Desert Polo Invite II

Submitted by Justinrunns on November 14, 2009 - 2:00pm

Saturday, February 20, 2010 - Sunday, February 21, 2010

The Second Desert Polo will be Feb. 20th and 21st. I will post the updates as they roll in. Last year went pretty well, we did it in April, so it was a little hotter than we would have liked. Feb should be great.

Plan for some geat polo weather for this time of year!

UPDATES: 24 Teams max. We should be able to run 2 courts the way it is working out, we do not have lights on the courts, so it will be an early start both days so we can all play as much polo as possible!!!!. Registration is open. Helmets will be required. $10/person.

Email justinbalderston at yahoo dot com

CONFIRMED TEAMS: 20/24
L.A.=5
COLORADO= 4
ABQ=2
SAN DIEGO=3
PHX=6

Host club:

Arizona Hardcourt Bike Polo - Tempe

Contact info:

justinbalderston@yahoo.com

Court size:

2 courts, aprox. 50' x120', built in a parking lot

Location

Tempe, AZ

United States

See map: Google Maps

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November 14, 2009 - 4:10pm

Adam

Denver Mallet Mafia

how dou get an invite?

Hardcourt Bike Polo Connoisseur

December 23, 2009 - 5:10pm

Davey_Carfax

Arizona Hardcourt Bike Polo - Tempe

Everyone's invited!

"Sittin' here in the middle west mother fucker... sippin whole milk mother fucker" -POS
www.eighthinch.com
www.azbikepolo.com

November 14, 2009 - 5:14pm

Tim A

COMOPOLO

Some of us in CoMO are interested in making the trek out to escape the winter for a few days. Is the date set in stone? Just want to make sure because I'll be flying in.

www.comopolo.com

November 14, 2009 - 5:34pm

Justinrunns

San Francisco Bike Polo

date is set. and everyone is invited. The court we want to do the tourney on is not locked down right now, but I think if we say its a gathering of friends/bbq type thing we can use it. We should know for sure in the coming week and I will post it here. In short, dont buy your plane ticket yet.

November 14, 2009 - 6:59pm

Timmm

COMOPOLO

Unless something drastically changes I'm coming. I, however, will be driving as I can take the time off necessary...plus I want to eat some BBQ in Texas on the way there.
OGT-COMOPOLO

November 14, 2009 - 11:58pm

stevenso

Tulsa

You could try the 72ounce steak in Amarillo. Not sure how you're driving but I doubt there will be much in Texas for you.

November 15, 2009 - 1:28am

Timmm

COMOPOLO

I would have to go off the beaten path, I know. I've taken the drive to SoCal from Springfield MO, and it's Amarillo then nothing.

OGT-COMOPOLO

November 15, 2009 - 1:34am

Adam

Denver Mallet Mafia

i cant believe this is a further drive then columbia, ill be chartering a jet.

Hardcourt Bike Polo Connoisseur

November 15, 2009 - 12:13pm

Timmm

COMOPOLO

I'm planning on making it a mini-vacation...taking a couple of days to get there and back.
OGT-COMOPOLO

December 1, 2009 - 7:41pm

#10

applen

boulder.hardcourt.polo

how do i get an invite on said jet?

November 15, 2009 - 2:52am

#11

polojoel

How many courts?

Bay Area -> PHX is pretty do-able. I believe a couple people here gots fam there. We've talked about wanting to check out the polo in Phoenix.

November 28, 2009 - 2:04pm

#12

Dus

San Diego Bike Polo

polojoel wrote:

How many courts?

Bay Area -> PHX is pretty do-able. I believe a couple people here gots fam there. We've talked about wanting to check out the polo in Phoenix.

Kim Beson's family lives here. I've known his brother Josh for years, and just recently found out Kim was his polo-playing brother.

Kim, if you read this, ask your brother about the time he found a foreign turd in his basketball shorts.

November 15, 2009 - 12:26pm

#13

Justinrunns

San Francisco Bike Polo

Only one descent court now. We can have overflow games go to our night spot in absolutely necessary, the newer court has no lights, but we would rather not because it is just a parking lot with some end boards. Bay Area-->PHX is about 12 hrs, depending on how fast you drive/ how many breaks you take.

November 15, 2009 - 12:43pm

#14

Justinrunns

San Francisco Bike Polo

Here are some pics of the court we are trying to lock down. http://www.flickr.com/photos/phxbikepolo/sets/72157622592747648/

November 15, 2009 - 8:59pm

#15

sauls

PENSACOLA BIKE POLO

this is the weekend before bike polo spring break. bummer.

November 15, 2009 - 11:40pm

#16

RUCKUS

San Francisco Bike Polo

Maybe

BRINGING THE RUCKUS

November 16, 2009 - 10:43am

#17

Adam

Denver Mallet Mafia

if SF comes to this, this might be a great time to decide on a regional tournament location for the "Great Divide Region" according to the post regarding regions, Phoenix and Sf, along with us here in Colorado are grouped together. perdon me if you guys are already discussing this offline, im just throwing it out there.

Hardcourt Bike Polo Connoisseur

November 16, 2009 - 1:59pm

#18

Justinrunns

San Francisco Bike Polo

It would be cool if everyone could meet from the region at this! I will be in SF for about a month for winter break, probably bringing my polo bike or i make one from my dad's stable so I will see you all then. LA had a big showing at he first DPI and I hope they make it out again, and Denver is not too far out themselves.

November 30, 2009 - 12:51am

#19

polojoel

Can you say more about what you mean by "tournament location for the Great Divide Region"?

I'm all up for ideas and decisionating. As long as it doesn't interfere with playing polo, having good times. I'm looking forward to playing 'round the region.

November 30, 2009 - 1:51pm

#20

Adam

Denver Mallet Mafia

"tournament location for the Great Divide Region"? ===

where will the Southwest regional tournament be and when? thats all, hopefully it would be figured out before this tournament though, now that i think about it more.

Hardcourt Bike Polo Connoisseur

November 30, 2009 - 2:33pm

#21

polojoel

OK. The idea of THE Southwest regional tourney is a little new to me. It looks like the region will have many tourneys this year. LA has one on the calendar (January), Long Beach is planning another (April). Phoenix (Feb). SF is currently without a date (want time to scout new locations and permit options). Colorado? SLC? San Diego?

November 30, 2009 - 4:46pm

#22

Adam

Denver Mallet Mafia

so would there or would there not be a SPECIFIC tournament determing the region champions, such as the Midwests just recently did. if we could start a Southwest Region discussion thread, it probably would be a good place to talk about this stuff.

Hardcourt Bike Polo Connoisseur

November 30, 2009 - 6:25pm

#23

polojoel

I hear Denver volunteering to host The Inaugural (South)west Regional Championship.

Confirm or deny.

December 1, 2009 - 10:32am

#24

Adam

Denver Mallet Mafia

ehhhhh, haha, we have minimal experience putting on tourny's. probably not ready to put one on of this scale. but i know Colorado Springs, has the location and willingness to step up to the plate. i vote them.

oh and where were you Saturday night Joel? i got to play at Dolores Park with your crew, unfortunetly only had time for one game, but it was so rad, the SF guys are very cool.

Hardcourt Bike Polo Connoisseur

December 1, 2009 - 12:22pm

#25

polojoel

There are those who conspire against my playing of the polo. Unfortunately they are blood relatives. I heard there were good games last week, sorry to have missed.

Anyway, if you can find space for 2-4 courts you can do a tourney. You have help.

November 27, 2009 - 4:51am

#26

BretStatus

ABQ Bike Polo

Albuquerque will be there with a few teams for sure. Where the fuck is albuquerque?

November 28, 2009 - 12:10am

#27

stevenso

Tulsa

Not sure which of the Tulsa folks I'm going to drag out there with me. I'll wait until the first freeze here before I start hitting them up for commitments. Can't wait to see your new court!

December 1, 2009 - 9:39pm

#28

Justinrunns

San Francisco Bike Polo

UPDATES:
*Court is almost secured, sorry its taking so long but we are getting positive feedback so far and we dont want any questions to come up day of the event.

*We will be capping the tourney at 24 teams

*Day 1 will be swiss round robin, day 2 double elimination.

December 2, 2009 - 10:52am

#29

Dus

San Diego Bike Polo

as far as housing for out-of-towners goes, justinrunns & i have come up with a preliminary idea of having everyone camp out in his backyard. if youre driving here, bring a tent/sleeping bag & you'll be set!

i got the idea from the man, the myth, the mystery, adam from denver. it worked well for his tourney, everyone had a great time & really bonded.

temps here in february average 72 degree highs & 50 degree lows.

December 2, 2009 - 1:53pm

#30

Adam

Denver Mallet Mafia

ya camping in back yard is definetly a good time. just make sure to supply a warren g, 90's hip hop dance mix for the boombox.

Hardcourt Bike Polo Connoisseur

December 2, 2009 - 3:55pm

#31

BretStatus

ABQ Bike Polo

Is it likely that the 24 team limit will be reached?

December 2, 2009 - 7:19pm

#32

Justinrunns

San Francisco Bike Polo

at this point we dont know, but we cant handle more than 24 with only one court and have it all run smooth. We will have a means of registering and a list so everyone who is registered so it is clear what the number is at as ppl sign up.

December 4, 2009 - 5:26am

#33

RUCKUS

San Francisco Bike Polo

Hey PHX

I'd love to see this go smoothly. Coming from experience, there is no way you will be able to run 24 teams on one court. You really need two. The timing is just not there. I would say seek out a double court.

BRINGING THE RUCKUS

December 4, 2009 - 11:52am

#34

stevenso

Tulsa

The mid-west was 44 teams on 1 and a half courts. If they run it smoothly it'll work.

December 4, 2009 - 12:40pm

#35

polojoel

24 team double elim is almost 50 games. That'll take a while on a single court, with long lags between games for people. We set out to do a 8-team double elim in Oakland on a single court. We had to take over a neighboring court when we started feeling time pressure. That event had a very late start though.

Give it a little time. If it really is looking like ~24 teams and a single court then it may be worthwhile to come up with alternatives to the round robin, double elim tourney format. I've heard tales of fun creative tourneys thrown in New York -- maybe they have some ideas.

Whatver happens, I highly recommend giving the 'top' 4-6 teams time to play some hard polo. That's why we throw tourneys and travel.

December 4, 2009 - 1:11pm

#36

Justinrunns

San Francisco Bike Polo

the double elim on sunday will not be 24 teams. 24 teams can enter the round robin on Saturday and we may run two courts for this we dont know yet, we plan on cutting the field down to 16 for the double elim. on sunday and run it on one court. We want the final games to be without time pressures as well. I think it will be an early start both days regardless of the team count.

last year we had 12 teams show up with only 3 weeks notice. We are putting a lot more effort into this one and it is during a much better time of year. This is why we think it might get big. We will have to see when it gets closer. A makeshift second court can be produced if necessary, but we would rather not play there.

December 4, 2009 - 1:25pm

#37

stevenso

Tulsa

polojoel wrote:

single court, with long lags between games for people

Long delays between games are boring and unnecessary. The nice thing about just one court is that you can see all the games. 50 games is only about 8 hours of polo so the math says it can be done. Start early!

December 3, 2009 - 1:21pm

#38

Adam

Denver Mallet Mafia

I just found out, in preparation for the desert invite, i am flying down for 6 weeks of intense polo training leaving Monday, to acclimate myself to the weather, cactus's, windstorms, and Sheriff Joe. im heading down for work, ill be free to polo in the evenings, and sunday. quite a nice change from snow-polo here in denver.

Hardcourt Bike Polo Connoisseur

December 3, 2009 - 5:01pm

#39

Justinrunns

San Francisco Bike Polo

sounds like a good schedule. We play sunday afternoons and monday nights and grass wed. nights.

December 3, 2009 - 2:07pm

#40

Pistolero

LA Bike Polo

'L.A' is gonna try to roll deep...

December 3, 2009 - 4:59pm

#41

Justinrunns

San Francisco Bike Polo

awesome! we would love to see you out here. We should be rolling deep to LA as well.

December 4, 2009 - 1:03pm

#42

Pistolero

LA Bike Polo

looking forward to seeing u guys... I home mikecrophone is coming?

December 4, 2009 - 1:33pm

#43

N.O.D

Phoenix Bike Polo - PBP

Pistolero wrote:

looking forward to seeing u guys... I home mikecrophone is coming?

Confirmed David...Re-Match !

Not Yet....Not Yet.

December 4, 2009 - 1:41pm

#44

Pistolero

LA Bike Polo

Pistolero wrote:

looking forward to seeing u guys... I hope mikecrophone is coming?

December 11, 2009 - 9:40pm

#45

BretStatus

ABQ Bike Polo

Reserve a spot for at least one team from burque in the tourney and the backyard? possibly more later...

December 22, 2009 - 6:34pm

#46

BOBwire

ABQ Bike Polo

Team #2 from ABQ is down, reserve spot for us. Also I will be in Tempe until Jan. 3rd, are you guys playing between x-mas and then?

All your shots are block by I.

December 23, 2009 - 6:20pm

#47

Justinrunns

San Francisco Bike Polo

we play monday nights and sunday day games. If you go to our page you can view the locations. Sunday might not fly this week. Shoot me a text and I will let you know. 510 894 5318.

+Can everyone who is reserving spots send me an email of how many teams you plan to bring from what city and a contact email/number of someone from your city so I can send out updates and get a good idea of how many are gunna be here.

January 7, 2010 - 3:00pm

#48

Justinrunns

San Francisco Bike Polo

I apologize to everyone but we are still struggling to lock a location down, but we still are putting this thing on! I will let everyone know when we have a spot. Please hold off buying tickets for a little longer.

January 8, 2010 - 2:10am

#49

polojoel

I have heard people in SF say that it will be tough to hit PHX three weeks after LA. So if it dropped back a week or two that could mean more people are able to make it.

Full disclosure: I haven't done a poll or anything. Right now people are back from holidays and pretty focused on getting it together for LA.

January 23, 2010 - 12:44am

#50

BretStatus

ABQ Bike Polo

cool flyer

January 28, 2010 - 8:37pm

#51

Tall George

Colorado Springs - Peak Region Polo

Are we doing this or what? Confirm... will we have a court to play on!

"Officially changing my name to _____ George"

January 28, 2010 - 10:06pm

#52

Justinrunns

San Francisco Bike Polo

sorry man, i have been awaiting a official response from one person and then we will be good to go. The last I heard from him "he didn't see any reason why we would not be able to do it there", but needed to clear it with the dude above him. I have the money ready to buy the insurance the second i get the call, and I will post it up here and email the people that have signed up with me through email. he told me he would get back to me early this week but has not returned my calls... i dont know what else to say, I am very close to having the courts we need.

I think it is just taking them longer then expected to draw up the paperwork, but he has not returned my calls to update me on the situation

February 2, 2010 - 2:39pm

#53

Adam

Denver Mallet Mafia

if you dont know----SC will be reppn' at this.

(bump)

Hardcourt Bike Polo Connoisseur

February 5, 2010 - 3:24pm

#54

Justinrunns

San Francisco Bike Polo

SC?

February 5, 2010 - 3:50pm

#55

Adam

Denver Mallet Mafia

South Central Region

Hardcourt Bike Polo Connoisseur

February 2, 2010 - 8:32pm

#56

rahja666

Denver Mallet Mafia

Anyone looking for a badass polo gal on they're team? Straight out of Denver! Has previous polo tourney experience.

February 3, 2010 - 1:52am

#57

Dus

San Diego Bike Polo

^^^ wanna team up again? im sure we could find a 3rd.

...or re-activate "team pegleg" if adam dosen't already have a team.

February 3, 2010 - 8:53am

#58

Adam

Denver Mallet Mafia

ya thanks, but i already got a team. and dare i say, a podium contender.

Hardcourt Bike Polo Connoisseur

February 8, 2010 - 8:59am

#59

rahja666

Denver Mallet Mafia

Try professional ass kissers.... hypothetically correct. Prove me wrong, dare ya!

February 3, 2010 - 2:00am

#60

polojoel

Gah I can not make it. It hurts me to say. I am really looking forward to playing in Tempe some day soon.

February 3, 2010 - 11:41am

#61

curtisquatch

San Diego Bike Polo

san diego is about to show it's face to the bike polo world

sdbikepolo.wordpress.com

February 3, 2010 - 11:55am

#62

Justinrunns

San Francisco Bike Polo

cool man. send me an email with how many you are coming up with. My email is at the top of the page.

February 3, 2010 - 7:04pm

#63

Mike_T_PHX

Phoenix Bike Polo - PBP

Yes! Look forward to meeting you.

Mike T. - Phoenix Bike Polo

February 5, 2010 - 3:25pm

#64

Justinrunns

San Francisco Bike Polo

Check the updates at the top!

February 5, 2010 - 5:14pm

#65

Justinrunns

San Francisco Bike Polo

Sign ups so far (please correct me if inaccurate):

ABQ-2
DEN/Co-2
San Diego-2
LA- 4?? (does this number include surrounding clubs?)
SF- 2-3?? let me know
Como-1? ( I hope its not too late for you)
AZ- 6-7

So, I'm sitting at 16 confirmed teams and 21 possible teams. 24 is the max we can accommodate. Email me or post here if the numbers are wrong.

February 6, 2010 - 6:35pm

#66

danya

LA Bike Polo

I'd tentatively say 5 teams from LA, not including Long Beach or Inland Empire. The high estimate is just to be on the safe side, I'll confirm with everyone at today's games.

polopolopolopolopolopolopolopolopolopolopolopolopolopolopolopolo

February 7, 2010 - 7:10pm

#67

Tall George

Colorado Springs - Peak Region Polo

I think that the whole state of colorado will bring two teams, I can speak personally for one and the other sounds pretty secure.

"Officially changing my name to _____ George"

February 8, 2010 - 1:12am

#68

Justinrunns

San Francisco Bike Polo

cool that's why i put 'Den/Co' because i knew of 2 teams from the area but didn't know if they were both Denver specific.

February 7, 2010 - 6:00am

#69

Justinrunns

San Francisco Bike Polo

FYI Saturday Night after day 1 of the tourney there is a benefit for the wife of one of our LBS sponsors, it should be a good time for a good cause:

In March, 2008 our friend Sara Cowling was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Through an initial procedure in October, 2008 and all your help with The Saturday Showdown, she was doing much better. It has come to light that she will need a second operation to hopefully end
the continuing seizures and memory loss that still lingers from the
tumor. Due to a horrible insurance situation, the Cowling family must finance the entire procedure and all associated costs themselves with no assistance. Let’s help our friends Ryan and Sara and show them that they are not alone in this.

The Showdown… part II.

Its cool if people cannot afford to donate but the benefit itself will be awesome to watch and there is a cool bar right across the street.

February 8, 2010 - 8:50am

#70

Adam

Denver Mallet Mafia

whats the bracket format?

Hardcourt Bike Polo Connoisseur

February 8, 2010 - 10:24am

#71

Justinrunns

San Francisco Bike Polo

round robin day 1 and double elimination day 2. I hope to know all the teams before people get into town so I can form the brackets and let everyone who has to be at the court early know whats up.

February 8, 2010 - 9:19pm

#72

relaxmax

Seattle

.edit. Two players from Denver are looking for a third. we would like to register our team if the spot is open for another team.

Polo experienced + running on a track bike. I play well with others.

To anyone looking for a 2nd or 3rd player: Drop a message on my profile if you are interested. I have pictures of my bike coming up later today.

February 8, 2010 - 5:47pm

#73

Hillbilly

San Diego may possibly be able to bring a 3rd team if there is room. This isn't a definite, so if there is still room...when would you like to have the final numbers?

February 8, 2010 - 8:52pm

#74

Justinrunns

San Francisco Bike Polo

whenever you know let me know. Once I get 24 confirmed teams reg. will be closed. I wont close it before we hit 24. I would like a few days to figure out bracketing though.

February 8, 2010 - 10:46pm

#75

Hillbilly

Awesome man...I will do my best to get info to you asap.

Are there enough courts / enough space for pick up games as well?

February 9, 2010 - 3:15am

#76

Justinrunns

San Francisco Bike Polo

good question. we are building 2 courts for tourney use. but pick up games can easily be played next to those courts. We want as much polo as possible to be played

February 8, 2010 - 8:53pm

#77

Justinrunns

San Francisco Bike Polo

Promo is out on YouTube made with clips from last year.

February 8, 2010 - 9:30pm

#78

Justinrunns

San Francisco Bike Polo

that makes 18 confirmed teams. Still no word from I.E. or Long Beach.

February 9, 2010 - 2:16pm

#79

Justinrunns

San Francisco Bike Polo

Can everyone make it to the courts at 8am on Sat. the 20th. I would like to get tourney play started by 9am.

February 9, 2010 - 3:44pm

#80

Hillbilly

San Diego can make it...we're planning on making it out there late Friday night.

February 9, 2010 - 3:27pm

#81

kief_hits

ABQ Bike Polo

pumped about this. and I believe the ABQ teams can make that happen. What time do you think the festivities on Sunday will end?

February 9, 2010 - 5:10pm

#82

Justinrunns

San Francisco Bike Polo

I hope to have tourney stuff done by 6pm followed by an awards ceremony/party at a local bar that can hook it up with some deals. The actual play has to be done by sundown.

February 9, 2010 - 4:27pm

#83

relaxmax

Seattle

Hey justin, not sure if you got another team from denver marked down but there's two of us making a carpool with the 1st team from Denver and we want to register our team. We need a free agent 3rd player and again if anyone wants to join into a fairly experienced team then please drop a line on my page.

February 10, 2010 - 12:17am

#84

applen

boulder.hardcourt.polo

in summary, that's 1.666666666666667 teams from denver?

+ 1-2 non-denver, CO team(s) = somewhere between 2.6666666667 to 3.666667 teams from our rectangular state...?

whatever the number, we are bringing the altitude sickness.

February 10, 2010 - 2:09am

#85

Justinrunns

San Francisco Bike Polo

haha alright i will have you all down for 4 teams just in case.

February 10, 2010 - 3:07pm

#86

relaxmax

Seattle

it's possible we might not even be a team especially if there are 2 teams that need a 3rd player then the two guys from denver wouldn't mind splitting up and joining these teams.

@Nick: There will be at least 8 Players from Colorado at least

February 10, 2010 - 2:28am

#87

klink

Beijing Bike Polo

You all might be able to rob a Burqueno on your way through. Although you might have to accommodate them travel-wise.

February 10, 2010 - 4:28am

#88

BretStatus

ABQ Bike Polo

We for sure have one guy that needs a team but he does not need a ride. we got that part. it's matt s btw

February 10, 2010 - 2:02pm

#89

Hillbilly

How is everyone getting to Phoenix? We lost a big part of our transportation and are trying to find an alternative...does anyone have any ideas?

Thxxxxx

February 10, 2010 - 3:25pm

#90

Miss Demeanor

LA Bike Polo

Pitch in on a rental. That's the plan up in L.A.

Ride, bake, polo, repeat.

February 15, 2010 - 11:07pm

#91

curtisquatch

San Diego Bike Polo

don't be admitting weakness until we get there. don't worry everyone, we are so badass we will be pedaling out there. probably should leave right about now to get there in time though.

sdbikepolo.wordpress.com

February 10, 2010 - 3:30pm

#92

Miss Demeanor

LA Bike Polo

We''ll be bringing a few shirts from the SoCal Polo Picnic in case you didn't get a chance to score one while you were in town. Black or dark blue, I think we're all out of smalls, we may have a couple larges, but for the most part they are mediums. 10 dollaz kiddies.

Ride, bake, polo, repeat.

February 16, 2010 - 5:21pm

#93

Davey_Carfax

Arizona Hardcourt Bike Polo - Tempe

Awesome! I need a medium:)

"Sittin' here in the middle west mother fucker... sippin whole milk mother fucker" -POS
www.eighthinch.com
www.azbikepolo.com

February 16, 2010 - 5:26pm

#94

Hillbilly

I'll take a medium too - I'm psyched...it will be my first polo shirt.

Get it? ;)

February 10, 2010 - 8:07pm

#95

relaxmax

Seattle

Damn damn damn! Hey justin, you may have to cancel the 4th team from Denver, my friend who was trying to come is flat broke and can't afford to pitch on the carpool and so it's just me as a free agent. I WILL BE THERE! I just need a team. LA PEEPS, WHERE YOU AT?! TIM AND MARK?!?! come on baby, that'd be some fun shit.

February 10, 2010 - 8:46pm

#96

Justinrunns

San Francisco Bike Polo

no worries you will be able to hook up with a team when you get here if no one grabs you before then.

February 11, 2010 - 10:13am

#97

Adam

Denver Mallet Mafia

Denver will be bringing some club shirts for sale. sorry all we have left are large, and xlarge, maybe 1 small. $9.99

Hardcourt Bike Polo Connoisseur

February 11, 2010 - 9:42pm

#98

Tall George

Colorado Springs - Peak Region Polo

Is the housing camping?

"Officially changing my name to _____ George"

February 11, 2010 - 11:27pm

#99

Justinrunns

San Francisco Bike Polo

ya we have a very limited amount of house spots, so most people will end up outside. We have a lot of people bringing in camping equipment to help out, but if anyone who is driving up has a tent or bag please bring it up. We have a fire pit in the yard.

February 12, 2010 - 10:43am

#100

Adam

Denver Mallet Mafia

what the food situation?

Hardcourt Bike Polo Connoisseur

February 12, 2010 - 10:59am

#101

Justinrunns

San Francisco Bike Polo

The Tucson crew has some buddies that are bringing a food/drink cart and there are plenty of cheap and easy restaurants in the area. We will have bagels and other cheap breakfast stuff out Sat and Sun, but our budget didnt allow for us to provide much else food wise. The after party on sunday will have great specials.

February 12, 2010 - 11:55am

#102

Justinrunns

San Francisco Bike Polo

See you all in a week!

February 15, 2010 - 8:38am

#103

Tall George

Colorado Springs - Peak Region Polo

Who is in for pick up games on Friday, We can be in Tempe as Early as 1:00pm prob.

"Officially changing my name to _____ George"

February 15, 2010 - 12:05pm

#104

WyoStallion

Casper Bike Polo

shitchyes!

February 15, 2010 - 8:43am

#105

Adam

Denver Mallet Mafia

fuckin ell im in. after a quick dash to the in n out and ikea.

Hardcourt Bike Polo Connoisseur

February 15, 2010 - 11:48pm

#106

Brandon

Denver Mallet Mafia

i cant wait for the ikea pit stop!
i do love ikea

February 16, 2010 - 9:47am

#107

Adam

Denver Mallet Mafia

i think we may need to trade in our minivan for a u-haul to bring back couches and tables and shit

Hardcourt Bike Polo Connoisseur

February 15, 2010 - 11:42am

#108

Dus

San Diego Bike Polo

so stoked to see old friends & meet new ones this weekend!

it's been gorgeous weather lately, and the tourney details are coming together nicely!

i have decided to help out on the sidelines for this one, including the commandeering of the p.a. system- as if my voice wasnt loud enough without it.

look forward to 70 degree days, and a taco truck!

also, a porta-potty for after you're done with said taco truck!

if anyone needs herbal refreshments, ask me. i'll be wearing a button pin that says "ask me about herbal refreshments"!

see you all friday/saturday!

February 15, 2010 - 12:03pm

#109

WyoStallion

Casper Bike Polo

taco truck!? That is the one culinary delight that i miss the most after moving back to Wyoming from Portland, OR. my digestive tract is churning with excitement.

February 15, 2010 - 2:22pm

#110

Hillbilly

Hell yeah! on the taco cart. The SD crew will be psyched on that...even if we criticize them and point out that ours are better back home.

(smiley face)

February 15, 2010 - 11:28pm

#111

curtisquatch

San Diego Bike Polo

70 degree weather and taco trucks?! that will be a whole new experience! haha

sdbikepolo.wordpress.com

February 16, 2010 - 9:48am

#112

Adam

Denver Mallet Mafia

aw shit i miss the AZ roach coach

Hardcourt Bike Polo Connoisseur

February 15, 2010 - 12:38pm

#113

Dus

San Diego Bike Polo

^^^belk, how are you getting here from wyoming- flying? driving?

do you have a complete team from casper or are you coming as a single player?

February 16, 2010 - 12:05am

#114

applen

boulder.hardcourt.polo

he is rolling with us (Colorado). 40hrs in a vehicle ain't no thang.

he needs teammates though! no one else from the Casper clan could make it.

February 16, 2010 - 1:16pm

#115

WyoStallion

Casper Bike Polo

I doubt any of the Casper clan even knows I'm going. I haven't seen these guys in weeks, a couple/few months now. They are all being pussies for the winter and staying inside. I just met all these guys this fall and they don't really take it too seriously. Hopefully this summer will see more contenders though.
and yes, I will be traveling as a free agent.

February 15, 2010 - 3:11pm

#116

Justinrunns

San Francisco Bike Polo

We are building the courts thursday night. I will be available all day Friday to take registration and get people their info packets on the neighborhood amenities. As far as pick up games during the day... I will see if we can use the courts on friday, if not we have other locations to play on.

Primary Courts: 1200 E. Southern Ave. Tempe AZ

Alternative Pick up court: Monarch apts 4502 S. Hardy Dr. Tempe, AZ

My House (where most will be camping if you choose to camp):
1417 S. Beck Ave Tempe AZ

Again, please let me know if you are camping out with us. I need some solid numbers so I will know if I have enough tents, ect. I also have a few places lined up for those opposed to camping, so let me know what you need and I will see what I can do.

February 15, 2010 - 4:32pm

#117

Hillbilly

We will have 9 or 10 people and will be camping. We'll bring tents as a back-up but will most likely have sleeping arrangements in our van/trailer. However, we are very interested in the campfire and camaraderie.

February 16, 2010 - 1:19pm

#118

WyoStallion

Casper Bike Polo

i will be camping and have a tiny one man tent. i will be able to fit pretty much wherever.

February 16, 2010 - 7:01pm

#119

applen

boulder.hardcourt.polo

Justinrunns, I was just stalking you on google maps and no offense but your back yard doesn't look huge. How many tents do you think you can actually fit there (including room for a fire)?

February 17, 2010 - 2:02am

#120

Justinrunns

San Francisco Bike Polo

not everyone that's for sure. I was thinking 7 or 8 teams could fit comfortably. There will be some people in houses, some camping in my yard, and there is another yard available if there is overflow.

February 15, 2010 - 10:38pm

#121

rahja666

Denver Mallet Mafia

Denver, better kick some serious ass! And.. godamn...the weather is soo prime for this event! very jealous. knock em dead.

February 16, 2010 - 3:05am

#122

Justinrunns

San Francisco Bike Polo

I thought you said you were coming?

February 15, 2010 - 11:49pm

#123

Tall George

Colorado Springs - Peak Region Polo

Springs is bringing tents. but are prob going to sleep where we pass out.

"Officially changing my name to _____ George"

February 16, 2010 - 3:12am

#124

Justinrunns

San Francisco Bike Polo

AZ has a few free agents floating out there. I dont think they are on the site though. Friday night or early Sat people can meet and start teams. It doesn't look like we will hit the 24 team mark anyways.

February 16, 2010 - 10:34am

#125

relaxmax

Seattle

You never know Justin. Maybe the players from mexico will come through, unannounced. I'm still a free agent as it is, and I'm sure there will be a conglomeration of free agents just looking to "rattle snake" their way into first.

February 16, 2010 - 11:09am

#126

Jeff Left

Denver Mallet Mafia

im pretty sure 3 from denver will be camping. the best parties are always at the camp sites! this weekend's gonna jam!

February 17, 2010 - 2:01am

#127

Justinrunns

San Francisco Bike Polo

3 teams or 3 people. I have not heard form all the dever people about sleeping arrangements.

February 17, 2010 - 10:42am

#128

Adam

Denver Mallet Mafia

3 people. camping

Hardcourt Bike Polo Connoisseur

February 17, 2010 - 7:20pm

#129

applen

boulder.hardcourt.polo

7 definite campers from CO (with a chance of 8). including: denver, springs, my boulder ass and one from wyoming.

February 16, 2010 - 2:22pm

#130

Justinrunns

San Francisco Bike Polo

So I know drinking is a major part of most polo tourneys but we will be on a church's property and the contract I just signed does not allow for any alcohol on the property. Never fear, I have got an alcohol permit for the park right down the street, so if drinking and other activity that should be kept out of the churches view needs to happen, its only a 30 sec ride away.

February 16, 2010 - 2:32pm

#131

WyoStallion

Casper Bike Polo

vaira nize!

February 16, 2010 - 2:43pm

#132

Adam

Denver Mallet Mafia

Coozie's to the rescue!

Hardcourt Bike Polo Connoisseur

February 16, 2010 - 3:57pm

#133

Hillbilly

That's awesome...nice work!

February 16, 2010 - 5:04pm

#134

BretStatus

ABQ Bike Polo

ABQ has six dudes that will be camping. We may have tents.

February 16, 2010 - 5:28pm

#135

Davey_Carfax

Arizona Hardcourt Bike Polo - Tempe

I'm providing a 5-7 person tent for those who may need one. Chances are it will be set up at Justinrunns' place.

"Sittin' here in the middle west mother fucker... sippin whole milk mother fucker" -POS
www.eighthinch.com
www.azbikepolo.com

February 16, 2010 - 10:06pm

#136

Pistolero

LA Bike Polo

Joker would Love a Denver Polo shirt Size L

February 17, 2010 - 10:40am

#137

Adam

Denver Mallet Mafia

no problemo pistolero

Hardcourt Bike Polo Connoisseur

February 17, 2010 - 4:02am

#138

BretStatus

ABQ Bike Polo

Scratch the camping for us. ONe of our players has family we are staying with.

February 17, 2010 - 2:02pm

#139

N.O.D

Phoenix Bike Polo - PBP

BretStatus wrote:

Scratch the camping for us. ONe of our players has family we are staying with.

What part of town?

Not Yet....Not Yet.

February 17, 2010 - 9:19pm

#140

klink

Beijing Bike Polo

Not sure. Apparently within a mile of the church.

February 17, 2010 - 4:13pm

#141

Hillbilly

Is there a bike shop located anywhere close to the courts? Just in case it's needed...

February 17, 2010 - 4:57pm

#142

Justinrunns

San Francisco Bike Polo

There is one who is sponsoring the tourney about 2 miles away, Domenic's 2 Wheelers. Also Trailhead Bike Cafe will be bringing a stand and their tools like last year.

February 17, 2010 - 10:37pm

#143

Pistolero

LA Bike Polo

"The Hoodfellas" 818

February 17, 2010 - 11:55pm

#144

NOLOVE

LA Bike Polo

Me and at least 2 others from LA will be camping.

February 18, 2010 - 2:09am

#145

Justinrunns

San Francisco Bike Polo

you guys got a tent or do you need us to have one?

February 19, 2010 - 11:52am

#146

markcruzniggah

i got a tent, but i think my our friend eli said that he needs one

WHAT BIKE?!!

February 19, 2010 - 11:53am

#147

markcruzniggah

btw can i get your number so that we can have someone to contact when we get there?

WHAT BIKE?!!

February 18, 2010 - 9:30pm

#148

Justinrunns

San Francisco Bike Polo

hard to believe there were no post today haha we go the boards 80% complete and they're looking sweet! cant wait to see you all. Call me as you roll in. 510 894 5318. We should be at the courts most of the day. At night we have no lights so i will probably move registration type stuff to my house and have a fire and some beers.

February 19, 2010 - 3:24pm

#149

Miss Demeanor

LA Bike Polo

For those of us arriving Saturday morning, what time is registration and when are games scheduled to begin?

Ride, bake, polo, repeat.

February 22, 2010 - 2:34am

#150

Justinrunns

San Francisco Bike Polo

I will post up more about the weekend later, but here are the results from rainy AZ tourney. Thanks everyone for coming out.

1st: (LA) Hoodfellas- Joker, Pistolero, Brian
2nd: (PHX) Grass Assault- Mini Mike, Jacob, AJ
3rd: (PHX) 13 year olds- Mailman-J, Mike T, Jim
4th (LA) Juan in a Million
5th (DEN) Mile High Club

MVP- AJ

February 22, 2010 - 12:01pm

#151

N.O.D

Phoenix Bike Polo - PBP

Thanks to all for being patient with Mother Nature this week end. Water Bike Polo !! Brought out the best in us all. San Diego, Alb, Casper, you guys made this tourney special. Thanks for making this event your first. Virgins no more.
Thanks AZHC for hosting , Justin, Chris, Davey, and all. Special thanks to Melissa and Mailman Jay for the great BBQ both days. Thanks Denver, always a pleasure, and LA what can I say, Maximum overdrive! The final Game between Hoodfellas and Grass Assault was Epic. And finally, WTF, a 12 year old MVP ? The future is here.
Photo's comin soon.

Not Yet....Not Yet.

February 22, 2010 - 3:10pm

#152

Joey California

Nice!
LA woot woot!
Wish I could have been there!!
So youngsters are the new 'A' PLAYERS.

February 22, 2010 - 3:43pm

#153

polojoel

Yes photos and stories!!

February 22, 2010 - 4:50pm

#154

Hillbilly

Wanted to get in a thanks to everyone for having us. So glad we could be a part of it and hopefully SD will be bringing teams to a lot more events in the future...we all had a lot of fun and learned a ton.

Thanks to Justin and NOD for everything and to the LA teams for their excitement and support. We're coming up to visit soon.

February 22, 2010 - 8:30pm

#155

Justinrunns

San Francisco Bike Polo

One of the best polo pics I have ever seen!!!! Jacob looks so fierce!

Taken from Jeff (N.O.D)'s blog, phoenixmtbpolo.blogspot.com

February 22, 2010 - 9:18pm

#156

Justinrunns

San Francisco Bike Polo

ahh i finally have some time to write. So the weekend was really exciting. Mother nature was not friendly at all!!! It rained just about all weekend. The only people that got some nice weather on the courts were the people from Colorado that rolled in early on Friday when it was 78 with plenty of sun. The camping in my backyard went surprisingly well despite the rain.

We had 16 team registered on Sat. and did round robin play on the 2 courts. We set up 3 brackets ( one in the Am and 2 in the PM because not everyone was there in the morning), everyone got 4 games, we had plenty of time so I did a swiss style 5th round then we played some pick up games till it got dark. Then most of us went to the Kore Bike Benefit or got drunk at the camp sites.

On sunday we got to a late start due to heavy rain. One of the courts was flooding so when the rain settled we used the northern court while we swept out the southern one. We still got to play out a 16 team double elim bracket. About half way through the day we got a break and the sun came out and dried the courts for us. We got to see some really exciting play! Mini Mike, Jacob and AJ put up a great show, going 1-2, vs. Joker, David and Brian over the span of the weekend. I think everyone was having a heart attack watching those games.

Both days our friends from PBP brought out a BBQ and cooked up some grub, which was much appreciated. A big thanks goes out to Jason for putting that on.

Our sponsors hooked it up with some great prizes! We raffled off a lot of really cool stuff, we have pics of the award ceremony which should be up later. If any of them are on this site, thanks again and we plan on sending you all some pics of the prizes on their winners!

Thanks again to everyone that came out. It was really nice see old friends and meet new ones. I hope everyone got home safe.

February 23, 2010 - 2:12am

#157

Mailman-J

Phoenix Bike Polo - PBP

We had a great time. Thanks Justin & Chris & Jeff for all the hard work!

February 23, 2010 - 2:57pm

#158

Justinrunns

San Francisco Bike Polo

Just did this from memory so if something is wrong let me know.

February 23, 2010 - 3:45pm

#159

Joey California

What was the final score on the final game?

February 24, 2010 - 1:19am

#160

Mailman-J

Phoenix Bike Polo - PBP

should be on vimeo soon, hopefully. Exciting & fun to watch. I'll post here when it is.

February 23, 2010 - 4:05pm

#161

chrisaltman

Arizona Hardcourt Bike Polo - Tempe

This was a sweet tournament and I'm glad we got to put on. Can't wait for DPI III !!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisaltman/sets/72157623488764388/

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February 23, 2010 - 4:44pm

#162

Joey California

Nice Prizes! Go LA! fUCK YA !!!!!

February 23, 2010 - 4:44pm

#163

Joey California

Nice Prizes! Go LA! fUCK YA !!!!!

February 23, 2010 - 4:56pm

#164

WyoStallion

Casper Bike Polo

should have 'olymipic ringed' those wheelsets for that prize pic, hoodfellas.

February 23, 2010 - 7:29pm

#165

BretStatus

ABQ Bike Polo

leopard dad beat hustlaz and then played your team silly Justin. boyfriends played Juan and a million. it was a pretty cool game. But that's not important. What is, is that it was an awesome weekend and we thank you very much. The general attitude from ABQ players after the tournament was "I'm way more into bike polo now".

February 23, 2010 - 11:21pm

#166

danya

LA Bike Polo

BretStatus wrote:

The general attitude from ABQ players after the tournament was "I'm way more into bike polo now".

Where's the x2 button when you need it?
So awesome.

polopolopolopolopolopolopolopolopolopolopolopolopolopolopolopolo

February 23, 2010 - 9:06pm

#167

NOLOVE

LA Bike Polo

I had way to much fun at this tourney....thanks AZ...

February 23, 2010 - 9:20pm

#168

matts

ABQ Bike Polo

Huge thanks to everyone who put this together! And thanks to Kore for a killer hangover Sunday, great party!

I have to agree with Brett, I'm very excited to up my game for the next tournament.

If your on facebook you can try this link, i put some pics up there.

link that may or may not work

February 23, 2010 - 11:29pm

#169

danya

LA Bike Polo

The link worked for me. Nice pics of those last games!

If you want to start planning for the next tourney, get involved in the discussion for Regionals- we want to see all of you there, so make sure to let us know if the tentative date (Memorial Day weekend) and location (L.A.) works for your club. http://www.leagueofbikepolo.com/club/southwest/southwest-regional-tourna...

polopolopolopolopolopolopolopolopolopolopolopolopolopolopolopolo

February 24, 2010 - 1:30am

#170

matts

ABQ Bike Polo

hmmm...says access denied?

We'll start talkin about it and will give some feedback.

February 24, 2010 - 4:13pm

#171

danya

LA Bike Polo

you have to be a member of the Southwest Region to see it- but you should be anyways!
Go here: http://www.leagueofbikepolo.com/region/southwest
Click on the little button that says "Join" in the upper left hand corner of the page. You should be able to see our regional discussions after that.

polopolopolopolopolopolopolopolopolopolopolopolopolopolopolopolo

February 23, 2010 - 11:26pm

#172

Tall George

Colorado Springs - Peak Region Polo

I had a great time, thanks 13 years for a great rivalry, PBP for the food and talks, AZ Hardcourt for the organizing, all the work for sponsors and prizes, everyone for playing in the rain, the goal judge calling our shot a shuffel against Juan & a Million, (i did not want to play 13 years again) Joker for being yourself and causing me to step up my game to play you next time, Chad and friends for the house, the dice game, AZ Residents for the citrus fruit we boosted from your trees, who ever decided we needed snow from Flagstaff to Raton, (that sucked) Denver for solidifying them selves as a polo club and beating us, All the new friends and enemies, See you next year. Let me know ahead of time, and i will build hockey goals and bring them down for free.

"Officially changing my name to _____ George"

February 24, 2010 - 1:38am

#173

Mailman-J

Phoenix Bike Polo - PBP

x2 Great rivalry. x10 to the hockey goals.

February 24, 2010 - 4:52pm

#174

Davey_Carfax

Arizona Hardcourt Bike Polo - Tempe

My bad on the "shufle" call. Both of us missed the shot and the ref called it a shuffle after all the complaining. I never actually made an official call since i couldn't do it confidently:/

"Sittin' here in the middle west mother fucker... sippin whole milk mother fucker" -POS
www.eighthinch.com
www.azbikepolo.com

February 24, 2010 - 8:43pm

#175

N.O.D

Phoenix Bike Polo - PBP

It was awesome talking w you George. Like minded people. I'm gald we were all in agreement about your problem child.

Not Yet....Not Yet.

February 24, 2010 - 1:52pm

#176

Adam

Denver Mallet Mafia

thanks: the lovely bbq ladies

awesome: justin, and all the organizers

Lame: Tlaloc (god of rain)

beer of choice for this trip: High Life

advice for future DPI attendees: bring a stick to fend off the AZ polohoes

also, thanks to the Springs crew for everything. it was so great to bond with our friends to the south, i think i can easily say we would not be where we are at in polo without you guys.

DO: bring your club shirt to tournaments to sell

a quick shout to Casper polo club. listen to Belk!!!! do what the Belk does!!!! you will not be led astray.

Hardcourt Bike Polo Connoisseur

February 24, 2010 - 8:21pm

#177

Justinrunns

San Francisco Bike Polo

"advice for future DPI attendees: bring a stick to fend off the AZ polohoes"

I have no idea of what you speak haha

February 24, 2010 - 8:32pm

#178

N.O.D

Phoenix Bike Polo - PBP

Justinrunns wrote:

"advice for future DPI attendees: bring a stick to fend off the AZ polohoes"

I have no idea of what you speak haha

It's the only way to beat AZ. With a stick. I've got Adam figured out.

Not Yet....Not Yet.

February 25, 2010 - 12:11am

#179

Adam

Denver Mallet Mafia

you AZ guys got the best polo groupies

Hardcourt Bike Polo Connoisseur

February 25, 2010 - 3:03pm

#180

WyoStallion

Casper Bike Polo

pronounced "poe-lowho". one word. that is def. one of my favorite new polo terms that i picked up this weekend.

February 25, 2010 - 1:01am

#181

Alex Dash

LA Bike Polo

AZ Thank You for the wonderful time, what a fun weekend. The Boyd Clan, Chris, Justin, everybody Thank You so much for the fun. I cant say that enough. Great job on the courts, and keeping them playable despite the weather. The round robin format was great, and I really liked how that 5th game against a team of matching record was added. And of course Sunday was even better. Every time I play Grass Assault, a.k.a 'those pesky little kids' I get a rush. They wear me out and keep me on and off my pedals, but I'm learning little tricks off of them for later, the way I would from any highly skilled team. And words can't really describe how I felt after they dealt us that lone loss on Sunday. I was happy and sad. As though I was actually rooting for them. Weird. I should mention EVERYBODY in the crowd was rooting for Grass Assault, even 4 teams from my own club. And who could blame them? Players less than half my age are running circles around me! These kids have to be seen to be believed. Count on us to be there next year, we always have a blast out in the desert.

February 25, 2010 - 1:44am

#182

Brandon

Denver Mallet Mafia

Joker in LA wrote:

I should mention EVERYBODY in the crowd was rooting for Grass Assault, even 4 teams from my own club. And who could blame them?

The energy of those games was crazy. The crowd was routing for both teams at the same time. You both basically went undefeated except for when you met each-other on the court! It was one of the most intense polo games that i have ever seen.
One second HoodFellas was Dominating, then the next moment Grass Assault was on top.

February 25, 2010 - 2:56pm

#183

WyoStallion

Casper Bike Polo

the most exciting sporting event I have seen in years.

February 25, 2010 - 5:13pm

#184

N.O.D

Phoenix Bike Polo - PBP

X200

Not Yet....Not Yet.

February 25, 2010 - 5:29pm

#185

Hillbilly

Some more photos:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/47869722@N04/sets/72157623379149261/

Edit: to clarify, most of those are mine but a couple were borrowed from other places so that I could post them up on our blog.

The rain looks like so much more fun in photos.

February 25, 2010 - 10:25pm

#186

Pistolero

LA Bike Polo

thank u guys super much for everything .. i had such a great time up there with u guys.. AZ rocks

March 1, 2010 - 9:35pm

#187

Justinrunns

San Francisco Bike Polo

Go here for more:http://s960.photobucket.com/albums/ae83/joedavidgill/DPI-II/

March 4, 2010 - 12:41pm

#188

JimP

Phoenix Bike Polo - PBP

Thanks to everyone who made it happen and those who made it out, it was a blast and thanks to you all I am now thoroughly addicted to hard court polo! See ya next time!

Here's a little movie I captured with my iPhone of the last game between Hoodfellas and Grass Assault.

If the forum doesn't support embedding here's the link:
http://vimeo.com/9902419