Thanks to all of our players who helped to make 2009 a great year for the ESSC. Over the past 12 months, we have had over 2500 teams playing with us making it our largest year yet!

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ESSC Holiday Gift Guide

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With only 16 shopping days left, the ESSC staff thought it might be helpful to offer some suggestions for all of those important people in your life. The Alcoholic The Fashionista The Fitness Buff The Gamer The Handyman The Outdoorsman The Self Proclaimed World's Best Boss The Gamer: Often heard shouting out celebratory phrases like “BOOM, HEADSHOT!”, The Gamer can usually be found in a basement entertainment room in front of the largest video game setup imaginable. With complete control of their peripheral senses, they are able to block out even the loudest of “dinner’s ready” pleas. When the subject arises, they are quick to proclaim their superior ability at all video games, vintage and new, whether or not their acoustic guitar skills can keep up with their virtual guitar skills. 3 Gifts for The Gamer: 1. Newest Next-Gen System – This currently includes the PS3 or the XBOX 360. Let’s face it, the Wii is just a novelty toy to The Gamer. 2. Online Bluetooth headset – The only thing The Gamer likes more than showing off their skills worldwide is letting their adversaries know verbally that they have been pwned. 3. Pizza Delivery Gift Card – No more need to worry about wasting precious gaming time preparing and eating meals with the family. Read More

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Christmas Recipe

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Black Family Recipe Christmas is my favorite time of year, and the one thing that makes it extra special is the great baking my family does.  I thought I would share my all-time favorite recipe to make your holidays extra special! Chocolate Truffle Squares This consists of a brownie square and a chocolaty glaze – all chocolate lovers rejoice! Brownie: 3 squares Bakers Semi-sweet chocolate 2 squares Bakers unsweetened chocolate ½ cup butter or margarine 2 eggs 1 cup sugar 1 tsp. vanilla ½ cup flour ½ tsp. baking powder ¼ tsp. salt 1 cup miniature marshmallows ½ cup chopped nuts Melt chocolate and butter together, stirring until smoothly blended. Cool slightly. Beat eggs, sugar and vanilla together, thoroughly in a mixing bowl. Stir in chocolate mixture. Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Stir into chocolate batter with marshmallows and nuts. Mix well Spread in 3” square cake pan lined with aluminum foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes Do not over bake. Cool. Remove from pan and invert onto waxed paper for glazing Glaze: 4 squares Bakers semi-sweet chocolate ¼ cup whipping cream Whole nuts to garnish (optional) Melt chocolate and cream together slowly, stirring until smooth spread over brownie square. Chill to set glaze. Cut into small squares to serve. Garnish with whole nuts, if desired. Store in refrigerator – truffle squares soften at room temperature. Enjoy!

Fall 2009 Season End Party
December 16, 2009
It's that time again. You know, that awkward time in between ESSC seasons where you've just finished playoffs and are waiting for the next season to arrive. In the mean time, come join us on Wednesday, December 16th for the Fall Season End Party! League champs will get their t-shirts, there will be tons of door prizes and great specials!
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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!
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Winter 2010 Leagues Begin
January 16, 2010
Gear up for another great season starting in January.

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Annual SSC Ski Trip
January 22-24, 2010
Join us in beautiful Fernie, BC for a weekend of fun and adventure
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Battle of Alberta XII Dodgeball Tournament
February 6, 2009
Get ready for the battle of provinicial domination in Red Deer
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Curling Funspiel
March 20, 2009
This years theme: ABC (Anyrthig But Clothes)
Need we say anymore?
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Head to Head - Worst Gift Ever

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We have all gotten a gift that never makes it out of the box. This week's head to head had us thinking of the worst gifts ever, both hypothetical and real. (at least I hope Jen's contribution is hypothetical)

Jen Says: The Razorba Back Shaver – There is only one way to remove your back hair without enlisting the help of another person. It’s called the Razorba, a strange invention and horrible gift idea. Check it out here: http://www.shopinprivate.com/razbacshavto.html

Jason Says: Dance Mix ’93… for Christmas ’94. Being off a year only skims the surface of a magnitude of reasons why. After all, I received it from my grandmother. I have no doubt that the reason I received this gift is because my mother knew the CD featured the hit “Whoop! (There it is)”, and suggested I’d love it. What she didn’t know was that back then, I was 11, and in the depths of 90’s rebelliousness. Listening to the likes of the Wu-Tang Clan, Biggie, and Nirvana, not an MC that claimed to be “Takin’ it back to the old school, cuz I’m a old fool, whose soooo cool!” Sarah Washington? Whoever you are, you didn’t make me believe you loved me nearly as much as Whitney Houston did. Clearly, this rant could go on, but in the interests of time and space, I’ll make my point; The CD, with the exception of House of Pain’s “Jump Around”…is terrible, and the worst gift I've ever recieved. Thanks anyways Nan, I still loves ya!

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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 7 Winners - Balls Deke Tuesday Rec Dodgeball Our team is Balls Deke, we are just a bunch of friends and this was our first time playing dodgeball. We lost all but our last game but had an awesome season anyway! Left to right: Rob, Roger, Brandon, Char, Candace, Allan, Mike Missing: John, Cindy, Claire, Kelly, Steve

Lady Bing Nominees Team Sport Team Skittles Badminton Blue Steel Volleyball Tenatious Puckers Floor Hockey Hit For Brains Volleyball Somewhat Talented Dodgers Dodgeball Schveaty Balls Dodgeball Beach Bumpers Volleyball

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