So last Wednesday was just one of 3 different experiences that we arranged for Hitz.fm DJs to experience - but with a slight twist. While carrying out the experiences, the DJs are to carry out a challenge at the same time. And the experiences are slightly on the 'extreme' side, so most of the DJs have no idea what's in store for them and have never even tried it before.
So the first experience we organised was an Ice Hockey challenge. Did you know that Malaysia has a National Ice Hockey team? Did you know that it takes at least 30 minutes for an ice hockey goalie to get all suited up?! One of the many great aspects of working with RedRibbon Days is that you get to meet new, fun, interesting people and at the same time discover and learn new things! hehe. Anyway, the challenge for the DJs were that they were suppose to become ice hockey goalies and to try save as many ice hockey pucks. Sounds easy eh? Well, not really, when you're actually going against the National Ice Hockey Team and the fact that the last time you've ice skated was 10 years ago! The exact sentiments of the DJs that were going to challenge the Malaysian Ice Hockey team - JJ and Ean from the Hitz.fm Morning Crew!
RedRibbon Days arranged for a private use of the Sunway Pyramid ice skating rink and had to gather the whole Malaysian Ice Hockey team for this special event. When the JJ and Ean arrived, first thing I asked them was "Do you know how to skate?"..and both of them said.."err yeah, like 10 years ago!..and that was on rollerblades, not even ice!"..hehehe that's when I thought.."ok! this if going to be fun!" hahaha
Before that we had to get them all suited up. I really didn't expect it to take THAT long! There were so many gears and equipment an ice hockey goalie has to wear - making them look 3 times bigger than they actually are. I heard that an ice puck can actually travel as fast as 100km/h, so go figure! You could tell there was a mix of excitement and tiny ounce of fear from the DJs, especially when the National Goalie was telling them how he actually had a concussion once, playing ice hockey! But everyone was telling JJ and Ean that they'll go slow and be nice to them! Borriinggg..heheheh
Here are some pictures of them getting ready
Ean
JJIt really took about 20-30 minutes for them to get suited up. Beats a bunch of teenage girls getting ready for the prom! hehehe. So once they're both in their gear - looking 3 times 'macho-er' and a quick briefing, everyone was pumped up and ready to get into the rink!
Both of them had a quick warm-up session to get used to the gear and the skates. Here's a picture of Ean falling down. He fell down a few times and it's not easy getting back up with all those equipment on you..hehe
After the warm-up session, the challenge then started. JJ and Ean took turns challenging the team. Both were given 5 minutes and I was in charge of being the timekeeper and calculating goals saved. I must say, for first timers, they were not bad at all! During the challenge, the team Captain came up to me and said, "you know, actually 5 minutes just defending goals is considered quite long and tiring!" hehehe. I could tell, even looking at them made me feel tired! hehe. At the end of the challenge, the winner turned out to be DJ Ean, only winning by 1 goal! It was very very close. The verdict - JJ: 20 goals saved and Ean: 21 goals saved, both in 5 minutes!
After the challenge, you could also tell that both of them looked relieved! and they both looked tired too, but it also looked like that everyone had fun!
I believe it was a memorable and fun day for the DJs as well as the Malaysian Ice Hockey team - and not to mention for us too!. It's not everyday you get to play ice hockey with radio personalities eh?
See, we're not the only ones who were star struck..hehe
And of course, how can you not end the day without a picture with yours truly and the sweet Ms. Theing? heheh, sorry Theing, I have to say this - but she was really excited wanting to get a picture with the 2 DJs! heheheh
This weekend, on both Saturday and Sunday, we've got 2 more DJs carrying out an extreme challenge:
1. Saturday, 15 May 2010, 11am @ Kompleks Sukan Astaka - CHICKEN RUN PAINTBALL
This means the DJ will run around the paintball field, without a marker, avoiding from getting hit from other paintballers..ouch!
2. Sphereing / Zorbing, 16 May 2010, 11am @ Tmn Tasik Titiwangsa - ZORBING CHALLENGE
A DJ will be rolling in a sphereing ball, together with dirty underwear, dirty socks and other slimy items..eeeww!
If you want to know which one of your favourite Hitz.fm DJ will be carrying which challenge, well, you just gotta come down and see for yourself! See ya!
Both of them had a quick warm-up session to get used to the gear and the skates. Here's a picture of Ean falling down. He fell down a few times and it's not easy getting back up with all those equipment on you..hehe
After the warm-up session, the challenge then started. JJ and Ean took turns challenging the team. Both were given 5 minutes and I was in charge of being the timekeeper and calculating goals saved. I must say, for first timers, they were not bad at all! During the challenge, the team Captain came up to me and said, "you know, actually 5 minutes just defending goals is considered quite long and tiring!" hehehe. I could tell, even looking at them made me feel tired! hehe. At the end of the challenge, the winner turned out to be DJ Ean, only winning by 1 goal! It was very very close. The verdict - JJ: 20 goals saved and Ean: 21 goals saved, both in 5 minutes!After the challenge, you could also tell that both of them looked relieved! and they both looked tired too, but it also looked like that everyone had fun!
I believe it was a memorable and fun day for the DJs as well as the Malaysian Ice Hockey team - and not to mention for us too!. It's not everyday you get to play ice hockey with radio personalities eh?
See, we're not the only ones who were star struck..heheAnd of course, how can you not end the day without a picture with yours truly and the sweet Ms. Theing? heheh, sorry Theing, I have to say this - but she was really excited wanting to get a picture with the 2 DJs! heheheh
This weekend, on both Saturday and Sunday, we've got 2 more DJs carrying out an extreme challenge:1. Saturday, 15 May 2010, 11am @ Kompleks Sukan Astaka - CHICKEN RUN PAINTBALL
This means the DJ will run around the paintball field, without a marker, avoiding from getting hit from other paintballers..ouch!
2. Sphereing / Zorbing, 16 May 2010, 11am @ Tmn Tasik Titiwangsa - ZORBING CHALLENGE
A DJ will be rolling in a sphereing ball, together with dirty underwear, dirty socks and other slimy items..eeeww!
If you want to know which one of your favourite Hitz.fm DJ will be carrying which challenge, well, you just gotta come down and see for yourself! See ya!
