Dallas Winter Polo Invitational - UPDATED PLEASE READ

Submitted by txgoldsprints on Thu Dec 10, 2009, 04:12pm

Saturday, January 9, 2010

Host club:

Dallas Bicycle Polo

Dallas Bicycle Polo presents the 2010 Winter Polo Invitational. 2PM @ JW Ray Park.

!!!!! UPDATE !!!!!!!

See comments below......

Location

JW Ray Park

Caddo & Cochran

Dallas, TX

United States

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Fri Dec 11, 2009, 01:12am

Rob-ATX

Austin Texas Bike Polo

yeah can't wait!

Sun Dec 13, 2009, 08:12pm

Otera

Max Fun to be had. My special meter is already glowing.

HAY!

Sun Dec 13, 2009, 08:12pm

DanielNOLA

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

how many courts is that?

wrong name. wrong mouth. wrong time.

Sun Dec 13, 2009, 09:12pm

txgoldsprints

Dallas Bicycle Polo

just one. there's a single tennis court adjacent but it's fenced off from the inline hockey court.

Sun Dec 13, 2009, 10:12pm

DanielNOLA

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

got it. thanks.

wrong name. wrong mouth. wrong time.

Mon Dec 14, 2009, 07:12pm

BretStatus

ABQ Bike Polo

Can anyone there house a team from albuquerque? just one team

Mon Dec 14, 2009, 10:12pm

chrispodz

ready to rock

Tue Dec 15, 2009, 02:12am

Mike Polo

Austin Texas Bike Polo

i am soo ready for this!!!!!!!!!!

mike-polo

Thu Dec 17, 2009, 04:12am

Stevens

I'm looking forward to mixing it up. That court looks great! Thanks for running with the idea Dallas.

Thu Dec 17, 2009, 10:12am

#10

DanielNOLA

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

NO is confirmed for one team, probably enough for two.

wrong name. wrong mouth. wrong time.

Thu Dec 17, 2009, 10:12am

#11

Mike Polo

Austin Texas Bike Polo

I think Austin will be bringing three teams at the least .

mike-polo

Thu Dec 17, 2009, 01:12pm

#12

frazer

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

i might be down for this if i can catch a ride with u NO boyz

klack klack klack

Thu Dec 17, 2009, 03:12pm

#13

Rob-ATX

Austin Texas Bike Polo

so are we playing with hockey balls or soccer balls?

Rules?

Thu Dec 17, 2009, 05:12pm

#14

drizz

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

soccer balls?

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carve. smash. eat shit.

Thu Dec 17, 2009, 05:12pm

#15

will

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

Thu Dec 17, 2009, 06:12pm

#16

Stevens

That endo on the joust was awesome! That looks like the exact court we'll be playing on. Will any of these guys be playing?

Thu Dec 17, 2009, 03:12pm

#17

cris gt

Philadelphia Bicycle Polo

3 austin teams? lordy, is there even room for me when i get there?

"Oh great brothers of the night who rideth upon the hot winds of hell, who dwelleth in the Devil's lair; move and appear."

Thu Dec 17, 2009, 10:12pm

#18

DanielNOLA

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

Not with that sorry display in New Orleans.

wrong name. wrong mouth. wrong time.

Thu Dec 17, 2009, 09:12pm

#19

Otera

We got 2 teams so far I believe.
Also, A question being asked is are we able to have subs? I personally say no.....

HAY!

Thu Dec 17, 2009, 09:12pm

#20

DanielNOLA

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

What, they don't like sandwiches in Dallas?

wrong name. wrong mouth. wrong time.

Thu Dec 17, 2009, 11:12pm

#21

Otera

WISE ASS

HAY!

Sat Dec 19, 2009, 01:12am

#22

txgoldsprints

Dallas Bicycle Polo

The last few games have been with street hockey balls, so i'd venture to guess that's how we'll roll with it.

If you and the team you're playing against wanna play with the soccer ball, then that's probably okay too.

One rule that the Dallas players don't observe is the notion of a 'scoring end' of the mallet. Nobody knows what a shuffle is. We've always just played that you protect your net, so I don't know what the plan is for the tournament, since i'm not the organizer Most everyone is down for whatever long as we're having a good time, so i'm sure joel will have that all worked out nice and tidy before the ball drops.

The 'point of this game is to win' guy in the youtube video up there is your loverly host.

Sat Dec 19, 2009, 02:12am

#23

Stevens

txgoldsprints wrote:

the notion of a 'scoring end' of the mallet. Nobody knows what a shuffle is. We've always just played that you protect your net...

Oh that's great! Really? The "scoring end" of a mallet. I guess we're conformists in Tulsa but I'm love'n that Dallas isn't. I never really thought about it but I have no idea why a shuffle shot shouldn't count, I doubt I would take advantage of the possibility of a shuffle shot but I wouldn't be bothered by others doing so. I can live with that small concession.

I think Dallas might have been the last holdout using a soccer ball. I'm pretty sure the rest of us will prefer to use the street hockey ball.

In total agreement about having a good time. Let's make sure we all get in as much polo as we can possibly handle and there is plenty of time for friendly pickup games. I'm looking forward to mixing the teams up and playing on the same side with some of you folks.

Sat Dec 19, 2009, 08:12pm

#24

drizz

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

there aren't many widely accepted rules in bike polo, but two rules that no one debates are 1) you must leave play if you dab and 2) a shot is off of the open end of the mallet (shuffles are not shots). no city i have every played in/with/against allows shuffles as shots. this is the first time i've heard of the absence of the shot/shuffle rule. if that's the way it's going to be, it's your city, your rules, and i'll play by them. for the future, though, you really should think about accepting that rule as being a part of the game if you want to play with other cities. you will be at a huge disadvantage if you travel to any other city since everyone, as far as i know, plays with that rule.

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carve. smash. eat shit.

Sat Dec 19, 2009, 09:12pm

#25

Stevens

I'm with Drizz that in the long run it would be better to give up on the shuffle shot cuz no other city will allow it and I doubt the rule even gets another discussion much less ever gets changed.

Sun Dec 20, 2009, 01:12am

#26

txgoldsprints

Dallas Bicycle Polo

i don't think the rules for the have been posted yet officially, i'm just telling you how it normally rolls up here. i know the host is aware of it, it's just that most people here are still new enough players that they're largely unconcerned about how the rest of the polo-sphere goes about business.

very few of the players up here even use pipe mallets, so most of them don't have an 'open' end.
it's still a pretty casual deal to us, so i'd prepare to expect it be pretty lax. i'd be willing to bet that the dallas teams won't likely figure too much into the highly competitive rounds of the tourney since there's a serious experience gap.

i'll also bet that it's going to be a goddamned good time, regardless. i hope y'all think so too.

Sun Dec 20, 2009, 02:12am

#27

DanielNOLA

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

No.

No fun is allowed. If anyone has even one ounce of fun, I'm going to be so pissed.

Maybe we should spend like an hour helping you guys make "real" mallets that you can use in the future. I've got a few extra ski poles and hockey tape I can bring up. I'm sure someone can bring you some ABS, if not, I've got like six feet in my back yard I can throw in Will's van.

I'm sure some of the other clubs that are coming can help seed you guys as well... if you're interested.

wrong name. wrong mouth. wrong time.

Sun Dec 20, 2009, 02:12am

#28

txgoldsprints

Dallas Bicycle Polo

i'm actually working on this. my plan was to have some extra pipe mallets put together before the tourney for the yokels. i think it would be pretty cool to hammer out a few extras while were there.

i've got some ABS and little bit of hdpe for heads, but i need some more poles. craigslist has been the best source so far, but i've only scored 4 of them to date.

Sun Dec 20, 2009, 12:12pm

#29

will

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

I'll bring you four poles.

Sun Dec 20, 2009, 02:12pm

#30

pdillo

Imaginary Tulsa Bike Polo

I'll make some mallets. I have about 10 poles and a shitload of 2" black HDPE

Sun Dec 20, 2009, 02:12pm

#31

pdillo

Imaginary Tulsa Bike Polo

(and I'll bring some hockey balls... we really arnt playing with a soccer ball are we?)

*edit: I read post above, nevermind... unless you need me to bring some

Sun Dec 20, 2009, 01:12pm

#32

Mike Polo

Austin Texas Bike Polo

let's play some polo! We've got extra mallets aswell for some other people to use. Let's try and get everyone using a mallet so they can be prepared for future games and/or tourneys.

mike-polo

Sun Dec 20, 2009, 03:12pm

#33

Stevens

I think everybody hopes for this to be a great meeting place for friendlies and tournaments. Geographically Dallas is Ideal. Although I love rebels and indigenous rules, it would be better for everyone if the rules were more inline other tournaments. I though East Van Crown did a nice job with their rules. Looks like we have nets so we could skip the cone height part.

I'll help Pdillo make a mallet or two we'll plan to leave with you. Do you guys still want to grill some food? Any news on a grill?

Mon Dec 21, 2009, 12:12am

#34

txgoldsprints

Dallas Bicycle Polo

We'll have a grill there...don't know how big yet.

And those rules are pretty much the same as here. the 'cone height' goals is a new one. the nets are gone at norbuck now, and the last couple times the only cones we had a the small collapsible ones, which don't really work all that great. we're working on rounding up some proper cones, but if you happen to have a couple sets and it's not too much of a pain in the ass to bring them with you as a backup, that would be splendid.

i'll wait for joel to chime in here, but from talking to him i think that the rules will be similar to what you linked to there at the 'East Van Crown', with the 'no shuffle score' rule intact.

Mon Dec 21, 2009, 09:12pm

#35

Rob-ATX

Austin Texas Bike Polo

I have tons of large cones, I'll bring 4, just in case...

Mon Dec 21, 2009, 10:12pm

#36

DanielNOLA

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

What's the housing situation0 like? Are there floors to crash on in Dallas? We're looking at leaving NO on Friday morning and getting there maybe at like 5 or 6pm. I'm not sure exactly how many... at least three... maybe five or six. We're all pretty tameish.

wrong name. wrong mouth. wrong time.

Tue Dec 22, 2009, 02:12am

#37

txgoldsprints

Dallas Bicycle Polo

post up on the facebook event page. the inn is full at my place, but you might find a vacant couch or similar there.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=197024485758

Wed Dec 23, 2009, 05:12am

#38

DanielNOLA

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

Will do. If you know the people who live in Dallas etc it would be cool if you could just let them know that it's normal for people from out of town to look for places to stay within the community (eg free) and that if you're "hosting" it's pretty normal to help arrange housing... I only say this because you mentioned they were largely unconcerned/unaware of what's been developing over the few years so they may see some dudes on there asking for places to stay and not know that it's normal for "strangers" to shack up with locals. Or maybe they do... no clue.

wrong name. wrong mouth. wrong time.

Thu Dec 24, 2009, 12:12am

#39

Otera

Is an exposed outer chainring a problem?

HAY!

Thu Dec 24, 2009, 01:12am

#40

DanielNOLA

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

only if it gets bent.

wrong name. wrong mouth. wrong time.

Thu Dec 24, 2009, 01:12am

#41

Austin Texas Bike Polo

DanielNOLA and ATX crew, my dad lives in the DFW (Grand Prairie to be exact)and I was kinda thinking it'd be cool to crash his bachelor pad. he has ample floor space and three mattresses available for a ton of people and i think it'd be kinda neat to hang at his place with my polo peeps. and he is a major homebrewer..maybe we could throw down some tasty treats and play pool and darts and stuff...i dunno. just an idea.

www.atxbpsc.blogspot.com

www.lets-take-the-one.blogspot.com

Thu Dec 24, 2009, 04:12am

#42

Stevens

Mo, I think three nice guys from Tulsa might like to meet your pops too. It sound like a great time. We won't take up much room at all... promise.

Thu Dec 24, 2009, 02:12am

#43

DanielNOLA

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

you've got mail... kinda.

wrong name. wrong mouth. wrong time.

Thu Dec 24, 2009, 06:12pm

#44

jeffisdef

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

okay.....this is sounding a little backwards???

shuffle goals???

soccer balls??

nobody in the rest of the world plays like that..

i might not even go now.

this is sounding kinda ridiculous

Thu Dec 24, 2009, 08:12pm

#45

Stevens

Did you read the whole post? Dallas has more or less been doing there own thing but when a few of us wanted to meet there and play each other the Dallas club was gracious enough to organize this fun tournament. In a video on youtube they were pictured using soccer balls some time last year. They have recently switched up. We're all planning to use hockey balls. The rules will be standard tournament rules. They only said until now they had counted all shots on goal. Dallas was conceived as a friendly mixer for a few of the members of the south central to get to know each other. There will be great games there and some good competition so don't get all twisted up about a few little details. Housing, food, and rules will all work themselves out so just get in the van and go. I know everyone from Tulsa is looking forward to playing you guys and making some new friends. This is going to be a small setting so you'll get to play more polo here then anywhere else that weekend. Heck if you play well you may have a good chance of leaving with some money or nice swag.

Thu Dec 24, 2009, 09:12pm

#46

Mike Polo

Austin Texas Bike Polo

Geez, let's play some polo already!!!!! So do we know what cities will be attending this event?

mike-polo

Fri Dec 25, 2009, 01:12am

#47

Stevens

Tulsa will be there.

Fri Dec 25, 2009, 02:12am

#48

BretStatus

ABQ Bike Polo

Albuquerque, NM is bringing a team. We want to make some polo friends and learn new tricks from some of you pros so we can smash our other players when we get home. Also, is anyone going to dallas interested in giving/selling us some super strong head material? I'll make it worth your time. Mail fresh green chile next season perhaps???

Fri Dec 25, 2009, 02:12am

#49

Stevens

I'll cut up some from my stash. I've got some very nice (and maybe rare) black HDPE.

Fri Dec 25, 2009, 01:12pm

#50

Otera

Amarillo doesn't have to worry about lodging, because after they see our playing, any females present will invite us to their places.

HAY!

Fri Dec 25, 2009, 02:12pm

#51

DanielNOLA

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

cause they're gonna feel sorry for all you busters and your broke ass game?

night night 806... lick a shot... polo 187.

wrong name. wrong mouth. wrong time.

Sat Dec 26, 2009, 02:12am

#52

Otera

Sympathy is still attention

HAY!

Fri Dec 25, 2009, 05:12pm

#53

Mike Polo

Austin Texas Bike Polo

Hahahaha!!!!! We even have comedians that are going to be present too? Any bets for the podium? Haha

mike-polo

Sat Dec 26, 2009, 07:12pm

#54

jeffisdef

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

cant wait to serve my friend miguel.....i didnt get a chance in NOLA!

i cant wait to see you dogg....i think me and daniel and will are coming.

so at least one or possiblly two...

i seriously cant wait to be back in texas....

holla back at me dogg!

Sat Dec 26, 2009, 08:12pm

#55

Mike Polo

Austin Texas Bike Polo

Hahaha. Sorry Jeff that we were undefeated the whole time! But yes, you will have your chance to play us and it will be fun! See you guys there and bring your best game- oh and hurry and move here Jeff!!

mike-polo

Sun Dec 27, 2009, 02:12am

#56

BretStatus

ABQ Bike Polo

stevenso: You are awesome! Want monies for that stuff?

Sun Dec 27, 2009, 03:12am

#57

Stevens

I liked the promise of those green chiles, I can wait until summer for payment. This is a friendly offer. I come thru your town a couple times a year so I'm going to start bringing my bike so I can meet up with you guys from now on. Keep an eye out for people working on or near the roads and I bet you will find some in your town too. I just asked the dude for it and he sliced off a chuck for me. Might start stalking plumbers too 'cuz they sometimes use it and might have scraps after a job. Does cutting them to 5 and a half inches sound okay to you?

Mon Dec 28, 2009, 07:12am

#58

BretStatus

ABQ Bike Polo

5 and a half is perfect. Thanks for the advice also. looking forward to meeting in dallas.

Mon Dec 28, 2009, 11:12am

#59

txgoldsprints

Dallas Bicycle Polo

I'm putting the word out to see if we can help everyone out with accommodations.

Wed Dec 30, 2009, 01:12pm

#60

Otera

On a serious note, I asked before but never got a straight response:
We might have a non-3 number group of people come, like 4,5,7 or such. Alex (Bikelife) was wanting to know if we could rotate people out so that the trip is not wasted. Or, could there be one or 2 people on 2 teams to round that out?

HAY!

Wed Dec 30, 2009, 06:12pm

#61

Stevens

I don't think your trip will be wasted because there is going to be plenty of friendly games. I doubt the tournament will take that long and then we'll be right back to pick up games. We probably won't have a perfect 3 or 6 or 9 from Tulsa so maybe the extras can be pair up in pick up games that morning. That said I don't mind people rotating if that is what you guys what to do.

Wed Dec 30, 2009, 11:12pm

#62

DanielNOLA

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

I'm sure there will be some odd number people who can team up from different cities to make teams of three.

wrong name. wrong mouth. wrong time.

Wed Dec 30, 2009, 11:12pm

#63

txgoldsprints

Dallas Bicycle Polo

i think that's probably the likely scenario with a lot of folks showing up looking for team members.

if we don't end up with that many teams, then maybe we can round-robin for qualifiers to seed the teams. im sure there will be quite a few local players without full teams, so just come on down and you'll get to play.

is allowing subs for team members a common deal in other tournaments?

Thu Dec 31, 2009, 09:12pm

#64

Otera

We don't know. My first tournament.

HAY!

Thu Dec 31, 2009, 09:12pm

#65

DanielNOLA

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

usually doesn't happen but i don't think it really matters for this. if there are enough odd people out to make teams, should do that rather than rotate, though.

-----
"youre well known out here (chicago) some bartender was bitching about your ca posts. i had a good laugh. thanks boo."

wrong name. wrong mouth. wrong time.

Mon Jan 4, 2010, 01:01am

#66

floppy

COMOPOLO

If como wanted to make the trip would you have us?

Mon Jan 4, 2010, 02:01am

#67

Austin Texas Bike Polo

well, my vote is fuck yesss!

www.atxbpsc.blogspot.com

www.lets-take-the-one.blogspot.com

Mon Jan 4, 2010, 02:01pm

#68

txgoldsprints

Dallas Bicycle Polo

the more, the merrier. c'mon down.

looks like the weather calls for it to be cold and clear.

Mon Jan 4, 2010, 04:01pm

#69

Stevens

some of us think of mid-forties to be quite nice, almost warm.

Mon Jan 4, 2010, 05:01pm

#70

will

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

Discovered a problem with my van over the break. A problem that ends with the rear wheels ejecting from my vehicle. Not going to make it, but I'll send those ski poles up with Jeff and Daniel.

Mon Jan 4, 2010, 05:01pm

#71

Stevens

Maybe you could ride along with one of them?

Mon Jan 4, 2010, 05:01pm

#72

will

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

The truck taking them only seats two. Three in that cab for more than an hour would be miserable. I'll see if anyone else is going.

Mon Jan 4, 2010, 05:01pm

#73

drizz

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

i need a ride to this. frazer, you going?

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carve. smash. eat shit.

Mon Jan 4, 2010, 05:01pm

#74

Stevens

Burgers for the cookout? Do you guys want me to hustle around and get this stuff ready or just skip it. I'm a bit lazy yet I'm also a master behind the grill. Let me know if everyone want's to put some effort behind the cookout. Nothing seals a friendship like sharing food together. On the other hand, there's going to be a bit of a chill in the air so maybe everyone would instead prefer to leave and get lunch or dinner else where.

Mon Jan 4, 2010, 09:01pm

#75

Otera

How far is this place from Deep Ellum and is Franzini's Pizza still open?

HAY!

Tue Jan 5, 2010, 10:01am

#76

Austin Texas Bike Polo

NOLA boys, will, drizz, any chance yall could get yourselves to Austin before 3/4pm on Friday? If so, you can ride with me...up to dallas. just a thought. i know its pretty silly..if you could get that far, why not just all the way to dallas....i'm just trying to be helpful is all.

i like the idea of cookout, but i am able to do whatever everyone wants to do. i am one of the pesky vegetarians though....

stevenso and the OK boys, did yall figure out accommodations yet?

www.atxbpsc.blogspot.com

www.lets-take-the-one.blogspot.com

Tue Jan 5, 2010, 11:01am

#77

jeffisdef

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

looks like its only daniel and i attending this.....going to austin and then dallas would not

be too logical....dallas is about 8hrs from here and so is austin...yeah dude???

see you there and daniel and i will need a 3rd. i seee someone from como said

they would go....that would be cool...anyways....mo, daniel said something about

staying with you...i guess he will have that figured out by the time we go.

cant wait to get outta town...my new years was a disaster and i wanna die now!

so this will be one of my last tournament things....well maybe sespi, but after that

i got a suicide pact with myself....LIGHTS OUT LITTLE JEFFREY!

Tue Jan 5, 2010, 11:01am

#78

Stevens

One I think I'd like to get pizza and one yeah but I'm vegetarian. Not too convincing. I'm giving this 'til noon for some people to chime in with some real passion for the cookout. On the accommodations I think pdillo is shaking down his Dallas connections but I haven't heard any conformations yet.

Tue Jan 5, 2010, 12:01pm

#79

will

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

I may be able to fly up. Can anyone grab me from DFW on their way to the courts? The flight would arrive at 11:30a, Saturday.

Tue Jan 5, 2010, 12:01pm

#80

Austin Texas Bike Polo

will, we will totally be able to get you from the airport no problemo!!!!!!
512-797-5483

www.atxbpsc.blogspot.com

www.lets-take-the-one.blogspot.com

Tue Jan 5, 2010, 12:01pm

#81

jeffisdef

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

if you flew that would be sick will....seriously dude....

that would be awesome.....i would love for you to do that...i dont know where

the airport is but i am sure we could figure that part out fool!

lemme know dogggggggggg!

my last two months of polo dude...then its LIGHTS OUT!

Tue Jan 5, 2010, 01:01pm

#82

frazer

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

calm down, i'm getting my tires on my truck changed today, coming through NOLA @ 8am. Gotta get back to Mobile by 9am monday. can fit 4 othe peeps

klack klack klack

Tue Jan 5, 2010, 01:01pm

#83

drizz

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

i want one of those spots please.

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carve. smash. eat shit.

Wed Jan 6, 2010, 12:01am

#84

DanielNOLA

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

i call shotgun in the hick-up truck.

wrong name. wrong mouth. wrong time.

Tue Jan 5, 2010, 04:01pm

#85

caseyrr

Austin Texas Bike Polo

i may or may not have a team from austin, so if anys got odds, ill play with you

Wed Jan 6, 2010, 12:01am

#86

Austin Texas Bike Polo

finally!
it's about damn time casey!!

www.atxbpsc.blogspot.com

www.lets-take-the-one.blogspot.com

Tue Jan 5, 2010, 05:01pm

#87

BretStatus

ABQ Bike Polo

4 young men from albuquerque will arrive in dallas somtime between 8 and 10pm on friday. Will anyone house us?

Tue Jan 5, 2010, 10:01pm

#88

chuckberry

Scary Larry Kansas Bike Polo

I'm coming from Lawrence,KS! I can't get any confirmations from other ScaryLarry players. I will be there either way... if anyone needs one I'm down!!

stick 2 da code, stop snitchin'

Tue Jan 5, 2010, 10:01pm

#89

pdillo

Imaginary Tulsa Bike Polo

One of our players has not confirmed, we may need another team-mate

Tue Jan 5, 2010, 11:01pm

#90

chuckberry

Scary Larry Kansas Bike Polo

Ready to play! let me know what happens...

stick 2 da code, stop snitchin'

Tue Jan 5, 2010, 11:01pm

#91

will

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

Ticket purchased!

Wed Jan 6, 2010, 01:01am

#92

DanielNOLA

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

Jeff and I came up with a list of names for our team, Will. Let us know if you'd be adverse to being on a team named any of the following:

"I WANNA FUCKING MURDER MYSELF"
"WILL 187"
"BATI WILL BLOODCLOT"
"BOMBA WILL"
"MY 9MM GO BANG AT WILL"

My vote goes out to "my 9mm go bang..." Let us know.

wrong name. wrong mouth. wrong time.

Wed Jan 6, 2010, 12:01am

#93

Stevens

This weekend Dallas will be offering the best polo action to be found anywhere in the world! It's pretty awesome that this has come together so nicely and so many clubs are taking part. I hope no one minds that I leave my chef's hat at home, it didn't seem overly important to anyone. I'm still bringing plenty of cut hdpe for the albuquerque club, or whom ever. Safe travels everyone.

Wed Jan 6, 2010, 01:01am

#94

Otera

Wow. That's all I can say. I lived in Dallas for 5 years, moving there was a blessing and leaving was a soul crusher. This isn't the 1st time I've been back but it's on my terms and it will feel great to be there playing Bike Polo with everyone, both with my Amarillo peoples and people from all around.
These wheels won't ever stop rolling.

HAY!

Wed Jan 6, 2010, 01:01am

#95

txgoldsprints

Dallas Bicycle Polo

Well, I have some unfortunate news. We went up to the park today to do a little cleanup and found that the city has decided to move forward with the repairs to the court without any warning. Unfortunately, this involved cutting two-foot deep sections as long as 6 feet in some areas out of the center of the court. The entry gates have been chained shut and locked. I'm still waiting to hear from the Parks dept, but it is highly unlikely that the tourney will take place here.

We are working furiously on an alternate venue and have a possible option, albeit one without lighting. This may affect the scheduled time. Update will come within 24 hours.

Frankly, we're shocked and disappointed by this news, but still fully plan to play polo on Saturday in the DFW area.

Wed Jan 6, 2010, 01:01am

#96

DanielNOLA

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

bummer. looked like a nice court.

wrong name. wrong mouth. wrong time.

Wed Jan 6, 2010, 01:01am

#97

Rob-ATX

Austin Texas Bike Polo

whoa, that's a bummer, yeah, keep us updated...

Wed Jan 6, 2010, 01:01am

#98

Otera

def keep us posted, we were planning on leaving Amarillo at 7am Saturday morning, but it sounds like a contingency plan may be in order. are there any outdoor b-ball courts we could play on?

HAY!

Wed Jan 6, 2010, 01:01am

#99

jeffisdef

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

what about that tennis court next to it???

and if lighting is n issue it looks like you fools gonna have to start earlier...and a tourney is

definitely gonna take more than one day!

let me know cause i really wanted to come to this and stomp austin!

Wed Jan 6, 2010, 01:01am

#100

pdillo

Imaginary Tulsa Bike Polo

shit, i say set the pits on fire and play on! psh, pussies...

Wed Jan 6, 2010, 01:01am

#101

Otera

Would any roller hockey court work?
I found this city park one in Bedford it has a roller hockey rink
http://www.ci.bedford.tx.us/Departments/parks_recreation/parks_info.htm

HAY!

Wed Jan 6, 2010, 01:01am

#102

txgoldsprints

Dallas Bicycle Polo

I've been tipped about that court at the Bedford Boys Ranch but apparently it sees regular scheduled action as a hockey court. I'm trying to find the 'right' person to talk to about letting us play there.

There's also one other hockey court in Grapevine near DFW, but it's a similar situation.

Wed Jan 6, 2010, 01:01am

#103

txgoldsprints

Dallas Bicycle Polo

There's a location just east of Lemmon and Central Expy that we're looking at. The court has a slight downward grade on the southeast side, but I think it's workable since it's neutral. It needs some TLC and to have the open ends boarded off. We'll try to get that done this week if this ends up being the spot. The decision will be made after we're able to talk to someone at Parks & Rec. tomorrow.

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=32.800761,-96.788473&num=1&t=h&sll=32.8006...

No lights, so we'll see what we can do about maybe starting a little earlier to beat the daylight.

Wed Jan 6, 2010, 03:01am

#104

drizz

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

sucks about the venue. new venue? postponed? cancelled? either way everyone will understand.

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carve. smash. eat shit.

Wed Jan 6, 2010, 11:01am

#105

Austin Texas Bike Polo

new venue! new venue! please oh please, new venue! www.atxbpsc.blogspot.com

www.lets-take-the-one.blogspot.com

Wed Jan 6, 2010, 11:01am

#106

Stevens

A new venue may be even better. We play on 7 tennis courts that we cut down to three with some boards. Maybe we could even bring our boards if need be. I called these people http://www.garlandtenniscenter.com/ and they said we might be able to play there. They have three lit courts that could be perfect. Understandably, Mark has to talk to his manager first. Maybe some guys are out at your court right now fixing those holes. You never know. Thanks for keeping us updated.

Wed Jan 6, 2010, 11:01am

#107

jeffisdef

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

keep us posted....i had a terrible new years and was looking forward to getting outta town.

i even got the time off of work....keep it up with the search dudes....

i will check the thread after work tonight.

Wed Jan 6, 2010, 06:01pm

#108

txgoldsprints

Dallas Bicycle Polo

Okay, folks. Official word from the city is that no schedule is set for the completion to repairs at Norbuck, but it's not this weekend. We're going to give JW Ray Park a spin for our little polo party.

Location has been updated. Everyone who's volunteered to help is on a schedule because of work and other cycling-related commitments going on earlier in the day, so moving the festivities up in the day is gonna be a tough one for us. It's a public park, so there's no reason to assume that those of you making the drive can't just go on up. I plan to take some materials up there to repair the boards ASAP but I don't know if I can make it before Saturday around noon.

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=32.800761,-96.788473&num=1&t=h&sll=32.8006...

After talking to our host, he's suggested maybe abandoning the fees for the teams since the changes short-notice and the just playin' some polo. We can still do a tourney, but the daylight is our only friend out there.

What do you guys think?

Wed Jan 6, 2010, 06:01pm

#109

Stevens

What is that, a basketball court?

Wed Jan 6, 2010, 07:01pm

#110

txgoldsprints

Dallas Bicycle Polo

i'm not sure what it's for. it has some unusual markings on it, but looks like it might have been a small hockey court at one time? there are boards around the perimeter of the fence and openings on both ends.

there is a basketball court and tennis court adjacent as you can see from the map.

Wed Jan 6, 2010, 06:01pm

#111

DanielNOLA

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

are we only doing saturday, or saturday and sunday?

wrong name. wrong mouth. wrong time.

Wed Jan 6, 2010, 06:01pm

#112

drizz

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

it appears that it's only sunday and without lights, starting at 2, we would have 3.5 hours at most of play.

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carve. smash. eat shit.

Wed Jan 6, 2010, 06:01pm

#113

Stevens

To be fair he said we could start any time. 9-6 would be totally possible.

Wed Jan 6, 2010, 06:01pm

#114

Stevens

Sunday has a high of 47º

Wed Jan 6, 2010, 06:01pm

#115

drizz

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

oh and i said sunday, but it's on saturday. i'm tired.

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carve. smash. eat shit.

Wed Jan 6, 2010, 06:01pm

#116

DanielNOLA

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

TX, how busted is the court?

Like overall, surface, ball containment etc? When you say repair the boards, what are we talking about?

wrong name. wrong mouth. wrong time.

Wed Jan 6, 2010, 07:01pm

#117

txgoldsprints

Dallas Bicycle Polo

the boards are old and need to have some fasteners replaced. the court could use a broom or two. realistically less than an hour or so of maintenance but it's an issue of getting the materials over there. that location is about 30-45 min away from me.

yes, the plan is to go on saturday. i'm up for playing again on sunday as well, but we've largely advertised it as a one-day tourney, so i think if the masses largely agree to just sort of make it a friendly games, then we don't have to worry about making it happen on sunday also to fulfill the tourney and/or payout obligations. in other words, save your cash for the next dallas tourney when we can use our normal court under the lights and not have to worry about time.

what say ye?

Wed Jan 6, 2010, 07:01pm

#118

Mike Polo

Austin Texas Bike Polo

Hey Jeff!!!! Maybe you can play us this time and possibly learn some things eh? Haha. Stop worrying about beating us and come out and play and have a good time!! See you very soon boyeeeee

mike-polo

Wed Jan 6, 2010, 08:01pm

#119

Otera

If we show up, can we play pick up games in the basketball courts while the tournament, if it is still on, is happening?
As for saving your moneys for another Dallas tournament save them for an Amarillo one instead...

HAY!

Wed Jan 6, 2010, 09:01pm

#120

txgoldsprints

Dallas Bicycle Polo

Otera wrote:

As for saving your moneys for another Dallas tournament save them for an Amarillo one instead...

I'm not exactly sure what you mean by this, but the point of me asking the question was a bit of goodwill in that something out of our control has taken a little of the steam out of what we had planned and we're asking for feedback on how it might affect the decision to come out. You guys are the ones making the long drive. Only you can decide if it's worth it to you.

Bottom line is myself and a few others plan to be at JW Ray Park on Saturday, probably around noon. The plan is for Joel and a few of his friends to try and hold a tournament with what little daylight we have. We hope to meet some other folks who are into polo. We're looking forward to learning about how to build up some more interest locally and to see some players who know what they're doing work a little magic.

I think that's a safe place to set your expectations about this weekend if you show.

And to answer your other question, it's a city park so the facilities are open without reservation. I see no reason why pick-up games can't be going on b-ball court while the tourney games are as long as the court isn't already in use.

Wed Jan 6, 2010, 10:01pm

#121

Stevens

Okay i've taken a little better look at this. The court you want to play on is that skinny one next to the tennis court. That looks pretty nice. What do they use it for now? The basketball court looks playable. The Tennis court might also be playable. Does anyone have one of those tools to take down the net? Maybe this is a great location!

Wed Jan 6, 2010, 10:01pm

#122

Otera

stevenso wrote:

Wrenches? Or is this something pretty specialized and specific? We take the volleyball nets down up here with our bare hands every now and then.
HAY!

HAY!

Wed Jan 6, 2010, 11:01pm

#123

txgoldsprints

Dallas Bicycle Polo

Otera wrote:

stevenso wrote:

Wrenches? Or is this something pretty specialized and specific? We take the volleyball nets down up here with our bare hands every now and then.
HAY!

the tennis court net is actually chainlink fencing. the bolts holding the net are welded to the steel piers. it's the craziest thing i've ever seen.

Wed Jan 6, 2010, 10:01pm

#124

Otera

I didn't mean anything negative in particular. -I fully plan on coming, (I wish we could leave Amarillo earlier to start earlier myself) and for any troubles you guys will be going through, I am bringing an extra donation (anyone else who can should)

HAY!

Wed Jan 6, 2010, 11:01pm

#125

txgoldsprints

Dallas Bicycle Polo

no worries. i'm hoping i took nothing out of context.

can we safely assume that everyone who's signed up here is still coming?

Thu Jan 7, 2010, 12:01am

#126

DanielNOLA

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

Jeff, Will and I are still coming. I don't know about anyone else from here.

-----
"youre well known out here (chicago) some bartender was bitching about your ca posts. i had a good laugh. thanks boo."

wrong name. wrong mouth. wrong time.

Thu Jan 7, 2010, 12:01am

#127

jeffisdef

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

learn some things???

okay miguel....youre my dogg. but eat a dick!

see you there foool...cant wait to play you~!

Thu Jan 7, 2010, 12:01am

#128

drizz

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

are there enough places to stay for travelers? i don't care where i sleep as long as it's not outside. i only have cash for gas, not hotel too.

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carve. smash. eat shit.

Thu Jan 7, 2010, 01:01am

#129

Austin Texas Bike Polo

p.drizzle, join up with your NOLA boys, stay with us austin kids at my dad's house. yup. ok.

www.atxbpsc.blogspot.com

www.lets-take-the-one.blogspot.com

Thu Jan 7, 2010, 12:01am

#130

Otera

txgoldsprints wrote:

the perimeter of the court is lined with 1x12 boards except a ~4' entry on each end. There were curved boards in the corners, but those have been removed. Plan was to get a sheet or two of osb ripped into 1x8 sections and restore the corners. there are some cast pedestals on the concrete in each corner not conducive to a playing surface. maybe there were light poles there at one time? the surface is otherwise in good shape. needs a sweeping...there's some glass out there.
the boards are old and need to have some fasteners replaced. the court could use a broom or two. realistically less than an hour or so of maintenance but it's an issue of getting the materials over there. that location is about 30-45 min away from me.
what say ye?

I say does ye have a truck to bring some stuff? If you bring a push broom the glass won't take long at all to clean. As for the corner and gate boards what I would do is put eye bolts through them on each end and use a chain or some other type of tether to hold them fast to the chain link. That way if you ever have to improvise again in some sort of court you will always have these. We have gaps under the fences and gates in our courts and use CycloCross barriers as corners and hole blocks.

HAY!

Thu Jan 7, 2010, 01:01am

#131

Rob-ATX

Austin Texas Bike Polo

Austin is still bring a whole crew of people no matter what... this will be fun! I think we are split, some are coming Friday, the rest will be there Saturday Morning.

We should play Sunday too, at least a little in the morning if we can before everyone leaves to go back home!

Thu Jan 7, 2010, 01:01am

#132

DanielNOLA

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

we're down to play all day sunday too. we're not trying to sit in a car for 8+ hours each way to only play for four or five hours.

-----
"youre well known out here (chicago) some bartender was bitching about your ca posts. i had a good laugh. thanks boo."

wrong name. wrong mouth. wrong time.

Thu Jan 7, 2010, 02:01am

#133

Austin Texas Bike Polo

yeah. i second rob and daniel. sat and sunday play. we only live once yall. man, am i going to be the only set of ovaries at this whole party?! lucky me?!

www.atxbpsc.blogspot.com

www.lets-take-the-one.blogspot.com

Thu Jan 7, 2010, 02:01am

#134

Otera

If anyone addresses me by my screen name without knowing who I am-essentially guessing or deducing I'll give you a button (If I have them) and a hug.

HAY!

Thu Jan 7, 2010, 03:01am

#135

jonathanphillips

amarillo bikelife polo

can i have a button?

Thu Jan 7, 2010, 08:01am

#136

Otera

You get one anyway. if you dig hard enough, I already hid one in your beard.

HAY!

Thu Jan 7, 2010, 02:01am

#137

jeffisdef

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

what time are you gonna be there MO???

me and daniel are leaving on friday morning....

yeah dude.....let me know.....cause i think we are

staying with you dude....okay well i cant wait!

new orleans vs austin.....WHAT?????

Thu Jan 7, 2010, 11:01am

#138

Sveden

Minneapolis Hardcourt Bike Polo

$25 bucks on Austin coming out ahead in 3 games.

Minneapolis Bike Polo dot Com

Thu Jan 7, 2010, 03:01pm

#139

DanielNOLA

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

wrong name. wrong mouth. wrong time.

Thu Jan 7, 2010, 11:01am

#140

Austin Texas Bike Polo

JEFFFFF! I hope I get in to dallas around 7-8pm (wish i could get there earlier but i have to work that day dawg.) Yall should take your time driving up there, stop and smell the roses and take plenty o' potty breaks. I talked to Daniel last night about it. Bring a sleep bag and pillow for yourself.
This will be a happy fun time! A mellow Friday night, most of Austin are arriving saturday morning....

www.atxbpsc.blogspot.com

www.lets-take-the-one.blogspot.com

Thu Jan 7, 2010, 03:01am

#141

BretStatus

ABQ Bike Polo

all our sign ups will be there. so three possible courts?

Thu Jan 7, 2010, 11:01am

#142

Stevens

sounds like two. no tennis court.

Thu Jan 7, 2010, 10:01am

#143

Mike Polo

Austin Texas Bike Polo

oh jeff, here you go with the austin thing again!the play will not be the same as our tourney that we had in austin. i hope you realize that!!!!

mike-polo

Thu Jan 7, 2010, 11:01am

#144

Austin Texas Bike Polo

HEY TXGOLD,
can we have a recap. With the new location. Time. what about all these out of towners (OK and NM) needing accommodation, are they taken care of? Plan of days, sat and sunday play? what do you need from us players? I know we have to pick up a NOLA guy from the airport around noon on saturday, a lot of austin was planning on arriving on sat morning as well. Thanks for finding a replacement location. I took off work for this and am looking forward to some polo with fellow texans.
About the cold weather, everyone make sure you have warm dry clothes for when you are off the court and everyone should try to bring a thermos or two of hot beverages! just a thought.

www.atxbpsc.blogspot.com

www.lets-take-the-one.blogspot.com

Thu Jan 7, 2010, 11:01am

#145

jeffisdef

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

miguel....calm down....i was joking dude....i cant wait to play with you fools....

settle down...i am never serious online fool!

see you there and i can wait dogg...

and MO....a mellow night on friday sounds great...im trying not to drink or get that fucked up

so that sounds great...thaks for letting us stay at you dads house i think it is??

anyways, daniel has your number so we'll talk to you tomorrow around 7 or 8 dude.

see you then!

Thu Jan 7, 2010, 03:01pm

#146

bikelife

all still a go or has it changed to a GTG with pickup games?
highs of 30, makes my heart cold.

Thu Jan 7, 2010, 03:01pm

#147

Stevens

Thirty-seven. Sunday will be lovely. Monday in the 50's, maybe we could push through.

Thu Jan 7, 2010, 03:01pm

#148

Stevens

Thirty-seven. Sunday will be lovely. Monday in the 50's, maybe we could push through.

Fri Jan 8, 2010, 07:01pm

#149

Timmm

COMOPOLO

37 sounds like fucking summertime compared to here! It's like 4 degrees outside right now in MO. Come on TX, you can handle it.

OGT-COMOPOLO

Thu Jan 7, 2010, 06:01pm

#150

frazer

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

good luck txas polo via dallas!
this one im gonna have to sit out accounting to traveling 10hrs in the stupid cold
beat up that nerd and those fat dudes from nola.
ill see u soon atxxx

klack klack klack

Thu Jan 7, 2010, 06:01pm

#151

drizz

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

i guess i'm out too. :(

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carve. smash. eat shit.

Thu Jan 7, 2010, 07:01pm

#152

Otera

Arlington people wash that stink off of you it makes me violent.

(Just Kidding)

HAY!

Thu Jan 7, 2010, 07:01pm

#153

Stevens

Tulsa coming! We're bring faith that everything will work out. We're leaving super early Saturday morning. Maybe we'll even get there early enough to have breakfast with some of you.

Thu Jan 7, 2010, 08:01pm

#154

pecanbottoms

so-

the tourney is a couple of days out and the weather is well... winterish. Our home court at norbuck park is underconstruction with no completion date given by the city. we found another court at cocheran and caddo streets. near 75 and lemmon. j.w.ray park. the court is a bit smaller but that should just make it more fun and action packed right? the other issue with our interum court is there are no stadium lights (like norbuck), so the play time will be pretty limited once the sun drops. we've been in discussion on how or what to for the tournament. and the results led us to just hosting a bunch of games not necessarly in a tournament format, unless the savages demand it! please come to dallas and play some polo saturday! one of our friends is having a surprise party afterwards, and they have requested anyone from the games attend. there will be food and beer. ride time to the party will be about 40 mins. ironically it's really close to norbuck park.. there are no facilities at jw ray park. there is however a taco bell just up the road incase you get properly hydrated and need a 15 layer nacho to tide you over. hope everyone can make it out for some fun on saturday. see ya'll there!!

Thu Jan 7, 2010, 08:01pm

#155

pecanbottoms

if ya have any question gimme a shout 214.951.5421 or ill be at work a bit too during the day 214.321.0705

see ya

joel

Fri Jan 8, 2010, 01:01am

#156

Otera

Ok, we have several people that are skittish about coming now. It looks like we are still a go, but we need definite concrete plans by tomorrow evening. Can Dallas deliver?

HAY!

Fri Jan 8, 2010, 02:01am

#157

Otera

Reasons they are worried:
One is a dad: he has to have a decent amount of time to make arrangements for his sons on saturday as his wife is working then. (If you can't handle this then you hate dads)
No Lighting; very limited time
The Weather

HAY!

Fri Jan 8, 2010, 12:01pm

#158

txgoldsprints

Dallas Bicycle Polo

Otera wrote:

FWIW, this will not be the only polo tournament we ever see here. Looks like there's plenty of interest, and with just a inkling more cooperation from the City and Mother Nature, this would be aces.

As for the accommodations, we'll do what we can to help out. come to the party after we close up shop at dusk.

Also, I have Sunday off too and plan on playing again on Sunday if'n some folks stick around a second day.

Fri Jan 8, 2010, 02:01am

#159

pdillo

Imaginary Tulsa Bike Polo

I know right where that is. We'll be coming in on N75 around 10-11 AM(ish). When the sun goes down it will prob get balls cold anywho, perfect timing for getting crunk. I havent been to Dallas in years, I can't wait. Hoping to get some of my old Dallas graffito comrades to give us a couch to sleep on, so far not having good luck... holler if you have a floor.

Fri Jan 8, 2010, 12:01pm

#160

txgoldsprints

Dallas Bicycle Polo

Also, just a reminder for anyone coming from out-of-town headed east. You'll probably want to avoid 360, I30 or any thoroughfare taking you through central Arlintgon since there's a Cowboys playoff game tomorrow afternoon.

Fri Jan 8, 2010, 03:01pm

#161

Rob-ATX

Austin Texas Bike Polo

I'm super excited about this, I don't care how cold it is, we'll get warm the more we play...

are there any electrical outlets by the court we could plug some lights into, I've got a few lights I can bring possibly? and some extension cords!? Just a thought.

Can't wait to see you guys again Tulsa and Nola, also can't wait to meet the Dallas, Amarillo, and Albuquerque crews!

Fri Jan 8, 2010, 04:01pm

#162

pdillo

Imaginary Tulsa Bike Polo

I got one of these

Fri Jan 8, 2010, 04:01pm

#163

Stevens

You're such a super stud web developer, couldn't you make the picture a little smaller?

Fri Jan 8, 2010, 06:01pm

#164

pdillo

Imaginary Tulsa Bike Polo

better, steven?

Fri Jan 8, 2010, 05:01pm

#165

drizz

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

cold weather ball in cold weather = good
liquid filled ball in any weather = bad (more of a preference, really)

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carve. smash. eat shit.

Fri Jan 8, 2010, 06:01pm

#166

pdillo

Imaginary Tulsa Bike Polo

yeah dood, for some reason the one sports store that sells hockey balls in tulsa only sell liquid filled balls. lame. A few weeks ago, in sub degree weather, i broke a warm weather ball in half and it sprayed water all over me.

Fri Jan 8, 2010, 06:01pm

#167

txgoldsprints

Dallas Bicycle Polo

i looked for a few cold weather balls and the liquid-filled low-density ones were all i could find locally.....

i only have the (orange) high-density ones.

Fri Jan 8, 2010, 06:01pm

#168

chrispodz

Sorry guys, I cant justify the trip for one day of play and some pickup matches. Let us know when the next tournament is going to be and we will try again. I hope they fix your regular court soon, you dont know how much I was wanting to play on it.

Fri Jan 8, 2010, 06:01pm

#169

txgoldsprints

Dallas Bicycle Polo

no worries.

if you guys want to stick around and play some more on sunday, i'm down.

Fri Jan 8, 2010, 08:01pm

#170

Otera

I support Podz in this as I can go ahead and work, play in good weather Sat, and in pristine weather on Sunday.

HAY!

Sat Jan 9, 2010, 12:01am

#171

chuckberry

Scary Larry Kansas Bike Polo

I can't justify the travel either, especially without a team, but...

Lawrence, KS and the ScaryLarry crew would love to have another opportunity to put together a team and take a hot at a TX tourney! let us know when the next one is jumpin' off and we will be there! Much Love from the Larry Crew

stick 2 da code, stop snitchin'

Sat Jan 9, 2010, 04:01am

#172

floppy

COMOPOLO

I did PM you and promise a como player, however as we most likely originate from rival schools I can see your reluctance to respond. I will keep that in mind next time you guys swear your coming to our friendlies...

Sun Jan 10, 2010, 03:01am

#173

chuckberry

Scary Larry Kansas Bike Polo

I Love the CoMO!! no beef, just had no intranet.
check you email...

stick 2 da code, stop snitchin'

Sat Jan 9, 2010, 12:01am

#174

Stevens

Sorry to say Tulsa is going to drop out 'cuz of the cold weather... wait what's that, its cold here too? ...oh we're already all packed up? ...we've aready played in much colder weather? alright, alright, right, no messin with Texas we'll be there bight and early (10:30ish) Can't wait to see the tough souls that are dedicated to makin friends and playin polo! Safe travels everyone.

Sat Jan 9, 2010, 01:01am

#175

Austin Texas Bike Polo

steven, holler at me when yall arrive. we will be making breakfast at my dad's house, maybe join us for some pre-polo grubbin?

512.797.5483

www.atxbpsc.blogspot.com

www.lets-take-the-one.blogspot.com

Sat Jan 9, 2010, 12:01am

#176

txgoldsprints

Dallas Bicycle Polo

I'll be there as soon as I can....probably close to noon.

I have boards to repair the corners and behind the goal areas, so don't fret at the giant open areas on the ends of the court when you get there. I'll have brooms to sweep the surface off. Won't take but a few minutes and we'll be ready to polo.

I'm not gonna be able to sleep......See you kids manana.

Sat Jan 9, 2010, 04:01am

#177

BretStatus

ABQ Bike Polo

amarillo. stinks. They were half way for us today and their mexican food gave us the shits. IN DALLAS! STOKED!

Sat Jan 9, 2010, 12:01pm

#178

maya704

Have a good one Dallas!

Sun Jan 10, 2010, 12:01am

#179

drizz

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

haha, i heard jeff broke his bike in the first match he played today. that sucks, dog. i got a frame you might be able to work with. hit me up.

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carve. smash. eat shit.

Mon Jan 11, 2010, 01:01am

#180

Rob-ATX

Austin Texas Bike Polo

I had a good time Dallas, thanks for giving us a chance to all get together and play some polo! Let's do it again real soon. Thanks Tulsa, Albuquerque, Nola, and all the Austin crew for showing up! Boo on Amarillo, you guys missed out.

ATX - 1st
New Orleans/ATX - 2nd
Tulsa - 3rd
ATX - 4th
Dallas/ATX - 5th
Albuquerque - 6th

Thu Jan 14, 2010, 02:01pm

#181

Maxxx

Denver Mallet Mafia

rob, was your team first? rawr. see ya in hollywood. leave your bikes behind ktnxbai

--From Denver--
name:Max Davidoff: (Just like the cologne/cigarettes but I don't carry any of that)
bike:1997 leader 52cm, 34-18 Fixed, chopped handlebars, emergency brake.
Tourneys: Denver, Austin 09, CoMo 09

"bike polo, are you taking it seriously enough?"

Denver, Colorado -- www.malletmafia.com

Mon Jan 11, 2010, 01:01am

#182

Stevens

Just got home from a great polo weekend. Dallas, you guys were very gracious hosts. Thank you. Yesterday's mixer and today's team games were so much fun. Really looking forward to coming back and making this a regular thing.

Mon Jan 11, 2010, 01:01am

#183

PENSACOLA BIKE POLO

cant wait to see you in STLouis and hear from you on the hotline!

bike polo hotline

Mon Jan 11, 2010, 10:01am

#184

txgoldsprints

Dallas Bicycle Polo

Thanks again to all you that made the long drive in. Great weekend full of good polo. We'll definitely do it again, and soon.

Mon Jan 11, 2010, 03:01pm

#185

pdillo

Imaginary Tulsa Bike Polo

lookin forward to it!

Mon Jan 11, 2010, 11:01pm

#186

BretStatus

ABQ Bike Polo

3..2..1...ROMAN CANDLES!

Tue Jan 12, 2010, 12:01pm

#187

DanielNOLA

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

The only good part of Dallas was Mr. Grady's Dude Pad and this guy:

wrong name. wrong mouth. wrong time.

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