Calling all
UK Warrior Nation Crew.
We are trying to put together a UK Warrior Nation Sweat/Football Picnic.
We need to know from
NOW what the UK members think would be the best option regarding location. Some of the options with the better facilities etc will obviously incur a cost which is why we need to coordinate from now.
Much of this research was done by
Superoli, so if need any additional info or to give your contact details, PM either himself or me!!
Below are the details of the options to vote for!!! We need to know
NUMBERS ASAPWho Say Sweat ?!!?
FLi
1) Power league Barnet --- Event 5-a-side Tournament Date 28th May
Times The below are proposed timings only, which can be changed to suit your requirements:12.30pm Registration 12.45pm Team Briefing 1.00pm Kick-off approx 5.00pm Tournament Finish 5.15pm Presentation of Trophies / AnnouncementsTime for Changing / Showers6.30pm Depart Venue.
Number of teams 10 teams ----- Format Champions League Format with Knockout stages – i.e. Group stages, Quarter finals, Semi finals and Final
• Inclusive hire of floodlit all weather 5 a-side pitches • Each team will receive a minimum of 3 games, totalling 45 minutes of football • All matches officiated by fully qualified FA Referees • One engraved Tournament Cup for the Winning Team, plus 7 individual winners and 7 runners-up medals• Balls & Bibs provided • All Match Fixtures compiled, drawn & Professionally managed by Powerleague staff • Full use of Powerleague site, hospitality facilities including bar and lounge areas, & announcements using PA System
Up to 8 players per team Powerleague’s fee would be: £75 + vat per team (£11 a player assuming a team of
Advantages: Proper football courts, medals, refs, bar, facilities etc, can play our music
Disadvantages: Costs, need to have 10 teams , location (not so easy for people not living north London), need to have at least 80 players
2) Straight rental of pitches - 5 a side pitches the cost is £49.95 per pitch per hour or alternatively one 7a side pitch with the new third generation rubber crumb surface, this is £69.50 per pitch hour. Probably need 4 hours rental
Advantages: Proper football courts, bar, facilities etc (in case of bad weather)
Disadvantages: Cost, no medals refs etc, location (not so easy for people not living in north London) not the best for liming
3) Hendon football ground - semi pro ground with stands etc (around £400-500 for the day)
Advantages: good field, proper stands to lime in, facilities
Disadvantages: costs, location, no medals refs etc (not so easy for people not living in north London)
4) The Park ---- A basic park such as Golders Green, Clapham Common, Hyde Park or Regents Park.
For Regents Park :There are no pitches to rent after April but we could just go down and occupy a space from early and put cones down (the same place they have the Trini lime in august) there are toilets and parking close by. Obviously this would be the cheapest option as there is no rental etc and we would just get like £15 a team to cover costs of buying cones, bibs and maybe some some small goals (I have two already). I spoke to them this morning and once we don't have loud music and tents etc they are fine with it.
Advantages: el cheapo, central and easy to get to, more conducive to liming for guests and friends
Disadvantages: no cover, bar, facilities etc (there are toilets there though) no music