Luther College Ultimate Camp

Greetings Hopkins Ultimate Players,

Luther College will host their Ultimate Frisbee Camp again this summer, June 24-27. We invite you and any of your friends to join us for what will be another great year of competition and fun. Come improve your skills and learn more about what it takes to succeed in the college game from captains of both the Men's and Women's teams. The camp is for boys and girls anyone ages 14-19. Whether you have been playing Ultimate for 4 years or you are just beginning, this is the camp for you. The Luther Camp is a comprehensive experience where beginners learn the ins and outs of Ultimate and experienced players sharpen both technical and tactical skills. In the evenings we take a break from the rigor of training sessions to enjoy a range of activities from swimming and disc golf, to scavenger hunts. We hope you'll join us this year!

Please see the attached postcard for more information or go to http://luther.edu/programming/camps/frisbee/ to register.

Bring four of your friends and you get a group discount!!

Contact us with questions. Please feel free to forward this email on to anyone who might be interested.

Cheers!

Lauren Kraus and Julie Shockey
Ultimate Camp Directors
Luther College
Decorah, IA

kraula01@luther.edu
563.387.1413

YCC - Youth Club Championships

This year we are filling 3 YCC teams; a mixed, open, and women's. There will be 2 tryouts. The first is Saturday the 12th at Soloman Park at 9:00. The next is Tuesday the 15th at 5:30; same location.

Soloman Park is in South Minneapolis at 58th and Bloomington. Link

If there are questions, please email Mike Berseth at mike_berseth@yahoo.com

Hopkins Hustle - Official Schedule

Hi Teams -

Please see Mike Born's post below about when to show up tomorrow for the Hustle. Varsity, please be at the fields by 8 AM as well.

For reference, here is the official schedule as is posted on the Hustle's tourney site through upa.org:

Open Division (Varsity and JV): http://scores.upa.org/scores/#youth-open/tournament/7307

Girls' Division: http://scores.upa.org/scores/#youth-girls/tournament/6735

This will be in the tourney programs as well.

Remember, NO PARKING ON TURNER ROAD, OR YOU WILL BE TICKETED AND TOWED!!!

Thanks,
Mikey K

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

Weekend Practice Update

As we are having practice Friday night on the turf field at the Plymouth Dome (bring your cleats!), we are not having practice on Sunday night, 2/14. We do not have the space on Sunday.

See you Friday night, 9-10:30 PM.

Mikey K

Girls Practice Still ON - Boys Varsity and JV - Practice Canceled Sunday Night

Due to the Purple Fever that has taken over the state of Minnesota, boys varsity and JV practice is canceled tonight, Sunday 1/24, for the Vikings game.

The girls have decided to still have practice. 6:30-8:30 at the NJH fieldhouse. Per Erin, if any of the boys don't care about the football game, they are still welcome to attend practice.

Go Bears!
Mikey K

Sunday Indoor Practice - North Jr High

Our first Sunday indoor practice of the season is this Sunday, 1/10, from 6:30-8:30 PM at North Jr. High.

Plan on our main practices being Sunday nights for the majority of the winter season.

Please be there laced up and ready to go by 6:30.

This practice is for all teams, Varsity, JV, and Girls.

Please give me a call (via Google Voice - on right) if you have any questions.

Thanks,
Mikey K

All Team Practice Sunday 8-10 AM - Plymouth Dome

All team practice tomorrow morning, Sunday 12/20 from 8-10 AM at the Plymouth Dome.

Please be there ten minutes early (7:50 AM) so that we can use all of the time at the Plymouth Dome.

See you there.
Mikey K

Down Time

Hey Hurtems -

As you may have noticed, things have slowed down (officially) over the past week as we transition from outdoor space to our indoor season and approach the holidays. Official practice time and space is coming shortly, but now is a great time to work on your own and improve yourself individually.

Get in the gym, continue (or start) working out on your quickness and strength. Or don't get in the gym - get outside to your backyard or a park and throw by yourself or with a friend!

If you are confused or uncertain about what you can do to make yourself better, talk to your captains and coaches.

This is the time to get better, it will pay off in the spring!!

Hold Back the Snow Rosters

Hurt Black ( '*' denotes captain)
*Haley Arenson
*Jenna Dailey
Laurel Oswald
*Emma Peaslee
Mara Saltzman
Abby Werner
Carl Aanestad
Nihal Bhakta
Sam Bumsted
Evan Fischer
Jake Hoffman
*Josh Klane
*Eli Leonard
Daniel Raskin
*Ethan Rasmussen
Mike Ruble
Sam Segal
Jack Sussman

Hurt Silver ('*' denotes captain)
Mia Bronstein
Maddie Hudek
Margo Levitt
Bailey Taylor
*Val Schoonover
Aaron Blaser
Danny Gollin
Tom Kachelmacher
Drew Locketz
*Wyatt Mekler
*Zach Mekler
Benji Mosow
Sam Parker
Joel Ratner
Brett Rosenstein
Matt Rosenstein
Jeremy Steinman
Dylan Younger

Get ready for a great practice tomorrow at Burnes Park, 5:00 PM - dark.

Thanks,
Mike
630-803-7350

PLEASE REVIEW - Winnipeg - Hold Back the Snow - Player Availability

The following players, either through availability sheets at registration or blog posts, have expressed interest in making the trip to Winnipeg for Hold Back the Snow. Hold Back the Snow is MEA weekend. We depart Friday 10/16 in the morning and return early Monday morning.

Here's the list...


Girls (12):
Haley Arenson
Mia Bronstein
Jenna Dailey
Maddie Hudek
Margo Levitt
Alex Mastbaum
Laurel Oswald
Emma Peaslee
Mara Saltzman
Val Schoonover
Bailey Taylor
Abby Werner

Uncertain/Likely?: Emily Peterson

Boys (24):
Carl Aanestad
Zach Berman
Nihal Bhakta
Sam Bumsted
Aaron Blaser
Jason Finkelstein
Evan Fischer
Danny Gollin
Jake Hoffman
Tom Kachelmacher
Josh Klane
Eli Leonard
Drew Locketz
Wyatt Mekler
Zach Mekler
Asher Mintzer
Benji Mosow
Sam Parker
Daniel Raskin
Joel Ratner
Ethan Rasmussen
Brett Rosenstein
Matt Rosenstein
Sam Segal
Jeremy Steinman
Jack Sussman
Dylan Younger

Uncertain:
Greg Cousins
Mike Ruble
All others...

The above list includes the responses that we have received so far. If you are on this list and should not be, please post a comment. If you are not on these lists and you would like to be considered for an invitation to HBTS, please post a comment. Again, this is not the final list of who will be attending and who will not be, but just a list of who has let the club know they are available to be considered for an invite.

Unfortunately we have limited space on the bus and on our two teams, so not everyone who wants to go will necesasrily be able to.

PLEASE POST WITH YOUR INTEREST OR STATUS CHANGES BY 12 NOON TUESDAY 10/6. WE WILL BE PICKING TEAMS AFTER THAT TIME.

Thanks,
Mike
mike.kinsella@gmail.com
630-803-7350

Sunday - Boys Exit 69

Fellas -

First game tomorrow is at 9 AM. Please meet at Lindbergh at 7 AM.

Thanks,
Mike

Exit 69 - Boys Team

Based on blog responses, the following players will be attending Exit 69 this weekend with Hurt:

Captains:
Josh Klane
Eli Leonard

Carl Aanestad
Zach Berman
Nihal Bhakta
Aaron Blaser
Sam Bumsted
Greg Cousins
Jason Finkelstein
Drew Locketz
Zach Mekler
Daniel Raskin
Ethan Rasmussen
Brett Rosenstein
Matt Rosenstein
Mike Ruble
Sam Segal
Jack Sussman
Dylan Younger

Saturday Only:
Wyatt Mekler

Sunday Only:
Evan Fischer
Jake Hoffman

Boys, please be at the back Lindbergh parking lot at 7:00 AM with $20 (cash or check to "Hopkins Ultimate"). Your captains will be collecting $$ before we leave. Please review former posts for what to bring, and dress for the weather. Our last game ends at 5, so we should be back at Lindbergh no later than 6:30, unless your car decides to stop for food, etc.

Tom and I will meet you guys at the fields for the captains' meeting at 8:15 AM.

Mikey K

Exit 69 Schedule

The boys' schedule for Exit 69 is posted here:

http://upa.org/scores/tourn.cgi?div=127&id=6902

You may need to scroll over to find Hopkins. The boys are team F1, with games at 9, 10:15, 11:30, 12:45, and 3:30. Last game ends at 5 PM.

The girls' schedule for Exit 69 is posted here:

http://upa.org/scores/tourn.cgi?div=39&id=6905

The girls have a first round bye, and have games at 10:45, 12:30, 2:15, and 4:00 PM. Last game ends at 5:30 PM.

Each team's Sunday schedule may depend upon Saturday results. More to come.

Mikey K
630-803-7350
mike.kinsella@gmail.com

Practice Canceled Tonight FOR ALL TEAMS!

Practices for all Hurt teams have been canceled tonight, 10/1/09 due to constant rain throughout the afternoon and unplayable fields.

Please check the blog for info about Exit 69 and practices next week.

Mikey K

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

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

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.

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

Official Practices to Start After Labor Day

Hello all current and future Hurtems!

There will be no official practices this week, the week of Aug 31. We will start up official practices starting on Tuesday 9/8 after Labor Day. For now, enjoy your first week of school and look out for announcements on captains' practices.

We hope to have a fall schedule to present by the registration meeting on 9/14.

Thanks,
Coach Mikey K