RSL v. The Yellow Soccer Team -NEWSLETTER

Hello Section 26!!!

The day is upon us! First home game of the season! I just wanted to mention a few things before we go into the game tonight.
Homebrew Competition:

As some of you know, we were able to get Ian Joy to come out AFTER the game and be our Celebrity Judge for the homebrew competition! The competition is scheduled to kick off at 5:30. Voting will go until 6:30. After the game the votes will be counted and Ian Joy will also vote for his favorite. The winner of the fans favorite will get the Homebrew Trophy, the winner of Ians Favorite will get a Jersey autographed by the entire team courtusy of Ian!!!
We have a limited amount of custom printed glass steins available for sale. Brewers however get one for entering (only one per brewer). The steins will sell for $5, but remember you are also getting to try some really great beers with these steins. This is also somewhat of a fund raiser for us. We are trying to get a few things (banner, scarfs etc), and the precedes are going directly to those things. So buying a stein doesn't only get you good brew, it also helps out your supporters group!

This contest isn't just limited to drinkers. There are also at least two non-alcoholic brews being entered (a root beer and a ginger ale), so imbiber or no, come out and cast your votes!
Songs and Chants:

This game is going to be on ESPN tonight so we need to bring our voices so we can show the league we are the best fans, and the best supporters group! So there are a few cheers to remember for tonights game:One is what you have seen on the signiture of these newsletters and on the website. This our cheer! The cheer to get Section 26 excited for the game, and let the rest of the stadium know we are there! This cheer is to be sung at the beginning of the game right before kick off. It goes as follows:

Rally together, gather around!
The scent of a battle is near!
The whistle sounds, a new game begins.
Fear nothing now the gangs all here!!!
SECTION 26 *clap* *clap* *clap* *clap* *clap* (repeat)

To hear the tune for this check out the Songs and Chants page on the website.

Another cheer we do for Columbus is:
No one likes the Yellow Soccer Team,
The Yellow Soccer Team,
The Yellow Soccer Team!
No one likes the Yellow Soccer Team,
The Yellow Soccer Team,
The Yellow Soccer Team!

To the tune of Yellow Submarine.

There will be many more, including our other classics!
Tonight we should also see the debut of the Section 26 flag! We will have a spot on the field during the opening ceremonies, so make sure you are there on time to cheer on our flag bearer. Lets make this game loud and fun! We have the best group of fans in the stadium, and lets show it! See you all tonight!


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Road Trip to Colorado May 1st-3rd

The fist game of the 2009 Rocky Mountain Cup, and the lone trip to Colorado this year. Its not to early to start planning. One way flights to Denver are currently going for $39 on SouthWest Airlines.
We are also throwing together another Brewery Tour. Last year it was of the Fort Collins Breweries, this year we are hitting up downtown. More details to come soon.

New website

So I have been working on a website. I know right now it is pretty bad, so I am constantly updating/creating it and looking ideas. If you have any ideas for improvement write them in the comments section. I am hoping to incorporate the blog, more images, and hopefully get that godaddy add off the top and put in one of our own!

Anyway check it out: www.Section26.com

Road Trip to Seattle

Road Trip to Seattle!

Join us March 27-29 as we make the journey to see RSL open their 2009 campaign against the newest MLS Franchise, and our newest rivals, Seattle Sounders! We have on car load full and are looking to add another. We will be leaving Friday the 27th as soon as Mark gets off work and coming home Sunday the 29th. Saturday we are putting together a tour of downtown Seattle with stops at Pikes Market, local craft brewers, and more. Then off to the game to cheer on ReAL and show the Sonics fans how to really support your team. After the game, its off to downtown again for a pub crawl. Group ticket prices are available for $20. If you are interested in joining us, contact Corey at rslsection26@gmail.com.

The Brewery Tour has been planned as follows:
11:30 - Gordon Biersh Brewery for samples and lunch
1:00 - Pike Brewing Co. and Pike Place Market
4:00 - Elsian Brewing Co
5:30 - Pyramid Brewing Co
7:30 - RSL v Seattle
10:00 - Rock Bottom Brew Pub
11:00 - Who knows.....

Here's a map of our route, starting and ending at the Hotel


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Thanks Pete for making our Video!

We now have a Youtube channel, click on the video below and subscribe to it, we will keep updating it with new videos we make throughout the season!

Supporters Group Sales Event

Ever felt like you’re the only fan standing?
Tired of trying to get others around you excited?
Want to feel the true environment of a soccer/futbol game?
Want to support your team with other fellow “crazies”?

Real Salt Lake
Invites you to be a part of a
2009 Supporters Group
at Rio Tinto Stadium

We are hosting you first look at the ever growing 2009 Fan Clubs on February 21st from 10 am to 2 pm.

The event will be held in the King’s Terrace club on the second floor of the stadium.
Come visit with each group and learn what their philosophies and beliefs are, and what their brew of choice is.
Get a tour of the stadium and select your seats by sitting in them rather than simply looking at a computer screen.
Refreshments will be provided
Anyone to purchase Season tickets at the event will receive 40% off merchandise at the team store that day only.
For more information,
call Brent @ 801-727-2850 or Spencer @ 801-727-2852
email at bstevens@realsaltlake.com
or
swarne@realsaltlake.com

Invite everyone you know who might be interested in season tickets. This is our chance to out recruit the other groups and claim to Trophy Drum for the season.

Time to brew!

For those entering the ReAle home brew competition, now is your time to start your final brew. If you have never brewed before, but have always been interested in trying it, contact Pete, Corey, or Mark and we can point you in the right direction. Or head on down to the Beernut and talk to any of their knowledgeable staff (Jamie). Its fun, easy, and cheap, and it has a great reward! For those doing root beer, I dont know how to help you, but you are still encouraged!