GRASS 2008

mikeanello · Post by **mikeanello** » 14 Jan 2008 07:37

GRASS = Greater Rochester Area Shred Symposium

That's right people, GRASS 2008 is happening. The Rochester Footbag Association and the RIT Juggling Club are joining forces once again to bring you the largest upstate New York tournament ever, GRASS 2008.

CONTACTS:
Mike Anello - 585-455-9706
Paul Agostinelli - 585-309-1518

DATES AND TIMES:
Friday, April 18: Day 1, Open Shred in the Clark Gym
6:00 pm - 10:30 pm - Open shred in the Clark gym at RIT.

Saturday, April 19: Day of Competitions in the Clark Gym
11:00 am - 12:00 pm (noon) - Registration for events.
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Competitions.
3:00 pm - ? - Open shred.

Sunday, April 20: Last day of GRASS.
? - Open shred somewhere on RIT camus. Details coming soon.

MAPS:
Rochester Institute of Technology (click for directions)
Clark Gym - Building 3 (click for map)

REGISTRATION FOR EVENTS:
Saturday, April 19, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (noon) - Your window of opportunity.
You can register ahead of time by sending me a private message and indicating which level you are competiting in (intermediate or open) and which events.
You cannot mix levels and events, you either compete intermediate or open for all events you choose.
You do not have to register if you are not competing.

EVENTS:
Events will begin promptly on Saturday, April 19 at 12:00 PM (noon).
Routines - 2 minute routines choreographed to music.
Sick 1 - Best single trick you can execute.
Sick 3 - Best combination of three tricks you can string together.
TEN - Hit any move of your choice 10 times consecutively.
Circle - Good old-fashioned circle kicking.

PRIZES:
Footbags (Jay Boychuk, Matt Cross, Josiah Digges, Waylon Lew, Hania Mickiewicz)
Tshirts (GRASS 2008)

HOTEL:
Radisson Hotel (click for directions)
175 Jefferson Road
Rochester, NY 14623

HOTEL RESERVATIONS:
$89.00 1 King Size Bed *
$99.00 2 Double Beds *

* To receive a discounted room rate, you must:
1) Make reservations by phone (888) 201-1718. (click for more information)
2) State that you are with the RIT JuggleIn Block.
3) If you are asked for a discount code it is "juggle".

HOTEL AMENITIES:
IN ROOM - FREE Internet, Microwave, Fridge
IN HOTEL - Indoor Pool, Fitness Room
TRAVEL - Shuttle service to RIT campus.

ATTENDEES:
Paul Agostinelli
Mike Anello
Gordon Bevier
Jay Boychuk (Open: Routines, Sick 1, Sick 3, TEN, Circle)
David Clavens
Aidan Clemente
Brian Cooper
Matt Cross
Dan Cyr (Intermediate: Sick 1)
Chris Dean
Josiah Digges
Will Digges (Open: Sick 1, Sick 3, TEN, Circle)
Pengpeng Du
Sebastien Duchesne
Zach Forth
Mathieu Gauthier
Matt Kemmer (Open: Sick 3, Circle)
Colin Kennedy
Drew Krause
Chad Landry
Waylon Lew
James McCullough
Aric McIntosh
Zac Miley (Open: Routines, Sick 1, Sick 3, TEN, Circle)
Jorden Moir (Open: Sick 1, Sick 3, TEN, Circle)
Tom Mosher
Danny Petrick (Open: Circle)
Ianek Regimbald
Ben Roscoe (Open: Routines, Circle)
Jonathan Schneider
Johnny Suderman (Open: Routines, Sick 1, Sick 3, TEN, Circle)
Doug Tank
Kyle Thompson
Pat Thomsen

GRASS 2008 T-Shirt

Sizes: Small, Medium, Large
Cost: $10
Available: Only at GRASS 2008

Click image for larger view.

RESULTS:

Routines:
1 - Gordon Bevier
2 - Jay Boychuk
3 - Zach Forth

Sick 1:
1 - Jorden Moir (Reverse Marius)
2 - Will Digges (Pixie Paradon Swirl)
3 - Zack Forth (Stepping Same Side Eggbeater)

Sick 3:
1 - Will Digges (Alpine Blurry Whirl > Janiwalker > Whirlygig)
2 - Jorden Moir (Janiwalker > Bedwetter > Paradon Swirl)
3 - Matt Kemmer (Spinning Paradox Mirage > Toe Blur > Symposium Whirl)

TEN:
1 - Will Digges (Blurry Whirl)
2 - Tom Mosher (Flying Toe)
3 - Jay Boychuk (Ripwalk)

Circle:
1 - Jorden Moir
2 - Gordon Bevier
3 - Ianek Regimbald

Post by **Zac Miley** » 14 Jan 2008 12:23

Depending on the prices to MFJ and GRASS I might be coming.

Matt K · Post by **Matt K** » 14 Jan 2008 18:06

Most likely count me in.

Colin · Post by **Colin** » 14 Jan 2008 21:05

First glance says that my University's exam period ends on the 18th... The timing is very good. A graduation present for myself...

acxel22 · Post by **acxel22** » 14 Jan 2008 21:36

most likely if other montrealers are down, I'll be there

cd · Post by cd » 14 Jan 2008 22:02

like omg, I am SO there!

Pengu · Post by **Pengu** » 14 Jan 2008 23:09

I didn't make it to YEAH, but I'll most likely make it to this! It's a week before my birthday too.

jay7 · Post by **jay7** » 15 Jan 2008 03:35

No telling what is happening in April, but I will most certainly try my best to make it!

mc · Post by mc » 15 Jan 2008 09:23

You guys can count on me for a prize bag!

Darkshredder · Post by **Darkshredder** » 15 Jan 2008 09:43

It would be nearly impossible for me to miss this. Iz comin'

BenRea · Post by **BenRea** » 15 Jan 2008 12:14

Me Twoooooooooooooooo!

dp · Post by dp » 15 Jan 2008 17:15

If I'm healed up for this I'm there.

Come on you stupid foot!

mtoolan · Post by **mtoolan** » 15 Jan 2008 19:42

you've piqued my interest.

Jorden · Post by **Jorden** » 15 Jan 2008 20:08

Hells yeah!

This is one of my Top 3 events to hit up for 08.

Is there someone I can talk to to arrange getting a spot in the show?

Edit: Woooo Sick1!!!!!
Edit2: WOOOO SICK10!!!!!!!

Wasabi · Post by **Wasabi** » 15 Jan 2008 20:49

I'll be sure to make it to this one.

james · Post by **james** » 16 Jan 2008 17:47

Have the yankees implemented the whole passport across land thing yet?? Cuz if they did I'll have to get a damn passport.

Last GRASS was one of the best times I've ever had ever, so I will do my best to come down again.

mikeanello · Post by **mikeanello** » 17 Jan 2008 07:53

James,

It might be a good idea to get a passport. I am not sure what the processing time is in Canada but for US it can take up to six months. I know that passports are expensive, but isn't GRASS worth it?

Outsider · Post by **Outsider** » 17 Jan 2008 08:13

It's definitely a good idea to get a passport. The whole world is your playground with a passport. I mean, the world is out there waiting, and you can always make your plans and then get a passport, but I think its alot better to already have one before you have a specific voyage in mind.

This past September, I had just gotten back from the Funtastik Summer Classic and was feeling more amped up about footbag than I had been in months (my summer hadn't been all that great for footbag) and I checked the ol' calendar to see what other events were coming up soon. Low-and-behold the very first South American Footbag Championships were the following month, and, with passport in hand, 5 weeks later I was having an awesome time in Colombia. If I first had to apply for a passport and then wait to get it, I would not have been able to simply book my trip and go. Even if the passport had arrived on time, I would not have felt comfortable buying plane tickets until I already had the in passport in hand, and by the time it arrived, it would probably have been too late to get the tickets (at least, at any reasonable price).

So, you should get that thing just so you have it, since you never know what opportunities will pop up on short notice, and you'd want to be ready to take advantage of 'em when they do.

Oh, and I intend to come to Rochester this year. I can't make a firm promise just yet, though. Speaking of passports, I hope to go to SpainJam again this year, and last year they were on the same weekend. GRASS is a little earlier this year than last, though, so, if SpainJam isn't also moved up one week this time then I should be able to do both.

Jdigges · Post by **Jdigges** » 17 Jan 2008 14:14

ill be there

mc · Post by mc » 17 Jan 2008 14:23

FUCK yeah!!!! the legendary josiah digges! tell me, josh... any chance of us getting an equally legendary jdigges footbag for a prize? the event is 4 months away! please! I know you can do it! that would be the ultimate...