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Idiotarod is January 23rd! (weekend before NYF)

My bad!!!!

"Some luck lies in not getting what you thought you wanted but getting what you have, which once you have got it you may be smart enough to see is what you would have wanted had you known." - Garrison Keillor

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To: votsplayers@yahoogroups.com; sprawl_ultimate@yahoogroups.com
From: dixonoates@...
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:34:02 -0700
Subject: [vots] Awesome Event! Idiotarod

Fellow VOTSers,

The 4th annual Phoenix Idiotarod will be this coming Feb 23rd in downtown Phoenix. Last year VOTS folks were represented by 3 teams! Start assembling your 5 person sled squads! You will not be disappointed! (Ps. I bet this event will be disallowed in the future by the police, so this may be your last chance to run through the streets of DT Phx, dressed as an idiot while pulling a friend in a shopping cart!)

Site: http://www.azcacophony.org/idiotarod/
Pics from last year: http://www.azcacophony.org/idiotarod/photos.php

If you like this kind of crazyness, stay in the loop on the Azcacophy website: http://www.azcacophony.org

Word to your disc throwing mothers.
Dixon

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#3098

From: "tim" <tim.streit@...>
Date: Fri Nov 20, 2009 11:52 pm
Subject: League playoffs/party

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League players,

Some beer will be provided at the playoffs party on Sat.

All players are expected to behave in a responsible manner.
According to VOTS policy, underage consumption of alcohol will not be tolerated.
DUI is not acceptable.  Please plan accordingly and consume in moderation or
carpool with a designated driver.

#3097

From: Nate Johnson <natewj@...>
Date: Fri Nov 20, 2009 11:44 pm
Subject: No Pickup Sunday

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Hey Vots,

Due to the big tourney Saturday, Sunday Rhodes pickup is canceled. We'll resume next week.

< nate

#3096

From: Dixon Oates <dixonoates@...>
Date: Fri Nov 20, 2009 9:34 pm
Subject: Awesome Event! Idiotarod

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#3095

From: Kaetlynn Daoust <kaetlynndaoust@...>
Date: Fri Nov 20, 2009 6:32 pm
Subject: Lost waterbottle!

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Hey VOTS,

�

Last night I left my waterbottle in the middle of the two league fields while I was chit chatting on the other side of the fields. When I came back, it was no longer there, so I'm hoping someone picked it up for me! It is�a silver aluminum waterbottle, with a carabiner on the top, and it says "USG Health & Wellness" on it.� I'd really like it for this weekend because I'm going to California for a tournament. Let me know. Thanks so much!

�

And GOOD LUCK to everybody on Saturday�! (but mostly Huck My Life)

�

Thanks again!

--
Kaetlynn Daoust

Cell: 360.333.2537

#3094

From: tim.streit@...
Date: Fri Nov 20, 2009 6:30 pm
Subject: Men's winter league registration still open, not for long...

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The winter league registration has been extended and is still open.  It
will close whenever I decide.  If you want to register, do so now.  When
I close it, I close it.
Tim

#3093

From: Jose <joseplaysultimate@...>
Date: Tue Nov 17, 2009 11:41 pm
Subject: CORRECTION - Playoffs and Finals

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Heya. Sorry, but apparently, Semis are at 2pm and Finals are at 4pm, roughly.

You'd think I'd know these things. And yet, I don't.

jose

#3092

From: Gabriel Wigtil <gwigtil@...>
Date: Thu Nov 19, 2009 4:34 pm
Subject: Hoasis 2009

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Hello,

Tucson's annual fall 4/3 co-ed ultimate tournament is happening.
Dec 5-6 in Tucson at Himmel Park. Due to reduced field space this
year, we only have room for 10 teams, but do not fret, it will still be rocking!

Bids are $250 and will be awarded on a first come, first served basis.
There will be a party Saturday night, format to be determined. Other
perks to be determined in the next few days...

In order to reserve your spot, please email me back as soon as
possible. I will then send you directions about making payment to
confirm your bid.

If you will be in need of floorspace, also please let us know that as
soon as possible so we can make arrangements.

All other questions can be directed to the TD's. Please call or email!

Thanks and looking forward to a sweet Hoasis 2009!

Gabe Wigtil (520-203-4623) - gwigtil@...
&
Andy VanderLinde (520-907-6088) - vanderad@...
Hoasis TD's

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#3091

From: Jose <joseplaysultimate@...>
Date: Tue Nov 17, 2009 10:46 pm
Subject: Playoffs/Finals

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Hey, VOTSland.

Well, playoffs are officially here. I'd like to congratulate each and every team for making it this far. But, the road is far from over. Not far, time-wise, as games end this week. And, if your team is really good, it might not be far, in a difficulty sense. Also, some teams won't make it out of pool play, in which case, the end is closer than it is for other teams both from a time and difficulty perspective. Although, technically your games will be more difficult and potentially very lop-sided, so the reality is that the road will end shortly, time-wise.

So, CONGRATULATIONS and may the team I like more win!!

Now, logistics for this week. Games are played on your preferred nights. This is something your captains should have already told you. What they may not have told you is that you need to bring a white or a dark, depending on your team's color. Why? Well, because in 3 of the 4 pools, two teams have the exact same color shirt. Also, in the dark, dark blue looks like black, etc.

So, bring a white or dark, preferably the one that is most unlike the shirt color of the team you are on.

Something else your captains might not have mentioned, as this point in time, is that at the games on Saturday at SSC, starting at 10am and noon, there will be food-type products along with some non-alcholic beverages, in limited supply. If you prefer a more adult beverage, I would suggest bringing your own, or making nice with someone who brought extra. If you bring bottles, please bring cups. If you are on hardcore Atkins, I would suggest packing a lunch. Open fires are not allowed at SSC, so no burgers this time. Sorry.

Winners of pool play will advance to Semis at 4pm and possibly Finals at 6pm. Feel free to heckle. It's pretty much why some folks play the whole season. And, someone ask Josh if he's seen the buns.

jose

#3090

From: tim.streit@...
Date: Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:58 pm
Subject: Men's winter league captains and registration

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Time to sign up for men's winter league is coming to a close.  Get your
registration in.  If you didn't paypal, you can pay me at Tues games
tonight.

Also, I need some of you guys to be captains for this league.  Email
reply to me.
Tim

#3089

From: Jose <joseplaysultimate@...>
Date: Sun Nov 15, 2009 7:00 pm
Subject: Playoffs and Finals

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Hey, all.

Last chance to volunteer. I don't really need THAT many people. Actually, I'm doing most of the work myself.

So, who wants to volunteer? I mean, seriously. I had one chica volunteer. I could give you the "VOTS works cause of people like you" speil, but instead, I'll be more blunt. There will be NO drinks and NO food without volunteers.

Seems simple enough.

jose

#3088

From: Jose <joseplaysultimate@...>
Date: Sat Nov 14, 2009 3:30 pm
Subject: Fw: EL-SLUG is a GO at RHODES (BASELINE and DOBSON)

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Apparently, I'm an idiot.

Baseline and Dobson.

----- Forwarded Message ----
From: Nate Johnson <natewj@...>
To: Sprawl <Sprawl_ultimate@yahoogroups.com>; sample.dale@...; tlglenn@...; ccapria@...; jsvitak@...; Kory Boeckler <kory.boeckler@...>; lukekarrys@...
Sent: Fri, November 13, 2009 9:07:31 AM
Subject: [Sprawl_ultimate] EL-SLUG is a GO!

Scrimmage is ON for tomorrow. 9 am at Benedict; I will get there early (~8:30) to grab a field if anyone wants to join.

Don't forget to bring CASH.
< nate

p.s. Sprawlers, let me know if you haven't already whether you can play Monday night at ASU. Just need a couple more.

#3087

From: tim.streit@...
Date: Fri Nov 13, 2009 9:01 pm
Subject: NYF XXVIII, Jan 30-31, 2010

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The Valley of the Sun Ultimate Association is pleased to announce that
the 28th annual New Year Ultimate Fest will be held January 30-31, 2010,
and for the first time ever will take place at Scottsdale Sports
Complex.  These excellent fields were the site of Southwest Regionals in
2006 and 2009.

Bid information is available online at:
http://vots.org/nyf/nyf2010/nyf-main.shtml

#3086

From: Jose <joseplaysultimate@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 9:56 pm
Subject: Playoffs and Finals

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Hey, VOTSland!!

Well, autumn is upon us and you all know what that means ... League Playoffs and Finals!!!!

Who's excited?!?!

Oh, I don't know ... only EVERYBODY!!!!

And, as always with P's and F's, there's the great league cookout. And, what more can you ask for after ultimate and a cookout????

Seriously, can anyone think of anything else you might want?? Anybody???

*volunteers*

What?!?! What was that??? Did someone says VOLUNTEERS?!?!??!???!?!??!

Well, cheese 'n crackers!!! Volunteers!!! We love 'em!!! And, not the kind from Virginia.

That's right, we need volunteers!!! Who can help set up tables, grab drinks from CostCo, pick up sammiches, clean up??!?!?

League is a success because of its volunteers. You are the heart and soul of league. You make things happen. You are the cogs in the gears that make up the machine that is VOTS!!!! You just don't get to vote.

Effectively, you are the Puerto Rico of VOTS!!!!

La raza!!!!

Volunteer now. VOTS need YOU!!!

jose

#3085

From: "tim" <tim.streit@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 7:50 pm
Subject: Winter Men's League registration open

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Registration is open at vots.org for the Winter Men's League.  Both the
registration period and the league itself is short and space is limited, but the
league is cheap, so sign up right now before you forget.

Also, I need some captains for this.  Email reply to me.
Tim

#3084

From: Nate Johnson <natewj@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 6:02 pm
Subject: Flooding Your Inbox: Sunday 10.15 Rhodes Pickup, 3:00/4:00

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Votsanity,

Nice turnout at pickup this past week. 20 people, a number of whom came out early to participate in some pre-pick-up drills. A dad took his eleven year old son deep to continue the weekly tradition of offspring abuse. We only ask that players feel guilty when they burn their children. Anyways... fun times, lotsa running, lotsa getting in shape for the big Fall League showdown. Come out at 4 tis week for more of the same.

Speaking of, this is the last chance before pool play to get your skills down, so come out at 3 for drills (game starts at 4). So far it's been primarily Jelly-players who have been honing their wares. This will not pass - unless you want to listen to EBay and the Jellyfish brag FOREVER, get your new players out so we can stop their playoff run in its tracks.

< nate

#3083

From: Nate Johnson <natewj@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 5:53 pm
Subject: Reminder: Competitive Scrimmage, Saturday 10/14, 9:00-12:30, Benedict

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Hey VOTS,

Still looking for players new and old for Saturday. I have 9 people right now because Ultimate players are notoriously lazy and don't RSVP on time. :) Please RSVP if you are interested in playing so I don't have to cancel.

To inspire new people to test their mettle, we are offering - for a limited time, natch - the green discount. If you are new to the Saturday morning scrimmage or are a relatively inexperienced player, you will only have to put $2 into the pot. Risking $2 to win $5 on a 50/50 game*; them's good odds, people. Take that chance!

So, Saturday, 9:00, double header with a pssible tie-breaker, lunch to follow. Hope to see you there.

And RSVP!!!!
< nate

* - this is not strictly accurate, but whatever, Keith. :)

#3082

From: Nate Johnson <natewj@...>
Date: Mon Nov 9, 2009 5:11 pm
Subject: Elizabeth Lambert Scrimmage-for-Lunch Ultimate Gauntlet (EL-SLUG!)

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Hey Votters,

We're reviving the Saturday morning food-money battle, AKA the Elizabeth Lambert Scrimmage for Lunch Ultimate Gauntlet (EL-SLUG). The details of EL-SLUG:

This is a competitive men's scrimmage. If you are awesome, athletic, intense, or just want to see what a higher level game feels like, please come out! This is a fiery but welcoming environment, so if you think you got it, come find out!

Saturday morning, Nov. 14th, 9:30-12:30 at Benedict.
First pull @ 9:30, so get there no later than 9.
Five dollars dropped into a hat to play, winners will get their money back and get taken out to lunch.
You must pay before you play, so don't leave early unless you want to kiss your moolah goodbye.
Teams will be picked schoolyard style or something to approximate even competition.
Two games to 13. In the event of a tie, there will be a showdown game to 3.
We'll play fast, play through halftime and with fast timeouts. Softcap of game 1 at 10:45, Hardcap at 10:55; 12:15 and 12:25 for game 2.
Lunch to follow at Venezia's.

Note: RSVP to let me know you can make it. If I don't get enough people, I will call it off.

That's it! EL-SLUG! See you Saturday! I look forward to winking at you knowingly as I savor free pizza.

RSVP!!! DO it NOW!!!!
< nate