7th Midwest Champeenships

Submitted by Timmm on Mon Aug 10, 2009, 02:08am

Saturday, November 7, 2009 - Sunday, November 8, 2009

Host club:

COMOPOLO

The weekend of November 7th is the date.
Housing Info - hellochris@gmail.com

7th Midwest Promo from Tim Donahoe on Vimeo.

http://www.comopolo.com

Court size:

court 1 180 X 90 court 2 150 X 80

Location

Cosmo Park

1615 Business Loop 70 West

Columbia, MO, 65202

United States

See map: Google Maps

Calendar

Comments

Mon Aug 10, 2009, 09:08am

Sveden

Minneapolis Hardcourt Bike Polo

Cosmo Park? I'm not coming.

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Minneapolis Bike Polo.com

Minneapolis Bike Polo dot Com

Mon Aug 10, 2009, 03:08pm

floppy

COMOPOLO

Columbia Cosmopolitan Park

Mon Aug 10, 2009, 04:08pm

c.hill

COMOPOLO

we live in such a cosmopolitan metropolis...

Mon Aug 10, 2009, 04:08pm

Dus

Arizona Hardcourt Bike Polo - Tempe

i want to come. however, i cant purchase a ticket for a few weeks due to financial constraints.
CoMo, if i come, can you provide me with:

-a possible ride from/to the st.louis or springfield/branson airport (in exchange for gas money)?
-housing?
-smelly green stuff?

i can come into springfield/branson for super cheap on a no-name airline.

i have no problem being the 3rd member of someone else's team.

Tue Aug 11, 2009, 02:08am

hellochris

COMOPOLO

yes, yes, and yes. (tho st. louis is super easy to arrange, springfield is fine if it's cheaper for you)

as everybody finalizes travel plans, please shoot me an email and i will get things in order on our end.

questions or requests for housing, pickups, and er... extracurriculars should be directed to: hellochris at gmail (dot) com

thanks,
Chris Williams
573 673-9653

Columbia, MO

Tue Aug 11, 2009, 12:08am

mrlane

Chicago

Can't wait, been missing CoMo. Glad to see it's two days.

m r lane
CHICAGO

Matt CHI

Tue Aug 11, 2009, 03:08am

Dus

Arizona Hardcourt Bike Polo - Tempe

sweet. i need to pay for a broken window as the result of a drunken dogpile, then im golden.

just got back from monday night polo here in phx, had a run-in with a pricker bush & gashed my eyelid.

Tue Aug 11, 2009, 12:08pm

floppy

COMOPOLO

you sound like a fucking trainwreck! I call dibs on hosting

Thu Aug 13, 2009, 12:08pm

joeMKE

Milwaukee

how often do you guys play in phoenix?i was stranded there tuesday night and was wonderingif there was polo going on somewhere... even though the temp was 103!
-hero squad * milwaukee, wi-

Thu Aug 13, 2009, 01:08pm

#10

Dus

Arizona Hardcourt Bike Polo - Tempe

joeMKE wrote:

how often do you guys play in phoenix?i was stranded there tuesday night and was wonderingif there was polo going on somewhere... even though the temp was 103!
-hero squad * milwaukee, wi-

we play hardcourt on monday/thursday nights and play grass polo wednesday nights.

103 is nothing, thats like a cold front for us. it got up to 118 a week ago.

if youre ever in phoenix again, let me know and you can play with us!

CoMo chris- i will be calling you soon, you shouldnt have posted your phone number muhahahaha

Thu Aug 13, 2009, 02:08am

#11

Dus

Arizona Hardcourt Bike Polo - Tempe

my ticket has been purchased. im coming into st.louis friday november 6th.

woohoo! swapping one college town (tempe) for another!

Thu Aug 13, 2009, 02:08am

#12

Timmm

COMOPOLO

Awwww shit!

OGT-COMOPOLO

Thu Aug 13, 2009, 12:08pm

#13

lucky

St. Louis Bike Polo

Nick, Chris, Drew - you can bump ride requests to CoMO from the StL to my email and I'll try to arrange airport pick-ups and drop-off from here.

If players are buying flights, remember that Columbia is 2 hours drive from St Louis, and StLBikePolo will probably have two shifts driving out. One Friday night, one Saturday morning. Don't make us late!

Chicago Bike Polo 2003-2008
St Louis Bike Polo 2008-fun

Wanna buy some polo stuff?
http://stcagopoloworks.bigcartel.com/

Thu Aug 20, 2009, 12:08am

#14

TBONE

COMOPOLO

Likewise, KCpolo may be able to take anyone out of Kansas City if they get a cheaper flight. I happen to own a truck, and, like most members of that genus, it has a bed. Thus, transporting velos won't be problematic. There is a fee of one (1) pint of JD and/or half a pack of Camel Crushes, however.

Thu Aug 13, 2009, 12:08pm

#15

Sveden

Minneapolis Hardcourt Bike Polo

So ah who do we bug about housing? Who's going to house The Bookhouse Boys from Minneapolis?

---
Minneapolis Bike Polo.com

Got media, tournament, or bike polo news? DM me at twitter.com/bikepolo

Minneapolis Bike Polo dot Com

Thu Aug 13, 2009, 12:08pm

#16

pete

COMOPOLO

Contact Chris, hellochris@gmail.com - we have more than enough outdoor housing in backyards and such for the camping prone folk, but if you want floors/couches you should email him asap!

SCOOPS_of_C0M0P0L0
www.comopolo.com

That was clearly a shuffle.
www.comopolo.com

Thu Aug 13, 2009, 12:08pm

#17

lucky

St. Louis Bike Polo

Weather averages for the second weekend in November for the last few years show highs in the upper 50's and overnight lows in the upper 30's. You campers better have good gear. StL will be stayin at the ritz (The least college-y house available.).

Chicago Bike Polo 2003-2008
St Louis Bike Polo 2008-fun

Wanna buy some polo stuff?
http://stcagopoloworks.bigcartel.com/

Thu Aug 13, 2009, 03:08pm

#18

c.hill

COMOPOLO

lucky you can stay at my parents house since you may be closer to their age than mine.
just kidding you looked as spry as a spring chicken in KY.
i'm going to be in STL on sunday by the way.

Thu Aug 13, 2009, 02:08pm

#19

floppy

COMOPOLO

Pete didn't pay attention at the meeting, but it's hard when your entire family is there. We have plenty of indoor housing. Yes this is a one horse/three college town, but there is no 'polohaus' so there are lots of different addresses. As for the least college like house Lucky, don't hold your breathe.

Thu Aug 13, 2009, 01:08pm

#20

Dus

Arizona Hardcourt Bike Polo - Tempe

do any teams need a third for this? can someone vouch for me?

Thu Aug 13, 2009, 04:08pm

#21

Austin Texas Bike Polo

hmmmm....maybe Austin, TX will represent? we are casually talking about a polo tour this side of the Mississippi. would be fun to hit up a tourney or two (CoMo early Nov, NOLA late Nov.)...

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

Thu Aug 13, 2009, 04:08pm

#22

floppy

COMOPOLO

DO IT

Thu Aug 13, 2009, 07:08pm

#23

hellochris

COMOPOLO

Columbia, MO

Fri Aug 14, 2009, 04:08am

#24

Austin Texas Bike Polo

ok. i think we will.
get ready for a crew of rowdy Texas bike polo players, ya'll.
yeehaw!

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

Thu Aug 20, 2009, 03:08pm

#25

Rob-ATX

Austin Texas Bike Polo

yeehaw indeed!

Thu Aug 13, 2009, 05:08pm

#26

Mr. Do

Minneapolis Hardcourt Bike Polo

I will, most likely, be single for this tourney. If anyone finds themselves in need of a third, hit me up. I smoke weed, score goals, break bikes, & look good while doing so.

<-- & that's how I dab.

Fri Aug 14, 2009, 01:08pm

#27

hellochris

COMOPOLO

so is MPLS sending four or one? who's coming?

Columbia, MO

Fri Aug 14, 2009, 01:08pm

#28

Mr. Do

Minneapolis Hardcourt Bike Polo

dunno for sure yet. still a couple months away, but it appears likely that we will have between 1 & 2 teams. What a mean is, one full team & a single player or 2 that needs to find teammate(s).

Sat Aug 15, 2009, 01:08pm

#29

cait

Milwaukee

make that 6 hour outta the way pit stop in milwaukee!! i can make pb&j with a pocket knife in the front seat! sorry that's about all i have for incentive at the moment.

Thu Aug 13, 2009, 05:08pm

#30

Dus

Arizona Hardcourt Bike Polo - Tempe

^^^sounds identical to my playing style, plus im a strong heckler.

teammates?

Fri Aug 14, 2009, 04:08am

#31

Mr. Do

Minneapolis Hardcourt Bike Polo

hells yes. & maybe we can get a third dustin on our team!

Fri Aug 14, 2009, 02:08pm

#32

Dus

Arizona Hardcourt Bike Polo - Tempe

Mr. Do wrote:

hells yes. & maybe we can get a third dustin on our team!

your name is dustin too? weird...

Fri Aug 14, 2009, 09:08am

#33

kev

Toronto

damn nice bag'o'grain poster.

Sat Aug 15, 2009, 01:08pm

#34

pcola sauls

PENSACOLA BIKE POLO

mixed with gay biker paraphernalia. obviously nothing wrong with that.

Thu Sep 10, 2009, 10:09pm

#35

TBONE

COMOPOLO

I'm concerned about the bars. As an avowed roadie, it kinda pains me to see drop bars flipped up like that.

Fri Sep 11, 2009, 01:09am

#36

joeMKE

Milwaukee

check out the bullhorn thread.. only noobs use chopped bars
-hero squad * milwaukee, wi-

Fri Aug 14, 2009, 11:08am

#37

heartofKelli

South Florida/FTL Bike Polo

2 Ft. Lauderdale teams: Polo Furies, and Boner Jamz '03 will be there!
The ladies team (Boner Jamz '03) would like to pick up a 3rd, hopefully a player with high estrogen levels.

I'll hit you guys up once I figure out how we are getting there.

Fri Aug 14, 2009, 06:08pm

#38

SqueakyBruiser

COMOPOLO

There is kind of an odd number of girls here and we haven't set teams, but I assume one of us would be totally willing to be thirds for your girl team. Let us know if you can't find anyone.

Tue Aug 18, 2009, 09:08pm

#39

Kat

Minneapolis Hardcourt Bike Polo

I am hopefully coming down from Minneapolis. I would love to play on a team with some other ladies.
-----
Bikes, Boys, Beer, Bud
Four things I really love

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Bikes, Boys, Beer, Bud
Four things I really love

Tue Aug 18, 2009, 10:08pm

#40

cait

Milwaukee

holy crap, Boner Jamz '03, i hope i meet you in person so i can find out what that means

Fri Aug 14, 2009, 03:08pm

#41

Stevens

Tulsa is planning to represent!

Fri Aug 14, 2009, 03:08pm

#42

c.hill

COMOPOLO

we were hoping we'd see some Oklahoma teams!

Fri Aug 14, 2009, 06:08pm

#43

Stevens

Not sure if we're going to have more then one team. Apparently, some of our finer players have legal reasons not to cross the state-line. I'll talk to the OKC crew and see what they can do to fill out a second team

Fri Aug 14, 2009, 07:08pm

#44

joeMKE

Milwaukee

just get it cleared with their po to get a travel permit
-hero squad * milwaukee, wi-

Fri Aug 14, 2009, 08:08pm

#45

Stevens

I'll let them know.

Fri Aug 14, 2009, 04:08pm

#46

hellochris

COMOPOLO

awesome. geographically speaking, i think this is a great opportunity for southern teams to cut their teeth playing all the killers out of Wisconsin and Chicago.

Columbia, MO

Thu Aug 20, 2009, 10:08pm

#47

OHio

Chicago

x2. And shake 'em outta that "it's warm all the time" thing they've got going. Midwest is cold, y'all. bring hoodies.

Thu Sep 10, 2009, 11:09pm

#48

pdillo

Imaginary Tulsa Bike Polo

and we'll be sure to bring some 3.2 beer

Sun Aug 16, 2009, 11:08pm

#49

Andy Tuba

Baton Rouge Bike Polo

Gonna try to wrangle some of the BR guys into making it up for this one. Hopefully we can get there. It's quite a trek, but damn well worth it. I would love to see you COMO guys again. ATL was a fun time. Plus, by then my shoulder should be healed, so I might actually be playing polo again by November.

Andy Tuba
Baton Rouge, LA

Tue Aug 18, 2009, 06:08pm

#50

rahja666

Denver Mallet Mafia

COMO... here i come!

Wed Aug 19, 2009, 08:08pm

#51

Adam

Denver Mallet Mafia

i cant wait to get drunk in COMO....oh and play polo too.

Hardcourt Bike Polo Connoisseur

Wed Aug 19, 2009, 09:08pm

#52

BribriMKE

Milwaukee

Is this a 1 day tournament?

Thu Aug 20, 2009, 02:08am

#53

floppy

COMOPOLO

2 day!

Thu Aug 20, 2009, 12:08am

#54

TBONE

COMOPOLO

Expect Kansas City.

Thu Aug 20, 2009, 02:08am

#55

pete

COMOPOLO

we expect you this Saturday @ 11am at Cosmo Park in COMO for Missouri friendlies!

SCOOPS_of_C0M0P0L0
www.comopolo.com

That was clearly a shuffle.
www.comopolo.com

Thu Aug 20, 2009, 02:08am

#56

floppy

COMOPOLO

noon for friendlies dummy

Thu Aug 20, 2009, 02:08am

#57

Timmm

COMOPOLO

Pete's been on Charlie time ever since Kentucky.

OGT-COMOPOLO

Thu Aug 20, 2009, 11:08am

#58

pete

COMOPOLO

shhhh..... showing up earlier = more polo

SCOOPS_of_C0M0P0L0
www.comopolo.com

That was clearly a shuffle.
www.comopolo.com

Thu Aug 20, 2009, 09:08pm

#59

TBONE

COMOPOLO

I'll be there, but I'll be 6 hours or so late, hopefully when the drinking starts to really kick off.

The other kids should be there on time, though.

Thu Aug 20, 2009, 11:08am

#60

Sveden

Minneapolis Hardcourt Bike Polo

You had better bring Brian Chasm. I want to knock him over a few times for old times sake.

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Got media, tournament, or bike polo news? DM me at twitter.com/bikepolo

Minneapolis Bike Polo dot Com

Thu Sep 10, 2009, 10:09pm

#61

TBONE

COMOPOLO

Pretty sure he and his ridiculous bike will be there. We're planning on bringing a couple teams. That's a big deal to us considering this is our first tournament ever.

Thu Aug 20, 2009, 12:08pm

#62

chris simpson

Lexington Bike Polo

Lex is trying to rent a bus!

ilikepolo

Thu Aug 20, 2009, 12:08pm

#63

c.hill

COMOPOLO

how large of a bus?

Thu Aug 20, 2009, 03:08pm

#64

Toborek

Lexington Bike Polo

We should try to get the double decker.

Lexington Bike Polo

Thu Aug 20, 2009, 05:08pm

#65

hellochris

COMOPOLO

if you get one large enough, we should throw a party on the bus while in motion.

Columbia, MO

Thu Aug 20, 2009, 06:08pm

#66

Dus

Arizona Hardcourt Bike Polo - Tempe

^^^yes!!! drunk driving on a whole new level!!! the magic school bus!!!!

Thu Aug 20, 2009, 07:08pm

#67

floppy

COMOPOLO

actually Missouri has a law that says if the driver doesn't have alcohol on his breathe the rest in the car my imbibe the sweet sweet nectar. So feel free to get some 40's on the way in/out of town.

Thu Aug 20, 2009, 07:08pm

#68

Timmm

COMOPOLO

On the highways. Municipalities have their own laws regarding open container in vehicles..and I believe all of them say no. But yes, I suggest getting booze around STL for the ride over to CoMo.
OGT-COMOPOLO

Thu Aug 20, 2009, 10:08pm

#69

mofokuban

Lexington Bike Polo

Oh man, looks fantastic! I hope I don't have to work that weekend...

I'm a big wad of bloody hot damnation

Thu Aug 20, 2009, 10:08pm

#70

OHio

Chicago

Expect at least one team from chicago. I'll talk to the crew and see who's down.

Fri Aug 21, 2009, 12:08am

#71

hellochris

COMOPOLO

ohio from chicago?

Columbia, MO

Tue Aug 25, 2009, 11:08am

#72

ben schicago

Chicago

Down.

2nd City

Tue Aug 25, 2009, 11:08am

#73

keith

Chicago

Down X2

Chicago Hardcourt Bike Polo

Fri Aug 21, 2009, 12:08am

#74

Adam

Denver Mallet Mafia

expect 2-3 teams from denver. pink is the new brown, and the rocky mountains are the new midwest. this is gonna be fun fun. should i bring soy joy????

Hardcourt Bike Polo Connoisseur

Fri Aug 21, 2009, 01:08am

#75

Timmm

COMOPOLO

Holy shit dude, we were playing a couple of weekends ago and Chris busted out some soyjoy out of his bag that he's had since Denver. I think we took enough from your garage to survive a nuclear winter!

OGT-COMOPOLO

Mon Aug 24, 2009, 01:08pm

#76

Adam

Denver Mallet Mafia

ya?! i heard its right up there with twinkies for nuclear fallout survival food.

Hardcourt Bike Polo Connoisseur

Fri Aug 21, 2009, 05:08pm

#77

floppy

COMOPOLO

Just checked out the second court. Looks like it will play well. Here is a sample of what court 2 looks like.
court 1 180 X 90
court 2 150 X 80

Fri Aug 21, 2009, 06:08pm

#78

Drew CoMO

Milwaukee

Wayne Gretsky not included

SUCK TOWN POLO

Fri Aug 21, 2009, 07:08pm

#79

lucky

St. Louis Bike Polo

Super nice! I've looked into similar systems for big tourneys, but couldn't find anyone who rents 'em out locally. Could you list your source for everyone's edification?

Chicago Bike Polo 2003-2008
St Louis Bike Polo 2008-fun

Wanna buy some polo stuff?
http://stcagopoloworks.bigcartel.com/

Fri Aug 21, 2009, 07:08pm

#80

Drew CoMO

Milwaukee

The city of Columbia had them in some big storage warehouse, just hanging around. They look criminally underused.

SUCK TOWN POLO

Fri Aug 21, 2009, 07:08pm

#81

hellochris

COMOPOLO

Columbia, MO

Fri Aug 21, 2009, 07:08pm

#82

lucky

St. Louis Bike Polo

Well, gol' dang. I heard that the Chicago Park District had nice fiberglass boards just sitting in a basement somewhere that they want Chicago Bike Polo to use, too.

Check with your parks departments, people. They may have hidden resources.

Chicago Bike Polo 2003-2008
St Louis Bike Polo 2008-fun

Wanna buy some polo stuff?
http://stcagopoloworks.bigcartel.com/

Mon Aug 24, 2009, 10:08am

#83

Toborek

Lexington Bike Polo

Lexington also has a set, mostly used for an extra roller hockey rink by the parks dept., but we borrow it whenever we are able to use them downtown for polo demo's. Usually playing on the street (which makes for a very slick court btw).

Lexington Bike Polo

Mon Aug 24, 2009, 12:08pm

#84

kev

Toronto

jesus, theres something about seeing an arizona resident with Border Patrol signs that makes me cringe. i bet Sheriff Joe and some minutemen are just lurking on the sidelines....

Mon Sep 21, 2009, 12:09am

#85

keith

Chicago

If you have some accommodations to store & transport these things you can play almost anywhere. They work well.

Chicago Hardcourt Bike Polo

Mon Sep 21, 2009, 06:09pm

#86

kev

Toronto

i'm not dissin the engineering, just the branding.

Mon Aug 24, 2009, 01:08pm

#87

Dus

Arizona Hardcourt Bike Polo - Tempe

^^^youve heard of sheriff joe? mostly everyone hates him here, and hes really good at shrugging off negative comments about the sheriff's office. did you know he makes the inmates wear pink underwear?

Mon Aug 24, 2009, 06:08pm

#88

Adam

Denver Mallet Mafia

so did he make you wear pink underwear? or is that just a coincidence?

Hardcourt Bike Polo Connoisseur

Tue Aug 25, 2009, 04:08am

#89

Dus

Arizona Hardcourt Bike Polo - Tempe

^^^no, i wear pink underwear anyway, just for the hell of it.
that is, if im wearing underwear at all...

Tue Aug 25, 2009, 11:08pm

#90

rahja666

Denver Mallet Mafia

I would tell you boys about my underwear but i don't want any tent pitching one handed computer typing
SO instead i will talk about some polo!
1. who are the gals who will be coming to COMO?
2. adam, teams?! or figure that out closer to the date?
3. booooze n polo madness is a must during this tourney.

-rahja

Thu Aug 27, 2009, 11:08am

#91

shaggy

COMOPOLO

well, all the como gals will be here, obviously. there are at least 5 of us, plus some old como gals who hvae moved are coming back for the tourney. all of us who were in denver I think will be there.

there will be booze and madness abound, never fear.

Thu Aug 27, 2009, 11:08am

#92

c.hill

COMOPOLO

just no fireworks.

Thu Aug 27, 2009, 12:08pm

#93

rahja666

Denver Mallet Mafia

I am glad to hear all you como gals will be at the tourney.
You girls know how to have fun!

ps-I was already planning on bringing fireworks!

Thu Aug 27, 2009, 04:08pm

#94

Dus

Arizona Hardcourt Bike Polo - Tempe

shaggy wrote:

there will be booze and madness abound, never fear.

yes!!! i love all the como girls! especially the one with blonde pigtails & glasses :)

Thu Aug 27, 2009, 12:08pm

#95

brokebike

Lexington Bike Polo

Yeah, those "Border Patrol" padded rink systems work pretty well for polo. We use it for polo demonstrations here, even though we technically do not have full access to them. The ones we use belong to the Parks Dept. roller hockey program. Seems like we use 24-30 pieces to create a decent sized polo court, with 4-5 of the taller sections on the goal ends.

{}------- lexington -------{}

Thu Aug 27, 2009, 12:08pm

#96

brokebike

Lexington Bike Polo

You'll likely have a large Lexington contingent. We sleep underground.
{}------- lexington -------{}

{}------- lexington -------{}

Thu Aug 27, 2009, 12:08pm

#97

pete

COMOPOLO

awesome, you can sleep in my secret cave of slaughtered bike wheels. (yes this place actually exists)

SCOOPS_of_C0M0P0L0
www.comopolo.com

That was clearly a shuffle.
www.comopolo.com

Wed Sep 9, 2009, 05:09pm

#98

Matt-Hewitt

Milwaukee

How many courts will be at this location?

Milwaukee Bicycle Polo Club

Wisconsin is taking over YOU!
www.mkebikepolo.com/wordpress

Wed Sep 9, 2009, 06:09pm

#99

floppy

COMOPOLO

As previously stated

nurfnick wrote:

Just checked out the second court. Looks like it will play well. Here is a sample of what court 2 looks like.
court 1 180 X 90
court 2 150 X 80

Thus 2 courts!

Thu Sep 10, 2009, 12:09am

#100

Matt-Hewitt

Milwaukee

Sorry, I have a tendency to over look reply's to a tourney post when looking for basic information. I simply look in the initial post first where it tends to be.

Courts look more than promising! Can't wait.

Milwaukee Bicycle Polo Club

Wisconsin is taking over YOU!
www.mkebikepolo.com/wordpress

Thu Sep 10, 2009, 11:09am

#101

Sveden

Minneapolis Hardcourt Bike Polo

That ~~180 court is too big~~, in my opinion.

I really gotta measure the one we play in to get some perspective but damn, ~~180 is too big~~.

Minneapolis Bike Polo dot Com

Thu Sep 10, 2009, 12:09pm

#102

floppy

COMOPOLO

It is the city's hockey rink. It cannot be changed without jackhammers and fresh concrete. Whenever we play out there we call it the high speed bike breaking night. Thus far four frames have been broken on this court. Plus it is right behind the skate park so don't forget to bring your boards.

Thu Sep 10, 2009, 01:09pm

#103

Drew CoMO

Milwaukee

Free snickers bars to anyone who can teach me backside grinds and fakie rocks

SUCK TOWN POLO

Thu Sep 10, 2009, 01:09pm

#104

c.hill

COMOPOLO

or your sweet brakeless BMX.
free ice cream for anyone who can teach me to successfully do a tailwhip

Thu Sep 10, 2009, 06:09pm

#105

pete

COMOPOLO

DO A TAILWHIP

PETE_of_C0M0P0L0
www.comopolo.com

That was clearly a shuffle.
www.comopolo.com

Thu Sep 10, 2009, 02:09pm

#106

Matt-Hewitt

Milwaukee

Except it can. Just curious, you think putting a board on the center line to make two 90 x 90 courts would be too small? No need for jackhammers nor cement trucks. Some plywood, screws, pabst and elbow grease.

MPBC

Wisconsin is taking over YOU!
www.mkebikepolo.com/wordpress

Thu Sep 10, 2009, 02:09pm

#107

lucky

St. Louis Bike Polo

90' is really short. Our rinks in St Louis are 50' X 120' and when we hosted the 5th Midwests, some folks felt that those courts were too small. Or, at least, enough smaller than their home courts to cause them to play a little differently.

Chicago Bike Polo 2003-2008
St Louis Bike Polo 2008-fun

Wanna buy some polo stuff?
http://stcagopoloworks.bigcartel.com/

Thu Sep 10, 2009, 03:09pm

#108

Timmm

COMOPOLO

Your court does feel tiny. It's fun to play on, but I always feel like I crank over about three times and I'm on the other side of the court. And you've played out a Cosmo a couple of times. It's not so big that it's overwhelming is it?

OGT-COMOPOLO

Thu Sep 10, 2009, 05:09pm

#109

lucky

St. Louis Bike Polo

Not overwhelming, but it's definetely an adjustment if you're coming from a smaller court. The biggest changes for me were/are 1. your top speed is a lot faster and 2. passing takes a little more omph cos your receiver is so far away.

Chicago Bike Polo 2003-2008
St Louis Bike Polo 2008-fun

Wanna buy some polo stuff?
http://stcagopoloworks.bigcartel.com/

Fri Sep 11, 2009, 01:09am

#110

Timmm

COMOPOLO

Quote:

1. your top speed is a lot faster

This is the main thing out there safety-wise. I would caution everyone to brake a little before you think you need to when you're going balls to the wall towards the back wall. I thought I had enough time/distance to stop and definitely didn't...twice. Hence my two deceased polo bikes.
OGT-COMOPOLO

Thu Sep 10, 2009, 03:09pm

#111

Timmm

COMOPOLO

Quote:

Thus far four frames have been broken on this court.

Two of those frames being mine. I'd like to think that I've done my sacrificial duty to the almighty court.
OGT-COMOPOLO

Mon Sep 14, 2009, 09:09am

#112

Sveden

Minneapolis Hardcourt Bike Polo

Present Sven would like to apologize for past Sven.

We measured our rink last night and its 180' long.

Minneapolis Bike Polo dot Com

Mon Sep 14, 2009, 01:09pm

#113

floppy

COMOPOLO

no apologies allowed! Past Sven will be murdered in order to prevent him from sending that message, now if I could just perfect the process of reversing the arrow of time.

Wed Sep 9, 2009, 11:09pm

#114

.kremin.

Milwaukee

wow this is the first time ive looked at this thread for some reason and i am really impressed i cant wait! b b beaver boys!
www.mkebikepolo.com

http://www.mkebikepolo.com/wordpress/

Thu Sep 10, 2009, 12:09am

#115

Austin Texas Bike Polo

we will have a caravan of 4 austin,tx (1 player from AL)players, then probably a few who fly up for the tourney. room for all of us anywhere?!

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

Thu Sep 10, 2009, 12:09am

#116

Drew CoMO

Milwaukee

F'real. E-mail Chris for housing info - his address is up there somewhere.

SUCK TOWN POLO

Thu Sep 10, 2009, 12:09pm

#117

Dus

Arizona Hardcourt Bike Polo - Tempe

i am in need of a team for this tourney.

is anyone willing to pick me up as a third?

Thu Sep 10, 2009, 04:09pm

#118

dana esquire

gem city polo slayers will be there to destroy all others. just sayin.

danaL
gem city
anti-slayer
diagonal text

Thu Sep 10, 2009, 06:09pm

#119

pete

COMOPOLO

just like last time, right? hayoooooo

PETE_of_C0M0P0L0
www.comopolo.com

That was clearly a shuffle.
www.comopolo.com

Fri Sep 11, 2009, 09:09am

#120

dana esquire

like i said, just sayin.

new rules, team mates should are not allowed to have distracting moustaches, nor wear swimming trunks. good luck with the new rules.

danaL
gem city
anti-slayer
diagonal text

Fri Sep 11, 2009, 09:09am

#121

Toborek

Lexington Bike Polo

I think a lot of the Lexington crew is planning on doing no shave November, so there might be the beginnings of said mustaches at that point. Also, since it's cold an swim trunks aren't allowed, would wet suits be an option?

Lexington Bike Polo

Fri Sep 11, 2009, 09:09am

#122

floppy

COMOPOLO

No worries guys too cold in November to wear board shorts. Thinking about going with the loin cloth. As for the mustaches they have been sacrificed in favor of getting laid.

Fri Sep 11, 2009, 04:09pm

#123

pete

COMOPOLO

exactly! I got a girlfriend under 10 days after I shaved the monsterstache.

PETE_of_C0M0P0L0
www.comopolo.com

That was clearly a shuffle.
www.comopolo.com

Fri Sep 11, 2009, 05:09pm

#124

Timmm

COMOPOLO

I am Mustache King in COMO!!!
OGT-COMOPOLO

Fri Sep 11, 2009, 04:09pm

#125

Austin Texas Bike Polo

psssssh. whatevs. i love facial hair, it is soooo manly! keep the moustache, lads!
www.atxbpsc.blogspot.com

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

Fri Sep 11, 2009, 11:09pm

#126

Adam

Denver Mallet Mafia

mustaches make you a better polo player.

Hardcourt Bike Polo Connoisseur

Sat Sep 12, 2009, 12:09am

#127

hellochris

COMOPOLO

emails are trickling in for housing requests. just to reiterate: EVERYBODY WILL HAVE FLOOR/COUCH SPACE, there will be no outdoor housing (unless you're just a badass and prefer to sleep outside).

at this point we're expecting 25 teams, many from outside the midwest. who wants to be the first international team to enter a midwest champeenship? i dare you to do it.

the prizes are starting to arrive already, we've got two big-ass hockey courts on lock-down, you should expect breakfast and lunch both days courtside. lots of beer. many non-polo happenings around our fair downtown for your enjoyment.

this will be the shit, don't miss out.

Columbia, MO

Sat Sep 12, 2009, 01:09am

#128

drizz

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

i wanna go to this. maybe i can sell drugs or rob a convenient store for some travel cash.

---------------------------
carve. smash. eat shit.

Sat Sep 12, 2009, 01:09pm

#129

dana esquire

F U MAN

danaL
gem city
anti-slayer
diagonal text

Mon Sep 14, 2009, 01:09pm

#130

frazer

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

hey yo alabamy represent im gonna be cummin to this with austin TEXAS
south in your mouth flyovers this looks like its gonna be a good un

klack klack klack

Tue Sep 15, 2009, 01:09pm

#131

BrianChasm

DC Bike Polo

man, i was so down for this shit, but then the Single Speed Cyclocross World Champs are in Portland on the same weekend. So I haven't made the final call, but I may miss this one. Lame? Lame!

Tue Sep 15, 2009, 02:09pm

#132

Sveden

Minneapolis Hardcourt Bike Polo

Come to the MN singlespeed Cyclo-cross championships instead. I meant to send you the info but forgot.

Minneapolis Bike Polo dot Com

Wed Sep 16, 2009, 05:09pm

#133

elliot

I need one more player for our team... Two como people, coleen and myself, need another person to play with us. our team will be competitive.

Fri Sep 18, 2009, 02:09am

#134

floppy

COMOPOLO

or atleast hit you with their mallets if you out play them

Wed Sep 16, 2009, 06:09pm

#135

Dus

Arizona Hardcourt Bike Polo - Tempe

^^^im currently a free agent.

ive been playing for about a year, and have played in 2 tournaments...

Thu Sep 17, 2009, 10:09am

#136

Sveden

Minneapolis Hardcourt Bike Polo

I thought you and Dustin(mpls) were going to be the D-bags? He's pretty much the best player in Minneapolis which still ain't saying much but you know probably kinda like being the best player in Phoenix.

Minneapolis Bike Polo dot Com

Thu Sep 17, 2009, 04:09pm

#137

Mr. Do

Minneapolis Hardcourt Bike Polo

aww, thanks buddy... i think.

Thu Sep 17, 2009, 11:09am

#138

Dus

Arizona Hardcourt Bike Polo - Tempe

hahaha!!! yeah we havent quite made our mark on the polo world yet here in phoenix.

though a phoenix team did take first place in the denver tourney...

i didnt know it was confirmed. D-bags it is!!!!

can we get one more player with a first name starting with "D"?

Thu Sep 17, 2009, 12:09pm

#139

Sveden

Minneapolis Hardcourt Bike Polo

I can't speak for Mr. Do but he is the kind of guy to get excited about playing on a team with another Dustin. Ha!

Minneapolis Bike Polo dot Com

Thu Sep 17, 2009, 04:09pm

#140

Mr. Do

Minneapolis Hardcourt Bike Polo

D-bags. Count it! Although my teammate Ebbin may be coming down as well. I like to call him E-bag. May be a little soon for me to commit as a single, cuz Ebb & I would have to be on the same team if he goes to this tourney. I will get confirmation from him asap. Lookin forward to hangin out with you all! BTW, is there 'quality' in COMO? I may be in need of a satchel upon arrival (it is an eight hour drive from mpls!)

Thu Sep 17, 2009, 07:09pm

#141

hellochris

COMOPOLO

i am going to try and find a good deal for anybody who's looking. it is a college town, the market is halfway decent.

in fact, any random request you guys have for when you're in columbia, just talk to me and i will try and accommodate as best i can.

Columbia, MO

Thu Sep 17, 2009, 09:09pm

#142

Stevens

This kind of graciousness could be uncommon outside the midwest. You guys seem like the best hosts ever! The tournament is still over two months away and already our club is consumed by it. I'm really looking forward to meeting the rest of you player from the midwest and seeing your styles of play first hand.

Stevenso
Tulsa

Thu Sep 17, 2009, 09:09pm

#143

Stevens

I've been noticing the rules on ball jointing for recent tournaments is that if you do it you have to pass before a shot can be taken. They then take it further by banning scooped or jointed shots. To me that seems backwards. The thing I hate seeing is some dude screaming down the court hauling the ball behind him. It's a combination of the sound it makes, the fact that he's not even looking at the ball, and the lack of required skill that bugs me about it. As for scooped or jointed shots some of those are just beautiful. Furthermore, it's a very fuzzy area what is scooped or tapped. I wonder what kind of tournament rules could ban the ugly play that is completely boring and leave beautiful finesse shots in the game. If the shot is made with the business end I think it should count. As for ball jointing I'd prefer not to chase some jacko down that's dragging the ball behind him at full speed. Have you guys talked about how you're going to handle that yet?

Stevenso
Tulsa

Thu Sep 17, 2009, 10:09pm

#144

hellochris

COMOPOLO

we'll post the rules well ahead of the tournament. no specifics right now, but don't expect anything outlandish.

Columbia, MO

Thu Sep 17, 2009, 11:09pm

#145

Adam

Denver Mallet Mafia

shots from a ball joint are fucking stupid, nobody does that... do they?

Hardcourt Bike Polo Connoisseur

Fri Sep 18, 2009, 01:09am

#146

Timmm

COMOPOLO

Not legally...in our neck of the woods (and pretty much everywhere). I personally balljoint to get out of corners/off the boards faster, but I never carry it down court that way. I'm faster with the ball up front.
OGT-COMOPOLO

Fri Sep 18, 2009, 01:09am

#147

Stevens

In incredible moments all kinds of magic might come off the end of my mallet. If you haven't found a little shove, pull, sling, push, or scoop useful in scoring you're just not trying hard enough yet.

Stevenso
Tulsa

Fri Sep 18, 2009, 06:09pm

#148

Timmm

COMOPOLO

Every city and every tournament I've ever heard of has a release to shoot policy with balljointing. We allow balljointing and scooping for passing here, and there are people that do that very well in our club, but you wouldn't want to play against me if I was allowed to balljoint-flick a shot...I would score every time. That's why its illegal.

OGT-COMOPOLO

Fri Sep 18, 2009, 01:09am

#149

pdillo

Imaginary Tulsa Bike Polo

true, stevenso is swell at the scoop shoots… but I think he is just trying to come up with a good argument to get me to stop drunk-draggin =P

Fri Sep 18, 2009, 09:09pm

#150

Stevens

Of course. Timmm, if you lived in our town I'm sure I be clamoring for a rule to be in full effect. :)

Fri Sep 18, 2009, 10:09pm

#151

Timmm

COMOPOLO

stevenso wrote:

Of course. Timmm, if you lived in our town I'm sure I be clamoring for a rule to be in full effect. :)

Not even me, though, brother. You don't want that kind of play allowed with the Wisconsin boys and the like at a tournament. While a top team may 5-0 you in tournament play, they'd do it a lot faster if they were allowed to sling shots from a ball-joint. I think the prevailing argument on the subject is that its truly skillful to place a shot right where you want it on a clear ball strike. If Tulsa wants to hold a tourney and allow balljoint and scoop shots, I think it would a riot to see, but its not going to happen at Midwests.

OGT-COMOPOLO

Sun Sep 20, 2009, 11:09pm

#152

Stevens

Last word on this, tonight we officially changed our rules to be inline with what we expect to see at the tournament and everyone was totally cool with it. Because everyone knows why we're making the changes there wasn't one complaint or hold out.

Fri Sep 18, 2009, 11:09pm

#153

Stevens

On our court we have some lax rules we all feel is appropriate. We're making a special effort to clean it up for your tournament. We're looking forward to bumping shoulders with our friends from Wisconsin. 5-0, we'll see. We've never played anyone outside of our town so we don't have clue if we're any good. In our minds, we're coming to win.

Sat Sep 19, 2009, 01:09am

#154

BribriMKE

Milwaukee

Fellas, don't even bother humoring this webcam dork with a response, aka no comment aka bitch please

Sat Sep 19, 2009, 12:09pm

#155

Stevens

Haha, That's pretty funny! I don't know you but I checked your myspace, it's obvious you'll win. We're just coming to pay our respects.

Tue Sep 29, 2009, 03:09am

#156

Matt-Hewitt

Milwaukee

Ha! I Bribri will be lucky if he can get a shot off.

The real Jordan will be slaying the beaver girls.
mkebikepolo.com

Wisconsin is taking over YOU!
www.mkebikepolo.com/wordpress

Sat Sep 19, 2009, 02:09am

#157

Timmm

COMOPOLO

stevenso wrote:

We've never played anyone outside of our town so we don't have clue if we're any good. In our minds, we're coming to win.

Don't worry about all that. No matter how good or bad you are, going to a good tournament will always make you better. It'll be a good time no matter what.
OGT-COMOPOLO

Fri Sep 18, 2009, 11:09pm

#158

Adam

Denver Mallet Mafia

"briiiinng riiiinnnng!" oh whats that? wake up call at Midwests.

Hardcourt Bike Polo Connoisseur

Sat Sep 19, 2009, 12:09am

#159

c.hill

COMOPOLO

shit just got real

-Bike Polo under the poverty line in Columbia, Missouri-

Sat Sep 19, 2009, 02:09am

#160

Timmm

COMOPOLO

Haha..."Bike Polo under the poverty line"

That's about right for us, isn't it? You know you're poor when your polo bike is more duct tape than bike.
OGT-COMOPOLO

Sat Sep 19, 2009, 01:09pm

#161

ThePoloFuries

South Florida/FTL Bike Polo

CoMo, me and kelli aare going to be coing straight there after landing back in the states. is there a CoMO team in ned of a third? I would like to play with the como players as my whole family is from missouri. any takers?
74 Miles per hour bitches.

"ok Mr. Schwinn fucking Armstrong!"

Sat Sep 19, 2009, 01:09pm

#162

pete

COMOPOLO

I HURD THAT BAD AND WORSE WERE LOOKANG FOR A TEAM, YOU SHOUD FIT RITE IN!

PETE_of_C0M0P0L0
www.comopolo.com

That was clearly a shuffle.
www.comopolo.com

Sat Sep 19, 2009, 07:09pm

#163

hellochris

COMOPOLO

any other FtL kids coming up?

Wayman probably still needs a team. you guys could make a good showing.

Columbia, MO

Sun Sep 20, 2009, 01:09am

#164

Timmm

COMOPOLO

Who are you offering up my teammate to?
OGT-COMOPOLO

Sat Sep 19, 2009, 06:09pm

#165

ThePoloFuries

South Florida/FTL Bike Polo

sick burn
74 Miles per hour bitches.

"ok Mr. Schwinn fucking Armstrong!"

Sat Sep 19, 2009, 09:09pm

#166

The Baker

Bogota

dam this sounds like fun..

Sun Sep 20, 2009, 05:09am

#167

ThePoloFuries

South Florida/FTL Bike Polo

Yah, we have a small caravan coming, hopefully we all get to play!
74 Miles per hour bitches.

"ok Mr. Schwinn fucking Armstrong!"

Sun Sep 20, 2009, 01:09pm

#168

COMOMegs

I am looking for a team right now. I would love to play with you Jared and Kelli!! If you've already found a third I understand. I have gotten immensely better than when you guys played with us in COMO. Anyway, I would totally be down for an all girls team if there are any female stragglers. I am seriously lacking any estrogen teammates here in Chicago except for Britt. She is awesome!! This tourney is going to be spectacular and I'm going to provide some of the food so you should be excited for that.... I might even throw in a homeade pie for the MVP!

Sun Sep 27, 2009, 06:09am

#169

heartofKelli

South Florida/FTL Bike Polo

Hey girl! I am pretty sure I have a team right now, but if one of them falls through and you still don't find something, I'd love to play with you of course.
I'm so so so excited!!!

(I read this post fast and thought you wrote "I might even throw a pie at the MVP!" haha)

Mon Sep 21, 2009, 12:09am

#170

keith

Chicago

Any Midwest teams showing up this year? Just saying.

Chicago Hardcourt Bike Polo

Mon Sep 21, 2009, 10:09am

#171

Sveden

Minneapolis Hardcourt Bike Polo

The Great Lakes state of Minnesota will be bringing two or more teams. Count it.

Minneapolis Bike Polo dot Com

Mon Sep 21, 2009, 11:09am

#172

Adam

Denver Mallet Mafia

oh my god. did the N.O.D. just sign up for Midwests??

Hardcourt Bike Polo Connoisseur

Mon Sep 21, 2009, 05:09pm

#173

N.O.D

Phoenix Bike Polo - PBP

Adam wrote:

oh my god. did the N.O.D. just sign up for Midwests??

IN!!

Mon Sep 21, 2009, 05:09pm

#174

Timmm

COMOPOLO

Can't wait to see all you guys again!

OGT-COMOPOLO

Mon Sep 21, 2009, 10:09pm

#175

Adam

Denver Mallet Mafia

righteous!

Hardcourt Bike Polo Connoisseur

Mon Sep 21, 2009, 11:09am

#176

Dus

Arizona Hardcourt Bike Polo - Tempe

^^^theyll be there.

ill be there too, but the main off-court emphasis of the d-bags squad will be consuming smelly green stuff.

Sun Sep 27, 2009, 02:09am

#177

zach-bloomington

Bloomington Bike Polo

So is emailing hellochris@gmail the official method for signing up for this tournament? Book some floor space and show up cash in hand?

Me and the boys in Bloomington, IN have been playing for a few months and really want to get some experience outside our little world. The lure of national-level play and meeting all you crazies makes the five hours to Missouri seem seem like a jaunt down the street! [even if we will probably lose every game and spend too much time with the smelly green crowd ;]

Sun Sep 27, 2009, 10:09am

#178

hellochris

COMOPOLO

that is correct, just send me an email with how many and when.

Columbia, MO

Sun Sep 27, 2009, 10:09pm

#179

rahja666

Denver Mallet Mafia

As far as i am concerned i better get a good ass team to go to como with. I am making the full dedication to rig up my polo bike into a TRUE polo bike.
xo

Sun Sep 27, 2009, 11:09pm

#180

dana esquire

it doesn't matter, gem city polo slayers are gonna destroy everyone. (early in the day games, after that we get drunk and can only win at talking smack)

danaL
gem city
anti-slayer
diagonal text

Mon Sep 28, 2009, 12:09pm

#181

Dus

Arizona Hardcourt Bike Polo - Tempe

PBP, now with 2 tourney wins under their belts (they won the interbike tourney) are sure to make a strong showing in november. Denver, Las Vegas, CoMo. veni vidi vici. just sayin...

edit: Mr.Do, have we a third team member as of yet?

Tue Sep 29, 2009, 03:09pm

#182

Justinrunns

San Francisco Bike Polo

Pump them brakes Dus!

Mon Oct 5, 2009, 05:10pm

#183

Mr. Do

Minneapolis Hardcourt Bike Polo

Sorry Dus, I pieced a team together over the weekend. MPLS will be in full force....

Mon Sep 28, 2009, 11:09pm

#184

c.hill

COMOPOLO

for everyone's information there will be an EXTREME CUTTHROAT Soul train line dance competition held in conjunction with the tourament in columbia.
we're practicing our moves. are you?

some inspiration:

-Bike Polo under the poverty line in Columbia, Missouri-

Mon Sep 28, 2009, 11:09pm

#185

COMOPORNO

COMOPOLO

he's not kidding, we've been practicing all weekend...

pump pump pump pump pump it UP

-you are not the father-

Tue Sep 29, 2009, 10:09am

#186

capt. jake

Milwaukee

calling RVA calling RVA to the thread you see this... a dance off?!!! MKE will be in COMO where will RVA be... at home doing the charleston with thier sisters no doubt...
www.mkebikepolo.com

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www.mkebikepolo.com

Tue Sep 29, 2009, 11:09am

#187

c.hill

COMOPOLO

dancing with your sister? that doesn't get you anywhere.

-Bike Polo under the poverty line in Columbia, Missouri-

Tue Sep 29, 2009, 12:09pm

#188

Kat

Minneapolis Hardcourt Bike Polo

It's official! I am coming! Looking to get on an all-ladies inter-city team.
-----
Bikes, Boys, Beer, Bud
Four things I really love

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Bikes, Boys, Beer, Bud
Four things I really love

Tue Sep 29, 2009, 08:09pm

#189

heartofKelli

South Florida/FTL Bike Polo

dance comp !!!!!

Tue Sep 29, 2009, 08:09pm

#190

ThePoloFuries

South Florida/FTL Bike Polo

i still need a team? any takers need a third??
74 Miles per hour bitches.

"ok Mr. Schwinn fucking Armstrong!"

Thu Oct 1, 2009, 12:10am

#191

COMOMegs

I am still looking for a team for Midwests. Kat, I enjoy bikes, boys, beer, and bud as well. What do you say we form a team? Kelli, do you have a team yet? This seems like a great team to me! Let me know what you ladies think. This tourney is going to be off the hook!!

Thu Oct 1, 2009, 10:10am

#192

chris simpson

Lexington Bike Polo

Jared you dont have a team? I will start asking around. Oh and this guy is A player good pick him up!!!

ilikepolo

Thu Oct 1, 2009, 11:10am

#193

ThePoloFuries

South Florida/FTL Bike Polo

i heard tim and wayman need a team? hit me up dawgsssss
74 Miles per hour bitches.

"ok Mr. Schwinn fucking Armstrong!"

Thu Oct 1, 2009, 11:10am

#194

pete

COMOPOLO

Wayman, Tim D, and Vince are playing together :-0

PETE_of_C0M0P0L0
www.comopolo.com

That was clearly a shuffle.
www.comopolo.com

Thu Oct 1, 2009, 12:10pm

#195

c.hill

COMOPOLO

who are you playing with pete?

-Bike Polo under the poverty line in Columbia, Missouri-

Thu Oct 1, 2009, 01:10pm

#196

pete

COMOPOLO

Tim A, Drew, and I. If Tim A isn't playing to help organize, you wanna fill that spot?

PETE_of_C0M0P0L0
www.comopolo.com

That was clearly a shuffle.
www.comopolo.com

Thu Oct 1, 2009, 08:10pm

#197

c.hill

COMOPOLO

me, chris and nick are a team already, or i would.

-Bike Polo under the poverty line in Columbia, Missouri-

Thu Oct 1, 2009, 01:10pm

#198

chris simpson

Lexington Bike Polo

All I have to say is Triple Lexxx in full force and healthy (hopefully it stays that way) Pete Im coming for revenge!!!

ilikepolo

Thu Oct 1, 2009, 01:10pm

#199

pete

COMOPOLO

chris simpson wrote:

and healthy (hopefully it stays that way)

Don't speak too soon. Muahahahahhaha

PETE_of_C0M0P0L0
www.comopolo.com

That was clearly a shuffle.
www.comopolo.com

Thu Oct 1, 2009, 08:10pm

#200

hellochris

COMOPOLO

not sure if anybody noticed our updated flyer with sponsors, but the prizes are gonna be supra-hella-dope-fresh.

like sweet, sweet icing on the beautiful cake that is the two-day polo tourney.

Columbia, MO

Thu Oct 1, 2009, 10:10pm

#201

Dus

Arizona Hardcourt Bike Polo - Tempe

^^^will there also be a literal "beautiful cake" with sweet, sweet icing?

and m&m's inside?

also, i cant wait to see everyone, especially nick, missouri's smellier version of me.

Fri Oct 2, 2009, 01:10am

#202

Tim A

COMOPOLO

The verdict is still out on that one, my friend.

www.comopolo.com

Fri Oct 2, 2009, 01:10am

#203

hellochris

COMOPOLO

you're right, it might be pie instead.
but for real, y'all, expect treats.

Columbia, MO

Thu Oct 1, 2009, 11:10pm

#204

ben

Madison

i just looked at the video of your guys court. shits gonna be so fast, i plan on leaving half my epidermis in como

Fri Oct 2, 2009, 12:10am

#205

Timmm

COMOPOLO

It's brutally fast, my friend. People will be destroying things...hopefully not themselves.
OGT-COMOPOLO

Fri Oct 2, 2009, 11:10am

#206

c.hill

COMOPOLO

which half?

-Bike Polo under the poverty line in Columbia, Missouri-

Fri Oct 2, 2009, 12:10pm

#207

ben

Madison

right thigh, right hip both nees both forearms a little off the back and elbows and left shoulder. also the nuckles

Fri Oct 2, 2009, 08:10am

#208

Paul

NYC

who's the smart money on for this tourney? i'm talking to my bookie out here in the Big Crapple.
Madison, you guys taking it? Krem de la Krem and the pabst boyz making a run? Chicago hustle rising to the top? Day-tun doing it? Co-Mo hosting & boastin?

who's winning this shit?

Fri Oct 2, 2009, 10:10am

#209

capt. jake

Milwaukee

It will be a all MKE podium Paul...parlay that shit!! all the way to the finals then its a wash you can t lose either way if its MKE v MKE
www.mkebikepolo.com

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www.mkebikepolo.com

Fri Oct 2, 2009, 12:10pm

#210

ben

Madison

we beat you just a few weeks ago, what are you talking about?

Fri Oct 2, 2009, 02:10pm

#211

Matt-Hewitt

Milwaukee

ah ha! but, you did not beat our current compilation of teams did you? I don't think so.
I can't wait to play with the tri-city roughnecks

mkebikepolo.com

Wisconsin is taking over YOU!
www.mkebikepolo.com/wordpress

Fri Oct 2, 2009, 04:10pm

#212

capt. jake

Milwaukee

correct ben- you did beat hero squad at philly...we didnt have our shit right that tourney though. this is a new tournament new teams no hay bales bigger court...remember we hail from the big court background...see ya on the 10th. looking forward to the cakes!
www.mkebikepolo.com

--
www.mkebikepolo.com

Fri Oct 2, 2009, 04:10pm

#213

BribriMKE

Milwaukee

Ben is scary on the big court. When he has a head of steam dont get between him and where he wants to go. Just wait for him to fuck up, he does every time. Or else you will end up like joe and I in that picture from Dayton.

Fri Oct 2, 2009, 06:10pm

#214

ben

Madison

yea i fuck upmost of the time, it the 5 times i dont you should worry about

Fri Oct 2, 2009, 06:10pm

#215

hellochris

COMOPOLO

BribriMKE wrote:

Just wait for him to fuck up, he does every time.

not true, i think there's a law of averages at work. for every handful of spectacular dabs, there's a nugget of polo gold. like that behind-the-back goal from the corner againt mke in dayton. does anybody remember that? that shit was magic.

Columbia, MO

Fri Oct 2, 2009, 10:10pm

#216

Timmm

COMOPOLO

I would say if Lex A can play as good as they did in Dayton they might be that underdog shot at the top. It's going to be a good show, I know that.
OGT-COMOPOLO

Fri Oct 2, 2009, 12:10pm

#217

Paul

NYC

and before i could write "paging ben hunter...."

Fri Oct 2, 2009, 07:10pm

#218

Fix Memphis

Don't think I'll be able to make it but I'll post the info on my buhlog. fixmemphis.blogspot.com

Fri Oct 2, 2009, 10:10pm

#219

COMOMegs

Dus- I will be making pies, but I can make a cake if you would like. You should ask Colleen about the red velvet cake I made for her birthday. It was delish!! I still need a team!! Anyone, anyone, anyone!!!

Sun Oct 4, 2009, 08:10pm

#220

dana esquire

daytons gonna run things. the rest of you don't even need to show up. waste of your time and efforts. we practiced for half an hour today, then ate sausages and burgers and threw up on each other. now thats team efforts, which most of you lack.

just sayin.

danaL
gem city
anti-slayer
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Mon Oct 5, 2009, 09:10am

#221

pete

COMOPOLO

dana esquire wrote:

then ate sausages and burgers and threw up on each other.
just sayin.

gettin kinda hard thinkin bout that, just sayin.

PETE_of_C0M0P0L0
www.comopolo.com

That was clearly a shuffle.
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Mon Oct 5, 2009, 10:10am

#222

Sveden

Minneapolis Hardcourt Bike Polo

Me love Franklin reds in 45 degree temps.

Austin can you guys handle the cold?

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Mon Oct 5, 2009, 10:10am

#223

jonny

Madison

i agree, franklin reds are the best in the cold.

Mon Oct 12, 2009, 01:10pm

#224

Rob-ATX

Austin Texas Bike Polo

Oh yeah we can handle the cold, at least for a little while... it gets cold in Texas, but only for a few weeks, and usually closer to January and February...

Mon Oct 5, 2009, 02:10pm

#225

Sveden

Minneapolis Hardcourt Bike Polo

Few questions, will we be using Franklin Reds? If its below 32F will we switch to Orange balls?

Will it be straight up random round robin or are you thinking of giving the swiss style a try?

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Mon Oct 5, 2009, 02:10pm

#226

will

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

Are you serious? Does it really get that cold in November there?

Mon Oct 5, 2009, 03:10pm

#227

floppy

COMOPOLO

yes! although it could also be in the high 60's like it was last year in STL. you just never know with Missouri weather.

Mon Oct 12, 2009, 11:10am