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Originally Posted by Jimmy Stang
So how did the supporters meeting go, Shermanator?
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It went about as well as I could imagine.
There were 6 of us and there were 2 from the club, assistant coach Nic Reyes and another who's name I can't remember for the life of me. One of the supporters drove in from Medicine Hat, so hats off (no pun intended) to him.
Here are some notes:
- We decided on a scarf design. It's going to look fantastic, can't wait. Aiming to have them for first game. They'll sell quickly
- Nic mentioned he thought it would work best that we get our own area at Hellard so that we provide atmosphere without worrying about the soccer moms. Not sure where the best spot is for us so that's still to be worked out.
- There was lots of discussion of what supports in Victoria and Portland do, just for some ideas
- Home pub is Pazzer's for now. May need to reconsider the home pub as we grow. Want to be able to have a place that players can go for a beer with supporters after the game.
- Discussion about a beer garden at Hellard was mentioned but I don't know if that is confirmed or just speculation. Would be awesome if it comes true.
- Tailgating before games was also floated.
- Chants will be quick and easy to start to allow others to join in, more complicated songs to come organically.
- Drumming / music might take a bit but hopefully we can get at least a drum going this year. I really want bagpipes but that might be pushing it.
- To try and draw other fans to the first game May 17, we're thinking of going to the Ship and Anchor early and chatting folks up, then going to the game. Depending on success rate we might do this at other bars as well
We're going to set up a second meeting at Pazzer's before the season starts, and this time on a weekend. The meeting will allow us to scope out the bar and maybe discuss our intentions with the folks there. Hopefully we can get a bigger group if we work it around a Whitecaps match or something.
