Manually Entered Results
Hey, everyone, Kaiser here. Sorry it took me so long to post the results for
this event. Relocating to a new area does take up a lot of time (which I am
in the middle of doing now)...
Unfortunately, the PennStateTrio will be somewhat dissolved after this month,
since Integer has also previously relocated and I am about to do so. But we'll
always be shredding together at future events. These guys have definitely given
me some of the most hardcore shred sessions of my life. My personal thanks goes
out to the PennStateTrio for a few great years of drunken fun and shred. Go East
Coast!
So here's the story; These are the final results of probably the PST's last
event. It was a great one, with LOTS of players and a lot more spectators than
we could have imagined. We didn't expect too many spectators because the event
was held inside a hotel ballroom. However, many spectators for the event came
by, as well as just simply people staying at the hotel who were curious about
what all of the fuss was downstairs.
The surface was great (thin carpeting), and the players all rocked. Team
Montreal proved that they were the smooth ones with their mesmerizing shred. Ken
Somolinos rocked the house with LONG guiltless strings (it seemed that every
time Ken got the bag, he went for at least 20 contacts and often times way more
than that), Jon Schnieder bent his legs in ways that made people want to puke
and cover their children's eyes (swirling spinning set!!!) and PST's own "Flash"
Gordon held down the fort and handed out a few spankings of his own. Many
players new to the overall scene were also present, and as we predicted, they
made a huge splash at this event. Other established intermediates like Brad
Nelson, Jake Milofsky, and Caleb Abraham will be integral to the East Coast
footbag scene's future. They will be extremely sick one day very soon... It
seems that Rob Riefer has gotten a lot better at his game (very little bails,
and lots of guiltless play). I guess shredding with Kenny Shults can do that to
you. I was very impressed by the OSU crew. They definitely let us know that
there is a growing footbag force out in Ohio. And of course, NYFA came and
reminded us all why we have so much fun shredding and just hanging out after the
events. You guys are the best, don't ever stop being you. (I recommend to anyone
that comes to an East Coast tournament that they should make all efforts to hang
out with the NYFA crew because they are probably the most fun people to hang out
with at any event).
Special thanks goes out to Jeremy Shinoda, Rob Riefer, Megan Riefer, Bob Green,
Sebastian "The Hurricane" Duchene, Jake Milofsky, Peter Harris, and Bruce Dole
for helping us run the event through judging, time keeping, and music
coordination. You guys are the best, thank you for your selfless efforts in
making this event what it was. It wouldn't have gone as well if you guys hadn't
been there to help. Extra special props go out to Scott Bevier (Flash) for
destroying his bank account to throw this event for the players, and to Alex
Faber (Integer) who was supportive in numerous ways and was with us in spirit.
All right, I'll stop babbling. Here it is:
(Only top three for each category/skill level are listed because I am lazy and
pressed for time at the moment)
Intermediate Shred:
1. Caleb Abraham
2. Brad Nelson
3. Jake Milofsky
Intermediate Routines:
1. Jake Milofsky
2. Noah Jay Bohn
3. Nino Almazon
Open Shred:
1. "Flash" Gordon Bevier
2. Yacine "The Fiend" Merzouk
3. Jonathan "The Outsider" Schnieder
Open Routines:
1. Ken Somolinos
2. "Flash" Gordon Bevier
3. Yacine "The Fiend" Merzouk
Best Looking Guy At P.S.T.O.F.F.2 Award:
Kaiser "Soze" Ahmad
This will be the second freestyle event held by the PennStateTrio (PST,
minus
an Integer). However, this time, there will be competition and prize
money
involved. This tournament is also a vessel to help accommodate Yacine
Merzouk's freestyle footbag tour of the U.S.A. This event is guaranteed
(through lots o' running around and reserving of space) to be ten times
better
than last year's P.S.T.O.F.F. event.
We have actually reserved a ballroom for the event to take place in
(that's
right, a ballroom! Not a gym, not a conference room, but an actual
ballroom
with thin carpeting!; Ideal for shred!) There will be a lot of insane
freestyle and some crazier freestylers involved. So far, we have a good
list
of players attending, and that list is growing fast. Among some of the
confirmed names are (in no particular order) "The Enforcer" Kenny
Shults,
Yacine "The Fiend" Merzouk, Jonathan "The Outsider" Schneider,
"Flash" Gordon
Bevier (obviously), Peter "The Executioner" Irish, Sebastian "The
Hurricane" Duchene, and Ken Somolinos. A few other larger than
life names are expected to make this list. If you plan on attending the
event,
please e-mail: Soze@footbag.org. Newbie or not, let us know if you will
make
it. Then check back to this posting the week before the event for a full
rundown of players expected. You are encouraged to bring any
friends/spectators along with you. So, clear your calendars for
P.S.T.O.F.F. 2
(March 2nd-3rd), sharpen your blades, and get ready to witness the
sickness.
Event Details:
Registration:
Here is the registration form, and other details such as driving
directions,
host hotel with player's rates (and deadline), and schedule are located
below
the registration form itself. You should mail the registration form before
the
February 21, 2002 along with a check of the appropriate amount to
Gordon Scott
Bevier at the address printed below the form; If you choose, you may
instead bring the registration form and entry fees with you to the event
and
submit them to Soze or Flash before taking part in the competition (cash
or checks will only be accepted at the event site prior to competition).
Remember, if you are under the age of 18, then you must have a parent
or
guardian sign this registration form, or we will not accept your entry into
competition.
REGISTRATION FORM(Please Type or Print Clearly)
First
Name:__________________LastName:_______________________
Date:________
Address:_________________________________________________
_______
City: _________________ State/Province: ________
Country:_____Zip:
___________
Home phone:(____)_____________ Work
phone:(_____)_______________
E-mail address:______________________ Gender: F [ ] M [ ]
Birthdate: ___/___/___
****************** Event Categories *********************************
All fees are due before beginning of play.
Open players' fee = $30 + ($5 x number of events)
Intermediate fee = $20
Novice fee = $20 (pending on whether novice category is implemented)
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Please mark which events you will be participating in below:
Freestyle Routine- Open______ Intermediate________
Freestyle Shred- Open_______ Intermediate______--
Please calculate what you owe, per the guidelines above and enter in
space
provided:
Total Due-__________________
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Waiver For Participation
I, ______________________, hereby wish to enter P.S.T.O.F.F. 2 at its
set and
agreed upon entry fee. I understand that this entitles me to participate in
all events entirely at my own risk and cost. I also vow to conduct myself
in
such a manner that is within the guidelines set forth by the Footbag
governing bodies. I understand and hereby authorize any party to use
any and
all film and video tape taken of me during this event, to be used for any
purpose. In consideration of your accepting my (my child's) entry, I
hereby,
for myself (my child), my heirs, executors and administrators, waive and
release any and all rights and claims for damages I (my child) may have
against the Footbag governing bodies, the event sponsors, the Borough
of State
College and their representatives, successors and, assigns for any and
all
injuries suffered by myself (my child) at any activity sponsored by these
groups.
__________________________
_____________________________________
Signature Guardian (if under 18 years old)
Mail registration form with check payable to:
Gordon Bevier - Tournament Director
239 S Barnard St. State College, PA 16801
For more info: email gsb131@psu.edu
Event Schedule:
Saturday (March 2nd):
1:00pm - Event begins; Arrival of players, competitors, and spectators.
1:00pm-(2:30-3:30pm) - players shred; competitors warm up.
2:30pm-3:30pm - Competition should begin within this time frame.
???-6:00pm - players, competitors, and spectators shred and play until
6:00pm.
Beyond 6:00pm: Players party (site: Flash's iced out palace, with good
possibility of free pizza; Within walking distance of hotel and site.)
Sunday (March 3rd):
Same schedule, but no players party (you should be busy driving
home).
Hotel Info:
Now, here's the cool part. The event site (the ballroom) is within the
hotel
that the players will be staying at. Just a walk downstairs from your
rooms
will lead you to freestyler's paradise. Just a walk upstairs after you
shred
will lead yo' stinky butt into the shower.
Host hotel will be the "Days Inn Penn State,"
Located on 240 South Pugh Street, State College, PA 16801
Phone: (814) 238-8454
Call the hotel and mention that you are involved with the footbag
tournament
that will be taking place there on March 2-3. You will receive the reduced
rate of $73.00 per night (you should only need to stay one night at the
hotel
for this event anyways, so this is a very good rate, especially if you share
the room with other players). YOU MUST CALL THE HOTEL BEFORE
FERUARY 17th IN
ORDER TO RECEIVE THESE RATES!!! Free parking too!
Note: Flash and Soze have an EXTREMELY limited amount of crash
space, so you
must contact them (preferably via e-mail) if you want their extra special
rates and free complimentary chocolate on your pillow.
If anyone has any problems with the hotel arrangements, then please
contact
Flash or Soze via e-mail and we'll try to help. (If you want to find people
to
room with, please address and coordinate with the rest of the freestyle
community via discussion on footbag.org. We aintno dating service and
cannot
take the time to match groups and players up according to their
astrological
signs and Laver preference).
Driving Directions to the Days Inn Penn State:
(print these out and put them in your pocket before you head out of the
door!)
From I-80:
- Follow I-80 to exit 24 (Belfonte).
- At the end of the exit ramp, take Route 26 South. You will follow this
road
for 10-20 minutes and then you will notice that Rt. 26 will also become
College Avenue. At this point you will have entered into or are close to
the
downtown State College area.
- Stay on Rt. 26 (College Avenue) until you reach Pugh Street. Make a left
turn onto Pugh Street.
- Go straight through the first light (unless if it is red).
- Within a few yards on the next block, the Days Inn Penn State will be to
your right side.
- Ask front desk to show you where the ballroom is (where the footbag
event
is being held).
From I-81:
- Follow I-81 to exit 23.
- Exit 23 will offer the option of either taking Route 322 East or Route
322
West. Take Route 322 West.
- You will be on Rt. 322 West for about a total of 2 hours. There are
several
splits in Rt. 322 that lead to other routes. Be careful in making sure that
you stay on Rt. 322 West.
- After about 80 miles on Rt 322, there will be a split in Rt. 322 that will
give you the option of staying on Rt 322 or the option of getting onto Rt.
322 Business. Get onto Rt. 322 Business.
- You will follow this road for about 5-10 minutes. At this point, Rt. 322
Business will have become Atherton Street. This means that you have
arrived
in State College.
- Stay on Rt. 322 Business (Atherton Street) until you come to the
intersection of Atherton Street and Beaver Avenue.
- Make a right onto Beaver Avenue and stay in the right lane until after a
few blocks, you'll reach Pugh Street.
- Make a right onto Pugh Street.
- Within a few yards, the Days Inn Penn State will be to your right side.
- Ask front desk to show you where the ballroom is (where the footbag
event
is being held).
If anyone needs additional directions from another area or needs any
other
information, please don't hesitate to contact us and ask for some help.
We're
nice people..., really!
List of Attendees
"The Outsider" Jonathan Schneider
Yacine "The Fiend" Merzouk
Sebastian "The Hurricane" Duchene
Ken "Salmonella" Somolinos (just playing around, buddy!)
"Flash" Gordon Bevier (obviously)
Kaiser "Soze" Ahmad (obviously)
Jeremy "Shogun" Shinoda (obviously; PST-ET)
Robert Riefer
Meg Riefer
Ray Adams
Jake Milofsky
Bob Green
Bill Hamilton (and a whole van load or two of kids)
Peter Harris (and a few friends - our OSU rivals)
Bruce Dole
Caleb Abraham
Bob Glasser
Brad Nelson
John Mahood
Noah Jay-Bonn
Jason Buzby
Chris Ferrigno
David Tomlinson
Sam Moore (and friends)
Dan Cacciamani
Kyle Ellman
Mark George
David Sanchez
Mike Rice
Mandatory Player's Fee For All Players ($3.00-$5.00 per day)
Considering all of the people confirmed that are bringing friends, this
event
should be hosting about 40+ players. Due to this overwhelming
response, the
PST did not feel that the space that we had previously reserved (a large
ballroom) would be enough space for a large number of attendees
such as this
to shred in comfortably. After all, we must think of space in terms of
expanded freestyle circles and not just a line of players. Therefore, we
have
made accommodations to have another ballroom added to this event.
Don't worry, there won't be two separated ballrooms for the event. The
two ballrooms are right next to each other, and the wall between them is
removable to make one gigantic ballroom with enough space for
everyone
to shred in. We have reserved the ballroom for Saturday, March 2nd, and
we will attempt to do so again for Sunday, March 3rd if almost every
single person returns for the second day of the event.
Due to the urgent need for this extra space, we have exceeded our
budgets, and we must ask that everyone pays at least $3.00-$5.00
when
they come to the event (most likely only $3.00, but it may be $4 or $5
depending on final costs). If we find that we will need the ballroom
addition again on Sunday, then we may again ask that a fee of
$3.00-$5.00 dollars (depending on number of attendees for Sunday) be
paid again on the second day. This fee is most definitely NOT for any of
our personal profit, but simply to cover the extra costs that we have
incurred as a result of the overwhelming response for the P.S.T.O.F.F. 2
event.
When you arrive at the event, make sure to come straight to the
registration/judging table and have your registration forms and fees
ready (only if you are competing), and please have your $3.00 players
fee ready before you get set to play. Remember to look at the schedule
again at the event posting on www.footbag.org . The event will start at
1:00pm, but competition should begin around 2:30pm.
Okay, we hope to see you there. Please make sure to drive safely so we
can
kick with you when you get here. Peace out.
Created Thursday, January 17th, 2002, 07:34pm (PST); last
update Thursday, March 21st, 2002, 05:12pm (PST).