Due to awesome weather, practice for Varsity Boys is canceled tonight, 3/31.
Get in a workout if possible. All players are invited to the exec board meeting tomorrow night if interested.
Thanks,
Mike
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
Ladies Skills Clinic with Pop
Pop (a pretty talented women's team in the area) is hosting a skills clinic. They hope to teach some new drills, improve some skills and get all you ladies excited about the upcoming season. Sounds like a pretty sweet opportunity to take advantage of local talent. Here are the details:
When: Saturday April 18th from 9am-1pm
Where: Lake Nokomis fields (on the north side of the lake)
Please check this out if you are available. Should be a great learning experience.
When: Saturday April 18th from 9am-1pm
Where: Lake Nokomis fields (on the north side of the lake)
Please check this out if you are available. Should be a great learning experience.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Exec Committee Meeting April 1
Hopkins Ultimate Exec committee is meeting Wed., April 1 at 7 p.m. at my house (2317 Archers Lane, Minnetonka, MN 55305). We'll discuss fundraising ideas, end of the year banquet and more. Interested parents and players are invited.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Paideia plans and roster
We would like to confirm the list of players participating in Paideia Cup (April 17-19). Once we know the exact people, we can purchase tickets. Currently, ticket prices are around $225 to Atlanta. (Other player expenses will include ground transportation in Atlanta, registration fees and coaches travel.) The boys will be housed by the tournament.
See http://paideiacup.googlepages.com/ for more details about the tournament.
If you are going, please send a deposit for the trip this week for $225 payable to Hopkins Ultimate to Sheri Brenden, 2317 Archers Lane, Minnetonka, MN 55305 or give to Mikey at practice Sunday.
The following people have said they are making the trip. If you are not on the list and are planning to go to Paideia, please add a comment and send a deposit.
1. Ethan Rasmussen
2. Josh Klane
3. Colin Camp
4. Noah Sanders
5. Mat Grewe
6. Jon Alter
7. Zach Mekler
8. Evan Tarshish
9. Eli Leonard
10. Robbie Shapiro
11. Simon
12. Asa
Updates 3/26
13. Jake Hoffman
14. Michael Tradewell
15 Sam Bumsted
Chaperones: Camps and Larry Shapiro
Coaches: Mike and Lou
See http://paideiacup.googlepages.com/ for more details about the tournament.
If you are going, please send a deposit for the trip this week for $225 payable to Hopkins Ultimate to Sheri Brenden, 2317 Archers Lane, Minnetonka, MN 55305 or give to Mikey at practice Sunday.
The following people have said they are making the trip. If you are not on the list and are planning to go to Paideia, please add a comment and send a deposit.
1. Ethan Rasmussen
2. Josh Klane
3. Colin Camp
4. Noah Sanders
5. Mat Grewe
6. Jon Alter
7. Zach Mekler
8. Evan Tarshish
9. Eli Leonard
10. Robbie Shapiro
11. Simon
12. Asa
Updates 3/26
13. Jake Hoffman
14. Michael Tradewell
15 Sam Bumsted
Chaperones: Camps and Larry Shapiro
Coaches: Mike and Lou
Monday, March 23, 2009
Chicago Invite Recap
The Hopkins HUrt Varsity Boys played in the Second Annual Chicago Invite this weekend. It was fun. The Chicago Invite, hosted by North Park University, was played at the Naperville Polo Fields in Plainfield IL. The HUrt boys started the weekend seeded 34th out of 48 open teams.
Saturday morning, we started off with a loss to North Park, the tourney hosts and overall #2 seed. A 13-7 loss greeted the HUrt boys, but we were not to be deterred. A quick discussion about zone offense and cupping between games got the kids on track and they came out firing. Game numero dos pitted Hopkins vs Darkwing of Loyola University (Chicago). HUrt got out to a fast start and hung on for a 13-10 "upset" (seeding-wise) victory. The boys then headed to their bye 1-1.
Game 3 of the afternoon was HUrt vs. Northern Iowa. In this game, we started a bit sluggish and found ourselves down a few early. HUrt could not get any consistency throughout this game, but got a clutch upwinder to tie the score 13-13 and win on universe point, 14-13. This game clinched HUrt's spot in the top 16, already a 18 place jump!
Last game of Saturday was vs Michigan St-B, which was won by Hopkins 13-4. This ended our Saturday at 3-1, moving up to the #2 seed out of our pool.
Sunday morning brought our first Championship bracket game vs. Gustavus and HUrt legend extraordinaire Gregg Milbrath. This was a hard-fought game and got a little chippy at times, but the noble warriors were able to prevail in the end 15-8. This was a great TEAM victory, as all players contributed. Mad Props to the second line for coming in and getting a key upwind break in the first half to extend our lead!
Now in the quarterfinals of this college tournament, HUrt was matched up against a highly skilled but undermanned Winona State Experience, led by another HUrt alumnus Pat Jensen. Winona's experienced and athletic cutters as well as excellent wind throwers overpowered the HUrt'ems for a 15-8 victory, ending Hopkins' championship dreams. Lesson learned here is that our team has much room for improvement in our conditioning, as well as our throws in the wind (keep em low!).
HUrt has one last game to attempt to tie for fifth place. Our opponent is UM-Duluth. The game is back and forth, tied in the second half, I believe, but Northern Lights makes a few more plays at the end and takes the victory, 13-10.
Overall, Hopkins HUrt goes 4-3 and finishes tied for 7th place (with the illustrious Northwestern Vomit Monkeys Alumni Team) in a 48 team college tourament. It was great to get outside and play this early in the spring, and our team will be better for it in the next month preparing for Paideia, Mudbath, and beyond.
Thanks again to parents Todd Leonard, Laura Fretland, and Sara Mekler for making the trip with our team, and to the board, especially Sheri and John Dailey, for making this weekend possible!
Go HUrt!
Saturday morning, we started off with a loss to North Park, the tourney hosts and overall #2 seed. A 13-7 loss greeted the HUrt boys, but we were not to be deterred. A quick discussion about zone offense and cupping between games got the kids on track and they came out firing. Game numero dos pitted Hopkins vs Darkwing of Loyola University (Chicago). HUrt got out to a fast start and hung on for a 13-10 "upset" (seeding-wise) victory. The boys then headed to their bye 1-1.
Game 3 of the afternoon was HUrt vs. Northern Iowa. In this game, we started a bit sluggish and found ourselves down a few early. HUrt could not get any consistency throughout this game, but got a clutch upwinder to tie the score 13-13 and win on universe point, 14-13. This game clinched HUrt's spot in the top 16, already a 18 place jump!
Last game of Saturday was vs Michigan St-B, which was won by Hopkins 13-4. This ended our Saturday at 3-1, moving up to the #2 seed out of our pool.
Sunday morning brought our first Championship bracket game vs. Gustavus and HUrt legend extraordinaire Gregg Milbrath. This was a hard-fought game and got a little chippy at times, but the noble warriors were able to prevail in the end 15-8. This was a great TEAM victory, as all players contributed. Mad Props to the second line for coming in and getting a key upwind break in the first half to extend our lead!
Now in the quarterfinals of this college tournament, HUrt was matched up against a highly skilled but undermanned Winona State Experience, led by another HUrt alumnus Pat Jensen. Winona's experienced and athletic cutters as well as excellent wind throwers overpowered the HUrt'ems for a 15-8 victory, ending Hopkins' championship dreams. Lesson learned here is that our team has much room for improvement in our conditioning, as well as our throws in the wind (keep em low!).
HUrt has one last game to attempt to tie for fifth place. Our opponent is UM-Duluth. The game is back and forth, tied in the second half, I believe, but Northern Lights makes a few more plays at the end and takes the victory, 13-10.
Overall, Hopkins HUrt goes 4-3 and finishes tied for 7th place (with the illustrious Northwestern Vomit Monkeys Alumni Team) in a 48 team college tourament. It was great to get outside and play this early in the spring, and our team will be better for it in the next month preparing for Paideia, Mudbath, and beyond.
Thanks again to parents Todd Leonard, Laura Fretland, and Sara Mekler for making the trip with our team, and to the board, especially Sheri and John Dailey, for making this weekend possible!
Go HUrt!
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Sunday Practice
Hey girls,
Just a reminder that we have practice tonight at 7, and since the varisty boys will not be there it is really important that we have a solid number show up! Spring season is coming up in just over two weeks and we should take advantage of all the space. If anyone needs a ride feel free to give me a call. 612 597 4179
-Jenna
Just a reminder that we have practice tonight at 7, and since the varisty boys will not be there it is really important that we have a solid number show up! Spring season is coming up in just over two weeks and we should take advantage of all the space. If anyone needs a ride feel free to give me a call. 612 597 4179
-Jenna
Thursday, March 19, 2009
A Night of Adventures: Girls Team
6:45 meet at my house!
11933 Orchard Avenue West, Mtka, MN 55305 - google map it
We're gonna be having pasta with caesar salad and bread. (no cheese, I'm lactose intolerant)
*If you want to bring desert feel free!
After dinner: bowling at Tuttles.
And possibly go back to Mara/or my house to watch movies and eat snacks in case bowling gets boring or we want to do something else.
can't wait to have a blast with you at last
HALEY!
if you have time please RSVP in comment box for dinner plans and SPREAD THE WORD for those people who don't check the blog!!!
Chicago trip departure plans
Good luck to the Hurt Varsity Boys as they play in the Chicago Invite this weekend.
First Departure
- Meet at 12 (noon) at Lindbergh parking lot with your baggage. Park in the spots nearest to the road and entrance of the parking lot. Look for the big van.
Riders: Robbie Shapiro, Josh Klane, Mat Grewe, Eli Leonard, Tom Rosengren, Mike Tradewell, Evan Tarshish, Jonathan Alter, Mike Kinsella, Lou Abramowski, Todd Leonard and Laura Fretlund
Second Departure
- Updated (9:45 p.m.) : Sara Mekler & Zach Mekler will pick up Sam Bumstad, Sam Segal, Daniel Raskin, Jack Sussman at 3 p.m. at H.S. front entrance at 3 p.m.
Bring your waivers and meal money!
First Departure
- Meet at 12 (noon) at Lindbergh parking lot with your baggage. Park in the spots nearest to the road and entrance of the parking lot. Look for the big van.
Riders: Robbie Shapiro, Josh Klane, Mat Grewe, Eli Leonard, Tom Rosengren, Mike Tradewell, Evan Tarshish, Jonathan Alter, Mike Kinsella, Lou Abramowski, Todd Leonard and Laura Fretlund
Second Departure
- Updated (9:45 p.m.) : Sara Mekler & Zach Mekler will pick up Sam Bumstad, Sam Segal, Daniel Raskin, Jack Sussman at 3 p.m. at H.S. front entrance at 3 p.m.
Bring your waivers and meal money!
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
No Boys Workout
No Boys Workout Thursday the 19th.
Varsity prepare for the tourney. Start getting everything ready.
Shaps
Varsity prepare for the tourney. Start getting everything ready.
Shaps
Monday, March 16, 2009
No Paideia for girls' team
Sorry to report we weren't able to get any extra players from Cathedral or other clubs to come with our girl's team to Atlanta. We'll have to pass this year
Chicago Travel
Players interested in playing at the Chcago Invite will be meeting at 12 noon for departure in the HUrt van or after school to drive down with Sarah and Zach Mekler.
Meeting spot is to be determined. Please post a comment on if you are planning on meeting at noon, or if you will be riding down with the Mekler's. The Mek-mobile is a mini-van and can hold ~5 kids if necessary. Separate travel is not allowed for this distance for a Hopkins HUrt club event.
This is the final travel decision as made by coaches and the Hopkins Board.
Mike
Meeting spot is to be determined. Please post a comment on if you are planning on meeting at noon, or if you will be riding down with the Mekler's. The Mek-mobile is a mini-van and can hold ~5 kids if necessary. Separate travel is not allowed for this distance for a Hopkins HUrt club event.
This is the final travel decision as made by coaches and the Hopkins Board.
Mike
Ladies Hang Out Night This Friday!
Mark your calendars! We are doing something fun this Friday night. I'm not sure what yet. There are plenty of options like bowling, dancing, pizza party, movie/game night, etc. If you have any ideas post them in the comments. We will also talk about it today at the workout.
Jeanine
Jeanine
UPA ID's - Rostering
We are in the process of creating rosters for the MN State HS League. The deadline for rostering is March 31; rosters have been started for all three teams but are not complete at this time. Please read below for more information.
If you are a RETURNING player and we have your UPA ID, you should have received an email saying something like "Hello MIKE KINSELLA, you have been added to the roster for HOPKINS HUrt VARSITY" etc., etc.
If you are a NEW PLAYER (for the 2008-09 school year), we most likely do not have your UPA ID. You should have received this in the mail over the past few months. Your UPA ID is on the membership card in that piece of mail. Please save that card and remember your UPA ID like it's your SSN. For ultimate purposes, it's that important. New players, please submit your UPA ID to the club for purposes of rostering. Please email that to me at mike [(dot)] kinsella [(at)] gmail [(dot)] com. Your team captains or team parents may follow up with you about your ID as well.
If you turned in a waiver earlier this year during club signup (which everyone did), the UPA should have received it, as we sent in a big package of everything we collected. The rostering processing sometimes does not work perfectly, so your email may say something along the lines of "you need to turn in a waiver," even if you have already done so. At this point, you do not need to fill out another waiver; we'll let you know if somehow something was lost in translation, etc.
Sheri and I have reached out to the UPA to make sure they have all the information we have submitted to them. We'll keep you posted.
If you are a RETURNING player and we have your UPA ID, you should have received an email saying something like "Hello MIKE KINSELLA, you have been added to the roster for HOPKINS HUrt VARSITY" etc., etc.
If you are a NEW PLAYER (for the 2008-09 school year), we most likely do not have your UPA ID. You should have received this in the mail over the past few months. Your UPA ID is on the membership card in that piece of mail. Please save that card and remember your UPA ID like it's your SSN. For ultimate purposes, it's that important. New players, please submit your UPA ID to the club for purposes of rostering. Please email that to me at mike [(dot)] kinsella [(at)] gmail [(dot)] com. Your team captains or team parents may follow up with you about your ID as well.
If you turned in a waiver earlier this year during club signup (which everyone did), the UPA should have received it, as we sent in a big package of everything we collected. The rostering processing sometimes does not work perfectly, so your email may say something along the lines of "you need to turn in a waiver," even if you have already done so. At this point, you do not need to fill out another waiver; we'll let you know if somehow something was lost in translation, etc.
Sheri and I have reached out to the UPA to make sure they have all the information we have submitted to them. We'll keep you posted.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Varsity Practice
VARSITY PRACTICE WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY.
NOT MONDAY.
TUESDAY @ LIONS PARK in GOLDEN VALLEY from 5:00-7:00
NO WORKOUT ON MONDAY
Call me with questions,
Shaps
NOT MONDAY.
TUESDAY @ LIONS PARK in GOLDEN VALLEY from 5:00-7:00
NO WORKOUT ON MONDAY
Call me with questions,
Shaps
Friday, March 13, 2009
Chicago Invite
Transportation, registration and team expenses for Chicago come to $95/player. We will be taking a 15-passenger van and two other vehicles. Players will also need to bring money for five meals. We also need a signed Ultimate Chicago 2009 Waiver from each player, which you will receive Sunday.
Players going on the trip should bring their checks (payable to Hopkins Ultimate) to practice on Sunday or to Sheri Brenden's house this weekend (2317 Archers Lane, Mtka). We can probably take 1-2 more players so talk to Mike or the Captains if you're interested.
1. Shaps
2. Klane
3. Asa
4. Bum
5. Simon
6. Grewe
7. Eli
8. Meckler
9. Tom
10. Sussman
11. Tradewell
12. Segal
13. Raskin
14. Evan
The boys and coaches will be staying with Mike's parents. Bring sleeping bags and towels. The Kinsella residence is at this address, about 30 minutes from the fields:
Tournament info:
It looks like there will be around 48 Open college teams. The first game is at 9 a.m. Sat. The championship round is 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. http://www.chicagoinvite.com/
Weather: Cold. Lots of snow will melt during the upcoming week, but expect 40-50s.
http://weather.chicagotribune.com/US/IL/Chicago/KORD.html?main=1
Let the outdoor season begin!
Players going on the trip should bring their checks (payable to Hopkins Ultimate) to practice on Sunday or to Sheri Brenden's house this weekend (2317 Archers Lane, Mtka). We can probably take 1-2 more players so talk to Mike or the Captains if you're interested.
1. Shaps
2. Klane
3. Asa
4. Bum
5. Simon
6. Grewe
7. Eli
8. Meckler
9. Tom
10. Sussman
11. Tradewell
12. Segal
13. Raskin
14. Evan
The boys and coaches will be staying with Mike's parents. Bring sleeping bags and towels. The Kinsella residence is at this address, about 30 minutes from the fields:
725 N. West St.
Wheaton, IL 60187
Chaperones will stay at a hotel in the Wheaton area about 2 miles from Kinsella's
Tournament info:
It looks like there will be around 48 Open college teams. The first game is at 9 a.m. Sat. The championship round is 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. http://www.chicagoinvite.com/
Weather: Cold. Lots of snow will melt during the upcoming week, but expect 40-50s.
http://weather.chicagotribune.com/US/IL/Chicago/KORD.html?main=1
Let the outdoor season begin!
Sunday, March 08, 2009
Chicago Invite plans for VarsityTeam (March 20-22)
Update: We now have three parents to accompany the team: Todd Leonard, Sarah Mekler and Laura Fretlund -- Great!
Here is the list of players from Mike and Robbie who are going to Chicago.
1. Shaps
2. Klane
3. Asa
4. Bum
5. Simon
6. Grewe
7. Eli
8. Meckler
9. Tom
10. Sussman
11. Tradewell
12. Segal
13. Raskin
The players will be housed at Mike's parents house. Thank you Kinsella's!
We should have costs posted this week and will be collecting travel expenses from everyone by next Sunday.
Here is the list of players from Mike and Robbie who are going to Chicago.
1. Shaps
2. Klane
3. Asa
4. Bum
5. Simon
6. Grewe
7. Eli
8. Meckler
9. Tom
10. Sussman
11. Tradewell
12. Segal
13. Raskin
The players will be housed at Mike's parents house. Thank you Kinsella's!
We should have costs posted this week and will be collecting travel expenses from everyone by next Sunday.
Friday, March 06, 2009
Sunday Practice 3/8 - 8-9:30 PM at WEST JR HIGH
Hello Everyone -
There is a conflict at West until 8 PM, so our practice start is getting moved back an hour. We'll be practicing from 8-9:30 on Sunday night.
Again, WEST JR HIGH, 8 PM.
Thanks,
Mikey K
630-803-7350
There is a conflict at West until 8 PM, so our practice start is getting moved back an hour. We'll be practicing from 8-9:30 on Sunday night.
Again, WEST JR HIGH, 8 PM.
Thanks,
Mikey K
630-803-7350
Thursday, March 05, 2009
Midwitner Meltdown
Ladies
The Midwinter Meltdown is this Saturday. Here are the details:
Meet at Hopkins High School in Lindberg parking lot at 12pm. Judy is cordinating rides. If your parents can drive please have them contact Judy.
Bring $15 for tournament fees, a signed waiver if you haven't given it to me) as well as dinner for yourself and a snack to share.
Make sure you have a dark and a white shirt, running shoes, water bottle, inhaler and anything else you might need for the day.
So far I have the following people attending:
Alex
Haley
Kathy
Jenna
Mara (meeting us there)
Sara
Emma
Laurel
Val
Emily
Abby (?)- i don't have a waiver for you
Mea (?)- i don't have a waiver for you
If you are not on this list and are coming, please let me know and make sure you fill out a waiver and bring it with you.
Here is the schedule
1:35-2:25- Luther vs. Hopkins
2:30-3:20- Minnesota vs. Hopkins
3:25-4:15- Bye
4:20-5:10- Bye
5:15-6:05-St. Thomas vs. Hopkins
6:10-7:00- play offs
7:05-7:55-play offs
8:00-8:50-play offs
8:55-9:45-play offs
See you all Saturday morning.
Jeanine
The Midwinter Meltdown is this Saturday. Here are the details:
Meet at Hopkins High School in Lindberg parking lot at 12pm. Judy is cordinating rides. If your parents can drive please have them contact Judy.
Bring $15 for tournament fees, a signed waiver if you haven't given it to me) as well as dinner for yourself and a snack to share.
Make sure you have a dark and a white shirt, running shoes, water bottle, inhaler and anything else you might need for the day.
So far I have the following people attending:
Alex
Haley
Kathy
Jenna
Mara (meeting us there)
Sara
Emma
Laurel
Val
Emily
Abby (?)- i don't have a waiver for you
Mea (?)- i don't have a waiver for you
If you are not on this list and are coming, please let me know and make sure you fill out a waiver and bring it with you.
Here is the schedule
1:35-2:25- Luther vs. Hopkins
2:30-3:20- Minnesota vs. Hopkins
3:25-4:15- Bye
4:20-5:10- Bye
5:15-6:05-St. Thomas vs. Hopkins
6:10-7:00- play offs
7:05-7:55-play offs
8:00-8:50-play offs
8:55-9:45-play offs
See you all Saturday morning.
Jeanine
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Ron Curme Update
Hopkins Ultimate has a history of helping others. Players have donated money from team fundraising to both Katrina victims and to help less fortunate kids play Ultimate. Ron Curme, is one parent who contributed a tremendous amount of time for years to the players and program. He volunteered to lead fund raising for players, reserved indoor and outdoor fields and helped on the executive Board. Ron has had a serious health issue and will likely be out of work for a year. He needs help two ways. Please share this with others who know Ron Curme. Thanks Ivan Arenson
1. you can stay in touch with him and communicate with him through the Caring Bridge website
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/roncurme
2. you can consider helping financially by attending a fund raiser or by donating directly to the account below : RON CURME FUNDRAISER!
REVISED LOCATION AND TIME!!
Saturday, March 28th 7:00pm – Midnight $25.00 (cash/checks)
Doubletree Park Place Hotel 1500 Park Place Blvd. St. Louis Park, MN
If you cannot attend, donations can be sent directly to:
First Minnetonka City Bank
Ron Curme Benefit Trust #682996
14550 Excelsior Blvd
Minnetonka, MN 55345-5800
1. you can stay in touch with him and communicate with him through the Caring Bridge website
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/roncurme
2. you can consider helping financially by attending a fund raiser or by donating directly to the account below : RON CURME FUNDRAISER!
REVISED LOCATION AND TIME!!
Saturday, March 28th 7:00pm – Midnight $25.00 (cash/checks)
Doubletree Park Place Hotel 1500 Park Place Blvd. St. Louis Park, MN
If you cannot attend, donations can be sent directly to:
First Minnetonka City Bank
Ron Curme Benefit Trust #682996
14550 Excelsior Blvd
Minnetonka, MN 55345-5800
Monday, March 02, 2009
Practice on Sunday March 8
Practice on Sunday March 8 is at HOPKINS WEST JR. HIGH.
No more laying out on concrete at North (Segal)... :)
Mike
No more laying out on concrete at North (Segal)... :)
Mike
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