Post by Usapang Football on Mar 5, 2011 14:16:00 GMT 8
Introduction
The community has been asking for this for a long time, so here you have it: a discussion thread to pave the way for an Azkals Ultra fans group.
Backgrounder
What is an Ultra group?
As defined by Wikipedia: "Ultras are a type of sports fans renowned for their fanatical support and elaborate displays. They are predominantly European followers of football teams. The behavioral tendency of ultras groups includes the use of flares (primarily in tifo choreography), vocal support in large groups and the displaying of banners at football stadiums, all of which are designed to create an atmosphere which encourages their own team and intimidates opposing players and supporters."
Ultras are die-hard and hardcore fans who would make the effort to travel, despite any weather conditions or circumstances, just to see their team play and to cheer for them. They do their best to encourage their team and to intimidate the opposition.
Are they the same as hooligans?
NO. There is a big difference between Ultras and Hooligans. The culture of Ultras is to create an atmosphere, that would somehow serve as an advantage to their team. Particularly in home games. Whereas hooligans' sole objective is to start a fight with opposing fans and/or players and to wreck havoc. Ultras generally remain orderly and support their team in a passionate yet peaceful manner.
Purpose
The purpose for the project is:
This forum realizes that since the Azkals is a developing football team and since the Philippines is fast becoming a footballing nation, its' own Ultra fans group should exist similar with other footballing nations.
Planning
Before the project can be completed, the following bullet-points must be taken into consideration:
After the above stated issues have been agreed upon, we will then decide on the following:
Resources
Ultras as defined by Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultras
An insight to what Ultras do: www.ultrasspirit.com/
So is the community up for this?
The community has been asking for this for a long time, so here you have it: a discussion thread to pave the way for an Azkals Ultra fans group.
Backgrounder
What is an Ultra group?
As defined by Wikipedia: "Ultras are a type of sports fans renowned for their fanatical support and elaborate displays. They are predominantly European followers of football teams. The behavioral tendency of ultras groups includes the use of flares (primarily in tifo choreography), vocal support in large groups and the displaying of banners at football stadiums, all of which are designed to create an atmosphere which encourages their own team and intimidates opposing players and supporters."
Ultras are die-hard and hardcore fans who would make the effort to travel, despite any weather conditions or circumstances, just to see their team play and to cheer for them. They do their best to encourage their team and to intimidate the opposition.
Are they the same as hooligans?
NO. There is a big difference between Ultras and Hooligans. The culture of Ultras is to create an atmosphere, that would somehow serve as an advantage to their team. Particularly in home games. Whereas hooligans' sole objective is to start a fight with opposing fans and/or players and to wreck havoc. Ultras generally remain orderly and support their team in a passionate yet peaceful manner.
Purpose
The purpose for the project is:
- to establish a supporters' group for the Azkals that will embody the most passionate and avid Azkaleros
- to have a group of people who can easily organize themselves as a group to be present at Azkals matches and passionately cheer for the team
- to have an ULTRA fans group that is common to any developed football team in the world.
This forum realizes that since the Azkals is a developing football team and since the Philippines is fast becoming a footballing nation, its' own Ultra fans group should exist similar with other footballing nations.
Planning
Before the project can be completed, the following bullet-points must be taken into consideration:
- If a significant number of Azkaleros would be interested to pursue such project
- If the project is feasible and/or doable
- If the project is a relevant idea
After the above stated issues have been agreed upon, we will then decide on the following:
- The appropriate name of the group
- The appropriate name for the members of the group
- Crest, group colors, chants, etc.
Resources
Ultras as defined by Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultras
An insight to what Ultras do: www.ultrasspirit.com/
So is the community up for this?