Hold Back the Snow information

Please read this entire post if you are traveling to Winnipeg 

Hello!
Please accept my apologies for the late blog post regarding HBTS. I ran into many speed bumps on the road while frantically trying to get this information up in a timely manner....which I unfortunately did not get done. However....

We are excited to be able to send our tradition of 2 teams to play in the HBTS tournament in Winnipeg, Canada.  Here are the details: 

• We are meeting in the Adath back parking lot on Friday October 17, at 11:00am.   Cars may be left there for the weekend.  The bus leaves at 11:30am sharp.
• The bus is quite comfortable and has a restroom, DVD player, free Wi-Fi and seats that are spacious and partially recline.
• Passports will be collected before getting on the bus.  Please have yours out and ready when you arrive at Adath?
• We will stop for dinner in Fargo which is 4 hrs. away.  Please eat a late breakfast/early lunch before we leave.
• Estimated arrival time at the hotel is approx 7:30-8:00pm.  Players may be hungry again. Last year pizza and Chinese both delivered to the hotel.
• We are staying at the Country Inn and Suites.  Room assignments will be given once we arrive.  There are 4 players per room.
• Free Wi-Fi and hot breakfast is included.  The hotel also has a 'to go' breakfast bag 
• Team meetings will be called after everyone is settled.
•  The coaches will set the time for breakfast and departure each day--plan to leave the hotel sometime between 7-8 am.
• The tournament has complimentary food/lunch for players both days.  The chicken soup gets 2 thumbs up from what I hear.  There is also a BBQ dinner for players Saturday evening.
• Remember to bring your OWN snacks, shot blox, granola bars, and at least 1, but 2 is better, reusable water bottles.
• Field bags with the usual field food will be available to supplement your hunger needs.
• Make sure you have an extra sport bag/back pack/string bag to transport your kit/gear to and from the fields.  Extra bags (think reusable/such as target bags) are important for muddy cleats and or wet gear.  Cleats will NOT be worn into the hotel!  All cleaning of gear must take place outside!
• I suggest your KITS include the usual gear & everything you need for every type of weather! Hats, gloves, winter warmth jacket, rain gear, at minimum 6 pairs of socks (wool socks are awesome), many layers including tights, under armour, compression gear, medium weight jacket or hoodie, sweats etc...the extended forecast for Winnipeg is 36-37* for the low and 45-48* for highs,  Partly cloudy and rain, and of course wind always makes it seems colder.  Parent chaperones; plan to be at the fields most of the day so you have your own chaperone/spectator kits also.  If you are unsure of what a 'kit' is or items you might need ask a captain, coach or use the search engine on the blog.
• We will depart directly after the awards ceremony to come home.  The bus will stop, probably in Grand Forks, for a dinner break.  Bring comfy clothes specifically for the ride home.  After dinner the majority of players and parents will quickly fall asleep.
• Our estimated arrival time back at Adath is 12:30am-1:00am Sunday night/Monday morning.  Erin will tweet approximately 45 min from home. Players will be reminded to alert their parents via text/call as well.

 The cost for the weekend is $255.oo per player, & $60.oo per parent for the bus.  Checks should be made out to: Hopkins Ultimate and are due ASAP.  Remember to bring money for the 2 dinner stops, snacks, and any MERCH you might want to buy. (Dinner stops are at fast food type restaurants such as Noodles, Five Guys, DQ, etc..) You may give payments by check to the following people:

Ben Pavelka at school or practice, 

Wendy Shear after practice, 

Coach Erin 

or myself.  

All players must be paid before boarding the bus. 

I'm looking forward to having a great time, watching some awesome Ultimate and defending our champions title :-). 

Debbi 

{I'd like to remind everyone that registration was due September 28th.  You are not considered fully registered until the online forms;

 ~have been filled out, 

 ~the USAU 2014/2015 form and USAU medical forms have been printed & signed by players  and parents 

 ~and payment has been turned in.  

I have received many completed registrations.  Thank you! 
However, I am missing a significant number of registrations from HBTS players!  You may not attend HBTS unless you're completely registered for Hopkins Ultimate.

It is not my responsibility, nor fair to myself or the captains, to have to track down  players/families reminding them of their commitments.} 

Effective immediately players will not be allowed to attend practice unless they are completely registered.

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