Getting Into Open Play in 2009

Just in case you're not on the various Brisbane-y email lists, you might be interested in the following:

Gentlemen (apologies ladies, you can stop reading now),

If you enjoy improving your game, learning more about the sport, and generally playing good, competitive Ultimate, please read on.

WHAT'S THIS ABOUT?
My name's John McNaughton, and I'm one of the captains of Firestorm. This is the Brisbane representative men's club, taking the best players from Brisbane (and surrounds) to compete at national level tournaments. The season will be running from January to April, with pre-season training happening from November, and culminating in Nationals in Perth in late April.

NATIONALS??? SLOW DOWN, CHAMP...
In addition to competing at the elite level, we're also focused on improving the level of local Ultimate. To this end, we're keen to get people into the club who may not want to go to Nationals, or who don't think they're good enough, but who love playing and want to improve their games. We're really keen to see the club grow and to welcome new players on board - it's great for us, for you, and for Brisbane frisbee.

AM I GOOD ENOUGH?
If you're a complete beginner, and only just figuring out your forehand and where you're meant to stand and run, Firestorm probably isn't for you this season. Next year :-) If you have a basic grasp of skills and how the game works, we'd be keen to hear from you. Maybe it'll be that you should wait another year, but we're quite open to newer players if they're really keen to improve, and you'll never know unless you try. If you're concerned, ask someone who was part of the club in 2008 to give you some idea.

WHAT ARE YOU ASKING FROM ME?
We don't need any sort of commitment now. Have a think, ask any questions you want (feel free to ask me, or anyone who was part of the club in 2008), and come along to a few training sessions when we kick off to get a feel for it. You'll find it's a big step up, but I hope you'll also find a welcoming atmosphere, friendly Firestormers and quality coaching to help you get up to speed.

HOW CAN I STAY IN THE LOOP?
If this sounds at all interesting, sign up to the Firestorm email list. You'll get plenty more information about what's happening, and get a bit of a feel for the club.
To join, send a blank email to: firestorm-ultimate-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
(you should get a confirmation email in reply if it worked)

I'M ALREADY KEEN, WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
If you've already made up your mind and decided you want to come and get involved, register your interest at: http://www.afda.com/rego/showcompetition.php?competitionid=559 Again, this is NOT a commitment - this is just for the club leadership, to help with our planning for the season.

ANYTHING ELSE??
As I say, if you've got any questions, please feel free to chat to me (this email, 0411 835 750, or catch me on Mon nights with UQ Playaz) or any other Firestorm boys.

Thanks all.

John McNaughton
Firestorm #10