Just started this thread to see who from badmintoncentral.com is going!

I am!

i am! but i have not figured out how, when, and where to stay yet... :(

when will you be there?

I am. 4 of us will be leaving early morning on the 15th and leaving again early morning on the 22nd. We'll be staying at the Holiday Inn in Anaheim.

There are a group of others who'll also be coming from AZ, but I don't know when they'll be coming and where they'll be staying. I know that some will only be come for a couple of days or so.

I'm going early for the Manhattan Beach International near august 5th. I'm not suer where i'm staying yet... I'll post a pic of myself on this site when I get home.. I'm at work right now :crying:

Eurasian, r u on the national team, or is the manhattan beach an open tourny?

open. i dont really feel too comfortable telling too many personal details to strangers on the net...

canada edmonton

suprise from my dad for summer vacation yesturday

going to be so sweet

Aug 17 - Aug 21

I would reallly like to go somehow...but don't know how :confused: Has there been a BC carpool arrangement already made?

I would reallly like to go somehow...but don't know how :confused: Has there been a BC carpool arrangement already made?

not that i am aware of right now. but i do know that a lot of Bay Area folks will be taking the trip down, so it is entirely possible to find a ride, most people i know haven't made up their mind though.

unfortunately, i will probably be flying down as i have to work the day before and the day after. driving 6-8 hours plus LA traffic will be very unpleasant. besides, i need all the energy to concentrate on watching the matches... ;)

not that i am aware of right now. but i do know that a lot of Bay Area folks will be taking the trip down, so it is entirely possible to find a ride, most people i know haven't made up their mind though.

unfortunately, i will probably be flying down as i have to work the day before and the day after. driving 6-8 hours plus LA traffic will be very unpleasant. besides, i need all the energy to concentrate on watching the matches... ;)


Aw, shucks...I'll be in LA already by that time. I'm crossing my fingers that at least they'll be broadcasting it on tv?

And yes, i'm glad you won't subject yourself to the horrible monster of LA traffic and LA drivers for that matter *shudder*

Aw, shucks...I'll be in LA already by that time. I'm crossing my fingers that at least they'll be broadcasting it on tv?

And yes, i'm glad you won't subject yourself to the horrible monster of LA traffic and LA drivers for that matter *shudder*


they will in ESPN2, but not live broadcast. instead a highlight.

all those who are going will have to figure out how to go around inside LA. best is to find a hotel close to the arena. the Holiday Inn w/ BC's group rate is a few miles from the arena. definitely not walking distance. but local enough so there will not be any problem with traffic.

i am ..i am goin with a friend... and i know there r groups of ppl r goin from bay area....i will properly leave on tues ...aug 17 to the final

I'm goin on the 18th, I have to miss the first couple matches which sucks!
I'm comin all the way from CT

i am! but i have not figured out how, when, and where to stay yet... :(

when will you be there?

ok. i have booked the flight! arriving 18th morning, leaving 22nd morning. i really wish i can be there the whole week, but unfortunately i have many commitments during August and regretfully i have to skip the first 3 days.

i still need to figure out where i am going to stay, as well as local transportation.

Hello BCers,

Anyone from the Bay Area/Peninsula heiding off on four wheels (driving) willing to ferry my racquets as a favour? I am planning to be at Arrowhead on two wheels (riding bici) so it will be a great help! This way I could play with the locals at some of the baddy facilities in that area. Any suggestions?

Please reply to forum.

Hello BCers,

Anyone from the Bay Area/Peninsula heiding off on four wheels (driving) willing to ferry my racquets as a favour? I am planning to be at Arrowhead on two wheels (riding bici) so it will be a great help! This way I could play with the locals at some of the baddy facilities in that area. Any suggestions?

Please reply to forum.

Holy cow! Good job!! You should talk to a local radio maybe get sponsored! How far are u traveling from?

i believe it is around 400 miles....5-7 hours drive depends on how fast u r goin

i believe it is around 400 miles....5-7 hours drive depends on how fast u r goin

I'll definately keep my eyes open for the guy on the bike. I'm assuming your wearing a 'LIVESTRONG' bracelet and have a Lance t-shirt! Can't have enough respect for Lance, even though apparently the chances of his genetics coming in one package are one in a billion.

Just started this thread to see who from badmintoncentral.com is going!

I am!


I'm going too! :)

But I'm just going to watch the finals. :o

Anyone from the Bay Area/Peninsula heiding off on four wheels (driving) willing to ferry my racquets as a favour?it's possible. when are you heading down?

I am planning to be at Arrowhead on two wheels (riding bici)...:eek: i just had a Triplettes de Belleville flashback...:D

I am planning to be at Arrowhead on two wheels (riding bici)... edit.....delete

I'll be going to the Worlds with my dad. Anyone know the specifics of plans to play at SGVBC, who to contact for a week's pass, how to get the Badminton Central discount, all that good stuff?

Thanks much SamKool!
I msut leave early morn of 10th at the latest, and think I can make it to Fullerton youth hostel by 14th. Please send PM to arrange details. You dont know how much this means to me.


it's possible. when are you heading down?

:eek: i just had a Triplettes de Belleville flashback...:D

You gotta be serious there 2wheels04?!?!...
Are you going to be one of the WC Liaison Officer??..

Thanks much SamKool!
I msut leave early morn of 10th at the latest, and think I can make it to Fullerton youth hostel by 14th. Please send PM to arrange details. You dont know how much this means to me.

Thanks much SamKool!
I msut leave early morn of 10th at the latest, and think I can make it to Fullerton youth hostel by 14th. Please send PM to arrange details. You dont know how much this means to me.i'm willing to carpool w/ 3 additional people. i'll be leaving from san francisco on thursday morning, the 18th, around 6:00am; returning monday morning the 22nd.

han, if you're reading this, i can transport your rackets for you. hell, i can transport a ton of rackets... if you can do w/out them until the 18th.

You gotta be serious there 2wheels04?!?!...
Are you going to be one of the WC Liaison Officer??..

Yes.
No. Are you?

2wheels04,
wow, well, best of luck to you and ride safe..Hmm, there must be a way you can find some carpool ride from N.Cal to down here..:P.
Can you wait til the 18th of August and go with SamKool, as he has some room in his car and offered a ride with him?? Or you already booked tickets the entire week??..

Yes, i will be helping out as one of the WC LO. Actually our first meeting will be on Aug. 10th..Start "working" officially on Monday Aug. 15th..
See you soon then-:).

Yes.
No. Are you?

2wheels04,
wow, well, best of luck to you and ride safe..Hmm, there must be a way you can find some carpool ride from N.Cal to down here..:P.

Thanks Fella! I aim to reach there alive and well.
Not looking for ride to, but mebbe a lift coming back.


Can you wait til the 18th of August and go with SamKool, as he has some room in his car and offered a ride with him?? Or you already booked tickets the entire week??..

Offer most appreciated, but no can do, must be there before 14th.
No tickets for me, but I will be courtside most of the time.


Yes, i will be helping out as one of the WC LO. Actually our first meeting will be on Aug. 10th..Start "working" officially on Monday Aug. 15th..
See you soon then-:).

Being a LO is best! Glad you are going to be that!!
Tails up now!

afterthought:
We should probably plan to put a message board around the arena or thereabouts, it'll be good to see you chappies!

warning: new thread start; sub: active involvement with WC.

Blckknght,

I have mentioned to Kwun about this on the phone last week and also talked to the SGVBC owner, Eric Mcmullin. To get the discount all you have to do is to go to the Pro Shop and tell them that you are from Badminton Central.

I'll be going to the Worlds with my dad. Anyone know the specifics of plans to play at SGVBC, who to contact for a week's pass, how to get the Badminton Central discount, all that good stuff?

Just got our tickets. I'm only going on saturday. We can't afford to see anything more. Hope to see you guys there. Look out for a tall skinny asian teen with really poofy hair. I'll be in section 225 with my dad.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/alexfan90/badmintontix.jpg

alexfan90,

Hi, since you live in Fullerton, could you help with some local information as I will be staying at the Hostel there and comuting to Arrowhead pond via public transport.

Give there are some in the evning with some going pretty late, do the buses run late, I know I have two to catch one from North Harbour Boulevard to East Katella Ave, then one along East Katella Ave?

Regards

Stuart

alexfan90,

Hi, since you live in Fullerton, could you help with some local information as I will be staying at the Hostel there and comuting to Arrowhead pond via public transport.

Pardon me for stealing your thunder AlexFan90.


Give there are some in the evning with some going pretty late, do the buses run late, I know I have two to catch one from North Harbour Boulevard to East Katella Ave, then one along East Katella Ave?


Hey Canberra Fella,

Two ways to/for:

By Bus (OCTA)
Take 43 going to Costa Mesa (going South, the driving is right side here)
or take 47 (walking down the street from the Hostel).

Switch at either Ball St, then take 46 (going East) toward Orange, Arrowhead will be on the way.

Alternately, you may take 50 going to Orange from Katella.

Approx travel times 1 hour during good connection, 1 hr + otherwise

OCTA has Night Owl Service, also on Sundays.

Also cf: <http://www.octa.net/busrail/routes/may2005/2.asp>


By Train (Metrolink)

Walk down N Harbor Blvd to the train station (approx 1.5 km)
Take Metrolink going to San Diego, get down at Arrowhead, 2nd stop.

Last train around 8.20pm (check www.metrolinktrains.com)

Pardon me for stealing your thunder AlexFan90.



Hey Canberra Fella,

Two ways to/for:

By Bus (OCTA)
Take 43 going to Costa Mesa (going South, the driving is right side here)
or take 47 (walking down the street from the Hostel).

Switch at either Ball St, then take 46 (going East) toward Orange, Arrowhead will be on the way.

Alternately, you may take 50 going to Orange from Katella.

Approx travel times 1 hour during good connection, 1 hr + otherwise

OCTA has Night Owl Service, also on Sundays.

Also cf: <http://www.octa.net/busrail/routes/may2005/2.asp>


By Train (Metrolink)

Walk down N Harbor Blvd to the train station (approx 1.5 km)
Take Metrolink going to San Diego, get down at Arrowhead, 2nd stop.

Last train around 8.20pm (check www.metrolinktrains.com)


Thanks 2wheels04!

Wow... been a long time since I've posted or read these forums, but just letting everyone know that I'mma gonna be there! :D :D :D

Will be there for the entire event actually, and you can come find me at the information/help desk if you're bored. I'll be working there pretty much full-time as the Chinaman.