New here - Looking to play / Train ASAP

Porcupine · 02-25-2008, 10:12 PM

Howdie!

I'm looking for some advice / direction...

I love footie and would like to get into playing. Here's some facts about me:

I watch a few of the Europen leagues so I know the rules.
I kick the ball around with my buddies every now and then.
I played a tiny bit in high school years ago.
I could use some excersise so I'm not exactly fit (but that's why I'm trying to get into playing the game live!)
I live in Langley
I'd like to get started ASAP

So, I know the season is drawing to a close so I was wondering a few things:

Is there a summer league I can join?
With my experience (very limited) will I be safe in DIV 3 or am I going to suck badly compared to everyone else in that division?
Any suggestions on where I can go for some pre-season training?

Thanks a lot in advance for any help!
~Mike

Dude · 02-26-2008, 06:09 AM

How old are you Mike?

Have to admit it may be a tough go, given lack of experience, but if you're going to start anywhere, it will be div. 3.

Polska · 02-26-2008, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porcupine

Howdie!

I'm looking for some advice / direction...

I love footie and would like to get into playing. Here's some facts about me:

I watch a few of the Europen leagues so I know the rules.
I kick the ball around with my buddies every now and then.
I played a tiny bit in high school years ago.
I could use some excersise so I'm not exactly fit (but that's why I'm trying to get into playing the game live!)
I live in Langley
I'd like to get started ASAP

So, I know the season is drawing to a close so I was wondering a few things:

Is there a summer league I can join?
With my experience (very limited) will I be safe in DIV 3 or am I going to suck badly compared to everyone else in that division?
Any suggestions on where I can go for some pre-season training?

Thanks a lot in advance for any help!
~Mike

why do they cal u porcupine? are you a prick?

*BlazeArmy* · 02-26-2008, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porcupine

Howdie!

I'm looking for some advice / direction...

I love footie and would like to get into playing. Here's some facts about me:

I watch a few of the Europen leagues so I know the rules.
I kick the ball around with my buddies every now and then.
I played a tiny bit in high school years ago.
I could use some excersise so I'm not exactly fit (but that's why I'm trying to get into playing the game live!)
I live in Langley
I'd like to get started ASAP

So, I know the season is drawing to a close so I was wondering a few things:

Is there a summer league I can join?
With my experience (very limited) will I be safe in DIV 3 or am I going to suck badly compared to everyone else in that division?
Any suggestions on where I can go for some pre-season training?

Thanks a lot in advance for any help!
~Mike

Dude, you didn't need to post right afterwards to try and throw people off the scent. Your team would have understood. Surprised you didn't add anything about great hair.

Cheers,

Army

Dude · 02-26-2008, 11:42 AM

^^^^

Proof there is still hope that young Mike can catch on somewhere.

**Regs** · 02-26-2008, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dude

How old are you Mike?

Fcuk why didn't you just get right to the chase and ask if he was a giver or receiver?

Porcupine,

I'd suggest looking into a couple of the indoor drop-in leagues and gauge your skill level there... you'll probably meet people there as well that would have connections to teams in the winter.

Cheers,

Regs.

Dude · 02-26-2008, 11:59 AM

It was better than asking what size waistline he wears, and if he's hairy, or as bald as a 12 year old.

**Captain Shamrock** · 02-26-2008, 06:01 PM

Dexterity F.C. is looking for a few defenders. They've only given up 106 this years so perhaps that is the route to go. Great bunch of guys too. Just have difficulty keeping the ball out of their net.

cerebral smallsy · 02-26-2008, 06:23 PM

they're probably just unlucky.

**Captain Shamrock** · 02-26-2008, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cerebral smallsy

they're probably just unlucky.

I do know they're relatively fit. They just struggle with the football part of the game. It must be frustrating playing football unfit. That's why I stopped.

cerebral smallsy · 02-26-2008, 06:56 PM

touche. some of us manage to get by with the footbal part alone...angles.

**Regs** · 02-26-2008, 08:07 PM

Angles? You must mean of the obtuse variety

**Frank** · 02-26-2008, 08:46 PM

Porcupine
If this is for real.your local langley paper this week has a community activities book for spring in it .go to the adult section and you will find drop in soccer at walnut grove tuesday nights i believe.it is very recreational and will be a good fit for someone trying to get back into soccer or with limited experience
Good Luck

**Captain Shamrock** · 02-26-2008, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cerebral smallsy

touche. some of us manage to get by with the footbal part alone...angles.

Right enough, Smallsy.........the game is all about angles.

Porcupine · 02-26-2008, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dude

How old are you Mike?

27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Polska

why do they cal u porcupine? are you a prick?

Hah! Some may say so... I am Polish too; perhaps I have to be...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Regs

I'd suggest looking into a couple of the indoor drop-in leagues and gauge your skill level there... you'll probably meet people there as well that would have connections to teams in the winter.

Sounds good. I'll give that a go.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank

If this is for real.your local langley paper this week has a community activities book for spring in it .go to the adult section and you will find drop in soccer at walnut grove tuesday nights i believe.it is very recreational and will be a good fit for someone trying to get back into soccer or with limited experience
Good Luck

Heh heh, was my post too organized? Did it look fake? Nah man, I'm for real... good suggestion. Similar to Regs; it sounds like the way to go.

Thanks for all the input folks. See you on the pitch.
~Mike

Tuna · 02-27-2008, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank

Porcupine
If this is for real.your local langley paper this week has a community activities book for spring in it .go to the adult section and you will find drop in soccer at walnut grove tuesday nights i believe.it is very recreational and will be a good fit for someone trying to get back into soccer or with limited experience Good Luck

Local langley community. Spring to the adult section and you will find walnut tuesday nights. Very recreational and a good fit for someone trying to get back with limited experience. Good luck.

Porcupine, I suggest that you tread carefully. This message seems to be encoded with suggestions of something completely different.

02-25-2008, 10:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
Porcupine Member Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Langley Posts: 2 TTP Friends: (0)	New here - Looking to play / Train ASAP Howdie! I'm looking for some advice / direction... I love footie and would like to get into playing. Here's some facts about me: I watch a few of the Europen leagues so I know the rules. I kick the ball around with my buddies every now and then. I played a tiny bit in high school years ago. I could use some excersise so I'm not exactly fit (but that's why I'm trying to get into playing the game live!) I live in Langley I'd like to get started ASAP So, I know the season is drawing to a close so I was wondering a few things: Is there a summer league I can join? With my experience (very limited) will I be safe in DIV 3 or am I going to suck badly compared to everyone else in that division? Any suggestions on where I can go for some pre-season training? Thanks a lot in advance for any help! ~Mike

02-26-2008, 06:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dude Member Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Where my kids are Posts: 8,296 Images: 66 TTP Friends: (3)	Re: New here - Looking to play / Train ASAP How old are you Mike? Have to admit it may be a tough go, given lack of experience, but if you're going to start anywhere, it will be div. 3.

02-26-2008, 11:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dude Member Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Where my kids are Posts: 8,296 Images: 66 TTP Friends: (3)	Re: New here - Looking to play / Train ASAP ^^^^ Proof there is still hope that young Mike can catch on somewhere.

02-26-2008, 11:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
Dude Member Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Where my kids are Posts: 8,296 Images: 66 TTP Friends: (3)	Re: New here - Looking to play / Train ASAP It was better than asking what size waistline he wears, and if he's hairy, or as bald as a 12 year old.

02-26-2008, 06:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
Captain Shamrock Premium Member A Better Bastard Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Richmond Posts: 11,600 TTP Friends: (2)	Re: New here - Looking to play / Train ASAP Dexterity F.C. is looking for a few defenders. They've only given up 106 this years so perhaps that is the route to go. Great bunch of guys too. Just have difficulty keeping the ball out of their net.

02-26-2008, 06:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
cerebral smallsy Member Joined: Oct 2002 Location: Fiddler's Green Posts: 1,075 Images: 3 TTP Friends: (0)	Re: New here - Looking to play / Train ASAP they're probably just unlucky.

02-26-2008, 06:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
cerebral smallsy Member Joined: Oct 2002 Location: Fiddler's Green Posts: 1,075 Images: 3 TTP Friends: (0)	Re: New here - Looking to play / Train ASAP touche. some of us manage to get by with the footbal part alone...angles.

02-26-2008, 08:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
Regs Respect & Honour A Total Bastard Joined: Jun 2001 Location: TTP Headquarters Posts: 12,083 Blog Entries: 1 Images: 233 TTP Friends: (12)	Re: New here - Looking to play / Train ASAP Angles? You must mean of the obtuse variety __________________ Take the piss (out of someone) vb. British -- to mock, deride, poke fun (at). This vulgarism has been in widespread use since the late 1940s. The original idea evoked by the expression was that of deflating someone, recalling the description of a self-important blusterer as 'all piss and wind.'

02-26-2008, 08:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
Frank Premium Member A Better Bastard Joined: Sep 2007 Location: LANGLEY Posts: 93 TTP Friends: (3)	Re: New here - Looking to play / Train ASAP Porcupine If this is for real.your local langley paper this week has a community activities book for spring in it .go to the adult section and you will find drop in soccer at walnut grove tuesday nights i believe.it is very recreational and will be a good fit for someone trying to get back into soccer or with limited experience Good Luck

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