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ESSC Fall 2009 Playoffs

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It is playoff time for the ESSC right now. As usual, the top 4 teams in each division will be battling for the coveted ESSC championship t-shirts. Please remember to keep your games clean and friendly, (they are only shirts after all). Yes, sportsmanship matters in the playoffs. If a team receives a -1 rating in a playoff game, it will be reviewed by the ESSC and a championship could even be revoked. Plan to celebrate the end of your season with us at Players Sports Bar on December 16th, where we will be awarding all league champs their shirts, as well as giving away a ton of door prizes. Hope to see you there!

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Grey Cup Weekend - The Essentials

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This Sunday, The Montreal Alouettes and the Saskatchewan Roughriders will face off in the 97th Grey Cup Championship. Here is what you need to make it a memorable night: 1.) Large Flat Screen TV - Whether it's a plasma, LCD or otherwise, that CFL field is mighty big, so it requires a mighty big tube to catch all the action. Gentlemen- size DOES matter. We recommend 52" or more. 2.) Beer - And a ton of it! You may not want to drink Pilsner like a Rider Fan. We recommend a good Sleeman Honey Brown; Preferably the keg variety! 3.) Disinterested Spouse/Girlfriend - having at least one of these party poopers may seem like a drag, but they are actually there to prevent a 'sausage party'. 4.) Obnoxious Friend Cheering for the 'Enemy' - The best part about having this guy in the room is rubbing his face in the loss after your team hoists the Grey Cup. 5.) Food - Watching sports makes everyone hungry. Be sure to provide copious amounts of greasy munchies. Napkins should be transparent at the end of the game.

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Head to Head - Embarrassing Moments

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Not sure if you may have caught the "highlight" from the Duck's game this week where Neidermeyer tossed his stick over the glass to a little girl after getting the first star of the game. What ensued made us embarrassed for mankind, prompting this week's head to head of most embarrassing moments. View Clip

Paul Says: Overall, it’s hard to choose. My life is pretty embarrassing after all.  In Elementary school, my music teacher had this crazy idea for me to sing our school anthem in front of everyone at a school assembly. I did alright, except for the part where I completely forgot the words I was supposed to sing about half-way through the song. I just made up words and tried to match the tune. …Some people clapped at the end. As far as my most embarrassing sports moment goes, it would have to be in the Slo-Pitch tournament 2 years ago. I literally ran out of my pants (they were tear-aways) rounding 3rd on the way home. I wasn’t exactly wearing shorts underneath. I still scored, but nobody seemed to notice or care about that aspect of the play. Although there are so many great sports bloopers, I found this to be a very embarassing moment for a certain hockey player, while a very gratifying moment for an entire team and its fans. Many of you will remember this one: Click here		Chris Says: My go-to most embarrassing moment is getting lost on the Pembina River with a bunch of friends in a white water raft. It is a long story but it ends with a search and rescue helicopter picking us up, freezing cold the next morning, with me wearing nothing but shorts and a child's sized life jacket. Now if we are talking sports, or pseudo sports, I remember a game of beersbie about a year ago where the disc deflected off of a tree (it was a small backyard set-up) and smashed my nose on the rebound. I was gushing blood for a while. You could also probably add any of the numerous things I have eaten for money to this list but at the time I did them voluntarily.... Here is my link to one of my favorite blooper clips that I thought I would include: click here

Season End Party
Wednesday December 16, 2009
Players Sports Bar

15% off all menu items
20% off Sleeman jugs
$4 Sleeman bottles
$4.25 Highballs

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Winter Registration Deadline
January 12, 2010
Don't get left out in the cold. For the first time the ESSC has set a strict registration deadline, so don't let procrastinating be your excuse for missing out. Register your Team Now!
Click Here

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Winter 2010 Leagues Begin
January 17, 2010
Gear up for another great season starting in January.
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Now Hiring

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Facility Coordinator/GC Advisor

Do you have the skills it takes to be on a winning team? We are looking to hire an enthusiastic individual for a new innovative position! The Facility Coordinator/GC Advisor will have a hand in many aspects of day-to-day operations. The successful applicant will be responsible for the care and improvement of our indoor and outdoor facilities, help organize the Games Coordinator program, and be heavily involved with sportsmanship follow-up. If you have a desire to lead, an eye for detail, and a strong work ethic, this is the position for you! Click here for more information.

Games Coordinators

Team GC is a unique group of part-time employees who are dedicated sports enthusiasts, and want to take their participation with the Club to the next level. Whether you want to GET PAID to GET IN THE ACTION, or you want to meet new friends, this is the perfect opportunity!

GC’s are an integral part of the Club and all Floor Hockey, Basketball, Soccer, and Dodgeball leagues. If you are outgoing, confidant, reliable, organized, and a sports enthusiast, this is the place to be! As a GC you will develop your leadership skills, learn more about the Club, and meet a lot of great people.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please Click Here!

 

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Hudsons Teams of the Week

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Thanks to all of the teams who have been and continue to be great sports! All Hudsons Team of the Week winners receive a $100 gift certificate for displaying their great sportsmanship. If you would like to nominate a sportsmanlike team click here

Week 5 Winners - BallBreakers Sunday Rec Plus Dodgeball Dodgeballin rebels since 2008 with some newbies who we have in training. An eclectic mix of farmboys, Mediterranean fire and Alberta beauties, the Ballbreakers love to catch and dodge against the biggest guns in the West. Our team roster includes: Cathy King -Captain aka Thighmaster Scott Business-Co Captain- aka Lone Ranger Dennis Rego-aka -WiseGuy John Laureano-aka- Dr Death Peter Ogilvie-aka-OGRE Craig Moans-aka-SONIC Mel Sandboe-aka Beaver Dena Marcoux-aka Guns		Week 6 Winners - Niner Niners Thursday Rec Plus Dodgeball Lady Bing Nominees Team Sport Ball Breakers Dodgeball Renegades Badminton Team Awesome Dodgeball Team Whoosh Volleyball Death at the Net Volleyball Who's more Grizzled Volleyball Vulcan Joystickss Dodgeball Balls Deke Dodgeball Oil Country Crushers Dodgeball

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Welcome to the Rush - New Sponsor

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		We just wanted to take this opportunity to welcome the Rush as one of the ESSC's premier sponsors. The Rush are Edmonton's Professional Lacrosse team and will be kicking off the NLL season January 15, 2010. What this means for our members is that there will be lots of chances to win Rush tickets and memorabilia in the upcoming months, and it starts right now! We are giving away 2 Rush tickets for their home opener in January. All you have to do is submit your most embarrassing moment (in 5 sentences or less) to chris@edmontonsportsclub.com, and you will be entered into a draw to win. The draw will be made on November 30, 2009.
Final Thoughts Do you have the best boss in the world? The kind of boss who appreciates their employees? Who likes to see them lead healthy lifestyles? So much, that they are willing to sponsor your ESSC sports team this winter? Only one way to find out….forward this edition of the Scoreboard to them and see what happens! What’s the worst thing that could happen, besides getting fired!