The weather was pouring in Wellington. Strong wind and heavy rain.

At 7.15am we set off in our bus to the venues. Everyone was devastated with the weather and hope that it will soon go away.

Unfortunately it didn’t. Football was postponed as the adverse weather doesn’t permit them to do so. Soaking wet, touch rugby was moved from outdoor field to indoor Victoria Recreational centre.

Netball team, hopeful that it will be indoor, was devastated upon arrival at the destination to see, it was the worst nightmare coming true. An outdoor tournament!

However, spirits for competition was high among all the teams, especially high in the UMSA team as we step into the grey zone, not knowing how far the trainings have come along.

Strong teamwork covered with hard trainings brought home 2 gold for UMSA out of the 3 sports competed on the first day.

UMSA netball team came out the first in the group matches (beating Petsoc, CMSA, and WMSO) and competed with UMNO in the semis and emerged champion in the finals against PETUNIA. Yes, its a 1 - 2 placing for Auckland and CMSA came in 3rd.

In touch rugby, UMSA beat CMSA in the finals to grab the gold medal. 1-0.

Badminton: UMSA reached the finals after beating CMSA to compete with UMNO in the finals due later this week.

UMSA would like to wish everyone the very best for the exams!!

Study hard, sleep well, eat well, smile always!!

 ps: know that “stressed” is just “desserts” spelled backwards.

UMSA is having a charity sausage sizzle, where all sales proceeds will be channelled to help the Myanmar cyclone through Oxfam.

WHEN:  5th June (Thurs)

TIME: 11am - 2pm

WHERE:  Auckland uni Quad (Opposite NZ Natural)

HOW MUCH YOU GIVE: NZD 1 per sausage

The sausages are halal.

So come to support UMSA and make a difference in the lives of the cyclone victims!

More about Oxfam : http://www.oxfam.org.nz/
 

Indiana Jones is making a comeback to the big screens in New Zealand and we want to be one of the very first people to watch it. UMSA is organising a movie night out this week to watch the sizzling hot Indiana Jones: The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

WHEN: 23 May (Friday)

WHERE: Village Sky City Cinemas on Queen St

Price: NZD 11.50 per person

TIME: 8.30pm

If you are interested, pls submit your name in before Wednesday ends to that we can make necessary bookings arrangements.

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The Sixth Sense, one of UMSA’s sponsors, is organising a Back to College party.      

WHEN: Friday 30 May 10.30 pm

WHERE: Sixth Sense Bar, Wyndham St

Treats: UMSA member gets free entry upon presentation of UMSA membership card.

ONLY those in the right dress code is eligble to enter the draw to win the digital cameras.

New sports added to Bersatu games, and we’re having trials this week for them.

(Bersatu Games will be in Wellington from the 28June to 2July)

Three sports that we are having trials for are: Frisbee, Handball and Volleyball

Click to find out time details

*updated 2/5*

Be allured, be tempted and be enticed. Yes, its foodnight.

* Tickets SOLD OUT! *

(for those who don’t know where the marae is, meet at Gen Lib @ 6pm)

WHEN: May 3rd (Saturday)

TIME: 6.00pm - sharp

VENUE: University of Auckland Marae

THEME: Zaman Kegemilangan Melaka (The Golden Age of Melaka)

PRICE:   $10 for UMSA members

                $15 for non UMSA members

DRESSCODE: preferably traditional

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Doosh doosh doosh!!

Tag!!

I’m shot! I’m shot!!

On your left! On your left! Right! Right!!

Those were the lines shouted on the field of West Auckland on the 12^th of April.

40 people, 2 teams, 3 hours of fun, paint and PAIN!

Still don’t know what on earth I am talking about? Then you must be one of the unfortunate ones to not be there and experience it.

UMSA’s PAINball Paintball outing!

The day started off with 5 cars meeting outside the rec centre at 9 in the morning along with 30 over innocent, excited victims who were mostly noobs to paintball. After everyone arrived, the journey to the west begins! Mind you, the driving journey itself was rather interesting for 3 out of the 5 cars. One of the social officers, who you would think have a good sense of direction, led two other cars to the wrong motorway not even 5 minutes into the journey. We were heading south-east instead of west.

But thanks to our trusty Ms.President who’s also a darn good navigator, we eventually got to Swanson, located west of Auckland, where the paintball was at.

When we got there, we read the rules, signed our life away, put on our overalls which made us look like the workers from Caltex, got  briefed on the rules and how the game works, got our guns and goggles, got split into two teams - blue and green, and then it was off to war!!

A bunch of Caltex workers…

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Sixth Sense, which is one of UMSA’s sponsor is organising a cocktail launching party.

MORE TREATS:

UMSA members get free entry when they show their membership card. Otherwise a $10 entry fee applies.

Its the holidays, but assignments and tests are piling - Stressed up.

Then come relax for two hours with a FREE UMSA movie night.

We have two movies lined up for everyone - action & comedy.

WHEN: 16 April (Wednesday)

TIME: 6.30pm  - 10.30pm

WHERE: OGGB 5 (new commerce building)

COST: Free! and we provide snacks!

*Transformers: Voted the best movie of 2007!

* Night at the museum: Great comedy, of course with Ben Stiller.

So come, its a great way to just ease your mind for the moment and meet people! Come, come, come! I’ll be there!

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