Bigger schools league

08/07/2003

THE second edition of the Kuala Lumpur HA-Kuala Lumpur Schools Sports
Council League, which will start on July 12, has received overwhelming
response.
The KL Schools League, which started with 14 boys' teams last year, will
have two more boys teams this year, while nine girls' teams will be making
their debuts.
KLHA president Tan Sri Noordin Hassan said the main aim of the Schools
League is to have a wider base of players for State tournaments.
"We have always been accused of pinching players when it comes to State
level tournaments eventhough it is not our fault that players from other
States decide to either study or work in Kuala Lumpur.
"By organising the Schools League, we hope to nurture our own talent in
the long run, and do our bit in promoting hockey in the country," said
Noordin.
The league will be an Under-16 affair this year, as the Under-18
students will be busy preparing for their SPM examinations.
"Last year, it was an Under-18 tournament and it was very difficult to
convince teams to take part because of the SPM examinations. So this year
the KLHA and MSSKL decided on Under-16 and we received good response,"
said Noordin.
Yesterday, the KL Schools Leagus logo was unveiled, and three sponsors
were welcomed.
Boys - Group A: SMK Seri Titiwangsa, SMK Seri Hartamas, SMK Sungai Besi,
SMK Seri Petaling, SMK Kepong Baru, SMK Batu Lima, SMK Tinggi Setapak, SMK
Victoria; Group B: SMK Wangsa Maju, SM Taman Seri Rampai, SMK St Johns,
SMK Vivekananda, SMK Seri Pantai, SMK Raja Ali, SM Teknik Cheras, SM
Methodist Sentul.
Girls - Group A: SM Sek 5 Wangsa Maju, SMK Vivekananda, SMK Convent
Bukit Nanas, SMK Petaling; Group B: SMK Taman Seri Rampai, SMK Sungai
Besi, SMK Seri Pantai, SMK Raja Ali, SMK Tasik Selatan.
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