Collingwood Day.

[mattys123]

Happy Australia Day to all fellow Collingwood supporters, but I am troubled.

It just occurred to me that we don't have a national holiday, or even a day of recognition for the Birthday/Creation of the Collingwood Foootball Club.

Looking back through the archives (Kill for Collingwood book to be precise) I see our official endorsement took place on February 12th, 1892.

So therefore, I submit that from this year on, February 12th be called "Collingwood Day", and be celebrated in the same fashion and grandeur that Australia Day is.

Imagine the enjoyment our "masses" would get, we could have an awards ceremony for "Collingwoodian of the Year" (still playing with that name) and hand out other such prestigious awards.

The day could coincide with our family day at Gosch's Paddock and be a merry old day for all.

What do you think, should "Collingwood Day" be given the royal (or National) tick of approval.

 

[abs_of_STEELE]

Love it, definitely deserves a public holiday.

 

[Pie eyed]

Happy Australia Day to all fellow Collingwood supporters, but I am troubled.

It just occurred to me that we don't have a national holiday, or even a day of recognition for the Birthday/Creation of the Collingwood Foootball Club.

Looking back through the archives (Kill for Collingwood book to be precise) I see our official endorsement took place on February 12th, 1892.

So therefore, I submit that from this year on, February 12th be called "Collingwood Day", and be celebrated in the same fashion and grandeur that Australia Day is.

Imagine the enjoyment our "masses" would get, we could have an awards ceremony for "Collingwoodian of the Year" (still playing with that name) and hand out other such prestigious awards.

The day could coincide with our family day at Gosch's Paddock and be a merry old day for all.

What do you think, should "Collingwood Day" be given the royal (or National) tick of approval.

I'm in.

 

[reidy5]

sounds great haha

 

[mattys123]

We need Sam Kekovich to do an ad for it, it's worked for Lamb.

 

[wicksy]

Feburary 12th is now in my calendar.... Tis the day before my old mans wedding so it adds further to the celebrations...

EDIT: Can someone confirm that the 12th is the actual date?

 

[mattys123]

Feburary 12th is now in my calendar.... Tis the day before my old mans wedding so it adds further to the celebrations...

EDIT: Can someone confirm that the 12th is the actual date?

The 12th is the "real" birth date of our club, it is the day that at the Collingwood Town Hall in 1892 that our club was officially formed and endorsed.

I'm getting all of this out of "Kill for Collingwood", which is widely knows as the one of the most informative and accurate books about Collingwood's history.

Our first match was on may 7 of 1892, and that's the day Collingwood and more likely Eddie likes to celebrate, but the 12th of Feb is the day we were officially recognized and endorsed as a sporting organisation.

It's a pity Kill for Collingwood stopped production years ago, it's still the best book ever written about our great club IMO.

Edit: The club as we know it was formed at a hotel in Collingwood by a group of residents in June 1889, but their is no prescribed date for this meeting, and it wasn't "official" by any means, thus the Feb 12th 1892 date seems the most relevant to celebrate.

 

[wicksy]

The 12th is the "real" birth date of our club, it is the day that at the Collingwood Town Hall in 1892 that our club was officially formed and endorsed.

I'm getting all of this out of "Kill for Collingwood", which is widely knows as the one of the most informative and accurate books about Collingwood's history.

Our first match was on may 7 of 1892, and that's the day Collingwood and more likely Eddie likes to celebrate, but the 12th of Feb is the day we were officially recognized and endorsed as a sporting organisation.

It's a pity Kill for Collingwood stopped production years ago, it's still the best book ever written about our great club IMO.

Edit: The club as we know it was formed at a hotel in Collingwood by a group of residents in June 1889, but their is no prescribed date for this meeting, and it wasn't "official" by any means, thus the Feb 12th 1892 date seems the most relevant to celebrate.

Well... How do we do this? Maybe we try and get the day off each year and .........

 

[dayna36]

Happy Australia Day to all fellow Collingwood supporters, but I am troubled.

It just occurred to me that we don't have a national holiday, or even a day of recognition for the Birthday/Creation of the Collingwood Foootball Club.

Looking back through the archives (Kill for Collingwood book to be precise) I see our official endorsement took place on February 12th, 1892.

So therefore, I submit that from this year on, February 12th be called "Collingwood Day", and be celebrated in the same fashion and grandeur that Australia Day is.

Imagine the enjoyment our "masses" would get, we could have an awards ceremony for "Collingwoodian of the Year" (still playing with that name) and hand out other such prestigious awards.

The day could coincide with our family day at Gosch's Paddock and be a merry old day for all.

What do you think, should "Collingwood Day" be given the royal (or National) tick of approval.

Fantastic idea!!! It would be the most loved and hated day of the year .... imagine not being a pie's supporter and waking up to a day that you hate ....and at the same time we "the masses" will be preparing for our day....yes people february 12th.......Collingwood Day....

 

[Gone Critical]

Surely if Australia Day gets a day Collingwood must be worth more. What about Collingwood Carnival streched out over 4 days akin to the Spring Carnival

 

[bushpie]

How appropriate.................

For another reason totally (Taylor Swift concert the night before) I will be in Melbourne. I had planned to take in some sight seeing on the 12th including the Lexus Centre.

If you are gunna chuck a party for me I will be there

 

[Chief Ten Beers]

I'll mention it to the boss who is a Collingwood supporter!

 

[Alexander323bc]

Here is an idea....at the next census we should all put down under religion "Collingwood". If we get 50,000 people to do that we officially become a religion and under law entitled to religious holidays, have our own Church, etc.
Similar thing to the Jedi religion. Surely we can find 50,000 people to do that at the next Census.

http://www.abs.gov.au/websitedbs/d3310114.nsf/4a256353001af3ed4b2562bb00121564/d14318a2e9282072ca25715d00177d17/$FILE/HHF%202006%20Sample%20only.pdf

Question 19.

 

[smiddaz123]

^^^ That's an even better idea.

Let's do it.

 

[Alexander323bc]

Sorry, next Census is in 2011 in case people are wondering.

 

[mattys123]

Sorry, next Census is in 2011 in case people are wondering.

Damn, surely you can start a petition anyway, how else did some of the whacky so called religions get to be considered serious.

I bet most of them didn't wait for a Census before officially being listed as a religion.

More research people.

 

[wicksy]

Here is an idea....at the next census we should all put down under religion "Collingwood". If we get 50,000 people to do that we officially become a religion and under law entitled to religious holidays, have our own Church, etc.
Similar thing to the Jedi religion. Surely we can find 50,000 people to do that at the next Census.

http://www.abs.gov.au/websitedbs/d3310114.nsf/4a256353001af3ed4b2562bb00121564/d14318a2e9282072ca25715d00177d17/$FILE/HHF%202006%20Sample%20only.pdf

Question 19.

If there is a way, we'll start a facebook group to get it going... will be able to do it easily!!

EDIT: I just found this website http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/HowTo:Start_a_Religion

According to it, we need to come up with the following:

- Creating a name for your religion (Collingwood... that's easy)
- Creating your main character (Tough One... Who is the God/Jesus who walked amongst the people)
- Creating your enemies (Carlton)
- Morals (?? )
- Doctrines and punishments (Thou shall not remove moccasins)
- Writing a backstory (It's already written)
- Laying out rules (Thou shall never forgive Jim_O'Dea)
- Determining your rituals
- Chants & Prayers ("Our feather, which art in 'G, hallow be thy turf")


This could be very exciting!!! I'd be happy to design the website if need be..

 

[Pie eyed]

Here is an idea....at the next census we should all put down under religion "Collingwood". If we get 50,000 people to do that we officially become a religion and under law entitled to religious holidays, have our own Church, etc.
Similar thing to the Jedi religion. Surely we can find 50,000 people to do that at the next Census.

http://www.abs.gov.au/websitedbs/d3310114.nsf/4a256353001af3ed4b2562bb00121564/d14318a2e9282072ca25715d00177d17/$FILE/HHF%202006%20Sample%20only.pdf

Question 19.

50,000?
The Government can't tell me who to follow or how many are the chosen people.

I demand my religious freedom.


Seriously though. Do we really want to a religion?

We are more like a "front".

I demand my right to have a baby!

 

[mattys123]

According to it, we need to come up with the following:

- Creating a name for your religion (Collingwood... that's easy)
- Creating your main character (Tough One... Who is the God/Jesus who walked amongst the people)
- Creating your enemies (Carlton)
- Morals (?? )
- Doctrines and punishments (Thou shall not remove moccasins)
- Writing a backstory (It's already written)
- Laying out rules (Thou shall never forgive Jim_O'Dea)
- Determining your rituals
- Chants & Prayers ("Our feather, which art in 'G, hallow be thy turf")

It's on.
We may need to "tweak" the name, as the Collingwood Football Club probably have trademark etc or some legal right to the name.

As or morals; that's simple and plain, support the club and its players no matter what, doing everything in your power to maintain that support.

Doctrines and Punishments can be created later, maybe in a similar situation to red card and yellow cards for members who "step out of line".

Backstory, already covered, choose a bible (Kill for Collingwood, The Machine etc etc), or create our own.

Rules; Pretty similar to morals and Doctrines I would have though, might all fall under the one banner.

Rituals; Each to their own, but a few may gather notice, such as needing to attend at least one game of Collingwood football a year, no matter where you live (Maybe our first home game at the G each year could be our "holy day")

Chants and Prayers; Easy here, just ask the CFC cheersquad, and add the obvious.

We are on our way, next stop Jerusualem, or Victoria Park/MCG in our case.

 

[wicksy]

It's on.
We may need to "tweak" the name, as the Collingwood Football Club probably have trademark etc or some legal right to the name.

As or morals; that's simple and plain, support the club and its players no matter what, doing everything in your power to maintain that support.

Doctrines and Punishments can be created later, maybe in a similar situation to red card and yellow cards for members who "step out of line".

Backstory, already covered, choose a bible (Kill for Collingwood, The Machine etc etc), or create our own.

Rules; Pretty similar to morals and Doctrines I would have though, might all fall under the one banner.

Rituals; Each to their own, but a few may gather notice, such as needing to attend at least one game of Collingwood football a year, no matter where you live (Maybe our first home game at the G each year could be our "holy day")

Chants and Prayers; Easy here, just ask the CFC cheersquad, and add the obvious.

We are on our way, next stop Jerusualem, or Victoria Park/MCG in our case.

I vote that our pilgrimage needs to be to the 'G for the first game against the scum.

 

[Alexander323bc]

I second that. We would also need religious periods when we are not allowed to do any work, including house work (I am sure the wife will understand) inline with the Collingwood FC games.
Sabatical would be the month of September.
Morals, Need to hate the scum (all scum)
Burnt at the stake for leaving Collingwood and supporting the scum, 100 whips for any other team. Ok maybe this one is a bit draconian.

Need to buy The Grace Darling Hotel and make it our headquarters as well.

 

[wicksy]

I second that. We would also need religious periods when we are not allowed to do any work, including house work (I am sure the wife will understand) inline with the Collingwood FC games.
Sabatical would be the month of September.
Morals, Need to hate the scum (all scum)
Burnt at the stake for leaving Collingwood and supporting the scum, 100 whips for any other team. Ok maybe this one is a bit draconian.

Need to buy The Grace Darling Hotel and make it our headquarters as well.

Hey guys, due to how good this idea is, thanks Alexander323bc, I have started another thread with the sole purpose of this new religion.

See http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=669776

I hope you don't mind.