Today is an exciting day for Team PLK, because our new jerseys have arrived!
Much has been speculated about the new jersey, whether the design is customized or ready-made, if the color combination is similar to past jerseys. Before we reveal the new PLK Jersey 2016, let us take a trip down memory lane of past jersey designs
2007-2008 - White PLK Jersey
Who could still recall this white piece with red linings? This jersey saw many of the PLK podium finish in the early days. Look how happy our pioneers were, wearing the PLK Jersey proudly! Did you know that the Chinese word contains the acronym PLK? See if you can spot it!
Designer: Unknown
2008-2009 - Black PLK Jersey
Simple and suave. The all-black jersey with red words were the popular design back in the days. The cutting and color accentuate the paddler's physique, and it was a sight to behold during race days.
Designer: Unknown
2010-2012 - Navy Blue Jersey
This navy blue piece saw through many podium finishes such as SRR, SDBF etc. Definitely a good color on our paddlers' tanned skins.
Designer: Steven Sung
2013 - 2015 - Red Black Jersey
The red black jersey, designed by Sam Ooi, has been the iconic PLK Jersey for 3 years. It saw through many important races which include the Shandong race, Penang Pesta, and SDBF/SRR! Red and black combination was a very playful color match, which brings out the seriousness of the paddlers, with a touch of playfulness.
Designer: Mark.
And now, the new PLK Jersey
Co-designed by Maggie Soh and Sam Ooi, the new PLK jersey (blue and white) is similar to Pokka Sportswater (PLK official sponsor for year 2016!).
It is time to clock some podium finishes with this jersey!
Big thanks to the following people that coordinated the successful fruition of the new Jersey
Staff from Wah Mee Silkscreen
Luke Chong (treasurer)
Maggie Soh (designer)
Sam Ooi (designer)
Jiahui/Renaud/Elson (captains) - your inputs were very valuable in steering the jersey creative direction
Last but not least, Evelyn Khoo (Holy Mother of PLK)