Forum Overview
Posted by Rajiv Feb 2, 2011 12:50:16 GMT 8
Post by Rajiv on Feb 2, 2011 12:50:16 GMT 8
Introduction
This forum is a platform for organizing regular indoor football games and related activities.
GIFFA stands for "Generic Indoor Football For Adults". As "giffa.proboards.com" was taken, I am using "giffas.proboards.com. The addition "s" reflects that the platform is currently only available in Singapore. If anyone would like to use the same platform for any other activity or in any other city, please let me know.
This forum was created in November 2009. Previously, games were organised on the FIOFAFI blog (now replaced by the FIFFA blog), which was first set up on January 2008.
Games
The aim is to have at least one game a day, so that anyone who wants to play on any day of the year has the possibility of a game. Times and locations may vary. Other games and activities may be arranged or organized on an ad hoc basis.
The system and the schedule for our regular men's games, the overriding principles, core values and rules by which our games are played, and reports for our games, are under the "GIFFA-Defined Men's Games" category. You need to read through the system and the overriding principles, core values and rules before you participate.
There are two "seasons" in a year, from April to September and from October to March the following year. The team selector with the most points at the end of each season wins prizes. More information in the "Overview" thread on the "Weekly Round Ups, Tables & Game Records" board.
Terms
In particular, the first post to the GIFFA System thread provides:
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Please also read the Overriding Principles, Core Values & Game Rules. Your participation in our games depends on it. This thread on the GIFFA System, and the Principles, Values & Rules, are in essence the terms on which you agree to participate in our games.
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Requirements
There is a basic standard for our regular games. You have to be currently in the GIFFA Player group to put yourself or your guests down for a GIFFA-defined game. In order to be added to the GIFFA Player group, you need to meet the following requirements:
There is more information on the GIFFA Player group on the "Information on Player Lists" thread on the "Playing Lists Updates & Playing Records" board under this "Administration" category. Player lists are monitored under the current month's thread on that board. At the end of each month, there is a listing of players by the number of games played in the preceding 6 months.
Registration
Other registered users can post on all other boards on this forum. To register, please go to:
Before I accept a new registration, I require the registrants year of birth, mobile number and nationality. Upon accepting the registration of a user, I will set his or her Display Name to a proper name, either the one he or she registered with or the name by which he or she was introduced. The Avatar is set to default. Registered users can change their Display Name and Avatar through their Profile page. Please do not change your Display Name more than once within any 6 month period.
Posting
Posts can be edited but not deleted. If a user wishes to request the deletion of a particular post, go to "Post Options" (the gear cog at the top right hand corner of each post), select "Report Post" and enter "Request deletion", or just message me.
Administration
This, the "Overview, Announcements & Developments" board under the "Administration category, covers announcements and developments relating to a full range of topics and issues concerning our games and activities, and this forum. The 22 announcement and developments threads are listed in Annex 1 below.
The "Payment Information" board under the "Administration" category deals with payment and credit balances, primarily for the GIFFA-defined games.
General
Any registered user can propose or organize other projects, sport, activities, games or events under the "OPSAGE" board under the "General" category.
There is also an "Introductions, Requests & Chat" board under the "General" category, where anything can be brought up or discussed. New players and guests can introduce themselves or make other requests on the board.
The "Stand-Alone Polls" board under the "General" category is for polls on matters relating to our games.
Values
The core values for all projects, sport, activities, games or events are:
Accessing the forum
If you access this website from a mobile device, you may be asked if you want to download the ProBoards App. You need to pay for the full version. If you select "Cancel", you can access the website on your mobile device's browser instead.
If you have problems posting, logging in or registering, please go to "The message board & modes of communication" thread on this board, or the Support Board on the ProBoards Forum to find relevant information on the site being down (if any), or go to the "GIFFA" page on the FIFFA blog. If all else fails, you can post details of the problems you are facing on the FIFFA blog.
This forum is a platform for organizing regular indoor football games and related activities.
GIFFA stands for "Generic Indoor Football For Adults". As "giffa.proboards.com" was taken, I am using "giffas.proboards.com. The addition "s" reflects that the platform is currently only available in Singapore. If anyone would like to use the same platform for any other activity or in any other city, please let me know.
This forum was created in November 2009. Previously, games were organised on the FIOFAFI blog (now replaced by the FIFFA blog), which was first set up on January 2008.
Games
The aim is to have at least one game a day, so that anyone who wants to play on any day of the year has the possibility of a game. Times and locations may vary. Other games and activities may be arranged or organized on an ad hoc basis.
The system and the schedule for our regular men's games, the overriding principles, core values and rules by which our games are played, and reports for our games, are under the "GIFFA-Defined Men's Games" category. You need to read through the system and the overriding principles, core values and rules before you participate.
There are two "seasons" in a year, from April to September and from October to March the following year. The team selector with the most points at the end of each season wins prizes. More information in the "Overview" thread on the "Weekly Round Ups, Tables & Game Records" board.
Terms
In particular, the first post to the GIFFA System thread provides:
Please also read the Overriding Principles, Core Values & Game Rules. Your participation in our games depends on it. This thread on the GIFFA System, and the Principles, Values & Rules, are in essence the terms on which you agree to participate in our games.
....
Requirements
There is a basic standard for our regular games. You have to be currently in the GIFFA Player group to put yourself or your guests down for a GIFFA-defined game. In order to be added to the GIFFA Player group, you need to meet the following requirements:
- Have played at least once before in the current 6 month period. If you are not able to put your own name down, you can do so through another GIFFA Player or me.
- Be at least 21 years old in the current year.
- Be registered on this forum.
There is more information on the GIFFA Player group on the "Information on Player Lists" thread on the "Playing Lists Updates & Playing Records" board under this "Administration" category. Player lists are monitored under the current month's thread on that board. At the end of each month, there is a listing of players by the number of games played in the preceding 6 months.
Registration
Other registered users can post on all other boards on this forum. To register, please go to:
Before I accept a new registration, I require the registrants year of birth, mobile number and nationality. Upon accepting the registration of a user, I will set his or her Display Name to a proper name, either the one he or she registered with or the name by which he or she was introduced. The Avatar is set to default. Registered users can change their Display Name and Avatar through their Profile page. Please do not change your Display Name more than once within any 6 month period.
Posting
Posts can be edited but not deleted. If a user wishes to request the deletion of a particular post, go to "Post Options" (the gear cog at the top right hand corner of each post), select "Report Post" and enter "Request deletion", or just message me.
Administration
This, the "Overview, Announcements & Developments" board under the "Administration category, covers announcements and developments relating to a full range of topics and issues concerning our games and activities, and this forum. The 22 announcement and developments threads are listed in Annex 1 below.
The "Payment Information" board under the "Administration" category deals with payment and credit balances, primarily for the GIFFA-defined games.
General
Any registered user can propose or organize other projects, sport, activities, games or events under the "OPSAGE" board under the "General" category.
There is also an "Introductions, Requests & Chat" board under the "General" category, where anything can be brought up or discussed. New players and guests can introduce themselves or make other requests on the board.
The "Stand-Alone Polls" board under the "General" category is for polls on matters relating to our games.
Values
The core values for all projects, sport, activities, games or events are:
- Maintaining health, fitness and/or interests even as we get older through sustainable participation in sports and other activity.
- Facilitating a work-life balance.
- Voluntary participation with maturity and in good spirits.
- Achieving a balanced and healthy perspective on sport and competition.
- Enhancing appreciation and understanding of teamwork and co-operation.
- Developing friendships and finding enjoyment through participation.
Accessing the forum
If you access this website from a mobile device, you may be asked if you want to download the ProBoards App. You need to pay for the full version. If you select "Cancel", you can access the website on your mobile device's browser instead.
If you have problems posting, logging in or registering, please go to "The message board & modes of communication" thread on this board, or the Support Board on the ProBoards Forum to find relevant information on the site being down (if any), or go to the "GIFFA" page on the FIFFA blog. If all else fails, you can post details of the problems you are facing on the FIFFA blog.