change is good
You Wanted Lights? You Got Lights!
We have some very important news to pass on to all of you. Due to malfunctions of a thefty nature, the timers that control the lights on the field side of the park were not in operation towards the end of last month. Oakland Parks and Recreation has taken on the task of repairing the lights at Mosswood Park which is to be commended (who thought that they would even respond. Can I see some hands?) and appreciated. The unfortunate part of this development is that in order to make these repairs, OPR will need to close Mosswood to night time activities, until some time in 2015. We know that this comes as a shock to you as I am sure you were all looking forward to the shenanigans that only Mosswood can bring. Oakland Parks and Rec gave us this news yesterday and we were just as shocked as you are now.
OPR has helped us out and provided us with an alternative park to play at. Bushrod Park, just north of Mosswood, will now be to location for all of our games. We apologize for the sudden location change and if any of you have any issues playing at this location, please contact us at
On a positive note, Bushrod Park is large enough that we can now play ALL our games at 8pm, which gives everyone more time to get there after work. Additionally, our staff will ref all the games, so none of you will have to worry about referee duties, unless you would like to participate in them.
We will still be partying at Legionnaire Saloon after our games. They are providing us with top rate drink specials and your traditional team shot. No more weird, we-couldn’t-sell-it-so-we’re-giving-it-to-you-guys shots. That, along with the evening’s entertainment, are worth sticking around for. We are working on a GSK party shuttle from the fields (a short walk from Ashby BART) to Legionnaire Saloon (which is 4 blocks from 19th Street BART station) if any of you need rides to the bar from the field.
We’ll keep you posted.
Our first game is under a week away! Schedules will be finalized on Tuesday and will be distributed to everyone before the games. Show up at Bushrod on Wednesday at 8pm and let’s get this party started!