Hi Folks,

This Saturday sees the curtain-raiser to the season that is the Charity
Shield/Tour 0. This year the top 5 LWL teams, 2 NWL, 2 MWL, BPF and 2
foreign teams make up the slightly expanded 2nd Charity Shield to be
played on Clapham Common. For those who haven’t heard about the event we
made it up last year as an unofficial one day tournament to round off
the Winter Leagues in a relaxed fashion and give teams a chance to warm
up squads before the Tour starts in 4 weeks time. Last year we raised
£240 for the Red Cross at the time of the Iraq war. This year the
winning team will again get to choose the charity to which proceeds are
donated (although a small amount will be retained to pay for a permanent
trophy as this event seems likely to continue). Entry this year is
£20/team to be paid to Wayne Retter before 1st games.

Another 10 teams from the LWL will play in a Finals event seeded on
their league position. This takes place on Wandsworth Common. Entry is
the usual £10/team to be paid to Nicole Roberts before 1st games.

See http://www.londonultimate.com/winterleague/maps.html for details of
precise locations.

URGENT – despite my cupboard looking like the M25 on a bad day we’re
still short at least one set of cones for LWL finals and 2 sets for the
Charity Shield – could everyone coming who has a spare set please bring
them along. It’s that or disks….
NOTE – The schedules for both events are very tight and we must stick to
the given timings. Teams not ready to start at the stated times give
away 1 point for every 2 minutes after the start time they are not
ready, and the game is defaulted if they are not ready 15 minutes after
the start time.

If there are any problems or issues please get in touch IMMEDIATELY. In
particular could Bears and Flyght Club please confirm your attendance to
this email address. I’m 99% sure you’re coming but want to make 100%
sure as I’ve been in touch with the MWL co-ordinator rather than
individual teams.

Looking forward to seeing you all,
Roger

PS These events are self-catered so bring enough food, water and
protective clothing. Hardened Winter League campaigners won’t need
reminding that a bin bag is a good idea to put your kitbag in if it
rains. Details of local pubs, shops and toilets can be found on the
website.


CHARITY SHIELD/TOUR 0:

4 Pools of 3 teams, 3 one hour pool slots 9.30am->12.20am, then semis
12.45->1.45 and final games 2.00->3.15. Pool games 45 minutes game to
13, halftime no stoppage, one time out per team not to be taken in last
5 minutes of game or cap. Finish the point and cap to one point above
the higher score. Semifinal and final 60 minutes and 75 minutes
respectively. Games to 15, 2 minute halftime, two time outs per team can
be taken any time except in the cap. When time is reached finish the
point and cap to 2 points above the higher score. Organisers on the day:
Wayne Retter, Roger Thomson, Gareth Jones.

PoolA: Clapham1 (1); Bristol Plastic Factory (8); LeedsLeedsLeeds2 (9);
PoolB: LeedsLeedsLeeds1 (2); Fire2 (7); Warwick Bears (10)
PoolC: Clapham2 (3); Amsterdam (6); Smash & Grab (11)
PoolD: Fire1 (4); Wall City (5); Flyght Club (12)

Top 4 teams go through to semis in the afternoon, 5-8 and 9-12 similarly
play knockout for final positions.

Time Pitch 1 Pitch 2 Pitch 3 Pitch 4 Pitch 5
Pitch6
0930 - 1015 A1 v A3 B1 v B3 C1 v C3 D1 v D3
1030 - 1115 A2 V A3 B2 v B3 C2 V C3 D2 v D3
1130 - 1215 A1 v A2 B1 v B2 C1 v C2 D1 v D2

1245 - 1345 A1 v D1 B1 v C1 A2 v D2 B2 v C2 A3 v D3
B3 v C3
1400 - 1515 1 v 2 3 v 4 5 v 6 7 v 8 9 v 10
11 v 12

LWL FINALS:

2 pools of 5 teams followed by one crossover game against the same
ranked team in the other pool. Pool games - 40 minutes, game to 13, half
time at 7 no stoppage, at hooter play finishes. One time out per team
not to be taken in last 5 minutes of game. Draws allowed. Final game -
Game to 15, half at 8, at hooter play stops, 2 point cap, check disc in.
If lining up, play point then cap. Two time outs per team not to be
taken in the cap. Organisers on the day: Nicole Roberts, Tom Russell,
Rob McGowan.

Pool A
Hammerage (1)
UCL (4)
ABH (5)
Disc Doctors (8)
Thundering Herd(9)

Pool B
Ltd Release (2)
Red Dog (3)
Pyramus and Frisbee (6)
Holloway Hammers(7)
Mohawks (10)

Time Pitch 1 Pitch 2 Pitch 3 Pitch 4 Pitch 5
0900 - 0940 A2 v A4 A3 v A5 B2 v B4 B3 v B5
0950 - 1030 A2 V A5 A1 v A3 B2 V B5 B1 v B3
1040 - 1120 A1 v A4 A2 v A3 B1 v B4 B2 v B3
1130 - 1210 A3 v A4 A1 v A5 B3 v B4 B1 v B5
1220 - 1300 A1 v A2 A4 v A5 B1 v B2 B4 v B5
1310 - 1410 A1 v B1 A2 v B2 A3 v B3 A4 v B4 A5 v B5


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