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4th Annual Computer Architects' Ice Hockey Game
Date: Monday, June 22nd, 2009
Time: 10:15pm
Location: Chaparral Ice, I-35 Location
Contact: Gabriel Loh (loh <at> cc.gatech.edu)
Tim Sherwood (sherwood <at> cs.ucsb.edu)
"Local Arrangements Chair" Michael McCracken (Sun)
We had another fantastic ISCA ice hockey game this year in Texas! (Yes,
there are ice rinks down there!) Check out the link to the photos from
this year below. We will be taking 2010 off as ISCA
will be held in France, but we will hopefully organize another friendly
match with our Theory colleagues at FCRC in 2011.
About
For three years running (with a hiatus for ISCA 2008 in Beijing), we've
gotten a group of computer architects together and have had a great
time playing friendly games of ice hockey.
We hope to see you out on the ice!
Volunteers?
We've got one photographer lined up, but if you're interested you're always
welcome. If someone wants to run the scoreboard, that's also a pretty easy
job. If you're interested, please send an email to Gabe. A referee would
be nice as well.
Fans, Spectators, Hecklers
ISCA attendees are welcome to come watch, heckle, cheer and/or buy us beer
afterwards! It's gonna be hot in Austin in June, and so why not hang out
in the air-conditioned comfort of an ice rink? Sources indicate that
you're welcome to pick up a pitcher or two from the bar and bring it over
the bleachers to have some refreshment while you watch. If you're
interested in attending, either just show up, or email Gabe if you need
assistance with transportation.
Rink Info and Directions
We'll be playing at the I35 location of Chaparral Ice Rink. Chaparral has
two locations, do NOT go to the Northcross rink.
We'll try to arrange for a bus to take us from the conference hotel to the
rink and back, and if that doesn't pan out then we'll organize a carpool.
If you're going to drive yourself, do not trust the default directions
given to you by Google Maps, as their address for the rink is not correct.
Instead, use this version: http://tinyurl.com/qv9bcv. Just
basically head north of I-35, take the Wells Branch Pkwy/FM-1825 exit, loop
back underneath the freeway and head south on the Frontage/Service road and
the rink will be on your right (just after IHOP and Whataburger).
We Need Sponsors!
We've had three highly successful ice hockey games so far. If your
company is looking for an opportunity to sponsor a highly-visible
event, please get in contact with us. We are looking for full or
partial sponsors to cover the expenses for the ice rink,
transportation, and/or jerseys (which could proudly display your
corporate logo!).
Photos from Past Years
ISCA 2009 (courtesy of Dam Sunwoo)
ISCA/FCRC 2007 Theory vs. Practice (courtesy of Diana Franklin)
ISCA/FCRC 2007 (courtesy of Catherine McGeoch)
ISCA 2005 (courtesy of Mike Marty)
ISCA 2005 (courtesy of Mark Hill)
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| Marc ripping a shot toward the goal. |
L-to-R (standing): David "Coach" Kaeli, Fred Chong, Gabriel Loh, Carl Beckmann,
David Albonesi, Marc Tremblay, Matt Farrens, David August, Benjamin Ylvisaker, Craig Zilles. Kneeling: Tim Sherwood, David Wood. |
Rules
The Computer Architecture Ice Hockey games are friendly, no-check ice
hockey games open to computer architects. This is an opportunity to rub
elbows with friends and colleagues with a common interest. Participants
should be able to skate (and stop), but need not be experienced hockey
players. Participants must wear full gear; please contact Gabe if you need
any loaner equipment and we'll see what we can do (no guarantees). You may
be required by the rink to sign a waiver. We will use a regular (hard)
puck. No
body-checking is allowed at any time.
Much of the text above has been adapted from Adam Butts'
page for "The
First (Annual?) ISCA Hockey Game".
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