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"...I can remember even as a very young child the sensations
of running with the ball at my feet and the breeze whipping
by my hair and ears...I must also remind myself that soccer
is more than diligence. It is a sport, which I have always
enjoyed. Like all games, it involves skill and strategy.
This is what makes a game fun…When I am out on the field, it
is as though everything else drifts away. Anger, confusion,
frustration, worry and all outside distractions become
insignificant. The exhilarating feelings of my youth
resurface from memory to present reality." Cole, age 13
Dear Coach
and/or advocate of the “Beautiful Game”,
On Saturday, July 11th,
2009, the family and friends of Cole Ballay will be hosting
the
2nd Annual Kang Fest, a “Carpe
Diem” celebration.
We would like to extend an invitation to your team to
participate in KANG BALL this year.
It is
a
"not quite ready for prime time" kind of 5 v5 soccer
event. In addition to the usual points/prizes for goals
scored, individual players are rewarded for their execution
of creative moves and teams for their theme.
Its intent is to celebrate the pure joy of youthful,
athletic passion with a twist.
We hope that you will view this annual fund
raising event as an opportunity for many things. One of
which is the chance for you and/or members of your team to
spend time together in this lighthearted competition. It has
the potential to renew passion and camaraderie during it and
throughout the festival’s many events.
(Schedule on
line)
Although most of those who competed last year
were dedicated soccer players, other teams consisted of
cross-gendered members who formerly played soccer but who
presently are dedicated to other sports, such as lacrosse,
football, wrestling, etc. And yes, there were two ‘vintage’
soccer teams who, much to the chagrin of the younger
competitors, stole the show.
So, please consider getting a team
together of yourself and friends who just love to play the
game. This year we are looking forward to
widening the range of players and establish brackets to
reflect the varying ranges of skill and age.
We would greatly appreciate your spreading the
word amongst your players, friends and soccer network. They
would not only be supporting, the “Cole T. Ballay Memorial
Fund”, but also take time to ‘seize a day’ of fun.
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For complete information on the Kang Ball
competition and Kang Fest including a brief video, please
visit the Kang Fest section of:
www.coleballay.org.
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A registration/waiver form is attached and
available on the net. We request that team
registration/waiver forms and fees be received by mid
June.*
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The discounted donation of $10 per player
covers admission for the entire festival.
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Schedules will be emailed in advance of the
event. Games begin at 10:30 A.M.
*After all team slots are filled, donation
fees and registration forms will be returned to the team
captain.
If you have any questions, please do not
hesitate to contact me at the above email address.
DON’T FORGET! THIS IS A FESTIVAL. SO BRING
THE FAMILY.
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Discounted tickets are available for
players’ family and friends.
(see link on ‘Kang Fest’)
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New this
year! “SOCCER IDOL” skills contest
(your
best moves, dribbling).
(Register on 7/11)
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Raindate:
Sunday, 7/12/09
THANK YOU
FOR YOUR TIME, SUPPORT. Have a great season, and hope to
see you on JULY 11TH!
"CARPE DIEM"
and "PEACE",
Nan Ballay,
coletballay@verizon.net
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