first tournament for 2011 , i'm in.... now who wants to win, cause i need a team
Boston Bike Polo Presents: WINTER LOCKDOWN
Saturday, January 15, 2011 - Sunday, January 16, 2011
The Winter Lockdown is a 2 day indoor tournament to be held outside of Boston in Saugus MA.
Indoor courts reserved for 8+ hours each day.
Transportation will be provided from Boston's South Station to the court in Saugus, if needed.
UPDATE (2nd edition):
Housing - We have a block of 15 rooms at the Red Roof Inn only a few hundred feet from the court. There are 2 queen beds to each room. The cost will be included in registration.
If you want to call dibs on your 4 room mates before the event, you can mess with this google doc:Room Mates
People coming in Friday will have ample places to stay in Boston with us.
Cost - $80 per team. This incldes a shared hotel room for a night, 2 days of indoor polo and all the delicious Harpoon beer you can drink.
Registration - Registration works like this:
(1) If you're one of the 25 teams on this THIS SHEET you have until JANUARY 1st to pay $80 via paypal to bostonhardcourtbikepolo@gmail.com. When you pay, please include your team name and who is playing on that team as well as contact info. Once you pay, your name will show up on this list. At this point you are GOLDEN.
(2) If you're on the waiting list: As of jan 1st, any slots left unfilled on the paid signup sheet are open to anyone who pays first come first serve.
Host club:
Boston
Contact info:
Jarrett Shamlian ~ (347) 517 - 0911 jetshamlian@gmail.com
Court size:
1 main indoor court, and 1 supplementary indoor court Location
BOSTON, MA
Saugus, MA
United States
See map: Google Maps
October 8, 2010 - 1:08am
#2
October 22, 2010 - 10:43am
#3
You and me Dave!? I've already got my tickets.
November 18, 2010 - 11:15am
#4
Need a 3rd Polony? I might be able to swing it? Can anyone tell me the easiest was to get from Newark airport to Boston?
October 6, 2010 - 8:48am
#8
October 6, 2010 - 9:07am
#9
Only 2 courts? Is one bad/small? Team cap? Format? I NEED TO KNOW!
October 6, 2010 - 9:11am
#11
the two courts are nearly identical. one is inside the main facility(in the video above) and the other is in a bubble tent dealie.
October 6, 2010 - 10:34am
#12
The Bubble Covered tent/ main court is
150 feet long X 70 feet wide
The Inside/ secondary court is 160 X 65 .
The surface on both courts is the same (Plastic mesh- will post more details about this soon) its a little slippy at first, but its easy to get used to - we have played on both courts dozens of times with no complaints. The courts are very fast and the hockey goals that are already there will probably be used.
October 6, 2010 - 5:22pm
#13
this is amazing...coincidentally I have the 14th and 17th off work. Haven't been up to Boston in 8 years, I'll make the voyage. unique.
October 7, 2010 - 1:37pm
#14
How are you thinking about getting there, Jill? Rumor has it that direct flights are $130. Brad and I were talking about this yesterday
October 6, 2010 - 7:45pm
#17
p0L0 in the WINTER!!???!?!!!!!!!
AND an ultra rad poster?
this is 2 good 2 b true.
October 7, 2010 - 3:21pm
#18
Addison we play polo all year round at Allston and the other courts. We only use Hockeytown when it dumps on us...
October 6, 2010 - 8:27pm
#19
17th is MLK day. 3 day weekend. In.
October 6, 2010 - 11:21pm
#20
holy shit. it is going to be soooooooo cold. i can already feel it. i think i need to start training in a meat locker or something....like now.
super stoked.
October 6, 2010 - 11:41pm
#21
oh yeah...what's the word on housing?
October 7, 2010 - 3:22pm
#23
October 7, 2010 - 9:38pm
#24
I think Tobi means to say:
October 9, 2010 - 1:43pm
#25
im pretty sure what tobi REALLY means (and needs) is this...
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October 18, 2010 - 9:10am
#26
I always come home in the winter!! Sweet!!
October 22, 2010 - 12:07am
#27
when do we need to register to get in? date? or just before the max team #?
October 22, 2010 - 10:48am
#28
no date yet.. when it looks like we're getting close to the max number of teams we will announce it. If your name is on the list above consider yourself registered.
October 26, 2010 - 9:12pm
#29
alexis (ottawa), nick (rva), and chris (nyc)
only thing bribri is picking up at this is the set of keys to my jeep, for starting purposes; or some local sweet babes assuming all goes to hell with Ella between now and then.
resisting against the shitstem
October 27, 2010 - 8:15am
#30
alexis (ottawa), nick (rva), and chris (nyc)
only thing bribri is picking up at this is the set of keys to my jeep, for starting purposes; or some local sweet babes assuming all goes to hell with Ella between now and then.
resisting against the shitstem
nice, nick (bos) will be upset.
October 22, 2010 - 11:12am
#31
niceeeeee boston, i cant wait!
October 22, 2010 - 1:34pm
#32
question about this mesh surface who-ha? how meshy? like run knobbies?
October 22, 2010 - 2:41pm
#33
no need for knobbiles but people may want to think about running tires with some grooving on tread.
http://images.craigslist.org/3pc3od3ld5V25W15U4a8t7d37c44c76a21ff2.jpg
the material is called "sportcourt"
October 26, 2010 - 1:41pm
#34
is this a tournament or pickup event?
October 26, 2010 - 2:41pm
#35
is this a tournament or pickup event?
the only thing you'll be picking up at this will be the trophy.
November 2, 2010 - 12:29pm
#36
I might need to find a ride and a team
Hope I can make it
November 2, 2010 - 4:02pm
#38
any word on dates being set? would like to fly as flights are really cheap, but d prices r goin up
November 2, 2010 - 6:42pm
#39
the dates have been locked in from the start.
November 3, 2010 - 1:25pm
#40
oh i was goin by this http://leagueofbikepolo.com/boston-bike-polo-presents-winter-lockdown#co...
November 3, 2010 - 2:51pm
#41
oh i was goin by this http://leagueofbikepolo.com/boston-bike-polo-presents-winter-lockdown#comment-61409
oh the registration deadline date- Its likely to be close to the tourney date - just as long as we have not reached our cap which is likely to be 20-24 teams. Still undecided.
For everybody else who has booked flights - just post up once you have then we know for sure you are coming.
November 3, 2010 - 2:38am
#42
ugh the cardinal just made this trip more interesting with a flyers bruins game the night before. but dont think ill be able to take off the time after getting out for 2 weeks in december. well seeeeee.
November 24, 2010 - 6:57pm
#43
There is also a bruins game against the Hurricanes Monday the 17th at 1pm. If anyone is interested in going... let me or Chris know and we'll try to organize a block of tickets. $41/ticket
November 4, 2010 - 7:35am
#44
There should be a group of us from Syracuse there, I hope... so if anyone needs a ride that is close by or on the way, let me know.
November 4, 2010 - 12:27pm
#45
A few beavers are thinkin about makin an appearance
November 4, 2010 - 4:27pm
#46
anyone got the hook up on some bruins tickets???
November 6, 2010 - 12:16pm
#47
Hey guys, gals never been north of D.C. Looking for a team lefty from calif coming to this tourny. Hit me up if you need a team A player but will play newbies. Just wanna play polo and get a chance to play with some east coast folks. I also need to ship my bike to Boston, anyone know a good place or bike shop to send it to.looking for a place to stay also thanks . Joe
November 8, 2010 - 11:45pm
#48
Where would I be flying to? Like what's the closest airport?
November 9, 2010 - 9:43am
#49
Logan is actually very close.
Just to remind everybody that ALL teams will play on the Sunday.
THE closest bar is HOOTERS (1 min) ride down route 1
November 10, 2010 - 9:40am
#50
Lancaster City Bike Polo has a team together for this, we'll be driving up.
November 10, 2010 - 12:24pm
#51
Hey,
There should be one or two teams from Montreal, I hope so...
November 10, 2010 - 10:35pm
#52
Anyone I know in need of a third?
November 11, 2010 - 1:44am
#53
Don't know why I didn't see this earlier. Might just have to fly over.
November 11, 2010 - 8:25am
#55
shits blowing up. may as well call it the worlds
November 11, 2010 - 9:18pm
#56
Quack attack. I need a team for this.
November 12, 2010 - 9:21am
#58
Not certain of Brad's and Lomax's attendance. therefore, I need a team. holla
November 12, 2010 - 12:44pm
#59
YEAAA CANT WAIT FOR THIS SHIT
November 14, 2010 - 6:08pm
#60
Team needed. Cardinal? Miguel? Jt? Jill?
November 15, 2010 - 12:39am
#64
this is gonna be awesome, i hope those dates are set in stone cuz we'll be buying plane tix this week. i hope it's cold as fuck in bean town too
November 15, 2010 - 9:21am
#65
Joe they are locked in. It will be cold but very intimate.
Everybody who has teams locked in post up the names on here.
November 15, 2010 - 10:42am
#66
The Milwaukee Beaver Men
November 15, 2010 - 1:36pm
#68
Need a team! 3000 miles is a long way to fly to just watch polo. Is there a loose cannon list I can get on?I already bought plane tix. Hit me up if anyone needs a third.
November 15, 2010 - 4:28pm
#69
I might need a team. So much bed jumping and friendly back stabbing with teams in Boston right now. I may as well dangle my hook in the polo lake.
November 15, 2010 - 5:26pm
#70
Sorry tobi , I was just looking at my posts. They are abstract. I'm a lefty from calif, looking to play with some east coast folks, I'm a solid team player I adjust well to new teammates . I've played alot of throw in tournys out west let's hook up and kick some ass! I fly out of S.F. On the 13th. Hit me up if your down. Joe
November 16, 2010 - 2:18pm
#71
I'm calling bullshit. who has backstabbed you tobi? who bed jumped? i want names.
November 15, 2010 - 7:26pm
#72
Bourbonic Plague
November 15, 2010 - 11:14pm
#73
yo necesito un equipo.........(i need a team)..
November 15, 2010 - 11:55pm
#74
yo necesito un equipo.........(i need a team)..
wanna hook up with some dc love?
November 16, 2010 - 1:09am
#75
I need a team! or if kaycie and I are playing together, we need a third!
November 16, 2010 - 9:52am
#76
What is the word on Kaycie? Let's go fuck shit up...
November 16, 2010 - 2:23pm
#82
registering The Guardians. see you guys in january!
krrrrrrakaw!!
November 16, 2010 - 3:45pm
#83
who's the guardians?
November 16, 2010 - 8:08pm
#88
Registering team M&M's!
Count it-
November 16, 2010 - 10:29pm
#89
Machine Politics
November 16, 2010 - 10:34pm
#90
Mehgan and I are looking for a third.
You know how we get down.
November 17, 2010 - 2:47pm
#91
hello?
should we do this?!!!! let me know what you both think!
November 18, 2010 - 3:29pm
#92
I'm thinking about coming to this....free agent....you still looking for a third?
November 17, 2010 - 12:34pm
#96
Still need a team for this! Anyone need a third? Lefty for hire.
November 17, 2010 - 5:11pm
#97
I need a team.
November 20, 2010 - 1:04pm
#101
*EDIT* Registering -Kaycie, Ann and Mike from Richmond
November 17, 2010 - 11:34pm
#102
dave forrest and i coming from seattle HUH
November 18, 2010 - 6:01pm
#103
Looking for a team, holler
November 19, 2010 - 8:10am
#104
i'm trying to jump on this shindig as well.
November 19, 2010 - 6:46pm
#106
yip!!
November 22, 2010 - 11:29pm
#107
chris, what is the plan? you me n joey? let me know....
November 23, 2010 - 7:29pm
#108
chris, what is the plan? you me n joey? let me know....
edit* no worries. see you on the bus maybe?
November 19, 2010 - 11:48pm
#109
Please consider this our Pre-Registration.
Shane, Mehgan and a Mystery Third to be named later.
Team Fixed Not Neutered.
November 20, 2010 - 9:21pm
#110
Registering Tiffany from Lex, Joe from Sac, and TBA 3rd. Team "Boats and Hoes".
November 20, 2010 - 10:18pm
#111
hahaha. Love it! boats and hoes-
November 21, 2010 - 10:44am
#112
Awesome! Two of my favorite things! See ya soon Tiffany.
November 21, 2010 - 6:15pm
#113
Pre-reg Goast (Pgh), Rough Touch (Pgh), +1 (?) holla poloverse
November 23, 2010 - 12:29pm
#114
Pre-reg Goast (Pgh), Rough Touch (Pgh), +1 (?) holla poloverse
yo....team?
November 21, 2010 - 9:43pm
#115
Reg. T Tom and jdubhollywood from Dekalb il
November 22, 2010 - 10:27am
#116
Getting very close to capacity now... This is what I have so far and I have perhaps doubled up some players/names. Boston may not use its 4 teams, we're being typically laid back and secretive about everything. If you have booked flights and your name is not on my sheet - contact me ASAP.
please feel free to edit my spreadsheet with player names and corrections.
https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AgnS8sdyqJDOdDM3a0wyVkcyRHNwMFF...
November 22, 2010 - 2:30pm
#117
smoke while you do it.
November 22, 2010 - 5:35pm
#118
I think I may have missed the boat on this one, but I added myself to the list of singles.
November 22, 2010 - 6:45pm
#119
Nick, dont rule yourself out yet. It is still early days.- people get injured, people get sick and all the rest of the reasons.
To everybody. This tournament literally exploded in popularity once the World champions and runners up confirmed. I am sorry if you are too late.
I did say a few weeks ago that we would cap at 24 and once I added all the players and teams up, places ran out fast.
November 22, 2010 - 2:04pm
#120
Montreal please confirm your players and if 1 or 2 teams are coming. I wont hold your 2nd spot for too much longer. All those teams who have a +1 please - take players from the spare players pool.
November 22, 2010 - 4:44pm
#121
kremin is our third
November 24, 2010 - 1:26pm
#122
Ok for one team form Montreal, I leave the names of the players on the google doc, to night or tomorrow, I check for the second team and I let you know soon.
November 22, 2010 - 6:52pm
#123
may as well say it now... if you are not on the spreadsheet do not book your flights as I cannot confirm you a team spot.
November 22, 2010 - 11:38pm
#124
i added joey to the spreadsheet, im sure he does not have an account.... let me know if this is cool or not.
November 23, 2010 - 10:06am
#125
^ its fine. your team is locked in.
If anybody in any team cant make it just just let everybody know and edit the sheet ASAP.
November 23, 2010 - 12:48pm
#126
and locked in. can't wait!!!
November 24, 2010 - 9:48am
#127
@chuck, i was supposed to be down south during this whole fracas and didnt know i had been summarily drafted. in the event of me remaining miserable and cold for a little while longer to make this thing i had a team already.
November 24, 2010 - 12:53pm
#128
Montreal get at me...
team with 2 people please try and use spare players on the sheet.
November 24, 2010 - 5:35pm
#129
Ruleset for this tournament?
November 24, 2010 - 6:21pm
#130
regular rules. nothing weird... the fixed hockey goals may cause some debate but we will cover that on the day.
November 24, 2010 - 9:37pm
#131
tony needs a team!
pretty please?
November 24, 2010 - 11:08pm
#132
Ok, so I confirm you that there is two teams from Montreal.
Is it still possible to add the second team on the spreadsheet?
November 25, 2010 - 2:02pm
#133
Sorry opus7. i can only confirm 1 team for Montreal at the moment. I have had a dozen requests for more teams to be added and I am telling everybody the same thing.
There are 2 reasons why we cant go over the current limit.
1) Hockey town is an intimate setting - space around the courts is tight especially in the outside bubble covered tent.
2) Too many teams will mean less polo for the people who locked in their spot early.
If we had known how popular this was going to be, we would have done things differently but right now I think I am being fair.
November 25, 2010 - 8:23pm
#134
Ok no problem Tobi, I totally understand...
Thanks a lot.
November 25, 2010 - 11:03pm
#135
hey. Looking at booking a flight but didn't know if anybody needed a player from the dirty south who likes to play fast.
November 29, 2010 - 3:37pm
#136
I need a team! I've already got tickets, and am on the singles list. Anyone want to pick up a hard playing girl? I can send a "resume" if you want.
November 29, 2010 - 8:34pm
#138
Hey everybody!
The final updates are set.
The cost of the tournament is $80 per team. This includes shared hotel room for the night of the 15th, 2 days of glorious indoor polo, and heaps of delicious Harpoon beer.
Payments are to be sent via paypal to: bostonhardcourtbikepolo@gmail.com
Be sure to include your team name, team members, and contact info when you make the payment.
If you're on the pre-registration list HERE your team has until January first to pay up.
Paid teams will show up on this list.
If you haven't paid by January first, we're taking it as a sign that you're just not that into us, and we're opening up the registration to anyone who will pay.
This means you, waiting list people.
This is going to be so freaking sweet.
December 2, 2010 - 7:37am
#139
xoxo
December 6, 2010 - 5:24pm
#140
A2M
December 10, 2010 - 5:08pm
#143
will there be a sound system available at these courts? ya know, to get shit shmakin?
December 12, 2010 - 1:37pm
#144
I'm heading to the courts today to finalize the contract minutiae. I will get a final verdict on the shmakin sound system and let you know.
In other news:
Please pre-pay for your team if you have not already!! paypal $80 (per team) to Bostonhardcourtbikepolo@gmail.com
December 12, 2010 - 10:26pm
#145
Our third player won't be able to make this.
Anyone interested in playing with 2 Hot Boiled Peanuts?
December 12, 2010 - 10:56pm
#148
Question: Will this be more or less awesome than the St. Louis Lock-in?
December 13, 2010 - 11:27am
#149
Awesomeness is a very subjective thing. Having not been to the St Louis Lock-in, I would have to say: "Yes, this will be far more awesome."
But that's just my opinion now isn't it?
December 13, 2010 - 1:17pm
#150
i wasn't there in St.L so i dunno.
but we have top teams/players in the world play coming to play in ours. and we have two indoor courts. and we will be sleeping in beds for the most part. and showers! and we won't be locked in so you can go get some wings at the hooters next door in between games. and weed is decriminalized in MA. and word on the street is tony has like 3 pallets of 4loko stocked he's gonna be selling at terrific mark-up. and so on.
December 13, 2010 - 11:09am
#151
Is there going to be pickup Friday afternoon for out of towners? And what is the temperature going to be like inside the dome? Can't wait to come up and play.
December 13, 2010 - 11:21am
#152
yes pick up at Allston all day Friday weather permitting. Inside Hockey town will be ice rink temperature . There are a few warmish zones in the main building a and obviously no wind chill, and lights til 11pm or later. The bubble covered tent is only a few degrees warmer than outside but again, no wind chill and lights all night.
Everybody watch this space.
December 13, 2010 - 3:03pm
#153
im pleased the tweeds question was answered without me having to ask.......
December 13, 2010 - 3:43pm
#154
here i come =)
December 14, 2010 - 9:37pm
#155
Hey y'all, YOU HAVE 17 MORE DAYS TO PRE-PAY BEFORE YOU RISK LOSING YOUR SPOT FOR THIS TOURNAMENT!!!
There's a long-ass waiting list of people with cash in hand...
paypal to bostonhardcourtbikepolo@gmail.com
kisses.
December 16, 2010 - 3:29pm
#157
finally the hard part is over, paypal payment will be cleared by 12/23... woot woot, see you soon!
...meanwhile, enjoy this "boston bruin"...
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December 23, 2010 - 6:30pm
#158
got paid today the guardians bucks will be sent soon see you guys in a couple weeks cant fuckin wait!!!!!
December 25, 2010 - 3:26pm
#160
ticket booked, warm-ups in New Years day bench minor in Madison, friendlies in Ann Arbor the next week...i'm ready for this! Looking for a place to stay in Boston Friday and Sunday nights still. Anyone have ideas?
December 27, 2010 - 2:58pm
#161
might have you covered for friday, bro. sunday should be easy to figure out once you're in town.
anybody down for an impromptu bench minor??? names-in-the-hat-style draft...
could be pretty cool since we'll have a buncha people & space & time (possibly)
December 29, 2010 - 10:50am
#162
why can't we just play regular pick up? why does it have to go to a bench minor style? ugh....is this the way of group impromptu polo? i hope not.
December 29, 2010 - 10:54am
#163
group impromptu bike polo IS pick-up already
*cough*wouldntgetpicked*cough*
;)
December 29, 2010 - 8:43am
#164
LCBP is paid in full :)
January 1, 2011 - 10:33pm
#165
(^^^)
December 30, 2010 - 1:35pm
#166
December 31, 2010 - 11:07am
#167
beaver boys?
machine politics?
c'mon boys. you don't want to miss this.
December 31, 2010 - 11:08am
#170
Hey everybody!
The final updates are set.
The cost of the tournament is $80 per team. This includes shared hotel room for the night of the 15th, 2 days of glorious indoor polo, and heaps of delicious Harpoon beer.
Payments are to be sent via paypal to: bostonhardcourtbikepolo@gmail.com
Be sure to include your team name, team members, and contact info when you make the payment.
If you're on the pre-registration list HERE your team has until January first to pay up.
Paid teams will show up on this list.
If you haven't paid by January first, we're taking it as a sign that you're just not that into us, and we're opening up the registration to anyone who will pay.
This means you, waiting list people.
This is going to be so freaking sweet.
December 31, 2010 - 12:09pm
#171
more exiting news. I has a dream team is now complete and this opens up another spot for a full team. First team to pay Jarrett $80 and locks in a full team with 3 names get the place.
December 31, 2010 - 10:49pm
#172
BEAVER BOYS PAID IN FULL!
January 1, 2011 - 4:45am
#173
yes joe. first to register last to pay. like we would ever leave out the world champs.
Look, its almost bed time and I just thought I would remind everybody about a few things.
1) Read the whole thread
2) This tournament is all about the courts
3) Bring at least 4 layers of clothing and spare gloves etc.
4) The courts are hard, fast and dangerous in the wrong hands.
5) Boston with its 6-9 active winter players may not be able to provide housing for everybody on the Friday.
6) Fucking sick prizes
7) If we get another blizzard the week before the tourney - pick up in Allston on the Friday might not happen.
8) Forget bench minor old hat. Boston will someday host an East Coast Super 7 Series (7 teams, 7 cities, 7 players) 2 day round Robin winner, takes all.
Jarrett has this shit on lock down and will fill in more details about what people need to know before arriving.
2 WEEKS!!!
January 1, 2011 - 1:50pm
#174
1080 miles to boston from illinois. Anyone need a ride?
January 1, 2011 - 1:50pm
#175
i and i just found a bodega with a stockpile of FOUR, all flavors.
here's the catch: they're selling them for $7/can.
anyone who wants some brought to the Boston Lockdown, place your order here.
i and i will charge a $1 service charge.
the table is turning
January 14, 2011 - 8:30pm
#176
i and i just found a bodega with a stockpile of FOUR, all flavors.
here's the catch: they're selling them for $7/can.
anyone who wants some brought to the Boston Lockdown, place your order here.
i and i will charge a $1 service charge.
the table is turning
Dab will be providing a few lokos also.
January 1, 2011 - 11:40pm
#177
are there rinks we can use for skating/shinny in between games?
January 2, 2011 - 10:05am
#178
there are two full size ice rinks, but I'm sure they will be booked solid all weekend :(
January 7, 2011 - 1:59pm
#179
there are two full size ice rinks, but I'm sure they will be booked solid all weekend :(
just to add. Hockey Town is obviously a public facility.
Hockey moms , players, staff will be in the main facility the whole weekend and we will be sharing toilets, snack bars, parking etc.
We will also have plenty of private space to do our business, so lets respect the owners and everybody else by being on best behavior around members of the public.
We have a relationship with the owners that we do not want to ruin. This way we hope to take over Hockey Town and turn it into Polo Town in 2013.
January 13, 2011 - 1:01pm
#180
so no point in bringing skates & stick?
January 2, 2011 - 8:51pm
#181
Trying to figure out how RVA, NYC and other folks are getting to Boston.
Murphy's are probably going to Boltbus to NYC and try to travel with the
rest of you malcontents to Beantown. Let us know your plans so we can
meet you there.
January 6, 2011 - 11:36am
#182
Probably doesn't matter too much but kaycie, mike, and I are from Richmond, not jacksonville
January 9, 2011 - 1:30pm
#184
I'm in need of couch space?
January 11, 2011 - 9:46am
#187
is there a special rate we can get at the red roof on friday or sunday nights?
January 9, 2011 - 8:28pm
#188
Montreal straightening out wheels and travel documents. We are wondering what the time all the polo action starts and ends Saturday and Sunday, any idea of timetable?
January 10, 2011 - 3:44pm
#189
Anyone want to start a last minute team with me? I'm coming from Syracuse
-Nate
January 11, 2011 - 2:08pm
#190
Hey Nate,
My man Sean and I need a third last minute so if you are interested you can play with us...
January 10, 2011 - 4:22pm
#191
^ Hi Nate- the registration is full with 25 teams (1 is already reserved for Syracuse). If we had the time, space etc we could have had 50 teams with the amount of interest we had. There should be plenty of pick up going on...
Everybody will get a more detailed plan from Jarrett soon but as far as I know these are the hours:
---Saturday-----------------------
Indoor court: 2pm - 5pm, 7pm - 10pm
covered court: 9am - 10pm
---Sunday-------------------------
Indoor court: 1pm - 8pm
covered court: 2pm - 10pm
January 10, 2011 - 11:18pm
#192
THIS WEEKEND!!!!!!!!!
January 11, 2011 - 2:57pm
#193
AAAHHHHHH!!!!!!! My flight into Boston is CANCELLED!!!! Trying to reschedule in time... stupid weather!
January 12, 2011 - 11:43am
#194
Hey keep me posted kiersten. Let me know how it's going, I leave tomorrow night.
January 12, 2011 - 4:54pm
#195
Ok. I've got a flight out for tonight arriving early tomorrow morning... cross your fingers
January 11, 2011 - 5:08pm
#196
awww shit. The timing of this blizzard is terrible but i'm glad its tonight instead of Thursday or Friday night. Hold tight everybody and good luck getting here. Remember it can snow all it wants over the weekend (Which it probably wont) and we can still play polo all night. Pick up in Allston on Friday should still happen but with temps maxing out at 25 degrees during the day you'd better bring something warm...
January 11, 2011 - 8:18pm
#198
^^^ Nevermind what Tobi said, Nate. We had a team bail at the last minute. If you or anyone else wants to pull together a last minute team, email me at jetshamlian@gmail.com. I'll let you know if it can happen.
January 12, 2011 - 1:15am
#199
Anyway to get a preferential rate at Red Roof for Sunday night?
January 14, 2011 - 8:37am
#200
Yessir. Last I checked the rate stands if you mention Boston Bike Polo. You might need the hotel confirmation number too. Call me to get that. I know a couple people are staying at the hotel tonight for the reduced rate.
January 12, 2011 - 4:27pm
#201
Yo! We lost our 3rd and are looking to pick somebody up. Sean Ingram and I.
January 12, 2011 - 4:57pm
#202
Hey guys, how are the busses holding up? Assuming that we can get in tomorrow can we actually get around the city? From what I've seen on TV Its not going to be easy to ride from place to place.
January 12, 2011 - 6:04pm
#203
the busses and t are working fine but slower.
January 12, 2011 - 9:52pm
#204
omg omg omg! tomorrow! see boston tomorrow!
January 13, 2011 - 7:32am
#205
yeah, boston handles the snow pretty well. streets are all clear and everything is running. we're gonna be shoveling the court today/tonight.
if anyone is coming in today and has no idea where to go or what to do with themselves, give me a call:
2sex7 2for2 7sex21
January 13, 2011 - 5:21pm
#206
Winter lock down, its goin down. My team is gonna win and everyone else should have just stayed home.
January 13, 2011 - 5:29pm
#207
is there a bus that goes from downtown boston to the area where the courts are ? I have no idea how i'm going to get out to the courts from the megabus station
January 13, 2011 - 6:02pm
#208
who are you staying with and when are you arriving? we got 2 locations where we shuttle people to hockey town. 1 is in Allston near to polo court the other will be in Jamaica Plain. Unless we rent a uhaul we will have to do it in 2 or 3 trips so people will have to be patient.
January 14, 2011 - 5:02pm
#209
re: fighting
will Menace and I get ejected if we drop gloves?
January 14, 2011 - 5:47pm
#210
Paul, lets chat tomorrow - somebody might get in there first.
UPDATE: The world champs & Joe &Ben of Machine Politics, Chandel, Mack have been clearing the pickup court all day. Its cold its nasty, there is still parts of the court with a foot of snow on it but polo is happening in an igloo. We now have about 35+ people down there including 8 from Seattle. Its all Harpoon fueled tonight we have 8f in the wind chill. The real fun starts tomorrow inside and its due to snow again.
January 15, 2011 - 3:47pm
#211
your nose couldn't possibly get much farther up mke's ass
January 16, 2011 - 12:10am
#212
still a bit of room left in there, shame you're not here to see the final push.
January 14, 2011 - 8:35pm
#213
found a few reviews of this place:
"I play at many different rinks and by far hockey town is the grossest and most run down rink of them all. i do not recommend it at all. it is not a safe place for small kids, or any kids to be alone for that matter."
and
"Hockey town is a pit and the worst rink I have ever played in. It has no seating, the ice conditions are fair at best, it seems very run down and sketchy."
I'm fucking stoked.
January 15, 2011 - 4:40pm
#214
Fucking epic wish I was there!
January 16, 2011 - 2:24am
#215
results from today's swiss rounds.
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January 16, 2011 - 2:38am
#216
Thanks Kev!! Boats and Hoes forever!!
I'm not sure I've ever wanted to be in the nasty cold so bad in my life. With you guys in spirit, keep the updates coming please
January 16, 2011 - 12:21pm
#217
What results? Can you point to them again?
January 16, 2011 - 11:37am
#220
Machine Politics vs Beaver Men from kev on Vimeo.
January 16, 2011 - 10:20pm
#222
nice job seattle. making cascadia proud.
January 16, 2011 - 11:54pm
#223
Guardians (Dusty/Seabass/Julian) 1st,
Cinnamon Rolls Royce ( Paul R Ian D Mark C) 2nd,
Machine Politics 3rd,
Beaver Boys 4th.
Julian and McKenzie MVP.
Cold, awesome weekend.
January 17, 2011 - 12:15am
#224
hockey town was the happiest place in the world. MKE is a jav and tory's right now shedding zombs and ordering pizza for or last night in boston
January 17, 2011 - 11:48am
#225
Great big thanks to Jarrett and the crew in Boston! We all had a wonderful time.
January 17, 2011 - 12:03pm
#226
MTL polo whipped but happy and hungry. Thanks Boston for your awesomeness. Thanks to all those we played, both for bringing it and for your class.
January 17, 2011 - 4:45pm
#227
Thank you all so much for making this such an awesome weekend. HockeyTown wrote me and said they loved hosting the event and hope to do it again.
We must have done something right!!
Here's the link:
WINTER LOCKDOWN LEADERBOARD
January 17, 2011 - 5:45pm
#230
Im glad they liked us blazing and pounding brewskins in their establishment
rules
January 17, 2011 - 5:48pm
#231
Larry the owner of Hockey Town has a dream about hosting some big polo events in the future. Every little pee wee hockey player that came and watched some polo this weekend is now begging their parents for a polo bike. I guess we spent $$$$ at the snack bar and vending machines and everybody behaved. Thanks everybody and see you next time.
January 17, 2011 - 5:59pm
#232
oh shit i could just imagine what a summertime lockin would look like, when none of the rinks are iced. DO IT
January 18, 2011 - 12:16am
#233
The rink outside and the 2 iced rinks are big enough for 4v4. I know I spent at least $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ at the snack bar. Also when I climbed over the rink wall towards the back side of the building I found a pile of black label beer cans so, I'm guessing Hockey Town isn't a stranger to alcohol within it's domain.
January 17, 2011 - 7:14pm
#234
Thanks a lot to Jarrett and the Boston crew! For this great week-end of bike polo.
-MTL bike polo-
January 18, 2011 - 12:13am
#235
yes Thanks Jarrett was a lot of fun !! cold but so cool...
I am glad to have watched some awesome matchs! Your level is so ....:)
bravo also to McKensie, Maija, Birdie...watched you was superbe
January 18, 2011 - 1:05am
#236
Great job guys I had a blast,cant wait to play there again hopefully when its warm!
January 18, 2011 - 11:04am
#237
Great vibes, great teams, great tournament
Congrats Guardians
Thank you Tori and Jav X 10000
Thank you Chicago for the wake up call
January 18, 2011 - 11:11am
#238
Thanks, Boston!
January 18, 2011 - 1:45pm
#239
Glad to here the folks at Hockeytown had a good experience. Nice relationship to have. Let's take over that place some time.
Thanks Boston. That was so fun. Jav and Tori, you two are champs for hosting all of us at your place. Jarrett, way to pull this together.
Once again, learned a ton. Chicago had some wake up calls of our own (Boston, Seattle - Ten. D). Rad to see Paul, Ian, and Mark on that podium. Congrats to Seattle on 1st place and both MVP honors - all well deserved.
January 18, 2011 - 1:48pm
#240
And....thanks again.
January 18, 2011 - 2:45pm
#241
i had so much fun and the indoor court was fucking awesome see you all soon!! thanks boston bike polo!
January 18, 2011 - 3:22pm
#242
so many great matches over the weekend, can't think of a better way to start off the year. really enjoyed seeing paul ian and mark play together, thanks for those bank shots Ian. thanks also to the number 1 nice guy nick and rosie for being some of the best hosts ever, and thanks to everyone that made this thing happen. loved the courts!
January 18, 2011 - 4:17pm
#243
Fun ass weekend. So many adventures and good times. It was awesome to see such high caliber polo in a smaller tournament. World class polo.
January 18, 2011 - 5:52pm
#244
It was awesome to see such high caliber polo in a smaller tournament. World class polo.
this.
thanks to all the slayers great and small who came out for making it so. Really cool to meet some new faces from all over, while broing it out to the max with the usual suspects.
glad to hear people loved the courts as much as we do. The outdoor court became sketchy as fuck Saturday night once the temp dropped because of all the slush that was brought in on people's tires throughout the day, but other than that i thought they allowed for some sick polo to play and watch.
pictures?
January 19, 2011 - 1:53am
#246
January 19, 2011 - 4:17pm
#247
nice video Kev.
*chicken fingers*
January 19, 2011 - 4:38pm
#248
when i filmed this at about 9pm i hadn't eaten anything since breakfast
January 19, 2011 - 7:32pm
#249
Loving Ian's bike in the 2nd half
January 19, 2011 - 2:33am
#250
awesome weekend! good job boston, thanks to everyone involved in running this. the courts were really fun to play on, scoreboard and the buzzers were great. thanks a bunch to nick and rosie for taking care of all of us, nick especially for riding all over with us guiding us around in the frigid nights. see you all again soon, hopefully when it's a bit warmer
January 19, 2011 - 10:24am
#251
Another great event put on by the Boston crew. Thanks for all the non-East Coasters for making the trip out, and making the competition level so high. So many great teams, I love how challenging tournaments are these days.
Thanks to Mark and Ian for mixing it up. After years of games and opposition, it's a dream to collaborate.
Respect to Seattle for being so calm, intelligent and dominant. Julian just adds a whole other level to that team.
Props to Bourbonic Plague for really being a formidable opponent. The Lexington connection was really impressive.
See you all soon.
January 19, 2011 - 10:46am
#252
Thanks for a great weekend Boston, and as usual nice to see and play some amazing games!
A special thanks to Bri and Jarrett for housing us and making an amazing breakfast :)
Thanks to Mack and Mr. Murphy....Moonshine!!
And thanks to Ben and JT......love my RVA boys!
January 19, 2011 - 3:37pm
#253
January 19, 2011 - 9:42pm
#254
Thanks Boston! I had a blast the inside court was awesome. Extra thanks to my awesome teammates. Tiff, Mckinze you two ladies are the best hope to play together soon! Boats and hoes!!!
E
January 20, 2011 - 6:46am
#255
Thanks everyone, You all make me smile.
January 20, 2011 - 1:32pm
#256
thank you boston. that was such a great winter tournament! congrats to seattle!
jav and tori, you guys are amazing hosts! can't thank you enough.
see you all in the warmer months.
January 21, 2011 - 7:50pm
#257
January 24, 2011 - 3:35am
#258
agh fuck nickregan's the first thing I see on that link goddamn that's the best picture I've ever seen of him
January 30, 2011 - 1:26pm
#259
February 18, 2011 - 11:15am
#260
Has anyone seen those team photos that Gus was taking?
this is gonna be niiiicce. bring hand warmers.