At last weekend's Pittsburgh Regional, my team, team 448, was one of two teams disqualified from a match for spectator signaling. Out violation was due to a misunderstanding of the rules on our part, and we hold nothing against the referees or our opponents. We had no intention of breaking a rule, or creating and unfair advantage. The truth is, we messed up. We have accepted the consequences for our actions, and we want to be able to regain the trust of the teams at that competition. We ask that the community forgive us for our "unprofessional" behavior.
On a lighter note, we would like to thank Team 45 for stepping in to help our alliance, and we admire your ability to deal with a lousy situation.
We would also like to extend a congratulations to team 1114 on their well deserved Rookie All-Star Award, and only wish that their first elimination rounds could have ended better for them.
As a general observation, I noticed that the teams at the Pitt Regional were on the whole, an awesome group of people. I've been to many regionals at several locations over the past four years, and I'd like to point out that the folks at this event seemed to me to be the most amicable I've come across.
Finally, to Mr. Fluck, I think you need to re-think your hockey allegiances. I clearly remember a 7-0 rout last year that your Aves were on the losing side of.