Summer Slo-Pitch League/Team

[REDVAN]

I am a 50/50 chance to make it tomorrow night. Just because I am really busy doesn't mean I am not on the team! (And can be "in charge" if need be when school is done for me)

If I don't make it, let me know the updates. Someone who is going to take the reins: try to get an email contact list going if you can, so that we don't have to use this thread all the time.

[Aeneas]

Originally Posted by REDVAN

I am a 50/50 chance to make it tomorrow night. Just because I am really busy doesn't mean I am not on the team! (And can be "in charge" if need be when school is done for me)

If I don't make it, let me know the updates. Someone who is going to take the reins: try to get an email contact list going if you can, so that we don't have to use this thread all the time.

Will do. Have a sheet all ready to get that info tomorrow, then expand to the others. As stated earlier I will gladly step aside once you are ready.

[4X4]

I'm 50/50 as well. I want to ditch dodgeball tonight anyway. Depends on how my day goes. Just thinking about where I need to go today, and adding in a stop on the west side, I'm pretty sure I'm going to carve a giant pentagram on the city. Take that, God!

[Rhettzky]

I'll be there and the offer for a ride from the SW (Somerset) or even picking up someone from Chinook Station still stands.

[FireFly]

Originally Posted by Rhettzky

I'll be there and the offer for a ride from the SW (Somerset) or even picking up someone from Chinook Station still stands.

I'll let you know, thanks.

[Locke]

I'm a definate maybe for attending tonight. I'm not sure how much time I can commit over the summer.

[Aeneas]

I am fighting with my computer and a document sent to me by Big League Sports, an umbrella group that runs many leagues in town. Anyway, I am barely functional on the computer and cannot open this thing. It is called ,
"2008leagueinfo.pub" I guess it's the "pub" that is causing me problems. I wanted to open and print the thing off but have had no luck. Any advice on what program to use? Or is their someone else coming out tonight I could email this to?

[Rhettzky]

Originally Posted by Aeneas

I am fighting with my computer and a document sent to me by Big League Sports, an umbrella group that runs many leagues in town. Anyway, I am barely functional on the computer and cannot open this thing. It is called ,
"2008leagueinfo.pub" I guess it's the "pub" that is causing me problems. I wanted to open and print the thing off but have had no luck. Any advice on what program to use? Or is their someone else coming out tonight I could email this to?

Just PM'ed you my e-mail. I can try to print it from work if it opens for me.

[Resolute 14]

Send it to me. I'll pm you my email address.

...err, if Rhettzky can't get it going.


Are we going to have a reserved table tonight, or just going to have to yell out something random like "ZIDLICKY KILLS KITTENS!" and see who recognizes it?

[KevanGuy]

Sorry, looks like Im out for tonight guys.

[Aeneas]

Originally Posted by Resolute 14

Send it to me. I'll pm you my email address.

...err, if Rhettzky can't get it going.


Are we going to have a reserved table tonight, or just going to have to yell out something random like "ZIDLICKY KILLS KITTENS!" and see who recognizes it?

I'll be there pretty early and grab at least a table.

[Aeneas]

Originally Posted by Resolute 14

Send it to me. I'll pm you my email address.

...err, if Rhettzky can't get it going.


Are we going to have a reserved table tonight, or just going to have to yell out something random like "ZIDLICKY KILLS KITTENS!" and see who recognizes it?

Rhettzky has it all under control, thanks.
ps You yell that out (loudly) you get free beer.

[FlamesKickAss]

Originally Posted by Aeneas

Rhettzky has it all under control, thanks.
ps You yell that out (loudly) you get free beer.

only him?? thats would almost be worth it (depending on how much free beer)

[Aeneas]

I was hoping to avoid quantifying the offer!

[Aeneas]

Okay as promised for those that are unable to come out tonight, here is a list of issues to be decided upon.

1. WOMEN. We have only one female CPer signed up.Will need 4 minimum. We need to either canvass female posters or players friends/wives etc. Four persons said they could bring out ladies (Aeneas, 4x4, rubecube, and sportsjunky) this will need to be nailed down or the whole issue is a non starter. A couple people did not answer PM's. I do not know if Tyler or Flamesinyoureyes are M or F.
If we fail at this, then we could field 1 or 2 mens teams, but we will lose the recreational aspect, as I doubt there is much out there for Men's rec leagues.

2. Area Of City. responses to the question of where do you live and or where are you willing to play:

South 7
SW 3
SE 2
SW/SE 1
NW 2
N 1
DT 1
Any 1
Live NE, Work S 1

13/18 are in the south, one north said they are unwilling toi travel to the south, one NW said distance was not a problem, one NE said he would not play in south if on weekends.
Option 1. Find as central a league as possible to accomadate everyone.
Option 2. Majority rule, find a south league so the most players have less to drive. (of course south ranges from Copperfield to Discovery so that is a pretty big area to appease)
Note: something considered "south" such as Pop Davies in Ogden, could be considered easier for some north people to get to, than far west/south.

3. When to Play. I see this as possibly the most contentious issue, also the one that may pare the numbers down. Of those who said they had a preference:
Sunday 4
Sat/Sun 3
Mon-Thurs 3
Not Tues 1
You can discount the Sat votes, as i do not believe there are any leagues playing then, so it's essentially Sunday 7, weeknights 3. Important to stress that almost half did not respond or did not care.

4. What League? Let's decide some of the above first. I do have info from more than a dozen leagues and am waiting on some more. Many leagues are still in the process of checking on incumbent teams, and are not sure if they have room yet. Others are already full, some have wait lists. I wanted to throw our name on a no-fault wait list, but needed a team name!

5. Sponsorship. Do we want/need a pub sponsorship. Am bringing am example of a team&pub contract/agreement from last season. It could mean cheaper costs to everyone, but comes at the cost of supporting that establishment. This goes hand in hand with location of the league, as people are less likely to attend a sponsor bar, if it is too far away. We also have the option of corporate sponsorship, maybe shirts or something; will let Trouman fill us in on that possibility.

cont next post...

[Aeneas]

6. Too Many Guys. Likely a good problem for a single girl on the team maybe. If, after we all has been decided, we still have 20 guys that want to play what do we do? I really don't think this will end up being a problem. We do not have the ladies to entertain the option of two teams.

Option 1: All who are interested are in. If that is a ton, then we have lots of sitting out.
2: We pick the first 8, 10 or 12 guys who responded to thread.
3: Cp seniority
4: Post Count
5: Skill points
6: Height
7: Feats of strength

Seriously, I really don't think it will be an issue when the time comes to pony up the cash and committment inherent with payment.

7. Equipment.
4x4 had graciously offered to purchase a team bat. If I am playing I will bring out three bats that anyone can use. Nothing fancy, not new. Easton reflex, Worth EST, and something else...mind fails me. WHo else has bats? We may need to buy bases as well, depending on the league.

8. Name Of Team
This should be fun. I say that Fotze's suggestion is the best. No, he hasn't made one, I just think I will like it when he does.

cont...

[FlamesKickAss]

i have a bat that I can/will bring to games that all can share. nothing special. easton hammer

[Aeneas]

9. Jerseys
Have sample jersey, and catalog of options at bar. Basic price breakdown:

Cost of Basic ball shirt (short sleev 3 button, 50%cotton 50%poly)

Sport Swap/Team Skyline: 16/17.90

Numbers on back: $2.75/$3.45 each
Repro logo: $35/$30
Cresting: $100 for 16 to 20 units/ $2.15each

Sport Swap prices are from last year so may actually be a little higher. Team Skyline is current.
Sport Swap sayss 6 weeks (turned into 10 weeks last year!)
Team Skyline says 4 weeks (i have had good experience with them)

Someone on CP must know someone though, so I'll leave this open to suggestions.
The kicker is the individual nameplates on each jersey, that will run you $15 per unit.
So without names on the back it's 24 ish, with 40 ish each.

ps they have a nice Flames jersey there that a team ordered but didn't pick up. Basic red Flames jersey from last year, but the crest is the Stampeders white horse with Stampeders written above. Cool. $37.

Leagues
I am running out of time (I want to be there when Resolute starts yelling!) so I won't write them all here. Suffice to say they range from Bobblehead's very relaxed Beer and Pizza League to umped/fenced diamond leagues. Costs from $550 (CSSC) to $1450 and more.

I will update the evenings events when I get back depending on my state. Actually unless I am right out of it, I will update anyway, probably be funnier drunk.

Aeneas

ps let's give Ott a f***ing good kicking!

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Aeneas

8. Name Of Team
This should be fun. I say that Fotze's suggestion is the best. No, he hasn't made one, I just think I will like it when he does.

Call it: "The Belligerent Drunks"

I've always thought that would make an awesome and intimidating Beer League Team Name.

Anyways, I should be at the pub sometime tonight. If I dont recognize anyone (which I wont) be prepared for a really loud: "ZIDLICKY....."

You all know the rest.

[Aeneas]

Originally Posted by Locke

Call it: "The Belligerent Drunks"

I've always thought that would make an awesome and intimidating Beer League Team Name.

Anyways, I should be at the pub sometime tonight. If I dont recognize anyone (which I wont) be prepared for a really loud: "ZIDLICKY....."

You all know the rest.

Just look for the biggest ugliest loudest guy in the place (also the Regehr red jersey) and you'll find me! If you are wrong you either have a new friend, or a belligerent drunk on your hands.
I will be there by 1745 I hope!