--- In tablesoccer@yahoogroups.com, "paulmco" <PaulCollins@...>
wrote:
>
> Unfortunately, I am in Philly visiting only for the month of July,
> then it's back to CA. But thanks for the welcome all the same. I
>am
> looking forward to a new and interesting hobby.

THAT'S EVEN BETTER! There are active groups in the San Fran area
and a VERY active group here in SoCal. While the next few weeks
will be a little slow, there are events in Simi Valley monthly.
These are MADE FOR BEGINNERS! We use special rules for 3 different
levels of players. We use full FISTF rules when players are of the
same level-since these are a little complex, an experienced player
will help beginners through the game. We use "beginner 2" rules
when experienced players play someone who has only played a few
games. In these rules, the experienced player gets no defensive
flicks and must wait for the beginner to take his defensive
flicks. "Beginner 1" rules are used when the beginner is not that
far behind the more expeienced player. In these rules the
experinced player gets defensive flicks, but must wait for the
beginner to take his defensive flicks.

These rules have been VERY successful. The beginners get lots of
time playing the ball. They also get the time needed to make smart
defensive flicks. Also, most players in the group will help a
beginner with their tactics. In addition, it helps the better
players because it forces them to concentrate on their flicks to
make the best plays they can.

On Saturday July 28th in Northridge there is to be an ASA Open.
Again, players of all levels, including those who have never played
before, are welcome. No beginner rules are used, but everyone there
will take the time to help a beginner and make him feel welcome and
give him suggestions as to how he can improve and enjoy the game.
There is scheduled to play one player who has only played 2 games
before, so if you haven't played before, you won't be alone.

In addition, we usually have one night a week for open play. This
will be sketchy until September because I will be teaching or
learning three nights a week. One player-Simon Hutchinson-has made
every one and has REALLY improved. We also have a great time
talking about world soccer and go to the best Jack-in-the-Box I know
of for dinner (maybe that's not saying much). It's lots of fun.

The Socal group's web site is:
http://socalsubbuteo.googlepages.com/

-WW



>
> --- In tablesoccer@yahoogroups.com, "werderwayne" <ismith@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Paul,
> >
> > If you are from the Washington DC area (guessing from the e-mail
> > address) then you are in the former hotest Subbuteo spot in the
> > country! As it is, there is still a place that you can buy
> Subbuteo
> > stuff in the DC area (www.Soccerinternatinal.com). In addition,
> the
> > NEW hotest spot in the country is West Of Baltimore. A guy
there
> > (Paul Eyes) is a middle school teacher and has about 40 of his
> > students playing!
> >
> > http://www.marylandsubbuteo.com/MSC/index.html
> >
> > and to buy stuff:
> > http://www.subbuteousa.com/
> >
> > If you want to see if there are people in the area that you can
> learn
> > from (always a good idea), then place a post on: OOPS! The ASA
> site
> > seems to be totally overhauled and I can't even log in anymore!
> >
> >
> > -WerderWayne
> >
>