Heading into Upland

The first event has come to a close.  Both Division I and II are very competitive, with numerous solid squads this year.  Chapman sits in first place (4-0), followed by Cal Poly SLO (3-0-1), then Moorpark (3-1-0), then UC Davis (2-1-1). Cal Poly Pomona, Chico State, and Modesto JC all finished the weekend with a record of 1-3-0.  Cal (UC Berkeley) was the only team to go winless at the event.  
Reno (3-0) and Long Beach State (3-1) are tied for the lead in Division II, followed closely by a much-improved CSU Monterey Bay squad (2-1).  Evergreen Valley College came out and played 4 exhibition games, going 2-2, and they seem to be a good fit in Division II.  USC and Sonoma State both finished the day 0-3.
 
Only two teams from the October 9th event will be participating this weekend at Upland; those teams are Cal Poly Pomona and Long Beach State.  Getting their season started will be: (Division I) CSU San Bernardino(regular-season winner 2003-2004), Riverside CC (first year in the league), UC Irvine (back with a fresh squad with some great new additions), and UC Santa Barbara (with virtually the same tough defensive team as last year). 

 

In Division II, UC Riverside and UC San Diego will be starting their season out at Upland. 

 

All 7 B teams will begin their season at Upland.  They are Cal Poly SLO B Green (B Division 2003-2004 Runner-up) & Gold (B Division 2003-2004Champion), Cal Poly Pomona B, UC Davis B, UC Santa Barbara B Blue & Gold (Yes, they're back with two full B squads this year; maybe that rink they're building sparked some interest!), and newcomer UC San Diego B. 

 

Also making their Affiliate debuts are CSU Fullerton & Saddleback College.  We don't know much about these 2 teams yet...guess we'll have to wait and see!
 
Best of luck to all teams at the event.  Please remember to arrive 1 hour early to your first game, to take care of registration issues.