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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Ok, I forwarded the list a few emails but since I
didn't get them back, I'll assume you didn't get them either. A few
housekeeping things:</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>There is a new website set up for the Winter
League, including a schedule of the next few weeks, at <A
href="http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?cmenuid=1&url=fat_shadows&sid=1674501">http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?cmenuid=1&url=fat_shadows&sid=1674501</A> </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>We play on:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Oct 26 (Wed) - 11:00 p.m., East field. We
need a volunteer to ref a game at 10 p.m. I will volunteer several times
later in the season, but not this week.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Nov 2 (Wed) - 10:00 p.m., East field. We will
need someone to stick around to ref the game after. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Also, league fees have been finalized. The
options are $1200 up front, or three payments of $450. We are going with
the three payments option, which means that we need $450 by the Nov 2nd
game. Forgive me as my mind is elsewhere, but I think this is the
roster:</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Which adds up to 15 players, so league fees due
immediately will be $450 / 15 = $30 each. If I've miscounted or missed
anyone, here's some other math for you guys.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>16 players = $28</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>17 players = $26</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>18 players = $25</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Either myself or Farrell will be collecting the
money (sorry Farrell!) and <STRONG>we will not be spotting anyone any
cash.</STRONG> Bring your money to the game on the 26th. Anyone who
had not paid up by the 29th will be removed from the roster - if you are still
not sure about playing and don't want to pony up, please let me know immediately
(<A href="mailto:dan@liveglobalbid.com">dan@liveglobalbid.com</A>) as there are
several people who have requested to play and are eager to take a place on the
roster. For playoffs, we need a fixed roster of no more than 15 players so
I would like to keep the season roster very near that number to avoid
the potential of hurting anyones feelings later on.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Also, please remember if you haven't already payed
Farrell for your shirt, please make arrangements to do so
immediately. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I don't know if anyone made it to practice today,
if you did, good for you (seriously.) Next week we should have good
weather, so we could have a few after work practices if people are so
inclined. One thing I haven't told you yet, is that there are dressing
rooms available for us at the facility, so if we can't practice on a field, we
could get to the games early and practice in theory in our dressing room - at
least it would help us get familiar with the plays we have. I think
everyone should print them off and spend a few minutes on them before the next
game anyway. To get a dressing room, the first person from the team to
arrive trades in their car keys for a dressing room key. We don't get the
car key back until after an inspection that everything is clean/not
broken/etc. There is no alcohol allowed in the dressing rooms - that's
what the bar is there for. We could alse meet early at the bar and go over
plays as well, might be more fun. (maybe less productive, ut by the sounds
of our last game, that's unlikely.)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I am still entertaining the idea of a formal poker
night. If anyone has any contacts at suitable venues (pubs, bars, etc) we
can see if we can arrange something in exchange for bringing people in,
otherwise we can rent a place like the Exchange, Austrian/German/Klingon club,
etc. I think the rental fee would be around $300 for the evening, but
that's just a guess. Food for thought - we could potentially make enough
to buy a good football or two, and knock off a payment or even both (the next
payments will be due in Dec and Jan.)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Here's a summary of the 3rd down rules, from the
league coordinator. These are probably on the website linked above - I
haven't checked.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV>There are 2 "Turnover" lines on each side of centre - the first is at
approx 25 yds and the second is at approx. 45 yds (numbers are for reference
only). If a team advances the ball past their own 25 but not their own 45 and
loses the ball on third down, the opposition takes the ball on their own side of
centre on the second "Turnover" line (45). If the team advances past their
second "Turnover" line (45) and loses the ball on third down the opposition
takes possession on their own first "Turnover" line (25).<BR>After a TD or at
the start of the game, a team will kickoff from a point 6 yds back of the second
turnover line. Hope that makes sense - there will be a learning curve for sure,
but let's try to help each other out or look for one of the exec on the field to
give you a hand!<BR></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>< There is a diagram on the website - click on
"Turnover Lines" on the home page (top right) ></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I am sorry for missing the last game and ignoring
the email list and team, but I had a good excuse. On Tuesday morning, my
wife gave birth to our first child, Eliza. I haven't been able to put her
down long enough to check my email.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>On 3. Ready, Break!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Dan</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>