A college friend invited me to join an OPen Climb this end of January till first day of February. I have the form already but I need to scan and send it back to her. I also need to transfer and deposit for the registration fee of P600.
Sinarubot Mountaineering Club organize this Open Climb event going to Mt. Kalisungan at Brgy. Lamot, Calauan, Laguna Philippines.
Sinarubot - ([s-nä-rü-bot], pang.Fil]) 1. Pagkaing may ibat-ibang sangkap na naluto ng masarap,
2. Samahan/pamilya/tribung tinayo noong 2005 ng mga taong galing sa iba't-ibang larangan na nagkakasundo sa pag-akyat ng bundok.
Source link: http://sinarubot.multiply.com/
MT. KALISUNGAN
Calauan, Laguna
Jump-off point: Erais Farms, Brgy. Lamot, Calauan
LLA: 14° 08.790N; 121° 20.683E; 760 MASL
Days required / Hours to summit: 1 day / 2.5 hours
Specs: Minor climb, Difficulty 3/9, Trail class 1-2
BACKGROUND
In Laguna, there is a mountain that has many names. Some call it Mt. Calauan or Mt. Nagcarlan after the two towns it borders; others call it Mt. Lamot because it lies in Brgy. Lamot, and it may have been a mossy forest a long time ago. There is growing consensus, however, that this mountain, rising to 760 MASL, should be known as Mt. Kalisungan.
Japanese guerillas, at the twilight of World War II, made Mt. Kalisungan their last stand in Laguna. Afterwards, locals erected a white cross at its peak. It has become a local Holy Week custom to climb the mountain. Throughout the year, Mt. Kalisungan receives ample rainfall, and because of its relatively rustic location, its great charm lies in its serenity.
Verdant fields surround the slopes of Kalisungan. There are coconut trees, banana plantations, corn fields, citrus orchards, and vast grasslands leading to the summit. As one goes higher, the view becomes more distinct: directly in front of you, to the north, is Talim island with its Mt. Tagapo shaped like a young woman’s breast; you can also see Jalajala peninsula jutting into Laguna Lake like a ship, with Mt. Sembrano on its helm. Moving your eyes to east, the highlands of Caliraya appear. And once you reach the peak, you will be able to glimpse upon the seven lakes of San Pablo, flanked by Mt. Cristobal and Mt. Banahaw. Then, from a distance there is Mt. Makiling, to the west, completing the circle.
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Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Basics of Badminton
Lately I am trying to learn playing badminton. I stop swimming for its cold since December up until now and I don't want to get sick.
I want to say a thank you to my Manager- Sir Edwin for giving his time to teach me some basics and tips on playing badminton.
Below are some of the Basics information about badminton I found online.
Badminton has evolved over generations to become the challenging, complex sport it is today. If you're interested in learning more about badminton, you've come to the right place. Here is some basic information to get you started.
Badminton Rules
The object of badminton is to keep a volley going without letting the badminton shuttlecock hit the ground, fall out of bounds, or be hit more than once by the same player or side. Only the serving side can score points.
The Badminton Court
A standard singles court in badminton measures 44 feet long by 17 feet wide. A doubles court should be 44 feet long and 20 feet wide, allowing a little extra space for two players to stand side by side. Regulation badminton nets are strung 5 feet from the ground. All boundary lines are considered "in," and shots that land on the lines are counted.
The Serve
Badminton rules dictate that serves are delivered diagonally to the opposite service court. If the serving side wins a volley, it scores a point and serves again from the alternate service court. If the receiving side wins the volley, the score stays the same and the serve is passed to the next player in turn (this is either the opponent in singles, or the partner in a doubles match).
A serve must land in the diagonal opposite court to be good. A serve that touches the badminton net and lands in the proper court is called a let and can be served again. Serves that are totally missed can also be redone. In singles, the serve is taken from the right-hand court when the score is even and from the left-hand court when the score is odd.
Points
Standard badminton games are played to 15 points. If the score reaches 14-all, the side that reached 14 first may choose to play to 15 or set the game to 17 points. Women's singles are traditionally played to 11 points and may be set to 13 points when tied at 10-all.
A "fault" in badminton results in a loss of service or a loss of the point. Faults include illegal serves, shots that land out of bounds, stepping out of bounds, or touching the net.
General Do's and Don'ts
Players cannot touch the net with the badminton racquet or any part of their body during play.
Players must not reach over the badminton net in order to hit the badminton birdie.
Both sides must stand in their respective courts until the serve is made and the birdie is in action.
The Yonex badminton racket should make contact with the birdie below the waist while serving.
The badminton birdie should not rest on the badminton racket or be carried on the badminton racket at any time while serving or returning a shot.
Badminton is quickly growing in popularity, and people all over the world are discovering the fun challenge of this unique sport.
I want to say a thank you to my Manager- Sir Edwin for giving his time to teach me some basics and tips on playing badminton.
Below are some of the Basics information about badminton I found online.
Badminton has evolved over generations to become the challenging, complex sport it is today. If you're interested in learning more about badminton, you've come to the right place. Here is some basic information to get you started.
Badminton Rules
The object of badminton is to keep a volley going without letting the badminton shuttlecock hit the ground, fall out of bounds, or be hit more than once by the same player or side. Only the serving side can score points.
The Badminton Court
A standard singles court in badminton measures 44 feet long by 17 feet wide. A doubles court should be 44 feet long and 20 feet wide, allowing a little extra space for two players to stand side by side. Regulation badminton nets are strung 5 feet from the ground. All boundary lines are considered "in," and shots that land on the lines are counted.
The Serve
Badminton rules dictate that serves are delivered diagonally to the opposite service court. If the serving side wins a volley, it scores a point and serves again from the alternate service court. If the receiving side wins the volley, the score stays the same and the serve is passed to the next player in turn (this is either the opponent in singles, or the partner in a doubles match).
A serve must land in the diagonal opposite court to be good. A serve that touches the badminton net and lands in the proper court is called a let and can be served again. Serves that are totally missed can also be redone. In singles, the serve is taken from the right-hand court when the score is even and from the left-hand court when the score is odd.
Points
Standard badminton games are played to 15 points. If the score reaches 14-all, the side that reached 14 first may choose to play to 15 or set the game to 17 points. Women's singles are traditionally played to 11 points and may be set to 13 points when tied at 10-all.
A "fault" in badminton results in a loss of service or a loss of the point. Faults include illegal serves, shots that land out of bounds, stepping out of bounds, or touching the net.
General Do's and Don'ts
Players cannot touch the net with the badminton racquet or any part of their body during play.
Players must not reach over the badminton net in order to hit the badminton birdie.
Both sides must stand in their respective courts until the serve is made and the birdie is in action.
The Yonex badminton racket should make contact with the birdie below the waist while serving.
The badminton birdie should not rest on the badminton racket or be carried on the badminton racket at any time while serving or returning a shot.
Badminton is quickly growing in popularity, and people all over the world are discovering the fun challenge of this unique sport.
Saturday, December 13, 2008
My new Google
See this Speedo google, this is my brand new google. I use it of course while swimming. My eyes easily get irritated to the water so I decided to buy google. And my choice is this model.
Model: Jet Goggle
Adult training goggle. This goggle has a hypoallergenic silicone seal for comfort and a double silicone head strap for a secure fit. Other features include large anti-fog coated lens with UV protection that allow great vision whilst swimming and an adjustable nose bridge to fit a range of face shapes.
Source link: http://www.speedo.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product6_10151_10202_120550_-1_45353_33314_Y_120554#
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Wesley So the youngest GrandMaster in the World
At the age of 14, he is fromt he Philippines the newest and the youngest Chess GrandMaster. The latest grandmaster, who has earned his final norm at the tender age of 14 years, one month and 28 days, is Wesley So from the Philippines (where two months earlier another GM, Darwin Laylo, emerged). Wesley is currently the youngest GM in the world, and the seventh youngest in the history of the game.
He had just completed his final grandmaster norm at the recently concluded international tournament in Manila (2nd Pichay Open). He was born on October 9, 1993 and completed his GM requirements on December 7, 2007. Thus when FIDE convenes next year; he would become the seventh youngest chess player to achieve the grandmaster title in chess history. Oh yeah, he is not a Chinese or a Russian, nor an Indian – he is a Filipino.
Wesley during the junior active chess tournaments in 2003 in Manila. He was then a young lad who would sacrifice a queen or any other pieces in his arsenal to get a winning attack. He was well ahead of his foes, indeed at nine years old he won the National Kiddies Tournament for 14-Under, and at 13 he won the National Juniors (20 Under) and the Philippine National Open (Open to all).
He had just completed his final grandmaster norm at the recently concluded international tournament in Manila (2nd Pichay Open). He was born on October 9, 1993 and completed his GM requirements on December 7, 2007. Thus when FIDE convenes next year; he would become the seventh youngest chess player to achieve the grandmaster title in chess history. Oh yeah, he is not a Chinese or a Russian, nor an Indian – he is a Filipino.
Wesley during the junior active chess tournaments in 2003 in Manila. He was then a young lad who would sacrifice a queen or any other pieces in his arsenal to get a winning attack. He was well ahead of his foes, indeed at nine years old he won the National Kiddies Tournament for 14-Under, and at 13 he won the National Juniors (20 Under) and the Philippine National Open (Open to all).
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
Gokart
Anyone interested with Gokart?I never thought I will love riding a gokart since my first experience last October when we visited Enchanted Kingdom in Sta. Rosa Laguna. Does anyone relate to me the excitement inside when you are in your high adrenaline. That was the feeling when everything arounds you moves so fast and it feels like you are the only one in the world moving. It is like you are in moving a time travel. Yahh. I know I am over exagerated but if given a chance to do it. Yes, I will definitely will try it again.
My interest moves on when I got the chance to watch an Anime. That is Capeta, a japanese anime regarding a genius boy who have a great talent and extravagant driving skills. It all started with his assembled gokart made by his father. It is a story of his life, his continues journey of becoming a professional cart racer and becoming a superstar in the field of cart racing.
You can feel the excitement and can jive more on the story when you yourself have an experience in racing.
I will often update my blog for any events in gokart in the Philippines. Hope other bloggers will become interest with gokart and who knows we can start a group of gokart team in the Philippines.
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