Banquet

You are Invited to the
Hopkins Ultimate Final Banquet

Ultimate Party! Dessert Buffet and Awards Ceremony

Date: Wednesday May 30, 2007

Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Location: Eisenhower Cafeteria

Cost: No cost for players. $14.00 for parents and guests. Please make your check for the party out to Hopkins Ultimate. You can send it to the below address or give it to Jodi Alter or Jennifer Kreiman at the party.

RSVP by May 18
Please fill out the below form and mail it to Ivan Arenson or email your reply to:
Jodi Alter jodialter1@comcast.net and
Jennifer Kreiman kacheljak@usfamily.net
Include the names of the players, and number of parents/guests who will be attending.

Please RSVP by May 18
Send in this form along with your payment to:
Ivan Arenson
11933 Orchard Ave. W.
Minnetonka, MN 55305
Name of Player(s)
­­­­­­­­­­­­____________________________________________________________

Number of Parents/guests attending ­­­­­­­ #adults______# kids__________

Make Check out to Hopkins Ultimate
Amount Paid ($14 per Parent/Guest) $___________________________

Check Number #______________________________________________

JV Game - This Thursday

A reminder that the JV has a game vs. Mpls South A this Thursday. Location is:

Powderhorn Park
1200 Powderhorn Ter
Mpls 55407

ATTENTION: HERt Force!!

1- the game tonight against Cathedral has been postponed until further notice.

2- natties is this weekend (duh!) and i encourage you to look through your ultimate bag to make sure you have EVERYTHING you need. i know some of you need to go to a store to purchase your own pre-wrap, athletic tape, blister blocker, etc.

3- i haven't checked the weather lately, but hey - it's western WA so it may be rainy. Pack LOTS of socks - let's not have a repeat of "paideia feet"!

4- again, you are responsible for getting yourselves to the lindbergh airport and for bringing a picture ID!!

5- if you haven't sent becky a song to put on our playlist, then boo on you! do it now!!

6- angela and kali- don't forget to send out your cheers so everyone can learn them!!

7- i'm so freaking excited to be a part of this team!! thanks for all your hard work - can't wait to see it pay off!

JV Granite City Roster

The Granite City tournament in St. Cloud, MN is coming up on May 19. The cost for the tournament is $20.00 per person and needs to be paid before the weekend of the tournament. Payment should be made to Hopkins Ultimate, and can either be brought to practice or mailed to Bonnie Christensen.

I would like for the players who are able and willing to go to drop a line in the comments to this post, whether or not you have spoken to me in person. I will make final decisions on the roster soon.

Coach Russ

BAIT Tryouts

LADIES:
Thanks again for inviting Bait to scrimmage Hopkins. We all had a great time and were very impressed by your team's skills! Your handlers have great break mark throws and did a fantastic job swinging the disc against our cup z. It is amazing to think how good those eighth graders will be by the time they are my age!
Please encourage any and all of your players to come to Bait's open practices and/or tryouts. You can find the schedule at www.bait-ultimate.blogspot.com. As I mentioned, we have a number of spots open this year and are looking for players who we think will improve quickly playing top-level women's ultimate.
For players who have summer conflicts, we are planning to take the month of July off, with the exception of the Aquatennial Tournament. We will come back strong in August with two tournaments and practice twice per week, and will step it up even further in September with practices three days per week and the beginning of the club series. If you or any of your players have questions, please feel free to contact me at jillastrike@gmail.com.
Good luck at nationals!
Jill

Thanks!

Kids: Very nice job on your car wash today. You all chipped in as a team. Thanks to those who brought out rags, buckets, sponges etc. Please thank your parents for helping you to get this organized.



The weather held off long enough for us to make some good money. As you know we will be doing this again Sunday May 20, time/place TBD but probably same place, NOON to 5. I know that the weather will be hot and it will be a great day to raise more funds for the program. More announcements to come on this later.



Coach Jake and Coach Kelly and Ivan, thanks for coming out.



THANKS to all of the parents who came to support the car wash today. Your donations and support of your kids is certainly, I am sure, appreciated by them.



Doc Schock – I have 2 of your buckets and some brushes/squeegees (sp) and a bunch of rags that I will wash and dry and bring out to the May 20 car wash.



Let me know if questions



Kids, have a great week of practice / games leading up to nationals.



--Ron Curme

Hurt JV at St. Paul Central

This week's Thursday JV game is against the St. Paul Central/TCA team, "Defiant." We will carpool leaving Lindberg at 4:15, so be there a little earlier to catch a ride. The game starts at 6, and will be located at:

Linwood Rec Center
860 St. Clair Ave
St. Paul, MN 55105

This is different than their fields listed on the MNHS Ultimate site. This should be a fun game and maybe a chance for us to try some new offense and defence.

Don't Forget the Car Wash on SAT

Hi gang:

The Ultimate fundraising car wash (Part 1) is Saturday May 5, 10 AM to 3 PM, Bauer’s Texaco, NE corner Excelsior and Baker Road. They are all ready for us. Here is what we need to do/bring:

* LOTS and LOTS of wash rags and DRYING TOWELS - LOTS

* big buckets

* large sponges

* car wash soap

* a hose and a few nozzles

* clothes line

* brushes to wash the tires of cars

* signs and markers to advertise the car wash in the street

* CALL YOUR FRIENDS and FAMILY TO COME TO WASH

Captains, please organize and promote working the car wash with your teams, get them there in shifts. It will be your job to drive this with the players. After all, this is benefiting them!

Varsity Game Tonight

Late notice was given that EP wants to play the makeup game tonight.

Game at 6 at lindbergh.

Hope you can make it.

Coach Jake

Important Nationals Tournament Information

Dear Nationals team players,
Team players will meet on the airport (Lindbergh this time) by 1PM on Friday.  Please tell your parents to plan for your ride to the airport and
from the airport.  We are flying NWA # 807 leaving at 2:30 pm and arriving in Seattle at 4:04 pm.  We return on NWA flight # 154 leaving
Seattle at 12:50 AM (Monday morning) and arriving in MSP at 5:54 AM Monday.  We will be staying at the Holiday Inn Express in
Burlington, Washington about 90 minutes north of Seattle on I-5.  Plan for cool rainy days and/or warn and dry days.  Final cost is $460.00.  Please
pay the remaining $190.00 this week.  Pay to Hopkins Ultimate and mail to Mike Schock 4316 Glencrest Road Golden Valley, 55416
Regards,
Ultimate Exec Committee 

Chaperones include:
Diane Arenson, Leslie Baken, Michelle Basman, Ann Shaw, Michael Schock, Ron Curme, Sheri Brenden, Phil Eckhart, Mary Canillas, Jennifer Kreiman, Wendy Rubinyi, June Lokken-Hopkins, Rich & Linda Freeman.

Costs:
Players 34
Flight 270
Hotel 55
Trans 35
Tourn 25
coach costs 60
Misc 15
Total $460

FYI - Possible JV Location Change

The Henry Sibley coach has indicated to us that the field at Friendly Hills is wet and will not be ready for our game on Thursday. The new field information is as follows:

West St. Paul Sports Center
1650 Oakdale Ave
Mendota Heights, MN 55118

JV game at Henry Sibley

The JV will play the Henry Sibley Warriors this Thursday the 26th of April at 6 pm.
The field is at:

Friendly Hills Middle School
701 Mendota Heights Road
Mendota Heights, MN 55120

For carpooling, we will be meeting in the Lindberg parking lot at 4:00 so we can leave at 4:15. If you are a parent and can drive, please contact Bonnie Christensen (details in the comments).

CAR WASH!

Hi gang:

The Ultimate fundraising car wash (Part 1) is Saturday May 5, 10 AM to 3 PM, Bauer’s Texaco, NE corner Excelsior and Baker Road. They are all ready for us. Here is what we need to do/bring:

* LOTS and LOTS of wash rags and DRYING TOWELS - LOTS

* big buckets

* large sponges

* car wash soap

* a hose and a few nozzles

* clothes line

* brushes to wash the tires of cars

* signs and markers to advertise the car wash in the street

* CALL YOUR FRIENDS and FAMILY TO COME TO WASH

Captains, please organize and promote working the car wash with your teams, get them there in shifts. It will be your job to drive this with the players. After all, this is benefiting them!

JV Thursday away game: Travel Time Change!

The JV will be playing St. Paul Open this Thursday.

The game will be at:
St. Paul Open School,
90 Western Ave S
St. Paul, MN 55102

We will be meeting at the Lindberg Fields at 4:15 to carpool there.

Parents: We still could use one more adult driver. Usually, Bonnie Christensen will organize rides, but Coach Russ is doing it this week, so contact me if you can drive. We have some very responsible team leaders driving, but if you prefer (or are adamant about) your player riding with an adult, let me know that too.

Thanks,
Coach Russ

TUESDAY'S SCHEDULE

Tuesday's league game has to be postponed (due to scheduling problems on Armstrong's end). We're trying to get it rescheduled for Thursday during our regularly-scheduled practice. So be prepared for a practice on Tuesday instead. Be there by 5p; practice goes until 7:30p.

JV Game during practice time on Monday

So we have a game occupying our regularly scheduled practice time on Monday the 16th. Even if you're not listed on the Spring League roster (below) yet, you are welcome to drill with and cheer on your teammates in Monday's game. We'll start drilling at 5:30 so we can begin the game at full power at 6. I'm fired up, I hope you are.

Coach Russ

JV Spring League Roster so far

These people have paid for spring league and I have them on the roster:

Anderson Jake
Boerhave Grant
Bumsted Sam
Christensen Jonathan
Englert Tim
Golob Mark
Hines Taylor
Kachelmacher Tom
Leonard Eli
Litin Danny
Loecken Matthew
Mobius Andreas
Ovsak Gavin
Perl Phillip
Persson Nils
Raskin Daniel
Segal Sam
Solbelman Billy
Wexler Nate

Anybody not on this list needs to be registered with Hurt and the UPA, and pay a $30 fee to Hopkins Ultimate before you can play in a spring league game. So if you're not on the list, you can't play in Monday's game (which is last week's rescheduled game), but if you get your stuff in, you might well play in Thurday's game.

Thanks,
Coach Russ

JV Chalk-talk at 6 pm room 206

We've got room 206 in the Lindberg Center (at Hopkins HighSchool) from 6:00 to 7:30 tonight. Sorry for the time change, but that's what we can get. Somebody else is using it beforehand, so if you get there before 6, just hang loose for a bit. Please come so we can get jerseys, spring league and rostering straigtened out. I will hand out copies of the rules, we will cover O and D, as well as talk about team goals. Thanks,

Coach Russ

Varsity Practice

We will beat the weather factor (it's an Intangible), and have throwing practice at Burnes Park at 5:30.

Please do not wear your cleats. Keep them dry for the weekend.

Bring a disc, WARM DRY SOCKS and an impeccable attitude.

Coach Jake

ps. Who are we?

Practice Cancelled for Girls!!

Don't worry - we have a bye right after our first game on Saturday, so there will be plenty of time to go over UzbeckiZone. That's the plan anyway.
And don't forget about the 3oz limit on liquids that must be in a clear plastic bag to bring on the airplane - otherwise pack all that in your checked baggage.
Check your email too!!

Letter from Paideia Organizers

All:

We are getting ready to welcome you all to Atlanta. A few last minute "To Do's" and news items.

WEATHER

Bring Rain Gear and plenty of socks. Looks like we will see some rain on Saturday. Be sure you are prepared for all kinds of weather and have plenty of dry gear.

TRADING TABLE

We will have a Trading Table this year during the Saturday dinner. If you have stuff to sell or trade, please bring it along.

THANKING YOUR HOUSING SPONSORS

These are the folks who are really stepping up for you this weekend. This is entirely up to you however it might be nice to thank your housing sponsor with a disc signed by each of your teammates. A simple"thanks for everything" will work just as well.

WATER BOTTLES AND TOWELS

Do not forget these please.

PARKING

Please park in the Python Parking lot. If we run out of room we will direct your vehicle to a designated overflow parking area. The Python lot is right next to the fields.

All of the Paideia Ultimate community is glad you are coming. If you have any questions or we can do anything to make your weekend in Atlanta more enjoyable just let us know.

Thanks for your help.

Kyle and Dave

EP GAME CANCELED

We've canceled the ep game to be rescheduled at another time.

JV chalk-talk insted of Thursday game

It seems to be a good week for the chalk-talk, which is good for us because we need it.

Our game tomorrow against White Bear Lake B has been rescheduled for Monday at 6 pm (so everybody ready to drill at 5:30 still). In lieu of that we will have a chalk-talk at Lindberg HS starting at 5:30.

We will talk logistics, rosters, strategy, tactics, communications and how to be a better team. This stuff is important, so call or e-mail me if you can't make it (see comments for contact info). I don't know yet what room we will have, but I will post it early tomorrow morning. Eat something before, bring a pen and notebook and focus your mind on building the team. This is a good time to bring questions and suggestions on how to make the JV more awesome.

Recap:
What: Chalk Talk
When: 5:30-7:00 Thursday, April 12th
Where: Lindberg HS, room # TBA (on thursday morning)
Bring: Writing stuff, sharp minds

Many thanks go out to Taylor Hines for demonstrating leadership in this matter.

JV Practice Canceled

Practice tonight is canceled, because we would destroy the fields. Our game tomorrow looks chancy too, I am working to reschedule for early next week (Monday I hope). Instead of our game tomorrow, we will probably have a chalk talk, either at the HS or somebody's house. Watch for updates.

"CHALK TALK" for HERt

In lieu of our EP game today, we will have a "chalk talk" meeting at my house at 6p today.

BRING: notebook/paper and writing/drawing implements
FOOD: nope! plan ahead - there will be no food at my house for you, not even pizza
LOCATION: 106 - 11th Ave South, Hopkins 55343 (grey house)
TIME: 6p - 7:15p

Any questions, just call 952.200.3556

Paideia players!!!!

For those of you who did not go last year - please remember that we are staying in someone's house this weekend. This means we all have to bring our own pillow, sleeping bag, towel, etc., not to mention all our Ultimate gear and tournament food! Please ask questions on the comments section here or ask your coach at practice this week.

JV practices and Stuff

The JV team will be practicing on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 on the Lindberg HS fields. That starts this week, late notice I know, but make it if you can because we've got a season ahead! Practice at 5:30 means that you are there with your cleats on, and warmed up, ready to MOVE! So get there at least 15 minutes early, or earlier if you tend to dither.

We have our first MN HS League game this week, and right now we only have a roster of 10. So when you come to practice, bring a $30 check to Hopkins Ultimate and I'll put you on the League roster. Our first game may be home or away, the schedule will be posted on Sunday at www.mnhsultimate.org Check it out. One more thing: I have to have your UPA # to sign you up.

Penultimate posting for Paideia

Dear Players,
We are a few days away from take off to Atlanta and the Paideia tournament. Our plane leaves from the Humphrey Terminal at 4:50. Please meet in the passenger ticketing area by 3:30 pm. We have all the tickets and will need to be certain we have all players, money and forms before we can leave for Atlanta.
AirTran flight #852 leaving for Atlanta at 4:50 arriving at 8:15 pm. The return flight will be AirTran flight #858 arriving at Humphrey Terminal at 12:38 AM. (That is after midnight on Sunday).
Please look here for more details re: where the homes will be and what we need to bring for the sleeping accommodations.
Boys will be at the O'Neal's home, same family different location. We will know more about the girls home tomorrow. Host parents are asking that all players bring bedding (eg. sleeping bag and pillow), towel, and wash cloths. The forcast is for rain on Saturday and sun on Sunday. Bring sunscreen and a rain suit and extra shirts and shorts. Bring cash for lunches on saturday and sunday. evening meal will be a freebee. Tell your parents that there will be medical supervision on the field (EMT), tents for the rain.

Mike

Hopkins Ultimate Open and Girls teams both get invitation to Nationals!

From Will Deaver:
Congratulations! Your team has been awarded a bid to the Open Division of the UPA HS Western Championships in Burlington, WA on May 12-13, 2007.
Congratulations! Your team has been awarded a bid to the Girls Division of the UPA HS Western Championships in Burlington, WA on May 12-13, 2007.

UPA #s - Know yours now

When the executive committee and coaches make rosters for official UPA events, we need to use your UPA #. For some of you, especially if you are new this year, we don't yet have that information. If you are asked for your UPA # for rostering, please respond quickly. If we don't have it, you may not be able to participate. If you are a UPA member but don't know your #, there are two options: 1) Look at your UPA membership card that was mailed to you, 2) go to www.upa.org, click on the "Member Login" link on the left-side menu, scroll down, and click on the "Membership Information" link on the left box. You should be able to find it from here.

Thanks, Team
Coach Russ

MNHS Ultimate Spring League

We covered this info at the parent-player meeting on the 18th of March, so if you're all good with Hopkins Ultimate, the UPA, and have your $30 check to Hopkins Ultimate for the spring league, you should be set up. If you don't know what's going on, go to www.mnhsultimate.org and click on the "player's checklist" link on the left, under "season information." This Player's checklist is not an official form, but if you fill it out, print it out, and give it to a coach with your $30 check, you should be good to go. This needs to happen soon. We can add people later in the season as long as we register a team of 10 by next friday, but wouldn't you rather play all the games?

Coach Russ

Spring Break Practices

If you're going to be around next week, Coaches will be at Burnes Park on Wednesday at 4pm and at Maetzold park on Thursday at 4pm for scrimmages and some drills.

If you think you can get there, drop a line in the comments section of this. I'll try to get some of our friends to come out to play, teach, learn, and just help out.

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Varsity Practice (Wednesday)

Due to some wonderful weather and some much needed breaks from studying for all y'all's AP finals, the coaches would like to invite varsity players to play some REAL Ultimate at Burnes Park at 4pm on Wednesday.

ps. this is also a practice, but expect to play some 7on7 as well.

pps. there will be a pulling clinic for you by Greg Williams, so if you plan on being the big dog to start the game, be sure to be there and get some tips from a LEGENDARY puller.

St. Ben's High School Tournament

The parents and fans were treated to a full day of high quality Ultimate. HERt players started out slow, but by the midpoint in the first game, they were playing fast and catching almost anything within reach. By the end of the day, HERt owned the field house with an undefeated record for the day. Great Job Girls. To see a few photos set your browser to:
http://homepage.mac.com/michaelschock/PhotoAlbum5.html

Saturday the 24th

IFORMATION:

Okay... If you want to carpool to the Park and Rec Facility, be at lindbergh at 10:00 (if you're driving, bring directions- it's located by the Walker Sculpture Gardens).
Bring BOTH your gold and your black
Bring Indoor shoes to play in...


Next, I know I don't have to say this, but let's behave. no swearing, no spiking, and when throwing discs into the crowd, no "hurting" anyone, loft them...

JV roster for Mudbath:

Boerhave, Grant

Bumstad, Sam

Christensen, Jonathan

Englert, Tim

Golob, Mark

Hines, Taylor

Kachelmacher, Tom

Kitchener, Aaron

Klane, Josh

Leonard, Eli

Litin, Danny

Loecken, Matthew

Mobius, Andreas

Ovsak, Gavin

Person, Nils

Rafowitz, Adam

Raskin, Daniel

Rosenblum, Max

Segal, Sam

This looks like a great team, a stalwart crew of practice regulars. If you don’t see your name, and still want to go, e-mail me (my address is in the comments) and we’ll see (no promises.)

Plane tickets to Nationals

The following list is the names of all those players how are now ticketed to fly NWA from Minneapolis to Seattle for Nationals. If your name is NOT on the list and you think it should be please call Mike Schock tonight at 763.374.23841

1. Sarah Camp
2. Colin Camp
3. Andrew Kelley
4. Leslie Baken
5. Mary Canillas
6. David Canillas
7. Grant Boerhave
8. Matt Freeman
9. Jovan Thompson
10. Simon Gottlieb
Brian Wilson
Gregg Milbrath
Sam Brickwedde
Matt Grewe
15. Carl Peaslee
Emma Peaslee
Jojo Christensen
Kathy Haapala
Zach Alter
20. John Alter
Elise Rasmussen
Greg Arenson
Hailey Arenson
Diane Arenson
25, Angela Loken-Hopkins
Jeanine Kooman
Megan Harrod
Ann Shaw
Erin Curme
30. Jenna Dailey
Steven Finn
Kari Kachelmacher
Leah Kachelmacher
Jennifer Kreiman
35. Asa Gotlieb
Danny Barberio
Evan Tarshish

Update on Nationals Tell your Parents Tonight

Players going to Nationals:
We have a change in airline ticket arrangements. In order to buy a lower fare, we now have to book and pay all tickets by Thursday. This means that you will need to deliver a check for 270.00$ to Mike Schock or Ann Shaw or Ivan Arenson by Thursday in order to keep your seats. Please show this to your parents and discuss the details with them. If you are still coming to Nationals, have a check written to Hopkins Ultimate for $270.00 to us by Thursday.
If you miss the deadline you may need to make your own arrangements for transportation to Burlington, WA. Also, we have reserved only 40 seats so the first 40 coaches and players and parents to pay will be given seats.
We travel on Friday leaving Minneapolis at 2:30 pm flight # 807. We return Monday early am. Our flight leaves SeaTac at 12:50 AM and arrives at 5:54 AM monday. Flight # 154. Savings will amount to $55.00. Also, if you intend to leave for Seattle on a different flight or return to Minneapolis on a different flight, please make those arrangements on your own. You will also be responsible for transportation from SeaTac to Burlington (90 miles north of Seattle).

One month till Madison Mudbath

Mudbath April 20-22
HURt A = ??
HURt B = ??
Housing for Team: Billet
Housing for drivers/chaperone:
Best Western West Towne Suites
650 Grand Canyon Dr, Madison, WI
(608) 833-4200 (no non-smoke available)
Chaperone: Leslie Baken,

Transportation: Parents drive, leaving Lindbergh parking lot after school on Friday, arriving 5 hours later. Return to Lindbergh parking on Sunday sometime after 10pm.
Cost: $35.00 includes tournament fee, gas, and host gift.

More info

Yes, there's a lot of information to process. Varsity players, If you are going to nationals for sure, please get a 25$ check to Erica made out to Hopkins Ultimate so we can reserve your spot on the plane.

Also, there have been many important posts lately, please make sure to read a few posts down to make sure you have all of the info.

I'm not sure how the girls are collecting money, again, VARSITY PLAYERS, please get that check to Erica.

-love,
Greg

Nationals in Burlington, WA

Western Nationals: May 10-13
HERt players =??
HURt A players =??
Housing: Holiday Inn Express in Burlington, WA
Chaperones: Leslie Baken, Mike Schock, Michelle Basman, Ivan & Diane Arenson, Mary Canillas, June Lokken-Hopkins

Transportation: Sun Country flight cost estimate $300.00 round trip, misc. transport costs estimate $50.00.

Costs:
Transportation (est.) $350.00
Tournament $ 25.00
Food (est.) $ 50.00
Hotel $ 25.00 per night
Misc (est.) $ 50.00
Total (est.) $500.00

Saturday Self Scrimmage

Please email comment as to what Varsity players can come to this:

What: A one hour practice, then 20 minute indoor exhibition game on turf.

Where: Minneapolis Parks and Rec Indoor Soccer facility adjacent to the
Walker Sculpture Gardens (westside)

When: 10:30 AM, Saturday, March 24

Who: Varsity Players

Basically, we get some free practice time then we get to play an exhibition game in front of 300+ people with live music playing. Not to mention, we get to throw discs into the audience.

this looks really great and is some great publicity. Please comment this post ASAP as to whether or not you can go.

Paideia girls,
Our next check is due by thursday! $87 made out to Hopkins Ultimate! dont procrastinate i really dont want to have to call all you girls like i usually do. You can send it to my house :
4316 Glencrest Road
Golden Valley, MN 55416
or give it to me at school. PLEASE dont make me chase you
-Baken

Parent/Player Meeting - ALL TEAMS

INFORMATION:
On Sunday, March 18 from 4 to 6pm, there will be an informational meeting for all players and parents. Some topics we will go over are: Spring League, tournament schedules, fundraising, meet the new coaches, summer camps, etc. For the meeting, please bring your calendars and checkbooks for a smooth transition to our upcoming spring season (players, please bring your school planners). We look forward to seeing and answering any questions you might have there.

LOCATION:
The meeting will take place on the second floor at Hopkins High School in room W230. The room is right next to the balcony overlooking the mall. Also, if you need to, check the calendar on the right side of the Hopkins Ultimate Homepage, then click on Spring Kickoff Meeting on March 18.

Thanks and see you there,
Greg Arenson

ROCKIN' LADIES NIGHT

Ladies
This Saturday night we are all getting together at my house for a Club Nationals DVD watching party and pizza!! Woot! This is an excellent oppertunity to watch some really great ultimate and learn all sort of cool stuff from the best team in the country. Plus, you'll get to see all your really cool coaches (Me, Becky and Lou) rocking the faces off other teams down in Florida (yeah, we're on the DVD). So, come on over around 6pm this Saturday night. I live at 2801 Xerxes Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55416. It's right over by Calhoun Square and the Calhoun Beach Club. Call me if you need direction or get lost 952-486-0892. Feel free to bring any snack you might want and bring some cash so we can order some delicious pizza.
PIZZA + WATCHING SWEET ULTIMATE = A ROCKING GOOD TIME!
Hope to see you all there!

Coach Jeanine "Party all night" Kooman

St. Benedict's HertForce Tournament

Hi All you HertForce gals. Here is the scoop on the St. Benedict's Tournament on March 24, 2007 (Saturday). It is a one day only tournament of competition against other highschool women's teams. The cost to each team member for participation in this tournament is $15.00 which will cover the cost of gas for the drivers and the tournament fees. You may also wish to bring $$ for dinner if we have a chance to go out. However, included in the tournament fees are some (?quality) food item available to team members. We will meet at the parking lot north of the Lindbergh Center at around 11:45 am and will leave for St. Benedicts at noon. This will allow about an hour's worth of warm up time before the tourney starts. The Tournament goes from 2:30 pm until 10:00 pm. Teamates will return home in cars driven by parent drivers. It is dark, the players will be tired and I94 can be a dangerous drive under certain weather conditions. Expect to be dropped off at your home around midnight.

HEY LADIES!!!

Madison Mudbath is closer than you think! We need to find out how many of you can come, so please talk with your parents ASAP and get back to Curme on whether you can go. Here's the info... We will be leaving Friday, April 20 in the early afternoon and coming back late Sunday night.
The cost is $35 (that's $20 for the tournament, $10 for gas and$5 for a host gift), and bring extra money for food,etc. We are staying with the Boyd's again this year. If you haven't traveled to Madison with us before, they're a really nice family we stay with and they make BOMB breakfast muffins. If your parents want the Boyd's address and phone number, they can call Mike Schock. This will be an amazing tournament and it's important for us to get as much time playing together as we can before natties. I really hope you can all go, and are all excited to dominate against some bomb teams. Please check with your parents and contact Curmish when you know, or if you have questions. Curmish's contact info is: Emructhree@yahoo.com, cell phone 952380 6128

the game tonight

FYI... the team we're playing at the winter league game tonight at 7 is also BLACK, so lets bring lights just in case...

Edge Cancelled for tonight!

The edge is canceled tonight due to bad weather. We will try and make it up in the near future.

Paideia Update Week 7:

We are now moving from the recuritment phase to the payment phase. This means that those who have said they are coming to Paideia MUST write a $250.00 dollar check to Hopkins Ultimate by MARCH 9th. We cannot hold your airline seat if you delay this payment.
mail to
Michael Schock
4316 Glencrest Road
Golden Valley, MN 55416
Attention: Paideia Plane Ticket

I have a paypal account if you prefer to pay that way. However, Paypal charges 3% for each transaction so please add $7.50 to the total transaction.

This first payment will cover the cost of the round trip from Minneapolis to Atlanta. A second and final check will be due the week before we leave for Paideia. This final check will cover van rental, host gift, misc expenses and will be approximately $100.00.
Mike Schock

Madison Mudbath is only 9 weeks away

This is for all players intending on going to Madison Mudbath. As you all know, we have two team slots for HURt and one for HERt players. So, check with your coaches about going to play great outdoor ultimate. We will drive to Madison on Friday afternoon and return late Sunday evening. We will be put up by host families so the cost will be low. The week-end is April 20-22.

paideia update week 8: HERt & HURt

Good news, we have 15 girls and 19 boys signed up for Paideia.
The following boys have confirmed they are going to Paideia:
Andrew Kelley, Asa Gotlieb, Zach Alter, Carl Peaslee, David Canillas, Sam Brickwedde, Matt Freeman, Steven Rubyini, Colin Camp, Simon Gottlieb, Brian Wilson, Gregg Milbrath, Evan Tarshish, Jovon Thompson, Robbie Shapiro, Steve Finn, Greg Arenson, John Alter, Josh Klane

The following women have confirmed also:
Sarah Hoistad, Sarah Camp, Leah Kachelmacher, Christine Rosen, Janet Belland, Kari Kachelmacher, Elise Rasmussen, Kali Basman, Erin Curme, Erica Baken, Angela Lokken-Hopkins, Kathy Haapala, Megan Harrod, Jenna Daily, Haley Arenson.

Boys, if you are going but your name is not on the list call Lou immediately as the door is closing on your opportunity to play with the best. Girls, if you are going but your name is not on the list call Mike Schock or Erica Baken yesterday to be certain you will have a spot on the plane.

All players, be ready to write deposit checks for your plane ticket. More information will be coming at you soon about how much to pay and when to pay it.

Regards,
Hopkins Ultimate

Hert Force at Duluth

Currnet plans for HERt force at Duluth are as follows:
We will leave from Lindbergh Center at 7:30 am Saturday. We have several parents eager to drive up on Saturday morning and return with the team Sunday evening. We will be staying at the Comfort Inn on Canal Street (218.727.1378) in Duluth on Saturday evening.
Drivers and Chaperones:
Ivan Arenson
Mike Schock
Michelle Basman
June Lokken-Hopkins
Jennifer Kreiman

Player list: (so far)
Haley Arenson
Jenna Dailey
Emma Peaslee
Rachel Abrams
Kathy Haapala
Megan Harrod
Erica Baken
Kali Basman
Erin Curme
Kari Kachelmacher
Angela Lokken-Hopkins
Leah Kachelmacher
Sarah Hoistad (Sunday)

VARSITY REMINDER

PLEASE DO ALL OF THE THINGS THAT NEED TO BE DONE FOR PAIDEIA IF YOU HAVEN"T ALREADY

Regarding Sunday 18

We’re very sorry about the scheduling error on Sunday. For some reason we didn’t have West Junior High booked that night. We will continue to make events and organization as smooth as we can. Again, sorry for the inconvenience.
-Greg-

1, 2, 3 Do them all

If you are a varsity player you need to know three things.

1. Read the post below about Paideia. You need to talk to your parents and you need to talk to the coaches. THIS IS URGENT!

2. All Varsity players are invited and strongly recommended to come to an indoor tournament at the YWCA this Saturday. More info in the link. Our first game is at 8am. Be there at 7:30.

3. There is a mandatory varsity meeting at Zach Alters house at 5:00 on SUnday. We will be discussing tournaments, warm ups, tardiness, and goals. Be there.

Varsity Practice

Just a reminder . . .

• Varsity Boys Practice tonight at 8 p.m.
  
• If you cannot make it, you must notify Jake and/or Lou
• If you didn't know, there have been a lot of prizes and contests at practices lately
• Tonight, the prize tonight is something sweet

Practice location:
Minnetonka Middle School West
Address: 6421 Hazeltine Blvd., Excelsior, MN
Directions: Hwy 7 WEST to Hwy 41, south 1 block to school

Paideia - April 14-15

Your to do list:

1. Email Lou [hotlou@gmail.com] and Jake [bstewnbbq@gmail.com] to tell them them whether you are coming to Paideia.
2. Tell your teammates to notify Lou and Jake.

Paideia is less than 10 weeks away. We're flying to Atlanta for the tournament on Friday, April 13th in the late afternoon and will stay with the Paideia players' families. We'll fly back after games on Sunday, April 15. This trip will cost up to $400 per player, including airfare. We need to know ASAP who on the Varsity Boys Team is going. We don't have time for maybes, we must find out definitively yes or no, are you coming? All Varsity Boys are invited to this tournament. Please don't forget that an additional trip to Nationals costing another roughly $400 will be happening in May. Doc Schock has written more information below.

Start your to do list right now. Not in 5 minutes. RIGHT NOW.

Update on Paideia Tournament

Men and Women players,

Congratulations on earning bids to Paideia. We will a keep you all up to date on transportation planning and information at this website. Thanks to Ann Shaw for her work on getting the plane to take us to WARM Atlanta. Now for the details.

Coaches will publish a full list of players eligible to play. Both teams will fly together from MPLS to Atlanta leaving here at 4:50 PM on Friday and returning late Sunday night (12:38 am). The flight is with AirTran and is non-stop to Atlanta. We will rent vans at the airport and players and coaches will billet Friday and Saturday night with Paideia families. Parents will rent at a hotel near by. The full cost including flight, ground transport, tournament fees will be approximately $375.00. The final cost is hard to estimate as yet, but we will keep you all up to date on the final bill.

Players, your job is to get a full and unequivocal 'Yes' from your parents as soon as possible, we'll have less than 2 weeks to insert your names into the group reservation. Ann has reserved 36 spots -- we can decrease that number, but if we increase it the extra spots are not guaranteed for the same price.

Players ask your parents if they would like to come and see two of the best teams in the country take on the East coast players. Parents' costs will be the plane fare $240.00, plus food, ground transportation and hotel.
Have interested parents call Ann Shaw or Mike Schock for details.

For those MapQuest fans, Paideia School is just outside Atlanta, about 15 miles from the airport.

MANDATORY MEETING FOR LADIES TEAM

WHEN: 18 February
TIME: 4:45 p
WHERE: Kelley's house (106 11th Ave South, Hopkins)
AGENDA: Tournament talk, Level 1 Rules Test, Jerseys (finally)
To read a copy of the rules, check out http://upa.org/ultimate/rules/11th_proposed. We are now using the 11th Edition rules, so be sure to read the modifications.

I don't want to use precious practice time to go through the rules. Please let me know in the comments section if you are unable to attend this meeting, have any questions, or would like to add anything at the meeting. Afterwards, we can carpool to the Structure for 7p throwing practice.

Want some HURT gear?

We have Hurt & HERt Force Hoodies for sale! We have DVD's for sale! We have discs for sale!

if you would like one, go in the comments section and see the pricing!

PAIDEIA CUP

from the desk of Kyle Wiesbrod:

Teams invited to the Paideia Cup:

Open: Amherst, Columbia, Hopkins, North Hills, Paideia, Pennsbury, St. Johns-Ravenscourt, University School of Nashville

Girls: Amherst, HB Woodlawn, Hopkins, New England Rush (combo team), Paideia, St. Johns-Ravenscourt

SUNDAY PRACTICE CANCELLED

sorry for the late notice y'all, but the coaches have decided to cancel sunday throwing practice. Have a great weekend and cheer on your teammates at the YWCA on sat, and have a safe, fun time enjoying your (now non-ultimate) sunday!

Coach Jake

Indoor Tournament Saturday

We have a tournament at the Midtown Y [MAP] in Minneapolis on Saturday. We have games at the following times:

9:00 AM
11:00 AM
1:00 PM
4:00 PM

Have your shoes on ready for a warm up jog at 8:30 AM. Depending on how we do, we'll have more games after that. If we do well, the latest game will finish at 11:00 PM.

Because the tournament is coed and at most 3 boys will be on the field at any time, we're limiting the boys roster to the following boys:

Seniors:
Brian "Deuce" Wilson
Capt. Carl "Crazy Hot" Peaslee
Andrew "RZR" Kelley
Jovan "Tauntaun" Thompson (r)
David "Can-Swillas" Canillas (r)
Zach "Talter" Alter
Stephen "Rubeans" Rubinyi

Juniors:
Capt. Greg "Garenson" Arenson
Sam "Brick" Brickwedde

Sophomores:
Robbie "Shaps" Shapiro
Asa Gottlieb (r)
John "Smalter" Alter (r)

You might wonder why those 3 sophomore names appear at the end. Bottom line, they exhibited characteristics of a good teammate on Wednesday night.

Those on the list should email coach Lou [hotlou@gmail.com] to confirm their invitation. Those not on the list are encouraged to come support their teammates.

What to bring: water bottle, shoes, shorts, jerseys (black, gold, white), discs (to throw and to sell), snacks, money (for lunch), and a strong desire to let Lou make you better at ultimate.

Hydrating right now matters. Drink some water after reading this post. Then read it again and have another glass of water.

See you Saturday.

Boys Practice Wednesday

Varsity will be having practice this Wednesday at 8 o' clock please check the calendar page for more details. There was a scheduling error that has now been fixed.

Get ready to beat Lou and win some more chipotle.

JV practice tonight

This shouldn't be a suprise to any of the JVers, because I know everybody checks the calendar link to the right frequently, right? See you tonight at Cedar Lake Junior High.

About directions, using Google maps it seems the best way to get there from Hwy 7 is to North on Louisiana Ave, take a left on Cedar Lake Rd (going west), and then take the 5th right onto Texas Ave S (going North.) The address is either 2025 Texas Ave, or 2026 Texas Ave S. Hope that works for everyone.

JV Meeting

Just to give this issue it's own post to make sure nobody misses it, we are having an all-JV meeting on Thurdsday, Febuary the 1st at Eli Leonard's house at 7 pm. Be there or be in deep disaproval with me and the rest of your teammates. We won't be serving dinner, just snacks, so eat beforehand. It probably won't take too long (about 2 hours max), but we will discuss the HUrt organization and all our expectations for the team and each other. Come with some questions and give some thought about what you want to give and take away from your experience with this team.

JV St. Johns roster

Ok, Here's the list of players that are going:

Grant Boerhave
Jo-jo Chritianson
Brian Cook
Tim Englert
Mark Golob
Aaron Kitchner*
Eli Leonard
Danny Liten
Andreas Mobius*
Adam Rafowitz*
Max Rosenblum
Sam Segal

Those with a * by your name will recieve a set of jerseys for the day from Kelly and will return them to her at the end of the tournament (we have you down for the second jersey order, so you will get your permanant jersey eventually.)

If it turns out that you can't go or have a question, talk to coach Russ or post a question in the comments that coach Kelly will answer.

Again, we will meet at Lindberg HS to hash out rides at 11:15 this Saturday morning and will leave at 11:30.

I am re-posting coach Kelly's advice about what to bring to the tournament in the comments, PLEASE READ and TAKE HEED, especially if you haven't been to a tournament yet.

Have a great time, and more than anything else, remember to rally as a TEAM.

JV travel to St. Johns

I want to post a correction to our travel times this Saturday. For travel to St. Johns, we will be meeting at Lindberg High School at 11:15 am and leaving at 11:30. Getting back, we may well have to play until midnight, so we might not get back home till between 1 or 2 in the am. If there were another parent or two who would be willing to make the drive and spend the day, that would be excelent. See the comments section about how to contact me regarding this.

Bettering Yourself

If you want to become a better human specimen and consequently a better ultimate player, read and employ the habits detailed in Luke's post about diet and exercise.

JV Info

1. The JV team will be going to a one-day tournament at St. Johns on
Saturday the 27th of January (check the calendar link to the right).
Please post in the comments by Tuesday the 23rd if you want to and
can go, unless you have told coach Russ personally. We would
apreciate a parent or two to come along (and drive). We will be
leaving around 10 am and getting back around 11pm. I will post
specifics on travel when we know who is going and driving. I will be
in Boston for this weekend, but Kelly or another coach will carry the
torch for me.

2) The JV team has a meeting set for Thursday, February 1st at Eli
Leonard's house at 7:00. We will have some snacks, but we won't be
serving dinner, so please eat beforehand.

3) Jerseys. "Many people are eager to receive their jerseys. For
those of you whose jerseys I am holding, you will have to get them
either at Wednesday practice or at the upcoming team meeting, at the
team meeting. There are also those of you who did not get in on the
first order. We are getting a second order ready, so far I have
requests from:
Daniel Raskin
Sam Bumstead
Aaron Kitchner
Andreas Moebius
Adam Rafowitz

Please respond in the comments if you need to be in the next jersey
order. Indicate your name, size and some number preferences (if you
care.)

ps. Everyone who plays at St. Johns will have a Hurt Jersey to wear,
though it may not be their permanent property.

Game 10:00PM and Shoes

For those of you on the team, the game tonight is at 10:00PM

Also Zach left his shoes at practice on sunday, has anyone found them?

Winter League Tonight

Tonight the Winter League team plays at 10:00 PM. Have a great game!

DULUTH ARRANGEMENTS

I hope everyone is ready for this tournament. I am planning to win it so I hope you are all coming with the same mindset. Everyone wear black socks and black shorts with your jersey.

Tom Kelley: 3 players, leaving Lindbergh parking lot at 8.00am Sunday
morning. Be there at 7.45.
We need two volunteers to go early in this car. There will be a reward
for the early bird volunteers!!

Dante Canillas: 4 players
Gail Grewe: 2 players
Laurie Levin: 3 players
These 3 cars are leaving Lindbergh parking lot at 9am Sunday morning.
Be there at 8.45.

Remember to bring:
gas money for your driver
Gym Shoes.
Swimming shorts.
Jerseys.
Water Bottle.
Disc.
food and drink for playing time (DO NOT ASSUME that the team will
provide this for you)
snack food for sharing Sunday evening
money for meals (Sunday dinner, Monday breakfast, Toby's pit stop on the
way home, etc.)

Room Assignments:

Room 1:
Carl Peaslee
Sam Brickwedde
David Canillas
Matty Chodosh

Room 2
Greg Arenson
Andrew "RZR" Kelley
Zach Alter

Room 3
Gregg Milbrath
Steven Rubinyi
Brian "Deuce" Wilson
Robbie Shapiro

JV Practices

The Calendar is close, but not always right on. So for clarification:

JV Practice will be EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 6:15-8:00 at Minnetonka Middle School.

This practice followed by either a ladies practice (such as this week is ) or a Varsity boys practice (To Be Determined) from 8:10 - 10:00.

Directions: Take Hwy 7 WEST to Hazeltine Blvd (Hwy 41) south 2 blocks to school on the left.

the school address is 6421 Hazeltine Boulevard

Thanks, j.

NEW JERSEYS

A reccomendation from our printers: To prolong the life of your jerseys, the first time you wash your jerseys, wash them inside out.

This will just keep the screenprinting on the inside and away from other clothing items that may grab or tear at the numbers.

(note: they are good jerseys with great screenprinting, but this is just a way to ensure the quality)


Enjoy!

The Coaches

Notes on MLK Tournament

We have hotel reservations at: Comfort Suites, Duluth. the phone number there is 218.727.1378. The address is 408 Canal Park Drive. This hotel is near Grandma's restaurant and many other fine eateries. So, players tell your parents where you will be Sunday night January 14th.

Girls!!!!!!

Are you ready? It's time now to really kick it in gear so that you can sprint for miles when we get outside! We're going to throw, get conditioned, have contests, win some prizes, and have fun. Winter practice season is now in session!!
Of course that means you have to come to practice! We have a crazy schedule with practices at different place every week - so it is super important that you look at the schedule, get this stuff on your calendars and make sure you have a ride. As always, bring tennis shoes, water, discs, and whatever else you use - don't screw over your teammates! And the time shown that practice starts is the time coaches start coaching; that means you need to plan ahead to get there early to do what you need to do to get ready for practice. Don't be shocked at the penalties you'll pay for being late!
We have two tournaments coming up in the next couple of months - playing time will definitely depend on how much you attend and put out at practice. Show the coaches and captains that you deserve lots of PT!!
See you Wednesday!

Edge Info

Alright, the edge starts this week. If you haven't payed me yet, bring it to the edge or school. Below is a link to a spreadsheet where you can see if you have payed or not and what day you are assigned to.

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pEgMaE1mZdcaKy_c4toBNfw

If for whatever reason you need to switch days permanently or for one occasion you need to call someone on the opposite day to arrange a switch.

Last Edge

Okay, the Edge is full. Below I have posted the people who sent me emails and are in. Talk to me if you think I made a mistake. If you still want to do it let me know and I'll put you on a waiting list.

If you have not told me your preference for which days to do the edge I will try to assign you to days that will fit your practice schedule.

I will let people know ASAP as to which days they are assigned to attend.

Everyone who is on the final list must pay me by this Sunday. I will post the final amount ASAP. Please make the checks out to The Edge.

The Spreadsheet is downloadable in a PDF file below:
http://www.google.com/base/a/1240635/D12133610429569641556

Duluth Indoor

For those Varsity Boys players:

You will need to pay Coach Jake $38 to attend this tournament. This money needs to be collected by next Tuesday Jan. 9.

The $38 includes $25 for the hotel (info in the comments) and $13 for the tourney fee.

If you have not paid by next tuesday, the coaches reserve the right to remove you from the trip. if there are issues with this, please contact Coach Jake (email in the sidebar on the right).

Practice Tuesday and Wednesday

There is practice tonight and tomorrow at the Braemar Golf Dome. It is for everyone!

We will be carpooling from Lindberg at 8:35 and leaving at 8:45. Be on time if you want to get a ride.

The Edge, Email me!

I know there are more people who want to do the edge and just haven't emailed me. You must email me by the 31st if you want to do the edge.

People who have signed up for the edge:
Colin Camp
Sarah Camp
Robbie Shapiro
Erica Baken
David Canilas
Sarah Hoistad
Zach Alter
Angela Hopkins
Matt Chodosh
Andrew Kelley
Coach Russel Heitman
Steven Rubinyi
Brian Wilson
Tom, Leah, and Kari Kachelmacher
Greg Arenson
Jonathan Alter
Elise Rasmusen
Jonathan Christensen
Danny Litin
Erin Curme

People who expressed interest in acceleration but haven't emailed me about the edge:
Jovan Thompson
Sam Brickwedde
Evan Tarshish
Jake Sachs
Kali Basman
Eli Leonard
Steven Finn
Joey Driskill
Simon Gotlieb


Again, this isn't mandatory but it is highly recommended for any Varsity Boys or Girls players. It is kind of expensive so it is understandable if you choose not to do it.

Here are the facts:

• We will have two separate sessions a Monday-Wednesday and a Tuesday-Thursday.

• We can have 24 people with 12 people per session.

• Our workout time is 8-9pm.

• The edge is located at 121 Cheshire Lane Suite 400, Minnetonka, MN 55305

• The sessions are organized the way they are so that if you miss Monday you can go to Tuesday, or if you miss Wednesday you can go to Thursday, etc, it is flexible which days you go to.

• It will cost $185 per person if 24 people sign up

We will start January 8th and the program will last for 25 sessions (until the first week of April.)

If you can do this, talk to your parents, then email me. Do this ASAP. I will let everyone know the final amount as soon as I can. Let me know which days you want to attend.

cpeaslee@gmail.com

Merry Christmas and Holiday Hat

Merry Christmas to everyone out there and here is a reminder:

If you are looking for some casual, fun ultimate tomorrow, Eden Prairie Ultimate Club is once again hosting a Hat Tournament for high school age Ultimate players.

Remember you must fill out this form and bring it with if you want to play:
http://www.google.com/base/a/1240635/D7724816351226402552

We will be carpooling at Lindberg from 6:50 to 7:00. Be there by 7 if you want a ride.

Date: Tuesday December 26th, 2006

Where: Eden Prairie High School Activity Dome. (It is the big white bubble on the north side
of campus.)

Time: Registration begins at 7:30AM. Teams will be divided at 8:15am First Game at 8:45AM.

Cost: $15 per player. Limit 60 players so register early.

What: Five team co-ed hat tournament open to all High School Students
Specifics:
· Games are Five on Five – gender ratio TBD
· Five teams - 12 players per team
· Each player is guaranteed 4 games
· 45 minute games - 10 minute break - 1 bye
(Subject to change based on attendance.)

What to Bring:
· Completed registration form and fee (blank forms will be available)
· Water bottle
· Two shirts, one white and one dark (no gray, tie-dye, stripes…)
· This is an indoor turf field - DO NOT wear cleats
· Holiday cookies are always welcome

Who else plans on going?

Edge Information Below

Saturday practice is at the YWCA at midtown. Click here for directions.

If you want to carpool, meet at the Lindberg parking lot.

Remember practice is from 10am-1pm so be at lindberg around 9:20.

11th Edition

(Carl Edit: Don't forget about the edge, below!)
Anyone want to make a difference?

read about it in the comments!

The Edge (acceleration)

*You must email Carl ASAP to do this!

Alright, I have everything ironed out.

For anyone who wants to, I will be organizing "The Edge," for winter conditioning.

This isn't mandatory but it is highly recommended for any Varsity Boys or Girls players. It is kind of expensive so it is understandable if you choose not to do it.

Here are the facts:

We will have two separate sessions a Monday-Wednesday and a Tuesday-Thursday.

We can have 24 people with 12 people per session.

Our workout time is 8-9pm.

The edge is located at 121 Cheshire Lane Suite 400, Minnetonka, MN 55305

The sessions are organized the way they are so that if you miss Monday you can go to Tuesday, or if you miss Wednesday you can go to Thursday, etc, it is flexible which days you go to.

It will cost $185 per person if 24 people sign up, $220 if only 20 people sign up, etc.

We will start January 8th and the program will last for 25 sessions (until the first week of April.)

If you can do this, talk to your parents, then email me. Do this ASAP. I will let everyone know the final amount as soon as I can. Let me know which days you want to attend.

cpeaslee@gmail.com

Practice - all teams

Just a casual reminder and reiteration that we WILL have practice on December 23rd at 10 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Midtown Y (2121 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407) and again at the same time and place the following Saturday, December 30th.

Varsity Boys, if you cannot make it, you must call or email the coaches to let them know.

WINTER BREAK PRACTICES

For any and all of you who will be spending your winter break here in town, please check out the practice schedule (scroll down). We have dome space this year!! So get your huck on, and get ready to play some Ultimate!

Happy Birthday Lou

Happy birthday Lou. Sorry I got this up so late. At least it will be your b-day for the next 1.5 hours.

Happy Hanuka

Happy Chanukah, for all you of the Hanukkah celebrating ilk. Have a great week.

MLK Weekend - Varsity Boys

UPDATE! When this post originally went up, the dates were Jan 21-22, but the dates are actually Sunday, January 14 and Monday, January 15. We'll be leaving the morning of Sunday, January 14.

Unfortunately, we're limited by hotel space for the Duluth MLK weekend tournament and can only take 12 with us. The following boys have been chosen based on a number of factors. Please let us know immediately whether you can attend. The tournament is January 14-15 and you'll be spending the night in Duluth on just Sunday night.

1. Carl Peaslee
2. Greg Arenson
3. Steven Rubinyi
4. Zach Alter
5. Sam Brickwedde
6. Andrew "RZR" Kelley
7. Brian "Deuce" Wilson
8. Matty Freeman
9. Matty Grewe
10. David Canillas
11. Gregg Milbrath
12. Robbie Shapiro

Another Update: Alternate: Matt Choddosh

Upcoming hat tournaments

Hey, there will be two hat tournaments coming up in the next month.

The first is the Eden Praire Hat tourney. I have done this the last two years and I had a ton of fun. It is all high school kids.

here is the info, make sure to fill out the registration form also available at http://www.google.com/base/a/1240635/D7724816351226402552:

Eden Prairie Ultimate Club is once again hosting a Hat Tournament for high school age Ultimate players.

Date: Tuesday December 26th, 2006

Where: Eden Prairie High School Activity Dome. (It is the big white bubble on the north side
of campus.)

Time: Registration begins at 7:30AM. Teams will be divided at 8:15am First Game at 8:45AM.

Cost: $15 per player. Limit 60 players so register early.

What: Five team co-ed hat tournament open to all High School Students
Specifics:
· Games are Five on Five – gender ratio TBD
· Five teams - 12 players per team
· Each player is guaranteed 4 games
· 45 minute games - 10 minute break - 1 bye
(Subject to change based on attendance.)

What to Bring:
· Completed registration form and fee (blank forms will be available)
· Water bottle
· Two shirts, one white and one dark (no gray, tie-dye, stripes…)
· This is an indoor turf field - DO NOT wear cleats
· Holiday cookies are always welcome
______________________________________________________________

The second is the Winter Carnival Hat tourney

here is some info from the organizer:

"I just wanted to give you a heads up to an awesome Hat Tournament January 27 - 28.
We held it last year with sponsorship and had a blast!!! We were able to hand out prize money to 3 places, gave everyone a shirt, a special "winter use only disc" from Dare Devil and tons of sponsorship swag and coupons.

Oh yeah, we played some fun Ultimate at 20 degrees. The Disc Golfers have been holding their "Ice Bowl" event for years so I figured that if D Golfers can throw in the winter so can Ultimate players.
Jose was kind enough to do some picture taking last year and he still has the pics up check them out. Ultimate pics start at #58 for those who do not want to see the Golfers.

http://public.fotki.com/jahernan/sports/ultimate_frisbee/winter_carnival/"


That was a lot of fun and I got a ton of free stuff. I'll provide more info as we get closer.

Grey Duck Jerseys

Some of you have expressed interest in obtaining a U of MN Grey Duck jersey. They are printing this season's jerseys very soon. If you want one, email hotlou@gmail.com this week. The cost is currently $40, but I am in negotiations for a discount for all Hopkins players.

HERt FORCE Girls

WHAT: girly hang-out time,
possible caffeine or sugar rush
WHEN: Thursday 14 Dec from 7-8:30pm-ish
WHERE: Munkabeans at Mainstreet Hopkins

HERt FORCE Girls

For the record, there is now practice on Sunday evenings from 7-9p at Hopkins West JH in the Structure. Thanks to the three of you who made it to practice last night and to the one who called to say she couldn't make it. I appreciate you!
Indoor practice maintains that you still bring a disc, water, and wear athletic clothing. Your shoes should be gym shoes, though.

If you haven't heard, we will not be going to Duluth during MLK weekend - the date has been changed to 24-25 February. So keep that weekend open; it would be nice to bring two teams! And no word yet on the St. Ben's tournament, although the rumor has it that it will be scheduled for March.

And we still don't have any indoor space scheduled for the middle of the week; but Ron is working on it! You can do your part by doing plyometrics, going for a run, etc. to stay in Ultimate shape. If you want more info about that, call your captains or coaches.

Stay toasty warm, folks!
Kelley

Throwing Practice

I didn't post it in the last topic but I thought I'd let you know that the throwing practice is from 7pm to 9m.

You can also always see the upcoming events on the calendar page or upcoming events bar to your right.

Practice Canceled but Throwing Planned

Practice for today (December 2) is canceled. Sorry for the late notice. It is 10 degrees with 15 mph winds. But don't worry...

This sunday Dec. 3, 2006 there will be throwing practice at the Hopkins West Junior High structure. Everyone is invited as long as they bring a disc with them. We have a good size ammount of indoor space and we want to use it to work on throwing.

Sorry about today but I'll see everyone on Sunday.