MLK Indoor - Varsity Tournament - 1/19, 1/20

Here is the signup genius for the MLK Indoor:

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4AA4AA29A64-mlkindoor1

Please note that this is a Sunday/Monday tournament, driving to Duluth, staying overnight etc.
If we don't get enough parent drivers/chaperones, we won't go.

This tournament is on a sport court, indoor track facility.  Tennis shoes, not cleats.

Start times on Sunday depend on which Pool we're in.  More details to come.
http://scores.usaultimate.org/scores/#college-open/tournament/14097

All Hurtems:
Please start watching the blog regularly.  Practice starts 1/5, in the mean time, a few reminders:
- Workouts are open to all HUrtems/HERtettes, and are highly recommended for players who are hoping to work their way onto the Varsity roster in the next few months.
- There are more fundraisers coming, dates should be available by the Spring registration meeting.

Coming soon:
U of M indoor (V)
SJU signup (V, JV)
Chicago Invite signup (V, G)
Spring Registration

At Home Winter Workout ideas:
Grip Strength
1) You can do this one while doing other activities: tv, reading, study hall.
2) For this one you need a stick, string, and something heavy(ish).

Grip is a crucial part of being able to throw smooth throws with control and distance (very helpful in wind).  It's also necessary for catching one handed.  If you do these exercises, aim for every other day.  These muscles tire easily and need longer to recuperate.  Have fun!

Alternatively, you could put on your snow pants and throw out there in the snow.  It's a pretty good time to practice bidding, especially if the snow is deep.  You'll also have to work harder to pivot and step out.  As always, do all things with purpose or it doesn't count.

Hope everyone had great holidays.  We'll see you soon.
Erin

Details you want to know ( read the whole post!)

1).  BLITZ CARDS:  if you earned extra blitz cards to sell ( and keep the $$ for yourself ) you should contact Stephen Elias. If you have cards you've sold and money to turn in here is your last opportunity. Stephen will be at Starbucks on hwy 55/ winnetka tonight from 7-8 PM. 51 kids have cards to collect !! (763) 439-5000

2). You recently received an email re: rostering

Returning players should have received an email from hgfern@aol.com. Subject: New Player Confirmation Request.
Please read and follow the instructions to confirm you are playing with HURT.
New players - you (or your parent) will receive an email in the coming weeks - probably from USAU.  Same deal - read and follow instructions.


The term "practice roster" is the place in the USAU system that all HURT players are listed.  Event and tournament rosters are pulled from the practice roster.

Please follow the instructions and confirm ASAP  
Thank you!
(If you've forgotten your password go through the reset your password prompts :-)

3).  Tzedakah Bowl @ the metrodome:
We are not sending a team as a club. But if you're interested in playing I believe there is still the opportunity to register. I have heard that many kids who are free that day have registered and are excited to play. Follow the instructions from the blog post about this event.

4).  Varsity players: We have been invited to play in the MLK day tourney in Duluth.   January 19-20!
More info to come.

5).  Indoor winter practice will begin ( for ALL teams)  Sunday evening January 5th.  Check the blog during winter break for time/ location.
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Opportunity to play ultimate 12/25

Where: Mall of America Field at the Metrodome
When: Wednesday, December 25

8:30 am - 2 pm: Flag Football Tournament
1 - 6 pm: Ultimate Frisbee Tournament
Breakfast and lunch will be served

$250/team of 7-12
$30/individual player (will be assigned to a team)

Registration fees support camp scholarships

Player pre-registration is due December 14th (Saturday).
REGISTRATION LINK

BLITZ FUNDRAISER UPDATE/REMINDERS

Wowza!

Everyone,  players, parents, drivers, Jon Frank, Stephen Elias,  please accept my CONGRATULATIONS on an amazing and very successful fundraising event for Hopkins Ultimate!
We 'Blitzed' a significant number of neighborhoods.  The weather was not ideal, but with the generosity of parent drivers warming kids up with breaks and hot cocoa, and players being toasty warm, everyone 'worked' their map areas to the end!

Cards are still available to sell through the end of December.  It's not too late to sell to neighbors, friends and family you might not have connected with before.  If you are done, no problem.  Stephen Elias will be at the Starbucks, Golden Valley Commons on hwy 55, Tuesday  Dec. 10th from 7-8pm.
Bring any unsold cards, pickup your 5 free cards if you earned them, and any money you might need to turn in.  Stephen has been keeping records so if you are unsure of your status, stop by and chat with him.

Kudos go to the:  top blitz day sellers, top cars, top parent drivers and the iPad mini winner. ( I had nothing to do with it! He wasn't even in my car!)

Reminders:
*Workouts have begun for varsity and girls.
*Winter practices will begin in January.  All teams practice on Sunday evenings at either NJH/WJH structures.
*Team specific practices will be posted around the first of the year.
*Although subject to change, Tuesday/Thursdays are our practice days for winter.
*Tournaments and dates will also be posted when they are confirmed.
(Rule of thumb: approximately not  accurately;  tourneys are very close to  the same weekend as the previous year)
*keep checking the blog for updated info as it becomes available.

Have a happy Holiday season!

Debbi






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Girls Winter Workouts Reminder

Winter Workouts
This is just a reminder to all the girls playing for Hert this spring season. Winter workouts start tomorrow Tuesday the 3rd at 3:00pm. Please meet dressed and ready upstairs at lindbergh. Please try your hardest to be there!