[proud smurf]

OK is about time we start talking about where the SG's section it'll be,
chants, and many other thinks that concern the FO and the fans relations.

First,I will like to ask, what kind of crowd the FO is targeting to?
From this, we can actually decided to nature of the Serengeti.
I, for one, will like a group, like the 1906 Ultras (Quakes supporters)
with a lot of flags and chants, definitely a standing section,but family friendly
were kids and (yes) soccer moms & dads will bring their kids and show them what support a team is all about.

For chants, it may be a bit to early, but we can start working on them, so ,
if you have an idea, feel free to post it.


GO PRIDE !

[athletics68]

From going to the launch conference I'd say the crowd is definitely a tad younger and family oriented overall that the FO is looking for. Definitely more the AYSO set than the Quakes appeal to. So a more Casbah-esque feeling to the Serengeti might be advisable. Though I agree a standing group would likely be preferable with banners, flags, drums etc... Basically take the form of the 1906 Ultras and cross it with the more family friendly aspects of the Casbah.

[proud smurf]

Good A68 ! at least we are in the same page here.

[athletics68]

Originally Posted by proud smurf

Good A68 ! at least we are in the same page here.

As for the chants and songs I'll leave those to someone else. Singing has never been my strong suit.

[ggayle]

Originally Posted by proud smurf

We should ask ggayle for some guide lines of how to start the supporters group for the Bay Area team.

Originally Posted by proud smurf

OK is about time we start talking about where the SG's section it'll be,
chants, and many other thinks that concern the FO and the fans relations.

First,I will like to ask, what kind of crowd the FO is targeting to?
From this, we can actually decided to nature of the Serengeti.
I, for one, will like a group, like the 1906 Ultras (Quakes supporters)
with a lot of flags and chants, definitely a standing section,but family friendly
were kids and (yes) soccer moms & dads will bring their kids and show them what support a team is all about.

For chants, it may be a bit to early, but we can start working on them, so ,
if you have an idea, feel free to post it.


GO PRIDE !

First and foremost you should contact the FO ASAP. Get to know them, and let them get to know you and your intentions. Promises to buy season tickets always help in sweetening the pot.

Having a supporters group at a women's game is an exercise in fan frustration and flexibility. During the C-Rays run, the FO was wholly supportive of us, but then hired The Cool Cats to play samba rhythms during the games. They were great folks, but it was a clash with what I pictured the Rayistas doing (more Casbah). We eventually just folded in with them (since none of us could drum as well as they did).

If this FO is behind you, your biggest problem will be the other fans. A lot of the C-Ray crowds consisted of parents looking to let their kids run around for two hours without much supervision. They couldn't care less about the game, and will find your enthusiam annoying to the point of complaining to the FO. It's why a good relationship with the FO is necessary. They'll have your back with stupid complaints like those. That said, use those kids as allies. Bring them into the group, encourage them to start chants (yes, they'll be silly every now and then), let 'em drum, swing flags, etc. You'll win over those same annoying 'rents, and get more people into the group.
Don't even think about cursing at these games, even as individuals (which I found funny cuz Brandi cursed like a sailor while playing).

You might not have the numbers to have an entire section to yourselves, but I think it'd be worth pursuing having the visuals. The kind of flags, banners, and tifo that the 1906Ultras had this season. Actually, it would f***ing rock. The players would eat that s*** up.

Feel free to hit me up for any advice via PM. I gotta go check on April, my baby girl's crying. I'll try and help where I can.

Originally Posted by proud smurf

With his newborns (two girls) maybe he will like to come out of retirement.

Heh, I wish.

p.s. I like the name, Serengeti

[proud smurf]

Thanks for the advise Guy.

Now,I think is time to start setting the pcs in place.
Like I mentioned before, I have all the intentions of been in most of the Pride's games, but the whole economic situation is really hurting my wallet. As for now I haven't renew my Quakes tickets yet (waiting for a big miracle )

Anyways,who will take over from here ?
At least in planning things, or should we wait for the season to start ?

I noticed that, there are only about four or five of us in this board; when you checked the team's site, there are about 50 -53 persons listed as Pride supporters (BTW I'm not listed in that site), is there anyway we can get some of these listed fans to start posting in this board?
Like this, we can get this thing going, you know, the more ...the merrier.

GO PRIDE !

[dianamo-superstriker]

Originally Posted by proud smurf

Thanks for the advise Guy.

Now,I think is time to start setting the pcs in place.
Like I mentioned before, I have all the intentions of been in most of the Pride's games, but the whole economic situation is really hurting my wallet. As for now I haven't renew my Quakes tickets yet (waiting for a big miracle )

Anyways,who will take over from here ?
At least in planning things, or should we wait for the season to start ?

I noticed that, there are only about four or five of us in this board; when you checked the team's site, there are about 50 -53 persons listed as Pride supporters (BTW I'm not listed in that site), is there anyway we can get some of these listed fans to start posting in this board?
Like this, we can get this thing going, you know, the more ...the merrier.

GO PRIDE !

well, you can post a comment on the team's site, with the link to this forum..

[proud smurf]

Originally Posted by dianamo-superstriker

well, you can post a comment on the team's site, with the link to this forum..

Done !

Good idea BTW

GO PRIDE !

[athletics68]

So where should the Serengeti sit?

[proud smurf]

Originally Posted by athletics68

So where should the Serengeti stand
?

It looks like ,we will have to play by ears, because all depends in the crowds in the stadium.

sections 101 or 109 are OK with a 80-100% full stadium
even 107 will do (great visual)

section 107* will do good for a 50-70% full stadium

section 106 for less than 50%

Now the question still is how big of a crowd the FO is actually expecting ?

*section 107, I consider it as great section for a SG for it view, but the down side is the section is farest away from the pitch.