Ultimate Frisbee Boracay Open 2011

Hannah and I just met each other at the domestic airport that Friday morning.  This was the first time ever that I came this close | | to missing my flight (and it wasn’t even my fault).  The Cebu Pac check-in counter balked “last call!” and I immediately sprinted to get my boarding ticket.  I was rushing so bad that I almost forgot to leave my check-in baggage.  Whew!  What a close call.  

As you can see, above my throne says DIET is NOT an OPTION! 😉

On board the plane, I kept gripping the arm handle.  Whenever my body shifted uncomfortably on my seat, Hannah gave me a bright comforting smile and told me, “It’s gonna be okay.  We’re almost there.”  It is one of the smallest planes I ever rode and the turbulence didn’t help ease my anxiety about the flight.  I’m so glad Hannah was there.  She was more than terrific.

Janey and Hannah of www.flaircandy.com 

We finally reached the shores of Boracay and the first thing on both our minds was FOOD.  We were starving so as soon as we checked in our room at Casa Pilar Resort, we moved out to hunt for some tummy-fillers.  Hannah suggested I Love Backyard BBQ restaurant in D’Mall and that’s where we had our lunch of sizzling bulalo steak and grilled liempo. 

Sizzzzzling Bulalo!

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 Grilled Liempo, the first of 3!

After lunch, we headed back to our rooms to get changed for the afternoon Frisbee clinic near the Hygienix booth.  Hygienix is a new anti-bacterial brand that offers a complete roster of effective skin care.  They are one of the major sponsors of the Boracay Open Ultimate Frisbee where different participating teams duel for the Boracay Open 2011 title.

FrIXbee Clinic

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Worry Free Zone

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Hygienix Booth 

After filling out the registration form, we were introduced to our Frisbee instructor, X and W.  Yes, they introduced themselves that way so Hannah said to just remember us as H and J –which was really quite funny.  X took the helm and taught us the basics.  He showed us first how to do a backhand pass of the disc, where you have to take a side step and throw the disc with your hand facing you. 

Hannah’s Forehand

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MY Catch

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Frisbee Time 

The key is in the flick of the wrist.  This is where power and direction of the throw comes from.  After practicing a few backhand throws with Hannah, X taught us how to do a forehand pass.  Forehand pass usually involves a lunge towards your right side and with the same powerful yet controlled flip of the wrist, but this time, the palm is facing the other way.      

Hannah and I continued to practice our backhand and forehand pass as well as catching the disc.  I’ve played Frisbee a few times before with some friends but nothing “formal.”  Learning the basics was really fun and it added a certain level of accuracy and “skill” into playing Frisbee the right way.

Thanks Hannah for this photo! 😉

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Guess who? 

When the clinic ended, Hannah and I watched the various teams play friendly pre-tournament games.  We spotted Derek Ramsay in the mix with the other Pharmaton team members.   

Hannah, Derek, Janey

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Earlier games

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Hannah and I took a walk to Station 2 and Station 1 to scour what’s new on the island. 

The walk

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Almost sunset

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Sunset and Sexy Hannah 

We stopped over Jonah’s for some refreshments of fruit shakes.  We also did a pit stop at a BBQ stall for Hannah’s chori burger and my favorite ISAW (pork innards)!!! 

Jonah’s beachfront

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BBQ at the beach is made of awesome \m/

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TWO ISAWS!  and my chubby tummy!

We took a turn at a corner where a hidden coffee gem can be found.  The Real Coffee of Boracay supposedly serves the best coffee on the island.  Its bittersweet taste is perfect with their other bestseller, Calamansi Muffin, which Hannah was supposed to get for Vince as pasalubong (including his favorite Chori Burger) but we lacked time on the last day.

At Real Coffee

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The afternoon stroll took a toll on our legs and the Hygienix booth had the perfect quick fix for it.  FREE foot massage!!!  My feet begged for some kneading.

 Weeeeee! 😉

And of course, the unforgettable beautiful Boracay sunset!

Sipping on some Choco Peanut Banana Shake

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 Awe

During the evening, there was an opening party staged at the beachfront of 1MGM Paradise Hotel where the different Ultimate Frisbee teams gathered together for a night of fun before the temperature heats up the next day. 

Karen and Hannah Hamming it Up! 🙂

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Me, Hannah and DJ Mike of Jam 88.3 who hosted that night’s party

There was a huge dinner buffet spread and KTV singing earlier in the evening.  Latter part of the night sees the folks shaking and grooving to the dance music blasting from the speakers. 

Friends and teams took their photos at the Hygienix photo booth, which made it accessible for memories to be captured.  What happens in Boracay stays in Boracay?  Not with the memorable photos that are developed into personalized bag tags.  

Hannah, MOI and Saab

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Derek and Between Bites 

DAY 2 – APRIL 2

It was 37 degrees and rising on Day 2 in Boracay as teams face off against their opponents for the round robin events of the tournament. 

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FOCUS!

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Round Robin Round-up

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The Sexual Harrassment Panda Experience

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Hannah and I enjoying the INTENSE game!!

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Things heat up as Pharmaton team battled versus Boracay Dragons for the ever-changing lead in their match.  These two teams were neck to neck as they catch and defend against goals.  A big crowd cheered for their local team, Boracay Dragons. 

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They led by 2 points at one point but in the end, Boracay Dragons lost to Derek-led Pharmaton team who kept their momentum and focus to seize the final victory.

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Another beautiful sunset in Boracay.

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Me and Karen

A Saturday night wouldn’t be right without a Boracay party.  The FOOL’s PARADISE Party was held at Summer Place and it was teeming with Ultimate Frisbee players all enjoined that night laughing and partying to celebrate the success of the event.

Spotted Noelle at Summer Place! 😉 

I surely can’t wait to be back to Boracay… and watch more Frisbee action.   And prolly some other actions happening on that party island.  XOXO

Boracay Open Ultimate Frisbee Album

Photo Courtesy:

Some photos were from Hannah of www.flaircandy.com  

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