Broomball Sunday 12/16 8:30 AM

[TML]

Trying to throw together a little broomball game/practice this weekend. A few members of my team (beg. league) will be getting together to play on Sunday morning.

Grab a stick and come join us! Hopefully we'll garner enough people to actually have a nice game. :banana:


8:30 AM 'til about 10

Wilson Park Rink in Shoreview-
It's on the North side of Cty Rd F, between Victoria and Lexington Ave. Look for the Wilson park sign, the rinks are not really visible from the road.

Wilson Park location (google) (http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&q=wilson+park&near=Shoreview,+MN&fb=1&cid=0,0,17137610411288233766&ll=45.065943,-93.135567&spn=0.04486,0.067205&z=14&om=1)

Here's my Cell # if you need to call me that morning: 651.402.5746

[Lezgo Cycling]

Im there, ....cause im on the team and cause I need the practice

[batjerk]

If I only had a broom... Shoreview is even local for me.

[Lezgo Cycling]

If I only had a broom... Shoreview is even local for me.

I have 2 if you show you can borrow one

[batjerk]

I'll ask my scheduler tonight and let you know.

[TML]

I have 2 if you show you can borrow one

Me too.

I'll have an extra stick along if anyone else wants to use mine.

[mara]

Is this something any idiot could come to or is it more of a practice for, say, people who've ever seen broomball before?

[batjerk]

Well, since I plan to go, it must be for any idiot. I haven't played since highschool.

[Lezgo Cycling]

Is this something any idiot could come to or is it more of a practice for, say, people who've ever seen broomball before?

It started as a prcatice for the team, but we only have 7-9 total for the team so I imagine troy put this out to gather some folks to have more fun, we all have fun, but the team gets practice....I say come one out

[mara]

Well, since I plan to go, it must be for any idiot. I haven't played since highschool.

An ex of mine plays and really likes it, but I've never so much as seen a game.

Is this one of those hideous sports that requires hand/eye coordination?

[batjerk]

Some, I'm sure, but, I can ride a bike... sort of... so I figure I can do this too. At least well enough so someone has something to laugh at.:D

[Lezgo Cycling]

Yea come on out it will be fun....

[TML]

Gus has it exactly right. We're just looking to get some people out on the ice for a good time. Playing a crackpot of a game with 8-9 idiots is much more fun than only 3 or 4 idiots shooting balls at an empty net. :crazy:

Mara-
broomball - think hockey with no skates, played with a mini-soccer ball and a club. :D

[batjerk]

Yeah, they are pretty much clubs anymore, aren't they? I used to have an actual broom for broom ball. It was really cool.

Oh yeah, this'll be done by tennish then to facilitate getting back to BC for the 'shoein' deal?

[TML]

Oh yeah, this'll be done by tennish then to facilitate getting back to BC for the 'shoein' deal?

The BC snoshoe is on Saturday. That's to ensure your good and sore for broomball on SUNDAY

[batjerk]

Oh yeah... Um, I misread the date. I thought this was Saturday. I'll not be showing up, then. Sorry.

[TML]

Oh yeah... Um, I misread the date. I thought this was Saturday. I'll not be showing up, then. Sorry.

Yeah, Sunday morning isn't usually my first choice, but this weekend it's all I could work out. Maybe catch ya next time Trevor.

[Lezgo Cycling]

For those that cant make it I found another pick up game that day and theyll provide a stick if you dont have one...its in roseville, details to come ....basically sun 1 pm in roseville

[Magic]

Gus has it exactly right. We're just looking to get some people out on the ice for a good time. Playing a crackpot of a game with 8-9 idiots is much more fun than only 3 or 4 idiots shooting balls at an empty net. :crazy:

Mara-
broomball - think hockey with no skates, played with a mini-soccer ball and a club. :D


You just said the magic word for Mara, "club". Just make sure she isn't using a Pulaski.;)

[mara]

You just said the magic word for Mara, "club". Just make sure she isn't using a Pulaski.;)

So true :D

[TML]

You just said the magic word for Mara, "club". Just make sure she isn't using a Pulaski.;)

You gonna come join us Troy? I know BB is like slow motion compared to your icey sport of choice but it's still a good time for those of us with less skillz. :crazy::D

[Magic]

You gonna come join us Troy? I know BB is like slow motion compared to your icey sport of choice but it's still a good time for those of us with less skillz. :crazy::D

I would, but I'm still fighting off the flu. And if I do feel better, I have 2 hours of hockey calling my name that night. But I will try to make it another time. And nothing is slow motion when you are a goalie, except my reflex's as I'm getting older!:crazy2:

[Shawno]

I plan on making it. Can someone hook me up with a broom? Otherwise, I can stand next to the rink and scream obscenities at the players, regardless of which team they are representing. Also, do we need to bring lights and darks to show separation?

[TML]

I plan on making it. Can someone hook me up with a broom? Otherwise, I can stand next to the rink and scream obscenities at the players, regardless of which team they are representing. Also, do we need to bring lights and darks to show separation?

Cool! We've got some extra sticks so you'll be covered.

Light and Dark shirt- good call, yes bring 'em!

See ya there!

[Shawno]

Good times today!!!

That sport is definitely humbling though.

[TML]

Thanks for coming out everyone! It was a blast. :banana:

Considering the good times had today, I think we'll be doing it again as the season goes on.

[mara]

That was a lot of fun. Thanks for putting it together, Troy!

I think my running around on ice skills are a little rusty, not to mention the whole aiming thing. . .

Much fun was had by me! :banana:

[manual63]

I can hardly walk today, but it was well worth it!!!

The highlight of the game for me was when mara scored a goal......that was so awesome!!!!

Hope we play again soon.

[Lezgo Cycling]

awsome day...we should defiantley do this weekly, its a heck of a way to burn off those winter pounds for those who dont ride or shoe...lets plan another

[batjerk]

I'm all for it, just so long as it is not on a Sunday. Family and other obligations prevail on Sundays.

[Lezgo Cycling]

so then lets start an unnoficial saturday morning MORC broomball game...say 9am saturdays at Wilson Park in Shoreview ? Ill be there and bring my kids next time....

[Shawno]

I am committed to boot hockey from 7:30 to 9:30 on Saturday mornings.
I should be able to get to Shoreview by 10:00 though.

[Lezgo Cycling]

we could make it whatever time....but I say lets start something weekly

[Nickel]

Probably can't make it every week but I will try as often as possible.

I also cannot walk well today!

[Lezgo Cycling]

Probably can't make it every week but I will try as often as possible.

I also cannot walk well today!

I dont expect everyone to show every week. I probably wont make it every week, but I think it will be like a group ride.....we will post the date/ time/ and place and hope to see some new faces every week. :cool:

Starting after xmas of course. I am sure this week is very busy for most

[mara]

I also cannot walk well today!

Ditto that, or without crying :crazy2:

If we are lucky enough to get a patient and forgiving crew, I'd like to play as often as I'm able.

[syntaxjunkie]

i might have to overlook my self-imposed prohibition on broomball and give this a go...

[Lezgo Cycling]

i might have to overlook my self-imposed prohibition on broomball and give this a go...

For sure...it was a blast, you should come give it a try...we would love to see some new faces

[syntaxjunkie]

i'll have a talk with my currently intact knee ligaments and see what they think.

[Lezgo Cycling]

i'll have a talk with my currently intact knee ligaments and see what they think.

well you have a couple weeks to convince them :D I plan to post something for the weekend after xmas

[Lezgo Cycling]

Started another thread here (http://www.morcmtb.org/forums/showthread.php?t=24491) for the next game

[TML]

A weekly thing would be great. I'd be able to make some Sat. mornings.

I might try to line something up for Wed or Fri evening of this week. Need to check how late the lights are on at some of the rinks.

On weekends, mornings are good when trying to set up games like this because you can be reasonably sure that when you get to the rink, you'll have it to yourself. By around 1 or 2 in the afternoon, there's a fairly good chance there is a pick-up hockey game already in progress at most rinks.

Charles- those ligament are yearning for a workout! :)

[Nickel]

Friday evening I might be trying to arrange a game but it would probably be closer to Minneapolis if anyone is interested.

[Lezgo Cycling]

weeknights would be cool to and if troy..you can get one I grab those broomballs and stick from you, (as seen in other thread)

[TML]

Nicole,

Keep me/us posted of the friday game if you need people. I'm trying to get my team together wed. or friday night. If we only have a few, we may as well hook up for your game.

[Nickel]

If you have people that want to come, I can try to move the game to a Roseville or Lauderdale rink. The bugger is that we play with a lot of grad students who don't have cars which is why we were thinking of maybe Van Cleve park near the U. I think you can call to reserve one of the rinks which we can do too.

[TML]

If you have people that want to come, I can try to move the game to a Roseville or Lauderdale rink. The bugger is that we play with a lot of grad students who don't have cars which is why we were thinking of maybe Van Cleve park near the U. I think you can call to reserve one of the rinks which we can do too.

Keep your plans easy for those you're playing with (rink near the U). It's looking like my team is leaning towards Wednesday. If any of us wanted to join you on friday we don't mind coming to Mpls. :cool: