Sunday looks like this.....

 Sunday we will resume where we left off.  Literally!  The wacky weather continues to challenge us.

 Varsity, Girls and JV Black will resume their games, literally, by placing the disc where it was when the horn sounded.   
Carpools and RV's will depart Lindbergh at 6:10am sharp!
Players cleated and ready to warm up at 6:50am.  
Play resumes at 7:50am.  

Silver carpools will depart Lindbergh  at 7:40am sharp!
Players cleated and ready to warm up at 8:20am.
Game at 9:20am.

Varsity will resume on field K1
Girls on field U3
JV Black on field J2
JV Silver on field F4

We are starting early to finish pool play and move forward into bracket play.  
The girls final is scheduled at 1:30pm. (No time change) Hard cap at 3:00.
The boys final is scheduled at 3:20pm (moved from 3:30pm) Hard cap at 4:50pm.

Remember toasty DRY!  Rain gear, socks, socks and more socks and change them frequently.
It would be a smart move for everyone, players, parents and spectators to bring a towel to keep in the car for yourself.   Pack a change of clothes in a ziploc bag to change into for the ride home (the air conditioning is cold when clothes are wet and windows fog easily)

Field food bags are down to the crumbs :-(. This is the end of the season and will not be refilled for tomorrow. Please remember to bring extra food to fuel your body.

Weather delays are possible again tomorrow.  Think, dream, and wish for sun tomorrow.

Debbi






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State Tournament

Hurtems, Hertettes,

I know you think your coaches know that you plan to go to State, but we don't.  Right now we have 10 varsity Hurtems, 8 Hertettes, JV Black with 19 (awesome response guys), and JV Silver with 13.

Please sign up HERE if you're planning on attending.  We always prefer parent drivers, but if you're over 17 you can offer to drive.  Parents determine whether their kid is allowed as a passenger.  I'll repeat: if a parent driver is available, that parent driver will drive.  We prefer that parents drive whenever possible.

This is our last tournament of the year, so we hope everyone will make it a priority.

State SCHEDULE (check the tabs)
Captains meeting is at 7:45am on Saturday at HQ (near U2/Schwann's Center)
First round games start at 8:30am
All Hurtems should be at the NSC by 7:30am

Update: full schedule is also available on score reporter now:
Girls: http://play.usaultimate.org/events/Minnesota-High-School-Girls-State-Championships/schedule/Girls/High-School-x-High-School/
Boys: http://play.usaultimate.org/events/Minnesota-High-School-Boys-State-Championships/schedule/Boys/College-x-High-School/

Boys Varsity starts on I3
Ladies start on A4
JV Black on K4
JV Silver on L2

US Open - Volunteers Needed

Hurtems,

I know we have some time left yet this season, but there are some other exciting things happening this summer that I need to get out there.

Over the 4th of July, MN is hosting the US Open, a tournament featuring the top worldwide talent alongside a convention discussing all kinds of best practices and conversations from around the ultimate world.  http://www.usaultimate.org/usopen/

This is a huge event, and an awesome opportunity to show all these visitors what a wonderful ultimate community we have here.  Everyone should consider signing up to volunteer for a small job.  Score keeping and stat keeping are pretty fun, but some volunteers get access to a golf cart (just saying): http://mnyu.org/Volunteer.aspx

Be an ambassador to our program in a larger sense, watch good ultimate, be a part of a really important event.

P.S. I'm presenting at that convention.

Erin

Update for Girls and Jv

Girls Team: Practice will now be on field HH10. 

Both JV Teams: There is no sign up genius for the games tonight. Both games are on field HH4. Both games start at 6 so as usual that means cleated up and ready to run by 5. 

FINAL BANQUET-AWARDS & ALUMNI GAME

The season is coming to a close and yet it feels as though it's only just begun. 
It is HURTS tradition to end each season with a final banquet and awards ceremony.  We spend time together wrapping up the year, recognizing players of distinction and sending the seniors off to their new worlds.  We encourage 100% participation including parents and siblings.  
 This years format is a little different than last years.   We will be gathering at ~North Junior High at 6:00pm in the cafeteria for a "bring your own" dinner.  Think picnic style :-) which we can also do outside if the weather is decent.  ~Around 6:30 we will start the awards and recognization part of the evening (most likely in the cafeteria).  
~There will be desserts (hopefully if you baked for Hustle you were able to freeze the goodies for final banquet!)  Plates, silverware and napkins will be provided.
~ New this year is a Banana Bread baking contest!  Players, parents, & coaches can all make their favorite Banana Bread recipe to be judged and then shared!  (Gluten free and nut free recipes are welcome to accommodate everyone)  
~Following the banquet an Alumni Game in Hopkins High School Stadium, under the lights, will take place!  We would love everyone to stay and watch, we also know finals and school comes first.
~We will have MERCH for sale too!

Please signup with the signup genius. If you've already posted in the blog comments David Seffren moved your comments to the signupgenius.  No need to signup again!  Thanks David!
The link is on the sidebar to the right. 


Looking forward to seeing everyone!  

Debbi


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A great week in the World of Hurt

Things that are awesome:

- Coach Pokey and his wife, Jamie, welcomed a baby girl yesterday: Jaden Dorothy Hunt.  Though an infant, Jaden already has both a dark and a light (not gray) Hurt onesie.

- Hurt Varsity Boys won the Central Regional tournament!  HERt finished 6th against some really great competition!  Lots of pictures were taken.

- Both varsity teams are playing in their respective Conference Finals this week.  These are very important games for State seeding.  Boys play tonight, 5/21, at the Edina Stadium at 6:30pm and the girls play Friday, 5/23, at the Benilde Stadium at 5:30pm.

- JV Silver is at Home this Thursday, playing St. Paul Central B.  6pm game time.  @HHS4

- JV Black is Away at Prior Lake B.  6pm game time.  Location
- JV coaches will let you know when you should arrive at the fields (5:15 is normal)

There are a lot of opportunities to spectate this week, and we would definitely appreciate all the family support available.

Due to the rain

Practice for both Jv teams is cancelled tonight!

JV Practice Tomorrow

Both JV teams will be having practice tomorrow at Civic.
Silver will be practicing from 5:00-6:45
Black will be practicing from 6:45- 8:30
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JV Games Tomorrow

Black: Game tomorrow at Como @ 6pm, so be there by 5pm. We will need parent drivers for this game. Sign up in the sign up genius if you are attending.

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

Silver: Game tomorrow vs. Cooper @ 6pm on field HH10. This is a home game so be there at 5pm for warmups. Sign up in the sign up genius if you are attending.

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

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Nike Ultimate Camp

What: A five day camp for high school and middle school Ultimate players of all experiences, to come and work on their Ultimate skills.

When: The camp runs from June 11th to June 15, and is a full day camp (9am to 4pm). The link below can be used to find more information and sign up.

http://www.ussportscamps.com/ultimate/nike/nike-ultimate-camp-university-of-minnesota/#schedule

This camp is run by many talented MN ultimate players, including several of the MN Windchill players.

Just another Tuesday in the World of Hurt

Details have been posted for Tuesday's activities.

It should be noted that HHS4 is large enough to accommodate both the Black practice and the Silver game.  JV Black players should head all the way over to the far east fence.  Silver players can set up camp by the Disc Golf "goal" - coaches will set up the rest.

Silver, please be there to warm up (cleats on) by 5:15pm.

Girls' Photos

For parents/friends/fans of HERt:

I took some photos of the Girls' game on Saturday as a gift to try and balance the disappointment of Hustle getting cancelled. If people would like to see them, they are here. Enjoy!

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CENTRALS

Centrals is less than a week away.  Here are some of the details you need to know:
1) Please be at the Adath parking lot at 3:pm.  We have arranged with Adath that cars may be left in the back parking lot for the weekend.
2) Carpools have been assigned.  
3) We are all staying at the Country Inn and Suites.  
4) Players (& parents) please utilize smart packing techniques.  Toasty Warm and everything in between.  
5) As always you will need to bring money for meals, MERCH, snacks etc....
 The hotel provides a hot breakfast and fields bags will be stocked.
6) Per player cost for this tournament is $150.  Payment is due by Wednesday May 14th.  Please give your checks to a captain, Jordan Shear or Ben Pavelka.
Or they can be mailed to Debbi Pavelka.

We are very fortunate to have over 20 parents driving and chaperoning for the weekend.  Wendy Shear has made all our travel arrangements, thank you 
Wendy!
Please direct questions to Wendy or myself.

Thanks

Debbi

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VARSITY IS PLAYING IN STILLWATER

VARSITY:
We have had a change of venue.  Stillwater is our new location. There are several teams participating in this Round Robin.  Our new location is within the guidelines for players to drive themselves. 
Players meet at Lindbergh to carpool at 7:10am leaving at 7:15am sharp. 
All should be cleated and ready for warm ups at 8:00am. 
Games will run from 9-4/5:00pm. 
 Washington County Fairgrounds in Stillwater. 
Directions here: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Washington+County+Fair/@45.0117999,-92.8697751,14z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x171fe771c8dfcc9c

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VARSITY ROUND ROBIN

Hustle may be off for the weekend but Ultimate will still be played!  Our coaches have been busy finding dry spaces to reschedule games, practice or for Varsity play in a 4 team Round Robin!

Cathedral is hosting the 4 team Round Robin tomorrow, Saturday May 9th.    Teams are Hopkins Varsity, Edina, Cathedral and a yet to be named team.

Games start at 9:00am with players cleated and ready to warm up at 8:00am. Carpools  with parent drivers will be meeting at Lindbergh at 6:15am leaving at 6:30am sharp!

It is assumed that if you were signed up to play at Hustle you'll be participating tomorrow in Sartell.

Please post in the COMMENTS section below if your parent is available to drive and how many additional players your car can take.

Games are at 9:am, 11:am, and 1:pm.  Field food bags will be available as there is no other food source at the park.  However, please bring food for yourself as usual.

Address:
Central Park
1105 Central Park Blvd
Sartell, MN 56377

Toasty warm and dry!

Thanks
Debbi

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Girls Game on Saturday - AT Apple Valley

The Girls will finally be making up their game with Apple Valley tomorrow at AV, at 10 AM. Here is the location (Lac Lavon Park in Burnsville).

Meet at Lindbergh for carpooling at 8:30 (Leave by 8:45). Game time at 10. See your captains for carpool details.

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Hustle Cancelled/Postponed

Standing water is...annoying.

As we've said many times, safe playing conditions are a priority.  In this case when the fields are under water, safety cannot be assured.  Ben Feldman is currently trying to figure out what our options are.  Here is his post:

http://hopkinshustle.blogspot.com/2014/05/hopkins-hustle-2014-cancelledpostponed.html

It should be noted that one possible option is running this tournament next weekend (we know, it's Centrals).  The club has put a lot of energy and investment into this tournament, but this may possibly be the best answer.

A decision will be made shortly, but I wanted to let families know that we may put out a call for additional volunteers for next weekend so that we can still have a Hustle.  So keep that in mind, because we won't be able to run any tournament at all without volunteers.

Thanks for your understanding.  No one wants to cancel a tournament, but sometimes we have no choice.

Girls Game Cancelled

Sorry for the very late notice - Apple Valley thought they could make it work tonight, but then couldn't get enough girls to play. We'll try again next Thursday.

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Location Change

BLACKS GAME IS STILL ON! LOCATION HAS BEEN CHANGED.

Below is the link to the new fields. The game is at 6:30 so be there by 5:50.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/6754+Valley+View+Rd/@44.8830123,-93.3766854,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x87f6217932676721:0x97e7c52bd1c6c034?hl=en

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Silver game @Mtka postponed

Update 4pm:

Silver @Minnetonka is cancelled tonight.
Tentative plan is to play next Tuesday.

We're still going to attempt games at home and @Edina.

Games are on 5/8!!

As of 3pm, games are all on.

We will use our best judgment regarding lightning and safety.  Please park as closely as you can to your designated field and understand that if a Coach calls Lightning everyone must get into a car as quickly as possible.  Don't finish the point.  Don't worry about the cones.  Get in a car, or inside of Lindbergh Center/Tanglen/an adjacent building.

Parents!

Especially for our away games, it is important that we have a safe place for our kids to go if lightning is present.  Let's make sure there is a seat in a car for each Hurtem, and/or an identified building to go to.

If you want spectator tips, send me a note: erin.mirocha@gmail.com

This will be a true test of toasty warm.  Work together to stay safe.

Hurtems, if your jersey is clean after this, you're doing it wrong.
Erin

Oh, Weather

A couple things to remember as we all watch the radar.

1) no news is good news: we always assume the game is ON unless we hear otherwise
2) conference games are on a strict deadline.  We must play these games by Tuesday.
3) parent drivers should be aware that if there is lightning, we will sit and wait in vehicles.
4) as always, if Lindbergh decides the fields are not available, we will cancel games outright

As of 12:30, we have not heard from Lindbergh about facilities.  Coaches are in touch with our opponents for away games.  Everyone is in the same holding pattern: watch the sky, evaluate, decide.

Reminder that we play in everything except lightning and/or dangerous field/visibility conditions.
Toasty warm.

JV Games Tomorrow

Remember JV teams, if you want to play in tomorrow's games you need to sign up under the sign up geniuses. If you show up tomorrow and you did not sign up, you will not be allowed to play

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

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Girls will be meeting in the lindbergh parking lot at 4:20 tomorrow to carpool to the game. We will leave the parking lot at 4:30. Drivers are Noa, Maddie, and Mickela. If we need more, we will notify that driver tomorrow.

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Busy week in the World of Hurt

The sidebar has been updated with activities this week.

This week begins conference play for all teams.  Our opponents are always going to be determined by the results of the week prior.  We'll publish as soon as we can, but feel free to look at http://www.mnyu.org/Seasons.aspx if you're curious about our options.
 
Here are a few notes:

- Boys are in the Lake Conference, which includes mostly local teams (for carpool purposes)
- The top seed in the match up is the "home team"
- Conference results matter for State seeding

We also have Hustle this week.  Today (5/5) is the deadline on all Hustle related signups.  This is our home tournament, and it is very important that we do everything we can to make it run smoothly.  Each team will have responsibilities related to the tournament.

- Varsity will be setting up the fields on Friday
- The rest of the teams will have responsibilities during the tournament weekend.

I know it's mother's day weekend, but we expect that every Hurtem that signed up to play will stay until our TD dismisses all players from the site.

We'll see you out there!

Girls GCC Sunday:

Girls are 1/2 hour later than JV, so I suggest:

Meet at 6:45 for carpools at Lindbergh.
On the road at 7.
Cleats on at 8:30.
Game vs Cathedral on Field 11 (the last one we were on today) at 9. Edit: 9:30! (It's been a long day.)

Get excited! (But also go to bed and get some rest!)

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GCC Update - Hurt Black

Hey Hurtems

Games tomorrow start at 9am so we will be assembling one hour earlier than today.  Be at Lindbergh a 6:15am tomorrow morning for the carpools.  See you there!

 6:15am carpool assembly time @Lindbergh
           6:30am SHARP departure time
           Warm up (cleats on) at 8:00am
           All games start at 9:00am

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Girls GCC Update:

Girls GCC update:

Girls fields have been moved to the ones marked 9, 11, and 12 on the original map. Headquarters is now between fields 11 and 12.

Captains Meeting at 8:45.
Games at 10, 11:30, 2, and 3:30.
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GCC Details - UPDATE

Update as of 8:00pm

The Hurt Silver portion of GCC has been cancelled due to field conditions.  In place of the tournament Hurt Silver will be holding practice at Lion's Park in Golden Valley Saturday from 12:00 - 2:00pm.

The previously mentioned JV meeting will be moved to a different time/date.

Hurt Black has had their start time pushed back to 10:00am.  We will push all of our times back one hour which means...
           7:15am carpool assembly time @Lindbergh
           7:30am SHARP departure time
           Warm up (cleats on) at 9:00am
           All games start at 10:00am

The roster for Hurt Black is the same as the regular season roster.  Here is the roster for GCC:
  

Andrew Fern

Max Seffren

Noah Fogel

Louis McGraw

Andrew Patel

Jordan Barry

Evan Segal

Zach Segal

Adam Friedman

Max Stillman

Max Wolpert

Bobby Rudelius

Josh Margolis

Benji Ribnick

Oliver Lee

Jacob Borenstein

Mosey Krelitz

Joey Brandys

Thank you for being flexible!

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GCC details

Update 2pm: TD has indicated that the Girls and JV Black will start 1 hour late due to field conditions, JV Silver will be determined later this evening.  Please keep an eye on the blog, when we find out JV Silver's fate, we will determine how to change the times below.

What: GCC: event page
Where: https://goo.gl/maps/sTrLD
When: 6:15am carpool assembly time @Lindbergh
           6:30am SHARP departure time
           Warm up (cleats on) at 8
           All games start at 9
[Boys Schedule]
[Girls Schedule]

On Saturday, games should end by 4:30 at the latest.  There will be a JV meeting at the end of the day Saturday.  Congregate at the parking lot nearest field 10.  Meeting is for both parents and players.

Weather - bring layers, be prepared for anything.

We will be maintaining a Black and Silver split.  Coaches will finalize teams later this evening or Saturday AM.

Orange fields are Girls
Yellow fields are JV Black
Teal fields are JV Silver