Over the last 5 weeks I’ve been working with the Magnuson Arena Sports manager to find a date/time that would work for the SGL. As of December 27th, we had locked in 10-11:30 PM on Monday nights as our slot. He had said at that time that this would be contingent on the number of soccer leagues that filled, and that he was 95% certain that even if they did, they wouldn’t spill over into that time. He told me he’d write me on Jan 3rd to lock in our schedule. He didn’t write on the 3rd – and by the 8th, after writing him twice in that week, he responded that he was still “checking his inventory” to make sure he could accomodate us.
You can guess how the rest of this post goes from here. The manager told me on January 11th (after I came in – he still hadn’t responded to my emails) that the leagues had filled, and that the SoDo ArenaSports had sent overflow to him.I spent the entire week scrambling to find a new home to the SGL. Harassing Arena Sports Redmond for a slot, finding alternative options, etc etc.
Here’s where the good news starts:
Through the help of some of the captains, we were able to find a new home for the SGL – at Shorecrest HS (see map below). The field is pristine turf, the lights are awesome, and we have a new work-friendly time slot. Details are below, but what I’ve written to ask is simple.
We need you (yes you!) to stay in the league despite the move outdoors. The league was incredibly successful last time around, and I think that this second iteration will build on the momentum from the Fall and solidify the SGL as a tradition from here forward. This is a great thing for the general goalty community – as we will continue to up the level of play and support for all aspects of goaltimate in seattle (pick up, profile with DiscNW, etc.)
So – the changes to the SGL are below. Please read them over and make sure you can work with them.
SGL Details:
When: Mondays, 7 PM – 8:30 PM beginning Jan 24th, ending Feb 28th (with Tournament March 5-6)
Summary Changes:
- SGL is now outdoors.
- More playing time per game (20 minute rounds as opposed to 15)
- New, work-friendly time. Start time 7:00 PM
- Runs Jan 24th – Feb 28th, with tournament March 5 or 6
What if….
If for whatever reason you are unable to sync with the new schedule, you will get a full refund from your SGL dues. Just drop me a line if this is the case. However, I need to know this by Noon, Tuesday Jan 18th. The captains will be making teams that night, and we have to know who’s in so we can move forward with planning.
Thanks for making it this far with the post. I know it’s a ton to read. If you have any follow up questions on the above, please drop me a line by phone or email.
