For everyone's blogging reference here is the info I have previously email'd :).
(I do not recommend leaving phone numbers or email's in the comments, emailing them to me is better)
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Hello from Winnipeg everyone,
Thanks to everyone for their suggestions on locations for ultimate
this Wednesday.
The place that seems the most central for everyone is (And I quote
directly from James)
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SpringHurst Park:
Close to Lees and Main (near 417). Had many early practices here over
the years. It's a free city park, usually other ulty teams practice
here, so its social. It's not used by OCUA or the city for actually
sports rentals, so they don't care if we're on too early. And what's
best, is its close to the Royal Oak on the Canal at Colonel By and
Hawthorne. Also, it's a pretty central location with lots of free
parking.
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I drove by the field on Thursday and it looked just fine to have a practice on.
So I will be there for 6:30PM Wednesday (April 23rd), if there is any
problems where the practice needs to be cancelled, I will try and get
a hold of everyone via email.
If you prefer I can take your phone numbers and try and get a hold of
you via phone if there is any reason to cancel (probably just bad
weather).
To those who are just coming out for drinks, we will be hitting (as
mentioned above) the Royal Oak just down the street from SpringHurst
park.
Map to SpringHurst Park
Link to Map
Map to Royal Oak
Royal Oak Restaurant
221 Echo Drive, Ottawa, ON K1S 1N1, Canada
(613) 234-3700
Link to Map
Directions between SpringHurst and Royal Oak
Link to Map
Looking forward to seeing eveyone next week :-)
Matt
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Tuesday, April 22, 2008
New team fees.
With 15 people the new team fees are $80.50 each.
So $80.50 cheque or $81 cash, cheque preferred but not necessary.
So $80.50 cheque or $81 cash, cheque preferred but not necessary.
Welcome April and Jenn
Welcome to the team April and Jenn,
We are happy to have you :).
We are now a complete team, and since we have an extra girl, the fees will be slightly reduced, YAY.
We are happy to have you :).
We are now a complete team, and since we have an extra girl, the fees will be slightly reduced, YAY.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Wednesday Ultimate.... wednesday training and meet and greet
As I mentioned in my email, I would like to have a meet and greet next week Wednesday (April 23rd).
And some training for the newer players, (everyone is welcome to join).
I hope I can find a field that is acceptable and not soggy, I am sure I can find something, as my back yard is pretty dry already. If not I may postpone the training portion until there is an acceptable field and just skip to the meet and greet.
Let me know if you are available on Wednesday :).
**UPDATE - Fixed date, thanks Chris**
And some training for the newer players, (everyone is welcome to join).
I hope I can find a field that is acceptable and not soggy, I am sure I can find something, as my back yard is pretty dry already. If not I may postpone the training portion until there is an acceptable field and just skip to the meet and greet.
Let me know if you are available on Wednesday :).
**UPDATE - Fixed date, thanks Chris**
Money Money Money Money ....... MonAY
Hey All,
Fees for the year as I think I have mentioned to everyone are $1207.50.
That makes for a slightly uneven $86.25 each.
I will accept cash rounded up to $88 or cheques at $86.25.
An email will follow as well :).
Matt
Fees for the year as I think I have mentioned to everyone are $1207.50.
That makes for a slightly uneven $86.25 each.
I will accept cash rounded up to $88 or cheques at $86.25.
An email will follow as well :).
Matt
Monday, April 14, 2008
Yay, Fiona :-)
Fiona has snagged our second last girl spot on the team :-).
Welcome to the team Fiona.
Welcome to the team Fiona.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Still actively looking for two girls
Hey all, it's been awhile since I have posted, so I thought an update was in order :).
I have been a little busy the past few weeks, between planning a trip to Europe this summer and looking for a new house in town with Karilee, and getting my house ready to sell, I have neglected regular postings on this site like I intended.
Not really much has changed, I have still be actively looking for girls, and have 3 possibilities right now to fill our two empty slots.
I will introduce them on the blog when/if they have confirmed.
If you know of any girls that would like to join the team, by all means please invite them, first come first serve.
I have been at intermediate Thursday night ultimate training the past few weeks (which has been very informative and fun), and it seems to be a good place to ask people.
I hit up a few of the coaches but unfortunately no luck there yet, but two of the girls getting coached may be interested.
I will let you know if anything new transpires, feel free to toss me an email if you have any questions :).
James or Chris (I wonder who will read this first) would either of you like to take over team name .. stuff, Chris I really liked the askmetafilter, and James the vote for your favourite hollyisms before was awesome. First one of you to post in the comments gets it. :)
I have been a little busy the past few weeks, between planning a trip to Europe this summer and looking for a new house in town with Karilee, and getting my house ready to sell, I have neglected regular postings on this site like I intended.
Not really much has changed, I have still be actively looking for girls, and have 3 possibilities right now to fill our two empty slots.
I will introduce them on the blog when/if they have confirmed.
If you know of any girls that would like to join the team, by all means please invite them, first come first serve.
I have been at intermediate Thursday night ultimate training the past few weeks (which has been very informative and fun), and it seems to be a good place to ask people.
I hit up a few of the coaches but unfortunately no luck there yet, but two of the girls getting coached may be interested.
I will let you know if anything new transpires, feel free to toss me an email if you have any questions :).
James or Chris (I wonder who will read this first) would either of you like to take over team name .. stuff, Chris I really liked the askmetafilter, and James the vote for your favourite hollyisms before was awesome. First one of you to post in the comments gets it. :)
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Registration Sent
Money and registration sent.
James Simpson = Co-captain
Myself = Captain.
Name for now "Disc Throw Inferno"
I am sure we can change it later if we want.
James Simpson = Co-captain
Myself = Captain.
Name for now "Disc Throw Inferno"
I am sure we can change it later if we want.
Team Name Suggestions Revisted
I posted a 'Help us name our team!' question on AskMetaFilter this morning.
Some names have rolled in. Maybe we'll see something here we like.
Go look now!
Some names have rolled in. Maybe we'll see something here we like.
Go look now!
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Who is Geoff Liu and why is he playing occasionally?
Geoff Liu was a coach from our Friday night team last season.
(our = Karilee, Maria and I)
He is an exceptional player and coach, and luckily for us, his Wednesday night team from last season has folded.
Geoff cannot commit to playing every game due to his hectic schedule,
But I have welcomed him onto the team as an occasional player / sub when he is available.
Geoff also has an uncanny knowledge of the rulebook :).
Thanks for being on the team Geoff.
(our = Karilee, Maria and I)
He is an exceptional player and coach, and luckily for us, his Wednesday night team from last season has folded.
Geoff cannot commit to playing every game due to his hectic schedule,
But I have welcomed him onto the team as an occasional player / sub when he is available.
Geoff also has an uncanny knowledge of the rulebook :).
Thanks for being on the team Geoff.
Other team info
$1207.50 per team will equate to $86.25 per person, for out 14 man team.
I will start collecting dues next week :).
Games will be every Wednesday from May 21st, - August 20th, inclusive.
And finals will be Saturday August 23rd (2 games) during the day.
The weather can affect games and cause cancellations, but we are guaranteed a minimum of 10 regular season games, we will either be refunded, or games will be rescheduled if we do not make it to 10 games.
I will start collecting dues next week :).
Games will be every Wednesday from May 21st, - August 20th, inclusive.
And finals will be Saturday August 23rd (2 games) during the day.
The weather can affect games and cause cancellations, but we are guaranteed a minimum of 10 regular season games, we will either be refunded, or games will be rescheduled if we do not make it to 10 games.
Putting in the deposit.
Hello All,
I will be putting in the $200 deposit today, as we only need another two more girls to fill up the team, and I am very confident that we will do so before we start playing :).
I will be putting in the $200 deposit today, as we only need another two more girls to fill up the team, and I am very confident that we will do so before we start playing :).
Christopher Manley
I would like to welcome Chris to the team.
I should have welcomed him in the last email as well, but didn't confirm with him he was on the team until after.
Welcome to the last guy spot on the team Chris. :)
I should have welcomed him in the last email as well, but didn't confirm with him he was on the team until after.
Welcome to the last guy spot on the team Chris. :)
Who's on the team
Currently here are the confirmed people, that I have talked to in person.
There are some people on as maybes, but I will keep them off the list for the time being until I have talked to them in person and confirmed their status.
For the most part filling up the male spots has been like shooting fish in a barrel, where getting girls on the team has been easier compared to bobbing for bowling balls without the use of hands :), I have been very persistent and have been looking at many avenues for our remaining girls.
That aside, here is the roster so far.
Guys
James Simpson
Alex Hill
Stephan DeWit
Colin Hickey
Matt Masse (Me)
James Moretton
Marc Fortier
Christopher Manley
Geoff Liu Occasionally as his schedule permits
Girls
Karilee Weber
Holly Pelky
Maria Lahiffe
Tracy Parker
So that is 8 guys, (nine with Geoff) and 4 girls.
My objective has changed slightly, to get 8 guys, and 6 girls.
I have discussed this a bit with a few of the players already and believe these to be good numbers for the team.
Our beginners are all athletic, and I don't see them having a problem keeping up pace with the game.
If you think we need more or less please feel free to discuss in the comments, I welcome everyones opinion on the matter.
Also to note I have had 5 girls reject playing in a permanent position and have informed me that they would be more than willing to sub if necessary.
(Holly I was wrong before when I said 4 :) )
There are some people on as maybes, but I will keep them off the list for the time being until I have talked to them in person and confirmed their status.
For the most part filling up the male spots has been like shooting fish in a barrel, where getting girls on the team has been easier compared to bobbing for bowling balls without the use of hands :), I have been very persistent and have been looking at many avenues for our remaining girls.
That aside, here is the roster so far.
Guys
James Simpson
Alex Hill
Stephan DeWit
Colin Hickey
Matt Masse (Me)
James Moretton
Marc Fortier
Christopher Manley
Geoff Liu Occasionally as his schedule permits
Girls
Karilee Weber
Holly Pelky
Maria Lahiffe
Tracy Parker
So that is 8 guys, (nine with Geoff) and 4 girls.
My objective has changed slightly, to get 8 guys, and 6 girls.
I have discussed this a bit with a few of the players already and believe these to be good numbers for the team.
Our beginners are all athletic, and I don't see them having a problem keeping up pace with the game.
If you think we need more or less please feel free to discuss in the comments, I welcome everyones opinion on the matter.
Also to note I have had 5 girls reject playing in a permanent position and have informed me that they would be more than willing to sub if necessary.
(Holly I was wrong before when I said 4 :) )
First Wednesday ultimate post
Hey All,
I did try a blog before for Friday Ultimate team last year, and it wasn't all that useful.
So my intent for this blog is to give everyone an idea of the progress of the Ultimate team while it is getting created to give people an idea of what is going on if they want to know, without spamming them at work.
If you want access to the blog to create posts, just let me know I will hook you up.
Posting to the comments does not require an account, and can be anonymous, but might not also be look at as much as the blog posts :).
Thanks
Matt
I did try a blog before for Friday Ultimate team last year, and it wasn't all that useful.
So my intent for this blog is to give everyone an idea of the progress of the Ultimate team while it is getting created to give people an idea of what is going on if they want to know, without spamming them at work.
If you want access to the blog to create posts, just let me know I will hook you up.
Posting to the comments does not require an account, and can be anonymous, but might not also be look at as much as the blog posts :).
Thanks
Matt
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