Ironmen at World Cup Asia - brief report from Scott Kemp with pics

scottkemp · 11-17-2011, 01:03 PM

Langkawi, Malaysia is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been to. It consists of 99 islands with a whopping population of 64,000. The 2011 World Cup Asia was held here with a total of 250 teams from over 50 different countries. In conjunction with this event was the International cup. My team and I had the fortunate opportunity to join this event as representing team U.S.A.

The events staff flew us out for a week to venture on this trip. Three airplanes, 2 cab rides, a car ride and 40 hours later, we arrived! Each day was packed with some soft of event or a tour of the island. This place was like Tahiti in Asia! Just absolutely amazing!

The paintball event started on Friday. It was held in an indoor facility with 5 fields. The league spent over 1 month building the event to make sure everything was perfect, as it was.

In the International Cup we ended up taking 2nd place, losing to France in the finals 2-4. It was a pretty upsetting loss. We let down America, and ourselves. Besides the loss, this was my favorite trip yet. I love the fact that I can be on the other side of the world and here I’m hanging out with friends I have made from all different countries sharing the same passion as I do. Meeting new people all over the world never gets old and I’m so fortunate to have this opportunity.

Thank you to everyone who helped put on an amazing event! I can’t wait for next year!

http://www.scottkemp86.com/2011/world-cup-asia-2011/

**John** · 11-17-2011, 09:06 PM

Haha, no pics of the beach pyramid?

OhIoCoNtRActKilLa · 11-17-2011, 09:10 PM

Nice

MikeE · 11-17-2011, 10:42 PM

Really meant to hit this one this year, oh well always 2012

**John** · 11-18-2011, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeE

Really meant to hit this one this year, oh well always 2012

Yeah, that's a mistake you don't want to make again next year, especially since you are so close.

BrendenH22 · 11-18-2011, 01:46 PM

really cool!

cmac2181 · 11-18-2011, 05:10 PM

Awsome! Looks like that had to be a sweet trip

Warparty · 11-18-2011, 08:25 PM

YOU LOST TO THE FRENCH?!?!?!?!? *hangs head in shame for the Americans*

paintballphotography · 11-18-2011, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by John

Haha, no pics of the beach pyramid?

Here you go John

TheHef · 11-18-2011, 11:22 PM

Wow it's tosh.0 on top of pyramid!!!!!

**John** · 11-18-2011, 11:50 PM

Thanks Gary!

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Originally Posted by TheHef

Wow it's tosh.0 on top of pyramid!!!!!

Haha, that's SK, old school Dynasty player who now coaches the Ironmen.

Ramman7 · 11-19-2011, 12:53 AM

Just a quick apology for the behaviour of one of the Tsunami guys from Australia who acted violently towards one of the Iron men at the after party.
I wasnt there but it is a team I have been associated with for many years.
Hope this doesnt change your view of World Cup Asia for 2012.

Waz-ham · 11-21-2011, 09:00 PM

that looks like the life!

rivrfreak · 11-21-2011, 09:23 PM

definitely the life...
Asia, paintball, after party? awe yeah

MikeE · 08-26-2012, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by John

Yeah, that's a mistake you don't want to make again next year, especially since you are so close.

Tickets are booked, team sorted. Will be in attendance this time.

BananaSpliff · 09-09-2012, 08:39 PM

SKEMP, you guys going this year again? Got to chill with LJ, Brandon and Eric last time. My team wanted to ask you for fitness tips. Lol.