Van Jam Friday December 8th ~ To ~ Sunday December 10th

Pascal · Post by **Pascal** » 20 Nov 2006 20:53

This is sweet; I can't wait. I'm really looking forward to meeting all these new people.

Just a note though, I think Saturday is December 9th and Sunday is December 10th.

blitz · Post by **blitz** » 21 Nov 2006 13:06

I've posted the event at footbag.org, and will keep it updated as things develop.

http://www.footbag.org/events/show/1164131460

London and I have discussed having competition at the event, and decided it's mostly up to you, the players. There have been some ideas thrown around, such as a 1-on-1 battle kind of Circle contest, since there won't be that many people. We could additionally/alternatively do Shred and/or Best trick, but I don't care so much about those. Please post your opinion, or email me directly.

In case anyone missed my last post (all the way at the bottom of the last page), here's the venue/schedule information again.

Where
Mount Pleasant Community Centre (just a few blocks from my house)
In "The Boardroom" (first room on the left from the main entrance)
3161 Ontario Street - Google Map

When
Saturday, Dec. 9th, 1pm-7pm
Sunday, Dec. 10th, 1pm-5pm

Last thing, we will probably have to ask for a small entry fee to help offset costs. Since it's just a jam, in the dead of winter no less, we are funding this out of our own pockets, so it would be nice to not go broke from it. I'm thinking $10-20 (Canadian of course) for the weekend, which seems reasonable. We're doing our best to make the Van Jam a lot of fun and worth the voyage.

Yours truly,
blitz

p.s. please let me know that you're coming if you haven't done so already.

hacksterbator · Post by **hacksterbator** » 21 Nov 2006 15:38

sounds good.

i've never done circle comp before so i'm interested to see what all the hype is about. in the end though, i don't really care about competitions, i'm just looking forward to kicking again!

blitz · Post by **blitz** » 23 Nov 2006 08:39

hacksterbator wrote:i've never done circle comp before so i'm interested to see what all the hype is about.

it ain't hype.

FYI, we'll have new footfighters for sale, both the regular and new mini-size! And here are the people I've heard from thus far:

Regional
Andrew Grant (Winnipeg)
Kevin Regamey (Edmonton)
Justin Dale (Seattle)
Sam Potter (Seattle)
Maybe Allan Haggett (Victoria)

Local
Eliot Piltz
Caroline Bourgoin
London Niro
Pascal T
Kirk Chantraine
+4 (Richmond, BC)

Hoo-ra!
blitz
(edited attendees)

hacksterbator · Post by **hacksterbator** » 28 Nov 2006 18:37

Bump!

So Stoked!!!!

p.s. Ellis looks like a younger version of my uncle in that photo.

blitz · Post by **blitz** » 30 Nov 2006 13:15

yeah! stoked, too!

just got word that a few more locals are coming Sunday.

See you soon!

Uncle-El

Pascal · Post by **Pascal** » 30 Nov 2006 13:21

Awsome! Is anyone from Victoria coming? I always heared they had quite the scene out there.

blitz · Post by **blitz** » 30 Nov 2006 13:30

checking magic 8-ball... "Reply hazy, try again."

ok, 2nd time... "Ask again later." oh come on you piece of.. ok, calm down, 3rd time's a...

ah fcuk! "My sources say no."

scott behmer · Post by **scott behmer** » 30 Nov 2006 15:47

well looks like i will not be able to attend. money's too tight, i'm kinda living hand to mouth right now.

hacksterbator · Post by **hacksterbator** » 30 Nov 2006 21:30

hit the gym today. 2 1/2 hour solo session, starting to shake the rust off. too bad about vic, i really would like to see allan again. i think the last time i saw him was in 2004! counting down the days...

London · Post by **London** » 01 Dec 2006 12:55

One week impumped ide just like thank everyone thats planing on comming early

This is the first jamiam holding with elliot and thanks to himitsgoingto be alot of fun we have planned to make this a spical jamand worht the long trip forall of you. i have been playing footbag for halfa year(well laverborn)and its becoma major part of my life i thank you all for comming. finally ill be able to really see what these last 6 month have done for my shred. and be able to finally meet some real footbagers not that i havent yet but this will actually get my name out there i love this sport and the love you all have for the sport will push me further

thanks again all the best

blitz · Post by **blitz** » 05 Dec 2006 13:30

oh sweet bajeezus. The 8-ball was wrong! Matt Emmings emailed me to say he is 90% sure he will come. Hooray!

hacksterbator · Post by **hacksterbator** » 05 Dec 2006 20:46

you really can't trust those stupid 8-balls...

any way, i'm super stoked! i'll be arriving either friday at 8pm or saturday morning at 10:15 am.

hacksterbator · Post by **hacksterbator** » 07 Dec 2006 20:16

tomorrow bitches!!!

sampotter · Post by **sampotter** » 07 Dec 2006 21:49

OH SHEIT IT'S ON NOW MOTHAFUCKA

qphox · Post by **qphox** » 11 Dec 2006 21:10

Though small, this event is definitely in my top 3 ever.

Big ups to Eli/Caro for putting us all up!

Personally, I played pretty much the best I've ever played. It was a good weekend.

hacksterbator · Post by **hacksterbator** » 11 Dec 2006 21:42

Ellis is the shit!
Caro is the shit!
London is the shit!

thanks guys, soooooo much. gotta agree with k-reg. despite blowing my hip out again and playing pretty much like crap the whole time, it was one of the most fun jams ever. so chill and fun and every one had a good time! totally tops.

sampotter · Post by **sampotter** » 11 Dec 2006 23:30

This jam was the bomb. I hope more people come when something goes down in the summer, or maybe not? Either way that's bound to be equally kick ass. Kevin and Andrew are good dinner company.

Big ups to Ellis, London, and Caro for getting this together. Thanks for the exclusive, Ellis.

Thanks for the effort you guys put in despite the jam being in an off-month and having to pull from your pockets to get it together. Hopefully you came somewhat close to breaking even. The shirts are awesome. Super stoked that London has gotten so into shred as to push a tournament within his first year of playing. You're the man. I'm excited to see where your game goes. See you in May.

Hopefully I'll run into everyone before too long.

London · Post by **London** » 12 Dec 2006 08:19

Thank you everyone for comming i learned alot from all of you it was alot of fun and i am glad to hear you all had a good time this one weekend has helped my game alot. after the jam on sunday i went home and played with taylor for another houre and a bit i cant wait to see where my game takes me i hope tosee you all again not only when we hold another jam this spring but whenever anyone elseholds a jami will make a huge effort to come and enjoy.

thank you all for making this a great jam and making the first van jam something to remember.

your all the shit spical thankes to all who gave me advice onhow to
improve my game.

and a big thank you to elliot without your help and infulence in the footbag community this would have never happend thank you

ps if anyone has any videos please post ide love to see them and annilize some of my own game

Pascal · Post by **Pascal** » 12 Dec 2006 09:33

I also had a great time kicking with everyone and just hanging out. It's too bad I could't come for more of the social stuff, but I just didn't have time. Hopefully I will be in town for the next Van Jam.

Once again, it was great to meet everyone and see all the different playing styles. Also, thanks to everyone who gave me feedback and pointers on my game. Hope to see you all again sometime (relatively) soon.

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