It's Official...Expo game at the YMCA

Next Tuesday, Dec. 22nd, the YMCA has given us permission to Play a "Game" or two on their roller hockey rink. Here's hoping enough folks show up to rep us well. Should be loads of fun. In my family alone there are 6 players. And I can count at least 10 more from grass polo and another 10 from AZHC/Tempe. Please come if you can. We need a home.

JB

Monday Night in Tempe w/ AZHC Polo

Bike polo in a parking lot, minimul lighting, black asphalt, no side boundries, 12" back-stop boards at the ends, some traffic, and yet these guys draw a crowd almost every Monday night. Some of the best games are played here. Names like Trashcan, Carfax, Ramus, KOM, and others, set up and play till midnight, and then RIDE home. It's a community of cyclists.

We drive from Phx. of course, and always feel welcome. On polo days, our school age players have to do homework, then nap before going. From 8pm to midnight makes a sour kid the next day. They gladly oblige.

It looks like the YMCA is going to allow an exhibition game next Tue eve. the 22nd. We want a good showing. 3 generation players will be there. Wrist surgery is keeping the NOD from playing for a few weeks. No biggie, Mailman Jay and Co. will put on a good show.

Sorry, no pics of the Monday games. So grass at night will have to do. Don't forget, Wednesday nights are grass polo nights, our roots!

JB

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Checking out new spots for Hardcourt

City of Phoenix, Granada Park. 20th and Maryland. 4 lighted tennis courts that are not used. They have the usual signage, no skateboards, no bikes. I want one !!

If I were independently wealthy, ???

A 40 acre, bike specific park with.. well you get the picture.

Weekend Games Yes or No !!

The Sunday daylight games are at the best court. BUT... Not many people show up. Why is that? Work? Lazy? Church? Too many pancakes? If you want to play on Sundays at the most rad court, Let us know. There are some very dedicated bike polo players out there. But it takes 6 to tango. Its no good for us to drive from PHX to Tempe when no one shows.
email the blog or check azfixed for info.
JB

Wednesday, Dec. 9th 2009 More of the best Grass Polo Ever

Seven came out to brave Arizona's cold season. I know you folks from other parts of the world may laugh, but when it's 35/40 degrees in the desert, it's cold. Layering is the way. Peel off clothes as you sweat, and put'em back on when you rest.

We also had a guest. Mikes friend, Stu rode down to have a look and shoot some foto's and a video. IN THE DARK ! Check it out : http://onespeedgo.blogspot.com/2009/12/midweek-early-winter-nighttime-bike.html

Awesome games. Tracy made it out too. She is an incredible person. Greg, our fixie rider came also, rode a borrowed bike and froze his A off.

Mailman Jay, Jacob, Mike T., Troy, Tracy, Greg and Me.

Oh and by the way, it was so cold that we did not stop to rest between games. 3 games played. Done by 10:30 pm. One of the games went to 15. Even teams again. Troy is a Maniac !

Update: Looks like an Exhabition game will be scheduled at th YMCA roller rink soon. We wanna play there, they want to see what it is all about. So stand by for more updates.

The LA Hardcourt BBQ and Polo Tourny is confirmed Jan 30. We will have at least 2 teams go to this. Hollywood Roller Rink. Here we come.

Till next time......Jeff

Whats wrong with this picture ?

1. Bitchin Colnago track frame made into a fixie hipster thing.

2. The $10.00 cheap front basket and 1972 bars.

3. Only my opinion Doug

4. Thanks for the comment.

Monday Night AZHC Polo in Tempe and Two Bux !

Well, Justin asked for it, and got it. $2.00 throw in mini-tourney bike polo match. And it was a blast. If you wanted to play, put in your two bux, throw your mallot in the pile, and randomly toss 3 per team in piles. Surprisingly there were 5 teams for double elimination bracket play on a monday night, and dozens of spectators. The final outcome surprised us all. Once your team was randomly selected, you stayed with that team to the end. Piranha#1, aka: Jacob Boyd, Davy Carfax, and Greg, won it all!! Holy crap!! My eleven year old grandson was fer sure mvp of the match. His dad, Mailman Jay was very proud, as well as everyone there. They lost one game in semi's and won the last two games in sudden death back to back. Davy had two coast to coast scoring runs too. And had a rear blow out that sounded like a gun blast that got everyones attention. Then finished on a borrowed bike. Truely, these guys beat some of Arizonas best.

Jacob also got tangled up with Davy, went down, handle bar to sternom, 15 people to his aid, got up, no tears, and continued to rip it up.

I think this is going to be a bi-weekly thing till the Deset Polo Invite in Feb. This is not only way fun, but a good way to boost your skills and kick the level of play up a notch. For two bux, the winners each got $10.00. How bout that?

See ya Wed. on the grass.

JB