The hot weather provided a challenge for all players and the tournament saw plenty of players suffering from muscle cramps. But nothing could provide a bigger challenge for the participants than the tournament champions, Red Hot Silly Divers, that dominated all the teams they played against.

23 games were played during the tournament, spread out between 3 fields, making for an Ultimate-packed Saturday. The tournament also provided an opportunity for local players to gauge themselves with foreign players while providing exposure to local Sabahans, further promoting the sport in the state.

Results of the tournament

Tournament Champions: Red Hot Silly Divers

2^nd: Orange Crush

3^rd: Gang Green

4^th: Mellow Yellow

5^th: Dark Knights

6^th: Bloody Blue

7^th & 8^th: Pink Panther and Polar Bear

Spirit Award: Gang Green

Male MVP: Erwin Wee (Dark Knights, Malaysia)

Female MVP: Katherine Wiley (Mellow Yellow, USA)

Our sponsors and suppliers

This year’s hat tournament would not have been made possible without the contributions from our sponsors. We thank you for all your support.

We would also like to acknowledge our various suppliers for their great service delivery. Your help was invaluable in ensuring a smooth running tournament.

• Accommodations by Imperial Boutec Hotel (+6088-525969)
• Accommodations by Borneo Backpackers  (+6088-234009)
• Sporting facilities and equipment by Likas Sports Complex, Sabah Sports Ministry (+6088-232166)
• Lunch catering by Le Safran (+6088-486489)
• First Aid by Persatuan Bulan Sabit Merah Malaysia, Cawangan Kota Kinabalu (+6088-232718)
• Canopies by Encik Ghazali (+6019-8221470)
• Shuttle bus by Encik Jamal (+6016-8106664)

Photo Albums of the Event

A big thanks to our official tournament photographers Charles Lai and Dwen Celestial that caught the actions of the tournament.

There were many other photographers on the field and so if you would like to share your images with everybody, please email us the link and we will list it here. If you give me the Facebook link from the bottom of your Facebook album’s front page, then people who are not your friend can also view it.

• Official tournament pictures by Charles Lai on facebook
• Official tournament pictures by Dwen Celestial on facebook
• Official BHH 2012 Saturday Night party pics by Charles Lai on facebook
• Leo Komuji’s tournament pictures album on facebook
• Erwin Wee’s tournament pictures on facebook
• Dinoza Mahruf’s friday night registration party pictures album on facebook

• Dinoza Mahruf’s BHH 2012 Tournament Highlights video on facebook
• Razie Alfiedan’s BHH 2012 video on youtube
• BHH 2012 Afterparty Rock Performance on youtube

Borneo Headhunters Hat 2012 in the news

• Red Hot Silly Divers wins Borneo Headhunters Hat Tournament 2012, Borneocolours.com, 2 March 2012
• Ultimate – Crowd Puller, The Star, 10 February 2012
• More than 100 to join 3rd Borneo Hat, Daily Express, 5 February 2012
• Borneo Headhunters Hat 2012 featured on Breeze Magazine’s Feb 2012 issue

2nd run jerseys and discs

We are currently accepting orders for our next batch of limited edition black jerseys (worn by our volunteers on tournament day) and BHH 2012 discs. Interested parties can email Dinoza with the quantity you want, what size and add your address and phone number so we can contact you when we have your order ready.

Thank you’s

The BHH 2012 Organizing Committee would like to express our thanks and gratitude to all our participants, spectators, sponsors and suppliers for making this year’s hat tournament a success. We look forward to meeting you all again next year!

See you then!

Red Hot Silly Divers wins Borneo Headhunters Hat tournament 2012

BHH 2012 Rules

Yes, BHH 2012 definitely rules. Jokes aside, Ultimate Frisbee is a unique self-refereed sport, but players still abide by rules governing it.  As such, we follow the World Flying Disc Federation, WFDF’s Latest Ultimate Rules. Time to go brush up your knowledge.

You have no excuses not to know the rules. Know your stuff when it comes to contact, fouls and especially the Spirit of the Game!

The By Laws for the Borneo Headhunters Hat 2012 is as follow:

Captains

Teams will elect their own captains on Saturday morning during the 7:30 am team meeting. So be on-time.

Pick somebody who will champion the Spirit of the Game at all cost.  Also good to have in a captain: Knowledge of the Rules, Knowledge of Game Plays and Experience.

Your captain must report to the Tournament Director by 7:45 am Saturday morning with your team name, which you also have to decide on.

Game Format

First to 11 goals with a margin of 2 goals or more. Win-by-1 cap is 13 goals. Time-cap @40mins (i.e. finish current point. If lead by 2 goals or more, wins. If lead by 1, leading score + 1 wins. If tied, universe point).

Time Out: 1 per team per game (2 mins only). Time outs do not stop game clock.

Half time: 2minutes half time taken when a team scores 6 goals or half-time cap at 20 minutes, whichever first. Half time does not stop game clock. When half time is called in between pulls, take the half time.

Female Players

It is compulsory to have a minimum of 2 female player per point. With Captains’ Agreement more or less female players can play per point, but never less than 1.

The Championship Finals

First to 13 goals with a margin of 2 goals or more. Win-by-1 cap is 15 goals. Time-cap @50mins (i.e. finish current point. If lead by 2 goals or more, wins. If lead by 1, leading score + 1 wins. If tied, universe point).

Time Out: 1 per team per half (2 mins only). Time outs do not stop game clock.

Half time: 2minutes half time taken when a team scores 7 goals or half-time cap at 25 minutes, whichever first. Half time does not stop game clock. When half time is called in between pulls, take the half time.

Tournament Format (Round Robin Stage)

There are 8 teams which will be split into two groups, Group A and Group B, playing against each other in the same Group during the morning matches. Captain will draw lots to determine their A1-A4 or B1-B4 placements during the 7:45am Captain’s Meeting.

After all the morning match results are in, teams are seeded in their groups to determine the afternoon playoff games. In the event of a tie, point differential will be used.

Point Differential = Offense Points – Defense Points
Example: Your team scores 10, your opponents score 4. Your Point Differential is 6 (10 minus 4)
Or: You score 7 and your opponents score 13. Your Point Differential is -6 (7 minus 13)

If after considering wins and Points Differential teams are still tied for a rank, a Boat Race consisting of no less than 7 players per team will determine the seedings for the playoffs.

Tournament Format (Playoff Stage)

No Moaning

The Tournament Director (TD) has the last and final say.

We have made every effort to balance the teams. Your team is what it is. Act like a champion and use what you have to overcome adversity.

Whatever happens to your team’s players on the day (no shows, upset stomachs, snowball in the eye) is your team’s fate and we cannot change it.

The Borneo Headhunters Hat wants to be known as the Best Spirited Tournament in Asia.  Help us by being friendly, having fun and making good calls on the field.

Any incidents of excessively bad Spirit will be swiftly and efficiently dealt with by the Team Captains and the Tournament Director, which could include disqualification, revoked tournament privileges, being asked to leave or all of the above.

Winning is good, but playing well regardless of whether or not you’re winning, is better.

Let’s all be better! And have fun while we’re at it.

Its been hot on some days and raining on others here in Kota Kinabalu so bring your sunscreen and hat and be prepared for a hot weekend or a muddy field (or both). Sadly, we have no control over the weather but we do however have control on playing safe and injury-free. Here’s the outline of the tournament:

Friday, February 24

7:30 pm – 11 pm  Registration party at Upperstar (Segama Complex)

Saturday, February 25

Borneo Headhunters Hat (Padang Sukma Likas)

7:30 am  Team Meeting (All players need to report at the field at this time)

8:00 am  Captain’s Briefing

8:30 am  Tournament starts

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7:30 pm  Saturday Night Party (Party Box, Waterfront): Free flow soft drinks and happy hour price on other drinks. Complimentary light dinner provided between 7:30pm – 8:30pm .

8:30 pm  Borneo Headhunters Hat 2012 Prize Giving Ceremony

9:00 pm  Best Guitarist Pose Contest

9:30 pm  Best Dressed Contest (Winner gets BHH 2012 disc)

10:00 pm PARTAYYYYYYY till close

Sunday, February 26

3:30 pm  Sabah Ultimate Pickup Game (Rugby/Football Field, Terminal 2, Low Cost Terminal, KK Airport)

What should I bring?

Your normal Ultimate Frisbee game clothes, dry clothes, sunscreen, socks and football boots / cleats.

We will provide: your BHH 2012 team jersey, water, bananas, lunch on the field.

There will be a few shaded areas on the field to hide from the sun / rain in between games. There’s also a canteen on-site in case you want to buy extra food / drinks.

What else Can I do to prepare for the tournament?

Read. The. Rules.

If you remember nothing, remember the Spirit of the Game: things like calling yourself out when you’re out. Not calling a score if you caught it outside the endzone, and above all – be competitive, but have fun!

Don’t forget, you can congratulate your opponent when they score on you. And at all times be respectful to other players. No arguments are needed. The rules are simple: if a foul is contested, it goes back to the thrower. Game on.

One team with the most outstanding spirit will win the coveted Spirit Award. It’s not just about the games you play afterwards, or the cheers, but also how you call fouls and deal with fouls called on you.

Other than that, you are what you are for this tournament. Make the most of it, have fun and learn as much as you can.

Imperial Boutec Hotel

Imperial Boutec Hotel is for the budget conscious traveler, equipped with flat screen TVs and WiFi access in the rooms, it offers bare essentials but comfortable place to rest. Centrally located in Warisan Square, it is in the midst of Kota Kinabalu’s nightlife, restaurants and shopping. BHH 2012 deal: RM 100 per room per night. Includes breakfast.

Booking instructions: Contact Dino by emailing dinoza@gmail.com:

(1) Your full name, (2) Your contact number, (3) check-in/check-out dates. Note: Full payment upon check-in. Booking confirmation subject to confirmation of BHH 2012 registration fees payment.

Borneo Backpackers

Centrally located in the heart of the city, with its distinctive green and brown theme colours, Borneo Backpackers is the choice of the budget backpacker. BHH 2012 has full access here on the 24^th and 25^th February 2012 with the following pricing on both days. Do expect normal rates on other days though but let us know and we will see what arrangements can be made.

Package includes free Airport Arrival transfer to the hostel on your arrival but in case of flight delay, you will be expected to make your own way to Borneo Backpackers.  A women only dorm is available upon request pending space availability so ladies, do book early so we can cater to your request.

Total: 51 pax

Booking instructions: Contact Aaron by emailing arkual@gmail.com,

(1)   Your full name and if booking with a group, the names of everyone in your group, (2) Your contact number, (3) check-in and check-out dates and (4) your arrival time and flight if you plan to make use of the free airport pickup. Minimum one week prior to arrival for confirmation if you plan to utilize the free airport pickup.

Booking is on a first come, first served basis. We will not be able to entertain request for late group bookings and may separate your group pending space availability but rest assured, you’re staying in great company as we have booked the entire hostel on the 24^th and 25^th February. A 1-night non-refundable deposit is required to secure your booking, payable no later than 31^st Jan 2012.  Note: Booking confirmation subject to confirmation of BHH 2012 registration fees payment.

Borneo Beachouse Backpackers

Located just 5 minutes walk from the beach, terminal 2 airport (AirAsia terminal) and the field where Bristleheads/Headhunters play their sunday pickup games, the Borneo Beachouse Backpackers provide friendly, comfortable accommodation at the official Head Quarters of Ultimate in Sabah.

Offerings a 10% discount on rooms and dorms, the Borneo Beachouse Backpackers supports Ultimate in Sabah by offering pocket friendly accommodation. Travel arrangements from the hostel to the field will also be provided for participants staying at this accommodation.

Email arkual@gmail.com with your dates to make a reservation. We will pass your details on to the Borneo Beachouse Backpackers who reserve and confirm your booking.

So far, we have received 80 registrations since we first open up the tournament 3 weeks ago! Gentle reminder that BHH 2012 will be available to the first 120 paid registrants so get your entries in early to avoid disappointment! We are working hard in making sure this hat will be a rockin’ experience for players of all skill levels so don’t be shy if you have very minimal experience in Ultimate Frisbee. Less than 6 more months to go!

1. A space in a team at the Borneo Headhunters Hat 2012
2. An official tournament t-shirt for your team
3. Water on the field
4. Buffet Lunch
5. Accommodation discounts and other freebies from sponsors

Registration details will be announced soon but you can start looking out for fantastic deals on airlines now. Based on the tremendous interests we’ve received during our past tournaments, the tournament organizers have decided to cap the number of participants to the first 120 paid individuals or last registration date on 13^th January 2012, whichever comes first. In the event that the cap is reached before the last registration date, individuals will be placed on a waiting list.

Banking details will be sent to you once we’re received your registration forms and verified your space. Due to budget constraints, players are required to pay the registration fees in order to confirm their registration and any players whose payments are not received on or before Sunday 15^th January will not be confirmed registered!

A hat tournament is an open tournament where players are divided into balanced teams taking into account player’s abilities of catching, throwing, defense and speed. In order to achieve this balance, participants are reminded to be honest with their abilities. Beginners are expected to put mostly 1’s into playing abilities but they could put higher scores in speed ‘cause they’re just freaking fast runners whereas more experienced players are expected to put higher scores in playing abilities but it could mean they’re slower runners. Brutal honesty of your scores enables more balanced teams and a highly enjoyable tournament experience!

We look forward to receiving your registration forms! Bookmark http:/sabahultimate.com/headhunters-hat/ for recent updates and information! See you all on the field!

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