*NEW UPDATES*
1. You can now post and tag me in videos featuring your cheerleading friends, as long as they meet the eligibility criteria of cheering in Singapore
2. I reserve the right to roll over the prize to the next month if there is no deserving winner for each month.
Details of challenge: Record/make/create a personal video of minimum 10 Secs; of anything related to cheerleading with yourself in it. It can be Gymnastics, Partner stunts, Jumps, Tosses, Cheer, Pyramids etc. You can also do video edits to add music or effects to enhance it. Then upload the video to facebook and tag me (Xwonder Estrella) in the video; it will be automatically be considered as an entry for the challenge (Please check the privacy option for who can see this as "EVERYONE"). I will watch and review all entries, then at the end of each month, on every 5th, I will announce the winner on this blog (my decision is final).
Participant's eligibility: You are eligible as long as you cheer in Singapore; regardless of nationality, team, age, or gender. Of course you need to be on Facebook and is my friend to tag me. No tagging of entries on behalf of another person in the video allowed. If you are not yet my friend on Facebook, just add me using the link at top of the page. Only people present in the video can tag me to be considered a "valid tag"
Prizes: $50 cash to the winner each month. In cases of more than 1 person in the video, the prize will be given to the person who tagged me (then you can go split it on your own if you want to). Or in the case of multiple "valid tags", the prize will be split. In the event there is no entry for the month, the prize money will accumulate and be brought over to the next month. Prize money is subjected to increase at any time without notice.
Alright, Sounds simple enough? Should be. You guys are already doing this, only now someone wants to give you money for it. Does this sound good? Is it enough?
So don't wait anymore and let the camera roll.
P.S: Let's do our part to make cheer a better place in SG
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Video of the Month May 2012
A total of 5 entries in all.
And so for the winner of the VoM May'12, we have.......
The video by Kahau; of him doing a awesome stunt sequence with Jasmine.
Great video by Kahau once again, not only the stunts are great; the video is very nicely done too. I am really happy to see you gone so far together with Jasmine. I am really glad to be able to share your moment of happiness with you 2. Continue to live your dreams.
Kahau you won yourself $50.
Continue to support VoM.
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Video of the Month April 2012
A total of 6 entries in all.
And so for the winner of the VoM April'12, we have.......
The video by Daryl; a video on Wildcards during SNCC.
Great video by Daryl. Daryl never fails to capture the best moments with his photography and videography skills. Coupled with his amazing video editing and designing abilities you can always expect the a video with the best image quality and story behind it.
Daryl you won yourself $50.
Continue to support VoM.
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Video of the Month March 2012
A total of 4 entries in all.
And so for the winner of the VoM March'12, we have.......
The video by Winston on his partner stunting improvements.
Great video by Winston. Everyone remember that in cheerleading there are many ups and downs, but if you continue to work hard, you will get to achieve what you want at the end of the day.
Winston you won yourself $50.
Continue to support VoM.
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Video of the Month February 2012
A total of 4 entries in all.
And so for the winner of the VoM February'12, we have.......
The video by Karen on Lions ATCI 2011 Journey.
Once again fantastic video done on Lions ATCI 2011 Journey, summing up how they conquered and fight all their obstacles, the off days and the pain to put up a excellent show at ATCI.
Karen and Fairul you won yourselves $50.
Continue to support VoM.
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Video of the Month January 2012
A total of 4 entries in all. Pardon me again for the late post.
And so for the winner of the VoM January'12, we have.......
The video by Janyce of the compilation of the highlights during alpha verve Annual Cheer Camp.
Really great effort by Janyce to do up this wonderful video of Alpha Verve Cheer Camp. Nice video to share with the cheerleading community.
Janyce you won yourself $50.
Continue to support VoM.
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Video of the Month December 2011
Once again I thank everyone who had supported VoM; for the winner of the VoM December'11, we have.......
The video by Wenjie; a video to celebrate the wedding of YQ and BB; a compilation of all the wishes from cheerleaders and footages of their cheerleading photoshoot.
Definitely a cheerleader's dream wedding come true for them, sweetened by this amazing video done by Wenjie.
Wenjie you won yourself $50.
Continue to support VoM.
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Video of the Month November 2011
A total of 9 entries in all and many really great videos. Once again you all had given me a hard time to choose the winner. Pardon me again if I kept you guys waiting for the winner of VoM November.
And so for the winner of the VoM November'11, we have.......
The video by Yirong on "Join Cheer".
Great job Yirong for reposting this up and to Spectrum for creating this video. A fantastic video to give a little glimpse of what cheerleading is about, with interviews by the captain and vice captain of Hall 13 Cheerleading Spectrum. To me cheerleading is all that was said in the video and much much more than words can ever describe. If you want to know what I mean, Join Cheer!!
Yirong you won yourself $50.
Continue to support VoM.
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Video of the Month October 2011
Once again I thank everyone who had supported VoM. And sorry for the delay so let's not be kept waiting anymore; for the winner of the VoM October'11, we have.......
The video by Poh Kang and tagged by Fairul; a unique, fun, and extremely entertaining video, not fogetting the advance stunts done in the video without batting an eyelid.
Great great stuff there shown by SP Gusto and presented to everyone in a light hearted and fun way.
Poh Kang and Fairul you won yourselves $50.
Continue to support VoM.
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Video of the Month September 2011
So which of the 4 entries is the winner of the VoM September'11.......?
And the winner is the video by Li Jing on cheerleading in Alpha Verve.
Congratulations Li Jing for a wonderful video done. You not only shown talent on the mats by off it as well. It is Alpha Verve's fortune to have you on the team.
Li Jing you won yourselves $50
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Video of the Month August 2011
8 videos entry for XWonder 5th year anniversary. We always get more entries on special occasions.
Ok, and so the winner of the VoM August'11 goes to.......
The video by Gary on his video of hands to hands pop to liberty.
Once again I would like to thank Wildcards for inviting Kentucky cheerleaders down, each time they come to Singapore, everyone gets to learn new things, and this effect will trickle down a long way and translate to improved standards in SG cheer. This video by Gary showed us what we never thought of ever trying before, and that it can actually be acomplished by our very own cheerleader from Singapore too. It gives a this renewed belief in our own capabilities. This video won VoM this month for not just being another video, but something that brings about faith and the light in the tunnel for SG Cheer.
Also for this month, it is XWonder's 5th Anniversary, we decided to throw in a little extra for the winner. Gary you won yourselves $50 and a 5Lbs protein powder.
Thank you everyone for the continued support for XWonder as we celebrate our 5th year.
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Video of the Month Kentucky Special 2011
The winner for VoM Kentucky Special is Ken and Shermeen of SherKen, winning themselves a prize of 2 free passes to Kentucky advance workshop held last weekend, worth a total of $100.. I was tough coming up with a video entry especially with such short notice, but well done.
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Video of the Month July 2011
5 great videos this month. We have videos of new breakthrough in stunting, a couple of videos on Nationals, 2 video of recent training camps including 1 by a recently renewed team.
Alright without further a do, the winner of the VoM July'11 goes to.......
The video by Fairul and tagged by Jay on Grizzlers Training Camp.
Fantastic videos from everyone this month and why did I picked this video? Basically it has originality, showed the spirit of cheerleading, it uses current clips and last but not least I feel that every new team deserves encouragement and publicity. It is not easy to start a new cheerleading team in Singapore and even harder to maintain it, so I hope a little encouragement can go a long way. Jiayou Grizzlers, really really hope to see you guys take the cheer scene by storm.
Fairul and Jay you won yourselves $50.
Every one pls continue to support VoM. =)
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Video of the Month June 2011
As you guys should have known now that I was on holidays hence the late release of the winner for VoM June'11. This month we have 6 entries in all. Once again I thank everyone who had supported VoM.
So let's not be kept waiting anymore; for the winner of the VoM June'11, we have.......
The video by Valerie and tagged by Celine on TP Blazers training in the gymnasium for gymnastics.
Like I said some really great stuff I see you guys doing in the gym, back tucks competition and all. You guys are great and doing very well, hope to see even better stuff from you guys soon.
Valerie and Celine you won yourselves $50.
Continue to support VoM.
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Video of the Month May 2011
Another month of solid entries from everyone; 9 entries in all. Once again I thank everyone who had supported VoM. Really pardon me if I kept you guys waiting for the winner of VoM May.
And so for the winner of the VoM May'11, we have.......
The video by Eugene on the various different skills involving Tick Tocks.
Great job Eugene. To be able to do a single tick tock by itself is not easy, and you can do almost every variation there is. Applause for the effort in documenting down the various different ways too, providing a "one stop" video, where everyone who wants to learn more can watch it
Eugene you won yourself $50.
Continue to support VoM.
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Video of the Month April 2011
10 entries in all, a record for VoM, the most entries to date so far. Such a feat is so fitting for this month; This month, April, is also the 1 year anniverary of VoM. Time has past so quickly and 1 year ago, we gave out our first prizes, VoM is now 1 years old. I sincerely thank everyone who had supported VoM for our inaugural year, where a total of 66 entries and $718. had been given out in total. And to add to that total, celebrating VoM's 1 year anniversary, we have decided to give out "special prizes" this month.
So what's the special prizes? This month, other the the winner, we decided to give out 3 more prizes (just like last year during our first month) in no order of merit. So how much? Winner will win $80 and the 3 other prizes of $40 each for a total of $200 this month.
I am very glad that we got so many entries this month, even without announcing the "special prizes" give away in the beginning. Thanks for all the support and please continue to support; and as I promised in the beginning, prizes will go up anytime without notice. With 10 entries this month, and so many awesome ones, I am having a real headache to decide the winner. Only after watching the videos over and over again, that I can finally came to a conclusion. So the winner of the VoM April'11, on our 1st year anniversay, for the prize of $80 goes to.......
The video by Vincent (tagged by Yvonne) on their group stunt journey to SNCC 2011.
This video showed how they hard trained, how they overcome lack of venue, and even mixed their own music and made their own uniforms. They do not even have a coach to teach them and help them give countings that they had to record their own voice. It really sums up how their passion for cheer, desire to compete overcomes everything. Compared to establised teams in cheerleading, Vincent and friends had no funding, no resources, no coach, no venue; I know how important those are, and for them to do it without those, is really no easy feat. It was really hard to come up with the winner for VoM this month, and you guys deserved it. Hope that it can be a small motivation to all of you, keep cheering.
Vincent and Yvonne you won yourselves $80.
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Alright now it is also time to announce our 3 other special prizes, in no order of merit. This being the 1st year anniversary of VoM, and also not only with the number of entries, but also the quality of the entries, I decided to increase the total amount of prizes for this month. I really had a long and hard time deciding on the winner, but I also want to reward the others for putting in so much effort as they are all very well done, so I increased the number of prizes for this month.
Again in no order of merit, the 3 winners for the special prizes are:
Firstly Felicia from Wildcards for this video on Wildcards SNCC 2011 journey.
Once again, a very heart touching video of Wildcards, detailing the sweat, blood and tears along the way to SNCC 2011. Congrats to Felicia once again and you won yourself $40.
For the next $40 it goes to the video posted by Karen (tagged by Jay) from Legacy for their video.
Another 1 of the video showing the road to SNCC 2011. What I liked most about this video is some of the effects used in it (like the fast forwarding effect), the way parts of the video was filmed (the lip sycning to the song). Congrats to Karen and Jay and you won yourselves $40.
And for the last winner of the special prize, it goes to Wenjie (tagged by Harlis) for their video detailing Denvers journey and also as a promotional video for their recruitment drive for the upcoming seasion.
Denvers Cheerleading Team, the only open category team to joined both SNCC and SEACO, and the video depicts down the journey wonderfully with sniplets of training and also of the competition. With this, it sums up VoM April'11 and also brings a sort of a closure to Nationals 2011 and everyone let's work hard for 2012. Congrats to Wenjie and Harlis and you won yourselves $40.
A big round of applause to everyone, everyone who submitted the entries and also to the winners, not only this month, but for the entire year of support. Do continue to support VoM and contribute to SG cheer.
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Video of the Month March 2011
And the winner of the VoM March goes to.......
Li Jing for his video on Alpha Verve and some of the highlights and acomplishments this season. Once again an amazing video done.
A video by Li Jing from Alpha Verve. Another first video from someone new to VoM. Li Jing I never knew you are so talented in this area too. I loved the effects used in the video. Alpha had come a long way this season, you all were not defeated when things do not go our way, but instead pick ourselves up and did it even better. Because of the ordeal, each an everyone of you became a better cheerleader. Really hope to see all of you stay together for the next session and build on what we achieve this year.
Li Jing you won yourself $50.
With this month's VoM, we have completed an entire year, the first full year since the introduction of VoM in April'10. A total of $718. had been given out so far. I promise the next year to be even greater. Come on guys what are you waiting for? Be part of the action and get paid to cheer.
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Video of the Month February 2011
So the winner of the VoM February goes to.......
Wenjie for his video on NTU Hall 16 Team Xtreme. Wenjie will be walking away with a prize of $88.
A video showing Team Xtreme in action, some of the stunts that they done for NTU HO 2011. I really love such videos, showing the confidence the team has right before the competition. Cheerleading is never only about the results. The process is always more important and forms the biggest part of your memories and builds the strongest bonds between team mates. Congratulations to Wenjie once again for doing up a wonderful video for Team Xtreme.
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Video of the Month January 2011
The winner for VoM January, the first of year 2011 goes to.....
Elvie Na of KR Steppers for posting her video on their training for ATCI 2010.
I always had this thing about videos that documented the hard work, the endless trials of a team's journey before a competition; the success at the end of the day after countless failures. It is always sweet to have individual success (as a few videos showed this month), but it is always the success of the entire team that is the most meaningful to me, the common bonds that were built in the process, a memory that many shared together. This is what cheerleading is really about.
Elvie Na you won yourself $50.
Big thanks to everyone who had supported in 2010 and hope that many more will continue to support VoM in 2011. Really looking forward to even more awesome videos from everyone.
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Video of the Month December 2010
And the winner of the VoM December goes to.......
Ochi for his video on Hann Bin doing and extension back hands cupie (or was it his promotion for DIY again). Ochi will share the prize with Hann Bin for tagging it.
A short video showing us the amazing potential of Hann Bin, getting his first ever cupie on his first session trying it. I also have to give credit to Ochi again for his constant "spamming" on whatever channel he can; he does not even let go the chance to promote DIY "hijacking" the success of Hann Bin. Though some of his FB friends may find it irritating (esp those not involve in cheer) to keep seeing his notification about DIY flooding their wall, but Ochi stuck at it and did not mind being "scolded" for flooding. Sometimes being "hated" for doing the greater good is a worth it. Great job Hann Bin once again for hitting the cupie.
Ochi and Hann Bin you 2 won yourselves $50.
Having already won the BPoM this month; Ochi is now winner of both the BPoM and the VoM, showing everyone that it is indeed possible to win both together. Continue to support both BPoM and VoM.
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Video of the Month November 2010
Some nice videos entries we have and the VoM November goes to.......
Kerry for his video on the toss cupies at RWS, and also to Ruth for tagging it.
A simple but nicely done video that showed the 4 tries taken to get a good take for 3 toss cupies. The background chosen for the video was excellent as well; managed to capture the entire Universal Globe. Nice job on the commentaries as well to provide a much needed humour to my hectic life.
So for this month's promotion, with the video at 59secs, Kerry and Ruth you 2 won yourselves $50.
Although I was pleased with the number of entries this month, I am hoping to see more entries from a wider circle of cheerleaders and not just cheerleaders who know me. If you hear of VoM, do not hesitate to join; it is open to everyone even if I do not know you.
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Video of the Month October 2010
There were quite a few really good videos this month, and it took my a long time and loss of some hair before I came to the decision. VoM October goes to.......
Evanns from ACES for her promotional video of ACES and also Kaibin for the entry tag. Really good effort by Evanns and also effort by Kaibin to tag the video. Let's take a look at it one more time.
A every nice video showing the lifestyle of a cheerleader. Cheerleading has always been fun and fulfilling in my opinion; not only in terms of the stunting and training, but as a whole package and the video totally captures the essence. This is what made the video stand out to me. Really great use of video editing too, with nice selection of music. It was a really professional piece of work done. Evanns continue to make such wonderful videos k.
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Video of the Month September 2010
And the winner of VoM September goes to.......
Ruth from Astros for posting her video of their training for ATCI Partner Stunt Competition. Let's give her a round of applause
A very nice video of the progress of training for their routine. It shows the failures but also the never give up spirit. Jiayou for your Partner Stunt competition, and show them what Singapore is about. The competition is to be held this month, on 17th and 18th, please show them your encouragement and lend them your support.
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Video of the Month August 2010
And the winner of VoM August goes to.......
Jiahui from Astros for posting the video for the introduction of ASTROS Cheerleading Team. Let's give a round of applause
This is a very well done video that showed the training, performance and outings of a newly formed team. A very good introduction of ASTROS. Let's congratulate Jiahui and ASTROS Cheerleading Team.
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Video of the Month July 2010
Ok, now time to announce the winner of VoM July; and it goes to.......
Zhaoming coach of Magnum and Flare for posting the video featuring Andrew and Jiahui training for their Full up Cupie. Let's give a round of applause
Once again, this video shows that hardwork is the key for cheerleading, that we fail all the time, but those who learn from the countless failuers and preservere will ultimately succeed.
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Video of the Month June 2010
Another tough one to call for this month, so many amazing videos. Well, but we still had to pick one winner, and the winner of VoM June goes to.......
Yiqian from Gusto. *All round applause*
This video is really funny and entertaining. It shows how cheerleading should be like; fun and high spirited. A great bunch of fun loving Gusto cheerleaders shown in the video. Also a very nice rewind done by Weihan and Ainslie. After watching the video, it really brings me back to the happy days when I cheered, and makes me wanna wish to go back and live all that fun again.
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Video of the Month May 2010
So without any contest this month, we hereby announce the winner for Vom May'10 goes to...
Andrew from Magnum Force. *Round of applause*
Very nice video made by Andrew that showcases himself trying some really elite stunts. Great job put in by his flyer Yvonne too. What I really liked about the video is the never say die attitude; you can see that they had tried doing that toss cupie liberty for more than 1 training from the different shirts they wore. Not being afraid to show your failures and keep working on them is an exemplary quality to show to everyone. Good job for incorporating humour into the video as well.
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Video of the Month April 2010
The winner for the first ever Video of the Month Challenge goes to *Drum rolls*....... Ken from Wildcards!!
This video shows team work, hard work during training, and also team spirit and bonding off the mats. The video also featured many great skills and stunts that will serve as a reference for many people in future. The music and clips selection made it very interesting to watch too. 1 thing that I like personally about this video is the fact that they released this video, with clips showing what they are going to do for Nationals, a couple of days before the competition. I do not believe any other teams did this, and this shows their confidence level and readiness for the competition.
