WorldNET 2005

[West Ealing Bee]

Hello gentlemen.

I am now in a position to pass on details about this year's WorldNET tournament.

It will again be taking place in Leeds, at Boddington Hall on the weekend of 15-17 July.

For anyone who hasn't been, or was just too drunk to remember, WorldNET is the annual end of season Competition foir all the Internet Football Association teams, like ourselves. It is 2 days of football, with a round robin on the Saturday and 2 knock-out competitions on the Sunday, depending on where you finish in your group on Saturday.

2 years ago we reached the final of the pate with only 12 players, and last year we reached the quater-finals with even less (I played for God's sake).

I have entered us and am now guaging interest from people who want to go.

The cost of the weekend will be approx £75, this includes 2 nights (Friday and Saturday) bed and breakfast and 2 days football, it also covers all other expenses, kit, balls, first aid stuff etc.

If you are interested in going then please let me know, I am taking depositis as of now, this can be as much or as little as you like but it is non-refundable.

If you have any question then please get in touch.

Chris

[nocoat]

The cost of the weekend will be approx £75, this includes 2 nights (Friday and Saturday) bed and breakfast and 2 days football, it also covers all other expenses, kit, balls, first aid stuff etc.


nb. It does not include a licence to smash up the windows this year :nono:

[twig]

Might be up for this.. will let you know.

[Mr Tree]

nb. It does not include a licence to smash up the windows this year :nono:

:scratch: thought it was a worldNET tradition to smash up something :laugh:

[Jimbee]

Cocktails in the Common Room is a must. :D

[The Prophet]

Cocktails in the Common Room is a must. :D

Ah yes remember the infamous sack races a couple of years ago lol

[Scratchy]

Ah yes remember the infamous sack races a couple of years ago lol

Ah yes.I remember them only too well. :D

[The Prophet]

Ah yes.I remember them only too well. :D

If i knew how to post pictures on the GPG you would have to retract the above statement ;)

[Deathstroke]

Ah yes.I remember them only too well. :D

As well as the cleaner remembers Gumbo's room?

[West Ealing Bee]

Cocktails in the Common Room is a must. :D

I'm not drinking any of that stuff again.

Although the wife isn't coming this year :sneakoff:

[Gaz_Thomas]

Im there !!

[The Prophet]

As well as the cleaner remembers Gumbo's room?


She's still cleaning it as we speak.....

[Mr Tree]

She's still cleaning it as we speak.....

god bless her!

i know i have discussed this before with you Chris, but i can confirm that myself, Gazza Bee and my other mate are well up for this, if you'll take us :sorted:

i avoided saying this yesterday cos Bee H had just robbed me :cry:, but i'll try and have a few extra pennies with me at the next game, and will encourage similar behaviour from my mates :sorted:

[West Ealing Bee]

Hi all.

This years WorldNET will again take place at Boddington Hall, Leeds on the weekend of 15-17 July.

We have entered a team and it's now time for me to start taking in money and getting the arrangements sorted.
Due to a small rise in accomodation costs this year it will cost £80, but this will cover any associated costs that Hey Jude incure, supplies, first aid etc.

What I need from you know is a declaration of interest, ie 'yes Chris I want to go', and then a deposit.

I need £40 from every person that intends to go by May 21st, as I need to put a deposit down for our accomodation by the end of that month.

I then need to balance by June 25th so I can pay our final bill.

If money is an issue I will be taking initial deposits of £20 but I still need £40 by the May deadline.

If anyone has any questions then please ask.

If you want to send money please pay cheques to me 'Chris Wickham', ' C Wickham', 'Mr C Wickham' etc and send them to 9 Charles Court, 30 Hampton Road, Teddington, Middlesex, TW11 0JT.

Or pass it to me at a Brentford or Hey Jude game.

I will take cash if needs be, but please put it in an envelope or something in case I get confused as to what it is.

Thanks
Chris

P.S. If Stedders has been in contact with you re a 'veterans' team then you can send money to me in this way, or give it to him.

Thanks

[West Ealing Bee]

Time is moving on gentlemen and at the moment we do not have enough players for a 5 a side team.

Thanks to all those who have said they are interested however I need to start taking money NOW!!!

[West Ealing Bee]

We are now in the 'last chance saloon' for this year's WorldNET.

If I don't get some sort of positive indication from people soon, then there may not be room for you.

[Deathstroke]

I will pay my deposit on Thursday.

[Mr Tree]

the excitement is reaching fever pitch, innit? :grey:

[West Ealing Bee]

Hi all.
Please read and inwardly digest all that is below, I know there is a lot, and respond if you feel you need to.

Schedule

Programme for the weekend from the IFA site
Friday 15th
13.00 Bar opens
14.00 Registration Opens
17.30 - 19.30 Evening Meal for Residents
18.30 IFA Cup Final
20.30 IFA Cup Presentation
01.00 Bar Closes
Saturday 16th
07.30 Residents' Breakfast (until 10.00am)
09.00 Tournament Kicks Off
11.00 Bar Opens
17.00 Matches End
18.00 IFA League Presentations
18.30 Day 2 Draw
24.00 Bar Closes
Sunday 17th
07.30 Residents' Breakfast (until 10.00am)
08.00 Plate Kicks Off
10.00 Cup Kicks off
12.00 Bar Opens
16.00 Sports Interactive Plate Final
16.00 Sports Interactive Cup Final
17.30 Sports Interactive Cup and Plate presentations
19.30 Bar Closes

Our Saturday schedule is thus:
PITCH H
GROUP 13
09:00 SOUTHAMPTON V BRENTFORD
13:00 BRENTFORD V AIRDRIE
15:40 BRENTFORD V DARLINGTON

For those who are new to WorldNet, if we finish in the top 2 we go into the cup competition, if we finish in the bottom 2 we go into the plate competition, the difference is a possible 8am start or a possible 10am start.

The Squad

Matt Dolman
Paul Griffith
Ricky Simons
David Moyse
Gary Paul
Dan Casey
Gary Evans
James Wicks
Joe Stedman
Josh Stedman
Nick Field
Sam Thatcher
Sammy Fenton-Elstone
Rob Pyle
and me in case of emergencies

Transport

Everyone should know how they are getting there.
Josh, Nick and Sam are in one car
Joe, Sammy, Gary and Rob in one car
As far as I know everyone else is going by coach and will meet us in Leeds

Directions

Bodington Hall is 4 miles north of the University campus. The entrance to the site is on the east side of the A660, accessible from the Leeds City Ring Road (A6120).

By car

Note that there is a 10mph speed limit and a one-way traffic system on site.

From the South (M1)
At junction 43 the motorway splits. Take the right hand lanes and follow the M621 Leeds Centre. Exit the M621 at junction 3 and follow signs for the city centre and universities on the City Centre loop road. Pass under the railway bridges, keeping in the outside lane, and enter City Square. With the main Post Office on your right, continue along the loop road and turn right at the next traffic lights onto East Parade. Travel up East Parade in the left hand lane, straight across The Headrow into Calverley Street (the Town Hall will be on your left), straight on at the next traffic lights, past the Leeds General Infirmary (on your left) and filter into the right hand lane before turning right immediately after the Civic Hall (on your right). Turn left at the next traffic lights onto Woodhouse Lane (A660) and continue for approximately 4 miles along this road. Go straight ahead at the roundabout with the Outer Ring Road (A6120), past the police station and the University athletics ground and take the next right turn.

By Coach

The taxi fare to Bodington Hall should be about £7.

The number 95 bus will take you from the city centre straight to Bodington Hall. You can catch the service every 10 minutes from Infirmary Street on City Square close to the rail station.

The coach stops on Wellington Street, which is off City Square, those going by megabus should check out www.megabus.com and look at the maps, you can see how close it is!!!

Weather

It is not expected to be as hot as it has been in London over the last couple of days but it could be, please come prepared for all eventualities.
It could **** down with rain!!

Money

I have money sorted with those who still need to pay. This entitles you to dinner on Friday and breakfast on Saturday and Sunday at the times above. Dinner on Saturday and all other meals needs to be covered by yourselves, there are plenty of curry houses!!!
I have little doubt many people will be heading into Leeds on Friday and Saturday night so please prepare for this too.

Rooms

When you arrive on Friday I will allocate a room, this is your responsibility from then on, and any damages will incur a cost, treat them with respect.
Rob does not have a room so if someone wants to offer their floor I am sure he will be very grateful!!
When you arrive on Friday I will give you vouchers for breakfast, and (I presume) dinner. You can’t eat without these, don’t lose them. If you don’t want breakfast again Rob might be grateful for the voucher.

Contact numbers

I have a contact number for at least 1 person in every travelling group, if you don’t know if I have your number please give it to me.
My number is 07736284322, my phone will not be turned off all weekend, and I can assure you of that.
And finally…….

These are the WorldNet rules distributed by the organisers
all rules for both events will be as per the Football Association, with the following exceptions:
Games will be 15 minutes each way with a five minute break between halves.
In the event of a draw in the knockout stages, a ten-minute “Golden Goal” period will be played (no half time).
If the teams are still level at the end of this period the tie will be decided on penalties.
Teams will be allowed a maximum of five substitutions per game.
Players who have previously been taken off can be brought back on during the same game, this will count towards the maximum of five.
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disciplinary measures

In the unlikely event of any player receiving a sending off or two bookings, they will miss their teams’ next game. Bookings or sendings-off from the first day are not carried forward to the next day.
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administration

Each group on the first day of the tournament will have a ‘Group Co-ordinator’. During the knockout stages on day two their job title will suddenly change to ‘ Pitch Co-ordinator’! They will be expected to fulfil the following duties:
Make sure that both teams and the officials for each match are ready to start games on time.
You will be provided with a full match schedule and the names of officials for all your games.
Liase with the referee at the end of each game, to confirm the score, and take note of any bookings or sendings off.
Report scores, bookings and sendings off, to the IFA Central Admin Desk at the first available opportunity.
Liase with the Senior Group Co-ordinator on all other matters.
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disclaimer

As per official IFA policy, WorldNet 2005 has not been registered with the FA at Lancaster Gate and hence is not an FA sanctioned tournament.

We, the IFA, must make it clear that all players compete in the tournament at their own risk. Football can result in injuries, sometimes serious, but the organisers of WorldNet 2005 cannot be held responsible for any injuries incurred during the tournament. Likewise, they cannot be held responsible for any theft or damage to belongings or motor vehicles whilst at the venue.

Teams who reach their respective finals could end up playing a total of five to six hours football, and because the tournament is in July it could be in relatively high temperatures. It is the responsibility of each player to ensure that they are fit and well enough to participate and do not enter the tournament with any medical condition, which could endanger their health. All matches will be played on grass; it is up to players to decide on suitable footwear.

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it's only a game

Certain supporters have old rivalries with other teams supporters. If anyone wishes to display their feelings towards another team, they should do this by scoring a spectacular hat trick rather than a Cantonaesque flying drop kick!

Likewise, with the increase in the number of competing teams and the advent of the second day plate competition, even the most competitive of sides will have little or no excuse for not giving ALL their players, a fair “crack of the whip” in terms of playing time. We all know don’t we boys and girls, that it’s not the winning that counts, but the taking part!!
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officials

Since the emphasis of the tournament is on fun, players shall respect ALL decisions made by officials even though they may be obviously wrong! Referees and lines people will be instructed to punish acts of dissent severely, and those teams that persistently offend in this manner will face an immediate IFA Disciplinary Hearing. Physical and persistent verbal abuse of officials will not be tolerated under any circumstances, and will result in instant expulsion from the tournament.
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racism, racist abuse and pro-diversity
Any incidence of racism or racist abuse will not be tolerated under any circumstances. It is EVERY participant's duty to ensure that the tournament and its participants are not subject to any form of racism or racist abuse. We gladly welcome all participants regardless of race, religion, gender or sexual orientation. Any participant or team that fails to extend this welcome to their fellow participants is not welcome at this tournament or any of our other activities.

N.B. Would Team Managers/Organisers please make sure that these rules are circulated promptly to all potential participants at WorldNet 2005 and reply to me, R.Goodair@brad.ac.uk, stating that this has been done. Your email header should read: WorldNet 2005 – Rules Circulated - Team Name.
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Lots of information on WorldNet can be found at www.worldnet.org.uk
I can be contacted on 020 8939 1535 tomorrow between 8am and 3pm or on my mobile, please ask any questions.
I would like a very quick meeting on the Friday evening just so everyone knows each other and we can work out our plans.
See you all soon
Chris

[Leicester Bee]

Hey guys, on behalf of all at Beesotted FC, good luck and bring the trophy home!!!!!!!!!!

Best wishes,

Dan