GRU Spring League Registration is Live! We are using a new vendor,
providing us with improved services. Most importantly for our players,
this means player profiles will be stored from season to season; credit
card information will not be stored.

Go to:
http://www.itsportnet.com/league.php?
scriptName=MEMBERLOGIN&leagueID=9653
and click on the Setup Login button to create your profile. Once you
are registered and logged in, click on the registration link, then
click on Adult Registration.

Because Spring League is shortened, it will be $35 and we will attempt
to have double headers each week. We will again be playing at Highland
Park in Broomfield. League begins with a clinic on April 3; league play
April 10-May 15; Spring tourney May 22. We will also have an All Star
game at the Summer League Clinic (June 12), so hold that date as well.

For those interested in captaining, the draft is tentatively set for
March 30. Registration closes March 24, so get to it!

See you on the fields.

Hi,

I was wondering if anyone could recommend an electrician closeish to
Lafayette. I got new light switches put in yesterday and all of a sudden
about a fourth of the lights and outlets in my house don't work. I'd
like to find someone who could take a look at the house soon, Tuesday or
Wednesday.

If anyone has someone to recommend or if anyone is an electrician, that
would be dandy.

Thanks,
Solveig
303 926 0613
but more likely 720 253-8214

Hey, Folks!

If you've ever been a captain, wanted to be a captain or have an
opinion about captaining a team in GRU, we want to talk to you!

Please join us on Tuesday, March 8th for a Captains' Forum at the
Wilderness Pub in Boulder, 6:30pm. We want to gather some informal
feedback about GRU's ratings systems (player and spirit),
responsibilities, incentives, concerns, etc.

Now's your chance to speak your mind about captaining! Please RSVP to
e@... so we know how many pitchers of BEER to have ready...

e. (aka elisabeth bowman)

*** 6th Annual GRASS Tourney 2005 ***
(Grass Roots Annual Savage Seven)

We've gotten an early jump on GRASS this year!

It will be played once again in scenic Westminster, CO at
the pristine Westminster Rec Center fields at 104th and
Sheridan on the weekend of June 4-5, 2005.  Those of you who
played last year can attest to the quality of the fields
there, at least by Boulder standards.  The format will be
Coed (4/3), with rosters capped at 10.  Each game will be to
7, with 7 players selected before the first point to play
the entire game with no substitutions.  Dinner will be
provided on Saturday night at the fields.

We can accomodate as many as 16 teams, so spread the word.
Deposit will be $100/team, with the total cost the same as last
year -  $225/team.

Send bids, including a deposit check for $100 made out to
GRU, to:

Tyson Nunemacher
2591 Ridge Dr.
Broomfield, CO 80020

Savage ultimate.  Savage fun.

-Tyson Nunemacher, TD
h: 303-410-8288
e: grass@...

Box Lunch welcomes you to hook up with a new Colorado women’s club team
forming in 2005. We are looking for 18-20 ladies who want to have fun
playing at a national caliber level, practice 2 times a week, and travel to
at least 2-3 major tournaments during the year (yet to be decided).
Attendance at mixed tournaments is not required. If interested, please
contact our tryout coordinators for more detailed information. We're
creating an email list of interested women so we can give time/location
updates and let you know of any changes due to weather. If you have
conflicts with tryout dates please let us know that too.

Kelley Kneib - bettyflygirl@...
Sarah Camastro - bettysac22@...

TRYOUT DATES – Golden, CO
April 10 - open tryouts
April 17  - open tryouts
April 24 - invitation only
May 1 - (rain date)
May 7-8 Daweena tournament - invitation only

PROPOSED SEASON SCHEDULE
(mixed tournaments = x)
(potential tournament = p)

MAY
5/7-8 Daweena

JUNE
6/4-5 GRASS (x)
6/11-12 Flower Bowl (p)
6/11-12 Poultry Days (x)
6/18-19 Solstice (p)

JULY
7/2-4 Potlatch (x)
7/16-17? TBD Lungbuster (x)
7/30-31 GRUB (x)

AUGUST
8/6-7 Colorado Cup

SEPTEMBER
9/3-4 Labor Day Championships (p)
9/10-11 Heavyweight Championships (p)
9/10-11, 9/17-18, or 9/24-25 Sectionals

OCTOBER
10/1-2 or 10/8-9 Regionals
10/27-30 Nationals

Just wanted to let everyone know that the following categories have
been added since the last post.

Music
Eco-friendly clothing & gifts
Landscape/Design
Silk Screening
Pottery/Painting store
Healthcare
Security Systems

Thanks for supporting your fellow ultimate players' businesses!

--Joel
www.ultimate-connection.com

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: pete simpson <Captainbad@...>
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 19:02:05 -0600
Subject: [denver_ultimate] Spring League 2005
To: denver_ultimate@yahoogroups.com, denverultimate@yahoogroups.com,
theerichorneexperience@..., mlmichaelso@...
Cc: keith.anderson@..., rene.choi@...








>From: U2 League Director <admin@...>
>To: peter simpson <captainbad@...>
>Subject: Spring League 2005
>Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 00:43:55 GMT
>
>
>The U2 Team would like to welcome you to another great season of
ultimate!  Information has been posted to the website, you can check
out http://www.u2-ultimate.org for all the information you need.
>
>There are two key items of importance this season.  First,
registration is only going to be open until the 15th of March.  We had
some issues with the company that hosts' registration so we have a
short time window.  Second, Denver Parks and Recreation was only able
to give us 6 days at City Park.  Because of that we are trying to move
league to Harvard Gulch.  It currently looks like this is going to
happen but we won't have it in writing until later this week.
>
>With that said, following are some quick details.  The only page
updated on the web site right now is the home page, so if that and
this email don't answer your questions respond back to the email and
we'll answer them for you.
>
>- Games played on Sundays
>- Breckenridge Brewery is once again sponsoring the league
>- Format is coed
>- Location - City Park and/or Harvard Gulch
>- First play date - March 20th
>- Tournament is scheduled for May 22nd, could move to June 5th
>- Season party
>- Each player will receive some schwagg
>- Cost is $55 person (no team sign-up)
>
>That should give you enough information to sign-up with.  Go to
http://www.u2-ultimate.org, read through the information on the home
page and then click on the 'Sign me up!' link.  That link takes you to
our FAQ page and once you've reviewed that click on the registration
link at the bottom.  Remember, each person needs have their own email
address to sign up with (sharing email addresses doesn't work with our
system).
>
>We look forward to seeing you out on the fields!
>
>The U2 Team
>


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Keenan,
I'll take all the help I can get. Filling size 12 shoes with anything
additional could only assist me with not "dragging" any other body parts
down the field. On a side note, it doesn't surprise me that you would bring
up such a reference to this group. Many of us (GRU) are aware of your sexual
deprivation condition (not that Jeff A & B are not assisting you) but after
witnessing your behavior several times at events last year I can see that
not even size 12 shoes could satisfy such a woman as you. I wish you luck
and will continue to support you as just another Jeff "notch" with your
condition.
Love,
Jeff S

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Keenan [mailto:ultimatekeenan@...]
> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2005 9:52 PM
> To: gru-chat@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [gru] Re: Found Items at Violet on 2/21
>
>
>
> Please forward on the name of the size 12 cleats owner to me as soon
> as possible --- my bet is on Jeff Scott only because a man such as he
> can not only talk the talk but walk the walk.
>
> damn - size 12??!!  Oh the places you will go!
>
> --- In gru-chat@yahoogroups.com, jon sirkis <jonsirkis@y...> wrote:
> > Hey All,
> >
> > I found the following things at Violet: a Frisbee with
> > the name Becca on it; a set of cones with "Brian" and
> > "Auraria" on them; and a pair of Addidas cleats about
> > a size 12 or so. Let me know if any of these are
> > yours.
> >
> > Jon
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Please forward on the name of the size 12 cleats owner to me as soon
as possible --- my bet is on Jeff Scott only because a man such as he
can not only talk the talk but walk the walk.

damn - size 12??!!  Oh the places you will go!

--- In gru-chat@yahoogroups.com, jon sirkis <jonsirkis@y...> wrote:
> Hey All,
>
> I found the following things at Violet: a Frisbee with
> the name Becca on it; a set of cones with "Brian" and
> "Auraria" on them; and a pair of Addidas cleats about
> a size 12 or so. Let me know if any of these are
> yours.
>
> Jon
>
>
>
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>
>
>
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Hi everyone,

After being a total flake, I have updated the ultimate Connection
page.  Check it out: www.ultimate-connection.com

Recent additions are:

Massage Therapists
Window Cleaning Service
Healthcare specialists
Landscape/Design
Lenders
Realtors

Sorry to those who have been requesting I add their info.  I finally
took today to sit down and do it.

If anyone wants to add themselves to the list, please feel free to
do so via the site.  Also, if anyone wants to volunteer to spruce up
the site, please feel free.  (As you can see, I am far from being a
graphic designer.)

--Joel

Also found: a blue GRU Fall 2004 t-shirt and a red synthetic
long-sleeve shirt.

-- Kurt



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Hey All,

I found the following things at Violet: a Frisbee with
the name Becca on it; a set of cones with "Brian" and
"Auraria" on them; and a pair of Addidas cleats about
a size 12 or so. Let me know if any of these are
yours.

Jon



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Sorry for the additional SPAM, but this item has been claimed and is on
it's way to Brazil.

> Free computer to good home, perfect for updating that
> resume and applying for those gru-chat job opportunities !
>
> Gateway PC (USB) (GP6-400c)
> 400 Mhz CPU
> 512 Mb RAM (2slots x 256 Mb)
> 4Gb ATA/IDE hard drive, 2nd slot ready for a slave drive
> Floppy Drive
> CD-ROM
> 56K Modem (PCI card)
> Ethernet (PCI card)
> External Zip Drive (USB)
> Mouse/Keyboard
> All cables
> Windows (gasp) installed
> 5 free PCI slots, I can dig up a SCSI card if you need it.
>
> NO Monitor
>
> Free Delivery in Boulder,
> but it's an all or nothing dropoff.
>
>
> Steve P. & E

Free computer to good home, perfect for updating that
resume and applying for those gru-chat job opportunities !

Gateway PC (USB) (GP6-400c)
400 Mhz CPU
512 Mb RAM (2slots x 256 Mb)
4Gb ATA/IDE hard drive, 2nd slot ready for a slave drive
Floppy Drive
CD-ROM
56K Modem (PCI card)
Ethernet (PCI card)
External Zip Drive (USB)
Mouse/Keyboard
All cables
Windows (gasp) installed
5 free PCI slots, I can dig up a SCSI card if you need it.

NO Monitor

Free Delivery in Boulder,
but it's an all or nothing dropoff.


Steve P. & E

Or my name!

Actually kickbacks aside, we're looking for a couple of business systems
analysts to join my team. So even if I don't get a bonus, I'd benefit.  If
you're interested or have any questions, let me know.

Jenny

Sebastian Hayman said:
> Sorry for the spam, but I thought that those of you looking for a job
> might like to know that my company, PSI, is always looking for new people
> (since August 2000, it has grown from 700 to 1,700 employees).
>
> So, take a look at the attached listings for the Denver headquarters, or
> check out  http://www.policy-studies.com/company/careers/current_jobs.asp
> for jobs in Colorado and the rest of the country.
>
> Thanks. You may now return to your regularly scheduled programming.
> Seb
> PS. If you get a job with PSI, please mention my name--I may get a
> kickback or at least thanks.
>

PSI
1899 Wynkoop Street
Suite 300
Denver, Colorado 80202

Begin forwarded message:

> From: "Jodie E. Carroll" <CarrollJ@...>
> Date: February 15, 2005 1:54:33 PM MST
> To: "Jodie E. Carroll" <CarrollJ@...>
> Subject: Update on Foothills Community Park Prairie Dog Barrier
>
> Dear Neighbor,
>
>  
>
> As you may know, the Boulder City Council revisited my decision to
> install a prairie dog barrier at Foothills Community Park at their
> February 1, meeting.  The City Council’s vote was split 4-4 on the
> proposed barrier, leaving me with the final decision. 
>
>   
>
> What I have decided is to move forward with the metal fence barrier
> with some changes in the location.  The new fence location will be
> further east than originally planned and closer to park improvements
> and will stop at the multi-use path of the southern multi-purpose
> green.   To see the alignment of the barrier, visit the Parks and
> Recreation Department’s Web site at
> www.ci.boulder.co.us/parks-recreation.  The multi-purpose green will
> not be fenced in at this time as it is hoped that the active use of
> these fields and the established irrigated turf will act as deterrents
> to prairie dog incursion.  Also, at this time, there are no existing
> burrows in proximity to these fields.  If there is movement of prairie
> dogs and burrows closer to this park asset, I may determine that the
> installation of the metal barrier around the multi-purpose green is
> necessary. 
>
>   
>
> Construction of the barrier will begin in the next several weeks and
> will take approximately six weeks to complete. The city will monitor
> the fence’s effectiveness throughout the year.
>
>  
>
>
> If the full alignment of the barrier is eventually installed past the
> multi-purpose green, the total cost of the fence is estimated to be
> $161,000.  The initial barrier will cost approximately $126,000.
> Funding for this project is from the .25 percent sales tax for Parks
> and Recreation passed by voters in 1995.  Please note that today’s
> Daily Camera incorrectly printed the original cost of the fence as
> $15,000 when in fact the original cost was $130,000. 
>
>   
>
> The increase of approximately $30,000 from the original proposal is
> due to the alignment being shifted to the east and leaving both the
> dog park and detention pond more vulnerable.  A new treatment, welded
> wire mesh, will need to be installed around the Dog Park and
> underground at the detention pond.  The welded wire mesh is more
> expensive to install then the metal barrier.  However, staff is
> hopeful that this new treatment will prove effective and in the
> long-run might be a more satisfactory approach to prairie dog
> mitigation.
>
>    
>
> Again, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for all neighbors
> and interested community members who participated in this process.  I
> truly appreciate the opportunity to understand the full spectrum of
> community needs and issues on this subject.
>
>  
>
> Respectfully,
>
> Frank W. Bruno
> City Manger
>
>  
>
> cc:
>
>  City Council
>
>  Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
>
> Jan Geden, Director of Parks and Recreation
>
> Lisa Bondi, Park and Recreation Community Relations Manager
>
> Ariel Calonne, City Attorney

Greetings Gru-folk,

As the 2005 ultimate season approaches, GRU leagues and Tournaments for
2005 are being planned and the details are coming together. Please mark your
calendar for the following "dates to remember":

Spring Party: "The Ultimate Prom" Friday, March 11, 2005 - Elks Lodge

Tournaments:

GRU April Silver Sombrero Tournament (GASS) - April 2 - Stazio Softball Fields
GRASS - June 4-5 - Westminster Soccer Complex
GRUB - July 30-31 - Pleasant View Soccer Complex, Boulder
CO CUP - Aug 6-7 - Columbine Polo Club, South Denver

Leagues:

Spring League - Highland Park, Broomfield
(clinic) April 3
(league) April 10 - May 22
(tourney) June 5 (Broomfield Commons)

Summer League - Foothills Community (Violet), Boulder
(clinic) June 12
(league) June 13/14 - Aug 22/23
(tourney) Aug 28

Fall - Broomfield Commons
(clinic) Sept 4
(league) Sept 11 - Nov 6
(tourney) Nov 13

See you on the fields!!

-Mark

Hey All, sorry for the intrusion.

Steve, if you are reading, please email me at nate@....
You are wanted for Fools Fest, and don't let something silly like
finishing grad school get in the way. :)

If anyone else can pass long contact info for Steven Rouisse, or
forward this to him, it would be much appreciated!

Thanks much,
Nate Dauchy

Thal, Baum...  You're both smart guys...  I say-  credit to you both!




Greg Haarburger
Walkabout Ltd.
http://www.walkaboutstudio.com
Tel: 303 499 5963
Mobile 720 934 5347


On Feb 11, 2005, at 7:17 PM, Dave Rosenbaum wrote:

> greg,
>
> credit where credit is due... i'm not dave
> rosenthal... that's baker.
>
> and here i thought this "thal" vs. "baum' thing was
> only a chrissy issue...
>
> dave (rosenbaum)
>
>
> --- greg <greg@...> wrote:
>
>> Good job NASA; you've got your creative juices
>> flowing!
>>
>> maybe in (3) one team could be responsible for clean
>> up / cones, etc;
>> (4) I like the charity idea- maybe we could donate
>> the value of the
>> shwag instead of getting shwag;
>> (5) don't like it; there are enough byes with
>> easters / presidents days
>> / labor days / Australia day / the Melbourne Cup...
>> The others I could take or leave.
>>
>> I also like the idea of choosing to huddle up after
>> a game or do a
>> cheer; in the huddle a rep. from each team (often
>> the captain) would
>> say some nice things about the opposing team; the
>> other team would do
>> the same, then do a '3 cheers' together- they did it
>> in Australia when
>> I was there & I kinda liked it...
>>
>> I think it's great to be growing & thinking as a
>> community!
>>
>> Maybe see some of you Sunday;
>>
>> -Greg
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Greg Haarburger
>> Walkabout Ltd.
>> http://www.walkaboutstudio.com
>> Tel: 303 499 5963
>> Mobile 720 934 5347
>>
>>
>> On Feb 11, 2005, at 4:58 PM, david rosenthal wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> Hi all-
>>> Since spring league is coming and also since there
>> has
>>> been lots of non-ultiamte spam, I thought I share
>> some
>>> new ideas for GRU.  At one time this was my ten
>> point
>>> plan, but I can no longer remember points 7-10.
>>>
>>> 1)Reversible Jerseys.   This idea has come up many
>>> times before but has never been implemented.  GRU
>>> should consider printing high-end reversible
>> official
>>> GRU shirts that a player could used for many
>> seasons.
>>> Since a year would not be printed on the shirt,
>> GRU
>>> could then sell the inventory over many seasons.
>>> Teams would always have dark and light colors.
>> The
>>> shirts would not be mandatory or free, but a
>> player
>>> would only have to make one initial purchase.
>>>
>>> 2)All-Star game. Each league team chooses 2-4
>> players
>>> based on their own criteria (e.g. best attendance,
>>> play, attitude) thus making two all-star teams.
>> Then
>>> there could be an all-star game for everyone to
>> watch.
>>> Maybe mixing players from the A-B levels?
>>>
>>> 3)Team sponsors- Each week one team would act as
>> the
>>> week's sponsor and attempt to do something
>> creative
>>> (e.g. Provide drinks) for the league.  The
>>> responsibility would rotate throughout the season.
>>>
>>> 4)Charity- Each team choses a charity to sponsor
>> for
>>> the season and plays on their behalf for the
>> season.
>>> The team that wins the league tournament gets to
>>> donate proceeds to their charity.
>>>
>>> 5)Byes- Have more double headers on Sunday and
>> then
>>> have a weekend with no ultimate. This will make
>> less
>>> conflict on weekends with other non-ultimate
>> related
>>> plans.  Plus, when you'll get more time to play
>> when
>>> you do have a game.
>>>
>>> 6)Team photos and post photos on the web page.
>>>
>>> Take or leave these ideas as you please.
>>> -BakerDave
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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greg,

credit where credit is due... i'm not dave
rosenthal... that's baker.

and here i thought this "thal" vs. "baum' thing was
only a chrissy issue...

dave (rosenbaum)


--- greg <greg@...> wrote:

> Good job NASA; you've got your creative juices
> flowing!
>
> maybe in (3) one team could be responsible for clean
> up / cones, etc;
> (4) I like the charity idea- maybe we could donate
> the value of the
> shwag instead of getting shwag;
> (5) don't like it; there are enough byes with
> easters / presidents days
> / labor days / Australia day / the Melbourne Cup...
> The others I could take or leave.
>
> I also like the idea of choosing to huddle up after
> a game or do a
> cheer; in the huddle a rep. from each team (often
> the captain) would
> say some nice things about the opposing team; the
> other team would do
> the same, then do a '3 cheers' together- they did it
> in Australia when
> I was there & I kinda liked it...
>
> I think it's great to be growing & thinking as a
> community!
>
> Maybe see some of you Sunday;
>
> -Greg
>
>
>
>
> Greg Haarburger
> Walkabout Ltd.
> http://www.walkaboutstudio.com
> Tel: 303 499 5963
> Mobile 720 934 5347
>
>
> On Feb 11, 2005, at 4:58 PM, david rosenthal wrote:
>
> >
> > Hi all-
> > Since spring league is coming and also since there
> has
> > been lots of non-ultiamte spam, I thought I share
> some
> > new ideas for GRU.  At one time this was my ten
> point
> > plan, but I can no longer remember points 7-10.
> >
> > 1)Reversible Jerseys.   This idea has come up many
> > times before but has never been implemented.  GRU
> > should consider printing high-end reversible
> official
> > GRU shirts that a player could used for many
> seasons.
> > Since a year would not be printed on the shirt,
> GRU
> > could then sell the inventory over many seasons.
> > Teams would always have dark and light colors.
> The
> > shirts would not be mandatory or free, but a
> player
> > would only have to make one initial purchase.
> >
> > 2)All-Star game. Each league team chooses 2-4
> players
> > based on their own criteria (e.g. best attendance,
> > play, attitude) thus making two all-star teams.
> Then
> > there could be an all-star game for everyone to
> watch.
> > Maybe mixing players from the A-B levels?
> >
> > 3)Team sponsors- Each week one team would act as
> the
> > week's sponsor and attempt to do something
> creative
> > (e.g. Provide drinks) for the league.  The
> > responsibility would rotate throughout the season.
> >
> > 4)Charity- Each team choses a charity to sponsor
> for
> > the season and plays on their behalf for the
> season.
> > The team that wins the league tournament gets to
> > donate proceeds to their charity.
> >
> > 5)Byes- Have more double headers on Sunday and
> then
> > have a weekend with no ultimate. This will make
> less
> > conflict on weekends with other non-ultimate
> related
> > plans.  Plus, when you'll get more time to play
> when
> > you do have a game.
> >
> > 6)Team photos and post photos on the web page.
> >
> > Take or leave these ideas as you please.
> > -BakerDave
> >
> >
> >
> >
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Good job NASA; you've got your creative juices flowing!

maybe in (3) one team could be responsible for clean up / cones, etc;
(4) I like the charity idea- maybe we could donate the value of the
shwag instead of getting shwag;
(5) don't like it; there are enough byes with easters / presidents days
/ labor days / Australia day / the Melbourne Cup...
The others I could take or leave.

I also like the idea of choosing to huddle up after a game or do a
cheer; in the huddle a rep. from each team (often the captain) would
say some nice things about the opposing team; the other team would do
the same, then do a '3 cheers' together- they did it in Australia when
I was there & I kinda liked it...

I think it's great to be growing & thinking as a community!

Maybe see some of you Sunday;

-Greg




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Mobile 720 934 5347


On Feb 11, 2005, at 4:58 PM, david rosenthal wrote:

>
> Hi all-
> Since spring league is coming and also since there has
> been lots of non-ultiamte spam, I thought I share some
> new ideas for GRU.  At one time this was my ten point
> plan, but I can no longer remember points 7-10.
>
> 1)Reversible Jerseys.   This idea has come up many
> times before but has never been implemented.  GRU
> should consider printing high-end reversible official
> GRU shirts that a player could used for many seasons.
> Since a year would not be printed on the shirt, GRU
> could then sell the inventory over many seasons.
> Teams would always have dark and light colors.  The
> shirts would not be mandatory or free, but a player
> would only have to make one initial purchase.
>
> 2)All-Star game. Each league team chooses 2-4 players
> based on their own criteria (e.g. best attendance,
> play, attitude) thus making two all-star teams.  Then
> there could be an all-star game for everyone to watch.
> Maybe mixing players from the A-B levels?
>
> 3)Team sponsors- Each week one team would act as the
> week's sponsor and attempt to do something creative
> (e.g. Provide drinks) for the league.  The
> responsibility would rotate throughout the season.
>
> 4)Charity- Each team choses a charity to sponsor for
> the season and plays on their behalf for the season.
> The team that wins the league tournament gets to
> donate proceeds to their charity.
>
> 5)Byes- Have more double headers on Sunday and then
> have a weekend with no ultimate. This will make less
> conflict on weekends with other non-ultimate related
> plans.  Plus, when you'll get more time to play when
> you do have a game.
>
> 6)Team photos and post photos on the web page.
>
> Take or leave these ideas as you please.
> -BakerDave
>
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One of those points could have addressed the league spirit award concept.

An award acknowlege the team receiving the most points from voting by the
other teams encourages SOTG, creativity and fun.

Was it #8 or was it another number?

Grady

-----Original Message-----
From: david rosenthal [mailto:thisfatcat@...]
Sent: Friday, February 11, 2005 4:59 PM
To: gru-chat@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [gru] Ultimate related thoughts



Hi all-
Since spring league is coming and also since there has
been lots of non-ultiamte spam, I thought I share some
new ideas for GRU.  At one time this was my ten point
plan, but I can no longer remember points 7-10.

1)Reversible Jerseys.   This idea has come up many
times before but has never been implemented.  GRU
should consider printing high-end reversible official
GRU shirts that a player could used for many seasons.
Since a year would not be printed on the shirt, GRU
could then sell the inventory over many seasons.
Teams would always have dark and light colors.  The
shirts would not be mandatory or free, but a player
would only have to make one initial purchase.

2)All-Star game. Each league team chooses 2-4 players
based on their own criteria (e.g. best attendance,
play, attitude) thus making two all-star teams.  Then
there could be an all-star game for everyone to watch.
Maybe mixing players from the A-B levels?

3)Team sponsors- Each week one team would act as the
week's sponsor and attempt to do something creative
(e.g. Provide drinks) for the league.  The
responsibility would rotate throughout the season.

4)Charity- Each team choses a charity to sponsor for
the season and plays on their behalf for the season.
The team that wins the league tournament gets to
donate proceeds to their charity.

5)Byes- Have more double headers on Sunday and then
have a weekend with no ultimate. This will make less
conflict on weekends with other non-ultimate related
plans.  Plus, when you'll get more time to play when
you do have a game.

6)Team photos and post photos on the web page.

Take or leave these ideas as you please.
-BakerDave




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Hey!

Some of you may have already seen this, but thought I'd run it by you
again since the book will be out in about a month...It's got some
great stories in it and some familiar names...

Thanks!

e.

A very exciting event is about to happen in the Ultimate world... the
first book chronicling the history of the sport is going to be
published. It will be a large 'coffee table' style book covering the
beginnings of the sport in the late '60s through today. And of course
it will include tons of great photos from 1968-2004 (many published
for the first time from both professional and amateur Ultimate
photographers). It also includes a DVD with never before seen play
footage and interviews with the founders of the sport.

This year-long project has been funded by Ultimate players and orders
can be placed now which will help defray the cost of printing.
Orders can be placed at http://www.ultimatehistory.com/order.html and
if you order now, you get a 5% discount. You also qualify for a
raffle. You can learn more about the book, DVD and raffle from the
website.

Two professional sports writers and long time Ultimate players, Tony
Leonardo and Adam Zagoria, are the senior writers and editors. The
book includes numerous sidebars written by the Ultimate players who
have lived our history in their own words. It also includes a chapter
on leagues and how they have grown dramatically in the US. There is
even a chapter on international development over the past three
decades. The appendix includes the results of every nationals,
rosters of every national champion team going back before the UPA,
and some very special personal accomplishments never compiled before.

The hope is that this book will help bring the Ultimate community
closer together as we all learn more of our heritage and traditions.
You'll learn about the people and teams who built the sport, who
almost won, and who won and the price they paid to reach the top.

Please support this project if you can. This may be the only written
history we'll get to show our families, children and friends.

Feel free to forward this message to your Ultimate friends and email
lists you are on, and even your family. The only way to spread the
word is with your help. So please make sure your teammates, ex-
teammates, leaguemates, etc. all know about "ULTIMATE: The First Four
Decades."