Chicago New Year's Jam: December 29-31 2011

C-Fan · Post by **C-Fan** » 06 Oct 2011 09:19

Announcing… NYJ 2011
Dec 29-31 (but after a fun New Year's Eve, we'll be doing fun stuff out in Chicago on the day of the 1st, so don't leave too soon.)

Yes, it’s actually happening on New Year’s Eve! The first day will mostly just be people arriving/hanging out. We won’t have the shred room until 6pm, but a lot of us will be at the hotel at the 3pm check in time (if you arrive earlier, the hotel will hold your luggage at no charge). We will have the shred room all day on the 30th-31st. We will even be able to see the fireworks from the party shred room at midnight on New Year's Eve!

*NOTE* This will be at a different venue than previous years. But like previous years, the buildings for the shred room and hotel rooms are connected, so walking to the event won’t be miserable.

Since we will have to pay for the venue, we have to charge people admission of $12 per person total for the shred space. If this is going to prevent you from attending, PM Emily and we'll talk about what you can afford.

The hotel is close to attractions like Navy Pier and the Art Institute, and is within walking distance of a supermarket, a deli, and a coffee shop. It's also close to the Magnificent Mile/Michigan Avenue (restaurants, cool buildings and sights, and shopping), and Millennium Park (which is great on its own, but also has ice skating). We will be planning outings/events as it gets closer to the event.

Directions
From O'Hare Airport
O'Hare Blue Line Subway towards Forest Park to Clark/Lake Green Line Subway towards Cottage Grove
Get off at State/Lake and walk to 323 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601
About 12 mins (0.6 mi)

From Midway Airport
Midway Orange Line Subway towards Loop
Get off at State/Lake and walk to 323 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601
About 12 mins (0.6 mi)

Union Station
Canal & Adams Stop 124 Bus towards Navy Pier
Get off at Columbus (Mid) & E. Wacker and walk to 323 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601
About 5 mins (0.2 mi)

Swissotel Chicago
323 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601-9722
Phone: 312-565-0565

To reserve a room: As of 11/3, they're still processing our room block. It should be in place and reservable by 5pm on 11/5. After that, you can call and tell them that you are with the group, “Footbag.” We have 12 rooms in the room block. Hotel rooms are $99. Check-in time is 3pm, and check-out is 12 noon.

Events
So far we know that Circle, Request, Sick 3 and 2-Square are happening. If anyone else would like to run an event, please let us know.

Sponsors!
We would like to thank the sponsors who are generously donating prizes for this event. We are lucky to be getting footbags/footbag gear from all over the USA and from several different countries.

Freedom Footbags, ID, USA
ProKicker, Montreal, Canada
Kolo Sport, Canada
Dragon Droppings (Martin), Saint Paul, MN
Richard Abshire (richardabshire)-- San Diego, California
Elemental Footbags (lotus) – Tasmania, Australia

Brian Bear Sherrill (brianbear) – Bay Area, CA
Dean (D.) – Melbourne, Australia ---We’ll be getting his first bag to leave Australia!!! (unless someone outside of Australia buys one first)
Hanna Mickiewicz (Hania) – Wroclaw, Poland
Holly Mathews (PegLegHolly) – Nashville, TN
Jeremy Mellor (Catopillar) – PA, USA
Märcö Hartig (mahhkohh) – near Stuttgart, Germany
Matt Cross (mc) – NY, USA
Michael (jaust) - Hamburg, Germany
Nathan Pipenberg (Nathan) – PA, USA
Tilly Tamás (TomTilly) – Torokbalint, Hungary
Waylon Lew (Wasabi) – NY, USA

Attending

Zeke
Nathan Andersen
Tom K
Tim W
James Risden
Tommy Arianoutsos
Rob Creel
Zach Jahner
Scott Davidson
Jay Boychuk
Eric Chang
Holly Mathews
Waylon Lew
Fletcher Funk
Tom Von Neefe
Bacon
Tom Gartland
Saman Sheikh
Rocker Holliday
Cory Allen
Brian Bear
Emily Kulczyk
Zac Miley
Mark Wilson
Aleksi Airinen

Anssi Sundberg

Kamil Szpara
Brian Parsons
Eric Reile
Joey M.
Evan Gatesman
Hanna Mickiewicz

Jeremy Mirken

If you have questions, please PM Emily (Moxie).

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Original Post:

Following tradition, the Chicago NYJ thread is being started by a non-CIC member.

I hope it's happening this year; otherwise I'll feel dumb for having started this.

Any planning happen yet?

MathieuGM · Post by **MathieuGM** » 06 Oct 2011 10:09

As far as i know, there is no festival this year.

So Tom is trying to plan something else so that NYJ will happen! I guess he will be able to provide more information then i can lool!!

Mat

CIC flurry · Post by **CIC flurry** » 08 Oct 2011 09:08

I was waiting for someone to start this

Planning is happening.
Next week I think we can provide details.

C-Fan · Post by **C-Fan** » 08 Oct 2011 13:20

Post by **Zac Miley** » 09 Oct 2011 22:09

I have a feeling I'll be in Chicago regardless of if NYJ is happening or not, but I sure hope it is.

Donovon · Post by **Donovon** » 15 Oct 2011 08:57

Agreed. Heading to Chicago over winter break is likely becoming norm for me. NYJ or not.
~Donovon

CIC flurry · Post by **CIC flurry** » 17 Oct 2011 20:58

We should finalize the venue tomorrow, and post details by Friday.

Wasabi · Post by **Wasabi** » 19 Oct 2011 15:55

No festival? :<

I'm still showing for NYJ in Chicago. Boosh.

brianbear · Post by **brianbear** » 19 Oct 2011 18:06

thats pretty sad there is no festival !
oh well, i'm sure we will still have a blast.
which means, i'll be there.

Zeke · Post by **Zeke** » 19 Oct 2011 18:10

No festival?

goddammit I never tried any of the other activities!

I hope somebody gets this...

C-Fan · Post by **C-Fan** » 20 Oct 2011 06:07

I get it.

Despite the fact I started this thread, it looks pretty unlikely I'll be able to attend. I'll try and keep the top post up to date though.

Zeke · Post by **Zeke** » 20 Oct 2011 09:09

it looks pretty unlikely I'll be able to attend

Dammit that just reads like 'keen"

Hope you find a way to make it

C-Fan · Post by **C-Fan** » 20 Oct 2011 09:15

Thanks, that made my day.

CIC flurry · Post by **CIC flurry** » 22 Oct 2011 07:38

I know I said friday, but I got a last minute offer from another venue that looks pretty awesome. I will check it in person when I get back on Tuesday.

Yeah there's no festival this year. New mayor (so no more mayor daley sports fest) and budget cuts.

But now we have the control of having a hotel that's actually in an awesome place! heart of downtown. Awesome stuff walking distance. We can also pick the dates (which are 30-31+01 and trying to get some time on the 29th as well). and have a real new years party!

Swizzle · Post by **Swizzle** » 22 Oct 2011 09:29

I suppose I'll do a routine this year, or compete in whatever there is to compete.. I hope we do request and the both sides competition too. I enjoy those the most. Yes, that means I'm in no matter what. I haven't been to any jam other than Vegas this year.. Can't wait.

CICFreestyler17 · Post by **CICFreestyler17** » 22 Oct 2011 11:41

"I haven't been to any jam other than Vegas this year.. Can't wait. "

....umm CIC birthday jam, no? Tom, let me know if you need anything. I am pretty much available all week.

Swizzle · Post by **Swizzle** » 22 Oct 2011 16:58

Touche. CIC was more regional and low key, it slipped my mind. Nevertheless, CAN'T WAIT. lol

Zeke · Post by **Zeke** » 22 Oct 2011 19:11

30 peeps & low key. That's how we roll!

worldbound · Post by **worldbound** » 22 Oct 2011 20:08

Just let us know the time and date. Right now I can 90% go!

HG · Post by HG » 25 Oct 2011 22:12

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhXPfJp3Q6A

mmm hmm