2009 - Ice Game

[Hiteak]

Hmmm, practicing would be easy figuring that its been raining ice the last few days here.

[Richard Wallace]

We've got ice in St. Louis now. If the same thing happens in 2009 we could practice in the parking lot. Using batteries for power, of course; these ice storms are usually accompanied by widespread electrical service outage.

Anyway, our regional venue would be well suited to an ice game, because it is a hockey arena. Normally we cover the ice with plastic tiles and then carpet over that for the field. Maybe in '09 we can just remove some tiles instead?

If the volunteers (esp. referees and field resetters) are going to be ready for this, they have to get their skates on soon.

[Alexa Stott]

Originally Posted by Richard

Anyway, our regional venue would be well suited to an ice game, because it is a hockey arena. Normally we cover the ice with plastic tiles and then carpet over that for the field. Maybe in '09 we can just remove some tiles instead?

Yep! Same here in NJ.

And maybe that would mean less people would get sick at the regional...those little blocks they use to cover the ice always seem to have everyone feeling under the weather (or that's one of the theories).

[Michelle Celio]

I was IMed with "You Got Lavery owned" and was told to check out his away message....

And like a minute later I get an IM... (scared me half to death..thank you Dave)

(5:17:11 PM) Dave Lavery: You just HAD to start the "Ice in 2009!!!" thread, didn't you??!
(5:17:36 PM) Me: Libbys idea =]
(5:17:46 PM) Dave Lavery: oh yeah, blame her...
(5:17:56 PM) Dave Lavery: (actually, let's all just blame Sean)
(5:18:07 PM) Me: That works =]
(5:18:20 PM) Dave Lavery: consider it done.
(5:18:45 PM) Dave Lavery: Now I have to go off and figure out how we are going to get all the 2009 regional competitions to be held in hockey rinks....

ICE GAME IT IS!

[Jonathan Norris]

Originally Posted by Michelle Celio

ICE GAME IT IS!

This means I need to work on a Bombardier (snowmobile) and Snowcat sponsorship....

[suewanninger]

Originally Posted by Jonathan Norris

This means I need to work on a Bombardier (snowmobile) and Snowcat sponsorship....

I guess Team 1732 NASA/Quad Tech Inc./The Ralph Evinrude Foundation/Rockwell Automation/The John McDermott Family/BRP US Inc./Marquette University/Titan Inc. & Marquette University High School is all set then!

BRP US Inc = Bombardier Recreational Products

[Netherlander]

If it comes down to ice we Canadians will have the Israeli's beat no problem!

[Richard Wallace]

Originally Posted by Netherlander

If it comes down to ice we Canadians will have the Israeli's beat no problem!

Maybe not. I heard tell of a few Israelis sk8tin' aboot.

[Taylor]

Do you believe in miracles? Yes!

[raymaniac]

If we're going to speculate shouldn't we at least speculate about the 2008 game?

[Squishylizard]

If we're going to speculate shouldn't we at least speculate about the 2008 game?

...and flog that dead horse? Everyone knows that 2008 is going to be FIRE themed...

[edua87]

in the pic it looks like the bots are actually skateboarding, perhaps the game is to get the most air after jumping the ramp

[raymaniac]

Originally Posted by Squishylizard

...and flog that dead horse? Everyone knows that 2008 is going to be FIRE themed...

Ummmm....
Did I miss something?

[ChrisMcK2186]

WHOA!! Guys, Dean would not do this for one reason...It would completly put the icecapades out of buisness. This reminds me of the farside comic "The icecrusades". I do hope fire is the theme next year, just to hear the batteries pop.

Chris

[Cowmankoza]

Now my question on the ice game is, would a team be allowed to put spikes in their wheels in order to obtain traction or would that still be barred? lol