More Big Sky 9 Info

Just in case the Brisbane Ultimate Blog is your ONLY source of information on Ultimate in Brisbane (and true, its pretty good), here's the latest summary on this weekend's Big Sky 9's event!

Some more information about the Big Sky 9s Tournament:

TOURNAMENT FEES:
All player fees ($40 each) are to be collected by the Captains.
The Captains will then deposit the combined team fee into the QUDA bank account by COB Thursday 29^{th .} Once deposited please contact me (Mat Ryan) to let me know that the deposits have been made.

Bank Details:
Account Name: Qld Ultimate Disc Association Inc
BSB: 034002
Account Number: 167889
Bank: Westpac
Message "BS9s rego"

We will accept cash on the day from those players who cannot organise themselves to do a team deposit.
Eg: Pickup players that are not assigned to a team.

TIME & PLACE:
The tournament will be held at The Gap Soccer Club.
Address: Glen Affric St, The Gap.
Directions: From the city drive West along Waterworks Rd. Glen Affric St is the first left after crossing Enoggerra Creek at Walton Bridge.

The fields are visible from the road, behind the skate park. Parking is available beside the fields.
Public Transport: From the city, the number 382 or 385 bus to The Gap Village (bus stop #33). It's a 2min walk to the fields from here.

Games will commence at 8.50am sharp.
There is absolutely no room in the schedule for late starts.
Teams that are not on the line in time will lose points.

Captains meeting will be held at 8.20am.
It is recommended that all players are at the field by 8.20am.
Any assistance that people can give to setup fields, erect marquees etc would be greatly appreciated, so feel free to arrive by 8.00am if you are able to help.

UNIFORMS :
Most teams have nominated a colour which is great. But we suggest that each team brings an alternative colour strip just in case.

FOOD:
Breakfast will not be served. But there are shops (2min walk) around the corner. (Coles supermarket, deli, bakery etc.)
Lunch will be served during the break in games. There will be no 'lunchtime' but each team will have a 40min break between games to eat.

Dinner will be served after the conclusion of the last pool game at 6.10pm and through the final.
Drinks will also be available with dinner and during the final.

DONATIONS:
The donation fund is doing well but every little bit extra will be greatly appreciated.
If you want to donate please deposit into:

Account Name: Qld Ultimate Disc Association Inc
BSB: 034002
Account Number: 167889
Bank: Westpac
Message: "Neild Donation".

We will also be able to receive any additional cash donations on the day.

RAFFLES:
A number of great prizes have been donated.
Tickets are currently on sale, and will be also be on sale during the day. $2 each or 6 for $10. Contact Genevieve Healy for more information.
The raffle will be drawn at the end of the day during the presentations and will be "Winners Choice"
The prizes will be shipped to the winner if they are interstate.

"CROCS" SHIRT AUCTION
The medal winning Crocs from the recent World Games in Taiwan have donated a signed World Games shirt.
This shirt is up for auction with all proceeds going to the support fund.
People are able to bid online for this shirt.
Check out: http://wgshirtaucti on.blogspot. com/
As Tony Greig would say "This is a once in a lifetime piece of sporting memorabilia" ...
The auction will close on Wed. 28th October, so get bidding!