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2011 Season - Ivan Castillo & Mike Vizcarrondo
3/25/11
Instruciones a seguir en el juego de Doble AA para este sábado 26 de marzo de 2011 y para el juego final.
1. Solamente tendrán acceso a la pista de juego los jugadores, coaches, árbitros, comisionados, paramédicos, un Team Father o una Team Mother y un water boy por equipo.
2. Ya que los juegos finales son un poco mas intensos y queremos evitar situaciones que se puedan salir de control, todos los padres, madres, familiares y fanaticada tendrán que estar ubicados en el área de las gradas. No se permitirá el acceso al área de juego a nadie que no sean los indicados en el inciso #1.
Es importante que les indiquen a sus fanaticadas, que lleven sus sillas, sombrillas y accesorios que sean indispensables para protegerse del sol o la lluvia.
Agradeceré que le informen esto a sus equipos de manera que podamos concluir la temporada de forma satisfactoria para todos.
Recabamos la cooperación de todos durante todos los juegos que se esten dando en todas las áreas, de manera que respetemos las reglas de disciplina, buen comportamiento y camadería, ya que en las demás áeas no es posible controlar el acceso como en el área de la Doble AA. Les pido de favor que recuerden que son juegos de niños, en los cuales se supone que se vengan a divertir, a compartir, a aprender y a competir en buena lid y en un sano ambiente deportivo.
Ivan Castillo
3-17-11
Favor de hacerle saber a todos sus coaches que van a cerrar ciertas avenidas principales para el evento del Iroman el proximo sabado 19 de marzo de 2011. Por tal motivo deben de hacer los arreglos pertinentes para llegar a tiempo a sus juegos. Les incluyo los mapas que encontre en el website del evento. Viejo San Juan y Condado van a estar cerradas avenidas. Tengo entendido que parte de la Baldorioty. Tan pronto tenga mas informacion se las hare llegar.
Favor darle forward a este email a todos los coaches, team mother/father, coaches etc.
Los espero el sabado en Ciudad Deportiva Roberto Clemente.
Gracias
Eva Lopez
787-504-6371
http://www.ironmansanjuan.com/event_info_course_maps.php
Mapa de bicicletada lo pueden accesar en http://www.ironmansanjuan.com/pdf/Bike_Course.pdf
mapa corriendo - http://www.ironmansanjuan.com/pdf/Run_Course.pdf
IRONMAN INFO : COURSE MAPS
SWIM - Participants will swim 1.2 miles (1.9 km), which will be held in the protected waters of the Condado Lagoon. Spectators and Athletes will have a great view of the Swim Course from the San Juan Beach, the Dos Hermanos Bridge and the Caribe Hilton's San Geronimo grounds. Water temperatures are expected to be around 78° Fahrenheit (26° Celsius). The transition between the swim and bike will take place in the Sixto Escobar Stadium, adjacent to the Caribe Hilton (view Ironman 70.3 San Juan 2011, Swim Course - Click Here).
BIKE - Athletes will endure a 56-mile (90 km) bike ride. The majority of the bike course will cover the northern part of the island from San Juan heading west towards the municipality of Dorado. During this course, the athletes will enjoy beach front views and some short but challenging hills (view Ironman 70.3 San Juan 2011, Bike Course - Click Here).
RUN - The running course will take athletes on a 13.1 mile (21 km) run through the city of Old San Juan. Runners will make their way through the northern part of the islet with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, running past 16th century Spanish architecture on their way to reach the turn around point at the entrance of the famous Fort San Felipe del Morro. This 16th century citadel, constructed to protect the town from attack by sea, is one of the highlights of any tour of the old city, a rocky web of tunnels and barracks, towers and prisons. Probably the most famous monument from Spanish colonial times, the fortress stands out on a rocky islet, forever a reminder of a different age. Runners will return to the transition area to start the second and final loop (view Ironman 70.3 San Juan 2011, Run Course - Click Here).
2/8/2011
Saludos a todos.
El sábado celebramos el primer día de juegos de la temporada 2011. Gracias a Dios todo salió como debía sin ninguna situación fuera de control ni lesiones mayores de las cuales lamentar. Gracias por el apoyo de todos los que hicieron de nuestro primer día un éxito. Esperemos que nuestra temporada continúe igual y se haga notar el esfuerzo y dedicación de todos.
Logramos que los pesajes terminaran a tiempo y fueran los jugadores a los campos a sus respectivos juegos. Espero que todos los coaches continúen llevando a sus jugadores tempranos para lograr que todo corra según el itinerario.
Notas importantes:
1. Tan pronto pesen a sus jugadores, por favor, ir al campo y comenzar el calentamiento. Si tienen el segundo o tercer juego, tan pronto termine el primer juego, entren y caliente su equipo.
2. Los coaches de los primeros juegos son responsables de recoger los markers y las cadenas frente al vagón los cuales estarán debidamente preparados para ser utilizados y de igual forma los últimos en jugar serán los responsables en recoger y devolver los mismos al vagón.
3. Las inscripciones serán durante el horario indicado. Este sábado se hicieron continuamente debido a la cantidad de jugadores que deseaban inscribirse.
INSCRIPCIONES: 7:00- 7:25am , 9:30 a 9:55 am y de 12:00 a 12:25pm
Bajo ninguna circunstancia se interrumpirá el pesaje de los equipos para hacer inscripciones.
PESAJE DE EQUIPOS (TEAMS' WEIGH-INS):
7:30 - 8:20AM
10:00AM - 10:50AM
12:30 - 1:20PM
4. Cuando se terminen los últimos juegos por favor, celebren y compartan pero que no se extienda mucho. Estamos desde las 6:30 am en Ciudad Deportiva y a las 4:30 nos queremos ir para nuestras casas. Si todas las personas no salen, no podemos cerrar los portones.
5. Cada equipo favor de llevar sus bolsas de basura para que se encarguen de recoger toda basura dejada en el área ya una vez terminada su actividad, pedimos la cooperación de cada equipo para mantener todas nuestras áreas limpias.
6. Favor de llevar todos los certificados de nacimientos y fotos que deban sus jugadores. El que no lo entregue, no podrá jugar. Cada uno de ellos lo saben desde que se inscribieron.
Muchas gracias a todos por su cooperación y disfruten esta temporada 2011.
Ivan Castillo
Head Commissioner
2010 Season - Eduardo Acosta
View from the End Zone
3-26-2010
One of the things that I most remember from this year, similar to many years I’ve been commissioner, but I have never thought about writing, is the view from the end zone. Really, I’m being serious! At the end zone you’ll find scouts. I can name a few such Alex, Chinea, my brother Ernie, and even Rafi at times. But there are also photographers such as, Soto, coach Peniza, Gasser and even the occasional Mom and Dad who figure they can get a better photo angle. But there are also nonpartisan, fans that just seem to ask what the score is or are just strolling by and begin watching a great game of football. Now that I think about it, I don’t recall anyone ever asking me “why are you literally at the end zones all the time?”
The view of the end zone gives you the opportunity to view the whole field, the sidelines, the player’s box and etc.. You can clearly see the players, the coaches, the referees, the fans and even the occasional birds skimming through the air. I can see who’s played…..who hasn’t played, a great call and not so great call, which coach is about to get booted and which one is the iceman (doesn’t loose his cool despite that the heat index is 100 dgs.). I see fans who are reckless, but yet I also see a fan who despite his team losing by three touchdowns, gives a zebra bottle water for his thirst during a time out. I see plays that make sense and plays that just leave your head shaking. I can see an 80 yard touchdown run and I can see an 80 yard touchdown run being called back. I can also see a player walking a bit awkward and I can also see the player that is lying on the field from an injury.
The view from the end zone is unique. Who in there right mind wouldn’t want to be anyplace else during the games? I just hop to end zone to end zone through divisions. But the purpose for me is not to get the best seat of the house, root for my team (which I don’t have since I am the commish), take photos, check the scores, scout and or just simply watch the game.
The commish is there because it is our job! And that job it to maintain order, hardly ever interrupt the game, unless it is absolutely necessary and keep the players, coaches, referees and fans safe! Before anyone steps out of line and into that field, unless you are a player, head coach and referee, please keep out as we can see you from the view from the end zone.
I want to thank all you level headed coaches and also, not the so level headed coaches, as you’ve made our job extremely exciting. I also want to thank all the fans and as a reminder please don’t get on the field while a game is being played. I want to thank the referees…hey, good or bad, someone has to make the call! To all you team parents, thank you! To the board, board officials, and fellow commissioners, thanks!!! But most of all, we all know one another, it’s our last week of 2010…our hardest week…let it be played hard, fun, safe and with respect but, above all, let it be without incident!
To all……Good Luck!
We’ll be watching from the end zone,
The Commish
3-19-2010
Dear Pee Wee Heroes,
It s been a while since I’ve written a message. In fact this is the first one this year. Pee Wee continues to grow while the economy in Puerto Rico continues to shrink, but hey, that’s why we have Pee Wee Football so we can kick back, relax, forget about the week days and enjoy every given Saturday, unless of course, you are a commissioner. Speaking of commissioners I want to thank Eva, Mabel and Mike for a great job this year. I also want to thank Marilu, our V.P., for also helping us every Saturday.
How about them spikes…..don’t our players, coaches and even the referees look awesome with those things! We have to thank Cuidad Deportiva and Mike for the spikes. I know everyone didn’t get them but honestly it was a donation and we distributed what we received.
I won’t keep you much longer. I just want to thank everyone for a very special year. So far this year no major incident has occurred and we the commissioners would like to thank the players, fans and referees for a calm season. Sure, we’ve had incidents ranging from controversial, last second, game altering calls, to absolutely blown calls, to flag me all day calls, to fans being disrespectful to referees, to coaches walking out during games and so on. But unlike previous years, every situation has been resolved in a calm and orderly fashion. We hope it will continue to be this way!
Here is the report for games to watch this Saturday! We’ll start with the most competitive division in the league. This division is so competitive that one week I actually saw the Goodyear blimp circling around this small field…..I kid you not! I also thought I saw Chris Bermen broadcasting form ESPN but it was a die hard Steeler fan with a red cup (Whoops). It‘s the pee wee of pee wees. It is the heart stopping C division.
C Division:
After losing to the undefeated Steelers, the Dirty Birds (Falcons) will have a chance to regroup and try to upset Dirk Moran and the Redskins. In their head to head match up, the game was ruled a tie. Both teams share the same exact record. This is a must win scenario as the winner, for the first time in Pee Wee history, will have a chance at being NUMERO UNO as they compete for their next playoff game! Don’t miss this, it starts at 8:30AM
B Division:
The Tuna is officially……retired? After back to back championship seasons, Milton (The Tuna), has quietly retired. Wait a minute!.......There is a new sheriff in town! The sheriff, who is one of the most decorated Pee Wee Gridiron Coaches, is now apparently coaching B and whatttttt a season! The Falcons are in first place and face the Dolphins. But as in C and in my humble opinion, the game to watch is the Sabines clan and the Redskins as they go face to face with the Steelers and the Otero’s for the second place ranking and hopefully a shot at the winner takes all final game! This game is at 11:00 AM.
A Division:
Controversies, controversies and most likely more controversies…well maybe most likely not! I’ll tell you how we are going to fix the controversies it and it’s by playing good football. Keep your opponents out of arms reach! In a close game anything will happen even the zebra’s stampede! This is a Division where everything is to close to call. Referees keep your pistols in your holsters and shoot only when you’re sure. The games between Falcons and Dolphins is a must see. The Redskins and Steelers is another must see. Games start at 11:00AM.
AA Division:
Did you feel that? What? Did you feel….the Blitzz are coming. After calming down, Coach Rafi and the Blitzz have quietly won their last two games and taken sole possession of first place. Hats off to you! They will face the Dolphins this week for a race to the championship game. Can Oscar and the Dolphins upset the mighty Blitzz….find out at 1:30PM!
These are the games to watch. Please remember….No dogs allowed or we’ll sick commissioner Mabel on you, no spirits (alcoholic beverages) allowed and no heckling the players and referees. Coaches remember to control your sideline. Coaches be good sports! The only way a rookie player gets better is to play him…..so play him!
Also, one quick reminder, after regulation play and in overtime, the defense can intercept and or grab a fumble and run it for a touchdown! Sometimes …even the defense shares the glory.
Good Luck,
The Commish!
Playoff Schedule 2010
3-15-9
Dear All:
Here is the playoff schedule for this week! For some teams, the final two weeks are included since the standings don't reset until after the season, while for others, it will change next week (Teams 1 thru 4). Please note tie breaker rule is in affect! I spoke to Paul last Saturday......THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT! No games will end in a tie. If the game has ended a tie after regulation game time expires, than will play for overtime win......not the NFL STYLE but similar to COLLEGE BALL STYLE FOOTBALL. The first team will get the ball at the 10 yard line with four downs and given a chance to score. If they score, the second team is given the same opportunity to score from the 10 yard line with 4 downs. Each team is given the same amount of opportunity to score. The team that misses that opportunity will lose. Their must be a score to win (Touchdown and or field goal (A and AA)). So please practice well...A Reminder, this year, in regular season play, ties were abundant! It is the responsibility for the Area Coordinators to pass this information along! Thank you!
Tie breaker scenario:
Team A gets ball and scores-----------------6
Team B gets ball and doesn't score ----------0
Team A wins!
Team A gets ball and doesn't score-----------0
Team B gets ball and does score-------------6
Team B wins!
Team A gets ball and scores------------------6
Team B gets ball and scores------------------6
A tie----we restart and do the same opportunities until someone wins!
If you have any questions you know where to reach me!
Good luck and take care,
The Commish
Week 7 - March 13th, 2010
Schedule Changes:
Updated (3-10-10)
A Field Game
8:30AM (A Team) Redskins Vs Blitzz
11:00AM (A Team) Steelers Vs Falcons
1:30PM (AA Team) Pirates Vs Falcons
AA Field Games
8:30AM (A Team) Cowboys Vs Pirates
11:00AM (AA Team) Dolphins Vs Steelers
1:30PM (AA Team) Blitzz Vs Redskins
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