Exit 69 - This Weekend!!

Hello Teams -

The boys and girls teams will be playing in "Exit 69," a tournament hosted by St. Olaf College this weekend in Northfield, MN. Games are played both Saturday 10/3 and Sunday 10/4.

Players will be meeting at 7:00 AM both Saturday and Sunday at the Lindbergh parking lot and carpooling to Northfield. Parents are welcome to attend!

[[UPDATE]] Boys, this is a varsity level tournament and we will be bringing a limited number of players. We'll choose the roster based on seniority and experience. If you are interested in attending this tournament, please post in the comment section or talk to your captains at school. We'll post a final roster later this week. Girls have been commenting in another post about their availability.

Things to bring to this tournament:
- a WHITE (not gray) shirt
- a BLACK (or dark) shirt
- athletic shorts and socks
- cleats
- a disc, if you have one
- a water bottle (or two)
- sunblock and a hat
- rain and cold gear (who knows what the weather will be like?)

Northfield is less than an hour away, right off Exit 69 (hence the tourney name!) on I-35 south of the Cities. Upperclassmen, please post in the comments if you are able to drive. Also, parents, if you plan to attend the whole day and would be willing to drive some players, please also post in the comments. Gas costs will be the individual responsibility of each car and split amongst those in the car.

The per player cost for this tournament (covering the tourney entry fee and coaching stipends/costs) is $20 per player. Please bring this to practice on Thursday, or with you on Saturday morning. Checks can be made out to "Hopkins Ultimate." Please pay before we leave on Saturday or you will not be able to attend. Questions or concerns please contact Sheri at slbrenden@comcast.net. Some food and water will be provided by the tournament, but please bring some snacks of your own or money to buy food if you so choose.

The captains' meeting is at 8:15 at the following location in Northfield:
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=510+East+Jefferson+Parkway,Northfield,MN+55057&ie=UTF8&ll=44.441992,-93.164116&spn=0.003631,0.007027&t=h&z=17&iwloc=A

Coaches will meet the players at the captains' meeting in Northfield.

Expect games to start at 9 AM and play to complete around 5 or 6 PM on both days. I have not been given an exact schedule yet, but I will post that as soon as I receive it.

We are NOT staying in Northfield, but will be returning to Lindbergh on Saturday night.

Fellas, please be advised that this tournament is being considered a varsity tryout tournament by the coaches, and we will be playing against college and adult competition.

Questions? Please ask your coaches at practice or give me a call/email.

Coach Mike
mike.kinsella@gmail.com
630-803-7350

Registration due by Oct. 1

If you wish to practice or compete with Hopkins Ultimate, you must submit your registration forms and fee by Oct. 1. You will not be included in future tournament play without signing and completing the four forms listed on our web site (see right side).

The club will work with families who have financial constraints to help make participation possible. Parents should contact me at slbrenden@comcast.net

Second Post!

Girl's Availability for Tournaments

Ladies

I need you to respond in the comments and tell me which tournaments you can come to.

Cold Front Cool Down, Maple Plain MN
Saturday September 26th, Leaving Lindbergh at 7:15am

Exit 69, Northfield MN
October 3rd-4th

Hold Back the Snow, Winnipeg
October 16th-18th

Please let me know which tournaments you're coming to. Everyone is welcome.

We need to know if you are available. If there are no responses, we will not go! Please let me know if you can be there.

Cold Front Cooldown Rosters and Info

Captains’ Meeting for the Cold Front Cooldown is at 8:10 AM on Saturday. That means if you need a ride, you must show up at the back parking lot of Lindbergh at 7:15, and players will be leaving at 7:30. If you are driving separately, please be there at the fields by 8:10 AM. Coach Mike will be meeting players at the fields. Upperclassmen, please show up ready to drive.

People who have said they can drive so far are: Jenna, Haley, Eli, Ethan, Josh Klane, Rick or Wendi Rosenstein, Daniel Raskin. Upperclassmen who can drive, please make sure that all the younger players have rides before you leave Lindbergh. Captains are in charge Saturday morning.

The UPA Northwest Plains Open and Mixed sectional tournament is being held at the same location. Sectional fields are on the north end of the polo complex; the high school fields will be at the south end of the complex. There will be a separate tent and food for the high school tourney and the adult tourney; please make sure you are not taking the adults' food!

Dress for the weather! It could rain, it could be cold, it could be hot and sunny... be prepared! We play through rain, but obviously not thunder/lightning.

All players, please bring:
- a white (not gray!) shirt
- a black (or dark) shirt
- athletic shorts, cleats, and an extra pair of socks if you want to change
- sunscreen
- a hat if you want
- a water bottle
- a large plastic garbage bag (to put your stuff in if it starts raining)
- snacks for yourself if you want something besides bagels, bananas, and food for sale at the tourney
- a disc (if you have one) with your name on the back!
- YOUR WAIVER. You cannot play without a waiver signed by your parent/guardian (under 18) or yourself (over 18).
The two teams are as follows:

Hopkins 1 (captains in bold) – 17 players:
Josh Klane
Eli Leonard
Jenna Dailey
Haley Arenson
Carl Aanestad
Nihal Bhakta
Sam Bumsted
Greg Cousins
Jason Finkelstein
Evan Fischer
Jake Hoffman
Zach Mekler
Daniel Raskin
Ethan Rasmussen
Michael Ruble
Sam Segal
Jack Sussman

Hopkins 2 (captains in bold) – 20 players:
Coach Mike Born
Val Schoonover
Wyatt Mekler
Zach Berman
Aaron Blaser
Danny Gollin
Maddie Hudek
Margo Levitt
Drew Locketz
Chris Lovagnini
Josh Margolis
Benji Mosow
Aaron Raskin
Joel Ratner
Brett Rosenstein
Matt Rosenstein
Jeremy Steinman
Adam Tarshish
Bailey Taylor
Jordan Taylor
Trey Taylor

Games should go until 5:30 or so. Other coaches besides Mike Born will be at the fields but playing at Sectionals, so they should be able to stop by and check in but not be there all the time.
Please let me or your captains know if you have any questions.

Thanks,
Mikey K
630-803-7350

Girl's Availability for Tournaments

Ladies

I need you to respond in the comments and tell me which tournaments you can come to.

Cold Front Cool Down, Maple Plain MN
Saturday September 26th, Leaving Lindbergh at 7:15am

Exit 69, Northfield MN
October 3rd-4th

Hold Back the Snow, Winnipeg
October 16th-18th

Please let me know which tournaments you're coming to. Everyone is welcome.

Girls Practice This Thursday

We are having a Girls only practice this Thursday.

6pm until dusk at the Lindhberg center fields, but at Field 9. It's over behind the statium near Tanglen. Park in the Tanglen Elementary parking lot.

This a great oppertunity for recruiting!!! Please bring some new girls to practice with you.

Cold Front Cooldown Waiver Needed for ALL PLAYERS

Hey Team -

All players who are going to play at the Cold Front Cooldown need to print out, sign, and return this waiver.

Players over 18 need to sign and return this waiver.

Players under 18 need to review the waiver with their parent or guardian and have them sign and return this waiver.

All players must turn this waiver in by Saturday morning, or else they will be unable to participate in the Cold Front Cooldown.

Thanks,
Mike

9/20 FALL LEAGUE GAME

Hey guys,

Our game this week is at 1:45 at Lake Nokomis, be there at 1:15. We're playing South Squall, this is another high school team, so it should be a good match up. 

REMEMBER WEAR BLACK AND BRING YOUR WAIVER IF YOU HAVEN'T!

Cold Front Cooldown - Next Saturday 9/26

Hey Team -

Next Saturday we will have two mixed (boys and girls combined) teams competing in the "Cold Front Cooldown." This is a one day tournament, hosted by Eden Prairie Cold Front Ultimate, on Saturday 9/26. As this is a local and one-day tourney, there is no additional per player cost for this tournament. The club has covered the tournament fee.

This tournament is being held at the Twin City Polo Club in Independence, MN, just west of Maple Plain. All players are invited to attend. Players must have their Hurt registrations materials submitted to participate.

As this is the same weekend as the UPA Northwest Plains Sectional qualifier (a tournament for adult Ultimate players), most if not all of the coaches will be playing at this tournament. Fortunately, this tournament also is located at the Twin City Polo Club on Saturday and Sunday. This means that coaches Mikey K, Erin, Lou, and Tom will all be out at the fields, but for the mot part unable to coach. Captains will lead the teams, but we will need parent chaperons to supervise throughout the day. Parents, if you can attend for all or part of the day on Saturday, please post a comment on the blog also.

The following is a map of Hopkins Ultimate sites. Included on there is the location of the polo fields.
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=112976841523924219467.00045e03e59e361d1fd7a&t=h&z=11


There will most likely be fruit, bagels, and water provided by the tournament, but players are encouraged to bring refillable water bottles and snacks for themselves. Players will be responsible for all of their own food in addition to what is provided by the tourney, so please be prepared.

Expect the first game to start around 9 am, and play to go until 4:30 or 5. Players will meet at Lindbergh to carpool if necessary, most likely meeting 1 hr, 45 min to 90 minutes before the first game. Carpooling details will be posted by captains by midweek.

Players, please respond in the comment section if you are able to attend.

Hopkins Ultimate Parent Shirts

Parents have until Sept. 30 to order this special edition Hopkins Ultimate t-shirt. If you would like one, add your name and size in the comments. You can pay $15 via Paypal at the right or send a check payable to Hopkins Ultimate to 2317 Archers Lane, Minnetonka, MN 55305

Registration Meeting Reminder, and Congrats!

A reminder to all players, new and returning... the Hurt Registration meeting is Monday 9/14. Details are on the right.

Also, congrats to Coach Lou!
http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/stories/2009/09/07/daily31.html

FALL LEAGUE GAME: SEPTEMBER 13

Sunday's game is at 12:00 at Lake Nokomis (Cedar Ave S & E 50th StMinneapolis, MN 55417)

Be there at 11:30.

Bring Cleats, a BLACK SHIRT/JERSEY, and a waiver (http://sites.google.com/site/hopkinsultimateclub/fall-league)!!! 

Juniors and seniors will get priority in playing time, but everybody can and should come.

Please post under the comment section if you are planning on coming this Sunday just so we know who to expect. 

Official Practices Start Tuesday 9/8

Hello Players!

All team practice begins the Tuesday after Labor Day.

Date: Tuesday 9/8.

Time: 5-7:30 PM

Where: Burnes Park (downtown Hopkins; see Google Map on right menu for exact location)

BRING a DARK shirt, WHITE (NOT GRAY) shirt, your own water, cleats (if you have them - football or soccer are the most popular), a disc (if you have one), and a GREAT ATTITUDE! GO HURT!!

Hope to see you all there! Parents or players, please email me with any questions or concerns.

Mike
Head Coach
mike.kinsella@gmail.com

Any Interest in Fall League?

Hey guys,

We are playing in a co-ed Fall League this year. It will start Sunday, September 13 at Lake Nokomis, and run through November 12 (and it's always on Sunday). You aren't expected and probably won't be able to play every game. Game times run anywhere from noon to 5pm. Anyone interested should post in the comment section with their FIRST AND LAST NAME AND EMAIL ADDRESS. Varsity and upperclassmen are first priority, but please post regardless of age if you are interested (boys AND girls).