If we catch unpaid players playing, that team will be forced to forfeit any games played by said player.
Playas gotta play, players pay to play.
January 28th – ALL GAMES ON!
Jan 27
Little rain here and there? Fear not!
All games are ON this weekend! Big ups to Turkey for going out and checking them out for us. Seriously, if you see this guy walking around, get that man a drink! He certainly earned it.
We’re going to shift fields a little bit to avoid oversquishy end zones, so make sure you pay attention to cones for your boundaries… not that the lines were very visible any more anyway.
Which brings up the fact that we’ll need a handful of volunteers next Thursday to re-line the fields. If you’re available Thursday afternoon, please let us know at dwl@dallasultimate.org.
Field 6 is likely to not be playable, so we’re likely to move that field over to the open unused field space so keep that in mind if your rec captains are Lauren, Alex, Carol, Commander, Garlyn, or Glenn.
Food this weekend is Hard Eight BBQ, so play your butt off to build up that appetite!
Finally, please be extra careful getting in and out of the parking lot this weekend.
We always need to be mindful of speed, but this week everyone needs to be extra careful about getting in and out of the parking lot since the area around it has been described as “moat-ish.” Please look for the least muddy way in to avoid cars getting stuck in the mud.
See you guys out there bright and noony!
Bibbidy, bobbidy, POOBAHS!
Glenn and Alex
(To the tune of Good Vibrations by Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch)
Yo! It’s about that time
To bring you
Some real simple cheap rhymes
I spent time
So share some of yours
You want to read this
Then have a cold Coors (Ed note: If you’re 21+)
It’s week 5
And as I’m spillin’ this,
It’s strictly updates
No tauntin’ serious,
It’s lucky that writing is my occupation,
So read on now, here’s your WL notation…
C’mon, C’mon!
- Schedule — This is the first week of revised REC schedule. You’re all big enough boys and girls to check it out and make sure you end up in the right place.
- Scores: Captains — captains can now update your regular scores on the page all by yourselves. If you want to guarantee correct scores, update them by logging into the dallaswinterleague.com site.
- Spirit Scores — Please continue to submit your spirit scores to Glenn. If you don’t submit at least 80% of your scores for your opponents, you won’t be eligible to receive the schwag that team spirit winners get. We’ll be posting the current spirit standings and I’ll let you know what weeks you’re missing after this week’s play.
- Dallas Ultimate Facebook Page – So you don’t read email? Join the Dallas Ultimate facebook page for all your winter league info, pick-up games, spring league news and more.
- Food this week: Hot italian discs filled with meat, veggies, cheese and sauce. You’ll love it in your mouth.
- Doggies — Please, Please be careful about your dogs. The safety of our players is first. Your dog’s presence at the fields is second. Watch out for your dogs and be willing to stake them behind an end zone. They won’t miss you too much and they’ll still get to enjoy winter league.
- The Parking Lot — 1st time speeding is a warning. Second time is you don’t come to Winter League for a week.
- Shirts – Please arrive early to get your shirt if you haven’t picked it up yet. Check with your captains to see if they picked up your shirts. If you haven’t paid, no shirt. Noon is not early.
- Informal Beginner’s Clinics – We still have experienced players showing up early to help you out. If you get to the fields by 11, there will be someone to work on throws and game knowledge with. Take advantage of elite (and some good “coaches”) giving up their time to get you good at disc!
- Unpaid — If for some reason ya haven’t paid, ya need to get that fixed, ASAP. WL accepts Cash, Check or CC and will have staff available to take payment prior to games on Saturday. If you show up at noon and expect us to give you your shirt or pay…Think again. Be there by 11:30 to get your business done.
- Rain checking – Game is on. Game is on.
- Car Pool — If you’re interested in car pooling, please join the DWL Car Pool Organizing Board group on Facebook.
Coming Soon! — Winter League Happy Hour, Showcase Game and End-of-season party details…
Poobah or Not Poobah, What was the question?
Glenn and Alex
Hey kids…Here’s the details on this week!
- Games are on! PLEASE WATCH THE MUD IN THE Parking Lot. Do not drive your cars through the ditch. Use the driveway approaches in order to get to the parking on the grass.
- Food this week: Food this week are pre-made ham, turkey, and roast beef croissants and also turkey & swiss wraps. The vegetarian option, and only for vegetarians, are vege-burrito’s. There will also be asst. chips and crisps.
- Speeding through the Parking Lot is a no-no – First time we catch you is a verbal warning. Second is bye-bye for the following week.
- Dogs on leashes – 1st is a warning, second is your dog doesn’t come out, third is you don’t come out.
- Shirts – Please arrive early to get your shirt if you haven’t picked it up yet. Check with your captains to see if they picked up your shirts. If you haven’t paid, no shirt. (And you shouldn’t be playing.”
- Informal Beginner’s Clinics – We still have experienced players showing up early to help you out. If you get to the fields by 11, there will be someone to work on throws and game knowledge with. Take advantage of elite (and some good “coaches”) giving up their time to get you good at disc!
- Unpaid – If for some reason ya haven’t paid, ya need to get that fixed, ASAP. WL accepts Cash, Check or CC and will have staff available to take payment prior to games on Saturday.
- Rain checking – Game is on. Game is on.
- Car Pool – If you’re interested in car pooling, please join the DWL Car Pool Organizing Board group on Facebook.
Your Poobahs From Another Mother
Glenn and Alex
Week 3 – Welcome Back
Jan 7
Hey hey! Welcome back! We’re excited to see you. Matter of fact, we’ve done nothing but eat holiday cookies and cakes because of our depression from NOT seeing you. But since we get to see you on Saturday, we’re switching back to our normal schedule of cheez-its and Kool-aid.
See below for all your Dallas Winter League Week 3 News!
-Glenn and Alex
DWL Poobahs 3000
- REC SCHEDULE CHANGES: There have been a few changes to the rec schedule. The hard copy ones are now obsolete. Please check the www.dallaswinterleague.com for the updated version!
- Food this week: It’s going to be Tasty, meaty, barbecue from our sponsors at Hard 8 BBQ. We’ll have baked po-tay-toes for the vegetarians.
Week 2 – All Games CANCELED!
Dec 16
All games tomorrow are CANCELED!
There is a ton of standing water on the fields from four straight days of rain and the sunshine we’re getting today is too little, too late.
This week’s games will be made up on February 18th, the scheduled week off. The rest of the games will be played as scheduled. Tell your friends.
See you guys January 7th, happy holidays.
Alex and Glenn, Poobahs at Law
Due to an oversight on my part, the rec schedule we distributed last week had a few teams never play each other. I’ve updated the schedule, and we will distribute copies of the revised schedule to team captains this week. Revisions are highlighted green. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Below are the schedules for both the recreational and competitive leagues, as well as a field map for this year. Please heed the warnings about driving slowly and staying out of the stable area. Those horses are ridiculously valuable and we like having somewhere to play.
Peace, Love, and Dallas Winter League. It’s time!
Calling All Volunteers!
Dec 6
Howdy folks!
As you know, Dallas Winter League is an entirely volunteer run organization put together by the Dallas Ultimate Association. Unfortunately the DUA isn’t gigantic enough to handle every single task that’s required to ensure Winter League goes off without a hitch, which is where you come in.
Every year we rely on the help of dozens of volunteers to help us handle everything from field lining to food setup, player registration and check-in, even policing the fields after we’re done to ensure we leave them as pristine as we’ve found them.
This Thursday the very studly Robert “Turkey” Cropper will be spearheading field lining from 10:00am to 3:00pm. I know many of us work during those hours, but anyone that has a few hours in the middle of the day to give to your beloved Winter League will be greatly appreciated.
Additionally, we’ll be needing a handful of volunteers Saturday morning to run player check-in tables starting at 10:30.
If you’d like to get involved and help with lining or check-in, or if you can’t help this week, but would like it to be known that you’re willing to help, please contact us at dwl@dallasultimate.org and we’ll keep you in mind.
Again, field lining is Thursday from 10am to 3pm and check-in will be Saturday morning starting at 10:30am.
With your help we can make this year’s the best Dallas Winter League yet!
-Alex and Glenn
Poobahs in Crime
Flick? Force side? Marks? What does it all mean?
There are a number of unique skills (and a ton of jargon) that are specific to ultimate frisbee. Becoming familiar with them will help you understand and enjoy Winter League to its fullest. We can help with that. Read the full post to find out how to avoid long lines to get your disc AND learn how to use that disc.
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