All:

Here is the latest update regarding June 3:

A. I have to pass on what I think is an important message (and ask that you
pass it along to your teammates). Also, sorry in advance if this sounds
negative or blunt because, to the contrary, I think it will be a very fun time
on the 3rd. While we have been calling this a 'tournament' in our mind it is
not a "tournament" in the traditional sense. We will not be providing umpires
(we might have one). We will not be providing food or drink. There are no
prizes planned. There is no organization "behind" this event. We have no
medical staff or first aid available. Also, we have no insurance for this
event. You all know the risks inherent in playing vintage base ball - you could
get seriously injured or seriously injure someone else in playing this game. As
is customary with our regular 1 on 1 matches, you will be participating at your
own risk.

All we have done for this event is secure permission from the town of Bristol to
use two fields - that's it. So, this is just a regular game day - but we happen
to have enough room to play several games.

B. We have 2 fields, the Common and a field at Colt State Park. We will have
both fields set up with lines, but need someone to bring a plate and set of
bases for the field at Colt State Park. Anyone?

I am thinking of time slots starting at Noon, then around 2pm, then 4pm (but see
below). Also, if there are 2 undefeated teams, maybe they can play each other
at the end. Just an idea...

C. So far here is the IN / OUT list:
Bristol is IN for early start.
Waterbury is IN for the early start.
Essex in IN for early start.
Lynn is IN - late start preferred.
New London is IN - not sure of start time.
Melrose is IN - not sure of start time.
Dark Blues - not sure of status - G. Frank on radio silence.

So we have 6 teams IN. If the Dark Blues are IN, we have 7 teams, which totally
throws off the schedule and I have no idea ho we guarantee everyone 2 games in
the three time slots. So, we would have to expand to a 6pm time slot - or start
early, or find another field (which is possible). Or maybe some teams do not
have full nines and can combine. The magic number that works best is 6 teams.
Can you all estimate whether you will have full teams? Greg Frank - are you IN
or OUT (don't let this dissuade you, Greg, we can figure something out - the
days are long this time of year and expanded time or another field are
possibilities.

Thanks,
John





-----Original Message-----
From: Simmons, John
Sent: Wed 5/9/2007 2:14 PM
To: 'nevbbl@yahoogroups.com'
Cc:
Subject: BRISTOL TOURNEY


All:

Please let me know ASAP who is coming to Bristol on June 3rd, for the first of
the 3 NEVBBL tournaments. We have two fields and need to start planning games.
We expect each team to play twice, against different opponents. We plan to start
the tourney at or near noon.

I need three bits of info from each team:

1. Are you coming?
2. At what time can you get to Bristol?
3. Is there any team you need to play in terms of the Cherry Bat requirements?

It is my understanding that the Cherry Bat will go to the team with the best
record after playing each NEVBBL team ONCE. The tourneys are supposed to help
facilitate these match ups. If there are teams that are looking to June 3rd as
a place to fulfill this requirement, please let me know. For example, the Blues
do not play Waterbury in any 'regular season' matches this year, so I intend to
match the Blues against Waterbury.

Thanks, your prompt response is appreciated.

JS


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