ESSC Scoreboard Articles

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Get to know your new PLAYER LIASON: Matt H will be your player liaison and field man! Want Matt at your game? Want to know what he can do for you?...

We have now hired a full time employee to:

1. Act as our player liaison. Matt will be out and about Sunday – Thursday to watch games, help clarify rules and answer any league questions that you have. Matt is not coming to ump/ref games but he will be happy to work on any game issues that you are having and ultimately make your experience more enjoyable! If you have a lot of questions about the rules and would like Matt to come out to one of your games please let us know by emailing info@edmontonsportsclub.com

 2. Rate Fields: When Matt isn’t at the games with you he will be mapping fields and rating them so we know what sucks and what doesn’t!  We are working this season to improve our facilities so if you want Matt to go out and see a field please let us know by emailing info@edmontonsportsclub.com

3. Painting Lines: We will equip Matt with the gear to mark your fields! We know the pylons don’t work that well so we are doing out best to make your lives easier and your games more enjoyable. We think you will love the marked fields! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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Spring Weather: +30 from here on out…

The weather will improve…. It has to! We know that the weather hasn’t been great this season, and by ‘hasn’t been great’ we mean it really sucks! We just want to make sure that you all know that we appreciate your hardiness through the poor weather and the forecast for next week is better than what we have had. We think it means the summer season will be +30 everyday!  

Thanks again for your patience with Mother Nature, we know she has received a few tongue lashings from the office staff lately…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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 Volleyball Players: New leagues and tournament offerings. You need to check this out!  

We’ve added capacity for 40 additional beach volleyball teams this season and a lot of the spots are quickly filling. Baller’s, check out the new offerings and don’t miss out!!  NEW OFFERINGS 

Sylvan Lake – The June 14/15 tournament is SOLD OUT but there is still room in the September one. Registration is now open and spots are going fast! Info

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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Slo Pitch Players: Only 2 spots left in the June tournament!   

The party is planned, the diamonds are booked, and most importantly the beer is ordered for the Beer Gardens!

Get your team in now if you want one of the last spots!!   Info

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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UFC 84: Predictions from an amateur…  A little ‘ill will’ has never hurt anyone as bad as it will hurt the guys this weekend at UFC 84…

By no means am I a professional on the world of MMA; not long ago I was actually a skeptic of the sport, that was until April 21st, 2007 . The first fight I ever really, truly watched was Arlovski vs Werdum and although it wasn’t the best fight, I was hooked. Since then I have seen incredible bouts that have displayed skill and endurance that seems at times to be super human.

Saturday’s card will be one of the best of the year. Penn vs Sherk in a title match for the LW division. A couple LHW fights that will likely be some of the most entertaining I’ve ever seen, a couple of really good prelim fights and we may even get to see Ivan Salaverry, a good old Canadian boy.

My Picks for the main 3 fights:

Lightweight Championship bout: B.J. Penn vs. Sean Sherk
+ Penn / - Sherk: these guys do not like each other. Penn has been playing off of Sherks failed drug test and Sherk hasn’t taken it lightly. Sherk can out cardio Penn in the ring but I don’t think he will have the opportunity to… TKO Round II.

Light Heavyweight bout: Tito Ortiz vs. Lyoto Machida
+Ortiz / - Machida: I’m not going to lie, I choosing Ortiz because he is dating Jenna Jameson. Tito will take Machida to the ground and dominate him, just like Jenna has taught him…

Light Heavyweight bout: Wanderlei Silva vs. Keith Jardine
+Silva / - Jardine: Here you have two of the greatest ring names in the business, The Dean of Mean Keith Jardine and The Axe Murderer Wanderlei Silva. I think The Axe Murderer will take out the Dean in this match. Although Jardine beat C. Liddell one of my all time favorites, I think that Silva will be too aggressive and will take him out. Sorry Dean, schools out! (I know, how cliché) … KO Round II. 

If you want to check out a great opinion site on the fights, one that is much more reliable and informed than myself, check out http://fiveouncesofpain.com and get out to the fights on Saturday!

~ Lori (ESSC Club Manager)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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Joint Use Agreement (JUA): Want to know how our gym rental program runs? Have you been hearing things on the news?

The City of Edmonton has formed a new agreement with the School Board for the 2008/2009 indoor season. I have attended numerous hours of meetings and focus groups with them and am personally quite happy with the outcome.

  Ultimately the new JUA will allow for better availability of gym time, far less last minute cancellations by the schools, improved equipment and potentially the ability to play adult soccer and floor hockey in facilities that we have not been able to use for those sports in the past!

  Although these changes come with substantial rental rate increases, we are excited that we can expand our programs and satisfy the demand. The JUA will improve our ability to offer all sports at multiple skill levels several times per week. Hopefully you’ll be able to play what you want when you want… this is our ultimate goal.

 There are groups that are fighting these changes as they do not want to pay user fees for the gyms. Personally, I prefer to pay to ensure improved future use of facilities. Unfortunately, nothing in life is free as we are seeing by the rising gas prices… $1.29 this morning!

For more information on the JUA – Click Here

~ Lori (ESSC Club Manager)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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Hilarious YouTube Video – Dancing Man – Good for a laugh….  

Check out the YouTube video of the week - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAxG3lgRKUU
Make sure you have the volume up for this one!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A Healthy Approach to a Breakfast Favorite!

Flatbread’s, pancakes or flapjack’s, whatever you call ‘em, they are a breakfast favorite. Smother them in syrup or mix in some fresh fruit; everyone’s got their version of this tasty hotcake!

With summer around the corner and everyone’s waistlines on their minds, let’s put a healthy spin on the delicious morning treat. Since you’re busting your butt in ESSC Boot Camp, let’s not make all that hard work a waste of time.

Try this tantalizing recipe that will not only get your taste buds dancing, but be friendly to your health as well! Try piling fruit on top instead of whipped butter; the fiber, vitamins and minerals will soar!

Whole Grain Pancake Mix:

Combine together:
1 Cup Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
2 Tablespoons Wheat Germ
2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
1 ½ Cups Whole Wheat Flour
¼ Cup Skim Milk Powder
4 Teaspoons Baking Powder
½ Teaspoon Baking Soda
¾ teaspoon Salt

In a separate bowl, whisk together:
¾ Cup Milk
1 Egg
1 Teaspoon Vegetable Oil

Stir in ¾ Cup pancake mix until just combined
Heat non-stick skillet on high
Pour ¼ cup batter into pan
Cook 2 minutes per side or until it bubbles in the middle
Makes six, four inch pancakes per batch

Top with your favorite maple syrup and enjoy!

~ Jen (ESSC Sports Admin)