Westerns

Yeahhhh Babyyy, Hopkins Hurt comes in as the #1 seed for Westerns this year. We also get byes for the first 2 rounds so we don't play until 1:00 P.M on Saturday!
Here's the schedule:

http://hs-westerns2010.upa.org/schedules/competition

We're going into Seattle as the #1 seed, and we're gonna leave Seattle as the #1 seed. WBN

Mekler bring a good movie for the plane.



Klaney

Boys Varsity Game at Armstrong - Details

Fellas -

We're playing our game at Armstrong tonight, which is just west of 169 on 36th Ave N.

The address of the school is: 10635 36th Ave N, Plymouth, MN.

The field we will most likely be playing on is the one last year, down by Medicine Lake. We are going to meet in the back parking lot (the teacher's lot) of the high school, then if we have to move, we'll move from there.

Parents, if you are coming to the game and don't see us at the field, please give me a call at 630-803-7350 and I can direct you to our new field. Updates will be posted here as necessary.

Thanks,
Mike

Rule Myths

Hurtems,

Over the past week or so I've seen our players encounter some calls that could have been handled better, both at Mudbath and at league games.

To avoid these situations at Nationals and State, I'm going to assign some reading material for everyone.

UPA Rules blog - Calls & Contests you are welcome to read the whole thing, but the part that's the assignment starts at Rule Myth: "It's the receiver's call"

You can stop reading immediately following the discussion of "check feet" as an imaginary call.
Please keep in mind that knowing the rules is part of your job as a Hurtem.

It's a gorgeous day for ultimate, have fun.
-Erin

Varsity Schedule and Update for 4/28-29

First off, congrats to the girls' team for a great win vs Cretin last night!

Like the JV team has done, due to field availability concerns, the Varsity team is moving our game on Thursday 4/29 from a home game at Lindbergh to an away game at Robbinsdale Armstrong HS. Meet at Lindbergh at 4:30 to carpool.

Thank you to Armstrong and Coach Mike Berseth for being able to accomodate our field space request in ways that has been difficult from our own school. Right now, they are figuring out which of two (two!!!) guaranteed (guaranteed!!!) field spaces we'll be using; once that is decided I will update this information on the blog.

Tonight, Wednesday, we'll be practicing at Lindbergh at 6 PM. Meet near the climbing structure and we'll be there if the space allotted for us is open. If not we may be scrambling. Such is life as noble warriors. Remember, there is still time before nationals! Be there! Get your brothers to practice!!!

Mikey K

Update! JV Practice and Game

Due to field space concerns at Lindbergh, we will be moving our league game this week to a road game at Orono. Please plan to arrive at Orono HS by 5:15. Additional details on parking and field location within the Orono campus will be provided when available.

Jennifer Kreiman will organize the transportation.

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JV practice will be at Lions Park tomorrow from 5:00 to 7:30.

Mudbath Lost & Found

If you came to Madison and are either missing gear or have found something that is not yours, please comment within. Some items have already been posted on the Mudbath Champions thread.

Granite City -- All Teams

The JV has an upcoming tournament this weekend in St. Cloud. The current roster is as follows:

Saturday and Sunday (8): Locketz, Mosow, Gollin, Herzog, Margolis, Raskin, Ratner, Steinman

Sunday Only (2): Elias, Younger

The JV is looking for additional players and we would to invite players from the other two teams to play with us at the Granite City Classic. While many of the Varsity boys and girls are busy with something called prom this weekend, those of you who are not attending prom should consider joining us in St. Cloud.

If you are interested, please sign up in the comments below. Cost is $15 for one day and $25 for two.

Also, drivers desperately needed.

GIRLS HOME GAME!!!!!!!!! 4/27

Home game at the Tanglen field.

Come at 5:30, but remember if softball is still playing we CANNOT be on the field.

****Also bring your friends/prom dates/boyfriend (coughmaralaurelabbybaileycough). This is a big game, let's have lots of fans!!!

Varsity Practice Tonight 6-7

Varsity - nice work this weekend but we still have a lot to learn and get together. We're practicing tonight at Lindbergh Field 10 (by the climbing structure) at 6 PM. Your captains and I will be leaving at 7 to go to the Exec Meeting at Sheri's but we have the fields until 8 so you can stay and work on throws, etc.

See you tonight.
Michael K

Mudbath Champions

The winners of the girls and open division of the Madison Mudbath are on their way home. Congratulations to all three Hopkins Ultimate teams on a great tournament.

Estimated arrival time: 8:30 to 9 p.m.

Madison trip leaves tomorrow

Besides rain gear, cleats, tennis shoes and tournament gear (see Jeanine's post below), please pack a sleeping bag, pillow and towel and sleeping pad if you have one. You will also need meal money for Friday evening and Sunday lunch/dinner.

Your hosts (two repeats from last year) are -

Varsity Boys Team Natalie Hagen, 21 Mt. Rainier Lane, Madison, WI 53705

JV Boys Team Susan Sunde Family,6410 Antietam Lane, Madison WI 53705

Girls Team Winton and Tammy Boyd, 41 Black Oak Circle, Madison, WI 53711

These are families with current or former players at Memorial HS. Treat their homes respectfully and show them the appreciation they deserve for sharing their homes with us.

Also, big thanks to all six coaches who will be with the teams and the three parents who are accompanying our players -- Mimi Klane, John Dailey and Lucinda Cummings!

Meet at 3 p.m. Friday (4/23) at Adath Jeshurun, 10500 Hillside Lane West . Leave at 3:15.

Tournament schedules and information can be found at Madison Mudbath's web site.

Boys Varsity at South

Where: Powderhorn Park (14th Ave S and 32nd St)

When: Thursday. carpool meeting time at 4:15, game at 6.

Directions: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=2400+Lindbergh+Drive,+Minnetonka,+MN+55305-3123+(Hopkins+High+School)&daddr=14th+Ave+S+%26+E+32nd+St,+Minneapolis,+MN+55407&hl=en&geocode=FYAFrgIduqxu-iFY1BeVQa2rTCkHOzkdUDWzUjEaBQe0eAdXKQ%3BFVLNrQIdmApx-ikNRSYkBij2hzH-enHCfTujrQ&mra=pe&mrcr=0&sll=44.946397,-93.351047&sspn=0.128786,0.284958&ie=UTF8&ll=44.959454,-93.331947&spn=0.128757,0.284958&z=12

Traffic will be bad, especially on 394 E. Hopefully we can start warming up at 5. I'm sure you have a normal meeting spot etc., ask your captains if you're not sure where to be.

FYI, both Mikey and Lou are out of town tomorrow - so you're stuck with me.

Erin

JV Game vs. Eden Prairie B

Please be at Lindbergh with cleats on by 5:15 in order to warm up for our league game tomorrow vs. Eden Prairie B. We will be playing on either field 9 or field 10. Other sports have the fields reserved until 6pm, so DO NOT INTERFERE with any games / practices going on. In fact, if a game runs long, there is a chance we may not be able to use the fields right at 6pm.

If there is not a suitable place for warm-up, we will have to wait until space opens up. It is unfortunate that we are in this situation, but ANY disruption to other teams will have serious consequences for our club's ability to practice and play at Lindbergh.

See you tomorrow. GAME TIME!

Madison Mudbath- Bring your tennis shoes!

So it looks like it supposed to rain all weekend in Madison. Please bring tennis shoe in case we are not able to use the fields at some point. They will have back up indoor opportunities available.

Also remember that if we are outside that you will need warm and appropriate clothing. 55 degrees and raining can be quite chili. This means bring winter hats, mittens, hand warmers, raincoats, tights, plenty of socks, umbrellas and any layers you have that dry quickly and can keep you warm while wet. NO COTTON!

Smarsity Smactice

We will be practicing at 6:00 pm on 4-21-10 at Lindbergh field 10. That is the one by the lax bros. I better see you all there

WBN

Varsity Practice

Practice at Lions Park at 6:00 pm Tonight.

Girls game at Armstrong Tomorrow

Game starts at 6pm, please be there at 5pm. Talk about carpools tonight at the pasta party. Thanks! See you there.
Jeanine and Erin

p.s. our field location is different than in past years.

Pilgrim Elementary School

3725 Pilgrim Lane North
Plymouth, MN

Scrimmage at TCF Bank

Boys Varsity, Meet at Linbergh at 7:15 pm to leave for the scrimmage. Be there at that time and no later or else you will get left behind.

Lets slice and dice some grey duck,

Klaney

JV Practice Schedule

By popular demand, JV practice will be Monday, 5:00-7:30 at Lions Park.

MADISON MUDBATH - APRIL 23-25

ATTENTION PARENTS

Madison Mudbath is coming up quickly. Just want to put in a plug to get a few more parents to enjoy all the tournament offers. You'll have a wonderful time watching the elite teams of the tournament - Hopkins' teams. Being a chaperone at this tournament is about the easiest chaperone job you can get.

• Ride the coach with us. We still have plenty of room. (The coach is even equipped with WIFI and DVD. It's a really tough life.)


• Help collect the athletes each morning from their host homes (on the bus, real tough duty).


• Cheer on and support our teams (we have 3 teams playing in the tournament).


• Help fill water bottles.


• Just be there to help in any way our coaches and athletes need.


• Help make sure the athletes all get back to their host homes or actitivities in the evening.


• Relax in the luxurious accommodations of the Radisson West Madison Hotel each evening (including the Sleep Number bed in your room) while the athletes enjoy the supervision of their host parents and coaches. Each morning, enjoy a full hot breakfast buffet at the Radisson, included with your room.


• Spend most of your time just watching WITH PRIDE the classiest athletes of the tournament - our kids. (Now, this really is a tough job, but someone has to do it!!!!)

Parent Bus Rides:
For parents wishing to go, you are welcome to either drive yourself, or ride the bus with us. Roundtrip bus is only $75 per person.

Hotel Reservations:
We have reserved a block of rooms at the Radisson Hotel Madison at only $79 per night (90.46 per night, including 14.5% taxes). A hot buffet breakfast is also included with your room. Rooms can be reserved in your name beginning tomorrow morning (Monday, April 19). Just let them know you're with HOPKINS ULTIMATE. Any problems, let me know or ask for Fred in Sales at the hotel. If you're interested in more information about the hotel, please visit the following link:

http://www.radisson.com/madisonwi

Radisson Hotel Madison
517 Grand Canyon Drive, Madison Wisconsin 53719,
(608) 833-0100

Driving Directions:
Driving directions to Madison and the playing fields (and Radisson) can be found by clicking the following link: http://www.mapquest.com/mq/8-QjvMxU38STboY189

For your own GPS, the address for the tournament is:
James Madison Memorial High School
201 S. Gammon Rd.
Madison, WI 53717

Also, I will probably need a bit of help when loading the bus. Please don't just place luggage under the bus as it will need to be separated by team so it will be easier when we drop athletes off at their host homes. If you have any questions, please call me at 612-508-6965 or at jdailey@healthmarketer.com. Thanks, and I look forward to seeing you at the tournament.

John Dailey

JV Practice Schedule

This week, JV practice will likely be held on either Monday or Tuesday. We will be working on things we want to lock down before Mudbath. If you are attending Mudbath and either Monday or Tuesday presents a conflict for you, please comment below.

Check back on the blog later this evening for more details on this week's schedule.

JV Tournament Sign-Up - Granite City Classic

We have a big league game this week against Eden Prairie B (home opener!), and an even bigger weekend coming up in Madison. But, May is just around the corner and we have another tournament looming in St. Cloud. The Granite City Classic is a two-day tournament on May 1st and 2nd. Please sign up in the comments if you are interested. Here are the key details:

Departure: We will be coming home on Saturday night, so departure will be from Lindbergh at 7:45AM on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

Return: We should be home on Saturday around 7pm, give or take an hour. Sunday's return time will depend on the results of our Sunday games.

Transportation: Actively looking for parent volunteers to drive. Please contact Jennifer Kreiman at kacheljak@usfamily.net if you are willing to drive.

Cost: $25 for the weekend, $15 if you can only attend one day. Cost includes tournament fees and transportation.

This is a really fun tournament and close to home too. Please comment below if you can come. As with other tournaments, we may have to cap the roster depending on interest. Please sign up by noon on Sunday, April 25 if you would like to come to this tournament. That means if you are going to Madison, try to sign up this week.

Girls Captains Practices

Monday @ Lions Park 3:30-5:30

Thursday @ Lions Park 3:30-5:30

Let Emma, Haley or me know if you can't make it. See you there!

Parents going to Madison April 23-25

We have three teams of players going to Madison next weekend. Now we are wondering what parent fans are interested in making the trip as well. There may be some spots on the bus or, of course, you can drive. John Dailey is checking on hotel options. If you plan to make the trip, could you comment below and let us know if you want to ride the bus.) (It really is a nice way to travel. We would like some chaperones on the fields, although you won't be spending the evening with the players since they and the coaches have lodging with Madison host families.

Boys Varsity at Cretin

Here are the directions to get to CDH:

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Cretin-Derham+Hall+High+School%0D%0A550+S.+Albert+St.%0D%0ASt+Paul,+MN+55116&hl=en&ie=UTF8&hq=Cretin-Derham+Hall+High+School&hnear=550+S+Albert+St,+St+Paul,+MN+55105&ll=44.925068,-93.159342&spn=0.008553,0.022638&t=h&z=16

Madison roster - checks due this weekend

Here are the players participating in Madison Mudbath April 23-25. If you haven't yet paid, your $95 checks are due this Saturday (2317 Archers Lane, Minnetonka, MN, 55305 near the HS). Click here for trip info.

19 JV- Z. Berman (pd), J. Elias(pd), Little Shish(pd), A. Raskin(pd), D. Locketz, J. Ratner(pd), D. Younger, J. Margolis (pd), B. Mosow(pd), A. Blaser(pd), C. Lovagnini, S. Kaminsky(pd), W. Cohen(pd), B. Spencer (pd), E.Friedman (pd), J. Steinman, S. Segal(pd), T. Taylor, T. Kachelmacher

12 Girls - M. Bronstein(pd), E. Petersen(pd), A. Werner (pd), H. Arenson(pd), J. Daley(pd), L. Oswald(pd), E. Peaslee(pd), M. Saltzman(pd), A. Mastbaum, M. Levitt(pd), B. Taylor, M. Hudek

11 Varsity - Z. Mekler, J. Hoffman, N. Bhakta(pd), D. Raskin(pd), J. Finkelstein, S. Bumsted, Klane (pd), Leonard, Rasmussen, J. Taylor, G. Cousins

If you won't be riding the bus for some reason, please post a comment.

Hustle Housing Details

I have now received responses back from almost all of the teams planning on attending The Hustle and needing housing. Please help out by hosting a team.

1. Boys team- with 20 players needing housing and 4 adult chaperones also staying at the house. Nobody requires specific accommodations in regards to presence of animals and or type of food. The team can sleep on the floor, you don't need a bed for every person!

2. Girls team- with 18 players and 4 adult chaperones also staying at the house. Two players are vegetarians.

3. Boys team- may have girls on team, and 2 adult chaperones staying at the house. A few players have peanut allergies.

4. Boys team- with 24 players and 4 coaches (all willing to sleep on the floor). No specific accommodations necessary known at this time.

5. Girls team-with 16 women and 2 adult female chaperones. No dietary restrictions or other special needs.

We are waiting to hear from last team but please check with your parents immediately and let me know as soon as possible, preferably by Monday, April 19th. I will be sending an email to parents as well.

POP Skills Clinic

POP is hosting an Ultimate skills clinic for high school girls this Saturday 4/17!

Details can be found on the registration form here

Please talk to Coach Jeanine or Coach Erin for more info.

Thanks,
Mikey K

CHANGE IN PLANS

Varsity will be practicing at lindbergh on Tuesday instead of at Lions Park. It is going to be the field right next to the lacrosse fields. Be there at 6 and it will end at 9.

Be on time and get your teammates to practice!!!!

WBN

Ladies Game Tomorrow

We play Minneapolis South tomorrow on field 9 or 10 at Lindbergh. Please be at the fields by 5pm. See you there.
Jeanine

Mudbath Update

The JV roster is closed for Mudbath, effective immediately. If additional JV players are interested in coming to Mudbath, please comment here. This list will be reviewed in case any roster spots become available.

JV Practice Schedule

Lions Park:

Monday April 12th: 4:30 pm-7 pm

Wednesday April 14th: 4:30 pm- 7pm

League game on Thursday, at Wayzata

Practice Schedule for varsity this week!

Monday April 12th: 4:30 pm-7 pm

Tuesday April 13th: 4:30 pm- 7 pm

Wednesday April 14th: 4:30 pm- 6pm then dinner at Klane's again.

Mek: I swear if you don't bring a movie this time.........

Host Families needed for the Hopkins Hustle

Hopkins ultimate players and their families,

For the Hopkins Hustle Tournament, we need six families to host teams in their homes.

The tournament that our program puts on, Hopkins Hustle, is over the weekend May 22-23rd. It's a fantastic addition to our program and requires lots of volunteering. As most of you know, when we travel to some tournaments, we are hosted by a local family in their home.

Visiting teams will have their own transportation and sleeping bags. All the host family needs to do is to make a breakfast and snacks for Saturday and Sunday morning (ultimate players are not too picky).

I will be posting more information about each team but please note under the comments if you would be willing to host or if you have questions.

Haley

Plan to go to Madison tournament ? - Sign up now

Click this link to find the info about the Madison Mudbath tournament posted a week ago. Sign up in the comments section, if you have not already.

Boys' JV and Varsity Games Today

Hi Kiddos -

As posted yesterday on the right menu, the Boys' Varsity and JV teams start MNHSUL play today both with away games.

Varsity plays at 6 PM at Minikahda Vista Park in SLP vs Minneapolis Southwest.

JV plays at 6 PM at Blake Middle School in Hopkins vs Blake A.

Both teams will be meeting at Lindbergh at 4:30 PM to carpool to the respective fields. JV parents, if you can drive players, thank you and please show up at Lindbergh at 4:30!

Things each player should bring:
-- a dark (black) jersey
-- a white (GREY is not WHITE) jersey
-- cleats
-- a disc
-- YOUR OWN WATER (preferably in a reusable water bottle)
-- any player specific things you need (inhaler, a granola bar, ankle brace, etc...)
-- enough clothes for any weather (it *could* rain/snow/whatever tonight)
-- your voices and a Noble Warrior mentality!

This is the time of year we look forward to during all those winter indoor workouts! Let's have a great spring season, Hurt!

Girls Team Pasta Party

Monday 4/12 Pasta Party

Captains practice @ Lions Park from 3:30-5 then a pasta party at my (Jenna's) house and maybe a movie?

To bring:

I will make the pasta and bread.

Mara will bring cupcakes and anyone else who wants to bring dessert go for it!

We'll need someone to bring salad and a couple people to bring drinks.

Post on the blog with what you are going to bring!

JV Practice this week -- Updated

In addition to Tuesday's practice and Thursday's league game:

JV Captains' practice, Wednesday 4/7, Lions Park from 4:30 - 7:00

Girl's League Game RESCHEDULED

Girls,

Eden Prairie is on spring break, so we will not be able to have our game on Tuesday. It will be rescheduled as soon as we can connect with the coaches over there.

We'd like to get together anyway to do an indoor workout. Please meet at Lindbergh at 3:30 to warm up. Jeanine can be there at 4.

Bring tennis shoes, water and a disc.
Please post in the comments if you have any questions.

~
Jeanine & Erin

JV Practice - Tues at Lions Park (4:30 p.m.)

JV practice, Tuesday 4/6, Lions Park from 4:30 - 7:00

First league game on Thursday.

Boys Varsity Practice

Monday April 5th: 3:30 pm-6 pm

Tuesday April 6th: 4:30 pm- 7 pm

Wednesday April 7th: 4:30 pm- 6pm then dinner at my house again.



Mekler: bring a movie.


Klaney

Madison Mudbath --- April 23-25

Greetings,

A big weekend is approaching -- All three Hopkins teams are playing in the Madison Mudbath. If you intend to participate, we'll need to hear from you in a comment as soon as possible. We may have to cap our numbers so the sooner you let us know, the more likely you can be included on the trip. The coaches will, of course, have the final decision on who goes.

Lodging:
Each team will spend two nights with a host family in Madison. And, of course, our players are known as polite and pleasant guests. Host families ask for us! Hold up the reputation!

Cost:
$95/player for registration ($250 for each team - yikes!), safe travel by bus, coach travel expense and per diem, host gift and some field food.

You must be signed up for the trip by Friday, 4/10. Check must be made out to "Hopkins Ultimate" and delivered to your coach or Sheri Brenden (2317 Archers Lane, Minnetonka, MN 55305) no later than Friday 4/17.

The tournament provides bagels/fruit on the field and a wonderful potluck on Saturday night.

Departure:
Meet at 3 p.m. Friday (4/23) at Adath Jeshurun, 10500 Hillside Lane West . Leave at 3:15.

Tournament ends at about 3:30 p.m. or so on Sunday 4/25. We should arrive back at Adath Jeshurun at about 9 or 9:30 p.m.


Please sign up as soon as possible by adding a comment to this post. Again, participation is limited, so sign up soon so the coaches have a chance to prepare for the tourney.

Thanks,
John Dailey

Help a brother out.....please!

So, as you guys know, I am not able to play at nationals....yet.

My family and I have posted a page on facebook that is called Let Eli Leonard Play at Nationals.

I would appreciate it so much if you would all join this group and follow the directions in the information. It would help all of us out greatly(you wont have to hear me complain anymore). Please help and make the UPA realize the right thing to do and allow me to play. I love you all

Kitty

This is the link

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Let-Eli-Leonard-play-in-the-2010-UPA-High-School-Western-Championships/109409522421598?ref=nf

MNHS Ultimate Leage Games Next Week

Hey Everyone -

I hope you are enjoying your spring breaks! When school starts back up on Monday, we get right back into it and the MN HS League starts!

Girls first game is Tuesday, April 6 at 6 PM.
Boys' JV and Boys Varsity first games are Thursday, April 8 at 6 PM.

As we don't have access to the Lindbergh fields until the week of 4/12, expect this week's games to be "away" games. Plan on meeting at the high school around 4:30 to carpool. Assume all three games will be at different locations as well. JV parents, if you are planning on attending and can drive, please post in the comments, as the JV team has the biggest need for rides. The schedule for the first half of league play will be finalized by the league board over the weekend, but expect all 3 Hopkins teams to be playing away games this week.

Why does the schedule not come out until 3 days before games start? Because the registration deadline for MNHSUL was just this week. The first half of the schedule will be finished by Monday at the latest, and the second half of the schedule will be decided based on the first half results.

We will post the first week schedule (and a link to the MNHS Ultimate schedule) once it is finalized.

Thanks,
Mike