Knights jersey order - UPDATE

[Jay]

May 9, 2008 22:38:11 GMT puckhead said:

May 9, 2008 21:40:01 GMT Jay said:

They remove our limbs?

Funniest quote I've heard all day, thanks for the giggle!

Lol, Glad I could help :]

[Rob #12]

Right, having seen the Sheffield Vipers jersey it turns out they paid the same as us for their stuff, but they got numbers on the arms, numbers on the chest, a second crested logo on the shoulder and C's and A's stitched on.

All I asked for was numbers on the arms and C's and A's for us to hand out when we decide them but they wanted to charge us extra on top of the £59.50 we have paid per jersey/sock set.

With this in mind I have sent them an email asking why we are being asked to pay more than other teams who paid the same as us and got more.

I sent this email and will wait for a response. Any thoughts?

Hi,

First of all I would like to thank you for all your hard work to date. Its most appreciated.

I have just spent two days on the adult hockey clinic in Nottingham and players of the Sheffield Vipers team were also on the course. When we got chatting about team shirts, I saw one of their team jerseys and I noticed they were also made by you. They tell me they paid £60 for their shirts, which included the crest on the front, name and number on the back and a pair of socks which is the same as what we are paying (less 50p). But they also have numbers on the arms and chest as well as a second logo on the shoulder and C's and A's stitched on their jerseys. I don't know the size of their order, but I do know they only ordered a home jersey only.

When I spoke to you last week you told me numbers on the arms were going to cost an extra £5 per jersey on top of the £59.50 I had already paid you for each jersey and socks. I know you told me you had knocked some money off for VAT, but considering the above I don't understand how we have been asked to pay extra for a few small bits when the Vipers had what we requested as well a lot more for the same price as what we have paid. I have since found out that this is also the case for the shirt order of the Sheffield Ice Tigers. Though they didn't have shoulder logos, they had all the rest (arm numbers, chest numbers, C's and A's) for the same price.

With this in mind, I think it's only fair we have numbers on the arms on all jerseys and to be sent C's and A's for the home and away colours to stitch on ourselves at a later date when we decide who will wear them. Considering our design is quite basic, I don't feel we are asking too much.

We will be placing another order with you just after summer which will be about the same size (majority of the team going for the away shirt and socks as well as orders from friends and family). We could also be interested in training jerseys, but that is to be decided at a later date. All of this is dependant on a satisfactory outcome of this shirt order and even though the quality of your work is high, I don't feel we are getting a fair deal.

I look forward to your response.

Rob Vernon

[Rob #12]

Well that was quick.

Numbers on the arms, C's and A's to be sent to us and names/numbers on the black jersey will be gold. Result.

That reminds me, next thing to decide is C's and A's. Need to hand out voting forms me thinks to players over the next few weeks and find out who the team want in these roles. When the jerseys and the C's and A's arrive, when can then give them to players to get stitched to their jerseys.

[Thomas Elliott]

Great work Rob. I think using facts about Ice Tigers and Vipers' shirts have helped our cause, plus the fact that eventually we'll be having 2 shirts from them, some now as well.
Thanks again Rob, your effort is much appreciated.

[Rich]

Good work Rob

Just to put my tuppence in on the Cs and As, be careful. Its ok voting for a guy short term but alot of guys dont know each other yet and if it turns out the guy they are voting for isnt somebody they know it could get messy in a few months if you want to change things.

I guess it depends who gets it but its a big decision to make early on and it would look poor if we had to tape over somebodys C!

[ted]

No C's n A's on the shirts!!!

People have to also remember exactly what the C's n A's have to do as well. Not much point in voting for your mate if hes the timid one and not gonna get refs to change calls

I think everyone who WANTS to be a C or A should put their name forward and why, political style!

[Thomas Elliott]

I agree with Ted. I think that people who want it should put their names forward rather than just voting, cuz if everyone gets one vote each apart from one guy who gets 2 votes then it becomes a bit daft. I know its an extreme end of what could happen but it is a chance that 28 get one vote each, one person gets no vote and 1 person gets two votes then it becomes a bit of a farce cuz 28 people thought someone else would be better for them.
If people put theior name down then we might get a shortlist and voting might be a bit fairer!? I know what I mean if it doesn't come across on here, or people don't get it!!

[Rob #12]

Don't worry there is no rush.

C's and A's badges are being sent to me direct. We can hold the voting whenever, sometime within the next few months tho as I know we will have games coming up soon and they need to be in place by then.

Then once we are happy, I can give the badges to those selected to get them stitched on. (Is there any players or wives of players who can do this well?)

I do like the idea of putting your own name forward, with a mission statement if you like, to help people choose and make the right decision. Voting then can take place from a shortlist. Ya sounds good.

[Deleted]

Great work Rob, nice one mate.

[Rich]

Fair enough Rob, bring it up sunday fella

[michel hiver]

I agree with Ted & Andy regarding the C & A' s.
Good work getting this sorted Rob.

[Zukiwskyfan]

Do we know any details of any games yet?

Great work on the shirts. They are gonna look awesome.

[Rich]

ZF,
Dunno whos gonna organise games but we are fortunate enough to have been offered icetime at Peterborough playing the Predators. They are an entry level beginner team who play non checking for fun. Mixed ages and men/women mixed team.

Sat 7th June @ 4.15pm
Sun 3rd August @ 6.30pm

Shall I confirm or can Kev/Rob please let me know. They wont get icetime at slots like that again this year for sure so its a great opportunity

[Rob #12]

Hey Rich,

Can't confirm on matches. It's Kev who is sorting those out mate so you need to speak to him about these direct.

I am just sorting the jerseys for now bud.

[Rich]

Cheers Rob. Info passed to Kev but I dont think the games will go ahead so ignore my last post

[ted]

Sunday sunday sunday!!!

I cant make saturday games without masses of notice.... Might book that day off just in case!!!

As for sewing.... errr.... I can sew...

Peterboro Preds.... ace.... were they the guys we shared the changing room with or was that Phoenix?

I know eagles were the good team we actually played in the tourney. Played in Yellow IIRC.

Just a quick one re games.... reckon andy might ref a scrimmage for us properly one week? Warm up, then straight in, give everyone a change to work on rolling line changes, playing for stoppages, offsides etc.

[Rich]

Good idea re teams. Everyone take a white and black onto the bench and warm up and train in the teams as a game like scrimage