FAQ regarding Avatar Club Game Rules and Initiation 2K15-16

There have been quite a few questions lately regarding certain aspects of Avatar Club.  We apologize for the wait, but it was necessary to get our thoughts together, and lay things out in a way that makes sense to hopefully, everyone.  For most of the rules regarding Avatar Four Way Capture the Flag, please go to the Rules and Regulations tab just above the posts, in the navigation bar. Just note that some of the rules have been altered because of game complications. However, we will be updating this tab ASAP and if you have any remaining questions, feel free to contact a member of the official Avatar Counsel.
If you have any more questions on the subject of either this or anything about the CTF,  or even just anything about Avatar Club, please click on the Feedback tab, and submit a comment.

To be initiated into this club, you must first complete a few essential requirements:

1. Follow the age restrictions, AKA entering into the 7th grade (That means having passed 6th grade completely) on up to super senior status.**

2. Pay $4 participation fee, and an optional $8 fee, if you want to keep your foam sword, making the total $12.

3.  If you would like to be contacted regarding upcoming events and other sweet opportunities in the club, enter information into the sign up box on the right hand side of the page on the website, (this only works on desktop version, not the mobile version, sorry peoples!)

4.  Always pay the proper respect and follow the rules of the club when participating at an activity. Otherwise, you may be banned.

5. Bring a great attitude and a sense of adventure!!

**We are required to warn younger players that there is a higher risk of injury if you have not yet graduated middle school, as the vast majority of those involved in the club are high school students.

Rules Review and Changes, and New Spoils of War!!!

Starting this week, a couple of the rules have been altered.

1.) After being killed or wounded, to be healed, a healer MUST touch the wounded player for at least 10 Seconds, COUNTING ALOUD, to restore them to their former health.

2.) The Avatar can only heal 3 times per life, and to heal the Avatar must touch the wounded player for at least 5 Seconds, COUNTING ALOUD.

3.) When your team flag has been captured, all players are restored to their former health, and all come back to life, in order to assist the team that defeated them.

4.) All Teams MUST be equal in number of players before the games can commence.

5.) Healing Pits have been disbanded.  They are now called Flag Pits.  We will have actual rope marking the boundaries next week, and no Healer shall be allowed within them upon penalty of death.  No more than two people on the defensive team (the team with their flag inside of the flag pit) is allowed inside upon penalty of death, however, an unlimited amount of attackers may be allowed inside the Pit, whenever they so choose to enter.

6.) The mark of the start of the game is sounded by war cries, not malicious gong ringing.

SPOILS OF WAR!!

The winning team that defeats all other teams in the weekly match get several advantages and guilty pleasures:

1.) The Trophy:

The winning Team gets to take home the Trophy, and stare at the beauty of it until their eyes glaze over.

2.) The MVP Jersey:

The winning team is bestowed the MVP Jersey, which is handed out to the MVP of that week on their team, by the Team Captain of said team.

3.) Tactical advantage by way of Location:

The Team that wins is allowed first pick on location for the start of the next games.

4.) Bragging Rights:

'Nuff said.

Results from Last Match: EARTH CONQUERS ALL!

Last week's match was so sick!  Thanks to all of the participants who it made it a such a success!!  We started a little late, due to sword making difficulties.  However, when the real fight began, it was just as adrenaline pumping and crazy as anyone could've hoped for!  Against the blaze of the setting sun, the flags were set, and the battle for glory began.  Earth struck first blood, taking the Air Nomads to their graves, then Fire was next, defeating Water in a desperate bid for survival.  Finally, it was all out war, as both allianced teams struggled for the upper hand.  After a series of aggressive attacks on the part of Fire, it seemed as if the Nation had won the day.  Fire snatched back the Air Nomads' allegiance, by capturing their flag from Earth Kingdom's territory, and replacing it in their own.  Suddenly, it was all three teams on one, and it appeared that Earth's cause was undoubtedly lost.  However, with the help of an amazing and incredibly resilient healer, Jake Liddle, the firm stand of Troy Blackman, and the reinforcements of Cody Dinnsmore and many other Earth Members, Earth made a final stand at their base.  In the end, it was Fire that was defeated, on the heavy turf of Earth Kingdom's impenetrable fortress, Ba Sing Se.  Next, siege was taken upon the mother ship of Fire Nation, attacked by Earth.  Water was now the only remaining defense of all three flags, as the Air Nomads had decided to excuse themselves for a secret 'cookie break.'  Thus, it was only a few minutes later that the deceased and wounded Fire Nation was forced to watch with mourning eyes, as the triumphant Earth Kingdom returned all three of the remaining flags to their base, and to their 'rightful' place, under the head of King Kai of the Barlow Province, triumphant leader of all that stand firm and unmoving.  And so it was that to Earth Kingdom, the game was won.

Raise Awareness for Avatar Club!

Hey people!  There is something you can do to help spread the word regarding the legendary Avatar Club!  Raise awareness, by following us on Instagram and Twitter, liking us on Facebook, and continuing to check the website for new info.  Each site has different updates and cool options to check out.  (For example, Twitter has a daily quote from the series.)  You can even follow  our website blog, by clicking on the option on the left sidebar!

Here's links to all the current hangouts of Official Avatar on the web!

https://www.facebook.com/teamavatarofficial

Officialavatarclub on Instagram

OfficialAvatarClub

(@OfficialAvatarC)

Or, obviously, our amazing website!!

Officialavatar.blogspot.com!

Where is Forbidden Paths?

For those of you that tried to come last week, and ended up getting lost, avatar club staff members send out their most cordial apologies.  Here is a simplified explanation of how to get to the site of the Games, starting from Oak Canyon.

Step One:  Starting from the three flagpoles, head along 200 South (2000) going UP the hill until you reach the Murdock Canal Trail.

Step Two: Converge onto the trail, traveling AWAY from the drinking fountains, (Travelling North) towards the mountains.  (This does not require crossing the street.)

Step Three: Go straight down the Murdock Canal Trail until you reach the first street that intersects it.  (East Center Street.)

Step Four: Turn right, cross the road, and follow it all the way to the end of the street, where you will find a gate, the entrance to the legendary Game Arena, and about 60 spirited and wild participants, ready to do battle!

Capture the Flag - Avatar Style!

When: This Saturday @ 7:30 P.M.!
Where: Forbidden Paths (See Left Sidebar)
What to bring: $4, and a sense of adventure!

That's right, it's finally here!  This weekend, come prepared for an AMAZING EVENT.  We officially have 50 + teams members, and things are starting to really heat up.  Capture the Flag officially begins this Saturday at 7:30 P.M.  All you have to do is bring your team spirit, and pay the $4 participation fee, and then you'll get your sword, and we'll get crackin.'

Last bit of information:
Eric Fogth, should he choose to accept his position, has been assigned to be the Avatar!!

Avatar Rally!

THIS MEETING IS CLASSIFIED AS: MANDATORY.

When: Saturday 14th, 2014, @ 8:30 P.M.

Where: Oak Canyon Jr. High School, Fields.

What: Free Refreshments, & An Avatar Rally

Welcome, possible and already initiated Avatar Club Members!  We will be having our first rally as part of the new Battleguard Capture the Flag Activity that will be held weekly, starting this Saturday at 8:30.  We will be discussing rules, and regulations, mapping out the course, and you will be placed on one of the four teams, AIR, WATER, EARTH, OR FIRE!  This rally is not a good one to miss, as the teams will be decided on this date, and if you are late, there is really no guarantee that you will be secured a spot with your friends in the element you desire.  All teams are permanent, and FINAL, so if you can't make it, send a request to 

firebendersarethebombdig@gmail.com, and we will bear in your mind your wishes as we do our best to set up the teams.  Just to give you kind of an idea on what team you want to join, the Team Leaders and Assistants are as follows:   

AIR
TL: Head Nomad Hayden Weenig 
A: Bender Shannon Smith

WATER
TL: Chiefstess Madalyn Udall
A: Bender Bitz Barzeele

EARTH
TL: King Kai of the Barlow Province
A: Bender Standrew Reich

FIRE
TL: Firelord Jeffzai Hakalaka
A: Bender Emily Hakalaka

Again, we are very excited for this pep rally, so be sure to show up.  And, if nothing else sways your allegiance to this magnificent event, there will be free refreshments upon the conclusion of our amazing activity!  We hope to see you there!!

Maps

AVATAR Capture the Flag Boundaries

Orange - Fire Territory
Brown - Earth Territory
Blue- Water Territory
White- Air Territory