If we go to milwaukee we can play cement, i think that grass is the best but if we have to there is decent cement. Also i really think that we should do best of three or maybe a round robin first round (depends on the amount of teams but if there are showing up teams). I would hate to see a really talented team loose out on the first round because of a fluke.

Also i'm pretty sure madison will represent three teams maybe just two but normally we can pull three for something big like this. Lucky can you keep us up on the amount of people coming so we can make arrangements for everyone to stay places.

Sweet,

Jonny

The tournament is on grass. I.E. Chicago rules, like the flyer says.

I checked the weather history for Madison the first weekend of November before I set the date. The last five years it has been partly cloudy and 41 degrees in the afternoon. No rain or snow. (yes, I am knocking on wood right now)

I'll keep you abreast of the numbers as I get them. I planned it as a day thing with a central location, so assuming the afterparty doesn't get out of hand, people can go home to their own warm beds.

This brings up a good point as i haven't thought too much about it but i'm guessing there are some small differences in the rules that are used. Such as in madison we allow a throwing of mallets in a small but certain amount of situations, such as if you are the closest to the ball and the goal then you can throw your mallet towards the goal to either stop or put the ball in. Anyway other then that i can't think of too many other rules other then it is only a foul if the offense passes the ball through the net not the defense and the rules about going down seem to be that if you fall down in front of the goal you can kind of take your time getting up.

I guess we'll have to hold a summmit when everybody gets here. Dignataries from each city/nation with sashes and medals on their chest will sit at a large round table. After hours of flattery and careful language, we'll start sipping brandy and vieing for the upperhand as we hash out a compromise set of rules.

Or we'll just play by the Chicago Rules. No throwing your mallet! Or ghost riding your bike accross the goal. Footing down in the goal is not a defense strategy. You have to call foot down and clear the area. Pretend there's a net-no one can pass the ball backwards through the goal.

Oh, and I've been busy. There's a chance that Detroit and Columbus will represent. Any other Midwest capitals I'm missing?

Cleveland is 8 hours for the hardcore polo players.

We'll review the rules when everyone's on the field. I will listen to any proposed amendments to the Chicago rules, but I gotta say: anything that potentially makes the game even more dangerous i.e. throwing mallets, ghost riding bikes, diving into play, staying down in the goal, pissing me off, is probably gonna get nixed. We're pretty much all uninsured here.

Also: Chicago is bringing three teams and a coupla cheerleadres. Detroit will probably need a place to crash, it's a loOong drive. All the moneies go to the cafe, besides the "Jenny Cup" there are no prizes/giveaways. And I have no idea what the three hit rule is.

there is lots of room to stay with folks in madison, just let us know.