Greif Masters 2010

Submitted by hannez on Thu Nov 26, 2009, 06:11am

Friday, February 5, 2010 - Sunday, February 7, 2010

Host club:

Bikepolo Karlsruhe

Bikepolo Karlsruhe in happy to announce its first indoor bikepolo tournament.
For more information check our website.

Rankings: http://greifmasters.com/?page_id=230
Scores: http://greifmasters.com/?page_id=225

http://www.greifmasters.com

Location

Neue Messe Karlsruhe

Messeallee 1

Karlsruhe, 76287

Germany

See map: Google Maps

Groups:

Europe

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Greif Masters 2010 - 1st Bikepolo Tournament Karlsruhe

Comments

Thu Nov 26, 2009, 06:11am

marc

YEEEEEHHAAAA ! This is going to be a BLAAAAST !
Well done friends and great job on the flyer;)

Thu Nov 26, 2009, 06:11am

Van Barben

Paris

If the tournament is great as the flyer and the website, sounds really great.

Thu Nov 26, 2009, 07:11am

Strom

Hell yes! Team Basel will compete again after a long tournament break... Let's see if we can still beat everyone ;)

Never sleep - always deliver

Thu Nov 26, 2009, 07:11am

hannez

Bikepolo Karlsruhe

Shit! That was fast! Not even half an hour!

Look at that:
Anonymous (München)
Apologies Accepted (Paris)
BAD Polo (London)
Basel 1 (Basel)
Berlin 1 (Berlin)
Berlin 2 (Berlin)
Candy Colored Clowns (Karlsruhe)
Chain Bastards (Konstanz)
Cosmic3 (London)
Dans ta Gueule Puceau (Paris)
Flying Mallets (Hannover)
L'Equipe (Geneva)
MGM (Paris)
Malice International (London)
Metz, Schindel & Söhne (Karlsruhe)
Milano 1 (Milano)
Netto Superstars (Manchester)
Polo d'Oro (Karlsruhe)
Poloholica (München)
Polosynthese (Frankfurt)
Querschläger (Hannover)
Rotten Apples (London)
Saucy Lobstarz (Paris)
Stuttgart 1 (Stuttgart)
Three Beards, One Cup (London)
Torros (München)
Wheelo (Konstanz)
Zombie United (London)

Really can't wait!!!

Thu Nov 26, 2009, 07:11pm

Doug D

how did that happen?
smells fishy

Doug D
Brooklyn, New York
hardcourtbikepolo.com
flickr.com/photos/daytonohio

Doug D
Brooklyn, New York
hardcourtbikepolo+gmail+com
hardcourtbikepolo.com
flickr.com/photos/daytonohio

Thu Nov 26, 2009, 07:11pm

kev

Toronto

It was an invite à la COG. i think there were a few extra spaces but they got snatched pretty quick.

Thu Nov 26, 2009, 08:11pm

trampsparadise

Half invite, half open. Plus there's been serious talk about it around europe for the past month so if you weren't in the know (or on bike polo forums 24-7), you didn't stand a chance of registering...

Mike,
London, UK.

Thu Nov 26, 2009, 09:11pm

ben

Madison

no, this is the bike polo forum, you meant fixie forums that talk about bike polo.

hey karlsrue, make an extra two spots and me and doug and jonny and jon a and kev and a few mke kids will come out and bring some... just open two more spots and well bring it. for instance drop those shitty london teams, and youll have plenty of room.

seriously give me three teams and ill bring them. i hear germany is beautiful in the feb.

three spots im sure you can fit us, right on the top spots of the podium

Fri Nov 27, 2009, 03:11pm

Matt-Hewitt

Milwaukee

I'm in.

www.mkebikepolo.com
www.mkebikepolo.com/wordpress

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

Wed Dec 2, 2009, 12:12pm

#10

Chukker Norris

This is a bike polo forum, Ben. There are other bike polo forums.

MALICE for the people.

Wed Dec 2, 2009, 10:12pm

#11

ben

Madison

ummmmm, like what. cause i would love to join another forum thats all bike polo. fuck ill even learn google translate if i have too

but seriously, name another bike polo forum.

club sites dont count
it cant be a page on a greater forum
besides that the wiki definition will do

Sun Dec 6, 2009, 10:12am

#12

RIk

London Bike Polo

https://www.londonfgss.com/forum24.html

Rik
Berlin Bike Polo 2010
London Bike Polo 2008 - 2010

Tue Dec 8, 2009, 03:12pm

#13

Chukker Norris

http://www.madbikepolo.org/

MALICE for the people.

Tue Dec 8, 2009, 05:12pm

#14

ben

Madison

did you not read the part of my post that said club sites dont count?

Wed Dec 9, 2009, 08:12pm

#15

RIk

London Bike Polo

what about the one I give you, any good?

Rik
Berlin Bike Polo 2010
London Bike Polo 2008 - 2010

Sat Jan 2, 2010, 03:01pm

#16

ben

Madison

it was fine, except its a fixie forum, with a bikepolo section. that being said it has good content. could use better organization, and way too much input by the london crew. i can only think of like three people in london that are worth shit. the rest can fuck off. matt i still like you. that leaves the rest of london worring about whom the other two are. heres a hint its not roxy or that fucker she fucks.

Sat Jan 2, 2010, 04:01pm

#17

RIk

London Bike Polo

Ben, I can only call you ignorant if you think only 3 people in London are worth shit, can here and play, then speak, you only know or remember 10 player out of 60
for the forum, yeah is the bikepolo section of a fixeD forum, and what, 80% of London polo player are in freewheel... does not mean shit. It is polo, like it or not

Rik
Berlin Bike Polo 2010
London Bike Polo 2008 - 2010

Sun Jan 3, 2010, 02:01am

#18

ben

Madison

yes, your right. i know london has a great scene, fucking james brown comes from there for christ sake. Im just talking trash.

I also do agree that the bikepolo part of the fixed gear forum is rad.

europe plays polo, i strongly believe that europe could stand on the podium at worlds. christ they may dominate the podium. North America cant travel to yurps home field advantage and relax. but you boys better get ready! , cause were coming in full force.

Sun Jan 3, 2010, 07:01am

#19

RIk

London Bike Polo

we were hoping to play you in Karlsruhe, now we'll have to wait.
and dont worry Europe will be ready for you, just came this time!!

Rik
London Bike Polo

Rik
Berlin Bike Polo 2010
London Bike Polo 2008 - 2010

Thu Dec 10, 2009, 06:12pm

#20

Chukker Norris

your conditions are stupid (arbitrarily restrictive) dude. there are lots of other polo forums.

MALICE for the people.

Sat Jan 2, 2010, 03:01pm

#21

ben

Madison

well then lets meet in the middle. im willing to compromise on the conditions.

Thu Nov 26, 2009, 09:11pm

#22

ben

Madison

just sayin

Thu Nov 26, 2009, 09:11pm

#23

slayson

Portland Bike Polo

Yea, just sayin... What a douche!

sea/dc/balt/e.van-b.o.p.-

"This is the way it's always gonna be"

Wed Dec 2, 2009, 10:12pm

#24

ben

Madison

also mike, your from the u.s.a, and why did you put a comma after your name

love,
ben.

Thu Dec 3, 2009, 04:12am

#25

trampsparadise

Mike,
London, UK.

Wed Dec 2, 2009, 10:12pm

#26

ben

Madison

also mike, your from the u.s.a, and why did you put a comma after your name

love,
ben.

Thu Dec 3, 2009, 04:12am

#27

trampsparadise

Mike,
London, UK.

Fri Nov 27, 2009, 01:11am

#28

Doug D

Bikepolo Karlsruhe in happy to announce its first closed door bikepolo tournament.

Doug D
Brooklyn, New York
hardcourtbikepolo+gmail+com
hardcourtbikepolo.com
flickr.com/photos/daytonohio

Fri Nov 27, 2009, 01:11pm

#29

kev

Toronto

Doug, Ben, this just filled up quick. There's been talk about this tournament at both of the two largest tournaments, in Paris and London. So it's been mostly word of mouth, and on regional polo forums.

And since there's only one court, there is not room for many teams.

My hope was that Karlsruhe would bid on EHBPC or WHBPC, cause i know this will be an awesome event. Maybe 2011...

Kevin

Fri Nov 27, 2009, 04:11pm

#30

ben

Madison

then they will have to bid agains madison, were making a bid for both the euros, worlds and nas next year. we figure it it will allow for

more polo more often by more people

( we had to drop the more places part since were actually going against that )

ben

Thu Nov 26, 2009, 11:11am

#31

horatio

London Bike Polo

This. Will. Rock.

Booking train tickets from London now.

Thu Nov 26, 2009, 12:11pm

#32

helmet

GVP (Genève Vélo Polo)

Great tournament in perspective.

Way too fast by the way, hate being such a whiner but can we except one or two more teams? one?

Thu Nov 26, 2009, 12:11pm

#33

HurricaneJosh

Edmonton Bike Polo

if anyone needs a 3rd lemme know and i'm there

Thu Nov 26, 2009, 01:11pm

#34

MarcM

I am really looking forward to this! It's great to see so many people from all around Europe coming to Karlsruhe! Scha la la

Thu Nov 26, 2009, 01:11pm

#35

RIk

London Bike Polo

I love the format, something different to the rest

Rik
Berlin Bike Polo 2010
London Bike Polo 2008 - 2010

Thu Nov 26, 2009, 01:11pm

#36

Jessi™

Fuck Yeah! We have been waiting for this so long!

Fri Nov 27, 2009, 05:11am

#37

rocket

anybody needs a 3rd? I´m in.

Fri Nov 27, 2009, 05:11am

#38

schindi

Bikepolo Karlsruhe

can't wait to meet all you guys again. it's been a long time for me without a tournament. :)

@doug and ben
write a nice email to hannes if you would really like to come over. (hannes@greifmasters.com )
i don't know if it's possible in any way. I'm not involved in this topic but it's worth a try and more effective than to talk "bad" about the tournament because it's limited. i think you know what i mean. :)

cheers.

proud member of:
metz, schindel & söhne / bikepolo karlsruhe

YES!!

Fri Nov 27, 2009, 04:11pm

#39

ben

Madison

i have no idea what you mean. also i only talk bad, its just how it is, i lost all positive perspective. also i only communicate through this forum, its easier that way. complete transparency.

@hannes please give us a place at your tournament. a spot for two teams or three, we promise to slay the other teams quickly with mercy, in fact haveing us at your tournament will actually make having your tournament more possible as we will knock out teams fast and hard. also we will be gentle. we will be riding free wheels and there not broken either.

disclaimer (intended for those who speak english as a second language) : any and all words are meant for humor and are not intended to insult, most of the time.

Fri Nov 27, 2009, 06:11pm

#40

hannez

Bikepolo Karlsruhe

Hi Ben, Hi Doug, Hi everybody,

we were really surprised by the big and fast run to our registration.
we pre-invited 14 teams. another 14 teams "first come, first served".

i didn't expect that some us teams would like to come (because the worlds are also in germany next year).

i have a waiting list of 12 teams already (including the 3 teams you talked about).

we talked for hours how to handle with this new situation,
because we definitely want you guys over here!!!

here is the solution:
we have the court on friday already.
we start the tournament on friday. starting with the the 12 "waiting list" teams.
if some other teams are also already around on friday (i know that a lot of teams definitely are) we can mix it a little bit (makes sense i guess).
every team (40 teams) still plays its 6 games (as planned for the 28 team tournament)

Now it's up to you. we give place for 3 american teams.

Can't wait such a big bikepolo event happening in Karlsruhe!

Cheers, Hannes.

Fri Nov 27, 2009, 11:11pm

#41

ben

Madison

shit, now i got to back up the talk. ok ill let you know, thanks for being accepting, and modifying the format, i was mostly just teasing, but its really kind of you to offer options. ill start a thread and see if we can come out.

Sat Nov 28, 2009, 10:11am

#42

hannez

Bikepolo Karlsruhe

hey ben,

no problem. i guessed that a little bit while reading your post.
we still really hope seeing some teams from the states over here.
if not in Karlsruhe it will be in Berlin latest.

and the best thing about you teasing us is, that the other european "waiting list" teams are now in.
so they have to thank you a little bit, hehe.

and if you come over, i think some of the shitty london team would also love to slay you guys quickly with mercy.
and also the clowns would love to have you in their circus-arena. "with the clowns came the tears!"

disclaimer: this time some of my words (as a person who speaks english as a second language) are meant for humor and are not intented to insult...

hannes.

Sun Nov 29, 2009, 09:11am

#43

Dr Chan

Manchester Bike Polo

ben wrote:

You have to come now! It would make a change from just beating European teams all the time ;)

Sun Nov 29, 2009, 05:11pm

#44

Roxy

Dr Chan wrote:

ben wrote:

You have to come now! It would make a change from just beating European teams all the time ;)

um...

Sat Nov 28, 2009, 06:11am

#45

schindi

Bikepolo Karlsruhe

would be great if you can make it! :)

proud member of:
metz, schindel & söhne.

YES!!

Sat Nov 28, 2009, 07:11am

#46

le car

Paris

defo can't do friday in my case

Yorgo
LONDON: http://bricklanebikepolo.wordpress.com/
PARIS: http://panambikepolo.blogspot.com/

Yorgo
IN NEW YORK THEY...

Sat Nov 28, 2009, 10:11am

#47

hannez

Bikepolo Karlsruhe

no problem yorgo. we leave saturday and sunday like it was planned, just add the extra teams on friday.

Sat Nov 28, 2009, 03:11pm

#48

ThePoloFuries

South Florida/FTL Bike Polo

i miss all you guys soo much!!!! Euro bike polo community = my really really extended international family <3
"ok Mr. Schwinn fucking Armstrong!"

"ok Mr. Schwinn fucking Armstrong!"

Sun Nov 29, 2009, 08:11pm

#49

Doug D

Tell me we're in. Are we in or or on the "wait list"?
And (either way) Thank you very much.

Doug D
Brooklyn, New York
hardcourtbikepolo.com
flickr.com/photos/daytonohio

Doug D
Brooklyn, New York
hardcourtbikepolo+gmail+com
hardcourtbikepolo.com
flickr.com/photos/daytonohio

Mon Nov 30, 2009, 04:11am

#50

hannez

Bikepolo Karlsruhe

You're in (with a maximum of 3 teams).
Please let me know if you can make it over here as soon as possible.

Hope to see some of you in Karlsruhe.

Hannes.

Tue Dec 1, 2009, 05:12pm

#51

Doug D

thankyou thankyou thankyou
I'll let you know very soon

Doug D
Brooklyn, New York
hardcourtbikepolo.com
flickr.com/photos/daytonohio

Doug D
Brooklyn, New York
hardcourtbikepolo+gmail+com
hardcourtbikepolo.com
flickr.com/photos/daytonohio

Mon Nov 30, 2009, 07:11am

#52

gponx

Fixa Club

Hey Hannes
Barcelona is on the waiting list as well, right?
I told Thomas we would be sending one team for sure, another one is very probable and maaaaaaybe a 3rd.....
Let me know what's the situation.

*Somebody please think of the children!!*

Mon Nov 30, 2009, 09:11am

#53

hannez

Bikepolo Karlsruhe

One Barcelona team is definitely IN.
At the moment there is no way to get a second (or even third) team in.
I'll let you know if the situation changes.

Hannes.

Mon Nov 30, 2009, 04:11pm

#54

Shustar

Tag Hannes,
fett, dass ihr was auf die Beine gestellt habt. Bin noch immer auf der Suche nach einem neuen Rahmen. Bis zum Turnier sollte ich es geschafft haben.
Schöne Grüsse aus München,
Andreas

Tue Dec 1, 2009, 09:12am

#55

Object

London Bike Polo

This is going to be a sick tournament. Nice work Hannez.

Tue Dec 1, 2009, 09:12am

#56

Object

London Bike Polo

This is going to be a sick tournament. Nice work Hannez.

Sun Dec 6, 2009, 07:12am

#57

Daniel Adriaans

velopolo Bielefeld

hey hannez, thanks for your work so far...looking forward to meet that bunch of crazy players

Sun Dec 6, 2009, 10:12am

#58

RIk

London Bike Polo

Hannes,

in the format, how is going to be decide what spot your team have in the wheel?, just saying because will be cool if teams from the same city are as apart has possible between them.
can we know a bit more?

Rik
Berlin Bike Polo 2010
London Bike Polo 2008 - 2010

Tue Dec 8, 2009, 03:12pm

#59

Chukker Norris

What's the deal with the bitchy amuricans? You ladies coming?

MALICE for the people.

Tue Dec 8, 2009, 04:12pm

#60

ryand

DC Bike Polo

I think they just got called out. Its been a week, and no public response to if either of the whiniest are going. Doug, Ben - are you gonna back up the bitching or what?

slapdick bike polo - washington dc

Tue Dec 8, 2009, 05:12pm

#61

ben

Madison

were working on it.

Wed Dec 9, 2009, 08:12pm

#62

RIk

London Bike Polo

I hope you do, put your money where your mouth is...

Rik
Berlin Bike Polo 2010
London Bike Polo 2008 - 2010

Fri Dec 11, 2009, 06:12am

#63

Object

London Bike Polo

It's been too long Ben, get your ass back to Europe.

Fri Dec 11, 2009, 09:12am

#64

marc

So Doug and Ben are in ?!

This is going to be a verrrrry interesting tourney.

Emilié, is that love ?

Fri Dec 11, 2009, 12:12pm

#65

Object

London Bike Polo

I just want a re-match.

Thu Dec 17, 2009, 11:12am

#66

hannez

Bikepolo Karlsruhe

Hi Ben!

Any news about you guys travelling to Karlsruhe in February?
I need to know this on the next monday, to continue planning the tournament.
0 team? 1 team? 2 teams?

Hope to hear you're IN!

If not, see you at the Worlds latest!

Cheers,
Hannes!

Tue Dec 22, 2009, 10:12am

#67

RIk

London Bike Polo

so, are any US team coming to this, or was just too much talking and no enough actions...

Rik
Berlin Bike Polo 2010
London Bike Polo 2008 - 2010

Tue Dec 22, 2009, 07:12pm

#68

thomas

Bikepolo Karlsruhe

i seems..... no US teams... no feedback.

bikepolo karlsruhe

Wed Dec 23, 2009, 02:12pm

#69

RIk

London Bike Polo

all mouth and no trousers

Rik
Berlin Bike Polo 2010
London Bike Polo 2008 - 2010

Thu Dec 31, 2009, 07:12pm

#70

captain_morgan

Oakland Bike Polo

If any other yankies are still thinking about coming out (especially from West Coast), United is running some killer deals right now. I am booking SFO -> London for $518.

Sat Jan 2, 2010, 03:01pm

#71

ben

Madison

sorry sorry sorry, i should have been out with this info sooner, but i was a little crushed with my failure to get tickets to the tourney. no we wont be coming. thankyou for creating a spot, but the money just isnt there right now. good luck and atheist speed.

Mon Jan 4, 2010, 12:01pm

#72

RIk

London Bike Polo

Hannes, could we have an update of the teams that are coming to this??
thanks

Rik
London Bike Polo

Rik
Berlin Bike Polo 2010
London Bike Polo 2008 - 2010

Tue Jan 5, 2010, 07:01am

#73

thomas

Bikepolo Karlsruhe

tadahhhhhhh: http://greifmasters.com

bikepolo karlsruhe

Thu Jan 7, 2010, 06:01am

#74

quang

Roma Bike Polo

Hannes,
Rome really wants a chance to get into your tournament!

romabikepolo

Tue Jan 12, 2010, 01:01pm

#75

hannez

Bikepolo Karlsruhe

Man, I know. Sorry about that.
The only possibility to get in, is a team cancelling.
40 teams on 1 court is already crazy,
there's no way to get more teams in.

We definitely would love to have you in Karlsruhe!

Hannes.

Tue Jan 12, 2010, 01:01pm

#76

hannez

Bikepolo Karlsruhe

updated: www.greifmasters.com

Tue Jan 12, 2010, 01:01pm

#77

hannez

Bikepolo Karlsruhe

@ kev: Nice news!

Tue Jan 12, 2010, 09:01pm

#78

RIk

London Bike Polo

Rik
Berlin Bike Polo 2010
London Bike Polo 2008 - 2010

Thu Jan 21, 2010, 09:01am

#79

hannez

Bikepolo Karlsruhe

Small update: www.greifmasters.com

2 weeks to go!

Sun Jan 24, 2010, 10:01am

#80

Sol ----- Agata

brilliant, can't wait

Sun Jan 24, 2010, 01:01pm

#81

marc

40 teams on 1 court, good luck !!

Mon Jan 25, 2010, 07:01am

#82

Object

London Bike Polo

Across 3 days.

Thu Jan 28, 2010, 10:01am

#83

Braley

i wish i could come to this. sounds like it's going to be great!

Sun Jan 31, 2010, 08:01am

#84

hannez

Bikepolo Karlsruhe

Check: http://greifmasters.com

THE CIRCLE is online...

Mon Feb 1, 2010, 09:02am

#85

kev

Toronto

nice.

Tue Feb 2, 2010, 05:02am

#86

kev

Toronto

Photos of prep and goals: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fixie-inc/tags/greifmasters/

Tue Feb 2, 2010, 06:02pm

#87

Paul

NYC

this whole thing just looks sick. I really wish i could be there.
great flyer, DIY goals, everything. have fun!

Tue Feb 2, 2010, 06:02pm

#88

Matt-Hewitt

Milwaukee

X2 from Design to functionality. They do it right.

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

Wed Feb 3, 2010, 04:02pm

#89

prince angry

NYC

x2 on both paul and matt
ben hunter you should've called me
good luck with everything Karlsruhe, can't wait to visit

Tue Feb 2, 2010, 08:02pm

#90

thomas

Bikepolo Karlsruhe

and now.... we got a.... twitter account! search #greif10 (thanks gabes!) :) so you'll be informed.... just in time :)
http://twitter.com/greifmasters

and.... thanks

bikepolo karlsruhe

Thu Feb 4, 2010, 11:02am

#91

Chukker Norris

We play you on Saturday. Awesome. See you tomorrow!

MALICE for the people.

Tue Feb 2, 2010, 08:02pm

#92

hannez

Bikepolo Karlsruhe

Team "Greif Bastards"!!!

Check the update: http://greifmasters.com/?p=208

Wed Feb 3, 2010, 07:02am

#93

hannez

Bikepolo Karlsruhe

Schedule & Rules:
http://greifmasters.com/HandOut.pdf

Thu Feb 4, 2010, 11:02am

#94

uolmo

Just a question:
What does the rules mean by:
"If ball is cupped up to goals, it has to be passed once before scoring."

"to goals"?
near the goal? touching the goal? Are the goal zone gonna be drawing on the ground?

:::: vimeo profil: http://www.vimeo.com/user1214048 :::::

Fri Feb 5, 2010, 04:02am

#95

hatchet

totally agree with Uolmo, this is not nearly precise enough and it is a notoriously divisive rule. It will be fine most of the time but what if this happens in the last seconds of a knockout game? The team which is scored on is gonna be mighty pissed off (justifiably so!) if the goal is allowed. I would recommend all rules be very precise, I think "no balljointing beyond halfcourt" is such a rule.

Thu Feb 4, 2010, 11:02am

#96

Chukker Norris

This is gonna be the best Euro tourney yet, or at least the most competitive. There are a lot of good teams here. Fucking sweet!

MALICE for the people.

Thu Feb 4, 2010, 12:02pm

#97

uolmo

CAN'T FUCKING WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAIIT!

Gonna be really hard to get to the final round...

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Fri Feb 5, 2010, 07:02pm

#98

kev

Toronto

a handful of photos from day 1 at http://www.flickr.com/photos/kev_walsh/sets/72157623235700715/show/

the building is some crazy conference center

slippery floors but not more than what i'm used to from Toronto, and apparently similar to the Hollywood court

massive screen

ref chairs

40 teams, 8 countries, maybe 20 cities.

people stoked to see each other.

the goals look awesome.

Sat Feb 6, 2010, 12:02am

#99

maya704

Nice little album function thingy there sir.

Sat Feb 6, 2010, 01:02pm

#100

ben schicago

Chicago

We talked about tennis ref-style chairs for tournaments just a few days ago. Awesome to see them in use. Furthermore, from the looks of it, Karlsruhe has implemented all of the good ideas we'll have for the next five years.

Karlsruhe builds the first Hardcourt Time Machine!

2nd City

Sat Feb 6, 2010, 03:02pm

#101

le car

Paris

(duplicate from london forum...)
great games today. The court is very frustrating because of its slippery surface. Very treacherous, and turning around is tricky. The mega screen is the best thing. The barriers are perfect, especially the big angled corners. Not a single second lost fetching the ball from there, no chasing the ball around round corners like on hockey rinks, and better than small angles. New standard in polo court shape for me.

Globally the level of the top Euro teams is getting more equal. i.e. L'equipe get scored on, Toros loose games, BAD have to fight, etc...

MVTeam: Polosynthesis. Mind-blowing. I predict a final between them and L'equipe if they get through

Yorgo
IN NEW YORK THEY...

Sat Feb 6, 2010, 04:02pm

#102

kev

Toronto

Results from Day 1 ...

Preview	Attachment	Size
	DSC_0223.jpg	1.31 MB

Sun Feb 7, 2010, 04:02pm

#103

slayson

Portland Bike Polo

i have seen the future and i looks good...

"This is the way it's always gonna be"

Mon Feb 8, 2010, 05:02am

#104

kev

Toronto

Results:

1st: L'Équipe (Geneva)
2nd: Toros (Munich)
3rd (tie): Dans Ta Gueule Puceau (Paris) and Zombie RMY (London)

MVP David from Frankfurt, 18 years old i think, looks and plays a bit like Brian.

Mon Feb 8, 2010, 11:02am

#105

Sveden

Minneapolis Hardcourt Bike Polo

Did L'Equipe ever play DTGP?

Minneapolis Bike Polo dot Com

Mon Feb 8, 2010, 03:02pm

#106

uolmo

In bff 2009 paris if im right...
In Karlsruhe it was realy realy realy realy close to have an DTGP-l'équipe EPIC Final.

Toros l'equipe was incredible, but a lil' touch of "déjà-vu".

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Mon Feb 8, 2010, 09:02pm

#107

maya704

So, you going home through Alsace?... If so, what are you taking home? Details! Via email. Please.

Mon Feb 8, 2010, 05:02am

#108

uolmo

Incredible tournament!
All was perfect...
Thanks to every people who make this happen like this.

Cheap beer
Fuck yes indoor
Good level of polo, even if the surface made games "double dutch polo with a goalie"...

Best moment:
Winning of "l'équipe" 3-4 ; 4-4 ; 5-4
Our games against Malice and Zombie, even if i suck a lil' bit...

YOUHAOUAHOUA!!!!!!!!!

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Mon Feb 8, 2010, 02:02pm

#109

hatchet

hah come on Clement, you don't suck just a lil' bit...

Mon Feb 8, 2010, 06:02am

#110

oli_ka

Bikepolo Karlsruhe

Thanks to all of you for coming to Karlsruhe and be part of this!

Mon Feb 8, 2010, 07:02am

#111

RIk

London Bike Polo

Click here to see cock and balls. NSFW

OMFG

Rik
Berlin Bike Polo 2010
London Bike Polo 2008 - 2010

Mon Feb 8, 2010, 12:02pm

#112

Sveden

Minneapolis Hardcourt Bike Polo

Had a few complaints about the not safe for work picture of cock and balls. So sorry for raining on your parade but I put it behind a link instead.

Minneapolis Bike Polo dot Com

Thu Feb 11, 2010, 09:02pm

#113

captain_morgan

Oakland Bike Polo

Quite complaining and get back to work.

Thu Feb 11, 2010, 09:02pm

#114

Sveden

Minneapolis Hardcourt Bike Polo

Sadly, I am at work at my second job. :/

Minneapolis Bike Polo dot Com

Mon Feb 8, 2010, 07:02am

#115

uolmo

what is it on the top of his left leg, beer?

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Mon Feb 8, 2010, 02:02pm

#116

hatchet

if beer is dripping down his leg, then what is in the bottle?

Thu Feb 11, 2010, 09:02pm

#117

captain_morgan

Oakland Bike Polo

She dumped her beer on me, I'm not that wasteful.

Mon Feb 8, 2010, 12:02pm

#118

Roxy

Pre-Quarter Final Standings Here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/roxysreal/sets/72157623254465665/

That was my favorite tourney ever! Thanks to Karlsruhe for spoiling us rotten.

Mon Feb 8, 2010, 03:02pm

#119

uolmo

lil' clip about it:
http://vimeo.com/9297558

GreifMasters 2010 Bikepolo from Uolmo on Vimeo.

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Mon Feb 8, 2010, 08:02pm

#120

ben schicago

Chicago

The goals are so awesome.

2nd City

Mon Feb 8, 2010, 03:02pm

#121

Chukker Norris

This was my favorite tourney ever too. Big thanks to Karlsruhe Bike Polo.

Great to see everyone again and meet a few new people.

MALICE for the people.

Mon Feb 8, 2010, 03:02pm

#122

le car

Paris

Link on my blog:
http://arkitipintel.com/2010/02/08/greif-masters-2010-bike-polo-tournament/

Yorgo
IN NEW YORK THEY...

Mon Feb 8, 2010, 06:02pm

#123

til

Bikepolo München

sanitation was brilliant

signature yourself!

Mon Feb 8, 2010, 08:02pm

#124

Bark

Bikepolo Stuttgart

Hi guys! The tournament was awesome!! Thanks Karlsruhe!
Here some photos of the weekend http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielebarcheri/sets/72157623382707202/

Bye,
Daniele "Bark"

Bikepolo Stuttgart - Stuttgart Fixed Gear

Mon Feb 8, 2010, 09:02pm

#125

maya704

Recap someone please? Kev, Roxy, Bill? Someone? I can't be bothered to read the 10000 tweets yet I want more then the final rankings...

Mon Feb 8, 2010, 10:02pm

#126

Sveden

Minneapolis Hardcourt Bike Polo

Here is a really really brief recap.

Preview	Attachment	Size
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Minneapolis Bike Polo dot Com

Tue Feb 9, 2010, 04:02pm

#127

Buffalo Bill

London Bike Polo

maya704 wrote:

Recap someone please? Kev, Roxy, Bill? Someone? I can't be bothered to read the 10000 tweets yet I want more then the final rankings...

Errr.

Slippy floor, big screen, l'Equipe t-boning (big-style) Toros in the final, perfect views for 25 metres up, prototype goal...

jesus. Read the london bike polo forum from about here on:

http://www.lfgss.com/thread33777-15.html

Wed Feb 10, 2010, 01:02pm

#128

maya704

Thanks. That did it.

Mon Feb 8, 2010, 10:02pm

#129

kev

Toronto

photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kev_walsh/sets/72157623235700715/show/

more recap later. really great weekend...

Tue Feb 9, 2010, 04:02am

#130

Shustar

Perfect Tourney. Thanks to the Polo community in Karlsruhe. Special thanks to Hannes and Thomas. Hope to see you all often this year. My highlights: Game against Hugo, Kevin and Pierre, Goal from Jessy (Berlin) against Dave and to see David, Mo and Anna (Polosynthese) playing

Tue Feb 9, 2010, 04:02pm

#131

Buffalo Bill

London Bike Polo

Best tournament I have been to (outside of London). End of.

Tue Feb 9, 2010, 05:02pm

#132

Sveden

Minneapolis Hardcourt Bike Polo

Greifmasters 2010 final from EHVFXD on Vimeo.

L'Equipe (Geneva) vs Toros (Munich)

Found this on the London forum.

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Tue Feb 9, 2010, 06:02pm

#133

Rory_Bear

Boring...looks like the surface was too slick for the teams to get up to speed. 2 on 2 with goalies is not for spectators but it can be a winning formula

Tue Feb 9, 2010, 07:02pm

#134

kev

Toronto

The court's surface definitely slowed down the turning (more slippery than the toronto court), as did its size (20x29m), which pretty much requires a goalkeeper. Only a few teams had three strong players that could rotate out equally to keep it interesting.

The most exciting team at the tournament was Frankfurt, and they are used to playing on a much larger court. I felt bad that they couldn't really show off their game.

But the L'Equipe/Toros game was definitely more interesting than a crappy video can show, just like that video of Ballz Deep / Smile in the finals in Philly. No offense to videographers...

Wed Feb 10, 2010, 02:02am

#135

Buffalo Bill

London Bike Polo

kev wrote:

I know this is a question for another place, but seeing so many teams leave a goalie in the whole time made me think that we should have been playing reset to goal after a goal, as we do in London.

That would have given an advantage to teams that rotate the goalie, and made for more attacking play.

Wed Feb 10, 2010, 01:02pm

#136

kev

Toronto

I don't really get that, about returning to the D. if it gives an advantage at all it would be really minor and would happen no more than 4 times per game. Many games in Karlsruhe didn't even have 5 goals scored total.

Bigger courts! Less goalies!

Wed Feb 10, 2010, 04:02pm

#137

eh jackal

East Van Bike Polo

The experience in LA on huge courts a couple weeks ago did not support the "bigger courts, less goalies" theory. There were only about two teams that did not use the perma-goalie strategy. It seems that teams were just as worried about long breakaways on the big court as they would be for long shots on short courts.

more kenball played by more people in more places more often

Wed Feb 10, 2010, 06:02pm

#138

hatchet

@le jackal: for the record, what do you guys play? I saw you in philly play but either was too drunk to really remember or well, too drunk to remember. I seem to recall you guys being used as an example of less goalie action, do you still do that? If not why not?

Wed Feb 10, 2010, 07:02pm

#139

eh jackal

East Van Bike Polo

in philly and all last summer we played no goalie and were one of the few teams to do so in tournament play, especially toward the end of the season. in san francisco we played with a goalie for certain games against other goalies, in los angeles i actually played goalie in the finals when trying to slow down the tempo of the game (it felt weird) but abandoned it in favour of big rushes. i think the best strategy is to be flexible and use it wisely.

in pick-up there is rarely a goalie, but i imagine that is like most places.

the goalie strategy is very interesting in the evolution of our sport. as much as i dislike it there are certain advantages that make it worthwhile at certain times. teams with two stronger players can get by with a weaker third in net. teams that keep running into each other seem to play better after sticking a goalie in net. teams running out the clock can switch to a goalie strategy. teams can rest a tired player in goal, especially on huge courts. players who smash into the boards can afterward play goalie when they can barely ride their bicycles...

more kenball played by more people in more places more often

Wed Feb 10, 2010, 07:02pm

#140

kev

Toronto

all good points, and i think there are more good reasons to have a goalie, like tiring out the other team.

but out of top 10 teams in Philly last year very few played a goalie on the big court.

Wed Feb 10, 2010, 09:02pm

#141

Rory_Bear

I would argue that half employed a general goalie and half didn't. More to come in the future. In Europe L'equipe are on top with that strategy so other teams will mimic as we see with teams mimicking Seattle style

Seattle - Seabass
RVA - JT
Philly/NYC - Alex
Milwaukee - Kremin

all goalies first scorers second

Wed Feb 10, 2010, 10:02pm

#142

ben

Madison

wrong, kremin for a few weeks played as a goalie, now he plays a much more diverse position. come on, just cause your big doest mean you have to be stupid. speaking of which why the fuck have you not registered for bench minor, im your fucking captain for christ sake

Thu Feb 11, 2010, 12:02am

#143

Rory_Bear

Every tournament I saw Kremin play in last year he was goalie first score second. Dude can roll so maybe he is venturing further from the net now but that is how I saw it at North American's and worlds (but you guys play every few weeks I only see him at tournaments)

Bench Minor - bad timing and silly Adam rules. Didn't you here Pieter say Cascadia wasn't travelling this year?

I can be big and dumb if I want

Wed Feb 10, 2010, 01:02pm

#144

kev

Toronto

Semifinal match 1, Zombie vs L'Équipe

Greifmasters 2010 Semifinal 1 from EHVFXD on Vimeo.

Wed Feb 10, 2010, 01:02pm

#145

kev

Toronto

Semifinal match 2, Dans Ta Gueule Puceau vs Toros

Greifmasters 2010 Semifinal 2 from EHVFXD on Vimeo.

Wed Feb 10, 2010, 02:02pm

#146

jonny

Madison

this game shows why there must be some regulation about goalies and parking in front of the goal. DTGP controls the ball way more and has a much more dynamic game. This is why there are rules in the NBA about 3 seconds in the lane and a shot clock.

Wed Feb 10, 2010, 02:02pm

#147

kev

Toronto

or just get bigger courts. shit i sound like a broken record.

in any case, i wish i had geared down for this court, i never maxed out once.

Wed Feb 10, 2010, 02:02pm

#148

will

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

Could they not push them out of the goal? Was there a no off the ball contact rule?

Wed Feb 10, 2010, 02:02pm

#149

kev

Toronto

James, the goalie, is huge, and well protected by Eddy, who is one of the strongest physical players out there. there wasn't really room to even ride between them.

Wed Feb 10, 2010, 06:02pm

#150

hatchet

for the record Kev: as much as I truly enjoyed watching you and Hugo waltz together out there, you had a perma-goalie bitch all game every game. Not sure why either, Pierre's got some game these days.

Wed Feb 10, 2010, 06:02pm

#151

kev

Toronto

hey i'm not critizing the perma-goalie strategy, if anything i'm supporting it on small courts. but pierre played awesome the whole weekend with a bruised rib.

Wed Feb 10, 2010, 06:02pm

#152

hatchet

OK so if you are fine with the perma goalie, what's your thoughts on making the goal a whole lot bigger. not nec higher, just wider, much bigger than one bike much less than two bikes. Do you think it would up the skill of a goalie?

Fri Feb 12, 2010, 01:02pm

#153

pete

COMOPOLO

I always liked this idea, make the goal like 20 cm wider, more room in front of and behind the wheels.

That was clearly a shuffle.
www.comopolo.com

Wed Feb 10, 2010, 06:02pm

#154

hatchet

will wrote:

Could they not push them out of the goal? Was there a no off the ball contact rule?

yes there was a no off-the ball contact rule. And a ref who in theory would enforce it but it rarely came up. It would be more or less against the spirit of the game over here.

Wed Feb 10, 2010, 11:02pm

#155

will

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

That's probably the only reason I wouldn't want to play in a European tournament. Goalies are always 'on-the-ball'. I think it makes for boring polo.

Wed Feb 10, 2010, 06:02pm

#156

hatchet

you really wanna get involved with NBA defensive 3 seconds rule?!! that is one of the most poorly understood and inconsistently called rules I ever saw. And they have 3 professional refs on each game. mad props to anyone who can come up with a practical rule to get people out of the goals...A bigger goal would at least force the goalie to be dynamic. I mean a lot bigger goal, like a bike and a half wide.

Mon Feb 22, 2010, 10:02am

#157

uolmo

with a goal this wide, you have the risk to have a "two permanent goalies" strategy... A lil bit like the 3 goalies strategy from Toros in the final...

But the discussion about wider goals is a discuss already done on this board.

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Wed Feb 10, 2010, 03:02pm

#158

HurricaneJosh

Edmonton Bike Polo

hannes any chance of sharing the scoreboard software so the graphics can be modified and it can be reused for other tournaments?

Wed Feb 10, 2010, 04:02pm

#159

stephan

HurricaneJosh: get in contact with Morgan. He wrote the software, and mentioned something like making it available.

Thu Feb 11, 2010, 05:02am

#160

hannez

Bikepolo Karlsruhe

HurricaneJosh wrote:

hannes any chance of sharing the scoreboard software so the graphics can be modified and it can be reused for other tournaments?

Hi!
Max (Karlsruhe), Morgan and Gabes (London) talked about finalising the software soonish. We still had some (just small) bugs. Get in touch with them for details: max@fixie-inc.com
It was definitely a really good help and made a lot of things easier.
Cheers!

Thu Feb 11, 2010, 09:02pm

#161

captain_morgan

Oakland Bike Polo

Yes, the plan is to put the software (which Max wrote, I just did the big screen part) on github.com so anyone can use and contribute to. Killer work Max.

Thu Feb 11, 2010, 06:02am

#162

hannez

Bikepolo Karlsruhe

Thank you! Merci! Grazie! Teşekkürler!
Bedankt!Gracias! Kiitos! Danke Schön!

What a weekend!!!
We are really happy that in the end you all made it to the Greif Masters 2010.It was unbelievable to see the whole european bikepolo family gathered here in Karlsruhe. And I'm extraordinarily happy that you all had a great time and enjoyed being here.
It was definitely worth the effort.

Thanks to all of you for making this whole thing happen.
Thanks for the reffing!!!
Thanks to all our sponsors and supporters.
Thank you FIXIE inc.
Thanks to the Bikepolo Karlsruhe Orga-Team!!!

And actually we are glad we still left enough space for improvement (missing presentation, slippery court, inconsistent reffing...) for the Greif Masters 2011.

With love!
Hannes (your circus director)

P.S.: My favorite quote of the weekend: The first thing Steffens father noticed: "This is definitely the sport with the most beards!"

Thu Feb 11, 2010, 07:02am

#163

Van Barben

Paris

hannez wrote:

P.S.: My favorite quote of the weekend: The first thing Steffens father noticed: "This is definitely the sport with the most beards!"

Perfect !

Greg (a lion in the circus)

Thu Feb 11, 2010, 07:02am

#164

hannez

Bikepolo Karlsruhe

Final Ranking:
1. L’Equipe (Geneva)
2. Toros (Munich)
3. Dans Ta Gueule, Puceau (Paris)
3. Zombies (London)
5. Bad Polo (London)
5. Candy Colored Clowns (Karlsruhe)
5. Malice (London)
5. Polo d’Oro (Karlsruhe)