| Each year
we register a team in the bracket we have the most players
for. In the future we may need to do something else
depending on participation.
"Old Boy" matches have
free substitution so you play as long as you can or until
someone subs for you. We have good relationships with other
teams so we frequently play with Rochester or whomever needs
players.
Most players go for just the
weekend. Many bring their families and stay for the week to
take advantage of all the touristy things to do. Jim Clark
always gets in a few invigorating High Peaks hikes. There
are a lot of family activities to take advantage of.
Accommodations range from
hotel/motels, generally in Lake Placid, to camping at the
KOA at Whiteface, renting condos or other rental properties.
(See Links page for links to
accommodations).
Make your reservations early
- the best places go quickly and availability is limited.
The
2006 tournament is on
AUG 4th (Friday) - AUG 6th (Sunday).
"Old Boy" matches will be played on
Friday with championship matches on Sunday. That leaves
Saturday open for recovery or other activities.
The CanAm Tournament
schedule is supposed to be published on the CanAm web site
by late July. Last year it kept changing up to the week prior
to the tournament. Keep your eye on the CanAm web site.
The night before the first
match players meet in the bar at the Lake Placid Summit
Hotel (formerly the
Ramada Inn) to discuss strategy over a few beers. I don't
think we ever really figure anything out - but it's the
thought that counts!
The day of, we meet at the
field stretch out a little, tell stories of how great we
once were and pray we don't sustain any life altering
injuries. After the
game we try to figure out where we all can meet to catch up
with one another, have a few beers and pizza. It would
probably work better if we figured this part out a head of
time but there always seems to be some snafu. We'll keep
trying. Anyone with an idea - please speak up.
After that we all give Jerry
Arbes our registration money for the next year, say goodbye,
and head home and get ready to do it all again the next
year. The database is reset and everyone becomes a
BABY until they commit for the next year. Hope to
see you on Thursday August 3rd. |
