saw kids instantly head to the numerous inflatable toys and games like AAM Advisory’s dunk tank, the slip ‘n’ slide manned by the Camp Asia team and Expat Dental’s dolphin flume. When they needed a little respite, there was free popcorn courtesy of logistics sponsor Allied Pickfords, Jamie’s Italian gelato and face-painting.

There were over 40 food, drink and lifestyle vendors so all tastes were catered for. To satisfy appetites there was everything from a mouth-watering BBQ by The Butcher, to oysters via plates of falafel and sweet churros. There was an unsurprisingly busy bar and baristas churning out coffees. In the shopping village there were free mani-pedis by the Ten Feet Tall stand, and so many varied vendors – from organic vegetable boxes, to kids’ scooters; and everything in between.

There was a fantastic turnout from the ANZA sports and interest groups, showing off what make them so unique to our community, demonstrating what’s on offer and enlisting new members.

As the sun continued to beat down, many retreated to the relative cool of the marquee to listen to the band No Worries, or stop by the Commonwealth Bank stand who were handing out goodie bags of water canteens, baseball caps and money boxes.

When the weather finally broke around 4pm and the heavens opened, it was in fact a welcome relief from the stifling heat. And of course, it didn’t dampen spirits as the families continued to play and the covered shopping area did a roaring trade.

A special thank you must go to the army of ANZA and AIS volunteers who worked tirelessly to create a memorable day. Manning their stations, keeping everyone safe, and doing so with a smile came rain or shine, we are so grateful. It was further proof of what a fantastic community we share with our friends and family within ANZA.

Who’s ready to celebrate ‘Straya Day all over again?

ANZA’s Matildas Triumph Overseas

Jan 25 2018

ANZA’s girls’ teams return to Singapore as Cup and Plate winners after sweeping the board at the International Girls Football Festival 2018 in Bangkok.

ANZA is delighted to report on the super success story of the three girls’ teams that flew to Bangkok last weekend for the annual International Girls Football Festival. A 52-team-strong line up from all over Asia and ranging in age groups from Under-8s through to Under-16s, this Festival is one of the largest of its kind in the region.
Despite the magnitude of the tournament, the all-girls teams from the ANZA soccer program out-performed many of their competitors, from both Singapore and the rest of Asia. Incredibly everyone on the Under-10, Under-12 and Under-14 teams – 28 talented ANZA Matilda players – returned home with silverware. Two Cup Final wins, a Plate Final victory and a couple of special mentions for Most Valuable Player awards makes this an absolute triumph for the all-girls teams, their parents, the tireless volunteers and coaches of ANZA. We couldn’t be more proud!

Under-10s
The youngest group to travel to Thailand played an outstanding tournament, performing consistently through to the Cup Final. There they faced fellow Singapore-based unbeaten team JSSL – and duly triumphed over them 1-0 with a great goal from Alina Lutz who also saved a penalty shot from the opposition thus securing the game. Unsurprisingly Alina was awarded MVP of the entire Under-10s age group. “It was an amazing weekend and we had so much fun,” said Alina. “We started to bond and made a strong, confident team.”

Under-12s
This side battled through the group stages, only losing against the group winners. In the Quarter Final, they overcame the as-yet unbeaten Thai winners of the other group, Rom Klao 3:0 to propel the Matildas to the Semis where they faced fellow group team BSS, who forced the match into extra time after a tie of 1-all. In a 3v3 the Matildas showed superb composure and execution to close the game out on the way to the final, where they claimed a 1-0 victory against the winners of their group, Ball Fc to take the Cup – as well as the knowledge that they had beaten every single team within their league at some point throughout the tournament.

Under-14s
The eldest contingent on the trip faced off against a tough group of competitive girls – which just shows how far the sport has come. In three games, they pushed them into over-time, eventually making the Plate Final. Kana Kojima secured the winning goal for the Matildas – and was also awarded the MVP for her age group.

A group of nearly 60 – players, siblings, parents, volunteers and coaches – grabbed flights and stayed together at a hotel in Bangkok for this football Festival weekend. From days of choc-o-bloc games, to a relaxed Saturday evening spent enjoying a team dinner, it was an excellent and successful tournament. “We really had a blast,” says Alp Altun, the ANZA Matildas Program Coordinator. “There was a real feeling of community – which is something that is so important for us to create both whilst we are abroad winning international tournaments, and at home during our Singapore campaigns.”

Interested in being a part of this success story? Click on over here or contact info@anza.org.sg for further information on how your girls can join the ANZA Matildas soccer teams.

Where Should You Stash Your Savings?

Jan 24 2018

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Expats are often faced with the predicament of wondering what to do with their savings. Should they send them home, should they keep them in the country where they reside, or should they invest elsewhere? The answer depends on a number of factors. How long do you think you will be staying where you are? Will you ever return to your country of birth or will you move somewhere else?

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Expats are in a unique position in that they have a global perspective. That means they are well placed to invest globally. These days, moving money between investment in different asset classes and countries is a lot easier than it’s ever been before. These days you can invest in multiple assets in multiple countries with a CFD broker platform. This can all be done on one platform with one account, which means you can move money around quite often with little hassle or cost.

But, before investing in other asset classes, you should make sure you have an emergency fund in cash. This should either be invested in a handful of currencies, or in the country you see yourself living in over the next few years.

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The next decisions to make concerns the amount of your portfolio you invest in the country you see being your long-term home. Most investors around the world invest far too much of their savings in their country of residence. That means they are missing out on some of the best opportunities to grow capital in emerging markets and growth centres – like Silicon Valley.

You don’t have to invest in individual shares. Investing in ETFs or indices will give you exposure to a basket of shares which will diversify your risk. An index represents a collection of companies and an ETF (exchanges traded fund) is like a share, but invests in an entire index. So, any other global ETFs you buy should have exposure to sectors that are not as prevalent in Australia. These could include ETFs invested in US tech companies, or in high growth economies like China and India.

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The point is that, as an expat, you don’t need to just keep your savings invested in your adopted country or in your home country. You can spread them around the world – just make sure you have an emergency fund first.

STEAM Education at CIS: Equipping students with essential skills to succeed in the future

Jan 22 2018

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STEAM at CIS is an interdisciplinary teaching approach that stands for science, technology, entrepreneurship, arts and maths. It plays an integral part of our school curriculum and equips each student with essential skills (collaboration, research, problem solving, critical thinking and creativity) that are vital for succeeding in the 21st century regardless of where their interests or passions lie.

Engaged, meaningful learning

STEAM at CIS is integrated across our entire school. Our approach is student-led and hands-on. We focus on activities where students have the opportunity to make connections between the five disciplines and solve real-life, authentic problems. This not only helps them to think critically and approach problems from multiple perspectives, but also keeps them motivated and excited to learn more.

STEAM in action

One example of a recent STEAM project, is our grade 7 design class designing and creating their own apron using upcycled materials (waste fabric) for use during their design class. The process involved following the four stages of the design cycle (research, planning, creating, evaluating) and applying a wide range of knowledge and skills such as researching textile waste issues in Singapore to scale drawings, measuring and calculating surface areas.

The impact this experience had on the students was significant. By giving them the opportunity to apply their knowledge and convert their ideas into a reality that had genuine value, they felt a sense of ownership and purpose, and became more engaged in wanting to learn more. They also developed a better understanding of how the world really works. They understood that none of the challenges they faced creating their own apron could be solved through the knowledge of art (design) or maths alone, nor that there was a bubble sheet answer for everything. Instead, they learnt that they needed to apply a range of disciplines together with thinking creatively and approaching problems from multiple perspectives.

At the end of the project, a mini fashion parade was held where each student showed off their finished apron in front of their classmates. Observing how proud they were of their work and also their enthusiasm and willingness to share their discoveries, techniques and designs amongst the rest of their peers, was very special.

Equipped for success

A STEAM education at CIS has something to offer every student. Our hands-on, inquiry based approach provides each student with a set of crucial skills designed to give them a competitive edge for tomorrow’s job market, no matter what their chosen field is.

Want to learn more?

To find out more about our STEAM programme bring along the whole family for a fun-filled day of engaging STEAM activities and classic carnival rides at our STEAM fair on February 3. Alternatively you click here to read more about our programme.

Check Out: Downtown

Jan 18 2018

DAY

63 CELSIUS
#01-03 ASIA SQUARE
TOWER 2, 018961
63celsius.com/asia-square/
Not only does this super-charged coffee shop offer rocket fuel espresso, but it’s a great meeting spot for a more casual business meeting. Open from 7.30am, get here before the 10am rush or set-up with your laptop and eavesdrop on some of Singapore’s power players over a plate of Chinese fried pork strips ($12).

DOWNTOWN GALLERY
6A SHENTON WAY, 068815
downtowngallery.com.sg
Need to find a great gift in your lunch-hour? Need a breather between meetings? Go for a wonder around the pop-up shops and bespoke stores at this concept-style mall. Use the touch-screens at The Beauty Bar for an instant make-up fix, order bespoke shoes from the Parisian Septième Largeur or stock up on cool branded cycling gear like La Famiglia and Velo Velo.
Also try the OUE Social Kitchen where you can communally cook with your office family or OUE Re:Store where you download the Downtown Gallery app to order food and collect from the vault on the third floor. Gimmick or great? You decide.

YU TANG CLAN
1 SHENTON, 068803
yutang-clan.com
The fish soup whizz kids at this hole-in-the-wall opposite Asia Square are a must-visit – just go later in the afternoon to avoid the rush. With only two rows of tables and fragrant comforting bowls of broth and noodles tantalisingly on offer, this place is packed each lunchtime. Simply work your way through the touchscreen menu to pick the best bowl for you.

THE WORKING CAPITOL
140 ROBINSON ROAD, 068907
theworkingcapitol.com
Ready for your big idea to have its own space? Why not take a membership at a co-working space like this ideally placed location in the CBD? Rent a workspot from $255 a month and take full advantage of the 20m lap pool, meeting rooms, restaurant and sky garden for some contemplative time. Work hard and play hard.

ABSOLUTE CYCLE
#02-01 DOWNTOWN GALLERY
absolutecyclesingapore.com
This just-opened studio is the Singapore take on the much- Instagram-ed Soul Cycle; tough workout spin classes to great beats. They are perfectly placed to appeal to the CBD crowd and offer early morning, lunch-time and post-work classes. Be sure to get there 15mins before your class to learn the foundation basics.

FOOD GARDEN
LEVEL 2, ASIA SQUARE TOWER 2, 018960
Essentially a glossier food court, this is an ideal place to head to mid-week. Go healthy with salmon and sobu noodles or throw caution and calories to the wind with curries.

BOULDER MOVEMENT
#B1-03 DOWNTOWN GALLERY
boulderm.com
Looking for an alternative class or sport? Why not try bouldering? It’s a full-body workout of indoor climbing where all you need are the right shoes and chalk, and a focus on problem-solving, strength, flexibility and persistence. First timers can get a free trial lesson so drop them a line and see when you can give it a go.

NIGHT

BOULEVARD
ASIA SQUARE TOWER 2, 018961
boulevard.sg/AsiaSquare
A big open plan style bar with bustling alfresco dining too, this is a busy mid-week haunt. An extensive wine menu (mid-range bottle $70) and a huge foodie choice makes this a popular spot for when you just can’t decide what you fancy. Try bar bites like mini burgers and calamari (around $15), local favourites such as abalone hokkien noodles ($26) or get the grill fired up for a New York Strip Steak ($32). If you’re looking for a quick celebration after closing an afternoon deal, the bar offers $10 glasses of prosecco 3-6pm.

PURE YOGA
#06-02 ASIA SQUARE TOWER 2, 018961
pure-yoga.com/singapore
Whether you’re sweating away the day’s tough decisions in an ashtanga class or trying aerial or wall rope yoga for something a little different, there is plenty on offer at this studio. Sign up for a free trial after work and relax and de-stress. Also try a smoothie at the in-house nood food café.

THE EXCHANGE
#01-05, ASIA SQUARE TOWER 1, 018960
theexchange.com.sg
Wednesday nights have people snaking around the block; so popular are the free flow ladies nights. From 6-10pm the gals can enjoy lychee martinis, margaritas and glasses of rose in this New York style bar. To soak up a little of that alcohol, peruse the Australasian menu from executive chef, Kacey Whaitiri-Roberts.

HI SO BAR
SO SOFITEL SINGAPORE, 35 ROBINSON ROAD, 068876
sofitel-so-singapore.com
Located a-top the Sofitel So Hotel on the corner of Boon Tat and Robinson, this golden-tiled poolside bar is a glorious find in the heart of the city. Another favourite amongst the Wednesday night crowd, the Femme So Fatale evening offers complimentary free flow prosecco – don’t worry boys, you’re looked after too with $10 beers and wines – and a backdrop of great beats from visiting DJs.

EXTRA VIRGIN PIZZA
#01-04 ASIA SQUARE TOWER 1, 018960
extravirginpizza.com
Come here for a quick post-work bite or if you need to grab some sustenance and a break ahead of a long night in the office. The pizzas are delicious as they use only the finest ingredients, leaving the dough to rest for three days and cooked to get that perfect crispy on the outside, chewy on the centre texture. If you don’t have to go back to the office, they have a happy hour with one-for-one craft beers Mon-Fri, 5-8pm.

TATSU
#02-16, ASIA SQUARE TOWER 1, 018961
tatsu.com.sg
“Never be put off by restaurants in malls” so said one of our friends when recommending this sushi and teppanyaki place – and how true. Those who are old hands in Asia know this to be true, but for any newbies, follow your nose – and the queues – to find a goodie, like Tatsu. For a quick bite, opt for the bar counter or if you have clients in town, book one of the private dining rooms. Trust the staff to pick all the best bits from the menu.

Bar.Celona

Jan 16 2018

I have found a charming little corner of Spain in the very European-esque cobbled street of Duxton Hill that you must add to your foodie list: the aptly named, Bar.Celona. A great cava
and tapas bar sitting prettily under the striped awnings and leafy trees of this idyllic area, a friend organised a Friday night table here for The Girls just before Christmas.
It was a rare and perfect evening in Singapore where a breeze swept the humidity out of the city and, with the top-note smells of garlic and white wine hanging in the air, we really could’ve been in the back streets of Barca.
The bar imports all its cava directly from Can Paixano in Spain so expect to find a fairly reasonably priced glass of fizz. For some fun, order a cava tasting set of all eight kinds on the menu from the rose to the gran reserve ($22, or a normal glass starts at just $6) or peruse the cocktail menu. A zesty Aperol spritz – just ask for it in a wine glass with ice as the Marie Antoinette glass they originally serve it in makes it a little strong – or a refreshing cucumber gin spritz (both $15) were firm favourites amongst my crowd. For those not drinking or designated drivers for the eve’, then go for jugs of the homemade lemonade where the smell will transport you to the craggy orchard hills of the Mediterranean.
Barely had we said our ‘hellos’ to each other and cheers-ed for being together, and we were salivating over the menu – and like all young ladies watching our figures pre the festive onslaught, we decided on the full list of tapas. All the plates we saw emerging from the kitchen looked delicious but I’ll just share our particular favourites. Definitely order one plate, if not two, of the roast beef with onion marmalade on focaccia and the white anchovy bruschetta which tasted off-the-boat fresh. Also grab a plate of the grilled baby octopus perfectly cooked and not at all rubbery, with some piping hot Spanish croquettes which were particularly addictive. The charred ribeye steak cubes with veal jus were melt-in-your-mouth tasty so save some room for a plate of those too.
I also heard rave reviews about the albondigas meatballs and the chorizo patatas with egg – but give the truffle fries a miss. All the tapas dishes are between $10 and $20 and around five plates kept a group of four ravenous girls extremely happy.
Every Tuesday Bar.Celona has an oyster night ($20++ for 12) and there are mains such as risotto on the menu too but the tapas concept is the real winner here. A great early evening spot.

BAR.CELONA
21, Duxton Hill, 089604
bar.celona.sg

Nurture Your Career

Jan 11 2018

Holistic Executive Coach, Josephine Corcoran talks to Charley Larcombe about finding vocational fulfilment in 2018.

In an ever-increasing materialistic world, filled with ‘busy’-ness, more and more often, I’m meeting people who feel disconnected, overwhelmed and lacking clarity in their career direction.

Surprisingly, most of these people are living The Dream Life – on paper. They and/or their partners have risen to senior levels in their careers and have all the trappings of ‘success’ that money brings. But for a growing number, wealth and status are no longer enough.

People are in search of a deeper sense of meaning and are desperate to find ways to work/be that’s authentic to who they are at their core. And the only way to re-connect with what matters most is to invest time in self-discovery. And it requires grounding yourself in everyday experience with humility.

Now, I appreciate that for many, the idea of slowing the mind, body and breath and going inwards to self-reflect, is daunting, especially when you’ve never done it, have no idea what’s involved or where to start. To be honest, that was me 12 years ago. Yet, having taken a deep dive into my own personal and professional development since then, I am now not only crystal clear about my purpose, I have realised my journey is to help others along the same path.

As a Holistic Executive Coach, I empower clients to connect with their purpose, access their unique set of strengths and find ways to operate that enables them to thrive. My area of expertise and passion is supporting people to flourish in careers and vocations that they’re destined for. Put plainly, I believe that everyone has a unique purpose, and that their role is to honour it by using their strengths, meeting their needs and choosing work that brings deep meaning to their soul. And being clear on that, is of increasing importance as we’re moving into a new way of working.

To help you make the most of 2018’s energies here’s a couple of simple ways you can approach work and life. Check out the Jan/Feb issue of the ANZA Magazine for the full article.

BUILD, TRUST AND USE YOUR INTUITION … VIA MINDFULNESS PRACTICES

Mindfulness as a concept has exploded in recent years. Research abounds about the wide range of benefits – it reduces stress, increases our sense of wellbeing and our sense of connectivity to others. It also improves focus, stimulates creativity and improves memory.

Now, more than ever, those who sit in meditation regularly will have the ability to really tune into their needs and identify best next steps. When you’re regularly tuned in to your gut instinct, you build trust around using it. And when you use it, you are able to make the most powerful decisions for yourself and your career/business.

Unfortunately, traditional ways of doing business have taught many of us to ignore our gut feel unless we’ve first found enough evidence to validate our thoughts. From now on though, those who choose to work with their intuition will move ahead in leaps and bounds and those who ignore it, will be left behind.

TIPS

To build intuition, create room for mindfulness practices – there are some great apps such as headspace and smiling mind with guided meditation.

Experiment trusting your gut with decision-making for a week and see how it unfolds.

COMMUNICATE – AUTHENTICALLY AND IN ALIGNMENT WITH WHAT YOU STAND FOR

Many of my clients come to me at a point of crisis in their career. Some are ready to quit as they can’t stand their boss or work environment any longer. Others are sick and tired from having to leave a key part of who they really are at the office door each day and are finally ready to work in a more authentic way. Others are based at home and are looking for a deeper purpose in life and ways to activate that.

Traditional organisations were built on command and control leadership systems. Success was judged by how high up in the organisation you rose and what you were paid. Unfortunately in aspiring for the top jobs, many people put the things that really mattered to them to one side by disconnecting from their true feelings. In turn, businesses that operated that way became sterile and lacked soul.

But now a growing number of consumers want to purchase from and work with businesses that are ‘real’ and openly communicate what they stand for. In fact, the more connected their messaging is to what’s in their heart, the more they will attract opportunities to them.

So as you think about your role this year, take time to get clear on what really matters to you. Whether you work for a business, yourself or have chosen a vocation of service in the home, consider how you can communicate with others what you’re most passionate about. I guarantee it will support your growth and your business’s growth this year.

TO HELP YOU BRAINSTORM THIS TOPIC, ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS…

What do I stand for?

What makes me unique in the world?

What can I reveal to others that allow them to connect more deeply with me?

ANZA Cricket Celebrates

Jan 10 2018

ANZA CRICKET: Clive Tilbrook announces the winners from the ANZA Cricket Awards Night.

ANZA Cricket sponsor, Hero’s Bar on Circular Road played venue host for the annual ANZA Cricket Awards Night back in December. A great time was had by all the players with brief but heartfelt reviews of the 2017 season and speeches from the deserving winners. Many players stayed on into the wee hours of the morning to enjoy the house band and to duly raise a glass to a great season of ANZA Cricket.
And the winners were…

Player of the Year: Elyas Wahedi
Clubman of the Year: Ian Gibb

ANZA Aces Awards:
Batsman of the Year: Rajan Ekambaran
For 287 runs at an average of 48
Bowler of the Year: Pradeip Cumar
For 29 wickets at an average of 14
Fielder of the Year: Dominic Abraham
For 12 catches, 5 catches & 2 runouts
Special Performance: Pradeip Cumar (For 6 for 21)

ANZA Bushrangers Awards:
Batsman of the Year: Elyas Wahedi
For 428 runs at an average of 48
Bowler of the Year: Sandeep Bandari
For 14 wickets at an average of 21
Fielder of the Year: Jordan Gall
For 5 catches, 3 catches & 1 runouts
Special Performances: Abel Herbst (For 6 for 18)

ANZA Champs
Batsman of the Year: Aditya ‘Teddy’ Khullar
For 308 runs at an average of 26
Bowler of the Year: Ian Gibb
For 22 wickets at an average of 13
Fielder of the Year: Munib Madni
For 7 catches
Special Performances: Teddy Khullar (120 no), Ian Gibb (two 5 fors) & Logu (5 catches in a game in the outfield)

ANZA Diggers
Batsman of the Year: Matt Higgins
For 335 runs at an average of 38
Bowler of the Year: Laxman Singh
For 5 wickets at an average of 37
Fielder of the Year: Hemant Shipallar
For 4 catches & 1 runout
Special Performances: Suresh (5 for), Hemant (5 for), Matt (5 for) & Devendra (5 for)

ANZA Cricket fields three teams from Division 2 through 5 of the Singapore Cricket Association. Training is on Sundays. Register your interest here.

ANZA Magazine January/February 2018

Jan 4 2018

ANZA Soccer in Barcelona

Jan 1 2018

ANZA SOCCER: Last year, the community came together to raise funds and support to send ANZA Soccer teams – including four sponsored players to the 2017 IberCup in Spain. So explains Anita Neville.

ANZA teams frequently travel the region playing tournaments in Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia on a regular basis. But how about Europe? Spain perhaps, for a change of pace? Our intrepid IberCup committee thought the opportunity for the players to travel to Barcelona, and compete in an international competition with teams from many nations would give them a different perspective.
IberCup is one of the largest international youth tournaments in the world with tournaments in Europe, USA and Asia. ANZA Soccer’s IberCup committee was set-up to make the impossible possible – send a quality team to Barcelona. Determined to put together the best team possible, trials began early. Finally, the squad was narrowed down and selected from a talented group of the ANZA Soccer players including four Singaporean players. An excellent line-up to represent us in Europe.
We had the team and the spirit, but trips like this are only possible thanks to fundraising and in January 2017 the effort began in earnest. It’s no joke standing in the heat selling delicious cupcakes and ice bon-bons at the ANZA Soccer Saturday league, but our dedicated mums were there every weekend without fail. Some private donors supported the trip as well, and the target was achieved by the end of May. Compliments to fellow fund raisers: Johanna Coderre, Heather Tyler, Maria Telmer, Siti Mongeon, Silke Dietz, Katia Barthelemy and many others for making this trip possible and a “dream come true”.
I spoke to the four sponsored players about their experience playing in their first European tournament with ANZA Soccer.

Nur Fazli Bin Abdul Rahim
Fazli played in the 2003 (age group) team as a solid Defender/Mid-Fielder and he worked hard throughout all seven matches. The players spent a lot of time together both on the pitch and socially, thus Fazli says “there was much more chemistry during the games”. He felt; “that the International teams had a better fitness level and attacked much faster.” Many of the games were challenging and he enjoyed the experience. The most enjoyable game was against FC Dallas where they were leading 3-0, however the team became complacent and they ended in a 3-3 draw with ANZA. His proudest moment was when the team made it to the semi-finals, played their best and lost 2-1 to the other team. He was proud that the entire team did their best and did not give up until the end.

Muhammad Aqif Ilfyan bin Maswadi
Our Defender, Aqif also played in the 2003 team. He said, “I learnt a lot from the games in the tournament and had a really good experience”. He felt the level of soccer in Spain was high and he had to work hard in every game.

Mohamad Raihan Shah Bin Mohamad Rafae
Shah played for our 2004 team. He said; “The team manager Henrike Medcraft did a great job, as she made sure all the players felt welcome” and the coaches were always supportive. His biggest learning experience was “to persevere and never give up”. He is proud to be in a team that continued fighting right to the very end and the friendships he made during this tournament are very special to him. He also enjoyed the beach and his visit to Camp Nou, as he is a huge Messi fan.

Abdul Rauf Bin Abdul Raheem
Rauf, our star striker, played in the 2003 team and felt that he learned a lot from playing the seven International teams. “The international teams had better technique and were moving back into position faster,” he observed. Overall the games gave him good experiences and he was very happy with the way the team played together – “our team had spirit”. Rauf also felt that going out together gave the team a good bonding experience, which spilled over onto the pitch.

Fazli, Rauf, Shah and Aqif, felt Coach Tony really understood the game and the players. He was always giving constructive feedback and support. All four boys said the community spirit that bonded them to the team, along with the international competition in Europe, is an experience they will always remember.
We would like to thank the ANZA community for their ability to consume vast amounts of cupcakes and bon-bons, as well as a special thank you to our sponsors for helping to create memories for all the boys that will last a lifetime.

ANZA Soccer runs programs for kids aged 3 to 18-years-old. Register your interest here.

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ANZAAustralian and New Zealand Association

ANZAAustralian and New Zealand Association

ANZA’s Great BBQ!

ANZA’s Matildas Triumph Overseas

Where Should You Stash Your Savings?

STEAM Education at CIS: Equipping students with essential skills to succeed in the future

Check Out: Downtown

Bar.Celona

Nurture Your Career

ANZA Cricket Celebrates

ANZA Magazine January/February 2018

ANZA Soccer in Barcelona