I tried to edit the wiki, but it's Wiki, Wiki, Wiki, Wack. It won't
let me edit or log in. I'll try again tomorrow.

Andy

Ok Wiki is up in action. Adam gets the first post award!  I think if
you are logged in as member of group you will not need password to
edit it.

But...  if you come from somewhere off the web you cannot edit without
the password : spu.

Have fun post what you want to share.  Please add contact info if you
have interest in being on the tournament list.

Wiki url: http://shreveportultimate.pbwiki.com/FrontPage

password: spu

~Markham~

Hey - I used to play in AFDC in Atlanta but haven't playd in a couple
of years.  Would like to play any at all.  BTW, I'm not a member of
MySpace but I saw that if you type in Shreveport Ultimate Frisbee,
they have 57 or so members.

Hope to see you soon,
Jason

--- In s_p_u@yahoogroups.com, "cmdthree" <cmdthree@...> wrote:
>
> Howdy all,
>
> Welcome to the Shreveport Ultimate Frisbee Pick-up Group.
Hopefully
> this will be a better way then emails for us to communicate.
>
> I have added a few things to get it started.  There is a database
> where you can add contact information if you are interested in
going
> to tournaments.
>
> Also there is a poll awaiting votes on our new sideline rule.  Go
in
> there and voice your opinions.
>
> There is also a links and pictures section so if you have any cool
> ultimate photos or links please add some it's a bit shabby. ;)
>
> Hope this thing works...  I believe it will cause fi you want you
> can still stay in touch by email alone through the messages being
> forwarded to your inbox.  But I for one prefer checking a
> messageboard...
>
> Spread the word give out our URL! :
> http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/s_p_u/
>
> ~Markham~
>

Hi Jason,

 

Welcome to our humble ultimate group.  I don’t know if you have been out to our game yet, but it’s a little different from what you are probably accustomed to.

 

We are VERY casual.  We only recently have begun implementing sidelines and bricks on a test basis.  We are working on developing simple strategies such as forcing, stacks, and even zone defenses.  It all depends on who shows up.

 

We play Mondays and Wednesdays from roughly 7:30 until 9:00.  I hope to see you tomorrow as your previous experience will be a welcome addition to our group.

 

Sincerely,

Michael

________________________________________________

Michael Gould michaelg@...

Roberts, Cherry and Company www.rcco.com

650 Olive Street

Shreveport, LA  71104

318-222-2222 (phone) 318-226-7129 (fax)

-----Original Message-----
From: s_p_u@yahoogroups.com [mailto:s_p_u@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jason
Sent: Monday, April 10, 2006 11:36 PM
To: s_p_u@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [s_p_u] new member

 

Hey - I used to play in AFDC in Atlanta but haven't playd in a couple
of years.  Would like to play any at all.  BTW, I'm not a member of
MySpace but I saw that if you type in Shreveport Ultimate Frisbee,
they have 57 or so members.

Hope to see you soon,
Jason

---

YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS

•  Visit your group "s_p_u" on the web.
   
•  To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
   s_p_u-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com
   
•  Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.

---

Hey - I used to play in AFDC in Atlanta but haven't playd in a couple
of years.  Would like to play any at all.  BTW, I'm not a member of
MySpace but I saw that if you type in Shreveport Ultimate Frisbee,
they have 57 or so members.

Hope to see you soon,
Jason

Sup yall,

Weather looks good for tonight...

7pm   Sunny  75°F  Rain 0% Wind From SE 8 mph

Well our poll worked and didn't work. lol  We at least know now that
our group is split between those who want one night of sidelines and
those who want sidelines both nights.

We will work it out tonight with everyone that shows up.  I think
going forward what we will do is have a similar poll each month to
get the current groups wishes.  The group changes allot in 6 months
(like complete turnover)...  So each month lets just poll it and see
how folks want to play...  but for tonight lets just discuss it on
the field since we had a tie.

See yall there Ac Steere 7:30

~Markham~

The following s_p_u poll is now closed.  Here are the
final results:


POLL QUESTION: Side lines...

Both nights or just one?



CHOICES AND RESULTS
- Monday, 0 votes, 0.00%
- Wednesday, 5 votes, 50.00%
- Both, 5 votes, 50.00%



For more information about this group, please visit
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/s_p_u

For help with Yahoo! Groups, please visit
http://help.yahoo.com/help/us/groups/

I can't do it either.
  How did you do it Chris?

Andy


--- In s_p_u@yahoogroups.com, "Chris" <robert.c.howell@...> wrote:
>
> Help, I am a computer dumbass. I neen to know how to add myself to
the
> tournament database.
> Chris
>

I also think this is a good discussion. My concern is that when
someone does get thier feelings hurt or think someone is lecturing,
the best way to end the behavior is to tell that person when that
happens so they know to stop. I also want to address that I
understand that I'm the interloper here, I tried to be very up front
with my intentions to play the groups game and nothing else, and
people I've encouraged to come to play, I explaind that they should
expect to follow the established game the group has agreed to play.
I will be honest, when the majority of regular players began to
evolve into using sidelines and other rules I was about to pee my
pants, Because I love ULTIMATE, and to see that everyone else seemed
to not mind the changes, I did feel at home.

I agree that all levels of players need to be played and included in
working the disk, If someone wants to handle or thinks they are
being ignored, I again think the solution is for that person to say
they want the disk, and I don't think anyone here would not look for
them. I also don't remember any games where everyone has not
handled.

I have enjoyed playing every time I've been out, and have nothing
but positive words for everyone I've met and played with. I have
probaply talked negitive between points, but have not intended to
belittle any one but my own playing. If I have lectured to anyone ,
please let me know, I like to talk Ultimate as much as play it. I am
also a big boy and can take it if you tell me to shut up, and it
won't hurt my feelings.

My only hope is that we continue to play with a disk, on a field,
and have fun. Lines, rules, cones, or with out, I don't care. And
encourage people who have somthing that makes them not want to play
address it on the field and move on, I think most of us can take it,
and then there are no bad feelings carrried on, and players quit
comming.

Again I want to say this is not trash talking, I only want to
express my enjoyment playing with this group, and try to find a way
to help it continue to thrive and be fun for everyone, And as
Markham said not everyone will be happy all the time. But I willbe
happy to play anytime, any rules, with anyone.

Later,
Andy

--- In s_p_u@yahoogroups.com, "Markham" <cmdthree@...> wrote:
>
> I like this discussion...  Thanks Michael for bringing all this
up.
> I think what I see from everyone is they are flexible and are
> willing to change to meet the needs of our fellow players.
>
> That being said I think Becca made some excellent points. Everyone
> there should have fun.   We need to keep that at the heart of our
> game.  This is a casual co-ed pickup game.  So throw to everyone
> that is open and don't lecture people who fail.  It's just not
what
> our game is about.  Thanks Becca for voicing that.
>
> Cat has it right its all for fun.  Save the competition for the
> classroom. ;)
>
> Adam and Kevin your political analogies were hilarious. I lol...
> Vote Adam 2007!
>
> Chris thanks for the sacrifice.  See even the hardcore guys want
to
> play even if it's not "true ultimate".
>
> Again its not about sidelines... its about everyone that drives up
> there feels like they are part of the game and are enjoying
> themselves.
>
> ~Markham~
>
> Oh in other news I think I am going to make us a message board and
a
> Wiki to post things like tournament lists and what not.  I think
> Yahoo group really only works for forwarding emails cause the
> message board only hold the last 5 replies... not really what I
> expected...
>
> Wiki created URL: http://shreveportultimate.pbwiki.com/FrontPage
>
> MessageBoard commin' up soon...
>

I like this discussion...  Thanks Michael for bringing all this up.
I think what I see from everyone is they are flexible and are
willing to change to meet the needs of our fellow players.

That being said I think Becca made some excellent points. Everyone
there should have fun.   We need to keep that at the heart of our
game.  This is a casual co-ed pickup game.  So throw to everyone
that is open and don't lecture people who fail.  It's just not what
our game is about.  Thanks Becca for voicing that.

Cat has it right its all for fun.  Save the competition for the
classroom. ;)

Adam and Kevin your political analogies were hilarious. I lol...
Vote Adam 2007!

Chris thanks for the sacrifice.  See even the hardcore guys want to
play even if it's not "true ultimate".

Again its not about sidelines... its about everyone that drives up
there feels like they are part of the game and are enjoying
themselves.

~Markham~

Oh in other news I think I am going to make us a message board and a
Wiki to post things like tournament lists and what not.  I think
Yahoo group really only works for forwarding emails cause the
message board only hold the last 5 replies... not really what I
expected...

Wiki created URL: http://shreveportultimate.pbwiki.com/FrontPage

MessageBoard commin' up soon...

After careful deliberation, I have found a final recourse to absolve
known quarrels concerning boundaries, rules, and all such devisive
issues that now attack the unity of this most noble of endeavours. 

We create Ultimate Political Parties.

Rehucklicans- A true rehucklican believes that in a competitive
structure, the dedicated and motivated will thrive and succeed,
leaving the rest to either become like them, or to go away.  The end
result is a finely tuned, finely competitive "upper middle class" of
Ultimate Players.  Time and attention should be devoted solely to
this class of players, as they are the movers and shakers on whose
wings the game is borne on to ever higher heights.

Democrafts- The true Democraft believes in protecting the have-
nots.  They believe that the weaker will only get stronger when
given the fair and equitable opportunity to compete alongside those
who are blessed with more favorable genes for the game of Ultimate. 
If standards must be weakened in order to give all a fair chance at
success and happiness, then it is the Democraft's resolve to see to
it that this most important of duties is not neglected.   

My brethern, let us seek to mend this vile hemmorhage through civil
means, wherebywith we may all join together in solidarity, being
made stronger through conflict mediated.  Consider now the words of
our forefathers, one whose shoulders we now rest: "GIVE ME SIDELINES
OR GIVE ME DEATH"

Hear hear!  

After careful deliberation, I have found a final recourse to absolve
known quarrels concerning boundaries, rules, and all such devisive
issues that now attack the unity of this most noble of endeavours.

We create Ultimate Political Parties.

Rehucklicans- A true rehucklican believes that in a competitive
structure, the dedicated and motivated will thrive and succeed,
leaving the rest to either become like them, or to go away.  The end
result is a finely tuned, finely competitive "upper middle class" of
Ultimate Players.  Time and attention should be devoted solely to
this class of players, as they are the movers and shakers on whose
wings the game is borne on to ever higher heights.

Democrafts- The true Democraft believes in protecting the have-
nots.  They believe that the weaker will only get stronger when
given the fair and equitable opportunity to compete alongside those
who are blessed with more favorable genes for the game of Ultimate.
If standards must be weakened in order to give all a fair chance at
success and happiness, then it is the Democraft's resolve to see to
it that this most important of duties is not neglected.

My brethern, let us seek to mend this vile hemmorhage through civil
means, wherebywith we may all join together in solidarity, being
made stronger through conflict mediated.  Consider now the words of
our forefathers, one whose shoulders we now rest: "GIVE ME SIDELINES
OR GIVE ME DEATH"

Hear hear!

I would like for this group to be used as an open forum for people
to express questions and concerns.  I'll be the first to bring up my
major concern.

I think that trying to bring in as many people as possible and
having a more competitive game are mutually exclusive.  If people
who have never played before come out for the first time, and
everyone is playing all out with stacks and zone defenses, it will
scare them off.

The poll results right now indicate 5 people are in favor of
sidelines both nights and 2 are in favor of 1 night.  Count me as
part of the 5, but I'm not proud of it.  Chances are, the 2 people
who only want sidelines once per week will stop showing up if we
play with sidelines both nights, and then we're down 2 more people.

I enjoy playing with sidelines.  I REALLY enjoy close, competitive
games.  There is one price that I am not willing to pay in order to
have a ramped up game, and that's alienating so many people that we
can't play anymore.

From talking to Andy, I have gained an appreciation that the Stoner
game fell apart because certain members within that group began
alienating other members.  I would hate to see that happen here.

For me, the bottom line is that you can't please all of the people
all of the time, but I'm in favor of pleasing as many people as
possible as much as possible.

Everyone, please feel free to consider my comments, and give honest
feedback because that's what I'm really looking for.

Help, I am a computer dumbass. I neen to know how to add myself to the
tournament database.
Chris

I stayed away from the AC Steere group for a long time due to the fact
that there were no rules or sidelines. However after talking to Andy
awhile back he convinced me to give it a try. I was part of the old
Stoner group and understand why people stopped coming, however Most
people think that rules will stop some people from coming out but the
lack of rules and structure can also prevent players from coming out. I
for one prefer rules and sidelines and would love to play that way 7
days a week, however I am casting my vote for rules and sideline one
night and without for the other night. I feel if I can play with out
sideline once a week to keep people coming out the people who do not
like the sideline can play once a week with them as well. I really hope
everyone who likes to play with or without sidelines and rules will
continue to come out and support the sport.
Chris

I really hope people wouldn't stop coming all together because of the
addition of sidelines. I just go out there to have fun and I am not
incredibly competitive (at least not with Ultimate, I am incredibly
competitive academically, heh), but I actually enjoyed playing with
sidelines more than without, and I voted for sidelines for both games
(although I really don't care that much--I just want to play!).

Anyhow, the only reason I didn't make it out this week is because I've
been having some back pain. I really hope I can get back into it soon
and no other medical problems come up :D

Cat!

I would like for this group to be used as an open forum for people
to express questions and concerns.  I'll be the first to bring up my
major concern.

I think that trying to bring in as many people as possible and
having a more competitive game are mutually exclusive.  If people
who have never played before come out for the first time, and
everyone is playing all out with stacks and zone defenses, it will
scare them off.

The poll results right now indicate 5 people are in favor of
sidelines both nights and 2 are in favor of 1 night.  Count me as
part of the 5, but I'm not proud of it.  Chances are, the 2 people
who only want sidelines once per week will stop showing up if we
play with sidelines both nights, and then we're down 2 more people.

I enjoy playing with sidelines.  I REALLY enjoy close, competitive
games.  There is one price that I am not willing to pay in order to
have a ramped up game, and that's alienating so many people that we
can't play anymore.

From talking to Andy, I have gained an appreciation that the Stoner
game fell apart because certain members within that group began
alienating other members.  I would hate to see that happen here.

For me, the bottom line is that you can't please all of the people
all of the time, but I'm in favor of pleasing as many people as
possible as much as possible.

Everyone, please feel free to consider my comments, and give honest
feedback because that's what I'm really looking for.

If you join the group and you have never played with us at Ac Steere
please reply to this post and let us know your on board.  Allot of
people joining have already met and played with us they are just
comming over from the email list.

If you are "truely new" reply here...  That way we can greet you or
whatever.  Just want to know if we are growing...

~Markham~

If you try this and it says "table does not exist in the database"
try again...  I think Yahoo! groups was having server problems and
it really laggy even if it works...  Maybe they will fix it.
Members should have privileges to add rows...

~Markham~


--- In s_p_u@yahoogroups.com, "cmdthree" <cmdthree@...> wrote:
>
> 1. Click data base.
>
> 2. Click on Tournament Members
>
> 3. Click on add record
>
> 4. Enter contact info
>
> 5. Click add record button
>

lol there you go.  You are knighted Sir Moderator Michael of the
s_p_u.  Now get to work. ;)

~Markham~

--- In s_p_u@yahoogroups.com, "eddybouffard" <mgould@...> wrote:
>
> Markham,
>
> Make me a moderator because I want the little gold crown next to my
> name so I can feel self-important.  It's always been my dream to be
> royalty!
>
> Cheers,
> Michael
>

Markham,

Make me a moderator because I want the little gold crown next to my
name so I can feel self-important.  It's always been my dream to be
royalty!

Cheers,
Michael

Howdy all,

Welcome to the Shreveport Ultimate Frisbee Pick-up Group.  Hopefully
this will be a better way then emails for us to communicate.

I have added a few things to get it started.  There is a database
where you can add contact information if you are interested in going
to tournaments.

Also there is a poll awaiting votes on our new sideline rule.  Go in
there and voice your opinions.

There is also a links and pictures section so if you have any cool
ultimate photos or links please add some it's a bit shabby. ;)

Hope this thing works...  I believe it will cause fi you want you
can still stay in touch by email alone through the messages being
forwarded to your inbox.  But I for one prefer checking a
messageboard...

Spread the word give out our URL! :
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/s_p_u/

~Markham~

Main reason we have Yahoo! group is in hopes it will help us gather
more people to play.  On the odd chance someone searches Yahoo! sports
groups they will find us but most likely we will have to spread the
word.

Give anyone you think may be remotely interested in playing with us
this URL : http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/s_p_u/...  or just
post it on a flyer somewhere "sporty". lol

They can go to that link and then join our group.

~Markham~

1. Click data base.

2. Click on Tournament Members

3. Click on add record

4. Enter contact info

5. Click add record button

Enter your vote today!  A new poll has been created for the
s_p_u group:

Side lines...

Both nights or just one?



   o Monday
   o Wednesday
   o Both


To vote, please visit the following web page:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/s_p_u/surveys?id=1548651

Note: Please do not reply to this message. Poll votes are
not collected via email. To vote, you must go to the Yahoo! Groups
web site listed above.

Thanks!