Sign up for C.A.C. Basketball Spring 09 Season!!

For those that haven't gotten the message yet, the deadline to sign-up for the Spring leagues is just a couple months away! As always, every league is going to fill up ahead of time, so don't wait to sign yours up!!
If you've got any questions, you know what to do.

If you want to sign up online, here's the link!

http://www.crfcbasketball.com/about.php

Leagues Played in Charlestown (5-5 Play - info below)
* Charlestown (A) Level games played Tuesdays/Thursday nights @ Charlestown High School or Charlestown Boys & Girls Club
* Charlestown (B) Level games played Wednesday/Thursday nights @ Charlestown HS, Kennedy Longfellow School or Harvard/Kent School
* Corporate (C ) Level games played on Monday nights @ Charlestown High School, Kennedy Longfellow School or King School
* Women's 5-5: Wednesday nights @ King School

Spring 2009 Charlestown (A) League: Tuesday/Thursday nights (Team Entry Only) - Starts May 12th/14th

C.A.C. Basketball is the most organized, well run, and unique collection of recreational basketball leagues in the Boston area. The Charlestown (A) league is a 5-5 full court league that is played on a regulation court (92 feet) at locations throughout Charlestown and Cambridge. Please note that this season the East is going to play on Tuesday nights and the West on Thursday nights.
This is the top level league that C.A.C. basketball runs. Make no mistake about it - this league is STACKED. Each team has 2-3 former college players and the rest of the players on each team are (A) level players. There's a lot of talent and a lot of height in this league. The age range in this league is 22 - 40 with the average player age of 30. This league is VERY competitive with two (2) referees, scoreboards, complete stats, write-ups of games, interviews, message boards, jerseys, awards, trophies, and more. All players are welcome to join as many leagues as they wish - play in this league with a team, and also put yourself in the (A1) league @ C.A.C.!

* Where: Charlestown High School, Charlestown Boys and Girls Club,the Harvard/Kent School, or Kennedy Longfellow School (for map & directions go to http://www.crfcbasketball.com/directions.php)
* Game Nights: You team will play once per week: on TUESDAY or THURSDAY nights.
* Times: 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM or 9:00 PM
* 1st game: May 12th/14th
* # of Games: 10, plus playoffs
* Teams: 12-18 (Max 9 per division)
* # of players per team: 8-10 players per team
* Playoffs: Quarterfinals August 4th/6th, Semifinals August 11th/13th, Finals August 18th/20th
* Price: $1,200 per team - ALL league fees are due by the first week of the season
* Sign-up Info: Deadline is Monday, May 4th by 5:00 PM
* Sign-up options: Sign up your team by filling out the entry form at www.cacbasketball.com, or contact Jason Tibbetts (info below) by May 4th
* Any Questions contact Jason Tibbetts: (617) 491-8989 or: E-Mail tibbs@cacbasketball.com

Spring 2009 Charlestown (B) League: Wednesday/Thursday nights (Individual or Team Entry) - Starts May 13th/14th

This League is heading into its 4th season and the level of play is continuing to improve! The "B" playing level at C.A.C. basketball is by far the most popular level. We have had a ton of interest from B1 & B2 players/teams wanting to play in a full court 5-5 league, like the 5-5 (A) league we run at the Charlestown. So, we have listened to the people and have created a 5-5 (B) league! It has gotten big enough that we have had to split the league into two divisons. The East will play on Wednesday nights and the West on Thursday nights.
The Charlestown (B) league is a 5-5 full court league that is played on a regulation court (92 feet) at Charlestown High School, Kennedy Longfellow School or the Harvard/Kent School. In terms of competitive level this league will play like a mix of A1/B1/B2. The type of player in the (B) leagues is a pretty decent player who plays organized basketball regularly. This (B) level is the average player level, which is why it is the most popular level. This league is competitive with two (2) referees, scoreboards, complete stats, write-ups of games, interviews, message boards, jerseys, awards, trophies, and more. All players are welcome to join as many leagues as they wish - play in this league with a team, and also put yourself/your team in the B1 or B2 leagues @ C.A.C.! This league will fill up very quickly so make sure you sign up your team ASAP!

* Where: Charlestown High School, Kennedy Longfelow School or Harvard/Kent School in Charlestown (for map & directions go to http://www.crfcbasketball.com/directions.php)
* Game Nights: You team will play once per week: on WEDNESDAY or THURSDAY nights
* Times: 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM or 9:00 PM
* 1st game: May 13th/14th
* # of Games: 10, plus playoffs
* Teams: 12-18 (Max 9 per division)
* # of players per team: 8-10 players per team
* Playoffs: Quarterfinals August 5th/6th, Semifinals August 12th/13th, Finals August 19th/20th
* Price: $1,000 per team - ALL league fees are due by the first week of the season
* Sign-up Info: Deadline is Monday, May 4th by 5:00 PM
* Sign-up options: Sign up your team by filling out the entry form at www.cacbasketball.com, or contact Jason Tibbetts (info below) by May 4th
* Any Questions contact Jason Tibbetts: (617) 491-8989 or: E-Mail tibbs@cacbasketball.com

Spring 2009 (C) League: Mondays (Individual /Corporate/Co-ed Team Entry) – Starts May 11th

We've recently added a new twist to the C League, making it a 5v5 League and playing the games at the Charlestown High School, Kennedy Longfellow School or King School. With the recent increase in rosters, and every team having at least 8 bodies on the roster, we're looking to get more players involved. This season we've also split the league into two divisions. The East and West will both play on Monday nights!
The C league is the 5th level of 5 C.A.C. Basketball offers. This league is perfect for those who are looking to play in an organized league that is built for fun, not competitiveness. If you've never played before or want to play in a lower competitive division? The C league is good for players/teams that are looking to play at a beginner level. The teams are pretty diverse: some corporate, some free agent, some team entry, some co-ed and some over 40 teams. This league has referees, scoreboards, complete stats, write-ups of games, interviews, message boards, jerseys, awards, and more.
All players & teams are welcome to join as many leagues as they wish. You may join as an individual, where you will be put on a team with fellow "free agents", or you may submit your own team. If you do not have your own team, but want to play with a few friends just note this when you sign-up and you all will be on the same "free agent" team.

* Where: Kennedy Charlestown High School, Kennedy Longfellow School or King School (for map & directions go to http://www.crfcbasketball.com/directions.php)
* Game Nights: You will play your games once per week on MONDAY nights.
* Times: 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM, or 9:00 PM
* 1st game: May 11th
* # of Games: 10, plus playoffs
* # of Teams: 12-18 (Max 9 per division)
* # of players per team: 7-10 players per team (if entering a full team # of players is up to you)
* Playoffs: Quarterfinals August 3rd, Semifinals August 10th, Finals August 17th
* Price: Corporate/Team Entry (unlimited players) $850 per team - ALL league fees are due by the first week of the season
* Sign-up Info: Deadline is Monday, May 4th by 5:00 PM
* Sign-up options: Sign up yourself or your team by filling out a questionnaire online here atwww.cacbasketball.com or contact Commissioner Jason Tibbetts (info below) by May 4th
* Any Questions contact Jason Tibbetts: (617) 491-8989 or E-Mail tibbs@cacbasketball.com

Spring 2009 (Women's) 5-5 League: Wednesday Nights (Individual or Team Entry) - Starts May 13th

This League is heading into its 4th season and the level of play is continuing to improve! Please note that this league is going to continue to play on WEDNESDAY night. The league is run just as well as all of our leagues are: Each game has two (2) referees and a scorekeeper. You get a reversible jersey, T-shirts, write-ups and stats for all games and the fee is all inclusive, there is no extra charge on a weekly basis for the refs, location, or scorekeeper! The website has all of this info as well as teams, schedules, standings, videos, message boards, pictures, and more. You may join as an individual (where you will be put on a team with fellow "free agents"), or you may submit your own team.. If you do not have your own team, but want to play with a few friends just note this when you sign-up and you all will be on the same "free agent" team.

* Where: King School in Cambridge (for map & directions go to http://www.crfcbasketball.com/directions.php)
* Game Nights: You team will play once per week on WEDNESDAY nights
* Game Times: 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM or 9:00 PM
* 1st game: Wednesday, May 13th
* # of Games: 10, plus playoffs
* Teams: 6-9
* # of players per team: 8-10 players per team
* Playoffs: Quarterfinals August 5th, Semifinals August 12th, Finals August 19th
* Price: $1,000 per team - ALL league fees are due by the first week of the season
* Sign-up Info: Deadline is Monday, May 4th by 5:00 PM
* Sign-up options: Sign up your team by filling out the entry form at www.cacbasketball.com, or contact Jason Tibbetts (info below) by May 4th
* Any Questions contact Jason Tibbetts: (617) 491-8989 or: E-Mail tibbs@cacbasketball.com

Leagues Played @ C.A.C. (4-4 Play - info below)
* A1 League - Monday nights @ C.A.C.
* A2 League - Wednesday nights @ C.A.C.
* B1 East League - Wednesday nights @ C.A.C.
* B1 West League - Thursday nights @ C.A.C. or Morse
* B2 East League - Tuesday nights @ C.A.C. or Morse
* B2 West League - Monday nights @ C.A.C. or Morse
* B2 North League - Thursday nights @ C.A.C. or Morse
* Women's league - Tuesday nights @ C.A.C.

Spring 2009 (A1) League: Mondays (Draft/Individual Entry) – Starts May 11th

C.A.C. Basketball is the most organized, well run, and unique collection of recreational basketball leagues in the Boston area. C.A.C. Basketball play is 4 on 4, on a 70 foot slightly smaller than regulation court. This makes for a unique game - it's faster, each player touches the ball more, and the pace of the game is quick. The (A1) league is a draft only league, which means you join individually and do not have to be on or enter a full team. If you are looking to enter a full team in the (A) division, than you can enter it into either the (A2) or (B1) league.
The (A1) league has evolved into a very competitive basketball league. Playing level: The average (A1) player played for their high school team, started for a couple of years, and was a pretty solid player. Every team in this league will have one former player that played at the collegiate level, usually division 3. The age range in this league is 22 - 40 with the average player age of 30. This league is very competitive with referees, scoreboards, complete stats, write-ups of games, interviews, message boards, jerseys, awards, trophies, and more. All players are welcome to join as many leagues as they wish - enter the (A1) league, then get a team together and play in the A2 or Charlestown 5-5 (A or B) League!

* Where: Cambridge Athletic Club (for map and directions go to http://www.crfcbasketball.com/directions.php)
* Game Nights: You will play your games once per week: on MONDAY or SUNDAY night
* Times: 7:10, 8:00. 8:50, or 9:45 PM
* 1st Game: May 11th
* # of Games: 10, plus playoffs
* Teams: 8-12
* # of players per team: All teams will have 6 players
* Price: C.A.C. members will be charged $75, non-members charged $140 - ALL league fees are due by the first week of the season
* Playoffs: Quarterfinals August 3rd, Semifinals August 10th, Finals August 17th
* Player Selection: The (A1) League is a draft only league, meaning there's no team entry. If you want to enter a team in the (A) playing level than enter them in the A2, B1, or Charlestown 5-5 A/B league, all of which are team entry only. Anyone may join whether member or non-member. Team selection is done by designated league captains who draft players based on talent level. If you've played in the A1 for a few seasons and are interested in being a captain (the draft is held on May 4th), please E-Mail tibbs@cacbasketball.com
* Sign-up Info: Deadline is Monday, May 4th by 5:00 PM.
* Sign-up options: Sign up yourself http://crfcbasketball.com/signup.php?league=B by filling out a questionnaire online here at www.cacbasketball.com or contact commissioner Jason Tibbetts (info below) by May 4th
* Any questions contact Jason Tibbetts: (617) 491-8989 or: E-Mail tibbs@cacbasketball.com

Spring 2009 (A2) League: Wednesdays (Team Entry, Corporate Team Entry) – Starts May 13th

C.A.C. Basketball is the most organized, well run, and unique collection of recreational basketball leagues in the Boston area. C.A.C. Basketball play is 4 on 4, on a 70 foot slightly smaller than regulation court. This makes for a unique game - it's faster, each player touches the ball more, and the pace of the game is quick. The (A2) league is similar to the (A1) league with the 2 differences of: the games are played a different night and this is an "enter your own team league."
The (A2) League playing level: Very similar to the A1 league in that each team in this league usually will have one player that played at the collegiate level, usually division 3. The age range in this league is 22 – 40 with the average player age of 28. This league is very competitive with referees, scoreboards, complete stats, write-ups of games, interviews, message boards, jerseys, awards, trophies, and more. All players/teams are welcome to join as many leagues as they wish - put yourself in the (A1) league, then get a team together and play in the (B1) or Charlestown 5-5 (A or B) League!

* Where: Cambridge Athletic Club (for map and directions go to http://www.crfcbasketball.com/directions.php)
* Game Nights: You will play your games once per week: on WEDNESDAY nights or SUNDAY night.
* Times: 5:30 PM, 6:20, 7:10, 8:00, 8:50, or 9:45 PM
* 1st game: Wednesday, May 13th
* # of Games: 10, plus playoffs
* # of Teams: 6-9
* # of players per team: All teams must have at least 6 players
* Price: $850 per team - ALL league fees are due by the first week of the season
* Playoffs: Quarterfinals August 5th, Semifinals August 12th, Finals August 19th
* Sign-up Info: Deadline is Monday, May 4th by 5:00 PM
* Sign-up options: Sign up yourself http://crfcbasketball.com/signup.php?league=B or your team http://crfcbasketball.com/signupteam.php?league=B by filling out a questionnaire online here at www.cacbasketball.com or contact Jason Tibbetts (info below) by May 4th
* Any Questions contact Jason Tibbetts: (617) 491-8989 or: E-Mail tibbs@cacbasketball.com

Spring 2009 (B1) League: East Division: Wednesdays, West Division: Thursdays (Individual, Team Entry, Corporate Team Entry) - Starts May 13th/May 14th

C.A.C. Basketball is the most organized, well run, and unique collection of recreational basketball leagues in the Boston area. C.A.C. Basketball play is 4 on 4, on a 70 foot slightly smaller than regulation court. This makes for a unique game - it's faster, each player touches the ball more, and the pace of the game is quick. The B1 league is C.A.C. Basketball's most popular level of play. B1 is our "average joe basketballer" league – solid competition for the average player, but not beginner or pro level. In terms of competitive level the B1 league is the 3rd out of the 5 competitive levels. B1 has evolved into a pretty solid league, now just a notch below the A1/A2 level, which is why the B2 & C leagues were created.
The only difference of (B1) vs. (A1) is most players in this league are a notch below the talent of the (A) player. The type of player in the (B1) league has played organized basketball before, and they play regularly. B1 players range variety of age ranges from 17-year-old high school players to veteran players. Numerous (A) league players have elected to play (B1) instead of (A) because they get more shots, more playing time, more passing, and more of a team . You may join as an individual, where you will be put on a team with fellow "free agents", or you may submit your own team. If you do not have your own team, but want to play with a few friends just note this when you sign-up and you all will be on the same "free agent" team. All players/teams are welcome to join as many leagues as they wish – put yourself/your team in the (B1) league, then get a team together and play in the Charlestown 5-5 (B) League!

* Where: Cambridge Athletic Club (for map and directions go to http://www.crfcbasketball.com/directions.php)
* Game Nights: You will play your games once per week: on WEDNESDAY (East) or THURSDAY (West) nights. One game all season may be played on a SUNDAY night.
* Times: 5:30 PM, 6:20, 7:10, 8:00, 8:50, or 9:45 PM
* 1st game: Wednesday, May 13th/Thursday May 14th
* # of Games: 10, plus playoffs
* # of Teams: 12-18 (Max 9 per division)
* # of players per team: All teams must have at least 6 players
* Price: $850 per team - ALL league fees are due by the first week of the season
* Playoffs: Quarterfinals: August 5th (East) or August 6th (West), Semifinals: August 12th (East) or August 13th (West), Finals: August 19th (East) or August 20th (West)
* Sign-up Info: Deadline is Monday, May 4th by 5:00 PM
* Sign-up options: Sign up yourself or your team by filling out a questionnaire online here at www.cacbasketball.com or contact Jason Tibbetts (info below) by May 4th
* Any Questions contact Jason Tibbetts: (617) 491-8989 or: E-Mail tibbs@cacbasketball.com

Spring 2009 (B2) League: West Division: Mondays, East Division: Tuesdays, North Division: Thursdays (Individual, Team Entry, Corporate Team Entry) - Starts May 11th/12th/14th

C.A.C. Basketball is the most organized, well run, and unique collection of recreational basketball leagues in the Boston area. C.A.C. Basketball play is 4 on 4, on a 70 foot slightly smaller than regulation court. This makes for a unique game - it's faster, each player touches the ball more, and the pace of the game is quick. The B2 league is the 4th level of 5 C.A.C. Basketball offers. This league is perfect for those who are looking to play in a league that is not as high in basketball talent in comparison to A1, A2 & B1, but is very competitive within it's own league. The teams are pretty diverse: some corporate, free agent, team entry, co-ed and over 40 teams. All teams are made up of players who like to play basketball, get a run in, but not play as competitive as the A1, A2 or B1 leagues. If players who play in B1 are looking for another night/league to play in (B2) is it.
This league has referees, scoreboards, complete stats, write-ups of games, interviews, message boards, jerseys, awards, trophies, and more. All players & teams are welcome to join as many leagues as they wish. You may join as an individual, where you will be put on a team with fellow "free agents", or you may submit your own team. If you do not have your own team, but want to play with a few friends just note this when you sign-up and you all will be on the same "free agent" team. All players/teams are welcome to join as many leagues as they wish - put yourself/your team in the (B2) league, then get a team together and play in (B1) League or Charlestown 5-5 (B) League!

* Where: Cambridge Athletic Club or the Morse School (for map and directions go to http://www.crfcbasketball.com/directions.php)
* Game Nights: You will play your games once per week: MONDAY (West), TUESDAY (East) night, or THURSDAY (North) night.
* Times: 5:30 PM, 6:20, 7:10, 8:00, 8:50, or 9:45 PM.
* 1st game: May 11th/12th/14th
* # of Games: 10, plus playoffs
* # of Teams: 8-12 per division
* # of players per team: All teams must have at least 6 players
* Price: $850 per team - ALL league fees are due by the first week of the season
* Playoffs: Quarterfinals: August 3rd (West), August 4th (East), or August 6th (North), Semifinals: August 10th (West), August 11th (East), or August 13th (North), Finals: August 17th (West), August 18th (East), or August 20th (North)
* Sign-up Info: Deadline is Monday, May 4th by 5:00 PM
* Sign-up options: Sign up yourself http://crfcbasketball.com/signup.php?league=B or your team http://crfcbasketball.com/signupteam.php?league=B by filling out a questionnaire online here at www.cacbasketball.com or contact Jason Tibbetts (info below) by May 4th
* Any Questions contact Jason Tibbetts: (617) 491-8989 or: E-Mail tibbs@cacbasketball.com

Spring 2009 (Women's 4v4) League: Tuesday Nights (Individual Entry) – Starts May 12th

C.A.C. Basketball is the most organized, well run, and unique collection of recreational basketball leagues in the Boston area. C.A.C. Basketball play is 4 on 4, on a 70 foot slightly smaller than regulation court. This makes for a unique game - it's faster, each player touches the ball more, and the pace of the game is quick.
This will be C.A.C. Basketball's 10th Women's League.
We have recently made some fundamental changes to how the league is run. If you've played before, then you know that this is the thirdseason that the League will be played on Tuesday nights. It's also the third season that the League has gone to the Draft Format. Designated League Captains will draft players the week before the season starts to form teams. If you're interested in being a captain, please email tibbs@cacbasketball.com.
The league is run just as well as all of our leagues are: Each game has a referee and a scorekeeper. You get a reversible jersey, T-shirts, write-ups and stats for all games. The website has all of this info as well as teams, schedules, standings, videos, message boards, pictures, and more. If you want to get into a league where you can play with a team or a few of your friends, check out the Women’s 5v5 League. Players can play in as many leagues as they want! This league is an open women's league - all levels welcome!

* Where: Cambridge Athletic Club (for map and directions go to http://www.crfcbasketball.com/directions.php)
* Game Nights: You will play your games once per week on TUESDAY nights.
* Times: 6:20, 7:10 PM, 8:00 PM, or 8:50 PM
* 1st game: Tuesday, May 12th
* # of Games: 10, plus playoffs
* # of Teams: 6-9
* # of players per team: 6-7 players per team
* Playoffs: Quarterfinals August 4th, Semifinals August 11th, Finals August 18th
* Price: $75 for C.A.C. members or $125 for non-members - ALL league fees are due by the first week of the season
* Player Selection: The Women's 4v4 League is a draft only league, meaning there's no team entry. If you want to enter a team in the Women's League, enter them in the Women's 5v5 League, which is team entry. Anyone may join whether member or non-member. Team selection is done by designated league captains (on May 4th) who draft players based on talent level.
* Sign-up Info: Deadline is Monday, May 4th by 5:00 PM
* Sign-up options: Sign up yourself http://crfcbasketball.com/signup.php?league=B by filling out a questionnaire online here at www.cacbasketball.com or contact commissioner Jason Tibbetts (info below) by May 4th
* Any Questions contact Jason Tibbetts: (617) 491-8989 or: E-Mail tibbs@cacbasketball.com

4th Annual Andy Danielson Memorial 3v3 Tournament: March 28th & 29th

C.A.C. Basketball is holding the 4th Annual Andy Danielson 3v3 Tournament on the Weekend of March 28th and 29th. Andy was a C.A.C. Basketball player who tragically passed away from a heart ailment on December 7th, 2005. He was both a great friend and person who was extremely generous and selfless by donating much of his time to various charities. To honor Andy, C.A.C. Basketball runs this yearly Memorial Tournament in his name.

The cost is $120/team and all proceeds and donations will benefit the Habitat for Humanity this year. Over the last 3 years we've raised over $12,000 let's keep up with the effort!

Like all C.A.C. Basketball leagues, this tournament is open to all skill levels and the levels of play are classified like the leagues are: A1, B1, B2/C, & Women's. It is a double elimination tourney, so you are guaranteed at least 2 games. You may sign-up as an individual (where you will be matched up w/ other individuals evenly), or you can submit your own team in any competitive division. Games are played half court to 21 (or timed at 20 minutes whichever happens first) with referees. Please refer to this page for the rules: http://www.crfcbasketball.com/3rules.php
This tournament is open to all members and non members. By entering you will receive a T-shirt, free catered food and drinks all day.

Below is the schedule, and you can sign-up online here Sign Up! or email me at Tibbs@cacbasketball.com to reserve a spot or ask any questions.

Women's: Saturday, March 28th (10:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
A: Saturday, March 28th (2:00 PM - 6:00 PM)

B2/C: Sunday, March 29th (10;00 AM - 2:00 PM)
B1: Sunday, March 29th (2:00 PM - 6:00 PM)

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Andy Danielson Memorial 3v3 Tournament: April 12th & 13th

C.A.C. Basketball is holding the Andy Danielson 3v3 Tournament on the Weekend of April 12th and 13th. Andy was a C.A.C. Basketball player who tragically passed away from a heart ailment on December 7th, 2005. He was both a great friend and person who was extremely generous and selfless by donating much of his time to various charities. To honor Andy, C.A.C. Basketball runs this yearly Memorial Tournament in his name.

The cost is $120/team and all proceeds and donations benefit the Special Olympics in Andy's name. The 1st annual tourney raised $3,885 for the Special Olympics, and last year's tourney raised $4,750!

Like all C.A.C. Basketball leagues, this tournament is open to all skill levels and the levels of play are classified like the leagues are: A1, B1, B2, C & Women's. It is a double elimination tourney, so you are guaranteed at least 2 games. You may sign-up as an individual (where you will be matched up w/ other individuals evenly), or you can submit your own team in any competitive division. Games are played half=court, timed at 20 minutes with referees. This tournament is open to all members and non members. By entering you will receive a T-shirt, free catered food and drinks all day.

Below is the schedule, and you can sign-up online here Sign Up! or email me at Tibbs@cacbasketball.com to reserve a spot or ask any questions.

Women's: Saturday, April 12th (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
C: Saturday, April 12th (12:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
A: Saturday, April 12th (3:00 PM - 7:00 PM)

B2: Sunday, April 13th (10;00 AM - 2:00 PM)
B1: Sunday, April 13th (2:00 PM - 6:00 PM)

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'Tis the Season...

That C.A.C. Basketball cracks 100 teams. The deadline for the Winter '08 season is right around the corner (1/14), so enter a team, a couple friends, or just yourself and join in the fun!! See what all the fuss is about! Here's the Link to sign up!

This season Cambridge Athletic Club features:

3 Levels of 5 v 5 Basketball

- For all the former college level superstars, the hyper-competitive A League should satisfy your desire for the best run in the city
- For the rest of us? Yea, the B Level is where we'll want to hoop it up. The bonus, we can have better stats than the A Level guys, and you know it makes you feel good...
- And for the first time at C.A.C. a Women's 5v5 League. We need to do a lot of work promoting this and getting the word out there, so sign up!

Monday Night A1 Draft League (1/14/08)

- Still the best 4v4 (every league is 4v4 unless specified) experience you can have at C.A.C. All the players are thrown into a draft and all captains make their picks based on their own ranking system.
- Top level players means each captain gets a chance to be Danny Ainge and draft day trades aren't unheard of.

B1 League

- Our second most popular league is a mixed bag of all level of players.
- This is a "Enter Your Own Team" League, but free agents can be put together to make competitive teams and everyone has a shot at the championship!

B2 League

- Our most popular level of play, the B2 is always filled to capacity, so be sure to get a team in early!
- Our "Everyman" 4v4 League is another "Enter Your Own Team" format. This is for the average player, so get a bunch of friends together to get in a weekly run!

Corporate League

- Got a bunch of players around the office and need a team building exercise? Nothing is better than a weekly game of hoops. Plus, this league is Co-Ed, so everyone can get involved!

Women's League

- Our Women's League 4v4 is very competitive and has become a year round league at C.A.C.! Get a team in and join the fun!
- No seriously, these girls can ball, check out the video!

You'll love the blogs, write-ups, stats, and message board features that the leagues offer! Don't forget to check it out! C.A.C. Basketball

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You know what I hate more than being injured? Do you know what I despise more than not being able to do a damn thing for weeks on end? Abso-fucking-lutely nothing. Most of the time (read 100%) there isn't a damn thing you can do to avoid getting hurt. You take all the precautions, lace up the braces, stretch out real well and wear the lucky socks that you've never gotten hurt in. Hell, you do a rain dance, pray to the gods of good health and sacrifice a baby calf to make sure you stay healthy. And what happens, every damn god you prayed to ends up not existing. Well fuck that. You try to make a game saving play with a minute to go and end up being out of commission because you don't land properly. Can't walk for three long ass days? Too bad, you must have done something to deserve it. Got another upset to pull off less then a week later? Go suck some donkey balls and stop being a pussy.

Want to play in the next round of the playoffs? Too bad, stand on the sidelines in crutches and watch your championship hopes go down in flames. What are the options that you have? You can go to the hospital and hear that you've got to stay off it for about a month, or you can suck it up like a man and take a lot of pills. Well what do you think I'm gonna do. You Damn Right...

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You'd think that the CAC was paying me by the word. But do you think I would sell out like that? Ok, so I would, but what's foremost on my mind at this point is the ridiculous level at which the 5 on 5 Leagues are playing at. Yes, I'm aware that the Sox are on the brink of elimination, the Cs are getting ready to prove that they're not just the lords of the preseason, and that way too many people are talking about an undefeated season already for the Pats, but those have been pushed back until at least next week.

Well, not entirely; while we're here, since when has winning AT Miami, AT Indy, AT Baltimore and AT the Meadowlands (last game of the season with the division and home field already determined one way or another) been a forgone conclusion. Brady is just 2-4 in Miami, they haven't beaten Indy in their last three tries and have won AT Indy since '03. So everyone do all of us a favor and stop even wondering if the Patriots are going to go undefeated. Talk to me in week 14 if they're 13-0 and the division is wrapped up, then I'll care.

But back to my point. Watching some of the sick talent that has made its way over to our little corner of the basketball universe has brought a single tear to my eye. The best, and some might say only, way for CAC to continue to grow and flourish, is to focus its attentions on the 5 on 5 Leagues. Now with 16 total teams, 2 divisions, and a Women's League in the works, we're headed in the right direction. But there is more work to be done. We need to get out there more, recruit more teams, even better players, and get a loyal, consistant roster of teams.

Look, we all like to poke fun at the Evil Empire that is Basketball City (no you don't get a link, come on now). But they have a lot of advantages over the CAC. They have the flashy corporate sponsorships, the leagues in five different cities, and the expensive gear. But what they don't have is what makes the CAC Leagues so great. They don't have the stats, the write-ups, the characters, and the fantastic "nice guy to asshole ratio", as our own DStein so elequently put it. Where else can you get blogs based on the players, the teams, and our drinking shananigans?

Challenging the Beast won't be easy, but expanding to at least three divisions next season is a step in the right direction. Sure we'll be spacially challenged (not all of us have the facilitis for 6 courts back to back), but Charlestown, both the Boys and Girls Club and high school, have been very accomidating. There are more options in the works to accomidate the lust that grown men have to prove themselves week in and week out. The next, maybe tournaments, grabbing away some of the corporate sponsorships, and bringing this thing city wide. We have the quality players, now we've got to take away the quantity.

Hanging By a Thread [RedSox.com]
Preseason in Swing [Boston.com]
Pats Going Undefeated? [The Bulletin]

Look at that, a link dump AND a coherent thought or two, who would have figured??

Look Who's Unemployed! (Mostly)

That's right, I've been unemployed for the last couple months and STILL didn't post a single blog topic. Talk about not being motivated to do much of anything. Check that, I've done a whole lot while sitting on the couch. Besides enjoying the finest that baseball (Sox), football (who doesn't heart Randy??) and basketball (OK preseason doesn't count) has to offer; I've sent plenty of hate emails, logged endless hours on the web, and kept 3 local liquor stores in business. Where do I get to put that on my resume??

We're going to pick this back up as a part-time gig starting tomorrow, seeing as how my CAC overlords have bestowed additional responsibilities on my head. You should expect more of the same, lots of commentary on the world of sports, some quality links (plenty new ones on your left), and a number of discussions that involve copious amounts of booze and bad decisions. Now as evidenced by my previous forays into this adventure, it probably won't last all that long. But I have nothing else to do and have conceivably watched every single crappy daytime TV show there is, so here we go again!!

Embrace the name change! [CAC Basketball]
Loose Balls over at CAC [More Loose Balls]