WHO ARE the REBELS? ‘The Rebels’ Is an Independent Co‐Ed Cheerleading Team Based in Cheras, KL
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The REBELS WHO ARE THE REBELS? ‘The Rebels’ is an independent co‐ed cheerleading team based in Cheras, KL. The founders of the team were members from Extreme Malaysia All Stars (Team EMAS – formerly known as Team All Stars of Malaysia). Having trained with Team EMAS for a year, several members decided to branch off to form a new team. A mutual understanding was reached between Team EMAS and the founders of ‘The Rebels’, which led to the formation of the new team. We still continue to work with Team EMAS on occasion, maintaining friendly relations. The Rebels have engaged in performances for various events and we have also participated in several cheerleading competitions. The team’s debut was made at the Charm Cheerleading Championships 2007, which was held at Cineleisure Damansara and the team’s latest accomplishment had just recently occurred in the Charm Cheerleading Championships 2009 in March. ‘The Rebels’ walked away with first, second and third places in the local group stunts category, and second place in the local cheer dance category. Our team currently comprises of 20 energetic members between 14 and 25 years of age. WHAT ARE OUR HOPES? As a cheerleading team, we aspire to encourage the growth of the sport in Malaysia and hopefully, to promote healthy competition among teams outside of secondary school as well. We also hope to provide the option of a healthy pastime for young adults where not only are they able to maintain physical fitness but also to help build character and promote sportsmanship. Our ultimate goal, however, is to see Malaysian cheerleaders prove themselves to be formidable contenders in the sport at the international level and we, The Rebels, hope to be the catalyst in producing these world‐class cheerleaders. WHERE IS OUR TRAINING GROUND? Our training sessions are held in StarJump Gymnastics Centre, a privately owned gymnastics centre in Cheras, and we have access to proper equipment as well as the assurance of shelter from unpredicted weather conditions. WHO COACHES THE REBELS? Coach: Leng Kim Swee Personal Background: Mr. Leng Kim Swee has actively participated in the sports of artistic gymnastics, professional rope skipping and sports aerobics since his secondary school years. He has made a name for himself in the respective sports, having competed in a multitude of competitions and collected medals at both national and international levels. His accomplishments in the most prestigious of the competitions Mr. Leng has competed in are such as below: Shortlisted as the Top 5 Finalist in FitnessMan Malaysia Championship 2004 and consequently represented Malaysia in FitnessMan Asia Pacific Championships 2005, also shortlisted as one of the Top 5 Finalist Represented Malaysia for Sports Aerobics at the 23rd SEA Games Philippines 2005 Represented Malaysia at the 2nd and 3rd Asia Rope Skipping Championships in 2004 and 2005, successfully receiving a total of two silver and two bronze medals in 2004 and a total of 4 gold and 5 silver medals in 2005 Represented Malaysia at the FISAC World and GC International Rope Skipping Championships held in Australia in 2004 Represented Kuala Lumpur for Artistic Gymnastic at SUKMA in 2000, 2002 and 2004, successfully ranked as one of the top ten gymnasts in 2000 Named as Best Gymnast (Men) for three consecutive years, from 2004 to 2006, in Pesta Gimnastik Kuala Lumpur Given his extensive background, Mr. Leng is intimately familiar with the demands and nature of competitive sports, which is advantageous as a coach of such a sport as cheerleading. After completing his education, he has delved into a career as a full‐ time gymnastics coach as well as a rope skipping instructor and he has successfully coached students placed under his tutelage to first place in competitions several times. His involvement in cheerleading began in 2005 and he has now trained a team of enthusiastic youths, called ‘The Rebels’, who are determined to be the best in their field. WHAT HAVE WE DONE? Events ‘The Rebels’ has performed for: December 2007 . Christmas Countdown 2007 @ Danga Bay, Johor January 2008 . SHAKLEE annual dinner @ Sunway Convention Centre February 2008 . Le Tour de Langkawi 2008 road show around Peninsular Malaysia as part of the road show side event March 2008 . POPULAR Bookfair @ IKANO Power Centre April 2008 . COWAY annual dinner @ Sunway Hotel . SAMSUNG Cheerleaders For The Olympic Torch Relay @ KLCC . HP Cheer To Beijing Roadshow @ 1Utama June 2008 . EuroFest ’08 @ Redbox, Low Yat Plaza . SNE Marketing annual dinner @ PGRM Taman Maluri July 2008 . SAMSUNG product launch / roadshow @ MidValley Megamall August 2008 . ELKEN Regional Awards Night @ Putrajaya November 2008 . Salsa Cruise Asia official launch @ 1 Utama December 2008 . K‐Link Awards @ Sunway Convention Centre April 2009 . Conforer Global Awards @ PGRM, Taman Maluri Competitions ‘The Rebels’ has participated in: March Charm Cheerleading Dance category – First runner up 2007 Championship 2007 Stunts category – Second runner up August Cheer Emas, South First place 2007 City Plaza March Charm Cheerleading Dance Category – First Place 2008 Championship 2008 Stunts Category – Second Runner up Summit May Cheerleading First place 2008 Competition 2008 Dance Category – First runner up March Charm Cheerleading Stunts Category – First Place, First 2009 Championship 2009 Runner Up, Second Runner Up Training Sessions Performances Samsung Cheerleaders For The Olympic Torch Relay 2008 @ Stadium Merdeka Samsung Cheerleaders For The Olympic Torch Relay 2008 @ KLCC HP Cheer To Beijing Roadshow @ 1 Utama SAMSUNG Product Launch / Roadshow @ MidValley Megamall ELKEN Regional Awards Night @ Putrajaya Conferer Global Awards @ PGRM, Taman Maluri Competitions Summit Cheerleading Competition 2008 Charm Cheerleading Championships 2009 TILL WE MEET AGAIN… We hope we have comprehensively answered any queries that you may have. Should you need any further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact WaiMin at 012 2826 092 or you can drop us an email at [email protected]. Thank you for your time and attention. We look forward to working with you in the near future. Cheers, The Rebels FOR FURTHER REFERENCES A video profile of The Rebels has also been uploaded onto YouTube under the title of ‘Rebels Video Profile 1’ for your viewing convenience. .