Vegas Jam 2011

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Post by Lycanthrope » 23 Feb 2011 16:27

who would be interested in more formalized events? i.e. who would sign up if we had routines or shred 30? or would you guys rather just do side events such as mirage races and four square?

also, would people prefer a tightly packed and planned schedule, or would people prefer to have a guideline type schedule of when we're shredding and stuff and just do your own things every night since it is vegas?
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Post by C-Fan » 24 Feb 2011 10:29

I'd love to compete in as many events as possible. My top three events I'd most like to see, in order of preference are:

1. Routines. It's always good to practice for Worlds, and its spectator friendly. Probably not hard to judge if it's limited competitors.
2. Circle. Easy to run, fun, makes for an easy video.
3. Request. Also easy to run and fun for spectators.

Oh, and I wasn't kidding earlier when I suggested a poker game. I think it'd be sweet to see poker tourney results at a Vegas footbag event.

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Post by Lycanthrope » 24 Feb 2011 20:18

maybe my mom can get a private poker game on. $20 buy in or something.
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Post by Zeb Jackson » 24 Feb 2011 20:28

I will judge if you need to I dont think i plan on competing

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Post by Wasabi » 25 Feb 2011 17:36

Booked my flight:

3/25 Friday - Arrive: 8:35pm, Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas Mccarran Intl (LAS)
3/28 Monday - Depart: 10:45pm, Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas Mccarran Intl (LAS)

From my understanding, David Beyers and Drew Martin are confirmed for Las Vegas Jam, as well as Ben Cooke. See y'all there. :)
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Post by CJ » 25 Feb 2011 20:23

I'd sign up for routines and circle if they're happening, but would also be happy to keep it to side events.
Re the schedule, I'm also not fussed on how it's run. I think it'd be a good idea to have the nights semi-organized (eg. you mentioned a party at one of the hotels), so we at least start out the evening as a group. And following on from earlier posts, maybe have a couple of options for late evening as it sounds like some people want to keep it cheap and others want to put lots of dollar bills in things.
Also, I can run the poker if it's any hassle for your mom.
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Post by brianbear » 27 Feb 2011 16:44

can i buy in with a footbag??? hehehe.

I want to do all events :)
routines I would like the most.
followed by request, then cirlce.

stanford has a bunch of bails. i'll try hard to drag em along, but it may just be me and steve reppin the crew. ps. i heard senor goldberg will be gettin something like last year (crazzy arrrrnold room) and i'm sure it can be a hangout spot for a night! i'll likely be crashin thurr.
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Post by Pengu » 28 Feb 2011 00:00

Count me in. I'll be dropping by Saturday whenever the shred happens.
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Post by Max Power » 28 Feb 2011 17:26

I just booked my flight, I'm so pumped! I get in at 12:39AM Thursday 3/24 and I will be leaving at 8:05AM on Tuesday 3/29.

NYFA will be repping hard in Vegas.
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Post by Swizzle » 01 Mar 2011 04:53

I would be in all sideline events, circle, request. Probably not routines this time =D
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Post by Iron Clad Ben » 03 Mar 2011 14:32

Ken, I am down for that poker tournament.

So Cody and I are still not sure if we have a place to crash or not. Evan you said don't book a hotel room. What is the word on that?

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Post by SlashC » 03 Mar 2011 22:48

I really wanted to goto this jam, but the Canadian airlines are just not cooperating. The flight prices have never dropped below $700 and are now well over $1000. Barring a miraculous seat sale or spontaneous teleportation I think I might not be making it. :(
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Post by Lycanthrope » 04 Mar 2011 10:41

the word is that I wouldn't book a hotel room. i have a couple people looking into getting rooms for the jam and i'll update you soon, but jon from vegas is looking into getting a room at the new york new york and having people crash there and my buddy brian who posted on this thread said he may also be able to get rooms. also jeff may be attending and may be able to host 3-4 people. its all a little up in the air right now, but i have faith that most of it will go through.
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Post by Sporatical_Distractions » 05 Mar 2011 00:06

For those arriving the Thursday before, it's St Patricks day!
Who wants to grab a drink and celebrate the irish vegas style?
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Post by Lycanthrope » 05 Mar 2011 11:31

hahaha you're the man kevin. i'm down but you gotta paint half of your face green braveheart style
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Post by C-Fan » 05 Mar 2011 18:13

Getting excited for this, especially now that a good chunk of NYFA is coming!

Any word on events? I don't want to prepare a routine if I don't need it, but if there are routines, I should start work on one soon.

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Post by Sporatical_Distractions » 05 Mar 2011 21:29

Sporatical_Distractions wrote:For those arriving the Thursday before, it's St Patricks day!
Sooo, I've had the wrong dates in the back of my head for the last month. Thought the jam was the 18-20th. Still coming though.
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Post by GodJesus » 05 Mar 2011 22:00

Arriving: 3/26 10:13 PM
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Post by Pengu » 06 Mar 2011 12:40

Is anyone getting hotel rooms on the strip? I haven't booked my room yet, but I'd like to know which hotel everyone else is booking at.
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Post by Lycanthrope » 07 Mar 2011 20:08

we should be able to put you up somewhere miss du. if worse comes to worst, there are plenty of local parks in which you can bum it.

yes, i'm joking.
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