New Years Jam 2006

C-Fan · Post by **C-Fan** » 03 Dec 2006 17:51

Part of the reason footbag has been so slow to develop, is that so many people in the community have the attitude that promoting the sport is the responsibility of other people, instead of taking initiative themselves.

"Why doesn't the IFPA sanction this event?"

-Did you ASK them to sanction it?

"Why isn't there a tournament in my state?

-Why don't you organize one?

"Why don't the people at footbag.org...?"

-As Eric pointed out: the people at footbag.org ARE US.

"I'm too lazy to wipe my own ass. Why isn't Steve Goldberg hiring somebody to wipe it for me?"

-Seriously, taking the attitude that OTHER people have the responsibility to make footbag great is really pathetic.

When I arrived at Cornell, I wanted people to play with. So what did I do? I looked for people, then I made a club. Then I recruited with my club. *BAM*, now I have people to play with. I wanted a tournament, so what did I do? I organized one, and people came.

If you want IFPA to sanction your event, then YOU need to be the one contacting them. Better yet, join the IFPA yourself and help them be more active. But complaining on an internet forum how they should be more active in seeking out your event is just lame.

"Be the change you wish to see in the world." -Gandhi.

CIC flurry · Post by **CIC flurry** » 03 Dec 2006 18:42

Obed and Kaushik! Awesome guys.
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C-Fan wrote:-As Eric pointed out: the people at footbag.org ARE US.

I said it

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But yes I wholeheartedly agree, but maybe in a more positive reinforcement way

. Though some do need the negative.

I was enthused when I saw C-Fan posted here... Getting my excel spreadsheet ready to add a name.

Zeke · Post by **Zeke** » 03 Dec 2006 19:44

Man, I read 'Eric' and I had an instant flashback to last night when Tom said 'Eric' when he ment to say 'Reile'. The combination of shock and horror on his face was gold

I like these ----> ' ' <----

Edit:
Anyone wanna challenge me to 2-square?

HooD · Post by **HooD** » 03 Dec 2006 19:52

fetusmaster wrote: ps. It looks like I will be the only one representing MI.

I really wanted to kick it with GF, too bad I'll be missing him this round. He was one of the only veterans I really felt comfortable around and has put some great memories in store. GF and some Adam Keith (sp?). That guy is amazing, any latest and greatest about him ?

SlashC · Post by **SlashC** » 03 Dec 2006 20:23

Is there going to be a champagne room in the hotel suite? and if there is... is there going to be sex in the champagne room?

Zeke · Post by **Zeke** » 03 Dec 2006 20:38

Well, there was that one room we got for free last year...

PegLegHolly · Post by **PegLegHolly** » 03 Dec 2006 20:40

only boy sex in hot pants

HooD · Post by **HooD** » 03 Dec 2006 20:46

We need a forum banner for NYJ... STAT !~!!!

acxel22 · Post by **acxel22** » 03 Dec 2006 20:49

Who needs sex when you have footbag?

quadgun · Post by **quadgun** » 03 Dec 2006 20:59

acxel22 wrote:Who needs sex when you have footbag?

People like you that want to make sure they dont fall asleep at night.

HooD · Post by **HooD** » 03 Dec 2006 21:28

I took it upon myself to make one. Enjoy.

funklovesfootbag · Post by **funklovesfootbag** » 03 Dec 2006 23:56

Krafty wrote:

I am 99.9% sure that I will be coming...I just won't be able to shred much due to the ankle injury from over summer (been 6 months already and still hasn't healed completely...bummer eh?). Wink

I'll be sitting on the sidelines too because of a knee injury probably. It will be fun anyways.

HooD · Post by **HooD** » 04 Dec 2006 00:25

Anybody up for some handstand competitions ? If so, train up so we can do some distance,stairs, or some sort of agility things.

That is a clip from last year, I conjured up all my drunken energy and managed to balance it out for a good ways.
http://s37.photobucket.com/albums/e80/M ... sglory.flv

Zjeezy · Post by **Zjeezy** » 04 Dec 2006 06:25

acxel22 wrote:Who needs sex when you have footbag?

I would say the same people who locked themselves in the bathroom last year.

Speaking of which, is Tim coming?

C-Fan · Post by **C-Fan** » 04 Dec 2006 08:27

1. Sorry Tom, something about the Avatars confused me perhaps?

2. I feel the love for GF. Definitely one of the pros who made me feel most welcome on the scene when I started hitting tournies.

3. Sorry if I came off a bit harsh at the top of the page, but I think my point is valid.

4. Don't count me officially out for the Xmas jam.

mosher · Post by **mosher** » 04 Dec 2006 08:28

Ive been trainging my handstands a fair bit, but I can't shake a stick at action like that.

I am still trying to sort out the ontario vehicle, I am doing my best.

PegLegHolly · Post by **PegLegHolly** » 04 Dec 2006 09:55

wow, hood. thats badass (the banner).very neato!

cd · Post by cd » 04 Dec 2006 10:25

crazylegs32 wrote:I remember tons of out of towners from waayy back in nyj days(2001-2003). People from Pennsylvania, NY, Minnesota, California, Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, Idaho, and more. Its great that our events are becoming international with the repeat of Canada's appearance though.

Hell yeah. I was there in 2002 and it's still the longest distance I've ever travelled to a footbag event. You guys seriously have the best venue in the universe, and your event is so much bigger now. I wish I could make it this time; there are so many players I want to meet.

Wasabi · Post by **Wasabi** » 04 Dec 2006 15:34

I had a lot of school work to cover over the past few weeks, and I was doing a massive recovery on ankle sprain. I will get to work on the prize bags this midweek - weekend. Promise, I swear!

tuomoruutufan · Post by **tuomoruutufan** » 04 Dec 2006 15:54

When/If we find some downtime from partying and footbaggin would anyone be interested in playing some eucher

For those of you who dont know eucher is a 4 player (team game) of an altered short decked (9 through ace only 24 card deck) game of spades, kind of.

I heard it was popular in canada, and ever since i left college i never have anyone to play with anymore

just an idea, figured it would be something fun to do while drinking.

and on this note, talks of poker games should be in the wind as well

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New Years Jam 2006

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