RSCeans are among the best in the Kingdom

Leon Non (4th from left) and Jessie Villanueva (last right) are Kingdom's badminton champions in Class E Men's Double Category (Team Event) RSCeans players prove that they can beat other top badminton players in the kingdom. Class E tandem of Leo Non and Jessie Villanueva (Men's Double) emerged as winners in Team Event category. Likewise, the unbeatable tandem of Aileen Lejano and Noche Mabaning made it as the Champion in Women's Double (both in Team Event and the Open Category Division). The most promising young tandem of Salah Mauntol and Edcor Quiambao was the most remarkable achievement by RSC players when they emerged as Champion in Open Category Men's Double - Class E. These two senior students of International Phil. School in Riyadh (IPSR) beat the veterans players in Riyadh. Click HERE for more pictures.

Inter-Regional Badminton Tournament

Good Day RSC MEMBERS, Greetings! As you all know the Regional Tournament is fast approaching (20 & 21 December). I would like to congratulate the following RSC Members who were chosen to participate in the Team Events: 1. Rasheed - Team C1 2. Edward - Team D1 3. Ailyne - Team D1 (originally C1 but due to the inavailability of Jeddah players all female players in class C were pulled down to D) 4. Jessie - Team E2 5. Leo - Team E2 6. Nitz - Team D3 I'd like everyone to be aware that there still may be some major changes. Especially since the visiting teams cannot bring as much as 42 delegates to Riyadh. The deliberation made by the Tournament's Technical Committee was attended by our very own VP Internal Affairs Jasper and VP Membership Tommy... As announced by Jasper, the 2nd portion of the Tournament has been declared by the FBF-Riyadh (Filipino Badminton Federation) as an OPEN Tournmanet. All RSC members who are interested to participate are highly encouraged to do so. Further details will be provided to you by tomorrow at our RSC Regular Day. Let me take this opportunity as well to encourage everyone to attend the Practice tomorrow as we are not scheduled for practice on Thursday. WE WILL BE HAVING A GENERAL ASSEMBLY at 9:30 PM. Likewise, I am highly encouraging the Internal Committee to devise a game schedule for tomorrow so that we can fully maximize our Practice Day prior to the holidays. I am also encouraging everyone who will be in Riyadh during the Holidays to attend, watch and simply be a part of the Regional Tournament. Let us all be a part of something good and discourage partisan and separitist actions that can lead to animosity within the Club. The RSC is THE PIONEER IN PINOY BADMINTON here in Riyadh... I'm sure we're all proud of that... Should you require further clarifications on any of the issues mentioned please do not hesitate to call me... I'm always here for you Thanks and best regards... Yours, Noche Mabaning

RSC-PBC FRIENDSHIP GAME

A friendship game was held last November 1, 2007 between Riyadh Shuttlers Club (RSC) and Pinoy Badminton Club (PBC) at the International Phil. School in Riyadh. PBC won over RSC by 13 points. PBC dominated the E1, E2, D2, D1 and C2 Categories while RSC won the B Category and some C1, C2 and D1 Categories. The B Category Tandem of Edward Padilla and Rasheed Kamlian of RSC won over the PBC players. For more pictures, click HERE

Round 1: RSC Team B is assured of the No. 1 spot

Riyadh Shuttlers Club (Team B) initially won 3 out of 5 games during the opening of the Elite Invitational Badminton Tournament last Friday (October 5, 2007). If not for the ill-fated incident that occured around 3:00pm, C-1 game between RSC and BAR could have been won by RSC and made it to top spot in Round 1. RSC Team B earned 12 points (with one unfinished game) while SBAHC B got 15 points with no game remaining. If Tommy Ambagan-Edcor Quiambao tandem (C-1) will win the unfinished game, RSC will be No. 1 in the first round of the tournament. (Their game ended 9-8 during the second set in favor of RSC.) C4 (Male Double) Tandem of Boyet Basilan and Glenn Paz won and got 3 pts., C3 (Mixed Double) pair of Dennis Lejano and Irma Tenerife won and got 4 points, C2 (Female double) partners Sarah Bairulla and Ritzhelle Pamfilo earned 5 points. See more pictures HERE

RSC conducts weekly Clinics

As part of the Internal Affairs Committee's program for 2007-2008, RSCean Rasheed Kamlian conducts weekly Badminton Clinics to all members of Riyadh Shuttlers Club. Rasheed is a veteran player and won in various tournaments in the Philippines and Riyadh. RSC's objective is to enhance the skills and continue to teach the basic and advance techniques in playing badminton. At present, RSC welcomes badminton enthusiasts in Riyadh to join the club. Interested persons may contact the Membership Committee (c/o VP Tom Ambagan @ 0565901636) or proceed to International Philippine School in Riyadh Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00pm to 12:00pm. For more Clinics pictures, click HERE

RSC joins Elite Badminton Tournament

Riyadh Shuttlers Club (RSC) accepts the invitation of Elite Badminton Club (EBC) to the 1st EBC Badminton Invitation Club to be held at Elite International School starting October 5, 2007. The tournament is non-commercial and only legitimate members of badminton clubs in Riyadh are allowed to join. During the Executive Committee meeting of RSC last Wednesday, the board approved to field-in two (2) teams chosen from the finest and the best players of RSC.

Mangawang and Quiambao elected as VP and Auditor respectively

During the Special General Meeting of the Riyadh Shuttlers Club held last September 13, 2007 at the International Philippine School in Riyadh (IPSR), RSCeans Vincent Mangawang and Ed Quaimbao were elected as VP For Asset Management and Auditor respectively. They will assume their positions effective immediately.

RSC in Balitang Middle East

RSC GENERAL ASSEMBLY

TO ALL RSCEANS: There will be a General Assembly on Thursday, 13th September 2007 @ 7:30 pm @ IPSR Quadrangle. Agenda: 1. Election of vacated positions 2. Committee Proposals 3. Treasurer's Report 4. Other Matters. Practice will start after the meeting @ 9:00 pm to 1:00 am. SCHEDULE OF PRACTICE DURING RAMADAN: WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS - 9:00 PM TO 1:00 AM

RSC Conducts Badminton Clinic

To enhance the skills of every RSCean and as part of the Committee on Internal Affairs year-long program, the Badminton Clinic has started last August 30, 2007. RSCean Rasheed Kamlian conducted the Clinic.

Salo-salo with IPSR-PTA Badminton Club

It's my pleasure to inform you that through the coordination of the External Affairs Committee, headed by Tito Danny Tenerife, we are scheduled to have a Salo-salo with the IPSR PTA Badminton Club on Friday, 07 September 2007 at the IPSR Court, 10:00 am. This event is somewhat of a familiarization between the RSC and the IPSR-PTA Badminton Club. Something which I personally think is way overdue. Therefore, I am kindly encouraging all available RSC members to participate in this event. As mentioned by Sir Danny T., the arrangement will be as follows: Court 1 - will be assigned to RSC Court 2 - will be utilized for games between RSC and IPSR-PTA Badminton Club Court 3 - will be assigned to IPSR-PTA Badminton Club This event includes lunch and if I am not mistaken, the IPSR-PTA will be bringing food. I would therefore like to kindly request the expertise of the Internal Affairs Committee in coordinating with the RSC our share for the lunch. We should at least come up with 3 dishes as our share (viand, sweets, etc.). Of course, this event can only be made possible with the approval of the RSC Members. So, should there be any hesitations or concerns, please let me know as soon as possible. You may email me, call me or simply reply to this email. If all goes well, I guess we'll still be playing "twice" this week. Thanks, Noche RSC President

Fun! Fun! Fun!

RSC Practice last August 23, 2007 @ IPSR

Tune-up Games

Watch RSC players during the Tune-up Games at Elite International School last August 20, 2007.

President's Acceptance Speech

RSC President Ainul 'Noche' Mabaning delivers her acceptance speech during the Induction Ceremony of the newly elected Officers of Riyadh Shuttlers Club (RSC). Honarable Rosarion Malicse, Mr. and Mrs. Nawawi Mabaning, Presidents of the other clubs, guests, ladies and gentlemen, Good evening. The beauty of friendship lies in its ability to withstand the test of time and adversity. This is the beauty found also in the Riyadh Shuttlers Club. For a period of over 4 years, the Riyadh Shuttlers Club has been a witness to an array of challenges and adversities. In these 4 years, the RSC has stood resilient. If you look around you today you will see that so much has changed. However, so much of the spirit that has brought all of us together is still alive. We, as not merely a badminton club but also a family have together learned valuable lessons that have been crucial to the existence of the RSC. Yes dear friends, some of these lessons have even cost us so much. Together, we have faced a multitude of obstacles and we have chosen never to give up and never to lose hope. Indeed, we are all here because we certainly have one thing in common. And that is our love for badminton. It is through this love that we have forged a bond of affection and respect for each other and therefore became a family. It is this love that has given us countless opportunities to become better people. Fellow RSCeans, I think we all agree that it is this protectiveness for the goodness of our Club that has brought all to this point in time. In behalf of the Incoming Officers for the Program Year 2007-2008, I would like to apologize that we cannot make miraculous promises. We can however assure you that your best interests will always be our priority. We will not pledge ourselves into a competition or a comparison of who knows what’s best for the Club. On the other hand, we can assure you that in this case, in OUR case, the Club will decide what’s best. We are honored that you have given us your trust and confidence. In return we can only offer you our best. Yes, the year ahead of us holds so many questions and uncertainties. Because of this, I appeal not only to the Incoming Officers but also the RSC Members that we join hands to at least make this year a memorable and fruitful one. Let us all, unite ourselves and fight anything that can threaten our integrity as a Club and as a family. So I thank you all for joining us here tonight. To the RSC Outgoing Officers, for keeping the ship afloat, for the memories and for the strength, God bless you all. To the RSC Incoming Officers, all of whom this day would not have been made possible, I am personally proud to be working alongside all of you. To the wonderful couple who have always seen to it that even during the toughest times, their support to the RSC is unwavering, my parents, the Father and Mother of the RSC, Mr. and Mrs. Nawawi Mabaning, my heartfelt gratitude goes to you. To the IPSR Administration and our friends, thank you for supporting the RSC. So let us all begin this Program Year with this in mind “When we hurt each other we should write it down in the sand, so the winds of forgiveness can make it go away for good. When we help each other we should chisel it in stone, so that we never forget the love of a friend”… This ladies and gentlemen is what keeps the RSC alive. So I ask of you, let us keep the RSC alive. Have a pleasant evening and God bless you all….

The Shuttlers

Officers and Members of Riyadh Shuttlers Club The moment "THE SHUTTLERS" hold their rackets, there's no stopping them from the smashes, slicings, backhands, etc. inside the court. But "THE SHUTTLERS" considers a game as a test of perseverance, patience and supremacy not by winning the game but by experiencing the inevitable fun of having great times with friends and colleagues.