Top Gun's visit

After AGM, magnum had something to look forward to: Top Gun's visit!



Top Gun has been crowned Wrold Champions for 2006 - 2007. What's more, many Top Gun members had been part of the sequel in Bring It On 4! (http://www.topguncheeranddance.com/). It was just truly amazing to see three coaches from Top Gun right here in Singapore, coming to train Magnum Force!

For 4 days (27th - 30th), Magnum had definitely learned a whole lot from the three coaches; Bettis, Triana & Carlos. When they arrived on the 27th, they wasted no time in getting down and going through the basics with Magnum's cheerleaders! Throughout the four days, these coaches from Top Gun shared many secrets, techniques and skills in cheerleading. And for that, Magnum thanks them! =)






Well, from the above I guess it is pretty obvious Magnum has been doing much more workout than they already have been! On the first day, we went through pretty much just basics like straight toss, cartwheels etc.



It may just be the basics, but we were all doing our toss ups, cartwheels and basket toss with the right technique in mind. And by keeping the right technique in mind, everything went better! And apart from just stunts, we perfected our arm motions as well. Throughout the 4 days, they were just so anal about our arms motion that we became very particular about our arms motion as well! From the second day onwards, they started to go through more advanced stunts such as the toss up extended liberty. And the good news for that, is that most of Magnum could grasp the concept fast and stick it in their stunts! Jolly good for them =)

But accidents do happen, and it did. The four days were the toughest for some, as they fell and injured themselves. But true to their team, these people stayed on and kept on going. It may seem really easy to say that they got back on their feet and carried on, but it isn't as easy to do it. It's hard to jump with an maimed leg or stunt with a bad wrist, but they did it. Three cheers for these passionate people.



Andra had hurt his ankle on the 2nd day but after a day's rest he was back on his feet, attmepting a double cupie. Many more accidents happened, but that did not stop these cheerleaders. Everyone, and i mean everyone, were bent on learning something from Top Gun.

Cheerleading is not just about looking good, not just about being the best by yourself. It's about teamwork, determination, and trust. Cheerleaders cheer, dance & fly. They do what people think is impossible and smile as they do it. And Magnum Force has what it takes do this all. Great Job to all Magnies throughout the 4 days!

This doesn't mean that Magnum didn't have fun. Oh we had lots of fun. Training ended at 5 pm and after that, we would bring Bettis, Triana and Carlos for a little sight seeing.


carlos going on Singapore's MRT



Triana eating our local "delicacies"



Bettis singing for us (he was top 30 on american idol in 2002)


After all the hard work, fun and games we had, it came to an end too soon. On the last day of their stay, they gave out t-shirts to the best cheerleader girl, and best cheerleader guy.


And the best girl cheerleader is ...


EMILY YEO! =)


And for the best guy cheerleader??


it's ZHI LIANG! =)


And as a plus! Carlos decided to give his TopGun bag to Jen!




And as a token of appreciation, we gave the three coaches something to remember us by too!



After all that, we headed down to Changi Airport where they would be leaving back to the States. We stopped by Popeye's to have lunch first. And as Triana's birthday was on the 31st, we celebrated it for her.











Triana's Birthday cake!


After this, we went off to the terminal and see them off



After a round of saying thank yous and good luck, they left.
they may have left, but what they taught us and they themselves will forever be remembered by Magnum Force. Thank you Top Gun and we can't wait til your next visit =)

From, Denise

National Champs there can be only 1. T.O.P G.U.N TOP GUN !!! Once again....

Tsk Tsk. Just 4 days ago, got a call from Toey (Bangkok University's Coach) expressing his joy in defending BU's title, through so much hardwork and a big delay, they still manage to acheive what they went there to do. Stunts were superbly amazing, choreography was jaw-dropping (as usual), basically i call them remote-controlled cheerleaders. BU = Brilliantly Undefeatable!

Just when i decided to distract myself from the repeated addiction of their routine, super nice Victor (Top Gun's Coach)...oH well, it wasn't much of an unexpected surprise anyway...brought good news of TOP GUN's glory. Yesh ! Number 1 again, defending their title at WCA Worlds, gee...for a second thought i missed their competition live ! Check out their 2008 routine under the BIG TOP! Har Har, yeah man, the other teams were sure under their feet. I thought 2007 routine was the best routine ever, think again...this is a million times better. I'm talking, 8 men intersecting front tucks, amazing thumbling passes, mad transisitions, out of this world choreography ! God, i gotta live till next year to check out 2009 routine, oh wait, before that...NCA Worlds ! Must Watch !

Man, now i'm gonna get addicted watching both routines. Awesome !!!

Hey Bettis, Carlos & Triana, we're really missing you guys and we can't wait to see you guys again, looks like its our turn next. For all that you've given us. We'll do our best !!! *wink*



Loves,
Coach Len

B.A.N.G.K.O.K #1

If it ain't no surprise, big CONGRATULATIONS to our brothers & sisters team from Bangkok University. Sorry guys, Magnum could not be there to give you our support, we've been really busy with trainings, making everything a blast, so this year, champions you will not be alone, but champions we will be together! So glad you guys pulled through at the finals, nothing can beat that fantabulous BU spirit !

LET'S ONE GO ! GO LET'S GO ! B.U. !

MISS YOU MAK MAK.



Lotsa Loves,
Coach Len

AGM 2007

Alright dear faithful readers of the magnum blog and Magnies! We are once again going to update this lovely connection between us and you! What's been happening to us? Well, first up, there was AGM!

Our Annual General Meeting (AGM for short) was held on the 22nd of December. During AGM, the old committee steps down .. meaning a new committee! That's right folks, a new committee is helping make Magnum Force Cheerleading Squad and the rest of cheerleading a better place to stunt in! Before we introduce the new committee, I believe a standing ovation is in order for the previous committee because they have done a FANTASIC job for 2006/07!

from left, we have Emily Chua, our Captain; Jannies, our President; Andra, our Welfare; Karen Neo, our Secretary; Yu Jing, our Treasurer.

Each and everyone of them have put in their heart and soul into the committee to help Magnum, and we're not exaggerating. Through good times and bad, they have been here for Magnum. Without them, we would not have made it through the year this smoothly. Therefore, thank you so much committee of 2006/07!

Now moving on to the new committee!
Alright just a little background information, the potential committee members went through an interview before the new committee members were decided. And so the results ...

From left to right, Serena, our President; Wilbert, our Welfare; Amy, our Secretary; Miss Khaira, our Advisor; Esther, our Treasurer; Jen, our Captain; and last but not least, Denise, our Publicist.

That's right! As of now, Magnum Force is under new management. Wishing the new committee all the best and that the whole of Magnum is behind supporting them! And so ... AGM ended there. Alright then, wait on for the next entry coming up soon!

With smiles and laughter,
Denise