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Game 3, Schedule for Makeup of Game 2

2007-04-19T14:07:00.000-05:00

This week's game will be at 3:00p.m. against team MK. For those of us who had no idea where we were going last week, here's directions from the league:
Just a reminder that the games are at Ohio 900 field and not Daingerfield. Here are directions from the polo grounds were we played last year…

If you are on Ohio Drive (the road that goes past the Polo Grounds and runs along the Potomac …the polo grounds are on your left) you would follow it all the way down until you hit a "do not enter" sign. Aproximately one mile. Make a left at that stop sign. Go about 1/4 of a mile (you will see Haines Point golf course on your right) and you will have to turn. Make a left at that stop sign. Go about 300 yards, underneath of 395 and the field is on your left.

And, as it turns out, we DID have a game this past Saturday. Due to some field confusion and crappy weather, the league's decided to move a makeup game to Saturday, May 19th at 11:00.

Also: for those of you who haven't yet -- please get me a check on Saturday -- league fees are $60/person. Let us know if you're coming in the comments!

Game 2

2007-04-13T18:31:00.000-05:00

Shrimps are (scheduled to be) back in action tomorrow at 4 against InternazionaleDC. We played them last fall, and I'm pretty sure we didn't get totally creamed, so our new and improved squad should do some damage -- if we don't get rained out. If it looks really crappy: check the weatherline.

The Polo Grounds are Located between Ohio Drive and Independence Ave. Near the FDR Memorial. Please let us know if you're planning on coming out by leaving a comment below!

Hey guys: Also a good time to remind you: Fees for our leagues are due at our next game, so everybody please bring me a check for $60 bucks. right now i only have two orders for shrimp shirts, so if anyone needs one... lemme know. i can't order till we have 12

Go shrimps!

SATURDAY APRIL 7th Practice canceled

2007-04-07T06:53:00.000-05:00

Due to freezing temperatures, practice for today is canceled. We'll definitely reschedule for something soon.

Apologies for the late message.

First game recap, schedule and practice info:

2007-04-02T15:51:00.000-05:00

Hey shrimps!

We had our first game this past weekend at Daingerfield Island, and despite a losing score of 4-1, the outdoor Shrimps looked better than we did in the fall!

We're thinking of holding a few practices outdoor before our next game in two weeks -- one definitely on Saturday in Georgetown at 10:30 a.m. (at the same place we practiced during the summer around 39th Place NW where it intersects with Calvert). This will focus on ball handling, passing and defense.

Please let us know in the comments section if you're able to make the practice! We'll be discussing our new "SHRIMPS PASSING STRATEGY" created by Scott McCarthy:

And to get you thinking defense, Maureen 'Mo Thugs' Hoch has sent along an insightful video titled 'how to defend':
VIDEO: How to Defend

ALSO: Fees for our leagues are due at our next game, so everybody please bring me a check for $60 bucks. right now i only have two orders for shrimp shirts (you can peruse our design at right), so if anyone needs one... lemme know. i can't order till we have 12

Also, also: you can always check our schedule under the "links" section to the right of the page.

Women's Soccer Clinic

2007-04-02T15:50:00.000-05:00

Aly Hurt gave me a heads up about this clinic in the summer. A few of us did it in the winter, and it was really really helpful!

The Washington Freedom is hosting another six-week women's soccer
clinic this summer on Mondays beginning July 9. If it's anything like
the one that Caitlin, Jenn Sandhya and I attended this winter, it's
pretty rigorous and worth the investment if you have the time/interest.

Freedom Soccer Clinics

Shrimps, Victorious Shrimps

2007-02-06T12:47:00.000-05:00

Shrimps past and present:

The woebegotten Diablos finally notched their first win in a historic game last night on our glorious winter pitch -- Lafayette elementary school gymnasium!

ZZ's leg was responsible for 5 goals (including one that rolled inch-by-inch into the goal after the keeper had fallen over. Chariots of Fire rang like thunder in the background.)

Nancy had a rocket shot that escaped a diving goalie, which came amidst a record amount of shots on goal! Our Great Wall, Fang Huang was impenentrable after an early goal, greatly aided by teammates who actually played defense!

In short, it looked like soccer out there, folks -- hustling by Ed, Ryan, Jason, Jenn and, ahem, myself, kept afloat a team that really started to look like a team!

For those of you who are sitting the winter season out, be ready for a new and improved Spring team!

Final regular Season game ;)

2006-11-08T16:42:00.000-05:00

hey there all...

our last Shrimps game is this Saturday, later than usual. We'll be playing the Pimpollos at 3 pm so lets be out there by 2:30.

Per usual, please let us know if you'll be there and also let us know if you won't (post in the blog comments section)

Go Shrimps!

Game 6 and 7

2006-11-03T09:57:00.000-05:00

Are at 10 and 11 respectively. Let's get out there at 9:30 - and let's get as many fresh bodies as we can out there.

As always, let us know if you can come in the comments!

Gooo shriiimps!

Game 6 - Cancelled

2006-10-28T08:12:00.000-05:00

Due to crappy weather. We'll keep you posted about next week's game when we know something.

Game 6

2006-10-27T11:42:00.000-05:00

Hey Shrimps,

Game 6 is tomorrow up at 11:30 - we're playing team MK at our usual place, the Polo Grounds.
It's supposed to be kind of crappy outside, so you may want to layer or bring an umbrella. Also the Weatherline for our league is 301.585.1111, so if it looks gross outside tomorrow morning, be sure to call.

As usual, please post below to let us know if you're coming out.

Game 5

2006-10-19T15:10:00.000-05:00

Hey shreemps! Game 5 is this weekend. A pivotal game. A game where we can prove our mettle. Defend our honor. Maybe score another goal.

Despite taking another two losses last week, I think the level of play for the Shrimps continues to improve. Everyone got some playing time, and everyone did really well! Let's keep it up.

Game 5 is this Saturday at the Polo Grounds at 12:30 against Americas United. Let's have some offensive intensity!

Per usual, please respond in the comments as to your availability.

Game 3/4

2006-10-11T23:30:00.000-05:00

Hey Shreemps!

Game three and four are on Saturday at 10:30 and 11:30 against Tweak Out With Yer Pup Out and Forca respectively. We've got a new game plan for subbing (and beating the pulp out of our opponents) so expect some rowdiness and hopefully some more snap off the bench.

Also, in terms of players, please let us know if you're in, out or maybe so we can plan accordingly. Let's meet at the Polo Grounds at 9:45 a.m. As before, parking is a pain, so please plan on carpooling, biking, walking or driving in early.

See you out there, and post in the replies

Viva shreemps!

Game 3 - Cancelled

2006-10-06T22:53:00.000-05:00

Hey all, poor field conditions, game cancelled.

Guess this means another double-header down the line... we'll keep you posted.

Game 2 Rundown

2006-09-30T15:31:00.000-05:00

Hey Shrimps,

Another solid effort out there this game against DC Internationale! We didn't send them downtown to chinatown, but we gave them directions.

Despite our lopsided score, I think we really stepped it up this week in terms of playing together and looking like we knew what we were doing. I think our best efforts came in the first half, behind GREAT defense from Nancy, Pierre and the unstoppable Fang!

Notable performances included Maureen, who broke up at least three plays that would have been sure one-on-ones with our keeper, physical tenacity from Ian, Lisa and Jenn who took (and dealt) some bruises, great breakaways from Rob, Akira, Alexandria and Sandhya as well as some good ball distribution from Aly.

Tom, in his first goalie performance this season, faced down a fearsome attack with aplomb and Caitlin had a solid utility performance. And thanks to Atul and Jason for the backup! All in all - a good step up from last week!

We're going to try something new next week with more fixed positions -- it should help with subbing and cut down on some confusion, so let's try to get commitments from people for next week ASAP. (Which is why we're putting out this entry on Saturday). So try to let us know by Wednesday. Post in the comments.

One more thing: We've been putting off another T-shirt order 'till people have paid, but I'd like to do it ASAP. We'll get shirts for everyone who's without, and some people mentioned that they wanted more, so please post below and let me know size, quantity, by Monday or Tuesday at the latest. They're around 15 bucks for the extras and, obviously, they are the coolest shirts on planet Earth.

Game 2

2006-09-29T13:21:00.000-05:00

Alright, Shrimps.

Game two is tomorrow at 12:30, same place. For those who couldn't make it last week, the games are held at the Polo Grounds, right across from the Tidal Basin. Parking is not easy down there, so please plan accordingly. Biking was a good option, as was the metro commute (I hear) so if one of those are possible for you, you might want to try that or carpooling.

Let's take DC Internazionale downtown to chinatown. (i.e. score a goal or two). See you out there at 11:45 and we can go over some throw-ins and rules and stuff with Fang and Jenn and Nancy. As usual, please post if you can make it so we have some idea about a lineup.

Gooooooo Shrimps!

Peeled Shrimps

2006-09-24T14:18:00.000-05:00

Hello all...

Well it was a moral victory (but, alas, not an actual victory) against the Maple Street Marauders in our season opener yesterday. 1-5

Despite getting shocked 3-0 in the first two minutes, the Shrimps made some adjustments, battled back, and played about 3/4ths of the game even with the Marauders. All this while having a substantial part of our lineup out, and with help from subs, friends and significant others.

Thanks to all who showed up, and let's battle back next week.

Game 1, Redux

2006-09-21T13:28:00.000-05:00

Hey Shreemps!

Despite getting rained out last weekend, looks like we're a go for our opener on Saturday. We've just gotten a revised schedule, and it looks like we're supposed to make up the rained out game in a double-header on Oct. 14.

You can check out the schedule here.

As is, we're playing 'Tweak Out With Yer Pup Out' on Saturday at 12:30 at the Polo Grounds. The address is: 1850 W Basin Dr SW and it's near the Tidal Basin. Plan on being there at 11:45 so I don't have a heart attack if we're short people minutes before gametime.

Two more things: I know a lot of you said you can't make it on Saturday, so please reply and lemme know what we're working with for players. A few of you don't have shirts. For those who don't, please bring me a check for $65 bucks (league fee and shirt) on Saturday and wear the closest thing to a baby pink shirt that you have. I'll order them as soon as I can get your info.

OK, let's do some damage out there (to the other team, not ourselves).
Viva Shrimps!

First game CANCELLED

2006-09-16T10:34:00.000-05:00

due to soggy fields. to be made up later in the season.

GAME 1 !!!!

2006-09-15T17:45:00.000-05:00

Okay all!

Just wanted to give you the weather line number in case you have any questions about rainouts etc. call: 301-583-1111 and there will be a message about any cancellations. Also, the season schedule is now located at:

http://www.metrosportsleagues.com/index.cfm?PAGE_ID=137&EXPAND=137

Good luck this weekend, and be sure to show up 45 minutes before game time so that you all can warm-up and get set to play.

None of us have been out there before so just take the game as it comes, see what what its all about and have a great time!

have a fantastic game!

jenn

Game 1, Game 1 Meeting

2006-09-12T16:25:00.000-05:00

Hola Shreeemps!

Hey everyone. Hope you're all nerding out in your baby pink shirts and gearing up for our first game! We just got the schedule from Metro Sports Leagues.

I'd like those of us who can make it to have a brief meeting at WPNI on Wednesday night to talk rules and plans for game 1. Since Jenn and I will both be out of town for this first game, Patricia Balestra and Nancy Donaldson will be leading the team, making substitutions, etc. 7:30pm, 10th floor bistro.

Here's the game schedule:

The first game will be this Saturday, September 16^th at the Polo Grounds (located on the mall between Independence and Ohio Drive, near the FDR Memorial). Let me know if you are not sure where this is.

11:30 – Shrimp Diablos vs. Tweak Out w/ Yer Pup Out

ALSO: please, please all of you leave your contact info for us in the comments section. I realize you gave this to us before, but... just do it again so we have numbers to call you on Saturday morning.

As for gameday plans, questions, comments, etc... we'll get to those in the meeting.

practice SATURDAY Sept. 9

2006-09-08T12:21:00.002-05:00

Okay Shrimps!

be out at the 39th and Calvert field at 10:30 sharp on Saturday. Let's get in our last practice before the season starts!!!!

Those of you who haven't paid, please bring checks so we can have the full amount to hand over to the league next week.

See you Saturday!

practice SATURDAY Sept. 9

2006-09-08T12:21:00.001-05:00

practice SATURDAY Sept. 9

2006-09-08T12:21:00.000-05:00

no practice Labor Day!

2006-09-04T14:13:00.000-05:00

CANCELLED Practice...

2006-08-30T17:17:00.000-05:00

no practice tonight Shrimps, due to rain.

I held of as long as I could, sorry for the late notice...we may reshedule for tomorrow so I'll keep you posted.

thanks!

Wed, Sat, and next Monday!

2006-08-30T09:53:00.000-05:00

Hey there all...weather permitting we'll have practice tonight at Key Elementary. Since the light is fading fast...for those of you that can make it, lets get out there at 7, for those of you that can't, just join in asap...

As for this Saturdays' practice, few of you are around so those of us that can, lets join in at Sandhya's place!

Also, since so many of you are out of town this weekend, please get back to me through email about whether or not you'd be available for a Monday afternoon practice (say 5 pm) once back from Labor day weekend. If we can get the numbers, it would be good for us and fun to do this.

thanks and
See you tonight!

Onwards and Upwards

2006-08-22T17:29:00.000-05:00

This is a video clip of the winter league we are joining:

Practice Aug 23 (Wednesday)

2006-08-22T17:28:00.000-05:00

Practice is on for 7:30 at Key!!! Bring your checks!

Saturday Practice is On!

2006-08-17T17:47:00.000-05:00

be at 39th and Calvert at 10:30!!!

Get your Brazilian futbol name here!

2006-08-16T22:32:00.000-05:00

http://www.minimalsworld.net/BrazilName/brazilian.shtml

Thanks to Alyson!

Practice Cancelled!

2006-08-16T11:56:00.000-05:00

you all should have received an email...we are not practicing this Wednesday, (today)!

Practice Wednesday Aug 16

2006-08-15T17:15:00.000-05:00

Practice at 7:30 at Key!

We've found a home and we know how much its gonna cost us!

2006-08-14T14:22:00.000-05:00

Who: We are officially: The Shrimp Diablos of Metro Sports League! We're in! We'll be given our schedule sometime just before Labor Day.

What: 7v7, 25 minute halves

Where: Daingerfield Island in Alexandria

When: games are Saturdays between 2-5 pm...Start Date: Sept. 9.

Why: because we love soccer and are brave enough to wear pink.

For those of you who have agreed to be on the team:

1)Costs: $65 per person which includes the league fee, equipment, and cost of the shirt.

2)Please make the check out to Caitlin Thompson and get it to her sometime this week, Saturday's practice at the latest.

3)Respond to this post in the comments section with your shirt size and quantity (cuz you couldn't own too many.) If you go to: http://customink.com/cink/r.jsp?C=4 and find the American Apparel Gym Shirt, you can look at the sizing guide. Apparently they run small.

Additionally, for anyone who wants a shirt just for fun and support, let us know and we'll get you one.

Finally:
If you've got some extra pocket change and want something to shell it out on, please see: http://www.mascotscostumes.com/dis_item.php?01/03319 :)
Hint: mascotwear.

Goooooo Shrimps!

New Developments - Please Read!

2006-08-12T17:45:00.000-05:00

Hello Shrimps...

We've got some movement on the league front! After much research, we've narrowed the options, and think we have two that are a pretty good fit.

One is played on Capitol Hill on Wednesday and Thursday nights 8:15 or 9:15 games (the registration has closed already, but it looks like they're short on teams - so we're trying to get in).
http://www.districtsports.com/sport.asp?id=2

The other is through Metro Sports Leagues and here are the details:

Saturdays 2:00 - 5:00
Location Daingerfield Island
Start Date September 9th
7 games plus playoffs for qualifying teams
$525 per team
http://metrosportsleagues.com/index.cfm?PAGE_ID=112&EXPAND=112

Either way, these are 7 on 7, which means we've got enough people to take the field, with plenty of subs. It's ideal for the Shrimps, since games are played on smaller fields, and the divisions seem to be more geared toward novices.

Please respond in the blog's comments section your availability for either of these leagues. We're trying to get an idea about who can be down on the roster as an official team member or who's willing to be an occasionally sub. Please try to get your name in ASAP so we can go ahead and sign up for the league-Monday at 8p.m. is the final deadline. If we don't hear from you, we'll put you on the sub list...

Also: we're close on the final T-shirts design!
http://customink.com/cink/r.jsp?E=caitlinthompson%40yahoo.com&F=shrimps1

Yes, it is bright pink, but pink is the new black and they will look very cool paired with white or black shorts. Intimidation factor = 11

Everyone who signs up to be on the official roster will be put down for a shirt. The cost is going to vary between 15-20 bucks depending on how many we order.

We're going to send out a total cost thing when we enter the league, so expect something between $70 - 120 for league entry fee, shirt and equiptment costs. ($120ish if we join the first league, $70ish if we join the second.

Again, PLEASE hit up the comments section to let us know about availability!

-Jefe Gamba

Practice Saturday Aug 12

2006-08-10T13:48:00.000-05:00

Practice at 10:30 at the Calvert and 39th Street Location!

Practice today August 9

2006-08-09T13:20:00.000-05:00

Sorry about the late post but I'm hoping you all received my email! Practice at 7:30 at Quincy Park.

Quincy Park: 1.5 miles up the road from
where we usually practice.  Corner of Washington Blvd and N Quincy St
in Arlington...

See you there!

Practice this Saturday Aug 4

2006-08-04T13:19:00.000-05:00

Hey all,

we'll have practice this saturday at the 39th and Calvert:

"On Calvert. If you go up Wisconsin (from georgetown towards maryland) and
turn left on Calvert it is at the corner of Calvert and 39th Street. (about
4 blocks off of Wisconsin)"

Be there at 10:30.

Practice this Thursday (Aug 3rd)

2006-08-01T17:26:00.000-05:00

Practice on for this Thursday at 7:30. Key Elementary. There is a possibility that we may relocate to Quincy park which is up the road 1.5 miles at the intersesction of Washington Blvd and N Quincy Street. If the change does occur, the post will be up by no later than mid-day Thursday.

No Practice this Saturday (July 30)

2006-07-28T13:45:00.000-05:00

No practice this Saturday, but look back here for time and location for next practice. Most likely Thursday at 7:30 but we're still working on a better field for weekdays.

Practice this Thursday (July 27th)

2006-07-26T16:48:00.000-05:00

Same bat time, same bat location: Key Elementary, Thursday at 7:30.

Women's futboooool (Road to World Cup in China)

2006-07-23T15:07:00.000-05:00

For those of you interested, the US Women's playing schedule can be found here:
http://ussoccer.com/schedule/index.jsp.html

Practice Recap

2006-07-22T18:29:00.000-05:00

The Shrimp Diablos snatched a successful practice from the jaws of defeat, as eight footballers (Sandhya, Jenn, Caitlin, John&Patricia, Tom, and newcomers Brian Lee and Brian Calvert)fought Saturday traffic and the vagueries of the District's street planning and found their way to a park on 39th and Calvert streets. After running laps, stretching long-forgotten muscles and knocking the ball around, most of the ballers took up a rousing scrimmage followed by "triangle drills."

Lee, who has some formal soccer training, proved that his reconstructed knee could handle another season on the pitch, and Calvert, lacking shoes, switched from bare feet to desert combat boots (long story), and managed to run circles until his face glowed red. Jenn and Tom headed balls, while Caitlin, John and Patricia's footwork improved with the drills.

Overall, an encouraging practice.

Plan on practice at Key Elementary on Thursday at 7:30 (July 27)

Location Location Location

2006-07-21T23:18:00.000-05:00

Okay,
So we're going to try for a new field and see how it works out for us. The field is in NW DC.

Here are directions thanks to Nancy:
"On Calvert. If you go up Wisconsin (from georgetown towards maryland) and
turn left on Calvert it is at the corner of Calvert and 39th Street. (about
4 blocks off of Wisconsin)"

See you there at 4:30 unless its raining. There may be a few of us late because of a softball tournament. If that's the case, I leave it up to those there on time to get practice up and running.

Practice Saturday (July 22)

2006-07-21T17:11:00.000-05:00

Hey there all:

Practice is on for Saturday unless the weather changes things. We'll meet at 4:30 pm but please check back here before then as we may be practicing at a different location, Not Key Elementary. I will have something posted here about the location by noon tomorrow.

The plan is to have a specific time, and location, that we can count on for each of the practices, hopefuly that will fall into place by next week.

Happy Hour, kinda

2006-07-19T17:47:00.000-05:00

Teammate Thompson (Caitlin) is turning one year older Thursday so a few of us are getting together at Larry's Lounge after practice. We plan to use the occassion to drink beer and make fun of a teammate. Taunting begins around 9:30 or so. Those who have the time and would like a nice cool beverage, join in.

Larry's Lounge: 1836 18th St Northwest, near the R,S, or T cross street.

Practice Thursday (July 20)

2006-07-19T13:48:00.000-05:00

Hey all, practice is on for this Thursday. 7:30 at Key Elementary. Its supposed to be a bit cooler, a bit, than earlier in the week, but then again, its also supposed to rain. So check back here for update on the status of practice.

Soccer Shoppe

2006-07-17T20:57:00.000-05:00

I'm off to pick up a few things at SOCCER KICKS (6019 Wilson Blvd) this Tuesday night. If anyone would like to join, I'm heading out after work. Let me know through email or gimme a call.

To get your feet inspired, see just below.

If the soccer gods were on our side, we'd have footwork like this

2006-07-17T20:55:00.000-05:00

Mission Accomplished!

2006-07-15T16:42:00.000-05:00

OUR FIRST PRACTICE: Well done guys! I'm glad we all got out there to see what would happen and I think what happened was great. We got to meet some folks and get a feel for what were were in for. Thanks to you all for helping out with the practice: Nancy for going over basic player positions, Caitlin for leading warm-ups and cool-downs, Patricia for blowing the whistle, Tom and Alexandra for bringing the extra gear and water...and everyone for trying as hard as they did out there considering no one knew what to expect.

As time goes on we'll throw some more rules in there and get you used to different aspects of the game. For the first day out we did perfect.

THE FUTURE:
Looks like most of you were into the idea of practicing two days a week. Something on Wed or Thursday at Key Elementary, then Saturday as well, hopefully on a veritable soccer field which we have a couple of leads on. The idea is that we use the time to get in shape, have fun, and get comfortable enough to enter a beginner's league in the fall.

GEAR: Lets all have our own balls (size 5) by next practice (check back here for exact date, location and time) and some research will be done on the cost of other equipment, cones, pennies (sp?) etc. Cleats are a good idea as well as shin guards. They'll be mandatory once we get into league play.

In sum, thanks for making it fun and worthwhile out there today. I can't wait to see how we shape up!

Inaugural Practice Take Two

2006-07-13T23:10:00.000-05:00

Okay, lets try this again. Same place, different time:

Where: Meet at Key Elementary school in Arlington, the field behind the Bank of America. Cross streets are North Veitch Street and Wilson Blvd.

When: Saturday July 15, 2 pm.

We've received unofficial permission from the school's principal to play there and as we look for a better venue, that's what we're going with. Only problem, if any school kids come along they have priority. So come with your soccer gear and a flexible attitude.

Check here for weather updates, change of venue etc.

Music

2006-07-13T23:04:00.000-05:00

If the music in the Adidas ad works for you:
"De l'alouette" by RJD2

A get you started video

2006-07-13T22:49:00.000-05:00

2006.07.13: Rain Delay

2006-07-13T22:13:00.000-05:00

On Thursday July 13, due to rainy weather, the Shrimp Diablos were forced to cancel their inaugural practice. At least three people had pledged to attend.