Perceptions of a Football Newbie

A month later and I can still feel the adrenaline and emotions rushing through me as I watched the children play.

It was a scorching summer day, and hundreds of children, men, and women flocked to the fields at the Marikina Sports Park for the Ace Deuce 7aside Football Fiesta 2011 on May 22, 2011. As part of the organizing committee and partner of the Ace Deuce Sports & Gaming Events, host of this tournament (or tourney as most players and football enthusiasts call it), I was overwhelmed.

At the height of the event organization and marketing of the football tourney, I started questioning myself why I got involved in this company. But that fateful day of May, I realized why. The kids were just marvelous! What you see on their faces was just plain J-O-Y. Being on the field for them was something fulfilling. At such a young age, they probably do not still know what fulfillment means, but I'm sure they felt it.

The Children of the Achievers Football Club with yours truly

On the field, the ball is all that matters. After each game, you an see the camaraderie. I was even surprised to watch how their coaches motivated them. There was no pressure at all, and the constant reminder was "to have fun".

After scoring a goal at the kick-off

This experience is what motivates our company to hold another Football Fiesta. Hopefully, our next event is bigger, with more sponsors and more prizes.

Watch out for more from Ace Deuce Sports!

Posted by: Kimmy Maclang

Ace Deuce Supports the Red Cross Run For Humanity

In celebration of the 152nd  Anniversary of the "BATTLE OF SOLFERINO", the Philippine National Red Cross is hosting "Run For Humanity". With the theme  "Siamo Tutti Fratelli" (meaning 'we are all brothers'), the Run For Humanity will be on June 19, 2011 (Sunday) at 4:30 am.


Registration fees are as follows:

• P150 for 3 KILOMETER RUN
• P250 for 5 KILOMETER RUN
• P350 for 10 KILOMETER RUN

*Fees are inclusive of singlets / jersey and race bib.

Check out www.takbo.ph or DOWNLOAD YOUR REGISTRATION FORM HERE.

The Ace Deuce 7aside Football Fiesta 2011 was a WHOPPING SUCCESS!

We, at Ace Deuce Sports & Gaming Events would like to thank our sponsors:

PAGCOR, for the lunch and snacks of the more than 300 underprivileged children who participated.

 
The Teodoro Banzon Foundation, for the trophies and medals.

The Philippine National Red Cross - Marikina Branch of Rizal Chapter for sending a medical team of 11 trained first aiders and emergency personnel, along with a fully equipped ambulance.

Tammy's Water, for providing bottles of water and ice for everyone.

The Marikina Sports Commission, for waiving the Php10 entrance fee for this event.

eSports Daily News, for the press releases in their newspaper, and sending a photographer to cover our event.

The success of the Ace Deuce 7aside Football Fiesta 2011 would not have been successful without the help of the following individuals:

Tetel Siasoco

Tine Castelo

Kimmy Maclang

Marlon Empaynado

Mayor Del de Guzman

Mr. Bong Tupas

Ms. Kim Henares

Ms. Cherrie Villahermosa

Mr. Ramon Esguerra

Atty. Jay Santiago

Mamer Giganto

Sir Warren of the Marikina Sports Commission

Congratulations to the following teams!

Men's Open:

Champion: PAGCOR FC

1st Runner Up: Indian FC

2nd Runner Up: Blueguards FC

Women's Open:

Champion: Los Borachos FC

1st Runner Up: Condem FC

2nd Runner Up: Antipolo FC

Under-19:

Champion: Ala Buelos FC

1st Runner Up: Antipolo FC

2nd Runner Up: Marikina FC

Under-13:

Champion: Nomads FC

1st Runner Up: Achievers FC

2nd Runner Up: Atletico Diliman

WATCH OUT FOR OUR NEXT FOOTBALL FIESTA!!!

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