As the 2nd ever POL-ITE Games draw near, the Ultimate community in Singapore will be geared up for another round of great Ultimate.
There are 5 schools in contention of the title (in alphabetical order):
Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP)
Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP)
Republic Polytechnic (RP)
Singapore Polytechnic (SP)
Temasek Polytechnic (TP)
It will be held at Ngee Ann Polytechnic turf field located at the sports complex from 0800 hrs (8am) to 2030 hrs (830pm)
A rough breakdown of the teams:
Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP)
Background Info: NYP Ultimate was founded in 2004. Being one of the pioneer schools to play Ultimate competitively, NYP have always been the powerhouse of school ultimate in Singapore. The team is currently led by Captain Xiao Lun, assisted by Jethro Ong & Ng Yurui.
Analysis: NYP have played with each other for 3 years and will be familiar with each other. With the bulk of the team playing for Disc Knights, the players have lots of experience playing at club level. The core of the team remains the same as last year, with only Jamal & Douglas graduating from the squad. With the familiarity and competitive club experience, NYP looks set to be one of the title challenger once again.
Key Game to watch out: NYP vs SP
The fierce rivalry between these two schools is set to make this game a fiery affair. So watch out for this electrifying encounter!
Key male players to look out for: Jethro Ong
Key female players to look out for: Ng Huiru
Surprise male player: Gordon Yeo
Surprise female player: Elis Chen
Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP)
Background Info: Ngee Ann Polytechnic Ultimate was founded in 2008. We started out as a recreational team and slowly converted into competitive team. NPU was placed 7th in the most recent IVP and 3rd in last year POL-ITE. The team is currently led by Captain Alvan Erh.
Analysis: NP have on the most competitive squad in this year’s POL-ITE, with the squad consisting of players from different clubs. The club players have different play style but coming together as a team to play POL-ITE and aiming to come out with a positive result as compared to the previous year. With new intakes of players, NP prove to be one of the schools that could nick in and make a bid at the title. So watch out for NP to improve their seeding!
Key Game to watch out: NP vs SP
Key male player to look out for: Ivan Leong
Key female player to look out for: Jasmine Ng
Surprise male player: Dixon Fong
Surprise female player: Shanice Wong
Republic Polytechnic (RP)
Background Info: Republic Polytechnic Ultimate Frisbee was founded on 18th Feburary 2010. . RPU was placed 10th in the most recent IVP games and 4th in last season POL-ITE. The team is currently led by Captain Lim Guangzhi
Analysis: RP is one of the newest school team amongst all but is also one of the most improved team. With new players joining this year, RP looks set to improve on their previous position and stage an upset. Watch out for their keys players to make an impact and bring the school to greater heights!
Key Game to watch out: RP vs NP
Key male player to look out for: Fabian Ho
Key female player to look out for: Jamie Loo
Surprise male player: Guru Mithran
Surprise female player: Charrisa Ong
Singapore Polytechnic (SP)
Background Info: SP Ultimate started in 2008 and has achieved much since then. Finishing off as plate champions in the first IVP and 2nd in the first POL-ITE. The team is currently led by Captain Daniel Ng, assisted by Hotang.
Analysis: SP Ultimate live by 2 words: Desire and Intensity. True to their motto, SP have been famous for their dynamic plays on the field. Never known to give up, SP always promise to give any school a tough game. With their close affiliation to ZeroDiscplacement, their players are also well experienced at club level. Once again, SP would be vying for the top spot!
Key Game to watch out: SP vs NYP, SP vs NP
Key male player to look out for: Hotang
Key female player to look out for: Yiling
Surprise male player: Dylan
Surprise female player: Yiling
Temasek Polytechnic (TP)
Background Info: Started out in 2009, TPU was founded by Nicholas Raphael See and Benedict Chua. With only less than 20 people in the team initially, they did not give up on the team and continued trying to recruit as much people as possible, training and sending the team to small competitions to gain experience. And with most of them being Year 3s and graduating that very year, TPU had gone through hardships trying to hold the team together. Just last year, TPU just participated in their very first POL-ITE Ultimate Frisbee Tournament with a majority of juniors in the team. Although they came in last, but that does not mean the end of anything, but instead it instilled a mindset in all players to make a stronger comeback this very year. The team is currently led by Captain Constance and Vivian.
Analysis: TP is going into the tournament with a balanced squad of 1/2 seniors and 1/2 juniors, with 9 girls and 15 guys. Coached by experienced coach, Enrique Lee, TP will prove to be a bigger threat this year round. Game play with be built on fixed O and D line structure and thus, look out for familiarity within their lines. TP will look to improve on their previous position and spring some surprises!
Key Game to watch out: TP vs NP
Key male player to look out for: Timothy Teoh
Key female player to look out for: Vivian Chia
Surprise male player: Kevin Yeo
Surprise female player: Jamie Lim
Who will be crowned as POL-ITE 2011 Champion? Stay tuned to UltySports Singapore Website or Twitter or Facebook for the latest updates!