OK replies for the day...
Shudder] Team government [shudder] Now there's a way to scare away new paddlers.
I think you finally understand that's what we are trying to say. Notice government in quotes... NO formal government, hierarchy, or ruling class. We should all be peers... everybody equal. Do what you can to make the team better but most of all have fun and move as far away from the politics as possible.
Correct me if I'm wrong, Duckman, but Swordfish wanted a "B" team that was more fun-oriented with a greater number of novices and their own distinct identity. Hence, "Fluid Motion".
I think they are not meant to be as competitive as the regular Swordfish team, but will have the same coach.
OK I'm going to clarify before Duckman gets a chance. First off... as far as I'm concerned we are out to be as competitive as possible. If we're not as fast as the fish so be it but we're a first year team we may need some time to gel. But after that... Fish fry
no offence fishies.
As for being affiliated with the fish... though some of us have paddled for them as guest paddlers we are NOT directly associated with them... We are independant from pretty much every way other than a common coach. We have nothing against the fish and some of us even considered joining them... well noting except their lack of a cooler after practice.
I wonder who the guest coach would be? If we're paying for Ben on two nights, but only getting him for one, with a second-stringer to fill in, I would like to save a little in fees.
I have talked to a couple of potential guest coaches and have a few more I would like to check out rates with. The $250 allows for that... we haven't commited to anyone yet so "guest" coach suggestions would be appreciated. Sooo if there is good coach you know that isn't busy Mondays at 6:00 and we can afford them I'm game.
