west of Philly - weekend spring/summer sessions 2011

Rieferman · Post by **Rieferman** » 29 Apr 2011 09:46

Attention PA (and nearby) freestylers. In an attempt to once again have some regularity to our shred schedule, there will be "Sunday Sessions" at Black Rock Park in Collegeville PA. The park features nice playing fields, a skate park, a pavilion, playgrounds, and bathrooms.

DIRECTIONS
Here's a link to the park (for directions etc.):
http://www.uprov-montco.org/blackrockpark.html

TIME and CANCELLATIONS
We will be playing at 2 pm each Sunday starting this coming Sunday (05/01/11). There is a pavilion on site, so we will endeavor to play rain or shine (there is a small chance that the pavilion could be rented by a party once in awhile, but we'll roll the dice).

EACH WEEK, IF THERE ARE NO REPLIES, THE SESSION WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY CANCELLED. IF, ONLY ONE REPLY, WE'LL JUST SHRED IN MY BARN.

WEEKLY UPDATES
Each week I will make an "official post" in this thread with any relevant comments (such as "special guests", time changes, anything else). On weekends when I cannot make it, there are others that can keep it going in my absence.

Remember, no replies means no one wants to play, and therefore session is cancelled that week.

TUNES / DRINKS / BATHROOMS etc.
I have a battery powered ipod dock that I will bring when I attend. If you have something similarly portable for music, bring it just in case. Bring your own water etc. There are public restrooms and plenty of free parking.

IF YOU'RE COMING
Each week when I update the weekend schedule, iplease post here if you will be attending. It helps keep people excited about the sessions and lets us all know if it's worth coming that week.

IF NO REPLIES, THAT WEEK'S SESSION IS CANCELLED. ONLY ONE REPLY, WE'LL JUST SHRED IN MY BARN.

If you know of local players that aren't on modified, or aren't regular posters here, tell them to get off their butts and post in here.

Later

Bob R.

PS - if net players ever want to show up, there are nice fields that you can use. However, I will not be organizing net play.

F[uns]tylin' Eclectic · Post by **F[uns]tylin' Eclectic** » 29 Apr 2011 19:34

Stefan and I might be down for it this Sunday! I'm sure Jackson would be hella up for it too. I'll contact Corey and Darren, as well. I can let you know by Saturday. It all depends on how our finals studying is going.

Rieferman · Post by **Rieferman** » 30 Apr 2011 04:05

Awesome. Let's start at noon this particular session if possible. Post here if that's cool.

F[uns]tylin' Eclectic · Post by **F[uns]tylin' Eclectic** » 30 Apr 2011 11:16

Update:

May 1st shred is cancelled.

F[uns]tylin' Eclectic · Post by **F[uns]tylin' Eclectic** » 30 Apr 2011 11:26

Here's a list of all the possible shredders within about a 2 hour radius of us (for future reference): (Maybe copy/paste this in the top post, Bob)

Pennsylvania

Bob Riefer
Nick Polini
Nick's Dad
Brian Buchan
Drew Krause
Zach Hoffa
Darren Newman
Corey Gerges
Nick Pasquarello
Leon Do
Tom Stepek
Carrie LaGreca
Mike Toolan
Jackson Raap
Erica Frantz
Nadine Smith
Chris Maresca
Stefan Szanto
Andrew Santucci
Evan Reinsal
Ryan Straub
Jayna Reinhard
Kurt Zubry
Tim Harper
Josh Harper
Eddie Aaronson
Jarae Lewis
Rob Margus
Steve Raap (Not related to Jackson, Also live in same town.. Weird...)
Erie Crew (a little too far maybe)

New Jersey:

Jon Scheider
John Goode
Jordan Zuber
Corey Rich
Luis Ferriera
Tommy Gartland

New York:

NYFA? (Might be too far of a drive)

Rieferman · Post by **Rieferman** » 02 May 2011 09:36

OFFICIAL UPDATE FOR SUNDAY 05/08/2011

Despite it being mother's day this weekend, the wifey gave me the go ahead to shred with you knuckle heads.

Anyways, start time is 2 pm.

As always, post here if you're coming. If no one posts, I ain't gonna show either (and if we go a few weeks without any attendance, I'll stop trying).

Later,

C-Fan · Post by **C-Fan** » 02 May 2011 09:55

Just wanted to say great job with this. This is an excellent way to build/maintain a scene.

F[uns]tylin' Eclectic · Post by **F[uns]tylin' Eclectic** » 02 May 2011 12:17

Son of a gun, Bob!

I work until 1:30 every other Sunday! I mean I could show up late, but is there any way we can move it to 2, like the last one was supposed to be?

Drew · Post by **Drew** » 02 May 2011 12:32

I *might* be able to come to this sunday, have to speak with the mammy, maybe a ride, and time.

Outsider · Post by **Outsider** » 02 May 2011 13:14

Son of a gun, Bob!

I work until 1:30 every other Sunday! I mean I could show up late, but is there any way we can move it to 2, like the last one was supposed to be?

Yeah, noon is all well-and-good for somebody that lives very nearby to the location, but for somebody who rolls-in from 1.5 hours away, noon is pretty early.

Rieferman · Post by **Rieferman** » 02 May 2011 15:22

2 pm it is

F[uns]tylin' Eclectic · Post by **F[uns]tylin' Eclectic** » 02 May 2011 17:03

Drew wrote:I *might* be able to come to this sunday, have to speak with the mammy, maybe a ride, and time.

I got you covered on the ride, Drew.

Jon, it'd be awesome to see you at some of these!

And I talked to that new kid, Rob Margus. He said he's very interested in coming down to learn more. Plus, I just so happen to have an extra pair of Lavers in his size for him to use until he gets his own. It sounds like this guy is going to get into it. He's already got his basics down, so it's not like teaching someone completely unexperienced.

Also, Stefan is trying to make it down this Sunday to kick. He's never had a full-on session with more than 2 other players, and he's already pretty obsessed with the sport, so I think this will push him even harder.

Corey said he's down for Sunday, as well. He doesn't think he has anything going on.

I'm sure Jackson will be there. He's a shred junkie nowadays.

Haven't talked to Buchan yet. Bob, maybe you'd like to do the honors

I can talk to some of the other guys sometime soon, especially some of the closer ones.

Sounds like this Sunday is gonna be pretty sweet!

F[uns]tylin' Eclectic · Post by **F[uns]tylin' Eclectic** » 02 May 2011 17:04

edit:

I just sent a link to this thread to most of the players around us.

Pasquar · Post by **Pasquar** » 02 May 2011 17:38

very glad this is happening.

I will definitely make every session I am back in PA for.

pretty stoked, wish I lived in PA again

Pasquar · Post by **Pasquar** » 02 May 2011 17:39

very glad this is happening.

I will definitely make every session I am back in PA for. The black rock (skate)park is literally 2 minutes from my parents' house.

Kinda wish I lived in PA primarily

F[uns]tylin' Eclectic · Post by **F[uns]tylin' Eclectic** » 06 May 2011 17:45

Attendees For This Sunday, May 8th:

Bob Riefer
Brian Buchan
Corey Gerges
Jackson Raap
Possibly Luis Ferriera, if he's still visiting from NJ
Drew Krause
Steve Raap
Josh (?) (Jackson's friend who is getting into footbag)
Paul (?) (Another one of Jackson's friends who is getting into footbag)
Darren Newman
Rob Margus
Rob Margus's Friend
Nick Polini

Looks great so far though.

Can't wait everyone!

edit: Stefan won't make it because he can't get out of work :\

Drew · Post by **Drew** » 08 May 2011 15:44

Thanks for putting this together, Bob! It was a blast today, much better turn out than I expected! Beautiful weather, great spot to shred.

I should be able to confirm for next sunday, later in the week.

F[uns]tylin' Eclectic · Post by **F[uns]tylin' Eclectic** » 08 May 2011 16:37

Yeah Bob, great job with this! I wish I could come to next Sunday Session, but I'll be in Ontario with some birds.

I took some video of this session. It was so much fun!

Will def be coming to these from now on. Plus it's 2 mins away from me.

It was a nice surprise to see Jon Schneider and Drew Martin there.

We got this one kid into footbag, and I gave him a pair of Lavers and a footbag. He said he'll stick with it. I have video of it, as well as some shred that went down. I don't think we got too much amazing footage, but I could be wrong, because Jackson was taping later in the day, so maybe we got some cool stuff.

We also saw some sticks on the ground, which was a plus.

SUNDAY! SUNDAY! SUNDAY!

ToesMcGee · Post by **ToesMcGee** » 08 May 2011 21:03

Today was so fun! good to see everyone from other jams and meet new people too. next week will be awesome.

Rieferman · Post by **Rieferman** » 09 May 2011 04:24

First sesh was awesome. At some point this summer, the wife and I will be hosting a BBQ back at our house after our weekend shred. Stay tuned.

OFFICIAL UPDATE FOR SUNDAY 05/15/11
Confirmed, we will play at 2 p.m. this coming sunday. Nick's away this weekend, but I believe Jackson, Drew K., and I will hold down the fort. As always, post here if you are coming (if no responses, session will be cancelled).