A Foosball Challenge!

I feel that the state of foosball in our area is solid. We have many committed players that keep the sport alive, but just alive, not thriving. In a city of multiple millions there are many more people anxious to learn foosball or enjoy foosball once again. They are simply uninformed of our group.

I have a challenge, a grass-root effort by all of us who enjoy the game, all of us who are simply obsessed with the game, and all of us who just want to have a good time playing and hanging out. Here is the challenge: talk about foosball. A simple mention of foosball to people around you. The server at the pub, tavern, bar, restaurant that you frequent, a nonchalant mention to your cashier at the grocery store or the convenience store down the street. Ride the metro? Well, you get the picture.

I do this a lot. I have yet to be rejected and I have witnessed many interesting reactions.

Be prepared to mention arizonafoosball.com and how they can learn more about the local foos community there. And always mention the Thursday night pop-in at the Loft Again in north Phoenix: a non-threatening, non-competitive environment to learn more, play hard, and meet some wonderfully quirky people.

Believe this: more players, more entry fees, more prize money, new folks to teach and watch, new friends (or nemeses), will make the scene vibrant.

It could be just that simple.