This is the finale for the 2009 National Junior Circuit. This is the championship that all bowlers, who participated in the Junior Circuit wants to compete. For the Under-12 age group, the top 10 Bowlers in the GP Ranking qualify for the GP Finals, together with the winner of the Sarawak and Sabah Circuit.
12 bowlers will play in the first round, which consist of two blocks of 4 games each. The top 8 bowlers after the 2 blocks will then proceed into the Grand Prix Finals.
I wanted to wear a Selangor shirt, but both my Mum and Dad did not allow me to do so. I asked them why, and they told me that I do not belong to any Selangor development program, and furthermore I will be provided with Milo Tee-shirt to wear for the duration of the Grand Prix.
When I registered myself, I was given 2 sets of Milo Tee-shirts. Hmmmmm at least this time, the Tees looked nice and better in quality. Hahahahaha.
Before the start of the 1st game I felt very tensed and worried. I had millions of butterflies in my stomach. This is my 1st GP and I guess the biggest tournament that I have ever entered so far in my life, and I want to make the best of this opportunity. Another reason was also because of the bowlers from East Malaysia, I do not know their standard. 
My Dad comforted me, and told me not to worry and just play my game. He also told me that whatever the outcome is, he is already very proud of my achievement reaching the GP. That calmed me down a little, and I hope that Dad will also be calm. I don’t want him getting upset and spoil my game also.
Once the practice throws gets on the way, I felt good and the tensed feeling went away. I had a very good start scoring 197 in the first game. I had another 198 in my 4th game and finished in 4th position with a total score of 745 for my first block of 4 games. I was 61 pins behind the leader Christopher Tiong from Sarawak. Qayyum was second and Imran Az-Zahari from Kedah was 3rd.
After the game, the whole family had to rush to Damansara Heights, to help with the wedding preparation for my cousin, who was getting married to Norman of the KRU fame. We left as early as we could but still, it was around 12 midnight when we reached home. I went to bed immediately, feeling glad that the 2nd block only starts at 1.00PM on Saturday.
Thank goodness that I did not feel so tired when I woke up in the morning. I readied myself, since the Family wants to leave early and have lunch at the Alley. As usual Nasi Ayam for me!
I had a bad start scoring 168 and 153 for my 1st and 2nd game. However, I covered it up with a 178 and a 200 game to finish in 3rd placing scoring a total 8 games of 1438 pinfall. Alhamdullillah, I am now in the Finals of my first ever GP. However, I was 208 pins behind Qayyum and 72 pins behind Christopher.
I had a bad start scoring 168 and 153 for my 1st and 2nd game. However, I covered it up with a 178 and a 200 game to finish in 3rd placing scoring a total 8 games of 1438 pinfall. Alhamdullillah, I am now in the Finals of my first ever GP. However, I was 208 pins behind Qayyum and 72 pins behind Christopher.On the day of the Finals, Dad had to leave home very early, to take my sister Fairuz, who was down with high fever and flu, to SJMC. I went to Pyramid with Mum, My sis Rinie and brother Nine. While Dad was at SJMC, Mum kept him informed of my game.
By the time Dad had sent Fairuz home and reached the Alley, I was already ending my fourth game. He came and hugged me and then as usual went for his smoke. I guessed he felt good because I had three good games, scoring 195,162 & 257 for my first 3 games and I was keeping my average on the 4th game. I scored 179 for my 4th game and I am now in second place, 63 pins behind Qayyum. Christopher is now 49 pins behind me.
For the last two games, I will be playing alongside Qayyum. My Dad is very happy about this, as I would be able to keep track of him. This is to ensure that I can follow Qayyum’s game which could help me secure the 2nd placing, since 65 pins is to big a gap to beat, unless miracles happened.
By the time Dad had sent Fairuz home and reached the Alley, I was already ending my fourth game. He came and hugged me and then as usual went for his smoke. I guessed he felt good because I had three good games, scoring 195,162 & 257 for my first 3 games and I was keeping my average on the 4th game. I scored 179 for my 4th game and I am now in second place, 63 pins behind Qayyum. Christopher is now 49 pins behind me.
For the last two games, I will be playing alongside Qayyum. My Dad is very happy about this, as I would be able to keep track of him. This is to ensure that I can follow Qayyum’s game which could help me secure the 2nd placing, since 65 pins is to big a gap to beat, unless miracles happened.
Although I managed to beat Qayyum on both games, 172 to 148 and 190 to 186, miracles did not happen. However, I managed to keep to my 2nd placing, loosing by 35 pins and beat Christopher into 3rd place by 75 pins.
I felt sad but then again, I guess that Qayyum is the better bowler, in fact one of the strongest and consistent bowler of the season. Congratulations Qayyum!
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