(Mequon) -- A memo was sent to the league players today from Commissioner Papachristou that the season would be starting in five days, and also provided recommendations on what to bring to a season-opening barbeque.

"Please plan to bring something to drink, or a side dish.  We do not need 100 bags of chips.  Meat will be provided.  If you cannot bring a side, a donation jar will be available," the memo read.

With only five days to prepare, the teams are scrambling to get ready for opening night.

"This is just too much pressure in too short of a turnaround," said Seth Levine, catering director for Playerz Choice.  "I was going to bring 100 bags of chips, but now I have to start over again.  Why wasn't this communicated sooner?"

Levine continued, "Seriously, how long have you known that we were going to do this barbeque on the 12th?  Why'd you wait so long to tell us?"

"I do kind of like the idea of 100 bags of chips, I'm not gonna lie," said Playerz Choice captain Jim Sutliffe.  "It pairs really well with Jaegermeister.  It also opens the door to many other condiments like, taco dip, onion dip, spinach and artichoke dip, salsa, nacho cheese, which really compliments the palate of the grilled meats that are being provided."

CUW forward Ron Ploeckelman, who hosted a cookout at the rink a week and a half ago, wishes the league the best of luck in their planning, but thinks they should temper their expectations.

"We planned for months.  Five days notice?  Not enough notice.  I mean, people didn't think this barbeque was going to happen until mid-October.  They made other plans of what they were going to do with their side dishes.  Although seriously, we highly recommend getting the ice cream truck, if you can.  I ate so many ice cream cookie sandwiches that day..."

Nevertheless, Josh Sulsburger, captain of the new Electric Mayhem team, is looking forward to the event.

"Oh man, this is going to be pretty epic.   I've got this great Mediterranean style zucchini fritter which is to die for.  Also a tomato and avocado bruschetta that I know everyone will love.  Maybe some jalapeno cornbread, maybe some chorizo potato salad, maybe some spiced carrot and pumpkin mash....  And 5 cases of Coors Light.  We have one of the middle games, so I'm looking forward to both the pregame and postgame action."

The memo also indicated a second barbeque on October 10th, but sources say that they'll want to see how this first one plays out.  They may have plenty of leftovers.