Redwood Shores, California The First Ever "GSoM-It" Shootaround/Game, for the cure. (of the TANK.)

by DEBACLE OF MASS ERUPTION. on Nov 9, 2011 5:45 PM PST

"Rest in peace, Marine World Africa USA."

This TANK has really been a bummer and a half for us Dubs fans, but I got one bad-ass solution.

It's that time of year, or at least it should be. There is no Association hoops. I should be hearing Jim and Fitz doing their pregame thing. I should be hearing "Welcome to the Jungle" before tip-off. I should be hearing the whistle in the first 30 seconds of the game for when Beans fouls someone. If I were def, all this would make more sense.

ANYWAYS...

I got this Idea from Atma's game one post. I read the comments and the fans were hurting. So I though, "If an international superstar and Basketball Husband like Matt Barnes can have an organized hoop game, why can't the fans?" Thus the idea of the non-charity charity game came about.

This is a call to action: I need help getting the ball rolling on this. Anyone willing to help, please post your suggestions or any other helpful things. Please bring balls.

PS:Members of Sac-Town Royalty and Silver and Black Pride are welcomed...

Poll

You headin' out to the Shore? Redwood Shores

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I’d be down for some ballin’. Idea would be in Dream Courts in Hayward. Lots of decent courts and that’s also where the Dakota Wizards held their open tryouts.

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by RayAlmeda on Nov 10, 2011 4:36 AM PST reply actions

Nice idea..

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by BritWarriorGSW on Nov 10, 2011 6:00 AM PST up reply actions

I play there on the weekends

There’s a $7 fee to play but there are 3 full courts that you can use. Very nice courts too. In the mornings it’s pretty empty

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by J2daZ on Nov 14, 2011 8:41 PM PST up reply actions

Great idea!

I’d be definitely down to play and meet many of you guys in person. I don’t know too many available places to play at really.

If it’s outdoor, one of my favorite places to play at used to be at EA (Electronic Arts) in Redwood Shores. I haven’t been there in a long time though, so don’t know how the conditions are there now.

by bObaBaLLa on Nov 10, 2011 10:58 AM PST reply actions

The courts are still excellent

I second the motion. Let’s campaign for playing here!

by WhenitsGoTimeitsGoTime on Nov 11, 2011 6:40 PM PST up reply actions

love it!!

somewhere with a few courts, so we can get a bunch of games going

if it’s going to be outdoors, we’d better do it soon!!! rain and cold are coming

I will wear my Biedrens jersey

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by Duby Dub Dubs on Nov 10, 2011 11:00 AM PST reply actions

does anyone have any idea when?

plus, can anyone help spread the word?

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by DEBACLE OF MASS ERUPTION. on Nov 10, 2011 8:34 PM PST reply actions

Dude, how big are you imagining this thing getting?

I think you should at least put up a poll with a couple of dates and/or locations to gauge interest.

Also, just to toss it out there as a starting point, what about the friday or saturday before the currently proposed start date?
Like, December 9th or 10th

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by Duby Dub Dubs on Nov 11, 2011 1:32 PM PST reply actions

yup, we do need a date...

and if it’s gonna be next month, an indoor venue would be best.
the main thing we need here is awareness and people down to go. i’ve spread word, but i need some more help with that.
i might be able to get foothill college, but some people might see that as a bit of a drive.

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by DEBACLE OF MASS ERUPTION. on Nov 11, 2011 5:29 PM PST up reply actions

hey dude

If this is really going to happen, we need to set a date ASAP!!
holidays are coming, and folks are going to be too busy

…Location, I say just pick one that seems realistic and go with it

In general (and this is just my personal preference), I think we keep it low-key and relatively small…mostly because I don’t think any of us wants to go through the hassle of planning a major event

I think a free outdoor court would be the easiest, those courts at Redwood Shores sounds fine. Maybe like BBQ and stuff right after.

As another option: I play basketball on friday nights in Oakland/Berkeley.
It is walking distance from BART, and indoor court, and we can rent it out for relatively cheap (I think we usually pay about 100 bucks for 3 hours ($10/person)), also right across from a decent sport for food and beer (Barclays, or Zacharies pizza is close too) the court is kinda small (so games of 4-on-4, and not much space for spectators though..but definitely feasible

I guess it’s the lockout dragging on me, but I’m sick of talk, let’s make it happen!!

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by Duby Dub Dubs on Nov 14, 2011 9:27 AM PST up reply actions

also, new name suggestion

let’s call it: The lockout Protest (and game)

get some press coverage, bring in some season ticket holders to vent for a little bit before the game

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by Duby Dub Dubs on Nov 14, 2011 12:48 PM PST up reply actions

I say lets call it the "GSoM-it 2011"

I was hoping for next Saturday or sunday at EA’s courts. around noon-ish if its not raining. i do feel iffy about it without some admin support. so anyone of the numerous admins willing to vouch, let me know…

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by DEBACLE OF MASS ERUPTION. on Nov 15, 2011 12:22 AM PST up reply actions

I'm in!

Also, you should revise this post or start a new one – Maybe have a poll that would allow people to say if they were coming, now that time an location are confirmed

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by Duby Dub Dubs on Nov 15, 2011 12:19 PM PST via mobile up reply actions

Noon-ish should be good. It’s been a while since I’ve been there, but when I used to go, it seemed like the crowds would usually be there in the morning. Then it would eventually clear up by early afternoon.

Hopefully the weather will be clear too.

by bObaBaLLa on Nov 15, 2011 12:33 PM PST up reply actions