Spares and Sparing

It's become apparent that a few of you believe it's your right to spare. Let's correct that now before we go further.

You're Wrong!!

When you joined this league, you joined to participate one hour each week from September to the end of March.

The "invitation" to participate in a second game was left up to the respective captains (or a deligate) to insure that the spares would not improve their teams overall calibre. ie: an "A" player shouldn't replace a "B" player although a "B" player can replace an "A" player. In addition a "D" player should replace a "C" or "D" player.

The numbers game also continues to be used to a teams advantage. Where a "C" or "D" player is not added in the fear that that would weaken the overall team calibre. Here once again please be respectful and use a league first attitude.

If any of this isn't clear please talk to your captain.

REMINDER - There are some of you that have spared but have forgot to pay before you play. If this happens again, captains will be notified and "invitations" will not be forthcoming.

NOTE: Eight players have yet to complete payment of moneys owing the league. Unbelievably some are repeat offenders. All I can say is wait for the leagues email next fall.

Happy New Year

As we enter into the second half of our schedule I'd like to remind all of you that we have made great strides to improve the league. Each year we make progress and 2007 was better than 06 and it's hoped that 08 will be better still. The caliber of play isn't important, it's that players respect each other and there individual abilities. From time to time players may feel that they are being overlooked or under appreciated and this is far from the truth. If at any time you perceive that something isn't going your way take a moment and think what can I do to help make things better and make it more enjoyable for the other 43 guys. Each and everyone of you has an important part to play in this league and you should keep this in mind. Keep asking yourself - What can I do to help?



Here's to a "Great O 8"

Referees

Although we have become acustomed to playing the game without "Zebras" you are reminded that this does not give license to infactions without penalty. This also goes for slapshots which are not to be used in our league. Reminder here it's to the knee both ways, on take back and follow through.



Stop or you'll be asked to leave!!!

08 Schedule

Here is the balance of the schedule


January 5,08 (White vs Gold) then (Black vs Red)
January 12,08 (Red vs Gold) then (Black vs White)
January 19,08 (Red vs Black) then (Gold vs White)
January 26,08 (Gold vs Black) then (Red vs White)
February 2,08 (White vs Black) then (Red vs Gold)
February 9,08 (White vs Red) then (Black vs Gold)
February 16,08 (Black vs Red) then (White vs Gold)
February 23,08 (Gold vs Red) then (White vs Black)
March 1,08 (Gold vs White) then (Red vs Black)
March 8,08 (Red vs White) then (Gold vs Black)
March 15,08 (Black vs White) then (Gold vs Red)
March 22,08 (Black vs Gold) then (White vs Red)
March 29,08 (White vs Gold) then (Black vs Red)

Christmas News & Notes

"Fair Play" Lottery Update



20% said Yes

25% said No

55% DNV



Please be advised that the lottery issue has not been closed and will be in place for the 08/09 season.



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Win at all costs



It appears that some players are focused on winning at all costs. This league is not about winning - its all about playing with respect.



STOP and Remember



Play fair - Play safe - Respect others



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City Of Ottawa Budget



Although the budget hasn't been approved and released I would like to point out that there is a proposed $45 hourly increase to ice time rental cost. Not a 100% increase that was the rumour this past weekend.

Yes this will increase your player fees for next year.

View link to petition http://www.ottawafocus.com/news.aspx?listingid=1

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Christmas Get Together



There are no official league wide plans to get together at "The Prescott" but the usual suspects will most likely be there, please join them. Room 6 is always open for your $2 donation, don't be shy.



Have a Great Holiday Season!!!!!

Lottery Revisited

Once again the team parity and ongoing dislike for certain players "on the other team" has raised the discussion on the lottery. What we need to know is the position of each of the players on the issue.

The lottery is simply done by placing names into various catergories (based on level of play) and teams are formed by the drawing of names from those catergories.

So over the next two weeks either let the league know in person or place your vote on piece of paper and hand it in.

Your vote can either be yes or no or abstain to the lottery.

Please vote!!! Don't be an apathetic Canadian.

"Most human beings have an infinite capacity for taking things for granted. "
Aldous Huxley (1894-1963) British author.

"If moderation is a fault, then indifference is a crime."
Georg C. Lichtenberg (1742-1799) German scientist, satirist and anglophile.

"I shall stay the way I am because I do not give a damn."
Dorothy Parker (1893-1967) U.S. short-story writer and poet.

Next Installment

If you haven't already paid up in full, the final portion of the league fees is due over the next five weeks, before Christmas. Please make every effort to have this done without delay. We don't need to lose anyone else for non-payment.



Thank you