Canadian Footbagers

ChrisW · Post by **ChrisW** » 30 May 2012 12:02

So I'm leaving this weekend from Peterborough Ontario and bicycling to British Columbia. I plan to spend about 3 months on the road, camping out each night. I am going to have a ton of downtime (I will only be biking 4-6 hours a day) and I want to get back into footbag.

Although I am a huge amateur when it comes to freestyle (I just used to kick in circles and and see how many contacts I could do without dropping), I really want to learn. I've never met anyone who could freestyle or even keep the bag up longer than a minute.

I am looking for anyone along the way who would be willing to meet up for a session. Whether you're an amateur or professional, I'd love to play with you. I will be bringing three bags with me (all 32 paneled purchased here years ago). I only have my first weeks route planned so don't hesitate if you may think you're too far out of the way.

Muffinman · Post by **Muffinman** » 30 May 2012 12:41

We're probably out of your way, since it'd put you south, in the USA, but Zach and I play in London, Ontario. We might even be able to throw together a jam with Dante and Johnny (Stratford and Brantford). I assume you're more likely aiming to go north around Lake Superior?

ChrisW · Post by **ChrisW** » 30 May 2012 14:25

As much as i'd LOVE the experience to meet and play with you and the others, I had already contemplated the idea of going down to London to meet up with a friend. I reluctantly decided that I couldn't take the time to bike down south and then back north.

I really want to bike through the upper portion of the Niagra Escarpment and camp a night or two in Bruce Peninsula. I'm also set on biking across Canada before the USA (Which may very well be next if all goes well).

Thanks for the offer Erik

Muffinman · Post by **Muffinman** » 30 May 2012 17:16

Your next major footbag stop, then, might be my home town, Winnipeg. There's a crew there, but I don't think they check Modified. And I think they play more net than freestyle these days.

SlashC · Post by **SlashC** » 30 May 2012 22:18

Where are you going in BC? If you're heading through Edmonton let me know and we can setup a shred:

http://www.footbag.org/clubs/show/1083737064

ChrisW · Post by **ChrisW** » 31 May 2012 04:58

Your next major footbag stop, then, might be my home town, Winnipeg. There's a crew there, but I don't think they check Modified. And I think they play more net than freestyle these days.

Thanks. I'll be sure to post when i'm nearing Winnipeg.

Where are you going in BC? If you're heading through Edmonton let me know and we can setup a shred:

I currently don't have a specific destination in BC. I do have a brother is northern Edmonton I would like to see though. I'll most likely go visit him. Oh and thanks for the link.

Post by **Allan** » 31 May 2012 10:41

If you make it over to Vancouver Island, there are a few of us in Victoria who are usually up for a kick ...