Splatmandu outdoes itself! $1,008.35 in food/supplies was donated to the Domestic Assault Shelter of Three Rivers, surpassing last year's contribution.

"Go For the Gold"

On Sunday, July 20, 2003, Nate successfully retrieved his fifth "bag of gold" in a single season. On Sunday, October 19, 2003, John successfully retrieved his fifth "bag of gold" in a single season. Both Nate and John were awarded the coveted "Go For The Gold" pin. Anyone who has ever retrieved the gold to win the game in the Mine Field (or anyone who got shot trying) will agree, this is NOT an easy feat. Congratulations Nate and John!

GOOD PRESS!

APG Covers Splatmandu! (April 26)
The June 2003 edition of Action Pursuit Games covers our 2002 Big Game/Food Drive. Check out pages 202-203!

Great Article About Splatmandu (Oct. 26)
"A paintball field that operates much like a cooperative is one of the highest-rated in Michigan."
(source: Country Lines)

ALAMO STATS - 2003 SEASON

ALAMO "HOPPER" RECORD - (June 10)
53 seconds. The five defenders who hold the record are:
Jim Nelson, Bill Hearns, Chad Ostertag, Chris Gracey and Mike Truckey.

ALAMO "ONE-BALL" RECORD - (Oct. 19)
2 minutes 32 seconds. The five defenders who hold the record are: TJ Baker,Ted Cross, Joe Neal, John Rowan and Karl Ruedger.

SPLATMANDU FIRSTS

June 21st: Splatmandu's oldest player (76 years) and Splatmandu's first deaf player (a challenge for our referees and a learning experience for all).

September 13th: FIRST ANNUAL 110% AND KEY MEMBERS APPRECIATION DINNER and NIGHT GAME.

October 19th: FIRST WOMAN TO DEFEND THE ALAMO
Mary Marker became the first woman to enter the Alamo (Full Hopper) with the defenders.

AWARDS GIVEN AFTER BIG GAME  - September 29, 2003

BIG GAME TROPHY --- NATE HOHNKE/JOHN ROWAN.

SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD --- ALEX BAKER.

THE GOLDEN CRUTCH --- STEVE KREZO.

FUNNIEST MOMENT --- DR. BUNNAWAY’S BLAST.

SHOT OF THE YEAR --- SIR JOE’S AMBUSH.

M.V.P. --- KARL RUEDGER.

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THANK YOU to the 141 Players who Played With Honor!


THANK YOU to all the people in orange. NICK and RUSTY for running all day as reinsertion referees. DALE, ALISON, SHANNON, MAGGIE, VICKI and JESSA who dutifully watched over the flag stations and recorded the completion of successful missions. JOE for controlling the chrono and the activities in the Neutral Zone. ABE and KATHY for acting as “floating” referees and JEN, our very own Splatmandu Film Crew. THANK YOU TO ALL THE MOTHERS, FATHERS, GIRLFRIENDS AND WIVES OF THE PLAYERS. Your support and understanding is always appreciated...much more than you are told.

A special thanks to my wife, Kathy. Her understanding of the game... her understanding of the players...and her tireless efforts created this day. REMEMBER...

PLAY WITH HONOR and KEEP SPLATMANDU PURE!

Ted (The Gatekeeper) Cross




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