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Memphis Marriott East Hotel to Host 2002 Official Efl Th e Official Newsletter of ' Electric:,Footbal ( 2002 CONVENTION TOURNAMENT MEMPHIS MARRIOTT EAST HOTEL TO FORMATS TO GUARANTEE TOP PLAY THROUGHOUT WEEKEND HOST 2002 OFFICIAL EFL CONVENTION The American cit y best known fo r its variety and ynu and yourfamily. please fill oul 1he ReservaJ inn Furm pri111ed in this issue cf PLUGGED IN' ( Page 7) While men, women and children EFLers of all legacy of trend-setting music ... ranging from ages begin lo sharpen their coachi ng sk ill s as the the rock & roll of Elvis Presley and the blues of and return it as early as possible. bi g 2002 Official Electri c Football Super Bowl B.B. King to th e best of soul . country & western T he action on Saturday, Jan. 19. 2002, wi ll & Conventi on approaches. here is an overview and pop .. MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE- will be hi ghlighted by the AFC and NFC Wi ld Card of the formats for the three major competiti ons: host the 8th Annual Official Electric Football Tournaments and the new Eastern and Western Super Bowl & Convention from Friday, Jan. Di vision League Champions Pl ayoffs. The day SUPER BOWL OF 18, through Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002. wi ll also see preliminary round acti o n in the ELECTRIC FOOTBALL 8 All of the weekend festivities will take place at Buzz Bowl for Women and the Spark Bowl fo r All Rounds of the AFC and NFC Wild Card the Memphis Marriott East Hotel, located at 2625 Youngsters. The schedule for Sunday, Jan. 20, Tournaments- in clud ing the Championship Thousand Oaks Blvd., just minutes from Memphis 2002, call ed "Championship Sunday," will match-ups-will be played according to Mi ggle International Airport. The hotel is ready to roll out include the AFC and NFC title games, th e cham­ Toys· established --wild Card" rules, wherein the red carpet for all EFLers with the Southern Charm pi onships of the Buzz and Spark Bowls and then each team has a set of four downs to try to score and G1idiron Knowledge for which one ofTe1messee's the Super Bowl of Electric Football 8. a TD or accumulate the most yardage possible. leading cities is so well known. Of course, all throughout the weekend there (Full rules will be avail able at the Conventi on.) "After holding our annual Electric Football will be a variety of exhibits to view, coaching All rounds of the newly-created League Convention in Midwest and Eastern cities for seven clinics for youngsters and beginners, pai nting Champions Play-Offs-whi ch wi ll be di vided years," stated Michael Landsman, president of demonstrati ons and instructi on, the Miggle Toys into Eastern and Western Conference Divisions­ Miggle Toys, Inc., the manufacturers and marketers EFL "store" to visit for a wide assortment of also will be pl ayed using the Miggle Toys "Wild of Electric Football games and products, "we felt it products, free raffle prizes and many other sur­ Card '" rules. (See P. 7 of this issue of PLUGGED was time to move our biggest event to the South. prises. Admission to the Conventio n, space for IN' for complete details on this competition.) And we believe one of the cities that best represents exhibits, all competitions and the raffle ti ckets The AFC and NFC Championshi p Games (i.e., the hospitality, excitement, wamllh, vitality and will , of course, be FREE. the Tournament Semifinals)-whi ch will pit the football culture of the South is Memphis, Tennessee." Conveniently located to most of Memphis· AFC Wild Ca,d tounwmelll victor against the League The weekend will kick-off with the u·aditional leading daytime and evening am-actions. restaurants Champions Eas1ern Conference Playoff winner and Welcome Reception & Dinner hosted by Michael and clubs. the Memphis Marriott East offers beauti­ the NFC Wild Ca rd tournament winner against the & Delayne Landsman of Mi ggle Toys on Friday fully decorated and appointed rooms. a fitness facility, League Champions Wes/em Conference Playoff evening, Jan. 18. Admission to this festi ve evening an indoor pool, a full-service restaurant. a lounge, winner-will be played in complete-game formats again wi ll be FREE-but advance reservations complimentary parking and a.iJix)rt transfers and more. according to Official Miggle Toys Rules. will be required for entry. To reserve a place/or Most major airlines service Memphi s International Ai rport and there are a number of major U.S. BUZZ BOWL FOR WOMEN hi ghways that feed into the area. All Preliminary, Semifinal and Championship A special Electric Football rate of $79 (plus games will be played in the "Wild Card " format. tax) per room per ni ght has been establi shed by the SPARK BOWL FOR YOUNGSTERS Memphi s Marriott East. Just call the hote l on or (BETWEEN THE AGES OF EIGHT before Dec. 31, 2001, at 800/627-3587 and ask for AND 15 YEARS OF AGE) the ''S pecial Electric Football Room Rate.'· Make Youngste rs between the ages of eight and 15 wi ll your reservati ons earl y. as rooms may be limited. be able to compete in one of two Spark Bowl In addition to its musical lore. Memphis also Di vis ions: the 8- 11 year old Division and the 12-15 has a long and storied football tradition. The year old Division. All Preliminary, Semifinal and Liberty Bowl, originall y built in 1965. not only has Champi onship games will be played in the "Wild served as the home field of the Uni versit y of Card" format. Boys and girls seven years of age Memphis football team, but also as the host of the The Memphis Marriott East, conveniently located to all of annual Liberty Bowl coll ege footba ll game. The and younger will have an opportunity to participate the city's entertainment, amusement and cultural attrac­ in a complimentary EFL Clinic ■ tions, will be the host hotel for the 2002 EFL Convention. Memphis Southmen. featuring funner NFL All co11ri11 11nl 011 puge 5 Tudor Games, Electri c Football, EFL & El ectric Football League are Registered Trademarks of ~ gle Toys, In c . c ultural. dining and entertainme nt attractions- anct opportunities. If you have some free time. we ALE'l-l'ER FROM TBE COMMISSIONER suggest you visit Graceland. one or more of the renowned mus ic museums or an amusement Park .______ _lA with your kids- and then end your evening on famed Bea le Street. And I am sure that the Memphis Marriott East l11e past several weeks in th e New York C it y area, and cln ho pe they were will be the ideal host hote l for this event. We wilJ have been a very not in harm 's way. And, our public rel ations again kick-off the weekend with our traditional turbulent. challenging repre~cntativc in New York. Ira Silverman. reports & on and stressful time with great affectio n how much he appreciated a ll Welcome Reception Dinner Friday night, at the hotel, followed by two for all Americans. o f the phone calls and e-mails he received from Jan. 18, 2002, days We at Miggle Toys EFLers in the cla ys fo llow in g the terrorist attacks of competition. clinics. exhibits. prizes. surprises join in sending our on the World Trade Center see king confirmation and more. The hotel itself has a large two-tiered condo lences to those of the safety and we ll -be in g of him, hi s stall and bal lroom, first-class guest rooms, an indour who lost loved ones his family. Our hearts and prayers go out to all. swimming pool, fitness center, food and beverage and fri ends in the Few games in our lifetime have been able to outlets and other services. sensele ss violence bring so many generations of family members, In closing, let me say that we hope that this against the United friends and neighbors together as weU or as com­ renewed spirit of community, tolerance and cama­ States. as we ll as our g ratitude to the tens of pletely as Electric Football. It is a social game raderie will extend across all elements of the thousands of brave. unse lfish and generous men like virtually no othe r, bonding men, women and Electric Football experience. As such, I am confi­ and women all over the country who contributed young people not only within their own commu­ dent that all of you will continue to adhere to the their time, prope rt y and money to helping those nities, but also with other Coaches throughout the recent request on the Miggle Toys Website to keep most affected by these hostilities. United States and around the world. In addition our postings on the Chat Board positive, upbeat As Ameri cans. howe ve r, we will come out of to teaching basic footba ll action, strategy and and helpful for all of our young, new and veteran this dark peri od in our history with a greater rules, the game also provides a strong background Coaches who rely on it so heavily for their Electric resol ve. a stronger commitment to country and an for sportsmanship, cooperation and teamwork. Football information and data. We thank you for enhanced sense of community. Thus. I can state with the utmost of confidence your cooperation and commend your willingness to In times o f sadness and need, the Electric and anticipation that our 8th Annual Official share your expertise and knowledge with others.
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