"Hamilton, We're back home...."

The WFA officers, committee members and the seventy-plus WFA sports players, families, friends and supporters have had a great time in Rotorua during the annual national NZ-Pinoy reunion.

Our WFA players, considering majority of whom are first-timers to the national (Pinoy community) sports competition fared well and had a great experience.

Our WFA dynamic Tennis duo, David Nadela and Leon Guida were the best finishers at 1st Runner-ups of the Doubles’ Lawn Tennis; with David obtaining the 1st Runner-up also in the Singles Event. Well done, Dave and Leon!

Not to be outgunned, were our Cinderella teams in both Mixed Volleyball and Women’s Volleyball teams, who both finished 2nd Runner-ups in their categories.

Our Under-17 Boys basketball team also got 2nd Runner-up accomplishment. It was too late for this team to know that their other opponent (who finished 1st Runner-up) had 17-year old players when they competed against them. Perhaps the results would have been different in that game?

Commendation goes to all six of our WFA Badminton competitors, our reliable four-person Ten-Pin Bowling team, and our two Men’s basketball teams, they all gave it their best shot, had fun and a great experience! We’re proud of you!

Lastly, I would also like to appreciate and congratulate our lone (WFA) Binibining Pilipinas-NZ pageant entry, Precious Lee, who got into the six semi-finals list. Special thanks to Jenny, Shirley, Kim, Charrie etc who supported Precious throughout the event.

To all the players, families, friends and supporters, many thanks and I do hope you all had a safe trip back home!

Special mention to all WFA officers, WFA Co-ordinators (specially the hardworking tandem, Rene G & Aljun) and all coaches who unselfishly dedicated their time and effort to make this a successful sojourn for the WFA team!