Real soccer at 2010 IRI
 

Hey Guys, I'm throwing the idea around with some of my team members of having an actual soccer game between some of the teams going to IRI. I'm sure we could scrape together an extra half hour or two sometime during the competition.

Does anybody think their team would be interested? (and of course at IRI)

-Niles
Team 294

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I know that some people from our team would be interested in playing, but for sure I'd be interested. Just when and where would you want to play?

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I know atleast 2 or 3 of our team(skeleton crew) would love to do that if any other team needs a few extra players

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I'll find out more specifically what our plans for the game are, as well as timing and location for a potential match.
My team will most likely have 7 or 8 who can play, so it might be good to have some people who can fill in for a side.

Niles
Team 294

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Oh, I am SO in. Hahah. Very interested.

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Beats my impromptu game of Halo last year. I'd play, but physical sports were never really my thing. If a team desperately needs a player I'd be happy to sub in though.

Where do you plan on playing? I don't know any fields nearby.

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Lucas Oil Stadium ftw :D

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Google Maps says the high school has a couple fields... Any chance of borrowing one?

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Ok, I've emailed the school to see if they have a field that we can use during the competition dates. Hopefully there won't be a problem with securing a field, most schools don't lock them up or anything... right?

Also, Can people who are interested in playing or know that their team would be interested PM me so I can try to set up teams and whatnot? I might be able to organize more than one game if I have enough interest.

-Niles

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Team 294 is planning on arriving early in the morning the day before competition starts, on July 15. If any other teams are also getting there early as well, we could get a game in on that day, so we won't have to schedule around competitions.

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What day at IRI would we be playing, and when?

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Well, as mentioned: Team 294 will be in the area early the day before the competition, if anyone else will be in town then we could definitely get in a game. If not, then I would think that earlier is probably better than later in the week, but whatever works for everyone.

-Niles
Team 294

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Thursday the 15th is usually a load in night for the competition so they can get a quick start the next morning so you should be able to have several hours of light to play in.

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So thursday would be a good day then?

-Niles
Team 294

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You boys better be playing with a Jabulani

I've got the Replica, not legit game ball (I don't have $150 to burn on a soccer ball) lol

Have fun!

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Why not the OFFICIAL Breakaway ball with all the dings, scratches, and scuffs?!! ;)

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I've got a replica as well (in south africa colors) :D

Although the breakaway one would be cool.

If we were really feeling sadistic the thing to do would be get an official game ball and let the robots have at it for a couple of matches first.

It seems like we'll probably have enough interest for at least a single game, so that's cool.

-Niles
Team 294

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Doesn't look like anyone from 2337 would be playing (ones who have expressed interest here are Basel A and myself). 2337 won't be getting down there until ~10 PM on Thursday. If you're planning on playing any other time though, I'm sure we'd be able to join in on the fun!

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I'm sure we can come up with a time that can coordinate everybody who wants to play

-Niles
Team 294

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Is there an IRI schedule posted anywhere? If so, we can look over that, find a time when rounds aren't being played (which would be best), or maybe work around when rounds start/end.

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I haven't seen one yet, but somebody might have one.

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What about near the end of matches on Friday during/near the end of matches and dinner and possibly part of the talent show if needed and afterwards?

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That's also an option, My team hasn't been to IRI while i've been on the team, so I'm not really familiar with the schedule, but any time that we have an hour or so would probably work.

-Niles
Team 294

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Guys,

Please let the IRI committee check into this.
We cannot have multiple people calling and checking in with the school for this type of activity.

There is a person on the committee (Jeff Smith) who is part of 1024 and LNHS. He knows who to contact and how to coordinate.

And, it is quite likely that the fields will be locked up. They are not intended for public use due to the cost of maintaining them.

Chris

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With more than 80 teams playing matches, dinner, various demos, and the talent show, I can't imagine having that hour available any time before 10pm. :eek:

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So, I will probably not be at IRI, but I saw this thread and I just had to say this...

If y'all are going to play real soccer, who's going to bring the vuvuzelas?
:)

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If anyone uses those for team spirit, there will be problems! :p

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If Vuvuzelas are ever allowed at competitions they should allow MOE sticks to make a return too.

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Weren't they allowed at the last IRI?

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Briefly. Very briefly.

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/34158

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While sitting in the stands with MOE briefly, very briefly, they taught me how to clap the stix together. It was a memorable highlight of my FIRST career to date - sitting in the stands with MOE and being able to hold and clap the stix. I do have to say that they are LOUD - the stuff legend is made of.

It was awesome. :D

Jane

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Team 51 has a group of guys who would like to play. We would like some more information. Thanks

-Sam

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w00t 503 would love to join! Let me check and see if we will be able to though... :D