Shred for Savvy

colefieldhouse22 · Post by **colefieldhouse22** » 09 Feb 2008 10:58

Hey everyone. I am happy to say that the date for this event is finally set:
March 22, 2008.

THE CHARITY
This event is a charity event with the proceeds going to the Children's Organ Transplant Association (COTA) in honor of Savannah (Savvy) Anselmo, a 1 year old girl who needs a live saving liver transplant. The proceeds of the events will go to her transplant related expenses. The event is sponsored by COTA and my fraternity, Alpha Phi Omega. Information about COTA can be found at www.cota.org and more information about Savvy at www.cotaforsavannaha.com.

It will be held in College Park, Maryland on The University of Maryland's campus, in the Record Armory (right across the street from where East Coasts were a couple of years ago, for those who came).

PDF map: http://transportation.umd.edu/PDF/2007pdfMap.pdf
interactive map: http://www.parking.umd.edu/themap/

EVENTS:
We are going to definitely have routines and circle. If people decide they want a sick 3, we can have that as well.
There will also be a net demo. There is no formal competition, but we will have a couple nets set up inside and a few outside of people to play on.
There is going to be a really small fee for everyone, like 3 or 5 dollars, but all of that money is going to COTA. This is not a prize money event, but there will be prizes.
The doors to the Armory open for us at 12pm, and the event starts at 2. We have the space until 10pm but I am cooking dinner around 7ish.

CRASH SPACE
As far as crash space, my roommates have given me permission to take over the house during that weekend. It is not huge, but if you need crash space, everyone who will fit is welcome to stay here. The house is within walking distance of the sight. Also, my parents house (which is also in College Park) is available for people who need space. There are also hotels about 1 to 2 miles away from the sight. If you look that up, hotels on Baltimore Ave. would be most convenient location wise.

My address is 4815 Berwyn House Road College Park, MD 20740

OTHER FUN STUFF
-Friday the 21st Vince Bradley's band, Boxcar Collision, will be playing a show near College Park that night.
-Saturday night I will be making a home-cooked meal for all of the players who stick around.
-Sunday is Easter, so I don't know how that effects people's travel plans, but if you will be around my Grandmother is inviting all the footbag players to Easter lunch (let me know before hand if you think you'll be here)

This is my first event but I know it is going to turn out really great and be a blast. I have people who are experienced in running tournaments who are willing to help me out (thanks Vince, Ken, and Ted!). planetfootbag, Freedom Footbags, Waylon Lew and Jorden Moir are all providing prizes for the event. Since it is a charity event, it is not exactly high dollar so if anyone would want to donate something for the event (bags or other prizes, MCing ability, use of sound equipment, judging events) that would be amazing.

I can't wait to see you all there!

Here is a list of the awesome people who said they were definitely coming:
me, of course
Ken Somolinos
Vince Bradley
Peter Irish
Danny Greer
Jack Lentz
Ted Fritsch
Waylon Lew
Drew Martin
Barrett Neimeth
Jon Schneider
Chris Miller
Drew Krause
Matt Evans
Ryan Davies
Jake Milofsky
Ian Brill
Scott Bevier
Aidan Clemente

Maybes:
Will Digges
Benny Kellman
Rob Creel
Sara Gardephe
Jade Gardephe
Paul Agostinelli
Chris Dean
Josh Benhamc

Wasabi · Post by **Wasabi** » 09 Feb 2008 16:01

I would love to go to this event, and will try to drag members of NYFA to represent in College Park.

Max Power · Post by **Max Power** » 09 Feb 2008 16:06

I'm so there, you've been talking about this for like 2 years, i thought it wasn't going to happen, but you have proved me wrong.

I call dibs on crash space.

Wasabi · Post by **Wasabi** » 09 Feb 2008 16:18

Dibs on crash space as well!

I would looooooove to taste your cooking, Adrienne!

yyz · Post by **yyz** » 09 Feb 2008 20:02

DAM!!! I got too start practicing!!! I am able too also help in many ways. I have confirmed with edna we are in. I will be up for dinner, but let me no about how full crash space gets I should be able too get a room, but would rather stick with the crowd. I will pass the word too the net folks.

colefieldhouse22 · Post by **colefieldhouse22** » 10 Feb 2008 07:45

you all got crash space, boys.

Drew, I am offended at you lack of faith in me but I am glad to say I proved you wrong.

Ted, you and Edna probably wont be comfortable at my house, so at my parents house you can have a real bed. Edna and I should do something for your birthdays together!

Will Digges · Post by **Will Digges** » 10 Feb 2008 14:54

May I call a spot to pass out?

I am going to do my best to make it down

Drew · Post by **Drew** » 10 Feb 2008 17:37

Dibs on crash space?

This is the first tourney or event I'll have been to so I'll be there for sure.

shredzilla · Post by **shredzilla** » 10 Feb 2008 17:57

I'll be there!! Wait I live like 20 min from you...

colefieldhouse22 · Post by **colefieldhouse22** » 11 Feb 2008 12:00

Will and Drew K., ya'll are also good for space.

I put a list of people who confirmed they were coming on the first post...

colefieldhouse22 · Post by **colefieldhouse22** » 21 Feb 2008 20:29

Just a couple of updates:

The events will be routines and circle

New sponsors are Waylon Lew, Freedom Footbags, and Jorden Moir. You guys rock so much

I applied for IFPA scantioning, so hopefully that will happen!

Ian Brill · Post by **Ian Brill** » 24 Feb 2008 14:46

I don't know if I will be free from work that weekend yet, but I will be there if it's possible.

yacob · Post by **yacob** » 25 Feb 2008 13:50

I can make it! I even have friday off cause it's good, yippee.

Ian Brill · Post by **Ian Brill** » 25 Feb 2008 14:54

yacob wrote:I can make it! I even have friday off cause it's good, yippee.

Well I have to work on Friday and Sunday, but I can be there on Saturday.

Yee-hah!

Drew · Post by **Drew** » 27 Feb 2008 11:20

Any chance somebody might happen to be driving to this event and possibly travelling through/near/around Philadelphia? I'm looking to hitch a ride, can put up ga$ loot, but I'll take the bus/train if nothing turns up.

Do you have an address for the Armory?

I cannot wait for this!

shredzilla · Post by **shredzilla** » 01 Mar 2008 18:32

Drew: I can pick you up from Union Station if you take the train, I'll shoot you a PM right now.

Ken and Adrienne probably have all the crash arrangements worked out, but if anyone needs to they can always crash at my spot. Only thing is I have no furniture, not even a couch cuz I just moved in a few weeks ago so bring a sleeping bag AND pillow. You guys all already do that anyway, just making a quick reminder.

-Chris

colefieldhouse22 · Post by **colefieldhouse22** » 04 Mar 2008 08:48

I am glad to see the Pittsburgh crew can make it down

let me know if you guys need crash space.

Also, I just saw on footbag.org that the event did get IFPA sanctioned, which
is super exciting.

C-Fan · Post by **C-Fan** » 06 Mar 2008 14:47

I heard Freedom Footbags is donating some amazing prizes. This motivates me to practice even more. I'm getting pretty excited for this event. I'm hoping that by the time of the event the weather will be nice enough that we can play outside. I think that's very possible.

Wasabi · Post by **Wasabi** » 07 Mar 2008 08:40

Hype people, HYPE! We have to make this tournament BLOW UP!!! It's 2 weeks away!

I'll see you all there.

the Executioner · Post by **the Executioner** » 10 Mar 2008 23:26

I will be partying Friday night with Vince's band if anyone would like to join me.
This should be a pretty rockin shred...cant wait to see everyone there.
Thanks Adrian for setting this up.