Friday, September 2, 2011

Message from the PAAD President: PAAD Palaro Semifinals, Knock-out Matches tomorrow, Saturday, September 3

Hi Everybody,

Kumusta po kayo? We hope everyone is okay and enjoying the nice weather nowadays.

The much awaited PAAD Palaro Open Division Basketball Semifinals , Youth Basketball and Volleyball knockout matches will be played tomorrow, Saturday, September 3 at the PAL Center located in 7259 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, Delaware. Postponed last Saturday, August 27 as a result of Hurricane Irene, the Palaro games finally gets ongoing this coming Saturday which promises to be a sunny day packed with excitement and wonderful food. Please join us as we bring back not only the thrilling games but also the empanada, pansit, a special dish, treats for children and many more in the PAAD refreshment area.

The Open Division features two semifinal games. In the first semifinal at 10:30 A.M., top ranked Team Wedge battles the improving Global Cargo Movers at 10:30 A.M. In the second semifinal at 11: 45 A.M., second ranked Dynamic Physical Therapy battles the dangerous Ballersville Team. The winners of the semifinals will battle for the championship on September 10, Saturday.

In the Youth Basketball Games sponsored by Philippine Bread House, the Green Team will play the Blue Team in their knockout match at 10:30 A.M. The winner will advance to the finals against the White Team on September 10. All Youth players can practice in available basketball courts.

In Volleyball, the Couples for Christ (CFC) team and the Healing Water Bible Church Spikers will try to enter the Volleyball finals when they play against each other in their knockout match at 11:00 AM. The winner will face the Delaware Dabarkads in the championship game on September 10.

The three point shooting elimination round will continue at 11:30 A.M. All previous players who have already participated in last Saturday's elimination round can participate once again to improve their scores. Three players will advance to the finals where they will face defending champion Jake Cortez on September 10. Currently leading the three point elimination rounds are: RJ Valera of Dynamic, 10 points, Sonny De La Torre of Ballersville, 8 Points and Reese Pr'out of Dynamic, 6 points.

Meanwhile, in the 35 and Over Division, the Delaware Titans rose from the ashes of defeats to the heights of redemption by downing the favored New York Life of Pennsylvania, 53-41 in their knock out match last August 20. The Titans will face the top ranked Ballersville 35+ Team in the finals on September 10.

All participating teams will be receiving trophies for their all out efforts and fine display of teamwork and sportsmanship at the awarding ceremony in the afternoon of September 10.

Magkikita po tayo sa Sabado, September 3 in the exciting penultimate day of the PAAD Palaro. Enjoy the crucial matches, root for your favorite teams, munch your favorite food and have a good time.

Maraming salamat po.

Warmest regards,
Jun Rana
PAAD President

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